As the subdudes launched a massive 50-dates-plus U.S. tour July 15 in advance of the August 28 release of their new album STREET SYMPHONY, the first single "Poor Man's Paradise" is making major waves at radio. A stark look at the devastation in New Orleans (where the group initially formed), the song was the #1 most added Americana song at trade publication FMQB two weeks in a row and #2 most added combined at R&R, with over 45 stations adding the song.

"Poor Man's Paradise" was written by the entire group--TIM COOK, bass and vocals; TOMMY MALONE, vocals, acoustic, electric, and slide guitars; JOHN MAGNIE, vocals, accordion, keyboards; JIMMY MESSA, bass and guitar; and STEVE AMEDÉE, tambourine, drums, percussions, vocals--while recording the album with producer George Massenberg. The group says, "The song represents the strength of the human spirit and the power of resolve amidst tragedy."

It is with deep regret that the subdudes have to announce that the shows in Des Moines (7/26) and Minneapolis (7/27) for later this week have been cancelled due to an unforeseen emergency.

As of now, the 7/28 and 7/29 dates in Chicago are still a go and we do not anticipate any further impact on the schedule. Should this change, we will post additional information as needed. It is our understanding that Marcia Ball WILL still perform in Minneapolis on 7/27, but please check with the local venue. We also believe that a substitute act has been scheduled in Des Moines.

If you have already purchased tickets for these dates, please check the ticket and contact the point of sale for information regarding refunds and/or exchanges. Please note that these are subject to the terms set forth by specific venues and promoters and are not related to the band's management.

The band would like to express their sincere apologies for the cancellations and hope to return to both cities as the schedule permits.

Poor Man's Paradise, the first single off of the upcoming Street Symphony cd, starts out strong with radio airplay.

FMQB is reporting that the single will be the second most added song in the AAA format for the week of July 9, with 17 stations making early commitments.

Telling the story of resiliency and perserverance after Hurricane Katrina, the song describes life in the south after the storm. Set to be officially released on August 28, the album is the band's follow-up to the critically aclaimed 2006 album Behind the Levee.