http://www.livedaily.com/ LiveDaily: concert updates and news en-us Copyright 2007 LiveDaily.com 2009-11-10T12:11:48-08:00 News: Concert and Music LiveDaily http://www.livedaily.com/rss/ 20 http://media.livedaily.com/images/LiveDaily_90x30.gif http://www.livedaily.com/ 90 30 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/IT0JZg0BaSA/20667.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20667.html Phish [ tickets ] will say goodbye to 2009 with four consecutive performances at Miami's American Airlines Arena, including a three-set New Year's Eve show.

The popular jam band hasn't played a New Year's gig since 2003, when it also rang out that year at American Airlines Arena. The group will warm up for New Year's Eve with shows at the same venue Dec. 28, 29 and 30.

A limited number of tickets for the Miami shows currently are available via an online ticket-request period at musictoday.com that will end Sunday (11/15) 11:59 p.m. EST. Tickets go on sale to the general public Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. EST via Ticktmaster and the venue's box office. (LiveDaily is an operating unit of Ticketmaster Entertainment, which also owns Ticketmaster.)

Phish launches a previously announced round of arena dates next week; details are in the itinerary to the right. Though several shows are sold out, a "very limited number of tickets" are still available for shows in Detroit, Cincinnati and for the Nov. 24 show in Philadelphia, according to a press release.

The band is currently taking a break after playing to more than 40,000 fans during Festival 8 at the Emire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Phish played eight sets over the course of the three-day event, which was the group's eighth festival and first on the West Coast. During this year's festival, the band revived its Halloween tradition of covering a classic album by by playing The Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main St." in its entirety.

Burlington, VT-based Phish--comprised of singer/guitarist Trey Anastasio, drummer Jon Fishman, bassist Mike Gordon and keyboardist Page McConnell--returned from a five-year recording and performing hiatus earlier this year. It was the second lengthy break in the band's career, the first taking place from 2000 through 2002.

On the road, Phish will be supporting "Joy," its latest studio album (and first since 2004's "Undermind"). The set reunites the group with producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band), who helmed the band's 1996 release, "Billy Breathes."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
18 - Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena
20, 21 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena
22 - Syracuse, NY - War Memorial at Onecenter
24, 25 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
27, 28 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center
29 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center

December 2009
2-4 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
5 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena
28-31 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena



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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T12:11:48-08:00 Phish [ tickets ] will say goodbye to 2009 with four consecutive performances at Miami's American Airlines Arena, including a three-set New Year's Eve show.

The popular jam band hasn't played a New Year's gig since 2003, when it also rang out that year at American Airlines Arena. The group will warm up for New Year's Eve with shows at the same venue Dec. 28, 29 and 30.

A limited number of tickets for the Miami shows currently are available via an online ticket-request period at musictoday.com that will end Sunday (11/15) 11:59 p.m. EST. Tickets go on sale to the general public Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. EST via Ticktmaster and the venue's box office. (LiveDaily is an operating unit of Ticketmaster Entertainment, which also owns Ticketmaster.)

Phish launches a previously announced round of arena dates next week; details are in the itinerary to the right. Though several shows are sold out, a "very limited number of tickets" are still available for shows in Detroit, Cincinnati and for the Nov. 24 show in Philadelphia, according to a press release.

The band is currently taking a break after playing to more than 40,000 fans during Festival 8 at the Emire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Phish played eight sets over the course of the three-day event, which was the group's eighth festival and first on the West Coast. During this year's festival, the band revived its Halloween tradition of covering a classic album by by playing The Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main St." in its entirety.

Burlington, VT-based Phish--comprised of singer/guitarist Trey Anastasio, drummer Jon Fishman, bassist Mike Gordon and keyboardist Page McConnell--returned from a five-year recording and performing hiatus earlier this year. It was the second lengthy break in the band's career, the first taking place from 2000 through 2002.

On the road, Phish will be supporting "Joy," its latest studio album (and first since 2004's "Undermind"). The set reunites the group with producer Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band), who helmed the band's 1996 release, "Billy Breathes."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
18 - Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena
20, 21 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena
22 - Syracuse, NY - War Memorial at Onecenter
24, 25 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
27, 28 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center
29 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center

December 2009
2-4 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
5 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena
28-31 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena



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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20667.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/CWPLhvarbpY/20666.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20666.html The Cribs [ tickets ] unveiled their new collection of songs and their newest member--Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths--on Monday (11/9) at the first of two US stops. Long on energy yet short on the melodic nuance that spices the new disc, "Ignore the Ignorant," The Cribs work a limited playing field that reinforces the power of working class British rock.

The cues have their roots in The Beatles, Ramones and Buzzcocks, and rather than ask Marr to enhance The Cribs' sound with elements from The Smiths or Modest Mouse, the other band he pinch hit for, he's there to tap into history. The Cribs--three bothers from Wakefield--were great at pounding the audience over the head with fat chords, Phil Spector beats and group chants. That's still their bread and butter, but over time it's likely they'll find benefits in assimilating the textures and tempos of "Ignore the Ignorant" into their live show.

"Last Year's Snow" is the new album's the tender centerpiece, "Cheat on Me" is the mid-tempo single and "We Share the Same Skies" is the closest The Cribs come to The Smiths' territory. Monday at the Roxy, played back-to-back-to-back, "Snow's" tempo was accelerated, "Cheat" was indifferent and "Same Skies" was the night's most full-bodied, exhilarating rocker.

Marr's role--and it might well evolve when they return to the US for a full tour early next year--is to bulk up the heavy parts and slide in multiple textures when the music is less in-your-face. His purpose is twofold: help the band evolve by enhancing the brawn and adding brains. It's most evident on the pungent "Hari Kari," a standout track on the new album and at the 80-minute show. A rare Cribs tune in which each instrumentalist is required to go in a distinct direction, then regroup for a moment of catharsis, the tune is a musical and lyrical bed of nails.

Following the powerful opener "We Were Aborted," The Cribs stuck with the fast and furious, going a full 10 songs before easing the pace on the ballad "What About Me" from their 2004 debut album. The quartet set-up has made guitarist Ryan Jarman the frontman, with bassist Gary Jarman positioned to his left. They still alternate on vocals--Ryan's dour and deep-hued voice providing the grounding, Gary's higher pitch and inclination to yelp proving a Kurt Cobain alternative to Ryan's Noel Gallagher. They have always had an indie swagger and, with a legend beside them and the power drumming of Ross Jarman behind them, The Cribs are displaying a musical maturation on record that is just a few steps away in the live show.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
11, 12 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom



The Cribs news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T12:11:16-08:00 The Cribs [ tickets ] unveiled their new collection of songs and their newest member--Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths--on Monday (11/9) at the first of two US stops. Long on energy yet short on the melodic nuance that spices the new disc, "Ignore the Ignorant," The Cribs work a limited playing field that reinforces the power of working class British rock.

The cues have their roots in The Beatles, Ramones and Buzzcocks, and rather than ask Marr to enhance The Cribs' sound with elements from The Smiths or Modest Mouse, the other band he pinch hit for, he's there to tap into history. The Cribs--three bothers from Wakefield--were great at pounding the audience over the head with fat chords, Phil Spector beats and group chants. That's still their bread and butter, but over time it's likely they'll find benefits in assimilating the textures and tempos of "Ignore the Ignorant" into their live show.

