Welcome 2010! We wish all of you a rockin New Year! Speaking of Rockin....Check out this months interviews with The Last Vegas! We will also be reporting to you LIVE from NAMM as it kicks off January 14th through the 17th so don't miss that! As always look for daily news updates and This Day In Rock. Let us make this a kick ass year!
When The Last Vegas made their way through Denver I couldn't pass up the opportunity to speak to the band who beat out over 8,000 contestants in Guitar Centers On-stage contest. The CD that followed highly impressed me with it's catchy lyrics and screaming guitar solos. They recently topped iTunes critics' 2009 "Rock Singles of the Year List" with their hit single "I'm Bad." The Last Vegas are an incredible band live. Chad Cherry is an amazing frontman and I encourage you to check them out if they come through your town and don't forget to pick up the CD..."Whatever Gets You Off" UMM HMM
blink-182 have just released an exclusive Haiti Charity T-shirt. All proceeds from the sale of this shirt will go to the Red Cross. Each shirt is $15 and is only available on the bands official online store.
WHAT: Yoko Ono Lennon keeps John’s legacy alive by kicking off 2010 with a press conference at NAMM, the international music products association, supporting music education in celebration of Lennon’s 70th birthday. Quincy Jones and a host of other celebrities will speak out on the importance of music education on behalf of American youth. Students from South Central Los Angeles’ Fernando Pullum Performing Arts School will perform a medley of Lennon songs with Rickey Minor, the musical director of American Idol, Jackson Browne and Fishbone. Yoko is utilizing this year to celebrate John’s legacy and is showing her continued support of music education and the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which gives students across the country free hands-on access to music and the digital arts.
WHO: Yoko Ono Lennon, Quincy Jones, Jackson Browne, Fishbone, Rickey Minor, Joe Lamond, CEO of NAMM, Brian Rothschild, Executive Director, The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, Fernando Pullum, Principal of the Fernando Pullum Performing Arts School and his students.
WHEN: Thursday, January 14th
1:30pm
WHERE: NAMM Show
Wanna Play?/Lennon Bus Stage at the Arena Plaza
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
WHY: As Yoko says, “The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit outreach program with the mission of giving kids a chance to express themselves through music and video productions. It has been a living legacy to John’s passion for musical expression and artistic freedom. By utilizing the on-the-road John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and its fine studio set-up, thousands of students have written, recorded and produced original songs and videos – students who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to explore these avenues of creativity. At a time with music education in the schools is facing tough funding challenges, the Bus has been a rolling testament to the enduring, positive power of music making.”
The students from the Fernando Pullum Performing Arts School are a shining example of what music education can do. In an area of Los Angeles where only 30% of students graduate from high school, 100% of Fernando’s students graduate from high school, and 99% have gone on to college. To learn how to keep music in your local community, go to www.supportmusic.com, a non-profit outreach initiative of the NAMM Foundation.
About NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
About The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
About the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (www.lennonbus.org)
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages. In its 12th year of touring, the venture is proud of its brand new bus and its studios, which boast the latest audio and video technology, gear and products. The concept began as an offshoot of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, which is dedicated to providing opportunities for both professional and amateur songwriters around the world. The Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada year-round, providing free tours and workshops at schools, retailers, festivals, on tours with headlining artists, and at major industry conferences. The Bus, a 501(c)(3) venture, is made possible through the generosity of sponsors including Apple, Maxell Corporation, NAMM, The Beatles: Rock Band, Roland, Sonicbids, GHS Strings, Disc Makers, Edirol by Roland, Avid, Mackie, Blackheart Amps, Ampeg, Boss, Digital Media Academy, Aphex Systems, Audio-Technica, Glyph Technologies, Neutrik, Music Player Network, Propellerhead, Musician’s Friend, Ableton, Sibelius, Digidesign, Apogee, Sony, Litepanels, McDSP, IK Multimedia, Native Instruments, Gretsch Drums, Bogen Imaging, Noise Industries, Applied Acoustics Systems and Harris Corporation. The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is made possible by an agreement with Yoko Ono Lennon.
Hello friends and welcome to This Day In Rock. It is Tuesday and if your Monday was anything like mine you are most likely happy today is here!! It is cold in my neck of the woods and if it's hot where you are please send me some of that heat! Enough small talk, let's take that walk down musical memory lane. On this day in 1956 Buddy Holly and his band The Two Tones Wet To Decca Records in Nashville & began recording their first record. On this day in 1963 The Four Seasons released the song "Walk Like A Man" It would soon be a #1 Hit for them. In 1974 Ringo Starr revisited & Remade the 1960 Johnny Brunette hit "Your Sixteen" Ringo got help on this song from former band mate Paul McCartney. On This day in 1980 Prince made his first TV appearance on American Bandstand. On this day in 2007 Michael Jackson quietly returned to the United States after Living abroad for 2 years. He had left the country to escape the after effects of his highly publicized Child molestation trial. Well friends that's all for today! Until tomorrow... PEACE!!!
Atlanta-based rock band DEATH ON TWO WHEELS will premier two songs world-wide in the new movie THE VIOLENT KIND at Sundance 2010. The featured songs are Calling Us All Back Home and Two Dollar Bills from their current release SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND FATE on The Ghost Umbrella Records.
DO2W, featuring Trae Vedder – lead vocals, guitar, Andrew Knox – organ, piano, vocals, Paul Doss – lead guitar, David Fountain – bass, vocals and Greg Neel – drums, vocals --have been busy gearing up for their new EP, AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME to be released on Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010, and with recording the full album to be completed mid-year.
Award-winning filmmakers The Butcher Brothers (Mitchell Altieri and Phil Flores; THE HAMILTONS) will world premiere THE VIOLENT KIND at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010. The dramatic feature horror film is produced by Michael Ferris Gibson, Jeffrey Allard (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE), alongside Andy Gould (HALLOWEEN), Malek Akkad (HALLOWEEN), Jeremy Platt, and executive producer K’Dee Miller.
To celebrate the release of The Violent Kind, DO2W is offering both songs for FREE at http://deathontwowheels.bandcamp.com
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENINGS:
PUBLIC SCREENINGS:
o Monday, January 25, 11:30pm at the Library Center Theatre, Park City
o Wednesday, January 27th, midnight at the Egyptian Theatre, Park City
o Friday, January 29th, midnight at the Tower Theatre, SLC
o Saturday, January 30th, 9:00pm at Holiday Village Cinema IV, Park City
o Sunday, January 31st, 5:30pm at the Holiday Village Cinema IV, Park City
Check out more on this band www.myspace.com/deathontwowheels
Portland, OR death metal band Those Who Lie Beneath are preparing to tour overseas as part of the 3-way co-headline Machines Of Grind Tour with rotating headliners Aborted, Rotten Sound, and The Red Chord.
Kicking off April 16 in Denmark, the tour will wind down May 8 in Belgium. The UK leg of the trek will be sponsored by the newly launched Terrorizer Magazine.
Inspired by Scandinavian and modern American death metal, Those Who Lie Beneath combine amazing guitar work, razor sharp drumming and super brutal vocals that will surely devastate the most fickle heavy music fan.
Those Who Lie Beneath is currently on a U.S. tour with The Red Chord, and My Children My Bride wrapping up March 14 in Massachusetts. The band’s release, An Awakening, is out in the U.S. now on Rise Records.
For more information on the band please see www.myspace.com/thosewholiebeneath
Catch Those Who Lie Beneath On Tour Now:
Feb 5 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Feb 9 – St Louis, MO @ Cicero’s
Feb 11 – Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue
Feb 12 – Pensacola, FL @ The Vault
Feb 13 – Birmingham, AL @ 5 Points Music Hall
Feb 14 – Metairie, LA @ The High Ground
Feb 16 – Wichita Falls, TX @ The Hanger
Feb 17 – Tyler, TX @ Knight of Columbus Hall
Feb 18 – McAllen, TX @ The Incubator
Feb 19 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
Feb 20 – Houston, TX @ Meridian
Feb 21 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Feb 23 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
Feb 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Area 702
Feb 25 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza
Feb 26 – Modesto, CA @ Modesto Virtual
Feb 28 – Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing
Mar 1 – Flagstaff, AZ @ The Joint
Mar 2 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Mar 3 – Amarillo, TX @ The War Legion Underground
Mar 4 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown Live
Mar 5 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
Mar 6 – Louisville, KY @ Uncle Pleasants
Mar 7 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
Mar 8 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
Mar 9 – Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
Mar 11 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
Mar 12 – South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
Mar 13 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
Mar 14 – Holyoke, MA @ Water Front Tavern
Machines Of Grind Tour:
Apr 16 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset
Apr 17 – Essen, Germany @ Turock
Apr 18 – London, UK @ Underworld
Apr 19 – Birmingham, UK @ 02 Academy 3
Apr 20 - Newcastle upon Tyne, UK @ O2 Academy 2
Apr 21 – Leeds, UK @ Rios
Apr 22 – Plymouth, UK @ White Rabbit
Apr 23 – Evreux, France @ Abordage
Apr 24 – Nantes, France @ Le Ferrailleur
Apr 25 – Durango, Spain @ Plateruena
Apr 26 – Madrid, Spain @ Ritmo & Compas
Apr 27 – Barcelona, Spain @ Apolo 2
Apr 28 – Luynes / Marseille, France @ Le Korigan
Apr 30 – Tilburg, Holland @ Neurotic Death Fest
May 1 – Leisnig, Germany @ Revolution Fest Open Air
May 2 – Rep Brno, Czech @ Faval
May 3 – München, Germany @ Feierwerk
May 4 – Vienna, Austria @ Arena
May 5 – Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala
May 6 – Lonato Del Garda (Brescia), Italy @ Olden Live Club
May 7 – Zizersm, Switzerland @ Eventstage
May 8 – Durbuy, Belgium @ Durbuy Rock Fest
Findlay, OH’s Before Their Eyes has just launched a new MySpace page with two brand new songs (“Sing to Me” and “Bulletproof”) off its upcoming Rise Records release Untouchable. The album’s artwork and track listing have also been unveiled. Untouchable will be available everywhere on March 9th.
Untouchable Tracklisting:
1. Hey Dude!
2. Sing To Me
3. Not Alone
4. Love Is Misery
5. My Match, Your Fire
6. Start With Today (Feat. Kristen Williams)
7. Bulletproof
8. Finding A Way
9. Rick Vs Nick
10. Hell Or High Water
11. Start With Today (Acoustic)
Pre-order Untouchable here: http://new.merchnow.com/catalogs/before-their-eyes.
Before Their Eyes is Nick Moore (Lead Vocals) Landon Tewers (Guitar) Jarrett Hottman (Drums) Anthony Damschroder (Bass)
Elliott Gruenberg (Guitar).
www.myspace.com/beforetheireyes
65amps is pleased to introduce the Tupelo, a breakthrough amplifier rooted in the same lost designs as its brother, the popular 65amps “Lil Elvis,” but based on a 6V6 power section. The Tupelo’s unique circuitry and custom transformers create a platform that reveals the true character of the power tubes to a surprising level. The 6V6 power section produces an outstanding example of American circuitry from the late fifties through the mid-sixties while at the same time removing all the bad behaviors of those old amps. The Tupelo is a must for players whose ears are tuned to American circuits and sounds.
The super-versatile Tupelo delivers surprising power in a compact, 20-Watt amp and features an astonishing vocabulary, touch sensitivity, and harmonic richness. Its lush, soulful clean tone easily rolls over into harmonically complex distortion, offering the best of both worlds to players of all music genres. Loaded with 65amps’ proprietary Master Voltage power technology, which keeps the entire vocabulary, authority, and response down to 2 or 3 Watts, the Tupelo sounds and feels right at any volume, from bedroom to coffee house to small clubs. The Tupelo particularly shines as a tonally and harmonically flexible studio amp.
The Tupelo also features a passive FX Loop, two speaker outs, 65amps’s unique bias tremolo and of course . . . rich tone for days!
65amps was conceived in 2004 when partners Dan Boul and guitarist Peter Stroud created a custom amp for Peter to use on stage with Sheryl Crow. Today 65amps’ range of guitar and bass amplifiers delivers surprising power at low volume, amazingly versatile tone and meticulous, road-worthy craftsmanship. You’ll find 65amps on stage and in the studio with a wide variety of players including Richie Sambora, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, and many more.
65amps Tupelo list price: Combo - $2,295 or Head - $1,850
Find out more at www.65amps.com
The past 10 years has brought Founder and President of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, Tish Ciravolo, museum inductions, numerous awards, motivational speeches to millions of girls, and much more—on top of rocking stages all over the country and most importantly, being a mother of two.
