Close Enemies Release New Single "Rain" through TLG|ROCK; Announce Additional Tour Dates!

June 17, 2025

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, release new single "Rain" through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group.

The band shares, “'Rain' urges us to rise above adversity and spark change. Be bold, think big, and dream even bigger. It's a call to action amidst adversity to manifest a transformative shift."

The accompanying lyric visualizer, crafted by director Tom Flynn, captures the spirit of the band. “Tom took the footage we sent him and created a lyric video that not only showcases the message of the song but really captures our personalities and the fun we’re having as Close Enemies,” the band explains.

In support of the release, Close Enemies have announced upcoming tour dates under the banner “An Evening with Close Enemies – Live in Concert.” Fans can expect an intimate experience showcasing the band’s undeniable chemistry and a setlist packed with songs from Aerosmith & The Baby's along with their originals.

STREAM "Rain"

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Tour Dates:

8/28 @ Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY w/ Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns

8/29 @ The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL w/ Winger

8/30 @ The Sonnentag in Eau Claire, WI w/ Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns

10/2 @ Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY w/ Tom Keifer

10/4 @ Daryl's House Club in Pawling, NY

10/8 @ Iridium Club in New York, NY

10/10 @ Six String Grill & Stage in Foxborough, MA

11/7 @ The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA

11/8 @ Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA

11/9 @ The Nile Theater in Bakersfield, CA

11/11 @ Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA

11/13 @ Stage Red in Fontana, CA

11/14 @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA

11/15 @ Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA

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Close Enemies Release New Single "Inside Out" through TLG|ROCK; Announce Tour Dates!

February 28, 2025

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, proudly announce the release of their second single "Inside Out" through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group.

"'Inside Out' puts the feeling of a whirlwind toxic relationship into 3+ glorious minutes," explains the band. "The speedball beginning, the narcotic-fueled middle, and the inevitably spectacular crash landing end—it's all there in the song."

Unlike the name suggests, these five guys are close friends, each with an illustrious musical career. The band announced new tour dates in support of their release (dates below).

STREAM "Inside Out"

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Tour Dates:

6/12 @ Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, OH

6/14 @ The Token Lounge in Westland, MI

8/28 @ Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY

8/29 @ Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL

8/30 @ The Sonnentag in Eau Claire, WI

10/4 @ Daryl's House Club in Pawling, NY

10/10 @ Six String Grill & Stage in Foxborough, MA

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Close Enemies with Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith Sign to TKO (The Kirby Organization) Booking Agency

February 5, 2025

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, proudly announce their signing with TKO (The Kirby Organization) booking agency.

This marks a significant milestone as the band sets its sights on bringing their music to audiences worldwide.

The band released their debut single, "Sound Of A Train," on January 17, 2025, garnering overwhelming praise from both fans and the press. They recently wrapped up a successful string of tour dates, met with enthusiastic crowds and glowing reviews. Be on the lookout for their new single "Inside Out" that drops on February 28th via TLG|ROCK.

Tom Hamilton (Bass): "Looking forward to TKO helping get our band out in front of the fans."

Trace Foster (Guitar): "With TKO in our corner were now ready to take on the world. Jim Lenz and all at TKO are top notch and we're in great hands."

Chasen Hampton (Vocals): "From the start, Close Enemies has focused on making great music, and it continues to bring the right people into our corner. We’re thrilled to team up with TKO Booking and can’t wait to hit the road again, keeping rock and roll alive and strong into the future."

Jim Lenz of TKO: “I’m honored to be working with this group of veteran musicians who have a catalog of great music and are putting out great new music! Our team at The Kirby Organization are looking forward to helping CLOSE ENEMIES make close friends and fans on the road this year!”

With TKO’s expertise and the band's undeniable talent, Close Enemies is set to make a powerful impact on the rock scene in 2025 and beyond.

About TKO:

TKO is one of the music industry’s premier boutique booking agencies. Boasting a diverse roster of more than 200 artists, the agency is home to some of the biggest names and best emerging talent in music, including acts in rock, metal, and alternative. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and London, TKO has a worldwide reputation for identifying and developing talent, working hands-on with artists, management and labels, and carving career paths that are unique to the individual.

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Close Enemies with Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith Release Debut Single "Sound Of A Train" via TLG|ROCK

January 17, 2025

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, proudly announce the release of their debut single "Sound Of A Train". The band recently signed to TLG|ROCK for management and label services. The forthcoming record will be distributed through Virgin Music Group.

STREAM "Sound Of A Train"

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Unlike the name suggests, these five guys are close friends, each with an illustrious musical career. The band is currently on tour in support of their release.

Mark Strigl SiriusXM on air host of Ozzy's Boneyard states:

“Close Enemies is the real deal—a group of insanely talented musicians including bassist/songwriter Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith. Their new tunes are packed with energy & emotion, and they absolutely blew me away live. This is a band that delivers on every level—don’t miss them!”

Tour Dates

Thursday, January 23, 2025 Daryls House Pawling, NY
Saturday, January 25, 2025 Nashville City Winery Nashville, TN
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Chicago City Winery Chicago, IL
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 St Lous City Winery St Louis, MO

Close Enemies with Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith Sign to TLG|ROCK for Management and Label Partnership

December 18, 2024

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, proudly announce their signing with TLG|ROCK for management and label services. The record will be distributed through Virgin Music Group. Unlike the name suggests, these five guys are close friends, each with an illustrious musical career.

The band will release their debut single "Sound Of A Train" on January 17th and will be playing shows in support (dates below).

Tom Hamilton (Bass): "We’re really excited to be working with TLG/Virgin on the release of the Close Enemies record! They’re genuinely as excited about putting it out as we are! Can’t wait to see what happens!"

Tony Brock (Drums): "TLG/Virgin are the perfect match for Close Enemies as we are both SUPERGROUPS! 👌 Can’t wait to see the results!!"

Trace Foster (Guitar): "After spending a year on the writing and recording of this record, we were not going to sign with just anyone to put it out. Once we spoke with Dennis Sanders and his team at TLG/Virgin, we knew we had an ally with the same vision."

Chasen Hampton (Vocals): "Honored to join forces with history! TLG/Virgin/Universal Music Group are all proven visionaries and a perfect fit for this band of brothers. We are excited to get this music heard and be a part of this new family."

Peter Stroud (Guitar): "We could not ask for a better partner with Denny and The Label Group. His experience across all fronts of the industry is a perfect fit for Close Enemies. And I always prefer flying Virgin! It’s an honor to be playing with these musical brothers and now working with the ultimate team."

Denny Sanders, CEO of TLG|ROCK: "My good friend Andy Gallagher of the band Overhaul sent me the music. I absolutely loved it, then to find out who's in the band, well that was just icing on the cake. We are all thrilled here at TLG to be working with Close Enemies."

Tour Dates

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 Philadelphia City Winery Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, January 09, 2025 New York City City Winery NYC
Friday, January 10, 2025 Boston City Winery Boston, MA
Saturday, January 11, 2025 Boston City Winery Boston, MA
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 The Rex Theater New Hampshire
Thursday, January 23, 2025 Daryls House Pawling, NY
Saturday, January 25, 2025 Nashville City Winery Nashville, TN
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Chicago City Winery Chicago, IL
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 St Lous City Winery St Louis, MO

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