The Outfield - Recovery & New Publishing Deal

May.30th-31st.2007 - Wednesday & Thursday

Its been a while since anything was posted on The Outfield's official website. Finally a little update on Spinks' and a new publisher was posted a few days ago.

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update regarding John Spinks' recent illness. Having spoken to him this past weekend, I can confirm that things are moving along in a positive direction and that John is on the road to a full recovery. He has asked me to let everyone know that he thanks you all for your continued concern, support and kind messages. We hope that you all understand that he and his family had wanted to deal with this serious & personal matter without too much fuss. Therefore, we kept the updates to a minimum.

As always, the songwriting and recording process has continued and there are a number of new songs in the pipe line. In addition, John has recently signed to a new publisher who we hope will be working hard with him and the band in the future to make new Outfield material available. DR  www.theoutfield.com

Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

Island Report/Combined

Dream Theater will release Systematic Chaos in stores on June 5th. There are 2 versions of the disc, CD only and CD/DVD combo. Both will contain the same amount of tracks (8 Total) on the CD. But the special edition will contain a bonus DVD that features the entire album mixed in 5.1 surround sound and "Chaos in Progress - The Making of Systematic Chaos" a 90-minute documentary directed by Mike Portnoy. The band has also shot a video for the first single off the album, "Constant Motion."

Track List:
1. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.1 (9:00)
2. Forsaken (5:36)
3. Constant Motion (6:55)
4. The Dark Eternal Night (8:51)
5. Repentance (10:43)
6. Prophets Of War (6:01)
7. The Ministry of Lost Souls (14:57)
8. In The Presence of Enemies Pt.2 (16:38)

Produced by John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy
Engineered and Mixed by Paul Northfield
 

To Order:
Regular CD Edition
Special Edition CD/DVD

Electronic Press Kit Video:
www.roadrunnerrecords.com (QuickTime Video)

E-Card With Videos/Photos/Downloads:
www.roadrunnerrecords.com/dreamtheater/

For More Information:
www.myspace.com/dreamtheater
www.dreamtheater.net

Seven Wiser - Stronger

Artist Release/Combined

Hailing from NY & NJ, SEVEN WISER, (formerly on Wind-Up Records, now affiliated with the Long Island based production company KIK IT), is a rock band that continues to grow. The bands self titled debut on Wind-Up, now available on iTunes, although not really heavily promoted, still was able to soundscan about 10,000 units. Further, Seven Wiser has been featured on EA Sports' MVP Baseball 2004 & NASCAR Chase For The Cup 2005, The Punisher Soundtrack, which has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, and appears in both the Wes Craven film "CURSED" and on the "CURSED" soundtrack. Their first single "Take Me As I Am" peaked at number 37 on the Active Rock Charts, and was the most requested song on Music Choice, which broadcasts in 100 million homes nationwide. Seven Wiser has been in the studio since late summer of 04 writing and working on new material for their follow up record.

After 2 years of some change, a lineup adjustment, songwriting, in the studio recording the demos that will make up the bands 2nd major label release.

The new EP entitled "Stronger" will be released as a digital download very soon. Currently you can listen to Empty, Beautiful Day, and Goodbye; 3 new songs via MySpace. To listen visit: www.myspace.com/sevenwiser.

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Blondie - New Book/DVD... And Deborah Harry Album!

Blondie.net/Combined/Island Report

Roberta Bayley announces new book, Blondie: Unseen 1976-1980

New York-based photographer Roberta Bayley, famous for her shots of Blondie at the height of their success, album covers for The Ramones, Richard Hell and The Voidoids, and Johnny Thunders' Heartbreakers, as well as her work for John Holmstrom's legendary Punk Magazine, announces the U.S. and U.K. release of her candid photographic memoir of Blondie. Entitled "BLONDIE: Unseen 1976-1980", this 144-page collection of photography captures Roberta's relationship/friendship with Blondie from 1976 to 1980, describing how they met in the early days of CBGBs and the general history of how Blondie developed as a group. More than half of its 200+ photographs have never been previously published.

This excellent quality, English-language book (on sale now) also includes a personal introduction by Debbie in her own handwriting, lots of backstage, behind the scenes photos, plus the "Heart of Glass" video shoot and live stuff. Additional information, ordering links, and some sample images and preview pages are available now in the BLONDIE: Unseen 1976-1980 Press Release and on the Official Blondie Web Site Store:Books page.

Roberta Bayley also ran the original U.S. Official Blondie Fan Club (1979-1980), and due to a recent acquisition of the remaining unsold fan club merchandise from an estate, fans and collectors can also purchase vintage Blondie Fan Club merchandise for the first time in 25 years. Packages are available from $10 to $50. For more information, read the Blondie Fan Club Memorabilia Press Release.

Eat To The Beat to be released on DVD

Blondie's full-length video album Eat To The Beat will be released on DVD for the first time on June 26, 2007. The two-disc set by EMI will feature a digitally remastered CD of the original platinum-selling Eat To The Beat album and a DVD with all twelve music videos. A pre-order link will be announced soon. International release (including the UK) will be on July 2.

Deborah Harry - Necessary Evil

Lead singer of Blondie, Deborah Harry will release her 5th solo album entitled "Necessary Evil" on August 7th via Eleven Seven Music. The new album features some tracks that Harry had been sharing throughout 2006 via her MySpace page.

The album according to reports will sway toward the more dance influenced/electro-rock style. The first single entitled "Two Times Blue" was released on Harry's MySpace page in May and can now be purchased via iTunes for 99 cents. Clips of In The Flesh and Two Times Blue can be heard here.

Harry will be doing a solo tour of the US in June and a European tour with Blondie in July.

If you Pre-Order the album via swagrox.com and are one of the first 500 to do so, you will receive an autographed copy.

Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile DVD

Wal-Mart.com/Email

Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile a DVD that gives you an all-access pass to Hannah Montana will be released on June 26th. Relive Hannah's drama when another big star comes on the scene and shakes things up. Plus, meet Miley Cyrus's real-life family and experience Hannah live in concert! There's a new kid in town, and he might just be more popular than Hannah Montana! Not only is Jake Ryan (Cody Linley) a hottie, he's also a famous actor and the star of his own TV series. While "Miley" tries to keep her superstar identity (and her secret crush) under wraps at school, "Hannah" winds up guest starring on his show -- with an on-screen kiss! As usual, her friends and family come to the rescue, but not before she makes her way through all sorts of hilarious adventures and learns not to judge people -- especially celebrity-type people - by appearances alone. Y'all are gonna love being insiders in Hannah Montana's rockin' world!

"The Real Miley Cyrus" - Spend a fun-filled day with Miley, her family and the "Hannah Montana" co-stars; "Nobody's Perfect" - Live Concert Performance, Featurette, Music Videos.

Free Wal-Mart Exclusive Offer!
Receive an exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Hannah Montana download when you order your copy of Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile today.

