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Randy Rogers Band – “Burning The Day” (Music Review)
On August 24, 2010 at 5:38 am
**** (out of 4 stars) Label: MCA Nashville So I hung out with a bunch of buddies and heard some “you’ve-gotta-hear-this-band” live music tonight. I could hardly wait to get back to my computer and archive the experience. Of course, I never met these friends before tonight. And, actually, they were the band I am [...]
Kings of Leon Refuse the ‘Glee’ Treatment
On August 19, 2010 at 7:19 am
There’s not much you can count on in the music business, especially these days. But when the gang from Glee sings a song on an episode of the hit TV series, the songwriter(s) can count on a few things: a big chunk of change from the broadcast, a renewed interest in the original recording, and [...]
The 2010 Bluegrass (IBMA) Nominations
On August 18, 2010 at 10:37 pm
The nominees for the 21st annual International Bluegrass Music Awards (otherwise known as the IBMA) were announced. As expected, Dailey & Vincent top the list with 10 nominations for their remarkable album. “Dailey & Vincent Sing the Statler Brothers.” Another multi-nominated group are the Grascals, two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year. They are nominated in [...]
Method Man Gets An Eyeful At Gathering Of Juggalos
On at 12:30 pm
Anyone who thinks Tila Tequila is making up the story about being hit with flying bottles and rocks oughta get their (or Method Man’s) heads examined: the rapper, who performed with the MTV babe at Cave-In-Rock, Illinois for the “Gathering of the Juggalos” event from August 12-15th, boasted some serious eye injury resulting from a [...]
Tila Tequila Wants To Cave In ICP’s Rock!
On at 9:41 am
Tila Tequila, assaulted by the worst fans ever at last weekend’s “Gathering of the Juggalos,” is still planning to sue: in an 8/17 interview for E! Online that recounted the musical equivalent of “When Animals Attack,” the former elimination show hostess claims she wants to bankrupt the Insane Clown Posse. EO: So, what are the [...]
John Mellencamp – “No Better Than This”
On August 17, 2010 at 3:04 am
*** (out of 4 stars) Label: Rounder Records Today John Mellencamp releases No Better Than This – his 25th studio album. This one is a no-frills, back-to-basics affair; to match the American folk songs on the album, Mellencamp and band recorded the CD in mono, live in the studio, with one microphone. It’s clear that [...]
Steve Azar – “Slide On Over Here” (Music Review)
On August 16, 2010 at 3:41 am
*** (out of 4 stars) Label: Ride Records On his own independent label, Steve Azar is making music his way. The title of the album says it all; it has its share of romantic tunes, and its share of slide-guitar licks. It is refreshing to hear a singer/songwriter convey the sense of personal story-telling that [...]
Is Shania Twain The Next American Idol Judge?
On August 14, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Is Shania Twain the next American Idol judge? Ok, it is finally time to announce that… …the American Idol rumors are now officially totally out of control. Let’s face it – everyone from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler to Jennifer Lopez has been rumored to be negotiating to be a judge on the show. And let’s not [...]
Kyle Turley – “Anger Management” (Music Review & CD Giveaway)
On August 13, 2010 at 10:05 pm
*** (out of 4 stars) Label: Gridiron Records Kyle Turley, former All-Pro offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints, is bringing his usual passion to country music. And I, for one, am loving it. If a guy like Kyle Turley sees country music as an outlet to express his perspective, then there’s still hope out [...]
George Thorogood & the Destroyers (Concert Review)
On at 11:05 am
It was a hot, humid night of blues and rock ‘n’ roll when George Thorogood “brought it” to the outdoor stage at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia this week. With the temperature at 95 degrees at eight in the evening, opening act blues band Robert Cray Band didn’t need to warm up the crowd. Let’s [...]
Randy Montana – “Ain’t Much Left of Lovin’ You” (music review)
On August 11, 2010 at 10:37 am
*** ½ (out of 4 stars) Label: Mercury Records Just when country music seemed like an endless repeat of all the hits you’ve been hearing for months, there’s a new, rocking-out singer/songwriter to be grateful for. His name is Randy Montana. Repeat after me – Randy Montana… You’re going to want to remember that name. [...]
Katy Perry Not Being Sued – Or Is She?
On August 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm
The Beach Boys, in a not-so exclusive report shot to the pages of ETonline.com on 8/5, dissed rumors that they were going to sue Katy Perry for her jackage of the “California Girls” meme. According to Mike Love, an original member of the 60s rock group, they never planned to stick their hands out for [...]
