Shipwreck Island Studios.com - Archived News - August 16th, 2007

Bad Side II, Pre-Order Information

August.30th.2007 - Thursday

Bad Side released the details for all those who would like to pre-order their upcoming album "II".

Just wanted to give an update on the CD! The mixing is done...the mastering is done and now it is en route to the fine folks at Discmakers in NJ for pressing. They are top notch when it comes to delivering the good - so we are still set for a Sept 18th release date for the new CD - Bad Side II. We are not sure how long it will be till the CD will be for sale online at CD Baby and for downloads....but we hope the delay will not be too long. We'll keep you posted!

However - for those that cannot wait - mail orders are being accepted NOW!

Pre-orders are available now. $12 US per CD plus $2 US for Shipping & Handling for U.S. orders ($4 international shipping) to the following address:

Vicious Music
PO Box 1183
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

CDs will ship on September 18th! As an added bonus if you have not purchased Bad Side I - the debut from 2005 - you can now get that CD for only $10 US to the same address and if you buy BOTH - the cost is only $20 US for the pair (plus the $2 US for domestic shipping) Add a black BAD SIDE T-shirt (specify size) for only $10 US, too!!

IF YOU BUY ALL THREE FOR $30 US and we will pay the shipping!!

Get ready for the new CD - coming on September 18th!

Funds should be in US dollars preferably using a Money Order. Personal Checks will be honored after funds clear. Mailing Cash is at YOUR own risk!

Make sure you include contact information for your order including a phone or an email address if there are any questions about your order.

Remember you can listen to samples from this upcoming album by visiting: www.myspace.com/badsidemusic

Carrie Underwood Invites Fans Along For A Carnival Ride

Press Release

October 23 Album Release Is the Follow-Up to Her Six-Million-Selling Blockbuster, Some Hearts

Nashville, TN – Two-time GRAMMY winner and reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist Carrie Underwood is preparing to release her new 19 Recordings/Arista Records/Arista Nashville album, Carnival Ride, on October 23.

With first single, “So Small,” already a country airplay Top 10 after only four weeks, the Checotah, Oklahoma native who went from college student to American Idol winner to six-million-selling, multi-format superstar in less than three years has clearly been on an adventure ride of her own.

In choosing the album title, Underwood found Carnival Ride (taken from a lyric line in the new disc) to be a great metaphor. She explains, “You step onto this ride called life, and it’s a crazy thing you don’t know anything about, but you get on it anyway. You do what you can to lean different directions to try and get it to go where you want it to go, but you can’t stop it – it just keeps moving. That’s why Carnival Ride works as my album title, because it describes the wonderful craziness that I’ve been through over the past couple years.”

Underwood’s debut disc, Some Hearts, was released on November 15, 2005 and spent a remarkable 27 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, holding that position across multiple weeks in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Currently 6x Platinum, and with SoundScan sales in excess of 1.2 million copies this year alone, Some Hearts remains the best-selling country album of 2007.

Balls Of Fury: Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture

Press Release / Update

We mentioned this disc a few months ago, but now the official website contains audio samples of the tunes. The album was released on August 28th.

Bang your head to BALLS OF FURY: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE featuring classic hard rockin' anthems from hair-metal gods Poison, Whitesnake, Slaughter and Night Ranger as well as exclusive new recordings of Def Leppard classics by Balls' star DAN FOGLER with Danny Saber on "Pour Some Sugar On Me" as well as "Rock Of Ages" by supergroup LoudLion (featuring members of Rooney, The Donnas and more) and the title track "Balls Of Fury" by Craig Wedren. This hilarious film is a comedy cult classic and this party-fueled mullet-lovin' hard rockin' album is the perfect companion.

www.ballsoffurysoundtrack.com

Faith Hill Scores "Sunday Night Football" Opening Theme

Artist / Press Release

Last year Pink was chosen to perform the new theme song, but this time around Faith Hill has been asked.

NBC Sports selected five-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist, Faith Hill, to perform the opening theme for NBC Sunday Night Football, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.” A special version of the song, “Waiting All Year for Opening Night” will air Thursday, Sept. 6 in the “NFL Opening Kickoff” as the entire 2007 NFL season kicks off on NBC with the Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts hosting the New Orleans Saints. “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” debuts Sunday, Sept. 9, NBC’s first “Sunday Night Football” broadcast of 2007 featuring NFC East rivals – Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys hosting Eli Manning and the New York Giants. The opening theme will continue to weekly kicking off “Sunday Night Football” every Sunday night throughout the NFL season on NBC.

“Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” is set to the original Joan Jett song, “I Hate Myself for Loving You” and marks the Hill’s first production with NBC Sports.

She recorded the track with her longtime producer Byron Gallimore at Legacy Recording Studios in New York City. The video was shot at The Wiltern theatre in Los Angeles.

Hill, along with John Mellencamp and Kelly Clarkson, will also headline the special pregame show, “NFL Opening Kickoff 2007 Presented by Sprint” on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. ET prior to the NFL season opener on NBC.

James Hart - "Dead End Roads And Lost Highways"

Island Report / Artist Release Bio

James Hart, former frontman for the band Eighteen Visions has posted a brand new tune via his MySpace page entitled "Dead End Roads and Lost Highways". For those who do not know much about him, here's some information.

