Archive - October 20th - 30th, 2006
Monday, October 30th, 2006:
●
Island Site Update:
Finally a full update for everyone. I'm still not up to full power over
here but I'm going to try and put up 2 more updates this week. Look for
an update on Thursday & another on Friday. I'm getting back to emails
slowly but surely. Thanks again for all the support. Happy Halloween,
Stay Safe! - Tony
● New Mini Reviews:
Avalon/Crossfade/Everclear/Falling Up
Upcoming Mini Reviews: Talisman/Slamer/Twisted Sister/Paul Stanley
Mr. Big/Cinderella/Foreigner
Upcoming Full Album Reviews: Hannah Montana TV Soundtrack
More Coming Soon!
● 7th Decibel & Rightfully Accused - Halloween Show (Island Report):
Here's the big one folks! If your in the Lakewood, Colorado area and are looking for a goodtime on Halloween, head on over to Eck's Saloon. 7th Decibel & Rightfully Accused will take you through the night. 7th Decibel will be playing material from their upcoming release "ReWind." Not to mention some other amazing material that you'll currently only hear live.
Rightfully Accused: Video & Music MP3 - Download I highly recommend checking out this material so you can get a sense of what RA is all about.
For additional RA information & sound clips visit: www.myspace.com/rightfullyaccused
For additional 7thdb information & sound clips visit: www.7thdecibel.com
On the next update - full 7thdb album details & where you can purchase a
copy of "ReWind."
● Sugarland/Jovi/Sambora - GMA:
In celebration of the November 7 release of their sophomore album "Enjoy
The Ride," Mercury double platinum- selling group Sugarland will wake up
downtown Nashville Monday, November 6 with a live performance on ABC's
Good Morning America.
The special concert event will take place on The Chevy Stage at Gaylord
Entertainment Center's outside plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth
Avenues.
Good Morning America will also celebrate "The 40th Annual CMA Awards,"
airing later that night (8:00-11:00 PM EST) live from the Gaylord
Entertainment Center, for the first time on the ABC Television Network.
"We couldn't think of a better way to kick off the CMA Awards and the
launch of our new album," exclaimed lead singer Jennifer Nettles. "Get
ready Nashville, we are taking to your streets!"
Special guests Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora will join Sugarland that
morning to perform on GMA, and later that night they'll attend the
Country
Music Awards, where Nettles' collaboration with Bon Jovi on the band's
hit
single, "Who Says You Can't Go Home," is nominated in CMA's "Musical
Event
of the Year" category. Additionally, Sugarland is nominated for the
"Horizon Award" and "Vocal Group of the Year."
"CMA is happy to partner with ABC and Chevy in bringing Good Morning
America and this special concert performance to Nashville for the CMA
Awards," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Operating Officer. "We are
thrilled
that Sugarland, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora will be performing on
The
Chevy Stage, as we celebrate 'Country Music's Biggest Night'."
The public is invited to come out for this free event on GEC Plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Please be advised that Fifth Avenue will be closed between Broadway and Demonbreun; and Demonbreun will be closed between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Tune in to GMA 7:00-9:00 AM CST.
● Bango Tango - From The Hip:
This disc will be released tomorrow, October 31st. Another band that is completely under-rated. Some amazing material on this disc, we'll have an album review soon.
1. It's All Ok
2. Ain't Nothin' Better
3. Go, Go, Go
4. Carry Me Up
5. Mother Mary
6. Get Use To It
7. I'm The One
8. Simple
9. One More Spin
10.Angel Devil
BANG TANGO:
Joe Leste (vocals)
Mark Simpson (guitar)
Lance Eric (bass)
Timmy Russell (drums)
Sound clips: www.nehrecords.com/shop/
● A Billy Idol Christmas?:
There's been quite a few new Christmas discs released this year. Now word has come in that Billy Idol has throw his hat into the ring. On his last studio release Billy had a great Christmas song so this full disc should be a ton of fun to take in.
01. Frosty The Snowman
02. Silver Bells
03. Happy Holiday
04. Merry Christmas Baby
05. White Christmas
06. Here Comes Santa Claus
07. Santa's Back in Town
08. God Rest Ye
09. Let it Snow
10. Winter Wonderland
11. Run Rudolph
12. Blue Christmas
13. Jingle Bell Rock
14. Christmas Love
15. Silent Night
Billy's new Christmas album Happy Holidays is due for release around mid
November.
● Huey Lewis - Chicago's 10th Anniversary Show:
As posted on HLN.org
Huey will be performing in Chicago's 10th Anniversary performance on
November 14th, 2006 in New York benefiting Safe Horizon the nation's
leading victim assistance organization.
Also performing in this once-in-a-lifetime event, will be the original
Broadway cast
members - Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, James Naughton, Marcia Lewis &
Joel Grey.
