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BIEBER PAYS SURPRISE VISIT, SITS IN WITH ERNIE HALTER

vieking — 2011-05-21T09:08:11Z

Los Angeles, CA - Apparently, seeing Ernie Halter was supposed to be the surprise for Bieber's girl friend, Selena Gomez. However, it was Ernie who was surprised the most. According to Halter, "a few days ago, I got a message from my mom saying she thought Justin Bieber covered one of my songs" which initially he was in disbelief. Then this youTube video showed up from Bieber's show in Hong Kong . . .

Sure enough, the Biebs covered "Come Home to Me" a track from Ernie's lastest release "Franklin & Vermont". If this weren't enough, it seems as though Justin also did a studio cover of it as well which I found a version of on SoundCloud
come home to me - justin bieber by allfansaresuper

Fast forward to last night at a small restaurant, La Cave in Costa Mesa. Ernie Halter has a scheduled gig starting a 10pm and posts to his Facebook page "Free OC show 10pm @ t.co/sxL0138. Place is straight out of Mad Men. Leather booths, red table lighting. Sinatra would've dug it." And then this happened . . .

"You gotta be kidding me, this is ridiculous", stated Ernie who was beside himself again in disbelief. To grasp the reality of what just happened, the inevitable proof tweet surfaced in the form of an anonymous "special guest" photo - as a reminder when he wakes up that this in fact did happen.

"I'm speechless. @justinbieber and @selenagomez came to see me play tonight and Justin sat in. All I can say is wow." Halter had no idea that they were showing up despite Justin tweeting him directly earlier. "I was totally surprised. Apparently I was supposed to be the surprise for Selena." Scooter Braun, Justin's manager, called ahead and they requested "no special treatment" and wanted a quiet entrance so not to disturb the music and the set. "They knew he was coming but did say anything to me" stated Ernie, obviously still in a bit of shock.
Since the memorable duet last night, Ernie Halter has been trending on twitter and is being bombarded with congratulations from family, friends, and fans alike. "The press and media calls are flooding in". "It's surreal. I'm getting about 20 tweets per second." I too had to congratulate him as it is well deserved. Of all the artist and musicians we have come across, we know no one who is as talented and works harder at their craft than Ernie! We are looking forward to the possible collaboration and new music that could come from this. In closing, we leave you with Ernie's tweet "What Justin Bieber has just done for my music, is like what Usher had done for his. #dreambig". source Ernie Halter interview, fb & twitter feed by Erik Thureson

MY MORNING JACKET ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES, FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS

vieking — 2011-03-23T18:45:00Z

Band Releases Third Download in T5 Countdown

In celebration of their new album, Circuital, My Morning Jacket are proud to announce a series of concerts at venues they have handpicked to debut their new music. Circuital is out this summer on ATO Records. The band will embark on a North American tour in support of the release beginning in June, and more dates will be announced soon. With this album, the band recorded almost everything live together to allow for warmth and spontaneity. Tickets go on pre-sale to fans Wednesday, March 23rd and on sale to the public on Saturday, March 26th. The band will donate $1 from every ticket sold from these dates to charity.

The group is also in week three of their “T5 Countdown” to Circuital, where they release a live track from each of their Terminal 5 shows this past October. Head over to http://www.mymorningjacket.com to download “One Big Holiday” as performed on 10/21/2010, and to sign up for the rest of the songs. After the fifth and final Terminal 5 track is released, the following week will see the debut of a new song from the forthcoming new album.

My Morning Jacket Tour Dates:
$1 from each ticket will be donated to a local charity
Go to www.mymorningjacket.com for more details

6/17 - Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, IL)
6/22 - Pantages Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

Tickets go on pre-sale to fans Wednesday, March 23rd and on sale to the public on Saturday, March 26th. The band will donate $1 from every ticket sold to http://myfriendsplace.org/.

Presale: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/mymorningjacket/

6/24 - Fox Theater (Oakland, CA)
6/26 - Paramount Theatre (Seattle, WA)
6/28 - Edgefield (Portland, OR)
6/29 - Orpheum (Vancouver, BC)
7/11 - Kool Haus (Toronto, ON)
7/12 - Metropolis (Montreal, QC)
8/04 - Red Rocks (Morrison, CO)

source - Girlie Action

LIVE ON I-5 SOUNDGARDEN'S NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE TODAY

vieking — 2011-03-22T21:52:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - We’re pleased to tell you that today we are releasing our first-ever live album taken from the west coast leg of our tour in 1996. The album is called Live on I-5 and you can find it for sale just about everywhere. We had always intended to release this as a live record and now it’s time to unleash the fury! Give it a listen on Facebook: http://listn.to/Soundgarden then pickup your copy in LP and CD formats at these locations:

on Soundgarden World

on iTunes

Our goal for 2011 - Let's Make A Record

In case you missed the good news we wanted to remind you. Over the past few months, we've been busy jamming, writing and hanging out together - exploring the creative aspect of being Soundgarden. It feels great. We have some cool new songs that we are going to record very soon. Thank you for all of the support!

Loudest of Love,

Ben, Chris , Kim and Matt

source - Soundgarden

ALBUM REVIEW: NEW FOO FIGHTERS "WASTING LIGHT"

vieking — 2011-03-16T23:26:00Z

Wasting Light, Foo Fighters 7th studio record, scheduled to be released on April 12th is a definite must have! It is a straight forward, without circumlocution, no nonsense rock album that meets all the listener's musical needs. From the echoes of Alex Lifeson, "Rope" brings the reminiscence of Rush. If you were to throw Black Sabbath, Blink 182 & .38 Special in a blender, you would have a tasty concoction in "A Matter of Time". There is definitely a Them Crooked Vultures influence which is also not a bad thing. It is my goal when reviewing a new album to try to figure out what the artist was listening to and influenced by when creating and recording. In addition, to draw past musically flavored references to give you an idea of what to expect and why you should part with your hard earned money to own it. I think Grohl had these groups in his iPod at the time of conception, Smithereens, Rush, .38 Special, Tommy Tutone, Golden Earring, The Who, Black Sabbath, Blink182 and the Beatles.
This is an epic, worth hours upon hours of listening, without question. It will, undoubtedly, be a Grammy contender for best rock album. There is some great grit your teeth and mosh tracks while not neglecting the down and out feeling ballad. The ability to relate is instant and familiar, not obscure or so abstract leaving you wondering or wanting. Wasting Light will be one of the VH1 classis albums, it is that kind of "get you though life" music. Just to clarify, no I am not paid by the Foo Fighters nor Sony, nor do I receive any special favor or kick backs. This is straight forward critical listening and review coming solely out of a passion for music! So there you have it - go pre-order yours today!

Album Title: Wasting Light
Track List:

Rope
A Matter of Time
Dear Rosemary
I Should Have Known
Miss The Misery
Arlandria
Back & Forth
Walk
Burning Bridge
White Limo
These Days

With the recently leaked snippet of opener “Bridge Burning” having surpassed 500,000 plays in one week, Foo Fighters have now unleashed a second morsel of hard rock goodness from their upcoming seventh studio album, out April 12 on Roswell/RCA.

FF fans jonesing for another several seconds of new material should head posthaste to http://www.foofighters.fm and move the virtual tuner to 101.5 for this new taste.

The album received its first public airing at a surprise gig Friday, January 28 at the minuscule Velvet Jones club in Santa Barbara, where the band ripped through the entire record from start to finish--and followed up with a crushing live collection of greatest hits and rarely played deep cuts including “Wattershed” from the band’s self-titled 1995 debut.

In other live FF news, the band has announced its first U.S. show (so far) of 2011: a May 21 headlining appearance at the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, AL. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. CST Wednesday, February 2, and will be available via http://Hangoutmusicfest.com or 888-512-SHOW. The show is the second of many domestic dates to be announced in an upcoming world tour, the first being a May 27 appearance at the Sasquatch! Festival in George, WA. Other recently announced FF dates abroad include headlining appearances at the UK’s Isle of Wight, the Netherlands’ PinkPop, Wulheide Stadium in Berlin, and numerous others across the UK and Europe including an already sold out 130,000 capacity July 2 & 3 headline “weekender” at the Milton Keynes Bowl in the UK.

Foo Fighters’ still untitled seventh album, produced by Butch Vig and mixed by Alan Moulder, was recorded entirely on analog tape in the garage of Dave Grohl’s home in California’s San Fernando Valley. The new record also marks the Foo Fighters’ first full length effort with legendary producer Butch Vig, who produced new tracks “Wheels” and “Word Forward” on 2009’s Greatest Hits and with whom Dave Grohl (of course) first worked on Nirvana’s classic Nevermind. Nirvana co-founder Krist Novoselic also makes a cameo, contributing bass and accordion to “I Should Have Known,” while former Nirvana touring guitarist and longtime extended FF family member Pat Smear now joins the permanent FF core of Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel and Chris Shiflett.

FOO FIGHTERS ON TOUR

Tickets are now on sale for the following Foo Fighters shows

HEADLINE SHOWS

Date	City/State	Country	Venue	Tickets
June 21	Copenhagen	Denmark	Refshaelon	Buy
June 22	Stockholm	Sweden	Stockholm Stadium	Buy
June 24	Oslo	Norway	Telenor Arena	Buy
June 26	Helsinki	Finland	Kylasaari/Kalasatama	Buy
August 23	Cologne	Germany	Lanxess Arena	Buy

FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

Date	City/Sate	Country	Venue	Tickets
May 21	Gulf Shores, AL	USA	Hangout Music Festival	Buy
June 9	Interlaken	Switzerland	Greenfield Festival	Buy
June 13	Landgraff	Netherlands	Pinkpop Festival	Buy
June 15	Milan	Italy	Rock In Idro	Buy
June 17	Neuhausen	Germany	Southside Festival	Buy
June 19	Scheessel (Hamburg)	Germany	Hurricane Festival	Buy
July 7	Lisbon	Portugal	Optimus Alive Festival	Buy
July 9	Naas	Ireland	Oxegen Festival	Buy
August 20	St.Polten	Austria	Frequency Festival	Buy
August 21	Erfurt	Germany	Highfield Festival	Buy
August 24	Chiemsee	Germany	Chiemsee Festival	Buy

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

The first single from Wasting Light - "ROPE" HERE

The SUPER KILLER video for White Limo ! HERE

FOO FIGHTERS ONLINE STORE

CLICK HERE TO VISIT

Source(s) - Erik Thureson, Foo Fighters, Sony Music

LANGERADO IS BACK! EARLY BIRD TICKET SALES 3-9-11

vieking — 2011-03-08T20:20:00Z

Langerado Music Festival Returns to South Florida Limited Number of Early Bird Tickets on Sale March 9th

After a two-year hiatus, the Langerado Music Festival returns to South Florida in 2011 with a fresh infusion of energy and a diverse, powerful lineup. During its initial six-year run, Langerado delivered the music festival experience to the region, spawning a legion of loyal, passionate fans that have actively called for its return. The wait is officially over.

Langerado 2011 is making its return October 8-9 to beautiful Markham Park in Sunrise, Florida. Serving up a diverse collection of artists from indie rock to electronica to modern roots, the Festival will showcase 22 artists over two magical days. More than just the music, Langerado will fill the senses with other flavors of the region like an art market featuring the creative wares of local artists and artisans. Between sets, fans will also be able to recharge and fill up on some of the best eats around.

The reinvented Langerado is being produced by C3 Presents, in conjunction with Boros Entertainment. C3 is the force behind two of the country’s top destination music festivals – Austin City Limits Music Festival and Lollapalooza, and has a proven track record of revitalizing music brands and delivering events that are as memorable as they are successful. “Much like our other festivals, we want Langerado to be an experience, not just a concert,” says C3 Partner, Charlie Jones. “The environment and the community are critical to that experience, so it’s important to us to create an event that the fans and city will embrace.”

Rumors abound about the musical might that may land in Markham Park, but fans will have to wait until June 1 for the official lineup release. For those willing to take a leap of faith, a limited number of deeply discounted $75 2-Day Early Bird tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. ET on March 9th at www.langerado.com.

Once this allotment disappears, additional 2-Day tickets at the Advance Price of $150 (inclusive of all fees) will be available in conjunction with the official line-up announcement on June 1.

For tickets and show information, visit www.langerado.com

The 2011 Langerado Music Festival is generously sponsored by Toyota and Sweet Leaf Tea.

Serj Tankian Debuts Video For "Goodbye - Gate 21 (Rock Remix)" Featuring Tom Morello

vieking — 2011-03-02T20:33:00Z

Imperfect Remixes EP Out Today * iTunes Buy Link

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, political activist and System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian releases his digital only Imperfect Remixes EP today on Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. Fans can purchase the EP at iTunes HERE. The lead single, "Goodbye - Gate 21 (Rock Remix)" features Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave) on guitar and the video debuted today on Serj's YouTube page. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZobdNXT0Za0.

Additionally, the EP features remixes of tracks off his most recent solo release, Imperfect Harmonies. Revolver gave Imperfect Harmonies four stars and raved that it "gets under your skin in ways Tankian's music never did before." It's not the first time Morello & Serj have worked together; they co-founded the non-profit organization Axis Of Justice in 2002, which strives to bring together musicians, fans of music and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice.
Serj Tankian is also in the news for his involvement in a new rock musical called Prometheus Bound. He composed all the music, including the song "The Hunger," which features Shirley Manson of Garbage on vocals. "The Hunger" is available starting today exclusively on iTunes with all proceeds to benefit Amnesty International: www.itunes.com/thehunger

An outcry against tyranny, Prometheus Bound illustrates one man's struggle against the brute force of a ruthless dictator. Written by Tony and Grammy Award-winning playwright and lyricist Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) with music composed by Grammy Award-winning System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian, this new musical is inspired by Aeschylus's Ancient Greek tragedy about the heroic struggle of Western civilization's first prisoner of conscience. A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus stages this world premiere production, immersing the audience in an environment that has the Dionysian energy and rebelliousness of a rock concert. The A.R.T.'s production of Prometheus Bound runs from February 25 to April 2 at the A.R.T.'s OBERON. For further information about this production and the A.R.T.'s 2010-11 season, log on to http://www.americanrepertorytheater.org

System Of A Down just announced a handful of North American headlining shows before their trip to Europe this summer with gogol Bordello. More information, on-sale dates and ticketing information can be found at http://www.systemofadown.com/

System Of A Down Confirmed Dates:

5/10/11: Edmonton, AL - Rexall Place

5/12/11: Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena

5/13/11: Seattle, WA - Key Arena

5/15/11: Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre

5/18/11: Denver, CO - Comfort Dental Amphitheatre

5/19/11: Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion

5/22/11: Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl

Imperfect Remixes EP Tracklisting

1. Goodbye - Gate 21 (Rock Remix featuring Tom Morello)

2. Reconstructive Demonstrations (Rock Remix)

3. Invisible Love - Deserving? (Electro Remix)

4. Goddamn Trigger - (iTunes Bonus Track)

MILE HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HIATUS

vieking — 2011-03-02T20:17:00Z

DENVER, COLORADO - Organizers of the Mile High Music Festival announced today that they will not host the event in 2011, citing the current economic climate as the contributing factor.

“It was not an easy decision to put the festival on hold,” says Chuck Morris, President and CEO of AEG Live Rocky Mountain Region. “We are really proud of the event, and we’re not ruling out the possibility of bringing it back in the future.”

For the past three years, the Festival hosted top acts such as the Dave Matthews Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, John Mayer, Widespread Panic, Tool, The Fray and Jack Johnson at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA ARRESTED!? YEP, DRUNK IN PUBLIC

vieking — 2011-03-02T01:42:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - According to sources, Christina Aguilera was arrested early this morning for public intoxication while boyfriend, Matt Ruler was also arrested for DUI shortly before 3 am. Poor Christina is having a bad month!

First, she botches the lyrics for the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies of the Super Bowl - watch here . Then a short week later, she takes a not-so-enjoyable trip at the Grammys - watch here - near the end she falls and the girls help her back up. And now this?! Can someone please give this girl a hug? She is not off to a good start for the new decade.

10TH ANNUAL BONNAROO FESTIVAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

vieking — 2011-02-18T02:07:00Z

The lineup you've all been waiting for is here! No, not the Gathering of the Juggalos - although we're looking forward to that, too. The lineup for the tenth annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has finally been revealed and we're certain you'll be as excited to celebrate a decade worth of music as we are! This year's festival will be held on June 9-12, 2011 in beautiful Manchester, TN, home of great music and delicious BBQ. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, February 19 at noon EST and we suggest you snag one for yourself and one for each of your friends. After all, it's Bonnaroo's 10th birthday and we're hoping for the biggest party yet. Watch the lineup video and get your ticket info at bonnaroo.com.

    * Eminem
    * Arcade Fire
    * Widespread Panic
    * The Black Keys
    * Buffalo Springfield feat Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale
    * My Morning Jacket
    * Lil Wayne
    * String Cheese Incident
    * Robert Plant & Band of Joy
    * Mumford & Sons
    * The Strokes
    * The Decemberists
    * Ray Lamontagne
    * Bassnectar
    * Iron & Wine
    * Girl Talk
    * Primus
    * Dr. John and The Original Meters performing Desitively Bonnaroo
    * Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
    * Pretty Lights
    * Florence + the Machine
    * Superjam ft. Dan Auerbach and Dr. John
    * Explosions in the Sky
    * STS9
    * Gogol Bordello
    * Beirut
    * Big Boi
    * Scissor Sisters
    * Gregg Allman
    * Ratatat
    * Global Gypsy Punk Revue curated by Eugene Hütz
    * Robyn
    * Warren Haynes Band
    * Deerhunter
    * Opeth
    * Atmosphere
    * Old Crow Medicine Show
    * Bootsy Collins & the Funk University
    * Wiz Khalifa
    * Matt & Kim
    * Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
    * The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band
    * Mavis Staples
    * Béla Fleck & the Flecktones
    * Chiddy Bang
    * Jovanotti
    * Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
    * Loretta Lynn
    * Cold War Kids
    * The Walkmen
    * Devotchka
    * Wanda Jackson
    * Neon Trees
    * Portugal. The Man
    * Sleigh Bells
    * Amos Lee
    * Best Coast
    * Dãm-Funk & Master Blazter
    * The Sword
    * The Drums
    * The Black Angels
    * School of Seven Bells
    * J. Cole
    * Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea
    * Wavves
    * !!!
    * Junip
    * Freelance Whales
    * Justin Townes Earle
    * Ryan Bingham
    * Deer Tick
    * Band of Skulls
    * Sharon Van Etten
    * Abigail Washburn
    * Omar Souleyman
    * Twin Shadow
    * Kylesa
    * Man Man
    * The Low Anthem
    * Alberta Cross
    * Railroad Earth
    * Jessica Lea Mayfield
    * Smith Westerns
    * The Head and the Heart
    * Karen Elson
    * Beats Antique
    * 22-20s
    * Phosphorescent
    * Clare MaGuire
    * Hayes Carll

source bonnaroo.com

RADIOHEAD NEW ALBUM "THE KING OF LIMBS" AVAILABLE 2/19/11

vieking — 2011-02-16T17:12:00Z


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	Thank you for waiting Radiohead are pleased to announce that their new album, The King Of Limbs, is now available to pre-order from www.thekingoflimbs.com There are digital and physical versions of the album available: The digital version is available in both MP3 (320kbps) and WAV formats. The physical, 'Newspaper Album' comprises two clear 10" vinyl records in a purpose-built record sleeve, a compact disc, many large sheets of newspaper artwork, 625 tiny pieces of artwork, and a full-colour piece of oxo-degradable plastic to hold everything together. The Newspaper Album also includes a digital download. Pre-ordered digital will be available to download on Saturday 19th February. For the next few weeks, The King Of Limbs will be exclusively available from our website, but from March 28th it will be on general release on CD, 12" vinyl and digital download in all good record stores. source - JP & Radiohead.com

SLASH MAKES SURPRISE SUPERBOWL APPEARANCE AND STEALS IT!

vieking — 2011-02-07T05:29:00Z

SLASH, photo credit: Erik Thureson.

SLASH--the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter--made a surprise guest appearance today (Sunday, February 6) at Super Bowl XLV, the biggest sporting event on the planet. SLASH performed “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” with Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas on lead vocals, at the Super Bowl XLV halftime show.

“There's is nothing cooler than performing at the Super Bowl. It’s been a terrific experience to say the least!" said SLASH.

The 2010 Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, becoming the most-watched program in U.S. television history (Nielsen Co.).

SLASH released his debut solo album in 2010, the acclaimed SLASH, which bowed on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. The 14-song disc features collaborations with vocalists Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Ian Astbury, Lemmy Kilmister, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, and Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother.

SLASH and his band--Myles Kennedy (lead vocals), Bobby Schneck (rhythm guitar), Todd Kerns (bass) and Brent Fitz (drums)--are currently on tour nationwide for both headlining gigs and arena shows with Ozzy Osbourne. For dates, visit: www.slashonline.com.

www.slashonline.com

THE WHITE STRIPES ARE DONE!?

vieking — 2011-02-02T20:21:00Z

According to sources, The White Stripes have announced they are done, and will not be making any new recordings or performing live anymore. There are no hard feelings between the brother and sister duo, no citing of creative differences, no issues of ill will nor ill heath to point the blame.

Apparently the blame lies at the top of numerous reasons, that being the sustain of what is pulchritudinous and extraordinary about what musical art they have created.

"Third Man Records will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from The White Stripes in their Vault Subscription record club, as well as through regular channels." -- Thirdmanrecords.com

"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."

Sincerely,
Meg and Jack White
The White Stripes"

post by Erik Thureson
source Third Man Records

PEARL JAM'S CLASSIC ALBUMS VS. AND VITALOGY TO BE RELEASED IN NEWLY RESTORED AND EXPANDED EDITIONS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 29th

vieking — 2011-02-02T18:43:00Z

Epic Records and Legacy Recordings celebrate Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary with the release of newly restored and expanded editions of Vs. and Vitalogy, the second and third albums from Pearl Jam which broke all initial SoundScan records and secured the band's reputation as a preeminent force in American rock music.

Vs. and Vitalogy will be available in new Expanded Editions (featuring three bonus tracks on each) or together in a three-disc Deluxe Edition (featuring Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994) and Limited Edition Collector's Box Set, on Tuesday, March 29th. Each album will also be released in new commemorative remastered Vinyl Editions on April 12th in time for Record Store Day 2011 (April 16th).

Pre-orders for the Vs. and Vitalogy Limited Edition Collector's Boxed Set begin today at www.PearlJam.com.

Details on the new Reissue Formats of Vs. and Vitalogy are as follows:

1. Expanded Editions (CD and Digital)

The expanded editions of Vs. and Vitalogy -- including the original studio albums, newly remastered, along with album-era bonus tracks -- will each be available on CD and digital formats:

· The Expanded Edition of Vs. includes three bonus tracks recorded by Brendan O'Brien at The Site studio during the Vs. sessions:

- a previously unreleased acoustic version of "Hold On";

- "Cready Stomp - a previously unreleased studio outtake;

- and the band's cover of Victoria Williams' "Crazy Mary" featuring Williams on backing vocals and guitar.

· The Expanded Edition of Vitalogy includes three bonus tracks:

- the previously unreleased guitar/organ-only mix of "Betterman";

- a previously unreleased alternate take of "Corduroy" from the Vitalogy session (recorded by Brendan O'Brien);

- a previously unreleased demo version of "Nothingman," taken from the original DAT (recorded at John and Stu's in Seattle on October 14, 1993, featuring Richard Stuverud on drums).

2. Deluxe Editions (3 CDs or Digital Download Bundle at Various Digital Service Providers)

· Deluxe Edition CD version - Vs. and Vitalogy will be available together in a CD deluxe edition which includes:

- the Expanded Edition of each album;

- a copy of Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994. A special performance recorded at the tail end of the mythic Vs. tour, Live at the Orpheum Theater showcases a dream setlist created especially by the Pearl Jam crew and has for years been one of the most sought-after recordings among serious aficionados.

3. Limited Edition Collector's Box Set (5 LPs, 4 CDs, 1 Cassette, Digital Download, Composition Notebook, Memorabilia-filled Envelope)

Vs. and Vitalogy will be available together in a limited edition collector's box set that includes 59 unique Pearl Jam performances on four CDs, five LPs and one cassette in addition to a number of guest artist performances. The Limited Edition Box set is only available for sale at pearljam.com.

Contents include:

· Expanded Editions of Vs. and Vitalogy remastered with bonus tracks on CD;

· Remastered Vinyl Editions of Vs. (single LP) and Vitalogy (double LP);

· Double vinyl LP and CD of Live at the Orpheum Theater, Boston, April 12, 1994 plus an exclusive digital download of the concert. A special performance recorded at the tail end of the mythic Vs. tour, Live at the Orpheum Theater showcases a dream setlist created especially by the Pearl Jam crew and has for years been one of the most sought-after recordings among serious aficionados;

· Exclusive collector's cassette featuring live tribute and studio performances from a number of Pearl Jam's fellow artist friends. Broadcast on January 8, 1995, this recording is part of the legendary Monkeywrench/Self-Pollution Radio series produced by the band;

· 80-page composition book filled with photos, drawings and artwork by Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament;

· A glassine envelope containing a collection of Vs. and Vitalogy- era memorabilia including beautiful lithographs of each band member, postcards, posters and much more.

4. Record Store Day Vinyl Editions (Remastered) - Available April 12th

Vs. and Vitalogy will be available at independent record retailers in new commemorative Vinyl Editions on April 12th in time for Record Store Day 2011 (April 16th).

· Vs. (single LP) and Vitalogy (double LP) - both remastered

* * * * *

Vs.

Originally released in 1993, Vs., Pearl Jam's sophomore effort, faced the daunting challenge of following the success of Ten, the band's 1991 debut. Shattering all expectations, Vs., the first Pearl Jam album helmed by producer Brendan O'Brien, rolled into its first of five weeks atop the Billboard 200 at #1 with the highest first week's sales (more than 950,000 copies) in music history; a record it would hold for the next five years.

Vs. Original Tracklisting:

Animal

Daughter

Glorified G

Dissident

W.M.A.

Blood

Rearviewmirror

Rats

Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town

Leash

Indifference

* * * * *

Vitalogy

Released in December 1994, Pearl Jam's third studio album, Vitalogy entered the Billboard 200 at #1, second only to Vs. as the fastest-selling CD in chart history at that time.

Vitalogy Original Tracklisting:

Last Exit

Spin The Black Circle

Not For You

Tremor Christ

Nothingman

Whipping

Pry, To

Corduroy

Bugs

Satan's Bed

Betterman

Aye Davanita

Immortality

Stupid Mop

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Pearl Jam 20

In 1991, Pearl Jam's debut album Ten catapulted the little-known Seattle-based band into superstardom. Nine studio albums, hundreds of unique live performances and nearly 300 concert bootleg releases later, the band continue to be critically acclaimed and commercially successful -- with over 60 million albums sold worldwide. Over the past twenty years, the band has remained a major force in rock and roll, as much for its aggressive loyalty to its social and political principles and restless experimentation as for its rock radio staples and bestselling albums.

2011 will be a yearlong celebration of Pearl Jam’s rich twenty-year history. The anniversary festivities kicked off with the release of a new live compilation album, Live on Ten Legs, in January, followed by the March expanded reissues of Vs. and Vitalogy. Late summer brings a Pearl Jam 20th anniversary destination weekend bash followed by the fall release of Cameron Crowe’s film, Pearl Jam Twenty, along with an accompanying book and soundtrack album. Interspersed between these PJ20 highlights will be a number of additional special events and new, unexpected releases. For the latest Pearl Jam happenings, visit www.pearljam.com.

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ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL ADDITIONAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

vieking — 2011-02-01T20:04:00Z

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL
THE FIRST MAJOR U.S. MUSIC FESTIVAL OF 2011
ANNOUNCES SECOND PHASE LINE-UP

DURAN DURAN,
UNDERWORLD, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, MOBY, KASKADE,
ERICK MORILLO (LIVE), WILL.I.AM, THE DISCO BISCUITS,
SASHA (VORTEK LIVE), AVICII AND MORE ARE ADDED TO THE BILL

The first major U.S. music festival of 2011--ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF)--which takes place March 25, 26 & 27 at Bicentennial Park in Miami, FL--has announced the second phase of its line-up. Joining headliners Tiësto, deadmau5, The Chemical Brothers, David Guetta, Carl Cox and Empire of the Sun are exclusive performers Duran Duran, Underworld, Armin van Buuren, Moby, Kaskade, Erick Morillo (live), will.i.am, Sasha (Vortek live), The Disco Biscuits, Avicii, Fedde Le Grand, ATB, The Glitch Mob, Scream! & Benga, and more.

Appearing for the first time ever at the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL are Duran Duran in support of their Mark Ronson-produced 13th studio album ALL YOU NEED IS NOW (which will be out March 22 on S-Curve Records). Like UMF alumni performers The Cure, The Killers and Black Eyed Peas, Duran Duran have long been trailblazers in crossover dance and pop.

Also new to the festival as it expands for the first time as a three-day event this year is the addition of Armin Van Buuren’s A State Of Trance 500 area on Sunday, March 27. Named after his extremely popular internationally syndicated radio show, van Buuren will be joined by titans of the trance genre Ferry Corsten, ATB, Gareth Emrey, Sander Van Doorn and more. In addition, this year’s UMF marks the debut of live shows by Erick Morillo and Sasha (Vortek).

The complete line-up for ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL by day and per stage to date is:

Friday, March 25: Main Stage: Tiësto, Duran Duran, Pendulum (live), Erasure, Benny Benassi, Fedde Le Grand, Tinie Tempah, Dada Life, Dimitri Kneppers, Cato K. Live Stage: Röyksopp, Trentemøller, STS9, Carte Blanche, Designer Drugs, Mustard Pimp. Carl Cox & Friends: Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Loco Dice. Mid Park Tower: Avicii, Martin Solveig, Roger Sanchez, Chris Lake, Sidney Samson, Cedric Gervais, Funkagenda, Rodrigo Viera. Root Society Dome: Joachim Garraud, Jefr Tale, LA Riots, Harvard Bass, Stripe, Elite Force, Jelo, Rob G, Electric Soulside.

Saturday, March 26: Main Stage: deadmau5, Underworld, Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade, Afrojack, Avicii, Sander Klienenberg (live), Hernan Cattaneo, Sunnery James/Ryan Marciano, Jerome Isma AE, Riotgear. Live Stage: Empire of the Sun, Cut Copy, Sasha (Vortek live), Boys Noize, Steve Aoki, Simian Mobile Disco (live), The Klaxons, Mr. Oizo, Bag Raiders, Conspirator. Carl Cox & Friends: Carl Cox, Moby, Fedde Le Grand, Jors Voorn, Yousef. Mid Park Tower: Rusko, Scream + Benga, Andy C & MC Q, NERO, Excision & Datsik, Feed Me, Goldie, Fresh, Netsky, Toddla T & Red Light. Roots Society Dome (Dirtybird Records Showcase): Claude Vonstroke, Justin Martin, J. Philip, Christian Martin, Worthy / Mowgli, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Elio Riso, Remo, Donald Glaude, Filthy Rich.

Sunday, March 27: Main Stage: The Chemical Brothers (live), David Guetta, Erick Morillo (live), will.i.am, Laidback Luke, Wolfgang Gartner, Gui Boratto. Live Stage: Crystal Castles, The Disco Biscuits, MSTRKRFT, Chromeo, CSS, Fake Blood, Hybrid (live), Subfocus (live), !!!, Afrobeta. A State of Trance 500: Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, ATB, Gareth Emery, Sander Van Doorn, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Cosmic Gate, Marcus Schossow. Mid Park Tower: The Glitch Mob, Skrillex, The Gaslamp Killer, 12th Planet, Dieselboy, Super Mash Bros., Daedelus, Ed Rush & Optical, Drop The Lime/AC Slater, Kill The Noise, Plastician. Root Society Dome: Dada Life, Congorock, Alex Guadino, John Dahlback, Pleasurekraft, Steve Porter, Remady, Will Bailey, Hatiras, Lazy Rich.

Three-day combo tickets are now available for *$219.95 with VIP three day tickets for *499.95 for a limited time via www.ultramusicfestival.com.

About ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL:

As the world’s most famous outdoor electronic music event, UMF has won “Best Music Event” by the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) from 2005 - 2010, “Best International Dance Music Festival” by the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2008 and “Best Festival” by the Village Voice Media New Times consecutively five years running from 2005 through 2009. Originally created as a pure EDM (electronic dance music) festival in 1999, UMF has grown through the years to present not only the genre’s hottest, biggest and best headline artists (The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Tiësto, deadmau5, David Guetta, Underworld, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Erick Morillo, and Paul Oakenfold, to name a few), but also crossover headline bands that incorporate EDM elements in their music and have a history or new beginning in the EDM community and culture (The Cure, The Killers, The Black Eyed Peas, Santogold, The Ting Tings, The Bravery). In 2010, UMF was recognized as the fourth Top Grossing Concert by Pollstar’s mid-year issue and saw more than 100,000 attendees coming from 68 countries and territories and all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. In addition to the annual Miami festival, UMF continues expanding internationally this year with UMF Ibiza and UMF Brasil in Sao Paulo on November 6. The sold-out festival featured Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Moby, Above & Beyond and more. In 2010, UMF had its most successful year with two sold-out days drawing over 100,000 people, featuring more than 350 international leading electronic music performers, DJs and cutting-edge bands alongside Miami regional artists. With the continued support of the biggest artists in the world, UMF is leading the charge of what’s hot in live music for North American festivals as the first major U.S. festival of the year.

Fans of UMF can watch a preview video for the three-day festival here: http://vimeo.com/17834483.

*Price does not include service charges, state taxes and fees.

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SPECTACULAR ROCK HEAVYWEIGHTS TO "ROCK ON THE RANGE" & TICKET INFO

vieking — 2011-02-01T19:32:00Z

ROCK ON THE RANGE 2011:

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA’S PREMIER

DESTINATION ROCK FESTIVAL

WITH SPECTACULAR LINEUP OF ROCK HEAVYWEIGHTS

FEATURING

A PERFECT CIRCLE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD,

DISTURBED, KORN, STONE SOUR AND STAIND

LINE-UP ALSO INCLUDES PERFORMANCES FROM

DANZIG, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY AND ALTER BRIDGE

ROCK ON THE RANGE is celebrating its Fifth Anniversary! America’s premier destination rock festival--May 21-22 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio--will feature a spectacular lineup of rock heavyweights including A Perfect Circle (first performance of 2011), Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Korn, Stone Sour and Staind (first performance in two years). The unforgettable weekend will also be highlighted by performances from Danzig, Hollywood Undead, Bullet For My Valentine, Black Label Society and Alter Bridge. In addition, Juliya of Fuse TV will return as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the event.

"Three years ago my other band Ashes Divide was fortunate enough to play Rock On The Range as a support act; to return to the same festival and headline this year with A Perfect Circle is truly an honor," says Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle.

“We are honored that Rock On The Range has asked us be one of the headliners,” says M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold. “Not only is it an amazing show to be apart of, but it holds a deep spot in our hearts. Rock On The Range was the last American show we played with our best friend and drummer, The Rev. We are looking forward to continuing his legacy of rock n roll insanity that night! See you all there.”

“If you suffer from stimulus overload, the fifth anniversary of Rock On The Range may be too much for you,” quips Del Williams, co-executive producer of the event for Right Arm Entertainment. “Virtually all of the bands that make up the top of the Active Rock charts are performing at America's biggest Rock festival. When you look at the acts on the bill, and think of the massive list of songs that live in the body of that lineup, it's easy to get overwhelmed with excitement.”

The ROCK ON THE RANGE celebration will start early on Friday night, May 20 with the nation’s biggest pre-festival Anniversary Party at the venue, featuring performances from two of the world’s craziest throwback rock artists--Steel Panther and Lez Zeppelin. Best of all, your ticket to the Anniversary Party will be absolutely FREE with every ROCK ON THE RANGE weekend ticket purchase!

“It seems like only yesterday that we created this vision for an active rock festival in the heartland, but it’s actually been five years now.” comments Joe Litvag, co-executive producer of the event for AEG Live. “If it weren’t for the loyal fan base of active rock fans, the ‘Rangers,’ Rock On The Range would still just be an idea on the back of a napkin! We can’t think of a better way to say ‘thank you’ then to throw a big FREE party for everyone! It will be a night of unmatched celebration!”

A special ROCK ON THE RANGE ticket pre-sale will take place from Wednesday, February 9 at 10:00 AM (ET) through Friday, February 11 at 10:00 PM (ET). For details on pre-sale, go to: www.facebook.com/rockontherange. Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 AM (ET). Two-day weekend festival passes start at just $99.50 plus service and transaction fees. Layaway ticket purchase options are also still available for a limited time.

"We are extremely excited about the lineup for Rock On The Range’s Fifth Anniversary show at Crew Stadium," said Mark McCullers, President & General Manager of the Columbus Crew, a co-executive Producer of Rock On The Range. "We are coming off another record year in 2010 and are looking forward to raising the bar again in 2011."

ROCK ON THE RANGE--The Book is another new bonus for fans in connection with the fifth anniversary of the festival. This limited edition coffee-table photo book captures the first four years of ROTR and features behind-the-scenes photos, never-before-seen performance shots, and testimonials from past ROTR performers including Stone Temple Pilots, Slipknot, Slash, Godsmack, Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Rise Against and many more. Copies of ROTR—The Book will be included in each of the VIP and Hotel ticket packages and is also available independently for $25 plus shipping and handling at www.rockontherange.com.

Stay tuned to www.RockOnTheRange.com, www.facebook.com/rockontherange and www.twitter.com/rockontherange for the most up-to-date ROCK ON THE RANGE information.

The current lineup for ROCK ON THE RANGE 2011 is as follows: A Perfect Circle, Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Korn, Stone Sour, Staind, Danzig, Hollywood Undead, Bullet For My Valentine, Black Label Society, Alter Bridge, A Day To Remember, Hinder, Escape The Fate, All That Remains, P.O.D., The Damned Things, Fu Manchu, Black Veil Brides, Saving Abel, Sick Puppies, Finger Eleven, My Darkest Days, Cavo, Trapt, Rev Theory and Pop Evil.

Presented by Right Arm Entertainment, AEG Live and Crew Stadium, ROCK ON THE RANGE is a two-day, multi-stage music and lifestyle event featuring a potent line-up of bands on three stages. The nationally renowned festival centrally located in the heart of the country has annually drawn crowds in excess of 30,000 per day since its inception in 2007.

THE INGREDIENTS ARE IN FOR THE CHILE FLAVORED LOLLAPALOOZA

vieking — 2011-01-28T18:32:00Z

LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE ANNOUNCES LINE-UP

THE KILLERS, JANE’S ADDICTION & KANYE WEST TO HEADLINE THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL LOLLAPALOOZA SET FOR APRIL 2 & 3 IN SANTIAGO, CHILE

“This year, it has even been chosen as the first foreign city to host a rather unbuttoned event: Lollapalooza. The 20-year-old American music festival picked Santiago for its first overseas outing because of its open space and the variety of cultural offerings, and because locals have a passion for contemporary music, said Lollapalooza’s founder, the musician Perry Farrell.”

-Paola Singer, New York Times (January 7, 2011) Santiago, Chile ranked #1 of the 41 places to go in 2011

Festival visionary PERRY FARRELL, in conjunction with Chile’s Lotus Producciones, WME and C3 Presents--the promotional partners behind the North American LOLLAPALOOZA—are pleased to announce the line-up for the inaugural LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE in South America. Headliners THE KILLERS, JANE´S ADDICTION and KANYE WEST plus the YEAH YEAH YEAHS are among the 50-plus acts performing on five stages at the two-day festival on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 in O’Higgins Park, Santiago.

photo by Erik Thureson/LB57.com

For close to 20 years as the premier alternative music festival, LOLLAPALOOZA is expanding with this unique and unforgettable event. With an eclectic lineup of top talent from around the world including an array of artists from Chile, LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE will feature two outdoor main stages, an electronic arena stage and a small alternative stage, plus--like LOLLAPALOOZA in North America—an all-ages Kidzapalooza stage for family fun. Similar to its Chicago home Grant Park, O'Higgins Park is a gorgeous scenic locale in the middle of a bustling urban hub. FARRELL also emphasizes that LOLLAPALOOZA will partake in a "cultural exchange," by featuring Chilean artists at this summer's North American LOLLAPALOOZA in Chicago.

Assembling this distinguished line-up of acts for the debut of LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE was no easy feat. Says FARRELL, who will perform with both JANE’S ADDICTION and his electronic hybrid PERRYETTY, “The job we did to gather these artists for 2011 was remarkable. Imagine gathering 60 artists while the contract ink is still wet. We put it together at a record pace as we had four months. We did not want to come to Chile with a lineup that was anything other than world-class, and my partners Marc Geiger of WME and Charles Attal of C3 have been absolutely integral to Lollapalooza Chile launching in 2011. Our selections are very animated, with much diversity. There is Chilean talent in the mix. Now that the lineup is announced here, we are going back to Chile to work on the other aspects of the festival.” Adds FARRELL: “Our ambition is to plant a very strong seed in Chile. One that will grow over the years, and provide Santiago with an event for the ages.”

photo by Erik Thureson/LB57.com

Available now for the festival are general two-day passes for $110 presale, $136 then $152; Lolla Lounge two-day VIP passes for $320 presale then $380; And beginning February 11, general admission single day tickets for $72 presale then $84 and VIP passes for $240. All passes can be purchased at: http://www.puntoticket.com/.

There are also a variety of travel packages from North America available with Carlson Wagonlit: http://www.cwt.cl/ and http://www.livetours.com.mx/

The complete line-up for LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE is:

THE KILLERS

JANE’S ADDICTION

KANYE WEST

30 SECONDS TO MARS

YEAH YEAH YEAHS

DEFTONES

FATBOY SLIM

THE FLAMING LIPS

ARMIN VAN BUUREN

CYPRESS HILL

BEN HARPER

SUBLIME WITH ROME

311

THE NATIONAL

EMPIRE OF THE SUN

COLD WAR KIDS

CSS

LOS BUNKERS

CAT POWER

CHICO TRUJILLO

DEVENDRA BANHART

THE DRUMS

BOYS NOIZE

STEEL PULSE

FISCHERSPOONER

PERRYETTY VS CHRIS COX

MALA RODRIGUEZ

EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS

DATAROCK

TODOS TUS MUERTOS

BOMBA ESTEREO

GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY

JOACHIM GARRAUD

FRANCISCA VALENZUELA

ZETA BOSIO

ANITA TIJOUX

QUIQUE NEIRA

LATIN BITMAN

DJ RAFF

TOY SELEKTAH

FRACTAL + JOE VASCONCELLOS

FOTHER MUCKERS

ASTRO

DEVIL PRESLEY

DENVER

COMO ASESINAR A FELIPES

THE GANJAS

MATANZA

ITAL

NEW KIDS ON THE NOISE

MAGICTWINS

LOS PULENTOS

ACHU

CUCHARA

MUNDANO

LOS PLUMABITS

Lollapalooza:

Since first hitting the road in 1991, LOLLAPALOOZA established its legacy as the ultimate summer music festival, providing a traveling platform for groundbreaking acts such as JANE’S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, PEARL JAM, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, SMASHING PUMPKINS, TOOL, ALICE IN CHAINS, BEASTIE BOYS, SNOOP DOGG and countless more. In addition, the festival embraced various art forms throughout its concourse section, creating the perfect intersection for art and music. In 2005, LOLLAPALOOZA was reborn as a destination festival, taking over Chicago's historic Grant Park for three days every summer and boasting over 130 acts in all genres. One of America’s most beloved music festivals continues to thrive in the Windy City every summer, getting bigger and better every year with acts such as RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, RADIOHEAD and KANYE WEST. Last year’s gathering was headlined by LADY GAGA, SOUNDGARDEN and GREEN DAY.

THE BIG FOUR METALLICA. SLAYER. MEGADETH. ANTHRAX. ONLY U.S. SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 23

vieking — 2011-01-25T19:19:00Z

THE BIG FOUR

METALLICA. SLAYER. MEGADETH. ANTHRAX.

COME TOGETHER

FOR FIRST AND ONLY U.S. SHOW

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB

IN INDIO, CA

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 28

Rock fans have asked for it and now, Goldenvoice can reveal details for THE BIG FOUR, the first and only U.S. show featuring the power-packed line-up of METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX.

On Saturday, April 23, THE BIG FOUR will take over the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA (home of the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival) for this one-day only U.S. appearance by these four legendary hard rock acts. THE BIG FOUR day-long event will feature full performances from these four acts, who first banded together last year for seven acclaimed shows across Europe.

Tickets for THE BIG FOUR go on sale Friday, January 28 at 10:00 AM (PT) through Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices are $99.00, general admission and $199.00 for VIP. For concert-goers looking to experience added ease and comfort to and from the Empire Polo Field, THE BIG FOUR will feature same day shuttle service from various Southern California locations. Two shuttles will depart from Carson, Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Ontario, Riverside, Anaheim, Irvine and San Diego (exact locations TBA in the coming weeks) in the early and mid-afternoon. Shuttle prices range from $40.00-$65.00 round-trip (depending on distance to the Empire Polo Club) and each shuttle location and the Empire Polo Club will feature on-site staff to assist with travel to and from the show. More details can be found at www.thebig4festival.com and www.facebook.com/THEBIG4.

http://www.metallica.com/

http://www.slayer.net/us/home

http://www.megadeth.com/home.php

http://anthrax.com/NFWS/

MYSTERY NO MORE: COACHELLA LINE-UP REVEALED, TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY 1/21 10AM PST

vieking — 2011-01-19T06:29:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - There is no longer any mystery as to what you will be spending your hard earned cash on if you have been planning on going to Coachella this year. 2011 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival will be held April 15-17 official line-up is as follows (see below)

apparently there are mixed feelings among may concert-goers as the rumor mill has filled their heads with delusions of grandeur. Who's to say the line-up isn't stellar? Apparently those 'disappointed' have not seen many of these artist live. If they had, their disappointment would dissolve into delectation. The Strokes, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Interpol, and even Big Audio Dynamite! The kind people of Coachella have even offered up a layaway option for buying tickets for those of us who are financially challenged. For more info and the link for the layaway
go to http://coachella.com/layaway.html Look forward to rockin' the desert in the spring!

Erik Thureson

source(s) - Coachella.com, @kroq

FOO FIGHTERS TO HEADLINE NME AWARDS BIG GIG 2011, WEMBLEY ARENA, FEBRUARY 25TH

vieking — 2011-01-19T01:35:00Z

CAN'T WAIT FOR NEW FOOS?

HERE'S A HINT... Click here to download & share the first taste of the new album!

Or, text "TASTE" to 66937 to get the new snippet on your phone (US only).

Foos are set to headline their first arena gig of 2011 with the NME Awards Big Gig @ Wembley Arena on Friday the 25th of February. The show will have some special guests in the house including Cee Lo Green / Band Of Horses / No Age.

An exclusive & limited number of tickets will be available on Wednesday, January 19th @ 9am (GMT) here: http://www.gigsandtours.com/nmebiggig/?site=foofighters
Password: Godlike

General onsale Friday, January 21st @ 9am (GMT) available from gigsandtours.com / ticketmaster.co.uk / nme.com/tickets or via phone @ 0844 811 0051.

4TH ANNUAL SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 18 – 20, 2011

vieking — 2011-01-18T20:24:00Z

FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE SUNSET STRIP
FOR THREE DAYS OF MUSIC, A TRIBUTE EVENT AND
ALL-DAY STREET FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

SSMF 2010
Photo credit: Erik Voake

Organizers for the Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) have announced that the fourth annual event will take place Thursday, August 18, Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 on The Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, Calif.

The three-day SSMF 2011 kicks off August 18 with a tribute to a Sunset Strip icon. In 2010, SSMF honored legendary guitarist Slash for his contributions to The Sunset Strip. Other previous honorees have included rock icon Ozzy Osbourne (2009) and Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and Elmer Valentine (2008) – all of whom helped create the vibrant music scene on The Sunset Strip. SSMF continues Friday and Saturday with dozens of musical artists of different genres performing at venues including The Roxy Theatre, Key Club, Viper Room, Whisky A Go-Go, Cat Club and House of Blues Sunset Strip.

SSMF 2011 will include an all-day street festival on Saturday, August 20 between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive. The street festival includes outdoor stages, live music in the venues, a beer garden, a VIP rooftop lounge, vendors and interactive experiences throughout the day and into the night.

“We are thrilled that the Sunset Strip Music Festival continues to grow and attract new fans each year. The festival embodies the true spirit of The Sunset Strip, with individuals, venues and businesses working together to create a signature event that celebrates not only the boulevard’s musical legacy but also its future,” noted SSMF Executive Director Todd Steadman. “We’re working to ensure that this year’s event continues to exceed fans’ expectations.”

SSMF plans to announce additional details, including the 2011 honoree, ticket sale information and performing artists, in the coming weeks.

“This year we are really looking to take advantage of the tremendous amount of exposure and space available on this legendary boulevard. We are building upon the interactive experiences for attendees, and exploring ways to give our sponsors increased exposure among this crowd of young, energetic and tech-savvy individuals,” stated Festival Managing Director Karmen Beck. “SSMF is also furthering its online presence and social media reach to allow fans to interact with, and influence, the festival throughout the year.”

The 2010 SSMF street festival attracted 13,000 attendees, an increase of 3,000 from the previous year. The outdoor stages hosted performances from The Smashing Pumpkins, Slash (featuring Fergie and Myles Kennedy), Common, Kid Cudi, Travie McCoy, Semi Precious Weapons, Neon Trees, Steel Panther, Saint Motel and Big B, while the venues featured more than 70 bands throughout the day, including Oh No Not Stereo, Nikki & Rich, Vanaprasta, Billy Boy On Poison and more.

See what was said about last year’s festival:

“Whether you're 20, 40 or 60 years old, grew up in Los Angeles or hopped right off the bus ala Axl Rose in ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ if you're a music fan, the Sunset Strip's legacy and continuing eminence as a rock n' roll nucleus is and has been an undeniable draw…The 3rd annual Sunset Strip Music Fest, which took over the Strip this past weekend (with street closures and stages on Saturday), served to punctuate the ‘Strip is back’ message while honoring its past…With events like SSMF keeping The Strip vital and fresh, here's hoping the current clubs on the street never get a RIP tee.”

--Lina Lecaro, LA WEEKLY, 8/30/10

“…a user-friendly and really fun experience that provides a very satisfying bang for your concert dollar. Start marking your 2011 calendars now.”

--Scott Sterling, SHOCKHOUND.COM, 8/30/10

“For the third year in a row, the Sunset Strip Music Festival has celebrated the vibrant local music scene with an oversized nod to the city's decadent glory days…”

--Jose Martinez, BLURT-ONLINE.COM, 8/31/10

“…The festival itself has now become an important part of not only The Sunset Strip’s musical rebirth, but also for our city itself. It brought together thousands of unique and spirited souls, from those that were getting their first taste of the musical power that is found on The Strip to all those that regularly call this magical place home. As Slash’s epic guitar solos echoed out towards the night, there was no greater proof that rock and roll is once again alive and well on The Sunset Strip.”

--Ryan Simoneau, SINNINGINLA.COM, 8/31/10

“On Saturday, Slash performed new songs and hits from Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver. He unfurled GNR's ‘Sweet Child O' Mine,’ firing off the closing riffs with his signature Les Paul behind his head. Fergie joined him for a surprisingly heavy encore, falling to her knees and then doing actual cartwheels during Slash's solo on Heart's ‘Barracuda.’… On the opposite end of the street, Semi Precious Weapons uncorked spiky hard rock as singer Justin Tranter strutted through the crowd in glittery high heels before demanding fans join him onstage…Travie McCoy performed songs from his first solo album, Lazarus, with live beats from Gym Class Heroes drummer Matt McGinley. The result was a mash-up of styles that Roxy co-owner Nic Adler said ‘is really where the Strip is today — with someone who came from a hip-hop background, has very catchy hooks, but knows how to rock a bunch of people.’ Common likewise introduced warm, playful grooves with his three-piece band, rapping lover-man rhymes on ‘I Want You’ and a teasing ‘Punch Drunk Love.’”

--Steve Appleford, ROLLINGSTONE.COM, 8/31/10

“...Corgan alternated fresh tunes with old favorites during the 90-minute show, which Smashing Pumpkins performed on an outdoor stage near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Doheny Drive. (Sunset was closed to traffic Saturday between Doheny and San Vicente Boulevard.) ‘Ava Adore’ and ‘Cherub Rock’ were energetic and full of heavy-metal muscle, while ‘1979’ sounded dreamier than it has on past Pumpkins tours. ‘Hummer,’ from the group's 1993 breakthrough ‘Siamese Dream,’ emphasized the sumptuously lyrical quality of Corgan's guitar playing.”

--Mikael Wood, LOS ANGELES TIMES, 8/29/10

"...Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who eloquently tied the festival’s eclectic lineup to the genre-spanning fellowship of influential artists throughout the decades who have made their presence felt within the venues of this historic Hollywood district. ‘The Doors … the Strawberry Alarm Clock, the Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, the Go-Go’s, the Bangles, Guns N’ Roses, X, Jane’s Addiction — one of the best bands ever — all started here. What an amazing legacy, and what an amazing place to be a part of,’ Corgan gushed before dedicating ‘Cherub Rock’ to the wildly cheering masses...”

--Dave Hall, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 8/29/10

“In the next election, Slash should run for mayor of Los Angeles. If the astounding turnout at Saturday's Sunset Strip Music Festival is any indication, he might even win…Slash may be emblematic of the Sunset Strip's raw rock 'n' roll spirit, but Billy Corgan perfectly represents its penchant for all things epic. A Smashing Pumpkins show is always an unforgettable juggernaut, and this one certainly was...This SSMF pairing Slash and The Smashing Pumpkins will go down as part of that revered history."

--Rick Florino, ARTISTDIRECT.COM, 8/30/10

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Twitter: @SunsetStripFest / @TheSunsetStrip

BMI LIVE PROGRAM ENABLES PERFORMING SONGWRITERS TO REGISTER LIVE CONCERTS FOR ROYALTY PAYMENTS

vieking — 2011-01-11T20:17:00Z

NEW YORK, January 11, 2011 - BMI has launched BMI Live, a program enabling songwriters to register their concerts and set lists online to be considered for payment in live music venues, regardless of size.

To qualify, BMI performing songwriters need to enter their live musical performances on BMI’s website, www.bmi.com . BMI will pay royalties to both writers and publishers via direct deposit in its June distribution for performances occurring from July 1 through December 31, 2010. Concert performances eligible for the June royalty distribution must be entered on www.bmi.com by March 31, 2011. The distribution from BMI Live will be made quarterly after this initial June 2011 launch.

Mike O’Neill, BMI Senior Vice President, Repertoire and Licensing, says the program is designed to ensure that performing songwriters in all stages of their careers receive payment for concerts in settings of all sizes, from coffee shops to football stadiums.

“Small venues and clubs are the lifeblood for songwriters and bands,” explains O’Neill. “These venues support live, local music, as well as touring artists and are the cradle of tomorrow’s stars. We’re committed to helping songwriters get paid for their music in these venues, which provide a vital stage for their music.”

Available only online, BMI Live is an on-going program that allows songwriters to input up to six months of their performance data. Songwriters may input their tour information at their convenience for concerts from the previous six months and receive these royalty payments either quarterly or semi-annually. Both headliners and opening acts may input tour information, and the program is open to all BMI affiliates.

BMI Live is designed to be the most accurate distribution of live musical performance royalties in the United States. As the global leader in rights management, BMI is the only American performing right organization that tracks and pays royalties for the top 300 live concert tours in the nation each quarter. BMI also tracks and pays royalties for music used in many different venues, including sports arenas, stadiums, aircraft and theme parks, as well as radio and television.

“Live performance is vital to every songwriter,” says O’Neill. “We thank the thousands of small-business owners who support live music and pay licensing fees to BMI. Our goal is to make sure that the licensing fees BMI receives go back to the songwriters who play in these venues. This program gives those performing songwriters working even the smallest venues a better opportunity to share in the royalty pie.”

For updates on the BMI Live program, go to bmi.com/live and follow bmi.com/facebook and bmi.com/twitter .

Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for 70 years. The U.S. corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents.

source BMI

DAVE SITEK TO JOIN JANE’S ADDICTION CREATIVE TEAM

vieking — 2011-01-05T01:16:00Z

JANE’S ADDICTION: THE BAND AND PRODUCER RICH COSTEY
ADD DAVE SITEK TO THE CREATIVE TEAM

BAND’S FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM DUE OUT NEXT SUMMER

JANE’S ADDICTION--singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins--and producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek to the creative team. Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, will be writing and playing bass on the new album.

photo © Erik Thureson / LB57.com

The band—who wrote the rule book for alternative music and culture through a combination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience--is recording their fourth studio album in Los Angeles, tentatively scheduled for a summer of 2011 release on Capitol Records.

photo © Erik Thureson / LB57.com

"Dave, Steve and I are fully immersed in the process of making modern music,” says Perry Farrell. “It has been a great experience thus far, and the results have so much potential.”

"This process has been both inspiring and incredibly freeing,” says Dave Navarro. “The events over the last year have proven themselves to be a necessary part of the journey as they have led us to our current creative team and direction."

www.janesaddiction.org

SLASH TO JOIN OZZY OSBOURNE FOR FIVE-WEEK NORTH AMERICAN ARENA TOUR

vieking — 2010-12-23T03:50:00Z

BEGINNING JANUARY 16 IN OMAHA, NE
AND WRAPPING FEBRUARY 22 IN JACKSONVILLE, FL

SLASH CHATS ABOUT HEADING OUT ON THE ROAD WITH OZZY, AND COLLABORATING WITH FERGIE FOR HIS CURRENT SINGLE/VIDEO
“BEAUTIFUL DANGEROUS”

2010 was a landmark year for SLASH, and the iconic rock guitarist shows no signs of slowing down in 2011 including a return to the arena circuit this winter and a ceremony (date TBA) to receive his Star on Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame. *See Q&A below.

SLASH will join Ozzy Osbourne for a five-week U.S. arena tour beginning January 16 in Omaha, NE and wrapping February 22 in Jacksonville, Fl. For the trek with his bandmates Myles Kennedy (lead vocals), Bobby Schneck (rhythm guitar), Todd Kerns (bass) and Brent Fitz (drums), SLASH will pull songs from his first-ever true solo album (Dik Hayd Records via EMI Label Services), a certain selection of Guns N’ Roses tunes, a little Velvet Revolver and even some Snakepit gems. (dates listed below).

In April, the guitarist and songwriter released the acclaimed SLASH which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #3 (#1 on the Rock chart, #1 on the Independent chart, and #1 on the Hard Music chart). Digitally, the album also became the #1 overall digital album and hit #1 on iTunes in 13 countries. Internationally, the disc achieved Top 5 chart positions on over a dozen major territories, hitting #1 in both Japan and New Zealand. The 14-song disc features collaborations with vocalists ~~from~~ Ozzy Osbourne, Iggy Pop, Ian Astbury, Lemmy Kilmister, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, and Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother.

The current single and video for the song “Beautiful Dangerous” features Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. Watch the eyebrow-raising clip here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/slash/beautiful-dangerous/US9T51000041.

www.slashonline.com

Here’s a Q&A with SLASH where he talks about heading out with Ozzy; what fans can expect on the road; shooting the steamy clip “Beautiful Dangerous” with Fergie; and what surprises him most about his career so far.

You and Ozzy have been friends for a long time, he sang one of the songs here on your album: “Crucify The Dead,” which you wrote together along with Kevin Churko. You’re also going on tour with him in early 2011, which will mark the first official arena tour on this album cycle. Can you talk about your anticipation of these shows?

SLASH: “We have done a bunch of arenas, but this will be the first arena tour straight. The thing I am looking forward to most is just working with Ozzy. I have done a lot of gigs with him and we see each other a lot here and there, but to just do a tour with Ozzy, I am looking forward it. Being in a sort of day-after-day arena setting will be interesting. All things considered, I show up and we go for it; I have no definitive expectations on this. I just know it will be a blast. Our band did 8 months of touring earlier this year, all the way up until October, so we have the whole rig basically together. For the tour with Ozzy, we are changing some songs out and bringing some new songs in.”

Tell us about the song selection for the upcoming tour…what is the balance you are looking to achieve?

SLASH: “We do a lot of songs from the new record just because it was so well-received and then we play a certain selection of Guns N’ Roses songs and a little bit Velvet Revolver stuff and even a couple Snakepit songs. We’re probably playing from 50 minutes to an hour on this run with Ozzy. We sort of have to squeeze all in, so I will take the highlights of the whole thing and put it all together.”

For your current single “Beautiful Dangerous,” you teamed up with Fergie of Black Eyed Peas. What do you feel she added as a vocalist to the song?

SLASH: “Fergie’s style and demeanor is a raw and sexy kinda thing, and that is what I was looking for in the song. I thought of her automatically because I’d worked with her before and knew she had a certain rock element with a certain kind of easy charm that nobody was familiar with coming from her.”

The video with Fergie is provocative--she slips you a roofie--and it contains some steamy romance scenes. Can you describe the chemistry between the two of you in this video?

SLASH: “Fergie and I’ve been friends for awhile now and have a kinship personality-wise so when I was thinking about doing a video, I called her up and told her we needed a concept and she came back immediately wanting to play an “over- zealous stalker fan.” I just knew what she was talking about and I know she knew GNR back in the day plus I know she has a perspective on that whole rock-star trip and the kind of fans that become really obsessive. We threw the concept together and she basically ran the show as far as her character. She came out and went for it, like bam “this is me, I am going to be this” and I of course was going to play myself. It looks steamy, but it was just our vision of what that situation would look like. It was an easy shoot--she is very professional and I would like to think I am professional. We got through a two-location shoot in one day. “

What has surprised you most in your career so far?

SLASH: “All things considered, a day doesn’t go by where I don’t get surprised by something. I love playing music as much as if not more so than I did when I was 19; that compared to most of my peers is pretty surprising. I wake up every day and get really excited about doing stuff that I have been doing for the last 30 years. I just love it.”

SLASH, photo credit: Robert Johns.

Following are the complete SLASH dates with Ozzy Osbourne. Note: we’ve placed an asterisk next to the Slash shows that he is headlining separate from the Ozzy tour.

DATE		CITY	VENUE
Sun	1/16	Omaha, NE	Qwest Center
Tue	1/18	Houston, TX	Toyota Center
Thu	1/20	Dallas, TX	American Airlines Center
*Fri	1/21	Wichita, KS	The Cotillion Ballroom
Sat	1/22	Kansas City, MO	Sprint Center
Mon	1/24	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center
*Tue	1/25	El Paso TX	Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
Wed	1/26	Phoenix, AZ	Comerica Theatre
Fri	1/28	Las Vegas, NV	Mandalay Bay Resort
*Sat	1/29	Salt Lake City, UT	The Depot
Sun	1/30	Reno, NV	Reno Event Center
Tue	2/1	Los Angeles, CA	Gibson Amphitheatre
Thu	2/3	San Jose, CA	HP Pavilion
*Fri	2/4	Grand Ronde, OR	Spirit Mountain Casino
Sat	2/5	Tacoma, WA	Tacoma Dome
Tue	2/8	Denver, CO	Pepsi Center
Thu	2/10	Tulsa, OK	BOK Center
Sat	2/12	Detroit, MI	The Palace at Auburn Hills
*Sun	2/13	Chicago, IL	House of Blues
Mon	2/14	Moline, IL	iWireless Center
Wed	2/16	Nashville, TN	Bridgestone Arena
*Thu	2/17	Charlotte, NC	The Fillmore Charlotte
Fri	2/18	Tampa, FL	St. Pete Times Forum
Sun	2/20	Fort Lauderdale, FL	BankAtlantic Center
Tue	2/22	Jacksonville, FL	Jacksonville Veterans Memorial

About SLASH:

Slash is widely considered one of the greatest rock guitar players of all time. He has received countless accolades and awards including a 2007 star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside his idols Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. An original member of iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses, Slash helped the band create signature sounds like the guitar riff of #1 hit “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” The band dominated the 1980’s and 90’s music scene selling more than 100 million albums worldwide and ushered in a decade of hard charging rock music. After leaving the band, Slash went on to critical acclaim in his personal project Slash’s Snakepit, and global success with supergroup Velvet Revolver. He has been widely sought after by the biggest musicians of all time, performing with everyone from Michael Jackson to Stevie Wonder to Ray Charles. Slash is one of the marquee playable characters in Guitar Hero III, has two signature Gibson guitars in his name, and authored his own top-selling biography Slash in 2007. Slash recently landed on the top of the charts with his first true solo album, SLASH. In addition to a long career filled with prestigious awards and accolades, Slash was just honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who named him as an official selection for 2011 to receive a star on Hollywood’s iconic Walk of Fame.

www.slashonline.com

source MSO

AUDIO: JOHN MAYER LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

vieking — 2010-12-14T05:06:00Z

John Mayer and company rock the Hollywood Bowl 8-22-10

AUDIO: JOHN MAYER & BRAD MEHLDAU PERFORM HOLLYWOOD BOWL PRE-SET or JOHN MAYER OPENING FOR HIMSELF

vieking — 2010-12-14T05:01:00Z

John Mayer and Brad Mehldau perform a mini set of some great music
just prior to JM's full show - John opening for himself

NIN REMASTERED 'PRETTY HATE MACHINE' AVAILABLE NOW

vieking — 2010-11-24T08:45:00Z

The new remastered edition of Nine Inch Nail’s 1989 debut album Pretty Hate Machine is available today worldwide on CD, vinyl and digital. The landmark album, along with the bonus track cover of Queen’s “Get Down Make Love,” can be streamed below. Go to www.nin.com to get your copy today!

photo courtesy Erik Thureson | LB57.com

“It’s been an interesting trip watching the fate of this record float from one set of hands to another, a long and depressing story, but it’s finally wound up in friendly territory, allowing us to polish it up a bit and present it to you now,” frontman Trent Reznor says of the album. “We had fun revisiting this old friend, hope you enjoy.”

source NIN.com, Fender, & NME

Shooting Star: Sydney's first song . . . and she is only 3!

vieking — 2010-11-19T20:41:00Z

Sydney, who is only 3 years old, loves to sing. This was a quick recording of one of her random
singing spells. Watch out American Idol, move over Lady GaGa, here comes Sydney. Keep an eye
on the Billboard Top 40 . . .

