End o' week musings

Boo! Did I scare you? ...Perhaps a look at my rapidly filling calendar would!

I left off last week with plans to go see "Lady with All the Answers" at the Pasadena Playhouse. It was absolutely wonderful and I recommend it to anyone who read her columns. Mimi Kennedy is fantastic and makes you feel like you're part of the play.

On Saturday I met up with my drummer and friend Ric Sarabia. We had lots of goofy fun. First we both got manicures in the spirit of the season, then we went out for shabu shabu. Ric wouldn't let me throw peas at the guy who was eyeing me, so that was kind of a bummer, but other than that the meal was very good. Then we went to Girl Talk at the Musicbox. I'm not big into DJs, but Girl Talk is quite impressive, as he had an amazingly large catalog of music from which he drew for his mashups. And boy! Did I dance!!

Sunday I danced at the Vine Bar. The place looked like a dive from the outside, but inside it was charming and very, very clean. There was a long shiny black bar, beautifully framed mirrors, chandeliers and other classic touches. Not to mention the bartender/owner John who is very easy on the eyes! Our set went well and we stayed to enjoy some of the other acts, which were all quite entertaining.

I felt really good Tuesday when I saw my special guy's smile -- he liked his birthday surprises (all sweet stuff, so wipe those evil thoughts away!). It's always great when you can make someone else happy. And my turn came on Wednesday...

Late Tuesday Ben McGinty (Gallery at the End of the World) called to invite me to Disneyland Wednesday and I didn't see how I could do it with everyone ailing at work. I came in on Wednesday and my co-workers all looked healthy again, so I commented to my boss that I had missed a good time. She said to call Ben and see if I could still go... I did and I could! I just checked my voicemail and e-mail and now I'm going to Disneyland!

There was hardly anyone there and the four of us - me, Ben, Cliff and Lynn - could just about walk on to every ride. In fact, we began joking, "What?! We have a five minute wait!" We ate at the Blue Bayou-- yummy!! What a great day!!

Tonight I'm going to be the resident vampire in a haunted house. Tomorrow I have a date with my guy for a concert and on Sunday I'm going with my BFF Angela to see Joe Walla out in Canyon Country. The rest of my week is slowly unfolding with other exciting opportunities!!

Photos we got 'em: Here's a goofy shot of the manicures Ric and I got lol! plus one of your favorite rockin' vampiress and a selection of fun Halloween pet pics. Enjoy!

In rotation this week: Beat Union, Horrorpops, Van Helsing's Curse, Dio, Godhead, Girl Talk and Tribe of Gypsies.

Thought of the week: Don't overthink, let it flow. I have decided that I'm going to make a concious effort not to overthink everything that people do and say. It's a waste of time and worry. And, excuse me, but this really applies to my relationships with men in a big way. Boys will be boys~ you can't change them, even if it's your best friend, your brother, whoever.... they will live life on their terms, so it's not worth getting all frustrated over. I'm just going to ease back and let life flow a bit and see what happens.

Have a safe and spooky Halloween!!

And keep on rockin'

Mickie

Arlington Garden to be wish tree home

Arlington Garden in Pasadena will be the new home for the 21 crape myrtle trees that have formed an integral component of the Yoko Ono Wish Trees for Pasadena art installation that has been on display at One Colorado since August 2, 2008. Visitors have been writing their wishes on pieces of paper and hanging them on the tree branches at a furious pace since August. To date, trees are covered in more than 80,000 individually written wishes by the general public.

Wishes will be "harvested" by a team of volunteers organized by the Armory Center for the Arts, the collaborator with One Colorado on this art project, Sunday, November 9 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.

They will then be sent to Yoko Ono, to be joined with others from around the world. Later, they will be placed in specially constructed capsules in the area surrounding Yoko Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower on Videy Island, off the coast of ReykjavÌk, Iceland.

Dedicated to the memory of John Lennon, the tower, a column of light emanating from a stone base with a radius of about 10 meters, is lit for two months each year starting on October 9, John Lennon’s birthday, and ending on December 9, the anniversary of his death.

The 21 crape myrtle trees themselves will then be relocated to Arlington Garden and planted there permanently. A formal dedication and ceremony to welcome the trees to their new home will be held on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 to 12 noon at Arlington Garden.

"It is our hope that these trees, which have served such a useful purpose as part of this wonderful art installation, can now rest and build new life in this public garden," states Betty McKenney, co-founder of Arlington Garden with her husband Charles. "We will be dedicating these trees to Yoko Ono, and to the spirit that she has ignited in people all over the world."

The area that the trees will occupy is intended to become a contemplative place, an environment where people can commune with nature and meditate surrounded by beauty. Since opening on August 2, Wish Trees for Pasadena itself has evolved into a multifaceted snapshot into people's hearts, with wishes demonstrating an astounding range of expression. From the whimsical to the sublime, the personal to the global, they tell the story of aspirations, deepest hopes and sometimes humorous observations about the world around us.

Arlington Garden is a demonstration Mediterranean climate garden located at 275 Arlington Drive in Pasadena. Sitting on three acres, Arlington Garden has evolved from an exceptional collaboration among Betty and Charles McKenney, the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Water & Power and numerous individual supporters.

In just three-and-a-half years, the Garden has become home to 2,300 trees and Mediterranean climate plants and uncounted California Poppies and other wildflowers each spring. It has become a popular place to learn about Mediterranean climate gardening and to enjoy a bit of serenity in an ever-urbanized community.

For further information on how to volunteer or to attend the Sunday, November 9 harvesting of the wishes, please call the Armory at 626.792.5101 ext. 116. For further information on the dedication ceremony at Arlington Garden, please call District 6 field representative Takako Suzuki at (626)744-4739 or Betty and Charles McKenney at (626) 441-4478.

For general information please call 626.792.5101 ext. 116 or visit www.armoryarts.org

Shimmy Showcase Sunday

Election day is nearly here, and we’re all weary of the campaigning. Escape from all that craziness into the warm, welcoming dance environment at Coffee Haven where the amazing Saviya will be joined by gorgeous cabaret dancers Yasmin and MaraLena with troupe Blossoms of the East. With early darkness again, it’s easier to find a place for your vehicle at the park two blocks to the east, so won’t you come down to Long Beach and join us?


SEE BELOW FOR THIS SUNDAY AND OTHER UPCOMING EXCITING PERFORMANCES! We only have a couple spots left on November 9, so if you’d like to be a Shimmyshowcase star before this year flickers out PLEASE contact us at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com.

Everyone is invited to come out, have a cup of Java, munch on something yummy and enjoy some really great dancing FOR FREE! Please see coupon at the bottom of this message for special Shimmyshowcase discount!

Below is our upcoming schedule for the next several Sundays at the Coffee Haven in Long Beach. If you are a dancer interested in performing at an upcoming showcase, please check out the schedule below for open dates and then email us at
shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com
with the dates on which you'd like to perform.

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at the COFFEE HAVEN in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).
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November 2: Coordinator for this showcase will be Saviya and we have the lovely Yasmin and MaraLena with Blossoms of the East. returning to dazzle you with their sparkling performances.

November 9: Abraiha, coordinator for the evening, is pleased to present two dancers making their debut Shimmyshowcase performances-- Roberta Kalil and Bonbon! We’re still looking for another dancer or two who would like to perform. This is your last opportunity to dance at Shimmyshowcase this year, so please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com to be part of the fun!

November 16: Alexiis presents Raqs the Casbah with some of rock and roll’s all time favorites, interpreted by Reina, along with Annette, Bunny, Dana, Estra, Gabriel, Jewels, Lena, Mary and Tara. This long standing tradition at The Shimmy Showcase is always a surprise. Will it be Devo this year? ZZ Top? Stone Temple Pilots? Bauhaus? One never knows!

November 23: Saviya will be presenting two wonderful male dancers! Returning to our show is Richie, and, making his Shimmyshowcase debut, Mykael Devad, long time dancer from Santa Barbara. Meryem Vani, Leoma, and Musa will bring their own high energy performances, ALL to live music provided by Fernan with percussionist Craig!

November 30: DARK (Happy Thanksgiving!)

December 7: Abraiha will be coordinating our next-to-last showcase for 2008, and we have two new troupes to dazzle you with their moves. Troupe Rakasaat and Troupe Joharaat will perform with their teacher, Akire.

December 14: In a fitting finale to a great Shimmyshowcase year, founder Alexiis once again brings you a Mid Winters Dream as we celebrate the many holidays and events of the month.

December 21: DARK

December 28: DARK

January 4: Happy New Year! Shimmyshowcase begins its 2009 season. Stay tuned for more info about our exciting first show of the new year!

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Please allow time for parking to avoid missing any of the fun, so be sure to be at the coffee house well before 7:00 PM. We try not to start the show until everyone has settled with a tasty beverage.
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for additional information, please visit our website at: www.ShimmyShowcase.com

Horropops move concert date

Horrorpops have reshuffled their Los Angeles tour date. Their performance at Avalon in Hollywood has been moved from November 1st, 2008 to February 14th, 2009, Valentine’s Day!

Tickets already purchased will be honored at the new date. For ticket buyers unable to attend the new date, refunds will be available at point of purchase.

Songsalive! showcase Nov. 7, artists sought for upcoming concerts

Had a long week?

What can be better than to relax Friday night in a cool venue, great food, and great live music?

Songsalive! LA has reinvented TGIF!!

Songsalive! Los Angeles Showcase
Featuring talented songwriters from around the globe, the Songsalive! Showcases are the best industry secret, a great happening all around the world. Songsalive! Showcases are a very cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop by to check out the latest talent. Showcase your music and support our Songsalive! national and international live events and showcases presenting songwriters and artists of original music. Showcases are conducted globally.

WHEN: Friday, November 7
Show starts 7:30 pm

WHERE: Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store
5510 Cahuenga Blvd
North Hollywood, California 91601-2919
On Caheunga Blvd. 1/2 block north of Chandler on the right.
www.hallenbecks.net

Light meals available
DONATIONS: $8 cover at the door. Supports the venue and our non profit efforts.
As Songsalive! is a 501c)3) non profit charity, it is tax deductible. Ask for a receipt if necessary.

ABOUT THE SHOWCASE:
The Songsalive! Los Angeles Showcase features a new venue, a new date, and a new format! Songsalive returns to Hallenbeck's after a couple of years. Hallenbeck's is an well known venue for acoustic Los Angeles Songwriters and performers - they have a small stage with a great sound system, great food and drinks, it is family friendly too, with free parking on the street.

ARTISTS:
We have four performers who will be doing mini-sets in two rounds - so nice you hear them all twice! And we'll have a short intermission in the middle for food, stretching, and conversation.

Dean Dobbins
Dean Dobbins was the leader of 1990 California Country Music Ass'n Band of The Year, Songwriter of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year. Dean has released 8 CDs of original songs, some fully produced and recorded in LA or Nashville, some solo piano/vocal and guitar/vocal. Dean is represented by a music publisher in Texas. His new Sarah Palin song is featured on YouTube. www.myspace.com/deandobbins1

Gary Fuges
A rhythmic singer-songwriter, Gary applies his drumming background, insightful lyrics and clear voice to weave tightly constructed acoustic/pop songs. Gary has performed in bands that have opened for artists such as Suzanne Vega, The Beautiful South, Miracle Legion, The Silos, and Poi Dog Pondering. www.myspace.com/3minutedrill

Barbara Martin
Jazz vocalist and songwriter, Barbara Martin, has a taste of Billie Holiday, a splash of playful Ella Fitzgerald and a strong streak of smoky Bonnie Raitt. Based in the peaceful Shenandoah Valley, her skillful song crafting and solid guitar chops set her apart. Her unique blend of styles crosses genres and reflects the roots of the jazz tradition. www.barbaramartinmusic.com

Kaye Reznick
I am a contemporary folksinger/songwriter, performing primarily in L.A.'s southbay area. I am passionate about my songwriting, creating stories containing a mixture of family, a measure of protest, a pinch of love & lust, and a good portion of irreverence. www.myspace.com/kayereznick


MORE DETAILS AND CONTACT:
www.songsalive.org/losangeles for details . Also check out our Meetup group listed on the website

CALL FOR ARTISTS: - booking for Jan./Feb./Mar.
* You must be able to guarantee a min. of 5 guests.
* 6 song acoustic set
* You must be a Songsalive! member www.songsalive.org
* Showcase application at www.songsalive.org (log in and follow the link for apply for a showcase)

NOTE: Please also come out and support our Elite Member Showcase in the Round - Hosted By Songsalive! President Gilli Moon, Wed. Nov. 26 at Genghis Cohen. It will be Groovy!

