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Candlebox 30th Anniv. Tour & Live Acoustic Album Feat. Original Members Featured

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Seattle nineties grunge and metal scene is not complete without multi-platinum rock power house Candlebox that marks the 30th Anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a release of a new, live, acoustic album, entitled Live at the Neptune on June 23 via Pavement Entertainment, and a “The Long Goodbye Tour 2023”, which kicks off June 10th thru September 23 to celebrate band’s three decade career, eight studio and three live album discography, and extensive live performing and touring. 

Live at the Neptune was recorded at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA on November 5, 2021 featuring all four original members: Kevin Martin, Peter Klett, Bardi Martin, and Scott Mercado.

This work is very unique because the lineup reunited for one night only to celebrate the 26th anniversary of their iconic album Lucy. The setlist includes hit songs not only from the album Lucy but also from the band’s self-titled debut as well.

 PlushCandlebox at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA on November 5, 2021 

 

Lead singer Kevin Martin says, “That was such an amazing night for us to share with our fans. We’re so stoked with how great this recording turned out. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do!”

Guitarist Peter Klett adds, “I love that we were able to capture such a vibe. It feels as though you’re there with the band.”

The album will be available on all streaming platforms, as well as on vinyl and CD on June 23, 2023.
The vinyl of Live at the Neptune is available for pre-order:
 

 PlushCandlebox Live at the Neptune 

Live at the Neptune Track List

Side A

Cover

Me Blinders

He Calls Home

Change

Side B

Blossom

Sometimes

You

Far Behind

Side A

Cover

Me Blinders

He Calls Home

Change

Side B

Blossom

Sometimes

You

Far Behind

Fans can also pre-order Live at the Neptune on CD. This format has two bonus songs that are not included on the vinyl, which are “A Stone’s Throw Away” and “It’s Alright.”

Candlebox current lineup consists of original vocalsit Kevin Martin, Brian Quinn and Island Styles on guitars, bassist Adam Kury, and BJ Kerwin on drums.

The band continues to celebrate their legacy on a summer-long tour that will have them sharing the stage with Three Doors Down and performing at such venues as the PNC Bank Arts Center, Red Hat Amphitheater, and The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

For tickets and venue information, visit:

 

 

The band’s 30 plus years rock journey will be chronicled in a feature-length documentary entitled Far Behind: The Candlebox Story, which is being produced by Warner Music Entertainment (WME), the television and film division of Warner Music Group, and Highway West Entertainment, and their final farewell studio album is scheduled to be released later this year by Round Hill Records.

Candlebox Discography

Live at the Neptune. Recorded at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA on November 5, 2021 featuring all four original members. Available on June 23, 2023
Candlebox. Released in 1993. Contains the band's best known hits, "Far Behind", "Change", "You" and "Cover Me". It has been certified 4×platinum in the United States.
Lucy. Released in 1995. Gold certification. Single "Simple Lessons" received considerable airplay. Four tracks from Lucy were included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006.
Happy Pills. Released in 1995. Feat. former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen. Four of the album's tracks included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006. 
Into the Sun. Released in 2008. Happy Pills and would mark both the band's studio return after a seven-year hiatus as well as their first album with Silent Majority Group.
Love Stories & Other Musings. Released in 2012 on Audionest. The album debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard 200, and No. 25 on Top Rock Albums
Disappearing in Airports. Released on April 22, 2016, on Pavement Entertainment. Feat. former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen who returned to the line up for this album
Wolves. Released on Sept 17, 2021, on Pavement Entertainment. Produced by Dean Dichoso at Henson Studios in Los Angeles.
Alive In Seattle. Released in 2008 on Image Entertainment. Recorded live at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on September 29, 2006
Disappearing Live. Released: June 23, 2017 on Pavement Entertainment. 7 tracks including major hit “Far Behind”.

Candlebox Discography

Live at the Neptune. Recorded at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA on November 5, 2021 featuring all four original members. Available on June 23, 2023
Candlebox. Released in 1993. Contains the band's best known hits, "Far Behind", "Change", "You" and "Cover Me". It has been certified 4×platinum in the United States.
Lucy. Released in 1995. Gold certification. Single "Simple Lessons" received considerable airplay. Four tracks from Lucy were included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006.
Happy Pills. Released in 1995. Feat. former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen. Four of the album's tracks included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006. 
Into the Sun. Released in 2008. Happy Pills and would mark both the band's studio return after a seven-year hiatus as well as their first album with Silent Majority Group.
Love Stories & Other Musings. Released in 2012 on Audionest. The album debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard 200, and No. 25 on Top Rock Albums
Disappearing in Airports. Released on April 22, 2016, on Pavement Entertainment. Feat. former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen who returned to the line up for this album
Wolves. Released on Sept 17, 2021, on Pavement Entertainment. Produced by Dean Dichoso at Henson Studios in Los Angeles.
Alive In Seattle. Released in 2008 on Image Entertainment. Recorded live at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on September 29, 2006
Disappearing Live. Released: June 23, 2017 on Pavement Entertainment. 7 tracks including major hit “Far Behind”.

Candlebox Discography

Live at the Neptune. Recorded at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle, WA on November 5, 2021 featuring all four original members. Available on June 23, 2023
Candlebox. Released in 1993. Contains the band's best known hits, "Far Behind", "Change", "You" and "Cover Me". It has been certified 4×platinum in the United States.
Lucy. Released in 1995. Gold certification. Single "Simple Lessons" received considerable airplay. Four tracks from Lucy were included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006.
Happy Pills. Released in 1995. Feat. former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen. Four of the album's tracks included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006. 
Into the Sun. Released in 2008. Happy Pills and would mark both the band's studio return after a seven-year hiatus as well as their first album with Silent Majority Group.
Love Stories & Other Musings. Released in 2012 on Audionest. The album debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard 200, and No. 25 on Top Rock Albums
Disappearing in Airports. Released on April 22, 2016, on Pavement Entertainment. Feat. former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen who returned to the line up for this album
Wolves. Released on Sept 17, 2021, on Pavement Entertainment. Produced by Dean Dichoso at Henson Studios in Los Angeles.
Alive In Seattle. Released in 2008 on Image Entertainment. Recorded live at The Showbox, Seattle, WA on September 29, 2006
Disappearing Live. Released: June 23, 2017 on Pavement Entertainment. 7 tracks including major hit “Far Behind”.

Candlebox is:

Kevin Martin - Vocals

Brian Quinn - Guitar

Island Styles - Guitar

Adam Kury - Bass

BJ Kerwin - Drums

Pavement Entertainment is a rock and metal label, promoting releases by established artists, as well as, releases from state of the art new up and comers. 

The company has secured distribution with the legendary Megaforce Records in cooperation with Sony-RED

 

 

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