James Hart (former frontman/lead vocalist of Eighteen Visions) has begun a new career as a solo artist. The musical direction is different than that of his prior endeavors. Here is a statement from James regarding his project:

"Hey everyone. Thanks for checking out my new Myspace page. I am very excited to get back to doing what I love most, making music. I have been working hard over the last couple of months in Tulsa, Oklahoma with songwriter/producer Zac Maloy and guitarist Neal Tiemann writing and compiling songs for a future album. I have also written a bit with Keith Barney (Eighteen Visions/Never Enough) and Syn Gates (Avenged Sevenfold). I am looking forward to finishing my album, getting back out on the road and starting a new chapter in my life and career." -James Hart

You can listen to this new track by visiting: www.myspace.com/jameshart

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2 Artists Release Free Material Via iTunes

August.29th.2007 - Wednesday

Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen have both released new singles via iTunes. But the catch is, they are both free! Paul's "Nod Your Head" is a 2 minute track that when downloaded will include another free item in the form of a music video. Bruce Springsteen released "Radio Nowhere" the first single from his upcoming "Magic" album with the E Street Band.

All the items mentioned are free via iTunes, only an iTunes account is needed and again can be made for free.

To download these free tracks simply click the links listed below:
- Paul McCartney - Nod Your Head (Music Track)
- Paul McCartney - Nod Your Head (Music Video)
- Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere (Music Track)

Mellencamp Hits The Road

Press Release / Newsletter

John Mellencamp will embark on a fall tour, bringing his songs, music and voice to arenas across 10 states in America's heartland. The tour kicks off October 26th continuing to mid-November for a total of 14 concert dates on its first leg.

Mellencamp and his touring band -the same group of musicians who record with him - will appear before audiences in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and his native Indiana. A broad spectrum of Mellencamp's repertoire, reflecting four decades of recording and performing, will be represented.

Mellencamp commented, "We're looking forward to playing these dates. The band is sounding great and our intention is to give audiences a fantastic show."

Mellencamp and the band, consisting of Mike Wanchic, (guitar), Andy York (guitar), Dane Clark (drums), John Gunnell (bass), Miriam Sturm (violin) and Troye Kinnett (keyboards) has been in Mellencamp's Belmont Mall studio, near Bloomington, IN, working on a new album project, as yet untitled, that is being produced by T Bone Burnett. It is expected that some of the unreleased songs from those sessions will be performed during the course of the upcoming tour dates.

Prior to the tour, Mellencamp will perform on NBC's NFL kickoff telecast on Thursday, September 6th before the Indiana Colts vs. New Orleans Saints' season opener. Following that, Mellencamp will journey to New York's Randall's Island where, on Sunday, September 9th, he will perform as part of this year's Farm Aid 2007: A Home Grown Festival along with his Farm Aid co-founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds plus The Allman Brothers Band, Counting Crows, Matisyahu, Guster, The Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Supersuckers, The Ditty Bops, Montgomery Gentry and others.

Dates & Other Details Can Be Found: media.clubcherrybomb.net/08_28_2007.htm

Queensryche "Take Cover"

Press Release

Queensrÿche pay tribute to some of their favorite songs with an adventurous collection of covers that range from Black Sabbath and The O'Jays to Italian opera and Broadway musical. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield put their stamp on 11 classic tracks with TAKE COVER. The album is available November 13 at regular physical retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested price of $13.98, with a digital version also available for the suggested price of $7.99. The album will also be released on 180-gram vinyl on November 20 for a suggested price of $13.98.

Not known for playing many covers live, Tate says the album gave the band a chance to relax and have some fun. "During sound checks, Stone and Michael like to play 'name that riff,' and sometimes the whole band joins in. That's really the way this album came together too. We got together and started playing songs to each other, and then we picked our favorites."

The eclectic list of songs reflects the members' divergent tastes and includes a few surprising selections such as "Heaven On Their Minds" from the hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar, the O'Jays R&B classic "For Love Of Money" and an operatic epic originally performed by the Italian duo of Carlo Marrale and Cheope, "Odissea." Recognized as an accomplished vocalist, Tate says he enjoyed the song's demanding arrangement. "I really like this song because there is a lot for a singer to sink his teeth into, plus I got a chance to sing in Italian, which was interesting considering I don't speak a word of it."

The set covers a lot of ground both lyrically and musically, opening with "Innuendo," Queen's epic song about life and death; "Almost Cut My Hair," Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's paean to freedom; and the medieval metal of Black Sabbath's "Neon Knights." Starting September 5, Queensrÿche and Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio (touring as Heaven And Hell), will play a month of North American concerts. Says Tate, "Ronnie took us out on our first European tour and he's always been good to us. With the tour coming up, this seemed like a nice way to pay tribute to him. I hope he likes it, or I'm sure I'll hear about it every night of the tour."

TAKE COVER also features Queensrÿche's distinctive arrangement of Pink Floyd's "Welcome To The Machine," an acoustic version of Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth," and a highly charged live version of U2's "Bullet The Blue Sky." "We'll never top the originals; they're classics for a reason," Tate says. "We were more focused on finding different approaches that took the songs in unexpected directions."

Singing Peter Gabriel's "Red Rain" and the Police's "Synchronicity II,"

Tate says, were opportunities for him to explore music he'd previously overlooked. "I'd heard these songs on the radio before, but I didn't really appreciate them before the guys suggested we record them. It was a rewarding experience doing this album because it gave us all a chance to pay tribute to some of the bands that have meant so much to us over the years, and we all discovered new songs to love."

