Students make musicwith master songwriter Nov 22, 2009
His musical creations have appeared on national releases by country superstars Alabama, Tim McGraw, and Kenny Chesney along with rock guitar icon Peter Frampton and others. On Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19 and 20, Sekin visited students at Northside and Montpelier schools to teach the children how to write a song. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Muni ride like being at work for prison guard Nov 15, 2009
" In between, Batts told the crowd that the Oakland Police Department is "broken," that there aren't enough cops to answer 911 calls in a timely manner or fill all the city's beats - and that his job is to decide which five of the 200 things that need to be improved will actually get done. The most interesting part of the night, however, was the crowd's reaction at the end - a standing ovation. Rock on: Konocti Harbor Resort, once the jewel of Lake County's Redneck Riviera, has closed its doors.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Fresno venue Crossroads will reopen Oct 28, 2009
So far, he's been able to open for acts such as Peter Frampton at Tachi Palace in Lemoore, as well as make the club rounds in Fresno and the South Valley, both on his own and the band he sings with, From Now On. Artists You Should Know: Brad Wilson. (Fresno Bee)
Obituaries in the news Oct 27, 2009
(AP) - Dee Anthony, who began a 40-year music-managing career representing neighborhood friend Jerry Vale in the 1950s and later worked for Tony Bennett, Peter Frampton and other popular artists, died Sunday. He was 83. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Colbert Report Gets Indie Cred Oct 15, 2009
In addition to lead guitarist Chris Funk representing the Decemberists, it featured Peter Frampton playing for an injured Colbert, Cheap Trick s Rick Nielsen and a five-necked guitar he donated to the host for the occasion, and even Henry Kissinger acting as the official telling guests when to begin playing. The event was one of the first times live performances were featured on the Report, and its success proved it wouldn t be the last. (Suite101.com)
It's do or Dye for this Jolson show Oct 9, 2009
And here's another twist to the saga: Dye credits Peter Frampton, winner of the 1995 Academy Award for make-up on Braveheart, for kick-starting his musical marathon. Peter is a Jolson fan and showed me how to put on blackface. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Americana group honors Nashville manager Sep 10, 2009
Levitan is founder and co-president of , an artist management firm with such acts as Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Bon Jovi, the B-52s, Ben Folds, Michael McDonald, Peter Frampton and Lynyrd Skynyrd on its roster. Levitan will be recognized for the diversity of artists he represents, which has helped put Nashville on the map for more than just country music, and for his emphasis on building career artists rather than one-hit wonders. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Things to do: Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2009
The concert series includes performances by Gary Allen, Good Charlotte, Peter Frampton and K-Paz De La Sierra. Laughs at Thai Palms. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
'Guitar Hero' rocks on Sep 2, 2009
The GH 5 set list boasts more than 25 artists never heard in a music game before including Arctic Monkeys, A Perfect Circle, Brand New, Eagles of Death Metal, Gorillaz, Gov't Mule, Grand Funk Railroad, King Crimson, Peter Frampton, Spacehog, Sunny Day Real Estate and The Derek Trucks Band. (A personal favorite: Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing. (USA Today -- Tech)
The Fives: From Battlefield Earth to Vista to Rolling Stone's beautiful blue book, a world of wicked reviews Aug 26, 2009
Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band" movie featuring the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton (Oh, the hair! Oh, the polyester!). It caused paging through the index to find out what it meant, which was, in essence, there was no artistic or technical reason this album should have ever been made.Yet, the greatest review was one I spotted shortly after I bought the original red book for a band I have yet to hear.Dave Marsh, in reviewing the three albums of the jazz fusion group Chase, gave a one-word review:... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rock rivers without kids (1) Aug 25, 2009
How many children listen to Peter Frampton ... Commish wrote on Aug 23, 2009 10:21 PM:" I have no problem with parents bringing kids to Rockin' the Rivers. My biggest problem is with the parents themselves that let their kids run around getting drunk and stoned and not parenting. Or, just dropping their kids off at the gate with their friends and 10 bucks and saying "Have a good time, pick you up on Monday". Yes, there are a lot of "Adult" type activities going on at this event and many other... (Helena Independent Record)