In 2000 forging a new and unique path in a heavily male-dominated industry, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars emerged and made an immediate impression on the industry. Ciravolo stated, “The guitar industry acknowledged the change, and the music store dealer gladly accepted a new customer. And the artists believed in the passion and understood the mission.”
Now available in 26 countries, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars continues to seek new ways to reach females around the world and support their dreams of playing guitar. A leading sponsor of girl rock camps throughout the world, Daisy Rock is proud to help more girls play guitar by donating instruments to the camps, which have grown exponentially over the last 10 years. Daisy Rock has helped over 150,000 girls play guitars during the last decade. Ciravolo commented, “A decade of Daisy’s, and we’ve only just begun.”
The “Best in Show” awards, a celebrated prominent honor at NAMM, are part of NAMM University and hosted by Music, Inc. magazine. Award recipients are selected by a panel of industry judges attending the year’s show.
Daisy Rock Girl Guitars offers a complete line of quality girl guitars designed to look and sound great, and to fit the female form. For more info and to find a dealer near you, visit daisyrock.com now!
Hello friends and welcome to this Thursday edition of this day in Rock! Lets take that walk down Musical Memory lane.
On this day in 1960 Del Shannon records "Runaway". Del Shannon Once said that he wrote this song about himself because he was always running away from relationships he was in.
On this day in 1965 The United States Department Of Immigration informed the band The Animals They would have to cancel their appearance at The Apollo Theatre . They did get to perform on Ed Sullivan.
The song "Mr Tamborine Man" is Recorded By The Byrds on this day in 1965.
On this day in 1966 George Harrison of The Beatles Got married to Patti Boyd. They would later divorce Because George had been unfaithful.
On this day in 1984 The band Yes Goes #1 with the song "Owner Of A Lonley Heart".
Well friends thats all for today. Until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!!!
The Devil Wears Prada, whose blistering signature sound combined with a Biblical brutality has made them "the next big thing," according to Absolute Punk, will join Killswitch Engage on their Winter U.S. tour as direct support beginning Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sweden's Dark Tranquility will open on all dates, and the tour will keep the threesome on the road over a six-week-plus period.
The Devil Wears Prada - vocalist Mike Hranica, guitarist/vocalist Jeremy DePoyster, guitarist Chris Rubey, bassist Andy Trick, keyboardist James Baney, and Daniel Williams on drums - is touring in support of their critically-acclaimed CD, With Roots Above and Branches Below (Ferret Records), which was released May 5, 2009. Two-thousand nine has proven to be a breakthrough year for the young Christian metalcore band that has developed a mainstream buzz and secular cred. Beginning with a 43-date, completely sold out headline tour this past Spring, TDWP went on to a Main Stage slot on the Vans Warped Tour, and is currently co-headlining (with All that Remains) the 27-date Napalm & Noise tour, which wraps up December 21 in Allentown, PA. Over the past few months, TDWP also found themselves on the covers of Outburn, Alternative Press, HM and AMP, to name a few, and covers for at least two other national music magazines are set for early next year.
Live, the six-piece The Devil Wears Prada presents a powerful intensity that many other metalcore bands never quite achieve, with savage riffs, bulldozing guitar, thunderous beats, manic synths, and an assault of abrasive vocals. On this tour, the band will perform songs from all three of their releases - 2006's Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, 2007's Plagues, and the new With Roots Above and Branches Below, including the video track, "Danger: Wildman," which can be viewed here <http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=61465450> .
With more dates to be announced, the confirmed itinerary for The Devil Wears Prada as direct support on the Killswitch Engage U.S. tour are as follows:
FEBRUARY
4 House of Blues, Boston, MA
5 House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ
8 House of Blues, Orlando, FL
10 Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
11 Amos Southend, Charlotte, NC
12 Sonar, Baltimore, MD
13 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
15 House of Blues, Chicago, IL
18 First Avenue Loop Station, Minneapolis, MN
19 Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
20 Royal Oak Theatre, Royal Oak, MI
21 Egyptian Room, Indianapolis, IN
23 Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, OK
25 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
26 Paladium Ballroom, Dallas, TX
MARCH
1 Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque, NM
3 House of Blues, Las Vegas,NV
5 Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ
6 The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA
7 Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA
9 Roseland Ballroom, Portland, OR
10 Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA
12 Great Salt Air, Magna, UT
13 Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO
14 The Midland by AMC, Kansas City, MO
15 The Pageant, St. Louis, MO
18 Irving Plaza, New York, NY
19 Irving Plaza, New York, NY
21 The Dome, Wallingford, CT
Chicago glam rockers The Last Vegas offer a red vinyl version of their critically acclaimed album, Whatever Gets You Off, which features iTunes Critics pick for the Best Single of 2009 (Rock), “I’m Bad.” The album was recorded in Los Angeles with veteran rock producers Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M., DJ Ashba (Producer of Sixx:A.M., Mötley Crüe) and Marti Frederiksen (Producer of Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne).
Dubbed the “Best Discovery” by SPIN and armed with the iTunes top rock track of 09’, The Last Vegas have quickly built an impressive touring history throughout arenas, clubs and theaters in 2009, which includes Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry, Hinder, Theory of a Deadman, Papa Roach and are currently on tour with Smile Empty Soul (please see tour dates below).
The Last Vegas made history as the first band to win Guitar Center’s On-Stage new music program when they were hand selected by Mötley Crüe at the world famous Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles, CA. The band recently shot the new video for “Whatever Gets You Off” in Los Angeles and will be unleashing the new single and video to rock fans in the near future.
The Last Vegas Tour Dates
The Last Vegas on Tour with Smile Empty Soul and Burn Halo:
1/15 Hilton Head, SC Shoreline Ballroom
1/17 Hartford, CT Webster Theatre
1/21 Cleveland, OH Peabody’s
1/22 Columbus, OH AL Rosa
1/23 Detroit, MI Harpo’s Concert Theatre
1/24 Cincinnati, OH Inner Circle
1/27 Rockford, IL Bar 3
1/28 Elgin, IL The Main Event
1/29 Cedar Rapids, IA 1st Avenue Live
1/30 Flint, MI The Machine Shop
2/2 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
2/3 Columbia, MO The Blue Note
2/4 Appleton, WI Revolution
2/5 Dayton, OH McGuffy’s House of Rock
For updated tour dates and more information on The Last Vegas, please visit: www.thelastvegas.com
All American Anthemic rockers, Drowning Pool will be joining Sevendust on an upcoming tour throughout the mid-south and northwest regions in the US. The trek begins on February 18 at The Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge, LA. Tickets go on sale this Saturday and Sunday with Kansas City, MO going on sale January 29 (please see tour dates below for specific ticket on sales). Tickets can be purchased at www.drowningpool.com
Perseverance is the name of the game for Drowning Pool. After the untimely death of their first singer and the loss of a second, the Texas-based rockers have been solidifying the band with today’s release of their new single “Feel Like I Do” off of their self-titled CD, along with the accompanying video. The song follows their biggest single, "37 Stitches," and is the culmination of more than 2 years of relentless touring. Their fourth album, set for an April release, is the band’s first consecutive disc with the same lead singer and sees these four rock n' roll survivors cranking out fist-pumping, rock anthems. The single’s hook could ignite a mosh pit or a football stadium.
It's time to raise your hands and feel like Drowning Pool do…
DROWNING POOL is: Ryan McCombs-vocals, CJ Pierce-guitar, Stevie Benton-bass and Mike Luce-drums.
Sevendust / Drowning Pool Tour Dates
2/18 Baton Rouge, LA The Varsity Theatre – Tickets On Sale 1/23
2/19 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen – Tickets On Sale 1/22
2/20 New Orleans, LA House of Blues – Tickets On Sale 1/23
2/21 Little Rock, AR The Village – Tickets On Sale 1/23
2/23 Maplewood, MN The Rock Nightclub – Tickets On Sale 1/23
2/24 Indianapolis, IN 8 Seconds Saloon – Tickets On Sale 1/23
2/26 Kansas City, MO The Midland by AMC – Tickets On Sale 1/29
2/27 Wichita, KS The Cotillion – Tickets On Sale 1/23
2/28 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre – Tickets On Sale 1/23
3/7 Seattle, WA The Showbox at the Market – Tickets On Sale 1/23
For more information on Drowning Pool and updated tour dates, please visit: www.drowningpool.com
Hello friends and welcome to this wacky Wednesday edition of This Day In Rock.I hope your week is treating you well so far! Lets take that walk down musical memory lane!
On this day in 1958 The Silhouettes released "Get A Job" It would end up being the bands only top 40 hit they would ever have.
Also on this day in 1958 The Song "Ricky" By Rick Nelson goes #1.
On this day in 1965 The television show Called "Shindig" Featured The Rolling Stones and The Kinks.
On this day in 1970 Diana Ross marries PR Man, Robert Silberstein.Sadly the Union would only last 6 years.
On this day in 1982 Ozzy Osbourne Became Infamous when he bit the head off a Live Bat at a concert in Des Moines, Iowa. He had to take rabies shots as a result of the incident just a s a precaution.
Well friends that is all for today! Until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!!!!
Hello Friends And Welcome to to this Manic Monday edition of This Day In Rock. I hope you have had a great weekend! Lets take that walk down musical memory lane!
"Running Bear" A song about two American Indians in Love was the #1 song on this day in 1960.
The Billboard Hot 100 sees its first appearance by the Beatles on this day in 1964 with " I Wanna Hold Your Hand"
On this day In 1971 The Beatles were in Court to Dissolve their "Partnership". Ringo Testified that Paul "Behaved Like a spoiled child".
On This day in 1973 The One Place Country music is sacred was invaded by Rock & Roll. The Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville Tennessee Booked Jerry Lee Lewis because he agreed to ONLY play Country songs. He did Play Some country songs but soon grew tired of that and broke out into a medley of his 50's Rock hits while at the same time uttering every swear word in the Book. He told the audience "I am the rock and rollin', country and western, rhythm and blues singin' motherf***er." Hmmmm something tells me he was never invited back!
On this day in 1975 "Mandy" Goes #1 For Barry Manilow.
On this Day in 1996 Lisa Marie Presley Files For divorce from Michael Jackson.
Well Friends that's all for today. Until tomorrow......
PEACE!!!
Gibson Guitar, the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology has partnered once again with Monster Cable®, a leading manufacturer of high performance cable and power protection components as well as headphones, at NAMM 2010. Both companies will exhibit in Booth # 4242 on the main convention hall floor. New signature guitar models, ultra high speed cables for HDMI™, artist visits and demonstrations of the highly popular Gibson Dusk Tiger are among the highlights of this year’s exhibit. The two company’s comprehensive new products are brought together by one unified message, “Because the Music Matters.”
Gibson Guitar and Epiphone’s offerings will include several new models from Gibson Custom, Gibson Acoustic, Gibson USA, Epiphone, Steinberger and Kramer. Among the many highlights guests of NAMM will have the opportunity for the very first-sneak peak at the new Slash “Appetite Les Paul” model scheduled to be launched later in the year. The Aaron Lewis Gibson Acoustic model, Keb Mo Blues Master and the John Hiatt J45 Acoustic round out Gibson Montana’s offering. Gibson USA will host daily demonstrations of the most technologically advanced guitar of all time, the Gibson Dusk Tiger. The Dusk Tiger represents state of the art technology in electric guitars and redefines what a guitar can do with the most advanced design in the industry and limited to only 1,000 produced worldwide. Other Gibson USA offerings include the Zakk Wylde BFG model, the Angus Young SG, The Gibson Grabber Bass and the Gibson Holy Explorer. The Les Paul Standard and the Les Paul Supreme continue to honor the legendary Les Paul who passed away earlier this year and will be a center attraction to the jointly produced exhibit.
The Jimmy Page #2 (Number Two) Les Paul has instantly become one of Gibson Custom’s most sought after guitar of its kind. Guests of NAMM will not only have a chance to experience this legendary classic, but they will also be amongst the first music enthusiasts to view the Gibson Custom 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard and special run ES-339 and ES-359 guitars.
Epiphone will exhibit some of the division’s most exciting new models to date including the 2010 Tribute to Les Paul Standard, an extraordinary guitar that pays homage to the “grandfather of the electric guitar” and produced in limited quantities. Rounding out Epiphone’s offerings will be the Epiphone Zenth Bass (Fretted), the Epiphone Inspired by 1964 Texan, the Epiphone Inspired by John Lennon Revolution Casino, the popular Emperor Swingster, the Roy Orbison Bard Acoustic Guitar package, the highly successful Worn 1966 Wilshire and the loudest of them all, the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Graveyard Disciple.