"Last Year's Snow" is the new album's the tender centerpiece, "Cheat on Me" is the mid-tempo single and "We Share the Same Skies" is the closest The Cribs come to The Smiths' territory. Monday at the Roxy, played back-to-back-to-back, "Snow's" tempo was accelerated, "Cheat" was indifferent and "Same Skies" was the night's most full-bodied, exhilarating rocker.

Marr's role--and it might well evolve when they return to the US for a full tour early next year--is to bulk up the heavy parts and slide in multiple textures when the music is less in-your-face. His purpose is twofold: help the band evolve by enhancing the brawn and adding brains. It's most evident on the pungent "Hari Kari," a standout track on the new album and at the 80-minute show. A rare Cribs tune in which each instrumentalist is required to go in a distinct direction, then regroup for a moment of catharsis, the tune is a musical and lyrical bed of nails.

Following the powerful opener "We Were Aborted," The Cribs stuck with the fast and furious, going a full 10 songs before easing the pace on the ballad "What About Me" from their 2004 debut album. The quartet set-up has made guitarist Ryan Jarman the frontman, with bassist Gary Jarman positioned to his left. They still alternate on vocals--Ryan's dour and deep-hued voice providing the grounding, Gary's higher pitch and inclination to yelp proving a Kurt Cobain alternative to Ryan's Noel Gallagher. They have always had an indie swagger and, with a legend beside them and the power drumming of Ross Jarman behind them, The Cribs are displaying a musical maturation on record that is just a few steps away in the live show.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
11, 12 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom



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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20666.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/ZdEBcfrSnk0/20665.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20665.html Aerosmith [ tickets ] is not breaking up in the wake of lead singer Steven Tyler's apparent departure from the band, although the veteran rockers may be looking for a new frontman, according to guitarist Joe Perry.

Perry posted on his Twitter feed late Monday night (11/9) that the band was "positively looking for a new singer to work with."

"You just can't take 40 years of experience and throw it in the bin," he continued, adding that "one of the members is doing his own thing and said so in the press. That's all I know."

Perry was referring to Tyler's quote to a music publication following the band's appearance last month at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that seemed to indicate his time in the band had come to an end. "I don't know what I'm doing yet, but it's definitely going to be something Steven Tyler: working on the brand of myself--Brand Tyler," the singer told Classic Rock Magazine following the Middle East performance.

"Steven quit as far as I can tell," Perry told the Las Vegas Sun last week. "I don't know anymore than you do about it. I got off the plane two nights ago. I saw online that Steven said that he was going to leave the band. I don't know for how long, indefinitely or whatever. Other than that, I don't know."

In an interview this morning (11/10) with Connecticut radio station WPLR, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer said quotes from both Perry and Tyler have been "taken out of context" by the press, but he did not deny that Tyler had left the band.

"My partners have been misquoted and their comments have been taken out of context," Kramer said. "I'm not going to make a statement about that on the radio. I'm going to make a statement about it in person."

Aerosmith had been on an unplanned hiatus after Tyler, 61, fell off the stage during an Aug. 5 performance in Sturgis, SD. The singer broke his left shoulder and suffered a cut on his head that required 20 stitches. Tyler made enough of a recovery for the band to salvage the final leg of its world tour, including two shows in Hawaii and the Abu Dhabi performance.

Following the injury, Perry seemed to take a last straw approach to the singer, telling Reuters last month that Tyler has refused to pen new songs with him for more than a decade, and more recently telling the Las Vegas Sun that Tyler won't return his phone calls.

The band also ran into turmoil in the late '70s, when Perry and rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford departed the band and were replaced by new members before both returned to the fold in 1984. "The circumstances were different then," Perry told the Sun. "We'd been touring pretty much nonstop for eight years and the band was just pretty much burned out on each other. We needed a break. We needed to take a vacation but blood was running so hot I just had to leave, had to get out of there. But I certainly wasn't going to stop playing so I put out a solo project."


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T12:11:05-08:00 Aerosmith [ tickets ] is not breaking up in the wake of lead singer Steven Tyler's apparent departure from the band, although the veteran rockers may be looking for a new frontman, according to guitarist Joe Perry.

Perry posted on his Twitter feed late Monday night (11/9) that the band was "positively looking for a new singer to work with."

"You just can't take 40 years of experience and throw it in the bin," he continued, adding that "one of the members is doing his own thing and said so in the press. That's all I know."

Perry was referring to Tyler's quote to a music publication following the band's appearance last month at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that seemed to indicate his time in the band had come to an end. "I don't know what I'm doing yet, but it's definitely going to be something Steven Tyler: working on the brand of myself--Brand Tyler," the singer told Classic Rock Magazine following the Middle East performance.

"Steven quit as far as I can tell," Perry told the Las Vegas Sun last week. "I don't know anymore than you do about it. I got off the plane two nights ago. I saw online that Steven said that he was going to leave the band. I don't know for how long, indefinitely or whatever. Other than that, I don't know."

In an interview this morning (11/10) with Connecticut radio station WPLR, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer said quotes from both Perry and Tyler have been "taken out of context" by the press, but he did not deny that Tyler had left the band.

"My partners have been misquoted and their comments have been taken out of context," Kramer said. "I'm not going to make a statement about that on the radio. I'm going to make a statement about it in person."

Aerosmith had been on an unplanned hiatus after Tyler, 61, fell off the stage during an Aug. 5 performance in Sturgis, SD. The singer broke his left shoulder and suffered a cut on his head that required 20 stitches. Tyler made enough of a recovery for the band to salvage the final leg of its world tour, including two shows in Hawaii and the Abu Dhabi performance.

Following the injury, Perry seemed to take a last straw approach to the singer, telling Reuters last month that Tyler has refused to pen new songs with him for more than a decade, and more recently telling the Las Vegas Sun that Tyler won't return his phone calls.

The band also ran into turmoil in the late '70s, when Perry and rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford departed the band and were replaced by new members before both returned to the fold in 1984. "The circumstances were different then," Perry told the Sun. "We'd been touring pretty much nonstop for eight years and the band was just pretty much burned out on each other. We needed a break. We needed to take a vacation but blood was running so hot I just had to leave, had to get out of there. But I certainly wasn't going to stop playing so I put out a solo project."


Aerosmith news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20665.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/xfUrSEx20hw/20662.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20662.html Fuchs, 34, who had attended a benefit party on the building's seventh floor, had been trying to jump out of a stalled elevator car when his jacket got caught on something, causing him to fall, the Times reported.

Local police told reporters that there was no suspected criminality; however, the medical examiner and the Buildings Department are investigating.

Fuchs grew up in Marietta, GA, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens.

He had worked with several bands, including his most recent gig with the Juan MacLean. Fuchs also performed hundreds of shows with other indie bands, including !!! [ tickets ], Vineland, Turing Machine, Holy Ghost! and Maserati [ tickets ].

He recently performed with Toronto-based MSTRKRFT [ tickets ] on the "Late Show With David Letterman."

