Music review: Lackluster Jonas Brothers Aug 6, 2009
Despite the obvious nods to power-pop greats like Cheap Trick and the Cars, their own music remains terminally chaste. Newer songs like "Paranoid" and "World War III" bared plastic fangs but lost resonance among the glow sticks in the crowd and the sunglass-wearing saxophonists onstage, seemingly transported in from some bad Hall video from 1983. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Four members of famous bands step into a new arena together Jul 31, 2009
His bandmates are Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, Fountains of Wayne bassist-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, and Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos. It seems like an odd combination at first glance, a patchwork of disparate parts that, by rock standards, cover three distinct generations: one former teen idol, one arena art-rocker, one unassuming pop genius, and one legend who made the girls at Budokan scream. (Boston Globe)
Good vibes n Seaside Park last weekend Jul 31, 2009
"My mom and I have worked out a deal," one young festival attendee said, "She gets me a Vibes ticket for Christmas every year, and we're set for life." A fair deal, to be sure, but "Vibes" tickets are no Cheap Trick. While four-day passes were initially $225, demand eventually raised the price, with some people paying up to $400. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Shaken but not stirred by stadium-rock spirituality Jul 29, 2009
Christian pop, 80s power anthems, Metallica meets Cheap Trick. A mosh pit for Jesus was jumping with teenagers in rapture and a balcony of Planetkids went off for Christ. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
ON OUR MINDS AND ON OUR PLAYLISTS Jul 24, 2009
Doubtful, but leave it to 70s rock gods Cheap Trick to try to bring back the 8-track tape. In a move that smacks more of a promotional stunt than a commentary on sound quality, Cheap Trick is offering its new album, The Latest, on limited-edition vinyl and 8-track, in addition to CD and MP3 formats ... Why else would it cost $30, especially since most other Cheap Trick 8-tracks go for less than $10 on eBay. (Boston Globe)
Mitchel Musso Hits the Road on Debut American Solo Tour Jul 21, 2009
Most recently, KSM were invited to record their own rendition of the Cheap Trick classic I Want You to Want Me, which appeared in the new ABC Family summer original series, 10 Things I Hate About You. The full-length music video featuring the band and shows cast - including Ethan Peck, Lindsey Shaw, Meaghan Martin, Dana Davis, and Nicholas Braun - with additional streams and behind-the-scenes videos is available now on ABCFamily. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Married Too Young? Jul 20, 2009
Taylor just announced his musical side project, Tinted Windows, the band he formed with Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger. Check back this fall to see if the band and the marriage survived the summer gigs. (Fox News)
Convergence MMIX Music Festival Jul 17, 2009
Son recently was heard belting out the Cheap Trick anthem "I Want You To Want Me" on the soundtrack to Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna's new film "Rudo y Cursi." Nacotheque and Pop Noir round out the triple bill. Various venues in S.F. and Oakland. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EpicTilt and Sony Music Entertainment Launch TapStar on Apple App Store Jul 9, 2009
The game includes songs from many of Sony Music's superstar artists, such as Britney Spears, Cheap Trick, Cyndi Lauper, John Mayer, Los Lonely Boys, Sarah McLachlan, Three Days Grace, and P. nk. (PR Newswire)
1980s alive and kicking at SPAC Jul 5, 2009
Cheap Trick, in its 35th year, turned in a smoking set ... Def Leppard, Poison, Cheap Trick ... Length: Def Leppard, 90 minutes; Poison, 60 minutes; Cheap Trick, 40 minutes. (Albany Times Union)
’80s band package tour provides three times the power pop sleaze Jul 2, 2009
Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick made for a mostly hot, sticky sweet triple bill last night at the Comcast Center ... While it can be difficult to watch the mighty Cheap Trick doing a 40-minute opening set while the sun is still out, the Chicago power pop pioneers certainly exhibited more oomph than they have in recent years ... Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick At: The Comcast Center last night. (Boston Globe)
Transformer blitzkrieg scorches screens Jul 1, 2009
Joining them are Green Day, Nickelback, The Fray, Taking Back Sunday, Cheap Trick and more. The sequel is expected to crown the summer box-office and do better than the last imported box office miracle-maker Titanic, which grossed 360 million yuan ($52. (Xinhuanet, China)