To Order: Walmart.com

Lifehouse Pre-Order & Art

Island Report

On June 19th, Lifehouse will release Who We Are which features the single First Time. Not much is known about this release but there are 2 pieces of information that are stirring some fans up. One being the album artwork. The cover shown above looks to be the final official artwork. But if you visit the Best Buy link via their Pre-Order section, a different piece of art is shown. Another issue is when the album will be released to stores. Some websites are reporting June 26th, others June 19th. According to the Official Lifehouse website, the new album will be released on June 19th.

Pre-Order:
◊ Best Buy    ◊ Target    ◊ Amazon

The Curly Rock Tour

Island Report

Keaton Simons having just finished up his tour with Josh Kelley will now hit the road on "The Curly Rock Tour." Joining him this time around are his good friends Curtis Peoples and Tony Lucca. For tour dates and information about their music please visit the following weblinks.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Sinead O Connor will be performing the song "I Don't Know How To Love Him" on BBC 1's Graham Norton Show this Thursday, May 31st.
 

◊ Fox unit confirms Photobucket, Flektor buys

◊ Apple Releases iTunes 7.2, Launches iTunes Plus (DRM Free) [Now Available]
◊ Bruce Springsteen With The Sessions Band Live in Dublin (Online Audio Preview Stream)
◊ Prince to Play Macy's in Minneapolis
◊ Viacom to sell Famous Music to Sony/ATV
◊ Kelly Clarkson - Preview Snippets - 4 New Songs

Concert Write-Up & Photo's Available Friday

Island Cast - Episode 4

May.29th.2007 - Tuesday

Our fourth show found us hitting on some odd, but fun topics.

Digital Media (MP3) Over CD's?, Music Soundtracks Worse Over The Years, Wal-Mart Music DVD/CD Edited, 42nd Academy Of Country Awards.

Episode Details:
Total Size 64meg, Running Time Approx. 1hr 3min, Recorded In 128kbps.
Can Be Listened To On PSP/IPod/Windows PC, Mac, Apple Computer or other systems that support the .MP3 format.

To Download: www.garageband.com/mp3cat/.UZCMZCyB4K_u/01_Island_Cast___Episode_4.mp3 (Right Click And Save As)

◊ Play For Sure: Wikipedia Information, www.playsforsure.com

◊ 42nd Academy Of Country Music Awards: Photos, Nominees/Winners List

◊ Wal-Mart: www.walmart.com

◊ Huey Lewis & The News: www.hln.org

◊ Back To The Future: www.bttf.com

 

 

Reminder... If You Are Using The RSS Feed, Your Program Should Have The New Show Listed For Download.
RSS Feed Details Are Listed On The Media Page.

Online Stream: www.gcast.com/u/IslandCast/main

Unfortunately MediaFire is having download issues so instead we've transfered files to garageband for direct downloading. Much simpler for those who do not wish to use the RSS information.
Shows will be uploaded in 96kbs.

Naked Beggars - Fan Club

Artist Release

Join our retro fan club. You will be able to get any of our new CDs before anyone else, we will send you a signed poster, signed picture and monthly statements w/ stories/ updates and gossip and you will receive your own membership laminated card. And there will always be surprise events or opportunities for the members.

To join please send 25 dollars to either Naked Beggars, Attn: Fan Club, PO Box 218530, Nashville, TN 37221

Or go to paypal and send money to NakedBeggarsfanclub@yahoo.com Please send a photo of yourself, your name, address, phone and email address and any other crazy s**t you want to send!!

Thanks so much! Hope to see some of you this summer/fall on our tours!!!! Don't forget, "XXX" will be out at the end of this summer! We will also be running membership contests often, so join up and join the fun!

www.Nakedbeggars.com and on www.Myspace.com/nakedbeggars

Rockline - Site Update/Streaming/Purchase

Island Report

Bob Coburn and crew have given Rockline's website an all new look. Along with this new look comes new features. If you missed a show on Monday or Wednesday night, or just want to re-listen you can now do so. Rockline has added a streaming player which will allow fans to listen to shows for a 2 week period after their original air date.

Already mentioned but definitely something to remind people about, Rockline has been looking into selling their previous shows via their website. While there has been no specific time table, the new website does say "Soon." So keep checking and register so that you'll be notified as soon as things are setup.  www.rocklineradio.com (New Guests Added)

Another Tesla Pre-Order? Yes Another..

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Attention Tesla Fans! Pre-order Real To Reel from Best Buy now and get a bonus disc with 4 exclusive tracks plus free shipping, all for just $11.99! The exclusive bonus disc includes "War Pigs" from the Real To Reel sessions and three studio unplugged tracks including "Modern Day Cowboy," "Paradise," and "Shine Away" - all from the upcoming box set (and from the last sessions with original guitarist, Tommy Skeoch).

Please keep in mind that this is a limited offer.. www.bestbuy.com

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles
 

◊ Sony sued over Blu-ray

◊ Kevin Cronin - New Newsletter
◊ Connie Nielsen, Lars Ulrich Have Baby
◊ Dennis DeYoung - One Hundred Years From Now (Cover Art)
◊ 38th Annual Dove Awards - Results
◊ The Police Begin Reunion Tour in Canada
◊ Barbra Streisand Cancels Rome Concert
◊ Jackson Family Auction to Begin Wed.

This Week Will Feature A Concert Write-Up & Photo's From This Past Weekend.

New Album Review & Mini

May.25th.2007 - Friday - Memorial Day Weekend

Scorpions - Humanity: Hour I
Well it took a while but the Scorpions have finally returned with a brand new studio album and I can quite honestly say it's nice to see they took a suitable amount of time to record a worthy follow up to their 2004 release Unbreakable. It was on that release that I discovered their uncanny ability to write and perform emotional material together which captured a energy that had been long lost to the over commercialization of the hard rock genre in the contemporary scene.
To this very day I still get..... Read Jere's Full Review Of Humanity: Hour I
 

 

Mini Album Review:
With the release of the new film this weekend, I felt it best to do a mini review of the movie score. I've always looked at score music as an inspirational journey. Pirates Of The Caribbean films have taken fans on many different adventures through an array of emotions. In each film the music has captured and even at times set the mood of what is occurring or about to happen. In Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End there is a....
Read Tony's Mini Review Of Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (Score).

 

Final Preview... Bon Jovi - Lost Highway

Island Report

We've mentioned this album over and over, talked about the "Nashville" influenced aka COUNTRY vibe and even some of the band members. Here is the final bits and pieces...

"We Didn't Know What Direction We Were Going In" Jon Bon Jovi

That statement alone tells the world to any true Bon Jovi fan. It is clear that this disc will garner the band even more success on the Country side of music. But it is also the end of an era as many longtime fans will not sit through another big mistake. In fact, this release hits home as, This Left Feels Right.... Part 2. A disc that not only attempts to live off the past success of "Who Says You Can't Go Home" but also adds in one of the elements that made Bon Jovi famous, The Talk Box. Most of the songs are slow and contain those twangy sentiments that will have fans asking, WHY?

You can view "The Making Of Lost Highway" a video that contains Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora saying the same thing over and over. If you dare... it can be viewed at: www.umgnashville.com/player.aspx

Pre-Order:
If you Pre-Order from Play.com you will receive an Exclusive Deluxe Slipcase. (While Supplies Last)
www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/3348600/Lost-Highway/Product.html

If you Order from Wal-Mart either online or wait for the release to hit your local store you will see there is 2 versions of the disc.