Track Listing
Original artist in parenthesis

1. "Innuendo" (Queen)
2. "Bullet The Blue Sky" -- Live (U2)
3. "Synchronicity II" (Police)
4. "For What It's Worth" (Buffalo Springfield)
5. "Welcome To The Machine" (Pink Floyd)
6. "Red Rain" (Peter Gabriel)
7. "Neon Knights" (Black Sabbath)
8. "Almost Cut My Hair" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
9. "Heaven On Their Minds" (Jesus Christ Superstar)
10. "For The Love Of Money" (The O'Jays)
11. "Odissea" (Carlo Marrale & Cheope)

Tyketto "The Last Time"

Artist Release

Danny Vaughn updated fans about the recent Tyketto rumors, below is just a sample of what was posted. You can read the full posting by visiting: blog.myspace.com

As usual, the rumors have beat us to the punch but here it is, straight from the source......

Tyketto, with all 4 original members will be playing 4 shows in the month of October.

We were extremely flattered to be asked to be a part of the exceptional line up at this year's Firefest. We all had a great time when we reunited in 2004 and the reaction of the fans was fantastic. But, as we forged ahead and put together a few more shows around the Firefest date we realized something: this is going to be the last time that Tyketto will perform together. First, there is the simple fact that each of us has very different lives and family situations. Recording and touring just isn't ever going to be a possibility again. Also, we all agreed that too many bands these days are "reunited" with only 1 or 2 original members, or doing a "farewell" tour every year!

We have always had too great a respect for the fans that kept us going for so long to try and sell them on something cheap and watered down. So you're never going to see something like "Danny Vaughn's Tyketto" or Jimi Kennedy's Tyketto". If it ain't the 4 of us it ain't gonna happen.

So here are the shows:
OCT. 26 MADRID, SPAIN (Venue to be announced)
OCT. 27 FIREFEST, NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND
OCT. 28 BIEBOB, VOSSELAAR, BELGIUM
OCT. 30 THE ROSETTA, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

And that's it!!!!!
The 4 of us have always agreed that we would never do this unless it was going to be fun. And this is going to be a blast!

The last time we played Madrid we were all amazed by the singing and the happiness of the fans. So to add to the mix we will also have famed Spanish guitarist Jorge Salan opening up for us.

Firefest will be the perfect way for us to say good bye and thank you to our most amazingly loyal UK fans.

Upcoming Live Shows

Island Report

A couple of our friends have some live shows coming up so we thought it best to pass along this information for those looking to hit some live events.

7th Decibel:
After taking a few months off, 7thdB returns to the stage. Back to back nights of live music for those in Colorado. September 8th will see the band taken on GI Jodi's Bar & Grill for the "Hope Taylor Holloway Show". To read about the show and its cause visit: blog.myspace.com

September, 8 2007 at GI Jodi’s Bar & Grill. "Hope Taylor Holloway Show"
11550 W. Meadows Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80127
Cost : (303) 972-8658

Now on September 9th, 7th Decibel takes on The Gothic Theater. Hit up ticketmaster for your ticket as they are going to be on sale starting tomorrow. Cost per seat is 10.00, but there is a bonus. Purchase a ticket to the show and you will receive 7thdB's "Rewind" album absolutely free.

September, 9 2007 at The Gothic Theater
3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, Colorado 80113

With Five Finger Dizcount, I, Riot and Inque!

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com: (Starting Tomorrow)
www.ticketmaster.com

Mike Previti:
Mike Previti will be tearing it up at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA on September 1st (This Saturday!). The show is almost sold out so make sure you head over to www.lizardloungeclub.com soon to secure your seat. Free CD samplers will be handed out the night of the show. Also appearing: Tommy Dempsey & Tom Glynn, show starts at 9pm and you have to be 21 or older to attend.

September, 1 2007 at The Lizard Lounge-Cambridge, MA
1667 Mass Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost: $10

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Rockarma - New Album Coming

August.28th.2007 - Tuesday

Damon Kelly aka rocKarma updated fans last week with a cryptic type message, but one that is more then welcomed!

Full Post From Damon:

Hey out there, just wanted to let you all know ROCKARMA's second album is set to be released October 2007 and there is a lot of very cool news I can't wait to spill, cuz to tell you the truth I hate being quiet! So please stay posted to www.myspace.com/rockarma and www.rockarma.com as there will be a big announcement in a couple weeks time for everything ROCKARMA! Hope Y'all had a great summer, cheers, see ya real soon!

Damon Kelly

ROCKARMA's debut album was released in 2005 and was produced by Bill Leverty of Firehouse. The disc also featured FireHouse members Allen McKenzie & Michael Foster.

Monster Ballads Xmas

Press Release

ARE YOU READY FOR MORE ROCK N’ ROLL AT CHRISTMASTIME? MONSTER BALLADS XMAS MAKES ITS DEBUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

(New York, NY) – Inspired by the success of the platinum-certified, best-selling MONSTER BALLADS collections and last year’s surprise Christmas hit, Twisted Sister’s A TWISTED CHRISTMAS, Razor & Tie Entertainment is proud to announce a must-have for any rock and roll fan – MONSTER BALLADS XMAS. Featuring such hair metal icons as Winger, Queensryche, Dokken, Twisted Sister and many more, the album contains rockin’ versions of Christmas favorites – both old and new. New recordings by Skid Row, Winger, Nelson, Queensryche and members of Cinderella and Warrant are available for the first time ever on this super-charged Christmas collection.

MONSTER BALLADS XMAS is co-executive produced by Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, a man who knows a thing or two about metal. French commented, “80s bands are more popular than ever. The MONSTER BALLADS XMAS CD will bring the party vibe into the holiday season with enough hairspray to further enlarge the hole in the ozone layer above the North Pole”. MONSTER BALLADS XMAS is available in stores beginning September 11th.

