Hawthorne Heights Guitarist Passes

November.28th.2007 - Wednesday

Hawthorne Heights guitarist Casey Calvert, 26, was pronounced dead on Saturday after police were called to the band's tour bus outside Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club around 2:30 p.m. and found him unconscious. The Washington Post reported that Calvert's death came one day after he and his bandmates — frontman JT Woodruff, guitarist Micah Carli, bassist Matt Ridenour and drummer Eron Bucciarelli — boarded the bus to begin their Wintour 2007 outing, which kicked off Friday night in Detroit. Police are still awaiting results of an autopsy, though some reports speculate that his death might have been caused by a pre-existing condition related to acute asthma.

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Off The Record Show List

Off The Record

Sunday (December 2nd) will feature the music of the The Who as well as conversation Joe's brand new conversation with Roger Daltrey.

Sunday (December 9th) will feature the music of David Bowie as well as conversation with Bowie, drummer Aynsley Dunbar and producer Ken Scott.

Sunday (December 16th) will feature the music of the Eagles as well as conversation with Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Timothy B. Schmit.

Sunday (December 23rd) will feature a special Christmas show with Holiday music and interviews with, among others, John Lennon, Band Aid and Sir Bob Geldof, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon.

Sunday (December 30th) The Best Of OFF THE RECORD 2007 will feature music and interviews with Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard's Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, John Fogerty, Stevie Nicks, The Scorpions, Bob Seger and Ann Wilson.

 

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Kevin DuBrow - Thanks For The Memories

November.27th.2007 - Tuesday

We wanted to take time out to pay our respects to musician Kevin DuBrow. This recent news has thrown us for a loop as yet another musician that we've come to love and respect has passed on.

Kevin's music will continue to inspire music fans around the world for many generations, as we say "Trends Come And Go But Great Music Lasts A LifeTime." Thanks for all the wonderful music, amazing live performances and for showing the world that "Rock" is where the big dawgs run. God Speed, Tony & Jere

On our next Island Cast we will have a section dedicated to Kevin.

EXTREME - New Record & World Tour In '08

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EXTREME are set to return in the spring of 2008 with their first album of all new material in 13 years. The band features original members NUNO BETTENCOURT (guitar), GARY CHERONE (vocals) and PAT BADGER (bass), along with new drummer KEVIN FIGUEIREDO.

In the coming weeks, EXTREME will announce their plans for a world tour in 2008 as well as a release date and label for the as yet untitled album, which is being produced by BETTENCOURT, who says: "It will have all the ingredients of an EXTREME record. The music is always Funkier than most rock bands-and born a Bipolar Bastard child of Mr. Zeppelin and Mrs. Beatles."

The Grammy-nominated EXTREME have released four albums, plus two greatest hits sets-selling over 10 million records worldwide-and completed multiple world tours. They also achieved a #1 hit single, "More Than Words"-from their 1990 multi-platinum album Extreme II: Pornograffitti-on the Billboard Hot 100, which they followed with the Top Five "Hole Hearted." Although these two acoustic hits brought the band great mainstream success, it overshadowed the band's trademark sound: a mix of hard rock funk in the spirit and style of their predecessors Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen and Van Halen-fueled by BETTENCOURT's signature guitar flights and CHERONE's resonant vocals-and matched with a social consciousness in their lyrics. A career highlight came for EXTREME when Queen's Brian May asked them to perform at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert in 1992, which gave the band considerable credibility beyond the hard rock fraternity.

EXTREME have been introduced to a new generation of music fans who are connecting with the band through MySpace as a result of the inclusion of their song "Play With Me" on 2007's "Guitar Hero" video game. Outside of EXTREME, CHERONE joined Van Halen as lead singer in 1998, co-writing the Van Halen III album and touring the world with them. BETTENCOURT joined up with Jane's Addiction front man Perry Farrell to form the band Satellite Party and co-produce their album Ultra Payloaded. Satellite Party also consisted of drummer KEVIN FIGUIEREDO, whom was previously in a band with BETTENCOURT called Dramagods.

Through the years, BETTENCOURT and CHERONE have remained close and continued to collaborate on occasion. But what exactly inspired them to rejoin forces as EXTREME?

"Rock and Roll Famine.I know it might sound crazy, but there is a massive shortage of rock and roll on this planet," says BETTENCOURT. "It's almost extinct. I mean the true spirit of quality rock and roll-you know, Musicianship, when you would give up every moment of your day to master your instrument and create your own identity and sound so as to respectfully outdo all your past heroes whilst proudly wearing the badge of their influences."

"Passion," says BETTENCOURT, is what drives EXTREME. "To do whatever it takes, with integrity, to bring music to the people, not because of fame.but just cause you simply couldn't wait to share it with them."

"We realized," adds BETTENCOURT, "not only are the people starved for rock and roll...So are we. Let's eat."

