RIP Davy Jones lead singer of the Monkees died suddenly this morning (Weds. Feb. 29) of a massive heart attack in Indiantown, Florida where he lived, confirmed his publicist Helen Kensick. Jones sang lead vocals on the hit songs "I Wanna Be Free" and "Daydream Believer."
Jones was born Dec. 30, 1945, in Manchester, England. He started his career as a racehorse jockey and then got his start in acting, which spawned his musical career. He was 1 of more than 500 applicants, who tried to land one of the open spots in the Monkees, who were put together for the American television show bearing the bands name.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Kid Rock & the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Team Up to Keep Music in Detroit
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 8 p.m., the unprecedented pairing of Kid Rock, Leonard Slatkin -- "America's Music Director" -- and the men and women of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will take the stage of Detroit's historic Fox Theatre for a one-night only fundraising concert to raise critical funds for the legendary orchestra. The idea was originally conceived by Kid Rock and Rock Ventures Founder Dan Gilbert to help save the DSO. Tickets are available for $100, $150, $250 and $350 and a limited number of "Rock the Symphony" VIP packages, which include premiere seating and access to an exclusive after party, will be made available for the event.
"As a musician, and of course a Detroiter, I am proud to be supporting this longstanding cultural institution," said Kid Rock. "And while I know these ticket prices are more than what my fans are used to paying, I am confident that whatever happens when we put the Twisted Brown Trucker Band, a 80 piece orchestra, and 'Bawitdaba' together will be well worth the price of admission."
Kid Rock, the Fox Theatre, Leonard Slatkin, and the DSO are volunteering their services for concert. All proceeds from the concert will be directed to the DSO, which also funds outreach, engagement, and community service work in schools, hospitals, retirement centers, places of worship, and community centers across Southeastern Michigan.
Sponsors to date include Made in Detroit, The Kid Rock Foundation, Rock Ventures/Quicken Loans, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., The Fox Theatre and Olympia Entertainment, and the DSO.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available without service fees at The Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena and Hockeytown Authentics in Troy box offices. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For more information on "Rock The Symphony" VIP packages including premiere seating and after party access, please call the DSO offices at (313) 576-5100.
All tickets will be sold exclusively through paperless ticket delivery to ensure fans secure and convenient access to event tickets at the original sale price. There will not be physical tickets for entry into the event. Concert-goers will be required to bring the credit card used for purchase along with government-issued photo ID for entry. Ticket purchaser must be present with all guests at time of pick up and entry into the venue. Ticket usher will swipe the purchaser's credit card upon entry and present each person in the party with a seat locator slip for quick access into the show.
"As a musician, and of course a Detroiter, I am proud to be supporting this longstanding cultural institution," said Kid Rock. "And while I know these ticket prices are more than what my fans are used to paying, I am confident that whatever happens when we put the Twisted Brown Trucker Band, a 80 piece orchestra, and 'Bawitdaba' together will be well worth the price of admission."
Kid Rock, the Fox Theatre, Leonard Slatkin, and the DSO are volunteering their services for concert. All proceeds from the concert will be directed to the DSO, which also funds outreach, engagement, and community service work in schools, hospitals, retirement centers, places of worship, and community centers across Southeastern Michigan.
Sponsors to date include Made in Detroit, The Kid Rock Foundation, Rock Ventures/Quicken Loans, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., The Fox Theatre and Olympia Entertainment, and the DSO.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available without service fees at The Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena and Hockeytown Authentics in Troy box offices. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For more information on "Rock The Symphony" VIP packages including premiere seating and after party access, please call the DSO offices at (313) 576-5100.
All tickets will be sold exclusively through paperless ticket delivery to ensure fans secure and convenient access to event tickets at the original sale price. There will not be physical tickets for entry into the event. Concert-goers will be required to bring the credit card used for purchase along with government-issued photo ID for entry. Ticket purchaser must be present with all guests at time of pick up and entry into the venue. Ticket usher will swipe the purchaser's credit card upon entry and present each person in the party with a seat locator slip for quick access into the show.