CHILE FLAVORED LOLLAPALOOZA IN APRIL 2011

vieking — 2010-11-19T18:03:00Z

LOLLAPALOOZA GOES INTERNATIONAL APRIL 2 AND 3, 2011 IN SANTIAGO, CHILE WITH THE DEBUT OF
LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE

Festival visionary PERRY FARRELL, in conjunction with Chile’s Lotus Producciones, and WME and C3 Presents--the promotional partners behind the North American LOLLAPALOOZA--will bring his carnival of all things alternative to an exciting new destination, South America. For the first time in its illustrious history, one of America’s most beloved music festivals lands overseas in Santiago, Chile on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2011 at O'Higgins Park as the first LOLLAPALOOZA INTERNATIONAL. For close to 20 years as the premier alternative music festival, LOLLAPALOOZA is expanding with this unique and unforgettable event: LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE. Line-up details will be available at a later date and please check out the Q & A with PERRY FARRELL below.

Similar to its Chicago home Grant Park in North America, O'Higgins Park is a gorgeous scenic locale in the middle of a bustling urban hub. FARRELL and the team behind LOLLAPALOOZA INTERNATIONAL promise an eclectic lineup of top talent from around the world. FARRELL also emphasizes that LOLLAPALOOZA will partake in a "cultural exchange," by featuring Chilean artists at this summer's North American LOLLAPALOOZA in Grant Park.

Since first hitting the road in 1991, LOLLAPALOOZA established its legacy as the ultimate summer music festival, providing a traveling platform for groundbreaking acts such as JANE’S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, SMASHING PUMPKINS, TOOL, ALICE IN CHAINS, BEASTIE BOYS, SNOOP DOGG and countless more. In addition, the festival embraced various art forms throughout its concourse section, creating the perfect intersection for art and music.

In 2005, LOLLAPALOOZA was reborn as a destination festival, taking over Chicago's historic Grant Park for three days every summer and boasting over 130 acts in all genres. The festival continues to thrive in the Windy City every summer, getting bigger and better every year with acts such as RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, RADIOHEAD and KANYE WEST. Last year’s gathering was headlined by LADY GAGA, SOUNDGARDEN and GREEN DAY.

   A Q&A with LOLLAPALOOZA’s creator PERRY FARRELL:

   Q: What inspired you to bring Lollapalooza to what many might think of as an unlikely location of a city in South America?

   PERRY FARRELL: There are a series of prerequisites when selecting a destination. Number one is space. It   must be open and lovely; scalable up to 100,000 patrons. Second is the proximity to the city. We provide the       entertainment. The city provides the culture, hotels, restaurants and clubs. Then, most important are the people. The people of Santiago have a passion for contemporary music and lead international lifestyles. Perfect.

   Q: We understand you have made a trip to Chile and have seen the park. Can you talk about the beauty of the location?

   PF: Yes, O' Higgins Park has a gentle sloping grass viewing area with the Andes Mountains in the distance. There are many trees for shade. One of my favorite aspects to the park is a large round discotheque that houses up to    10,000 people. It is attached to an amusement park with a roller coaster and people scream on it all day. Right now you'll see families spending time in the park. Little kids roaming all over.

   Q: Can music fans expect the same eclectic music that Lollapalooza is known for in America?

   PF: Yes, we found that there are so many groups and artists that have never been to Chile. It's been fun figuring out with Lotus, C3 and WME, who will be the first to get there.

   Q: The promoter in Chile is Sebastian De La Barra of Lotus Producciones. What did you see in him that made him the right choice to bring Lollapalooza to Chile?

   PF: When first meeting Sebastian, I noted that he had a disposition reminiscent of the best promoters I have had the pleasure to work with. He is smart, relaxed and having fun in the driver’s seat.

   Q: We understand that the festival will also feature musicians and bands from Chile. Can you elaborate on that?

   PF: Local talent is essential to rounding out the experience of a Lollapalooza. Sebastian has strong opinions on who will be best. We can not say who just yet. We are also looking to bring some of those artists out to Chicago    for a musical foreign exchange.

   Q: As with any festival in its first year, there is always a learning curve.

   PF: We are confident a massive music audience is awaiting us in Santiago. What we are very interested to learn is how widely spread the demographic will be. In Chicago we have hipsters as well as young parents with       children in attendance. It is one of the few places in the world where a generation gap doesn't exist.

Perry Farrell:
Perry Farrell is one of the most influential and original musical figures in recent history. Dubbed as the "Godfather of Alternative Rock,” Farrell fronts Jane's Addiction which formed in 1985. Creating a new genre and musical movement, Farrell and Jane's Addiction changed the music scene and paved the way for bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and STP. In 1993, Perry created Porno for Pyros, a daring evolution to his diversity and growth. As well as being a groundbreaking musician, he is the creator and founder of Lollapalooza. Launched in 1991, SPIN magazine listed Lollapalooza as the #1 tour that changed the world. Known for its musical diversity, Lollapalooza was instrumental in exposing alternative music formats to the masses and establishing a sense of commonality across a fragmented demographic. The first of its kind, Lollapalooza quickly established itself as a lifestyle festival, pushing the envelope and exposing concert goers to a subculture of 'alternative' living and art, and provided a platform for numerous environmental and human-rights causes as well. As a constant creative force, Farrell continues to push his own artistic horizon as a music producer, electronic music performer and visual artist, as well as a rock icon.

Lotus Producciones * www.lotuspro.cl

WME * www.wmeentertainment.com
WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production. WME also advises some of the world's most recognized consumer brands to create entertainment-based marketing solutions. Based in Los Angeles, WME has offices in New York, London, Nashville and Miami.

C3 Presents * www.c3presents.com

www.lollapalooza.cl

source Fresh and Clean

THE BEATLES CATALOG IS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES INCLUDING FREE 1964 CONCERT STREAM

vieking — 2010-11-17T19:31:00Z

The Beatles. Live At The Washington Coliseum, 1964.
On February 11, 1964 the Beatles played their legendary first American concert at the Washington Coliseum. Watch the trailer of this legendary show here, you can watch the full length film on iTunes! (http://www.itunes.com/thebeatles)

"Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film will stream on iTunes for free for the remainder of this calendar year.

A special digital "Beatles Stereo Box Set" on iTunes contains the 13 remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs and all mini-documentaries, "Past Masters," and the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film in its entirety.

Starting today, the band's 13 legendary remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs, the two-volume "Past Masters" compilation and the classic "Red" and "Blue" collections are available for purchase and download on iTunes worldwide as either albums or individual songs. Fans can also get a special digital "Beatles Box Set" featuring the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film, a worldwide iTunes exclusive which captures the Beatles' very first US concert.

Beatles fans can stream and view the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film from iTunes for free for the remainder of this calendar year.

source beatles.com | apple

BEST MUSIC LIVE IN DEVELOPMENT FOR A NEW IPHONE APP!

vieking — 2010-11-01T08:31:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - November 1, 2010 Best Music Live is currently in development for a new iPhone app. We are excited to bring our unique and exclusive content to the iPhone market. The new BestMusicLive app will deliver directly to your iPhone the latest music news, the latest blog entries, live updates on concert reviews, artist interviews, the latest video, and live updates on exclusive photos of your favorite bands.

Our development team is considering charging a nominal fee of $1.99 in order to bring you the content your looking for uninterrupted by advertisements and keep the development alive. Attached below are some of the screen shots of app as we wanted to provide you a little teaser of what is to come. Enjoy - and look for this app in your iTunes app store in the next couple of weeks (provided it all stands up under the rigorous quality assurance testing of course).

by Erik Thureson

REVIEWS, TICKETS, UPCOMING DATES: JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE HITS THE U.S.

vieking — 2010-10-28T18:58:00Z

AS JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
HITS THE U.S.,
THE LIVE CONCERT AND MULTI-MEDIA EVENT
GARNERS RAVE REVIEWS

JASON BONHAM SET TO APPEAR ON VH1 CLASSIC’s
“THAT METAL SHOW”
AIRING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER, 27 (11:00PM ET/10:00PM CT)

Above: atmosphere at Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience.

After crossing Canada with an array of stellar performances now under their belt, JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE will hit the U.S. with full force this Saturday, October 30 in Detroit. The tour has been garnering strong critical reviews so far (see below).

In TV news, JASON BONHAM is set to appear on VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show” on Saturday, November 27. Tune-in to watch JASON, hosts Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson discuss the music of Led Zeppelin and various topics on air Saturday, November 27 at 11:00pm Eastern/10:00pm Central on VH1 Classic: http://www.vh1classic.com/browse/video/109196/That_Metal_Show/index.jhtml.

"The sound was big, booming, echo-y and dirty-like vintage Zeppelin live. The band was loose, even a little sloppy--like Led Zeppelin was.‘Black Dog’ sounded like a blast from the 70’s. ‘When the Levee Breaks’ had a great, strutting groove. ‘Kashmir’ was a psychedelic Stomp. And ‘Whole Lotta Love’ was imperfect, frantic, feedback-drenched fun. …As for drummer/bandleader Bonham, 44 he was a percussive force, and his duets with his dad on film were suitably sentimental yet musically rewarding.”

--Jon Bream, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE (October 21, 2010)

“Led Zeppelin's magic was in effect …a rousing two-hour-plus set of classics from the Zep canon at the EnCana Events Centre. With state-of-the-art lighting and effects, dazzling video treatments and a crisp, thundering sound, the JBLZE offered a set of Led Zep gems that were strikingly faithful to the originals. The band tore through a set that included ‘I Can't Quit You Baby,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’ ‘Kashmir,’ ‘The Lemon Song,’ ‘When the Levee Breaks,’ ‘Moby Dick’ (which featured a video of father and son pounding out the drum solo) and, of course, ‘Stairway to Heaven.’ The encore of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ coupled with ‘Rock and Roll’ earned a standing ovation.”

--Ritchie York, ROLLING STONE.com October 20, 2010)

“…a fun celebration of Led Zeppelin’s music, at its best when it tapped into the bluesy roots of the band’s sound. Yes the big anthemic show stoppers were present-‘Stairway To Heaven,’ ‘Kashmir,’-but the most exhilarating moments came when the blues were served relatively straight up, as on ‘The Lemon Song’ and ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You.’ “

--Rob Hubbard, ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS (Oct 21, 2010)

“Kicking off with (what else?) the iconic snare and-and-hi-hat bash of ‘Rock and Roll,’ Bonham and co. cranked out a 20-song set that included signature hits, album tracks, blues workouts, bombastic epics and even a couple of deeper cuts for the hardcores.”

--Darryl Sterdan, WINNIPEG SUN (Oct. 18, 2010)

“Zeppelin fans, young and old, were pleasantly surprised with the precision Bonham’s band brought to the stage, despite only a few weeks of rehearsal and this being only the second stop on the tour. If you closed your eyes and listened, it wasn’t hard to imagine a Zeppelin gig might sound like this.”

--Ted Clarke, PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN (Oct 13, 2010)

JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE will reach major U.S. cities, including Boston (Tuesday, Nov 2), Philadelphia (Saturday, Nov 6), New York City (Monday, Nov. 8), Houston (Tuesday, Nov. 16), Dallas (Thursday, Nov. 18), Riverside, CA (Sunday, Nov. 21), Los Angeles (Tuesday, Nov. 23) San Francisco (Wednesday, Nov. 24), Seattle (Saturday, Nov., 27) and more; see the full list of dates below.

While BONHAM and his band--guitarist TONY CATANIA, vocalist JAMES DYLAN, bassist MICHAEL DEVIN and keyboardist/pedal-steel guitarist STEPHEN LEBLANC--rock through Led Zeppelin's hallowed catalog (see the set list below), a state-of-the-art sound system and light show brings their live performance onstage to an atmospheric level creating a stunning multimedia concert. As giant screens display art and BONHAM’s own historical video footage and photos set the mood. The band’s powerful live performance of Led Zeppelin’s classics takes concert-goers through a personal journey of JASON’s past--in commemoration of his father--with the unforgettable blues-rock of Led Zeppelin. For a sampling of what to expect, check out of the numerous fan video clips of JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE up now:

“Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You” from Dawson Creek, British Columbia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJp3J-7DRp8&feature=related

“Dazed and Confused” from Winnipeg, Manitoba:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycn5Qglxupo&feature=related

“When the Levee Breaks” from Winnipeg, Manitoba:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_OQAWPHDtA&feature=related

A partial set list for JASON BONHAM’s LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE is below:

“The Song Remains The Same”, (House Of The Holy), 1973
“Celebration Day”, (Led Zeppelin III), 1970
“Your Time Is Gonna Come”, (Led Zeppelin), 1969
“Babe I’m Gonna Leave You”, (Led Zeppelin), 1969
“The Lemon Song”, (Led Zeppelin II), 1969
“What Is and What Should Never Be”, (Led Zeppelin II), 1969
“Thank You”, (Led Zeppelin II), 1969
“Black Dog”, (Led Zeppelin IV), 1971
“No Quarter House”, (House of Holy), 1973
“Sick Again”, (Physical Graffiti), 1975
“I’m Gonna Crawl”, (In Through The Out Door), 1979
“Kashmir”, (Physical Graffiti), 1975
“Whole Lotta Love”, (Led Zeppelin II), 1976
“Rock ‘n’ Roll”, (Led Zeppelin), 1971

Catch JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE live at the following shows:

DATE		CITY	VENUE
Thu	10/28	Kitchener, ON	Centre in the Square
Fri	10/29	Toronto, ON	Sony Centre
Sat	10/30	Detroit, MI	Fox Theatre
Tue	11/2	Boston, MA	The Orpheum
Wed	11/3	Red Bank, NJ	Count Basie Theater
Thu	11/4	Englewood, NJ	Bergen PAC
Fri	11/5	Poughkeepsie, NY	Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Sat	11/6	Philadelphia, PA	Merriam Theater
Mon	11/8	New York, NY	Nokia Theatre
Wed	11/10	Stamford, CT	Palace Theatre
Sat	11/13	Jacksonville, FL	Florida Theater
Sun	11/14	Clearwater, FL	King Center
Tue	11/16	Houston, TX	Verizon Theatre
Wed	11/17	Tulsa, OK	Spirit Bank Event Center
Thu	11/18	Dallas, TX	Fairpark Music Hall
Sat	11/20	Chandler, AZ	Wild Horses Pass
Sun	11/21	Riverside, CA	Fox PAC
Tue	11/23	Los Angeles, CA	Pantages Theater
Wed	11/24	San Francisco, CA	The Warfield
Fri	11/26	Portland, OR	Schnitzer Concert Hall
Sat	11/27	Seattle, WA	WaMu Theater
Sun	11/28	Bellingham, WA	Mount Baker Theatre
Mon	11/29	Vancouver, BC	The Center PAC

Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets now in grand theatres offering excellent sightlines, promising an epic, intimate and unforgettable night of rock n' roll.

For more information and to reserve tickets for JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE, visit: www.jblze.com.

source - MSO

U2 TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM EARLY 2011, TENTATIVELY TITLED "SONGS OF ASCENT"

vieking — 2010-10-19T05:56:00Z

U2 will have a new album out early in the new year, the band's manager Paul McGuinness has said. McGuinness said the band has already debuted several of the songs live, including "Mercy," "Every Breaking Wave," and "Boys Fall from the Sky." The album has been provisionally titled Songs of Ascent.

photo courtesy of Erik Thureson / LB57.com

"I would expect a new U2 album sooner than anybody thinks. I would guess early 2011 before the next leg of the American tour which starts in May," he said.

McGuinness defended sales figures for U2's last album No Line on the Horizon, which he said had held up "remarkably well" despite the perception that the record had been a flop.

It sold "roughly" five million copies, while its 2004 predecessor How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb had sold twice that number.

He said record sales across the industry had declined by half because of illegal downloading.

McGuinness accused internet service providers such as UPC of being "utterly disingenuous" in stating that they could not be responsible for the behaviour of their customers.

source: Irish Times' Ronan McGreevy.

Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival eBay VIP Ticket Auction Puts You ONSTAGE with your Favorite Band

vieking — 2010-07-30T19:19:00Z

Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival eBay VIP Ticket Auction Puts You ONSTAGE With Your Favorite Band

Proceeds to Benefit Child Find of America: Dedicated to the Prevention & Resolution of Child Abduction

July 30, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is proud to announce the first-ever eBay Charity Ticket Auction in support of Child Find of America, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and resolution of child abduction. Beginning Sunday, August 1, 2010 and running for 10 days, fans can bid on eBay for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive two VIP tickets to the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival. In addition, the top bidder and their guest will watch their favorite band perform from the best seats in the house: ONSTAGE! They will also receive: Level 1 Premium Reserved seats OR General Admission “Pit” tickets, a backstage guided tour to see the "inner workings" of a large scale concert festival (who knows who they’ll meet?), limited edition “Working Crew” shirts, all-day access to the VIP Rockstar Energy Drink Lounge, front-of-the-line access to all Best Buy artist signings, and one limited edition, custom tour art EVANS drumhead hand-signed by Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour and Halestorm.

The all-day outdoor UPROAR Festival, drawing as many as 10,000 to 15,000 fans per event, will make stops in 35 US and Canadian cities coast-to-coast, beginning on August 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and concluding October 4, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. Each festival date features eight of the biggest names in active rock music performing on two stages, as well as other attractions, including a concourse midway filled with vendors and activities. Projected to be one of the most successful, audacious and not-to-be-missed concert events of 2010, The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival will feature multi-platinum co-headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm. The potent rock lineup for the touring music and lifestyle jaunt also features performances from Jägermeister Second Stage headliners Hellyeah, as well as Airbourne, Hail The Villain, New Medicine and the local Jägermeister-sponsored opener in each city. (Note: Airbourne will not be performing on the Canadian dates.)

Child Find of America offers families various services including free investigation and location services, free kidnapping prevention programs, free referral and support services and free mediation services for parental abduction cases. Their efforts positively impact the lives of thousands of children and families and directly bring more than 400 children to a safe and legal environment every year. Proceeds from the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival eBay ticket auctions will benefit the ongoing efforts of Child Find of America. More information on Child Find of America can be found at www.childfindofamerica.org

The Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival eBay ticket auctions will begin on Sunday, August 1, 2010, when 35 pairs of tickets with accompanying stage access passes for all 35 UPROAR dates will be posted to eBay as 10 day auctions. Those interested in bidding on these very special UPROAR Festival VIP tickets can access the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival eBay ticket auctions by clicking on the “UPROAR on eBay” link found at http://www.rockstaruproar.com or by searching for “UPROAR VIP TICKETS” on eBay.com.

THE SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL FINALIZES 2010 OUTDOOR LINE-UP WITH THE ADDITION OF KID CUDI AND TRAVIE MCCOY

vieking — 2010-07-28T18:38:00Z

THE STREET WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THE SUNSET STRIP’S HISTORY WITH SUNSET STRIP VENUES SHOWCASING A FULL DAY OF MUSIC

The third annual SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF) set for Aug. 26-28, 2010, has finalized its 2010 outdoor line-up for the Saturday, August 28 street closure with the additions of hip-hop breakthrough artist KID CUDI and TRAVIE MCCOY, whose hit single “Billionaire” has been No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart and a top 5 Billboard Hot 100 track in recent weeks. Performing on two stages are headliners THE SMASHING PUMPKINS; 2010 honoree SLASH featuring MYLES KENNEDY and an appearance by FERGIE; COMMON; SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS; STEEL PANTHER; NEON TREES; BIG B and more.

For the second time in The Strip's illustrious history, the street will close to traffic between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive so thousands of fans can experience a diverse sonic extravaganza of rock, hip-hop, rap, electro and more.

Hot on the heels of an international tour, the pioneering PUMPKINS will deliver cuts from their TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE project as well as much more from their extremely revered catalog. Sunset Strip icon SLASH will be honored at a special tribute event at House of Blues on Thursday, August 26, and it's the perfect prelude to his big outdoor performance with MYLES KENNEDY and FERGIE--vocalists on his smash solo debut album--two days later. The SSMF also will showcase live performances in The Roxy Theatre, the Whisky A Go-Go, Viper Room, Key Club, Cat Club and House of Blues on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; plus more than 50 bands, two outdoor stages and a full day of music in the venues on Aug. 28.

As in previous years, the SSMF will honor a figure who is synonymous with The Sunset Strip for their contribution to the history of The Strip as well as the music industry. This year’s honoree is SLASH. Previous recipients of this honor have been Ozzy Osbourne (2009) and Sunset Strip club owners Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and Elmer Valentine (2008).

Last year’s street fest drew 10,000 people to The Strip. The audience was treated to super-charged performances from Ozzy Osbourne, Korn and many more. But the music's not all SSMF has to offer either. The street scene is filled with two full-scale stages, fans, food trucks, beer gardens, merch vendors, VIP lounge and interactive experiences throughout the day. This year’s festival also includes large 10-foot art guitar sculptures as part of Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip. Following the Smashing Pumpkins’ performance, bands will continue to play into the night in venues within the street closure, all of which will be free of charge to SSMF ticket holders.

General admission, VIP and 3-Day VIP tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster. Street fest tickets are $49.50 in advance ($65 day of at box office) and VIP street fest tickets, which include access to a private tented area with full no-host bar and seating area, are available for $100 in advance. A limited number of three-day “VIP” passes (which include entrance to Slash’s tribute on August 26, the clubs all three nights and access to VIP tent at street fest) will be $250. There will also be individual ticket sales for The Sunset Strip clubs on Thursday and Friday nights. The SSMF is donating a portion of all tickets sold to the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN), a charity personally selected by honoree Slash. LAYN’s mission is to end homelessness, one kid at a time, by providing shelter, food and counseling for the abused, neglected and abandoned.

SSMF 2010’s proud supporting sponsors include Virgin America, V Australia, Jack Daniel’s, Budweiser, Mini Cooper, Ticketmaster, Vitaminwater, Gibson Guitar, 98.7fm, Andaz West Hollywood, Brand X, Whole Foods West Hollywood, City of West Hollywood, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and Signature Creative. Street fest production provided by Swing House Hollywood.

Full Lineup Listed Below:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 OUTDOOR STAGES:

The Smashing Pumpkins

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & Fergie

Common

Kid Cudi

Travie McCoy

Neon Trees

Steel Panther

Semi Precious Weapons

Big B

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 IN THE VENUES:

Cat Club

Oh No Not Stereo

The Dollies

Hillbilly Herald

Lonely Drunks Club

White Arrows

Rattlesnake Shake

HDR

Casper And The Bad Spirits

Dirty Sweet

Diamond Lane

Prohibition Rose

JD Bender

Cast Of Kings

Love And A .38

Lady Sinatra

The Binges

The Royal Highness

Links

Key Club

Vanaprasta

Volbeat

The Divine

Awolnation

Dommin

Transfer

Casxio

Blowing Up the Moon

98.7FM’s Rockstar Battle of The Bands winner

The Roxy Theatre

Cisco Adler

Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Zen Robbi

Nikki & Rich

John West

Andy Grammer

Wicker

Audible Mainframe

New Kingdom

Juke Kartel

Shuvel

Whisky A Go-Go

Adler’s Appetite

Billy Boy On Poison

Ankla

Forrest Day

The Shrill

Yeti

Soma

Subliminal Trip

Reason To Rebel

Electra

Lost Patrol

Acidic

Desecrate

Sean Rex

Tornado Rider

Save Our Souls

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 IN THE VENUES:

Cat Club

The Outline

Goldenstate

The Paper Dolls

The Other Side Of Morning

Viper Room

Warner Drive

Run Devil Run

Delta Rose

The Silent Comedy

Whisky A Go-Go

P.O.D.

Static Pulse

Thick As Thieves

Slant

Asphalt Messiah

Sound Of Ugly

Key Club

Unwritten Law

Nico Vega

Super Groupie

House of Blues

Kix

LA Nookie

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 IN THE VENUES:

House of Blues

Tribute to Slash

Whisky A Go-Go

Beth Hart featuring special guests

Son Of A Gun

Whiskey Six

Motive

Key Club

Y & T

Feisty Piranhas

Riot Brides

Viper Room

Purple Melon

Cat Club

David George Band

Rick Cornette

The Branches

Tucker Jameson & The Hot Mugs

www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com

www.myspace.com/sunsetstripmusicfestival

www.facebook.com/sunsetstripmusicfestival

Twitter: @SunsetStripFest / @TheSunsetStrip

SETLIST, PHOTOS & AUDIO: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE BENEFIT SHOW LOS ANGELES

vieking — 2010-07-25T05:00:00Z

Here was the set list exactly as it was written:

Testify
Bombtrack
People
Enemy
Bulls
Township
White Riot
Bullet
Calm Like a Bomb
Guerilla
Sleep Now
Wake Up
Freedom
Killing

MELONCHOLY NOODLING ON GUITAR

vieking — 2010-07-16T08:01:00Z

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE TO PLAY BENEFIT SHOW @ HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM JULY 23rd!

vieking — 2010-07-15T08:42:00Z

SOUND STRIKE ARTISTS RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, CONOR OBERST AND THE MYSTIC VALLEY BAND TO PLAY HISTORIC CONCERT TO BENEFIT ARIZONA ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING SB 1070

LOS ANGELES, CA: In their first concert in their hometown of Los Angeles in 10 years, Rage Against the Machine will take the stage at the Hollywood Palladium on July 23rd, 2010 to support organizations combating SB1070, law set to go into effect July 29th. Projected proceeds from the concert along with donations raised by The SoundStrike Fund are expected to exceed over $300,000. This will provide much needed resources to community organizations, student groups, legal defense funds and assist activists targeting key voting districts for voter registration. These two organizations need immediate assistance to fight SB1070 on the ground: Puente,Arizona, and The Florence Project.

Puente, Arizona has been recognized as an organization that has stood on the front lines in the struggle for civil and human rights in Arizona for years. Puente Arizona has been instrumental in community outreach that has produced the largest public mobilizations against SB 1070. Known for their tireless community organizing, Puente Arizona works directly with communities who will be most affected by SB 1070.

The Florence Project provides and coordinates free legal services, and related social services to the men, women, and unaccompanied children detained in Arizona for immigration removal proceedings. The Florence Project strives to ensure that detained individuals have access to council, understand they’re rights under immigration law, and are treated fairly and humanely by our judicial system.

The concert is part of a week of national actions culminating in the July 29th day of noncompliance in resistance to the law which is set to be enacted that same day. For more information about the week of national action go to www.altoarizona.com.
For more information about upcoming concert events to help defend immigrant rights go to www.thesoundstrike.net.

source thesoundstrike.net

SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY WITH SPECIAL GUEST FERGIE TO PERFORM AT SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL

vieking — 2010-07-07T21:42:00Z

The third annual SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF), set for Aug. 26-28, 2010, has announced 2010 honoree SLASH will perform with FERGIE and MYLES KENNEDY--two of the vocalists on Slash’s self-titled album, which topped the charts as the #1 rock album and #3 on the Billboard Top 200 list in its first week of release--during the Saturday, August 28 outdoor street festival. Organizers also announced COMMON, SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS, NEON TREES, BIG B, and STEEL PANTHER have been added to the street festival lineup that is being headlined by the previously announced Smashing Pumpkins.

photo courtesy of Erik Thureson / LB57.com

The boulevard is closed to traffic between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Boulevard and will be transformed into a premier concert destination with outdoor stages, beer gardens, a VIP lounge, food trucks, interactive experiences and live performances within the venues during the day.

Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician and noted actor Common, who has spent his career pushing boundaries and taking listeners out of their comfort zones with his socially conscious words, will close the East outdoor stage. The street fest will also feature Semi Precious Weapons (whose appearance marks a break in their tour with Lady Gaga and a return to their Sunset Strip roots); Neon Trees (who “are excited to share the stage with such an amazing eclectic group of artists as well as have the time to become fans for the day"); Big B with special guests (known for his high caliber collaborations with guest performers, Big B will preview songs from his upcoming fifth studio album); and a larger than life performance by The Sunset Strip’s resident heavy metal band Steel Panther.

Additionally, a mix of more than 50 local and national artists--including John West, Vanaprasta, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Adler’s Appetite, The Binges, Ankla and Dirty Sweet--will perform within the venues during the Aug. 28 street fest date. Aug. 28 venue lineups include (more to be announced):

Whisky A Go-Go

Adler's Appetite

Billy Boy On Poison

The Shrill

Yeti

Ankla

Tornado Rider

Forrest Day

Sean Rex

Soma

Subliminal Trip

Reason To Rebel

Electra

Lost Patrol

Acidic

Desecrate

The Roxy Theatre

Tomorrows Bad Seeds

Zen Robbi

Nikki & Rich

John West

Andy Grammar

Wicker

New Kingdom

Juke Kartel

Cat Club

Oh No Not Stereo

The Dollies

Hillbilly Herald

Lonely Drunks Club

White Arrows

Rattlesnake Shake

HDR

Casper & The Bad Spirits

Dirty Sweet

Diamond Lane

Prohibition Rose

JD Bender

Cast Of Kings

Love And A .38

Lady Sinatra

The Binges

The Royal Highness

Key Club

Vanaprasta

Volbeat

Blowing Up The Moon

Dommin

Transfer

(More TBA)

Individual venues have also started to announce their Friday, Aug. 27 lineups, which include WARNER DRIVE with Run Devil Run (Viper Room); P.O.D. with Static Pulse, Thick As Thieves, Slant, Asphalt Messiah and Sound Of Ugly (Whisky); and KIX (House of Blues).

The three-day fest kicks off with a tribute to legendary guitarist Slash at the House of Blues on Thursday, Aug. 26. Friday, Aug. 27 includes a Virgin America sponsored VIP cocktail party at the Andaz hotel prior to the venues hosting a full night of music. Again this year, the Viper Room will serve as the official media hub during the day of the street festival, with live remotes from 98.7fm and artist interviews.

Tickets are currently on sale via Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com/ssmf). A portion of all ticket sales benefit Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN), a charity personally selected by honoree Slash. LAYN’s mission is to end homelessness, one kid at a time, by providing shelter, food and counseling for the abused, neglected and abandoned.

SSMF 2010’s proud supporting sponsors include Virgin America, V Australia, Jack Daniel’s, Ticketmaster, Vitaminwater, Gibson Guitar, 98.7fm, Andaz West Hollywood, Whole Foods West Hollywood, City of West Hollywood, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and Signature Creative. Street fest production provided by Swing House Hollywood.

SMASHING PUMPKINS RELEASE 5TH FREE TRACK TODAY FROM TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE - 'FREAK'

vieking — 2010-07-06T18:46:00Z

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS RELEASE FIFTH FREE TRACK “FREAK” ARRIVES AT RADIO TODAY AND IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT THE BAND’S WEBSITE BAND LAUNCHES SUMMER TOUR OF INTIMATE VENUES TONIGHT IN CLEVELAND

As they launch their summer tour of intimate venues tonight at the House of Blues in Cleveland (July 6), THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have released their fifth free track, “Freak.” The song--with its deep rhythm groove and red hot guitar lines--arrives today at radio and is available for free download, with no strings attached, at the band’s website: www.smashingpumpkins.com.

