Chris Stein and Debbie will be doing a signing of Chris’ new book at Waterstones in London on Thurs. Nov. 6. More info at link posted below. See everyone there!!

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Have you always wanted to chat with drummer Clem Burke?  Now’s your chance! Clem will be alongside his bandmates from The Empty Hearts in a LIVE chat session tomorrow, Friday, October 10th at 3 pm EDT / Noon PDT in the Rock Room on Soundrop. And of course, the room will feature music from their latest album (out now) as well as music from Blondie, The Cars, The Romantics, and The Chesterfield Kings!  For more information, visit The Empty Hearts Facebook page and follow the link to join the chat.  The Empty Hearts tour starts next week.

HUF, the company founded by renowned skateboarder, Keith Hufnagel, epitomizes skateboarding, streetwear, and sneaker fashion. HUF has partnered with Blondie on a limited-edition collaboration celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary, featuring a custom Blondie repeat photo pattern and iconic images of the band on a short sleeve button down shirt, a bucket hat and a volley hat.  We were able to get our hands on a limited amount of these much-sought-after designs to sell in the Official Blondie store and when they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

We’re also introducing Blondie grab bags – the best way to get some cool Blondie tees for our lowest prices of the year. Each grab bag comes with three tees in any one size of your choosing. Sold separately, the items in each bag are worth $60-$90, but you can get them now for just $50. Feeling lucky? Pick up a Blondie Grab Bag today!

A hearty congratulations for Chris Stein, whose photo book Negative debuted at the top spot in the photo book category on Amazon this week!

In photos and stories direct from Stein, Negative provides a fascinating snapshot of the period before and during Blondie’s huge rise, by someone who was part of and who helped to shape the early punk music scene—at CBGB, Andy Warhol’s Factory, and early Bowery. Stars such as David Bowie, the Ramones, Joan Jett, and Iggy Pop were part of Stein’s world, as were fascinating downtown characters like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Hell, Stephen Sprouse, Anya Phillips, Divine, and many others. As captured by one of its greatest artists and instigators, and designed by Shepard Fairey, this book is a must-have celebration of the new-wave and punk scene, whose influence on music and
fashion is just as relevant today as it was four decades ago.

You can pick up your copy of Negative in the Blondie.net store today.

Blondie’s 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Hosted by Jeffrey Deitch

Blondie’s 40th Anniversary celebration continues!  We’re collaborating with THE MAN in the art scene, Jeffrey Deitch (’80s street art and graffiti run in his blood!), to exhibit pictures, videos, memorabilia and even some of the fan art you’ve sent us over the years.  The show features pics from legends Bob Gruen, Annie Leibovitz, Roberta Bayley, Robert Mapplethorpe, Bobby Grossman, Mick Rock, David Godlis, as well as our own Chris Stein, whose photo book – Chris Stein/Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk – will be released via Rizzoli on September 23rd. Pre-order your copy now via Amazon (http://amzn.to/1wsD1wC) or Barnes & Noble (http://bit.ly/1tnQd6i). The exhibit is only up for 7 days at the Chelsea Hotel Storefront Gallery in New York City so don’t snooze on this – it’s truly a CAN’T MISS for fans of  Blondie, art dealers and collectors, music fans and purveyors of New York City cool alike!

Where: Chelsea Hotel Storefront Gallery, NY

Link to Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1485527328372912/

Clem Burke’s latest project outside of Blondie, his collaboration with The Empty Hearts, would like to share their upcoming tour dates.  Come out and see Clem perform with his friends, coming up soon right after Blondie’s tour of Europe wraps up later this month.

The Empty Hearts – Tour Dates (U.S.)
Click on the date for the ticket link.

 Thursday, October 16
Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry, NY

Friday, October 17
Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore, PA

Saturday, October 18
The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn, NY

Sunday, October 19 (on sale now)
Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts – Park Theatre, Cranston, RI

The Empty Hearts – Tour Dates (Japan)

Wednesday, October 22
Billboard Live (2 shows) – Tokyo

Thursday, October 23
Billboard Live (2 shows) – Tokyo

The Empty Hearts – Tour Dates (U.S.)

