Next Update, Monday...

June.16th.2007 - Saturday

As we mentioned on yesterday's update, we have been having some issues with the Island Cast recording process. We ended up recording Episode 5 two times and still issues. Unfortunately this has taken up a lot of our time as we are trying to figure out what the main problem(s) are. Our next update will be Monday, at which time 2 new reviews in Bon Jovi & Cinder Road will be made available along with TV Captures, New Article & Mini Reviews. If all goes well, we should have some sort of Island Cast by mid-week. As always we thank you all for your understanding. Happy Father's Day Weekend to all those Father's out there.

Kelly Clarkson - Manager Fired, Dumps Tour, Album Deluxe & Gone Country?

June.15th.2007 - Friday
Island Report

There has been plenty of controversy when it comes to "My December," Kelly Clarkson's upcoming studio album. Now news has hit that she has fired her Manager and her upcoming summer tour has been dumped. She will still be attending the Live Earth concert event on July 7th, but all bets are off after that.

If you are looking to Pre-Order her disc via iTunes then you'll receive a Deluxe edition. This version contains 15 studio tracks and 2 remixes. The bonus cuts exclusive to iTunes are, "Dirty Little Secret" & "Not Today." You will also receive a Digital Booklet with your order. Look for this album to be released June 26th, digitally & CD.

With no manager and no tour what does one do? Kelly recently talked with AOL and dropped hints of a possible country type release as her next album. You can read the information straight from Kelly's keyboard to AOL viewers by visiting, music.aol.com/artists/aim-celebrity-interview/kelly-clarkson.

L.A. Guns & Stephen Pearcy DVD's

Island Report

Both DVD's were recently released via Cleopatra Records and can be purchased for $14.99 each. Track listings and additional information can be read by visiting the "To Purchase" links below.

Stephen Pearcy - Anthology 1977 - 2007

Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy takes us back in the cellar on this 30 year, power packed career retrospective DVD/CD!

- Includes rare and never before seen video footage from the vaults of Pearcy including footage of his days in Ratt, Arcade (with Fred Coury of Cinderella) and numerous side projects!

- Audio CD contains more rare gems including live versions of the smash hits “Round & Round,” “Wanted Man,” “Body Talk” and more!

DVD Running Time: 40 minutes
To Purchase: www.cleorecs.com

L.A. Guns - The Hollywood Years - Live & Loaded

Come along on this wild, lust-fueled, gasoline soaked, intoxicating rocket ride of pure '80s metallic mayhem! Tracii, Phil, Steve, Kelly & Mick (the original Gunners) lay it on the line in this down & dirty tell all, Sunset Strip extravaganza with rare, never before seen backstage footage from the Electric Gypsies' early road ravages. Enjoy outrageous, in depth interviews recounting the origins of the band, interspersed with vintage, raw concert footage of the boys in their prime! Relive the passion, parties, sweat and hi-octane thrills that propelled L.A. Guns to mega notoriety forever etching their star on the loud n' gritty, oh so pretty streets of the Los Angeles hard rock explosion!

BONUS MATERIAL
- The L.A. Guns Story - never before seen interviews with Phil Lewis, Tracii Guns, Mick Cripps, Kelly Nickels and Steve Riley
- Photo Slideshow
- The Ballad Of Jayne (Live)
- Never Enough (Live)

Running Time: 83 minutes
To Purchase: www.cleorecs.com

Transformers Soundtrack

Island Report

Transformers soundtrack will be released on July 3rd, a day before the movie hits theatres. It will feature 9 new songs, one being the Goo Goo Dolls tune "Before It's Too Late." Album art and track list below.

Watch the video for "Before It's Too Late," the first single off the album, by the Goo Goo Dolls:
Quicktime Hi | Quicktime Lo | Windows Hi | Windows Lo

Darren Hayes - This Delicate Thing We've Made

Island Report

August 20th will see Darren Hayes release his 3rd solo album entitled "This Delicate Thing We've Made." This double album features 25 songs and will be released on Darren's label "Powdered Sugar." The first single "On The Verge Of Something Wonderful" can be pre-ordered via www.townsend-records.co.uk. There will be 3 versions of this single released on August 6th, a Single, Maxi and DVD. Album art and track list below.

Some audio samples are available via www.darrenhayes.com.

Duran Duran - "Instant Karma"

MySpace Bulletin

Duran Duran's cover of John Lennon's classic song "Instant Karma" is available to download on iTunes.

The track is part of the compilation The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur. It is only available as a download and is not part of the CD compilation.

Entertainment Weekly magazine calls the band's cover "a lively take," and many fans of the original are buzzing about the fresh interpretation by Duran Duran.

Click HERE to buy "Instant Karma" on iTunes (you must have iTunes software installed for the link to work).

June 19th, Big Releases - Where To Find The Bonuses...

Island Report

There are some big releases hitting stores next week. From Bon Jovi to Mandy Moore to Sammy Hagar, but do any of their release contain any exclusive bonus material? Actually Lifehouse, Bon Jovi and Mandy Moore all have exclusive bonuses coming your way. We have listed the general bonus information and where to pick them up below.

Target:
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway w/2 exclusive songs
Mandy Moore: Wild Hope w/2 exclusive songs
Lifehouse: Who We Are w/exclusive download, ringtones, wallpaper & more

Circuit City:
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway w/free Halfway To Hazard CD
Lifehouse: Who We Are w/bonus digital track: I Want You To Know

Best Buy:
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway w/interview download
Lifehouse: Who We Are w/bonus digital download

Wal-Mart:
Bon Jovi - Lost Highway w/soundcheck DVD
Lifehouse: Who We Are w/bonus digital download
Mandy Moore - Wild Hope w/exclusive Download

Look For These Releases On Tuesday:
Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer Score
StorySide:B - We Are Not Alone
Sammy Hagar - Livin' It Up! In St. Louis DVD

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

Music Related:
◊ Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire - CMT Cross Roads Reminder
◊ Lifehouse - Preview The Full Album Free (Streaming)
◊ Genesis Launch World Tour
◊ KISS Ask Fans To Vote For Rare Songs
◊ Ratt - Updates
◊ Britney asks fans for help naming her album
◊ Paul McCartney Puts 'Memory' in His Own Words
◊ Mandy Moore - New Album Ordering Options, Autographed/T-Shirt/Candles

Misc Info:
◊ Wang likely paralyzed for life after fall in competition

Next Update Preview:
Our update tomorrow will consist of some new TV Captures and the article I mentioned at the beginning of the week. As for Island Cast - Episode 5, we are happy to report that it will be up tomorrow as well. We had some issues recording this show, we had to rerecord it but it is much shorter then the others we've done before. This show focused on some upcoming summer tours and new albums, very short show as I mentioned which is why we are calling it a Mini-sode. A brand new full "topics" show will be made available next week.