Steinberger and Kramer, both a part of the Gibson family of brands will exhibit the Steinberger Synapse ZT3 Trans Red and Spirit GT-Pro Electric Guitar respectively. Kramer will offer exciting new models including the Kramer Pariah, Striker Custom, Disciple Bass and Assault 220FR.
Monster’s NAMM offerings will show how it is standing up to its motto that “Sound Really Matters” with brand new additions to its Monsterous® headphone family, including Turbine Pro™ Copper Professional In-Ear Speakers™, the newest addition to the company’s acclaimed line of Turbine Pro headphones, Monster’s Miles Davis Tribute™ Jazz Headphones, the ultimate jazz experience headphones, as well as Beats by Dr. Dre Spin™ Professional Headphones, the latest addition to the hugely popular “Beats™ by Dr. Dre™” headphone line, a collaboration with Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine.
Another exciting Monster product that will be on display is Monster’s HTUPS 3700 uninterruptible home theater power supply, which was recently honored with prestigious Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
ABOUT GIBSON GUITAR Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. The Gibson Les Paul guitar is the best selling guitar of all time and bears the name of the late, great Les Paul. Gibson’s HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar, the Gibson Robot Guitar, Gibson's Dark Fire and the new Gibson Dusk Tiger represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years. The Gibson Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Gibson Guitar Corp., and dedicates its time and services to making the place a better world for children through its support of music, education, health and human services. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo , Michigan , and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.’s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Baldwin, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson’s website at http://www.gibson.com/. Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar and the Gibson Robot Guitar represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at http://www.gibson.com/
ABOUT MONSTER
Monster was founded by Head Monster Noel Lee with a commitment to creating products under the Monster Cable® brand to literally “make music sound better.” Today, Monster has grown and diversified to become the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high-performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, as well as a leading innovator in the field of iPod® and iPhone™ accessories and professional audio and sound reinforcement. As part of its commitment to improving the music listening experience, Monster worked with Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine to create the Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ headphone line, including the new Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones. The company is also continuing to innovate with its own line of Monster brand headphones, including “Turbine Pro™ In-Ear Speakers™,” the first in-ear headphones geared for use by music professionals and audiophiles. Additionally, under its Monster Power® brand, the company is the leading manufacturer of high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems. Explore the world of Monster at www.monstercable.com. Explore the world of Monster Power® at www.monsterpower.com
For the Winter NAMM show of 2010, Sonic Reality sound development company is proud to announce “Neil Peart Drums Vol. 1: The Kit”, a sample library for BFD2 and Infinite Player, powered by Kontakt, as part of the Drum Masters series. Neil Peart, legendary drummer of the band “Rush”, has collaborated with Sonic Reality and producer/engineer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains) to bring the authentic sound of Neil’s “Snakes and Arrows’ Custom DW® Drum Kit into the digital domain. With advanced features such as deep level dynamics, humanized random alternating hits, discrete multiple mic mixing and more, this deluxe sampled kit is an ultra-realistic recreation of Neil’s actual acoustic set as used live on tour and in the studio.
Now, for the first time, e-drummers, keyboardists and composers can play rock drum samples with the iconic signature sound of drum legend - Neil Peart and have a world-class, hard-hitting drum kit suitable for many styles of music from Progressive Rock to Heavy Metal! Producer Nick Raskulinecz engineered the sample sessions with over 20 channels of Neve® mic preamps, deluxe vintage tube mics and multiple room positions for one of the most elaborate sampled drum kits ever. With the assistance of Don Lombardi and DrumChannel.com, every detail of “The Kit” was captured both in high-resolution audio and documented on video with a thorough explanation by Dave Kerzner of Sonic Reality on how the drums were sampled.
“To sample Neil Peart’s incredible drum kit for our Drum Masters series was truly an honor and it fit perfectly with our focus on capturing the most desirable character drum sounds.” Says Dave Kerzner, CEO of Sonic Reality. “We’re also honored to be able to record it with ‘Rush’ producer - Nick Raskulinecz to help us capture the authentic, signature Neil Peart drum sound.”
“The Kit” features 8 Toms, a vast array of cymbals including 3 Chinas, 4 Crashes, 3 Splashes, Ride, 2 Snares, Massive Kicks, Percussion - such as Cowbells and more. It comes mapped in GM, iMap™, V-Drum and a Custom Map mode to be controlled by any electronic drum kit. It includes both discrete mic mixing and album-quality presets right out of the box for instant gratification.
“Neil Peart Drums Vol 1: The Kit” will be available in standard and deluxe size versions for FXPansion’s BFD software and for Sonic Reality’s Infinite Player software powered by Kontakt.
Globalstor® Data Corporation, a premier OEM integrator of high-performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers, is previewing the latest version of its iTrax portable audio file storage device at Winter NAMM 2010. Offering sound professionals multi-user access to consolidated, centralized and fully searchable data, the new version of iTrax operates over a standard LAN or WAN network and comes in a highly portable “lunchbox”-style casing.
The latest version of iTrax is ideal for ProTools and similar audio post environments, where storage space on mixing and recording gear is often at a premium. Equipped with a solid-state 64-bit iSCSI and NAS operating system, it utilizes an iSCSI initiator to appear as a local disc drive on any computer connected to the LAN or WAN. Once the user plugs it into a networked device and the iSCSI initiators are loaded, every host system on the network can see and share all stored data. Engineers on separate workstations can simultaneously edit and mix different sessions stored on any iTrax server.
“The latest version of iTrax, like its predecessor, is designed to address the storage challenges of today’s digital recording and mixing environments,” says Scott Leif, president, Globalstor. “In many facilities, the computers and equipment are already tied up with ProTools and other cards, so there is no room for a fiber channel port or similar device. With iTrax, the user simply plugs it into the system, and they have all the benefits of an additional hard drive without taking up space.”
With iTrax, audio professionals have centralized storage and retrieval of multiple sessions at their fingertips. In addition, users can remotely log into sessions from anywhere in the world using any Internet Protocol-based GUI.
The new version of iTrax comprises a standalone tower with a handle, and includes five drives with optional RAID 5 redundancy. Storage capacity ranges from 2.5 TB to 10 TB (five-drive unit). Other iTrax servers are available in various configurations, ranging from an eight-drive solution with RAID protection on board to a 36-drive version with multiple levels of RAID redundancy on board. Among the high-profile music companies using iTrax include Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), which has employed a 16-drive solution with two independent RAID controllers on board to accommodate the label group’s multiple projects and operators.
About Globalstor Data Corporation
Globalstor® Data Corporation is a leading distributor of high-performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers. Widely recognized for its value-added services, including systems integration and customer support, Globalstor is an OEM with a full spectrum of hardware and software support offering a broad range of broadcast and video professional solutions including DVD-R Digital Video Dailies solutions, 2K and 4K Digital Intermediate solutions, and high-performance high-definition video servers offering scaleable storage up to 36TBs in a single server. Globalstor serves a worldwide customer base from its U.S. headquarters in Chatsworth, California, and internationally through a strong foundation of overseas authorized resellers. For more information regarding Globalstor Data Corporation, visit www.globalstor.com.
Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and
design, announces their flagship live stage vocal microphone, the en•CORE 300. This new high-end mic
follows the successful September 2009 launch of the en•CORE 100 dynamic and en•CORE 200 active
dynamic mics and contains the latest proprietary Blue technology with a unique look sure to enhance any
performance.
The en•CORE 300 is built upon Blue’s heritage of crafting top studio microphones, which begins with a custom-tuned
condenser capsule. This proprietary capsule is mounted on a rubber suspension system and coupled with a matched,
phantom powered preamp circuit. The result is vocal clarity and vibrancy with consistent tone and low noise,
regardless of the cable length on stage.
"The en•CORE 300 is the next best thing to bringing our top studio mics on stage,” said John Maier, CEO of Blue
Microphones. “When the recording session ends, singers can now enjoy the same Blue sound they get in the studio,
gig after gig."
In traditional Blue style, the en•CORE 300 has a unique look all its own, but the design serves more than just
aesthetics. en•CORE’s Arched Airways are comfortable to grip while maximizing air volume in the capsule chamber,
reducing the harsh or unpleasant sound quality often resulting from gripping the microphone at different locations.
Allowing more ‘open air’ or volume that surrounds the top and bottom of the capsule reduces in-chamber resonances,
resulting in a more natural, present, and open sound.
A must in any stage microphone, the en•CORE 300 is built to handle the rigors of the road with a reinforced chassis
that doubles as a protective ‘exoskeleton’ for the capsule, a heavy-gauge zinc barrel grip to protect microphone
components and reduce resonance, and electro-plated steel parts and hardened paint finishes for maximum scratch
resistance.
The en•CORE 300 will be available in February 2010 for $199 MSRP at authorized Blue Microphone retailers.
For more information, visit http://www.bluemic.com.
About Blue Microphones
Headquartered in Westlake Village, California Blue Microphones is commonly referenced as “the microphone company
of today” because of their unique philosophy— to meld the lessons of the past with the technology of today, leading
to continuous innovation in the field of audio recording. In short, Blue does not imitate the past— they improve upon
it. Blue has an award-winning line of microphones and accessories and is recognized as one of the top brands in the
industry. Recently, Blue launched a new line of products targeted at the consumer mass market, including Mikey, a
recording device made for the iPod, and Eyeball, the world’s first HD audio/video webcam. For more information,
please visit bluemic.com.
Born from a love of tone and a passion for innovation, Taylor Guitars has expanded the possibilities of guitar voicing in its new model, the Baritone 8-String. With a bold, fresh sound, the Baritone 8-String broadens the tonal spectrum, giving players a rich musical palette that promises to uncork new inspiration of musical harmony.
Featuring a Grand Symphony body with a richly hued back and sides of Indian rosewood topped with Sitka spruce, the Baritone 8-String embodies the spirit of a traditional baritone guitar paired with Taylor's quality craftsmanship and product innovation. The model features a longer-scaled 27-inch neck and Taylor-designed baritone bracing. The guitar is tuned from B to B and features additional octave strings paired along with the third and fourth (D and A) strings. This feature gives players an extended range of sounds, without compromising tonal integrity or playability.
The Baritone 8-String came to be as Taylor's product development team was deep in the throes of designing several series of 35th Anniversary guitars, including a 6-string baritone (XXXV-B) and a 9-string guitar (XXXV-9). The team decided to experiment by creating a hybrid of the two, as Bob Taylor explains. "We loved the traditional baritone, but missed having some of that upper register. We thought, what if we turned it into a 9-string baritone? So, we made one. But after deciding it was a little too jangly, we pulled off the [doubled second] string, leaving the third and fourth octave strings. It sounded awesome."
Adding the two octave strings, Taylor says, transformed the baritone. "It's a whole new ballgame. It's really, really cool because you can either accentuate those octaves or stay away from them. The beauty of this guitar is that it goes low and those two strings brighten it up, but they don't sound too 'octave-y'. It doesn't give you that 12-string effect as much as it really just extends the range because, as a baritone, the octaves aren't really high. It fills the guitar out and gives it a nice (tonal) spread."
The Baritone 8-String is tuned a fourth below standard guitar tuning, allowing the player to play songs in a lower register. In terms of the playing experience, Taylor's David Hosler, a member of the product development team, compares the tonal properties of the 8-string baritone to a blend of three different instruments. "When I hear it, I feel like I'm hearing a 6-string, a bass, and a bit of 12-string all in one guitar," he says. "In giving it a good listen, it sounds like standard and alternate tuning at the same time."
The product development team at Taylor isn't the only group excited about the new model. Taylor-strumming dealers, from metal players to singer-songwriters, are lining up to play and share the experience with their customers. Matt Clancy, from Craig's Music in Weatherford, Texas sampled the 8-string during a fall Taylor Road Show event. As a heavy metal musician, he was blown away with the "bigness of the tone." In fact, he says his favorite thing about the guitar is the tonal fullness he gets from a single strum. "When you're playing regular chords on the 8-string, there's so much more body, especially with octave strings," he elaborates. "It opens up the way minor chords sound, and they sound huge on it. It's a great guitar for guys who do metal and some acoustic rock, as it's perfect for power chords, and for some jazz too, especially if they like playing in low B. It's a guitar that's filled with big, tonal goodness. It adds a depth that you can't get from any other guitar on the market right now."
