Fantasy to kick off holidays Nov 19, 2009
The band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., playing until midnight. Austin County seventh and eighth graders can also get their fill of fun with a YMCA-sponsored dance at the Liedertafel Hall. (Sealy News, TX)
Minus the Bear plugs into unplugged Nov 10, 2009
" Suffice it to say, however, Tate - who says the band spends six months of the year on the road and rehearses five days a week when at home - believes Minus the Bear's next release will be its best yet. "I think it's the best thing we've ever done," he says. "I'm the most proud of this album. Now all we have to do is wait and see what people think. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The bitter tears of Johnny Cash Nov 10, 2009
" TV on the Radio, "Return to Cookie Mountain" TV on the Radio made a bit of a splash in the indie-rock community with the release of their debut album, "Young Liars," in 2003. The next year's "Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes" made enough of an impression that the band was picked up by Interscope, the label on which the Brooklyn, N.Y., act has just released the highly praised, if unfortunately titled, "Return to Cookie Mountain. " The band has been lauded for the intelligence of its music,... (Salon)
Weekend music Nov 6, 2009
The band plays many classic rock covers acoustic-style. Saturday, Nov. 7, brings the French-barrel organ sounds of Michel Saga. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
And the band played on ... Nov 5, 2009
And the band played on ... At the helm of the band program is vocal and band instructor Ann Lusher of Princeton ... However, the band program at Bureau Valley provides much more than just a source of cultural expression or the opportunity to provide live entertainment to others, Lusher said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Yoko Ono gets her spotlight Oct 28, 2009
" This recognition did not go unnoticed by her son, Sean Lennon, who coaxed his mother back into the studio to make her first album since Blueprint For A Sunrise in 2001. The album Between My Head And The Sky, released on Sean Lennon's Chimera label, is a personal affair, even down to the band name. "Sean wanted me to call it Plastic Ono Band," Ono says. "When John passed away, I felt like I didn't want to use Plastic Ono Band again. There was a block there but when Sean asked me, I realised... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Cornucopia of harvest fun (2) Oct 18, 2009
Lead by the band, the Windsor High School Culinary Arts Department and local restaurants will parade their desserts down McClelland along the fountain, into the farmers market and ending up under the Sycamore Trees, where they will serve their desserts. Monies raised from this event will benefit the Windsor High School Culinary Arts Program. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Down With Webster's Time To Win, Vol. I in Stores Today Oct 7, 2009
The decision to release two records in short order addresses DWWs prolificacy as writers and recording artists, and the bands strong desire to get more music to fans for less money, and more frequently, than the standard album cycle ... The band will open on Forever the Sickest Kids Cheap Date Tour in November (see attached itinerary) to support the release of Time To Win, Vol. I. Also, look for more details to follow as Down With Webster continues to tour North America this fall... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Free Preview: SMU (2-1) at #10 TCU (3-0) Oct 3, 2009
I kind of like the story of the band with the grass seed. I thought that was pretty good. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Single minded Sep 30, 2009
Always Remember Me is directed at his old Stone Roses bandmate John Squire, who left the band shortly before it broke up in 1996 and has now turned his back on music for art. Brown says the song looks at their time in the Roses "as if it was a day trip and then we came home and the tangerine sun suddenly went blood red, splashed upon the horizon". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Americana group honors Nashville manager Sep 10, 2009
The highlight is the honors ceremony and awards show on Thursday at the Ryman, which last year featured performances by Hiatt, Levon Helm of The Band, Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and bluegrass star Alison Krauss. Last year, about 1,000 industry professionals attended the conference. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Mother's Finest just loves to make music, honestly Sep 10, 2009
" Mr. Murdock said the band is working on a new album. He said conceptually, the songs are spiritual, in a general rather than classic sense. Like many of Mother's Finest's albums, it marks new territory for a band that has continuously found new space to explore. "There's a very simple reason we're able to do that," he said. "We've been able to take care of the temple ... " Mr. Murdock says the band's albums, despite critical acclaim, never sold as well as expected, but he believes that there's... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bulldogs up all night for a win Sep 9, 2009