Thanks for reading!

Dave Harvey
Songsalive Communications Director (also booking the LA Showcases)
Songsalive! supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide www.songsalive.org

Madonna and Paul Oakenfold to play Dodger Stadium

MADONNA
WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST
PAUL OAKENFOLD

NOVEMBER 6
DODGER STADIUM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

After kicking off the North American leg of her Sticky & Sweet Tour to rave reviews, Madonna is performing to packed houses across the country as her highly-anticipated Los Angeles concert fast approaches. And now, world-renowned DJ, remixer and producer Paul Oakenfold will join her at Dodger Stadium on November 6th as a very special guest.

Critics are raving about the Sticky & Sweet Tour, Madonna’s latest live spectacle. The Associated Press described it as, “throbbing dance music, tight choreography, spectacular stage sets and stunning visuals,” adding that, with her latest trek, Madonna has, “reasserted her musical relevance and dominance in her 25th year in the spotlight.” The Boston Herald called it a, “show no one can touch…epic lasers, moving video screens, fast and flawless costume changes, all done with grace and energy.” The Herald also praised the evening’s set list— “Between new songs, Madonna dropped big lumps of pure pop sugar into the set with plenty of ’80s hits. ‘Vogue’ set the hyper-speed tempo early ‘Into the Groove’ punched it up a notch. And ‘Borderline’ got a power pop makeover.”

Paul Oakenfold has long been one of the most important names in modern club culture. Throughout his glittering career, it has been estimated that over 5 million fans have seen him perform over the years (including 90,000 people at Glastonbury 1995— the first time a DJ played the prestigious festival’s main stage). He has also worked with an illustrious list of top artists in the studio, including Madonna, the Happy Mondays, U2, Radiohead, Massive Attack, The Cure and more. A two-time Grammy-nominee, Oakenfold’s first solo album Bunkka was released in 2002, selling over a million copies worldwide and featuring the hits “Ready, Steady, Go”, plus, “Starry Eyed Surprise.”

Tickets for the November 6 Dodger Stadium show are available now at LiveNation.com. Tickets are also available at Ticketmaster.com plus all Ticketmaster retail outlets-- including all Macy’s, FYE stores & Ritmo Latino locations—and Charge by Phone: (213) 480-3232 • (714) 740-2000 • (805) 583-8700.

Following its U.S. and Canadian run, the Sticky & Sweet Tour The tour will then travel to Mexico City where the scheduled November 29th and 30th shows sold 100,000 tickets in just three hours. The South American leg of the Sticky & Sweet Tour has had a phenomenal response as well. With three shows and over 210,000 tickets already sold, a fourth performance was just added on December 3rd in Buenos Aires, followed by sold out performances in Santiago December 10 and 11, Rio De Janeiro on December 14 and 15 and Sao Paulo December l8, 20 and 21 due to unprecedented demand.

Madonna's current CD "HARD CANDY" debuted at No. 1 in over 33 countries.

The Sticky & Sweet Tour is being produced by Live Nation. For complete tour information, news, contests, and more, visit: http://www.madonna.com/ or http://www.livenation.com/.


MADONNA'S STICKY AND SWEET NUMBERS

100,000 Feet of electrical cable

3,500 Individual wardrobe elements

1935 Model of Auburn Spedster Car brings Madonna and dancers down
stage runway

600 Pieces of Luggage for Tour Members and production staff

350 Tons of Equipement Travel from Venue to Venue

120 Powder Puffs

100 Pairs of out-of-stock fishnet pantyhose in old-style weave purchased
for Madonna via Ebay and small local
dance shops

100 Pairs of Knee Pads

71 Guitars for Madonna and band on tour

36 Different designers contributed to onstage wardrobe of Madonna,
band and dancers

28 Performers on stage during biggest numbers

16 Caterers prepare meals for travelling party

12 Travelling trampolines used by Madonna and dancers for warm-ups

10 Large Flight Cases of Medical Supplies

9 Different hydraulic lifts used as part of the stage show

5 People change Madonna in precision timing in between songs (lucky
them)

5 Keyboards on stage for Kevin Antunes, Musical Director

4 Large freezers carry ice packs for Madonna and dancers

4 YSL Lipsticks will be used by Madonna by end of tour

4 Minutes to Save the World (we only got)

3 Romanian Gypsy Musicians perform with acoustic instruments

3 Shu Uemura eyelash curlers travel on tour

1.5 Minutes - Shortest time required to change Madonna's costume

1 Chiropractor

1 Masseuse

1 Set of Swarovski crystal ear phones for DJ

1 Playroom for Madonna's children at each venue

The Dodos to play Echo Plex

The Dodos Play Echoplex Los Angeles, CA November 8th
Visiter Out Now On Frenchkiss Records “Take Away Shows”

11/08 Echo Plex / Los Angeles, CA
www.dodosmusic.net
www.myspace.com/thedodos
www.frenchkissrecords.com

Golden Animals to tour in support of debut effort

GOLDEN ANIMALS TAKE DEBUT ALBUM 'FREE YOUR MIND AND WIN A PONY' ON THE ROAD

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
11/21 - LA @ The Redwood Bar
11/28 - Prescott, AZ @ Raven Cafe
11/30 - Oklahoma City @ The Conservatory
12/2 - Austin @ Beerland
12/3 - New Orleans @ Circle Bar
12/4 - Nashville @ The Exit In
12/5 - Atlanta @ The Star Bar
12/6 - Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge
12/8 - Cincinnati @ TBA
12/9 - Washington, DC @ TBA
12/10 - NYC @ Cake Shop
12/11 - Brooklyn @ Don Pedro
12/13 - Detroit @ Corktown Tavern
12/14 - Chicago @ TBA
12/15 - Minneapolis @ The Turf Club
12/16 - Kansas City @ The Record Bar
12/17 - Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
12/21 - Seattle @ TBA
12/22 - Portland @ TBA

GOLDEN ANIMALS's are Tommy Eisner and Linda Beecroft, and their brand 
of West Coast indie Rock is built on austere beats, slide guitars and 
fuzzed-up California harmonies, Produced by Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeah's, T.V. On The Radio, Blonde Redhead)
 mixed by Thom Monahan (Brightblack Morning Light, Devendra Banhart, The Entrance Band).

It's the sound they 
were born to make - if you believe the fortune-teller whose mysterious 
predictions were the catalyst for the formation of the band back in 
the day when their worlds collided in a cozy European Cafe, one very 
rainy evening. The band's chief inspiration is the blues,be it the 
foundation blues artists of the '20s and 30's -

"Those early blues recordings are the fountain," 
they say. "Even in 200 years, people will find completely new ways to 
create all within those rules and algorithms."

The band is currently posted up in Laurel Canyon- the
nexus of the West Coast Rock sound and counterculture - Golden Animals are carrying on the grand tradition of Love,
The Byrds, Buckingham Nicks, and The Mama's and The Papas. Make no mistake- "Free Your Mind And Win A Pony" is
 a timeless rock and roll debut. True soul, be here now.

Watch the video for 'The Steady Roller'

Golden Animals
"Free Your Mind And Win A Pony"Album released on HappyParts Recordings
1.The Steady Roller
2.Queen Mary (The Flop)
3.Ride Easy
4.Try On Me
5.My My My
6.Follow Me Down
7.Turn You Round (Don't Let Nobody)
8.My Friend Bill
9.I Want You To Come
10.Alice
11.Darkness & Light

www.myspace.com/goldenanimals

Free Your Mind And Win A Pony
OUT NOW!
HappyParts Recordings

Brazilian Nites moved from Queen Mary to Santa Monica Bar & Grill

UPDATED NEWS!!! THE EVENT AT THE QUEEN MARY HAS BEEN MOVED TO SANTA MONICA BAR & GRILL FEATURING DIOGO NOGUEIRA & FRIENDS!

SAMBAJAH'S CD RELEASE HAS BEEN PORSPONED TO A LATER DATE FOR PERSONAL REASONS - SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED INFORMATION


BRAZILIAN NITES PRODUCTIONS
presents
AUTHENTIC SAMBA, PAGODE & SAMBA ENREDO!
Latin Grammy Nominee DIOGO NOGUEIRA in his LA debut!
Directly from Rio de Janeiro in this very special and ONLY engagement!
With Cupim from Sambajah and friends!

Saturday, November 15 - 9pm
Santa Monica Bar & Grille
3321 Pico Blvd.Santa Monica, CA 91405


An authentic Samba and Pagode in a very intimate setting at the SANTA MONICA BAR & GRILLE, will transport you to the carioca nights of LAPA in Rio de Janeiro... featuring the classics of DIOGO NOGUEIRA, son of the legendary samba singer and composer JOAO NOGUEIRA. Plus Samba Dancers! Be ready to dance, participate to the beats of Samba, Pagode and Samba Enredo!

DIOGO NOGUEIRA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwVU_7SSdBI (with his dad, João Nogueira)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rp0y3k9nto (with Xande from Grupo Revelaçao)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Co9j57vi0 (with Marcelo D2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XinrNzi9OvA (with Beth Carvalho)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOi4K0k70Ws

www.DiogoNogueira.com.br / www.myspace.com/diogonogueira

Tickets: $15 General Admission
21 & over

Tickets available by calling (818) 566-1111
www.BrazilianNites.com / www.myspace.com/braziliannites


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THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 31 HALLOWEEN
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EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT...

SAMBA & PAGODE IS BACK! With
SAMBAJAH!!!
@ Santa Monica Bar & Grill
3321 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica - CA 90405
10pm-2am
AFTER 11-GUYS $5.00, COVER CHARGEAND GIRLS GO IN FREE ALL NIGHT LONG!!!!
More Info: Arlindo Jr. (714) 356-8542
http://www.sambajah.com
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Every Thursday, THE BEST Brazilian Nights in Orange County.

SAMBA IS BACK at HARP on Thursdays!!!!You miss us? Well, WE MISS YOU, SOO MUCH! And we'll back very soon. In the meantime, SAMBAJAH is determined to keep your Thursday the best night of your week, and for this, we have arranged a great band to play while we are gone.

Playing the BEST of Axe, Reggae, Samba & Pagode, that will have you dancing the WHOLE NIGHT!

"YOU ASK, WE PLAY" - Come to us with a request of your favorite brazilian song and we will play it.

Check it out for yourself, look at pictures of the hottest nights in
The OC @ www.sambajah.com
@ The Harp Inn
130 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa - CA 92627
www.harpinn.com

Thursday, October 23th - 10pm-2am
LIVE SAMBA, PAGODE, AXE and REGGAE

DJ IZAEL - playing Brazilian music and your favorite rhythms.

COME HAVE FUN, SING, DRINK, WIN PRIZES AND DANCE ALL NIGHT WITH THE LIVE SOUNDS OF NO COVER CHARGE *DOOR PRIZES! More Info: Arlindo Jr. (714) 356-8542 www.sambajah.com sambajah2008@hotmail.com
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Save the date...A special engagement!
Lula & Afrobrasil plus
Bat Makumba
Introducing their new CD BOTECO!
Santa Monica Bar & Grille!
Friday, December 5th - 9pm
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SAVE THE DATE!

BRAZIILAN CARNAVAL 2009 - Saturday, February, 21 -
The biggest Carnaval in the West Coast!

ShockHound to celebrate launch with free shows by No Age and Titus Andronicus

ShockHound (www.shockhound.com ) announced today that the site will celebrate its launch with a series of exclusive free shows in major U.S. cities starting early November. Los Angeles lo-fi duo No Age and irreverent indie rock band Titus Andronicus will tour New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Launched October 28, 2008, ShockHound is a one-stop, genre-spanning music site loaded with millions of MP3s, a vast selection of band merchandise, the latest music videos, unique programming, and exclusive and compelling editorial content.

"We're looking forward to hitting the road with Titus Andronicus and meeting the fans from ShockHound," said Randy Randall of No Age. "We love the site and are thrilled to be part of these free shows-- the fact that ShockHound is doing this for the fans shows a real commitment to music lovers."

Hailing from Los Angeles, No Age is a noise-punk outfit with a devoted following, while Titus Andronicus is an up-and-coming rock band from New Jersey known for its fierce, thrashy sound.

The two will kick off the tour in New York City on November 9, stopping in Chicago and Los Angeles before closing the tour in San Francisco on December 4th. Tickets will be available for free on ShockHound.com on a first-come, first-serve basis. Stay tuned for event details.