Direct from the teen-pop factory Jun 29, 2009
There was also a streak of Cheap Trick (and the swinging stomp of Elo Kiddies in particular) running through the songs, courtesy of an enthusiastic band that appeared to know that they picked the winning tickets in the freelance musician teen-pop lottery. They provided the sneering guitar line (and brief Led Zeppelin quote) in Party and the intro of the Beatles She s So Heavy that led into Until You re Mine, but Lovato was confident, spirited, and more than capable of keeping up. (Boston Globe)
Michael Jackson Around the World Jun 27, 2009
How many artists from Cheap Trick to Bob Dylan have played Tokyo, releasing a Live at Budokan album attesting to an appeal bordering on reverence mixed with hysteria. The Legacy of Michael Jackson. (Suite101.com)
’80s bands’ resurgence tests her metal Jun 26, 2009
Two days later Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick take the same stage ... DEF LEPPARD, CHEAP TRICK, and POISON play the Comcast Center Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-$125. (Boston Globe)
These three bands aren’t f-f-f-foolin’ around Jun 26, 2009
It s three hours of the hits, he says of the combined forces of his band, Poison, and openers Cheap Trick ... Q. Will you, Poison, and Cheap Trick perform together at all ... When we re playing for 90 minutes, we re dropping between eight and 10 top 40 hits because we have to make room for Cheap Trick. (Boston Globe)
Cheap Trick finds the fountain of youth on their 'Latest' CD Jun 24, 2009
Cheap Trick "The Latest" (self-released). Maybe it's Red Bull, or maybe they just took a dip in that pool from the movie "Cocoon," but Cheap Trick has got its youthful energy and exuberance back again. (FOX61, CT)
Where musicians meet in S.F. Jun 24, 2009
In 1992, she moved the operation South of Market, where the rehearsal spaces have since hosted thousands of underground bands, as well as big-name acts like Cheap Trick, the Pretenders and NOFX. Lennon's hourly space and equipment rental studio and full-service music store draw people from across the musical spectrum, who come to network and hear what's new. We stopped by last week and found out why so many Bay Area musicians call Lennon Studios home. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
When public and private collide Jun 23, 2009
And we certainly don't need to give Fortuny credit for his cheap trick. After all, this was the week in which Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologised publicly for messing with his users' privacy and getting it wrong at the massively popular social networking site he created. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Jun 20, 2009
-Cheap Trick, "The Latest". -Hair, "Hair (New Broadway Cast Recording)". (Erie Times-News, PA)
New Disney Sound Artist, KSM Set as Special Guests on "Demi Lovato Summer Tour 2009" Jun 20, 2009
KSMs Rendition of the Cheap Trick Classic I Want You to Want Me Set to Appear in the New ABC Family Summer Original Series 10 Things I Hate About You ... Most recently, KSM were invited to record their own rendition of the Cheap Trick classic I Want You to Want Me, which will appear in the new ABC Family summer original series, 10 Things I Hate About You premiering Tuesday, July 7 (8:00 8:30 p.m. ET/PT). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Entertainer Spotlight on Brian Nussle (38) Jun 18, 2009
What followed was a tour in 2003 with an adult contemporary rock band that opened shows in ten states through the mid-west for huge pop stars, Cheap Trick. He then landed in Las Vegas for four years playing with a six-piece rock cover band at the Fontana Bar in the prestigious Bellagio Hotel and worked stints at The Mirage, Harrah s and O Shea s.. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Bret Michaels breaks nose, busts lip at Tonys Jun 16, 2009
Later this month, hell take Poison on the road for a joint tour with Def Leppard and Cheap Trick. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
NewCelebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13 Jun 4, 2009
Actress Larisa Oleynik ("3rd Rock From The Sun," "Boy Meets World) is 28. Actor Michael Cera ("Juno," "Arrested Development") is 21. June 8: Comedian Jerry Stiller is 82. Comedian-talk show host Joan Rivers is 76. Actor James Darren is 73. Actor Bernie Casey is 70. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 69. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 67. Singer Boz Scaggs is 65. Actor Don Grady ("My Three Sons") is 65. Guitarist Mick Box of Uriah Heep is 62. Actress Sonia Braga is 59. Actress Kathy Baker ("Picket... (Florida Times-Union)