Look for the Boston-based group to perform Saturday, December 1 at the Boston Music Awards at the Orpheum Theatre.
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Van Halen Adds Second Leg

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'For more than two hours, the gods delivered.' - Rolling Stone

In the midst of one of the most highly anticipated and successful tours of the year, Van Halen announced today that they will extend their historic tour into 2008. Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Wolfgang Van Halen, together for the first time in 22 years, will kick off the New Year by extending their tour into 28 additional cities, kicking off with a January 22nd performance at Oklahoma City's Ford Center and running through April 7th at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Bradley Center.

The 2007 tour has drawn over 600,000 fans thus far with sold out shows in cities across America, winning the praise of fans and critics alike. "From the first power chords of "You Really Got Me," the band hit a hard groove that didn't let up for the next two hours," said the New York Daily News. The Hollywood Reporter said: "For one perfect night ... Van Halen was nothing short of spectacular."

Tickets for the San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Omaha, New Orleans, Charlottesville, Hershey, and Atlantic City dates will go on sale Saturday December 1st and East Rutherford and New York will go on sale Monday December 3rd and are available at www.livenation.com and Ticketmaster. On sale dates for the rest of the tour will be announced shortly and additional 2008 dates are also expected to be announced soon.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, the band has always been known for their electrifying live shows. From the moment they released their self-titled 1978 debut album, Van Halen shook the foundations of rock, thanks largely to Roth's peerless showmanship, Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar virtuosity and their songwriting abilities. Their music has changed rock and roll forever and will continue to.

SECOND LEG DATES

Jan. 22 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center
Jan. 24 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Jan. 26 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Jan. 28 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Feb. 1 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Feb. 4 Omaha, NB Qwest Event Center
Feb. 8 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena
Feb. 12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
Feb. 14 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
Feb. 16 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Feb. 18 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Feb. 22 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
Mar. 5 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
Mar. 7 Raleigh, NC RBC Center
Mar. 9 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Mar. 11 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Mar. 13 E. Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Mar. 17 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Mar. 19 Hershey, PA Giant Center
Mar. 21 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
Mar. 24 Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center
Mar. 26 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
Mar. 28 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
Mar. 30 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Apr. 1 Columbus, OH Value City Arena
Apr. 3 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Apr. 5 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Apr. 7 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center

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Kevin DuBrow Found Dead

November.26th.2007 - Monday

Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of the popular 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has been found dead from unknown causes at his home in Las Vegas, authorities said on Monday.

DuBrow, 52, was found dead at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Clark County Coroner’s Office said. She said an autopsy would be conducted to determine the cause of death.

“I can’t even find the words to say,” Quiet Riot bandmate Frankie Banali said on his Web site. “Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend, Kevin DuBrow.”

Quiet Riot, which was founded in the mid-1970s, topped the Billboard charts in 1983 with the album “Metal Health,” spurred on by the massive hit single “Cum on Feel the Noize.”

The band has since endured break-ups and personnel changes but released a new album in 2006 and continued to tour sporadically.

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Meat Loaf - 3 Bats Live DVD

November.26th.2007 - Monday

2007 Performance By Meat Loaf Spans All Three Albums, Including The Hits 'I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That),' 'Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad' And 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light'

For the first time, 30 years after the debut of BAT OUT OF HELL -- one of the most popular albums in history -- all three of the albums in the series come to life with the Meat Loaf concert DVD 3 BATS LIVE (Hip-O/UMe), available now.

Recorded in 2007 in London, Ontario, Canada during Meat Loaf's 3 Bats tour, 3 Bats Live, in breathtaking 5.1 Surround Sound and filmed in high definition, features Meat Loaf's all-out, high-energy performance of the classics "Bat Out Of Hell," "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)," "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad," "Objects In The Rear View Mirror" and "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" as well as the 2006 U.K. Top 10 "It's All Coming Back To Me Now."

Bonus features include the stunning videos for "Cry Over Me" and "It's All Coming Back To Me Now," plus an animated short film for "The Monster Is Loose."

Sheryl Crow - Detours (Updated Information)

Press Release

Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow will release her sixth studio album, Detours, on February 5, 2008. The album marks the return of producer Bill Bottrell, who previously worked with Crow on her breakthrough debut album Tuesday Night Music Club, which earned the singer three Grammy Awards, and sold more than ten million copies worldwide.

"This is the most honest record I've ever made. It's about being forced to wake up," says Crow. Lyrically the album is the most politically and personally outspoken record of her career, addressing the current state of the world from different perspectives as well as some of the personal challenges she's faced over the last several years. The album, which in the end remains spiritually hopeful, retains the raw freshness of Bottrell's Tuesday Night Music Club-production and subtly pushes the boundaries of her previous work into new musical territories. Track titles include "Shine Over Babylon" (currently available on iTunes, and the centerpiece of the album in Crow's opinion), "Love Is Free," the Arabic-tinged "Peace Be Upon Us," "Lullaby for Wyatt" (from Grace Is Gone, starring John Cusack) and the stark folky album opener "God Bless This Mess." Sheryl can be seen performing tracks from Detours on CNN's "Heroes" on December 6th and on CBS' "A Home for the Holidays" on December 21st.