Version 1 contains just the CD itself, but Version 2 contains a bonus DVD. The DVD contains Special Live Performances and an exclusive interview with the band. The packaged is labeled as an exclusive 2-pack CMT/VH1 Pick.

Ordering Link: www.walmart.com

The next time we discuss this release will be on our upcoming review of the album. After that, we will have an Island Cast that focuses in on Bon Jovi's past, present and future?? The reason for the Island Cast focused episode is that we received many comments about our previous comments on this group. It only seemed fair to discuss the history of the band and talk about how they came to this point in their career.

Site Updates - RSS Feed/Island Cast EP4/Memorial Day

Island Report

We've received a lot of email asking if there is an easier way to download our Island Casts via iTunes. Now anyone who has iTunes can subscribe to our Island Cast. Now for those who do not want to use iTunes, you can still download our shows via the mediafire links in our Media section. The fastest way to add our shows to iTunes is to visit: www.gcast.com/u/IslandCast/ there is a button that says Subscribe with iTunes, that's all! iTunes will then download our shows for you. You can also listen to our shows directly off that site as they stream, so for those who just want to listen, it is perfect.

There are also links to add our show to your start page such as My Yahoo, Google, My Msn and Newsgator if you so choose to do. What is nice about the Gcast page is that on the Recent Episodes list you can directly download our shows in MP3 format. All shows streamed/downloaded from Gcast are in 96kbs, a little lower quality then that which we upload to mediafire but also faster to download.

Now there are so other sites that you can view our RSS feed if you are interested.
◊ http://feeds.feedburner.com/Islandcast
◊ www.zencast.com/channels/

Episode 4 will be available online on the 29th, pending any issues.

The topics discussed will be:

Digital Media Over CD's?
Music Soundtracks Have Become Worse Over The Years?
Wal-Mart Sells Edited Music DVD's & CD's.. Does This Bother Music Buyers?
And More.......

With Memorial Day being Monday, there will be no updates until the 29th. Normally we would do a Saturday update but this weekend I (Tony) will be attending a concert in St. Louis. Hopefully next week, photo's and a write-up will be made available.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.... News Update Below....

Aly & AJ - Finished "Insomniatic"

Press Release / Email

Aly & AJ are in the studio putting the final touches on Insomniatic, the much anticipated follow up to their platinum selling Into the Rush. With the multi-tiered marketing and visibility launch campaign, there is no doubt the girls will have zero time
for sleeping.

The first single, "Potential Breakup Song," unveils a new sound for Aly & AJ which adds a distinct rhythmic element to their signature rock/pop songwriting. The video was recently shot by award-winning director Chris Applebaum, and the single ships to radio June 1. Other tracks featured on Insomniatic include "Bullseye" and "Like Whoa." A full track listing will
be available shortly.

The marketing campaign is already in full swing. In a recent pressconference, Aly & AJ announced their partnership as the newly elected 2007 spokespeople for Samsung's "Hope for Education" charity to provide deserving schools with over $2 million in Samsung technology and Microsoft software. Aly & AJ helped to make this the most successful launch in the program's history. They also grace the cover of millions of Post's Honeycomb Cereal boxes. Post is offering a contest to win trips to see Aly & AJ live in a private concert in Orlando. Details are available on postopia.com, on boxes of Post Honeycomb Cereal or at alyandaj.com or myspace.com/alyandaj.

Immediately following the release of Insomniatic, Aly & AJ will embark on a nationwide summer tour headlining amphitheatres and festivals. SANRIO, the gift, stationery and accessory company best known for global pop icon Hello Kitty, will sponsor the girls on tour. They also star in the upcoming MTV movie Super Sweet 16: The Movie which premieres July 8 on MTV. The DVD for the movie will feature "Potential Breakup Song" as well as "Like Whoa" and will be in stores July 10 along with Insomniatic. They are set to host MTV's TRL when the new album hits the stores on July 10. The sisters are
also currently filming a pilot for their own show for MTV.

Aly & AJ are certainly accustomed to keeping busy schedules. The success of Into the Rush was the fruit of the labor of countless hours of promotion and press Aly & AJ poured into their project. From being # 2 most added at Top 40 radio with "Rush" to appearances on Good Morning America, Live with Regis & Kelly, CD USA, America's Got Talent, TRL, Cribs and Punk'd, and features from Blender to Seventeen, this was just the beginning. As a result, Aly & AJ were nominated for their first American Music Award. Aly & AJ headlined a successful sold out 2006 summer tour and drew comparisons to Fleetwood Mac and Heart. They provided the theme song for the WNBA, and became the co-chairs for the Amber Watch Foundation. They performed for the President at the White House, and even found time to record and release a Christmas album, of which their song "The Greatest Time of Year" was featured in the theatrical release of "Santa Clause 3 - the Escape Clause." Acoustic Hearts of Winter became one of the most successful selling albums of the season.

Aly & AJ will host coverage of the 2007 MTV Movie Awards red carpet for Yahoo! interviewing celebrities as well as offering their commentary on fashion and other highlights. On the horizon, expect to see an incredible Aly & AJ licensed product assortment including: the authorized "Aly & AJ" biography, as well as the launch of an "Aly & AJ" book series, "Aly & AJ" Xbox and Nintendo video games, 2008 16-month calendars plus posters by Trends International, a doll series by Huckleberry Toys, apparel by FEA Merchandising, backpacks and accessories by Accessory Network, headwear by Bioworld, jewelry and hair accessories by IMT, cosmetics by Townley Girl and domestics by J Franco.

Castlevania/Contra Soundtracks

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Admit it... sometimes music you hear in videogames can be quite catchy and addictive, even if they're only composed of simple 8-bit sounds. No game music is as memorable and revered than the soundtracks to Konami's famous game franchises Castlevania and Contra! The original Castlevania soundtrack - well known for its dark, epic, riveting score and Contra soundtrack - popular for its fast-paced, upbeat tracks, are highly regarded by gamers as being in the upper echelon of game music. Each of these scores are produced in their original vintage form, adding a true 8-bit charm to them. Available now on all major digital music providers, the Castlevania and Contra soundtracks are sure to please fans of the famous game franchises as well electronic music-aficionados alike!

Download Castlevania: iTunes | Napster | Rhapsody | Connect | Walmart.

Download Contra: iTunes | Napster | Rhapsody | Connect | Walmart.

For more info check out: www.konami.com

Kingcrow - Summer Festivals & New Music/Bass Player

Press Release / Email

Kingcrow are proud to announce their participation to three of the most important summer festivals:
06/25/2007 - Rome - MidSummer In Rock Festival (with Elvenking, Turisas e Korpiklaani)

07/07/2007 - Florence - Evolution Open Air Festival (with Behemoth, Cynic, Gory Blister, Kataklysm, Virgin Steele, Flashback of Anger, Sebastian Bach, Nevermore, Fates Warning, Kamelot, Sodom)

07/20/2007 - Caserta - S-Hammer Metal Fest (with Death SS, Infernal Poetry e Rain)

A new track from "Timetropia" is available through official Kingcrow MySpace (www.myspace.com/kingcrowband): A Merry-Go-Round! Still available the whole album's medley.