Evan Carmen, a Taylor dealer from Morgan Music in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, had the chance to play an 8-string prototype during a recent visit to the Taylor factory. As an acoustic singer-songwriter, Carmen is sure this guitar will be an addition to his collection. "There is practical application in nearly every style and genre I can think of," he says. "It's only a matter of time before it starts changing music forever. I can't wait to see how people react to it right out of the gate. No doubt, we'll be hearing it used frequently after people catch wind of what it's capable of. I can't wait to have one of my own."
LIZZY BORDEN announces three exclusive California dates to start off 2010. These first of the New Year shows will be a best of LIZZY BORDEN, incorporating songs from the entire catalog including the latest record Appointment With Death. “These will be the first headlining shows on the west coast that we’ve done in a long while,” explains Lizzy. “We are hyped and can’t wait to see our friends and fans. And yes, there will be blood!”
LIZZY BORDEN has been on the road steadily since the release of Appointment With Death - both in Europe and the USA with Lordi playing various festivals. Plans for more tour dates are in the works and will be announced when details are finalized.
SHOW DATES:
02/04 Santa Clara, CA Avalon
02/05 Santa Rosa, CA Last Day Saloon
02/06 San Diego, CA 4th & B
For more information or pre-sale tickets go to www.lizzyborden.com for purchase and venue information. Also connect by clicking www.myspace.com/lizzybordenband or www.facebook.com/lizzybordenband
As a follow up to the cutting-edge Drum Masters 1 series, Sonic Reality sound development company is pleased to announce the new “Drum Masters 2 Series” featuring the flagship Infinite Player virtual instrument “Drum Masters 2 Multi-track” powered by Kontakt.
“Drum Masters 2 Multi-track” is the only drum plug-in to provide discrete mic mixing for both drum kits and live played audio Rex™ grooves mapped across the keyboard. This combination of kits and grooves played by some of the best drummers in the world offers the most realistic emulations of studio drum sessions in a plug-in.
Now in version 2, grooves can be selected from a scrolling keyboard menu and mapped along-side the kits in a “performance mode” that allows both to play on the same midi channel and be routed through the same 16 individual outs for seamless transition between midi played kits and live-played audio grooves. For the nuances of style and realism, authentic live grooves were performed by master drummers such as Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel), John Blackwell (Prince), Danny Gottlieb (Pat Metheny Group), Ed Greene (Steely Dan) and Nick D’Virgilio (Tears for Fears). These audio drum loops are unique, time-aligned multi-track Rex™ loops that can be triggered from the keyboard and they automatically snap to your host’s tempo while still being able to mix individual mic channels. This is an elastic live studio drum session itself, but to customize drum parts to your song - we also provide the midi-playable drum kit from the session.
The Drum Masters 2 Multi-track drum kits are now mapped in GM, iMap™, Performance, V-Drum and a Custom map mode with midi learn. Now Drum Masters 2 is compatible with any midi controller – keyboard, pads or e-drums of all brands and models. Each kit features a proprietary new “Round Robin” feature that randomizes alternate hits of the drum to avoid machine gun effects and to provide greater realism. Instant easy control of each performance articulation is provided, as well as ready-made presets for instant gratification right out of the box. Now with built-in non-destructible DSP effects, swappable kit pieces for unlimited custom “hybrid kits” and a new low price, Drum Masters 2 Multi-track aims to provide an expandable virtual drum studio sound source for any musician.
“Drum Masters 2 Multi-track is the flagship product for a massive series we’re doing on drums for our Infinite Player” says Sonic Reality CEO Dave Kerzner. “In 2010, we also have titles featuring Neil Peart, Bill Cobham, Terry Bozzio and other drum legends’ kits with the same feature layout so it is easy to learn once and apply to all”
Drum Masters 2 Multi-track comes with Infinite Player, Sonic Reality’s expandable “gateway” library module within the Native Instruments Kontakt Player 4 software for playing the best of Sonic Reality’s vast sample archives of both drums and other instruments from around the world. The software works stand-alone for the Mac and PC, as well as a plug-in for ProTools, Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Digital Performer, Live and every major DAW today. The Infinite Player sounds also work inside the player or in the full version of Kontakt 3.5 or higher.
Price for Drum Masters 2: MSRP $299, Street $249.
Elixir Strings, pioneer of long life strings, has designed custom acoustic sets for Taylor’s new 8-String and 6-String baritone guitars. The sets will be on display at Winter NAMM 2010 (Booth 5000, Hall B).
Born from a love of tone and a passion for innovation, the baritone guitars deliver a truly unique acoustic voice. Tuned from B to B, they offer players a stronger, deeper tonal range at a comfortable string tension. When it came time to select strings for its latest models, Taylor Guitars knew that Elixir Strings would be able to provide the excellent tone and long life that its players were looking for.
“What makes our new 8-string and 6-string baritones standout pieces are the chord voicings that are unavailable from traditional acoustic guitars,” says David Hosler, Taylor vice president. “Elixir Strings was a logical choice to outfit these guitars because, for the past ten years, the company has provided our guitars with long tone life strings. Elixir continues this tradition with its new 8-string and 6-string sets.”
The acoustic baritone 8-string and 6-string sets feature acoustic 80/20 bronze wound strings with the company’s Ultra Thin Nanoweb® Coating and Anti-Rust plain steels. While the new Elixir Strings sets were developed at Taylor Guitars’ request, they are compatible with any acoustic baritone guitar
“Like Taylor Guitars, Elixir Strings is always looking to develop new and innovative products for our players so we were thrilled when Taylor asked us to design custom sets of strings for these unique instruments,” says Craig Theorin, product manager, Elixir Strings. “Elixir Strings has a long relationship with Taylor Guitars and we are happy to be continuing that tradition by providing 8-string and 6-string sets for its latest baritone guitars with the long tone life that our acoustic strings are known for.”
About Elixir® Strings
Elixir Strings is the pioneer in coated string technology and is available in two string "flavors." Strings with ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating provide the bright tone and punch of uncoated strings, yet keep their lively tone three to five times longer than ordinary strings. The thin coating is nearly undetectable, providing the feel of traditional strings. Elixir Strings with original POLYWEB® Coating also sound great three to five times longer than ordinary strings, have a balanced tone with smooth response, feel comfortably smooth and reduce finger squeak. Elixir Strings are available in a full range of gauges for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin.
Today, Elixir Strings are installed as original equipment by a growing list of discriminating electric guitar and bass manufacturers, including Ibanez, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Brian Moore Guitars, Carvin, Melancon Guitars as well as premium acoustic guitar luthiers such as Taylor Guitars, Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Lakewood Guitars, CA Guitars, Carvin, and Goodall Guitars. Elixir Strings are endorsed by popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, Train, Dave Mason, Michael W. Smith, Jim Messina, Christopher Cross, Bob Seger and Drowning Pool.
Elixir Strings are manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., the company widely known for such innovations as GORE-TEX® Fabrics. For more information, please visit www.elixirstrings.com.
A legend returns. Pro Co Sound, Inc., announces the re-issue of its world-famous ’85 “Whiteface” RAT distortion pedal. The Limited Edition ’85 Whiteface RAT will be produced in a one-time limited quantity and is scheduled to be available for distribution as early as February 2010. The Whiteface RAT is planned to be on display at Pro Co’s exhibit at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA January 14th through 17th.
The Limited Edition Whiteface RAT is a re-issue of the RAT model that was in production at Pro Co from 1985 until it was discontinued in 1989 in favor of the current RAT2. The ’85 Whiteface is characterized by its small, square “indestructible” steel enclosure, which was a departure from the large steel boxes Pro Co had been using to package the RAT prior to that time. The ‘85 RAT is further identified by the RAT logo silkscreened on its face. The Pro Co and RAT logos appear reversed out of a white field that is enclosed by a white ruled box. This is where the term “Whiteface” comes from. The RAT gained worldwide popularity in the late 1980’s when its use was publicized by several major artists, including Jeff Beck.
The 2010 version of the Whiteface RAT has been painstakingly researched and designed to produce a pedal as close to the original in appearance and sound as is possible today. This includes the accurate reproduction of the ’85 RAT circuit and the inclusion of the LM308 chip. The LM308 chip is believed to be one of the main ingredients to the famous ’85 RAT tone.
For more info please go to our website http://www.procosound.com or call (800) 253-7360, or visit Pro Co's NAMM Booth (#6949)
Pro Co Sound, Inc., announces the introduction of the new iGate Audio Gateway to its line of Portable Audio Player Interface Devices. The iGate is scheduled for availability beginning in February 2010. iGate is planned to be on display at Pro Co’s exhibit at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA January 14th through 17th.
The iGate Audio Gateway is a rack-mount universal interface designed to conveniently feed the outputs of various “real world” audio sources into professional sound systems. iGate takes a high impedance, headphone, or line level signal from popular sources like iPods/MP3 players, mono or stereo unbalanced line inputs, guitar, bass or keyboard inputs, and computer audio outputs and converts their (various impedance level) signals into low impedance balanced microphone signals that can be inserted into any professional mixing console. It’s like having an iFace and DB1 all together in a convenient single rack space package. A low impedance microphone pass thru input is also included as a convenience to the operator/user.
The rack mount package makes the iGate ideal for use in studio, live sound, education and corporate audio applications. It is housed in Pro Co’s rugged 19-inch “Unibox” enclosure with easy-to-read laser-etched control graphics on both the front and back panels. Each iGate is hand crafted and tested by Pro Co, in Kalamazoo Michigan, and comes with Pro Co’s no nonsense “Any Excuse, Even Abuse” warranty.
For more info please go to our website http://www.procosound.com or call (800) 253-7360, or visit Pro Co's NAMM Booth #6949.
Pro Co Sound, Inc. is a Michigan-based manufacturer of interconnect and interface solutions for the world's audio applications. Popular brands include the Momentum™ digital audio distribution network, TradeTools™ audio interface devices, the RAT line of distortion pedals for musical instruments, LifeLines™ cable products, and Plateworks™ wallplates and panels for audio applications. Pro Co specializes in the custom engineering and fabrication of audio interconnect device-based solutions to customer-specific needs and requirements. The company was established in 1974 as a manufacturer of audio cables for the music industry and has grown to become a world leader in the design and manufacture of interconnect and interface equipment for the entire audio industry."
Taylor Guitars is inviting players to "rock it your way" with the introduction of customizable SolidBody guitars. Fans of the Classic, Standard and Custom SolidBodys can now tailor their choice of pickup configurations, colors, and have the option of a Taylor-designed tremolo, all to dial in their perfect tone and look.
"By adding a variety of pickups and configurations, players have a multitude of options available, literally, at their fingertips, to reflect their personalities and tonal preferences," shared David Hosler, vice president. "Beyond mere color choices, we wanted to offer players the opportunity to customize their SolidBody from the top down."
For the perfect tone, the company has expanded its popular, guitar player friendly, plug and play loaded pickguards across the SolidBody models. Totally solderless and easily swapped with just a screw driver, the new pickup combos come ready to rock in 11 different combinations on a choice of four different pickguard colors, including black, tortoise, and black or white pearl. Players have the option of two mini or full-sized high gain (HG) or high definition (HD) humbuckers, two or three mini HD or HG humbuckers, three single coils, or a two single coil and one full-size HG pickup split. Offered for the first time in the SolidBody line, players will also have the option of a Vintage Alnico (VA) loaded pickguard. The VA pickups, a familiar and welcome sound to the electric guitar enthusiast, pay homage to the tradition of classic humbuckers but impart its own unique identity in the world of electric pickups. Hosler explains: "I've always liked that big wooly tone that comes with PAF (patent applied for) humbuckers. The goal was to create a pickup that was a more modern version of that type of sound." Custom and Standard SolidBody players will also have a choice of pickguard-free, swappable, modular pickups, including two mini or full-sized HG or HD pickups, as well as a two full-sized VAs.
Fans of the whammy bar will now have an option of adding the Taylor tremolo to their SolidBody. Sitting on top the sleek, yet comfortable Taylor-designed fulcrum vibrato bridge, the tremolo features a modern design, one that Hosler calls "inspiring". "One of the most unique things with this tremolo is that is has a very modern feel," he explains. Traditional tremolo users will be impressed with the feel and the easy-to-engage action of the bar. Hosler shares, "On top of looking cool, this trem feels good and sounds even better."
Exclusive to the SolidBody Classic model, the company has added a variety of vibrant colors to the line including Lava Red Pearl, Jewelescent Orange, Purple Flake, Blue Metallic, Viper Blue, Magenta Pearl, Sublime, Tobacco Sunburst, Sage Green Metallic and Titanium Pearl. The Classic will continue to be offered in Black, Natural, Trans Red and Trans White.
