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[ GLOBAL DIVAS V, HOLLYWOOD BOWL, L.A. ] MARCH 11, 2004

Tracy Chapman & Oumou Sangare will be part of the Global Divas V, KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA on July 11, 2004. Sunday, July 11, 2004, 7:00 PM Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Avenue Hollywood, CA (323) 850-2000 Tickets from $60 until $228 available on HollywoodBowl.org [source : Variety.com & HollywoodBowl.org]

[ BLISS ] MARCH 13, 2004

Tracy should perform a few songs acoustically this weekend at an event that is being put on by Maitri (a nonprofit organization called that provides Residential Care for People Living with AIDS in the SF/Bay-Area). Who: Tracy Chapman, Stephan Jenkins of "Third Eye Blind", Author Armistead Maupin, Assemblyman Mark Leno, Vanessa Carlton, the U.S. Olympic synchronized swimming team and Taiko Drummers. What: Come be a part of Maitri's gala evening and help support the unique residential care program we provide people living with AIDS. Cuisine Provided by: Jardinihre, Piperade, Asia SF and others. When: Sunday, March 14, 2004 , 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - 2 hours Where: Bambuddha Lounge/Phoenix Hotel , 601 Eddy Street @ Larkin Call: 415-558-3003 How much: $125 See More at Maitri and Bliss

[ TRACY'S 40th BIRTHDAY ON WFUV ] MARCH 30, 2004

Today is Tracy's 40th birthday and WFUV (http://www.wfuv.org/) is celebrating it by airplaying her all day long on City Folk from 6 am 'til 10 pm. Expect one or two songs from Tracy each hour.

[ TRACY CHAPMAN MEET UP ] APRIL 08, 2004

I've suggested a new Meetup topic: Tracy Chapman! and the suggestion has not only been accepted but it is already live! So sign up and Meetup with other local fans of the singer/songwriter, Tracy Chapman!

[ TRACY CHAPMAN TO HONOR NINA SIMONE ] APRIL 21, 2004

Nina Simone disappeared last year at 70, she will be remembered this year at the JVC Jazz Festival New York where she performed in the past: WHAT: JVC Jazz Festival New York: Sing The Truth ... A Night/Tribute For Nina Simone WHO : Oscar Brown Jr, Tracy Chapman, Floetry, Toni Morrison, Odetta, Simone, James "Blood" Ulmer with Vernon Reid, Lizz Wright With All Schackman (Music Director) Leopold Fleming, Bobby Hamilton, Tony Jones, Paul Robinson, & Chris White WHERE: Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY WHEN: 8 pm, June 21, 2004 HOW MUCH: $75 . $60 . $45 . $30. Buy Tickets PRESENTED BY: George Wein and Festival Productions, Inc., in partnership with Carnegie Hall. [source : AFP]

[ EBONY FESTIVAL 2004 DAKAR, SENEGAL ] APRIL 26, 2004

Tracy Chapman is one of the 24 stars announced to participate in the Coca Cola Ebony Festival 2004 to promote African Music and Culture, African Unity and supporting the battle against HIV/AIDS in Africa. and to be held in Dakar, Senegal. Tracy is representing the USA with Stevie Wonder and alongside with Alpha Blondy, Aïcha Koné, Meiway, Magic System (from Ivory Coast), Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Viviane N'Dour, Wa Flash, Abdou Guité Seck (from Senegal), Koffi Olomidé, Makoma (from Republic Democratif of Congo), Angélique Kidjo (from Benin), Rachid Taha (from Algeria), Femi Kuti (from Nigeria), Miriam Makeba (from South Africa), MC Solaar (from Tchad/France), Oliver Mtukudi (from Zimbabwe), Jocelyne Labylle, Ralph Thamar (from West Indies), Jimmy Cliff, Beenie Man (from Jamaica) and Diam's (from France). The Ebony Festival 2004 is a celebration of Africa, 3 days of Music, Sport, Art, & Design. 4, 5 & 6 June in Dakar, and Island of Gorée in Sénégal. More info at Coca Cola Ebony Festival 2004 [source : Coca Cola Ebony Festival 2004]

[ SURPRISE SECRET SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO ] MAY 05, 2004

"Tracy Chapman slipped into the Makeout Monday night for a surprise secret show. Ditching her hits, she reportedly played some darker, more atmospheric songs with local guitar kingpin Joe Gore and Eastmountainsouth drummer Quinn and whooped it up with a bunch of covers, including the Cure's "Love Song," Prince's "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man,"Howlin' Wolf's "Howlin' for My Darling" and Nirvana's "Come As You Are."" [source : SF Gate submitted by kidluna7 ;) ] The Makeout Room in San Francisco is a 180 capacity venue located in the Mission District area, between Valencia Street and Mission Street. Tickets were available at 8:30PM when doors opened. [Photo and Review from http://www.superherodesigns.com] More secret gigs to come in San Francisco? Quinn's website announces: "...Look for Quinn playing drums and percussion with Donna DeLory and Tracy Chapman this Spring and Summer. Tracy's gigs will be around San Francisco."