Tuesday, November 18
The Viper Room – Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday, November 19
The Addition (formally Yoshi’s) – San Francisco, CA

Thursday, November 20
Mozambique – Laguna Beach, CA

Wednesday, December 3
Havana – New Hope, PA

Thursday, December 4
State Theatre – Falls Church, VA

Friday, December 5
The Saint – Asbury Park, NJ

Saturday, December 6
The Centre for the Arts – Natick, MA

Monday, December 8
B.B. King Blues Club and Grill – New York, NY

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The Empty Hearts is:

Clem Burke: drums/vocals
Elliot Easton: lead guitar/vocal
Wally Palmar: lead vocals/rhythm guitar/harp
Andy Babiuk: bass/vocals
www.facebook.com/Theemptyheartsband

Their debut album is on sale now on iTunes and Amazon.

On the occasion of Blondie’s 40th anniversary, Chris Stein shares his iconic photographs, as well as access to rare unpublished gems which capture a specific place in time (1972-mid 80s) in Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk. The time, place, stars, and planets that aligned to give birth to Blondie and all the cool creatures who populated their world are captured intimately and inimitably in both the photos and words of Chris Stein, the band’s lead guitarist and songwriter since its founding until now. With contributions from Debbie Harry, Gelnn O’Brien and Shepard Fairey, this is a must-own for Blondie fans.

Along with regular pre-orders, The Official Blondie Store is also offering up a limited quantity of signed copies and highly limited selection of personalized copies (sold out!). Supplies are limited for both the signed and personalized copies and when they’re gone, they’re gone. 

Stars live in the evening
But the very young need the sun,
Pretty baby, you look so heavenly
A neo nebula from under the sun

The sun always shines on you when you’re cool, so make your little one the coolest of them all with this back to (pre)-school design, available exclusively in the Official Blondie Online Store. Available as onesies from newborn to 24 mos or as a children’s tee. Also pick up this Blondie minimalist tote bag – great for a little one or for your to put your little one’s things in!

ORDER HERE!

Will YOU be the proud owner of a limited edition Andy Warhol + Bugaboo Cameleon³ Blondie edition stroller?

Place your winning bid here! http://auction.bugaboo.com

To support the charity Kids Company, Bugaboo is auctioning 3 exclusive Andy Warhol + Bugaboo Cameleon³ Blondie editions. The proceeds will support Kids Company in delivering practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children.

About the pushchair:
This unique work of pushchair art introduces Andy Warhol’s well-known portrait of the legendary Debbie Harry to the iconic Bugaboo Cameleon³. Contrasting the black chassis, the colourful print on the sun canopy makes for a true eye catcher. Going around town with your kid is going to be very different with this bold and stylish statement.

About Kids Company:
Kids Company is a centre for training, education and research to improve the quality of care provided for vulnerable children and young people and offers innovative professional development and training.

About Andy Warhol + Bugaboo:
To celebrate the launch of their final collection, Bugaboo and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts have decided to end their successful collaboration with a big bang. They start off with the very limited edition of the Andy Warhol + Bugaboo Cameleon³ Blondie pushchair in August, continuing with various retrospective prints in November 2014. The Blondie print was created by the master of pop art as part of his exploration of female cultural icons and Bugaboo and the Andy Warhol Foundation chose this print to honour Blondie’s 40th anniversary. It coincides with the launch of Chris Stein’s book Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk in which he shares rare unpublished gems capturing a specific place in time (1972-mid 80s), the same era of the Andy Warhol’s painting of Debbie Harry.

Blondie drummer Clem Burke’s latest collaborative effort the Empty Hearts debut CD is being released worldwide today.  Show your support for Clem and his respected fellow musicians bassist/vocalist Andy Babiuk (the Chesterfield Kings), vocalist/guitarist Wally Palmar (the Romantics), and guitarist/vocalist Elliot Easton (the Cars) by purchasing your copy of this affordably priced album they describe as a “refreshing return to core musical values, a sterling collection of influences that include ‘50s American roots rock ‘n’ roll, ‘60s British Invasion and ‘70s garage-punk that is anything but retro.”

Available right now on iTunes and Amazon.

The Empty Hearts are on tour (click for more information).