“Freak” is part of the iconic band’s in-progress 44-song work TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE, with songs being issued online one at a time for free (4-song physical EPs will be made available as the songs are released). “Freak” is also the first song from what will be the band’s second EP, TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOLUME 2: THE SOLSTICE BARE (release date TBA).

photo courtesy Erik Thureson / LB57.com

The Pumpkins released the first EP, TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL.1: SONGS FOR A SAILOR, May 25 via Martha’s Music/Rocket Science Ventures to great acclaim, with Jerry Shriver of USA Today describing the music as “a delicious swirl of howling psychedelic rock and melodic ballads (5/25/10).” This very limited edition collector’s EP is packaged in a beautiful collector’s silk-screened wooden box. Each box will contain a 4-song CD, a vinyl 7” and a hand-carved obelisk.

The Pumpkins’ summer’s set list will be, says leader and founder BILLY CORGAN, “a balance of classics, a few obscure ones, and new ‘Teargarden’ material.” And CORGAN and his band mates--guitarist JEFF SCHROEDER, drummer MIKE BYRNE and new bassist NICOLE FIORENTINO--deeply dug in their heels when they performed a nearly 90-minute sold-out and critically acclaimed warm-up show at the Viper Room in Los Angeles last week (6/30). Raved Spin.com (“exhilarating,” 7/1), AOL’s Spinner (“the new lineup showed it may be the best since the original version in the '90s made the band icons of the alternative scene,” 7/1) and Artistdirect.com (“raw, real and ready to take the world over—again,” 7/1).

The Pumpkins’ tour schedule includes an array of headlining U.S. dates including a July 26 New York City headlining show for Spin magazine’s SPIN25 series and two festivals in Japan.

DATE CITY VENUE

Tue 7/6 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

Thu 7/8 Grand Rapids,MI Orbit Room

Fri 7/9 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall

Sat 7/10 Louisville, KY Forecastle Festival

Mon 7/12 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live

Tue 7/13 Richmond, VA The National

Thu 7/15 Norfolk, VA The Norva

Fri 7/16 Charlotte, NC Fillmore

Sat 7/17 Charleston, SC Music Farm

Mon 7/19 Orlando, FL House of Blues

Tue 7/20 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution

Wed 7/21 Tampa, FL Ritz

Fri 7/23 Knoxville, TN Valarium

Sat 7/24 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls Theatre

Mon 7/26 New York, NY Terminal 5

Thu 8/5 Singapore Singfest

Sat 8/7 Tokyo, JP Marine Stadium / Messe

Sun 8/8 Osaka, JP Maishima / Summer Sonic

Sat 8/14 Seoul, Korea Chamsil Gymnasium

Sat 8/28 Los Angeles, CA Sunset Strip Music Festival

www.smashingpumpkins.com

FAN'S ADDICTION: JANE"S ADDICTION TO PLAY THE ROXY THIS FRIDAY PRESENTED BY BING

vieking — 2010-06-30T21:24:00Z

JANE’S ADDICTION--singer PerryFarrell, guitarist DaveNavarro, drummer StephenPerkins and bassist DuffMcKagan—have announced a Jane’s “Fans’ Addiction” concert presented by Bing for this Friday July 2nd on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles at The Roxy Theatre, the venue where the band recorded their live self-titled indie debut album in 1987. The show begins at 10pm, with doors opening at 8pm.

photo courtesy Erik Thureson / LB57.com

This show is part of the Sunset Strip Summer Concert Series presented by Bing and “is being filmed for use at a later time so come dressed to have fun,” said Navarro in an online posting. He adds: “The Roxy has always held a special place in our hearts because it’s where we recorded our first record. And as we said we want the majority of tickets to this show going to our fans so there will be a few ways to get them from us. Sign up for tickets on janesaddiction.com starting tomorrow. Also look for tweets from Perry or myself this week to win tickets.”

photo courtesy Erik Thureson / LB57.com

The band—who wrote the rule book for alternative music and culture through acombination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience--is now in Los Angeles working on a new album with Rich Costey as producer. It’s tentatively due out in the winter of 2011 on Capitol and will be supported with a worldwide tour. JANES’ ADDICTION recently performed potent concerts overseas in at the Gelredome in The Netherlands June 9 (with Rage Against the Machine and Gogol Bordello) and Rock In Rio in Madrid, Spain June 11 (with Rage Against the Machine and Cypress Hill).

GARY NUMAN ANNOUNCES THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE TOUR 2010 CELEBRATING THE 30th ANNIVERSARY KICKS OFF OCTOBER 17

vieking — 2010-06-25T18:49:00Z

To celebrate the recent re-issue and 30th anniversary of his classic album The Pleasure Principle, GARY NUMAN has announced he will come to North America this fall on tour. On The Pleasure Principle 2010 Tour, the modern music icon will perform in its entirety the album that climbed into the Top 20 on the U.S. charts 30 years ago propelled by his unforgettable Top 10 single “Cars.” The shows will feature material spanning across NUMAN’s career, including tracks from his forthcoming album Splinter which he's currently working on in the U.K.

NUMAN last toured America in 2006 in support of his Jagged album and was set to appear at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival this past April, but had to cancel due to the volcanic eruptions in Iceland blocking air traffic. For his 2010 fall tour starting in mid-October, fans will be able to catch him in 15 markets including Orlando, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Emilie Autumn will join NUMAN as the support act in Philadelphia and New York City, with others to be announced for the other cities.

The Pleasure Principle made GARY NUMAN a huge international solo star upon its release in 1979. Given the soft rock and disco-dominated music scene in America at the end of the decade, the disc pioneered electronic pop music on a new, worldwide scale built around icy synthesizers without guitars or conventional song structures (“Cars” doesn't even have a chorus). The disc’s impact was crystallized in the U.S. when NUMAN performed “Cars” and “Praying To The Aliens” an audience of 40 million people on Saturday Night Live. The music from The Pleasure Principle gave birth to new musical movements in the States over the next decade, including hip-hop, industrial and techno.
As NME recently noted, “every hip-hop production titan ever--notably Dr. Dre--has nicked the opening beats from the track ‘Films.’ The likes of Timbaland and The Neptunes' minimal pop--featuring exquisitely produced drums and simplistic synthlines--are currently heralded as futuristic genius in the 21st century; The Pleasure Principle shows that Gary Numan was doing the same thing 30 years previously. His influence on hip-hop, while rarely recognized, is enormous. His influence on electronic music in general is unparalleled.”

When GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan covered “Films” from The Pleasure Principle last year, he was actually taking hip-hop back to its roots as the track features one of the original break beats, also included as part of the hugely influential Ultimate Breaks & Beats series. In industrial music, both Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson have name checked NUMAN as a significant influence, with the former currently performing the track “Metal” on his tour. “After hearing 'Cars,' I knew I wanted to make music with synthesizers,” says Reznor. “The Pleasure Principle is great because it's so cold sounding.”

Techno pioneers ranging from Carl Craig to Juan Atkins and Richie Hawtin were also grabbed by this strange, futuristic music, creating a relationship between NUMAN and dance music that has spawned the likes of the Basement Jaxx's “Where's Your Head At” (samples “M.E.” from The Pleasure Principle) and the “Cars”-mutating “Koochy” by Armand Van Helden. As the newly reformed Devo recently commented, The Pleasure Principle is “so original and cool and groundbreaking and in a way classic. Like, it still sounds great today…like nothing sounds like that today.”

Catch GARY NUMAN on The Pleasure Principle 2010 Tour this fall:
DATE       CITY   VENUE
Sun   10/17   Orlando, FL   The Firestone
Mon   10/18   Atlanta, GA   Masquerade
Wed   10/20   Washington, DC   Black Cat
Thu   10/21   Philadelphia, PA   Trocadero w/ Emilie Autumn
Fri   10/22   Boston, MA   Paradise
Sat   10/23   New York, NY   Nokia Theatre w/Emilie Autumn
Sun   10/24   Toronto, ON   Opera House
Mon   10/25   Detroit, MI   Majestic Theater
Tue   10/26   Chicago, IL   Metro
Thu   10/28   Denver, CO   Gothic Theatre
Sun   10/31   Seattle, WA   Neumos
Mon   11/1   Portland, OR   Roseland Theatre
Tue   11/2   San Francisco, CA   Fillmore
Wed   11/3   Los Angeles, CA   El Rey
Thu   11/4   Los Angeles, CA   El Rey

www.numan.co.uk
www.myspace.com/garynuman

SMASHING PUMPKINS TO HEADLINE SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL

vieking — 2010-06-23T01:51:00Z

SUNSET STRIP TO BE CLOSED FOR SECOND TIME PORTION OF EVERY TICKET SOLD BENEFITING LOS ANGELES YOUTH NETWORK

Organizers of the SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL have confirmed that THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will headline the street festival on Saturday, August 28, with a live performance on the legendary Strip, which is being closed to traffic for the second time in its history. The iconic band will wrap up the third annual SSMF, set to include a special tribute event for SLASH at House of Blues on August 26; live performances in The Roxy Theatre, the Whisky A Go-Go, Viper Room, Key Club, Cat Club and House of Blues on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; plus more than 50 bands, two outdoor stages and a full day of music in the venues on Saturday, August 28.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS--who have created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history and sold more than 30 million albums--are touring this summer in conjunction with their TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE project. It’s a collection of 44 songs being released online for free one at a time as well as in installments of specially packaged four-song EPs for sale in record stores. In late May, the Pumpkins released the project’s first EP TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL.1: SONGS FOR A SAILOR (Martha’s Music/Rocket Science Ventures) to critical acclaim, with Jerry Shriver of USA Today hailing the music as “a delicious swirl of howling psychedelic rock and melodic ballads (5/25/10)." Look for leader Billy Corgan and his band mates--guitarist Jeff Schroeder, drummer Mike Byrne and new bassist Nicole Fiorentino--to hit the road for an array of intimate shows across the U.S. beginning July 6 in Cleveland, to be followed in August by two headline festival appearances in Tokyo and Osaka.

As in year’s past, the SSMF will honor a figure who is synonymous with The Sunset Strip for their contribution to the history of The Strip as well as the music industry. This year’s honoree: SLASH. Previous recipients of this honor have been Ozzy Osbourne (2009) and Sunset Strip club owners Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and Elmer Valentine (2008).

Last year’s street fair drew 10,000 people to The Strip, which was closed between San Vicente Boulevard and Doheny Drive and filled with two full-scale stages, fans, food vendors and a VIP beer garden. "We are ecstatic to be able to bring this caliber of talent to the street and create what will undoubtedly become the ultimate end-of-summer music festival experience for our attendees,” says SSMF Festival Managing Director Karmen Beck. Following the Smashing Pumpkins’ show, bands will continue to play into the night in venues within the street closure, all of which will be free of charge to SSMF attendees.

General admission, VIP and 3-Day VIP tickets for the event will go on sale Thursday, June 17 through Ticketmaster at 10 AM PST. Street fest tickets will be $49.50 in advance ($65 day of at box office) and VIP street fest tickets, which include access to a private tented area with full no-host bar and seating area, are available for $100 in advance. A limited number of three-day “VIP” passes (which include entrance to Slash’s tribute on August 26, the clubs all three nights + access to VIP tent at street fest) will be $250. There will also be individual ticket sales for The Sunset Strip clubs on Thursday and Friday nights. The SSMF is donating a portion of all tickets sold to the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN), a charity personally selected by honoree Slash. LAYN’s mission is to end homelessness, one kid at a time, by providing shelter, food and counseling for the abused, neglected and abandoned.

SSMF 2010’s proud supporting sponsors include Virgin America, V Australia, Jack Daniel’s, Ticketmaster, Vitaminwater, Gibson Guitar, 98.7fm, Andaz West Hollywood, Whole Foods West Hollywood, City of West Hollywood, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and Signature Creative. Street fest production provided by Swing House Hollywood.

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Twitter: @SunsetStripFest / @TheSunsetStrip

VOODOO EXPERIENCE 2010 LINE-UP: CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND WITH OZZY OSBOURNE, MUSE, WEEZER

vieking — 2010-06-23T01:06:00Z

2010 LINE-UP OF MORE THAN 100 ACTS IS MARKED BY EXPANDED MUSICAL SPECTRUM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR OCTOBER 29, 30 AND 31

Headliners Ozzy Osbourne, Muse and Weezer are among the 100-plus acts already confirmed for the 2010 VOODOO EXPERIENCE, set for Halloween weekend--October 29, 30 and 31--at City Park in New Orleans. This year’s line-up features a mix of some of the leading talent from every genre of music including, for the first time since 2004, some of music’s top electronic artists. As is tradition at VOODOO, there will be stages that celebrate and honor the music and rich melting pot of the region. This year, these stages will be highlighted by a variety of unique collaborations between the keepers of New Orleans musical traditions with some of the younger acts adding a fresh spin. Other artists confirmed for New Orleans’ signature fall musical celebration include MGMT, Drake, Florence and the Machine, Paul van Dyk, Interpol, Hot Chip, Metric, Deadmau5, Street Sweeper Social Club, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs, Jonsi, Eagles of Death Metal, Cage the Elephant, Minus the Bear and Janelle Monae. (Full line-up is below.)

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Halloween then with a performance in New Orleans,” says Ozzy Osbourne, who is making his VOODOO EXPERIENCE debut.

The preliminary 2010 VOODOO EXPERIENCE line-up (as of June 17):

Ozzy Osbourne / Muse / Weezer / MGMT / Drake / Metric / Hot Chip / Interpol / Paul van Dyk / Deadmau5 / Street Sweeper Social Club / Paul Oakenfold / Jakob Dylan and Three Legs / Ferry Corsten / Buckwheat Zydeco / Florence and the Machine / Raphael Saadiq / Eagles of Death Metal / Cage the Elephant / Minus the Bear / Janelle Monae / Eli “Paperboy” Reed / Galactic with Guests / The Airborne Toxic Event / Jonsi / Innerpartysystem / Afrojack / Die Antwoord / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Rebirth Brass Band / Crookers / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Stanton Moore Trio with Anders Osborne and Robert Walter / Voice of the Wetlands All Stars featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, George Porter Jr., Waylon Thibodeaux, Big Chief Bourdeaux, Johnny Vidacovich, and Johnny Sansone / Boys Noize / Soul Rebels Brass Band / Theresa Andersson / Basin Street Records Revue featuring Kermit Ruffins, Dr. Michael White and Jeremy Davenport / George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners / Toubab Krewe / Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen / Treme Brass Band with Uncle Lionel Batiste / Cedric Burnside & Lightnin Malcolm / Big Sam's Funky Nation / The New Orleans Bingo! Show with special guests / The Happy Talk Band / Fleur De Tease Burlesque Revue / Rotary Downs / DJ Soul Sister / Paul Sanchez / Quintron & Miss Pussycat / Honey Island Swamp Band with guest Gal Holiday / Rosie Ledet / Fatter Than Albert / Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds / AM / Fitz & The Tantrums / Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights / Shannon McNally / Creole String Beans / Feufollet / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Locos Por Juana / Flow Tribe / Consortium of Genius / Luke Winslow-King / Noisician Coalition / DJ Quickie Mart / The Vettes / Debauche / Helen Gillet / The Local Skank / Coot / MC Sweet Tea / Rival Sons / Lost Bayou Ramblers, and many more.

For this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE, Rehage Entertainment has joined forces with Gingerbread Shed Corporation, producers of the powerful Elevate® platform for festival ticketing, gate management, and advanced distribution and marketing solutions.

“The union of our festival and the Elevate® platform is a perfect match,” said Stephen Rehage, President and Founder of Rehage Entertainment. “The Elevate® team has the same creative energy and can-do spirit we have at Rehage, and they bring with them the best festival technology and service in the business.”

“Elevate® – our platform and our people – know this business up and down,” said Jason Kimball, Founder and President of Gingerbread Shed Corporation. “Together, Rehage Entertainment and Elevate® will further develop industry leading technology and interactive experiences for consumers and clients alike.”

Set in historic City Park, amidst lush lagoons, bayous and one of the largest collections of mature oak trees in the world--all in the shadow of the New Orleans Museum of Art and just minutes from the French Quarter and Central Business District--this festive New Orleans celebration is steeped in the city’s culture and influences. Throughout its consecutive 12-year run, the VOODOO EXPERIENCE has brought together a collection of talent that has bridged the social, economic and generational gaps by creating a unique event with a commitment to every genre of music while at the same time celebrating the sounds of the region.

Tickets for the VOODOO EXPERIENCE can be purchased via www.thevoodooexperience.com utilizing Elevate’s easy online shopping experience--with helpful customer service--that allows buyers to print their own tickets. For a limited time, three-day weekend tickets are $150; LOA Lounge VIP pass are $500. This year’s VIP amenities include tax free tickets, reserved parking, exclusive access to the LOA front row, a raised viewing area, full bar services, exclusive performances, with additional services and luxuries to be announced.

More information about this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE can also be found at www.thevoodooexperience.com . 2010 Partners include Toyota, PlayStation 3, Miller Lite, Sony Bloggie, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco, WWOZ Radio, Billboard.com, Nola.com, Offbeat and Where y'at.

About Elevate®
Elevate®, built exclusively for the complexities of the festival environment, is an elegant web-based platform that is intuitive for festival staff to use, while boasting an array of powerful features that help festivals operate, market and anticipate festival-goer needs better and more cost-effectively. To learn more, please visit http://www.elevate.com .

KROQ PRESENTS EPICENTER FESTIVAL 2010 ANNOUNCE LINE UP, LOCATION, AND TICKETS . . .

vieking — 2010-06-21T23:57:00Z

What: KROQ Presents Epicenter Festival 2010
Where: Autoclub Speedway (Fontana)

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When: September 25th & 26th
Who:

KISS
Eminem
Blink-182
Bush
Rise Against
Bad Religion
30 Seconds to Mars
Papa Roach
Suicidal Tendencies
Travis Barker
A Day to Remember
B.O.B.
The Black Pacific
The Knux
New Politics

Tickets: KROQ pre-sale starts Thursday June 24th at www.kroq.com
General Public sale starts Saturday June 26th 10 am at www.ticketmaster.com or TicketMaster locations.

JUNE IS FREE NATION MONTH @ LIVE NATION NO SERVICE FEES FOR TICKETS TO OVER 700 DIFFERENT SHOWS

vieking — 2010-06-03T07:06:00Z

According to Live Nation site, radio promos, and a direct email campaign, June is no fess month for ticket bought from Live Nation. Ok, so what does that mean exactly, there are no fees for shows in June only? No fees to shows that aren't selling well (cough Christina cough) never mind that one was cancelled. We are all too familiar with that pesky asterisk attached to anything with the word "free" on it. So here is what it means according to the fine print: *No service fee tickets available while supplies last. Parking, shipping and other non "service fee" costs may apply. Ampitheaters only. So does that mean only a limited number of tickets per show are considered "no fee"? Or does that mean while the normal allotment of tickets last? So will they add other "non service fees" to off set the free? And what are the said savings exactly? $2 per ticket? that will buy you what? 1/2 gallon of gas? 3/4 of a Rockstar energy drink? a 3 piece meal at Taco Bell (that will leave you wanting)? Don't get me wrong - we are happy to save any kind of $ these days, however with the savings we couldn't even pay for parking at whatever show we are buying the "no fees" tickets for. How bout a Starbucks gift card? or a free album download from the artist we are going to see? I dunno just a thought . . . thanks for thinking of us Live Nation, cheers!

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCE INTIMATE U.S. TOUR DATES STARTING JULY 6 IN ADVANCE OF HEADLINE SLOTS AT FESTIVALS IN JAPAN

vieking — 2010-06-03T06:46:00Z

The SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced a 14-show run of intimate venues beginning July 6 in Cleveland and wrapping July 24 in Memphis. This marks the iconic band’s first tour since December 2008 and will feature,says leader and founder BILLY CORGAN, “a balance of classics, a few obscure ones, and new ‘Teargarden’ material.” Last week, the Pumpkins released the four-song TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL.1:SONGS FOR A SAILOR EP (Martha’s Music/Rocket Science Ventures). This is the first of an eventual 11 specially packaged EPs--taken from the in-progress 44-song work TEARGARDEN BYKALEIDYSCOPE--to be sold in record stores. Notably, all the music is being is released online, for free, with no strings attached.

photo courtesy of Erik Thureson / LB57.com

CORGAN and his band mates--guitarist JEFF SCHROEDER, drummer MIKE BYRNE and new bassist NICOLE FIORENTINO—are planning to invite select fans to attend their sound checks (details TBA). “We are going to do something unique, which is play an invite-only set during sound check of almost all new, unreleased songs,” says Billy. “We're still figuring out a way to make it possible for some of the fans who'll be in the line outside waiting to get in for that.”

Rehearsals for the tour “have been fantastic,” adds Billy. “I haven't been this comfortable in a band situation since about 1995. Musically, we seem to have wound our way back to a more kinetic, electric, and psychedelic sound that reminds me of SP in Gish-Siamese era.”

The decision to play intimate venues keeps in line with the Pumpkins’“long-standing tradition of trying to start up new tours at smaller venues because it allows the band the opportunity to take some chances musically,” explains Billy. The band has been recording and rehearsing in Los Angeles, and recently broadcast a full session live online: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-from-coldwater-studio.

After the U.S. dates, the Pumpkins will head to Japan for four shows, including headline performances at two Summer Sonic festivals in Japan--August 7 in Tokyo (Marine Stadium) and August 8in Osaka (Maishima)--to be followed by two headline dates in Tokyo(August 10 and 11 at Studio Coast).

The very limited edition collector’s EP TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPEVOL.1: SONGS FOR A SAILOR (“A Stitch In Time,” “Widow Wake My Mind,” “A Song For A Son” and “Astral Planes”) is packaged in a beautiful silk-screened wooden box. Each box contains a 4-song CD, a vinyl 7” and a hand-carved obelisk from the shadows of the Incan ruins in Machu Picchu. Of the first EP, Jerry Shriver of USA Today described the music as “a delicious swirl of howling psychedelic rock and melodic ballads (5/25/10)," while Edna Gundersen (also of USA Today) singled out the song “A Stitch In Time,” noting that “Billy Corgan binds a pretty melody to shimmery acoustic pop psychedelia, thus extending his brand's relevancy (6/1/10).” Elsewhere, Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times cited the “jammy, psychedelic side, with winding song structures, lyrics about endless seas and astral planes,and buckets of circa-'70s guitar fuzz (5/26/10).”

The Pumpkins also plan to tour South America and Australia in 2010 and hope to return to the U.S. later this year.

Here are the tour dates:

TUE	7/6	Cleveland, OH	House of Blues
THU	7/8	Grand Rapids, MI	Orbit Room
FRI	7/9	Columbus, OH	Newport Music Hall
SAT	7/10	Louisville, KY	Forecastle Festival
MON	7/12	Baltimore, MD	Rams Head Live
TUE	7/13	Richmond,VA	The National
THU	7/15	Norfolk, VA	The Norva
FRI	7/16	Charlotte, NC	Fillmore
SAT	7/17	Charleston, SC	Music Farm
MON	7/19	Orlando, FL	House of Blues
TUE	7/20	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Revolution
WED	7/21	Tampa, FL	Ritz
FRI	7/23	New Orleans, LA	House of Blues Howlin Wolf
SAT	7/24	Memphis, TN	Minglewood Hall
SAT	8/7	Tokyo	Marine Stadium / Messe
SUN	8/8	Osaka	Maishima / Summer Sonic Site
TUE	8/10	Tokyo	Tokyo Studio Coast
WED	8/11	Tokyo	Tokyo Studio Coast

BEST MUSIC LIVE TV - U2 TOUR POSTPONED, STP NEW MUSIC, AMERICAN IDOL, ETC

vieking — 2010-05-27T12:25:00Z

BONO RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL: U2 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES THIS SUMMER POSTPONED

vieking — 2010-05-25T19:26:00Z

May 25, 2010 - Bono was released from the Ludwig Maximilians-University Hospital in Munich earlier and is now under doctor's orders for rest and rehabilitation. Apparently, there was a torn ligament and herniated disc where pieces of the disc had traveled down the spinal column and was causing some minor paralysis. He is doing much better and should have a full recovery however this means the tour will have to wait.

Dr Muller Wohlfahrt stated, 'We are treating Bono as we would treat any of our athletes and while the surgery has gone very well, the coming weeks are crucial for a return to full health. In the next days, he will start a light rehabilitation program, with increasing intensity over the next 8 weeks. In our experience, this is the minimum time.'

According to notes from Ticketmaster and LiveNation, the tour will be postponed until 2011 and they are already working on rescheduling the shows. However, apparently the US dates are not the only ones effected as a call to Michael Eavis of Glastonbury from Bono confirmed they will not be able to perform their headlining engaugement. Bono has expressed a deep regret and sorrow for not being able to do what he does best in addition to letting the band and the fans down. We know that is simply not the case.

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As fans, we stand behind you and wish you a full and speedy recovery - good things come to those who wait - and we are more than willing to wait so that you can be restored to full health. We at least have the dvd to look forward to and keep us occupied during this time. If you are a ticket holder for any of the postponed shows your tickets are valid and will be honored for the rescheduled dates according to TM/LN. The way I look at it is you are giving us an opportunity to excerise our patience. God speed Mr. Hewson, God speed!

post by Erik Thureson
sources - LiveNation, TicketMaster, U2.com

BEST MUSIC LIVE TV LAUNCHES EPISODE 1 - REPORTING ON BONO'S BACK SURGERY

vieking — 2010-05-22T00:50:00Z

Episode 1 of Best Music Live TV: Bono's Back Surgery

BONO UNDERGOES EMERGENCY BACK SURGERY, TOUR DATES TO BE POSTPONED

vieking — 2010-05-21T18:42:00Z

21 May 2010

Bono has today undergone emergency back surgery for an injury sustained during tour preparation training. He was admitted to a specialist neurosurgery unit in a Munich hospital, and is under the care of neurosurgeon Prof. Dr.Jorg Tonn and Dr Muller Wohlfahrt. Bono will spend the next few days there, before returning home to recuperate.

Once his condition has been assessed further, a statement will be made regarding the impact on forthcoming tour dates.

Download this interview here

Other tour dates may be affected however the only officially postponed date thus far is the Salt Lake City date June 3rd. Fans are encouraged to hold on to their original tickets for a future rescheduled date. Godspeed to Bono for a full and speedy recovery. We will do our best to keep you informed on the latest updates.

source U2.com

MY MORNING JACKET ANNOUNCE US TOUR DATES, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR TOM PETTY

vieking — 2010-05-18T18:06:00Z

My Morning Jacket Announce New US Tour Dates

August Shows Includes Supporting Slots for Tom Petty

Shortly after completing their recent tour with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Louisville’s My Morning Jacket will be taking their celebrated, exhilarating live show back on the road this August. Jim James, Tom Blankenship, Carl Broemel, Bo Koster, and Patrick Hallahan will come together in San Diego on August 11^th to kick start another series of their special performances that no other band can replicate. Sub Pop’s Avi Buffalo will be supporting the group for the San Diego date as well as their LA show at The Greek Theater. The run will also include a stop at Denver’s Mile High Festival, and MMJ will be supporting Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on several dates. The band is both thrilled and humbled to have been asked to open for the legend.

For all of the Jacket’s headlining dates, the guys will be donating $1 from each ticket to a local charity. See below for the full list of organizations along with links to their websites for more information.MMJ Tour Dates

* = supporting slot for Tom Petty
# = with Avi Buffalo08/11: San Diego, CA - SDSU Outdoor Theatre #
San Diego Coast Keeper (www.sdbaykeeper.org)
08/12: Los Angeles, CA - The Greek Theatre #
School On Wheels (www.schoolonwheels.org)
08/15: Denver, CO - Mile High Festival
08/17: Chicago, IL @ Charter One Pavilion
Mercy Home (www.mercyhome.org)

08/19: Boston, MA - Comcast *
08/20: Burlington, VT - Champlain Valley Lawn
Combat Paper Project (www.combatpaper.org)
08/21: Boston, MA - Comcast *
08/24: Newark, NJ @ Izod Center *
08/25: Holyoke, MA @ Mountain Park
WomanShelter (www.womanshelter.org)
08/27: Pittsburgh, PA @ Station Square Amphitheater
Just Harvest (www.justharvest.org)
08/28: Rochester, NY @ CMAC
Finger Lakes Land Trust (www.fllt.org)
08/29: Philadelphia, PA @ Great Plaza
Greensgrow Philadelphia Project (www.greensgrow.org/philly)

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS LINE-UP REVEALED, SINGLE DAY PASSES ON SALE TODAY

vieking — 2010-05-18T16:58:00Z

The roster for the 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival is official. The Eagles,Muse, Phish, The Strokes, M.I.A., Flaming Lips, LCD Soundsystem, Spoon, Vampire Weekend, and Norah Jones top the bill of 130 acts slated to rock Zilker Park October 8-10. Also performing the ninth edition of this year’s Festival:Band of Horses, Monster of Folk, Deadmau5, Sonic Youth, Gogol Bordello, The National, and Robert Earl Keen.

This year’s line-up is diverse as ever, with something for everyone, and plenty of new talent to discover. Broken Bells, The Temper Trap, Girls, and Miike Snow are all making their first ACL Festival appearance, and getting alot of attention from fans and critics alike. Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Ozomatli, Nortec Collective, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue span a wide array of genres, and reflect the flavor of the Festival and the tastes of what ACL fans have come to expect.

The full line-up listed by day is available at www.aclfestival.com. Single Day Tickets are on-sale today, May 18 at 10am CDT.

Three-Day Passes for the 9th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival sold-outin 14 hours, a record since the Festival’s inception in 2002. A limited number of Three-Day VIP passes and travel packages are still available.

Austin City Limits Music Festival happens October 8-10 in Zilker Park.

The 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival is generously sponsored by Budweiser, AMD, ZYNC from American Express℠, Austin Ventures, BMI, H-E-B, and Sweet Leaf Tea.

The Eagles
Muse
Phish
The Strokes
M.I.A.
Flaming Lips
LCD Soundsystem
Spoon
Vampire Weekend
Norah Jones
Band of Horses
Monsters of Folk
Deadmau5
Sonic Youth
Gogol Bordello
The National
Robert Earl Keen
The Black Keys
Broken Bells
Slightly Stoopid
Yeasayer
Pat Green
Rebelution
Beach House
The Sword
Matt and Kim
The XX
Portugal. The Man
The Temper Trap
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
Girls
Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses
Local Natives
Gaslight Anthem
Lucero
Devandra Barnhart
Blues Traveler
Pete Yorn
The Soft Pack
Gayngs
Amos Lee
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Ozomatli
Richard Thompson
Martin Sexton
Manchester Orchestra
The Almighty Defenders
Miike Snow
Mountain Goats
Bear In Heaven
Mayer Hawthorne
Midlake
Foals
Switchfoot
Cage The Elephant
JJ Grey & Mofro
Kinky
Angus & Julia Stone
The Morning Benders
Hockey
White Rabbits
David Bazan
Asleep at the Wheel
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Nortec Collective
The Very Best
Beats Antique
Henry Clay People
Blind Pilot
GIVERS
Dawes
Band of Heathens
Charlie Mars
Two Door Cinema Club
Lissie
Sarah Harmer
Constellations
T. Bird and the Breaks
Chief
Frank Turner
Those Darlins
Carolyn Wonderland
Kings Go Forth
The Relatives
The Ettes
Qbeta
Mynameisjohnmichael
Basia Bulat
Balmorhea
Dan Black
The Jane Shermans
The Kicks
Ponderosa
Two Tons of Steel
Caitlin Rose
SPEAK
Run With Bulls
Maxim Ludwig
Gospel Stars
Heavenly Voices
Wesley Bray & The Disciples of Joy
Jones Family Singers
Ashley Cleveland & Kenny Greenberg
Buddy & The Straight Way Travelers
Ruby Jane Smith
Verve Pipe
Frances England
Jellydots
Elizabeth Mitchell
Okee Dokee Brothers
Tom Freund
School of Rock
Q Brothers

Austin Parks Foundation (www.austinparks.org )
The Austin Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to collaboration,action and advocacy for area parks and trails. Since 1992, the foundation has advocated for bonds and funding to acquire parkland and improve park facilities. Over 60 community groups have adopted nearby parks and trails and APF assists them with technical help, tool loans, fiduciary services,neighborhood park grants and countless volunteer workdays. Our biggest event of the year is the annual It's My Park Day, which in 2010 saw 2,600 volunteers contribute over 8,750 hours at 68 park improvement projects in a single day.Since 2007, the foundation has funded over 50 park projects totaling over $1Million, thanks in large part to a share of proceeds from the 2006, 2007, 2008and 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festivals. Our tremendous thanks to the attendees of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, you are helping us improve parks through Austin.