Past Chicago alums Melanie Griffith, Brooke Shields, Wayne Brady, John
O'Hurley,
Marilu Henner, Lynda Carter, Chita Rivera, Rita Wilson & Ashlee Simpson
will also
appear.
Tickets are available through Telecharge -
http://www.telecharge.com/go.aspx?MD=102&PID=5146&AID=BWY000049300
● News Tidbits:
» New FireHouse Promo Shots: Pic #1 / Pic #2
» Injury Forces Bass Player To Drop Out of Rock Star Supernova
» Queen Is Recording First Album In 15 Years
» Who Guitarist Walks Out of Howard Stern Interview
» Audioslave's Chris Cornell Escapes Major Injury After Motorcycle Crash
» Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On a Prayer' Is Voted Best 80s Tune
» Evanescence - Interview & Performance
Thursday, October 26th-29th, 2006:
● Island Update From Missouri:
Here's the deal, today I found out that it's going to be a while longer before I actually have everything setup at my new establishment. Therefore I wanted to update the website with this information and also add that while I don't have full internet access at this time, I will be adding some items to the site on Monday the 30th. Normal updates will comeback online very soon, once I get everything fixed. Again I’m very sorry that this isn't an actual news update but things that have occurred can not be helped at the moment. Look for some news & reviews this coming Monday. Thanks for your understanding, Keep On Rockin' - Tony.
Monday, October 23rd-25th, 2006:
●
Island Update:
This is the final update from Rhinelander, WI. I'll be heading to my new
home in Union, Missouri tomorrow morning. There will be a few days
without site updates as things are hooked up at the new place. The next
scheduled site update will be Thursday the 26th.
Thanks again for all the kind emails and comments.
Have a great week!
Tony
And now the news....
● Eddie Money - Update:
Eddie recently posted an update via his official website, below is a snippet:
All the new songs we did this summer got a great response from my fans and the press. We have done a deal with the L.A. Entertainment Group to have Universal Worldwide distribute my CD, WANNA GO BACK. It should be in stores the first week of February next year. If all goes as well as expected I should be going back in the recording studio next year to do another one!
Very exciting news from Eddie, to read the full update visit:
http://eddiemoney.com/news/news.html
● Liberty N' Justice - Independence Day:
We mentioned before that a new album was in the works. Well Justin Murr is at it once again! "Independence Day" will be released around July '07. Live shows are a possibility as well.
You emailed. You asked. You pondered on what the new LNJ CD "Independence Day" would sound like. What does "A Full Production Acoustic Record" mean??? Well here you go! Between Saturday Oct 21-06 and Oct 29-06, we give you a glimpse of the new CD by posting a complete song and announcing the first singer.
Liberty N' Justice's 2007 release "Independence Day" will be the 7th LNJ
CD and the third all-star project (2004 "Welcome To The Revolution" and
2006 "Soundtrack Of A Soul"). The first singer we will announce has been
on both of the past CD's and it's Jamie Rowe of Guardian, and he is
featured on the track "Fade". The song was written by Mike Layne, Justin
Murr, and Greg Featherston and recorded at Mike Layne's studio in
Pekin,IL (The Noisegate). The artwork for the CD is being done by Rex
Zachary and you can find out more info and hear the song by going to
www.myspace.com/libertynjustice2 and post your comments about it at
www.libertynjustice.net.
LNJ is all so featured on a new compilation CD being put out by The
Christian Metal Realm entitled "The Narrow Path" and preorders are being
taken now at
http://p087.ezboard.com/bthechristianmetalrealm.
● Hip-Hop Tribute To Def Leppard:
Def Leppard is one of the most celebrated rock bands of the last 30
years. Their signature melodic sound reached its peak popularity in the
‘80s. while maintaining the British glam rock style of the prior decade.
Their success continued on through the mid 0s as other new wave bands
fell behind. To this day they have a legion of loyal fans and still pack
stadiums around the world while on tour. Now you can enjoy their classic
sound with a modern twist with this Hip-Hop Tribute to Def Leppard. New
Def Leppard record came out spring of ‘06.
Track Listing:
1. Pour Some Sugar On Me
2. Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
3. Photograph
4. Let’s Get Rocked
5. Women
6. Animal
7. Rocket
8. Armageddon It
9. Rock of Ages and Hysteria
Not exactly everyone's cup of tea but an interesting disc none the less. This disc will be released Oct 31st.
● Lights Out - The Ultimate Tribute To UFO:
Join some of the biggest names in classic rock for this celebration of
the unforgettable hard rockers, UFO’ Features performances by current
and former members of Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Rainbow, Uriah Heep,
Warrant, L.A. Guns and former axeman for UFO, Michael Schenker Includes
the band’s best loved super hits “Lights Out,” “Doctor Doctor,” “Only
You Can Rock Me,” “Rock Bottom” and much more.