Rockin' the fiction Aug 24, 2009
In once scene, the protagonist risks losing his girlfriend over a Peter Frampton concert. "When's the gig," I asked. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Guitar legend-inventor Les Paul dies at age 94 Aug 15, 2009
In 2005, he released the Grammy-winning "Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played," his first album of new material since those 1970s recordings and his first official rock CD. Among those playing with him: Peter Frampton, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Richie Sambora. Paul was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005. (Xinhuanet, China)
Guitar hero Les Paul ascends to rock'n'roll heaven Aug 15, 2009
Steve Miller, his godson, played with Peter Frampton at his 90th birthday celebrations at Carnegie Hall, and when he died on Thursday such luminaries as the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, Joe Satriani, Ace Frehley from Kiss and Slash from Guns N' Roses were all quick to acknowledge his influence. On hearing of his death, Satriani said in a statement: ''Les Paul set a standard for musicianship and innovation that remains unsurpassed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Concert acts head to Valley Aug 14, 2009
Gary Allan, Good Charlotte, Peter Frampton are in the lineup ... 11) and Grammy winner Peter Frampton (Sept. (Fresno Bee)
Obituary: Les Paul Aug 14, 2009
Released in 2005, the record featured Beck, Peter Frampton, Eric Clapton and Richie Sambora. Despite poor health he continued to play Monday nights at New York's Iridium jazz club, where he was often visited by musical legends such as Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Van Halen. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
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Peter Frampton - "Do You Feel Like We Do? (Live)". The Police - "So Lonely". (IGN PS2)
Rockin' the Rivers: ‘Something for everyone' at this year's 3-day concert Aug 6, 2009
The lineup includes classic rock entertainers such as the Spencer Davis Group and Grammy Award-winner Peter Frampton ... Friday Tesla, Smithereens, Blue Onion, Rhino Bucket, Jared Stewart and The Clintons Saturday Peter Frampton, Sweet, Pat Travers, Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Alter Ego and Hell's Belles Sunday Tommy James and the Shondells, The Outlaws, The Spencer Davis Group, The Dave Walker Band, Randy Hansen and El Loco. (Montana Standard, MT)
A new way to tell a story Aug 2, 2009
As a companion piece, Ashmont Records, the Dorchester label Pernice co-owns with Joyce Linehan, will release a soundtrack of Pernice covering songs (by the Pogues, Peter Frampton, Sebadoh, among others) mentioned in the book. Pernice will celebrate both releases Wednesday at the Brattle Theatre with two performances that will double as a book reading and a solo concert. (Boston Globe)
MontanaFair opens August 7 Jul 30, 2009
The pass includes: Gaither Vocal Band, Nat Wolff, Trace Adkins w/Gloriana, Peter Frampton, Kelly Clarkson, arenacross, rodeo, and bull riding. Get the pass by Aug. 7 so you can see all of the MontanaFair shows. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
The outside world Jul 24, 2009
Aug. 5, Peter Frampton, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom, 8 p.m.; $55-95 ... Aug. 5, Peter Frampton, Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom, 8 p.m.; $55-95. (Juneau Empire)
5 nuggets of knowledge about communication Jul 22, 2009
Without the talk box, singer and guitarist Peter Frampton would just be a pretty good singer and guitarist -- but with it, he is a harmonious blend of man and machine making music appreciated by humans and robots alike ... A good example of the talk box in practice is Peter Frampton s Frampton Comes Alive. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Paul Green School of Rock Music Receives Growth Capital Investment from Sterling Partners Jul 7, 2009
The School of Rock All-Stars have performed with Eddie Vedder, Alice Cooper, Ann Wilson, Peter Frampton and Perry Farrell and have served as the back-up touring band for Jon Anderson of Yes. The growth capital investment from Sterling Partners forecasts a bright future for the business, according to School of Rock CEO Matt Ross, I am extremely excited about our new partnership with Sterling. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What Is Auto-Tune? Jun 30, 2009
Styx notably used the vocoder on "Mr. Roboto," and funk band Zapp made their mark in the '80s by using voice synthesizers, including vocoders and talk boxes (which is the same gadget Peter Frampton used to make his guitar speak on Frampton Comes Alive. and Aerosmith used on "Sweet Emotion"). (VHI.com -- Music News)
OUR VIEW: Ambitions of young politicians not all far-fetched Jun 19, 2009