Kingcrow wish to say welcome to their new bass player Angelo Orlando, and thank all their fans for Timetropia's big success. The first press of the album went sold out and Lucretia Records is now re-printing it! Some exciting reviews can be read at the following address: www.kingcrow.it/timetropia_r.htm

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles
 

◊ Paul McCartney's Designer Daughter Helped Him Snag Natalie Portman To Star In New Music Video
◊ Steven Tyler Blasts Reality TV Talent
◊ CNN to stop charging for video
◊ Skillet - Homemade Videos (Streams)
◊ Cream Bassist Says Reunion in the Works

Next Website Update - May 29th

Tom Petty's Highway Companion Special Edition

May.24th.2007 - Thursday

New Version of Legend’s Third Solo Album Is Packaged as Leatherette-Bound Book and Features Four Bonus Tracks

Burbank, CA — A special edition of Tom Petty’s Highway Companion, the third recording in a trilogy of solo albums that includes Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers, will be released by Warner Bros. Records on June 5th. Long celebrated as a major American voice, Petty has used his solo work as a vehicle for his most personal songwriting. Highway Companion, described by The Washington Post as “his best disc in years,” takes the striking intimacy of his earlier solo efforts to even greater heights.

The new version of Highway Companion, targeted to retail outlets around Father’s Day, will be a leatherette-bound book that includes two postcards and four previously unreleased bonus tracks: two songs, “Home” and “Around the Roses,” previously recorded for Highway Companion and Petty’s personal demo versions of Highway Companion tracks “Big Weekend” and “This Old Town.”

The release of the special edition coincides with the reissues on June 12 of the two studio albums from all-star band the Traveling Wilburys, of which Petty was a member along with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne. Traveling Wilburys Volume 1 and Traveling Wilburys Volume 3 will be available together in one package with bonus tracks and a DVD of rare footage, as a deluxe linen-bound edition, a vinyl set and a digital bundle.

Originally released on July 25th, 2006, Highway Companion debuted at Number 4 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart, selling 112,000 copies its first week. It was produced by Jeff Lynne, who also produced Petty’s beloved 1989 multi-platinum solo album, Full Moon Fever and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1991 album Into the Great Wide Open. The spare, lyrically introspective Highway Companion was described by The Detroit Free Press as “an album of subtle treasures”, , Rolling Stone, recognizing the raw emotional strength of Highway Companion, declared it “a classic.”

Highway Companion was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Rock Album,” while its first single, “Saving Grace,” was nominated for “Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance.” Those honors were Petty’s 17th and 18th Grammy nods in an illustrious career that has seen the Florida-born singer-songwriter sell more than 50 million albums over the past 30 years. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

The track-listing for the special edition of Highway Companion is as follows:

Bad Side II - "All Killer - No Filler"

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5/23/07 - Last week, rock band Bad Side was at Hitmakers Digital Studios in Nashville, TN and finished recording their new CD, BAD SIDE II. Post-production is underway and the CD will be available for purchase or download early this summer.

The new CD features thirteen new songs written by Melissa Krahnke and Jason Mapes. Some highlights of the new CD include party anthems “Cheap Liquor & Live Music” and “Let it Roll”, the Zeppelin-esque “Call Me if You Want To”, Melissa's ode to Steven Tyler called "Hey Steven", the lighthearted jest of “My Math Teacher is a Nazi”, and the powerful “Don’t Tell” which tackles the subject of child abuse and neglect.

“Fans of our first CD won’t be disappointed,” says Jason Mapes, guitarist for the band, “but at the same time the sound is more raw and edgy. All Killer – No Filler has been our goal with the songs and we think we have written another great batch of tunes.”

“I think we have let some influences show on this CD, too”, adds Melissa Krahnke, vocalist & pianist of Bad Side. “Songs like “Lie” and “This is How You Made Me” hint of Rainbow or Deep Purple while “Cheap Liquor” shows that KISS and AC/DC were part of our lives.”

FOR MORE INFO: www.myspace.com/badsidemusic or www.badsidemusic.com

Bowie Meets SpongeBob SquarePants?

Island Report /BowieNet

David Bowie will play Lord Royal Highness in the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants episode entitled "Atlantis Square Pants."

David finished his part for this project last October and is one that David is very excited about.

Check out his official website for an artist impression of how his character will look when the episode airs on the 11th of November. www.davidbowie.com

Tritt Covers Marx

Island Report

Travis Tritt is set to release his new album " The Storm is Coming." The first single will be "You Never Take Me Dancing" which was released to radio on May 21st. Richard Marx wrote, produced, and released "You Never Take Me Dancing" in 1997 on his "Flesh and Bone" CD.

Keep checking www.travistritt.com for additional information on this upcoming release.

News Tidbits

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◊ Slash: 'I Did Visit Axl'
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◊ Elvis Presley Songwriter Dies
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◊ Controversial rock icon Sinead O'Connor turns gentler
◊ Streisand Ticket Prices Spark Outcry in Italy
◊ Spice Girls Reunite - For Real?
◊ VH1 Rock Honors - Tonight

Next Update: New Reviews, RSS Feed Information & News Update

Fire It Up Tour

May.23rd.2007 - Wednesday

HELLYEAH's Vinnie Paul, Chad Gray, Tom Maxwell, Greg Tribbett and Bob Zilla have hit the road in support of their self-titled CD. Presented by Jagermeister Liqueur, the "Fire It Up!" tour is the first chance to see this highly anticipated creative collision of sonic proportions. Bloodsimple supports HELLYEAH on the tour which kicked off Sunday evening, May 20th in Baltimore, Maryland to great reviews and overwhelming audience response.

The band's self-titled CD, HELLYEAH, had the highest debut chart position for a new hard rock artist. HELLYEAH entered Billboard's Top 200 charts at #9 and Billboard's Rock Chart at #3. The CD has been complemented by covers, lead features and reviews in magazines such as Revolver, DRUM, Crave, Guitar World, Ruin, Billboard and the OC Register who called it "one of the best metal discs, so far, of 2007."

With their bold disregard for genre constraints and an incendiary live show, Bloodsimple will rock the opening spot. The band is celebrating the 2007 release of their second album, Red Harvest (Bullygoat Records).

Following their "Fire It Up!" Tour, HELLYEAH heads to the UK for the Download Festival at Castle Donington and will then join the Family Values Tour with Korn, Evanescence and Atreyu.

Jagermeister is excited about the "Fire It Up!" Tour and about being the Presenting Sponsor. "The formation of HELLYEAH is really a milestone in metal history," says Rick Zeiler, Director of Marketing and Brand Development for Jagermeister. "We wouldn't miss it for the world!" Local Jagermeister sponsored bands will open, and look for great Jagermeister swag at shows, where legal. For more information, visit www.hellyeahband.com.

Sammy Hagar - Update

MySpace Bulletin / Email

Sammy Hagar updated his fans last night via a post on MySpace...

