Fourth of July To Release 10 Year Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Of Their LP ‘On The Plains’

We are excited to announce that on July 21st we will be reissuing Fourth Of July’s seminal album ‘On The Plains’ for the first time on Vinyl.  The critically acclaimed album came out 10 years ago on Range Life Records, but was never released on Vinyl.  For this 10th anniversary release we will be releasing this killer album on a limited edition bone white with Halloween Orange splatter vinyl along with the standard black version.  The limited edition version is limited to 100 copies, so head over to the webstore now to preorder your copy before they are gone.  Head over to the below link to see what I Heart Local Music has to say about this release. Album Review: Fourth Of July – “On …

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Fourth of July with Hospital Ships this July 4th!

Fourth of July will be playing its seminal debut album, ‘On the Plains’ this July 4th at the Replay Lounge which has become one of the best traditions Lawrence has to offer.  Good friends Hospital Ships will open and a good time will surely be had by all.

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Celebrate Final Friday in Lawrence with Fourth of July

Head down to Love Garden Sounds this Friday to catch Fourth of July with support from 1,000,000 Light Years for Final Fridays.  Brendan will also be exhibiting his original silk screen art.  This show is free and there will be plenty of copies of Fourth of July’s newest LP, ‘Empty Moon’.

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Q&A with Fourth of July

Check out the Pitch’s latest article featuring Fourth of July here and don’t forget to check out the band Friday night at The Brick with support from The Devil & Ghosty and then on Saturday for the High Dive Record Store Day showcase at Vinyl Renaissance on 39th St.

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Fourth of July & Ghosty this Friday in KC!

Fourth of July brings ‘Empty Moon’ to Kansas City this Friday with help from Ghosty and The Devil.  Check out the High Dive Show Page for more details.   Also, check out this review from I Heart Local Music of last Friday’s release show: http://iheartlocalmusic.com/2013/04/15/a-reason-to-be-proud-fourth-of-july-celebrates-record-release-with-the-acbs/

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‘Empty Moon’ is here!

Fourth of July’s long anticipated third album, ‘Empty Moon’ is available today via vinyl LP, CD or digital download.  Check out the High Dive Store for more details.  You can also pick up copies at Love Garden Sounds in Lawrence, Vinyl Renaissance in Kansas City or Zebedees RPM in KC. What folks are saying about ‘Empty Moon’: “There’s a sadness, a candidness, and most of all an overwhelming strength even when it seems our narrator is completely lost. Fourth of July is showing what makes them a great band; an awesome energy and musicianship with stellar songwriting, full of emotion. There’s nothing empty about this record.” – I Heart Local Music “With its vividly descriptive and honest, conversational lyrical tone, listening to Empty Moon by Fourth Of July …

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Free Download of the Fourth of July ‘Empty Moon’ Demos

‘Empty Moon’ is almost here and in anticipation of next week’s release, Fourth of july has released the early demos for free. Check out the link below for a free download and check out 4oJ live: April 5th at The Gusto Lounge for Middle of the Map April 12th at JACKPOT SALOON: LFK ‘Empty Moon’ release April 19th at The Brick: KC ‘Empty Moon’ release April 26th at Love Garden Sounds for Final Fridays High Dive Records on Bandcamp

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High Dive Records Showcase announced at Middle of the Map Festival

High Dive Records will be hosting our first showcase at this year’s Middle of the Map festival held in Westport, KCMO April 4-6.  The showcase will be held at Gusto Lounge and will feature our entire roster.  Check out middleofthemapfest.com for ticket information and scheduling.  Besides featuring a huge selection of talented local artists, Middle of the Map will also bring in nationally recognized acts Deerhoof, Divine Fits, Grizzly Bear and The Joy Formidable to name a few. Schedule for the High Dive Showcase @ Gusto Lounge Friday, April 5th: Fourth of July: 8:45pm Shy Boys: 9:45pm The ACBs: 10:45pm Ghosty: 11:45pm

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Listen to Fourth of July’s new single ‘Drinking Binge’

Fourth of July’s third album ‘Empty Moon’ is out via High Dive records April 9th.  Check out the new single ‘Drinking Binge’ here! Click on the links below to see what others are saying about ‘Drinking Binge’: Austin Town Hall Eat Yo Beats Made of Chalk Surviving the Golden Age

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‘Empty Moon’ release date set

Fourth of July will release ‘Empty Moon’, their third LP, via High Dive Records on April 9, 2013.  You can now pre-order ‘Empty Moon’ on vinyl or compact disc at the High Dive Store.

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High Dive Records 2013 Roster Released

On January 1st, 2013, High Dive Records released its initial and current lineup of bands.  Hailing from Lawrence and Kansas City, they are: The ACBs Fourth of July Ghosty Shy Boys

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