East Coast natives New Kingston just announced a huge nationwide tour titled “The Protect Me Tour” based off the single from their latest installment Kingston City. “Protect Me” is the eighth track from the LP which blasted off to the #1 spot on Billboard, making the debut under Easy Star Records a smash hit. The album contains twelve tracks with guest appearances from Tribal Seeds, Kimie Miner, Sister Carol, The Wailing Souls, and the late reggae legend Sugar Minott.
“They try and clip our branches, but can’t kill our roots”
The four-member family band will kick off their tour with a bang, dropping a music video in September just ahead of the 30+ city, 51 day tour.
The significance and core of the song revolves around the positive message of staying true to core values, especially in the face of the many distractions the universe can ultimately throw your way. Guitarist and vocalist Stephen adds, “The song is about protecting yourself from the different entities that take you away from your path and staying strong. It’s asking for protection from a higher force. Tahir’s verse states ‘They try and clip our branches, but can’t kill our roots,’ and this is exactly the statement we want our single and tour to promote.”
The Protect Me Tour 2015 visualized
Tour dates
- September 24, 2015 – Providence, RI – Fete
- September 25, 2015 – Virginia Beach, VA – Shaka's Live
- September 26, 2015 – Asbury Park, NJ – TBA
- October 2, 2015 – Vienna, VA – Jammin' Java
- October 3, 2015 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Carolina Roots Sessions
- October 4, 2015 – Atlanta, GA – Smith's Old Bar
- October 7, 2015 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Co.
- October 9, 2015 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
- October 10, 2015 – Boca Raton, FL – Funky Biscuit
- October 11, 2015 – Jupiter, FL – Guanabanas
- October 12, 2015 – New Orleans, LA – Blue Nile
- October 13, 2015 – San Antonio, TX – Jack's Patio Bar
- October 15, 2015 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- October 16, 2015 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
- October 17, 2015 – Mesa, AZ – Club Red
- October 18, 2015 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock
- October 22, 2015 – San Diego, CA – Tin Roof
- October 23, 2015 – Los Angelos, CA – The Mint
- October 24, 2015 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
- October 26, 2015 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows
- October 28, 2015 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
- October 29, 2015 – Portland, OR – Goodfoot Lounge
- October 30, 2015 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern
- November 2, 2015 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up
- November 4, 2015 – Denver, CO – Cervantes' Other Side
- November 5, 2015 – Fort Collins, CO – Hodi's Half Note
- November 6, 2015 – Kansas City, MO – Riot Room
- November 7, 2015 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
- November 8, 2015 – Chicago, IL – Schubas
- November 13, 2015 – Burlington, VT – Nectars
- November 14, 2015 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
For more information about New Kingston, make sure you check out their Facebook page and give their website a visit.
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