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5 May 2011 - Details on The Adults album

It has been announced Jon's Solo project will release a self title album on the 20th of June. There is a three part series of videos on the Adults filmed by Zoe McIntosh and part one can bee seen on Stuff

Below is the press release from Warners:

After 22 years at the helm of New Zealand’s most loved rock band, Shihad frontman Jon Toogood has built up a treasure trove of musical connections. Lucky for us they have now collided, resulting in one hell of a project.

With a vast collection of musical ideas and a bit of downtime, Jon began work on a project which has now become The Adults, a celebration of his work with some of New Zealand’s brightest talents and an iconic Kiwi album in-the-making.

The Adults are Jon Toogood (Shihad), Tiki Taane, Shayne Carter (Straightjacket Fits/Dimmer), Anika Moa, Ladi6, Julia Deans, Gary Sullivan (JPSE/Dimmer), Nick Roughan (Skeptics), Ruban & Kody Nielson (The Mint Chicks), Warren Maxwell (Trinity Roots/Little Bushman), Ricki Gooch (Trinity Roots) Redford Grenell (Shapeshifter) and Steve Bremner.

With their debut, self titled album set for release on June 20, The Adults have given us a preview of what is to come with the tasty sweet soul of ‘Nothing To Lose’ which has gone on to become a #1 Alt radio hit and YouTube favourite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx6G0NGZJxU

‘One Million Ways’ (the first official single) is one of the many standout tracks – infectious and epic in equal measure. Other highlights include the Anika Moa lullaby-esque ‘Sleep Me Tight’, good friend Julia Deans on the optimistic ‘New Beginning’ and co-pilot Shayne Carter on ‘Most Important’. The result is a collection of songs - beautiful in its eclecticism.

Check Part 1 of ‘Behind The Scenes / Making Of The Album’ at http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/4961055/Video-The-making-of-The-Adults

The Adults – THE ADULTS – out 20 June, 2011

10 April 2001 - Shihad Playing London in June at the Southern Sounds Festival

Shihad will be playing at the inaugural Southern Sounds Festival. Shihad will be in the UK for this date solely and will not be playing any other gigs while they are over there. The Southern Sounds Festival appears to be a new festival on the London calendar which brings together NZ, Aussie and South African bands for the ex-pat community. Currently Shihad will be supported by INXS and Town Hall Steps, given that the festival is nine hours long we are guessing that more bands will be joining the line up.

5 April 2011 - First Video from Jon's Solo Album

The first song "Nothing to Lose" from Jon's Solo Project The Adults is up on You Tube. We have no official word on a release date yet.

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The track features Ladi 6 on vocals, Shayne Carter (Dimmer/Straightjacket Fits) on guitar, Gary Sullivan (Dimmer/JPSE) on drums, Tiki Taane on keys & bv's and Jon Toogood on bass & bv's

3 April 2011 - Sleepeater wins Gold Axis Award

The Sleepeater website has won a Gold Axis Award at the 2011 CAANZ Awards. TVNZ will be producing a piece apparently for there On Demand Website covering why things won awards and the like

3 April 2011 - Shihad the Motion Picture update

The Shihad Feature Film is going well. (Producer) David White and (Director) Sam Peacocke recently returned from shooting interviews in the U.S.A. While there, they spoke to the likes of GGGarth Richardson, Angus Vail, Roe Gallo and Doc McGhee discussing everything from the name change to what it takes to break in America. All these interviews gave some amazing insights into the band and also the America music industry as a whole.

Sam and David will be heading to Melbourne next week to spend a little more time with the band before they're back and begin heading into post production, following a few more days shoot.

9 March 2011 - Engage Single Released on NZ iTunes

The Engage Single has been released on the NZ iTunes. It includes Engage and In The Future remix by Optimus Gryme.

http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/engage-single/id424495331

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27 February 2011 - Engage Video Up on You Tube

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27 February 2011 - Warriors and Eels playing post support for Shihad at Eden Park

Shihad will be playing a gig at Eden Park on 12 March

24 February 2011 - Sleepeater up for People Choice Award at SXSW. Please Vote

The Sleepeater Video is up for the people's choice award at SXSW. So please vote for it at http://sxsw.com/interactive/awards/peoples-choice. We have until 6pm US Central time on 1 March to do the voting so please do vote. It is listed under Sleepeater and the seventh one on the list.

22 February 2011 - Engage Single Details

The Engage video will premier on the Top 40 on Channel Four on Thursday night. The Digital Single will be released on iTunes of 7 March and will include a remix on In The Future by Optimus Gryme.

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8 February 2011 - Shihad to play Caxton St Seafood and Wine Festival

Every city in the world has distinct pockets of color, culture and character. London has Covent Garden, Paris has Montmartre, New York has Time Square and out of Brisbanes many precincts - one stands out from the crowd - Caxton Street.

On Sunday 1 May 2011, Caxton Street will be transformed into one of the greatest seafood and wine events Australia has to offer. Three stages of entertainment provide the soundtrack for Brisbanes biggest street party. Bring the family for a slice of musical culture under the Brisbane winter sunshine with jazz, blues and groove and pop from some of Australia's favourite recording artists. Then once the sun goes down, dance and rock out to your favourite tunes!

2011 First Line Up Announce!

• Shihad (NZ)
• Ash Grunwald
• Evil Eddie
• Joel Turner
• The Radiators
• Jimmy Z
• James Johnston
• The Optimen
• Harmonic Generator (France)
• Afrodisa
• Revolucion
• Nat Col and the Kings

More local & international acts to be announced

Second Announce 9th March, Third Announce 6th April

Downloadable, full event program available from 6th April from

http://www.caxtonstseafoodandwinefestival.com/

Caxton St Seafood & Wine Festival, Brisbane, QLD, AU