MUSIC NEWS - Former music entrepreneur / manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who called himself a "shark" and who was known as a tenacious fighter for his cleints, which included the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has died. Born in Newark, NJ, he was 77 and lived in NYC. A publicist for Klein's company, ABKCO Music & Records, says Klein died today at his New York City home...
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ALLEN KLEIN, Rolling Stones and Beatles Manager Dies
The White Stripes Documentary Film to Get Autumn Release
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MUSIC NEWS- It Might Get Loud star, Jack White, will be appearing in another music documentary film this year, The White Stripes are set to be the focus of an upcoming documentarty film due for an autumn 2009 release. This one is called, 'Under Great White Northern Lights', and it will examine the White Stripes' 2007 Canadian tour in which they performed in every province and territory...
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The EELS' "In My Dreams" Video Premieres
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MUSIC NEWS - MySpace has the premiere of the new video for the EELS' tune, "In My Dreams," from their new HOMBRE LOBOalbum. The band was recently on The Late Show with David Letterman and performed the song. Watch the video below, or on the EELS MySpace page.EELS - In My Dreams - from HOMBRE LOBO
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Andrew Bird's Endless Tour Plans
MUSIC NEWS - Andrew Bird has confirmed the last segment, this fall, of his "Noble Beast" tour to follow this summer's trek through the USA and abroad. St. Vincent will support on all of Bird's fall headline dates. The summer dates kick off with a July 10 headline date at Los Angeles' Greek Theater with support from Ra Ra Riot and Heartless Bastards. He then follows by several dates with...
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THE SOUNDS, Free MP3 and Tour News
MUSIC NEWS - The Sounds return with their third album, Crossing The Rubicon and new tour news (joining No Doubt on most dates). ...Rubicon is a career defining twelve song set that shows us the type of growth that can only come from a band in total command of their talents. Their synth-pop, guitar driven sound still takes center stage, but there's an ambition and sophistication to both ...
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ALICE IN CHAINS Tour and Album News
MUSIC NEWS - Alice in Chains has announced their 2009 tour plan this week as they ready their first new album release in over ten years ! The band will kick off a one-month run on September 4 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. So far, we only have word of eleven gigs which will end September 28 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. Only one non- USA show is part of the tour, in Canada...
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MICHAEL JACKSON Staples Center Rehearsal Video Clip
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MUSIC NEWS - AEG Live (promoter of MJ's London 02 Arena "return" concerts has released a video clip of Michael Jackson’s rehearsal, two nights before he died, on June 23. Jackson and his dancers perform “They Don’t Care About Us” and it’s quite impressive. He looks in great shape and totatlly in controlean and mean, totally coherent, clear-eyed and in control. Not an individual you wo...
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PLASTICINES To Join Cobra Starship Tour
Music News - Plasticines are performing the last date of the NYLON Summer Music Tour with Patrick Wolf today. Take a look at this tour highlight as Patrick joins the band onstage for their song "Bitch" here. Now, the band has announced they'll make a coast to coast run with Cobra Starship! Full tour itinerary below. The French rockers new album and NYLON Records debut,"About Love", wi...
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LIMP BIZKIT's Mandalay Bay UFC Show Off
MUSIC NEWS - LIMP BIZKIT's July 10 concert at Mandalay Bay Casino & Resort is no longer on due to legal issues over DVD rights and a disagreement over the venue and a move from a beach locale to the HOB . The concert was to have been part of the UFC 100 mixed martial arts (MMA) championship event at the Las Vegas resort. The band has posted their side on their website's blog, detailing ...
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LIMP BIZKIT's Mandaly Bay UFC Show Off
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MUSIC NEWS - LIMP BIZKIT's July 10 concert at Mandalay Bay Casino & Resort is no longer on due to legal issues over DVD rights and a disagreement over the venue and a move from a beach locale to the HOB . The concert was to have been part of the UFC 100 mixed martial arts (MMA) championship event at the Las Vegas resort. The band has posted their side on their website's blog, detailing ...