Yo! RedHeads, like James Brown said “Hey, I feel good.” Ha!
Stopped by the Tahoe Wabo Saturday night. Jammed a bit with Aaron & the Band trying to redeem myself, “Hey- I feel good”. I took one look at the outdoor stage set up, wow!! Goose bump city! I’m ready & can’t wait to make it up to y”all June 17. Lots of surprises! Some new songs, etc. I can’t tell you how sorry I am about the canceled shows & all the letters etc. But I think you all know if I could have sang one note I would have done it. But the hospital is not my favorite place. So we have the rest of our lives to party so lets go! Much love, Sammy

◊ www.myspace.com/sammyhagar

Autographed Pre-Orders

Island Report

Get them while you can! www.newburycomics.com is offering fans autographed album covers for Tesla's upcoming album "Real To Reel" as well as Chris Cornell's upcoming disc "Carry On." These are exclusive to their website and are extremely limited. If you are even thinking about purchasing one or both of these releases, now is a good time to do so.

◊ Tesla - Real To Reel      ◊ Chris Cornell - Carry On

Each Pre-Order page (right side of) contains links to more albums that have signed covers.

LBC - Free Music All Summer Long

Island Report

Lucky Boys Confusion are giving away their catalog of music. Follow the band this summer via their MySpace page and you will be rewarded. Starting the first Monday in June, downloads will be released in order. So make sure you keep checking their page as they'll update with a free download Monday-Friday until they've handed every track out.

www.myspace.com/luckyboysconfusion

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◊ Nikki Sixx new music video "Life Is Beautiful" (Video Stream)
◊ Chris Cornell First View - 'Arms Around Your Love' (Video Stream)

Alter Bridge - New Album Complete

May.22nd.2007 - Tuesday

Last we posted, Alter Bridge was working on new material and a possible live album. Finally the band has updated their website to let everyone know that the new album is in the can.

05/18/07 - The band revamp management team
05/11/07 - Recording of new album completed
05/05/07 - Two new songs played live and acoustic

We'd like to thank everyone for their patience of late with the apparent lack of updates on ABB.net. Further updates will be made in full soon. We assure you all that progress is being made with the band and all updates can be found on our forums. The band have now finished recording and anticipation of the new album is building. Get ready to be crushed!

For additional information: www.alterbridgeband.net

Pop Icon On Comeback Trail - New Album/iTunes/Touring

Press Release

Wild Child includes the smash hits "Say It, Say It" and "Love In The Shadows" which reached #1 on the Billboard charts, "Waiting" which also appeared on the Gold selling The Breakfast Club movie soundtrack and the Donna Summer smash "Sunset People". 20 years ago this year, Celine Dion recorded a version of "Love In The Shadows" called "Delivre-Moi" for her multi-platinum French-language debut album "Incognito."

Lace Around The Wound includes the top 40 hit "Some People" and the favorites "Heart Don't Lie", "This Time" and "Cry Just A Little". Also included is a cover of the 50's Percy Mayfield hit "Please Send Me Someone To Love" in only a way E.G. can deliver.

"Years of life and experiences went into this music. It's so nice to finally have it available for all the fans who have been so amazing and loyal over the years." - E.G. Daily

Also available through iTunes is the self-released album "Tearing Down The Walls". This record was co-produced by Grammy winning music veterans Harvey Mason, Jr. and Brad Gilderman and includes the track "All I Want" written by E.G. and Grammy winning writer, producer John Shanks. This album had only been available through the official E.G. Daily website. The album will be released nationwide on September 18th with exclusive bonus tracks available on iTunes.

The first single "Don't Even Care" will be serviced to Mainstream/Top 40/Hot AC radio on June 13th. E.G. will perform a series of special concerts on what is being called "The Changing Faces Tour" beginning in August. One of the tours sponsors will be Daisy Rock Guitars "The Girl Guitar Company" who have been long time E.G. fans. The tour will showcase old and new material as well as her talents as a live musician.

"I love Daisy Rock! Their guitars sound great and look even better. I'm so glad to have them on my team." - E.G. Daily

"I'm so excited that E.G. chose Daisy Rock as her guitar company for her new tour. I can't wait to see what she does next! Whatever it is, we'll be there working with her to inspire more girls to get out there and rock!" - Tish Ciravolo -President/Founder, Daisy Rock Guitars

Adding to her amazing music catalog, E.G. has also appeared on countless movie soundtracks such as "Scarface", "Thief of Hearts", "Better Off Dead", "Rugrats Go Wild" and "Summer School" which celebrates it's 20th anniversary on May 22nd with a special edition DVD release by Paramount Pictures featuring the #1 hit "Mind Over Matter" performed by E.G. Daily.

A staple in pop-culture, E.G. has appeared in over 40 films including "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", "Valley Girl", "Better Off Dead", "Dogfight" , "Streets of Fire" and "The Devils Rejects". She has also been on the top of her game in the voice-over world as the voice of "Tommy Pickles" in the Emmy award winning "Rugrats" franchise, "Buttercup" in "The Powerpuff Girls", "Babe" in "Babe: Pig In The City" and most recently "Baby Mumble" in the Academy Award winning blockbuster "Happy Feet".

For more information on E.G. Daily, check out her official websites
www.egdaily.com and www.myspace.com/egdaily1

Bad Side - Back From Nashville

Island Report

Our friends Bad Side have been hard at work in Nashville this year. Jason Mapes updated fans on the progress of the upcoming album Bad Side II via the band's MySpace page yesterday....

well kiddies -

We are back from Nashville after 10 days in the studio finishing up the final recordings for the new CD - BAD SIDE II.

We arrived at the studio on Friday the 10th to start the process and sat down with our producer Dan Furmanik to go through the demos to discuss the plan of attack.

Over the next week, we recorded almost everyday to finish the 6 final songs.

We did take some time to relax, too including a fishing trip with Dan

(Lissa outfished everybody with three catches that day!!)

Dan still calls it beginner's luck...

We also were guests backstage at the Grand Ol Opry. You never know who is going to be there (as Dan ran into the legendary Robert Plant backstage at the Opry a few months ago) Well we didn't get to see Robert - but we did catch a performance by legendary country artist Dolly Parton who was making a rare appearance that the Opry.

We had only one glitch in the sessions with a song called "Lie". The song was just not coming together - we were really disappointed as the song just had this killer hook that we really wanted to bring this song to the CD. So after an all day session - the song was just not coming together. Lissa and I were not about to give up - so after the studio time was done that day - we went back to the basics and we were able to not only save the song - but it came out even better that we imagined. Can't wait for you to hear "Lie" and all the other new songs!!

The new CD is now in the mixing & mastering stages and is on it's way to release. We will keep you posted on the progress but we are still hoping for a June release date!!

Cheers!
JM

Visit the band's MySpace page to preview their upcoming album: www.myspace.com/badsidemusic

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◊ The Doors To Release Their Final Boston Shows As A Three-CD Set
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Goo Goo Dolls = Transformers?

May.21st.2007 - Monday

Press Release / Email

American rock & roll legends, THE GOO GOO DOLLS, return to the road this month in support of their Gold-certified album, "LET LOVE IN." The band's eighth studio album, produced by Glen Ballard and the band, has already spawned four hit singles to date, including the current single and title track, "Let Love In." As reported in December, The Goo Goo Dolls now hold the record for "Most Top 10 Hits at Hot AC Radio in History," with twelve consecutive tracks at that format.