DYNAMIC METAL ROCKERS IN THIS MOMENT BACK IN THE STUDIO PREPPING FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM FOR CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS; SPRING TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Dynamic metal rockers In This Moment recently headed in to the studio to begin work on their new album, the fourth for longtime label Century Media Records. The southern Californian-based band has once again tapped studio great Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch) to helm the production of the as-of-yet-untitled record, which is slated for a Summer, 2012 release. Frontwoman Maria Brink commented, "There are no words to describe how excited we are...we are on fire with this record. It's by far the most powerful material we have ever written. In This Moment has gone through some big changes. I admit sometimes change is scary, especially when facing the unknown, but in this case everything has been perfectly meant to be. It's a brave, dark, hard-hitting album that will make you feel dirty inside, but still wanting more..."
Lead guitarist Chris Howorth added, "Over the last 6 months we have undergone some interesting changes within the band, as a result Maria and I were brought closer together united in our mutual determination to top everything we have previously done with In This Moment. It's our fourth album and we definitely have something to prove this time. During the writing process Maria, Kevin and I are pushing ourselves to make sure every song is something unique and special. I honestly feel this is the most focused and powerful music we have ever created and I am beyond psyched to get it out there for people to hear."
In This Moment are currently taking a short break from the studio to play at the Soundwave Festival in Australia and will return to the studio to resume recording immediately following those dates. Upon completion of the new album and in advance of the summer touring season, the band will head out on a brief run of American tour dates in May including an appearance at Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH. Please see below for the itinerary.
In This Moment was formed in 2005 and have released three full length albums to date, selling over a quarter of a million records in the US alone. They've cracked the Top 40 Active Rock charts and have appeared on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, as well as Warped and Ozzfest tours. Frontwoman Maria Brink was recently named Revolver's Hottest Chick in Metal. In This Moment is: Maria Brink (vocals), Chris Howorth (lead guitar) and Travis Johnson (bass).
In This Moment tour dates:
FEBRUARY (Soundwave/Australia)
28 St. Kilda, AUS The Espy (Sidewave Show)
MARCH (Soundwave/Australia)
2 Melbourne, AUS Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
3 Adelaide, AUS Bonython Park Oval
4 Perth, AUS Amplifier Bar (Sidewave Show)
5 Claremont, AUS Claremont Showground
MAY
8 Fayetteville, AR Arkansas Music Pavilion (The AMP)
9 Wichita, KS Cotillion Ballroom
11 Odessa, TX Dos Amigos
12 Lubbock, TX Jake's Ballroom
13 San Antonio, TX The Green Room
14 Dallas, TX Trees
15 Houston, TX Scout Bar
17 Nashville, TN Exit/In
19 Columbus, OH Rock On The Range/Columbus Crew Stadium
23 Farmington, NM Top Deck
24 Gallup, NM Slopshot Billiard/Rio West Mall
25 Scottsdale, AZ Martini Ranch
26 Flagstaff, AZ Orpheum Theater
For more information please visit:
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Vans Warped Tour 2012 Tour Dates Announced
VANS WARPED TOUR 2012®:
ANNOUNCES KICK- OFF PARTY, NO ROOM FOR ROCKSTARS SCREENING,
LIVE CONCERT & PRESS CONFERENCE SET FOR
THURSDAY, MARCH 29 AT CLUB NOKIA (LA LIVE)
IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!
ANNOUNCES KICK- OFF PARTY, NO ROOM FOR ROCKSTARS SCREENING,
LIVE CONCERT & PRESS CONFERENCE SET FOR
THURSDAY, MARCH 29 AT CLUB NOKIA (LA LIVE)
IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!