[ OFFICIAL TELLING STORIES TABS ] MAY 16, 2004

Telling Stories tabs are officially published by Hal Leonard Corporation to be released on June 14, 2004. Available for $16.95 on Amazon.com you can pre-order them now!. It's been years since we were waiting for them, it's now done! TELLING STORIES TABS [ Buy Them Now ]

[ TRACY CHAPMAN: HONORARY DOCTOR OF FINE ARTS ] MAY 23, 2004

Tracy received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree today during the Tufts University's 2004 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, 2004. Read more [source: Tufts E-News]

[ AIDS/LIFE CYCLE 3 ] JUNE 13, 2004

Tracy Chapman participated in the third AIDS/Life Cycle ride: from San Francisco to Los Angeles riders raised more than $4.9 million in support of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the HIV services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Read more... [source: AIDS/Life Cycle ]

[ SING THE TRUTH: A TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE ] JUNE 24, 2004

Nina Simone was remembered this year at the JVC Jazz Festival by chosen guests: Tracy performed "Wild Is the Wind" solo and "Four Women."at the end of the tribute with Simone the younger, Odetta and Lizz Wright. Read more...

[ GLOBAL DIVAS V, JULY 11 ] JULY 12, 2004

Tracy Chapman was among guest of this year edition of Global Divas, KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Read both press and fan reviews ofthe event here.

[ SWING STATE TOUR ] SEPTEMBER 02, 2004

Tracy Chapman is part of the Swing State Tour '04 organised by WWW.DRIVINGVOTES.ORG A concert is scheduled on September 24, 2004 @ Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR. WHAT: Swing State Tour '04 WHO : TRACY CHAPMAN WHERE: Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR 3017 SE MILWAUKIE @POWELL VENUE CAPACITY: 620 WHEN: Fri Sep 24, 2004 @ 8:00PM HOW MUCH: $25. Buy Tickets (on sale on FRI SEP 10, 2004 10:00AM) PRESENTED BY: WWW.DRIVINGVOTES.ORG

[ TRACY CHAPMAN DE A à Z ] SEPTEMBER 08, 2004

A first ever book on Tracy will release tomorrow in France: published in the Musicbook collection, this kind of dictionnary of Tracy from A to Z is written by Meziane Hammadi and is sold 5.50 euros. Learn about her career and music through main topics. Buy it on Amazon.fr

[ WESTERN SWING STATE TOUR ] SEPTEMBER 19, 2004

Atlantic Records and DrivingVotes.org today announced that recording artist Tracy Chapman will embark on a 5-date concert tour to benefit DrivingVotes.org, a grassroots organization committed to reclaiming American democracy by ensuring that Democrats in swing states vote. The tour will kick off September 24th     Sep 24 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre Tickets Sep 25 Seattle, WA Century Ballroom Tickets Sep 28 Santa Fe, NM Paramount Paramount Box Office Sep 29 Albuquerque, NM KiMo Tickets (soon) Oct 1 Phoenix, AZ Marquee Theatre Tickets 1 - 2 Read more

[ WESTERN SWING STATE TOUR + NEW ALBUM ] SEPTEMBER 24, 2004

The Western Swing State Tour begins tonight in Portland. An article published today in the ABQJournal features an interview with Tracy in which she gives more reasons to her commitment. The article reveals that Tracy may perform one night on the "Vote For Change tour", she will perform on the finale show on Oct 08, 2004 in Orlando, FL @ the TD Waterhouse Centre: "Beginning next week, MoveOn PAC— a group opposed to Bush's re-election— is presenting a series of rock concerts dubbed the "Vote for Change" tour. Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M. and a number of other well-known musicians will perform at 34 shows in 12 Midwestern and Eastern states. Chapman plans on performing at one of those concerts." The article also gives news about the new album previously announced to release this fall: "...Chapman, who lives in San Francisco, said she will be in the studio next year working on a new album." Read more...

[ VOTE FOR CHANGE ] OCTOBER 08, 2004

As Tracy Chapman opens for Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M at the TD Waterhouse Centre, an article/interview is published in the Orlando Sentinel: Chapman is convinced that turnout, rather than undecided voters, will ultimately put the next president in the White House [...] "As a musician, I have a way to bring people together with my music," she says. Read more... Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, with R.E.M., Tracy Chapman and guest John Fogerty: 7:30 p.m. today; TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St., Orlando; $75. Reviews and photos...

[ ANNUAL AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH SAN FRANCISCO FALL DINNER ] NOVEMBER 17, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Singer Tracy Chapman attends the annual American Foundation for Aids Research San Francisco fall dinner at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco, California on November 17, 2004. The annual event attracts around 500 people and raises over $400,000 for AIDS research with a silent auction. (Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images)