The Bulldogs, with the absence of the band and all but two cheerleaders and with the support of about 20 parents, used an 8-play 83-yard drive to punch in the go-ahead touchdown with six minutes left in the game. That last drive was huge for us, said Gibson. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Hingham musicians reunion concert Sep 8, 2009
The band performs frequently in the Vermont area and has connected with Levon Helm from The Band. They have been recording and performing under his wing in Woodstock, N.Y.. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Celebrity crime writer Dominick Dunne dies of bladder cancer at 83 Aug 27, 2009
He edged into the movie business and formed a production company with his brother and sister-in-law that made several films, including "The Boys in the Band" (1970), "The Panic in Needle Park" (1971), starring Al Pacino as a drug addict, and "Play It as It Lays" (1972), which was based on a novel by Didion. If Dunne failed to reach the top tier of movie producers, he became known for his first-class parties, populated by such Hollywood luminaries as Paul Newman, Natalie Wood and Lauren Bacall. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tait and the Newsboys Aug 27, 2009
He has also stated he will make several guest appearances with the band on the road this year and it is safe to assume that may continue for a couple of more seasons. The band has also not specifically said who will be the lead singer on future recordings ... Likewise the trademark sound shouldn t change much either as both the band members and the label aren t changing. (Suite101.com)
Maui firms light up the night Aug 21, 2009
"No. 2, it's not just (better for) the football players; it's the band, the cheerleaders, the fans. To have parents and grandparents coming out at 1:30 in the afternoon and sitting in the sun for three hours that's not a good way to support those people.". This week's contributions roughly totaling $62,576 bring the campaign's three-week total to approximately $656,711. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New directors at helm at East and West Aug 13, 2009
The band is preparing for halftime performances at five home football games and competing with other high schools in two marching contests. She expects about 10 more students to join the band through the week or once school starts Aug. 20 ... The band, which has about 100 students, is performing music from The Who's "Tommy." It will play at halftime of four home football games and in four marching band contests. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Two-minute drill: Cowboys QB has hurt leg Aug 12, 2009
Join Coach Paul Johnson, Dan Radakovich and the voice of the Yellow Jackets, Wes Durham, at the Cobb Galleria for a sit down lunch with players, cheerleaders, the band and Buzz. Why is Georgia Tech advertising on the Junkyard Blawg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* The enduring appeal of Woodstock Aug 9, 2009
Cable and public television channels have their Woodstock specials scheduled, and theres yet another batch of commemorative books, including The Road to Woodstock (Ecco) by the festivals instigator, Michael Lang, which includes tidbits like how much the bands were paid ... A summer package tour, Heroes of Woodstock, features musicians who appeared at Woodstock X including Jefferson Starship (playing Jefferson Airplane songs), Levon Helm from the Band, Tom Constanten from the Grateful Dead,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Levon Helm CD-- Electric Dirt-- Rev... Aug 6, 2009
The Bands Former Drummer, Singer, Releases New Album. Levon Helm of The Band returns to the spotlight with his new album Electric Dirt, an earthy blend of rock, country, blues and soul sure to please any Band fan ... Levon Helm, drummer and singer from The Band, is back, releasing his second CD after beating throat cancer. (Suite101.com)
Salsa Celtica to play at Irishfest Aug 2, 2009
The band s full of great musicians. And that cast of international musicians includes Toby Shippey on bongos and cowbell, from Scotland; Lino Rocha on vocals, from Venezuela; Dougie Hudson on congas, from Scotland; Javier Fioramonti on bass guitar, from Argentina; Steve Kettley on saxophone, flute and jaws harp, from England; amonn Coyne on banjo and tenor guitar, from Ireland; Dan Houghton on bagpipes and whistle, from Scotland; Joey De Jesus on trombone, trumpet and flute, from New York; Kenny... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Woodstock ‘09 to feature at least one borough manager Aug 1, 2009
Daily American - Woodstock 09 to feature at least one borough manager. Somerset Borough Manager Benedict G. Vinzani was a teenager when rock n roll legends Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker took the stage amidst a muddy field in Bethel, N.Y. Having missed the 1969 event, Vinzani will get a second chance to see some the surviving musical icons Aug. 15 at Woodstock 2009. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Heat hampers opening day of fair Jul 31, 2009
