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Alice In Chains releases art work for their new CD

Todd — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:55:56 +0000

This undoubtabley will be one of the biggest releases this year. Being a fan of Cantrell’s writing and William DuVall from “Comes With The Fall”…. I can’t wait for this.

All Secrets Known
Check My Brain
Last Of My Kind
Your Decision
A Looking In View
When The Sun Rose Again
Acid Bubble
Lessons Learned
Take Her Out
Private Hell
Black Gives Way To Blue

Red Hot Chili Peppers End Two Year Hiatus

Todd — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:06:18 +0000

I really love the Red Hot Chili Peppers. No one in my humble opinion mixes, funk, punk, rock, and pop like them. My brother is such a huge Flea fan and I’ve loved John since “Mother’s Milk”. So after a two year hiatus its great to hear that they will be continuing on in October. On Billboard. com Chad Smith spoke of the coming back together.

Smith tells Billboard.com: “Everybody was like, ‘Y’know, I really like having this time off, not being a Chili Pepper and doing other things… It’ll be two years in September, so now we’re ready.

“You can’t force people to play when they don’t want to play or aren’t ready to play or whatever – not in our band, anyway.”

Time to be “Talkin’ ’bout my buddy’s funk it up fish bone!”

Living Colour Announces Tour Dates

Todd — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:24:35 +0000

Trust me this is one of best live bands you can go see.

August 10 | The Highline Ballroom | New York, NY (w/ The Roots)

September 1 | The Birchmere | Alexandria, VA

September 2 | Bottle & Cork | Dewey Beach, DE

September 3 | World Cafe Live | Philadelphia, PA

September 4 | The Crazy Donkey | Farmingdale, NY

September 6 | Infinity Hall | Norfolk, CT

September 8 | Tupelo Music Hall | Londonderry, NH

September 9 | FTC @ Stage One | Farfield, CT

September 10 | Johnny D’s | Somerville, MA

September 11 | Mexicali Live | Teaneck, NJ

September 12 | Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, MD

September 14 | The Loft | Atlanta, GA

September 15 | HOB Orlando | Lake Buena Vista, FL

September 16 | Jannus Landing | St. Petersburg, FL

September 18 | Emo’s | Austin, TX

September 19 | Granada Theatre | Dallas, TX

September 20 | Warehouse Live | Houston, TX

September 23 | Canes Bar and Grill | San Diego, CA

September 24 | The Key Club | West Hollywood, CA

September 25 | Regency Grand Ballroom | San Francicso, CA

September 26 | Berbatis Pan | Portland, OR

September 27 | Studio Seven | Seattle, WA

September 30 | Fine Line Music Cafe | Minneapolis, MN

October 2 | The Magic Bag | Detroit, MI

October 3 | Lee’s Palace | Toronto, Ontario

October 4 | Double Door | Chicago, IL

October 5 | The Grog Shop | Cleveland, OH

October 30 | Highline Ballroom | New York, NY

Trent Reznor says Bonnaroo his last US concert?

Todd — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:49:01 +0000

Seems while doing the show at Bonaroo…. Reznor had had enough. As a fan of the band and their awesome live shows I’m sorry to hear this. I really like NIN and think Trent is very talented musician. I hope he does continue to make music.

Here is a link to the AP story: NIN Last US Concert

Mike Farris: Soul music for the soul.

Todd — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:44:34 +0000

I first saw Mike Farris as the front man for a band called the Screaming Cheetah Wheelies back in the early 90’s. Some friends of mine knew the band and invited me down to a club to see them. I remember sitting in this very small club just being blown away by this band and the big soulful swagger and voice that came out of this skinny little guy. The band was so tight and Mike’s voice just had this vibe to it that took me back to when my Mom used to play old soul records like Al Green. After that night I was a fan from then on. In the mid 90’s the “Wheelies” had a hit with “Shaking the Blues” but in time they seemed to get drowned out by the grunge music that was so in at the time. Now years later Mike has returned as a solo artist and a born again Christian. After years of battling a bad drinking problem he has seemed to over come his demons with a faith in God and has also rekindled his roots in his love of soul and gospel. I love his latest studio release called “Salvation In Lights” which consists of covers of some old soul gospel music. He also has released a live disc called “Shout Live” that is a testament that he is the real deal and not some product of the studio.

If you love great gospel and soul music… then Mike Farris is definitely worth checking out. In my humble opinion Mike has one of the best voices out today. Just listening to him sing makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. I love that about good music… it seems to reach down into our soul speak to you on a real level.

Check out Mikes web site: Mike Farris

Living Colour release a new song on My Space

Todd — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:18:36 +0000

Living Colour have a released a new single from their forthcoming release THE CHAIR IN THE DOORWAY due September 15, 2009 on Megaforce Records. Ron St Germain who produced their CD “Stain” returns to produce this release. I saw these guys a few years back in Nashville. They can still bring it big time. One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time. If they come near you on this tour definitely go see them. Check it out Living Colour on MySpace Music

Alice In Chains release new song and video

Todd — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:19:12 +0000

Alice In Chains have released a new song along with a video called “A Looking In View” from their new album “Black Gives Way To Blue” which is due out September 29th. From the opening riff you can tell Alice In Chains is back in full force. The orignal line up of Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney are back with the addition of vocalist William DuVall who is of course taking over for the late Layne Staley. Duval had his own band Comes With The Fall but joined Alice in Chains as lead singer during the band’s reunion concerts. From this first song it seems Jerry and Duvall’s voices meld very well together. As a fan of both Alice In Chains and Comes With The Fall I’m really looking forward to this one.