Rimes & Stone Collide

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Country chanteuse LeAnn Rimes and British soul singer Joss Stone share the stage when genres collide in the newest episode of CMT Crossroads. Both known for their strong vocals and retro stylings, Rimes and Stone will prove, yet again, that great music knows no boundaries. CMT Crossroads: Joss Stone and LeAnn Rimes will premiere Dec. 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CMT and Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MHD.

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Counting Crows - August And Everything After (Deluxe Edition)

November.20th.2007 - Tuesday

With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, eight Top 5 singles, and three records that have broken the Top 5 on the Billboard 200, Counting Crows are set to release an expanded deluxe version of their seminal album, AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER (UMe/Geffen), which defined them as one of the most popular and inspiring rock bands of the last 15 years.

AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER, the Crows first album released in 1994, set the standard for the rock style of the mid-nineties and showcased the band as a chart-topping powerhouse. Once MTV aired the video to their top 5 track "Mr. Jones," the album jumped 40 spots on the Billboard Top 200 in one week. Most recently, their single "Accidentally In Love" from the Shrek 2 soundtrack earned them an Oscar(TM), Grammy, and Golden Globe nomination, and reached the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In addition to the original songs on AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER, the deluxe version will include previously unreleased demos plus the entire final show from the August Tour in 1994 from Elysee Montmartre in Paris, France. Also included are liner notes written by lead singer/songwriter, Adam Duritz. On September 18th, the same day the album is set to drop, Counting Crows will perform the record in its entirety at the legendary venue Town Hall in New York City. Tickets for the show go on sale September 7th at 10am local time in all markets.

Following up the deluxe version of AUGUST AND EVERYTHING AFTER, the Crows released their long awaited new album SATURDAY NIGHTS & SUNDAY MORNINGS on November 6th. The record is the Crows' first studio album in almost 5 years, since the release of HARD CANDY in 2002.

For more information about the Counting Crows, please visit: www.countingcrows.com.

Beau Hill Teams With Flynsolo

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The well-known record producer Beau Hill committed himself to work with music band Flynsolo. Beau Hill teams up with Michael Harmon and David Knight to produce, mix, and master Flynsolo's new release "Addictions" -- an eclectic fusion of Americana, rock, classical, and jazz.

"Beau Hill is well-known among musicians for his knowledge, skill, understanding, and know-how," says David Knight, founder of Flynsolo. "Having Beau on board will help us make our next release 'Addictions' from great to excellent."

"Addictions" will be available for sale on January 20th, 2008.

Beau Hill Brings Plenty of Experience
Beau Hill is best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Europe. For more than two decades, Beau Hill brings his experience and dedication to the entertainment business in a variety of roles. His experience includes recording artists, co-writing hit singles, record production with sales approaching 50 million units, fronting his own band, and artist management. In addition, Beau Hill was co-founder of Interscope Records; a Universal affiliate.

New Release "Addictions" is Addictive
Flynsolo's new release, "Addictions," brings an all-embracing mix of Americana, rock, classical, and jazz but never strays from the pop music idiom. The lyrical and musical themes are unique yet accessible, and they immediately resonate in the hearts and minds of all who listen. The new album boasts delicate arrangements, velvety textures, anthemic choruses, and flawless performances.

"With this truly addictive CD, we want to cast a gentle light on the problems that comes along with being addicted," explains David Knight. The "Addictions" album is dedicated to people in recovery of any kind of addiction.

Contribution by Prolific Musicians
Flynsolo recruited for "Addictions" an all-star roster of some of the most well-respected and prolific musicians in the music industry. Liberty DeVitto wrote elaborate drum parts for the entire Addictions album.

"We replaced several broken drumheads from DeVitto's powerful and stunning performances," said David Knight. DeVitto is best known as the drummer who Billy Joel chose to work with for more than thirty years. In addition, DeVitto recorded drums on many hit albums and played in live situations with artists, such as Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Meat Loaf, Cyndi Lauper, and The Carpenters.

Dr. Mike Deasy, one of the most recorded guitarists in the history of music, presents unique lyrics and melodies on the Addictions album. Deasy's guitar play can be heard on many hit albums from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, and beyond. He worked with artists, such as George Harrison, Elvis Presley, Joe Cocker, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Ringo Star, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, and Simon and Garfunkle.

Jay Davidson plays sax, piano, and leslie organ in several Addictions tracks. Jays credits include his work with Whitney Houston, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and Mariah Carey.

Other well-known artists who contributed to the "Addictions" album are Rick May (best known for his work with Depeche Mode, Andy Summers (The Police), and Michael Jackson), Lakieta Bagwell (best known for her work with Dolly Parton), Gerald Veasley (best known for his work with Grover Washington Jr., Miles Davis and Philip Bailey), Grace Little (best known for her work with Philadelphia International Records), and Freddy Villano (best known for his work with Widowmaker and Quiet Riot).