Fuchs' peers admired his musicianship and adaptability, saying he was "literally great at what he did" and "was incredibly generous with his talent," according to the Times.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T11:11:37-08:00 Fuchs, 34, who had attended a benefit party on the building's seventh floor, had been trying to jump out of a stalled elevator car when his jacket got caught on something, causing him to fall, the Times reported.

Local police told reporters that there was no suspected criminality; however, the medical examiner and the Buildings Department are investigating.

Fuchs grew up in Marietta, GA, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens.

He had worked with several bands, including his most recent gig with the Juan MacLean. Fuchs also performed hundreds of shows with other indie bands, including !!! [ tickets ], Vineland, Turing Machine, Holy Ghost! and Maserati [ tickets ].

He recently performed with Toronto-based MSTRKRFT [ tickets ] on the "Late Show With David Letterman."

Fuchs' peers admired his musicianship and adaptability, saying he was "literally great at what he did" and "was incredibly generous with his talent," according to the Times.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20662.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/tn1JLDhae2U/20664.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20664.html Taylor Swift [ tickets ] will perform the opening number tomorrow (11/11) at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" show, according to a press release. Swift, who was CMA's 2007 Horizon Award-winner, is nominated for four awards this year: Entertainer, Female and Album for "Fearless, and Music Video for "Love Story." She also could receive a second trophy for producing "Fearless" with Nathan Chapman.

As previously announced, Carrie Underwood; Keith Urban; Dave Matthews with Kenny Chesney; Vince Gill and Daughtry; Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson; and Tim McGraw will be among the other artists performing during the show.

This year's CMAs, hosted by Brad Paisley and Underwood, will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T11:11:35-08:00 Taylor Swift [ tickets ] will perform the opening number tomorrow (11/11) at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" show, according to a press release. Swift, who was CMA's 2007 Horizon Award-winner, is nominated for four awards this year: Entertainer, Female and Album for "Fearless, and Music Video for "Love Story." She also could receive a second trophy for producing "Fearless" with Nathan Chapman.

As previously announced, Carrie Underwood; Keith Urban; Dave Matthews with Kenny Chesney; Vince Gill and Daughtry; Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson; and Tim McGraw will be among the other artists performing during the show.

This year's CMAs, hosted by Brad Paisley and Underwood, will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20664.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/nge4z4KvCD4/20663.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20663.html R.E.M. [ tickets ], Dwight Yoakam [ tickets ], Michael Buble [ tickets ], Regina Spektor [ tickets ] tour dates, tickets and news">Regina Spektor [ tickets ], Jack's Mannequin, The Flaming Lips [ tickets ] and Randy Travis [ tickets ] are among the eclectic mix of acts featured on an upcoming holiday album entitled "Gift Wrapped: 20 Songs That Keep On Giving." The Warner Bros. release--available Dec. 1 exclusively at Apple's iTunes store--also will feature Christmas and Hanukkah songs by My Chemical Romance, Blake Shelton, The Used, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Nikki & Rich, Foxy Shazam, Meaghan Smith, Tyler Hilton, Melee, Never Shout Never, Jeremy Lister, Whitney Duncan and Relient K.
Several of the songs on the album are being made available digitally for the first time, including Buble's live version of "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," and Jack's Mannequin's "Lights and Buzz," according to a press release.

Additional highlights include previously unreleased songs by My Chemical Romance (doing Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You") and R.E.M. ("Deck The Halls").


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T11:11:33-08:00 R.E.M. [ tickets ], Dwight Yoakam [ tickets ], Michael Buble [ tickets ], Regina Spektor [ tickets ] tour dates, tickets and news">Regina Spektor [ tickets ], Jack's Mannequin, The Flaming Lips [ tickets ] and Randy Travis [ tickets ] are among the eclectic mix of acts featured on an upcoming holiday album entitled "Gift Wrapped: 20 Songs That Keep On Giving." The Warner Bros. release--available Dec. 1 exclusively at Apple's iTunes store--also will feature Christmas and Hanukkah songs by My Chemical Romance, Blake Shelton, The Used, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Nikki & Rich, Foxy Shazam, Meaghan Smith, Tyler Hilton, Melee, Never Shout Never, Jeremy Lister, Whitney Duncan and Relient K.
Several of the songs on the album are being made available digitally for the first time, including Buble's live version of "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," and Jack's Mannequin's "Lights and Buzz," according to a press release.

Additional highlights include previously unreleased songs by My Chemical Romance (doing Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You") and R.E.M. ("Deck The Halls").


R.E.M. news at LiveDaily
Dwight Yoakam news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20663.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/c1d6pSOs9tI/20661.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20661.html Britney Spears [ tickets ] reportedly is very upset over the lip-syncing brouhaha surrounding her first Australian tour, which kicked-off in Perth on Friday (11/6).

Australian media reported that fans walked out of the Perth show after a few songs, saying Spears mimed her performance, was boring and stiff, and did not interact with the audience, according to a Reuters report.

However, several people in Spears' camp say the reports are overblown and have traumatized the pop star.

"Britney is aware of all this and she's extremely upset by it," promoter Paul Dainty told The Australian newspaper.

"She's a human being. I'm embarrassed, with such a big international entourage here with Britney, to be part of the Australian media when I see that kind of totally inaccurate reporting."

Dainty reportedly said it was a total fabrication to suggest that fans had stormed out of the show as early as the third song.

However, he did not deny that Spears lip-synced during the show. "It's been all over the internet for nine months," Dainty said about the allegations. "This show is about an incredible spectacle, which it is."

Virginia Judge, the Fair Trade Minister for the state of New South Wales, ignited the lip-syncing debate last week by saying Australians would not tolerate a Mickey Mouse performance by the pop star, according to Reuters. Judge suggested the promoter print a disclaimer on tickets saying parts of the concerts were pre-recorded.

A spokesperson for the Perth venue told reporters they had not received any complaints from the 17,000 people who attended the concert.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T11:11:15-08:00 Britney Spears [ tickets ] reportedly is very upset over the lip-syncing brouhaha surrounding her first Australian tour, which kicked-off in Perth on Friday (11/6).

Australian media reported that fans walked out of the Perth show after a few songs, saying Spears mimed her performance, was boring and stiff, and did not interact with the audience, according to a Reuters report.

However, several people in Spears' camp say the reports are overblown and have traumatized the pop star.

"Britney is aware of all this and she's extremely upset by it," promoter Paul Dainty told The Australian newspaper.

"She's a human being. I'm embarrassed, with such a big international entourage here with Britney, to be part of the Australian media when I see that kind of totally inaccurate reporting."

Dainty reportedly said it was a total fabrication to suggest that fans had stormed out of the show as early as the third song.

However, he did not deny that Spears lip-synced during the show. "It's been all over the internet for nine months," Dainty said about the allegations. "This show is about an incredible spectacle, which it is."

Virginia Judge, the Fair Trade Minister for the state of New South Wales, ignited the lip-syncing debate last week by saying Australians would not tolerate a Mickey Mouse performance by the pop star, according to Reuters. Judge suggested the promoter print a disclaimer on tickets saying parts of the concerts were pre-recorded.