VANS WARPED TOUR 2012 OFFICIAL TICKET PRE-SALE
SET FOR MARCH 30 GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS SATURDAY, APRIL 7
SET FOR MARCH 30 GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS SATURDAY, APRIL 7
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VANS WARPED TOUR® is set to launch the 18th annual nationwide tour on June 16 in Salt Lake City, UT and it will cross 41 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, wrapping-up August 5 in Portland, OR. Visit www.vanswarpedtour.com for dates. The tour has announced their annual kick-off party will return to downtown Los Angeles this year. The launch festivities will take place Thursday, March 29 at Club Nokia and feature live performances from an eclectic array of artists including rockers Falling In Reverse–who are already garnering major airplay from KROQ (LA)–andhip hop punk artist Matt Toka, as well as a special record release celebration and performance by Dead Sara, followed by two iconic surprise guests, to be revealed the night of the show. Kick-off party attendees will also be treated to a special screening of the documentary film titled No Room For Rockstars (from Stacy Peralta and the producers of Dogtown & Z-boys) before the party and concert begins. The live music will be kicked off by a set from Forever Came Calling, the group featured in the documentary, which will be available on iTunes April 2 and on DVD May 15. Visit www.noroomforrockstars.com for more info. Tickets for the annual kick off party and concert will go fast at the fan-friendly price of $12.00, which includes the film premiere. Tickets are on-sale NOW (Saturday, February 18): http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C00484DEACB6A9D
Since December, the VANS WARPED TOUR has been revealing artists playing the 2012 tour every Wednesday on www.vanswarpedtour.com, gradually building to the main stage headlining line-up announcement, which will begin on March 14. As of today, 57 bands have been revealed so far; see the current band list and tour dates at: www.vanswarpedtour.com. Tickets for VANS WARPED TOUR 2012 will officially go on-sale via a pre-sale beginning Friday, March 30. The general on-sale will begin April 7; click here to pre-register:http://media.musictoday.com/ticketing/WarpedTour/splash.html.
God Forbid Announce Live Listening Party for New Album in Brooklyn
Are you ready for REAL metal in 2012? God Forbid will host the live debut of their upcoming record, Equilibrium, in its entirety on March 16th at Duff’s in Brooklyn. Be the first to listen to the new album at this one-time only event which includes giveaways and the opportunity to meet God Forbid!
Equilibrium drops 3/26 – pre-orders are now available here.
Date:
March 16th, 2012
Time:
9 PM EST
Location:
Duff’s
168 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(21+)
“Cornered” Official Audio Clip from Equilibrium: http://bit.ly/wxaIpS
For more information on GOD FORBID, please visit the following:
THE EXPLORERS CLUB’S NEW ALBUM, “GRAND HOTEL,” DEBUTS AT #27 ON BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART
THE EXPLORERS CLUB’S NEW ALBUM, “GRAND HOTEL,” DEBUTS AT #27 ON BILLBOARD HEATSEEKERS CHART
Mark Linett (Co-Producer of
The Beach Boys’ “SMiLE”) Mixed Album
The Explorers Club, a band hailing from Charleston, SC, has hit #27 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart following the first week of sales of their new album, “Grand Hotel.” (The album was released on February 14, 2012 through Rock Ridge Music, with distribution via ADA.) This is the band’s biggest sales week ever by far. Mark Linett, who mixed The Beach Boys’ “SMiLE” for Capitol Records, was responsible for the mix on “Grand Hotel.”
Says band leader Jason Brewer of the sales success: “We're musicians first and marketers second, but with direction from our manager and label, we set sights on bolstering our Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube presence, and it's exciting to see it pay off in sales.”
The first single from “Grand Hotel,” “Run Run Run,” went to Triple A and non-commercial radio in January. The band is getting love from two channels on SiriusXM satellite radio: Radio Margaritaville is currently playing a number of selections from both “Grand Hotel” and the band’s previous album, “Freedom Wind,” while The Loft has four tracks from “Grand Hotel” in rotation, including “Run Run Run,” “Bluebird,” “It's No Use” and “Open The Door.” Local Charleston radio station WCCO/The Bridge has also been supportive of the band’s new music.