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R.E.M. Reveals Plans for a Digital Live EP
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MUSIC NEWS- R.E.M. has revealed plans to release a live music digital EP, called Reckoning Songs From The Olympia, through all digital service providers on July 7th, 2009. The live EP will feature versions of four songs from the band's second album Reckoning recorded during R.E.M.'s "working rehearsals" at Dublin's Olympia Theatre in July 2007. The tracklist is "Harborcoat," "Letter Ne...
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VIBE Magazine Shutting Down Immediately
MUSIC NEWS- Popular USA music magazine, Vibe, which was primarilly covered politics, culture and the hip-hip and R&B scene, is shutting down effectiv immediately, a spokesperson said today in NYC. Vibe's demise leaves only one print magazine covering the musical genres, The Source, The New York Times has reported.Magazine spokeswoman Tracy Nguyen told the NY Times the staff was being fo...
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PHISH Announces Halloween 2009 Fest
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MUSIC NEWS - In the same year that has re-united to bring us their music, Phish has now have tipped off the world via their site of plans for a three day Halloween Weekend music festival. The site is still tba, but rumors are circulating the the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA or the 700 acre farm / Bonnaroo site in Manchester, TN will be the spot. The jam band's site currently opens with...
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WILCO the Album Out, New Tour Dates Added
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MUSIC NEWS - Wilco has just announced added dates to their current tour plans (see itinerary below) on the day of the release new music from the band; their newest album, WILCO - THE ALBUM (out via Nonesuch Records). The special guests appearing at most of their gigs, are listed. Also, Jeff Tweedy and associates recently put out a new DVD recently, Ashes of the American Flag. WILCO 2009...
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Mile High Festival Details Announced
MUSIC NEWS - Details on this years MILE HIGH FESTIVAL were released today, including artist schedules and stage news for the July 18 and 19 in Commerce City, Colorado at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park, about nine miles west of Denver, CO. The musi festival features performance areas; Main Stage West, Main Stage East, Rhapsody Tent, Westword Tent and First Bank Stage. See news below-More...
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Memorable Hyde Park Moment; NEIL YOUNG and PAUL McCARTNEY with "A DAY IN THE LIFE"
MUSIC NEWS- We're pleased to bring you this amazing clip of Paul McCartney joining Neil Young at London's Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park for a rendition of The Beatles' classic A Day In The Life. As you'll see, the audience went wild when Sir Paul dashed onto the stage on time for the middle section of the classic tune.
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"JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE: LIVE AT WOBURN" Gets July Release
MUSIC NEWS - Dagger Records, the official ‘bootleg’ label, has announced the July 28, 2009 release of Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live At Woburn. Live At Woburn gives the Hendrix connoisseur a searing chronicle of the band’s original line-up – Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell – live and in concert at one of the UK’s first open-air rock festivals. This, the 11th Dagger Records releas...
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JOHN MELLENCAMP Documentary Film in the Works
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MUSIC NEWS- Kurt Markus, whose still photography work has put him in the front ranks of contemporary American photographers is about to embark on a film project that will document a journey he’ll be taking this summer with rocker, John Mellencamp. Markus’ extraordinary vision and focus on the American West has earned him critical accolades over his 35 year career in photography that has ...
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CARE BEARS ON FIRE, Free MP3 and Tour News
MUSIC NEWS- Care Bears on Fire are offering up a free MP3 of their song "Superteen" as a sneak peak of their forthcoming album "Get Over It!" (our via S-Curve Records on July 14). The song makes the pressures and insecurities of adolescence relatable to both current and former teens. You can download the song, here. Care Bears on Fire say turn up your stereo, and Get Over It !. Get over ...
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MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA Joins The Silversun Pickups for August Tour
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MUSIC NEWS - Atlanta, GA natives, Manchester Orchestra have announced a batch of tour dates in August supporting Silversun Pickups. Cage the Elephant will also be joining the two bands in the opening slot. After wrapping up a successful headlining US tour earlier this month, MO is said to be excited to get back on the road in support of their latest album, Mean Everything To Nothing (out ...
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