A spokesperson for the Perth venue told reporters they had not received any complaints from the 17,000 people who attended the concert.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20661.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/JjeBCLnSKUk/20656.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20656.html Wolfmother [ tickets ] singer Andrew Stockdale. The Australian found himself without a band in August 2008, when rhythm section and fellow countrymen--Chris Ross (bass/keyboards) and Myles Heskett (drums) packed up and left due to "irreconcilable personal and musical differences."

Now, after a brief hiatus, Stockdale has returned with new musicians--bassist/keyboardist Ian Peres, guitarist Aidan Nemeth and drummer Dave Atkins--and a new album dubbed "Cosmic Egg."

"It's an evolution, I guess, of all the sounds of the first record," Stockdale told LiveDaily while speaking about the new set. "Sometimes it's heavier, sometimes it's lighter, or more kind of stuff like that. I think it's a more magnified version. Where it's heavier, it's heavier. Where it's lighter, it's lighter."

Stockdale explained he didn't feel the dreaded sophomore slump while working on the album, which is a follow-up to Wolfmother's 2005 self-titled Grammy-winning debut.

"What can you do?" Stockdale asked rhetorically. "You make music that you like and the rest is a mystery. You can't really concern yourself too much with sophomore slump. I just think of it as Chapter 2, Chapter 3. The bands that I like, I pretty much like everything they do. When I like a band, I go on a journey with them. I don't know how that translates to the greater population.

"But I did feel pressure to make it good, and live up to your own standards, and you hope you can sit there in the studio and press 'play' and hear it through the speakers and be happy with it and really enjoy it," he continued. "If someone comes in the studio and you play it and you hope they're not looking at the walls waiting to get out of there--that's the pressure that you have."

Stockdale, who keeps his Grammy Award in his recording studio, worked on the album with Alan Moulder, whose production credits include Depeche Mode, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Nine Inch Nails, among others. Stockdale described Moulder as having a "great temperament" and being a "master at making you sound good." Working with the Brit was an intense learning experience.

"He's an absolute pleasure," Stockdale said. "He made it sound pretty dramatic and full of energy. It just sounds like there's a lot of excitement. He's creative. He captured the performances."

Besides his own music, Stockdale recently recorded a song with Slash for the axeman's forthcoming solo record. According to published reports, Stockdale is in good company, as Dave Grohl, Iggy Pop, Nick Oliveri, Ronnie Wood, Flea, Jason Bonham, Fergie, Duff McKagan and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine are also featured on the collection.

"It was incredible," Stockdale said of collaborating with Slash. "I really enjoyed it. It was a great, great experience."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
11 - Toronto, Ontario - Kool Haus
12 - Pontiac, MI - Clutch Cargo's
13 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
14 - Minneapolis, MN - The State Theatre
16 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
17 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
19 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
20 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
21 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
23 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern



Wolfmother news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T08:11:59-08:00 Wolfmother [ tickets ] singer Andrew Stockdale. The Australian found himself without a band in August 2008, when rhythm section and fellow countrymen--Chris Ross (bass/keyboards) and Myles Heskett (drums) packed up and left due to "irreconcilable personal and musical differences."

Now, after a brief hiatus, Stockdale has returned with new musicians--bassist/keyboardist Ian Peres, guitarist Aidan Nemeth and drummer Dave Atkins--and a new album dubbed "Cosmic Egg."

"It's an evolution, I guess, of all the sounds of the first record," Stockdale told LiveDaily while speaking about the new set. "Sometimes it's heavier, sometimes it's lighter, or more kind of stuff like that. I think it's a more magnified version. Where it's heavier, it's heavier. Where it's lighter, it's lighter."

Stockdale explained he didn't feel the dreaded sophomore slump while working on the album, which is a follow-up to Wolfmother's 2005 self-titled Grammy-winning debut.

"What can you do?" Stockdale asked rhetorically. "You make music that you like and the rest is a mystery. You can't really concern yourself too much with sophomore slump. I just think of it as Chapter 2, Chapter 3. The bands that I like, I pretty much like everything they do. When I like a band, I go on a journey with them. I don't know how that translates to the greater population.

"But I did feel pressure to make it good, and live up to your own standards, and you hope you can sit there in the studio and press 'play' and hear it through the speakers and be happy with it and really enjoy it," he continued. "If someone comes in the studio and you play it and you hope they're not looking at the walls waiting to get out of there--that's the pressure that you have."

Stockdale, who keeps his Grammy Award in his recording studio, worked on the album with Alan Moulder, whose production credits include Depeche Mode, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Nine Inch Nails, among others. Stockdale described Moulder as having a "great temperament" and being a "master at making you sound good." Working with the Brit was an intense learning experience.

"He's an absolute pleasure," Stockdale said. "He made it sound pretty dramatic and full of energy. It just sounds like there's a lot of excitement. He's creative. He captured the performances."

Besides his own music, Stockdale recently recorded a song with Slash for the axeman's forthcoming solo record. According to published reports, Stockdale is in good company, as Dave Grohl, Iggy Pop, Nick Oliveri, Ronnie Wood, Flea, Jason Bonham, Fergie, Duff McKagan and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine are also featured on the collection.

"It was incredible," Stockdale said of collaborating with Slash. "I really enjoyed it. It was a great, great experience."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
11 - Toronto, Ontario - Kool Haus
12 - Pontiac, MI - Clutch Cargo's
13 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
14 - Minneapolis, MN - The State Theatre
16 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
17 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
19 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
20 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
21 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
23 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern



Wolfmother news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20656.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/eQUqN3evXXY/20660.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20660.html Tea Leaf Green [ tickets ] will launch a headlining trek early next year after they first say goodbye to 2009 with a New Year's Eve show in the desert.

The San Francisco-based band will close out the year in Phoenix before kicking off the headlining trek Jan. 13 in Breckenridge, CO. The 18-city schedule is currently set to wrap with a pair of shows beginning Feb. 13 in Crystal Bay, NV. Dates are below.

The group is getting back on the road following a few months of downtime after it toured extensively in support of last year's "Raise Up the Tent," the band's fifth studio album, which was produced by Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker kingpin David Lowery.

Streaming cuts from the set, which followed 2005s "Taught to Be Proud," can be found at the band's MySpace page.

Earlier this year, the band's acoustic "alter-ego," Coffee Bean Brown, released a live album, "Coffee Bean Brown Comes Alive," on the band's own Tea Leaf Green Partnership imprint. More info is available at the group's website.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
20, 21 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley Blues Club

December 2009
20 - Sebastopol, CA - Hopmonk Tavern
31 - Phoenix, AZ - The Compound Grill

January 2010
13 - Breckenridge, CO - three20south
14 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
15 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
16 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
17 - Ft. Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
20 - Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck
21 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze on West Bank
22 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
23 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
26 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird
27 - St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill
28 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theatre
29 - Morgantown, WV - Mountain Lair Ballroom
30 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

February 2010
2 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater
3 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
6 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
13, 14 - Crystal Bay, NV - Crystal Bay Club Crown Room



Tea Leaf Green news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T08:11:49-08:00 Tea Leaf Green [ tickets ] will launch a headlining trek early next year after they first say goodbye to 2009 with a New Year's Eve show in the desert.