Poison'd Hits #32

June.14th.2007 - Thursday

Poison, one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, returns to Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart this week with the #32 debut of their new EMI America Records/Capitol release, POISON'D!. Released June 5 on CD and digitally, POISON'D! sold 21,401 units in its first week. Starting tonight in Greenville, SC, Poison will hit more than 50 U.S. cities this summer on their "POISON'D! 2007" tour. The national tour, with RATT joining Poison for most of the dates, includes stops in and around New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Washington, DC and other major tour markets across the country.

Whitesnake - New Album?

MySpace Bulletin

The band posted the following information via their MySpace page to help clear up fans questions.

We get a lot of messages from you wonderful fans asking about tour dates. Right now Whitesnake's priority is to record a new album, to be released later this year. There are NO confirmed tour dates. Keep checking this site or www.whitesnake.com for updates. We won't keep the information from you... we definitely want you there! :-)

Thank you for your support! www.myspace.com/whitesnake.

Upcoming Radio Interviews

Email

This Friday on Majic 100's That 80's Show, guests CJ Snare/Eric Martin/Jack Blades and Geoff Tate will be talking about Metal Mania Stripped Volume 3. You can listen in live via: www.majic100.fm.

Tune in this Saturday June 16th at 5:10 PST to hear a live interview with Laidlaw guitarist Craig DeFalco and drummer Greg Hokanson. Live internet radio www.radioamerica.org.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

Music Related:
◊ Def Leppard Nearly Complete With 'Sparkly' New Album
◊ Lifehouse - Preview The Full Album Free (Streaming)
◊ Kelly Clarkson On Summer Tour, Live Earth: 'I Can't Wait'

Journey Drops Another Bomb...

June.13th.2007 - Wednesday

Journey has parted ways with their recently named lead singer Jeff Scott Soto. Jeff’s first appearance with Journey was July 7, 2006 in Bristow, VA. He had been filling in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the tour shortly after it began on June 23 due to illness. Jeff’s last performance was May 12, 2007 in Leesburg, VA.

According to guitarist Neal Schon, “We appreciate all of Jeff’s hard work and we can’t thank him enough for stepping in when Steve Augeri got sick last year. He did a tremendous job for us and we wish him the best. We’ve just decided to go our separate ways, no pun intended. We’re plotting our next move now."

Keyboardist Jonathan Cain continues, “We were lucky to have a friend who was already a Journey fan step in on a moment’s notice during the Def Leppard tour to help us out. Jeff was always the consummate professional and we hope that he remains a friend of the band in the future. We just felt it was time to go in a different direction.”

Journey--Neal Schon (guitar), Ross Valory (bass), Jonathan Cain (keyboards) and Deen Castronovo (drums)—is taking the rest of 2007 off to spend time with their families, write new songs and map out plans for 2008.

The Official Journey Forum Back Talk has been taken offline for now as well.

Jeff Scott Soto posted on his MySpace page the following tidbit:

"Sad but true....This is the version released without my involvement, mine will be out soon."

Stephen Stills Tour Keeps Rolling On

Press Release

Stephen Stills is one of rock and roll's pre-eminent guitar virtuosos -- he's #28 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time" -- and one of its most legendary singer-songwriters. For four decades, through his solo work and as a member of a stellar array of iconic groups -- including The Buffalo Springfield, Manassas, Crosby, Stills & Nash and CSN&Y -- Stills has helped shape the popular music landscape and remained one of its most enduring artists. This summer, fans will have the chance to experience Stills' extraordinary music first-hand as he embarks on the second leg of his solo tour, "An Evening With Stephen Stills," beginning with a June 15 date at the Music Hall in Toronto, Stills -- the only artist ever to be inducted twice in one night into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for the Springfield and CSN -- will be joined on the road by an ace band including drummer Joe Vitale (who's played with Stills since the early '70s) and bassist Kenny Passarelli. Highlights include shows at Chicago's Park West (6/20), Minneapolis' Pantages Theatre (6/23), Aspen, CO's Belly Up (6/29), the Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom (7/4), San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts (7/9), Los Angles' House Of Blues (7/13) and Phoenix, AZ's Dodge Theater (7/17). As of this writing, the tour wraps at Indio, CA's Fantasy Springs Casino on July 22. Prior to the spring leg of his solo tour, Stills' last road outing was CSN&Y's summer 2006 "Freedom Of Speech" tour.

Stills will perform songs from throughout his career, including selections from his most recent solo album, 2006's acclaimed Man Alive!. "Doing this tour is all about having fun," Stills told the Winston-Salem Journal in May. "I haven't done anything this intimate in a long, long time, and I think it will be good for me and for the fans. People will be surprised by the new songs, and by how well many of the older ones hold up ... I'll actually get to talk, and tell a few stories, so it's all kind of like my short-cut autobiography."

An especially amazing piece of that autobiography unfolds while Stills is on the road this summer with Rhino Records/Eyewall Records' July 10 release of Just Roll Tape -- April 26th 1968. The disc -- the first on Stills' Eyewall imprint through Rhino -- is a collection of 12 previously unreleased demos from an impromptu '68 session in a NYC studio. Included among the sonic gems are the first-ever recordings of songs that would later become classics for Stills solo and his various groups including

"Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Helplessly Hoping," "Wooden Ships" and "Change Partners." After recording these now-historic demos, Stills left the masters in the studio, and they were almost discarded when the facility closed in '78. Joe Colasurdo, a musician rehearsing there back then, was told by the owner that he could cart off any tapes he wanted to before they cleared the place out. After seeing Stills' names on several of the boxes, Colasurdo kept them safe until he could find a reel to reel machine to play them on.

Realizing the treasure he had, Joe began attempting to get the masters safely back into Stills hands, an undertaking that took much determination, and -- amazingly -- 25 years. In 2003, he was connected to Graham Nash after happening to meet a close friend of his. Nash received the tapes, passed them on to Stephen, encouraging him to release them. The rest is music history, as made by Stephen Stills on Just Roll Tape. For more information, visit www.stephenstills.com.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

Music Related:
◊ Chris Cornell - AT&T Blue room Appearance (Streaming)
◊ Dinosaur Jr. Reunites After 20 Years
◊ EMI licenses DRM-free catalog to PassAlong Networks
◊ Report: Apple to sell iTunes songs through Bebo
◊ Kelly Clarkson - New Website & Audio Clips
◊ Clarkson Says She's Never Been in Love

Farm Aid '07

June.12th.2007 - Tuesday

Alongside farmers and food buyers at Union Square's Greenmarket, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg welcomed Farm Aid co-founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp to New York as the pair announced Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival that will feature an all-star, day-long concert event at Randall's Island Sunday, September 9.