American Federation of Musicians speaks out about television "white spaces"

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) opposes allowing unlicensed, Internet devices to operate in the television “white spaces,” and urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider its upcoming proposal to open up the “white spaces” to these devices.

The FCC is currently considering allowing mobile Internet devices to operate in the “white spaces” – the frequencies between television channels. This is a very risky proposition that can have devastating effects on live concerts, Broadway productions, symphonic performances, and any event that uses wireless microphones. These Internet devices will operate on frequencies so close to those used by wireless microphones that there is a very high chance of interference, thereby ruining the audience’s experience.

In response to the FCC’s plan to vote on this issue at its upcoming meeting on November 4th, AFM, along with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Country Music Association, the Grand Ole Opry, The International Music Products Association and The Recording Artists Coalition, submitted a letter to the Commission outlining the group’s position and urging their reconsideration. AFM has also joined The Broadway League and other groups in running print ads that urge the FCC’s reconsideration.

AFM has long opposed allowing these devices to operate on frequencies so close to those used by wireless microphone users. The recent tests, conducted by the FCC, do not reliably prove that devices operating in the television “white spaces” can reliably detect when frequencies are in use by wireless microphones; therefore making the risk that these devices will interfere with wireless microphones too great.

ABOUT THE AFM
Founded in 1896, the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM), AFL-CIO, is the largest organization in the world dedicated to representing the interests of professional musicians. With more than 90,000 members, the AFM represents all types of professional musicians, including those who record music for sound recordings, film scores, radio, television and commercial announcements, as well as perform music of every genre in every sort of venue from small jazz clubs to symphony orchestra halls to major stadiums. Whether negotiating fair agreements, protecting ownership of recorded music, securing benefits such as health care and pension, or lobbying legislators, the AFM is committed to raising industry standards and placing the professional musician in the foreground of the cultural landscape. www.afm.org

Uh Huh Her's new single now on mtvU and mtvU.com

Look for UH HUH HER's new video "Explode" which just premiered worldwide on mtvU and mtvU.com. The fully animated music clip was created by Jodie Sandler, a Canadian fan who traveled to Paris for inspiration. Collaborating with the dup, she captured the essence of "Explode"--the second single from the group's Nettwerk debut album COMMON REACTION--with this dreamy and provocative clip about an emotional encounter of two strangers on the windy streets of Paris. The video will also debut on LOGO this Sunday, November 2 and LogoOnline.com Monday, November 3.

To watch the clip on mtvU, visit:
http://www.mtvu.com/video/?id=1598079&vid=294430.

In other news, while in NYC yesterday for their show at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza, the duo taped an episode of LOGO's "New Now Next" show, which is set to air at midnight on Sunday, November 16.

The Los Angeles-based electro-rock duo--singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist CAMILA GREY (Lead Vocals/Keys/Synth/Guitars/Programmed Drums) and musician/actress LEISHA HAILEY (Vocals/Synth)-continue to garner critical acclaim for their debut album as well as their striking live shows. The duo is currently on tour across the U.S. now. See full itinerary below.

Catch UH HUH HER on tour now in select cities:
DATE CITY VENUE
UH HUH HER headlining U.S. tour:
Thu 10/30 Montreal, QC Le National
Sat 11/1 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Sun 11/2 Ferndale, MI Magic Bag
Mon 11/3 Chicago, IL Park West
Wed 11/5 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
Sat 11/8 Seattle, WA Neumo's
Sun 11/9 Vancouver, BC Richard's On Richards
Mon 11/10 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
Tue 11/11 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Thu 11/13 Santa Barbara, CA Velvet Jones
Fri 11/14 Los Angeles, CA Avalon
Tue 11/18 London, UK Koko


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18th Dye on tour in support of new effort

With their groundbreaking, catchy and explosive rock 18TH DYE earned great recognition in the international music press during the ‘90s, with albums Done (1992), Crayon (1993), Tribute to a Bus (1995) and Left (B-Sides and Rarities) (1999). They toured all over the US and Europe and left a mark which inspired a vast number of bands. With their new album, ‘Amorine Queen’, they continue their intensive work, which doesn’t just thrill the fans from ten years ago, but also carries away a new audience - a fact that’s hard to miss at their recent shows.

From 1992 to 1998, the band was signed to Matador Records, and toured with Stereolab and Yo la Tengo, amongst others, also recording with legendary producer Steve Albini. They completed three BBC Peel sessions (the only Danish band to do that) and scored several Top 10 hits on the English indie charts while receiving attention on the CMJ chart in the US. After having released the album ‘Tribute to a Bus’ and after extensive touring in Europe and the US, 18TH DYE stopped playing and it was not until 2005, at VibraCrunch07 Festival, that they began playing live again.

In the last couple of years the band has made their sound heard at selected shows and small tours in Denmark and Germany, including appearances in 2007 at the legendary Rockpalast TV-show, the Berlin-based Summerize Festival, the Danish SPOT Festival, and, this year, performed at the largest Scandinavian music festival, Roskilde, in front of packed crowds.

A lot has happened in the lives of the three18TH DYE members in the time away from the band. Part Danish, part German Heike Rädeker spent time playing in several bands including Wuhling that was signed to Touch and Go/City Slang. She now lives in Berlin were she owns and runs the design furniture store STUE, made famous by the Louis Vuitton and Wallpaper guide books.

Danish Piet Breinholm has been busy in the meantime too; together with the third 18TH DYE member, Sebastian, he formed the electronic duo Test and toured with several Danish bands including Rhonda Harris, Speaker Bite Me and Varano. Piet is also a designer and runs the bag company ”Piet Breinholm - The Last Bag”, that sells its products in Berlin, Paris, London and New York. German Sebastian Büttrich has toured with Lise Westzynthius and Speaker Bite Me. Now all three are together once again: 18TH DYE!

US TOUR DATES:
25-Nov Baltimore, MD Talking Head
26-Nov Philadelphia, PA M Room
28-Nov New Haven, CT tba
29-Nov New York, NY Santos
30-Nov Boston, MA TT’s
1-Dec Montreal, PQ Lambi
2-Dec Toronto, ONT Horseshoe
3-Dec Detroit, MI Cro Foot
4-Dec Cleveland, Oh Grog Shop
5-Dec Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
6-Dec Minneapolis, MN Entry
9-Dec Seattle, WA Chop Suey
10-Dec Portland, OR Holocene
12-Dec San Francisco, CA Bottom Of The Hill
13-Dec Los Angeles, CA Spaceland

Operation Christmas Child seeks donations

‘Tis the season for kids to begin writing their Christmas wish lists, but this year 7-year-old Angela Wirth is making a different kind of wish list. It’s not for her, but for needy children in a faraway land.

Angela is joining Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse headed by Franklin Graham, to collect and deliver some 8 million gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 100 countries. Operation Christmas Child starts with a simple shoe box filled with toys, necessity items, school supplies, candy and often hand-written notes of encouragement. The gifts are then hand-delivered to hurting children worldwide, including those who are suffering from natural disaster, disease, war, terrorism, poverty and famine.

“I want other kids to know that someone really does care about them - that someone loves them,” said Angela, who recently asked for packed shoe boxes instead of gifts at her October birthday party. “I’m makes me feel happy to be able to help other kids who do not have as much as I do.”

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered shoe box gifts to more than 61 million hurting children in some 130 countries. It is a year-round project, requiring months of organization and preparation to reach millions of kids around the world. Staff and volunteers use whatever means necessary - ships, trucks, buses, trains, airplanes, helicopters, boats, camels, even dog sleds - to reach suffering children.

AMAZING FACT: If all 61 million children who have received shoe box gifts since 1993 stood hand-in-hand, they would form a line stretching 42,192 miles - enough to reach around the world 1 1/2 times.

AMAZING FACT: Operation Christmas Child has generated more than 2,800 miles of smiles - enough smiles to reach from Orange County to New York City.

THIS YEAR IN CALIFORNIA, Operation Christmas Child organizers are working to collect 300,000 shoe box gifts.

AMAZING Orange County FACT: 59,000 shoe box gifts stacked on top of each other would rise more than 94 times higher than Knott's Berry Farm Supreme Scream ride.

Orange County residents can deliver their shoe box gifts to one of nine drop-off locations throughout the area during National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24. Visit www.samaritanspurse.org or call (714) 697-5509 for information on how to pack a shoe box gift and for the nearest drop-off location.

Armin van Buuren named top DJ

Last night, the official and full results of the British DJ Mag Top 100 poll were revealed at the official ‘DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s Party 2008’ in London. Ultra Records' artist Armin van Buuren has been voted number one DJ for the second year in a row!

Armin van Buuren has been listed in the DJ Mag Top 100 since 2001, when he entered the poll at the 27th position. In 2002 he climbed up to the 5th position, and in 2003, 2004 and 2005 he was listed at the third spot. In 2006 he moved up to the second place, until eventually in 2007 he topped the Poll with a number one position. And this year he did it again.

2007 and 2008 have undoubtedly been 2 of the busiest, yet exciting years for Armin van Buuren. Next to hosting his award winning, weekly radio show ‘A State of Trance’, with an estimated 25 million listeners, Armin has released his third artist album ‘Imagine’ in North America on Ultra Records (Armada). The album made history as the first Dutch dance album to debut at number one on the Dutch album chart.

Armin also toured the world with his ‘Armin Only: Imagine’ concerts, with the sold out first edition in the Jaarbeurs venue in Utrecht, providing more than16.000 party people a stunning show and exclusive 9 hour set.

Armin’s reaction: “For me this is an incredible honor, because it’s an award from the votes of so many dance music lovers that went online to vote. I‘d like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support. Thank YOU!“

Ultra Records' artists maintained a heavy showing in the illustrious UK dance publication's annual poll. Dutch phenomenon, Tiësto, who maintained the polls number one position 3 years in a row remains at number 2, and stellar trance production and DJ trio Above & Beyond take number 4. David Guetta’s Pop Life success and non-stop touring places the French native at number 5, and Dutch trance maven Ferry Corsten pulls in number 6. Sasha, who released his acclaimed ‘The emFire Collection’ on Ultra earlier this year retains his long standing amongst the Top 10 at number 7. Markus Schulz' relentless touring pushes him to the number 8 position.

Newcomer to the poll is deadmau5 – riding high on a string of incredible productions and his debut album RANDOM ALBUM TITLE already earning him the award for Producer of the Year from successful digital retailer Beatport - he debuts on the chart at number 11. Sander van Doorn, whose powerful debut album ‘Supernaturalistic’ released on Ultra Records, takes number 13. Paul Oakenfold, who has always maintained high positioning on the poll, claims 14, and house producer, Axwell hits at number 20.

Other Ultra Records' artists charting this year include Eric Prydz at 21, Fedde Le Grand at 29, Benny Benassi at 39, Roger Sanchez at 57 and Sander Kleinenberg at 60. Congrats to all Ultra Records' artists for their continued success!

www.ultrarecords.com: log on for music, news, artist info + tour dates

Enter Natural Balance's contest for your dog to be in the Rose Parade

Natural Balance, the super-premium pet food line, will be making its debut appearance in the upcoming 120th Rose Parade themed "Hats off to Entertainment." The Natural Balance Float called, "Natural Entertainers" will feature a 15-foot long sculpted skateboard and a 16-foot tall floral bulldog, which will be adorned by the legendary Natural Balance bulldogs Tyson and Tillman who will be skateboarding around the float on a specially created skateboarding track.

This is the first time Natural Balance has participated in the annual Rose Parade and they have hired prominent float designer Raul R. Rodriguez to design their float and Tim Estes from Fiesta Floats to build the float. Estes, who is president of Fiesta Floats and has over 30 years experience in building floats, has won the top float honors at the Parade the last 15 years in a row and Natural Balance is looking forward to having a top float this year.

Another unique feature is the custom made track for the dogs to skate on, which is being built by famous skate track designer Aaron Spohn. The legendary Tyson and Tillman will be accompanied on the float by Natural Balance Co-Founder Dick Van Patten and his son Jimmy Van Patten.

"We are honored to be able to bring the Natural Balance bulldogs to the Rose Parade. They are truly amazing and are going to bring great joy to all the animal lovers at the Parade," said Joey Herrick, President of Natural Balance.

In conjunction with the Natural Balance float, Natural Balance has announced a competition for the World’s Most Amazing Dog Contest. Dog owners all over the country are being asked to submit a video or photo of their dog which will be uploaded to the Natural Balance website and voted on by fans. The winner and their dog will join Tyson and Tillman on the Natural Balance float in the 2009 Rose Parade ® on January 1, 2009. Winners also receive a year's supply of Natural Balance Pet Food, and will stay at the beautiful Pasadena Hilton. The winning submission will be chosen November 30th.