Filipina wrote on Jun 18, 2009 9:17 PM:" Government will always be. Go for it. However, common sense doesn't work. You are in a pipe dream, yet, can't do worse than those before you. Sounds good on paper, however, Mick J. and the Stones are not going to play at EIU. However, Chicago did! Saw Peter Frampton & Procol Harum in Lantz! The Communist Manifesto is great on paper, however, doesn't seem to work in reality or EVERY country would do it, correct? ". Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Oh, my ears! Auto-Tune is ruining music Jun 3, 2009
Later on, Peter Frampton wowed audiences with his talk box guitar effect and a decade later, vocals were being put through harmonizers to get jarring outer space effects. Of course, to pull off any of those effects, you had still had to be able to sing. (MSNBC -- Music)
Full Guitar Hero 5 Band ... Jun 2, 2009
IGN: Full Guitar Hero 5 Artist List Announced. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PS2)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Web video killed the live album May 23, 2009
Peter Frampton appealed to a niche audience until he released Frampton Comes Alive ... When Peter Frampton stepped onto the stage of the Marin County, Calif. (MSNBC -- Music)
What Ever Happened to the Live Album? May 22, 2009
When Peter Frampton stepped onto the stage of the Marin County Civic Center in June of 1975, he was a niche taste, a pink-haired, baby-faced guitarist writing mellow songs after his stint with the noisier Humble Pie. He'd released three solo albums, none of which could be called a commercial smash; most casual music fans had never heard of him. (Slate)
THE ELMS AT RIB AMERICA MAY 24 in ST. LOUIS May 21, 2009
The new album was recorded in Nashville, TN; Seattle, WA and Portland, ME. The band is beginning to put dates on the books for summer 2009 including headlining shows and festivals and serving as direct support with the likes of Blues Traveler, Peter Frampton and Jon McLaughlin among others ... The band has toured with the likes of Peter Frampton, Shooter Jennings and Cracker and appeared at Farm Aid 2008, Monolith Festival at Red Rocks Amphitheater, performed to an estimated 15,000... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Entertainment scheduled at CoffeeCat May 14, 2009
Chadwick, who has been heard with Pam Tillis, Crystal Gayle, John Jorgenson, and David Lee Roth, received his second Grammy Award for his work on Peter Frampton s Fingerprints project. Daniel Christian is a songwriter whose compositions are strong on melody, with intelligent lyrics that challenge the listener, Chadwick said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Artpark unveils summer concert schedule May 7, 2009
Aug. 25 -- Peter Frampton. The Tuesday concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. with the headliners usually hitting the stage around 8 p.m.. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Colbert bringing back Decemberists Apr 14, 2009
Colbert claimed victory in one of the show's most star-studded episodes that featured Henry Kissinger, Morley Safer, Peter Frampton and former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clarkson, Brooks & Dunn to be at State Fair Mar 26, 2009
Saturday, Aug. 15: Peter Frampton with special guest Gin Blossoms, 8 p.m., $32 ... Grammy-winner Peter Frampton ( Do You Feel Like We Do ) with special guest Gin Blossoms ( Hey Jealousy ) team up to bring their signature sounds to the Fair. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Entertainment Mar 26, 2009
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Cover story: Meet the Casino Ballroom's house photographer Mar 26, 2009
There was that shoot for Peter Frampton, "who I remembered with ...; blond and curly hair." Ergo she didn't connect the first performer "a small guy with glasses and no hair" to the legend. "I was around some of the crew at the casino when this guy came on ...; I had to ask 'is that him? Oh my god.' Someone please help me out here." Yup. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
History Repeating for Fast Rising New Single 'ROCK ON' 09 -- New Version of #1 Rock Classic Released 20 Years After Original Mar 15, 2009
Plus, one of the children in the choir is Mia Frampton, the daughter of rock superstar Peter Frampton. It's the first time many of these fan favorites by Damian from "Rock On" and "Was It Nothing At All" to his selections from "Joseph mazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be available to fans for purchase. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Countdown To First Pitch: Q & A With Jack Posey Feb 12, 2009
a. Do you feel like I do - Peter Frampton. 3. (Seminoles.com)
Steeling for success Feb 8, 2009
But it wasn t long before audiences started getting bigger, and including high-profile names such as Gill, Peter Frampton and Kenny Alphin of former country chart-topper. They quickly started packing in the Station Inn, says Jim Roe, who booked the group from late 2006 until last fall. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