"The City strongly supports sustainable family farming through our Greenmarket program -- which has nearly doubled its locations over the past five years -- and it's an honor to be hosting Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Farm Aid for their 2007 concert," said Mayor Bloomberg. Farm Aid's benefit concert will feature headliners Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, plus other top artists to be announced.

"Farm Aid is coming to New York because your enthusiasm for family farm food is keeping family farmers on the land. We are thankful to Mayor Bloomberg, the City Council and the many activists here who are leading efforts so that every New Yorker has access to more food from family farms," said Farm Aid president Willie Nelson.

"Things change when we all take personal responsibility for our food and where it comes from," said Farm Aid board member John Mellencamp. "Farm Aid is a force for change that works hard to keep farmers on the land so that we'll have good food on our tables."

Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival will celebrate music, good food, and hands-on activities with family farmers and urban growers. For the first time, concert concessions will feature all fresh, local, organic and family farmed food. The Economic Development Corporation projects that Farm Aid will have an economic impact on the City of $12.7 million.

"Farm Aid presents this homegrown festival to welcome everyone to a day of music for family farmers and to promote fresh healthy food for all," said Farm Aid executive director Carolyn Mugar. "Every Farm Aid artist comes to the show and donates their performance because they know that family farmers are America's best source for our food and renewable energy and the best protectors of our soil and water."

Since its beginning, Farm Aid has traveled the country, staging annual concerts and supporting local organizations working to strengthen family farms. Farm Aid builds the Good Food Movement by connecting people with family farmers who are increasing the supply of local, humanely raised, sustainable and organic food.

Tickets for Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival are on sale June 16 at 10 a.m. EDT and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (212) 307-7171, (631) 888-9000 or (203) 624-0033. For more information about Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival, visit www.farmaid.org. Farm Aid will offer special advance sale tickets to its FarmYard members. To become a member of Farm Aid's FarmYard, visit www.farmaid.org.

Skid Row & Slaughter - Motley Cruise

Press Release

SKID ROW and SLAUGHTER have joined the musical lineup of Vince Neil's Motley Cruise. Vince himself will perform, as will several more artists to be announced in the coming days and weeks.

Departing from Miami on January 24, 2008, Vince Neil's Motley Cruise will set sail for the Mayan Riviera, stopping by Key West, before making its way to Calica, Mexico! An array of exclusive events, including meet-and-greets with the artists, wet and wild shore excursions in Key West and Cozumel, and the no-limit Texas Hold 'Em charity poker tournament (with big cash prizes) and a one-of-a-kind live charity auction benefiting Vince's Skylar Neil Memorial Foundation, will also be held. All of this takes place on board a world-class Carnival cruise with fine dining and 24-hour room service, full-service casino, beautiful swimming pools, spa, gym and other great amenities. Prices start at only $479 per person (based on double occupancy, subject to availability) with convenient payment plans available!

Call Toll Free: 1-877-883-4682 or email: reservations@motleycruise.org.

For more information, visit www.motleycruise.org.

Vains Of Jenna - Support Poison

Vainsofjenna.com

Who said Internet rumors always prove to be false? Paris Hilton is spending her summer vacation in jail while her good friend Lindsey Lohan finishes up her second stint in rehab and, yes, Swedish rockers VAINS OF JENNA are also foregoing the glitz and glamour of their adopted home of Hollywood to support POISON and RATT on a summer-long amphitheater tour.

"Rock n' Roll is back when VAINS OF JENNA takes the stage. Seeing is believing, and I believe!" Bobby Dall / Poison Bassist

After weeks of online speculation as to who exactly would be the support act for Poison's annual cross-country trek it was announced today that VAINS OF JENNA have in fact been added to 45 shows beginning Sun., June 17 in Charlotte, NC and concluding Sat., September 1 in West Palm Beach, FL.

"This is what the American dream is all about," said frontman Lizzy DeVine.

Since arriving stateside 13 months ago the members of VAINS OF JENNA - Nicki Kin (guitar), JP White (bass), Jacki Stone (drums) and Lizzy - have already played upwards of 200 shows and logged nearly 45,000 miles in a van all on their own - without the help of any road crew.

Barely two years removed from high school and finding their way around a foreign country they also happened to find a loyal supporter and friend in MTV pop culture icon BAM MARGERA (VIVA LA BAM, JACKASS), who immediately formed his own record company - FILTHY NOTE - in order to offer the then teenagers a record deal.

"These guys were so damn good when I first saw them that I decided right there on the spot to start my own record company," said BAM, of his eagerness to work the band. "They're that good."

Their debut LIT UP/LET DOWN was released last October along with their first video/single NOONE'S GONNA DO IT FOR YOU (directed by BAM). Album track DON'T GIVE A DAMN was also used as the theme song for the MTV series BAM'S UNHOLY UNION, a series in which they also made an appearance when they performed at BAM'S bachelor party in Las Vegas.

"We love to play the dumps and dives that reek of day old beer and stale cigarettes, but can't wait to experience thousands of rock n' roll fans on these big stages." Adds Bassist JP White

This summer VAINS OF JENNA will hit up radio with their second single HARD TO BE VAIN.

Laidlaw - The Good & Bad News

MySpace Bulletin

Just wanted to say 'HEY' and get everyone updated with LAIDLAW news. We have bad news and great news.

Bad news: Eric Jarvis has decided he can't tour with us any more for personal reasons keeping him in Houston. In which is good for the Jarvis' but bad for the Laidlaw's. We will miss Eric's talent and his comedy for sure, and wish him and his wife Jess the best!

Great news: Jerry Scott has just joined LAIDLAW! Jerry was recommended to us from our friends Bobby Blotzer(RATT) and one of my best friends Neil Zlozower. We've been rehearsing with Jerry here in Houston and it's been amazing! Jerry is a seasoned pro and is welcomed with opened arms. It's always a blessing working with professional musicians who come to us well rehearsed, knowing the songs as they were recorded. We are stoked to be able to say Jerry is the cat for us without missing a beat!! We are very pleased with Jerry as a musician and as well as being an amazing person. Go say hello to Jerry at his myspace page and welcome him to the band: www.myspace.com/basslave.