The San Francisco-based band will close out the year in Phoenix before kicking off the headlining trek Jan. 13 in Breckenridge, CO. The 18-city schedule is currently set to wrap with a pair of shows beginning Feb. 13 in Crystal Bay, NV. Dates are below.

The group is getting back on the road following a few months of downtime after it toured extensively in support of last year's "Raise Up the Tent," the band's fifth studio album, which was produced by Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker kingpin David Lowery.

Streaming cuts from the set, which followed 2005s "Taught to Be Proud," can be found at the band's MySpace page.

Earlier this year, the band's acoustic "alter-ego," Coffee Bean Brown, released a live album, "Coffee Bean Brown Comes Alive," on the band's own Tea Leaf Green Partnership imprint. More info is available at the group's website.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
20, 21 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley Blues Club

December 2009
20 - Sebastopol, CA - Hopmonk Tavern
31 - Phoenix, AZ - The Compound Grill

January 2010
13 - Breckenridge, CO - three20south
14 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
15 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
16 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
17 - Ft. Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
20 - Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck
21 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze on West Bank
22 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
23 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
26 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird
27 - St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill
28 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theatre
29 - Morgantown, WV - Mountain Lair Ballroom
30 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

February 2010
2 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater
3 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
6 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
13, 14 - Crystal Bay, NV - Crystal Bay Club Crown Room



Tea Leaf Green news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20660.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/DJzSCoWgbUM/20658.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20658.html Pete Yorn [ tickets ] has launched a fall club tour of the Southern US behind his two recent releases: his fourth studio set, "Back and Fourth," and his collaboration with Scarlett Johansson entitled "Break Up."

The singer/songwriter's solo outing, which began Saturday (11/8) in Charlotte, NC, continues tonight (11/10) in Athens, GA, followed by stops in 10 cities. The club trek currently wraps up with a Dec. 11 show in Rosemont, IL. Details are below.

Utah-based indie rocker Isaac Russell will open the shows.

In June, Yorn unveiled "Back and Fourth," his fourth full-length studio album and first since 2006's "Nightcrawler."

Three months later, "Break Up" hit retailers. The nine-track album, a collaborative effort with actress/singer Johansson, peaked at No. 41 on The Billboard 200 and at No. 18 on the French Albums chart. The collection was recorded in 2006, two years before Johansson's Tom Waits covers album, "Anywhere I Lay My Head."

Yorn recently released a seven-track EP of demos, or what he calls "versions," from "Back and Fourth," available via his website.

"Now ... with the endless distribution opportunities the Internet offers, I would like to take advantage of that and provide you all with both versions of my songs ... 'demos' and 'new versions,'" Yorn stated in a message posted at his website. "I look at it as seeing a band live on different tours and they interpret a song in different ways."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
10 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
11 - Orlando, FL - The Plaza Theatre
12 - St. Petersburg, FL - Push Ultra Lounge
13 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
15 - Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Soundstage
17 - New Orleans, LA - Republic New Orleans
18 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre
19 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
21 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee

December 2009
5 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
11 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena



Pete Yorn news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T08:11:43-08:00 Pete Yorn [ tickets ] has launched a fall club tour of the Southern US behind his two recent releases: his fourth studio set, "Back and Fourth," and his collaboration with Scarlett Johansson entitled "Break Up."

The singer/songwriter's solo outing, which began Saturday (11/8) in Charlotte, NC, continues tonight (11/10) in Athens, GA, followed by stops in 10 cities. The club trek currently wraps up with a Dec. 11 show in Rosemont, IL. Details are below.

Utah-based indie rocker Isaac Russell will open the shows.

In June, Yorn unveiled "Back and Fourth," his fourth full-length studio album and first since 2006's "Nightcrawler."

Three months later, "Break Up" hit retailers. The nine-track album, a collaborative effort with actress/singer Johansson, peaked at No. 41 on The Billboard 200 and at No. 18 on the French Albums chart. The collection was recorded in 2006, two years before Johansson's Tom Waits covers album, "Anywhere I Lay My Head."

Yorn recently released a seven-track EP of demos, or what he calls "versions," from "Back and Fourth," available via his website.

"Now ... with the endless distribution opportunities the Internet offers, I would like to take advantage of that and provide you all with both versions of my songs ... 'demos' and 'new versions,'" Yorn stated in a message posted at his website. "I look at it as seeing a band live on different tours and they interpret a song in different ways."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
10 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
11 - Orlando, FL - The Plaza Theatre
12 - St. Petersburg, FL - Push Ultra Lounge
13 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
15 - Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Soundstage
17 - New Orleans, LA - Republic New Orleans
18 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre
19 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
21 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee

December 2009
5 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
11 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena



Pete Yorn news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20658.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/G-IDk3WEs8U/20657.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20657.html Rascal Flatts [ tickets ], who are currently on a well-earned break after a busy year on the road, have added a handful of 2010 shows to their lengthy trek behind last spring's "Unstoppable."

The group's itinerary now includes five concerts scattered throughout North America, beginning Jan. 21 in Rochester, NY, and running through Jan. 30 in Hamilton, Ontario. Details are shown below.

Tickets for most shows go on sale Saturday (11/14) via Live Nation.

The award-winning trio released its sixth studio set, "Unstoppable," in April. The record, produced by guitarist Dann Huff, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 and has sold nearly a million copies to date.

The country outfit has been nominated for several different awards, including two American Music Awards in the categories of Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group, and Favorite Country Music Album for "Unstoppable." The awards ceremony will air Nov. 22 on ABC.

Rascal Flatts is also up for Best Country Artist at the 2010 People's Choice Awards, winners for which will be revealed in January.

In August, Rascal Flatts announced its participation in the iTunes Pass program, allowing fans who subscribe to the service exclusive weekly downloads, including concert recordings, studio rehearsals and lost demos. A total of 28 exclusive tracks have been released so far. Rascal Flatts is the first country act to offer fans the iTunes Pass option.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


January 2010
21 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena
23 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center Coliseum
28 - London, Ontario - The John Labatt Centre
29 - Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place
30 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum




Rascal Flatts news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T08:11:37-08:00 Rascal Flatts [ tickets ], who are currently on a well-earned break after a busy year on the road, have added a handful of 2010 shows to their lengthy trek behind last spring's "Unstoppable."

The group's itinerary now includes five concerts scattered throughout North America, beginning Jan. 21 in Rochester, NY, and running through Jan. 30 in Hamilton, Ontario. Details are shown below.

Tickets for most shows go on sale Saturday (11/14) via Live Nation.

The award-winning trio released its sixth studio set, "Unstoppable," in April. The record, produced by guitarist Dann Huff, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 and has sold nearly a million copies to date.

The country outfit has been nominated for several different awards, including two American Music Awards in the categories of Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group, and Favorite Country Music Album for "Unstoppable." The awards ceremony will air Nov. 22 on ABC.

Rascal Flatts is also up for Best Country Artist at the 2010 People's Choice Awards, winners for which will be revealed in January.