Each SolidBody features a five-way pickup switch, comfortable tone and volume control knobs, Taylor's proprietary T-Lock™ single bolt neck, and comes ready to rock in a Taylor hard case. The suggested retail prices for the SolidBody Classic options start at $1,748, for the SolidBody Standard at $2,398, and for the Custom at $3,098. The models will be available at authorized domestic and international Taylor dealers in early spring. The complete line of the company's swappable and solderless loaded pickguards and modular pickups is currently available at TaylorWare, the company's online merchandise and electronics store.
To experience the company's new guitars, artist performances, or to learn more about Taylor Guitars, please visit the Taylor Guitars booth on the second floor of the Anaheim Convention Center, Room 213.
To learn more about Taylor's complete electric line, please visit
www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/electric/
For additional Taylor Guitars news, please visit
www.taylorguitars.com/news
Elixir Strings will be giving an exclusive first look at its new 7-string electric set at Winter NAMM 2010 (Booth 5000, Hall B).
Based on the company’s 6-string set, the new 7-string set includes a 0.056 low B string to provide additional tonal range. The ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating on the wound strings, coupled with Anti-Rust plain steels, ensure players experience the same great tone and long life they have come to expect from Elixir Strings.
“The new 7-string set is a great addition to the Elixir Strings electric family,” says Craig Theorin, product manager for Elixir Strings. “Now, 7-string electric players can enjoy all of the advantages that our NANOWEB Coating provides, while still enjoying an extended range of sound.”
The new sets will be available by mid-January. For additional details and to find an authorized Elixir Strings dealer, please visit, www.elixirstrings.com.
About Elixir® Strings
Elixir Strings is the pioneer in coated string technology and is available in two string "flavors." Strings with ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating provide the bright tone and punch of uncoated strings, yet keep their lively tone three to five times longer than ordinary strings. The thin coating is nearly undetectable, providing the feel of traditional strings. Elixir Strings with original POLYWEB® Coating also sound great three to five times longer than ordinary strings, have a balanced tone with smooth response, feel comfortably smooth and reduce finger squeak. Elixir Strings are available in a full range of gauges for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin.
Today, Elixir Strings are installed as original equipment by a growing list of discriminating electric guitar and bass manufacturers, including Ibanez, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Brian Moore Guitars, Carvin, Melancon Guitars as well as premium acoustic guitar luthiers such as Taylor Guitars, Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Lakewood Guitars, CA Guitars, Carvin, and Goodall Guitars. Elixir Strings are endorsed by popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, Train, Dave Mason, Michael W. Smith, Jim Messina, Christopher Cross, Bob Seger and Drowning Pool.
Elixir Strings are manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., the company widely known for such innovations as GORE-TEX® Fabrics. For more information, please visit www.elixirstrings.com.
For the versatile rocker, no guitar can speak as loudly or as delicately as the award-winning Taylor T5, the industry's best-selling electric/acoustic hybrid guitar. Just ask Serj Tankian, the accomplished, creative frontman and songwriter for the Grammy® award-winning rock band System of a Down. Tankian, who recently released his first solo album, Elect the Dead, has played Taylor acoustic guitars for several years, and has spent the past two years touring with a Taylor T5. Now, Tankian brings his creative input, coupled with the expertise of Taylor's design team, to his own signature model, the STSM-T5.
The STSM-T5 is based on the popular T5-C and features a sleek, thinline opaque black body, crafted from sapele and paired with a maple top. Two stylized, unbound f-holes grace the top, and the fretboard and peghead feature a red "energy wheel" inlay design that was provided by Tankian. The same vibrant red binds the body, fretboard and peghead. Says Tankian of his T5: "The way the T5 is designed, especially when playing in an arena environment, sounds like a great acoustic and is by far superior to anything else in terms of sound, clarity, depth and tone. When I'm writing music or lyrics, I'm just pouring whatever comes out of me from the universe and channeling it and structuring it into a quality record."
The versatility of this guitar lies in Taylor's proprietary T5 electronics and five-way switching, which together yield a wide range of guitar tones, from delicate acoustic to full-on electric crunch. Three magnetic pickups - an under-fretboard neck humbucker, a visible bridge humbucker, and an acoustic body sensor mounted to the inside surface of the top - provide a complete integration of tonal output. "I try to make music in a way that I'd be interested in listening to it myself," Tankian says. "Using the T5 gives me the versatility of a pure acoustic sound or electric. It's light and thin too, so you can stand in front of the mic and just rock out. For a stage environment, the T5 works great."
The STSM-T5 is offered at a suggested retail price of $3,198 and comes in a ready-to-rock hardshell case with a certificate of authenticity signed by Tankian. The STSM is available at authorized Taylor dealers worldwide.
To experience the company's new guitars, artist performances, or to learn more about Taylor Guitars, please visit the Taylor Guitars booth on the second floor of the Anaheim Convention Center, Room 213.
For additional information about STSM-T5, please visit www.taylorguitars.com/news
Sting joins a host of other celebrity ambassadors including Jude Law, Elle Macpherson, Annie Lennox, Jerry Hall and Peter Gabriel. Each supporter has been photographed by musician and photographer Bryan Adams holding the Hear the World pose – with one hand cupped behind their ear to convey conscious hearing.
More than 800 million people worldwide, 16 percent of the world's population, have hearing loss, and experts predict this will increase to 1.1 billion by 2015. In the United States, an estimated 31 million people have hearing loss and often struggle for many years before seeking advice. Studies have shown that this has a significantly negative effect on a person's social, emotional and physical well-being.
Hear the World, which was founded in 2006 by leading hearing systems manufacturer Phonak, aims to call attention to the importance of taking care of your hearing, to prevent hearing loss in later life, as well as the social and emotional impact of hearing loss and the solutions available for those who suffer.
"Our hearing is not only integral to how we communicate, but also how we experience the world around us," Sting commented. "It's a fact that we gain more information from hearing than seeing. I hope by supporting this campaign people are reminded to appreciate every sound and fully protect their sense of hearing."
For more information about Hear the World, the celebrity ambassadors and advice about protecting your hearing, visit www.hear-the-world.com.
About Hear the World
Hear the World is a global initiative by leading hearing system manufacturer Phonak created to raise awareness about the importance of hearing. The initiative calls attention to the social and emotional impact of hearing loss and addresses prevention of and solutions to a problem that affects more than 16% of the world’s population. Bryan Adams, Annie Lennox, Lenny Kravitz, Plácido Domingo and other renowned personalities support the Hear the World initiative as ambassadors. In the context of the Hear the World initiative, Phonak has established the non-profit Hear the World Foundation to improve the quality of life of people with hearing loss through financial and technical assistance. The foundation is committed to the prevention of hearing loss as well as the support of people with hearing loss and their families.
About Phonak
Headquartered near Zurich, Switzerland, Phonak, a member of Sonova Group, has developed, produced and globally distributed state-of-the-art hearing systems and wireless devices for more than 50 years. The combination of expertise in hearing technology, mastery in acoustics and strong cooperation with hearing healthcare professionals allows Phonak to significantly improve people’s hearing ability and speech understanding and therefore their quality of life.
Hello friends and welcome to this thrilling (because its almost friday) Thursday edition of this day in rock! I hope you have had an awesome week so far I know i have! The weekend is coming and I believe that great things are about to happen!! Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.
On this day in 1970 Diana Ross has her last performance with the supremes. She would go on to have a very successful career as a solo artist.
On this Day in 1973 Elvis Presley Performed a concert in Hawaii It was called "Aloha From Hawaii" It was recorded for a future double live album AND was Broadcast on live television to a worldwide audience. At that time such a thing had never been done.
In 1975 Three Dog Night Gains some gold with a gold album for "Joy to the World: Their Greatest Hits". It would be their 12th Gold record.
A band from Los Angeles called Player had their only #1 hit called "Baby Come Back" on this day in 1978.
Well everyone the music history for the day of January 14 ends here. Don't worry there will be more soon. Until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!
Rockrena LLC, the company that is building ‘Rock City’ entertainment facilities in Las Vegas and around the globe, today announced the launch of the Rock City Club as a unique way for undiscovered artists and rock bands to compete for performance contracts at ‘Rock City’, and to be exposed to promoters, record labels, industry veterans and fans.
All rock artists and bands that join the Rock City Club will be submitting their music to our “E-Promoter®” team of experts, and their video will be posted on the Rock City Club website. The “E-Promoter®” team will select from all video submissions those artists and bands that will then be invited to Las Vegas to audition live in front of a panel of legendary music icons, music industry executives, and ‘Star Dealmakers’ with the goal of securing a performance contract to perform in Rock City projects in Las Vegas and around the globe.
In addition, the Rock City Club “E-Promoter®” team affords every rock artist and band joining the Rock City Club an opportunity not found elsewhere. Their music will be critiqued and their talent and marketability assessed. The Rock City Club “E-Promoter®” team will then promote selected artists and bands that they feel have what it takes to be successful in the highly competitive music industry. Rock City Club “E-Promoter®” programs opens doors to industry professionals, agents, promoters, managers, Indie Labels, and Major Record Labels.
The Rock City Club website gets artists and bands music heard by our “super connected” team of industry professionals and fans across the globe. The Rock City Club mission is to give every one of our members a shot at a performance, recording, management or promotion contract… with many of the club member rock artists and bands making it all the way to Las Vegas to perform in front of music industry powerbrokers. Rock City Club will discover the ‘stars of tomorrow today’ through the Rock City Club.
The Rock City Club was developed by a team of industry experts including Brian Silver, Ofek Hayon and the
President and CEO of ROCKRENA Jack Wishna, a leading entrepreneur credited with conceiving and creating some of the most successful and media intense deals in history, including:
- Convinced Michael Jackson to return to America after 18 months in exile, moved him back, and worked with him for seven months to create the ‘biggest comeback in the history of entertainment’. The ‘Rock City’ project for the Las Vegas ‘strip’ was to feature Michael Jackson, and for Jackson and Wishna to present other superstar talent alongside discovered ‘stars of tomorrow’. Rockrena and the Rock City Club are now building on this collaboration of Michael Jackson and Jack Wishna.
- Created Wayne Newton’s contract with The Stardust Resort & Casino, which at $250 million dollars was the largest entertainment contract in Las Vegas history. Wishna is known as the creator of the ‘headliner in residence’ that started with Wayne Newton, and was duplicated by Celine Dion, Danny Gans, Elton John, Garth Brooks and Barry Manilow.
- Brought Donald J. Trump to Las Vegas in a high-profile celebrity deal creating the Trump International Hotel & Towers. The Trump International now stands as the tallest super-luxury residential structure on the Las Vegas Strip with combined sales exceeding $1.3 billion. In addition to Donald J. Trump, Wishna brought international attention to this project through Wishna’s connections to such celebrities as Britney Spears, Michael Flatley, and Michael Jackson.
- Created ‘Rock City’ as part of Rockrena, a global reaching entertainment company. ‘Rock City’ is designed to bring the ultimate music experience to the marketplace through multiple projects that will be developed and operated around the globe. Each project will use rock music’s living legends as anchor acts working alongside the ‘stars of tomorrow’, who are identified through Rock City Club’s worldwide search to discover and promote the best ‘new talent’ on the planet.
Parsons, the acclaimed engineer, musician, and record producer, was involved the production of several legendary albums, including The Beatles' Abbey Road and Let it Be, as well as Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, which earned him his first of many Grammy nominations. He has worked as an engineer and producer on countless hit albums for Paul McCartney & Wings, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Pilot, Al Stewart, the Hollies, and many others. With Eric Woolfson, Parsons co-founded The Alan Parsons Project, famous for its revolving group of studio musicians and vocalists and its platinum albums and singles including Games People Play and Eye in the Sky.
The Art and Science Of Sound Recording, an eight hour definitive collection of training videos produced by Parsons, gives viewers his exclusive insider access to legendary musicians, producers and engineers and to their award-winning recording techniques. Featured guests span the entire realm of music recording, from producers like Jack Joseph Puig (John Mayer, Green Day, Fergie), John Fields (The Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus), to Elliot Scheiner (The Eagles, Steely Dan) and Jack Douglas (John Lennnon, Aerosmith, Slash). Although Parsons’ heritage is firmly in the rock camp, the series features country music producers like Tony Brown (Dixie Chicks, George Strait) and Chuck Ainlay (Melissa Etheridge, Mark Knopfler), alternative rock producers like Sylvia Massey (Beck, Tool), R&B producers and engineers like Jimmy Douglass (Justin Timberlake, Timbaland), Allen Sides (Phil Collins, Joni Mitchell), as well as Grammy-winning artists like Michael McDonald, Taylor Hawkins and The Foo Fighters. The Art and Science of Sound Recording series also invites viewers into Parson’s personal custom HD recording facility and some of the country’s most acclaimed reecording studios, such as Ocean Way, Record One, Sound Kitchen, Blackbird, Phantom Recording and Henson Recording Studios (formerly A&M.)