MONSTER BALLADS XMAS track listing

1. “Jingle Bells” – Skid Row
2. “Happy Christmas (War Is Over)” – Winger
3. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” – Jane Lane of Warrant
4. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” – Twisted Sister with Lita Ford
5. “White Christmas” – Queensryche
6. “Run Rudolph Run” – L.A. Guns
7. “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” – Firehouse
8. “”Naughty Naughty Christmas” – Danger Danger
9. “Blue Christmas” – Tom Keifer of Cinderella
10. “Jingle Bell Rock” – Nelson
11. “Silent Night” – Faster Pussycat
12. “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” – Dokken
13. “Happy Holiday” – Enuff Z’Nuff
14. “Winter Wonderland” – Stryper
15. “Christmas Love” – Billy Idol

To listen to 4 song snippets, you can visit the official Monster Ballads Xmas Myspace page at www.myspace.com/mbxmas.

Faktion - New Lead Singer

Island Report

Faktion announces their new lead singer will be Aaron Pose. With this new member the band can finally get back on the road. Some live dates have already been announced via Faktion's MySpace Page. The first show will take place at the Curtain Club with Machina (featuring former members of Evanescence) in Dallas, TX on September 14th.

For additional information visit: www.myspace.com/faktiondallas & www.myspace.com/aaronsing.

Dom Brown "Between The Lines"

Artist Release

Dom Brown, who's playing guitar with Duran Duran these days, recently completed a new solo album called "Between the Lines." The album features Duran Duran members John Taylor and Roger Taylor on a couple of songs.

You can order the CD at Dom's official website, www.dombrown.com, and Dom also has a MySpace profile at www.myspace.com/dombrownmusic, where you can listen to some of his songs.

Rockline Updates

Island Report

Rockline has once again updated the look of their website, but also added a few goodies. As we mentioned before, Rockline was in the process of adding an archive store for people to purchase some past interviews. Currently there are 20 shows for purchase, approx $5.00 each. Some of the artist interviews currently available: Steve Perry, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Asia, Audioslave, Rod Stewart and more!

Make sure you visit the brand new Rocklineradio.com to purchase.

Next Show: Wednesday the 29th, Ted Nugent.

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New Interview - Chad Fergerstrom

August.27th.2007 - Monday

08.27.07 - Chad Fergerstrom - 24E:
24E, the 4 man rock band from California has built a following not only on the local level but nationally and internationally. 2003's "Dirt Love Songs" put 24E on the rock map and they haven't looked back since. As the year rolls on, the band has announced a new full length studio album will be released. "From Stagger To Wind" will be 24E's first album since their 2005 live release "Live From Jupiter". Recently lead vocalist Chad "cblime" Fergerstrom took time out to talk with us about the history of the band, meanings behind a few songs, what is to come from the new album and much more!

› Read Our Interview with Chad Fergerstrom Artist Website: www.24eonline.com

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See KIX Live At XM Radio - For Free!

Artist Release

XM Satellite Radio, America's no. 1 satellite radio service (featuring 68 commercial free music channels), is assembling a small audience of friends and fans of KIX for a taping session with the artist on the afternoon of September 11, 2007 at XM's Washington, DC broadcast studios.

The seating for this special program is extremely limited and approximately 40 people will be chosen on a "first-come, first-served" basis determined by when their email is received at XM. If you are interested and are 100% confident that you can be in Washington, DC on the afternoon of September 11, 2007, please send an email complete with your full name and contact information to live@xmradio.com. Do not reply to this email!

Make sure to include KIX in the subject line of your message to live@xmradio.com or your email will not be considered.

If you wish to come with a guest - one other person only - please include that person's name and contact information (email and cell phone nos. are important in case there is a change in schedule) as well. If you are selected to attend, you will receive an email with the exact time and further instructions. Only people who have received this email reply from XM Radio will be put on the guest list and will be able to attend. Thank YOU!! KIX

Genesis Gears Up For 1st North American Tour In 15 Years

Press Release

Genesis is gearing up to take N. America by storm for the first time in 15 years. After playing to almost 1.5 million fans and selling out some of the world's largest venues on the critically acclaimed leg of their European 'Turn It On Again' Tour, the band will begin rehearsals in Toronto in preparation for their kick off at BMO Field in Toronto, on September 7th. Genesis will go down in history as the first band to ever play in the new stadium. The tour will hit 20 different cities across N. America playing a series of arenas and stadiums.

"We had a lot of fun in Europe and are excited to bring our show to all of our fans in North America," said Genesis. "It's great to be able to still feel that electricity on stage together because we're all still doing it for the love of it."

The sheer scale of the set for 'Turn It On Again' Tour is hugely impressive with the largest screen ever used at a stadium concert spanning a 65 meter width and rising to 12 meters. The set is designed by world famous Mark Fisher and the spectacular lighting show, the work of genius Patrick Woodroffe.

Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will be joined on stage by long-time Genesis sidemen, Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on guitar.

Genesis is set reissue their four most commercially successful studio albums on October 1, 2007. The box set and individual albums form the second stage of the band reissuing all their 14 studio albums. The albums will be released in 5.1 surround sound and stereo mixes and will be on SACD/CD hybrid and DVD dual disc sets containing unique bonus material.

This stage of the reissues contains Genesis' most successful albums (selling over 40 million on CD alone): Genesis (1983); Invisible Touch (1986); We Can't Dance (1991) and; Calling All Stations (1997). The first three all reached the top spot of the UK album chart during the time of their original release. We Can't Dance marks the last studio album with Phil Collins on vocal duties while Calling All Stations is the only Genesis album with vocalist Ray Wilson.