In August, Rascal Flatts announced its participation in the iTunes Pass program, allowing fans who subscribe to the service exclusive weekly downloads, including concert recordings, studio rehearsals and lost demos. A total of 28 exclusive tracks have been released so far. Rascal Flatts is the first country act to offer fans the iTunes Pass option.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


January 2010
21 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena
23 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center Coliseum
28 - London, Ontario - The John Labatt Centre
29 - Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place
30 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum




Rascal Flatts news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20657.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/9FUu3xJ7IZE/20659.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20659.html Dave Mason [ tickets ] has plotted a slate of US shows that kicks off this week and runs through spring in support of last year's "26 Letters--12 Notes."

The musician takes to the road Wednesday (11/11) for a performance in St. Petersburg, FL, and continues with four more shows in the Sunshine State through month's end. Two California shows are slated for mid-December, after which Mason will take a short break for the holidays. The road trip, which picks back up in 2010 beginning Jan. 19 in New York City, currently runs through a Feb. 27 concert in Pleasanton, CA. Details are below.

More appearances are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Mason, co-founder the popular rock act Traffic, released "26 Letters--12 Notes" last October. The set, which Mason produced and recorded in his California home studio, took six years to craft, according to his website.

Later this month, Mason will be honored at the Music in Media Interactive Conference in Hollywood, CA. The prolific musician, who has performed with Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, among others, will receive the Outstanding Career Achievement Honor Nov. 21.

In 2004, Mason and the band Traffic were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The English rock outfit, which first formed in 1967, officially disbanded in 1975.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
11 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
13 - Jacksonville, FL - The Landing
14 - Karona, FL - White Eagle Lounge
17, 18 - Stuart, FL - Lyric Theater

December 2009
18 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
19 - Brooks, CA - Cache Creek Casino Resort

January 2010
19 - New York, NY - B.B. King Blues Club

February 2010
6 - Carmel, CA - Sunset Cultural Center
19 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
20 - Austin, TX - One World Theatre
25, 26 - San Diego, CA - Anthology
27 - Pleasanton, CA - Amador Theatre



Dave Mason news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-10T08:11:30-08:00 Dave Mason [ tickets ] has plotted a slate of US shows that kicks off this week and runs through spring in support of last year's "26 Letters--12 Notes."

The musician takes to the road Wednesday (11/11) for a performance in St. Petersburg, FL, and continues with four more shows in the Sunshine State through month's end. Two California shows are slated for mid-December, after which Mason will take a short break for the holidays. The road trip, which picks back up in 2010 beginning Jan. 19 in New York City, currently runs through a Feb. 27 concert in Pleasanton, CA. Details are below.

More appearances are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Mason, co-founder the popular rock act Traffic, released "26 Letters--12 Notes" last October. The set, which Mason produced and recorded in his California home studio, took six years to craft, according to his website.

Later this month, Mason will be honored at the Music in Media Interactive Conference in Hollywood, CA. The prolific musician, who has performed with Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, among others, will receive the Outstanding Career Achievement Honor Nov. 21.

In 2004, Mason and the band Traffic were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The English rock outfit, which first formed in 1967, officially disbanded in 1975.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
11 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
13 - Jacksonville, FL - The Landing
14 - Karona, FL - White Eagle Lounge
17, 18 - Stuart, FL - Lyric Theater

December 2009
18 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
19 - Brooks, CA - Cache Creek Casino Resort

January 2010
19 - New York, NY - B.B. King Blues Club

February 2010
6 - Carmel, CA - Sunset Cultural Center
19 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
20 - Austin, TX - One World Theatre
25, 26 - San Diego, CA - Anthology
27 - Pleasanton, CA - Amador Theatre



Dave Mason news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20659.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/RLR_20mxUWk/20655.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20655.html Jackson Browne [ tickets ] showcased a fairly diverse selection from his extensive library, and made it clear after the first few request shout-outs that he was running his band on a tight set list--and he was stickin' to it.

But the accommodating side of his apparent split personality came out to play for a sold-out solo performance Friday (11/6) at Kingston's Ulter Performing Arts Center. On this evening, as was the case during several solo shows going back to 2007, Browne jumped around more animatedly than a whack-a-mole, seemingly driven by requests yelled out in between songs.

On occasion, he would be seated at the piano, already tinkling the introductory notes of a song, when a request shouted from the crowd would cause him to pop up and grab a guitar in order to oblige. These solo sets almost always include a core inventory of hits sprinkled throughout a two-and-a-half hour showcase, but once in awhile Browne will venture off into the depths of his collection with unpredictable spontaneity.

This happened twice during the UPAC show.

The first hilarious surprise came about a half-dozen numbers in, when someone roared for "Free Bird." Apparently, Browne had heard this once too often and decided, if you can't beat them, join them. With that, he launched into a full-length cover of the seminal Lynyrd Skynyrd ballad, complete with a spot-on slide solo courtesy of his guitar tech, who wailed the familiar hook from the wings on a brilliant white Stratocaster.

The second equally amusing incident came when Browne basically stopped performing "Alive in The World" mid-song because he forgot the lyrics, and called for someone off stage to print them up. While that was being done, Browne ventured back to his debut for "Looking Into You." Then the aforementioned lyrics were delivered, and his do-over commenced--with a few momentary stops as he squinted at his cheat sheet.

Browne didn't dwell too long on "Time the Conqueror," but the intermittent samples from that project stood strong beside his most popular and endearing creations. "Live Nude Cabaret" and "Going Down to Cuba" were particularly well received and interesting to hear in contrast to the arrangements of those numbers with the full band where instrumentation overshadowed the lyrical content by default.

This is one of the reasons why attending at least one of these solo Jackson Browne shows is an absolute must for fans. While the full-band shows provide the full instrumentation they are used to hearing on the record, these solo shows shift the burden to Browne's lyrics and vocal delivery.

On his first switch from guitar to keyboard, Browne honored a request for "Sky Blue and Black," plaintively sketching the story out on a stark and nearly empty background of just a few piano chords. Selections like this gave the audience an opportunity to really hang on every word, as did his renditions of "For A Dancer," "Late for the Sky" and the incredible "Sleep's Dark & Silent Gate."

As counterpoint to the more sad or introspective piano tunes, Browne chose from among the 16 various guitars he brought along for just such an occasion, pulling out a plucky two-step beat for "These Days," and a sizzling politically-charged "For America" to close out his first set.

He also got the crowd on its feet a little later with up-tempo takes of "Running on Empty," "Doctor My Eyes" and "Somebody's Baby." And, before launching into "Rock Me On The Water," Browne took a few moments to rally the audience around his latest cause: reducing the use of plastic beverage containers.

The artist said he typically avoids hawking product during his shows, but asked folks to consider purchasing a stainless steel water bottle from the concession stand to help save the environment. According to Browne, only about 15 percent of all the world's plastic water bottles are recycled, and most of those are eventually shipped to China and incinerated, causing equally harmful atmospheric pollution.

The rest, he said, end up in landfills where they leech chemicals that, ironically, poison the natural water tables below. He also drew attention to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of plastic bottles and similar junk that has turned a piece of the Pacific twice the size of Texas into a murky goo that is poisoning fish and upsetting the entire world's ecosystem.

Despite measured doses of political activism that occasionally overshadow his musical contributions, the show wrapped with what has become a standard show closer and affirmation for Browne: a cover of "Little Steven" Van Zandt's "I Am A Patriot."

