According to MTV’s Hollywood Crush:

“Get ready to go bananas, Crushers: Jackson Rathbone‘s band 100 Monkeys is not only gearing up to release their second full-length album, but they’ll be hitting the road this summer to promote it!

It’s refreshing to see that the “Twilight” star, despite being busy finishing up the second half of “Breaking Dawn,” hasn’t neglected his funky, eclectic band that caught our attention in 2009 (he was even kind enough to do a video diary and debuted one of their music videos exclusively for Hollywood Crush!)

The band announced on their official website that their upcoming record, which is aptly titled Liquid Zoo, will be released on June 28, which just so happens to be the same day they head out on tour!”

They are playing all over the US and Canada. Some of the venues have great history behind them. For example they are playing The Stone Pony in Asbury Park,  New Jersey which is the club Bruce Springsteen started out in.  Most of the venues are for all ages, so no worries about under 21’s having no chance of getting in.

Via TwiFans

According to Rock Star Weekly:

“Twilight star Jackson Rathbone and his cohorts in 100 Monkeys return to Vancouver on March 4 at Venue for another return stop to the city that seems to be like a second home to the eclectic band of… monkeys. The independent multi-genre band from Los Angeles, California has released four albums and a handful of singles since their first visit to the Olympic city in April 2009. Their latest release is called Live and Kickin’, which can be purchased at the Vancouver store Neptoon Records, where the band will be making an in-store appearance on March 6. 100 Monkeys also recently released the single Wandering Mind, from an upcoming release called Liquid Zoo.”

See more on Rock Star Weekly

According to the Neptoon Records website the event is open to all ages. So, you under 21’s or under 19’s can get in!

We had some 100 Monkeys news today and in going through my stash of stuff I found an autographed copy of Creative Control that I had the members of the band sign when they were in Nashville for NewCon two years ago.  If you’d like to take this CD off of my hands, post a comment below saying “PICK ME!”  We will chose one winner at random at 7:oo pm on Jan. 14.  Anyone is welcome to participate from any where in the world.  If Fed Ex can reach you, then we are happy to give you a prize!

For a look at what songs are included on this album, visit the 100 Monkeys official site.

Check out the site and voting rules here (login required)

TY to Jamie! Jamie also captured on of the band’s famous improv songs at a recent show.

Well no one can say they went unkissed on New Years!

For more info on the band’s current schedule see their website.

The PR Team for 100 Monkeys wrote to tell us the following:

100 Monkeys are set to embark on a tour that runs through the end of December into early January and are offering special packages that are available for purchase for their fans. We have a select few packages left and we wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on the chance to spend New Years Eve with the band at their show at Emo’s Alternate Lounge in Austin, Texas. The band also has a special deal with Starwood Hotels to provide reduced price hotel rooms for fans who are attending 100 Monkeys shows.

Here is some helpful information about the tour and hotel packages:

DECEMBER 26, 2010 8:30P
The Earl, Atlanta, GA
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100Monkeys2010

DECEMBER 27, 2010 7P
WorkPlay Theatre, Birmingham, AL
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/monkeys2010

DECEMBER 28, 2010 7P
The Parish @ House of Blues New Orleans, LA
Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 29, 2010 8P
Warehouse Live Studio, Houston, TX

Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 30, 2010 7:30P
The Loft, Dallas, TX

Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/100monkeys

DECEMBER 31, 2010
Emo’s Alternative Lounge, Austin, TX

VIP PACKAGE – SOLD OUT
Standard Packages: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1010076955&key=48769
PACKAGE:  Hotel package includes 2 tickets to the show, early entry to the concert, signed 8×10 photo, signed Live and Kicking Part Two DVD, and champagne toast at midnight.

JANUARY 1, 2011 8P
Smokin Aces, Mission, TX

NO HOST HOTEL

JANUARY 2, 2011 4P
White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX

Hotel: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1010218342&key=40E5