We are getting ready to hit the road again on July 15th with Lynyrd Skynyrd. I'm really excited to get out supporting my favorite band once again!

We also would like to thank the ZZ Top camp for taking such great care of us on the ZZ Top "Hollywood Blues Tour" It was awesome to play with the TOP again. Looking forward to more dates with them very soon.

Go check out the photo section on our myspace page for some cool pics taken by two of the best photographers I know. Neil Zlozower and Rick Gould!

New dates are coming our way, so keep checking our tour section for shows near you!

Peace... and thanks for your continued support, Craig DeFalco

www.myspace.com/laidlaw

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

Music Related:
◊ Big moment for Journey at 'Sopranos' end
◊ Collins Looks To Future with Science Faction
◊ Poison’s Bret Michaels takes reality plunge

New Album Reviews

June.11th.2007 - Monday

Full Album Reviews:

         

Poison: Poison'd  - Tesla: Real To Reel - Chris Cornell: Carry On

Mini Reviews:

Carly Simon - Metal Mania Stripped Vol. 3 - Melanie C - Bruce Springsteen - Allen/Lande

Mini Reviews Can Be Read By Clicking Here.

Mike Previti - New Album / Unreleased Track / MTV & Oxygen

Island Report

Our good friend Mike Previti has updated his MySpace page with some great information. First of all a little reminder, last year Mike released an album entitled "Extraordinary." A song that was demoed but never made it was called "Hell." This song along with the rest of the album will be available for purchase via his MySpace page very soon, keep checking!

Now for the big news...

The producers of "The Real World", "Road Rules" and "The Extreme Challenge" on MTV have asked Mike to license "Extraordinary" for episodes of all the shows! Now you will get to hear songs from "Extraordinary" on up and coming episodes. A reality show called "Bad Girls Club" on the Oxygen Channel will also be featuring Mike's music. Dates and times will be announced upon arrival.

Now as for the new album, Mike has mentioned a new disc is in fact in the works and will be available soon. Album details as we receive them will be posted.

Keep Checking: www.myspace.com/mikepreviti currently you can download 2 full songs free.

The Moneyman On XM

XM Radio.com

Artist Confidential: Eddie Money
Monday 6/25 at 10PM ET
'80s - XM 8

Rock n' Roll legend Eddie Money is back in action, and XM's Artist Confidential is there to hear Eddie and his band plow through the old and new with raw power and intensity. In the latest edition of Artist Confidential, Eddie talks with a crazed audience Q&A and a look into Eddie's history and latest projects.

Encores: Sunday (7/1) @ 10PM ET - 80s (8)

www.xmradio.com/onxm/series/artist-confidential.xmc

As always with XM, you can listen in free thanks to a 3 day trial. There's no Credit Card information needed.

Upcoming Off The Record Shows

Off The Record

Sunday (June 17th) will feature the music of Steve Miller, Van Morrison and Eddie Money as well as Joe's conversation with famed drummer Gary Mallaber.

Sunday (June 24th) will feature the music of The Police as well as more Joe's conversations with drummer Stewart Copeland, guitarist Andy Summers and bassist/singer Sting.

Sunday (July 1st) will feature the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd and more of Joe's conversation with the entire band.

For Additional Show Details Visit: www.unclejoe.com/xotr.html

Clarkson/McEntire - CMT Crossroads

CMT.com

CMT will debut CMT Crossroads: Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire on June 24. The episode was filmed recently at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and features duet versions of their biggest hits, including McEntire's "Why Haven't I Heard From You" and "Fancy" and Clarkson's "Because of You," "Walkaway" and "Since You've Been Gone." A studio version of "Because of You" will be included on McEntire's duets album to be released on Sept. 18.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

Music Related:
◊ LeAnn Rimes - New Music Video (Streaming)
◊ Yoko Ono tells of Lennon's last night
◊ Marion Raven Ready To Take Over The US With Full Length Debut, 'Set Me Free'
◊ Avril - Stripped Performances (Streaming) Bon Jovi Coming Soon

Misc. Info:
◊ Deep Hole Found on Mars
◊ Photos show mystery skeleton sticking out of iceberg off N.L. east coast

--Forgot To Mention-- Besides the new TV Captures & Island Cast Episode 5 that will be online this week there will also be a brand new article. This article features a look at a country band that dropped off the radar some years ago, but is now on the comeback trail. Look for it later in the week.

Elise Estrada #1 / Loverboy - Single & Album Release In...

June.9th.2007 - Saturday

Press Release

RockSTAR Music Corp and their new Canadian recording sensation Elise Estrada are very excited to announce that 'INSATIABLE' is the #1 International greatest gainer at Canadian Top 40 Radio. This comes just after a week of Elise Estrada being selected for the CHUM Radio Programmers' Emerging Indie Artist Initiative Program across Canada.
'INSATIABLE' by Elise Estrada is now in rotation at: CHUM FM -- Toronto, Z103 -- Toronto, FLOW -- Toronto, MIX 96 -- Montreal, THE BEAT 94.5 -- Vancouver, ENERGY 1015 -- Calgary, VIBE -- Calgary, THE BOUNCE -- Edmonton, HOT 899 -- Ottawa, HOT 103 -- Winnipeg, Q94 -- Winnipeg, Z103 -- Halifax, C100 -- Halifax, HITS FM -- St. John's, NF, THE BEAT 91.5 -- Kitchener/Waterloo, ON, KOOL FM -- Victoria, K94 -- Moncton, Z101 -- Niagara Falls/Buffalo, CFLY -- Kingston, ON, C JLS -- Yarmouth, NS, Q104 -- Kenora/Vermillion Bay, ON, MAGIC FM -- Charlottetown, PEI, CKBF -- Medicine Hat, AB, KIX 106 -- Peace River, AB and MAX TRAX HITS -- National. EXTRA EXTRA ... RockSTAR Music just received notice that Elise Estrada received the VideoFACT Award Grant!

According to Adam H., Executive VP RockSTAR Music, "My business partner, Michael Hektoen and I decided to initiate an intense cross country Canadian promo tour with Elise Estrada. We are now mid-way through this tour and it has been FANTASTIC! Canada is such a beautiful Country with amazing musical talent. Within the next 5 days, we will have completed personal meetings with our friends at Canadian Radio and key music industry press in Edmonton, Calgary, Barrie, Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Catherine's, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ottawa, Montreal, Regina, Niagara Falls, Winnipeg and Vancouver. In each city, we have also visited with Radio Programmers who have Loverboy's first single 'The One That Got Away' and the Live On Arrival first single 'Ready Set No' in Rotation. RockSTAR and its production partners Sean Hosein and Dane DeViller and Steve Smith and Anthony Anderson are hard at work finalizing the tracks for the new Loverboy (August Album Release with the second single in August to Radio) and the Live On Arrival (September Album Release with the second single release in July) and the third single by Marika, which will be released in late June. Koch Entertainment will be distributing RockSTAR Music product to retail. RockSTAR Music Digital will release our artists' music on our own direct iTunes and Puretracks digital stores.