4 exclusive tracks not found on any other recording!
Track Listing:
1. Lights Out - Pat Travers
2. Doctor Doctor - Jani Lane (ex-Warrant)
3. Rock Bottom - Phil Lewis (L.A. Guns)
4. Only You Can Rock Me - John Corabi (ex-Motley Crüe)
5. Long Gone - 000gie White (ex-Rainbow)
6. We Belong To The Night - Mick White (Samson)
7. Too Hot To Handle - Doogie White (ex-Rainbow)
8. Love To Love - Steve Overland (FM)
9. Shoot Shoot- Paul Dianno (ex-Iron Maiden)
1O. Natural Thing - Bernie Shaw (Uriah Heep)
11. Let It Roll - Steve Overland (FM)
Another tribute that features some big names. Though many of these tracks are available on other tribute discs there are a few new recordings here. Look for this disc November 21st.
● Sandy West:
Sandy West, drummer for the influential 70s band The Runaways, has died after a long battle with lung cancer. She left an indelible mark on rock music as a founding member of The Runaways, which featured fellow rockers Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Cherie Currie, and as a leading inspiration for a number of notable musicians, both male and female. Many young musicians can trace their inspiration directly to the first time they heard "Cherry Bomb." She will be remembered by more than one generation of fans as a strong part of their musical landscape. But Sandy's impact was felt far outside of the music industry as a loyal friend, loving confidante and strong defender of those she loved most. Her strength as a player, passion as a person, and dedication as a friend will be remembered always by friends, fans and fellow musicians alike.
Rest In Peace Sandy.
For additional information on The Runaways: www.therunaways.com
Friday, October 20th, 2006:
●
Europe - Final Countdown Tour - Live In Sweden 1986 (Press Release):
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Europe's "The Final Countdown"
album and tour, this 13-track live concert from Solnahallen in Stockholm
1986 has been remastered in Dolby Digital and restored in widescreen
format. The DVD features interviews with the band from 2006, and an
extensive gallery with never-before-seen photos from "The Final
Countdown" tour. It also features the only existing unreleased outtake
from "The Final Countdown" recording sessions: "Where Men Won't Dare",
an instrumental written by Joey Tempest and John Leven. Additional
bonuses include the band revisiting the Powerplay Studios where they
recorded "The Final Countdown" album, and a detailed bio.
Originally a progressive rock group, Europe failed to attain any
popularity until they reworked their sound into a bombastic yet melodic
pop-metal. Originally going by the name Force, the band - featuring
founding members Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), and John
Leven (bass) - won a national talent contest in the early '80s earning
them a record contract. After changing their name to Europe and
releasing two albums in Sweden (Europe and Wings of Tomorrow), the band
landed an international deal with Epic Records
Track List:
The Final Countdown
Wings Of Tomorrow
Ninja
Carrie
On The Loose
Drum Solo
Cherokee
The Time Has Come
Open Your Heart
Rock The Night
Stormwind
Dance The Night away
Reprise: The Final Countdown
Bonus Features:
"Where Men Won't Dare", an instrumental written by Joey Tempest and John
Leven.
20th Anniversary interviews with band members (made in 2006)
The band revisiting Powerplay Studios where they recorded “The Final
Countdown”
Picture Gallery
Biography
Look for this DVD to hit stores November 21st, approx price $19.95
● Bluegrass Tribute To Audioslave:
In 2000 Rage Against The Machine was abandoned by their front man, Zack
DeLarocha. The band was still incredibly popular and showed no signs of
slowing down. In 2002 the remaining three members joined forces with
former Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell and formed Audioslave.
Their eclectic mix of grunge, rap/rock, and alternative has made them
one of today's top rock bands. This Bluegrass Tribute to Audioslave was
inspired by the eclectic spirit of their music and is a guaranteed good
time for all who listen.
Track Listing:
1. Like a Stone
2. Bring 'Em Back Alive
3. Hypnotize
4. Exploder
5. I Am the Highway
6. Shadow on the Sun
7. Gasoline
8. Show Me How to Live
9. Dandelion
10. Doesn't Remind Me
Another strange release but one that some fans like ourselves are curious about. Look for this disc to be in stores by the end of the month.
● Bon Jovi - Rock Milestones - Slippery When Wet DVD:
Bon Jovi’s third album, Slippery When Wet, shot the band to worldwide
superstardom with hits such as You Give Love a Bad Name, Livin’ On A
Prayer, and Wanted Dead or Alive, and has sold over 12 million copies
since its release in 1986.