Live Nation Aims For Recession-Proof Music Jun 4, 2009
Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick. Depeche Mode. (CBS News)
Old king Molkie Cole Jun 4, 2009
Makes sense: Molkie Cole enjoyed its heyday during that era, from 1977-82, when the band signed with Janus Records, played the tri-state area, and opened for such artists as Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty, Meatloaf, and Kansas ... Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen not only hung out with Molkie Cole, but made an offer on Paul Pope's guitar. (Erie Times-News, PA)
No Service Fee Wednesday @ Riverbend Jun 3, 2009
June 04 Coldplay with Pete Yorn June 12 Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion June 16 Dave Matthews Band June 19 Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley June 20 311 with Ziggy Marley June 27 New Kids On The Block July 01 Aerosmith with ZZ Top July 15 Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd July 22 Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick July 25 Incubus July 29 Vans Warped Tour Aug 13 Blink-182 with Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco 7 Chester French Aug 14 Crue Fest 2 feat.... (FOX19.com, OH)
Album Review The Heavenly States Jun 1, 2009
In any collection with Cheap Trick, Big Star, The Replacements, or Weezer, this album should fit right at home. Related Article. (Suite101.com)
Cheap Trick selling new album online May 29, 2009
DETROIT (Billboard) Cheap Trick is stepping outside of the label world to release its next studio album, "The Latest," itself ... Those who pre-order will receive "The Latest" on June 23, the day Cheap Trick starts it summer tour with Def Leppard and Poison in Camden, N.J. ... Through Amazon and other database information, anyone who's purchased Cheap Trick music, merchandise or concert tickets in the recent past will be notified about the album. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
Aerosmith was there in year one with the Black Crowes and also played memorable shows with Kiss (2003) and Cheap Trick (2004), and will be there this summer with ZZ Top. The most historic visit was in 2002 when the Bad Boys from Boston closed the show with Run DMC and Kid Rock on stage for "Walk This Way," the song that broke down the walls between rap and rock. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Eminem's 'Relapse' CD a waste May 23, 2009
This ad hoc quartet is made up of singer Taylor Hanson, the poster boy from the sibling trio Hanson; guitarist James Iha from Smashing Pumpkins; bass player Adam Schlesinger from Fountains of Wayne; and drummer Bun E. Carlos from Cheap Trick. All that's missing is Rick Springfield. (Erie Times-News, PA)
What Ever Happened to the Live Album? May 22, 2009
The live rock and roll album was once a prized way to break a little-known musical act into the spotlight; it worked for Cheap Trick and Talking Heads, too. These days, though, live albums are never breakthroughs, and almost always released by already established bands. (Slate)
The Dead Weather and Tinted Windows join the supergroup ranks May 22, 2009
Taylor Hanson of Hanson, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger released their fizzy self-titled debut album last month and plan to tour this summer. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
May 29th @ 8 pm, Monks Kaffe Pub, Live Miles Nielsen. May 21, 2009
His father is Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick and his brother is Daxx Nielsen (Billy Corgan, Brandi Carlile, Dick Dale, A Fine Frenzy, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, Harmony Riley) ... Miles stated, Most of my childhood was spent on a tour bus traveling across the country with Cheap Trick. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
June 30: Def Leppard, Poison, Cheap Trick. Tickets: $20-$125. (Boston Globe)
'Rudo y Cursi' examines the goals of two men and an entire society May 15, 2009
Rudo y Curso movie review - Rudy y Cursi showtimes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Clear Channel Radio Opens New York's Newest Exclusive Performance Space May 13, 2009
The theaters inaugural live performance tonight is Tinted Windows the new super group including Taylor Hanson of Hanson, James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne. The theater will also play host to up-and-coming artists not yet heard on radio. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Director Takes Field With Soccer Film May 13, 2009
