Dorothy Announces 2018 Tour Dates & Launches Local Opener Initiative

Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy has announced tour dates for the 2018 Freedom Tour. Dorothy is taking the high voltage show to major cities across the United States including Chicago, New York, Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, Austin, and more.

Dorothy will perform new music from their forthcoming album along with other fan-favorites from their ROCKISDEAD debut album, the fresh single "Down To The Bottom," and "Naked Eye" from the Served Like A Girl soundtrack. Rolling Stone recently featured "Down To The Bottom" in their column 'The Playlist' as the "perfect mix of blues thunder and alt-rock guitar crunch." Watch the live video of "Down To The Bottom" here.

Taking on an unprecedented interest in local culture, for the 2018 Freedom Tour, Dorothy are looking for a hometown favorite band from each city to be the opening act for every show along the way. All genres are welcome. This will be an opportunity to bring the focus of touring back to developing the local music scene.

"Touring sweeps you from city to city. Sometimes you don't even get a chance to venture past a couple blocks of the venue you're performing in. On this tour, we are doing something different. Instead of letting a band with marketing dollars and guaranteed ticket sales open for me, I thought it would be cool to let the local favorite band in each city have a shot," shares Martin.

"This tour is about taking the time to truly connect with the different communities to get a taste of what the local music scene is like. We want to be inspired. This could be a disaster or it could be complete magic. Who knows? WHO CARES?! It's rock n' roll."

For more information on how to submit, visit smarturl.it/DorothyFreedomOpener.

In addition, Dorothy are offering limited VIP tickets that will include a 2-song soundcheck, a photo with Dorothy plus meet & greet, early/preferred entrance, a limited edition hat, and a VIP exclusive laminate.

VIP & GA tickets for the Freedom Tour are available at dorothytheband.com/tour.

TOUR DATES

Jan 03 - The Rave / Eagles Club - Milwaukee, WI (TICKETS)

Jan 05 - Fine Line - Minneapolis, MN (TICKETS)

Jan 06 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL (TICKETS)

Jan 07 - The Shelter - Detroit, MI (TICKETS)

Jan 09 - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH (TICKETS)

Jan 10 - The Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY (TICKETS)

Jan 12 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA (TICKETS)

Jan 13 - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA (TICKETS)

Jan 14 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC (TICKETS)

Jan 16 - The Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh, NC (TICKETS)

Jan 17 - Visulite Theatre - Charlotte, NC (TICKETS)

Jan 19 - The Charleston Pour House - Charleston, SC (TICKETS)

Jan 20 - The Social - Orlando, FL (TICKETS)

Jan 21 - Culture Room - Ft Lauderdale, FL (TICKETS)

Jan 23 - Orpheum - Tampa, FL (TICKETS)

Jan 25 - Jack Rabbits Live - Jacksonville, FL (TICKETS)

Jan 26 - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA (TICKETS)

Jan 27 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN (TICKETS)

Feb 14 - Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA (TICKETS)

Feb 16 - The Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA (TICKETS)

Feb 17 - Music Box - San Diego, CA (TICKETS)

Feb 18 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA (TICKETS)

Feb 22 - Crocodile Café - Seattle, WA (TICKETS)

Feb 23 - The Biltmore Cabaret - Vancouver, Canada (TICKETS)

Feb 24 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR (TICKETS)

Feb 26 - Top Hat Lounge - Missoula, MT (TICKETS)

Feb 27 - The Olympic - Boise, ID (TICKETS)

Feb 28 - Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT (TICKETS)

Mar 02 - Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO (TICKETS)

Mar 03 - Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO (TICKETS)

Mar 05 - The Record Bar - Kansas City, MO (TICKETS)

Mar 06 - Blueberry Hill - University City, MO (TICKETS)

Mar 08 - The Parish - Austin, TX (TICKETS)

Mar 09 - House of Blues - Cambridge Room - Dallas, TX (TICKETS)

Mar 10 - White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX (TICKETS)

ABOUT DOROTHY: Dorothy was built around Dorothy Martin, a singer who was born in Budapest but raised in San Diego. As a child, she started singing early and eventually made her way to Los Angeles. Her latest EP earned attention from L.A. Weekly and Rolling Stone - the latter named Dorothy one of the best 50 Best New Artists of 2014. All the chatter was enough to earn the attention of Jay-Z's Roc nation who signed Dorothy in 2015. She recently put together a new, high level, and powerful band including guitarist Nick Maybury, guitarist Leroy Wulfmeier, bassist Eliot Lorango, and drummer Jason Ganberg. Dorothy is managed by We Are Hear and represented by Roc Nation.

ABOUT ROC NATION: Since it's founding in 2008, Roc Nation has grown into the world's preeminent entertainment company. We work in every aspect of modern entertainment-with recording artists and producers, songwriters and athletes. Our client list includes some of the world's most recognizable names: from Rihanna, Shakira, J. Cole, and Big Sean to Yoenis Cespedes, Kevin Durant, Dez Bryant, and Robinson Cano. We are a full service organization, supporting our diverse roster of talent via artist management, music publishing, touring, production, strategic brand development and beyond. We've forged strong partnerships with the world's leading experts in artist management, technology, fashion, and philanthropy, and are redefining the business of entertainment.

ABOUT WE ARE HEAR: We Are Hear is a combination record label, publishing house, and management company founded by multi-platinum Linda Perry and Kerry Brown. The Los Angeles-based entity focuses on publishing, sync, licensing, management, recording and consultation. The company's mission is to give artists freedom usually restricted by major labels. They accomplish this, in part, by providing artists with a unique production facility home and a set of tools to help build their future.

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