As previously reported, the deluxe edition of "LET LOVE IN" is in stores and available now. The expanded package now contains a DVD titled, "LIVE AND INTIMATE," with exclusive live performances, music videos and a pair of acoustic versions of tracks from "LET LOVE IN."

The latest news from The Goos is that the band has recorded a brand new, exclusive song for the upcoming "Transformers" film soundtrack, called "Fiction." Details on both the film and the soundtrack to be announced shortly.

Until then, you can catch The Goo Goo Dolls performing live on television twice this June. Tune into the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on NBC stations Friday, June 8. The Goos will perform live on the outdoor stage. On Monday, June 18, The Goos will perform live on the "Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on CBS. Check local listing for details. The Goo Goo Dolls will perform different songs on each show so you won't want to miss these dates.

As always, The Goo Goo Dolls will once again bring USA Harvest out on the road to collect and distribute canned food/goods for families in need in each market along the tour. Containers for food collection can be found near the entrance of the venue each night.

Tour Dates: www.googoodolls.com

--Island Report--

The press release fails to let fans know that the full title of the track is actually "Fiction (Before It's Too Late)." The style of the song is one in vein of the classic Goo Goo ballad meets rock. (Meaning similar to the material that has made them famous.) Acoustic guitars are mixed in with some modern day echoed backdrop elements, plus catchy lyrics that are expected from this group. A brilliantly crafted tune that will no doubt fit the upcoming film like a glove.

Candlebox - DVD/Album/Touring

Island Report

There seems to be a lot of fans asking the band what is going on? For those who don't know, a summer tour is planned, a new CD is in the works as well as a new DVD. But when will these things be released?

Kevin (Band Member) recently posted via the Candlebox official forums the following information:

DVD is in contract negotiation for release sometime this year. They have scheduling issues that they must abide by. I wish it were already out but alas it is not.

To those of you that we will not be seeing this summer i would like to apologize on behalf of all of us. Scheduling/Routing is not the easiest thing to do when it comes to wanting to play every single town in the USA. The majority of the time it's that the venue in your city doesn't have an available night (due to it being the busiest time of year to tour) or that the we quite simply cant get to you from where we are the night before and the night after we could hit your town.

As for the new Candlebox CD. We had hoped that it would be out for you by this summer but we had a few obstacles to overcome, one of which was Bardi becoming an Attorney at Law by passing the bar in his 1st attempt!!! YEAH. You all know how we write and that's as a band. Most of you have heard the teasers over on the myspace page so you've got an idea of where we're headed!!!

Read the full post of comments via: www.candleboxrocks.com

The Rock 'N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour '07

Press Release

Multi-platinum rockers LIVE swing for the fences this summer when they team with Counting Crows and Collective Soul on "The Rock 'N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour." The six-week caravan rolls through 23 East Coast and Midwest cities, first stepping to the plate July 22 in Wilmington, DE and ultimately sliding home Sept. 2 in Fargo, ND.

With their soaring anthems and spiritual excursions, LIVE has been bringing nightclub intimacy to audiences of all sizes for two decades. "The Rock 'N Roll Triple Play Ballpark Tour" signals LIVE as a band of conviction, whose original members have steadfastly stayed together for 20 years, a rare event in the rock music world. One of the most inspiring acts of the modern rock era, LIVE remains frontman Ed Kowalczyk, guitarist Chad Taylor, bass player Patrick Dahlheimer, and drummer Chad Gracey.

"We're excited to be on this tour because we've traveled with Counting Crows in the past and it's always been fun, and with Collective Soul it's a really great bill." says lead singer Ed Kowalczyk. "We just love playing for new faces and in new places."

Since forming in middle school in York, PA, LIVE has become an international success.
The band came of age with the release of their debut album Mental Jewelry (1991). They broke worldwide with the follow up, Throwing Copper (1994), a multi-platinum No. 1 smash, which spawned the hits "I Alone," "All Over You," "Selling the Drama" and "Lightning Crashes." Secret Samadhi (1997) propelled by the hit single "Lakini's Juice," became LIVE's second successive No. 1 album. The Distance To Here (1999) delivered "The Dolphin's Cry," and V (2001) followed with "Overcome." Birds of Pray (2003) hit next with "Heaven." After the career-spanning Awake: The Best of Live (2004), LIVE delivered their seventh and most recent studio effort, Songs From Black Mountain (2006).

LIVE has sold over 20 millions CDs worldwide and scored No. 1 albums in many other countries, including Australia, Holland, South Africa, Canada, Belgium and New Zealand.

Millions of TV viewers were reminded of LIVE's incendiary reputation last year on American Idol, when finalist Chris Daughtry performed the band's rendition of Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line." On the Season Finale, Daughtry invited LIVE onstage to perform their new song "Mystery" in front of a viewing audience that exceeded 50 million.

Visit LIVE online at www.friendsoflive.com / www.myspace.com/live

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◊ Bon Jovi - Lost Highway - Pre-Order Via Amazon.com (Includes Tracklist)
◊ INXS hitting the studio after summer tour wraps
◊ Fats Domino Returns to New Orleans Stage
◊ Stripped Music - Avril Lavigne To Perform - 06/05/07

New Album Reviews

May.19th.2007 - Saturday

Full Album Review: Jere

When a particular voice comes along and strikes a certain emotions with legions of fans they almost become a larger than life entity in the world of music. Tony Harnell was most notably known for his work with TNT and brought a distinctive component to the group's enduring popularity. Like many I was shocked when Harnell decided to depart from the formula that he helped perfect over the span of more than two decades but respected his choice as obviously he had put a lot of thought behind his decision. When the announcement came that Tony Mills would be the man replacing Harnell I was..... Read Jere's Full Review Of TNT's Latest Release.

 

Mini Reviews: Tony

Kittie/Avril/Alison/Miranda/Night Ranger

You can read all these mini reviews by clicking here.

More reviews to follow next week, playing catch-up!

LeAnn Rimes - Family

Island Report

To celebrate her 25th birthday, LeAnn Rimes will release the 12th studio album of her career on August 28th. The first single "Nothing Better To Do," was released to radio at the end of April. The song itself is very much going back to LeAnn's younger country roots, which may upset those looking for another pop/rock type of a track. The new disc will be released via Curb Records and WEA International.

LeAnn recently teamed up with CMT.com and together they will debut her new video for her single. Make sure you visit CMT.com this upcoming Tuesday, May 22nd to be one of the very first to see this new video.

Album cover shown above; Additional album details will be posted as they are made available.

Tesla - Free Show & Tour Updates

Email

Hello Tesla Fans!

We're pleased to announce some more shows.

First up, a FREE show for Sacramento! That's right, FREE! Join Tesla on Thursday May 31st for a FREE show in Cesar Chavez Park!

Last year at the California State Fair in Sacramento, Tesla fans smashed all previous attendance records. Now the band wants their fans to raise the bar even higher! Everyone is invited and the show is FREE, so no excuses!