For official tour and ticket information, fan club membership and early access to tickets, visit www.genesis-music.com.
The 'Turn It On Again' Tour is presented in North America by Concert Productions International.

Lynam, Work Begins

Artist Release

LYNAM is in the studio with producer Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster) completing the follow up to last years "Slave To The Machine". The new album includes guest appearances from Hinder, Tom Keifer (Cinderella) and is being mixed by Jason Elgin, Mike Shipley (Green Day, Def Leppard) and Beau Hill (Recently worked with Bad Side).

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Bad Side Reveals "II"

August.24th.2007 - Friday

Yesterday Bad Side revealed a 4 minute teaser medley via their MySpace Audio Player. As we've mentioned before, Bad Side teamed with producer Beau Hill (Ratt, Warrant, Winger, Alice Cooper, Twisted Siter and Kix) on this project, as he did some mixes for "II". The new album will be made available for purchase within the next month. Of course a full album review will be posted right here as soon as possible.

To hear the brand new preview head on over to: www.myspace.com/badsidemusic

Mainstay "Become Who You Are"

BEC & Artist Releases

Mainstay not only has a solid and dynamic album "Become Who You Are" coming out this Fall - September 25th. They are also on Jeremy Camp's 35-city nationwide tour this Fall entitled “An Intimate Evening With Jeremy Camp”.

Become Who You Are includes 12 songs, all of which were penned by Mainstay, and feature additional songwriting with label mate Jeremy Camp, as well as Marc Byrd (God of Wonders).

“Become Who You Are is an honest recording of everything from worship songs to love ballads to high energy rock n’ roll,” says front man Justin Anderson. “It is a dynamic record that encapsulates every emotion we’ve experienced these past two years, culminating in the bold statement that we believe in the love and faithfulness of Jesus now more than ever.”

Be listening for the first radio single “Believe” co-written by the band and Jeremy Camp. 'Believe" will be hitting the radio airwaves July 20th.

1. When You Come Down
2. Am I Keeping You?
3. Away From You
4. Believe
5. Gain
6. Hang On
7. Coming Home
8. Island
10. The Only One For Me
11. Roads
12. Stars Are Singing
13. Your Story
14. God Of The Redeemed

Pre-Order Now And Receive An Autographed Booklet (Limited Offer)

Goo Goo Dolls Postpone

Artist Release

Due to the inclement weather the Midwest has seen over the last few days, The Goo Goo Dolls have been forced to reschedule their summer tour. Thursday’s rained out Chicago show will be played on this Monday August 27th at Charter One Pavilion. Also affected is the August 28th at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City. The band wants to play for their fans in Cleveland, and have rescheduled the concert for Wednesday September 26 at the Agora Theatre at 7:00pm. Tickets purchased for the August show will be honored at the Agora Theatre, with new support acts to be announced shortly.

For update to date information visit: www.googoodolls.com

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Switchfoot Goes Independent

August.23rd.2007 - Thursday

Switchfoot finally updated fans via their latest newsletter, read the big news below..

As many of you have already heard through our blog, this is an exciting month for the foot family. After several years of trying to make things work over at Columbia we have officially severed our ties with sony to pursue making music independently. We are thankful for the incredible success that our partnership has produced over the years, yet within this ever changing business there can arise differences in vision and goals. These differences have now come to a point where we feel like parting ways would be best for us, and best for sony.

As a hands-on band, we feel so grateful for our newfound freedom. We are continually dreaming up ways to bridge the gap between the audience and the stage; this feels like an incredible step in that direction. A huge thank you to bob, amy, nicole and tim over at columbia who were there from the beginning. We would also like to thank our musical family here in the states and abroad for sticking with us through these columbia years. We couldn't have done it without you!

We'll have more information for you as things shape up. In the meantime, here are several projects already in the works for the next year:

• four jon foreman solo ep's (tentatively titled fall, winter, spring, and summer)
• the real sean jon(a collaboration between jon foreman and sean watkins of nickel creek fame)
• a new switchfoot record in '08 (the first 13 tracks were cut earlier this month!)

New Podcast: yup. oh yeah, we think it rules. subscribe and download free from iTunes here, or stream it for free from our site here.

Anberlin Signs With Universal

Artist Release

So while some artists have gone Independent, Anberlin signs with one of the big labels. Read their comments about this new endeavor...

Hello friends! Well, as you recently heard, we have signed with Universal. Our deal was done with Tooth & Nail, and we decided to take a chance and trust some new people that really believe in our band. It was one of the most difficult things we’ve had to do as a band because we are so in love with our family at T&N and will continue to work with them on plenty of projects for years to come. Speaking of, we are working on a b-sides record that will hopefully come out later this year. More info on this in the coming weeks.

But getting back to the signing to a major thing, please do not think we plan on drastically changing anything. We are the same band and plan to stay that way. We do not think we have “arrived” by any means (or even close to it). This business, now more than ever, is definitely NOT a sure thing, and selling records is harder than it has ever been. Actually, now that we’re on a major label, we plan on working all that much harder and give this our best shot. Anyways, there you go. Enough on that.

