Bright Eyes' album, I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, is now on sale at Amazon MP3 for $2.99.

Download a new Conor Oberst mp3 right here (right click -> save as).

Happy birthday to Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes). He turns 28 today.

Submitted by charliedied

Jim Ward will be playing the Barack Obama rally tomorrow at Slowdown in Omaha, NE. The show is free and Bright Eyes, Secret Life of Sparrows and M. Ward are also playing. Check the replies for info on how to get tickets.

Is Conor Oberst to blame for the recent Omaha shootings? The author of this article seems to think so.

Submitted by mybreakingpoint

The live version of "Coat Check" by Bright Eyes off the Causes 1 CD benefiting Darfur can be heard here (right click -> save as).

Source: Toolshed-media.com

Submitted by Smash Adams

Bright Eyes can be seen performing "Four Winds" on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the replies. The track is taken from the outfit's contemporary release, Cassadaga, which is available now via Saddle Creek Records.

Submitted by SJms1026

Bright Eyes can be seen performing a new song at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado. The group are currently touring in support of their latest release, Cassadaga, which is available now courtesy of Saddle Creek Records.

Submitted by chichagof

Bright Eyes have launched an exclusive, fan-only ticketing system, in which fans can purchase tickets for their forthcoming headlining tour. You can use the password "omaha" to gain access to the page.

Submitted by sarah_gurt

Bright Eyes have announced a huge string of fall tour dates.

Tour Dates

September
13 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre @
14 Boise, ID - Big Easy Concert House @
15 Spokane, WA - Big Easy Concert House @
16 Olympia, WA - Capital Theatre @
18 Fairbanks, AK - University of Alaska - Fairbanks @
19 Anchorage, AK - University of Alaska - Anchorage @
20 Anchorage, AK - University of Alaska - Anchorage @
22 Seattle, WA - Quest Field (End Fest)
23 Eugene, OR - McDonald Theatre
24 Chico, CA - Senator Theatre
29 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl (With M.Ward)

October
3 Mexico City, Mexico - Vive Cuervo Salon
19 Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
20 Kalamazoo, MI - State Theatre
21 Champaign, IL - Foellinger...

Bright Eyes have extended their tour.

Submitted by SJms1026

Missed Bright Eyes on Letterman last night? Don't worry, you can watch it in the replies.

Following up on yesterday's news post, the signed guitar by Conor Oberst was a mistake and was never meant to be "put up for sale."

Apparently, Costco is selling signed guitars by Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes.

You can check out Bright Eyes's performance on AOL sessions right here. He is joined in the studio by M Ward.

Here are today's album reviews.

New Reviews 04.10

Bright Eyes - Cassadaga (Drew Beringer)
Melee - Devils & Angels (Tony Pascarella)
Band Marino - The Sea & The Beast (Russ Hockenbury)

According to Best Buy's website, Bright Eyes upcoming album, Cassadaga, will be on sale for $7.99 next Tuesday, April 10th.

You can stream the entire new Bright Eyes album, Cassadaga, at the Saddle Creek Records website. The album hits stores on April 10th.

Submitted by redsand62

Conor Oberst wants ?uestlove to drum on the next Bright Eyes album.

Source: Rolling Stone

You can now pre-order the new Bright Eyes album, Cassadaga, at Saddle-Creek's website. Also, the new Bright Eyes website has been launched.

Submitted by Finch076

Tickets for Bright Eyes' two upcoming UK shows will go on-sale to the general public this Friday, February 9th.

Shows

London -- March 16th
Oxford -- March 18th

Submitted By: bikescene

Read an article here regarding Bright Eyes' new album, Cassadaga, which is due April 10th via Saddle Creek. The tracklisting can be found below.

Tracklisting

01. Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed)
02. Four Winds
03. If the Brakeman Turns My Way
04. Hot Knives
05. Make a Plan To Lose Me
06. Soul Singer in a Session Band
07. Classic Cars
08. Middleman
09. Cleanse Song
10. No One Would Riot for Less
11. Coat Check Dream Song
12. I Must Belong Somewhere
13. Lime Tree

Submitted By: rickmo

Bright Eyes will be filming a video in the Los Angeles-area this Friday, February 2nd and would love to have some fans in attendance. If you're interested and would like more information, send your name and contact information to brighteyesvideo@yahoo.com; you must be 18 years or older.

Submitted By: musickid

Bright Eyes will be taping an interview for MTVU's Backstage Pass today. In one part of the program, Conor Oberst will be taking questions from fans. If you have something you've always wanted to ask him, now is the time to do so. Submit questions here.

Submitted By: musickid

Bright Eyes have signed a deal to distribute outside of North America through Polydor Records, according to Pitchfork. Don't worry, the band is still on Saddle Creek in North America. Also mentioned in the article, the band will release an EP in early March and their next full-length on April 10th.

Submitted by xkss99x