The Explorers Club just wrapped an Eastern U.S. tour jaunt that took the band through Atlanta, Durham (NC), New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and two stops in New Jersey, before they headed back to their home base of Charleston for their upcoming hometown album release show there on March 2nd at the Pour House. The band continues to plug in new dates in support of “Grand Hotel,” with a planned performance at a May 12th WMNF event in Tampa just confirmed (more info on the event here). Additional Florida dates will be booked around it. The band has been pleased with the support they’ve gotten from the independent music retail community: while on the road, they made a stop at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, NJ, for a very well-received in-store performance and autograph signing. Fans can check out video for the performance here and photos here. The Explorers Club is also planning a hometown in-store at Monster Music in Charleston on March 3rd at 2 p.m.
“Grand Hotel” is the long-anticipated follow-up to the band’s close-your-eyes-and-you’d-swear-it-was-the-Beach Boys debut, “Freedom Wind,” and was produced in Atlanta by band member Jason Brewer, along with co-producer Matt Goldman. It features fifteen tracks that once again take listeners back in time to a period when radio was laden with songs by Burt Bacharach, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, and pop mainstays like The Grass Roots. Press praise has been effusive and extensive:
- “Joy is definitely the key ingredient in the cinematic tracks on ‘Grand Hotel,’ from the playful bossa nova sounds of the album’s opener ‘Acapulco (Sunrise)’ to the cheerful whistling on the aptly named ‘Sweet Delights.’ It’s not just dreamy sonic escapism; ‘Run Run Run’ is an irresistibly catchy hit single in any decade, with an arrangement that will make you want to go up, up, and away in The Explorers Club’s beautiful balloon.” – PopShifter.com
- “Most bands vehemently deny that they're attempting to overtly re-create the sound of their influences, often going to great lengths to distance themselves from their inspirations. The Explorers Club seems to have no such issues with the sounds that inspired them -- that's not to say that they are mere copyists, but rather that they are experts at the art of homage. …While there's an undeniable, late-‘60s sunshine pop vibe to many of the arrangements here, from the vocal harmonies to the horn sections, the Explorers Club nevertheless seems to have simultaneously inched along a little further on the calendar and widened their target. More than anything, Grand Hotel seems concerned with offering up tunes that could have been hits on early-‘70s AM radio.” – AllMusic.com
- “The band’s palate has expanded to include the entirety of AM radio pop, including the Four Seasons (‘Anticipatin’’), Burt Bacharach (‘Summer Days, Summer Nights’), Neil Diamond (‘Open The Door’) and Herb Alpert (the title instrumental), (re)captured with fan-like immediacy rather than scholarly pedantry. The attention to period detail extends to the mix by Mark Linett, Brian Wilson’s engineer. More than a retro exercise, Grand Hotel is a musical time machine.” – Uncut Magazine
- “In a world filled with auto-tune and sampled beats, beachy, breezy tunes such as "Run, Run, Run" and "It's You" ring almost revolutionary with their innocent, layered harmonies, organ, and guitar recorded the old-fashioned way… …as easy as it is to find bits and pieces of Grand Hotel that sound more like B.J. Thomas or Todd Rundgren (‘Summer Days, Summer Nights’) than anything from the 21st century, The Explorers Club maintains an indie spirit that is inexplicably, undeniably 2012. Only, one needs to hear Grand Hotel to believe it.” – HuffingtonPost.com
To create awareness and excitement in advance of “Grand Hotel,” the band released three EP “suites” (each featured one cover song not on the album, bundled with two early “under-construction” [pre-Linett] mixes of tracks from the album). The suites (“Carolinian,” “Californian,” and “New Yorker”) were released in late 2011 for free download on Amazon.com, setting the stage for the success of “Grand Hotel” by making music available to fans early and garnering new fans through the availability of free music.
The Explorers Club’s debut, “Freedom Wind,” was released to accolades in 2008 via Secretly Canadian’s Dead Oceans label, and tracks from the album appeared on such hit television shows as “Bored To Death” (HBO), “The O.C.” (FOX) and “How I Met Your Mother” (CBS). The Explorers Club is: Jason Brewer (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Dave Ellis (guitars, mandolin, accordian, percussion, vocals), Wally Reddington III (bass, vocals), Justin James (guitar, steel guitar, vocals), Paul Runyon (keyboards, vocals), and Kyle Polk (drums).
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