cosmic88 wrote on Jul 30, 2009 8:16 AM:" Considering that the boy lost his bunny last week when it wasn't known how bad the heat was going to be, I think your comment was very rude. I'm sure he tried to take care of his bunny, but sometimes there are conditions out of your control. He is probably already upset enough without your comment to make matters worse. ON ANOTHER NOTE, I'm very disappointed in Kukn Country for making concert goers wait over an hour in the heat to get in. The gates were... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Where are the musicians now? Jul 26, 2009
The Band: The Band played its celebrated "Last Waltz" in 1976 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 ... Canned Heat: The two principal members -- Bob Hite and Alan Wilson -- are both deceased, but the band still tours, with three Woodstock alums ... Jefferson Airplane: The band split in 1972, played a reunion in 1989, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A TUGG in the right direction Jul 26, 2009
The band will have an all-ages party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Huck Finn s, 127 Marina Drive, as part of Rocking the Dock. There will be a party for ages 21 and older at 10 p.m. the same day at The Joint, 324 Jay St., along with Nick Shattuck. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Artist and musician Roger Mason moves studio into Chathams clock tower Jul 19, 2009
Among the musical giants Mason has played with are Bob Dylan, Itzhak Perlman, John Denver, members of The Band, the Carradine Brothers and even Larry Campbell, who produced Levon Helm, to name a few ... Mason played a July 4th party with Garth Hudson and Randy Ciarlante, members of the band, The Band. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
'Ladies' show rock concerts can be just plain fun Jul 19, 2009
At the same time the band is easy to listen band members Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn or Tyler Stewart sing ... Robertson gave a brief history of Cadott leading up to the momentous performance of the band, choosing as his beginning point Lighthouse s performance that afternoon ... The band did a version of Prince s When Dove s Cry and one song segued into I Want to Rock and Roll All Night, which seemed to be frequently heard coming from cover bands in the beer tents all day. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Nobody can rock like these Harry Potter-inspired bands Jul 17, 2009
About the band: The "band" is a solo project from Matt Maggiacomo (multi-instrumentalist/vocals), 30, of Providence, who began performing wizard rock in 2005 ... About the band: Brothers Bradley Mehlenbacher, 29, (vocals, guitar) and Brian Ross, 34, (vocals, guitar) formed their rock/bluegrass group in Woonsocket, R.I., in 2005 ... About the band: Brothers Joe DeGeorge, 22, (keyboards) and Paul DeGeorge, 30, (guitar) formed the Norwood, Mass. (USA Today -- Life)
Click to read:Obama, Medvedev Agree To Cut Nuclear Arms Jul 7, 2009
Which was fine with the GOP, so long as the band kept playing. Recycled GOP mythologies from the Goldwater era ("DEregulation") replaced sensible and time-tested statutes, and finally brought us Wall Street 2008. (CBS News)
It's 'Party' Time Jul 7, 2009
To hear how the band has evolved into a rock outfit, check them out when they play the Highline Ballroom July 16 ... "Electric Dirt," the plugged-in follow-up to Helm's acoustic "Dirt Farmer," is infused with a rootsy style that isn't quite folk or country -- and is as close to the music of The Band as you're going to get these days. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nocturnals want to make up for rained-out show Jun 26, 2009
This album, due out in October, is the seventh overall for Potter and the band's second for Ragged Company/Hollywood Records ... "When the band formed in 2004, we made up our dream list of producers," Potter says. (Albany Times Union)
About the bands Jun 25, 2009
According to the band's Web site, their music "traverses funk, bluegrass, psychedelia and folk," a musical milieu indebted to the band's diverse personalities. A. Armada (12:15 a.m. Saturday, 40 Watt Club) - The Red & Black has called A. Armada's live shows "as epic to watch as (they are) deafeningly loud." The band has been on the scene in Athens since 2004 and has been likened to Athens-based band Maserati ... Their recent album, "200 Million Thousand," has been called the band's breakout... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rain fails to deter RiverFest Jun 21, 2009
"I had a lot of calls asking me when he was playing." That's Jeremy of Jeremy Buck and the Bang, the band that headlined RiverFest this year and was set to play in abut 90 minutes. The funds raised annually at RiverFest help to pay some of the administrative costs for the Portneuf Greenway Foundation, the nonprofit entity charged with establishing and improving the Portneuf Greenway. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival Jun 5, 2009