Austin City Limits (www.pbs.org/austin)
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS:"Great Music. No Limits." Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence. Broadcast in high-definition and5.1-surround sound, the show is produced by KLRU-TV and airs on PBS stations nationwide.
Funding for Austin City Limits is provided in part by AMD, Budweiser and the Austin Convention Center Department. Additional funding provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits.

C3 Presents (www.c3presents.com)
C3 Presents creates,books, markets and produces live experiences, concerts, events, and just about anything that makes people stand up and cheer. C3 produces the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Lollapalooza in Chicago. Along with these multi-day,multi-stage festivals, C3 books and promotes more than 1,000 concerts in arenas, theaters, casinos, and clubs across the US. In 2009, C3 was the number three promoter by sales in the US, and the number seven worldwide. In addition to event creation and booking, C3 manages the careers of select artists.

RONNIE JAMES DIO, ROCK LEGEND, LOST THE BATTLE WITH CANCER SUNDAY, HE WAS 67.

vieking — 2010-05-17T02:41:00Z

Ronald James Padavona, aka Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010) lost the battle with stomach cancer early Sunday morning. He will be greatly missed. He truly is a rock legend. He was the frontman of hard rock pillar groups such as Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, and Heaven & Hell. His vocal range, control, and distinctive sound was like no other.

Message from Wendy Dio

Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many,many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.

- Wendy Dio

You can leave your condolences on Facebook

post Erik Thureson
sources ronniejamesdio.com

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS ANNOUNCE NEW BASSIST: WELCOME NICOLE FIORENTINO

vieking — 2010-05-11T20:09:00Z

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS

ANNOUNCE NEW MEMBER,
BASSIST NICOLE FIORENTINO

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS welcome a new member to the band: bassist Nicole Fiorentino.

The Los Angeles musician has been in such bands as Veruca Salt, Spinerette, Radio Vago, Twilight Sleep and Light FM. The latter group appeared at a Los Angeles benefit concert last November headlined by the Billy Corgan-led band Backwards Clock Society (proceeds from that show went to Laura Masura, the former head of the Smashing Pumpkins fan club who was injured in a motorcycle crash).

Fiorentino will perform with the Pumpkins on their world tour later this year, a trek that will include headline performances at two Summersonic festivals in Japan: August 7 in Tokyo (Marine Stadium) and August 8 in Osaka (Maishima).

Recently, the Pumpkins released--online, for free--the swirling, psychedelicized “Astral Planes,” the final song to be issued for the EP TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL.1: SONGS FOR A SAILOR; it is the first of an eventual 11 EPs to be sold in record stores. TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE VOL. 1: SONGS FOR A SAILOR is set for official release on May 25th through Martha’s Music/Rocket Science Ventures. This very limited edition collector’s EP will be packaged in a beautiful silk-screened wooden box. Each box will contain a 4-song CD, a vinyl 7” and a hand-carved obelisk from the shadows of the Incan ruins in Machu Picchu.

www.smashingpumpkins.com

DEADMAU5 SET FOR MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR INCLUDING HEADLINING SLOT AT ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL AND FEATURED SETS AT SASQUATCH AND BONNAROO AS WELL AS “UNHOOKED” SHOWS

vieking — 2010-05-07T05:55:00Z

“GHOSTS ‘N STUFF” HITS #1 ON BILLBOARD DANCE AIRPLAY CHART

Deadmau5 debuts his new LED mau5head and festival show at Coachella April 16, 2010.
Photo credit: Drew Ressler / Rukes.com

With the news that his current single “Ghosts ‘N Stuff” (Ultra Records), featuring Pendulum’s Rob Swire, hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Airplay Chart, three time Juno Award winner DEADMAU5 announced he will return to North America this summer for a round of high-profile appearances. Consisting of over 20 dates which launch May 29 at the Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington state, the electronic music producer and performer will tour his innovative festival show featuring stunning high- end production and the new LED-activated mau5head. Highlights on the routing include a headlining slot on Los Angeles’ Electric Daisy Carnival bill (Friday, June 25), as well as featured sets at Bonnaroo in Tennessee (Saturday, June 12), Stadium Green at Soldier Field in Chicago (Friday, July 2), PNE Coliseum in Vancouver, BC (Saturday, July10) and the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal, QC (Sunday,August 1).

Along the tour route,DEADMAU5 will also perform a few ‘Unhooked’ shows. “Deadmau5 unhooked will mean no massive stage and no LED mau5head," he says. "There will still be some form of production, LED screen and lights and all that stuff... but at some shows it just won’t be possible to supply the LED head of the huge new stage because of travel and routing. That thing isn’t exactly portable!! On the upside, ‘Unhooked’ sets tend to be longer and more diverse.”

DEADMAU5’s new festival show was one of the most talked about performances upon its debut at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival last month, receiving praise in the media (see quotes below). He was also featured in the Los Angeles Times, appearing on the cover of the “Calendar” section(Friday, April 16, 2010). In the story, Evelyn McDonnell wrote:“… deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead-mouse’) is poised to become 2010's most talked-about dance act and will bust out the stage prop to prove it.”

“BEST STAGE EFFECTS: DEADMAU5 Like a Lite-Brite with a short fuse, this electronic music performer's onstage visuals pulsed, glowed, and had a giant crowd exploding in ecstasy with each ebb and flow of his music. It was a sight to see: a 15-foot tall cubic structure stood on its corner,as its sides projected a tangle of multi-colored dots, lines, and other form-shifting shapes. Huge screens in the background blasted even more visuals, and the man born Joel Thomas Zimmerman stood atop the structure in a mouse outfit that was equipped with lights. Nominated for a Grammy and the winner of multiple Canadian Juno Awards, Zimmerman's dance anthems are, as one glow stick-wielding dancer put it, ‘Hella catchy.’ You could say that again. Thousands of fans were certainly hooked Friday night at the Sahara Tent.” -- William Goodman, SPIN.COM (April17, 2010)

“The night for the party people ended around 1 a.m.with an amazing, high-energy performance and electronics spectacle fromdance-master deadmau5.” – Angela Watercutter, WIRED.COM (April20, 2010)

“…Mr. Mau5 is a headliner at global music festivals, and he's evolved to live up to the billing by presenting an electrifying set of bombastic lights and razor-edged electro-house Friday night at Coachella. Deadmau5, in his signature mouse-ears costume, blasted the festival's Sahara tent with sound and light like a radiologist zaps your bones.” – Dennis Romero, LAWEEKLY.com(April 17, 2010)

“…deadmau5 offered up a fantastically visual and less commercial (ahem… Jay-Z) brand of dance party that kept adrenaline rushing and bodies gyrating until the final moments of this first cosmic Coachella evening.” – David Hall, The Orange County Register (online; April 17, 2010)

“…Deadmau5 got the after party going in the Sahara Tent with an epic performance and stage show…The enraptured audience pulsated with the music as glow sticks waved in the air, wide-eyed girls were entranced by the movement of LED light gloves, and some fans even took to the tent poles and rafters to show their excitement. Deadmau5 commanded the crowd behind a crazyt rippy mouse helmet that displayed an LED light show on the front,showing everything from a happy mouse face, to a melting mouse face, to hypnotizing geometrical patterns as hypnotizing as the mixes Deadmau5crafted.” – Shockhound.com (April 2010)

DEADMAU5’s tour dates in North America this summer are:

DATE		CITY	VENUE
Sat	5/29	Quincy, WA	The Gorge Amphitheater - Sasquatch Festival (Full)
Sun	5/30	San Diego, CA	Hard Rock Hotel San Diego (Unhooked)
Sun	5/30	Las Vegas, NV	Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Vanity (Unhooked)
Mon	5/31	Las Vegas, NV	Wet Republic (Unhooked)
Fri	6/4	Santo Domingo, DR	The Cave (Unhooked)
Sat	6/5	San Juan, Puerto Rico	Puerto Rico Convention Center (Unhooked)
Sat	6/12	Manchester, TN	Bonnaroo Music Festival (Full)
Fri	6/25	Los Angeles, CA	Electric Daisy Carnival – Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park (Full)
Wed	6/30	Toronto, ON	Kool Haus (Full)
Thu	7/1	Ottawa, ON	Parliament Ultra Club (Full)
Fri	7/2	Chicago, IL	Stadium Green at Soldier Field (Full)
Sat	7/3	Detroit, MI	The Fillmore (Full)
Mon	7/5	Atlantic City, NJ	Harrah's Atlantic City - The Pool (Unhooked)
Tue	7/6	Calgary, AB	Flames Central (Full)
Fri	7/9	Edmonton, AB	Shaw Conference Center (Unhooked)
Sat	7/10	Vancouver, BC	PNE Coliseum (Full)
Sun	7/11	Kelowna, BC	Kelowna Waterfront Park (Full)
Fri	7/16	Morrison, CO	Red Rocks Amphitheater - Global Dance (Full)
Sat	7/17	Magna, UT	The Great Salt Air (Full)
Wed	7/21	Boston, MA	House of Blues (Full)
Sat	7/24	Philadelphia, PA	Electric Factory (Full)
Tue	7/27	Montclair, NJ	Wellmont Theatre (Full)
Wed	7/28	Washington, DC	9:30 Club (Full)
Sun	8/1	Montreal, QC	Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (Full)

About DEADMAU5:

"Like him or loathe him, this is the sound of a man at the peak of his powers," wrote Ian Rouller in IDJ (10/21/09). Over the last three years, DEADMAU5 has gone from near obscurity to becoming a superstar as an innovative live performer and master electronic music producer. His two albums Random Album Title and For Lack Of A Better Name (ULTRA Records)highlight many of his dance floor smashes including “Ghosts ‘n Stuff”featuring Pendulum’s Rob Swire and “I Remember” with Kaskade. He has performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago, Electric Zoo in New York,Glastonbury and a series of sold out shows at Brixton Academy in the U.K., as well as a host of other European festivals. His mammoth,worldwide ‘For Lack Of A Better Name’ tour followed encompassing over 30dates in North America alone. Prior to his Coachella slot this past April, his latest major appearances included a cameo on the WB hit series “Gossip Girl,” the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada,where his Live City Yaletown performance drew over 20,000 fans, and at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami which drew over 100,000 people.

Look for DEADMAU5 to release a new artist album in August on Ultra Records.

www.deadmau5.com
www.myspace.com/deadmau5

Single Day Tickets for Mile High Music Festival Available for a Limited Time Only, and Only at www.kbco.com On Sale Beginning Saturday, May 8 at 10am MDT

vieking — 2010-05-07T02:49:00Z

Mile High Music Festival’s 2010 Lineup features Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson, Weezer, Steve Miller Band, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Atmosphere, Phoenix, Train, Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Keane, Bassnectar, Cypress Hill And Many Others

August 14 and 15
On The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Mile High Music Festival announces the release of Single Day Tickets, only through radio partner KBCO’s website, and only for a limited time. Single Day Tickets will be available for $97.30 (with no additional fees or charge) beginning May 8 at 10 am MDT, through May 31 at 6pm MDT, at www.kbco.com.

Now in it’s third year, the Colorado festival returns to The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on August 14 and 15. Headliners Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson will be joined by more than 40 diverse acts including Weezer, Steve Miller Band, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Atmosphere, Phoenix, Train, Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Keane, Bassnectar, Cypress Hill, Z-Trip, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Drive-By Truckers, Railroad Earth, Ozomatli and many more. Visit www.milehighmusicfestival.com for the complete lineup.

A relative newcomer on the national festival scene, Mile High Music Festival has already become a summer tradition for Colorado residents and for music fans from coast to coast. The festival grounds, with its remarkable views of the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountain Front Range, is the perfect backdrop for this diverse, lively, and distinctly Colorado music and arts festival.

TICKET INFO:

2010 Mile High Music Festival Ticket prices follow. No additional charges or fees apply!

Mile High Music Festival Single Day tickets will be available for $97.30 for a limited time (May 8 through May 31 at 6pm MDT) only at www.kbco.com .

Two Day Passes are on sale now for $175.00 while supplies last. Once this price level of tickets are sold, the cost will be adjusted to $200.00 for a two-day pass. Two-day passes available at www.tickethorse.com.

VIP Passes, Hotel Packages and Layaway options are available. Visit www.milehighmusicfestival.comfor more information.

Single day tickets go on-sale on Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 am MDT at www.kbco.com

Visit www.milehighmusicfestival.com for full ticketing and lineup details.

JANE’S ADDICTION MARK FIRST SHOW WITH NEW MEMBER DUFF McKAGAN AT SPECIAL CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION AT BARDOT IN HOLLYWOOD AND DEBUT NEW SONG

vieking — 2010-05-06T22:31:00Z

Photo by Kristin Burns

Surrounded by piñatas, sombreros and green, white and red flags in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, JANE’S ADDICTION threw quite a fiesta last night at the intimate Bardot in Hollywood where 150 or so fans and friends squeezed together to experience the very first show by lead singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro and drummer Stephen Perkins with new member, bassist Duff McKagan.

The band roared through a seven-song set that marked the debut of a new song, “Soulmate,” mixed in with the band’s epic scorchers “Stop,” “Mountain Song,” “Had a Dad,” “Whores,” “Ain’t No Right” and “Ocean Size.”

Cheering the band on were actors Joaquin Phoenix and Danny and Chris Masterson, as well as pro-skater Danny Way, along with musician friends Tom Morello, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke and Fishbone's Chris Dowd. If it weren’t for the fact that they performed in an open air patio, JANE’S ADDICTION would have blown the roof of the club. The not-so-secret show was announced a few days before at www.janesaddiction.org with a Mexican-themed poster (see above) and lucky fans were wrist-banded for the event.

Writing at Rollingstone.com (5/6/10), Steve Appleford said: “Onstage with Jane's in 2010, McKagan set a thick, watery bassline against Navarro's speedy solo on ‘Whores’ (from 1987), and it sounded like a collaboration built to last.” Steve Baltin at AOL’s Spinner.com (5/6/10) noted: “Musically, McKagan, who is an old friend of the band and came from the same L.A. scene, slid in to the foursome as smoothly as 'Soulmate' made its way into the set last night.” Liam Gowing at Spin.com (5/6/10) added the evening was “…a chance to see the alternative rock gods play a room no bigger than a volleyball court” and took note of the “mesmerized crowd.”

JANE’S ADDICTION is now continuing to write for their next album, tentatively due out in the winter of 2011 on Capitol and to be supported by a worldwide concert tour.

source MSO

CHRIS CORNELL TO PERFORM SPECIAL ACOUSTIC BENEFIT AT THE ROXY MONDAY, MAY 3RD.

vieking — 2010-04-29T18:33:00Z

Events: Dream 2010

A Special Acoustic Performance by
Legendary Rock Icon
Chris Cornell
Monday, May 3rd @ 8:00 PM
(Will call opens @ 7:00 PM)

Chris Cornell

Download our event flier to forward to your friends!

Tickets:

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VIP Club Booth - $2,000

Four (4) tickets (most preferred seating with wait service included, limited number available)

Four (4) tickets to VIP post-concert reception with artist, catered by Wolfgang Puck

Autographed souvenir by artist

Individual tickets at this level are on a wait list. Call for details.

VIP Club Seat - $250

One (1) ticket (preferred seating with wait service included, limited number available)

Autographed souvenir by artist

General Admission - $100

One (1) ticket (standing room only)

To purchase tickets, please call (310) 201-5033 or email Lauran@lpaevents.com

This special event will benefit the Fulfillment Fund - for more info visit http://www.fulfillment.org

A-HA TO TOUR US FOR 1ST TIME IN 20 YEARS AS PART OF FAREWELL WORLD TOUR 2010

vieking — 2010-04-28T22:43:00Z

Multi-million selling Norwegian trio a-ha will return to North America next week for 7 shows, before heading back to Europe for the final leg of their year-long world-wide Farewell Tour. The band will perform together for the very last time in Oslo on 4 December 2010.

Following a fantastic international career spanning 25 years and over 35 million albums sold, a-ha’s Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy will perform their final shows together exactly 25 years after the release of the band’s multi-platinum debut album Hunting High & Low and debut single “Take On Me”, which reached number 1 in 27 countries including the USA. Since that time, “Take On Me” has been played 3 million times on American radio… the equivalent of 375 times a day for 22 years! For a blast from the past, check out the video for “Take On Me” here.

In the mid 80’s the Norwegian trio created teenage hysteria and general pandemonium wherever they went. All told, the band has released 9 studio albums in 25 years, and toured the world many times (more than 500 concerts in 33 countries to be exact), including the legendary show at Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro in 1991 which earned a Guinness World Record for the largest-ever audience attendance at a paid concert – 196,000 people (George Michael, Prince and Guns N' Roses managed to gather only sixty thousand each).

In 2006 the band received the ‘Q Inspiration Award’ in honor of their lasting musical influence. The band returned to the UK Top 5 in 2009 with the album Foot Of The Mountain. The video for the title track can be seen here. In recent years the focus has shifted to the musical legacy they will leave behind, inspiring a whole generation of artists such as Coldplay and Keane to Kanye West, Oasis, The Strokes, Robbie Williams and U2.

The band would like to thank their fans and everyone who has contributed to their amazing journey and say, “We’ve literally lived the ultimate boy’s adventure tale, through a longer, more rewarding career than anyone could hope for. Doing this now will give us a chance to get more involved in other meaningful aspects of life, be it humanitarian work, politics, or whatever else – and of course through new constellations in the field of art and music. We are retiring as a band, not as individuals. Change is always difficult and it is easy to get set in one’s ways. Now it is time to move on.” In keeping with their interest in humanitarian and global causes, a-ha still own a sizeable part of the Amazon rainforest as part of a 1980's reforestation/preservation scheme.

More Info Available at www.a-ha.com

DON’T MISS A-HA’S LAST PERFORMANCES IN NORTH AMERICA!

05/06: New York, NY @ Nokia Theater

05/07: New York, NY @ Nokia Theater

05/08: New York, NY @ Nokia Theater

05/10: Toronto, ONT @ Massey Hall

05/13: Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater

05/15: Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia Live

05/16: Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia Live

Walt Disney Records Launches Its Biggest-Ever Giveaway of Free Music With '50 Days of Disney Music'

vieking — 2010-04-19T22:09:00Z

BURBANK, Calif., April 19, 2010 --Fifty days, fifty fabulous tunes, all free for the downloading: That's the idea behind Walt Disney Records' "50 Days of Disney Music." Offering fans more free music than any program in the label's history, "50 Days of Disney Music" draws on songs spanning the Disney universe, from classic animated films such as "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast," "Toy Story" and "Bambi" to hit Disney Channel series such as "Hannah Montana," "Wizards of Waverly Place," "Phineas and Ferb" and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," plus Disney Channel Original Movies "High School Musical" and "Camp Rock." With free downloads available via social media sites including Twitter and Facebook, as well as via a special mobile phone list, "50 Days of Disney Music" kicks off May 3.

Walt Disney Records launched an extensive advertising and media campaign to announce the program, including a pair of promotional videos on the label's YouTube page and a Facebook ad buy. Fans can get in on the program also by texting "Disney" to 66937.

Facebook.com/disneymusic

Twitter.com/disneymusic

Video link:

*Must be at least 13 years of age with parents' permission. You will get 4-6 messages a month. MSG&DATA Rates may Apply. For terms and conditions, visit

SOURCE Walt Disney Records/ PR Newswire

BEST MUSIC LIVE'S TOP 10 REASONS TO HEAD TO COACHELLA THIS WEEKEND

vieking — 2010-04-11T05:03:14Z

Los Angeles, CA - April 10, 2010 - With only 6 days left 'til of one of the biggest music festivals you may be contemplating if you can afford to attend this year or not. Tickets for the 3 day music and art extravaganza are $269, and in food and drink, and hotel if your not camping, and it can add up. However, Coachella has typically had historical shows of epic proportions - like Beck, Tool, and Rage Against the Machine (1999), or Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Beastie Boys, Iggy Pop, and the Stooges (2002), or Radiohead, The Cure, and Kraftwerk (2004), or Prince, Roger Waters, and Jack Johnson (2008). This year will be no different - and here are 10 reasons why you should make the investment for your musical enrichment:

The obvious - great headliners
The headliners include Jay-Z, who for the first time in the US played a festival last summer at All Points West to replace the vacancy left by the Beastie Boys. And let me tell you from being there and seeing that show was beyond expectations. He opened with Beastie Boy's song "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn" in honor of them (having to cancel due to Adam's illness). He went to cover later in his set Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" as a tribute to Michael who recently passing away just 2 moths earlier. In Addition, MUSE and the Gorillaz headlining the subsequent days.
Public Image Limited - This will be a historic event since it has been over 18 years since they have played a set in the U.S. Not to mention that despite their differences, Johnny Rotten will sure to pay tribute to the recently diseased Malcom McLaren is some fashion.
Them Crooked Vultures - if seeing Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and John Paul Jones playing live together in this super group isn't enough reason I don't know what is.
Thom York / Atoms For Peace - another super group consisting of members from Radiohead, REM, and Red Hot Chili Peppers (Flea on Bass) which played a brief tour in the late fall '09 and again from first hand experience (The Orpheum Theater - Los Angeles) these guys take the music to a whole new level.
A great collection of 80's bands - the Specials, Echo and the Bunnymen, DEVO, Gary Numan, De La Soul - the recently reunite Echo and the Bunnymen are back and sound great. They have a new release out, The Fountain, which they are on a supporting tour for. DEVO, also recently reunited and played 2 shows at the Fonda Music Box which showcased a full album each night in its entirety (We Are Not Men: We Are DEVO & Freedom Of Choice) their eclectic ahead of their time sound is just as relevant now as it was then. Gary Numan also appeared as a special guest on the Wave Goodbye Tour NIN shows (of note the final shows in Los Angeles) where he performed "Day in the Park", "Metal", and "Cars".
Faith No More - who announced early last year their getting back together and performed their first show in 11 years at the Brixton Academy, London to kick off their "Second Coming Tour". This will be the first show they have played in the US since that time (approx. 12 years).
Record Store Day 4/18/10 - What is record store day you ask? Well I'll tell ya. It is the annual event in salutation of the independent music store. This year Record Store Day is set to feature a number of exciting new products made especially for the event from such well-known artists as Radiohead, Wilco, Tom Waits and Lucinda Williams and the Flight of the Conchords, just to name a few.
The ART - Many people make the annual trek for the music and rightly so - it is epic - yet many forget all the great art work that is on display in the form of paintings, sculpture, and interactive experience pieces, not to mention the global and social awareness issues addressed in many of these thought provoking works.
CHARITY - That is right - by simply going to the event and having a good time you will also be making a difference for the Indio Youth Task Force. Who are they? They are a group who pledge to work toward establishing a community of productive & responsible young people. In order to accomplish this goal, they are dedicated to total community collaboration and involvement in order to create and maintain positive opportunities and direction for and with the Indio youth.
Silverlake Conservatory of Music Located in Los Angeles, California, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music is a non-profit organization offering children, whose families may otherwise not be able to afford to, access to free instruments and lessons from exceptional teachers.
And number 10 - For YOU - to get away, enjoy some great music with longtime friends, make some new friends, and unplug from the matrix, escape the maze of the rat race if just for a few days to relax, recreate, and rock!

Hope to see you there . . . hope you got your tickets!

post by Erik Thureson

MALCOM MCLAREN LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER YESTERDAY IN NYC, HE WAS 64.

vieking — 2010-04-09T08:58:00Z

New York, NY - Malcom McLaren had been fighting the battle with cancer for a number of years and "had recently been in appearance of full health which then rapidly deteriorated" according to Les Malloy, spokesman for McLaren. His brand of cancer was mesothelioma which effects the tissue surrounding the organs. He was probably best known for his role as manager for the punk-rock band, Sex Pistols. However, there were many bands he was involved with including New York Dolls, Adam and the Ants, Bow wow wow, Jimmy the Hoover, and even produced his own music. He was a raconteur, a designer, a harberdasher, an artist, a producer, a visionary, a friend, a publicist, an instigator, a free thinker, a director, a narrator, a motivator, and an inspiration to the whole punk generation.

Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren (22 January 1946 – 8 April 2010)

"For me Malc was always entertaining, and I hope you remember that. Above all else he was an entertainer and I will miss him, and so should you.”

--Johnny Rotten (4/8/2010)

Chrissie Hynde noted, "What Malcolm would do was put people in motion...His idea, and what he tried to put together, would never be the obvious, and it wouldn't be what anyone else would try.

"Malcolm was, above all, the Great Raconteur" -- Keanan Duffty

"what Malcom and the Sex Pistols started was a generation of musicians who had the balls to think for themselves . . ." -- Gerald Mounfield

“Iwas upset when I heard the news, as I’ve always had a soft spot forMalcolm. I knew him since I was 17 before the Pistols formed--I used todrive him around in Vivienne Westwood’s car to the tailors in London in thedays of the ‘Let It Rock’ clothing store. Malcolm was definitely theBrian Epstein of punk—without him it wouldn’t have happened the way it did. Istayed friends with him throughout the years despite some of our differences.He came on ‘Jonesy’s Jukebox’ a couple of years ago, and that’s a goodmemory. But my fondest memory of Malcolm, and I loved the guy, was hisbirthday gift to me when I turned 21—he got me a hooker and some heroin.”

--SteveJones, 4/9/2010

"Duran Duran would have never existed. Before Malcolm being a musician in England meant you had to read music, and clock up years of dues and motorway miles, hours of practice and play interminable solos wherever possible. Malcolm's attitude changed everything. Without him, no punk rock revolution, no 'Anarchy in The UK,' no 'Never Mind The Bollocks,' no Sex Pistols, no Clash....He was a true artist, and a continual restless source of inspiration. There will never be anyone quite like him again."

-- John Tayor

post by Erik Thureson

SOUNDGARDEN, GREEN DAY, LADY GAGA TO HEADLINE LOLLAPALOOZA 2010 FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

vieking — 2010-04-07T06:07:00Z

HERE IS THE FULL LINEUP LIST

Soundgarden
Green Day
Lady Gaga
Arcade Fire
The Strokes
Phoenix
Social Distortion
MGMT
Jimmy Cliff
Hot Chip
The Black Keys
The National
Spoon
Devo
Cypress Hill
Cut Copy
The New Pornographers
Erykah Badu
Slightly Stoopid
Grizzly Bear
Gogol Bordello
Chromeo
Wolfmother
Yeasayer
X Japan
MUTEMATH
Metric
Dirty Projectors
AFI
Mavis Staples
Matt & Kim
The xx
Drive-By Truckers
Blues Traveler
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
The Temper Trap
Jamie Lidell
Frightened Rabbit
F**k Buttons
Deer Tick
Blitzen Trapper
Stars
Raphael Saadiq
The Cribs
Minus the Bear
Switchfoot
The Walkmen
Mumford & Sons
Wild Beasts
Rogue Wave
Los Amigos Invisibles
The Big Pink
The Dodos
Hockey
Cymbals Eat Guitars
B.o.B
Dawes
Warpaint
The Antlers
The Soft Pack
Rebelution
Balkan Beat Box
Wavves
American Bang
The Ike Reilly Assassination
Company of Thieves
Nneka
Harlem
The Constellations
Miniature Tigers
Mimicking Birds
The Kissaway Trail
HEALTH
Javelin
The Morning Benders
Foxy Shazam
Violent Soho
Royal Bangs
Freelance Whales
Semi Precious Weapons
Dan Black
The Band of Heathens
Dragonette
My Dear Disco
Shawn Fisher
Neon Hitch
Skybox
The Ettes
Jukebox the Ghost
These United States
MyNameIsJohnMichael

MORE INFO AT www.lollapalooza.com/
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JANE'S ADDICTION OFFICIALLY WELCOME NEW BASSIST: DUFF MCKAGAN

vieking — 2010-04-06T20:41:00Z

photo credit - 6767.com

Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro and Stephen Perkins officially welcomed Duff McKagan to JANE’S ADDICTION as their new bassist when Farrell and Navarro yesterday both Tweeted a photo of the band at a writing session. The band is now writing their next album, tentatively due out in the winter of 2011 on Capitol and to be supported by a worldwide concert tour.

Line Up Announced: Mile High Music Festival on August 14 and 15 On The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

vieking — 2010-04-06T20:30:00Z

Headliners DaveMatthews Band and Jack Johnson

Plus Weezer, Steve Miller Band, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid,
Atmosphere, Phoenix, Train, Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Jimmy Cliff,Keane, Bassnectar, Cypress Hill, Z-Trip, Derek Trucks & Susan TedeschiBand,
Drive-By Truckers, Railroad Earth, Ozomatli And Many Others

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, April 10 At 10:00 AM MDT
No Additional Fees On Any Tickets! - Early Bird Tickets are $150 While SuppliesLast

Colorado’s MileHigh Music Festival officially announces its 2010 event: August 14 and 15at The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. With Dave Matthews Band andJack Johnson topping the bill of over 40 bands over two days, 2010promises to be the festival’s biggest and best year yet.

In addition to the headliners, 2010 performance highlights include Weezer,Steve Miller Band, My Morning Jacket, Slightly Stoopid, Atmosphere, Phoenix,Train, Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Keane, Bassnectar,Cypress Hill, Z-Trip, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, Drive-ByTruckers, Railroad Earth, Ozomatli and many others. The complete list ofperformers is listed below. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. each day.

A relative newcomer on the national festival scene, Mile High Music Festivalhas already become a summer tradition for Colorado residents and for music fansfrom coast to coast. The festival grounds, with its remarkable views of theDenver skyline and Rocky Mountain Front Range, is the perfect backdrop for thisdiverse, lively, and distinctly Colorado music and arts festival.

The Fields at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park is conveniently located just ninemiles from downtown Denver, and only 1.8 miles from the I-70 and Quebec exit.

TICKET INFO:

2010 Mile High Music Festival Ticket prices follow. No additional charges orfees apply!

Mile High Music Festival Early Bird Tickets are $150.00 for a two-day pass.Early Bird Ticket supplies are limited and will go quickly. Once the Early BirdTickets are sold, the ticket price will be adjusted to $175.00 for a two-daypass while supplies last. The next ticket price level will be $200.00 for atwo-day pass. No single day tickets are available.

VIP Passes, Hotel Packages and Layaway options are available. Visit www.milehighmusicfestival.comfor more information.

Tickets go on-sale on Saturday, April 10 at10:00 am MDT at www.milehighmusicfestival.com and www.tickethorse.com

LINEUP INFO:

The complete line-up for Mile High Music Festival is:

Saturday, August 14
Jack Johnson
Steve Miller Band
Slightly Stoopid
Phoenix
Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Keane
Cypress Hill
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band
The Samples (all original members)
Keller Williams
Rusted Root
Donavon Frankenreiter
One eskimO
Mayer Hawthorne & The County
ALO
Amos Lee
The Constellations
The Motet
Bobby Long
MyNameIsJohnMichael

Sunday, August 15
Dave Matthews Band
Weezer
My Morning Jacket
Atmosphere
Train
Jimmy Cliff
Bassnectar
Z-Trip
Drive-By Truckers
Railroad Earth
Ozomatli
Punch Brothers
Tim Reynolds & TR3
Trevor Hall
Matt Morris
BoomBox
On My Stars
Joe Purdy
The Knew
Danielle Ate the Sandwich

Mile High Music Festival is produced by AEG Live Rocky Mountains, KroenkeSports Enterprises, and Starr Hill Presents.

REVIEW & AUDIO: JOHN MAYER @ STAPLES CENTER LOS ANGELES 3-25-2010

vieking — 2010-03-26T21:59:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - Whether your a fan or not and whatever your take is on his personal life one thing is certain - he puts on a great show. After this show I was thinking that if Jimi Hendrix and SRV had a love child it would have been John Mayer. John delivers a face-melting show that leaves you completely and musically satisfied. That is not coming from a man-crush talking or a crazed fan that is drinking the Mayer koolaid. Even if your not a fan of the new album or if your girl drug you to the show, it was one you didn't want to miss. It was like Hendrix at Monterey Pop or SRV at Montreux.

It was sonic ride that gave the rhythmless rhythm, it gave the beatless beat, and the grooveless groove.

