Labelle Announces Their National 'Back To Now' Tour This Winter!

Labelle just announced their first national tour since 1977 kicking off Dec 19th at the Apollo Theater in NYC. The long awaited reunion of Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle as Labelle released one of the most anticipated albums of the year Back to Now (Verve). Some stops on this limited run, Labelle's first since 1977, include the Chicago Theatre in Chicago (Jan. 10), Fox Theatre in Detroit (Jan. 18), Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Calif. (Jan. 30) and Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. (Feb. 13).

Labelle has been called "a phenomenon whose music helped change the very idea of what pop and the artists who made it -- especially women singers previously confined to 'girl groups' -- could be". (Los Angeles Times, 10.12.08). The NY Daily News explains, "As in all the best harmony groups, these singers resonate in a special way as one." It is the combination of "LaBelle's soaring sass, Hendryx's rock-edged stance and Dash's earthy accents" (Billboard, 10.18.08) that make for a unique and electrifying combination not to be missed.

Tickets for the Apollo show are available at Ticketmaster.com, with other shows going on sale in the near future!

Labelle Back to Now Tour Dates
Fri, Dec. 19 - New York, NY at The Apollo Theater
Sat, Jan. 10 - Chicago, IL at Chicago Theatre
Sat, Jan. 17 - Atlantic City, NJ at Taj Mahal
Sun, Jan. 18 - Detroit, MI at The Fox Theatre
Thurs, Jan. 29 Los Angeles, CA at Nokia Theatre
Fri, Jan. 30 - Oakland, CA at Paramount Theatre
Fri, Feb. 13 - Washington, DC at Constitution Hall
Sat, Feb. 14 - Atlanta, GA at the Civic Center

Dress Like Labelle Contest! Win a Trip to See the Ladies Perform Live!

Win the once in a lifetime opportunity to see Labelle perform live in 2009! To celebrate the release of their first studio album in 32 years, Back to Now, the illustrious ladies just launched the 'Dress Like Labelle' YouTube contest!

To enter, contestants should create a video of themselves sporting Labelle's unique style. The video should be set to the full length audio of the single, "Roll Out" (featuring Wyclef Jean). Then, they should upload their video to the 'Dress Like Labelle' YouTube group and submit all basic information to the official Labelle contest page. The contestant who makes the winning video will win a trip to see Labelle live in concert!

To read up on the official contest rules, click here.

Need the audio track? Click here to download "Roll Out" (featuring Wyclef Jean)!

'Dress Like Labelle' YouTube Group

'Dress Like Labelle' Contest Page

Labelle's First Album in 30 Years 'Back to Now' is Available Today!

“Our new album is like going home and eating your Mom’s cooking, if your Mom was a good cook, that is!” - Labelle

Labelle is back with their first full-length album in three decades, Back to Now. Working with top-notch producers like Lenny Kravitz, Gamble & Huff, and Wyclef Jean, Back to Now is filled with explosive new material and the soul-meets-glam rock sound they're known for. Make sure to purchase your own copy today!

'Back to Now' Tracklisting:
1. Candlelight
2. Roll Out (featuring Wyclef Jean) (Listen!)
3. Superlover
4. System
5. The Truth Will Set You Free
6. Without You in My Life (Listen!)
7. Tears for the World
8. Dear Rosa
9. How Long
10. Miss Otis Regrets
11. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)


Download Back to Now from iTunes.

Labelle Makes a Triumphant Return to Music with 'Back to Now'!

Labelle, the dynamic trio of Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle, have christened the title of their first full-length studio album in over 30 years Back to Now. The album is set for release by Verve Records on October 21st and features production by Gamble & Huff, Wyclef Jean, and Lenny Kravitz.

Reflecting on this journey, Hendryx says, "It's as if we never stopped. The thread just continues." Labelle admits, "We have a sound like no one else has" and Dash adds, "This new album definitely represents Labelle today."

Listen to 'Roll Out' featuring Wyclef Jean

Labelle
Back to Now - Available October 21st
Verve Records
Website

*Download 'Roll Out' featuring Wyclef Jean on iTunes.

*Make sure to pre-order your own copy at Amazon.com.