Visit the Natural Balance website, www.naturalbalance.net , for more information about the contest as well as information about Natural Balance Pet Foods' first float in the 2009 Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 120th Rose Parade ®. Be sure to tune in Jan 1, 2009 at 8AM PST to watch the Parade live. The "Natural Entertainers Float" will also be on display at Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats, in Pasadena after the Parade on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Natural Balance
Since 1989, Dick Van Patten and his partner Joey Herrick have been supplying the public with premium quality dog and cat foods. Today Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc has grown into an international company providing pet foods throughout the United States, Canada, The Pacific Rim and Europe. The Natural Balance ultra premium line of pet foods for dog and cats, includes: Ultra Premium Dry and Canned Dog and Cat food, Dog Food Rolls in 3 varieties: Lamb, Beef and Turkey, Treats for Dogs, Gourmet Frozen Loaves for Dogs in 5 varieties, Organic Dog Food, Allergy Formulas, Eatables for dogs, gourmet canned dog foods made in a USDA approved plant that makes food for people, and Zoological Formulas made for lions, tigers, cheetahs, polar bears, snakes and carnivorous birds. Natural Balance is headquartered in Pacoima, CA and is available at PETCO and local independent pet stores.

Brother to play Fernwood Fest

Fernwood Scottish & Irish Music Festival
Angus and Didgeridrew return to Fernwood next weekend for the Scottish and Irish Music Festival. Joining them will be T Xiques.

T toured with BROTHER in 2003 and can be heard drumming, singing and playing trumpet on BROTHER album 'Urban Cave'.

Angus - "It's such a pleasure to be playing again with T for this show. He is my neighbour in the Catskill Mountains. Not only is he a great drummer, he's giving me tips on how to be a real mountain man. You'll be hearing songs you recognize at Fernwood, along with a few surprises."

Friday, November 8 & 9, 2008
Fernwood Scottish & Irish Music Festival
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Bushkill, PA
Saturday - 1:30 & 7:00 pm
Sunday - 1:00 & 2:45 pm
www.eohebrides.com

One Day
The new album "One Day" is nearing completion and planned for a holiday release. Look out for photos, clips, comments and updated information on the website.

Angus - "This is the only album we've recorded in Australia. The music is inspired by the magical setting we were in - a friends farm deep in the bush. I've really enjoyed revisiting these tracks with Dave in the studio. Rest assured, this offering is pretty different."

Website Updates
Be sure to check www.BROTHERmusic.com regularly for road journal entries, videos, news on the new album, and 2009 tour dates.

Andy Yorke on KCRW Sunday

ANDY YORKE ON KCRW'S SOUNDS ECLECTIC,
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Be sure to tune in to Sounds Eclectic, hosted by Nic Harcourt on KCRW this Sunday at 7:00 pm (PST) to hear new tracks from Andy Yorke's solo debut, Simple. Nic will be playing cuts like "Rise and Fall". And be sure to keep up with Nic's video podcast series, Tuned In, as he will be featuring Andy on an upcoming episode in November.

Sounds Eclectic on KCRWTuned In via 60Frames

Simple comes out November 18th on CD and is available now as a digital download.

Stream: www.chocolatelabrecords.com/audio/simple.html

Download and share Andy Yorke - "Rise and Fall" (MP3)

www.andyyorke.com
www.chocolatelabrecords.com

Bernie Pearl performances

Bernie Pearl with pianist Dwayne Smith on Saturday, November 8
at Iva Lee's Restaurant, 555 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente.
6:30 until 10:30

Bernie Pearl will help judge the International Blues Competition (IBC), this year on Saturday, November 15,
at the Cellar, 201 S. Broadway, Long Beach.
Sponsored by the Southern California Blues Society, and under the auspices of the Blues Foundation, the winner will go to Memphis in February to compete against other winners from around the globe. The competition starts at 4:00 and runs for several blues-drenched hours until around midnight. Only $5 cover.
Contact: SCBluesSociety@aol.com

Neil Young's performance Oct. 30 cancelled

From Live Nation:

Neil Young’s performance at The Forum scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

From Tom Behrens:

Greetings Friends,

Some of you already know that my long time friend, grade school chum and legendary guitarist of the incredible Aluminum Marshmallow, Greg Pineda was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July of this year. The news was a big blow his family, friends and all those who have been touched by his music.

Some good folks are staging a benefit concert for Greg, Wed, Nov 5 at the Canyon Club in Agoura (see attachment for list of entertainers and details). All featured artists and MCs are friends of Greg and are donating their time. The owner of the club is donating the venue. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go the Greg to help with his medical expenses.

Hope you can make it.

Please forward this to any one you think may be interested.

Lastly, a big thanks to all those who sent in a donation for the Gig4Greg guitar picks.

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

I love Halloween. Little kids trick-or-treating, adults wearing silly costumes, glowing jack-o-lanterns, painted store-front windows, candy corn, scary sound effects, the whole bit. It's something you never outgrow, or at least I hope I never will. And when it falls on a weekend, it's even better.

Two nights of Halloween happenings and live music - what a treat! The Derby in Arcadia, Cafe 322 and the Buccaneer in Sierra Madre are all hosting costume parties on Friday night, and then there's a second night of fun to be had at the American Legion in East Pasadena on Saturday night. And don't forget to take your camera - you never know who you'll run into! See below for more details...

TONITE! 10/28 - the return of TACO TUESDAY!!! WITCH JODI & HER MINIONS - "HALLOWEEN HAUNT SHOW" @ SCARY MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, 6:30 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. All ages, FREE. Limited parking. CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW OWNERS, CAROLYN & JEFF DAPPER!

WED. 10/29 - aka MAX BUDA @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of Fair Oaks & Union, behind the big, ugly Container Store that invaded the parking lot and cast a permanent shadow on the Pub's patio several years ago. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. No cover, beer & wine. Eclectic Jazzy Blues Rock from Chester, Jerry, Tedroy, Bruce, Pete, and Nick on noise-makers.

THURS. 10/30 - NEIL YOUNG @ THE FABULOUS FORUM. and yes - I did find a home for my 2 extra tickets!

FRI. 10/31 - The MELLOW D'z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 8:30pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, food, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. "Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!" http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

FRI. 10/31 - BETTER THAN BLUE @ THE WORLD-FAMOUS DERBY IN ARCADIA, 8pm - midnight. 233 W. Huntington Dr. Great food, full bar, COSTUMES, dancing, plenty of parking. Felicia Cain, Danny Hesse, Joe Velosa & Herb Quick. Rock, Soul, Blues.

FRI. 10/31 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES "HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE PARTY" @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Get there early and have dinner & stay for the dancing and COSTUME CONTEST with BIG CASH PRIZES!!!

FRI. 10/31 - HALLOWEEN @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE WITH MONSTER SQUAD, 3RD GRADE TEACHER, and PEACHFUZZ, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, cheap drinks. Can you say Freaky Friday?

SAT. 11/1 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SAT. 11/1 - TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND @ SIERRA CUP IN MONROVIA, 6pm. 409 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-301-4214. Traditional Folk Music. Gotta love the title of their latest CD: "Songs We Stole From Our Friends". Tim used to do the sound at the "Listening Room Concerts". These guys are great! http://www.trough.com/tedrow-vreeland/default.htm

SAT. 11/1 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS @ THE DOCKSIDE GRILL IN WEST COVINA, 7:30 – 11:30pm. 3057 E. Garvey North (on restaurant row, off the 10 Fwy.) 626-915-3474. In the bar area, but you can eat dinner there; all ages ok. Semi-acoustic BLUES. http://chicosbailbondsblues.com/

SAT. 11/1 - Open Mic Night @ the FRETHOUSE in Covina. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts at 7:30. If there aren't enough slots for everybody they'll make a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! www.covina.com/frethouse/

SAT. 11/1 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 280-EAST PASADENA's "HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY", 9pm. $7 donation at the door, goes to their various charitable functions. Doors open at 7pm, cheap food at 8pm, member drink prices for everyone all night! Raffle prizes. Yee haw! 179 N. Vinedo Ave. 626-792-9938.

SAT. 11/1 - OCHO X @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table. Latin influenced jazz/rock jams.

SAT. 11/1 - MARTINI DIARIES featuring JEFF STETSON & friends @ COLOMBO'S ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE IN EAGLE ROCK, 10pm - 1am. 1833 Colorado Blvd. 323-254-9138. Full kitchen & bar. Jeff sez: first set will be Jazz & then evolve into "Acid-Lounge-Jazz-Rock!" 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month.

SUN. 11/2 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 11/2 - Have Lunch with NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food in a comfy setting. Bring the family! Acoustic Folk/Rock, Classic Country. Mandolin/Fiddle player Jane will be here this week!

SUN. 11/2 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ BARN BURNER RESTAURANT IN PASADENA, 5 - 8pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies & snazzy overalls! The Dupuy Brothers and friends. http://www.wrecknsow.com/

SUN. 11/2 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack 'em in! TUES. 11/4 - GET OUT AND VOTE!!!

WED. 11/5 - "GiG4GREG" @ THE CANYON CLUB IN AGOURA HILLS, doors open at 6pm. 28912 Roadside Dr. 818-879-5016. A fundraiser for Greg Pineda of Aluminum Marshmallow who is battling pancreatic cancer. Admission by donation - please give from the heart. Some pretty big names who Greg has worked with are donating their time and talent to show their appreciation and support for all he does for everyone else. REO SPEEDWAGON, AMBROSIA, CHUCK NEGRON (Three Dog Night), TIN DRUM, JOHN SOKOLOFF, CARLOS AMEZCUA, THE SHEDS, ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW and more! And it's not too late to get your Gig4GREG guitar pick necklace or bracelet: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=416326321

FRI. 11/7 - The MELLOW D'z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 8:30pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, food, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. "Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!" http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

FRI. 11/7 and SAT. 11/8 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. In the bar area, but you can order food also. All ages ok. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. 626-915-3474.

FRI. 11/7 - BOBBY BRADFORD MOTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30 - 11:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. A fixture on the local jazz scene, Bobby Bradford is best known for his early 70's work with Ornette Coleman, and was one of my brother Rick's early musical influences.

FRI. 11/7 - T.C.'s LIVING ROOM and the WRECKTANGLES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table. Rock, Punk.

SAT. 11/8 - STAN WEST & PAUL DORN @ STRINGS MUSIC (aka Fretted Products) IN GLENDORA, 8 - 11am. 146 N. Glendora Ave. 626-914-4100. FREE. Blues slide guitar & bass. http://www.stan/ west.com/

SAT. 11/8 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SAT. 11/8 - the WE FIVE @ the FRETHOUSE IN COVINA, 8pm. $20 admission. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. 60's folk group best known for their hit, "You Were On My Mind". www.covina.com/frethouse/

SAT. 11/8 - GROOVY LEMON PIE @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks! Classic Rock from Greg Tortell, Gary Putman, Jorge Mena, Bob Knarley & Frank Simes.

SUN. 11/9 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 11/9 - the return of GRANT PARK SOFTBALL - ALL ARE WELCOME. NOT A LEAGUE - JUST FOR FUN & THE LOVE OF THE GAME! CORNER OF CORDOVA & MICHIGAN IN PASADENA, 3 BLOCKS WEST OF PCC. BATTING PRACTICE 12:00, GAME TIME ASAP. BRING YOUR GLOVE, BAT, CHAIR, ICE CHEST, GUITAR, UKULELE, ETC. EVERY SUNDAY... hopefully!

SUN. 11/9 - THE MERCY POWELL QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd . 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Mercy, Josh, Marc & Peter Burke doin' some standards & jazzy stuff for your dining & listening pleasure!

SUN. 11/9 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack 'em in!

Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all...

FYI - in case you're wondering which class had the highest attendance at the St. Rita's Harvest Festival last Saturday, it was the class of 1968 with 21 people!!! Way to go!