The Art & Science of Sound Recording collection offers something for everyone interested in recording their own music, from teens with a budding interested in music, to students at music and audio engineering schools, to professional audio engineers busy making music. The series traces the recording process from the beginning principles of studio acoustics all the way to the final mix of a new album, shown being tracked live. Everything in the recording process is closely studied, from studio equipment and instruments to individual techniques, and even individual applications, such as simultaneous recording of acoustic guitar and voice, or recording a choir.
Supported by extensive musical examples, custom diagrams, and interview clips, The Art & Science of Sound Recording takes a classic approach to recording and listening - followed by informed experimentation – and shows how this approach can live in the modern DAW-based environment.
The initial sections individually examine the topics of MIDI, EQ, Delays, Drums, Noise Gates and Recording a Choir. Presented in an easy to follow step by step style, each section offers insider tips and tricks; even after multiple viewings, the viewer will still find new ideas to apply to his or her own music. Details of each include:
MIDI
Here Parsons demonstrates exactly what MIDI is and explores its current uses and applications. Featured guests include Dave Smith, who developed MIDI in 1983, Madonna producer Patrick Leonard, and Simon Rhodes, senior classical recording engineer from Abbey Road Studios.
EQ
This epic section gets to the heart of what EQ is all about, from frequency response to the range of human hearing to every form of EQ process and device. Instrument by instrument, Alan looks at all the major sound types: what they need and some of the danger areas. Blackbird’s John McBride and Green Day producer Jack Joseph Puig provide invaluable observations on this key aspect of recording.
Delays
Tracing its development from tape echo in the 1950s, Parsons looks at modern delay devices, parameters, and applications. This section features an extended free-form section where Alan uniquely twists, turns, and distorts delay effects on vocals.
Drums
In this section, the Art and Science of Sound crew descends upon legendary British session drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto) in his Los Angeles studio. Simon reveals many of the secrets of his phenomenal sound, from tuning, to miking – choice and positioning - to recording and processing. Additional insights on phase are offered from Tool producer Sylvia Massey.
Noise Gates
In this section, Parsons’ finds Paul Buff, the man who invented the noise gate (and who happened to sell Frank Zappa his first studio), and moves on from there. A complete set of practical demonstrations of ways you can use a noise gate in the studio concludes the scene.
Recording a Choir
While almost every school, college, and church has wanted to record a choir at some stage, and most likely already have the equipment – most need the knowhow. In this section, Parsons shows up for class one morning at a California High School and teaches them the art and science of recording a jazz choir. The result is pure magic.
Alan Parsons host and presents the entire project; aided by actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton, who takes on the role of narrator throughout.
The next valuable series of six sections will be available for download later in January, followed by the final sections for download just ahead of the release of the complete DVD boxed set early this year.
Visit www.artandscienceofsound.com to download the first six sections, take the recording quiz to win free downloads, and learn about premium membership packages which offer exclusive bonus materials. For a limited time, visitors can pre-order their copy of the highly-anticipated complete boxed set at a discount.
This past summer, Baltimore pop-punk band All Time Low stripped down their songs to just an essential heartbeat, exclusively for MTV Unplugged. The band’s set was shot in New York City where they took their high-energy performance down a notch in a candle-lit studio for some very fortunate fans who intently sung along.
That performance is now available for fans in digipak DVD/CD format, which includes a bonus interview section and never-before-seen outtakes from the MTV special, featuring All Time Low playing two new songs off their latest album Nothing Personal (“Damned If I Do Ya, Damned If I Don’t” and “Weightless”) in addition to favorites from their previous releases So Wrong, It's Right and Put Up Or Shut Up (“Dear Maria, Count Me In”, “Coffee Shop Soundtrack”, “Jasey Rae”, and a surprise duet with Kate Voegele on “Remembering Sunday.”)
To purchase All Time Low’s MTV Unplugged:
http://hopelessrecords.bigcartel.com/artist/all-time-low
Stream the new album in its entirety all week on AOL: http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/11
All Time Low's "MTV Unplugged"
1. Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)
2. Coffee Shop Soundtrack
3. Remembering Sunday
4. Jasey Rae
5. Weightless
6. Dear Maria, Count Me In
7. Outtakes
8. MTV Unplugged Interview
All Time Low’s latest studio release, Nothing Personal, debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, selling a career high 62,992 records in its first week. This is the band’s highest chart position to date, showing tremendous growth over their 2007 debut full length So Wrong, It's Right, which debuted at #62 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
All Time Low recently wrapped up their headlining run on the Glamour Kills Tour, joined by We The Kings, Hey Monday, and The Friday Night Boys. The band will be touring Europe and Australia in January and February(see dates below) .
All Time Low Tour Dates:
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Academy Dublin, Ireland
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Jan 23 2010 |
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Academy Dublin, Ireland
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Jan 25 2010 |
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Guildhall Southhampton
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Jan 26 2010 |
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O2 Academy Bristol
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Jan 27 2010 |
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UEA Norwich, UK
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Jan 29 2010 |
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Great Hall Cardiff
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Jan 30 2010 |
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O2 Academy Birmingham, UK
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Jan 31 2010 |
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O2 Academy Leeds, UK
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Feb 1 2010 |
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O2 Academy Glasgow, Scotland
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Feb 3 2010 |
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O2 Academy Newcastle, UK
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Feb 4 2010 |
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Academy 4 Manchester, UK
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Feb 5 2010 |
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Roundhouse London, UK
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Feb 6 2010 |
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Roundhouse London, UK
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Feb 8 2010 |
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AB Brussels
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Feb 9 2010 |
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Melkweg Amsterdam
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Feb 10 2010 |
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Live Music Hall Cologne
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Feb 11 2010 |
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Rohre Stuttgart
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Feb 13 2010 |
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Flex Vienna
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Feb 14 2010 |
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Alcatraz Milan
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Feb 15 2010 |
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Abart Music Hall Zurich
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Feb 16 2010 |
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Trabendo Paris
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Feb 20 2010 |
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Soundwave Festival Bribane
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Feb 21 2010 |
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Soundwave Festival Sydney
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Feb 23 2010 |
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The Metro Sydney
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Feb 24 2010 |
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The Hi-Fi (18+) Melbourne
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Feb 26 2010 |
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Soundwave Festival Melbourne
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Feb 27 2010 |
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Soundwave Festival Adelaide
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Soundwave Festival Perth
Fresh off a European tour with The Dead Weather, Creature WithThe Atom Brain are gearing up for yet another exciting adventure. The band is thrilled to announce that they have just been invited by the recently reunited Alice In Chains to support them on a big part of their upcoming and practically sold out North American tour. The tour will coincide with the US album release of TRANSYLVANIA, their North American debut, out February 2nd.
TRANSYLVANIA is a collection of tracks featuring the band’s fusion of 70’s grooves with haunting indie rock. Rock Sound rave the band “keeps things deceptively simple and doggedly psychedelic,” while NME praises “any band that name checks forgotten ‘60s psych heroes The 13th Floor Elevators is alright by us. But Creature With The Atom Brain go one better by managing to sound like the first QOTSA album; that is, a heady, psychotropic descent into the underworld of drone-this is fantastic."
Download the song "I Rise The Moon"
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=YJGGhpemErQAo1hPfQh9gvCOhGc_vATV&UserName=Unknown
Tour Dates with Alice In Chains:
February 2nd Orpheum Theater, Vancouver, BC – SOLD OUT
February 4th Paramount Theater, Seattle, WA – SOLD OUT
February 5th Paramount Theater, Seattle, WA – SOLD OUT
February 6th Salem Armory, Salem, OR
February 8th Knitting Factory, Boise, ID – SOLD OUT
February 10th Knitting Factory, Reno, NV
February 11th Fox Theater, Oakland, CA – SOLD OUT
February 13th Palladium, Los Angeles, CA
February 17th Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
February 19th Fillmore, Denver, CO
February 21st Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO – SOLD OUT
February 22nd Pageant, St Louis, MO – SOLD OUT
February 23rd Louisville Palace, Louisville, KY – SOLD OUT
Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg will embark on travels to New England to perform four exclusive shows. On 2/11 in Uncasville, CT, Marky Ramone and crew will perform a free show to the public – Doors @ 7pm. On 2/12 in Londonderry, NH and 2/13 in Scituate, MA the audience will get an up-close and personal view of the legendary drummer while they slam out Ramones hits and more. These dates will include a special meet & greet session. Finally the shows wrap up on Valentine’s Day 2/14 at the Tupelo Music Hall in Salisbury, MA, another intimate setting.
All shows will showcase Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg's new song "When We Were Angels" that was recorded with Michale Graves (ex-Misfits). This can be exclusively downloaded on iTunes - The new song made its debut on Matt Pinfield and Leslie Fram's morning show in NYC last week. Marky has also been playing the song on his radio show Marky Ramone's Punk Rock Blitzkrieg.
Marky Ramone is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the legendary Ramones. Marky appeared in the cult classic film “Rock n Roll High School” in 1979, performed over 1700 shows and recorded over 15 albums (studio, live) with the Ramones. In 2002, Marky and his bandmates became the first punk rock ensemble to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Six years and going strong, Marky’s radio show on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio was rated the #2 show on the Faction channel in 2009. Also appearing on various T.V. shows (including Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations’ and IFC’s ZROCK). Marky shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to tour the world with his new band Marky Ramones Blitzkreig, with friends Michale Graves (ex-Misfits) on vocals, Alex Kane (guitar), Clare B (bass). The band plays all the classics that lead to Marky’s induction into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame!
SHOW DATES:
02/11 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino – Wolf Den – FREE SHOW
02/12 Londonderry, NH Tupelo Music Hall - Special Intimate Performance & Meet & Greet
02/13 Scituate, MA The River Club- Special Intimate Performance & Meet & Greet
02/14 Salisbury, MA Tupelo Music Hall
For more information go to www.myspace.com/markyramone, www.markyramone.com or
www.youtube.com/user/MarkyRamoneTV
ANVIL, the Canadian heavy metal band whose "Cinderella" story, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil," is nominated for a Critics Choice Movie Award in the category of Best Documentary, will travel to Los Angeles to attend the awards presentation that will be held at the Hollywood Palladium this Friday, January 15. The rockumentary has been named one of 2009's Best Documentaries by a slew of film critics associations across the continent, including critics in Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, and Las Vegas, as well as the International Documentary Association, the Online Film Critics Society, and the National Society of Film Critics. It also made the Year End Top Ten lists in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, and Village Voice. The 15th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards will be broadcast January 15 live on VH1 at 9PM ET/PT.
That's the good news.
The bad news is that the trip to Los Angeles means Anvil, who kicked off its "The Anvil Experience" North American tour in Cleveland, OH last week, will have to cancel its January 14 date in Baltimore, MD and the New York City date set for January 15. But, it's not all bad news as the New York date has been rescheduled to take place on Friday, March 19, still at The Gramercy Theatre, still with an 8PM show time. Tickets purchased for the 1/15 show will be honored on 3/19.
And there's more ANVIL tour news. Originally, "The Anvil Experience" concerts were going to open with a screening of the "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" documentary followed by the band playing a live set. However, according to Anvil's guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow, "We've been so fortunate with the success of the film and then the DVD, so many people have already seen it, so we've decided that this tour is going to be all about the music, we're just going to play our set, and just ROCK with the fans. 'The Anvil Experience' will be an evening of pure, unadulterated rock'n'roll." Local bands will open the shows.
The 27-date concert tour - the band's first major tour in more than a decade - is in support of "Anvil! The Story of Anvil," as well as the band's latest album, This Is Thirteen which one rock critic called "Anvil's "best record in over two decades."
Confirmed dates for "The Anvil Experience" are as follows:
JANUARY
7 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
8 Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ONT CANADA
9 Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, MI
10 House of Blues, Chicago, IL
12 Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY
16 House of Blues, Boston, MA
17 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
19 The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC
20 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
21 House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL
23 House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
24 House of Blues, Houston, TX
25 Emo's, Austin, TX
26 House of Blues, Dallas, TX
29 The Pageant, St. Louis, MO
30 The Riot Room, Kansas City, MO
31 Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO
FEBRUARY
2 Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ
3 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
4 House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
5 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
6 The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
9 Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA
11 Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
12 Studio Seven, Seattle, WA
13 Venue Vancouver, Vancouver, BC CANADA
MARCH
19 The Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY
Hello friends and welcome to this wacky Wednesday edition of This Day In Rock. I hope your week is going smoothly. here in the midwest we are getting a much needed warm up. I hope you are warm and cozy where you live also. Now lets take that walk down musical memory lane.