Naked Beggars - Taking Time Off... Just A Bit

MySpace Bulletin

After playing some select shows over the past two months, we've decided to take the next month and a half off from touring to concentrate on completing the recording process. We're already glad we did, because this past week we're cuttin' amazing stuff in the studio and we'd like keep rollin'!

Look for us to return to the road around late-July. We should have some CD release information around that time too!

www.myspace.com/nakedbeggars

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Win A Guitar From Poison
◊ Shuttle lifts off on year’s first mission
◊ George Michael Gets Community Service
◊ Martin Wants to Reign on Cool NYC Parade
◊ Bon Jovi To Bundle Digital Album, Presale Tickets
◊ Mellencamp joins Fourth festivities

Next week: Island Cast EP5, Album Reviews, TV Captures & More...

Concert For Diana

June.8th.2007 - Friday

'Concert For Diana' Commemorates The Life of Diana, Princess of Wales VH1, VH1.Com and MHD: Music High Definition Will Air and Stream the Concert Live On-Air and Online From London's Wembley Stadium Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 A.M. PDT*

VH1 Classic Will Air Entire 6-Hour Concert Starting One Hour After The Live Broadcast On VH1 And Live Stream On VH1.Com

VH1 joins Princes William and Harry in commemorating the life of their mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, with the "Concert for Diana," broadcast live from Wembley Stadium on her birthday Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and 8:00 a.m. PDT. Music fans will be able to enjoy the concert across a variety of VH1 platforms. The 6-hour concert will be broadcast live in its entirety on VH1, be streamed live on VH1.com and be simulcast on MHD: Music High-Definition, MTV Network's high-definition music channel. The concert will also air on VH1 Classic starting one hour after the live concert ends. In addition to the live online stream, the concert will be available for on-demand viewing at VH1.com following the event. Elton John, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry, Lily Allen, Kanye West, Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, The Feeling, James Morrison, Orson and Status Quo, The English National Ballet, Joss Stone and Andrew Lloyd Webber are among the artists who have been personally invited by Prince William and Prince Harry to perform at the concert. Nelly Furtado, P. Diddy, Tom Jones, Take That, Will Young and the legendary voice of Supertramp Roger Hodgson have just been added to the growing line-up. VH1's Aamer Haleem will bring the day's performers to you from behind the scenes along with a special guest host.

Both Princes are organizing the concert and chairing an Advisory Board made up of leading figures from the worlds of media, entertainment and leisure.

"Though we both (Harry and I) wanted to put our stamp on this concert, we also wanted it to represent exactly what our mother would have wanted," said Prince William. "We want to have a big concert full of energy, full of the sort of fun and happiness she enjoyed. And on her birthday as well, it's got to be the best birthday present she ever had."

 

Seven Wiser Signs...

MySpace Bulletin

Seven Wiser has signed with Crash Music, distributed by Koch Entertainment, and is currently in studio finishing up their second release titled "Stronger", to be available online and in stores soon. The band would like to thank and acknowledge Rob Bolger and Mark Nawara from Crash for believing in us.

The new www.sevenwiser.com will be up and running soon with new photos, wall paper, and more.

Kittie - Rockline & New Live Dates

MySpace Bulletin / Combined

"Kittie” will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn Monday, June 18th, 2007. The show airs live at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you, and information regarding how to log on to the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com.

New Live Dates:
Jul 7 2007 8:00P
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi, Mississippi

Jul 15 2007 8:00P
Q94.5 THE ROCK BANDTANGO @ EDINBURG BASEBALL STADIUM
MCALLEN, Texas

Jul 21 2007 8:00P
Z93 FM WKQZ ALTERED SKIN REVOLUTION IN OLDE TOWN SAGINAW SAGINAW, Michigan

Aug 5 2007 8:00P
94.1 WJJO BAND CAMP MADISON, Wisconsin

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

 

◊ Fuel - Second Life VirtualNBC Show Cancelled, Due to a family emergency in the band, Fuel had to cancel their Second Life performance tonight. We apologize for any inconvenience and will get back to you once we have rescheduled. Carl

 
◊ Yesterday, Chris Cornell was a guest DJ on Sirius Satellite Radio's channel 24, Lithium. You can catch the rebroadcast today (June 8th) @ 12pm ET.

◊ Sambora Enters L.A. Treatment Facility

Fuel - Live From The Peacock Room / Angels & Devils

June.7th.2007 - Thursday

Virtual Concert in Second Life Featuring Fuel Thursday, June 7
NBC UNIVERSAL LAUNCHES SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN SECOND LIFE

-Virtual Concert Featuring Fuel Kicks Off "Live From The Peacock Room" Series on Thursday, June 7-

The events, taking place throughout the Summer in the Peacock Room, located at the top of NBC Universal Headquarters in Second Life will kick off this Thursday, June 7 at 6:00PM PT/9 PM ET. Fuel will headline Thursday's event, which will premiere their new frontman, Toryn Green.

The NBC Universal virtual concert series gives in-world Residents the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the artists. For those who have not yet become Second Life Residents, the entire series will be available at VirtualNBC.

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!

 

Line Of Fire - "No New LOF Until '08"

MySpace Bulletin

I found out today that our drummer, CANVAS SOLARIS drummer Hunter Ginn, will not be able to enter The Basement Studios w/ Jamie King until August due to the studio's schedule.

We can keep adding vocals & some other stuff until then, but this definitely delays the release.

Even if we get recorded, mixed & mastered by the end of September, it'll be January 2008 at the earliest before release.

Bummer. We'll keep everyone posted...

- Shawn, Nikki & Ed - LINE OF FIRE

www.myspace.com/lof

Bad Side - New Video & Free Music Download

Island Report

Our friends Bad Side have added yet another preview to their MySpace page. You can now view a new music video for the tune "Call Me If You Want To." This song will be included on the upcoming Bad Side II album which will be released this summer. To View The Video: vids.myspace.com.