Hope to see you out & about,

SierraMadreSue

sierramadresue@yahoo.com

FOR EVEN MORE COOL SHOWS & INFO., CHECK OUT THESE SITES:

http://cafe322.com/

http://sierracup.com/

http://www.myspace.com/piratedive

http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html

http://www.myspace.com/americanarootsla

http://www.aliveandpicking.com/calendar.html http://www.covina.com/frethouse/concerts.html

Support local music at Mr. T's Bowl

http://www.myspace.com/mrtsbowl
Mr T's Bowl
5621 1/2 N. Figueroa St
at Ave 57 in
Highland Park 90042
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Thur Nov 6th
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Fri Nov 7th
IsGoodmusic.com benefit show
Seasons
Shiloe
The Transmissions
Death to Anders
Vaudeville
$5.00 Donation
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Sat Nov 8th
9:15 pm Cinderella Motel
10:00 pm Sons Of Tito
10:45 pm the Get Well Cards
11:30 pm Human Hands
12:30 am the Crystelles
$7 cover
doors open at 9pm
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Sun Nov 9th
Damien Byrne B-day party with:
1st - Surgeon Marta ( LA)
2nd - The Black Watch (LA)
3rd - Petrol (Seattle)
4th - Candy Apple Red (Dublin Ireland)
5th - Eject - (LA)
doors open at 8pm
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Tue Nov 11th
The Dizzys
New London
Criminal belly
Bizzart
Henry Bermudez Trio
Madhappy
no cover
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Wed Nov 12th
Decompress
The Health Club
Vital Transformation
BoxViolet
Cobra Lilies
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Thur Nov 13th
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Dave Muller dance party Nov. 8

The Dave Muller Dance Party
A Special Event and Exhibition Closing Celebration at the Armory Center for the Arts Saturday November 8, 8:30 p.m. - Midnight

Los Angeles artist Dave Muller has long explored the visual potency of music, from the spines of records to Three-Day Weekends. His paintings, drawings, and events have emphasized the visual quality and strange communities that come out of music. Inspired by the Martha Rosler Library, the Armory Center for the Arts asked Dave to display legendary Musical Library: more than 6,000 records, 6,000 CDs, hundreds of books, dozens of instruments and over 168,000 mp3s that Dave has set up as a short wave radio station. For this exhibition, Muller has helped in sundry ways to make the library a place for people to gather, look, and listen. To help this along, Dave will DJ from his extensive collection for a dance party extravaganza, aptly titled The Dave Muller Dance Party. Free Vodka! generously provided by nottoopure.com

The Armory Center for the Arts is located at 145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California.

Stephen Tharp to perform at San Marino organ dedication

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL CURATOR DEDICATES LOCAL CHURCH ORGAN ON NOV. 2

World-Renowned Organist Stephen Tharp Performs at Dedication

WHO: Walt Disney Concert Hall curator and builder of its pipe organ, Manuel Rosales will dedicate St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church newly restored pipe organ on November 2. St. Edmund’s contracted Manuel Rosales of Rosales Organ Builders, who designed and supervised the construction of the organ at the new Walt Disney Concert Hall and is the Curator of that organ.

St. Edmund’s pipe organ has already garnered national attention with its guest organist for the dedication recital, world-renowned Stephen Tharp, who is hailed as “the organist for the connoisseur” (Organ magazine, Germany), “the thinking person’s performer” (Het Orgel), “every bit the equal of any organist” (The American Organist magazine) and “the consummate creative artist” (Michael Barone, Pipedreams).

Tharp is recognized as one of the great concert organists of our age. Having played 32 solo intercontinental tours and over 800 North American concerts, Tharp has built one of the most well-respected international careers in the world, earning him the reputation as the most traveled concert organist of his generation. He is currently Artist-in-Residence at Grace Church (Episcopal), New York, and served as organist at St. Patrick's Cathedral from 1995-1997 and the Associate Organist at St. Bartholomew's, NYC, from 1998-2002.

WHAT: Fifty years ago, St. Edmund’s in San Marino invested in a world-class instrument known as Aeolian-Skinner Opus Number 1323, or a pipe organ. One of 1,400 instruments produced by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company and its predecessor, the Skinner Organ Company, in America, St. Edmund’s pipe organ is a significant historical instrument in need of restoration. The formal name of the completed instrument is “The St. Edmund’s Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1323 / Rosales Opus 37 Organ.”

WHEN: Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. Rosales will also offer a special presentation about the restoration project.

WHERE: St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church located at 1175 San Gabriel Blvd. in San Marino, CA 91108.

WHY: With over 700 new pipes, including the addition of exterior façade pipes in the chancel, renovation of the console, and a total rebuilding of all wind chests, leather pouches, electronics and expression shutters, the San Marino pipe organ is among the finest church organs in Southern California, and is attracting national attention.

Get in the spirit with Charles Phoenix's Holiday Jubilee

All New, All Spectacular this holiday season:
Charles Phoenix's
Moonlight Rollerway Holiday Jubilee
Two performances only, December 13 & 14.

WHAT: Charles Phoenix's Moonlight Rollerway Holiday Jubilee - Charles Phoenix's uniquely entertaining and hilarious Retro Holiday Slide Show, created from vintage slides found at thrift shops and estate sales, moves to the Moonlight Rollerway, Southern California's last classic roller rink - where it will be followed by a Roller Skating Revue Spectacular starring 75 champion skaters celebrating all the holidays of the year with a variety of colorfully costumed musical acts set to live organ music: New Years Eve, Valentine's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Easter, The 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free snacks and an after-show skate party are included in the ticket price.

WHEN: Saturday, December 13 at 8 pm
Sunday, December 14 at 3 pm

WHERE: MOONLIGHT ROLLERWAY
5110 San Fernando Road
Glendale, California 91204
(corner Harvard St. & San Fernando Road, right next to Home Depot)

HOW: Tickets at www.charlesphoenix.com
TICKETS:$35.00 (includes free snacks and skate rental for the after-show skate party)

Reach out during Petco's National Adoption Weekend

In an effort to help boost pet adoptions and increase the number of animal lives saved this holiday season, PETCO will kick-off the PETCO Foundation’s Annual Tree of Hope fundraiser with National Adoption Weekend Nov. 8 and 9 and adoption events taking place in nearly 950 PETCO stores nationwide.

“There are millions of wonderful pets in shelters across the nation – in all of our communities – waiting to be found and adopted into loving homes,” said Beth Mars, director of operations and development for the PETCO Foundation. “The holiday season is a great time of year for bringing pets and people together. Combining Tree of Hope with a national adoption event in all of our stores will provide a venue and much-needed funding to local rescue organizations that give homeless animals a second chance to live and love.”

Beginning with the National Adoption weekend and running through Dec. 24, the Tree of Hope fundraiser will allow PETCO customers to make a difference for hundreds of pets by purchasing card ornaments for a $1, $5, $10 or $20 donation. Customers donating $20 or more will receive a special PETCO Foundation reusable “Seed of Hope” bag, and every new pet parent on Nov. 8 and 9 will receive the same bag stuffed with goodies. This year’s fundraising goal is 3 million dollars.

This year the PETCO Foundation is also partnering with IAMS and its annual Home 4 the Holidays adoption drive to ensure a successful fundraiser and help further promote the adoption of homeless animals throughout the holidays. With a goal to adopt out a million animals by the end of the holiday season, IAMS will donate $1 for every bag of IAMS cat or dog food sold at PETCO stores during the campaign to add to the PETCO Foundation’s efforts.

PETCO encourages customers to consider adoption before the purchase of any companion animal – even if it’s one of the birds, reptiles or small animals currently offered in PETCO stores. The company also encourages anyone looking to give a pet as a gift this holiday season to consider a gift card so that the recipient may choose their next companion animal themselves.

For more information on Tree of Hope and the PETCO Foundation visit www.petcofoundation.org or to locate a store near you, visit www.petco.com. For more information on the IAMS Home 4 the Holidays campaign, visit www.IAMS.com

Upcoming concerts around California from Live Nation

ON SALE THIS WEEK AT HOUSE OF BLUES SUNSET STRIP

On Sale NOW :

Lordi, Lizzy Borden, Stolen Babies - November 17

Tesla - December 1

Wu-Tang Clan - December 4

Cheap Trick - December 15 & 16

RATT w/ Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbie Crane, Bobby Blotzer, Carlos Cavazo - December 26

Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto - January 3


ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 10 am:

Back In Black and Appetite For Destruction - December 21


ON SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 10 am:

Aretha Franklin - November 21 & 22

dada - December 29

The Marshall Tucker Band - December 30

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On Sale NOW:

Cheap Trick - December 17

RATT w/ Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbie Crane, Bobby Blotzer, Carlos Cavazo - December 27

Tyrone Wells - January 29


ON SALE FRIDAY OCT 31 AT 10AM

Back in Black and Appetite For Destruction - December 18


ON SALE SATURDAY NOV 1 AT 10AM

Bad Brains - December 8

Mest - January 23

Dave Morrison at Kulak's Woodshed on Halloween

From Dave Morrison:

Hi Everybody,

Tomorrow night is Halloween ... Eeek! It's a terrifying prospect to be sure. I'm barely coping with my sense of impending doom.

What will we do? Who will protect us? Piper Grey ... that's who. Or hooo, if you prefer.

Yeah, David Piper and Earl Grey, the wonderful acoustic duo is playing at Kulak's Woodshed Tomorrow night. Their new record, "Apples", is one of the best things I've heard all year. Full of great songs and their terrific singing and guitar playing. But it's more than that. It's a real ALBUM: beautifully crafted and arranged. It brings to mind Crosby Stills and Nash with it's songs that flow through dfferent sections, at once surprising and completely natural. We're all really proud of their accomplishment.

Oh, and I am sharing the bill with them. Starting promptly at 8 with Lisa Turner, and Greg Krueger joining me.

So don't be scared, come and enjoy. And if you just can't get the nerve to leave home, watch the live webcast @ www.kulakswoodshed.com

Piper-GreyWith Dave Morrison & Friends
Kulak's Woodshed
5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91607

Yerz, Dave

http://www.myspace.com/davemorrisonmusic

http://www.davemorrisonmusic.com

YouTube: "Times Like These" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD-G11Eeg7s
YouTube: "Almost A Relief" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zZl-nEEEwk&feature=related
YouTube: "Standing By The Bridge" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li0VDr8cMG0
Buy The Album: http://cdbaby.com/cd/davemorrison

SkallyWagz to play Halloween

From the SkallyWagz:

Happy Halloween All!

Come join the SkallyWagz, Halloween night, Friday October 31 for our Totally Rockin' Halloween Extravaganza!! We'll be at Ricky Gene's on PCH in Lomita. Come early and wear your most frightful costume; there will be a contest around midnight with 3 cash prize winners! If you've seen the SkallyWagz, you know that this it THE Halloween Band!

Hope to see you all there!

Sleep tight and don't let the Vampires bite!

Joe and the SkallyWagz

for more info or directions visit www.skallywagz.com

Brett Dennen on tour

Brett Dennen is making a case for the grassroots story of 2008. After years of constant touring, Brett now claims a legion of fans, a phenomenal album debut, Top Ten single on the AAA radio chart, sold-out Fall tour (dates below), and plans for a larger extended run to kick-off in January 2009.

Released October 21 by Dualtone/Downtown Records, HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS debuts this week as the #4 Independent Album, #6 Digital Album, and lands high on the Billboard Top 20 Chart at #41.

The album's first single, "Make You Crazy" features Afro-beat legend Femi Kuti. The song is this week's Greatest Gainer at AAA radio and has entered the Top Ten amongst a mix of tastemaker artists like Beck, Coldplay, Ray LaMontagne, O.A.R, Sarah McLachlan and Snow Patrol.

The video debuted last week across AOL's platform of music sites and features a cameo from actress/singer Mandy Moore. The tongue-in-cheek video takes a stab at "trends" with Ms. Moore as a finicky shoe shopper who finally follows in Brett's (bare) footsteps to find happiness.

As Brett embarks on an eleven city "mini-tour" of the smaller venues where he got his start on November 3rd, he plans to visit Good Morning America's studios on Saturday, November 15 and will kick off a larger-venue headling tour in January '09 (dates to be announced).

BRETT DENNEN - With long red hair, bandana, bare feet and guitar held high on his 6' 4" frame, Brett Dennen is an unlikely frontman but the 29 year old radiates confidence and ease in his own skin. His break-through album, So Much More, was released in 2006 and over the course of two years, gained the attention of critics and fans. John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Michael Franti and Matisyahu are outspoken advocates while Rolling Stone Magazine named Dennen one of their "Artists To Watch in 2008."

He has been spotlighted by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, The Washington Post and has performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Last Call with Carson Daly. Raised in N. California, the fomer camp counselor only decided five years ago to pursue a career in music.

The originator of his own Love Speaks non-profit organization provides local charities with the opportunity to speak to his audiences at each show. He is also involved with the Mosaic Project, which brings together kids from different backgrounds to interact with each other and the world around them in experiences they would not likely have on their own. He created a music curriculm for the Mosaic Project that earned awards in 2003 and 2004.

