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The Flys Prep Album And Tour

12 Apr 2000 06:30:00 EDT

The Flys "Losin It"

With a new album on the way and Beach Boy mastermind Brian Wilson's blessing, the Flys will kick off a U.S. tour Thursday night on their So Cal home turf.

The band, last seen rocking out on the edge of a cliff in the video for their hit "Got You (Where I Want You)," will deliver "Outta My Way" to stores next week.

Frontman Adam Paskowitz notes that the band's sophomore offering is "about a true surfer's lifestyle," and fittingly the band pulled samples from the Beach Boys benchmark album "Pet Sounds" for two of the album's tracks. With the permission of Wilson, the band slipped snippets of the Beach Boys' "Here Today" into "Outta My Way" and "Caroline, No" into "No Sad Story."

In addition to Wilson's A.O.K., the band is also brandishing a slightly different lineup this time around. Paskowitz' brother and co-vocalist, Joshua, left the band recently along with drummer Nicky Lucero. For the tour, the band will be backed by drummer Jack Holder (see "The Flys Return With New Album, Lineup").

Here's how the Flys confirmed tour itinerary looks (more dates will soon be added):

4/13 - Fullerton, CA @ CS Fullerton
4/15 - Houston, TX @ KTBZ Radio Festival
4/15 - Houston, TX @ U. of Houston
4/16 - Dallas, TX @ Galaxy Club
4/18 - Austin, TX @ TBA
4/20 - Atlanta, GA @ Cotton Club
4/22 - Ft. Meyers, FL @ Lee County Civic Center (WJBX Festival)
4/28 - Spokane, WA @ KAEP Radio Club Show
4/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ New Times Showcase
5/5 - Phoenix, AZ @ KEDJ Radio Show
5/7 - Honolulu, HI @ KPOI Radio Festival
5/11 - Santa Barbara, CA @ TBA
5/12 - Turlock, CA @ CSU Stanislaus Festival
5/13 - Tulsa, OK @ KMYZ Radio Festival
5/19 - Lafayette, LA @ KFTE Radio Festival
5/20 - Las Vegas, LV @ KXTE Radio Festival
5/25 - Madison, WI @ WMAD Radio Festival
5/27 - Minneapolis, MN @ KZNZ Radio Festival
5/29 - Pittsburgh, PA @ WXDX Radio Festival

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The Flys Return With New Album, Lineup

18 Feb 2000 04:00:00 EST

The Flys "Losin It"

After carving out a hefty chunk of the rock radio market with their 1998 hit "Got You (Where I Want You)," The Flys are set to return with a new album and a slightly new lineup.

The band will deliver "Outta My Way" to record stores on April 11, and this time around the band is one Paskowitz short. Frontman Adam Paskowitz had shared some of the group's vocal duties with his brother, Joshua Paskowitz. However, Joshua and drummer Nicky Lucero have left the band.

When the band hits a handful of showcase shows (including San Francisco's Gavin convention this weekend), The Flys will be bolstered by new drummer Jack Holder.

The group will also soon be visible on the February 22 episode of the Fox drama "Party Of Five."

"We're 'Dawson's [Creek]' guys to be honest," Adam Paskowitz told the MTV Radio Network recently.
The group will give fans a sample of what awaits when "Losin It," the first single from "Outta My Way," hits radio in the coming weeks.
Here's what else you'll find when "Outta My Way" arrives in April:

"No Sad Story"
"Losin It"
"Fire In The Pit"
"Damn!"
"Heluva Time"
"My Day"
"Outta My Way"
"Pakistani Man Says:"
"T.V. Song"
"Ain't No Stoppin U"
"Hawaiian Dreams"

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Gordon Lines Up Dates With Buckcherry, Fuel, The Flys

28 Jun 1999 10:00:00 EDT

Gordon "Fortified Grapes"