Come out and help celebrate the upcoming release of Tesla's new CD, Real To Reel! The guys will be playing songs off Real To Reel - and maybe even a few of their own classic hits. Not only that, but copies of Real To Reel will be on sale at the show, almost a week before the official release date!

Moving right along, we're also happy to officially confirm Friday June 15th at the Great Saltair in Salt Lake City. The band is looking forward to seeing all of the friends they made last year in Ogden, Elko, and Green River, and meeting lots of new fans. Next up is another House of Blues show, this one in Dallas Texas on Monday June 18th.

Friday June 22nd will find Tesla in Nashville, TN at the beautiful and historic Ryman Auditorium.

We've also just confirmed another couple of dates for July including Friday July 13th in Milwaukee at The Rave/Eagles Club and Wednesday July 18th at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI (it will always be "Pine Knob" to us).

Stay tuned for more dates and don't forget, Real To Reel drops on June 5th!

Keep Checking: www.teslatheband.com

Island Cast - Update

Island Report

We've had a lot of emails asking if there is an easier way to retrieve our shows so that they can be heard on iTunes and or other "Audio-Casting" programs and devices. As a matter of fact this week I started working on an RSS feed so that anyone who has an RSS viewer and or compatible program can download our shows directly. We will post a link next week for the feed address so that programs such as iTunes can download our shows faster and easier. We will continue to post the mediafire download links for those who would like to continue to use that method as well. More details next week! - Tony

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles
 

◊ Duran Duran: Simon can be heard on Ireland's Newstalk Radio on Saturday, May 19th during their Music Saturday Show. The show will air on THE MEANING OF MUSIC between 9 & 11PM local time. To Listen In: www.newstalk.ie

◊ Preview The Upcoming Poison Covers Album
◊ Evanescence Hires Two New Bandmates

Whitesnake 1987-2007

May.18th.2007 - Friday

June 4th, 2007 will see the 1987-2007: 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition of "Whitesnake" released to stores with bonus material. So what exactly does the band have in store for fans? How about 4 tracks from the Live In The Shadow Of The Blues release. Also included is a DVD that features 4 music videos and 4 exclusive live titles from "Live In The Still Of The Night."

Music Videos: Still Of The Night, Here I Go Again 87, Is This Love, Give Me All Your Love.Live Videos: Give Me All Your Love, Is This Live, Here I Go Again, Still Of The Night. Keep checking www.whitesnake.com.
 

The Warmth Of The Sun

Press Release

The Beach Boys and Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing will release on May 22nd "The Warmth Of The Sun," a new collection of 28 career-spanning tracks. Hand-selected and sequenced by The Beach Boys themselves, the new set includes six classic tracks mixed in stereo for the first time. "The Warmth Of The Sun" traces the band's creative arc in a sunup to sundown musical journey that goes beyond the beach, presenting a broad view of their rich musical legacy.

"Their unmistakable harmonies shine on this radiant collection..." -- PEOPLE magazine (May 14, 2007) The perfect companion to 2004's double-platinum certified "Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys," this new collection delves deeper with hits like "Sail On, Sailor" "The Little Girl I Once Knew" and "Feel Flows." "The Warmth Of The Sun" showcases the broad scope of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers' four decade-spanning career.

The Beach Boys, originally comprised of the three Wilson brothers: Brian, Carl and Dennis, their cousin Mike Love, and Hawthorne, California neighbor Al Jardine, have recorded and performed the music that has become the world's favorite soundtrack to summer. In 1965, Bruce Johnston joined the band when Brian Wilson retired from touring. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and winners of NARAS' Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, The Beach Boys are an American institution that is iconic around the world.

In 1961, The Beach Boys began singing about America's newest craze, surfing. What followed was a wave of hits that vividly expressed the lifestyles, dreams and ambitions of America's youth. Their signature sound brings optimism and a beam of Southern California sun wherever it is played. For the latest Beach Boys news and tour dates, please visit the band's official Website: www.thebeachboys.com

Velvet Revolver - Pre-Order

Island Report

You can now pre-order the upcoming Velvet Revolver album by visiting Sonymusic.com. While there are no sound clips available at this time, you can visit aol.com as we've reported before and listen to 4 new tunes. The album will contain a total of 14 tunes, final tracklist below.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ 3 Doors Down - Temp Website & New Album Coming
◊ Robert Plant To Headline Romanian Live Earth Show
◊ Maul Stanley Interviews Fred Coury (Cinderella)
◊ Apple, Amazon may hold future of DRM-free music
◊ Madonna - Free Downloadable Track
◊ Yolanda King, daughter of MLK, dies at age 51

Tomorrow's update will contain a bunch of long overdue album reviews.

Guitar Masters, Vol. 1

May.16th.2007 - Wednesday

GUITAR MASTERS, Vol. 1 series, showcasing some the most talented guitarist, known and unknown to shred a guitar!

The line up includes, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, Jeff Beck with Toots & the Maytals, Stanley Clarke with Joe Satriani, Zakk Wylde from Ozzy, Steve Morse from Deep Purple, John Scofield, Allan Holdsworth, Billy Sheehan of Mr Big & David Lee Roth, James Ryan from Men At Work, Will Ray from the Hellecasters, and many others. A must have for any music lover who really appreciates good ole' fashion Kick-Ass guitar playing! Long overdue and about time. Check out all the Artists on the full Track List.

Track List:
1. B Fingers – John Paul Jones (Led Leppelin) & Trey Gunn (King Crimson) (MP3)
2. 54-46 Was My Number – Toots & The Maytals featuring Jeff Beck(MP3)
3. I Wish – Randy Coven featuring Zakk Wylde (Ozzy) (MP3)
4. Unleash the Beast– Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Steve Vai) (MP3)
5. Hair – Stanley Clarke featuring Joe Satriani
6. Minute Mouse – Randy Coven featuring Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple)
7. Skippy - David Hines & Allan Holdsworth
8. Rumba - Marcus Nand
9. Shenandoah – Will Ray (The Hellecasters)
10. Picture of a Purple Sky – Steve Booke
11. Frankenstein - Doug Stapp & Scott Stine
12. The Nag - John Scofield (Miles Davis)
13. Jack Hammer - Brian Tarquin
14. What Can I Say - Carl Tosten
15. Space Talk - James Ryan (Men At Work)
16. Stay with Me - Martin Winch
17. Kruununvuori - Jason Carter
18. Zero Gravity - Doug Doppler

For Audio Samples & Ordering Information See:
www.amazon.com/Guitar-Masters-Vol-Various-Artists/dp/B000OONPEK

Another Covers Disc - Patti Smith

Artist Release

The album that Patti always wanted to make, Twelve features a collection of 12 diverse classic cover songs newly interpreted and handpicked by the rock legend for the important place they hold in her life as an artist. Twelve features songs originally performed by legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Neil Young, Tears For Fears, Nirvana, and many more!

Fuel Updates

Newsletter / Email

Fuel Announces Album Title & Release Date
Fuel's new album will be titled Angels & Devils and it will be available August 7. Stay tuned for more details!