Brett Dennen's 2008 "Mini Tour" Sponsored by Guayaki Yerba Mate:
11/3 Portland, OR Doug Fir
11/5 Seattle, WA Triple Door
11/6 San Francisco The Independent
11/7 Los Angeles, CA Hotel Café
11/8 Los Angeles, CA Hotel Café
11/10 Denver, CO Walnut Room
11/11 Austin,TX The Continental Club
11/13 Chicago, IL Shubas
11/14 Annapolis, MD Ramshead Onstage
11/15 Philadelphia, PA Tin Angel
11/16 Boston, MA Passim
11/18 New York, NY Canal Room

The Classic Crime adds tour dates

As Tooth & Nail recording artists THE CLASSIC CRIME prepare for their headlining slot on Atticus Clothing's Walk The Plank Tour, a handful of dates have just been announced, adding stops in California, Minnesota, Virginia and other states. Kicking off at Anaheim's Chain Reaction on November 11,the tour brings these Seattle melodic rockers together with their friends A Change of Pace and a diverse group opening acts performing on various legs of the tour including Artist vs. Poet, Lower Definition and Tyler Read (tour dates below).

With support from Alternative Press, Brian Ewing, SJC Custom Drums, and Epiphone Guitars, the Walk The Plank Tour will offer fans the chance to win some truly incredible prizes, tickets, and exclusive clothing (surf to Atticusclothing.com and Altpress.com). Grounded in the culture of music, Atticus was founded by musicians with their morals and inspirations in mind.

The Classic Crime have been enjoying the stellar reviews that their new album The Silver Cord has been generating and are excited to play the album live. After a great slot on this past Summer's Van Warped Tour 2008, the band has been gearing up to rock out even more and with a headlining slot on this tour, it will give them the opportunity to play songs from previous albums that the fans love as well as perform new favorites from The Silver Cord, including the first rock/pop powerhouse single "Abracadavers".

The Walk the Plank Tour Featuring THE CLASSIC CRIME
11/11 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
11/12 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory
11/13 Victorville, CA Karma
11/14 Bakersfield, CA Jerry's Pizza
11/15 San Jose, CA San Jose Skate
11/16 Hughson, CA The Faultline
11/18 Eugene, OR Wow Hall
11/20 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
11/21 Seattle, WA Showbox
11/22 Spokane, WA The Blvd
11/23 Clarkston, WA The Grange
11/24 Boise, ID The Venue
11/25 Salt Lake City, UT Avalon
11/26 Denver, CO Marquis
11/29 Wichita, KS OZ Cafe
11/30 Iowa City, IA The Picador
12/1 St. Paul, MN Station 4
12/2 LaCrosse, WI The Warehouse
12/3 Chicago, IL Mojo’s Coffee House
12/5 Lansing, MI Mac’s Bar
12/6 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom
12/7 S. Hackensack, NJ School of Rock
12/8 Vienna, VA Jammin' Java
12/11 St. Louis, MO Fubar
12/12 Tulsa, OK The Marquee
12/13 Dallas, TX The Max

The Silver Cord was released on Tooth & Nail Records earlier this Summer and was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette (Incubus, Story of the Year, Puddle of Mudd).

www.myspace.com/theclassiccrime

The End of the World

Leaving without saying goodbye is called a "French Exit." Suffice it to say, there has been an interesting cast of characters weaving in and out of the lives of The End of the World's Stefan Marolachakis and Benjamin Smith -- but somehow through 14 bass players and one fistfight, the two of them have been able to stick together, whether it be as best friends or as band mates. It's a rarity in a city where true friends are hard to come by.

Singing drummer Stefan first met guitarist Benjamin in Spanish class nine years ago. The two friends have been writing and recording music together ever since, now better known as the Brooklyn-based band, The End of the World. The duo performed, recorded and self-produced every song on their second full-length, French Exit, as a two-piece in both Montana and Brooklyn. The 11 songs on French Exit (on Flameshovel/Pretty Activity, distributed via Touch & Go) address the growing pains of boys becoming men and transitioning into adulthood, or at least attempting to do so.

"Most of the record is very much about our lives, our friendship and our friends in general," said Benjamin. "It's definitely a growing up, life choices type of record."

Stefan's old school crooner voice underscores an earnestness in his narrative lyrics as he sings about people who have appeared and disappeared from his life. Onstage, he is a captivating storyteller, reflecting on the ins and outs of his life, his loves and his friendships. Meanwhile, Benjamin chimes in with shimmery, yearning guitar strums. The sound is minimalist and stripped down, calling attention to each song's emotion and tone.

“When everything else is removed and it’s just the two of us, there’s a really good line of communication there,” Stefan said about writing the record. “It made it easier to make a record that felt honest and clear. ‘Say what you mean’ was one of our mottoes.”

Their friendship has developed beyond the musical partnership over the years. They're constantly scheming their next New York escapade. They publish an online literary magazine called Take the Handle, inspired by participatory journalism in the spirit of George Plimpton and Hunter S. Thompson. Just like the stories in the band's music, the magazine chronicles the lives of their extended creative circle, including the likes of novelist Nathaniel Rich and bands such as Cursive, Oxford Collapse, The Subjects and Money Mark. They also run Pretty Activity Records, a label that acts as the musical arm of this same community.

French Exit features guest contributions from many of their friends, and the cover art was designed by renowned photographer and Grammy-winner Michael Schmelling. For their charming live show, they bring along friends Sam Axelrod (ex-Narrator) on bass and Mike Incze on pedal steel and guitar.

The End of the World just released a split 7" with Pretty Activity label mates The Subjects entitled Subs & Dubs 7". It includes The End of the World's "Someone Else's Dollar" from French Exit on one side and The Subjects' "Goldenshire Boogie" on the other side. At last year’s CMJ Music Festival MTV News ran a segment on the long-standing friendship and good-natured rivalry between the two bands, who have been playing shows together for years.

The End of the World first released a 4-song self-titled EP on Pretty Activity in May 2005. The EP spawned the single, "This Little Theater," which was featured in Jonathan Demme’s remake of The Manchurian Candidate. The Village Voice declared it "the best song to come out of Brooklyn" that year. The band followed up with their debut full-length, You're Making It Come Alive, on Flameshovel/Pretty Activity in October 2006. The album was produced with Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins at Key Club Recording Studios. Over the years, the End of the World has toured and performed shows with bands like Cursive, MGMT, French Kicks, Maritime, +/-, Bishop Allen, Ambulance LTD, David Vandervelde and Working For a Nuclear Free City.

US TOUR
11/2: Album Listening Party at the Ear Inn- (Free Bloody Mary's)
11/7 Bard College / SMOG Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
11/8: Release Party at the Studio @ Webster Hall
11/09: Washington, DC – DC9 w/ Shaky Hands
11/11 Skully's w/Blitzen Trapper & Horse Feathers Columbus, Ohio
11/12: WOXY Lounge Act, 4pm (Tune in http://www.woxy.com)
11/13: Louisville, KY – Cahoot’s w/ Young Widows
11/15: Chicago, IL – Hideout
11/16: Iowa City, IA – Picador w/ Heartless Bastards
11/17: Daytrotter11/18: Omaha, NE – Slowdown
11/21 Fred's Speak Easy Asheville, North Carolina
11/25 TT the Bears x/ Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Castanets

http://www.myspace.com/theendoftheworld

Over the Rhine celebrates 20th anniversary with tour

In a time when the lifespan of many bands is less than 20 months, Over the Rhine is about to celebrate a far more rare event — its 20th anniversary. In 1989, the band recorded demos that eventually became their debut album, 1991's Till We Have Faces. Now Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler (a resilient songwriting team by any measure) look back on a 12-album discography and hundreds of thousands of road miles traveled. In celebration and as the year 2008 winds down, Over the Rhine hits the road on a five-part tour.

From November 7 – 9, they will steer Southeast to Greensboro, Athens and Charlotte, with a side-trip to Madison on November 15. Come Thanksgiving, it will be off to Seattle on November 29, moving down the West Coast through Portland, San Francisco etc, with a Los Angeles date on December 6. Louisville and Chicago will be visited on December 11 and 12 respectively. And then, on December 19 and 20,

Over the Rhine offers its piece de resistance, a two-night event at Cincinnati$B!G(Js Taft Theater. The first night will feature music from the band's first decade, including such albums as Till We Have Faces, Patience Eve, Good Dog Bad Dog and the first Christmas album. Karin and Linford will be joined onstage by original bandmates Ric Hordinski and Brian Kelley, to revisit many of the early songs. Night number two will highlight the second decade including Films for Radio, OHIO, Drunkard's Prayer, the current release The Trumpet Child, and the more recent Christmas album, Snow Angels.

Discounted tickets for those attending both nights are offered at http://www.overtherhine.com <http://www.overtherhine.com> .

If that weren't enough, December 21 will bring a Sunday Soiree show at St. Elizabeth's Cathedral in Norwood, Ohio as the band shares music, wine and refreshments at the ragged, sacred old cathedral. And then they will call it a holiday and a year. '
"Almost 20 years, it's just sort of hard to take in," says Detweiler on the band's web site. "There are days when we feel utterly blessed and charmed. That this labor of love could continue for 20 years, that our audience still continues to grow, that this music continues to get spread around by people who are often in the process of becoming life long friends — it all smacks of the miraculous."

What will the next 20 years hold for Over the Rhine? There's no telling. But before they ponder the next two decades, they're going to log some more road miles and then celebrate 1989-2009 in Cincinnati with some of their earliest and most loyal fans.

Southeast dates:
November 7 – GREENSBORO, NC - Guilford College
November 8 – ATHENS, GA – Melting Point
November 9 – CHARLOTTE, NC – Visulite Thater
November 15 – MADISON, WI – Majestic Theatre

West Coast Christmas Tour:
November 29 & 30 – SEATTLE, WA – The Triple Door
December 1 – PORTLAND, OR – Aladdin Theatre
December 2 – KLAMATH FALLS, OR – Ross Ragland Theater,
December 4 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Fillmore
December 6 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Troubadour

Midwest Christmas dates:
December 11 – LOUISVILLE, KY – Bomhard Theater
December 12 – CHICAGO, IL – Double Door

A Special 20th Anniversary Holiday Celebration of the Music of Over the Rhine:
December 19 – CINCINNATI, OH – Taft Theater: An evening with Over the Rhine. featuring music from decade one.
December 20 – CINCINNATI, OH – Taft Theater: An evening with Over the Rhine, featuring music from decade two.
December 21 – CINCINNATI, OH – St. Elizabeth's Cathedral: A Sunday afternoon soiree with Over the Rhine, featuring wine, festive food, conversation and a special acoustic performance.

Karin Bergguist and Linford Detweiler were included in Paste magazine's list of 100 Greatest Living Songwriters.

Other 20th Anniversary events include Over the Rhine participating in Cayamo Cruise in Feb 2009 with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and others.

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Hot Topic launches ShockHound music site

Hot Topic, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: HOTT) today announced the launch of ShockHound (www.ShockHound.com), the one-stop, genre-spanning music site loaded with millions of MP3s, a vast selection of band merchandise, the latest music videos, and exclusive editorial content.

At launch, ShockHound will offer millions of MP3s and merchandise featuring artists from the major record labels Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group and EMI Music, as well as independent labels. In addition, artists will be able to upload and sell their music directly to users – for emerging artists, ShockHound will provide a unique way of reaching out directly to listeners and fans that extends beyond social networking sites.

“Our goal was to create an authentic, online experience of music discovery,” says Betsy McLaughlin, CEO of Hot Topic, Inc. “A place where fellow music lovers can come together and explore, share their likes and dislikes, read the latest music news and enjoy exclusive content on their favorite artists.”

ShockHound boasts top editorial talent led by editor-in-chief Randy Bookasta, former editor-in-chief at Ray Gun, a groundbreaking alternative rock publication; managing editor Dan Epstein hails from Revolver, a leading hard rock and heavy metal magazine. Content at launch will include reviews, music news, interviews, original programming and music videos. ShockHound encourages its members to be an integral part of the experience, offering users the opportunity to join in the never-ending musical dialogue via user reviews, comment sections and personalized user pages.

Carrie Underwood scores ninth singe to top charts

Two-time and reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist and three-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood tops the country airplay charts this week with her latest smash, “Just a Dream.” The fourth consecutive #1 from Carrie’s Carnival Ride album, “Just a Dream” marks her ninth single to top a key sales or airplay chart – a stunning achievement, particularly since Underwood has released only two albums.

“I am just so honored,” she says. “All of the support that I’ve had throughout all my singles is just incredible. And I’m just very appreciative.”