Recording sessions took place in cities from Key West, to Philadelphia, to California, and the distinct sound is the result of myriad collaborations with artists all over the world.

About Flynsolo
The driving forces behind Flynsolo are song writers David Knight and Clifford Hritz. Michael Harmon and David Knight are producing the "Addictions" album, supported by Beau Hill for the remainder of the album. Like Beau Hill, Harmon has an impressive track record. Harmon's credits include his work with several Grammy award-winning and award-nominee singers. The collaboration of talented musicians and record producers with a proven track record guarantees that "Addictions" will rival any major label release.

Check out www.myspace.com/flynsolo and www.flynsolo.com.

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Eagles To Release "Deluxe Collector's Edition"

November.19th.2007 - Monday

Wal-Mart Stores announces that Tuesday, Nov. 20 the new Eagles' "Deluxe Collector's Edition of Long Road Out of Eden" will arrive for sale exclusively at all Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations. The deluxe 2-disc album features 22 tracks. Included on the deluxe album are new tracks: the holiday hit "Please Come Home For Christmas" and "Hole In The World." Additionally, the edition includes a 40-page booklet with lyrics, credits, exclusive photos and desert scenes from the making of the "How Long" video. The "Deluxe Collector's Edition of Long Road Out of Eden" is wrapped in a red linen cloth, screen printed with panoramic imagery.

The two bonus tracks "Please Come Home For Christmas" and "Hole In The World" will also be available for download through www.walmart.com in MP3 format. The "Deluxe Collector's Edition of Long Road Out of Eden" album itself will sell in U.S. and Canadian stores and on www.walmart.com, www.samsclub.com and www.eaglesband.com for $13.88, and for the full album download price of $12.88.

"With the success of selling more than 1 million albums in the first two weeks, we're excited to provide music fans another great piece of music history, right before the holidays, and still at a great value for everyone," said Gary Severson, senior vice president of entertainment, Wal-Mart.

"Long Road Out of Eden" -- released Oct. 30 exclusively through Wal-Mart -- has sold more than 1 million units since its release in the U.S. and Canada. In the first week of its release, it became the number one selling album on the Billboard Top 200 chart and one of the largest, fastest-selling music products in Wal-Mart history.

The original 2-disc album and "Deluxe Collector's Edition of Long Road Out of Eden" reflect the band and Wal-Mart's shared commitment to environmental sustainability. The album packaging features Domtar EarthChoice(R) papers. To ensure paper is sourced from well-managed forests, EarthChoice papers are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), publicly endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance and supported by World Wildlife Fund and Forest Ethics. This unique CD package contains 30 percent post-consumer recycled fiber, and virgin fiber from FSC Certified forests or other controlled sources. The two disc set of 20 new songs is available in store for $11.88 or $10.88 in downloadable MP3 format online.

VH1 Classic To Air Zeppelin "The Song Remains The Same" Remaster

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In support of Led Zeppelin's re-release of "The Song Remains The Same" VH1 Classic will premiere the digitally remastered version of the concert film on Monday, November 19 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. The film features legendary English rock band Led Zeppelin during three nights of concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1973 during the group's North American Tour.

Throughout the two-hour special, band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones can be seen performing "Rock And Roll," "Dazed And Confused," "Stairway To Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love."

On VH1Classic.com, fans can watch nine live Led Zeppelin performances from "Mothership" including "Misty Mountain Hop," "Immigrant Song," "Whole Lotta Love" and "Kashmir." Additionally, VH1Classic.com is home to the rock sweepstakes of a lifetime - two tickets and a trip to London to Led Zeppelin's upcoming December 10 reunion show. To enter to win visit VH1Classic.com www.vh1classic.com.

Warner Home Video's newly remastered and remixed DVD for "The Song Remains the Same" will be released on Tuesday, November 20 as both a 2-disc Special Edition and a Collector's Edition. Originally released theatrically in 1976, the DVD now features all 16 performances from the 1973 MSG concerts together for the first time including the 'never-before-released'

"Over The Hills and Far Away" and "Celebration Day (Cutting Copy)" in addition to "Misty Mountain Hop" and "The Ocean." The DVD releases also include over 40 minutes of newly added features with the original theatrical trailer, vintage TV footage, exclusive Led Zeppelin T-shirt and much more.

Atlantic/Rhino Entertainment has also given "The Song Remains The Same" soundtrack the deluxe reissue treatment, with the band members overseeing the remixing and remastering of the original release. The new version of the soundtrack will also be available November 20 and includes six songs that were not on the original release -- "Black Dog," "Over The Hills And Far Away," "Misty Mountain Hop," "Since I've Been Loving You," "The Ocean," and "Heartbreaker."

