Archive for the 'Rock' Category



The Doors Let It Roll, Baby, Roll Live In Boston

Published on May 23, 2007

LOS ANGELES — After a controversial incident on stage in Miami
shortened The Doors’ 1969 tour, the band roared back in 1970 with the astounding Morrison Hotel, followed by an inspired tour; their last with singer
Jim Morrison. Bright Midnight Archives celebrates the beginning of an era’s
end with a three-disc set that captures the tour’s first stop […]


Global Superstar Akon Joins Gwen Stefani For The Sweet Escape Tour

Published on February 4, 2007

Multi-talented superstar AKON is pleased to announce that he will be joining headliner Gwen Stefani on her upcoming “The Sweet Escape” tour. The 38-city trek starts on April 22nd in San Diego, CA at the Coors Amphitheater and ends on June 23rd in Irvine, CA at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The two collaborated […]


The Game And Travis Barker To Rock AOL Music

Published on December 1, 2006

Santa Monica, CA (November 29, 2006) “ In what will be the first AOL Music Session of its kind, multi-platinum recording artists The Game and Travis Barker are joining forces for a unique recording event that will air December 1st on AOL Music (www.aolmusic.com).


MusicDish Network and Organic Entertainment to Host Listen Liberally

Published on August 29, 2006

New York, NY, August 28, 2006 - MusicDish, an Internet music magazine
publisher and artist marketing/ development firm, along with
Manhattan-based radio promotion and PR company Organic Entertainment are proud to announce the launch of a monthly showcase series called Listen
Liberally. Supported by the NYC chapter of Drinking Liberally, the series will
launch from the shores of Club […]


Giant Step and Friends To Throw Benefit Concert For Tom Terrel

Published on August 24, 2006

A DC native and Ft. Greene veteran Tom Terrell has been in the music
industry mix since the early 80s. Among many contributions, Tom has
served Publicity Manager for Verve Records, NPR Commentator, liner note
writer and contributor to Global Rhythms, Jazziz, Vibe, Trace and
Essence, DJ at DC�s 9:30 Club and Alt Rock Champions WHFS-FM.


Alice Smith Announces Tour Dates With Citizen Cope

Published on August 23, 2006

Despite the torrential rain, if you managed to catch Alice Smith two
weeks ago in NY at the Pier, you know she is definitely an artist to
watch. But if you couldn’t make it out, not to worry, for she will be
touring throughout the US with Citizen Cope in September and October.


Virgin In-Store Performance by Skye, The Voice Of Morcheeba

Published on August 20, 2006

In addition to a long awaited solo show at Irving Plaza, Skye will also
be doing an acoustic in-store performance at the Virgin Megastore in
Union Square (NYC) on 8/22. Time TBA. Word is that Skye will be
performing solo on guitar singing 5 tracks - 3 from her album, a
Morcheeba song and a surprise cover.


Warner Brothers Delivers ‘Ultimate Prince’

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Whether it is Prince, the artist formerly known as Prince, or the
artist formerly known as Prince now known as Prince, it is hard to refute the
impact this artist has played on the music scene. Emerging in the early
80’s as one of the most singular talents of the rock & roll era, on
August 22nd, Warner Brothers […]


Rock Group Hawthorne Heights Sues Label, Denies Being ‘At War’ With Rap Artists

Published on August 11, 2006

Modern rock group Hawthorne Heights is leaving Victory Records and the band has filed a $10 million lawsuit, claiming the label made it appear the group was “at war against rap artists.” In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Northern Illinois, Hawthorne Heights claimed Victory Records has damaged their reputation with fans and […]


Kanye West Tapped To Tour With Rolling Stones, U2 Dates Rescheduled

Published on August 5, 2006

Kanye West will open for the Rolling Stones on the legendary rock group’s A Bigger Bang North American tour. West will team with the Stones on their stop at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. on Sept 20. The rapper will then head to Halifax, Nova Scotia for a date at Halifax Commons on Sept. 23. […]


Robert Randolph Set To Return With ‘Colorblind’

Published on August 1, 2006

Returning on September 26th with their sophomore album, ‘Colorblind,’
Robert Randolph & The Family Band have brought in a slew of guests to
help shape this forthcoming record. Featuring collaborations with Eric
Clapton on the Byrds’ cover “Jesus Is Just Alright With Me, Dave
Matthews and Leroi Moore on “Love Is the Only Way,” Leela James on
“Stronger,” and more, […]


“Bad Brains - Live CBGB 1982″ on DVD from MVD Visual

Published on July 18, 2006

MVD Visual is pleased to announce the home viewing release of Bad Brains � Live CBGB 1982 for worldwide distribution on DVD.
This breathtaking performance displays why Bad Brains became one of the most important bands in the history of American Hardcore. On Christmas Eve 1982, Bad Brains began their three-day stint at a Hardcore Festival […]