12.28.2005 // A NEW MESSAGE FROM MR. WHITE

Over at the official home of the White Stripes, Jack has left us a brand spankin' new message. Head on over to see what the man has to say.

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12.20.2005 // THE RACONTEURS ALBUM COMPLETE / TOP 50

Good news! According to RollingStone.com:

" JACK WHITE, longtime friend BRENDAN BENSON and the GREENHORNES' rhythm section -- known together as the RACONTEURS -- have finished their first album, due in May. The band plans to follow the release with a tour."

Also, if you pick up the latest issue of Rolling Stone they have their Top 50 Albums of 2005 list and at #3 (there's that number again) is Get Behind Me Satan. To see the complete list, click here.

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12.12.2005 // GONDRY TO DIRECT INSTICT BLUES

According to Director-File.com, Michel Gondry will direct the video for "Instict Blues":

"In a recent MTV interview, Michel said he's planning on doing a video for this song. It will possibly be on the soundtrack to The Science of Sleep ."

Gondry has directed a handful of Stripes videos, most notably "Fell in Love with a Girl" and "The Hardest Button to Button"

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12.11.2005 // KROQ ACOUSTIC X-MAS WEBCAST

According to KROQ's official website:

"Don't miss any of the action from the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas with the KROQ.com webcast. Beginning at 4:30PM, we will be webcasting the show live and in its entirety."

The webcast starts at 4:30PM with Jack and Meg scheduled to begin playing at 8:05PM.

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12.05.2005 // NEW SINGLE / MORE AUSSIE DATES

From the White Stripes newsletter:

"Hello children,

Jack and Meg have just announced that they will be playing 3 club dates in addition to headlining Big Day Out while they are down under in Australia. Be sure to check out the tour page for all of the details on http://www.whitestripes.com

Just in time for the holidays, V2 Records will be releasing a 5 song maxi single in North America tomorrow, December 6th. The tracks included on this release are:

1. Walking With A Ghost
2. Same Boy You've Always Known (Live in Manaus, Brazil)
3. As Ugly As I Seem (Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic)
4. The Denial Twist (Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic)
5. Screwdriver (Live in Manaus, Brazil)

Thanks,
The White Stripes newsletter team"

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12.02.2005 // NEW VIDEO DOWNLOAD

Now up for download is last night's performance of the Denial Twist from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Head on over to the downloads page to grab this video. Also, don't forget The White Stripes will be performing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien tonight. You better be able to stay up for it, it's Friday night!

Edit - Jack and Meg just ripped through a rocking version of Red Rain on Conan! Also, they had a short chat with Conan at the end of the show. Topics included Jack's facial hair and the White Stripes "posse". If you missed it, I will hopefully have video up soon enough of the performance. What a great couple of nights it has been...

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12.01.2005 // JUST A REMINDER

Just a reminder for those who may have forgot! Tsk tsk..The White Stripes will be appearing on:

The Daily Show w/ Jon Stewart - Tonight, December 1st (Comedy Central)
Late Night w/ Conan O'Brien - Tomorrow, December 2nd (NBC)

Edit - The Daily Show performance just wrapped up. Jack and Meg did a short interview with Jon Stewart then performed "the Denial Twist" with a twist. Instead of a piano Jack played electric guitar. What can I say? It rocked! To end the show, we were treated to a performance of "My Doorbell"

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11.30.2005 // LIVE @ VH1.COM

Stop what you're doing and check this out. From VH1:

"Today, VH1 launches its latest Live@VH1.com performance with a rare acoustic show by The White Stripes . Stripped down performances from the band's fifth album, Get Behind Me Satan include: the band's current single, “The Denial Twist” , “My Doorbell” , and “As Ugly As I Seem” .

The online performance highlights Jack and Meg White's experimental energy with a version of “My Doorbell” that features the duo side-by-side at the piano with Jack playing the piano and Meg playing the tambourine. “As Ugly as I Seem” features Jack on vocals and acoustic guitar with Meg on bongos.

The White Stripes Live@VH1.com performance can be seen on Vspot, VH1's broadband entertainment network, at http://vspot.vh1.com ."

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11.24.2005 // KROQ TICKETS / HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I have once again partnered with TicketsNow.com, this time for the December 11th performance at the KROQ Acoustic Christmas. Purchasing tickets via this link helps support this website. You can also use the link on the tour dates page.

It's Turkey Day, so I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

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11.24.2005 // NEW AUSSIE TOUR DATES?

From Undercover.com.au:

"White Stripes will play their own shows outside their Big Day Out commitments.

Fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart will get to see The White Stripes play on their own turf.

Special guest for all shows is The Greenhornes.

Dates are:

Sydney, January 25, Hordern Pavilion
Melbourne, January 28, Festival Hall
Hobart, January 31, Hobart City Hall

Tickets go on sale December 2."

If and when these dates are confirmed, they will be added to the Tours page.

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11.20.2005 // 100% WHITE STRIPES

The White Stripes will be featured on Fuse TV's show, 100%. 100 percent White Stripes airs November 21st at 2:30pm. Can't catch the show? Below are the scheduled repeats:

Monday, November 21, 9pm ET
Tuesday, November 22, 1am ET
Wednesday, November 23, 2:30pm ET
Friday, November 24, 5:30pm ET
Saturday, November 26, 9:30pm ET
Sunday, November 27, 4am ET
Sunday, November 27, 2pm ET
Sunday, November 27, 9pm ET
Wednesday, November 30, 2:30pm ET

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11.20.2005 // THE DENIAL TWIST - ALL DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE

From the White Stripes newsletter:

"All ten performances of 'The Denial Twist' live on the UK tour are now available to download at www.xlrecordings.com/denialtwist

Jack and Meg have been playing the track differently at each gig:

Hammersmith Apollo - 5th November.
Meg on drums. Jack leads on electric guitar.

Hammersmith Apollo - 6th November.
Meg plays drums. Jack plays grand piano plus rhodes bass keys

Alexandra Palace 8th November
Jack on Mandolin. Meg on drums.

Alexandra Palace 9th November
Meg on drums. Jack on grand piano switching to organ.

Blackpool Empress Ballroom - 10th November
Jack and Meg are joined by Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes on bass. Jack plays the Marimba. Meg plays the drums.

Blackpool Empress Ballroom 11th November
Unplugged - Meg on shaker, Jack on acoustic guitar.

Glasgow Academy 13th November
Jack plays first verse on mandolin before switching to heavy electric guitar and distorted vocals for the crescendo. Meg on drums.

Glasgow Academy 14th November
Meg on drums. Jack opens the song on grand piano then switches to electric guitar.

Glasgow Academy 15th November
Slowed down version played on the grand piano and rhodes bass keys with Meg on percussion.

Manchester Apollo 17th November
Played as part of the encore on this, the last date of the tour, with Jack back on electric guitar. Meg on Drums.

Thanks,
The White Stripes newsletter team"

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11.19.2005 // JACK AND MEG TO ROCK KROQ

It appears the White Stripes will be on the bill for the 2005 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas. The show will be held Sunday, December 11th at the Gibson Theatre in Los Angeles. For more information about the show, head on over to KROQ's website.

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11.14.2005 // THE DENIAL TWIST SINGLE DOWNLOADS

From the White Stripes newsletter:

"Hello children,

The first of the 'The Denial Twist' Live downloads from the UK tour are available to fans everywhere to buy online now. Jack and Meg have been playing the track differently at each date with versions so far being played on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, marimba, and piano.

Buy the downloads at http://www.xlrecordings.com/denialtwist

Thanks,
The White Stripes newsletter team"

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