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The Bridge School Concerts Vol III

November.16th.2007 - Friday

For the past 21 years, The Bridge School Concerts in Northern California are always an annual musical highlight. Hosted by Neil and Pegi Young every fall over the past two decades, many of the most inspiring artists performing today have appeared at these unique shows. The Bridge School and iTunes are proud to announce the release of Volume III of these live recordings, available exclusively on iTunes beginning November 13th.

The 20 songs available on The Bridge School Concerts Volume III are performed by Alanis Morissette, Death Cab For Cutie, Devendra Banhart, Eels, Green Day, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mazzy Star, Pete Townshend, Sammy Hagar, Sheryl Crow and The Who. This exciting collection covers the whole range of the different styles of music featured at the concerts over the years, with the musicians performing on acoustic instruments, sometimes for the very first time. These different musical settings allow audience favorites to come to life in new and vital versions, all part of the distinctive Bridge School Concerts tradition.

Each song is available for 99-cents, and all 20 can be purchased for the special price of $15.95. The songs range from Alanis Morissette’s “All I Really Want,” Green Day’s “Longview,” Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy” to The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

The Bridge School’s mission is ensuring that children with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of assistive technology and the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative educational strategies.

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Moby - "Last Night"

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Moby will release his sixth studio album Last Night on Mute on 10th March 2008. The fifteen track album was recorded in Moby’s home studio in Manhattan NY and mixed by Dan Grech – Maguerat who has also worked with Radiohead and the Scissor Sisters.

The new album features guest vocalists and includes the original 70’s MC Grandmaster Caz one of the writers of Rappers Delight, Sylvia from Kudu, the UK’s MC Aynzli and the Nigerian 419 Crew.

Moby on Last Night:

“it's a lot more dance oriented and electronic than my last few albums, probably as a result of all of the dj'ing I've been doing lately. and it has some interesting guest vocalists. My favorite guest is the rapper on 'I love to move in here'. his name is grandmaster caz, and he was one of the writers of 'rappers delight'. he's been rapping since 1975, and I'm really happy to have him on the record.”

Duran Duran Take On TV

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Duran Duran will hit the stage at the upcoming American Music Awards this Sunday, November 18th on ABC. That's not all, on Tuesday the 20th the band will perform on ELLEN. To top it all off, Sunday the 25th will feature the boys on A&E's Private Sessions.

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Peter Cetera - New Album On The Horizon?

November.15th.2007 - Thursday

Peter has finally given away some details on what he plans to do with his next CD. A disc called "The Number1's" will be available via his website and includes duets and some fun remakes of some of the "oldies" as he puts it. An autographed tour poster will also be for sale via his site. As always keep checking petercetera.com for direct updates.

It is hard to pinpoint exactly what he means by the oldies as this could be cover tunes, but we will all have to wait and see.

Scorpions - Live At Wacken Open Air 2006 DVD

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Wacken open air is the largest Heavy Metal festival of the world and secondary size the festival of Germany. Over 60.000 fans pilgerten 2006 into the small village in Schleswig Holstein around the Scorpions as Headliner of the festival to experience. Beside the German fans participate each year also many foreign "Metal Heads". This DVD presents this legendary concert with that the Scorpions on the stage of as prominent ex members as Rudolf Schenker`s brother Michael (ex U.F.O.) Uli Jon Roth or Drummer Herman rare Bell were supported. In the summer 2006 those had placed 50 Songs to volume to the selection in the InterNet - which was called Message to the fans: "you make the Voting for the Songs for it in Wacken to hear want." Many this Songs, which were then selected, were at the end titles, which had them anyway in our live-set, but there were also many surprises. The Scorpions is still of Germany most successful music export - volume such as Van Halen, Metallica, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard played in recent years as Vorband for the Scorpions. Billy Corgan, front man of the Smashing Pumpkins, counts the Scorpions as its largest musical influence. Same applies to volume as Eddie Van Halen, Bon Jovi or system OF A down, whatever individual Songs of the Scorpions.

For ordering information & track listing please visit the Scorpions Official Website.
Currently there is no U.S. release date listed but that could change, so keep checking.

Rick Springfield - The Early Sound City Sessions

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After a 24-year sabbatical, Dr. Noah Drake has returned to ABC daytime, and the music of Rick Springfield is about to fill our speakers once again. Sonic Past Music, a new label dedicated to bringing fans previously unreleased albums from their favorite classic artists, has just uncovered Rick Springfield: The Early Sound City Sessions. The CD will be available on November 20 and includes material that set the stage for Springfield's rise as a Pop star.

Recorded in 1977 and '78, the album includes songs that were later re-recorded with studio musicians for his Beautiful Feelings album. But, check this out - Rick Springfield: The Early Sound City Sessions features a bonus track, "Still Got the Magic," which has never been heard before.

