Jane’s Addiction Playing The 2012 Crawfish Boil In Birmingham, AL

According to a Birmingham News story Jane’s Addiction will be one of the acts playing this year’s Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil in Birmingham. The festival is a two day affair and takes place May 4th and 5th  near the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Jane’s are scheduled to headline day one. Checkout the festival’s site  and facebook page for more details.

Update: Ticket info has just been released and you can purchase tickets now on the festival site.

Explicit Director’s Cut Of The Underground Video (NSFW)

The explicit director’s cut of Jane’s Addiction’s new video for Underground premiered at Playboy.com today. You can checkout the video below but please be advised it contains nudity and is not safe for work.

Here’s more from Playboy.com including info on a contest to have Jane’s Addiction play at your house and bring along some Playmates.

Playboy.com is proud to premiere the explicit director’s cut of Jane’s Addiction’s latest video, “Underground” from the acclaimed album The Great Escape Artist. Beginning February 22, the band will begin their North American tour, Theatre of the Escapists. This one of a kind show is a theatrical experience not to be missed but if for whatever reason you do miss it, Playboy.com and Harley Davidson have teamed up to bring Jane’s Addiction to you through the Harley Davidson Key Club.

If you haven’t already signed up for the free Playboy/Harley Davidson Key Club you should. If you need a list of reasons why you should, let us help you out:

1. Playmates will come party at your house.

2. They’ll bring Jane’s Addiction with them.

3. Jane’s Addiction will bring their instruments and be the house band for the night.

4. That’s awesome.

5. People will think you are awesome.

6. You will actually be awesome.

So let’s recap. Playmates. Jane’s Addiction. Awesome.  Go sign up, it’s free.

Dates For The First Leg Of The 2012 Jane’s Addiction Tour Coming Soon

Perry Farrell announced via twitter last night that the first dates for the long awaited Jane’s Addiction tour in support of The Great Escape Artist will be released on January 9th.  According to Perry’s tweet there will be a ticket pre-sale on January 11th on the band’s official site janesaddiction.com and tickets for the general public will go on sale on the 14th.

We’ll release dates on the 9th. Presale 11th, on sale 14th. Sign up on Jane’s Addiction.com

Jane’s Addiction Have Canceled Their Holiday Havoc Las Vegas Show (Updated)

Perry Farrell announced earlier today via twitter that Jane’s Addiction have been forced to cancel their Holiday Havoc Las Vegas show due to a family emergency.

So Sorry Las Vegas. Jane’s has cancelled 12/7 due to a family emergency.

Update (12/8):  Word is that Steve Perkins’ father is battling cancer.  From everyone at JanesAddiction.org, we wish Steve’s family our best.  Your fans understand that family comes first.

Jane’s Addiction Playing The KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas Show

Jane’s Addiction are playing night two of this year’s KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas show. The show takes place December 11th at the Gibson Amphitheater in West Hollywood, CA Universal City, CA. Other acts on the bill include: The Black Keys, Cage The Elephant, Death Cab For Cutie, Florence + The Machine, Foster The People, Grouplove, Mumford & Sons, The Naked And Famous, and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Tickets go on sale Friday November 18th. Check the KROQ site for ticket details.

Now Available Stephen Perkins’ Art Of Drums

Stephen Perkins’ latest artistic venture Art Of Drums involves a collaboration with Los Angeles art team Scenefour who have come together with him to create 10 different pieces of art that are custom made, signed and numbered by the Jane’s Addiction drummer. For the first time, the exhilarating drum strokes and energy behind Perkins’ talent are captured and are now available for all to view and enjoy on a total of 100 canvases. You can checkout Stephen’s art and place your order at theartofstephenperkins.com

Jane’s Addiction To Play The Live 105 Not So Silent Night Show

Jane’s are playing the Live 105 Not So Silent Night show On December 9th. The show will take place at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Other bands on the bill include Mumford & Sons, Florence + The Machine, Bush, and Young The Giant. Check janesaddiction.com or the Live 105 site for ticket info.

Jane’s Addiction Will Perform On Letterman Tonight (Updated)

Jane’s Addiction will be performing tonight on the Late Show With David Letterman. No word on what song they’ll be playing but you can be sure it’ll be something from the new album The Great Escape Artist. Check you local listings for air time in your area.

Update: They will be performing their new single Underground