In an effort to aid World Hunger Year (WHY), a non-profit organization striving to fight against hunger and poverty in America and around the world, the Hold Steady, Andrew W.K., and Hellogoodbye, as well as heavy hitters like Bruce Springsteen and oft-covered songsmith Bob Dylan, have offered previously unreleased tunes to Hard Rock International's SERVE2, a benefit compilation due Nov 6. Arriving as a hard copy exclusively to Hard Rock restaurants, and as a digital download to all online outlets, SERVE2 will feature tunes from KT Tunstall, Joss Stone, and Mat Kearney. In addition, fans purchasing the album online will be offered seven bonus tracks, including a live rendition of Hellogoodbye's "Baby it's Fact."

SERVE2

1. "The Ghost of Tom Joad" (Live in Dublin) - Bruce Springsteen
2. "Heal Over" (Live in London) - KT Tunstall
3. "The Ballad of Hollis Brown" (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1963) - Bob Dylan
4. "Big Ol' Game" - Joss Stone
5. "Casino Nation" (Live from Melbourne, Australia) - Jackson Browne
6. "107°" - Citizen Cope feat. Alice Smith
7. "The Times They are A-Changin'" (Live from Boston) - Brandi Carlile
8. "Bring it on Home to Me" (Sam Cooke cover) - Marc Broussard
9. "Arms and Hearts" - The Hold Steady
9. "Dareh Meyod" (Live at Madison Square Garden) - O.A.R.
10. "Lay Down" - Natasha Bedingfield
11. "Nothing Left to Lose" (Acoustic Version) - Mat Kearney
12. "Stay the Night" - Ghosts
13. "This is My World" - Andrew W.K.

Bonus / Digital Tracks:

1. "Better" (Live From Joe's Pub) - Toby Lightman
2. "Bell Bottom Blues" (Derek & the Dominos cover) - Sons of William
3. "Baby it's Fact" (Live From New York) - Hellogoodbye
4. "Start Again" - Josh Rouse
5. "You Haven't Done Nothin'" (Stevie Wonder cover) - Jen Chapin
6. "Man-Child" - Eli Cook
7. "Love to Begin" - Griffin House

Hot Rod Circuit to Tour One Last Time

As the Alabama-bred quartet's latest LP states, the underground is in fact a dying breed. And now, the boys of Hot Rod Circuit can count themselves amongst the casualties; after nearly eleven years and five LPs, the band have announced their demise, set to be celebrated with one final string of performances in the south and northeastern regions of the U.S. "Yes it is true, this will be the last HRC tour," confirmed a MySpace post. "Thank you so much for coming to shows and buying our records for the past ten years. It has been a blast and we have made so many friends and fans and we will miss you all. Stay tuned for more info on what everyone from HRC is up to." Hot Rod Circuit fans in cities like Orlando, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York will have the chance to catch the band's live set one last time this December.

Hot Rod Circuit tour dates:

12/4, Orlando, FL (The Social)
12/5, Atlanta, GA (Vinyl)
12/6, Carrboro, NC (Cats Cradle)
12/7, Washington, DC (Rock-N-Roll Hotel DC)
12/8, Philadelphia, PA (Northstar)
12/9, New York, NY (Knitting Factory)
12/11, Boston, MA (Middle East Upstairs)
12/12, New Haven, CT (Toads Place)

Castanets Map Fall Outing

In support of the project's forthcoming record In the Vines, due Oct. 23 via Asthmatic Kitty, Ray Raposa's Castanets have plotted an 18-date tour, set to kick off Oct. 19 in Purchase, NY. The jaunt, featuring Deer Tick on many dates, in which members will act as Castanets' backing band, will also hit cities like Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Chicago, and Toronto.

Castanets tour dates:

10/19, Purchase, NY (SUNY Purchase)
10/20, Philadelphia, PA (Johnny Brenda's)
10/21, Washington, DC (The Red and Black)
10/23, Williamsburg, VA (William and Mary College)
10/24, Chapel Hill, NC (Nightlight)
10/25, Montreat, NC (Montreat College)
10/26, Athens, GA (The Secret Squirrel)
10/27, Knoxville, TN (The Pilot Light)
10/29, Chicago, IL (Empty Bottle)
10/30, Grinnell, IA (Bob's Underground Cafe/Grinnell College)
10/31, Indianapolis, IN (The Underground at the Harrison Center for the Arts)
11/1, Bloomington, IN (The Cinemat)
11/3, Toronto, ON (Whippersnapper Gallery)
11/7, Portland, ME (Space Gallery)
11/8, Somerville, MA (P.A.'s Lounge)
11/9, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY (Bard College)
11/10, Ithaca, NY (Cornell University)
11/11, Lancaster, PA (The Sugar Tank)

Cribs Frontmen Hospitalized, North American Dates Confirmed

Though the brotherly Brits of the Cribs stopped by backstage at Lollapalooza to discuss 1977, the year punk exploded, the Jarmans simply can't stop paying their respects to the musical forefathers of punk. The latest offerings: a few physical sacraments. First, at a show in Birmingham vocalist/guitarist Ryan Jarman hurled himself into the crowd, was subsequently stripped by the audience, and immediately following his rescue by bouncers, passed out. Ryan was revived by doctors, and diagnosed with severe fatigue and dehydration.

On a more serious note, bassist/vocalist/twin-brother Gary Jarman was admitted to the hospital just two days later, following days of complaining of "pains in his arms," a band spokesperson confirms. The source of the problem was discovered as blood poisoning likely thanks to scratches suffered from the brash strings of his guitar. What about youngest Jarman, Ross? Well, a statement confirms the drummer "is great and isn't particularly bothered by anything." Ok, then.

Now that all Jarmans are ail-free -- thanks antibiotics! -- the Cribs are gearing up for a North American trek, set roll out in Montreal Nov. 12 and hit cities like Boston, Cleveland, Seattle, and Los Angeles. If the Jarmans' wounds are any evidence, the Cribs' live show is one not to be missed.

Cribs tour dates:

11/12, Montreal, QC (Caberet)
11/13, Ottawa, ON (Capitol Music Hall)
11/14, Toronto, ON (Horseshow Tavern)
11/15, Boston, MA (The Paradise)
11/17, Brooklyn, NY (Music Hall of Williamsburg)
11/19, Cleveland, OH (Grog Shop)
11/20, Chicago, IL (Double Door)
11/21, Minneapolis, MN (Varsity Theatre)
11/23, Edmonton, AB (Starlite Room)
11/24, Calgary, AB (Hi-Fi Club)
11/25, Vancouver, BC (Plaza Nightclub)
11/27, Seattle, WA (Neumo's)
11/28, Portland, OR (Doug Fir Lounge)
11/29, San Francisco, CA (Pop Scene)
12/1, Los Angeles, CA (El Rey Theatre)