Madison Page Launches MP-TV

Press Release

Modern Arena Rock sensation MADISON PAIGE have just launched MP-TV, a weekly internet-only broadcast designed to give fans a glimpse into their world. Beginning with the recently-posted first episode, “Muscle Milk & Jersey Girls,” a new 10-minute “webisode” capturing the band's antics and activities for the week will appear on the band's website and MySpace page every Thursday. Fans will be treated to live performances, rehearsal footage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments that will find the band both hard at work and hard at play. For your first look at MP-TV, visit this direct link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5WLlCiJmUNQ

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Alter Bridge, First USA Show With New Material & UK Release Info

August.22nd.2007 - Wednesday

Mark Tremonti announced on WJRR (Radio) yesterday that Alter Bridge will be playing an electric live show at The Social in Orlando on Friday, September 14th. This show will be the very first in the USA that will feature songs from the upcoming album Blackbird. Tickets will be $10.11 a seat, keep checking www.myspace.com/alterbridge for up to date information.

Alter Bridge's sophomore album, Blackbird, will be released in the UK with an exclusive bonus track on Monday, October 8th.

The single, Rise Today, will be released in the UK on CD and 7" picture disc the following week on Monday, October 15th.

All UK fans please click on the link below and sign up to receive updates about new releases, preferential ticket purchase opportunities, PAs, exclusive competitions and music downloads from Alter Bridge.

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The buzz has already begun in the UK as Alter Bridge sold out a show at the Camden Underworld on September 18th in less than an hour!

Mandy Moore To Share Exclusive Items With Fans

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Multi-Talent Will Share Exclusive Photos, Videos and Journals as She Hits the Road for U.S. Album Tour and Feature Film 'Dedication' Fans Also Invited to Enter the 'Best (Worst) Break-Up' Contest for a Chance to Meet Mandy On Tour

Buzznet, the Web's fastest growing social media site that lets users create authentic communities around music and pop culture content, today announced that Mandy Moore has created a profile on the site where she personally will be sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and videos shot while on the road throughout her nationwide tour in support of her new album, "Wild Hope" and the promotion of her upcoming film "Dedication." In addition, fans will have the chance to win tickets and a meet & greet with Mandy for each of her 30 + U.S. concert dates.

"My fans are the ones who really keep me motivated and inspired when I'm away from home and I look forward to sharing personal photos and videos with them from the road," said Mandy. "Buzznet's innovative and interactive capabilities provide a great platform to do this and I can't wait to read messages from my fans and to see all of the photos they post from my shows."

"We're thrilled that Mandy has chosen Buzznet to share some of her favorite moments from one of the most anticipated tours of the season," said Tyler Goldman, CEO of Buzznet. "Fans around the world will not only
get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks from Mandy, but will also be able to contribute their own content and post messages for her as she travels across the country performing."

Deana Carter Unveils "The Chain"

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Award-winning singer/songwriter/performer Deana Carter unveils "The Chain," her fifth studio record Oct. 9 on Vanguard Records.

Each of the 12 songs on The Chain has a special importance to Deana, who personally chose material that had a great impact on her early life. She took the same care in recruiting collaborators for the project, assembling a group of musicians who influenced her as an artist -- none more greatly than her father, legendary session player Fred Carter, Jr, who performs throughout the album. "Ever since I knew that music was going to be my life's path, I've wanted to pay tribute to my dad and to the artists who were so good to me and my family. The camaraderie between them, and the way they took our family and made it part of their families, was so unique that I wanted to recapture it for a little while." states Deana.

The Chain features duets with Deana and some of country music's royalty: Kris Kristofferson (Help Me Make It Through The Night), Dolly Parton (Love Is Like A Butterfly), Jessi Colter (I'm Not Lisa), Willie Nelson (On The Road Again), George Jones (He Thinks I Still Care) and John Anderson (Swingin'). The CD also includes two of music's rising stars, Shooter Jennings on "Good Hearted Woman", the song made famous by his father, the great Waylon Jennings, and Harper Simon on "The Boxer," a nod to his dad, Paul Simon who plays guitar on this track. The Chain also features stunning solo recordings of Deana performing such classics as "Lay Lady Lay", "The Weight", "Crying" and "Old Man".

Produced and arranged by Deana Carter, The Chain is a musical feast and celebration of one's past and influences.

A multi-platinum recording artist, Deana Carter burst into the music scene with the blockbuster album Did I Shave My Legs for This? (1996) that produced four No. 1 hit singles. Her additional releases included Everything's Gonna Be Alright, Father Christmas, I'm Just A Girl, Greatest Hits and The Story Of My Life. She has performed on countless television shows and network specials and yielded a Golden Globe and Grammy nomination for the song Once Upon A December from the animated film Anastasia.

Rockline - Upcoming Guests

Rockline

08.22 - Eddie Money, 08.27 - Finger Eleven, 08.29 - Ted Nugent, 09.03 - Static X (Live Set),
09.05 - Joe Lynn Turner (Live Set), 09.10 - Alter Bridge, 09.12 - Ann Wilson, 09.17 - Velvet Revolver,
09.19 - Nikki Sixx, 09.24 - Foo Fighters, 09.26 - Toto, 10.01 - Hurt, 10.03 - Foghat (Live Set),
10.08 - Puddle Of Mudd, 10.24 - Zappa Plays Zappa (Live Set)

Make sure you visit Rocklineradio.com for additional information about the show, listen to some past shows for free and more.

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Brand New Interview Coming Monday, August 27th!

Eagles, "Long Road Out Of Eden" Wal-Mart Exclusive

August.21st.2007 - Tuesday

Yesterday Wal-Mart announced it will begin accepting advance orders for the Eagles' first studio album of new music in 28 years, "Long Road Out of Eden." Fans nationwide can now pre-order the album on Walmart.com and receive a free MP3 download of the new radio-released single How Long with purchase.

The "Long Road Out of Eden" CD, scheduled for an October release, will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club in the U.S. and Canada and through Walmart.com and Samsclub.com.