Among the bands at this year's Darling Harbour festival are those of saxophonist James Valentine and bassist Alex Hewetson ... "There's going to be a certain amount of people who are just drifting by, thinking it's all very nice to have some music and a day out. But I think there will also be people who connect with the band and perhaps even buy a CD.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Good times No Doubt Jun 4, 2009
Gwen Stefani proved she didn t need the guys in the band to craft hit singles ... Whatever your position on the band/solo question, you probably ought to see No Doubt while you still can, as the band s latest tour comes to Atlanta ... Most folks know Helm s voice, since he s the one singing lead on the Band s classics The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down and Up on Cripple Creek and, along with bassist Rick Danko, The Weight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Barenaked Ladies unveil songs at hush-hush gig May 17, 2009
The show, a tame affair compared to a reportedly more rambunctious performance two nights earlier, was, according to Robertson, the final rehearsal before the band goes into the studio on Monday to record the follow-up to 2007's Barenaked Ladies Are Men. (Last year's Juno-winning Snacktime. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
- INKED! A tale of two Coreys 0 May 15, 2009
Complete with the band uniforms, the creepy fedora-topped Jheri curl and the sequined glove, Feldman even Moonwalked in that film while Haim sat idly by and did nothing to save him. It was the end of innocence for all of us, and the moment the Coreys became a generation s parable. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Ataris blast into SA May 12, 2009
While their Stellenbosch debut was an outstanding affair, it's evident that the band, which has seen members come and go consistently over its decade-plus career, are still finding their feet as a unit. They will return to their former glory, of that there is little doubt, but for the time being Roe ultimately stands alone, while guitarist Chris Swinney, bassist Bryan Nelson and drummer Jake Dwiggins and their fledgling onstage presence gradually come of age. (iAfrica.com)
Woodstock vets head anniversary show May 6, 2009
The returning acts feature some Woodstock veterans, including Helm, who performed in '69 with The Band. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jazz Experience off to IJC Apr 28, 2009
" As the HCHS band readies for what promises to be an exciting trip to IJC Tuesday, they'll focus on that "experience" that has brought them through the year. The band is loaded with experienced talent, and has had an awesome contest season that has featured many of the senior members of the band. "I knew with so many seniors it would be important starting off this year to feature as many of them throughout the school year as possible, and we did," said Britt. "We're hoping to show off that... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Bradley’s Buzz: Not much spring love for new-look Braves Apr 6, 2009
In Up on Cripple Creek, the Band s Levon Helm sings of his paramour Bessie and her feeling about the humorist/vocalist Spike Jones: She said, I can t take the way he sings, but I love to hear him talk. I have no idea if Les Miles can sing actually, I wouldn t be one bit surprised if he s another Perry Como but I do love hearing the man talk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Gourds play Melting Point tonight Mar 28, 2009
Add in the 120-150 live dates the band plays each year, and it's no stretch to say this five-piece ensemble stays extremely busy ... "I'm befuddled. I guess it's probably because we just love to play together. We've had our personal challenges and struggles through the years, but our friendships have been solid in and outside the band. "I think it also has something to do with the fact that we're doing what we love ... " The Gourds are much like the venerable Band in that each member plays a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Seventh-graders to sing in annual 4-H Club revue Mar 19, 2009
The band was inducted into beach music's the Cammy Awards Hall of Fame in 1997. The other original Prophets are Walter Stanley, the late Tommy Witcher and the late Roy Smith, of Augusta; Janet Helm (Dearstone), of Thomson; Jimmy Campbell, of Atlanta; Fred Williamson, of Nashville, Tenn. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Book Review A Book for Kids by C ... Mar 18, 2009
Other favourites include The Sulky Stockman, Upon the Road to Rockabout, The Band and The Long Road Home. The poem A Very Charming Gentleman is reprinted inside the front and back covers of the books, carrying with it a worthwhile reminder about the value of books. (Suite101.com)
A legend improved by his even better half Mar 17, 2009