Want some free music? Head on over to Bad Side's Pure Volume page and download the radio edit of "Done Anyway."
To Download Visit: www.purevolume.com/badside.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Artwork for Planet Earth by Prince, in stores July 16th.

 

 

◊ If You Missed Poison Live Online The Other Day, Click Here To View The Show

◊ Bob Barker Says Goodbye on 'Price Is Right'
◊ 15 Years Later, B-52s Wrapping New Album
◊ Sammy Hagar - Concert To Have DVD Preview

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp '07

June.6th.2007 - Wednesday

Only Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp offers the average dad the life changing opportunity to jam with Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones and Jack Bruce of Cream, perform with Roger Daltrey of The Who at the House of Blues and record at Abbey Road Studios in London.

As part of their Fathers' Day promotion, Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp is offering a discount to all campers who register for the 2007 Labor Day camp in New York City before June 30th. Imagine your dad jamming and playing live with Paul Stanley, Ted Nugent, Max Weinberg and many more!

The next camp is scheduled August 30th-September 3rd (Labor Day weekend) in New York City at Gibson's Hit Factory and a final "battle of the bands" performance at BB King's. Each camp band will perform with Paul Stanley of KISS and the David Letterman horn section.

The camp will also feature Leslie West and Corky Laing (Mountain), Mark Farner (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad), Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Alan White (YES), Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Spike Edney (Queen), Skunk Baxter (Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers) and Kip Winger (Winger).

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp was dubbed the "most amazing rock 'n' roll lifestyle experience" by The London Times and "brilliant" by ABC Good Morning America. The camp has been featured on television shows such as Ellen, where Ellen Degeneres jammed with Bonnie Raitt and David Crosby, and on the episode of The Simpsons where Homer goes to Fantasy Camp and jams with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp was created by rock and roll producer David Fishof, a twenty-five year veteran of the music business.

Go to www.rockcamp.com or call 1.888.762.2263 for more information on the Fathers' Day promotion and to sign your dad up for an experience of a lifetime!

And if Dad gets hooked on the rocker lifestyle, register him for the Columbus Day weekend camp October 5th through 8th, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, culminating in a final night jam at the House of Blues.

Amy Grant - Remasters (Updated Information)

Amy Grant.com

Have you ever noticed how that your Age to Age album doesn't sound as clear and bright as Behind the Eyes? Coming Soon: The digitally remastered and restored Amy Grant catalog. Newly equalized for improved clarity and sound definition, these reprocessed albums contain a richer, clearer sound comparable to any modern CD in your collection. Check for the special “digitally remastered” logo located in the gutter of each CD (front tray). Albums available in store and online (including iTunes!) on 8.14.07

Albums Include:
Amy Grant, My Father’s Eyes, Never Alone, In Concert, Vol 1, In Concert, Vol 2, Age to Age, Straight Ahead, Unguarded, The Collection, Lead Me On, Heart In Motion, House of Love.

Restored Christmas albums— A Christmas Album & Home for Christmas available this fall!
www.amygrant.com

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Report: Billy Joel Buying Scheider House

◊ Microsoft Launches Ignition Program to Help Recording Artists Reach an Audience of Millions

Acoustic Alchemy - This Way

June.5th.2007 - Tuesday

With the release of This Way, Acoustic Alchemy’s first album under Higher Octave/Narada Jazz’s association with Blue Note Records, guitarists Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale celebrate a remarkable two decades since 1987’s Red Dust and Spanish Lace established the British ensemble as an ever evolving, powerhouse force in contemporary jazz.

Their thousands of fans around the world may be feeling nostalgic, but the duo—while keeping their trademark acoustic guitar synergy front and center—Is clearly committed to forging ahead, following the laid back pop-soul vibe of American/English(2005) with their most aggressive and swinging, hard rocking and artfully jazzy disc to date. Complementing performances by familiar Acoustic Alchemy recording and touring members Terry Disley (piano), Snake Davis (sax), Fred White (keyboards and trumpet), Julian Crampton (bass) and Greg Grainger (drums) are special guest appearances by smooth jazz stars, trumpeter Rick Braun, saxman Jeff Kashiwa (who has toured with the band and appeared on 2001’s Aart) and keyboardist Neil Cowley, a member of jazz groove band (and Narada Jazz/Blue Note labelmates) Down To The Bone.

While Carmichael and Gilderdale composed the majority of the songs and produced several tracks at Gilderdale’s home facility 9 Miles High Studio in York, England, others were produced at various studios on Carmichael’s home turf of London and at Hansa House Studios in Bonn, Germany, where many of the band’s classics were recorded, produced and mixed over the years by longtime associate Klaus Genuit. In addition to Genuit’s three tracks, This Way includes six others produced and engineered by Richard Bull, who began working with AA on 2000’s The Beautiful Game. Two tracks, the trippy and sensual “Out of Nowhere” and the snappy, neo-soul driven “Now I’m On My Way” were mixed by legendary mixer Steve Hodge (Usher, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige).

Carmichael explains the very loose and spirited feeling of This Way as the result of a natural chemistry he’s developed with Gilderdale over the years since Gilderdale—formerly a backing guitarist with the band—became Carmichael’s full partner after the passing of founding member Nick Webb in 1998 and the release that year of Positive Thinking.

“What I love about This Way is that it’s got so much more playing on it than we’ve done before,” he says, “a lot more soloing and a really relaxed and organic vibe. I think this is less by design and more due to the fact that Miles and I are great friends who are very comfortable and laugh a lot together. When we got together at his place, either one of us would come up with a starting idea and we’d just let it grow naturally, then refine it and change it until we had a great song,” When I think of tracks like ‘Egg,’ which has a very British, straight ahead sound, I realize that this is really the jazziest record we’ve ever made, less pop jazz and with more extended solo sections. Our fans might be surprised to hear Miles play so much electric guitar, but in essence, that’s what he is by trade and what his focus was before he joined me as a partner on The Beautiful Game. So this album is the best of everything, not just my way, not just his way, but This Way.”

You can purchase this disc today at your local music retailer.

Band Website: www.acoustic-alchemy.net
Audio Samples: www.walmart.com

Rolling Stones - Biggest Bang DVD Set

Press Release / Email

The best selling concert tour of all time, A Bigger Bang, is coming to living rooms across the country as one of the most ambitious music DVD sets in history. The Rolling Stones and Best Buy are joining forces to release, The Biggest Bang, a four-DVD set featuring seven hours of content including two full length concerts, two behind-the- scenes documentaries and classic favorites such as, "Honky Tonk Women," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "Satisfaction."