"The Eagles are one of the greatest music bands in history and we are honored to bring to all fans this long-awaited studio album," said Gary Severson, Wal-Mart's senior vice president, entertainment. "The Eagles partnership demonstrates how serious we are about providing our customers unique music offerings and compelling ways to enjoy hearing and seeing their favorite artists."

Available through Walmart.com later this week, fans can visit an exclusive microsite at www.walmart.com/eagles to view the "How Long" music video, photographs of the band, and tour information.

"Long Road Out of Eden" is available for pre-order online in digital format at Walmart.com for $10.88 or CD-format for $11.88.

The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning four #1 U.S. singles and four Grammy Awards. "Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975" is the best-selling album of all time, exceeding sales of 29 million units. The band's "Hotel California" and "Their Greatest Hits Volume 2" have sold more than 16 and 11 million albums respectively. Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

--Reminder-- The www.walmart.com/eagles link will not work until later in the week, keep checking it.

Van Halen Tour Sells Out, New Dates Added

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Tickets for the first Van Halen tour in more than 22 years with David Lee Roth as lead vocalist went on sale this weekend and resulted in immediate sell outs in multiple markets around the country, including Charlotte, Detroit (Palace), 2 shows in Toronto, 2 in Chicago and one in Philadelphia. Tour producer Live Nation immediately added additional shows in Philadelphia (Wachovia Center 10/3) and Detroit (Joe Louis Arena 10/20) which will go on sale this Saturday, August 25th.

An additional stop was also scheduled for Washington, DC's Verizon Center (11/1), extending Van Halen's historic trek to 29 dates in all. Tickets for the Washington, DC date will go on sale this Friday, August 24th. In addition, tickets for the band's October 30th show at Boston's TD Banknorth Garden go on sale this Saturday, August 25th.

A complete list of confirmed dates is attached and more information and tickets are available at www.LiveNation.com. Additional announcements regarding on sale dates will be made in the coming weeks. Individuals who have the Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) card, the official credit ard of the tour, will be offered access to purchase preferred seats to all U.S. shows.

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NFL Opening Kickoff 2007 Show

August.20th.2007 - Monday

"NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2007 PRESENTED BY SPRINT" THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

SHOW & FREE CONCERT TO INCLUDE PERFORMANCES FROM JOHN MELLENCAMP, FAITH HILL, KELLY CLARKSON AND HINDER

NBC/NFL Network Special On Sept. 6, 8-8:30 p.m. ET
Precedes NFL Kickoff Game 2007: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS vs. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

The NFL begins to answer Who Wants It More as it starts its 88th season with a monumental celebration in its special pregame show, "NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2007 PRESENTED BY SPRINT," -- 8:00 PM ET Thursday, Sept. 6. Indiana legend JOHN MELLENCAMP, FAITH HILL and KELLY CLARKSON are scheduled to perform.

There will be simulcast coverage of the 30-minute pregame show which will air from 8-8:30 PM ET on NBC and NFL Network. The live pregame broadcast will also be available via Sprint's wireless service to Power Vision pack subscribers with multimedia enabled phones.

The performances are part of the celebration to kick off the 2007 season and to honor the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts and the city of Indianapolis.

The show leads into the season opener between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints at the RCA Dome (NBC, Westwood One Radio Sports, 8:30 PM ET).

JOHN MELLENCAMP will perform from the RCA Dome. FAITH HILL and KELLY CLARKSON will ignite Indianapolis during a free concert open to the public at Monument Circle. HINDER will also perform. More concert details will be announced shortly.

Elvis & Lisa Marie Presley, In The Ghetto

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Lisa has released a duet with her dad, singing "In the Ghetto". You can get either the song or the video or BOTH on iTunes. Proceeds from the sale of the song and video go directly to fund Presley Place in New Orleans. Jump in! Lend a helping hand. We can make a difference one song at a time!

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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band "Magic"

August.17th.2007 - Friday

'Magic,' Bruce Springsteen's new studio recording and his first with the E Street Band in five years, is set for release by Columbia Records on October 2, 2007. Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien, the album features eleven new Springsteen songs and was recorded at Southern Tracks Recording Studio in Atlanta, GA.

'Magic' Song Titles:

1. Radio Nowhere, 2. You'll Be Comin' Down, 3. Livin' in the Future, 4. Your Own Worst Enemy, 5. Gypsy Biker, 6. Girls in Their Summer Clothes, 7. I'll Work for Your Love, 8. Magic, 9. Last to Die, 10. Long Walk Home, 11. Devil's Arcade

'Magic' is the first new studio album by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band since 2002's GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum, number one album 'The Rising' (Columbia Records), which was also produced by O'Brien.

Bruce Springsteen's longtime manager Jon Landau said, "'Magic' is a high energy rock CD. It's light on its feet, incredibly well played by Bruce and the members of the E Street Band, and, as always, has plenty to say. It's also immensely entertaining. 'Magic' is the third collaboration between Bruce and Brendan O'Brien and is a culmination of their very productive creative relationship."

For More On Bruce: www.brucespringsteen.net

Alice Cooper's Record Awards & Jacket Hit The Auction Block

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Backstage Auctions is proud to present Rock History -- Cleveland Style auction featuring memorabilia that once graced the walls of Alice Cooper'stown restaurant in Cleveland. The online auction event will begin on Sunday, September 23 and will run for one week ending on Sunday, September 30.

Alice Cooper'stown is the place where jock's and rock meet, at least they did in Cleveland for 5 years. Memorabilia from the restaurant will be auctioned in the Rock History -- Cleveland Style auction hosted by Backstage Auctions next month.