Drawing on rare footage of Bon Jovi in performance this powerful and
penetrating film features the impartial and forthright views of a
leading team of critics and working musicians. This is the long awaited
critical review Bon Jovi’s break through album, featuring rare live
performances alongside analysis from a leading team of rock journalists
and critics.
Features in-depth studies of:
You Give Love A Bad Name / Livin' On A Prayer / Wanted Dead Or Alive /
I'd Die For You and many more.
Approx Run Time 69 Minutes / Now Available In Stores & Online
Music Outlets
● 3 Doors Down / Hinder / Staind - 3rd Annual "TBLF" Concert & New Album?:
MOBILE, AL: Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated band 3 Doors Down will hold
the 3rd Annual “The Better Life Foundation” Concert at the Arthur R.
Outlaw Mobile Convention Center on Saturday, December 2nd at 9:00pm.
Proceeds from this event will go to aid Hurricane Katrina victims along
the Gulf Coast. Special guests are Hinder & Staind. This evening is
sponsored in part by AIG/American General Life & Accident Insurance.
Riser seats will go on sale beginning Friday, September 15th at 10:00am
and can be purchased at the Mobile Civic Center Box Office, all
Ticketmaster outlets, online at
www.ticketmaster.com, or to charge by phone at 251-434-0033. Floor
seating/tables are available by calling 251.586-2208 and start at $1,000
(10 people per table).
The 12 time platinum band, 3 Doors Down has enjoyed major success since
day one. Popular hits include "Kryptonite," "Duck & Run," "Loser," "Be
Like That," "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You," making them one of
the consistently successful rock bands in recent history. Since
Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, The Better Life Foundation
has been working locally to assess the individual needs of each
community and getting them exactly what they need. 3 Doors Down lead
singer Brad Arnold commented on their efforts: “This concert we’re doing
is just another way for us to try and give back to the area we so dearly
love.” Last year’s event raised over $300,000 and was donated to Katrina
victims along the Gulf Coast.
For a special room rate at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL. Make sure
to ask for the 3 Doors Down special rate.
For more information on 3 Doors Down or The Better Life Foundation
visit:
www.3doorsdown.com
www.thebetterfoundation.org
---Extra---
» A Billboard Article That Mentions A New Album
● Dixie Chicks - VH1 Storytellers:
The Dixie Chicks treated fans to an intimate performance during a taping
of VH1 Storytellers at the Los Angeles Theater in Los Angeles on
September 20. The concert, which benefited the VH1 Save the Music
Foundation, will premiere on VH1, Saturday, October 28 at 9PM. While
their songs tell a story, The Dixie Chicks reveal the inspirations
behind some of their classic hits as well as a few of their
future classics, such as "Not Ready To Make Nice" which turned their
whole
world around...and they kind of like it. Viewers will also get to know
the
"Chicks" a little better as they show their lighter side and reveal a
bit
about their personal lives.
The episode treats fans to a unique experience as The Dixie Chicks
perform new songs from their latest album Taking The Long Way in
addition
to previous hits. In quintessential "Storytellers" form, the Chicks
(Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire) answer questions from
fans and in a new interview give an honest and revealing look at the
stories behind the songs.
Viewers will have the opportunity to hear the inspiration behind such
hits as "Wide Open Spaces" and "Cowboy Take Me Away" and from their new
album Taking The Long Way, "The Long Way Around," "Lubbock Or Leave It,"
"Silent House," and their current hit and answer to all the political
upheaval they stirred up, "Not Ready To Make Nice."
VSPOT (http://dixiechicks.vh1.com)
began airing The Dixie Chicks
performance of "Not Ready To Make Nice" beginning yesterday, October 18
--
ten days before "Storytellers: Dixie Chicks" airs on VH1. VSPOT will
also
host an exclusive performance of "Truth #2" and unseen interview footage
with the Dixie Chicks, which will not be seen during the on-air
broadcast.
Song order:
"The Long Way Around"
"Wide Open Spaces"
"Lubbock Or Leave It"
"Cowboy Take Me Away"
"Silent House"
"Not Ready To Make Nice"
● The New Cars - Road Rage Winter Tour 2006:
The New Cars have announced a Winter Tour schedule. A full list of dates is now available by going to: http://newmedia.10thst.com/thenewcars/ecard/tour2/
For VIP packages and Fan Club information visit: www.thenewcars.com
● News Tidbits:
» New Ray Charles record poses Grammy problem
» Deftones back with new album after almost breaking up
» Sting says today's rock is a bore
» Ono sues Capitol Records over Lennon royalties
» After 15-Year Break, The Pixies Plan New Album
» Audioslave May Release Future Music Exclusively Online
» Lewis puts heart and soul into 'Chicago' role
» Roger Daltry to appear on CSI
» Past 2 Weeks Of News Has Been Archived