Trapt heads up Jim Beam Tour with Smile Empty Soul, 3 Days Grace

July 9, 2003 12:49 PM
By Jon Zahlaway
LiveDaily Senior Writer
Rockers Trapt [ tickets ] stay busy this summer with a mix of festival dates and headlining shows, including a run atop the Jim Beam Tour bill, which also features Smile Empty Soul [ tickets ] and 3 Days Grace.

The Jim Beam Tour kicks off on July 22, and Trapt has lined up a number of headlining stops and festival dates that take place before, during and after the run.

The group's festival appearances include a set at the July 26 Rolling Rock Town Fair in Pittsburgh, where they'll share the stage with Blink 182, Puddle of Mudd, Sum 41, Saliva and 311.

Trapt is also scheduled to finish up the month of August by opening four shows for 3 Doors Down.

Los Gatos, CA-based Trapt released its self-titled debut last November. The album, which includes the single "Headstrong," has moved more than 500,000 copies to date, according to the band's website.

The group's site features free MP3s of "Headstrong" and "Still Frame," as well as streaming versions of the "Headstrong" music video, a behind-the-scenes look at the video shoot, and the band's live rendition of the track.

Wired fans who prefer MP3s to CDs can download from the Trapt's website an MP3-formatted version of the group's debut album for $7.99. The deal includes delivery of the album artwork and an autographed poster, according to the site.

Trapt formed in 1995, and cites Korn, Soundgarden, Pink Floyd, 311 and Metallica as its influences. The group recorded its 12-song debut in Vancouver, British Columbia, with producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine).

Alt-metal trio Smile Empty Soul released its self-titled debut album in late May.

3 Days Grace's self-titled debut hits U.S. stores on July 22, and surfaces in the group's native Canada on July 30.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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Trapt

July 2003
9 - Traverse City, MI - Streeter's (w/ Smile Empty Soul)
11 - Saint Helens, OR - Columbia Meadows (w/ Korn, Disturbed, Chevelle)
19 - New York, NY - Randalls Island (w/ MXPX, Puddle of Mudd, Damone)
21 - State College, PA - The Crowbar (w/ Smile Empty Soul)
25 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero (w/ Smile Empty Soul)
26 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Field (Rolling Rock Town Fair)

August 2003
28 - Pueblo, CO - State Fair Events Center (w/ 3 Doors Down)
29 - Lincoln, NE - Bob Devaney Sports Center (w/ 3 Doors Down)
30 - Eau Claire, WI - Summer Jam (w/ 3 Doors Down)
31 - Saint Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair (w/ 3 Doors Down)

September 2003
6 - Richmond, VA - International Raceway (w/ Hootie and the Blowfish, Uncle Kracker)
30 - Bakersfield, CA - Bud Pavilion


Jim Beam tour w/ Trapt, Smile Empty Soul, Three Days Grace

July 2003
22 - Boston, MA - Axis
24 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
27 - Dewey Beach, DE - Bay Center
29 - North Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
31 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

August 2003
1 - Tampa, FL - The Masquerade
2 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
3 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
6 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
7 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
8 - Columbus, OH - PromoWest Pavilion
9 - Detroit, MI - Harpo's
10 - Indianapolis, IN - Knights of Columbus
12 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
13 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
14 - Houston, TX - Engine Room
15 - Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
16 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
19 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
20 - San Diego, CA - Canes
21 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
22 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
23 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
25 - Tempe, AZ - Nita's Hideaway
27 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

September 2003
1 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
3 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
4 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rock Jungle
5 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa

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