On this day in 1962 "The Twist" by Chubby Checker makes a surprise SECOND number one appearance on the charts.
On this day in 1968 Johnny Cash Goes to Folsom State Prison In California To record a live Album. His Record company did not want him to do it but it ended up being one of the best business moves of his entire career.
On this day in 1969 Elvis Presley began recording "Suspicious Minds".
5 months after his death in 1978 Elvis Presley's remake of Paul Anka's "My Way" goes gold.
Well friends that is all i have for today. I hope you have a great Wednesday.until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!
Through this agreement, thousands of tracks representing many of the world's most prominent artists are being made available now in FAM's current private beta period, where users will be offered up to 20 free downloads per month, five per week, starting every New Music Tuesday. This is based on the usage patterns of a typical "hits-oriented" iTunes customer. FreeAllMusic.com is keeping with its "walk before we run" philosophy in slowly building its user and advertiser base.
FreeAllMusic.com is a new music service that provides consumers with downloadable, high-quality, iPod-compatible MP3s of popular songs that are advertiser-paid, free, legal, and unrestricted (DRM-free). In exchange for watching one brief video commercial per download on the FreeAllMusic.com site, users receive a permanent, high-quality download which they can enjoy anytime, anywhere with no further advertising or restrictions. There is no software required for the service. Users' music selections and sponsoring brands are then promoted externally through an opt-in, consumer-informed digital advertising network.
To download a free track, registered users simply select a participating brand they prefer, and watch a brief video from that brand. After each download, FreeAllMusic.com serves additional advertisements for that brand across targeted websites. Visitors to those sites will see ads displaying information about downloads, supporting brands, and FreeAllMusic.com. Users can also email information about their download to friends, who can also download it legally for free…if they watch the ad, too. Sharing of download activity can also be posted on popular social networking sites.
Charter brands for the private beta period include Coca-Cola®, Warner Bros. TV, Zappos.com, LIONSGATE®, LG, inconcert3D, and Powermat.
Fans get their free music legally, brands gain new loyalties, and artists are compensated no differently than if the tracks were purchased, creating a fair balance for all participants.
"For the first time, a legitimate free music download service is making 'doing the right thing' easier than piracy. Our site is fast, easy and fun for consumers," noted FreeAllMusic.com's Richard Nailling. "The addition of UMG's artists from Lady Gaga and Rihanna to Taylor Swift and Jay Sean means people can count on FAM to offer an excellent selection of DRM-free music for just about every taste."
"Free All Music has created a new advertising model that connects fans, artists and brands," stated Mr. Ring. "It provides an opportunity for fans to support the artists that they love, and brands to build loyalty with existing and new consumers. Universal Music is committed to enabling and supporting services that provide engaging alternatives for fans looking to legally download music."
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly-owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.
About Free All Media, LLC
Free All Media, LLC is based in Atlanta, GA, and with sales offices in New York and Los Angeles. Richard Nailling is the chief executive officer and Brian McCourt is the senior vice president of business development and affiliate relations.
Three Days Grace have announced additional dates for their co-headline tour with Breaking Benjamin and Special Guest Flyleaf. The second leg of the tour will begin on February 13th in Lowell, MA at the Tsongas Arena and conclude on March 5th in Little Rock, AR at the Verizon Arena.
The band’s most recent release Life Starts Now debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 charts making it the highest debut ever for the band. “Break” the first single from Life Starts Now has reached #1 on the Active Rock and Mainstream Rock BDS Charts and Top 5 at Mainstream Rock.
The Toronto-based rock band is comprised of Adam Gontier (vocals, guitar), Neil Sanderson (drums, piano), Brad Walst (bass), and Barry Stock (lead guitar).
Their first album, the self titled Three Days Grace, was released in 2003. The album generated 3 hit singles, “I Hate Everything About You” which reached #2 on the Mediabase Modern Rock charts and Top 5 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, “ Just Like You” which went to #1 on both the Mediabase Modern Rock and Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts, and “Home” which went to #2 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock charts.
One-X, the band's sophomore album was released in 2006 and debuted on the Billboard Album Chart at #5. That album also produced 3 #1 Mediabase Mainstream Rock singles “Animal I’ve Become,” “Pain” and “Never Too Late.”
For 2007 Mediabase ranked Three Days Grace as the # 1 artist in airplay across all rock formats (Modern Rock, Active Rock, Mainstream Rock). That same year R&R/Billboard also ranked Three Days Grace as # 1 Active Rock Artist of the Year, # 1 Rock Artist of the Year and # 2 Modern Rock/Alternative Artist of the Year.
Both Three Days Grace and One-X have been certified Platinum. Three Days Grace has sold over 4 million albums worldwide.
Tickets for most shows go on sale Saturday, January 16, 2010. Fan club early pre sale begins on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. For a full listing please see below
THREE DAYS GRACE-BREAKING BENJAMIN CO HEADLINE TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUEST FLYLEAF:
NEW DATES:
February 13 Lowell, MA Tsongas Arena On Sale 1/16
February 16 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 1/16
February 17 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center On Sale 1/15
February 19 Newark, NJ Prudential Center On Sale 1/16
February 20 Reading, PA Sovereign Center On Sale 1/16
February 23 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena On Sale 1/15
February 24 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Arena On Sale 1/16
February 26 Estero, FL Germain Arena On Sale 1/15
February 27 Tampa, FL St Pete Times Forum On Sale 1/16
March 1 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center On Sale 1/16
March 2 Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge Civic Center On Sale 1/16
March 4 Boosier City,LA Century Tel Center On Sale 1/16
March 5 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena On Sale1/16
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DATES
January 15 Peoria. IL Peoria Civic Center Arena On Sale NOW
January 16 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena On Sale NOW
January 18 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center On Sale NOW
January 20 Duluth, MN Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena On Sale NOW
January 21 LaCrosse, WI LaCrosse Center Arena On Sale NOW
January 23 Mankato, MN Verizon Wireless Center On Sale NOW
January 24 Rockford, IL Rockford Metro Center On Sale NOW
January 26 Grand Island, NE Heartland Events Center On Sale NOW
January 27 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center On Sale NOW
January 29 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium On sale NOW
January 30 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial Coliseum On Sale NOW
February 1 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena On Sale NOW
February 2 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena On Sale NOW
February 14 Portland, ME Cumberland Civic Center On Sale NOW
2009 was another huge year for Nickelback after the release of their new album "Dark House" and a successful worldwide tour. According to Billboard magazine Nickelback played in front of 1,046,973 People in 2009 alone and grossed 49,908,542$ from the tour. Well they decided to do another United States leg of the tour and they've grabbed Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, and Sick Puppies for openers.
Nickelback is one of the worlds largest bands around with multi platinum selling albums and sold out tours through-out the world. Their new album "Dark Horse" went platinum twice in the United States and went platinum 5 times in Canada. They have been on tour since early 2009 in support of their album and will be hitting the road again in 2010 with 30 dates during the months of April and May.
Shinedown is on one of their biggest years yet, with the success of "The Sound of Madness" and the hit single "Second Chance" which was number one on Itunes for a few weeks and number one on the US Rock charts too. The band has also reached number one with the hits "Devour" and "Sound Of Madness". The band has been on the road since July 2008 in support of their album and this is to be the last run of dates for Shinedown until their new album is out.
Breaking Benjamin and Sick Puppies are both newer bands and both had a nice 2009 with their singles hitting big on the modern rock radios. Breaking Benjamin released their album "Dear Agony" last year and the single "I Will Not Bow" hit number 1 on the rock charts. Sick Puppies came out with their second album "Tri-Polar" and also had a number one single with the song "Your Going Down".
Tour Dates are as BELOW:
London, ON - John Labatt Centre Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre Montreal, QC - Bell Centre Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place 
Washington, DC - Verizon Center Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Orlando, FL - Amway Arena Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center Tulsa, OK - BOK Center Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome Portland, OR - Portland Memorial Coliseum Boise, ID - Idaho Center Wichita, KS - Intrust Bank Arena Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center Minneapolis, MN - Target Center Omaha, NE - Qwest Events Center Fargo, ND - Fargodome Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place Vancouver, BC - General Motors Placefor more info visit www.darkhorsetour.com
Hello Friends and welcome to this Monday edition of This Day In Rock. Hopefully your week is starting out well. Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.
On this day in 1963 the World famous Whiskey A Go-Go opened its doors. Many famous and infamous bands got their start there.
On this day in 1964 The Kingsmen score a hit with "Louie Louie".
On this day in 1966 Hermans Hermits Get a Gold record for "The Best Of Hermins Hermits"
On this day in 2006 The Beach Boys filed suit against 2 california men for the burglary of a warehouse with the intent to sell the stolen items on an online auction.
Well friends that's all for today. Until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!
Veteran guitar legend Joe Satriani, one of the world’s most renowned instrumental artists, recorded Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock! on May 27, 2008 at The Grand Rex Theater in Paris, France. The brand new live two-disc CD and DVD will be released on February 2, 2010 through Epic Records.
This very special recording captures Satriani’s stirring performance with memorable songs such as, “Surfing With The Alien”, “Flying in a Blue Dream”, along with recent hits like “Super Colossal” and “I Just Wanna Rock.” The quality of music by the 15-time Grammy nominee is unquestionable, yet the extraordinary editing and artful stage lighting makes this Satriani “live” DVD a pleasure for the new viewer, as well as the long-time fan. The Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock! DVD will also include a very special bonus in-depth interview with Satriani as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
The new year will find Satriani out on the road as part of the “Experience Hendrix” tour. Joe will join fellow musical peers, Billy Cox, Sacred Steel & Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ernie Isley, Brad Whitford, Doyle Bram Hall II, Living Colour, Hubert Sumlin, and Chris Layton, on a full U.S. tour beginning March 4th in Santa Barbara and continuing throughout the month.
Joe commented "I finally get to pay tribute to my hero the right way, on stage with an amazing, once in a lifetime, line up of musicians!"
Over the last two decades, Satriani has traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. Of his 14 solo albums two went platinum and four gold with 15 Grammy nominations between them. In 2009, Satriani joined with former Van Halen front man Sammy Hagar, former bassist Michael Anthony, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, to form the stand out rock collaboration, Chickenfoot. Their debut self-titled album was recently certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America with over 500,000 in album shipments.
Live In Paris: I Just Wanna Rock two-disc CD & DVD Track List:
DISC #1 DISC #2
1. I Just Wanna Rock 12. Out of the Sunrise
2. Overdriver 13. Time Machine
3. Satch Boogie 14. Cool # 9
4. Ice 9 15. Andulasia
5. Diddle-Y-A-Doo-Dat 16. Bass Solo
6. Flying In A Blue Dream 17. Cryin’
7. Ghosts 18. Mystical Potato Head, Groove Thing
8. Revelation 19. Always With Me, Always With You
9. Super Colossal 20. Surfing With The Alien
10. One Big Rush 21. Crowd Chant
11. Musterion 22. Summer Song
Monster, the leader in audio/video accessories, and Beats
™
by Dr. Dre
™, co-founded by legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M
Chairman Jimmy Iovine, announced a revolutionary new addition to their popular headphone
family –
Beats by Dr. Dre Spin™ Professional Headphones(SRP: $349). A breakthrough in
professional music listening and creative equipment, the Beats Spin headphones were
developed through the collaborative efforts of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre, Monster
and Jimmy Iovine.
The new over-ear Beats Spin headphones combine sophisticated construction and advanced
sonic technologies to deliver the power, extra durability and sound isolation that until now has
been lacking in professional headphones. Beats Spin headphones are tailored for use by
working DJs, producers, engineers and musicians, both in the studio and onstage.
Dr. Dre noted: "Our first headphones delivered what we wanted: to hear the music the right way,
the way I do. Now we're introducing headphones that let you use them the way I do. We created
headphones that are specifically designed for the people on the frontlines: engineers,
producers, djs...I basically wake up with headphones on....trust me, these are the shit."
“The DJ and recording engineer are ground zero of making and presenting music to the world.
We believe we have created the perfect headphone to marry those two worlds,” said Jimmy
Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.