Sonic Past Music was formed as an outlet for popular and recognizable artists to make available albums that had been previously un-released on any label. All Sonic Past albums are available only from the Sonic Past Music website (www.sonicpastmusic.com), CDBaby and Amazon.com.

Sonic Past founder, Joey Stec explains, "In today's fractured music industry we don't have to be 19 and mainstream to put out our albums, it's okay to cater to a niche market. These titles are by artists that made their mark primarily on the West Coast in the '70s and '80s. They are my friends, colleagues and family. Collectively we've spent decades together in the studio amassing hundreds of albums'-worth of masters."

Rick Springfield was a triple-threat as actor, musician and teen idol. His role as Dr. Drake on ABC Daytime coincided with the chart-climbing hit "Jessie's Girl" from his album Working Class Dog in 1980. Even as his acting career was taking off in the early '80s, Springfield was first and foremost a musician at heart. The Australian-born artist continued to record after a serious ATV accident in the late '80s and released two albums in the late '90s.

Delp And Goudreau - Rockin' Away

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November.13th.2007 - Tuesday

Stereo Fallout - The Other Side

The Gibson Robot Guitar

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Wendy's & Rhapsody Team Up

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Duran Duran Teams With SIRIUS

November.12th.2007 - Monday

To celebrate the upcoming release of Duran Duran's latest album Red Carpet Massacre (November 13th), SIRIUS Satellite Radio will hand over control of its Super Shuffle channel to the influential British pop band. Duran Duran's Red Carpet Radio will premiere on November 13th at 12 pm ET and feature shows hosted by band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor.

Exclusive features on the channel include members of Duran Duran playing and discussing their all-time favorite albums, backstage memories from the band's early years on the road, and punk and reggae specials hosted by the band.

"Duran Duran continues to stand the test of time in fashion, music and culture," said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President of Entertainment and Sports. "We are thrilled to give fans this intimate, in-depth, exclusive experience with one of music's most enduring and exciting bands."

In addition to the exclusive channel take-over, Duran Duran will also be featured on SIRIUS in November. Kicking it all off, band members Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes will premiere Red Carpet Massacre with exclusive track-by- track discussion on The Pulse channel 9 on November 9th at 12 pm ET.

Other features during the month will include Glam As You Can, a one hour introspective during which members of Duran Duran discuss some of the glam bands that influenced their music the most, on First Wave channel 22. The band will also take the mic and play their favorite '80s tunes on Big 80s channel 8, each weekday beginning at 12 pm ET.

Red Carpet Massacre, scheduled to be released in the US on November 13th, is Duran Duran's much anticipated new studio album featuring collaborations with Justin Timberlake and super producer Timbaland. The band is currently in New York in the middle of an unprecedented run of 10 concert dates at the famed Barrymore Theatre on Broadway to celebrate the album's debut.

For complete programming details, please visit: www.sirius.com.

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Bon Jovi - Lost Highway: The Concert

November.9th.2007 - Friday

On July 30th, 2007, superstar rock band Bon Jovi gathered their most dedicated fans for an intimate performance at a Chicago soundstage. The show, deemed The Lost Highway Concert after their most recent album release, included a complete performance, from start to finish, of the band's platinum album, Lost Highway, as well as many of their career chart-toppers.

The concert, meticulously filmed in hi-def, 5.1 surround sound, captured every magical moment, which will be broadcast exclusively on the A&E Network on November 10th at 10pm ET/PT as a special primetime event, A&E ROCKS: BON JOVI.

An expanded DVD version of A&E ROCKS: BON JOVI, with an additional 30 minutes of captivating concert footage and exclusive backstage interviews will debut just three days later. LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT arrives in stores on November 13 for $24.95srp.

Jon Bon Jovi describes Lost Highway, the band's 10th studio album, as "a Bon Jovi record influenced by Nashville". Released in June '07, the album debuted at #1 around the world, on the Billboard album charts and remained in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks. During LOST HIGHWAY: THE CONCERT, Bon Jovi treats fans to unforgettable live performances of "(You Want To) Make A Memory," "Lost Highway," and "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore," and high-energy renditions of "Wanted Dead Or Alive" and "Who Says You Can't Go Home," the #1 and Grammy Award winning single.

James Taylor & HSN

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Marty Casey And The Lovehammers - Gone Acoustic?

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30th Anniversary -Collector's Edition SW Set (Press Release Update)

November.8th.2007 - Thursday

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Star Wars movie, and just in time for Christmas, Sony Classical is releasing a one-time deluxe edition of Williams' lush, timeless themes on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition is housed in an elegant numbered box set featuring new cover art depicting the main Star Wars characters. The box contains eight CDs. Six of these are mastered from the Expanded Edition versions of the soundtracks from three Star Wars episodes:

-- Episode IV - A New Hope (two CDs)
-- Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (two CDs)
-- Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (two CDs)

Each of the above is housed in a gatefold mini-jacket that is a scale reproduction of the original LP cover art. The seventh CD is Star Wars: The Corellian Edition. This is a collection of the most popular Star Wars themes from all six episodes - on one CD, for the first time. The new recording takes its name from the Corellian System, a fictional group of "core worlds" at the heart of the Star Wars galaxy. The 13- track Corellian Edition CD can be purchased separately. (The stand-alone version, housed in a single jewel case, became available in stores October 2, 2007. Its track lists and credits are printed on a newly designed six-panel, fold-out mini-poster.)