To date, the Carnival Ride album has also launched the smash singles “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” and “Last Name,” all co-written by Carrie.

“Just a Dream,” written by Steve McEwan, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson, is a song that Carrie says is “such a beautiful story, and I feel like those are the songs that are really meaningful,” where a lyric can help listeners to “see things in a different way, or it can make them feel better about a situation that they’re in, or they can empathize with it, or they can listen to it, and the song tells exactly what they went through. Those songs, when they get so close, when so many people like them and hear them, and it makes an impact on their life, those are the ones that are really important.”

The only American Idol winner ever to achieve nine #1 hits, Underwood’s collection of chart-toppers began with the instant success of her post-American Idol single, “Inside Your Heaven,” which debuted atop Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in the summer of 2005. It was the first of five #1s to top the BDS or Mediabase charts from her 7x-Platinum debut, Some Hearts, with the others including the GRAMMY-winning “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats,” as well as “Don’t Forget to Remember Me” and “Wasted.”

In addition to co-hosting The 42nd Annual CMA Awards on November 12, Carrie has been keeping an incredibly busy schedule on the road headlining her Carnival Ride Tour, with 137 shows in total by year end.

CMY conducts country stars for president poll

A little country royalty in the Oval Office might not be such a bad idea according to a recent CMT poll. Americans revealed they think George Strait and Reba McEntire are the most favored Presidential picks among top country artists. In a race close enough to demand a recount, “King” George was voted as best-suited to become commander-in-chief with 23% of the overall vote, while the fiery redhead came in a close second with 22% of the overall vote.

Although the race was tight across the board, Strait beat out McEntire among red states* (30% vs. 19%), McCain supporters (26% vs. 20%) and Gen Xers (23% vs. 17%). McEntire narrowly beat out Strait among women (23% vs. 22%, respectively). Her margin of victory was better among Generation Y adults 18-29 (23% vs. 17%), Obama supporters (24% vs. 19%) and blue states* (23% vs. 20%).

“George and Reba are always huge fan favorites on CMT, so it makes sense they would go head-to-head for the Oval Office,” said Jay Frank, SVP of music strategy, CMT. “I think George’s 50-plus #1 hits may have given him an edge in what is clearly the most important decision the country music fan had to make this season.”

Rounding out the top overall picks for President are:
· George Strait (23%)
· Reba McEntire (22%)
· Trace Adkins and Alan Jackson (tied for third with 14%)
· Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney (tied for fourth with 6%)
· Carrie Underwood (5%)
· Keith Urban (4%)
· Alison Krauss, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland (tied for seventh with 2%)

CMT commissioned the poll using a random, national representative study of 1,096 adults 18 and older. Artists included in the political poll were among those nominated for CMA Awards this year.

Visit CMT's press-only Web site http://www.cmtpress.com/ for more information and downloadable photos on all of CMT's programming.

*Red States and Blue States were defined according to whether the state-by-state presidency polls indicate a state’s leaning Republican or Democrat, respectively.

Costume warning for Rise Against's Palladium shows

RISE AGAINST’S THREE-NIGHT PALLADIUM RUN



For safety reasons, costumes with masks or fake weapons (or, real ones for that matter!), will not be allowed into any of the three Rise Against concerts at The Hollywood Palladium this weekend. However, the band’s intense punk anthems will definitely rock the house this Halloween for a very special three night stand October 31, November 1 and November 2. Joining Rise Against during this residency will be Alkaline Trio, Thrice and Gaslight Anthem. Doors open at 6:30 PM each night.

Lovedrug on tour in support of new effort

Lovedrug, the Cleveland, Ohio quartet once compared to the likes of Coldplay for their foray into piano-driven tunes has just made a 180-degree turn with its latest release, The Sucker Punch Show.

Now more akin to bands such as Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age, Lovedrug, arena-leaning indie rockers that they are, delivers in spades on the big-budget hints inherent in much of the band’s previous work. Their neo-melodic-grunge has won over critics at Spin.com (“grungy guitar brawn of bygone flannel rockers, but adds complexity with epic arrangements and moments of unsettling Thom Yorke falsetto"), Alternative Press ("There's no shortage of massive and muscular moments here"), Paste (“Dark and lovely, as addictive as the band's name suggests"), Flaunt ("Gloomily triumphant"), Blender.com ("Lovedrug combine smart lyrics with hearty rock & roll to create a record full of indiepop gems."), Entertainment Weekly ("...somewhere between 70’s-style guitar-rock grandeur and pre-weird Radiohead lives this inebriated, quasi-hallucinatory tale.”), and RollingStone.com (Editor’s Pick).

Earlier this month the fierce-some foursome (singer/guitarist/keyboardist Michael Shepard, guitarist Jeremy Michael Gifford, bassist Thomas Bragg and drummer James Childress) hit the road with Copeland. The tour runs through November 23 with the second gig of a two-night stand at The Social in Orlando, FL.

With The Sucker Punch Show in stores today, Lovedrug is now wholly focused on the live shows to come. According to drummer James Childress, “We conceptualized, wrote and recorded this album from start to finish with the working idea that we would be able to recreate the songs live.”

Guitarist Jeremy Gifford agrees, adding: “I can’t wait to play these songs live – it’s going to be a true rock experience – just four guys bringing the noise.”

Stream songs from The Sucker Punch Show now at:
www.purevolume.com/lovedrug and www.myspace.com/lovedrug.

Catch Lovedrug on tour with Copeland:

October 27 - New York City, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
October 29 - Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
October 30 - Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
October 31 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
November 1 - Omaha, NB @ Slowdown
November 2 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
November 3 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theatre
November 5 - Boise, ID @ The Venue
November 6 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
November 7 - Portland, OR @ Satyricon
November 8 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
November 10 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
November 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The El Rey Theatre
November 12 - Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse Music Venue
November 14 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
November 15 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
November 16 - Norman, OK @ Meacham Auditorium
November 18 - Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
November 19 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
November 20 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
November 21 - St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
November 22 - Orlando, FL @ The Social
November 23 - Orlando, FL @ The Social

MTV2's Headbangersblog.com focuses on "Repo! The Genetic Opera"

For their special Halloween podcast, MTV2's HeadbangersBlog.com conducted a macabre and revealing interview with Darren Lynn Bousman. This spotlight blog-cast is a tell-all piece featuring never before told stories about his new film "REPO! The Genetic Opera."

http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2008/10/28/halloween-podcast-horror-film-director-darren-lynn-bousman-discusses-repo-the-genetic-opera-the-saw-series-other-splatter-flix/

The director unearths set secrets for the first time: why he gave up on directing "Saw 5" (after directing Saw 2 - 4") in order to devote his attention to "Repo;" how cast members Sarah Brightman, Bill Moseley, Nivek Ogre and Paris Hilton were able to work together without killing each other; and the creation of the movie soundtrack, which includes musicianship by members of Korn, Slipknot, Filter and others.

Listen and find out: why a SWAT team raided one of his parties, why tears were shed on the set of "Repo: The Genetic Opera," how he feels about the term "torture porn", and how the sight of real blood makes him nauseous.

Bousman also discussed why Halloween is his favorite holiday, how he got into horror, and how a script he wrote earned him a gig directing "Saw II." Darren tells HBB fans the importance of plot, how far is too far when it comes to graphic violence, and gives his opinions on true crime splatter movies like the "Faces of Death" and "Traces of Death" atrocities and the influence of directors like Takashi Miike, Ruggero Deodato and Dario Argento.

For More information on Darren Lynn Bousman’s upcoming film REPO! The Genetic Opera visit www.repo-opera.com.

In the no-so-distant future, a worldwide epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GENECO, a biotech company that offers organ transplants...for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession and hunted by THE REPO MAN. By fusing ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and BLADE RUNNER, this futuristic tale of horror modernizes the “rock opera” genre with original music and rich, dark production design. This rock opera boasts an entirely original soundtrack that blends equal parts goth and punk rock to form an eerie and powerful musical narrative.

The soundtrack available for download NOW at

www.notyourparentsopera.com

features vocal performances by an amazing cast; Paris Hilton, Bill Moseley, Sarah Brightman, Anthony Stewart Head, Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Ohgr and more with music provided by an all-star lineup that features performances from Joan Jett, Richard Patrick (Filter), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Clown (Slipknot), Ray Luzier (Army of Anyone), Brian Young (David Lee Roth's band), Sonny Moore (From First to Last), Richard Fortus (Guns & Roses), David J (Bauhaus/Love & Rockets), Daniel Ash (Love & Rockets), Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne), Tommy Clefetus (Rob Zombie's band), Melora Creager (Rasputina). Also lending her voice to the soundtrack is the edgy pop star Poe.

The CD will be made available in mid-October at events, signings and through the film's official website, with a projected wide release in January 20th, 2009.

Barnes & Noble launched free personal profile for customers

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, announced the launch of “My B&N,” a fully-integrated web experience on Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com) that allows users to create free personal profiles around their life in books, music and movies. Customized profile pages include a pen name and avatar; a virtual Library; new and improved list-making tools; expanded customer review and ratings features; and updates on local store events.

“Through My B&N, book lovers everywhere can create their literary identity, connect and share insights with other readers, discover and rate new products, and keep up to date on events in their local Barnes & Noble store,” said Tom Burke, executive vice president of e-commerce for Barnes & Noble.com. “My B&N provides a virtual space where customers can linger and explore their varied interests, as they would at our stores.”

The My B&N personalized experience begins with users creating a profile page, choosing an online pen name and selecting an avatar from an exclusive collection of colorfully designed characters.

On their profile page, users can create a virtual Library to showcase their most cherished books, music and movies, as well as share what they are “Reading Now.” Customers are reminded of their recent purchases so they can add these products to their Library, if they choose to. They also have the opportunity to identify their local Barnes & Noble stores, and to get updates on events there.

Through My B&N, users can now create and manage personalized lists that can be emailed to friends and family, shared on social networking websites like Facebook and Digg, or locked behind their password. Users can use the new listing features to identify their favorite titles, genres and contributors. They can have up to 25 Wish Lists to identify products for giving or receiving. And with the launch of EssentiaLists™, they can create up to 100 customized lists on any topic or theme they desire.

With My B&N, Barnes & Noble.com has also expanded its customer review and ratings tools, allowing users to rate products in much more detail and write reviews that link back to their profile pages. They can also rate the “most helpful” customer reviews and lists, which then become more prominent on Barnes & Noble.com.

The social features of My B&N build on the success of the Barnes & Noble Book Clubs, an online community where readers meet writers for literary conversation. More than 200 authors have participated in Book Club discussions, and readers have posted more than a quarter-million messages in the Book Clubs over the last two years. Several top authors are participating in discussions this fall, including Nelson DeMille, Gregory Maguire, James Patterson and Anne Rice.

Barnes & Noble.com is also home to a plethora of original content and programming developed through the Barnes & Noble Studio and the Barnes & Noble Review.

Barnes & Noble Studio, the premiere online destination for book-centric video, has generated more than 1.1 million video views in just six months, and the Barnes & Noble Review, featuring industry-heralded book reviews, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Along with the interactive Book Clubs, the offerings on Barnes & Noble.com provide an all-encompassing, multi-faceted resource for book lovers around the world.

Gringo Star's debut out Nov. 4

DEBUT ALBUM, "ALL Y'ALL" RELEASED NOVEMBER 4 (My Anxious Mouth Records)Produced by Ben H. Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective).

By condensing a palate of swirling and innovative guitar voyages and a sweat-soaked baroque punk ethos that loses itself in carpet-crawling majesty, Gringo Star has emerged as Atlanta's favorite rock and roll sons. Brothers Nick and Pete Furgiuele, along with Pete DeLorenzo and Matt McCalvin have continually built momentum, crisscrossing the country and honing their chops on rock and roll's frontline. Crafting an art-damaged and intense presence, the group's sound falls somewhere between The Animals, Motown and The Kinks. In person, the group's soft-spoken demeanor instills a sense of alluring mystery, but on stage, Gringo Star explode.