The restaurant, which opened its doors in 2001, had a five year license agreement with Alice Cooper. A logic combination of Cleveland's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame was the perfect union of sorts. When the agreement expired in 2006, the owner Tim Rose, changed the restaurant to a sports themed café leaving boxes of unbelievable rock and roll collectibles without a home. "I met Tim earlier this year when I was in Cleveland working with David Spero on the Rock History -- Cleveland Style auction and it was nothing more than perfect timing and a perfect fit for our upcoming auction," says Backstage Auctions founder Jacques van Gool.

Some of the most impressive pieces include several of Alice Cooper's gold and platinum record awards, a custom made leather jacket worn in the movie "Wayne's World" and used on tour in the early '90s, a great collection of posters, artwork and celebrity signed items. "The auction will also feature signed Aerosmith and AC/DC guitars and stacks of photos featuring Alice with a wide array of celebrities," comments van Gool.

Equally exciting, the auction will also feature the private collection of well known rock and roll manager and Cleveland-based industry icon David Spero. Spero's collection is a 40 year walk down rock history, with each piece telling a story and chronicling his career in the music industry. Spero's talent roster reads like a who's who of rock and roll; managing or working along side Joe Walsh, The Eagles, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr's All Starr Band, James Gang, Styx, Survivor, Ian Hunter, Don Felder, Eric Carmen, Michael Stanley, Sam Moore, Dickey Betts, JD Souther and Billy Bob Thornton ... just to name a few.

The online auction event will begin on Sunday, September 23 and will run for one week ending on Sunday, September 30. The full auction catalog, which will feature over 700 auction lots, will be available online to view beginning Sunday, September 16 at www.backstageauctions.com.

Crash Romeo, New Album Underway

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Having just finished up their Warp Tour stint, Crash Romeo updated fans with the following piece of information yesterday.

So now that we are home, we are finishing up writing our new cd! If you caught our set on warped then you might have heard a few new songs. We hope you liked them. We head back into the studio on September 17th.

Keep track of Crash Romeo at www.myspace.com/crashromeo

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Melissa Etheridge "The Awakening" + New Single

August.16th.2007 - Thursday

Multi-platinum Oscar®-winner and two time Grammy®-winner Melissa Etheridge will release her first studio album in 3½ years, THE AWAKENING, on September 25, 2007 on Island Records. Her 9th studio album, THE AWAKENING, has been described as a collection of powerful and playful yet confessional and engaging songs that are personal as well as universal. THE AWAKENING was co-produced with David Cole and recorded with her band: bassist Mark Browne, drummer Mauricio 'Fritz' Lewak, and guitarist Philip Sayce.

The first single, "Message to Myself," goes to radio on July 30. It rides an indelible pop hook that is surely Melissa’s most buoyant sing-along. The sly "Threesome" is a country-rocker that is unlikely to be covered by Carrie Underwood. Other songs include "California," "An Unexpected Rain," "I've Loved You Before" and "The Universe Listened." They are poetically detailed chapters of her remarkable life and the epiphanies along the way.

"The album is my story and my journey. I hope that it will ring universally," states Melissa. "I began to retrace the path of my own American dream: from my early years in California in the ‘80s, to my dream for fame and fortune and my sad realization of the false images that lead so many of us into misery," elaborates Melissa. The story begins with Melissa's first steps, continuing through her well-chronicled rise to fame as a rock star, activist, parent of four, cancer survivor, and 2007 Academy Award winner for her song "I Need To Wake Up."

Melissa's first album, Melissa Etheridge (1988), was a critically-acclaimed debut that led to an invitation to sing on the 1989 Grammy® Awards broadcast. For several years, her popularity built around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a Grammy® in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy® Award for Best Female Rock Performance.

In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, "I Want to Come Over." Her astounding success that year led to Etheridge receiving the Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards in 1996.

Melissa continued to write, record, and tour throughout the ‘90s and into the new millennium, releasing Skin (2001) and the upbeat Lucky (2004) along with her DVDs Live And Alone (2002) and Lucky Live (2004). 2005 marked the release of Greatest Hits: The Road Less Traveled, which includes "I Run for Life," commissioned by Ford Cares as part of their cancer initiative in support of The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. The album was recently re-released in an Eco-pak, to include Melissa's Oscar® winning song "I Need To Wake Up."

In April 2007, Melissa Etheridge received the distinguished ASCAP Founders Award honoring the anthemic power, compassion, and generosity of spirit of her music, and her enduring status as one of the greatest all-time female rock icons.

"This is my ninth album and I wanted to get back to why I love music," Melissa says of The Awakening. "It's already a success for me. I got to create it. That was the fun and joy."

The new single, Message To Myself is now on iTunes, Click Here To Purchase.

i94, "Bits And Parts"

Report Bulletin

i94 updated their fans with the following piece of information via MySpace last night. Keep checking their Page for up to date information about this brand new album.

Hello All,

Hope you are all having a wonderful summer! We just wanted to let you know that we just had our new CD, "Bits and Parts" pressed and it will be available to you soon through, CDbaby and itunes. So keep you eyes and ears peeled lovelies. We'll keep you posted.

Much Love,
Us

www.myspace.com/i94

The Outfield, Site Update

The Outfield

Small update on theoutfield.com that was missed a few weeks back,

Major Updates on the way for THEOUTFIELD.com

New Discography Section Now Online, Gallery update in progress with previously unpublished Photos, Video, and Audio clips... Comprehensive Biography update in progress as well.

Stay Tuned... www.theoutfield.com