Day: January 25, 2010

The Specials to play 'Jimmy Fallon,' New York City in April; full U.S. tour later in 2010

The Specials to play ‘Jimmy Fallon,’ New York City in April; full U.S. tour later in 2010

Reformed ska legends The Specials will make their first U.S. appearance in nearly 30 years with a performance on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on April 12 before playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and three other stateside dates — all in advance of a full North American tour later in 2010, according to Billboard.com. So far, only an April 21 date at New York’s Terminal 5 has been announced, but two more shows are expected in April around the band’s previously announced California festival date, Billboard reports.

New releases: David Bowie live, reissues from The Other Two, Beat Farmers, Rain Parade

New releases: David Bowie live, reissues from The Other Two, Beat Farmers, Rain Parade

Record Rack: A round-up of the week’s new albums, reissues and/or box sets. This week sees new releases from David Bowie, The Other Two, The Beat Farmers, Hurrah!, Big Country and Rain Parade.