In perhaps one of the films funniest and memorable moments, Bernals character records a cheaply produced Spanish-language song called "Quiero Que Me Quieras," a hysterical demo version of the classic Cheap Trick anthem, I Want You To Want Me. . (CBS News)
Green Day On 21st Century Breakdown: 'We're Capable Of Doing Anything' May 12, 2009
I love, like, the Who and Cheap Trick and the Ramones. And it's like trying to take that power-pop or that pop-punk or whatever you want to call it, and stretching it into places that are further than we've ever gone. (VHI.com -- Music News)
On Your Mind May 4, 2009
Texas Governor Perry s talk of secession is just a cheap trick to boost Texas real estate sales. How about the Homeland Security report listing potential enemies. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Former manufacturing capital trying to retool May 4, 2009
But those days are just a memory in Rockford, birthplace of the dollar bill changer, the electric brake and the rock band Cheap Trick ... Rockford native Rick Nielsen, lead guitarist for Cheap Trick, wants to build a hotel, conference center and interactive museum to showcase his memorabilia, though it's on hold because of the recession. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Tinted Windows' May 1, 2009
James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne) and Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) fill out the rest of the lineup. And they've picked a good name, something nice and bland, to go with their relative obscurity. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Let There Be... More to the Rock-U-Mentary of AC/DC Apr 30, 2009
Dave Evans, original singer for AC/DC; Tommy Redd, guitarist with the band Nantucket; Keith Emerson, renowned keyboardist/synthesist for the band, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer; Kirk Dyer, tour Manager for Cheap Trick for 25 years; Perry Cooper, The late Atlantic Records executive and friend of the band; Raymond Windlow, former Australian roadie and friend of the band; Julius Grafton, former Australian lighting technician, now owner of CX magazine and Juliusmedia College in Melbourne; Kelly Shaefer,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Newsweek: Meet rock music's newest supergroup Apr 28, 2009
" When Schlesinger joined Hanson and his brothers at a songwriting retreat in Oklahoma, the concept for Tinted Windows was born. Together, Hanson, Schlesinger and Iha approached Bun E. Carlos, who, to their surprise, said yes. "We were all fans of each other's records," Hanson says. "There are so many kinships between the music we've all done, and so few degrees of separation: Smashing Pumpkins had played with Cheap Trick, members of Cheap Trick had come to Hanson concerts; we'd all connected.... (MSNBC -- Music)
Nation's oldest furniture market turns 100 Apr 28, 2009
65 million to the High Point International Home Furnishings Market Authority last year for marketing, local transportation and entertaining visitors with acts like 80s rockers Cheap Trick and 70s disco shakers KC unshine Band. But with the industry struggling against cratering sales, furniture insiders are willing to forego pizazz in favor of bottom-line calculations, Dugan said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Leisure Suit Party set for May 23 Apr 28, 2009
They have opened for Donna Summer, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Hall & Oats, KC & The Sunshine Band, Cheap Trick and America. Surf Ballroom box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 641-357-6151 or on-line at. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Best bets: Soloist hopes to strike a chord Apr 20, 2009
Music What happens when you combine Smashing Pumpkins James Iha, Hansons Taylor Hanson, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger. You get the new supergroup, Tinted Windows, which is releasing its first self-titled album. (MSNBC -- News)
PLAYLIST: Check out these intriguing tracks Apr 7, 2009
Three power pop generations Cheap Trick, Fountains of Wayne, Smashing Pumpkins and Hanson converge. Ju Ju Man Webb Wilder. (USA Today -- Life)
5 big music fests this week Apr 1, 2009
April 4: Cheap Trick (9 p.m.). April 5: Mogollon (3 p.m.). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sound Off: SXSW and Tinted Windows Mar 20, 2009
And finally, DirecTV viewers can check out the haps tonight and tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., including performances from Airborne Toxic Event, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the nutty new supergroup Tinted Windows () whose members are Taylor Hanson, Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins, and Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick. Seriously. (Boston Globe)