After mounting three short tours of the West Coast last fall, Gordon -- the Los Angeles newcomers whose self-titled debut was produced by longtime Pearl Jam cohort Brendan O'Brien -- is looking to bring its epic-minded rock to Eastern shores next month.
Gordon's first single, "Fortified Grapes," is beginning to earn some heavy spins across alternative radio, and the band will look to build upon the buzz by opening for Buckcherry and Fuel during two weeks worth of dates, beginning on July 13 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The band has also been tapped to perform alongside the Flys and the Cult's Ian Astbury at a special Tibetan Independence Festival, being held on July 4 at L.A.'s House of Blues. Gordon will then play a special one-off show at Atlanta's 9 Lives Saloon on July 9 in order to smooth out any kinks before settling into its opening spot.
Dates you can catch Gordon with Buckcherry and Fuel:

7/13 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Neon Moon
7/14 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
7/15 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
with Fuel:

7/16 - Greenville, NC @ The Attic
7/17 - Norfolk, VA @ The Boathouse
7/20 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy's
7/22 - Knoxville, TN @ Electric Ballroom
7/23 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's

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Flys, Zebrahead, Skaters, More Bound For Portland This Weekend

23 Apr 1999 01:15:00 EDT

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The Flys, Zebrahead, Goldfinger, hundreds of skaters, and one really big vert ramp will converge in Portland, Oregon this weekend for the third annual K2 Snow Job Festival.
The all-day festival (which will also feature a set from local act American Girls) is set for Saturday at Portland's Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort.
In addition to the music, the event will also mark the first-ever appearance of Red Bull's Vert Ramp, a 96-foot ramp comprised of two 48-foot customized ramps. BMX riders and skateboarders will be on hand to try out the ramps, which are being touted as the largest and most easily transported half pipes around.
Saturday's event will also feature another stop for the OBE Big Air Series, a pro-invitational snowboarding competition.

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Shawn Mullins, The Flys To Headline Spring Break "Bandemonium" Concerts

1 Mar 1999 08:15:00 EST

Shawn Mullins

Paying homage to their respective rise from obscurity to the upper realms of the rock and alt. rock charts, Shawn Mullins and the Flys have agreed to headline a Spring Break concert being sponsored in conjunction with the "Bandemonium" unsigned band contest.
The Flys, who have appeared at several of "Bandemonium's" regional competitions, are set to perform on March 17 at Spinnaker's in Panama City Beach, Florida, and Mullins will deliver his set the following night at the same location.
Over 350 bands have submitted entries in the "Bandemonium" contest, which has been narrowed down to groups over the last two months. The two as-yet-undetermined finalists, chosen by a panel of judges from then 10 remaining, will then travel to Panama City Beach to compete for the grand prize.
As part of the finals, both unsigned groups will perform opening sets for the Flys, with the winning act returning the next night to open for Mullins.
The band selected as the "Bandemonium" grand prize winner will also receive cash, musical gear and studio time with producer Jim Wirt, who handled Incubus' major-label debut for Epic Records.

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The Flys Take Their Show On The Road

26 Jan 1999 02:00:00 EST

Adam Paskowitz of the Flys

Hoping to build on the success they found with their modern rock radio hit "Got You (Where I Want You)," the Flys kicked off a U.S. tour last weekend that will see them roll through the States through early March.

The band, lead by dueling sibling frontmen Adam and Joshua Paskowitz, got a bump when the ditty turned up on the "Disturbing Behavior" soundtrack as well as on their album, "Holiday Man." The band managed to snag "Disturbing Behavior" and "Dawson's Creek" star Katie Holmes for the video for "Got You (Where I Want You)" and carved out a nice little hit in the process.

The bands will also soon be seen opening for the Rolling Stones when that legendary band rolls into Florida.