The Biggest Bang will be available starting June 12 for $29.99 exclusively at all Best Buy stores in the United States and at online www.bestbuy.com. Customers can pre-order the four DVD set at www.bestbuy.com beginning today. It will also be available in Canada at Best Buy stores as well as Future Shop stores.

The Biggest Bang will be released internationally mid-summer.

The Biggest Bang offers fans an all access pass including a behind-the- scenes look from the Rolling Stones' recent tour, A Bigger Bang -- the biggest selling concert tour of all time. Additionally, the DVD set features full length concerts from the Rolling Stones historic show on Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach, which was attended by two million concert goers, and a concert in Austin, Texas -- a highlight of the U.S. tour.

"The Biggest Bang DVD set lets fans join us as we traveled around the world," said the Rolling Stones. "They will go behind the scenes at the Super Bowl, see us play an intimate club show in Toronto and for 2 million people on the beach in Rio, as well as gigs in Shanghai, Buenos Aires and Japan. It features classics but also rarities -- songs we've never released before on DVD."

The Biggest Bang is loaded with rare songs and music. It includes exciting never-before-released duets with artists including Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt and Eddie Vedder. There are also rare, never-released tracks including "Get Up, Stand Up" and "Mr. Pitiful," from a 2005 performance in Toronto. The Biggest Bang features more than 55 songs and footage from around the world, including concerts in Argentina, Japan and China.

"Four Flicks was great, but practice makes perfect and The Biggest Bang is even better -- it's got all the right stuff," said tour promoter Michael Cohl. "It's great to be back with Best Buy, and we're pleased that they have decided to offer fans the same low price as they did with Four Flicks three years ago."

This marks the second time that Best Buy has worked with the Rolling Stones to release an exclusive DVD set. In 2003, Best Buy released Four Flicks, a four-DVD set from the Rolling Stones that was certified 19-times platinum and is the number one selling concert (long form) DVD in U.S. history.

"We're excited to bring our customers this exclusive DVD set giving fans an up close and personal look at the Rolling Stones and showcasing some of their most dynamic performances," said Gary Arnold, Best Buy's senior vice president of entertainment. "This partnership reinforces our continued commitment to bring unique entertainment into the homes of our customers. The Biggest Bang is truly a world class entertainment experience, and we are honored to be a part of this DVD launch."

Video Clips will be available soon via www.bestbuy.com.

Tesla - Tour Update / Best Buy Limited Edition / Rockline

Press Release

As previously announced, TESLA will launch a summer U.S. headlining tour starting June 7 in Santa Rosa, CA, at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in support of their REAL TO REEL album, which is due out June 5 on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings (Ryko Distribution). This marks the 20th consecutive year that TESLA has toured the States.

The first 13 tracks REAL TO REEL -- "Reel 1" -- will be available on June 5 at retail outlets, while the second disc -- "Reel 2" -- containing the remaining 12 songs, will be available along the band's tour route with the purchase of a concert ticket. An empty space will exist within "Reel 1"'s packaging for "Reel 2."

Fans wanting bonus material should head to their local Best Buy, where a limited edition package will be sold including "War Pigs" from "Reel 2" as well as a sneak preview of three of the band's first-ever unplugged studio recordings of "Modern Day Cowboy," "Paradise" and "Shine Away" -- the last recordings with guitarist Tommy Skeoch in 2005 -- which will appear on TESLA's forthcoming 20th anniversary boxed set. Details about the boxed set will be announced soon.

On release day -- declared "TESLA TUESDAY" -- the band will be celebrating REAL TO REEL with a day's worth of listening parties, events and appearances in Phoenix, AZ. Early that morning, the band will perform "Thank You" on "Good Morning Arizona" (Channel 3), followed by a four-hour stint as guest DJs at KDKB-FM (93.3), where TESLA will take over the live radio airwaves from 10am-2pm playing songs from the album, chatting with fans who call in and giving away tickets to their concert in Phoenix on June 12 at the Dodge Theatre. Once that's complete, TESLA heads to Best Buy (2727 W. Thunderbird Rd.) for an in-store performance at 4:00 p.m. The day will conclude with a listening party at Martini Ranch sponsored by KDKB-FM, Zia Records and Live Nation. While the event is free, fans must be 21 and over to attend. TESLA will be mixing and mingling with fans, playing songs from both "Reel 1" and "Reel 2," and autographing copies of the album which will be available for sale at the event courtesy of Zia Records.

Meanwhile, TESLA will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 p.m. ET. They'll chat with host Bob Coburn about REAL TO REEL, the U.S. tour and everything else happening in their world. The band will also be performing a few songs (some from the new album and some TESLA classics), and fans will have the opportunity to call in with questions for the duo at 800-344-ROCK (7625). For local listings, fans should check out www.rocklineradio.com.

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ TV Appearances:

◊ Hi-Five's Tony Thompson Dies at 31

◊ Jordan Knight - Photo's & Performance On Star101.3fm
◊ Guitar Record Set To Deep Purple's 'Smoke On The Water'
◊ Foreigner Plotting New Album, Live DVD

High Flight Society - Debut

June.4th.2007 - Monday

Hailing from Cedartown, Georgia, High Flight Society delivers stunning modern rock crunch with uncompromising anthems of hope and faith. Their national self-titled debut -- produced by Tony Palcios (Sixpence, Toby Mac, By The Tree, Audio Adrenaline) --will surely emerge as one of the most impressive new Christian Rock releases in recent years. The band patiently spent the last two years steadfastly developing their unique sound and building a loyal fan base in the fertile rock zone of Atlanta. HFS is poised to fly at a world-class level. Get your wings!

This album will be released tomorrow and be purchased by going to www.hfsrock.com.

Audio Samples:
www.myspace.com/highflightsociety
www.familychristian.com

Rightfully Accused - "Ready Or Not"

MySpace Bulletin

It's done. June 11th will be the release date for our new album "Ready or Not" this first run will actually be titled "Ready or Not -Limited Edition/ Pre Release" for various reasons but the long and short of it is that there will only be 1000 copies of this release in circulation and once they're gone they're gone so be sure to get your hands on 'em while they last!

Also as of today (5/26/07) you'll be able to hear one new single from the album "Turn Back" as kind of a pre-release bonus but we'll wait a little longer before we give ya our more anticipated tunes like "Answers", the new "Love Finds You" and "Samantha's Song (Try to Let It In)" featuring special guest vocalist Danielle Bruns. So keep checkin back for more details and songs, the wait has been long but it's nearly over, ahh yes!