The eighth CD in the premium box set is a CD-ROM. Its digital artwork files faithfully reproduce all of the inserts - including gatefolds and posters - that were packaged with the original LP vinyl recordings of the themes from Star Wars Episodes IV, V and VI. The Music of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition also includes:

-- an exclusive new 15" x 15" fold-out poster celebrating Episodes IV, V and VI;
-- three collectable 4" x 4" stickers, each featuring a four-color reproduction of the CD cover from the
Expanded Edition soundtrack of one of these episodes;
-- new notes on the history of the first Star Wars soundtrack; and
-- track lists and credits for the CDs.

In 1977, John Williams had just finished serving as music director for Steven Spielberg's breakthrough feature Jaws. Spielberg, impressed with the high level of dramatic tension that Williams' score had imparted to the film, recommended him to another upcoming producer-director, George Lucas, who was hard at work on a project titled Star Wars.

Since then, Williams has composed the music and served as music director for one of the most phenomenally successful franchises in cinema history - the six episodes of Lucas's space-adventure saga, which take place "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away." Williams' score for the first Star Wars movie won the Academy Award for 1978, edging out another of his own scores (for Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind).

As Lucas planned and shot Star Wars "prequels" out of chronological sequence, the first movie was re-titled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The sixth and final installment, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, opened in May 2005. In an interview with National Public Radio, Williams said he had "never imagined in the 1970s that I'd still be working on the Star Wars project 30 years later."

Led Zeppelin - Dedicated XM Channel

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Liberty N' Justice - Best Of - Tracklist & Art

November.7th.2007 - Wednesday

Versailles Records is excited to announce the forthcoming release of Liberty N' Justice's greatest hits LP, due in March 2008.

Entitled 4-ALL: The Best of LNJ, this compilation boasts a "who's who" guest-star list of hard rock and heavy metal legends.

The album will include songs from Welcome to the Revolution (2004), Soundtrack Of A Soul (2006), and Independence Day (2007).

PLUS the album features FOUR NEW songs featuring:

* Doug Pinnick (of Kings X)
* Steve Brown (of Trixter/ Stereo Fallout)
* Derrick LeFevre (of Lillian Axe)
* Larry Worley (of FearNot)
* Russell Arcara (of Surgin/ Prophet)

"I am really proud the songs included in this collection," said LNJ frontman Justin Murr. "It shows where LNJ has been and where we are going musically in the future. It also shows what got us here — and that is all the great vocalists who have sung on the last three LNJ albums.

"I am thankful to Versailles Records and their distributor Big Daddy Music, for believing in us enough to reach a wider audience."

The official track listing has been released. The CD will be released in March of 08' and people can go to LNJ's website (www.libertynjustice.net) to get more info!

Liberty N' Justice "4-All:The Best Of LNJ"

"New tracks"
1. We have A God (Derrick Lefevre of Lillian Ax & Larry Worley of FearNot)
2. Rage (Dug Pinnick of Kings X)
3. Devil In The Details (Steve Brown of Trixter/ Stereo Fallout)
4. Author Of The Flame (Dale & Troy Thompson of Bride)

From 2004 "Welcome To The Revolution"
5. Blind Man's Bluff (Michael Sweet of Stryper)
6. Noise (Jamie Rowe of Guardian)
7. Shed My Skin (Lou Gramm of Foreigner)

From 2006 "Soundtrack Of A Soul"
8. Another Nail (Sebastian Bach x-Skid Row)
9. Sight Unseen (Leif Garret)
10. Flinch (Tony Harnell x-TNT)
11. Thy Will Be Done (Mark Slaughter of Slaughter & Pete Loran of Trixter)
12. Killer Grin (Stephen Pearcy of RATT)

From 2007 "Independence Day"
13. Doubting Thomas (John Corabi x-Motley Crue/RATT/Union)
14. Monkey Dance (Jack Russell of Great White)
15. Soldier (Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger & Mark Slaughter of Slaughter)
16. Independence Day (Kelly Kelling of Baton Rouge/ TSO)
17. Praying For A Miracle (Ted Poley of Danger Danger)
18. Addiction (Jani Lane x-Warrant)

Big Names, Interesting News

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New Album Reviews

November.5th.2007 - Monday
 

Ringo Starr - Liverpool 8

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Michelle Branch, Solo Once Again?