The Flys will try to spread the gospel in the following towns:

1/26 - Des Moines, IA @ Safari Bar
1/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
1/29 - Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Bar
1/30 - Bloomington, IN @ 2nd Story
2/1 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Pierre's
2/2 - Chicago, IL @ The Metro
2/3 - South Bend, IN @ Heartland
2/4 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
2/5 - Detroit, MI @ Majestic
2/6 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Laga
2/8 - Hartford, CT @ Stage East/Webster
2/9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
2/11 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
2/12 - Boston. MA @ The Paradise
2/13 - Albany, NY @ Valentine's
2/14 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock
2/18 - Greenville, NC @ The Attic
2/19 - Nashville, TN @ 328 Performance
2/20 - Atlanta, GA @ TBA
2/25 - Biloxi, MI @ TBA
2/26 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
3/3 - Tampa, FL @ Ice Palace (with Rolling Stones)
3/5 - Miami, FL @ National Car Rental Center (with Rolling Stones)

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Rolling Stones Add Green Day, Flys, Bryan Adams To No Security Tour

8 Jan 1999 12:15:00 EST

The Rolling Stones have confirmed more guest artists for their pending "No Security" tour, and there's a few surprises on the bill. Bryan Adams will be opening the first slate of shows beginning with the kick-off concert in Oakland, January 25. He continues through to February 6 in Sacramento.
Green Day is signed on for the next two shows in Anaheim and Minnesota, Jonny Lang takes over for a show in Fargo, and then Green Day return for another two dates in Milwaukee and Detroit. Local band Big Sugar takes over for the band's lone Canadian date in Toronto, and The Flys get the nod for the two concerts in Florida, March 3 and 5.
As previously reported by MTV News, the rest of the dates in March and April will feature the Goo Goo Dolls and the Corrs as well as additional shows with Jonny Lang. (See "Rolling Stones Announce New Dates").

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The Flys Keep The Faith For The Return Of Hair Metal

5 Nov 1998 07:55:00 EST

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The Flys, who have been buzzing around the airwaves in a major way with their single, "Got You (Where I Want You)" have been out on the road recently, and say they have seen evidence to make them believe that metal is coming back -- whether we like it or not.
While vocalist Adam Paskowitz isn't sure whether the "hair" bands are truly on the way back in vogue, but is convinced that real rock shows are.
"As far as metal [making a return]," Paskowitz told the MTV Radio Network, "well, I don't know if hair-metal, which I even love with groups like Poison --"
"Hell, yeah," interjected brother Joshua Paskowitz.

"It never really left places like the Midwest and stuff," Josh said.

"Well, it's having its day now," [28.8 RealVideo] Adam said.

The band claims that the comeback became apparent when the Flys played A Day in the Garden in Bethel, New York back in August, and the crowd erupted when they launched into a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train."

The Flys fall tour is slated to play into Nashville, Tennessee's 328 Performance Hall on Friday night.

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The Flys On Their Reciprocal Film Deal

1 Sep 1998 04:00:00 EDT

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It took the teen thriller film "Disturbing Behavior" to give the Los Angeles-based the Flys their first hit, "Got You (Where I Want You)," and the success of the initial single off the Flys' major label debut, "Holiday Man," has far surpassed that of the film that popularized it.

Led by brothers Adam and Joshua Paskowitz, the Flys hail from a family noted for its surfing background and have even helped promote their own line of sunglasses, the Black Flys Eyewear company, which have been sported on a range of Southern California bands, including the Offspring.

But despite the contacts, the brothers Paskowitz told MTV News that the agreement they struck to be included on the "Disturbing Behavior" soundtrack wasn't quite your typical, for-scale deal.

"We met Katie and James Morrison," Adam Paskowitz said, My deal was, if we're going to do your movie, then you come do our video, [although] we didn't really want James Morrison in our video."

"He's a crazy guy," interjected brother Joshua.

"He's so cute," added Adam, "chicks were like, 'Oh, my god!'"

"I know," Joshua said, "he's making us look bad."

The Flys' new album, "Holiday Man," arrived in stores last week, and the band is currently enjoying the waning days of summer while planning to hit the road for a tour later this year.

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