Steve Jordan's drum solo was mesmerizing. He went on for what seemed like a half hour - not a selfish indulgence of soloing - more like a rhythmic serving of crowd indulgence with a second and third helping. The highlight of which was Steve busting the head on the snare and without missing a beat or interrupting the groove he so masterfully crafted - a new snare was delivered in a flash - and the craft of the groove was artistically stitched seamlessly back together with deafening cheers from the crowd. This guy is a true master and living legend without a doubt.

David Ryan Harris vocal intro for Sow Dancing in a Burning Room was equally as soul stirring. His range and control incited roars from the crowd.

John's guitar solo during Assassin simply put - face melting.

John's solo during Gravity was nothing short of historic that concluded with the guitar on the floor and him lighting it on fire - figuratively - with the smoke pouring from the fretboard due to the speed of his fingers. It was awesome.

SETLIST:

Heartbreak Warfare
Good Love is on the Way
No Such Thing
Vultures
Perfectly Lonely
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Assassin
In Your Atmosphere > Free Falling > So Real
Ain't No Sunshine( Bill Withers cover )
Waiting on the World to Change
Belief
Half of My Heart / Dreams( Fleetwood Mac cover )
Don't Stop Believing( Journey cover )
Why Georgia
Encore:
Who Says
Gravity

Sorry no photos of this show - and a disclaimer on the audio there was a lot of clipping in the beginning due to neighboring cell phones
so some of it had to be cut . . . but here it is . . . cheers

post, review, & audio by Erik Thureson

PHOTOS, REVIEW, AUDIO: TEARS FOR FEARS AT THE WILTERN

vieking — 2010-03-24T06:42:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - Tears for Fears is back and on tour and it's as if the clock was rolled back 20 years or so and their
sound is just as amazing as ever. For the 40-somethings it was a walk through nostalgia - with TFF painting the sonic
picture as only they could to conjure the memories and good times of the not so distant past. The show was simply
rockin' all the way around.

It was a packed house at the Wiltern which was the first show to kick off a world tour that will take them to Australia,
Singapore, and the Philippines. We can only hope that there will be extensive North American dates to follow as you
will not want to miss this show if you can help it.

Here are a few photos to illustrate how much fun they had performing and a podcast of most of the show to hear it
for yourself. The recording starts at song 4 due to some cell phone static on the first few songs. I was able to get
away from it and found a nice spot near the center of the house (aka control / sound board) which is where the sound
is supposed to be the best.

Here was the setlist:

Mad World (version from Night Of The Proms 2008)
Everybody Wants to Rule The World
Secret World
Closest Thing To Heaven
Sowing The Seeds of Love
Call Me Mellow
Mad World (Original Version)
Memories Fade
Raoul and the Kings of Spain
Quiet Ones
Floating Down The River
Everybody Loves A Happy Ending
Seven of Sundays
Pale Shelter
Break It Down Again
Head Over Heels
Woman in Chains
Shout

post by Erik Thureson,
photos courtesy Erik Thureson/LB57.com,
podcast by BestMusicLive

THE 2010 LILITH TOUR REVEALS DATES, VENUES AND LINE-UPS FOR EIGHT CITIES INITIAL TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 27

vieking — 2010-03-18T16:10:00Z

The 2010 Lilith Tour officially announces dates, venues and artists for eight of the 36 North American cities the Live Nation produced summer festival will hit this summer.At the same time, Las Vegas, Cleveland and Kansas City* can now be revealed as the final three additions to the 36-city run. Tickets for initial shows will go on-sale to the general public beginning Saturday,March 27 via LilithFair.com and LiveNation.com.Stay tuned for more exciting news later this week from Sarah McLachlan,including information on the first of the Lilith 2010 special pre-sale offers.

Much like the original Lilith Fair, there will be 11artists on each date, with only two consistencies per show: the Lilith Local Talent Search Ourstage.com winner who starts the day and headliner Sarah McLachlan. The remaining acts on the line-up are constantly rotating from among more than 80 acts.

The following is the list of dates that go on-sale on Saturday, March 27. For the list of artists playing each city, please click HERE.

Date                 City                        Venue
Fri, Jul 2           Portland, OR         The Amphitheatre at Clark County
Sat, Jul 3          Seattle, WA           The Gorge Amphitheatre
Sat, Jul 17      Chicago, IL            First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Tues, July 20    Indianapolis, IN     Verizon Wireless Music Center
Sat, Jul 24        Toronto, ON           Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
**Tues, July 27 Cleveland, OH       Blossom Music Center
Sun, Aug 8       Atlanta, GA             Aaron’s Amphitheatre
Tues, Aug 10   W. Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
(**Tickets go on-sale April 3)

JUSTIN BIEBER ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SUMMER TOUR, 'MY WORLD 2.0' ALBUM RELEASE NEXT WEEK

vieking — 2010-03-18T07:32:00Z

Justin Bieber's anxiously awaited 2nd album is due out next week, March 23rd, titled My World 2.0. This platinum-selling 15 year old has just announced his first headlining tour this summer. Special guest Sean Kingston will open the 40 city North American tour begining in Hartford, CT and concluding in Allentown, PA. I am eager to catch one of his shows to see if he can deliver a live performance to match the hype that has earned him quite a bit of attention - did I fail to mention his rookie album was platinum? Is this just a bunch of tween girls crushing or is Justin a legitimate relevant musician? You can bet I won't be screaming his name like a 12 year old girl however I am excited to see what this kid can do. The My World tour dates are as follows:

6/23/2010	XL CENTER fan club presale: March 18th at 10:00 a.m. www.bieberfever.com; public on-sale :March 27th at 10:00 a.m	HARTFORD, CT
6/24/2010	SUN NATIONAL BANK CENTER	TRENTON, NJ
6/26/2010	US BANK ARENA	CINCINNATI, OH
6/27/2010	SUMMERFEST	MILWAUKEE, WI
6/29/2010	TARGET CENTER	MINNEAPOLIS, MN
6/30/2010	WELLS FARGO ARENA	DES MOINES, IA
7/2/2010	I WIRELESS CENTER	MOLINE, IL
7/3/2010	QWEST CENTER	OMAHA, NE
7/5/2010	NOKIA THEATRE	GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
7/6/2010	BOK CENTER	TULSA, OK
7/8/2010	1STBANK CENTER	BROOMFIELD, CO
7/10/2010	THE "E" CENTER	SALT LAKE CITY, UT
7/13/2010	COMCAST ARENA	EVERETT, WA
7/14/2010	ROSE GARDEN ARENA	PORTLAND, OR
7/17/2010	ORACLE ARENA	OAKLAND, CA
7/18/2010	RENO EVENT CENTER	RENO, NV
7/20/2010	NOKIA THEATRE	LOS ANGELES, CA
7/24/2010	THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS @ PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT	LAS VEGAS, NV
7/25/2010	JOBING.COM ARENA	PHOENIX, AZ
7/28/2010	SPRINT CENTER	KANSAS CITY, MO
7/29/2010	VERIZON ARENA	NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR
7/31/2010	FEDEX FORUM	MEMPHIS, TN
8/1/2010	CAJUN DOME	LAFAYETTE, LA
8/4/2010	AMWAY ARENA	ORLANDO, FL
8/5/2010	BANK ATLANTIC CENTER	FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
8/8/2010	TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA	CHARLOTTE, NC
8/9/2010	GWINNETT ARENA	DULUTH, GA
8/12/2010	CONSECO FIELDHOUSE	INDIANAPOLIS, IN
8/14/2010	SCHOTTENSTEIN CENTER	COLUMBUS, OH
8/15/2010	THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS	DETROIT, MI
8/21/2010	AIR CANADA CENTRE	TORONTO, CA
8/22/2010	JOHN LABATT CENTRE	LONDON, CA
8/24/2010	SCOTIABANK PLACE	KANATA, CA
8/25/2010	TIMES UNION ARENA	ALBANY, NY
8/27/2010	DUNKIN DONUTS ARENA	PROVIDENCE, RI
8/28/2010	PRUDENTIAL CENTER	NEWARK, NJ
8/29/2010	NEW YORK STATE FAIR	SYRACUSE, NY
8/31/2010	MADISON SQUARE GARDEN	NEW YORK, NY
9/1/2010	VERIZON WIRELESS ARENA	MANCHESTER, NH
9/3/2010	COCA COLA GRANDSTAND @ CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION	ESSEX JUNCTION, VT
9/4/2010	THE GREAT ALLENTOWN FAIR	ALLENTOWN, PA

post by Erik Thureson
tour dates source justinbiebermusic.com

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD TO NOW KICK OFF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2010 TUESDAY, APRIL 13 AT CLUB NOKIA IN LOS ANGELES

vieking — 2010-03-17T16:05:00Z

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL), who recently announced their first North American tour in 18 years, will now launch the trek with an intimate performance Tuesday, April 13 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Tickets for the show go on sale Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 AM.

The John Lydon-fronted band will follow the Club Nokia show with a performance at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Friday, April 16. PiL’s headlining gigs will continue with their Saturday, April 17 show in San Francisco.

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) are also set for their first television performance in 18 years Wednesday, April 7 when they’ll appear on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Bud Light Golden Wheat Outdoor Stage. PiL’s last U.S. TV performance was in 1992 on 'The Dennis Miller Show' where the band played the song “Covered” live in the studio.

see the full story with tour dates here

HOT HOT HEAT'S FOURTH STUDIO LP DUE THIS SUMMER ON DANGERBIRD RECORDS

vieking — 2010-03-12T08:55:00Z

LOS ANGELES, March 11th, 2010 — Dangerbird Records is proud to welcome Vancouver’s Hot Hot Heat to their expanding family. “Hot Hot Heat arrived on our doorstep with the best album of their career,” reveals Jeff Castelaz, co-founder/CEO of Dangerbird Records. “When we heard the new record, we wanted them to be part of our gang. When we talked to them, and heard the determination and clarity of purpose in their voices, we had to have them.” The Silver Lake-based label will release the band’s fourth full-length, Future Breeds, this summer.

For front man Steve Bays and his Hot Hot Heat band mates, they knew they had found their new home immediately after their first meeting with the label. “Dangerbird got our vibe right away,” explains Bays. “Because of the kind of record we were making, we realized early on that we needed to finish the entire record before looking for a home for it, if they 'got it,' then we could talk. Also, they’re also just really cool people and that's huge to us because, at the end of the day, they are essentially inviting us to join their family. We are pretty thrilled.”

Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Hot Hot Heat first came to prominence in 2002 with their breakthrough debut LP, Make Up The Breakdown, an electrifying dose of urgent, dancey rock anchored by front man Steve Bays’ characteristic yelp and highly infectious melodies. Over the years, the Canadian band has delivered their kinetic brand of rock and roll live to thousands, toured the world with bands such as Modest Mouse, Kings Of Leon, The Walkmen and Queens of the Stone Age, and released several albums, garnering praise from everyone from Pitchfork to Rolling Stone and Spin who described their sound as “aggressively exuberant funk-punk.”

The band’s latest album Future Breeds is a call to action. After leaving their previous label, the foursome stripped away all the unnecessary elements in their lives, built their own studio in Vancouver, and emerged renewed and recharged. The resulting record is at once propulsive and volcanic, and fueled, as ever, by candy-coated melodies that hurl you through Bays' lyrical world.

Since its founding in 2004 by Jeff Castelaz and Peter Walker, Dangerbird has grown to include six divisions — records, management, music publishing, merchandising, licensing and a recording studio. The Dangerbird Records roster includes Grammy-nominated Silversun Pickups, Sea Wolf, Minus the Bear, Darker My Love, Eulogies, Codeine Velvet Club and others. Dangerbird Management represents Eagles of Death Metal, The Fratellis, producer Tony Hoffer and others. Dangerbird’s licensing arm represents outside artists such as Portugal. The Man, Boxer Rebellion and others.

post - Erik Thureson

source - Girlie Action

DAVID BOWIE: Q&A AND CRITICAL PRAISE A REALITY TOUR

vieking — 2010-03-12T08:42:00Z

Since its release in late January (2010), DAVID BOWIE’s new live two-CD set A REALITY TOUR (ISO RECORDS and COLUMBIA/LEGACY, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT), has earned vast critical praise. Here’s a sampling of the accolades for a set list that merged BOWIE classics with 10 songs from his Heathen (2002) and Reality (2003) albums.

"In this 2003 Dublin concert, he runs wild through his songbook with his toughest live band ever, from undeniable crowd-killers (‘Rebel Rebel’) to cult faves (‘Fantastic Voyage’). ‘The Loneliest Guy,’ an underrated ballad from Reality, takes on a whole new resonance alongside classics like ‘Heroes’ and ‘Life on Mars?’"

--Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, February 1, 2010

"…late-period songs like ‘New Killer Star’ and ‘Bring Me the Disco King’ stand up among the classics, suggesting the critical praise for albums like Reality and Heathen was not misplaced.”

--M: Music and Musicians, January/February 2010

“…a killer concert from a cherry picked 33-song set. Early highlights include a growling ‘Rebel Rebel’ along with ‘All The Young Dudes’ and ‘Fame,’ while material from the ‘90s through today (‘New Killer Star,’ ‘Afraid’) represents equally alluring creative output.”

--Andy Argyrakis, Illinois Entertainer, January 1, 2010

In this Q&A below, BOWIE talks about the live album and tour that was the highest-grossing global tour of 2004 and one of the most critically acclaimed tours of his career. It was hailed as “Best Tour: #2” in the “Critics’ Picks” section of Rolling Stone’s “Music Awards 2003” poll (after Radiohead), and the magazine raved, “Bowie keeps finding new ways to seduce a crowd and make fans come back for more.”

'A REALITY TOUR' LIVE CD Q&A WITH BOWIE
(January 2010)

You said Reality was made to play live and the songs from Reality on this live CD are certainly evidence of that. Was it your intention to make that kind of record because you knew you wanted to tour it, or did you just set out to make something rockier and more up than the previous album, Heathen?

Midway during the recording period it dawned on me that a lot of the songs were pretty up in spirit even if the lyrics were a little down in some. By the time we got to tour rehearsals the Reality album as a whole seemed to fit right in.

What were you hoping to convey with the Reality album title and tour name, and was that notion reflected in the album sleeve graphics where you were depicted in cartoon form among seemingly disparate elements?

Back in 2003 the word “reality” seemed like it was going to sum up the decade. And of course reality never is what you think it's going to be.

Does it ever bother you that the deeper meaning of some of your work might go unnoticed, or are you happy that as long as at least a handful of people get it, you've succeeded? This is in reference not only to the meanings behind some of the songs themselves but even album cover designs such as Reality and Heathen?

There are no deeper meanings anywhere as far as I can hear. Maybe I missed something.

For somebody who had previously expressed a low boredom threshold when it came to touring, you made a very convincing job of having a complete blast on what, in terms of individual dates at least, became the longest tour of your career so far. What was it that changed to give you the mental stamina to undergo such a commitment...not to mention the physical stamina such a grueling schedule must have demanded?

Increasing the set list to over fifty songs was a big help. In fact I think it was near sixty. I physically worked out fairly consistently throughout the tour and just the general support from our band and audiences was tremendous, just made each night seem like a beginning.

On stage during the first Dublin show you said: "If we're going to film a DVD anywhere, this is the place to do it." Do you have an emotional attachment to Dublin?

I love Dublin. It's small, manageable, a great walking city. Back in my teens I got drunk there, more recently I interviewed Tracy Emin there, now that's completing a circle of some kind. Self revelation and epiphany are the currency in that town.

Your band leader, Local boy Gerry Leonard, taught you a few appropriate phrases such as "Our day will come" in Gaeilge. Were you being mischievous when you said it at the start of each of the Dublin shows or did you have a genuine interest in the politics of Ireland?

I just said whatever Gerry told me to.

The audience in Dublin were among the very best and most receptive audiences on the tour, but certain numbers created hugely emotional moments wherever you played. It was clear that you were also moved by the reaction to songs such as Life On Mars?, The Loneliest Guy, "Heroes", All The Young Dudes and Five Years. How does it feel for a performer at moments like that when songs such as Life On Mars? receive a standing ovation in the way that they did in Dublin?

As the audience were already standing up, a standing ovation may be over egging the cake but yes it's great that so many of those songs mean that much to people.

Fifty plus songs were rehearsed for A Reality Tour, with thirty five of those being played over the two nights in Dublin. Though you could have easily picked two or three completely different sets of fifty songs from your back catalogue, which no doubt would have equally pleased your audience, how did you go about choosing the songs you eventually settled upon?

Every few days or so I'd look back through my old songs and pick on something that particularly caught my fancy or something that I hadn't played in a few years.

What is the title for the piece of music you wrote for the intro animation you recorded with the band?

It didn't have a title, it was just referred to as the jam.

The stage set for A Reality Tour was possibly the most ambitious since The Glass Spider Tour, without being at all intrusive, and it also made for some of the most memorable visual elements since the Diamond Dogs shows thirty years earlier. Did you enjoy being able to make more of the various platforms the set provided?

My favourite element was having the trees onstage. Everytime I went near them I felt I was getting lost. It was strange, not at all reassuring.

You clearly have a head for heights, but were there ever any scary moments as you made your way along the platforms in the darkness to the edge of the stage?

Not one.

Aside from being particularly beautiful and very effective as a stage setting, did the white upside down trees have any significance or meaning beyond that?

Well, they were haunted so that might have meant something to someone.

Along with Jimmy King, your wardrobe man, you assembled a very cool collection of clothing for the tour via Deth Killers of Bushwick and Lichen of NYC. What was your personal favourite of the different outfits you wore on the tour?

The bathrobe after the show.

You were pictured on the front of the A Reality Tour DVD, and on tour posters, playing a white Supro Dual Tone fitted with a Bigsby vibrato. What's the story behind the guitar for those that haven't heard it before and did it actually make it onto the Reality album?

It was played on the Reality album. It was the same cheap brand and model used by Link Wray on the tune 'Rumble', one of the greatest rock instrumentals ever. Adding a Bigsby to the guitar was sacrilege but that's how I roll, dude.

Some of your more recent compositions performed on this tour, such as The Motel, Heathen (The Rays), Slip Away and The Loneliest Guy, sit very comfortably alongside the older Bowie classics. Do you know this as you write and record them or is it something you really have no idea about until you start getting reactions to them?

I never know about anything until a few weeks after I've recorded something. I usually know the strength of a song by then. I rarely need a reaction to know what a songs worth is even if the reaction isn't there, it doesn't reduce the song in my mind.

You have a hugely loyal audience that have been with you since the days of your earliest success, but you've picked up additions to this hardcore following over the years, and it seems each new generation that dares to search a little further than what they're being spoon-fed falls under your spell. Are you ever surprised by this respect for you and your music even from those too young to have ever had the chance to see you live?

Just to have an audience turn up at all is quite enough. They don't really have to like all of the songs, I'm fine with them just being there.

This thirty three track CD is a fitting document of A Reality Tour. But having listened back to it yourself, is there anything that strikes you about it or the tour in particular that perhaps you hadn't noticed at the time?

It could have been longer, some nights it was. The tour could have been longer too.

post - Erik Thureson

source - MSO

SEARCH FOR NEW BASSIST AND KEYBOARDIST IS ON FOR THE SMASHING PUMPKINS

vieking — 2010-03-12T08:08:00Z

With the news that THE SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Ginger Pooley has left the band to raise her new baby with her husband, BILLY CORGAN has announced that he will look for a new bassist in the same manner as he found new drummer Mike Byrne last year: via an open audition process (see below for details). CORGAN also says that auditions will be held (again, see below) for a new keyboardist who is a fan of--and can play in the prog-rock style of--Jon Lord and Rick Wakeman.

photo courtesy Erik Thureson / LB57.com

Until a new bassist is found, Mark Tulin of The Electric Prunes--with whom BILLY toured last year in Spirits In The Sky--will fill in on an interim basis. Look for The Pumpkins to soon announce a world tour including dates in the U.S. Says Ginger, who toured the world with the band in 2007 and 2008: “With sorrow and yet with much thankfulness for the opportunity to have played in the Pumpkins, I am sad to say that I can no longer tour with the Pumpkins. Although I've been blessed beyond belief over the past few years through playing with the Pumpkins, my priority now is to keep our little family unit together, which includes my husband and my baby. Although I do plan on continuing to do music in different forms, my priority is for neither for my husband nor myself to be apart from our daughter so that we can raise her together. I wish Billy all the best and look forward to seeing the Pumpkins in the near future. I would also like to thank all of the Pumpkins fans for all of their support. I will see you at the Pumpkins shows!” Says BILLY: “Although I am heartbroken that Ginger is leaving the group, I really respect her decision to put her family first. I appreciate everything that she has contributed to The Smashing Pumpkins, and I'm proud of her for being such a great musician and friend. 'We were lucky enough to find drummer Mike Byrne through an open audition process,” BILLY adds, “so why not open the doors again to anyone who might be interested for the bass or keyboard position. As you can see from our past and present, age, race, or a person's background is not an issue. Everyone is truly welcome to audition.”

photo courtesy Erik Thureson / LB57.com

Audition Info: Bassists and keyboardists looking to play with The Pumpkins should send their background info (including age, a resume of any bands/recorded work), photos and performance web links via email only , either to pumpkinsbass@gmail.com or pumpkinskeys@gmail.com. Note: only musicians with video clips can be considered. Youtube.com type posts are perfect--that's how Mike was found. Final date for submission is March 31st.

post - Erik Thureson
source - MSO PR, The Smashing Pumkins

THE VANS WARPED TOUR 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DVD/CD IS SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 30 (U.S. AND CANADA)

vieking — 2010-03-09T06:58:00Z

DVD WITH BONUS CD INCLUDES PERFORMANCES FROM ALL AMERICAN REJECTS, THE AGGROLITES, BAD RELIGION, BLINK 182, ICE-T, NOFX, OZOMATLI, PENNYWISE, PETE WENTZ AND THE DECAYDENCE ALL STARS, RISE AGAINST AND UNDEROATH

Fans of the VANS WARPED TOUR^®--North America's longest-running touring music festival--will have the chance to check out exclusive performances from some of their favorite artists filmed during the Vans Warped Tour’s 15^th Anniversary Birthday Bash with the release of a high definition DVD/CD, the VANS WARPED TOUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. The DVD/CD is set for release on March 30 (U.S. and Canada) and will be distributed via EMI Label Services on Warped M17 (a label partnership between the Vans Warped Tour and Spencer Proffer’s Meteor 17). The CD’s music will also be available online. Vans Warped Tour fans who purchase tickets for this summer’s tour--during the forthcoming pre-sale on March 30--will also have the option of buying the DVD/CD for a fan-friendly $15.00. In addition, the DVD/CD will be available for purchase onsite at all Vans Warped Tour dates all summer long.

The DVD/CD chronicles the legendary private birthday bash held last fall at Club Nokia at L.A. Live, which featured performances from artists including All American Rejects, The Aggrolites, Bad Religion, Blink 182, Ice-T, Nofx, Ozomatli, Pennywise, Pete Wentz and The Decaydence All Stars (with Pete Wentz and members of Panic At The Disco), Rise Against and Underoath. The DVD/CD also includes archival footage from the Vans Warped Tour feature film, past Vans Warped Tour shows from FUSE, and behind-the-scenes interviews with Vans Warped Tour performers such as NOFX and Bad Religion, as well as with tour founder Kevin Lyman and other key tour personnel.

"This DVD captures the 15 years of the tour in the best way possible, by acknowledging the history, diversity and the future of the tour,” says tour founder Kevin Lyman.

EMI Label Services will be distributing the trailer for the DVD/CD at retail and other online outlets and is working closely with the Vans Warped Tour team to build out sweepstakes, newsletters, and an active online presence throughout multiple social networking sites. A micro site has been created which will deliver the latest news, house exclusive video clips from the release, and provide a platform for both fans and bands to share their favorite memories from the past 15 years of the legendary tour. The release will have a home at www.vanswarped15th.com.

"The Vans Warped tour has become an annual touring tradition and has served as a platform for breaking countless acts over the years. EMI Label Services & Caroline Distribution are looking forward to working with the Vans Warped Tour to celebrate the 15 Anniversary release," explains Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President & General Manager EMI Label Services & Caroline Distribution.

All parties also plan to work closely with the various labels that are home to the well-known artists participating in order to build additional consumer and industry awareness of this tent pole project.

The VANS WARPED TOUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DVD/CD release is produced by music and media producer, Spencer Proffer and event producer, filmmaker Hank Neuberger. It is Executive Produced by Vans Warped Tour Co-Founder Kevin Lyman and 4fini head of marketing, Sarah Baer. It was shot by Neuberger’s Springboard Productions in multi camera HD. B roll and bonus features were provided by New Wave Entertainment. The commemorative DVD will also be available on Blu Ray DVD via Concert Hot Spot who will market the disc, while being distributed by Summit Entertainment, the distributors of the highly successful “Twilight” movies franchise.

About the VANS WARPED TOUR®
The VANS WARPED TOUR® is well established as America’s longest-running touring festival, breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as showcasing established artists since 1995. It has cemented its place in history by playing a major role in bringing punk-rock/skate/action sports culture from the underground to the forefront of American youth culture, while at the same time creating awareness and taking action towards environmental and causes and helping those in need. The traveling punk rock summer camp features a diverse array of artists every year as well as a variety of lifestyle attractions for its traditionally low ticket price. For more information on the tour that Alternative Press readers voted the “Best Tour/Festival” of 2009 and Rolling Stone called “America’s most successful festival” (2005), go to: www.warpedtour.com.

About Spencer Proffer/Meteor 17
Headquartered in Los Angeles, this convergence and production venture is helmed by innovative media and music producer Spencer Proffer. M17 is producing and is developing an ambitious slate of projects across music, TV, film, Internet, live event, and other platforms, integrating brand marketing and music as organic components. M17 is a full service organization that actively participates from conception and architecture through all phases of deal making, production, distribution, promotion and merchandising. M17 has deep long term alliances and partnerships with multiple leading media and music production, marketing and distribution entities highlighted on www.meteor17.com.

Spencer Proffer is a highly regarded media producer and strategist with a long history of connecting with audiences. His productions have garnered Academy, Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards and nominations, and as music producer, Spencer has sold millions of gold and platinum records.

About Springboard Productions
Springboard Productions (www.springboardproductions.net), has served as the film and production unit for artists and events such as the Grammys, Coachella Music and Arts Festival, Prince, Smashing Pumpkins, Jack Johnson, Enrique Iglesias, Lenny Kravitz, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Plain White T's, AEG-Live Control Room, Austin City Limits Festival, Dave Matthews Band, Lollapalooza Festival, Brad Paisley, Ellen Degeneres, Fuse TV, etc.)

About EMI Music
EMI Music is one of the world's leading music companies. EMI Music represents artists spanning all musical tastes and genres. Its record labels include Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, Manhattan, Mute, Parlophone and Virgin. Its EMI Music Services unit provides EMI's roster of artists-as well as independent labels and artists-with a global menu of commercial services and seamless access to an expanding range of revenue streams.

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LILITH TOUR ANNOUNCES NEWEST LINE-UP ADDITIONS KELLY CLARKSON, THE BANGLES, THE GO-GO’S, COURTYARD HOUNDS AND MARTINA MCBRIDE

vieking — 2010-03-09T06:37:00Z

New York, NY – The 2010 Lilith Tourannounces some major additions to the already eclectic and notable listof confirmed female acts. Newly added artists include: Kelly Clarkson,The Bangles, The Go-Go’s, Courtyard Hounds (Emily Robison and MartieMaguire of the Dixie Chicks), Martina McBride, Suzanne Vega, Anjulie,Anya Marina, Jesca Hoop, Kate Miller-Heidke, Lucy Schwartz, Miranda LeeRichards, Nikki Jean and The Rescues.

Additionally, Birmingham, AL joins the list of cities the tour will go through this summer.

Full list of artists announced so far (visit lilithfair.com to view artist pages):

AFine Frenzy, Anjulie, Ann Atomic, Anya Marina, Ash Koley, The Bangles,Beth Orton, Brandi Carlile, Butterfly Boucher, Cat Power, Ceci Bastida,Chairlift, Chantal Kreviazuk, Colbie Caillat, Corinne Bailey Rae,Courtyard Hounds, Donna Delory, Elizaveta, Emmylou Harris, ErinMcCarley, Erykah Badu, Frazey Ford, The Go-Go’s, Gossip, Grace Potterand The Nocturnals, Heart, Ima, Indigo Girls, Ingrid Michaelson,Janelle Monae, Jennifer Knapp, Jesca Hoop, Jill Hennessy, Jill Scott,Julia Othmer, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Nash Katzenjammer, KellyClarkson, Ke$ha, La Roux, Lights, Lissie, Loretta Lynn, Lucy Schwartz,Marina & The Diamonds, Martina McBride, Mary J. Blige, MeaghanSmith, Melissa McClelland, Metric, Miranda Lambert, Miranda LeeRichards, Missy Higgins, Nikki Jean, Nneka, Norah Jones, PriscillaRenea, The Rescues, Rosie Thomas, Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan,Serena Ryder, Sheryl Crow, Sia, Sugarland, Susan Justice, Suzanne Vega,Tara MacLean, Tegan and Sara, Toby Lightman, Vedera, Vita Chambers, TheSubmarines, The Weepies, Ximena Sarinana, Zee Avi.

Full list of cities revealed so far:

Atlanta,Austin, Birmingham, Boston, Calgary, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas,Denver, Detroit, Edmonton, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, London, LosAngeles, Minneapolis, Montreal, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia,Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco,Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, DC and West Palm Beach.

Stay tuned for information regarding tour dates and ticket on-sales in the coming weeks!

Follow @lilithfair on Twitter for the most up to date information.

www.lilithfair.com

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www.myspace.com/lilithfairtour

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THE DISCO BISCUITS ANNOUNCE FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR CAMP BISCO 9, Early Bird Ticket Pre-Sale Ending Soon

vieking — 2010-03-09T06:27:00Z

Atlanta, Georgia - The Disco Biscuits have confirmed the first round of performers slated for Camp Bisco 9, the ninth annual three-day music and arts festival in Mariaville, New York this July 15-17, 2010. The 50+ performer lineup at the multi-stage camping festival includes: The Disco Biscuits - All 3 Nights; LCD Soundsystem; Ween; Thievery Corporation; Girl Talk; Bassnectar; Pretty Lights; Major Lazer; The New Deal; Diplo; Aeroplane; Rusko; Sunrise Silent Disco; The Album Leaf; Brothers Past; Dieselboy; Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious); Future Rock; SOJA; Telepath; Felix Cartal; Two Fresh; Kill the Noise; Eskmo; Orchard Lounge; Rubblebucket Orchestra; Emancipator; Spiritual Rez; Sub Swara; Derek Plaslaiko; Big Gigantic; Earl Greyhound; The Black Seeds; Grimace Federation; C-mon & Kypski; Nobody Beats the Drum; King Britt; Dubskin; Woodhands; Justin Paul; Mimosa; Lee Mayjahs and DJ Everyday. The wide range of artists reflect the Biscuits' eclectic tastes, and their vision of unifying the various scenes in which their fans take part. More artists and festival details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Camp Bisco 9 will once again be held at the picturesque Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, New York. The expanded setup will include: a second stage in the main field, an improved location for the DJ and late night dance tent - complete with a surround sound system, a local artists and performance art stage. Indian Lookout Country Club is located approximately 20 minutes travel time from Albany, New York, and sits on 200 acres of rolling, grass fields. The grounds come equipped with full bathrooms; which include flush toilets and showers, as well as 24/7 bathroom attendants. Festival goers will have access to a full bar on site and a general store, which sells almost every necessity for a comfortable and care free experience.

Early bird tickets are on sale now for a limited time only and begin at $135. Tickets are available online at www.campbisco.net and 1-800-594-TIXX, as well as at all FYE stores in New England and select outlets in New York state. There will be two levels of VIP packages this year. Level One, the VIP Experience, will be made available for $199 in addition to the 3-day festival pass and Level Two is a Platinum Experience, available for $349 in addition to the 3-day festival pass. 50 cents of every ticket sold will be donated to Headcount, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization devoted to voter registration and participation in democracy.

Camp Bisco 9 is promoted by MCP Presents and hosted by The Disco Biscuits, who's upcoming release, Planet Anthem, will be out on Diamond Riggs Records March 16th. Visit www.campbisco.net for the most up to date information.