Make sure to check RA's MySpace page to listen to this new single.

www.myspace.com/rightfullyaccused
www.rightfullyaccused.net

StorySide:B - We Are Not Alone

Artist Release

“We Are Not Alone.” It is more than simply an album title. It is a confession that pulses with a white-hot intensity through every song of St. Augustine, Florida-based rock band StorySide:B’s latest project; and courses through the lifeblood of each of its members.

Lead vocalist/guitarist Lu Rubino and drummer Jordan Mohilowski banded together in 2003 to win the band division of the Exalting Him talent competition. It didn’t take long for their unique sound and intense work ethic to entice Detroit native Ron McClelland to join the band on bass and keys. The irrepressible Texan, Preston Pohl soon added his stellar guitar chops to the mix. Since then StorySide:B has patiently honed their diverse backgrounds and musical proclivities into a unique and unified sound which has inspired a mad following of fans who have - in turn - propelled the band into the forefront of the Christian music scene.

Look for We Are Not Alone in stores on June 19, released on Gotee Records.

Audio Samples:
www.emicmgdistribution.com

Additional Information:
www.myspace.com/storysideb
www.storysideb.com

To Order:
www.musichristian.com

Velvet Revolver - Artwork, iTunes & Video

Velvet Revolver.com

As the band's US tour ends, and they head to Europe for a few weeks, you need not be without your Velvet Revolver. The new single, "She Builds Quick Machines", is on radio everywhere. Plus, you can purchase the single directly from iTunes by going to iTunes.

The new video on the Velvet Revolver Official Web Site www.velvetrevolver.com.

And don't forget, the new album, Libertad, hits stores on July 3!

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Apple criticized for embedding names, e-mails in songs

◊ Anger over DRM-free iTunes tracks
◊ Police Drummer Blasts Reunion Concert
◊ Beatles online deal seen for 2008 - Harrison widow
◊ R.E.M., Bowie Set For Cobain Film Soundtrack

Concert Memories

June.1st.2007 - Friday

05.26.07 - John Waite - Rib America Festival '07 - St. Louis, MO.

It has been a while since I've been to a live concert event. One reason being my move from Wisconsin to Missouri, as I've been patiently waiting for an artist that I am familiar with to hit near my new home. All my waiting paid off when I read my local paper a few months back. The paper laid out that John Waite among others would be in St. Louis on Memorial Day Weekend. Now considering that I am just 45 minutes away from St. Louis it was an easy decision, I was.....

Read The Full Concert Memory For This Event By Clicking Here.
Photos Also Available!

"Unplugged" Is Back

Press Release/Email

The Police, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mary J. Blige and John Mayer are among the multi-genre artists planned to break out the critically acclaimed "Unplugged" music franchise for new audiences across MTV, VH1 and CMT. The intimate acoustic performances will roll out in a number of upcoming "Unplugged" specials that could appear on nearly every MTV, VH1 and CMT screen - from the television to the Web to the mobile phone - providing maximum exposure for artists and the ability to cross musical generations and boundaries by connecting with diverse audiences. As legend has it, the first "Unplugged" was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora's acoustic performance at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.

The new multi-network, multi-genre incarnation of the Grammy Award-winning "Unplugged" will take full advantage of the world's three premier music brands in MTV, VH1, and CMT, as well as their broad number of platforms. Bon Jovi, whose newest album, "Lost Highway" releases June 19, 2007, will kick off the first cross-network "Unplugged" on consecutive nights beginning June 22, 2007, with each airing tailored for the specific audiences of MTV, VH1 and CMT. Each of the shows will then be available respectively on MTV.com, VH1.com and CMT.com after the on air premiere. "When 'Unplugged' first premiered, it ushered in a new era of intimacy between artists and fans," said Van Toffler, President of MTV Networks' Music, Logo & Films Group. "Today, 'Unplugged' will be customized across our music channels - MTV, VH1 and CMT - as well as our multiple platforms, including online, mobile, VOD, and radio."

"When we first did the MTV awards show, we thought the only way to impact an audience of our peers, fans and the industry was to simply lay it all out there naked - stripped of all the pomp and production," said Jon Bon Jovi. "So it came down to two guys, and two guitars. It was Dick Clark who said to do two songs. At the end of the day it was and is all about the song in its purest form. A lot of great performances followed. Thanks MTV."

In addition to uniting with "Unplugged," MTV's successful "The Leak" franchise will now become a staple of all three music brands, making it the premier destination for discovering artists' unreleased tracks and albums online before their availability for purchase anywhere. The first cross brand "The Leak," will be on MTV.com and VH1.com, featuring Kelly Clarkson's newest release, "My December." Fans can stream the audio of the upcoming album a full week before its June 26th release.

MTV's "Unplugged" concert series first debuted in 1989 and is credited with starting an "acoustic revolution" among musicians. Unplugged has received critical acclaim, spotlighting artists including Eric Clapton who won six Grammys including Album of the Year for his Unplugged, Nirvana who won the Best Alternative Album Grammy for their Unplugged release, and Tony Bennett whose cross-generational Unplugged earned him Album of the Year honors. Other memorable "MTV Unplugged" performers include: R.E.M., Sting, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, KoRn, Neil Young, Elton John, Bob Dylan, The Cure, Don Henley, LL Cool J, Duran Duran, Alanis Morissette, Jay-Z, Rod Stewart, Lauryn Hill and Paul McCartney.

The three different versions of "Bon Jovi Unplugged" will premiere on Friday, June 22nd on MTV; Saturday, June 23rd on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD: Music High-Definition; and on Sunday, June 24th on CMT. Each music brands' audience will help inform where the upcoming "Unplugged" specials will appear. All of them will air in high-def on MHD: Music High-Definition.

Ra - Album Update

Artist Release

The band has updated their MySpace page with the following bit of information pertaining to their upcoming album.

Recording for Black Sun is well underway. We have more than half of the tracks done and we already have our "lead track" which we are stoked about! its ethnic, its heavy, its danceable, and its catchy as all hell! We are however at alittle bit of a stand still at the moment while we move the studio to a new location. We hope to have the record done by the summers end and have it out by early fall.

www.myspace.com/ramusic

News Tidbits

Interesting Articles

◊ Studies: music industry overstating threat of P2P piracy

◊ Godsmack Celebrating 10th Birthday With Boxed Set
◊ Join Poison Live Online Stream - June 5th
◊ EMI music: DRM-free and coming to YouTube
◊ Past 2 Weeks Of News Has Been Archived

Shipwreck Island Studios.com
Site Design © 2006 Matthew McGee / Code Additions & Header © 2007 Tony