The fiddled nostalgia of lead track Ellis County is glorious mountain music, recalling Levon Helm and the Band. A reserved Plant guests on the swampy romp of Mel Tillis's What You Gonna Do Leroy (recorded in the dressing room at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre during the Raising Sand tour), but the track that sounds most like that T-Bone Burnett-helmed Grammy-winning project is the combustible Gasoline and Matches. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Holly Golightly and Lawyer Dave set up home in Danielsville Mar 15, 2009
In 2004, Golightly earned her most mainstream exposure for her guest appearance on The White Stripes' 2004 Grammy-winning "Elephant," singing alongside Jack White on the tune "It's True That We Love One Another." (Note that she'd been billed alongside the band a good many times before that, and introduced The White Stripes to East London's ToeRag Studios, revered for its analog equipment - which Golightly and Dave adhere to for its authentic sound). And critics love her. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Deputy Chief and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad club Mar 3, 2009
DiSesas spider senses just up and tingled to beat the band after seeing how smoothly everything went, and after the money was spent. Does this strike anyone else as a bit odd. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Colts storm past Brophy to end state drought Feb 27, 2009
The band of students painted their faces, chests and emptied their throats to push the Colts to their first state tournament win in a decade-and-a-half. They did help loosen these guys up, Glasgow said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Singer-guitarist leaves the Barenaked Ladies Feb 26, 2009
The news comes several months after drug charges against Page were dropped in the U.S. His arrest came after the band, known for its clean-cut image and whimsical lyrics, released an album of children's songs titled "Snacktime.". The band's Web site said Wednesday that Page will pursue solo projects, including theatrical opportunities ... Page wished the band the best. (MSNBC -- Music)
Singer-guitarist Steven Page quits Barenaked Ladies Feb 26, 2009
The news comes several months after drug charges against Page were dropped in the U.S. His arrest came after the band, known for its clean-cut image and whimsical lyrics, released an album of children's songs titled, Snacktime. The band's website said Wednesday that Page will pursue solo projects, including theatrical opportunities ... Page wished the band the best. (USA Today -- Life)
Barenaked Ladies Loses Singer-Guitarist Feb 26, 2009
The band's Web site says Page will pursue solo projects and theatrical opportunities. Page says the rest of the members of the band are his brothers and he wishes them the best. (KWTX.com, TX)
Page, Ladies split 'amicable' Feb 26, 2009
The use of a phrase familiar from divorce agreements is probably no accident: Page and Ed Robertson, the band's other founding member, have been playing under the BNL banner for 20 years ... It would have been interesting to be on the band's latest concert cruise, Ships and Dip V, which sailed from Miami through the Caribbean early this month ... Page's departure removes some of the band's most distinctive features: his nasal tenor, his wacky stage demeanour (especially in tandem with Robertson)... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Page leaves Barenaked Ladies Feb 26, 2009
Steven Page is no longer among the Barenaked Ladies, the band has announced ... "These guys are my brothers. We've grown up together over the past 20 years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future," he said on the band website ... Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart will continue recording and touring together as Barenaked Ladies, the band said. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mandy Moore, Adams engaged Feb 13, 2009
Adams, who played in the band Whiskeytown during the 1990s before turning solo, is known for his song "New York, New York," which appeared on his album "Gold," released in 2001. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
BACKSTAGE: Fundraiser for local musician Feb 12, 2009
On the band's Web page (myspace. com/unwrittenlaw), the band is accepting donations on Russo's behalf. (North County Times)
Wrestling, hot water and the Bo-zone Feb 11, 2009
My buddy Mike Roche lead guitarist for "the band" spent a little time in Bozeman doing this and that, and he saw firsthand the transformation from a lovable cowtown to the "Mini-Me" version of a southern California strip mall. Second, why would someone from Bozeman have a Boz Angeles sticker on the back of his rig. (Montana Standard, MT)
Eddie Van Halen promises more touring Feb 7, 2009
Guitarist Van Halen told Rolling Stone he had a lot of fun on tour, that singer Roth was a blast, and he has written tons of music for what would be the bands first album in more than a decade ... The rock veterans had been at war since Roth quit the band in 1985 to pursue a solo career, but they declared a cease-fire to kick off a 75-date tour in September 2007 ... The band released its last album in 1998, Van Halen III, its first and only recording with singer Gary... (MSNBC -- Music)