Browne continues the current leg of his solo tour through Dec. 7 before he breaks to prep for a package of co-headlining shows with Sheryl Crow in Japan in March 2010.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
9 - Baltimore, MD - Lyric Opera House
11 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
12 - Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
14 - Savannah, GA - Mercer Theatre
15 - Columbus, GA - Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
17 - Orlando, FL - Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
18 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
20 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
21 - Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre
30 - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall

December 2009
1 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
3 - Linden, TX - Music Hall
4 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre
6 - Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
7 - Des Moines, IA - Civic Center of Greater Des Moines



Jackson Browne news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T16:11:08-08:00 Jackson Browne [ tickets ] showcased a fairly diverse selection from his extensive library, and made it clear after the first few request shout-outs that he was running his band on a tight set list--and he was stickin' to it.

But the accommodating side of his apparent split personality came out to play for a sold-out solo performance Friday (11/6) at Kingston's Ulter Performing Arts Center. On this evening, as was the case during several solo shows going back to 2007, Browne jumped around more animatedly than a whack-a-mole, seemingly driven by requests yelled out in between songs.

On occasion, he would be seated at the piano, already tinkling the introductory notes of a song, when a request shouted from the crowd would cause him to pop up and grab a guitar in order to oblige. These solo sets almost always include a core inventory of hits sprinkled throughout a two-and-a-half hour showcase, but once in awhile Browne will venture off into the depths of his collection with unpredictable spontaneity.

This happened twice during the UPAC show.

The first hilarious surprise came about a half-dozen numbers in, when someone roared for "Free Bird." Apparently, Browne had heard this once too often and decided, if you can't beat them, join them. With that, he launched into a full-length cover of the seminal Lynyrd Skynyrd ballad, complete with a spot-on slide solo courtesy of his guitar tech, who wailed the familiar hook from the wings on a brilliant white Stratocaster.

The second equally amusing incident came when Browne basically stopped performing "Alive in The World" mid-song because he forgot the lyrics, and called for someone off stage to print them up. While that was being done, Browne ventured back to his debut for "Looking Into You." Then the aforementioned lyrics were delivered, and his do-over commenced--with a few momentary stops as he squinted at his cheat sheet.

Browne didn't dwell too long on "Time the Conqueror," but the intermittent samples from that project stood strong beside his most popular and endearing creations. "Live Nude Cabaret" and "Going Down to Cuba" were particularly well received and interesting to hear in contrast to the arrangements of those numbers with the full band where instrumentation overshadowed the lyrical content by default.

This is one of the reasons why attending at least one of these solo Jackson Browne shows is an absolute must for fans. While the full-band shows provide the full instrumentation they are used to hearing on the record, these solo shows shift the burden to Browne's lyrics and vocal delivery.

On his first switch from guitar to keyboard, Browne honored a request for "Sky Blue and Black," plaintively sketching the story out on a stark and nearly empty background of just a few piano chords. Selections like this gave the audience an opportunity to really hang on every word, as did his renditions of "For A Dancer," "Late for the Sky" and the incredible "Sleep's Dark & Silent Gate."

As counterpoint to the more sad or introspective piano tunes, Browne chose from among the 16 various guitars he brought along for just such an occasion, pulling out a plucky two-step beat for "These Days," and a sizzling politically-charged "For America" to close out his first set.

He also got the crowd on its feet a little later with up-tempo takes of "Running on Empty," "Doctor My Eyes" and "Somebody's Baby." And, before launching into "Rock Me On The Water," Browne took a few moments to rally the audience around his latest cause: reducing the use of plastic beverage containers.

The artist said he typically avoids hawking product during his shows, but asked folks to consider purchasing a stainless steel water bottle from the concession stand to help save the environment. According to Browne, only about 15 percent of all the world's plastic water bottles are recycled, and most of those are eventually shipped to China and incinerated, causing equally harmful atmospheric pollution.

The rest, he said, end up in landfills where they leech chemicals that, ironically, poison the natural water tables below. He also drew attention to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of plastic bottles and similar junk that has turned a piece of the Pacific twice the size of Texas into a murky goo that is poisoning fish and upsetting the entire world's ecosystem.

Despite measured doses of political activism that occasionally overshadow his musical contributions, the show wrapped with what has become a standard show closer and affirmation for Browne: a cover of "Little Steven" Van Zandt's "I Am A Patriot."

Browne continues the current leg of his solo tour through Dec. 7 before he breaks to prep for a package of co-headlining shows with Sheryl Crow in Japan in March 2010.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
9 - Baltimore, MD - Lyric Opera House
11 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
12 - Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
14 - Savannah, GA - Mercer Theatre
15 - Columbus, GA - Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
17 - Orlando, FL - Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
18 - Sarasota, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
20 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
21 - Miami Beach, FL - The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre
30 - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall

December 2009
1 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
3 - Linden, TX - Music Hall
4 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre
6 - Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
7 - Des Moines, IA - Civic Center of Greater Des Moines



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The trek, which kicked off last week in the Northeast, continues Tuesday night (11/10) in Philadelphia. The tour runs into mid-December, hitting about 25 cities in all before concluding Dec. 18 in Portland, ME. Details are included below.

Released in September following years of delays, "Only Built For Cuban Linx... Pt. II" is the rapper's fourth solo album, and the proper follow-up to his 1995 debut, "Only Built For Cuban Linx."

The set, executive produced by Raekwon and Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, features appearances from several other Wu-Tang members, along with Busta Rhymes, Slick Rick, Jadakiss and others. The album debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200, selling about 68,000 copies in its first week.

Audio samples and teaser trailers for some of the tracks on "Cuban Links" are available at Raekwon's MySpace page.

Raekwon, whose real name is Corey Woods, joined Wu-Tang Clan in 1993, and has used various alias over the years, including Raekwon the Chef and Shallah Raekwon. He has appeared on all five of the hip-hop crew's five studio albums, including 2007's "8 Diagrams."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
10 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
11 - Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street
13 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
14 - Santa Clara, CA - Avalon
15 - Arcata, CA - Mazzoti's
17 - Santa Barbara, CA - Soho
18 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
19 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
27 - Fayetteville, NC - Chocolate City

December 2009
3 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
5 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
6 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
8 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Theater
9 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
10 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
11 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa
12 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
13 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
15 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
16 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
17 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
18 - Portland, ME - Asylum




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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T15:11:08-08:00 Raekwon [ tickets ] continues his current headlining outing late into the year as he supports his long-awaited new solo album, "Only Built For Cuban Linx... Pt. II."

The trek, which kicked off last week in the Northeast, continues Tuesday night (11/10) in Philadelphia. The tour runs into mid-December, hitting about 25 cities in all before concluding Dec. 18 in Portland, ME. Details are included below.

Released in September following years of delays, "Only Built For Cuban Linx... Pt. II" is the rapper's fourth solo album, and the proper follow-up to his 1995 debut, "Only Built For Cuban Linx."

The set, executive produced by Raekwon and Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, features appearances from several other Wu-Tang members, along with Busta Rhymes, Slick Rick, Jadakiss and others. The album debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200, selling about 68,000 copies in its first week.