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Taylor Dayne - "Satisfied"

November.2nd.2007 - Friday

“SATISFIED”, the highly anticipated album from recording artist TAYLOR DAYNE, is set for release on February 5th, 2008. Dayne’s fifth studio album and first effort in ten years, “SATISFIED” delivers a powerful selection of 13 songs from acclaimed writers and producers including Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg, Mike Mangini, Peter Wade, and Richie Jones, among others. With “SATISFIED”, Dayne is poised to triumphantly return to the forefront of popular music.

Dayne is no stranger to success. Known worldwide for her premier vocals and hit recordings, she has sold over 75 million albums and singles worldwide and has had ten Top 10 hits including “Tell It To My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” three Grammy nominations, and two sold-out world tours. On “SATISFIED”, Dayne has opted to leave the major labels behind and make her own way by releasing her newest offering on her own label, Intention Music, distributed by Adrenaline/ADA, Warner Music.

“This is an exciting time musically for me,” says Dayne, “And this record reflects that. It was great to have the opportunity to be creative and make some magic with some of the producers and writers I have admired over the years. This record has been a long time coming.”

“Beautiful”, the first single from the disc, will hit radio in November 2007 and will be available for download everywhere on December 11, 2007. The song is co-written by Dayne, who also co-writes three additional songs on the album, and is the perfect introduction to “SATISFIED”.

You Can Listen To Beautiful By Visiting: www.myspace.com/taylordayne

Silverchair and EMI dominate Australian ARIA Awards

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Top Summer Entertainment Options Of 2007

November.1st.2007 - Thursday

Entertainment featuring the nation's top outdoor tours including Ozzfest and Stevie Wonder, combined with great weather and affordable ticket prices proved to be a winning combination for Palace Sports & Entertainment's (PS&E) two outdoor venues, DTE Energy Music Theatre and Meadow Brook Music Festival. Both outdoor venues posted numbers which should preserve their status as 2007 top-attended amphitheatres.

The nation's most-attended outdoor venue for 16 consecutive years, DTE Energy Music Theatre hosted 61 events and maintained an average attendance of more than 10,000 guests per show for the 12th year in a row as it attracted more than 634,000 in total attendance.

The amphitheatre enjoyed 15 sold-out shows in 2007 including Eddie Money (May 25); Montgomery Gentry (June 2); Foreigner (June 8); Doobie Bros./Peter Frampton (June 14); Barenaked Ladies (June 15); Creedence Clearwater Revisited (June 16); Ted Nugent (June 22); Tool (July 3); Toby Keith (July 5); Anita Baker (July 21); B.B. King Blues Festival (July 29); Dave Matthews Band (August 23); Ozzfest (August 26); Hinder (September 7) and Aerosmith (September 8).

Meadow Brook Music Festival maintained an average attendance of more than 4,000 for the fifth consecutive year during its 37-show summer of 2007. The intimate amphitheatre and rolling hills played host to such traditional favorites as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (July 28-29 and August 3-5) and the 7th Annual Wine & Food Festival (August 25-26). Other season highlights included three capacity crowds: Lonestar (July 13), Stevie Wonder (September 12) and Dashboard Confessional (September 14). Meadow Brook's total attendance of nearly 150,000 should maintain its annual appearance in Pollstar's Top 100 Amphitheatre Venue's list.

"It was a challenging summer, but we are pleased with how our amphitheatres fared and thankful for the continued patronage by our area's event-goers," said Tom Wilson, President and CEO of Palace Sports & Entertainment. "By maintaining the quality of guests' experiences, bringing in the top summer tours, keeping ticket prices as low as possible and expanding our marketing reach through technological growth we were able to battle the effects of this area's economic situation and the continual spread of free events and festivals."

Aly & AJ - Insomniatic Deluxe Edition/2 New Tunes/Book

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Krauss & Plant On SIRIUS

October.31st.2007 - Wednesday

Legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant and Americana-Bluegrass great Alison Krauss sit down for an intimate interview with SIRIUS Satellite Radio host Meg Griffin. Raising Sand with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss will air on SIRIUS Disorder channel 70 on Saturday November 3rd at 4 pm ET with replays on November 4th at 6 pm ET, and Monday November 5th at 2 pm ET.

During the hour long interview, the duo discuss their collaboration on their recently released CD (October 23rd), Raising Sand, and how a mutual love for "roots music" made their partnership seamless. The album, produced by T Bone Burnett, whose credits include the successful soundtrack to O Brother Where Art Thou, features covers of The Everly Brothers, Tom Waits and the late Townes Van Zandt.

SIRIUS Disorder is a music channel without rules, boundaries or limits to what is played and when it is played. The channel is a free-flow between rock, reggae, blues and folk. SIRIUS Disorder features shows hosted by radio and music greats including David Johansen from the New York Dolls, Larry Kirwan from Irish rock band Black 47, and radio hosts Meg Griffin and Vin Scelsa.

To learn more SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please visit www.sirius.com.

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More news tomorrow, a lot is backlogged and we are trying to catch up, thanks for your understanding.

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