A Note From Carl:
Hey, great seeing all of you who made it out to the shows this past week or so! This first run was a lot of fun! Great to be back on stage again. Nashville got a bit wet ... to say the least ... but had a blast. Great seeing all of you and so cool to hear you all singing the words to the previous records' songs as well as the new songs. Thanks for making us feel right at home. You guys are the greatest. Thanks from the bottom of my heart to all of you who came out and for all of you who frequent the web pages. Thank you for being music fans, and pro active rock fans. We bow to you. Without you, none of this would be possible. Thanks to all the kindred souls out there who love music and lean on it to get you through and to enhance and enrich your lives. Hope to see you all out there soon enough. Check the sites for lots of live photos as well as new songs and new versions of songs. Thanks again, Carl.

For all the latest, visit: www.fuelweb.com

News Tidbits

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◊ Paul McCartney reissuing post-Beatles albums
◊ ZZ Top brimming with ideas for new album
◊ Strait, Underwood Win Country Awards
◊ Clarkson Says Davis Reports Exaggerated
◊ Richie Sambora and Denise Richards Split
◊ Chris Cornell Reveals Reasons For Leaving Audioslave
◊ Pete Loran - New Website Design
◊ Warner Music sues Imeem

Island Cast - Episode 3

May.15th.2007 - Tuesday

Preparing for our third show we were hoping for some questions to answer. As luck would have it, questions poured in. On the show we focused on 2 questions that we found to be interesting.

"Where would one go to find some rare classic rock CD's these days?"

"I like live music but I've always gone to the big concert shows, not local acts. Is it hard to get into the smaller/local bands since I'm so into the big stages and flashy lights?"

Other Topics; Digital Rights Management (DRM) - The Good / The Bad, Jon Bon Jovi - Pulling The Wool Over Music Fans Eyes? and more!

Episode Details:
Total Size 64meg, Running Time Approx. 1hr 10min, Recorded In 128kbps.
Can Be Listened To On PSP/IPod/Windows PC, Mac, Apple Computer or other systems that support the .MP3 format.

◊ Digital Rights Management (DRM)

◊ Jon Bon Jovi

◊ American Idol

◊ Listener Q/A

◊ Show Links Can Be Found Here
 

Hannah Montana 2 - Soundtrack

Island Report

Miley Cirus also known as Hannah Montana will be releasing "Hannah Montana 2: The Best Of Both Worlds" double disc album on June 26th. The first CD will feature Hannah songs from the TV Show. But disc 2 is where this package really shines as it features Miley's personal side. Most of the material on the 2nd disc was written by Miley. No official track listing has been mentioned yet but below is the artwork and some songs that could end up on disc 1. Artwork has been changed and will be available at another time, final tracklist now available below. More details coming soon.

Navarre Corp - Sold

Press Release

Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVR) a publisher and distributor of physical and digital home entertainment and multimedia products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its independent music distribution business to KOCH Entertainment for $6.5 million in cash. In addition, the Company will retain certain trade receivables associated with the business, from which it expects to generate additional cash. The Company expects to recognize a gain from the transaction, the amount of which will depend on the closing balance sheet, and anticipates this transaction to be slightly accretive on a go forward basis.

Under the terms of the agreement, KOCH Entertainment has agreed to purchase all outstanding equity in Navarre Entertainment Media. The transaction is contingent upon certain conditions and is currently anticipated to close on May 31, 2007.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Bruce Springsteen Stuns Fans At Brian Wilson Concert
◊ Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne To Perform On WWE's Friday Night SmackDown May 18
◊ Smashing Pumpkins Plan Residencies
◊ Bon Jovi Touring, Just Not Until 2008
◊ Past 2 Weeks Of News Has Been Archived

New Album Reviews

May.14th.2007 - Monday

Hollywood Roses - Dopesnake:
Hollywood Roses have been referred to as the ultimate Guns N' Roses experience. And while they have gained notoriety by trailblazing a path as one of the most popular GNR tribute acts to set foot in the very same clubs that the original Guns started in, their integrity is put to the test time and time again like every other tribute band out there. The scene itself is one that a lot of musicians will face....

◊ Read Jere's Full Review Of "Dopesnake" by Hollywood Roses
◊ Read Jere's Mini Review Of "Snakes & Arrows" by Rush

More Reviews Coming This Week!

Guff - Pre-Order

Artist Release

Guff’s new record “Symphony of Voices,” was produced by Charlie Paulson of Goldfinger and Noah Shain (Orson).

“Symphony of Voices” is Guff but better. It still has their fun-loving spirit, but with a newfound immediacy not heard on earlier releases. And check this out: while Guff was in the studio, Steve Perry, the legendary lead singer of Journey, walked in to visit a friend. He was so impressed with Guff that he showed up unannounced two days later and asked Guff to cover an unreleased Journey song. Steve not only produced the song “I Can See It In Your Eyes” but also sang on it! The track has already been played nationwide on Joe Benson’s syndicated “Off The Record” radio show and additionally on XM Satellite Radio.

Guff will be on the road non-stop once “Symphony Of Voices” is released. They will play on this year’s Warped Tour, open for Goldfinger this fall, and headline shows anywhere and everywhere. So make sure you do not miss them.
 

Street date of this item is 06/26/2007. But preordering is already possible!
You can Pre-Order the album for $10.00 by going to: www.gokartrecords.com
Additional Band Information: www.myspace.com/guff

Upcoming Soundtracks

Island Report     

This Tuesday you can pick up the soundtrack to the upcoming film "Shrek The Third." This soundtrack features 10 tunes, one of which is sung by actors Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas. Artists included: Eels, Paul McCartney And The Wings, The Ramones, Led Zeppelin, Fergie, Wolfmother, Harry Chapin and Snow Patrol. If purchased from your local Wal-Mart store you will receive an exclusive bonus sticker set featuring some of the characters from the film. View Disc Details Here

On May 25th the Pirates will once again invade theatres around the globe. But before you see the film, you can purchase the score music. On May 22nd the score to "Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End" will be available at your local music store. The music was composed by Hans Zimmer who had scored the previous Pirates film "Dead Man's Chest."

Official Website & Film Information: http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates/atworldsend/
Soundtrack Pre-Order: www.walmart.com

Island Cast - Episode 3 Tomorrow

Island Report

Tomorrow we will post Episode 3 of our continuing Island Cast series.

Topics Discussed:

◊ Listener Questions
◊ Digital Rights Management aka DRM - The Good, The Bad
◊ Jon Bon Jovi - Part 2

You don't want to miss this one! If anything the Bon Jovi discussion contains some pretty interesting information.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Little Update on Poison's upcoming covers album. If you purchase this release from Wal-Mart you will receive a bonus cover tune of "Sexyback" originally sung by Justin Timberlake. No we didn't make this up... Click Here To Pre-Order From Wal-Mart.
 

◊ Tom Scholz - Boston Remasters & Live Release Write-Up
◊ Stamp prices rise to 41 cents today
◊ New MySpace copyright tech turns heads, raises brows
◊ Company targets Apple, Microsoft and others for not using enough DRM
◊ Crow Adopts Baby Boy, Names Him Wyatt
◊ Don Ho's Daughter Found Dead
◊ MSN Music In Concert - Chris Cornell (Audio & Video Streams)

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