Audio samples and teaser trailers for some of the tracks on "Cuban Links" are available at Raekwon's MySpace page.

Raekwon, whose real name is Corey Woods, joined Wu-Tang Clan in 1993, and has used various alias over the years, including Raekwon the Chef and Shallah Raekwon. He has appeared on all five of the hip-hop crew's five studio albums, including 2007's "8 Diagrams."

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


November 2009
10 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
11 - Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street
13 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
14 - Santa Clara, CA - Avalon
15 - Arcata, CA - Mazzoti's
17 - Santa Barbara, CA - Soho
18 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
19 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
27 - Fayetteville, NC - Chocolate City

December 2009
3 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
5 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
6 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
8 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Theater
9 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
10 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
11 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa
12 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
13 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
15 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
16 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
17 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
18 - Portland, ME - Asylum




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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T13:11:38-08:00 Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson [ tickets ]'s "The Sound," which is featured on the Oregon-based singer/songwriter's latest album, "Summer of Fear."




Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20653.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/2s9tkzN9cBw/20652.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20652.html N.E.R.D. [ tickets ], hip-hop king-maker Jay-Z [ tickets ] made Fresno, CA, the place to be on Saturday night (11/7) when he kicked off a new tour in support of his 11th studio set, "The Blueprint 3."

The new album, which is the final installment of the "Blueprint" trilogy, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 after its release in September, reportedly selling over 500,000 copies during its first week out. It's not a stretch, then, to expect sold out shows for Jay-Z as fans clamor to hear the new material performed live.

Tomorrow night (11/10) Jay-Z will be performing in Austin, TX, before heading north to Champaign, IL on Thursday (11/12). LiveDaily photographer Tim Mosenfelder was in Fresno for the aforementioned tour launch, and here are some of his shots.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T13:11:35-08:00 N.E.R.D. [ tickets ], hip-hop king-maker Jay-Z [ tickets ] made Fresno, CA, the place to be on Saturday night (11/7) when he kicked off a new tour in support of his 11th studio set, "The Blueprint 3."

The new album, which is the final installment of the "Blueprint" trilogy, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 after its release in September, reportedly selling over 500,000 copies during its first week out. It's not a stretch, then, to expect sold out shows for Jay-Z as fans clamor to hear the new material performed live.

Tomorrow night (11/10) Jay-Z will be performing in Austin, TX, before heading north to Champaign, IL on Thursday (11/12). LiveDaily photographer Tim Mosenfelder was in Fresno for the aforementioned tour launch, and here are some of his shots.


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"It's with the deepest regret that Echo & The Bunnymen have had to cancel their USA November tour," reads a statement posted at that group's website. "This is due to unreasonable demands ... presented by the IRS for the band to enter the USA to tour.

"This is not a visa issue, as some websites have stated," the British band's statement continued.

As previously reported, the group was about to embark on an eight-date US tour this month in support of its recently released 11th studio album, "The Fountain. The set was produced by John McLaughlin, and features a collaboration with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin on one of the album's tracks.

Echo & The Bunnymen still plan to mount a coast-to-coast run through the US next April.


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"It's with the deepest regret that Echo & The Bunnymen have had to cancel their USA November tour," reads a statement posted at that group's website. "This is due to unreasonable demands ... presented by the IRS for the band to enter the USA to tour.

"This is not a visa issue, as some websites have stated," the British band's statement continued.

As previously reported, the group was about to embark on an eight-date US tour this month in support of its recently released 11th studio album, "The Fountain. The set was produced by John McLaughlin, and features a collaboration with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin on one of the album's tracks.

Echo & The Bunnymen still plan to mount a coast-to-coast run through the US next April.


Echo & the Bunnymen news at LiveDaily
All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily ]]> http://www.livedaily.com/news/20651.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livedailynews/~3/k_ULPn-NVhI/20647.html http://www.livedaily.com/news/20647.html Jo Dee Messina [ tickets ] will play a benefit concert Dec. 5 at Brentwood United Methodist Church in Nashville, according to a press release. Messina--who will perform with the BUMC youth choir--is donating all proceeds from the holiday concert to Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation, a non-profit, faith-based organization in South Nashville.

Free advance tickets for the show are available at Messina's website, and the church and Harvest Hands in downtown Nashville; however, fans will be asked to make a donation at the event.

During the special holiday show--which will stream live at Messina's website--the country singer/songwriter will perform music from her 2002 Christmas album, "A Joyful Noise," as well as holiday classics and new songs from her next release including the upcoming single, "That's God."


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T11:11:45-08:00 Jo Dee Messina [ tickets ] will play a benefit concert Dec. 5 at Brentwood United Methodist Church in Nashville, according to a press release. Messina--who will perform with the BUMC youth choir--is donating all proceeds from the holiday concert to Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation, a non-profit, faith-based organization in South Nashville.

Free advance tickets for the show are available at Messina's website, and the church and Harvest Hands in downtown Nashville; however, fans will be asked to make a donation at the event.

During the special holiday show--which will stream live at Messina's website--the country singer/songwriter will perform music from her 2002 Christmas album, "A Joyful Noise," as well as holiday classics and new songs from her next release including the upcoming single, "That's God."


Jo Dee Messina news at LiveDaily
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The four albums also will be available in limited-edition box sets exclusively online at Young's website and at BecauseSoundMatters.com.

The vinyl box set--pressed on audiophile 180-gram vinyl--will be limited to 3,000 units worldwide; the CD set--limited to 2,500 worldwide--will be released on 24-karat gold discs.

All four albums already have been released to retail on standard CDs.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T11:11:27-08:00 Neil Young [ tickets ]'s first four solo albums have been remastered and will be reissued Nov. 23 as part of the ongoing "Archives" campaign, according to a press release. The special reissues--1969's "Neil Young" and "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere," 1970's "After the Gold Rush," and 1972's "Harvest"--will be available individually on both compact disc and 140-gram vinyl.

The four albums also will be available in limited-edition box sets exclusively online at Young's website and at BecauseSoundMatters.com.

The vinyl box set--pressed on audiophile 180-gram vinyl--will be limited to 3,000 units worldwide; the CD set--limited to 2,500 worldwide--will be released on 24-karat gold discs.

All four albums already have been released to retail on standard CDs.


Neil Young news at LiveDaily
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The screenplay for "Shady Talez," reportedly styled as "The Twilight Zone" meets "Creepshow," is being co-written with Jackson by "Underworld" story creator Kevin Grevious.

Grevious and Jackson also are turning the film into a four-issue comic-book series, due out in 2010.


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All the latest news and festival reports from LiveDaily]]> Music News 2009-11-09T11:11:16-08:00 Eminem [ tickets ] will appear next year in "Shady Talez," his first feature film since 2002's "8 Mile," according to Screen Daily.com. The film will be produced by Eminem and D.J. Classicz/Davis Entertainment, a partnership between "I, Robot" producer John Davis and writer/producer Dallas Jackson.

The screenplay for "Shady Talez," reportedly styled as "The Twilight Zone" meets "Creepshow," is being co-written with Jackson by "Underworld" story creator Kevin Grevious.

Grevious and Jackson also are turning the film into a four-issue comic-book series, due out in 2010.


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