Breaking news: Weyerhaeuser announces Longview layoffs Mar 12, 2009
lastchild wrote on Mar 11, 2009 1:36 PM:" WTF, There's an old cheap trick song called Ghost town, this place is on its way. We need to start spending slowly to pick up the economy. Sitting on money stifles the economy. Another thing about these companies. They are greedy. They may not be making millions in profits, but at least they are making a profit. I work for a large company who made about 10,000 in profit after everyone was paid, the vendors taken care of. ". No Nickname wrote on Mar 11,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jessica Simpson to perform in New Orleans Mar 6, 2009
Upcoming concerts at the New Orleans Arena include the rock band Nickelback on April 17 and the rock groups Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick on Aug. 18. Hess said concerts are a boon for the city and state. (USA Today -- Life)
Mirror image Mar 5, 2009
Playing Cheap Trick will be Clock Strikes Ten, a tribute band made of members of the Rudds, the Neighborhoods, and the Dirty Truckers. Playing Kiss will be a cover band called Kiss Alive. (Boston Globe)
International Pop Overthrow Festival Mar 4, 2009
Is it people you'd probably see at a Cheap Trick show or people too young to remember the Posies. A: That completely depends upon the kinds of bills we put together. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Def Leppard returns to road in New Jersey Mar 1, 2009
The classic rock group plans to go out on the road again, this time with Poison and Cheap Trick ... Def Leppard has been a popular tour during its summer runs, and has teamed up with other classic bands like Foreigner, Journey, Bryan Adams and Cheap Trick for co-headlining tours -- packages that Elliott believes gives fans "value for your money. It's an absolute no-brainer.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
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This may be Def Leppards last tour for a while Feb 27, 2009
AP fileJoe Elliott and his band Def Leppard are hitting the road this summer with Poison and Cheap Trick, but it might be the last tour for a while ... The classic rock group plans to go out on the road again, this time with Poison and Cheap Trick ... Def Leppard has been a popular tour during its summer runs, and has teamed up with other classic bands like Foreigner, Journey, Bryan Adams and Cheap Trick for co-headlining tours packages that Elliott believes gives fans value for your... (MSNBC -- Music)
"Face Off:" Oswalds Vs. Boardwines Feb 26, 2009
The belted out the Cheap Trick hit, "I Want You To Want Me.". The competition's three celebrity judges, offering their critiques, are singer/actor David Cassidy, singer/songwriter Kathy ("Sister") Sledge, and singer/producer Jermaine Dupri. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Def Leppard returns to road, but may take break Feb 26, 2009
NEW YORK - Def Leppard is hitting the road again this summer, this time with Poison and Cheap Trick. But frontman Joe Elliott says it might be their last tour for a bit. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
James Iha & Taylor Hanson Feb 26, 2009
Tinted Windows pairs Iha with Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, and ex-teen-heart-throb responsible for "MMMBop," Taylor Hanson. Rolling Stone recently posted the new group's pop-injected nonsense, "Kind of a Girl," which sounds like a mix between any song by The Ataris and The Click Five. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Cohen Releases Live in London; Conor Oberst goes Outer South Feb 22, 2009
com, there's a new band that exists on earth called Tinted Windows featuring former Smashing Pumpkin James Iha, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, handsome Hanson brother Taylor, and Fountains of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger. Yes, you read correctly. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Jonas Bros. are 'good boys,' happily grounded, talkative Feb 19, 2009
"Our point there was, like it or not, they're making a kind of power-pop that hasn't been seen since the days of Cheap Trick," says Caryn Ganz, the rock magazine's pop music critic. "They may have the prefab look, but they play and write their music.". (USA Today)
Datsun 120Y team keeps honking its horn Feb 14, 2009
"People always come up and say, 'I love that thing you and Dano did with Cheap Trick' or something like that," Coleman says. "But it turns out to be something I did as a reporter on Wonder World. I don't know what that says about the long-term memory of the average Australian.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