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Noel Lee, the Head Monster, noted: “To create Beats Spin, Monster and the Beats by Dr. Dre
team conducted in-depth research with many of the industry’s top professional recording artists,
engineers and DJs to find out just what they wanted in a great headphone. One of the things we
heard most from them is that they need a super-durable headphone that could be counted on
for repeated use. In addition to making this and other specific professional concerns a top
priority, our engineers worked hard to develop a headphone with impeccable sonic performance
that would be ideal for everyday use by anybody who is truly serious about their music listening.
The result is a first-of-its-kind high-performance headphone with a host of extremely useful
innovations that will literally change the way pros think about their headphones and how they
use them in their work and their leisure time.”
Beats Spin new and innovative features and capabilities include:
Unprecedented Durability
: To create a headphone capable of standing up to the rigors of
rough and repeated professional use, every aspect of Beats Spin headphones was designed for
rock-solid durability. Most importantly, all components of the all-important headphone hinge are
made of metal, unlike the plastic components used by other pro headphones.
Sound Isolation:
To recreate the quietness of an isolated recording studio listening experience,
Beats Spin headphones feature a variety of ambient noise-isolation capabilities, allowing
consumers to hear the music clearly, even in the noisiest environments.
On-the-Fly Mixing and Sharing with Monster Patented Input/Output Jacks:
For musicians
or engineers working in the studio, as well as DJs spinning in a club, the art of creation involves
a great deal of on-the-fly improvisation. That’s why both Beats Spin earpieces feature specially
designed Monster patented jacks that can serve as both inputs or outputs. This unique
configuration frees users to quickly and easily send and accept signals from a soundboard or
share their creative mixes with fellow artists.
“No More Tangle” Cord Management, Plus ControlTalk™:
Beats Spin solve the problem of
tangled cable with several key modifications. First, they feature a long 6-foot cord, and unlike
many professional headphone models, which utilize 9- or 12-inch coiled sections, the coiled
section of the Beats Spin cable is just 3” long (expandable to 1-foot). This allows users just the
right amount of coil for long reaches, but avoids the high tangle properties of longer coil cables.
Beats Spin also offer a second cord option for added flexibility in everyday use as well –
Monster’s super-convenient ControlTalk headphone cable*. ControlTalk can be used with
iPhone
™ and iPod®for music playback control as well as to take hands-free calls with iPhone
and many smartphones. The cable’s integrated high-grade microphone and answer button lets
users access their music and answer phone calls without having to reach into their pocketbook,
backpack or pocket.
Comfort:
Everything about Beats Spin, from their oversize plush ear cups to their extra wide
band are designed for total wearer comfort.
Ear Cups That Swivel and Can Be Removed for Cleaning.
Both ear cups swivel back easily
for greater artistic freedom and flexibility and can be easily removed for washing. This same
swivel mechanism also plays a role in helping make Beats Spin headphones super compact
when folded away for storage
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* The ControlTalk remote and mic are supported by iPod nano (4th and 5th generation), iPod
classic (120GB), iPod touch (2nd generation), and iPhone 3GS and newer, but not all,
Blackberry models. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation). Audio is
supported by all iPod models. Requires software version 1.0.3 for iPod nano (4th or 5
th
generation), 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB), and 2.2 or later for iPod touch (2nd generation).
Support for Blackberry varies by model. Subject to change.
ABOUT MONSTER
Monster was founded by Head Monster Noel Lee with a commitment to creating products under
the Monster Cable
®brand to literally “make music sound better.” Today, Monster has grown and
diversified to become the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for highperformance
audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, as well as a
leading innovator in the field of iPod
® and iPhone™accessories and professional audio and
sound reinforcement. As part of its commitment to improving the music listening experience,
Monster worked with Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine to create the
Beats
™ by Dr. Dre™headphone line, including the new Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones.
The company is also continuing to innovate with its own line of Monster brand headphones,
including “Turbine Pro
™ In-Ear Speakers™,” the first in-ear headphones geared for use by music
professionals and audiophiles. Additionally, under its Monster Power
®brand, the company is the
leading manufacturer of high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products
for audio/video systems.
Explore the world of Monster at www.monstercable.com
Explore the world of Monster Power
®at www.monsterpower.com
ABOUT BEATS ELECTRONICS LLC
Established in 2006, Beats Electronics is the brainchild of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre
and Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, who set out to develop a new
type of headphone with the capability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound that musical
artists and producers hear in professional recording studios. In January of 2008, Dre and Iovine
announced a partnership with audio innovator Monster Cable to engineer “Beats by Dr. Dre,” the
most advanced headphones ever developed. Continuing its mission to improve the quality of the
portable audio experience, Beats announced a major partnership with Hewlett-Packard in 2009
to expand the Beats by Dr. Dre family of headphones to include Beats Audio software in the HP
ENVY line and a HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition notebook PC. For more information, please
visit http://beatsbydre.com/
Rise Records is proud to announce the launch of its FREE iPhone Application. With this free app, you'll be able to stream music, buy albums and songs, and see when a Rise band is playing near you. Download the app here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rise-records/id330232728?mt=8
"Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said Slayer's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month."
This difficult decision made by the band's bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of Slayer's immediate tour plans that include the American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's UK/European headline tour scheduled for March and April. Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work rescheduling the tour dates; tickets already purchased for these shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates.
The headbanging Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a Cervical Radiculopathy. The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms. The surgical procedure that Araya will undergo, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a relatively routine practice and the recovery rate is excellent.
Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."
Hello friends and welcome to this Thursday edition of This Day In Rock. Its been cold very very cold! I guess that's what winter is all about. Lets take that walk down musical memory lane.
On this day in 1963 Gary US Bonds goes head to head in court over a song with Chubby Checker. The two would later settle out of court.
On this day in 1970 Residents surrounding the farm where Woodstock was held filed suit. They claimed
Max Yasgur owed them $35,000.00 in damages resulting from the concert.
On this day in 1974 Carly Simon & James Taylor welcome their second child into the world.
On this day in 1976 A record company executive named Kenneth Moss was sentenced to 120 days in jail then probation. It was for the accidental heroin Overdose death of Average White Band drummer Robbie McIntosh.
On this day in 1978 The soundtrack to The Disco hit movie "Saturday Night Fever" hit the music Bilboard charts where it would rise to the top & stay for a long time!
in 1980 "In Through the Out Door" the last album released by Led Zepplin before Drummer John Bonham's Death goes Platinum.
On this day in 1981 "Eagles Live" Goes platinum.
On this day In 1999 like many celebrity marriages Singer Rod Stewart and his Model wife Rachael Hunter separated after being married for 8 years.
Well friends that is all for today! Until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!!
Guitar Hero® hits the ground running as it starts 2010 off with a bang and a great selection of new downloadable tracks. Building upon an already vast catalog of downloadable music compatible with both Guitar Hero® 5 and Band Hero, the Guitar Hero music library is providing something for everyone this January. Â Fans can look forward to music by Vampire Weekend, Creedence Clearwater Revival, up-and-coming blues artists Tyler Bryant, Joe Bonamassa and Scott McKeon and metal bands Shadows Fall, Amon Amarth and Dethklok.
Guitar Hero fans will be able to experience blues music in its most raw and most pure form today with a three song track pack featuring three up-and-coming blues masters. Â The New Blues Masters Track Pack will allow players to jam to Tyler Bryant's "Who I am," experience the American blues-rock styling's of Joe Bonamassa with "Lonesome Road Blues," or rock out to "Broken Man" by Scott McKeon.
Celebrating the January 11 UK and January 12 US release of their newest album, Contra, Vampire Weekend returns to the Guitar Hero stage with a new three-song track pack. Â On January 14, fans can get their hands on two tracks off Contra, "Holiday," and "Cousins," as well as "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance," a song off their 2008 self-titled debut album Vampire Weekend.
Metal fans are not forgotten this month as Guitar Hero adds three new artists to its ever-expanding line-up. Making their video game debut on January 21 are three well-known metal bands, Shadows Fall, Amon Amarth, and Dethklok. Â Players can thrash along to "Still I Rise," a track of Shadows Fall sixth studio album, Retribution, "Twilight of the Thunder God" off Amon Amarths seventh studio album similarly titled, Twilight of the Thunder God, and "Laser Canon Deth Sentence" off Dethkloks second full-length album, Dethalbum II.
American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival comes to Guitar Hero on January 28 with a three song track pack full of their classic hits. Fans should get ready to rock out while playing "Proud Mary," a track off Creedence Clearwater Revivals second album Bayou Country, "Bad Moon Rising" from their third album Green River and "Travelin' Band" off their fifth album Cosmo's Factory.
The New Blues Masters, Vampire Weekend, Metal and Creedence Clearwater Revival Track Packs will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $5.49 and for Wii™ for 550 Wii Points™. In addition, all songs in The New Blues Masters, Vampire Weekend, Metal and Creedence Clearwater Revival Track Packs will be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each.  The New Blues Masters Track Pack will be available for the Xbox 360 and Wii starting January 7, and for the Playstation 3 starting January 21.
For more information about Guitar Hero 5, Band Hero and their entire line-up of downloadable content, please visit www.guitarhero.com.
Hello friends and welcome to a toe tappin Tuesday edition of This Day In Rock. It's Cold outside so lets warm up with some music history and take that walk down musical memory lane.
On this day in 1950 Kool & The Gang's Drummer George Brown is born.
On this day in 1958 The Last Record Recorded by Buddy Holly was released.
On this day in 1950 Chris Stein The Guitar player for Blondie is born.
On this day in 1967 Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Goes Gold.
On this day in 1980 "Please Don't Go" By Kc And The Sunshine Band Becomes the first hit of the 80's decade.
Well Friends that is all for today. Until tomorrow...
Peace!!!
The fast-rising heavy metal band, Age of Evil, will be supporting the
first-ever U.S. shows for Hail - which is comprised of such renowned
names as Tim “Ripper” Owens (singer, Judas Priest), Andreas Kisser
(guitarist, Sepultura), Dave Ellefson (bass, F5), and Mike Portnoy
(drums, Dream Theater). The shows will take place at B.B. Kings in New
York City on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, and at Showcase Live in
Foxborough, MA (just outside Boston) on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.
“We will tear your faces off,” declares AOE guitarist Jordan Ziff about the
group’s kick-ass live show. “And if not, it’s a money back guarantee.
Just kidding. But we give 150% every night we play. We are trying to
rejuvenate good music into the metal scene and a certain rawness that
everyone has seemed to have lost. You need to put your soul into your
music.”
The Scottsdale, Arizona-based Age of Evil, which in addition to Ziff, is
comprised of singer/rhythm guitarist Jeremy Goldberg, bassist Jacob
Goldberg, and drummer Garrett Ziff, is riding high on wide spread
acclaim for their recent release, the six-track EP, ‘Get Dead.’ "Thanks
to young Arizona rockers Age of Evil, the sounds of vintage metal are
alive and well as we kick off the second decade of the 21st Century,"
raves Andy Secher, Editor for Hit Parader Magazine. And if that wasn’t
enough acclaim, "Metal" Tim Henderson from BraveWords.com adds,
"Youth Gone Wild! These school-yard bruisers are turning heads and
taking vintage thrash to a new era of combat.”Additionally, Revolver
Magazine picked Age of Evil as a 'Band to Watch" in 2010, and ‘Get
Dead’ was recently deemed a “New & Noteworthy Release” for four
weeks straight on iTunes. Quickly building up a solid following thanks
to shows throughout the world - including European dates this past
summer with the likes of Jon Oliva’s Pain, Soulfly, Arch Enemy, and
Manowar - the upcoming dates with Hail! will truly be a headbanger’s
delight. Judging from their rapid ascension, catch these young lads in
an intimate setting while you still can!
Confirmed headlining date:
Joe’s Grotto in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, January 22nd, 2010.
Confirmed dates supporting Hail!:
B.B. Kings in New York City on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010.
Showcase Live in Foxborough, MA (just outside Boston) on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010.
For more information, visit:
www.ageofevil.com
www.myspace.com/ageofevil
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Hello friends and welcome to the first edition of This Day In Rock this year! Its Monday and back to work for some folks and for most kids tomorrow will be back to school after a long Christmas vacation. I hope it was a good time for all! Now lets take that walk down musical memory lane.
On this day in 1953 The town of Montgomery Alabama is flooded by over twenty thousand people attending Hank Williams Funeral which is held at the City Auditorium.
On this day in 1961 "Teen Angel" By Mark Dinning entered the chart on its way to #1.
On this day in 1974 Marvin Gaye Appears In concert for the first time after a 4 year hiatus.
On this day in 1975 The Elton John version of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" goes #1
Well friends that is all for today I hope you have a great Monday! until tomorrow...
PEACE!!!