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source MSOPR

BILLY IDOL TO DEBUT NEW BAND ON SUMMER 2010 WORLD TOUR, ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN DATES

vieking — 2010-03-08T18:05:45Z

British singer-songwriter and rock icon BILLY IDOL will debut a new powerhouse band when he hits the road this summer with performances at major music festivals throughout Europe, with North American dates set to follow. In addition to his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens,Stephen McGrath on bass and Derek Sherinian on keyboards, IDOL will be joined on this trek by acclaimed guitarist Billy Morrison and drummer Jeremy Colson. Morrison, one of the founders of Camp Freddy and frontman for Circus Diablo, has previously played in The Cult, Stimulator,Doheny and Into a Circle, while Colson is Morrison’s collaborator in Circus Diablo and is known for his work with Steve Vai, with whom he’s worked since 2002.

The legendary rocker’s 2010 summer trek willkick off with a pair of shows in Russia (Moscow on June 5 and St.Petersburg on June 7), to be followed with a performance at the Malmo Sweden Rock Festival and his second appearance at the Download Festival at Donington Park in his native U.K.

European tour stops include multiple dates in Germany, along with Switzerland, Serbia,Macedonia, Czech Republic, among others. Look for the U.S. dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

Photograph: Barry Brecheisen

Along the tour, IDOL will be performing classics from his storied career. As leader of the group responsible for starting a youth cult, Generation X, he was one of the original British punks who gave the rock establishment a good kick up the arse with such classics as "Ready, Steady, Go," "Wild Youth," "Your Generation" and "Dancing With Myself," the latter of which marked the transition to IDOL's solo career when it appeared in remixed version on his 1981 DON'T STOP EP.

Other show-stoppers will likely include hits from the Grammy and MTV nominee’s multi-platinum selling career including “Hot In The City,” “White Wedding,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Flesh For Fantasy,” “To Be A Lover” and the #1 smash “Mony Mony.” He long ago found a way to take that sneering punk attitude in to the pop and rock mainstream, carving out songs that have lasted a lifetime. All of these classics are included on 2008’s The Very Best Of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself, a career-spanning CD, Deluxe Edition CD/DVD and digital collection (Capitol/EMI). His immortal “Rebel Yell”was also featured on 2008’s Guitar Hero® World Tour game. In 2009,Eagle Rock Entertainment released IDOL’s first in-concert DVD “In Super Overdrive Live” (filmed at the Congress Theatre in Chicago).

DATE            CITY                                VENUE
Sat   6/5       Moscow, Russia                 SCCH Russia
Mon   6/7       St. Petersburg, Russia       Ice Hall
Wed   6/9      Helsinki, Finland                 Ice Hall
Sat   6/11      Malmo, Sweden                 Sweden Rock Festival
Sun   6/13   Donington Park, UK         Download Festival
Wed   6/16    NR Nurenburg, Germany    Arbenburg, Burg
Fri   6/18       Athens, Greece                 Karaiski Stadium
Sun   6/20   Skopje, Macedonia            Skopsko Lizgaliste
Mon   6/21   Belgrade, Serbia               Belgrade Arena
Tue   6/22      Zagreb, Croatia               T Music Festival
Thu   6/24   Ljubjiana, Slovenia           Hala Tivoli
Fri   6/25       Vienna, Austria                Danube Island Free Festival
Sun   6/27   Prague, Czech Republic   Sasazu
Tue   6/29   Ravensburg, Germany      Oberschubenhalle
Thu   7/1       Sopron, Hungary             Volt Festival
Sat   7/3       Germany                         TBA
Sun   7/4      Bremen, Germany            Freeload Festival
Thu   7/8      Bonn, Germany                Museumplatz
Fri   7/9       Huttweil, Switzerland        Rocksound Festival
Sun   7/11    Weert, Holland                 Bospop Festival

post by Erik Thureson
sources - MSOPR, Billy Idol, RS

THE ROXY THEATRE & KROQ LOCALS ONLY PRESENTS THE THIRD ANNUAL ‘AUSTINROX’ MUSIC SHOWCASE

vieking — 2010-03-06T17:49:00Z

3rd ANNUAL AUSTIN ROX SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY:

WITH STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB, THE GLITCH MOB, SHE WANTS REVENGE, ORGONE, SAINT MOTEL, CARNEY AND CRASH KINGS THURSDAY, MARCH 18 @ RUSTY SPURS IN AUSTIN

The famed ROXY THEATRE on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip is once again packing up and heading east to Austin for the third annual AUSTINROX music showcase. Returning again this year to Rusty Spurs (405 East 7th Street in Austin), The Roxy and co-presenter KROQ Locals Only is bringing along some of the finest musicians from Los Angeles to entertain Thursday, March 18.  Kicking off the party at AUSTINROX are the Crash Kings, pop rockers whose “infectious grooves and hooks” mean “big things lie on the road ahead for this trio.” (Creative Loafing, 1/20/10). Also taking the stage is self-described “rock, blues, French pop” group Carney; nine-member Orgone whose soulful, funky beats are sure to keep the party going late into the night, showcasing the talents of their members who’ve recorded with Alicia Keys, Estelle, Jennifer Hudson and many more; LA’s new indie rock darlings Saint Motel who are known for their energetic and uniquely themed shows which push boundaries theatrically and musically; She Wants Revenge, a duo whose music proudly defies genres and takes influence from Depeche Mode, David Bowie and Sonic Youth among others; Street Sweeper Social Club, Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) and Boots Riley (The Coup) who together have been storming the streets with their experimental party jams; and crunkers The Glitch Mob, who along with Street Sweeper Social Club are also slated to perform at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
  LINE-UP FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 18: 
8:00 PM     CRASH KINGS                              http://www.myspace.com/crashkings 
8:45 PM   CARNEY                                        http://www.myspace.com/carneytheband
 9:30 PM   ORGONE                                       http://www.myspace.com/orgone 
10:15 PM   SAINT MOTEL                               http://www.myspace.com/saintmotel 
11:05 PM   SHE WANTS REVENGE               http://www.myspace.com/shewantsrevenge 
12:05 PM   STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB http://www.myspace.com/streetsweepersocialclub
 1:05 AM   THE GLITCH MOB                         http://www.myspace.com/theglitchmob 

New to this year’s SXSW showcase, The Roxy partnered with D'Addario, Planet Waves and Evans on the hunt for hot, new, upcoming bands with the "Rock the Roxy” contest. Groups were encouraged to post a music video on YouTube for a chance to win tons of gear and a one-year endorsement with D'Addario, Planet Waves and Evans, plus a coveted spot on the AUSTINROX line-up. Jacob Jeffries won the contest and will get the chance to prove himself in Austin this March.  Other Roxy happening at SXSW is with the venue’s owner Nic Adler who will be participating in a panel Thursday, March 18 at 3:30 pm at the Convention Center titled “The Social Strip: A Social Media Case Study of L.A.’s Sunset Strip” about the utilization of online networking as a major marketing tool in revitalizing the live entertainment industry. What once was a "stay in your lane" mentality has turned into a shared community banding together all businesses on the Sunset Strip in an effort to continue the long successful history that has made the Sunset Strip a world-wide name. Along with Adler participants in this panel will include Alf Lamont of The Comedy Store and Nathan Levinson of The Viper Room, mediated by Kyra Reed of Markyr Media.   More information can be found at: http://my.sxsw.com/events/eid/6473.

For admission to the AUSTINROX shows without a SXSW badge, please RSVP via FaceBook at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=341448011459

The Roxy Theatre’s Third Annual AustinRox is in partnership with: Swing House, The Musebox, D'Addario Strings, Evans Drumheads, Planet Waves Cables, Zildjian Cymbals, Soundcraft, Marshall Amplifiers, Vox Amplifiers, Aguilar Bass Amplifiers, Korg and Tama.

Connect with THE ROXY
 Twitter: @theroxy 
http://theroxyonsunset.com
http://www.myspace.com/theroxyonsunset  
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theroxyblog
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRoxyTheatre

About THE ROXY THEATRE: Opened in 1973, The Roxy Theatre is Sunset Strip’s premier music venue. The intimate 7,500 square foot room has played host to everyone from Bob Marley to MSTRKRFT. Independently owned and operated, The Roxy is known for it’s eclectic, must-see line-ups that have included debut gigs from Gnarls Barkley, Mickey Avalon and the first (and only) LA club performance by Amy Winehouse, landmark performances from icons like Dolly Parton, The Sex Pistols and Bob Dylan, plus recent shows from Them Crooked Vultures, AFI, Wolfmother, Flo Rida, Mika, Keane and many more. The Roxy is the #1 club on Twitter.

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source - MSO PR

TEARS FOR FEARS ANNOUNCE SPRING / SUMMER WORLD TOUR 2010

vieking — 2010-03-04T06:15:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - For those who are fans of the 80's music, Tears for Fears and Spandau Ballet are back. According to Curt Smith's official MySpace blog, he has confirmed that TFF will be touring in support of Spandau Ballet for a number of dates in Australia and New Zealand this spring in addition to their own headlining shows in SouthEast Asia and North America. This happens to kick off in just a couple of weeks here in Los Angeles, CA at the Wiltern Theater. This is a culmination of events over the past ten years.

In 2000, routine paperwork obligations led to Orzabal and Smith's first conversation in almost a decade. The two patched up their differences and Orzabal flew to Smith's home (now in Los Angeles) for what they assumed would be a hesitant attempt at songwriting.

The songwriting sessions included Charlton Pettus (Smith's collaborator since the mid-1990s), and went so well that fourteen songs were written and recorded in less than six months. The ensuing album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, was scheduled for release on Arista Records in late 2003, but a change in management at Arista led to a last-minute label switch to New Door, a new offshoot of Universal, and delayed the release until September 14, 2004. Two U.S. tours followed, and the 2004 tour included an unrehearsed guest appearance by Oleta Adams at the Kansas City show for a performance of "Woman in Chains". The song "Who Killed Tangerine?" was used in the movie Fever Pitch.

Everybody Loves a Happy Ending was released in the UK and Europe in March 2005 on Gut Records, shortly after the comeback single "Closest Thing To Heaven" became the first Tears for Fears UK Top 40 hit in a decade. The promo video for the single was a colourful fantasy, featuring Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy, riding in a hot air balloon. The European releases of the album contained all fourteen tracks recorded during the ELAHE sessions. A brief tour of larger UK venues followed in April.

In 2005, the band began discussions for the release of a comprehensive anthology of their work to date, including a new track entitled "Floating Down The River". However, the subsequent release was a compilation issued as part of Hip-O's generic "Gold" series.
A performance at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, recorded in June 2005, was released on CD and DVD in France and Benelux. Entitled Secret World - Live in Paris, it was released on the XIII Bis label in early 2006 and became a bestseller, with over 70,000 physical copies sold in addition to downloads. The CD contained the aforementioned new studio song, "Floating Down the River", and a remastered Curt Smith/Mayfield track, "What Are We Fighting For?". The relationship with XIII Bis proved so successful that Smith chose the comparatively small French label to release his 2007 solo album, Halfway, Pleased.

In 2006, the Songs from the Big Chair album got the deluxe treatment with additional B-sides and rarities added, expanding further than the 1999 remastered version. The release did not include the lyrics as the band had intended with the original release, but came with a 24 page booklet including rare photographs and newly written liner notes. The two-disc set contained four sections, with the first disc containing the original album and various B-sides taken from the earlier 1999 remastered edition. It also included the piano version of "The Working Hour" which had previously only been available as a rare promotional item. The second disc contained various 7" versions of the singles (including the aforementioned "The Way You Are", the re-recording of "I Believe", and the 1986 U.S. remix of "Mothers Talk"), followed by various 12" remixes from the era.

In August 2009, the Raoul and the Kings of Spain album was also re-issued by Cherry Pop Records, featuring seven bonus B-side tracks from the time of its original release. 

2010 TOUR DATES:

Mar 21: The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 17: Perth, AU - Opening for Spandau Ballet
Apr 19: Adelaide, AU - Opening for Spandau Ballet
Apr 21: Melbourne, AU - Opening for Spandau Ballet
Apr 23: Sydney, AU - Opening for Spandau Ballet
Apr:27: Brisbane, AU - Opening for Spandau Ballet
Apr 29: Auckland, NZ - Opening for Spandau Ballet
May 2: Manila Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PI
May 4: Fort Canning, Singapore
May 6: Star Hall, Hong Kong
May 8: Tai-Da Gym Taipei, Taiwan
July 10: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA
July 11: Oregon Zoo Amphitheater, Portland, OR
July 14: Wells Fargo Center, Santa Rosa, CA
July 15: The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
July 17: Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA
July 18: Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa, Henderson, NV
July 20: Humphrey's, San Diego, CA

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BEN HARPER AND RELENTLESS7 RELEASE CD/DVD LIVE FROM THE MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ON MARCH 9

vieking — 2010-03-04T05:29:00Z

photo courtesy Erik Thureson / LB57.com

On the heels of an incredible first year as a band and the release of their powerful album, White Lies For Dark Times,Ben Harper and Relentless7 is hitting fans with a one-two punch bydelivering a commanding documentation of one of their most incredibleperformances of 2009 with the combination CD/DVD, Live from the Montreal International Jazz Festival on March 9th.   Pre-orders are available now at www.BenHarper.com.

In addition, Ben Harper’s live performance of “My Father’s House” andEddie Vedder’s version of “My City of Ruins” is now available as asplit digital single on iTunes and AmazonMP3 to benefit Artists forPeace and Justice Haiti Relief. “My Father’s House” was written byBruce Springsteen and performed by Harper live at the Kennedy CenterHonors on December 6, 2009, in front of an extraordinary audienceincluding The Boss and President Barack Obama. Exclusive video of theperformance can be seen on www.BenHarper.com http://www.BenHarper.com> .

The new video “Lay There and Hate Me,” the third single from White Lies For Dark Times,premiered on YouTube and was directed by James Frost (Radiohead /‘House of Cards’, Coldplay / “Yellow”). Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijAai55TbfI. An explicit version of the video is currently available on Playboy.com.

On January 4th, Harper performed the duet “Old Enough” on the EllenDegeneres Show, and on January 22nd, Ben joined an all star bandincluding Will Ferrell, Billy Gibbons, Beck and Conan O’Brienperforming “Freebird” to close out the final Tonight Show with ConanO’Brien.

A truly honored Ben Harper recently performed what Rolling Stone calleda “stirring version” of the Crosby, Stills, Nash song “Ohio” at theMusicCares Person of the Year event honoring Neil Young.

In addition, Ben Harper and Relentless7 served as backing band forseveral amazing promotional appearances by Ringo Starr in the lastseveral weeks including The Daily Show, The Late Show with JimmyFallon, The Jay Leno Show, Artists Den and a very special performanceat the Grammy Museum. Harper was also invited to speak at RingoStarr’s induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8th.

Ben Harper and Relentless7 will headline this summer’s CampusConsciousness Tour. Created by non-profit group Reverb, CCT is halfmusic, half environmental campaign aiming to inspire and activatestudents in a fun and exciting atmosphere while leaving a positiveimpact on each community and college that the tour reaches.

CAMPUS CONSCIOUNESS TOUR with BEN HARPER AND RELENTLESS7:
Apr 15                        Dekalb, IL                        Illinois Univ / Convocation Center
Apr 16                        Athens, OH                        Ohio Univ / Templeton-Blackburn Auditorium
Apr 17                        Williamsport, PA            Lycoming College
Apr 20                        Baltimore, MD            Pier Six Pavilion
Apr 21                        Winston-Salem, NC            Wake Forrest/Wait Chapel
Apr 24                        Nashville, TN                        Vanderbilt Univ / Alumni Lawn

ALICIA KEYS LATEST HEADLINER ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, ESSENCE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY AND 40 YEARS OF MUSIC WITH ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 2 - 4 IN NEW ORLEANS

vieking — 2010-03-04T05:10:00Z

Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum superstar Alicia Keys is the latest headliner announced for the 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL set for this July 2, 3 and 4 in New Orleans. The three-time ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL performer joins a line-up featuring some of today's greatest African-American artists including previously announced headliner and official spokesperson Mary J. Blige, along with Earth, Wind and Fire, Gladys Knight, Keri Hilson, Jill Scott, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, De La Soul, Chrisette Michele, Joe, Laura Izibor and Melanie Fiona.

This year’s multi-generational list of performers not only celebrates ESSENCE’s 40-year commitment to music, but also honors the local music of New Orleans. Other acts just added to the annual weekend-long celebration of music, culture and community include Arrested Development, Big Sam's Funky Nation, DJ Soul Sister, Estelle, Hot 8 Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Irvin Mayfield and NOJO, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, Lalah Hathaway, Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds, Little Freddie King, LL Cool J, Mary Mary, Mint Condition, Monica, Rebirth Brass Band, Sam & Ruby, Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Trey Songz and WAR.

For additional information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit www.essence.com/festival.

Last year, the ultimate destination for entertainment, empowerment, culture and community celebrated its 15th anniversary with a record-breaking 428,000 attendees. What began in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ESSENCE magazine has now grown into one of the country's "Top 10 Leading Brand Events" by Advertising Age.

The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is the nation's largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture; in its 16-year history, it has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams.

The presenting sponsor for the 2010 Essence Music Festival is Coca-Cola. Other 2010 sponsors include Coors Light, CoverGirl Queen, Ford, McDonald's, Olay, Pantene, U.S. Army and My Black is Beautiful.

Additional information about ESSENCE is available at www.essence.com.

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PIL) ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2010 AFTER 18 YEAR HIATUS

vieking — 2010-03-04T04:24:00Z

Since returning in December 2009 for seven monumental concerts in the United Kingdom–their first shows in 17 years–PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) now continue into 2010 with a headlining North American tour starting Saturday, April 17 in San Francisco.

After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. With their experimental sound fusing Rock, Dance, Folk, Ballet, Pop and Dub, PiL are regarded as producing some of the most diverse music of the 70s and 80s. As a band, the music and vision constantly evolved like no other, culminating in an incredible live experience.

The North American tour will be preceded by a special performance at the COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL on Friday, April 16 (opening day of the three-day event) in Indio, CA. It marks their first show in the United States in 18 years.

Cited as one of the most innovative and influential bands in music history, PiL return to a country where they enjoyed a special relationship throughout their career for what are set to be stunning shows. The North American dates will be followed by a series of high-profile summer European Festival appearances.

John Lydon (vocals), Lu Edmonds (guitar), Bruce Smith (drums) and Scott Firth (bass) earned critical and public acclaim for their concerts in December 2009, with many British media outlets championing them as the shows of the year.

John Lydon: “I sound like a bag of kittens thrown down the staircase.”

2010 sees the 30th anniversary of the band’s first U.S. tour and also their U.S TV debut on “American Bandstand,” where singer John Lydon invited the audience onstage to dance with the band! Host Dick Clark famously introduced their appearance as "a memorable moment in rock n roll, something special and interesting.”

With a wide and varied back catalogue spanning three decades, Public Image Ltd will be showcasing the unique sounds of tracks such as “Public Image,” “This Is Not A Love Song,” “Rise,” and “Disappointed,” with many further surprises in store.

Lu Edmonds: Multi instrumentalist and former guitarist in The Damned Lu joined PiL in 1986 recording and playing on the album Happy? and co-writing the album 9 adding yet another dimension to the PiL sound. Lu is also associated with a variety of eclectic and acoustic bands including The Mekons and Siberian band Yat-Kha.

Bruce Smith: Former drummer in The Pop Group and The Slits became percussionist for PiL also in 1986 playing and recording on the albums Happy? and 9. Seen as a drumming virtuoso, Bruce Smith brought his unique style into the fold. Bruce has also played with the likes of Björk and Terence Trent D’Arby.

Scott Firth: A bass player/multi instrumentalist that has collaborated and played with a variety of top musicians and bands including Steve Winwood, John Martyn, Elvis Costello and The Spice Girls. Scott’s arrival into the band in 2009 resulted in John Lydon declaring him “Genius at work!”

The preliminary North American tour dates are as follows, with more shows to be added:

DATE	CITY	VENUE
Fri 4/16	Indio, CA	Empire Polo Field/Coachella
Sat 4/17	San Francisco, CA	Grand Ballroom @ Regency Center
Tue 4/20	Seattle, WA	Showbox at The Market
Wed 4/21	Portland, OR	Crystal Ballroom
Fri 4/23	Salt Lake City, UT	The Depot
Sat 4/24	Denver, CO	Ogden Theatre
Mon 4/26	Kansas City, MO	Midland Theatre
Sun 5/2	Chicago, IL	House of Blues
Tue 5/4	Boston, MA	Royale Boston
Wed 5/5	Boston, MA	Royale Boston
Fri 5/7	Toronto, ON	Kool Haus
Sat 5/8	Montreal, QC	Theatre L'Olympia de Montreal
Tue 5/11	Baltimore, MD	Rams Head Live
Wed 5/12	Washington, DC	9:30 Club
Fri 5/14	Pittsburgh, PA	Club Zoo
Sat 5/15	Atlantic City, NJ	The Borgata Music Box
Tue 5/18	New York, NY	Terminal 5

For further PiL information, see: www.pilofficial.com

post by Erik Thureson

sources PIL & MSOPR

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM RELEASE AND TOUR

vieking — 2010-03-02T19:32:00Z

photo courtesy of Erik Thureson / LB57.com

The long awaited album of new Stone Temple Pilots music (9 years) ended last week in New York.

During a listening party at the Gramercy Park Hotel's Rose Bar the band debuted their self-titled reunion album and announced it would be released on May 25. The entire band was in attendance.

The new album is classic STP. Its 12 tracks have the band's signature blend of tuneful melodies and rock guitar crunch, psychedelic solos and impressive crooning courtesy of Scott Weiland, who looked healthy and dapper in a snazzy suit coat. A few hard-hitting tracks featured tuneful, Beatles-esque songwriting, and a pair of songs on the album's second half slowed the tempo, a la "Sour Girl," with acoustic guitar and strong lead vocals from Weiland.

Among the 12 songs are "Huckleberry Crumble" and "Between the Lines," which Robert DeLeo recently described to SPIN as "musically like Paul Revere and the Raiders, with that '60s sound that I've always been a fan of."

"Fans are going get a great STP record… a really cohesive record with songs that are going to be lasting," he added. "We know what STP sounds like -- we have a sonic blueprint."

After a full play of the new album, Weiland took the mic at the Rose Bar to address the crowd. He thanked the attendees for their unwavering support and praised his band members' top-notch work with the instrumentation. "What about the vocals! The vocals! The vocals!" Dean DeLeo shouted from the back of the room. "Well, I've never been one to flatter myself," joked Weiland.

Stone Temple Pilots - Stone Temple Pilots

Between the Lines
Take a load off
Huckleberry Crumble
Hickory Dichotomy
Dare if You Dare
Cinnamon
Hazy Daze
Bagman
Peacoat
Fast as I can
First Kiss on Mars
Maver

Tour Dates

Mar. 18 – Austin, TX @ Austin Music Hall – SXSW
Mar. 19 – Bossier City, LA @ Horseshoe Casino
Mar. 20 – Thackerville, OK @ WinStar Casino
Mar. 22 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
Mar. 24 – Sioux City, IA @ Tyson Events Centre
Mar. 26 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
Mar. 27 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
Mar. 30 – Louisville, KY @ Palace Theater
Mar. 31 – Detroit, MI @ Fillmore
Apr. 2 – Indianapolis, IN @ White River State Park
May 22 – Washington, DC @ RFK Stadium
May 23 – Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center

post - Erik Thureson

sources - FuseTV, STP website, Spin

PAUL MCCARTNEY ROCK N’ ROLL ROYALTY TO HEADLINE SUNDAY 27 JUNE AT HARD ROCK CALLING 2010

vieking — 2010-03-02T19:07:00Z

Hard Rock International and Live Nation are pleased to announce today that PAUL MCCARTNEY will be headlining Sunday 27 June at HARD ROCK CALLING 2010 in Hyde Park, London. From the days of The Beatles to the present this will be McCartney’s first-ever full-blown headlining gig in Hyde Park. Tickets go on presale for Sunday 27 June at 9am on 4 March.

Paul’s live shows have reached a new legendary status in recent years garnering unprecedented reviews from fans and critics alike wherever he goes. He’s pushed boundaries, performed to millions and made global news with monumental shows including performances in Red Square, Russia, outside the Coliseum in Rome, performing live into a NASA space station, the largest outdoor show ever in the Ukraine, his first visit to Tel Aviv. Last year, his ‘Summer 09’ tour began in earnest with an already legendary inaugural run of shows at New York’s Citi Field Stadium, the site of the former Shea Stadium where The Beatles played the 1965 concert that set the precedent for the modern day stadium rock show. Critics hailed the Citi Field performances, seen by over 100,000 people, as the concert experience of a lifetime. The UK got a recent taste for Paul’s live show last Christmas when he brought his 2009 ‘Good Evening Europe’ tour to a climactic and memorable finale at London’s O2 Arena, his only UK show of 2009. Reviews for the show were phenomenal and prove that Paul McCartney is a live experience that no-one should miss.

Paul McCartney commented, "My last show of 2009 was in London at The O2 Arena and we had a great night, there was a great party atmosphere. I hope that this summer we can have an even bigger party in Hyde Park. I've had a little taste of performing in the park when I guested briefly with Neil Young there last summer and it tasted good. So I'm looking forward to getting there with the band and performing our own show."

Tickets won't last long, so make sure you register with Live Nation in advance of Thursday morning when tickets go on presale.

post - Erik Thureson
source - LiveNation, Hard Rock Calling

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS RELEASE THIRD FREE TRACK “A STITCH IN TIME” AVAILABLE TUESDAY, MARCH 2

vieking — 2010-03-01T22:07:00Z

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will roll out the third song, “A Stitch In Time,” from their in-progress 44-song project TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE, Tuesday, March 2 via the online audio platform SoundCloud (http://soundcloud.com/smashingpumpkins).

Melding acoustic guitars with cascading electronics and sitar work, “A Stitch In Time” will also be available for free download at www.smashingpumpkins.com and the site also offers a widget enabling fans to host the song anywhere on the web.
PUMPKINS leader BILLY CORGAN is releasing the 44 songs of TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE one at a time, completely for free. “A Stitch In Time” will be included—along with the recently released tracks “A Song For A Son” and “Widow Make My Mind” plus one more song TBA—on a forthcoming four-song EP as a limited edition collectible.

photo courtesy of Erik Thureson / LB57.com

As CORGAN has said, “We will sell highly limited edition EPs (of 4 songs each times 11), and details of how those EPs will be made available are still being worked out. Because the songs themselves will be free, the EPs will be more like collector’s items for the discerning fan who will want the art itself, along with the highest possible audio quality available. The EPs will be more like mini-box sets rather than your normal CD single. We may also offer other variations for sale--say for example, a digital single with a demo version of a song.” Upon the album’s completion, explained CORGAN, “it will be compiled into a deluxe box set which will also be made available for sale. Those who have bought the EPs need not worry, as the box set will not be a recompilation of the limited edition pieces. “

Both “A Song For A Son” and “Widow Make My Mind” have received critical praise. In a review of “Widow Make My Mind,” Spin.com noted that the track is “a well-crafted pop-rock song with spare piano interludes, never-overbearing drums (Jimmy Chamberlin's 19-year-old replacement is working out nicely), and a big, song-capping vocal with polished guitar solos. So far, Mr. Corgan has a record of 2-0. Let's hope he keeps the winning streak up--42 more songs to go!" (1/19/2010).

“A Stitch In Time” has the lines, “You’re everywhere at once/And you can’t break free/You’re everywhere at once/And you can’t catch me/Watch out.” What inspired this song and what was your mindset when you wrote it?

CORGAN: “I have a hard time saying in most cases what inspires a song--some of them just pour out of me like salt and I feel like a custodian of a spirit I don't fully understand but certainly can feel. The closest answer I have is that it’s a protest song--what I am protesting I'm not sure but it has something to do with real inner freedom and the consequence of what it means to be free.

“The song came in during a stream of consciousness moment while sitting backstage at a Pumpkins concert in those wee, still hours between soundcheck and the show. The lyrics came just as surprisingly fast as the music, and the whole process took about 20 minutes. I recorded it on my phone, and so for a year it was the only document I had of the song. But the song stuck with me and I put it in my back pocket as something worth coming back to later. When I drew up the list of the first 4 songs to record this one easily made the cut because I think it has a signifying effect of what the album stands for, not so much musically but energetically and thematically.”

This is now the third offering from TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE. Can you talk about the process of releasing one song at a time? How artistically liberating is it to write and record this way, free from the usual method of recording and releasing a traditional album?

“I am only now just starting to understand how liberating it is to put the music out this way, one song at a time. It has changed the dynamics in the studio, as the main point now is just to try to create the best snapshot of a particular song and not get too caught up in how it relates to the others. It puts a positive charge into recording knowing the song will be coming out in the near future, and that success or failure will not be measured on a quick opinion. This process at least asks for 44 answers and in that way gives the music room and time to breathe.”

You are continuing to offer your music for free—no strings attached, as you have said. What is it about this paradigm that excites and compels you?

“I think the word free contains many meanings, and really at the end of the day nothing is for free. This album and the way I've chosen to release it has put the responsibility of making the best music possible squarely on my shoulders, and in doing so asks me to consider on a regular basis what really matters to me. I'm just now recording what will be the 7th and 8th release, and I'm starting to see an evolution in my thinking that has me wanting to make truly exciting music that feels very alive and electric and timely. I haven't felt that way for a very long time, and it feels good to take what I now see are the right kinds of chances. There is a slow unfolding that goes on from the first song (‘A Song For A Son’) through to the eight, and only now peering over the edge into those other 36 songs can I see where I am really going.”

Stay tuned for news about the Pumpkins plans for a world tour slated for 2010.
www.smashingpumpkins.com

post - Erik Thureson
source - MSOPR

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN TO TOUR US, INCLUDES A COACHELLA STOP

vieking — 2010-03-01T21:10:00Z

British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen are launching their first US tour in support of their acclaimed new album, The Fountain. The shows are hot on the heels of the band’s recent tour celebrating their landmark album Ocean Rain that included orchestral performances at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.Their highly anticipated appearance at the Coachella Festival will kick off the tour.

The Fountain started to come together in 2007 when frontman Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant started working on new songs. For the next year, the group brought the album together in Liverpool’s Parr Street Recording Studios. McCulloch calls The Fountain “the best thing we’ve done since Ocean Rain.” The press has been raving about the record with Alternative Press praising its “brisk, vibrant pop songs” and Filter calling it “ replete with shimmering, flaw-repellant pop, all glorious melodies and gorgeous atmospherics”

Don’t miss the chance to see these legends and stay tuned for contests to win tickets and exclusive Bunnymen merchandise!

www.bunnymen.com
www.facebook.com/thebunnymen
www.myspace.com/thebunnymen
www.twitter.com/officialeatb

Echo & The Bunnymen 2010 US Tour Dates:

4/16: Indio, CA @ Empire Polo Grounds (Coachella Festival)
4/18: Sparks, NV @ John Ascuaga’s Nugget
4/19: San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
4/21: Chicago, IL @ Metro
4/23: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
4/25: Glenside (Philadelphia), PA @ Keswick Theatre
4/26: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
4/27: Fairfield, CT @ Fairfield Theatre Company
4/28: State College, PA @ State Theatre
4/30: Washington, DC @ Black Cat
5/1: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

post - Erik Thureson
source - Girlie Action Media

THOM YORKE ANNOUNCED ATOMS FOR PEACE TOUR - SUPER GROUP WITH MEMBERS FROM RADIOHEAD, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, AND REM

vieking — 2010-02-26T18:39:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - Thom Yorke announced yesterday via the Radiohead website that the super group he assembled to tour his Eraser project in the Fall of '09 has now been given the name "Atoms for Peace". He also confirmed a small number of tour dates in New York, Boston, Chicago, Oakland, Santa Barbara, and conclude at Coachella. I was able to attend the show at the Orpheum back in October and I must say it was quite a show. Speaking from first hand experience, if you are a Radiohead fan or not, you definitely want to catch one of these shows. Flea, who has been recently taking music theory at USC, is phenomenal. As a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, he may seem a little more reserved in comparison however his bass playing is just as soul stirring.

photo courtesy of Erik Thureson / LB57.com

Atoms for Peace (also a track name from The Eraser), is made up of the following musicians: Thom Yorke (Radiohead) - vocals, guitar, piano, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) - Bass, Joey Waronker (REM, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins) - drums, Mauro Refosco (Forro in the Dark) - percussion and drums, and Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Beck - producer) - keys, guitar, vocals.

Here is an excerpt from what Thom posted yesterday on the Radiohead site

"hey everyone

ok so in April the other band..that i got together to do the eraser and other stuff u know .. Mauro,Flea, Me, Joey and Nigel is going back out to do some shows in the US..ending with playing with Coachella. we had too much fun to just leave it there...

it has been decided that we call ourselves Atoms For Peace. hope you like the name.. it seemed bleedin' obvious.

all warmth

Thom"

The dates that have been announced and confirmed with the Flying Lotus opening are

04/05 - New York, New York (Roseland Ballroom)
04/06 - New York, New York (Roseland Ballroom)
04/08 - Boston, Massachusets (Citi Wang Theatre)
04/10 - Chicago, Illinois (Aragon Ballroom)
04/11 - Chicago, Illinois (Aragon Ballroom)
04/14 - Oakland, California (Fox Theatre)
04/15 - Oakland, California (Fox Theatre)
04/17 - Santa Barbara, California (Santa Barbara Bowl)

and the concluding show will be 4/18 at Coachella Arts and Music Festival

by Erik Thureson
sources - Radiohead.com, Reuters, Lightbox57.com, and Wikipedia

ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS NOW PROTECTED AS HISTORICAL LANDMARK IN UK

vieking — 2010-02-23T22:39:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - EMI had plans to sell the building in an effort to cut loses and reduce their debts. This sparked frenzied fans to tweet and post FB status updates to persuade the saving of the historic building. English Heritage stepped in and announce earlier this morning that the building that houses the famous studios is now declared an historic monument. Their Chief Exec Simon Thurley mentioned that "the building is a historical monument to recorded music".

English Heritage is the Government's statutory adviser on the historic environment. Officially known as the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England, English Heritage is an Executive Non-departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Culture,Media and Sport (DCMS). Our powers and responsibilities are set out in the National Heritage Act (1983) and today we report to Parliament through the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

Abbey Road Studios have recorded artists such as the Beatles, Cliff Richard and the Drifters, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, and U2. Originally a nine-bedroom Georgian townhouse built in the 1830s on the footpath leading to Kilburn Abbey, the building was later converted to apartments. The premises were acquired by the Gramophone Company in 1931 and converted into studios. Pathe filmed the opening of the studios, when Sir Edward Elgar conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in recording sessions of his music.The neighboring house is also owned by the studio and used to house musicians. During the mid-1900s the studio was extensively used by leading British conductor Sir Malcom Sargent, whose house was just around the corner from the studio building. The Gramophone Company later amalgamated with Columbia Gramophone Company to form EMI, which took over the studios. The studios were then known as EMI Studios until EMI formally changed their name to Abbey Road Studios in 1970.

Thurley later went on to say "Some of the most defining sounds of the 20th century were created within the walls of the Abbey Road Studios. It contains, quite simply, the most famous recording studios in the world." From all the fans, musicians, and historians we thank you English Heritage and EMI for preserving a vital piece of musical inspiration and history.

by Erik Thureson
sources - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk, AP, and Wikipedia

STING TO EMBARK ON WORLD TOUR WITH ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA THIS SUMMER

vieking — 2010-02-23T18:40:00Z

We are delighted to announce that Sting, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, will embark on a world tour, presented by Xerox, this Summer. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio (Pavarotti, Bocelli).

The tour will find Sting performing his most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement. Selections will include fan-favorites such as "Roxanne," "Next To You," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "Every Breath You Take," to notable songs from Sting's enduring solo career - "Englishman in New York," "Fragile," "Russians," "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," "Fields of Gold," and "Desert Rose."

Sting will also be joined by a quartet comprised of Dominic Miller (Sting's longtime guitarist), David Cossin (a multi-percussion specialist in new and experimental music and featured member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars), Jo Lawry (vocalist) and Ira Coleman (bassist).

Presented in a variety of settings, the tour begins June 2 in Vancouver and then travels to numerous cities across North America. Dates announced today include: June 9 at Red Rocks in Denver; June 15 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles; and July 17 and 18 at Chicago's renowned Ravinia Festival. Sting will also perform in New York, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington and return to Canada, with stops in Toronto and Montreal. Additional North American cities, venues and on-sale dates will be announced in the next few weeks, with other territories throughout the UK and Europe to follow soon.

Dates and Sting fan club information for the above announced cities are as follows. Please note, members of the Sting Fan Club may purchase up to four tickets per show.

Date       Location          Venue
June 2    Vancouver, BC         Centre for the Performing Arts
June 9    Denver, CO               Red Rocks
June 15 Los Angeles, CA    Hollywood Bowl
July 17    Chicago, IL              Ravinia Festival
July 18    Chicago, IL              Ravinia Festival

source - the Police newletter

ZZ TOP, GODSMACK, BUCKCHERRY, AND TESLA HEADLINE AMERICANA ROCK FESTIVAL ROCKLAHOMA MEMORIAL WEEKEND

vieking — 2010-02-23T05:58:00Z

THE REVAMPED ROCKLAHOMA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!
ZZ TOP, GODSMACK, BUCKCHERRY, AND TESLA HIGHLIGHT THE 2010 EVENT!

Pryor, OK – Today, festival organizers announced the much anticipated return of ROCKLAHOMA, set for Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 29, 30, 2010 in Pryor, OK. The new, captivating line-up for ROCKLAHOMA highlights some of the biggest rock bands in the United States from the ‘80s, ‘90s & today!

Established in 2007 as a Classic Rock destination festival, ROCKLAHOMA organizers focused on revamping the 2010 event to encompass a much broader mix of classic, current and up-and-coming rock artists. Mission Accomplished!
The ROCKLAHOMA 2010 line-up includes: ZZ Top, Godsmack, Tesla, Buckcherry, Cinderella, Chevelle, Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman, Saliva, Saving Abel, Adelitas Way, Janus, Aranda, Burn Halo, Richy Nix, Shaman’s Harvest, Taddy Porter, Like A Storm, Taking Dawn, New Medicine, Year Long Disaster, Brookroyal, Within Reason, Wildstreet, Firstryke, Krank, The Glitter Boys and more very special guests to be announced!

ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons commented, “As life-long residents of ‘Baja, Oklahoma,’ Dusty, Frank and I are looking forward to making the northward trek to Pryor in May. The idea of sharing the stage with so many great, cutting-edge bands out there today is most appealing. It’s like rock ‘n’ roll summer camp; does that make us campers or counselors?”

“The new vision for ROCKLAHOMA is to draw a much wider rock audience by exploring more sides of the genre,” commented Joe Litvag, Senior Vice-President of AEG Live and Executive Consultant to the ROCKLAHOMA organizers. “This is such an amazing location for a multi-day camping festival, and I’m proud of the fact that we’ve been able to bring together some true icons of rock to perform alongside many of the hottest news and established rock acts in the country! It is definitely going to be a holiday weekend to remember,” Litvag concluded.

Three-day passes start at only $95 and will go on-sale on Saturday, February 27th at 10am CST, exclusively at www.rocklahoma.com. Camping add-ons, VIP packages, and seat upgrades will also be offered at the time of purchase. For a full list of amenities, including VIP camping spots, reserved concert seating, and unlimited, all-inclusive food and drink, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.

Festival president Mark Nuessle explains the value and experience that Rocklahoma offers by adding, “It has always been a top priority for Rocklahoma to be an affordable experience for all. Where else can the ultimate rock fan see this many artists for under $100? And for our VIP’s to be able to eat and drink for free, at their leisure, as part of the inclusive VIP experience? These are the elements that really make Rocklahoma a one-of-a-kind rock experience!”

ROCKLAHOMA is located just 45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, in Pryor, OK. The “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds is a premiere destination for a multi-day festival, and includes on-site camping with access to restrooms and shower house, a general store for campers, VIP reserved seating, hospitality areas & much more.

For additional information, please visit www.rocklahoma.com.

ROCKLAHOMA – Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock!

source - Ashton-Magnuson Media, Rocklahoma.com

PRODIGY VS VIRTUOSO: ORIANTHI TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH JOHN MAYER IN NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA

vieking — 2010-02-21T18:14:00Z

Orianthi Panagaris, native born in Adelaide, Australia, who started playing guitar at the age of six will be sharing the stage with John Mayer on seven dates in New Zealand and Australia. This is sure to be a great set of shows. The hopes of some great guitar duels and duets will be epic considering they are both genius level guitar players. The "prodigy" Orianthi who has been playing since she was six vs The "virtuoso" Mayer - who has no doubt proven that and been recognized among the greats. Consider this like a new school version of Clapton vs Steve Vai. If you are lucky enough to live there and/or have the resources to make it happen, do it as this one you won't want to miss. Here are the dates . . . cheers mate!

4/27/2010 Wellington, NZ - TSB Arena
4/28/2010 Auckland, NZ - Vector Arena
4/30/2010 Brisbane, QLD - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
5/3/2010 Melbourne, VIC - Rod Laver Arena
5/5/2010 Wollongong, NSW - WIN Entertainment Centre
5/7/2010 Newcastle, NSW - Newcastle Entertainment Centre
5/8/2010 Sydney, NSW - Sydney Entertainment Centre

sources - JM.com, orianthi.com, Erik Thureson

JEFF BECK & ERIC CLAPTON TOGETHER AND APART AT MSG TOMORROW AND FRIDAY NIGHT! BECK'S NEW ALBUM AND TOUR

vieking — 2010-02-18T05:23:00Z

TOGETHER&APART: The Beck-Clapton collaboration will undoubtedly be one of the must see shows of this decade, where the artists will perform together and apart. The duo have shared the stage at Festivals and benefits previously, but the Japan shows at the Saitama Super Arena marked the first time they had shared the bill at a major arena. Both artists admitted to having a fantastic time on stage together and press gave rave reviews. The concerts were so spectacular for the musicians and fans alike, that the two decided to team up again at London's prestigious 02 Arena and have quickly followed suit with the U.S. and Canadian dates.

Tomorrow and Friday night shows in New York as well as the shows in Montreal and Toronto are sure to be the epitome of Rock and Roll of Historical proportions. No doubt there will not be another show like this one. Bonnaroo Music&Arts Festival have announced Jeff Beck will be playing on the 12th June if you aren't lucky enough to be going to the MSG New York shows. Of course, Clapton most likely wont be there, but hey, it's Jeff Beck!

ALBUM: JEFF BECK STIRS EMOTION&COMMOTION

Guitar Legend’s First Studio Album In Seven Years Offers Eclectic Mix Including Two Songs With Grammy®-Winner Joss Stone And Several Tracks With Orchestral Accompaniment

For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s restless genius with EMOTION&COMMOTION. The album will be available on Atco Records, an imprint of Rhino Entertainment, on April 13 at all retail outlets, including www.rhino.com, for a suggested list price of $18.98(CD) and $9.99 (digital).

Beck recorded EMOTION&COMMOTION late last year at Sarm Studios in London with award-winning producers Steve Lipson and Trevor Horn. To create the album’s diverse sound, Beck used a number of musicians,including appearances by frequent collaborators Vinnie Colaiuta(drums), Jason Rebello (keyboards), and Tal Wilkenfeld (bass). The album also includes contributions from a trio of singers: Imelda May(“Lilac Wine”), Olivia Safe (“Elegy For Dunkirk”), and Grammy-winner Joss Stone (“I Put A Spell On You” and “There’s No Other Me”).

To complement the innovative tones he coaxes from his guitar, Beck recorded with a 64-piece orchestra on songs that range from Puccini’s immortal aria “Nessun Dorma” and “Elegy For Dunkirk” from the film Atonement to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” from The Wizard Of Oz and Jeff Buckley’s interpretation of “Corpus Christi Carol.”

Beck says the idea of pairing his guitar with an orchestra evolved from the version of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 he recorded a few years ago. “It turned out amazingly well, but I didn’t want to commit to an entire album of classical music. What appealed to me instead was the idea of bringing together these seemingly contradictory sounds on different kinds of non-classical music.”

In addition to the orchestral pieces, EMOTION&COMMOTION showcases a number of original compositions. For “Hammerhead,” Beck fires the rocker’s opening salvo through his wah-wah pedal before falling into a deep groove carved out by the rhythm section and horn arrangement. At the opposite end of the sonic spectrum, the airy arrangement that elevates “Never Alone” provides a wide-angle sound scape for Beck’s imagination to freely explore the high-flying melody.

After the shows with Clapton, Beck will play South Korea, Hong Kong,Australia, and Japan before returning to America for the U.S. leg of the tour starting mid-April and including an appearance at the New Orleans Jazz Festival on May 1.

For Beck, the new album and tour follows in the wake of a triumphant2009—his most successful year ever. Among the many highlights were a sold-out world tour; his second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the release of the platinum-selling Performing This Week… Live At Ronnie Scott’s, which earned a Grammy nomination for “A Day In The Life”; and magnificent performances with his band at the 25thAnniversary Concert of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden.

EMOTION&COMMOTION
Track Listing

1.“Corpus Christi Carol”
2.“Hammerhead”
3.“Never Alone”
4.“Somewhere Over The Rainbow”
5.“I Put A Spell On You”
featuring Joss Stone
6.“Serene”
7.“Lilac Wine” featuring Imelda May
8.“Nessun Dorma”
9.“There’s No Other Me”
featuring Joss Stone
10.“Elegy For Dunkirk”
featuring Olivia Safe

TOUR: The first leg of the U.S. tour will begin on April 16th in SanFrancisco and wrap up at the world famous New Orleans Jazz Festival onMay 1st, with more dates for the second U.S. leg to be announced soon.

Accompanying Beck at these special engagements, as well as the World Tour, will be a brand new touring band, including the Grammy award winning producer and songwriter, Narada Michael Walden on drums, Rhonda Smith on bass and Jason Rebello on keyboards. Narada Michael Smith has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Tom Jones. Naradawas also featured on and composed four tracks for Beck’s classic 1976album Wired. The compelling Rhonda Smith has played bass for Beyonce,Justin Timberlake and Prince, while keyboardist Jason Rebello has performed previously with Beck, as well as Sting and Chaka Khan.

“I’m thrilled to be working with Narada Michael Walden, he’s an inspiration to me,” Beck said. “When we last worked together we won aGrammy. I’ve been lucky enough to have been working with Jason since2006 and Rhonda came highly recommended by Narada; I was blown awaywhen I heard her play.”

For Beck, the new album and tour follow in the wake of a triumphant2009 - his most successful year ever. Among the many highlights were a sold-out world tour; his second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the release of the platinum-selling Performing This Week… Live At Ronnie Scott’s, which earned a Grammy nomination for his breath-taking live performance of “A Day In The Life”; and magnificent performances with his band at the 25th Anniversary Concert of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden.

Jeff Beck’s Emotion&Commotion Tour (First Leg of U.S. Tour):

April

16 San Francisco Nob Hill Masonic Centre

17 Los Angeles Nokia Theatre LA Live

18 Temecula Pechanga Resort&Casino

19 San Diego 4th&B

24 Houston Verizon Wireless Theatre

25 Dallas Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie

27 Tulsa Brady Theatre

28 Kansas City Starlight Theatre

29 St. Louis Fox Theatre

30 Memphis Beale Street Music Festival

May

1 New Orleans Jazz Festival (Gentilly Stage)

More Dates TBA

sources - JeffBeck.com, Billboard, & Erik Thureson

PETER GABRIEL NEW ALBUM 'SCRATCH MY BACK', NEW TOUR AND TICKETS, AND GENESIS ROCK HALL APPEARANCE OR NO?

vieking — 2010-02-13T08:28:00Z

'Scratch My Back' is the first album we have seen from Peter Gabriel in 8 years. It is completely with out guitars, or drums and the tour will consist of a full orchestra backing him up. 'Scratch My Back' and 'I'll Scratch Yours' is a group of artist covering each others music for profit and fun. The soon-to-be 60 Gabriel has covered songs from some of his favorites like David Bowie's Heros, Lou Reed's The Power of the Heart, Neil Young's Philadelphia, and Radiohead's Street Spirit. A sneak preview listen can be had at the guardian.co.uk. The use of piano, woodwinds, strings and orchestra adds a whole different dimension of feeling and emotion. Peter's heart and vocal passion really shines though and is wonderfully showcased in these recordings. This new album is a brilliant, genius work. A refreshing break from the normal and mundane formats that has become such a staple part of our melodic diet. A sort of 5 course feast of mastery vs the drive-though convenience of musical mediocrity.

There are a handful of European dates and 3 dates in the US listed so far:

March 22, 2010 in Paris, FR Tickets
March 24&25, 2010 in Berlin, GR Tickets
March 27&28, 2010 at the O2 Arena London, UK Tickets
April 28, 2010 at Bell Center in Montreal, CA Tickets

May 2&3, 2010 at Radio City Music Hall, NYC, NY Tickets
May 7, 2010 at Hollywood Bowl, LA, CA Tickets for this show on sale 2/15/10

Special packages are available at http://womadshop.com/detail/573

According to sources, Gabriel will not be attending the Rock Hall Induction ceremony of former band mates of Genesis in New York on March 15th. Peter says, “I learned at our last reunion [in 1982] that you can’t just get upthere. You have to rehearse,” Gabriel said, noting that he is also inthe midst of rehearsing for his own European tour. “I’m trying to find a way to do it. It’s not easy. If I can work it out, I’ll go.”

Joel Peresman, Rock Hall President, confirmed yesterday that he will NOT be attending the event. Which makes sense considering the dates of his upcoming tour and not having time to rehearse with them if a performance were to happen. Either way, we have a new album and tour to look forward to! Rock On!

sources - AP, Rolling Stone, PeterGabriel.com, & Erik Thureson

BONNAROO 2010 ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SO FAR - TICKETS ON SALE TODAY

vieking — 2010-02-10T00:30:00Z

BONNAROO 2010 ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SO FAR:

Jeff Beck
Kings of Leon
Kris Kristofferson
Tenacious D
Tori Amos
LCD Soundsystem
Martin Sexton
Rise Against
The Black Keys
Manchester Orchestra
The Avett Brothers
The Flaming Lips with Stardeath and White Dwarfs perform “Dark Side of the Moon”
Weezer
Medeski Martin and Wood
John Fogerty
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Ingrid Michaelson
Phoenix
The xx
Regina Spektor
Mayer Hawthorne & the County
Wale
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers
Norah Jones
Bassnectar
OK Go
Monte Montgomery
Jay-Z
Punch Brothers
Thievery Corporation
GWAR
She & Him
Jimmy Cliff
Tokyo Police Club
Kid Cudi
Japandroids
Dr. Dog

GET MY TICKETS

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and just about any contemporary music you can think of. In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festival's 100-acre entertainment village buzzes around the clock with attractions and activities including a classic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a music technology village. For its peaceful vibe, near-flawless logistics, and unrivaled entertainment options, Rolling Stone magazine named this revolutionary entertainment experience one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll. LIVE UPDATES THROUGH OUT THE DAY FROM http://www.myspace.com/bonnaroo

PHOTOS AND REVIEW: THE WHO ROCKED SUPER BOWL XLIV HALFTIME SHOW

vieking — 2010-02-09T00:55:00Z

Miami, FL - The Saints took home the trophy, the down cast Colts fans crowed the check-in line to get out of town, the Who rocked their way back into the public spot light by performing their first halftime show to over 106 million viewers. If you have been following twitter or facebook the critics are out in full force. Here are a few quotes from friends:

   Robert M Knight: For me The Who are not The Who, it would be like Led Zeppelin without Bonham and JPJ

   Mikal Gilmore: The Who have given the phrase The Long Goodbye the longest meaning of all.

   Damon Grant: thinks the lighting director for The Who's halftime show should get a serious raise! that was pretty amazing!

   Chris Kappy loves that The Who just brought it... Best Superbowl Halftime Show I have ever seen

   Andy Karp Congrats to the Saints and all their fans. Now The Who just need to stop...they sound horrible
   and are seriously bumming me out.

Judge for yourself, but you can't blame them for wanting to Rock and rock they did. It may not have been their best performance but I was happy to finally see them live after 25 years of waiting. At age 16 I begged and pleaded to see their 'Final' tour in '85 which was met with an ill-fated "NO!". Even then it wouldn't have been the original cast since Keith Moon (one of if not the best drummer) passed away in '78 but to have seen the master bassist John Entwhistle would have been quite the experience. The other sessions musicians that Roger and Pete rely on now are Pino Palladino on Bass (Jeff Beck, John Mayer), Zak Starkey, Ringo Starr's son, who has been with them since 1994 on drums, John Bundrick on keyboards and backup vocals, and Simon Townshend, Pete's brother, on rhythm guitar and backup vocals. Hey, knowing that these guys are in their 60's what do you expect? I still have respect for them and I hope I am still rockin' when I am in my 60's! Cheers.

editorial and photos by Erik Thureson

THE WHO WILL PERFORM IN THE BRIDGESTONE SUPER BOWL XLIV HALFTIME SHOW ON CBS SPORTS @ SUN LIFE STADIUM SUNDAY, FEB 7.

vieking — 2010-02-06T21:13:00Z

The Bridgestone Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most anticipated musical events of the year. More than 151 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year’s show. The Super Bowl and halftime show will be broadcast worldwide in more than 230 countries and territories.

The Who join an esteemed list of recent halftime acts that includes Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney.

Few bands have had a more lasting impact on the rock era and the reverberating pop culture than The Who . Emerging in the mid-1960s as a new and incendiary force in rock n' roll, their brash style and poignant storytelling garnered them one of music's most passionate followings, with the legendary foursome blazing a searing new template for rock, punk, and everything after. Inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1990, the band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, placing 27 top-forty singles in the United States and United Kingdom and earning 17 Top Ten albums, including the 1969 groundbreaking rock opera Tommy, 1971's pummeling Live At Leeds, 1973's Quadrophenia, 1978's Who Are You, and their most recently acclaimed Endless Wire, their first full length album of new material in nearly two decades. Last year they became the first rock band ever to be awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.

Singer ROGER DALTREY, guitarist and songwriter PETE TOWNSHEND, The Who's two remaining original members, are once again being hailed as rock standard bearers. Daltrey and Townshend debuted in 1964 with a trio of anthems--“I Can’t Explain,” “The Kids Are Alright” and “My Generation.” Since then they have delivered to the world hits such as “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Pinball Wizard,” Who Are You,” and,” You Better You Bet.” Unprecedented demand for their sold out trek across the globe, which began in 2007 and blazed up until the first half of 2009, reaffirmed their reputation as rock's most influential and robust performing artists.

This year marks the third time the Bridgestone brand has sponsored the Super Bowl halftime show.

The BRIDGESTONE SUPER BOWL XLIV HALFTIME SHOW is an NFL NETWORK PRODUCTION and will be executive produced by RICKY KIRSHNER and directed by HAMISH HAMILTON.

HISTORY OF SUPER BOWL HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT

I	Universities of Arizona and Michigan Bands.
II	Grambling University.
III	“America Thanks” with Florida A&M University.
IV	Carol Channing.
V	Florida A&M Band.
VI	“Salute to Louis Armstrong” with Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team.
VII	“Happiness Is…” with University of Michigan Band and Woody Herman.
VIII	“A Musical America” with University of Texas Band.
IX	“Tribute to Duke Ellington” with Mercer Ellington and Grambling University Bands.
X	“200 Years and Just a Baby” Tribute to America’s Bicentennial.
XI	“It’s a Small World” including crowd participation for first time with spectators waving colored placards on cue.
XII	“From Paris to the Paris of America” with Tyler Apache Belles, Pete Fountain and Al Hirt.
XIII	“Super Bowl XIII Carnival” Salute to the Caribbean with Ken Hamilton and various Caribbean bands.
XIV	“A Salute to the Big Band Era” with Up with People.
XV	“A Mardi Gras Festival.”
XVI	“A Salute to the 60’s and Motown.”
XVII	“KaleidoSUPERscope” (a kaleidoscope of color and sound).
XVIII	“Super Bowl XVIII’s Salute to the Superstars of the Silver Screen.”
XIX	“A World of Children’s Dreams.”
XX	“Beat of the Future.”
XXI	“Salute to Hollywood’s 100th Anniversary.”
XXII	“Something Grand” featuring 88 grand pianos, the Rockettes and Chubby Checker.
XXIII	“Be Bop Bamboozled” featuring 3-D effects.
XXIV	“Saluteto New Orleans” and 40th Anniversary of Peanuts’ characters, featuringtrumpeter Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw & Irma Thomas.
XXV	“A Small World Salute to 25 Years of the Super Bowl” featuring New Kids on the Block.
XXVI	“WinterMagic” including a salute to the winter season and the winter Olympicsfeaturing Gloria Estefan, Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill.
XXVII	“Heal the World” featuring Michael Jackson and 3,500 local children. Finale included audience card stunt.
XXVIII	“RockinCountry Sunday” featuring Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt,Wynonna & Naomi Judd. Finale included flashlight stunt.
XXIX	“IndianaJones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye” featuring Tony Bennett,Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval, the Miami Sound Machine and stuntsincluding fire and skydivers. Finale included audience participationwith light sticks.
XXX	DianaRoss celebrating 30 years of the Super Bowl with special effects,pyrotechnics and stadium card stunt. Finale featured Diana Ross beingtaken from the stadium in a helicopter.
XXXI	“BluesBrothers Bash” featuring Dan Akroyd, John Goodman and James Belushi.Also featuring “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown and ZZ Top.
XXXII	“ATribute to Motown’s 40th Anniversary” including Boyz II Men, SmokeyRobinson, Queen Latifah, Martha Reeves and The Temptations.
XXXIII	“Celebrationof Soul, Salsa and Swing” featuring Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, BigBad Voodoo Daddy and tap dancer Savion Glover.
XXXIV	“A Tapestry of Nations” featuring Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and an 80-person choir.
XXXV	“The Kings of Rock and Pop” featuring Aerosmith, *N’SYNC, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly
XXXVI	U2
XXXVII	Shania Twain, No Doubt and Sting
XXXVIII	Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly and Justin Timberlake
XXXIX	Paul McCartney
XL	The Rolling Stones
XLI	Prince
XLII	Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
XLIII	Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
XLIV	The Who

source theWho.com

TRASHed::ART OF RECYCLING:HELP DESIGN A RECYCLING BIN AND RECEIVE FREE TICKETS TO COACHELLA

vieking — 2010-02-03T19:49:00Z

GLOBAL INHERITANCE 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RETURNS TO INDIO, CA FOR COACHELLA 2010

TRASHed::ART OF RECYCLING:HELP DESIGN A RECYCLING BIN AND RECEIVE FREE TICKETS

ANNOUNCE ENERGY FACTory’s SWEAT SHOP MIXEREEJAY AT THE FESTIVAL WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS

GLOBAL INHERITANCE will return to Indio, CA for the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA from Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18. The 501c3 non-profit organization works to reinvent activism and empower individuals to seek global balance through interactivity, inspiration and education. GLOBAL INHERITANCE will bring new artist-designed recycle bins to the Empire Polo Field as they celebrate the seventh year of TRASHed::Art of Recycling at the festival. They will also have a new installation at the festival this year: the Energy FACTory’s Sweat Shop Mixer.

Everyone from Hunter S. Thompson to pro-skateboarder Bob Burnquist has taken their turn in redesigning recycling bins during the past seven years of TRASHed::Art of Recycling. GLOBAL INHERITANCE, in conjunction with festival organizer Goldenvoice, invites artists to submit their artwork, redesigned recycle bin concept and/or website to Coachella@globalinheritance.org to be considered to design one of the 20 recycling bins featured at Coachella. The redesigned bins will also be placed in Los Angeles School District after the festival to inspire the future recyclers of the world. The 20 finalists will receive tickets and VIP passes for Coachella Festival 2010. Contest deadline is February 20.

Energy FACTory’s Sweat Shop Mixer will provide festival goers with an opportunity to deejay a 30-minute set at the festival, using a Coachella-curated music hard drive... with a catch! Each person that signs up to deejay will need to bring 12 friends to generate the energy needed to power the equipment during the set by running on hamster wheels, riding bikes, turning hand cranks, riding seesaws among other things. Best sets each day will receive vip passes, food vouchers, dvd packs + more. There will be limited time slots available during the festival. Interested festivalgoers should send a link to their website/set to sweatshopMIXER@globalinheritance.org for consideration.

Other sustainability initiatives at Coachella 2010 include Carpoolchella and the 10 for 1 bottle exchange, both returning for the fourth year. Carpoolchella encourages fans to come to the festival in vehicles with four or more people, for the chance to win prizes including VIP passes for life. Encouraging concertgoers to keep the field trash-free, the 10 for 1 bottle exchange gives fans the opportunity to exchange 10 empty bottles of water for one new bottle. For more information on both programs and more, visit the sustainability section on Coachella.com.

For more details on GLOBAL INHERITANCE at Coachella, visit:
www.globalinheritance.org
www.twitter.com/GLBLinheritance
www.facebook.com/globalinheritance
www.coachella.com/event/sustain

About GLOBAL INHERITANCE
Born in 2002, GLOBAL INHERITANCE is a 501c3 non-profit organization working to empower individuals worldwide to think and act creatively in solving global imbalances. Their unique initiatives focus on the power of creativity to communicate and push for progressive social change.

Through technology, the arts and interactivity, GLOBAL INHERITANCE reinvents activism to a new generation looking to make a difference in their communities and beyond. With each step forward, GLOBAL INHERITANCE will continue to build bridges uniting individuals with the causes that need their help the most.

source MSO PR

JEREMY CAMP DISTINGUISHED SINGER-SONGWRITER-MUSICIAN RECEIVES FIRST GRAMMY NOMINATION

vieking — 2010-01-28T02:12:00Z

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter-musician JEREMY CAMP--who crafts artful songwriting with heartfelt and inspiring lyrics--is celebrating his first Grammy nomination.

JEREMY is nominated for “Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album” for his fifth studio album SPEAKING LOUDER THAN BEFORE (BEC Recordings). This marks the first-ever Grammy nomination for BEC Recordings.

JEREMY has sold over 3.5 million albums and three out of his five studio albums have been gold-certified. SPEAKING LOUDER THAN BEFORE debuted at #38 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and at #1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart. In December ’09, Billboard magazine hailed him as the “#3 Christian Artist of the Decade.” JEREMY has had 17 #1 radio hits nationwide impacting all formats (CHR, AC, INSPO and ROCK). Five of his songs are in the Top 50 Christian songs of the decade.

JEREMY has garnered nominations and multiple awards for his songwriting including two American Music Award nominations (’07, ’08). He is a three-time winner of the ASCAP Music Award for “Songwriter of the Year (’05,’06,’08) and won ASCAP’s “Song of the Year” award (’06), in addition to winning five Dove Awards.

Having just wrapped a trek overseas of Ireland, Scotland, Germany and The Netherlands, JEREMY will launch a 36-city nationwide U.S. tour that will keep him on the road through May 2010.

www.jeremycamp.com
www.speakinglouderministries.com

BONO, JAY-Z, RIHANNA, 'NOT GONNA LEAVE YOU STRANDED' HOPE FOR HAITI NOW BENEFIT

vieking — 2010-01-24T22:35:00Z

22 January 2010

Speaking to a global audience of tens of millions, George Clooney, theprime mover behind 'Hope for Haiti Now' described the earthquake thathit the Carribean island on January 12 as 'a tragedy that reachesacross all borders, all boundaries...the Haitian people need our help.They need to know they are not alone.'

A stellar cast of musicians and actors, performing in three locations,included Madonna, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay and JenniferHudson. In London, Jay-Z, Bono, The Edge and Rihanna performed'Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)' a song written and produced within thelast week.

DOWNLOAD 'STRANDED' AND ORDER THE LIVE PERFORMANCE ALBUM AT ITUNES .
100% of the proceeds go to Haiti Relief.

SUPPORT 'HOPE FOR HAITI NOW' HERE.

source U2.com

FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS ANNOUNCE ROTHBURY POSTPONEMENT FOR 2010 EVENT

vieking — 2010-01-23T00:12:00Z

January 22, 2010 - Today, festival organizers for the ROTHBURY music festival announced that they will not host a 2010 event.

photo courtsey Erik Thureson / LB57.com

According to event producers Madison House Presents and AEG Live, a contributing factor in the decision is that, due to various artists’ recording and touring schedules, timing will not allow them to assemble the cutting edge roster that has been associated with ROTHBURY. Madison House Presents’ Jeremy Stein explains, “The result for this year is that we are not able to move forward with the integrity and high standards that we demand from ourselves and for the festival.”

Despite the 2010 postponement, organizers intend to move toward continuing ROTHBURY in 2011. According to Stein, "This event is something very special, and we are unwilling to potentially tarnish what ROTHBURY is, and can become, by working under conditions that will produce anything less than a magical experience. Our efforts are certainly not coming to an end."

For ongoing information regarding ROTHBURY, please monitor www.rothburyfestival.com

source Madison House Publicity