Never ones to hang on to the same instruments for too long, each member of the group sprints and hurdles from station to station, swapping out guitar for bass for drums for voice, keyboard for accordion, kazoo for tambourine. As a result, the band's multifaceted musicianship culminates in dense and cerebral rock mantras that are hard-wired to the head and heart.
Watch them live on Have You Heard:
http://www.haveyouheard.net/2008/09/15/have-you-heard-videos-gringo-star/

Listen to them on Matt Pinfield's show:
http://www.1019rxp.com/pinfield/

Download the album here:
http://www.kissatlanta.com/all_yall/

www.myspace.com/thegringostars

Junior Board to present A Night For Hope benefit

our house Junior Board Presents Its First Annual Fundraising Event for Young Professionals

OUR HOUSE:
A Night for Hope

Bodega Wine Bar
Thursday, November 13, 2008

WHAT: The Junior Board of our house is pleased to announce their first annual fundraiser: A Night for Hope, a special fundraising event for young professionals in their 20s and 30s celebrating life and the organization’s mission to help grieving hearts heal. During this fundraising event, guests will enjoy unlimited food and wine, eclectic sounds from a prominent LA DJ, raffle prizes, and a swag bag.

our house is a nonprofit, nonsectarian grief support center where children, teens and adults seek comfort and support when someone close dies.

WHEN: November 13, 2008
7-10 pm
WHERE: Bodega Wine Bar
814 Broadway (@ Lincoln)Santa Monica, CA 90401

TICKETS: $50.00 per person*
Tickets can be purchased at www.ourhouse-grief.org

*Ticket price supports one child or adult in a grief support group for one month

INFO: For additional information on our house, please visit www.ourhouse-grief.org. For questions, please email tiffany@ourhouse-grief.org

About our house:
Grief is a natural reaction after the death of someone close. Yet in our society few people are prepared for the intensity and duration of the grief process. our house Grief Support Center was founded on the premise that grievers need understanding, support, and connection. If you or someone you care about is grieving, we are here to help. The our house mission is to provide the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope. For fifteen years, our house has helped thousands of grieving children, teens, and adults as they embark upon their journeys to hope and healing.

Fuji Minx to play L.A. Nov. 13

Matreya rock opera Sunday to benefit Women's Heritage Project

THIS Sunday, November 2, 2008
Matreya Rock Opera
The Reading of an Original Rock Opera by Jayne DeMente & Gilli Moon.
Presented By Women's Heritage Project & Warrior Girl Music

1pm @ The MINT
6010 Pico Blvd., LA CA
Between LaCienega & Fairfax Blvd.'s (Just East of Crescent Heights)
Normal price is $35 Includes "special venue "Mint" beverage!
RSVP 323.463.2264

They have a GREAT menu for lunch. It's worth it just for the food, and well, to see Gilli on stage. Yeah baby!
Proceeds go towards Women's Heritage Project and Females On Fire series. It's a worthy cause so come support!

www.warriorgirlmusic.com

Immortal Technique to perform benefit for Afghanistan's Children of War

Thursday, November 20th, 2008:
Tastemaker Live, Angel Magik & Omeid International presents
Benefit for Afghanistan's Children of War
with Immortal Technique
:: live performance

DNA Lounge
375 Eleventh St., San Francisco, CA
All Ages / Doors 8:30pm, Show 9:30pm
$19 ADV Tickets at www.dnalounge.com or $22 DOS

On Thursday, November 20, revolutionary and powerhouse independent rapper, Immortal Technique, will perform live on stage at DNA Lounge, returning to the Bay to raise funds for a badly needed orphanage and medical center in war torn Afghanistan. Known for his fiery assaults on corruption, racism, classism and oppression, Technique has also garnered a reputation for backing his politics with action, historical context and personal responsibility.

Working closely with human rights advocacy organization, Omeid International, Tech's performance raises funds earmarked for developing the Amin institute in Kabul where some of the two million orphaned and 60,000 homeless children of Afghanistan will receive full scale rehabilitation from the devastating effects of war. The Institute, which is set to begin operating in March 2009, will provide safe housing, education, medical and psychological care and some sense of hope to twenty of these displaced children.

Wars and other conflicts, regardless of their political meaning or benefit always leave in their wake a devastating trail of destitution and hopelessness, especially for children. These young survivors have no politics. They have neither desire for property, prestige or domination over others; rather simply they struggle only to see another day. These orphaned souls face the dangers of hunger and disease along with the constant threats endemic to failed states in the third world, including extremists, human and opium traffickers and other such predators who tak advantage of these helpless children.

The Institute will be a beacon of goodwill in a place that has seen so much negativity and pain, giving many a chance at a real future that otherwise would be incredibly bleak. Real lives will be changed as they are shown what the determination and willingness of compassion can accomplish.

On Thursday, the world's premier Revolutionary MC will take over the DNA stage, lucidly exposing and attacking injustice with his rhymes and doing even more with financial support. Besides just doing the benefit show Immortal Technique is pledging $10,000 of his own money and traveling to the war torn heartland of Afghanistan to assure the final stages of construction are completed. It will be an opportunity to come and join in before his departure. Be empowered, enlightened, inspired, impassioned and involved in changing and improving the global community.

Bay Area and New York members of Technique's crew will fill opening slots.

Doors are at 8:30, show at 9:30. Tickets are $19 in advance and $22 at the door. All ages may attend.

The Damned to play HOB Hollywood on Halloween

The Damned will be playing House of Blues Sunset on Friday, October 31 for our Halloween show.

Also to note is the release of The Damned's new album, So, Who's Paranoid?
US release date is 12/12.
The album was released for online distribution on 10/28. World wide.

Show info:
Indie 103 Presents:
The Damned
The Adolescents
The Woolly Bandits
Friday, October 31

Future Clouds and Radar to release new effort

Austin-based Future Clouds and Radar, the eclectic art-pop ensemble headed by Robert Harrison, released their ambitious self-titled double-disc debut last year. A growing critical consensus says the album ranks among 2007’s best. Harp Magazine named Future Clouds and Radar “Debut Artist of the Year” and called the release fourth best record of overall.

It seems musical vision continues to emanate from the group who is set to release its sophomore recording, Peoria, on November 4th, 2008. Where the first album showed Harrison as the central figure in a large musical cast, Future Clouds and Radar’s latest offering finds the core band focusing their kaleidoscopic vision into a single cinematic narrative about the illusory nature of mortality. Throughout, Harrison stays true to his genre-hopping eclecticism, leading the journey through a maze of fuzz-box vocals and ethereal keys.

Future Clouds and Radar Live:
11/06 Austin, TX Saxon Pub
11/12 Chicago, IL The Empty Bottle
11/13 St. Louis, MO Off Broadway
11/14 Louisville, KY Gerstle’s

Peoria Tracklisting:
Release Date: November 4th, 2008

01. The Epcot View
02. Old Edmund Ruffin
03. Feet on Grass
04. Mummified
05. 18 Months
06. The Mortal
07. Mortal 926
08. Follow the Crane

On The Web:
www.myspace.com/futurecloudsandradartx
www.starapplekingdom.com
starapplekingdom.blogspot.com

"The Eight Reindeer Monologues" opens Nov. 30

“The Eight Reindeer Monologues” by Jeff Goode
Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21
The Working Stage Theatre
1516 N. Gardner St.,
W. Hollywood 90046
Tickets $12 at www.ActorsActingUp.com
$15 at door- call 323-336-3582 to reserve
Party starts at 5:30 PM – Curtain 7:00 PM

Pete Townshend author Mark Wilkerson to appear in L.A. Nov. 9

Mark Wilkerson, author of the new book Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend (Oct. 2008, $29.95, Omnibus Press, ISBN: 9781847727046) will visit Los Angeles on Sun., Nov. 9, just hours before The Who’s second show at the Nokia Theatre. As part of his national book tour, Mr. Wilkerson will present a talk/book signing at Barnes & Noble - The Grove, 189 Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, Nov 9 at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Wilkerson will provide Who fans with inside information on Pete Townshend’s life and musical career.

Mr. Wilkerson spent more than a decade crafting this accurate, exhaustively detailed and engrossing account of the life of one of rock’s most noted legends. He interviewed Townshend himself and obtained some revealing contributions from members of Townshend’s family and Who insiders for this captivating biography.

Acclaimed as a compelling and readable account of the life of the man who wrote “Hope I die before I get old', Mr. Wilkerson's comprehensive narrative of the life of Pete Townshend is an instant classic rock biography, full of fascinating detail and unexpected revelations. The book captures the excitement Pete Townshend generated at the inception of his musical career in the early Sixties and brings his story right up to date with many fascinating stops on the way. The 642-page book also features 24 pages of photographs and a foreword by famed Pearl Jam frontman and Townshend acolyte Eddie Vedder.

Having now reached his sixties, Townshend has battled drug and alcohol addiction while becoming one of rock’s most eloquent and intelligent spokesmen. Ventures as a solo artist, Internet pioneer, literary editor, short story writer and dramatist have vied with one another while his well-publicized public rows with Who singer Roger Daltrey have become the stuff of legend… and recent Who revival tours have ensured that the musician from West London who helped revolutionize ‘60s rock can still be seen doing what he became famous for in the first place.

For more information on Mr. Wilkerson’s visit, contact the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at The Grove, Los Angeles at 323-525-0270

Mr. Wilkerson’s book tour has taken him to several cities on the Who’s concert tour, including Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston and Los Angeles.

About the author: Mark Ian Wilkerson, born in Birmingham, England, developed a passion for the music of Pete Townshend and the Who during Britain’s Mod revival in the late ‘70s. He spent a decade studying and chronicling Townshend’s life and career, ultimately gaining first-hand input from the legendary musician himself. He now resides in Louisville, KY.

Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend is also available at The Who’s official online store at www.thewho.com. For more information, visit www.townshendbio.com.

Souhail Kaspar drum class Sunday

SOUHAIL KASPAR SCHOOL OF PERCUSSION
WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
MAJDI KURD, GORKEM SOMER, VICTORIA CARTER

EGYPTIAN TABLAH (DOUMBEK)
Beginner 10:00 -11:00
Intermediate 11:15 -12:15
DATE
Nov. 2--Sunday
LOCATION
Global Rhythms Dance Studio
10184 Adams Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
COST
$20 with pre-registration
$25 at door
REGISTRATION
percussionschool@gmail.com
bahiasultan@earthlink.net
Victoria @ (310) 650-2826


SK NEAR EAST MUSIC
Souhail Kaspar
(818) 400-0531
souhail_kaspar@yahoo.com
www.neareastmusic.com
www.myspace.com/souhailkaspar

Bring Me The Horizon to kick off tour in support of new album

On November 7th Britain’s most buzzed about band, Bring Me The Horizon, will unleash hell on their first ever headling tour of the U.S. in anticipation of the their new album, Suicide Season, which is set for release on November 18th.

Kerrang!’s “Best British Newcomers” Bring Me The Horizon made their rowdy introduction to the States at the Vans Warped Tour and quickly drew some of the festivals largest audiences. Frontman Oli Sykes’ unruly antics, harsh growls and vigorous stage presence allow him to command the crowd, which often times results in a massive fan frenzied orgy of slamdancing chaos.

Recently featured on the cover of Kerrang! and Rocksound, Bring Me The Horizon are stirring up buzz in the U.S. with their insanely energetic live shows and the anticipated release of their new album, Suicide Season. Much like their shows, Suicide Season kicks down the doors of preconception with a non-stop barrage of 100 proof metalcore.

From the album’s opening track “The Comedown,” a brutal double kick in the teeth, to the moody hardcore meltdown of “Chelsea Smile” and the prog-screamo sing along “The Sadness Will Never End,” Suicide Season doesn’t let up until the last notes of the album-ending title track.

Get in the pit this fall with Bring Me The Horizon!!!!

BMTH Tour Dates:
11/7 – The Living Room – Providence, RI
11/8 – The Harmony Grange – Wilmington, DE
11/9 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, NC
11/10 – Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
11/11 – State Theater – Tampa, FL
11/12 – The Social – Orlando, FL
11/14 – The Door – Ft. Worth, TX
11/15 – The Java Jazz – Houston, TX
11/16 – White Rabbit – San Antonio, TX
11/18 – Sunshine – Albuquerque, NM
11/19 – Rialto – Tuscon, AZ
11/20 – Juillians – Las Vegas, NV
11/22 – The Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA
11/23 – Slims – San Francisco, CA
11/25 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/26 – Satyricon – Portland, OR
11/28 – The Venue – Boise, ID
11/29 – Avalon – Salt Lake City, UT
11/30 – Marquis – Denver, CO
12/2 – Station 4 – Minneapolis, MN
12/3 – The Rave II – Milwaukee, WI
12/4 – The Metro – Chicago, IL
12/5 – Magic Stick – Detroit, MI
12/6 – Peabodys – Cleveland, OH
12/7 – Mr Smalls – Pittsburgh, PA
12/8 – Opera House – Toronto, ON
12/9 – Club Soda – Montreal, QC
12/10 – Palladium Balcony – Worcester, MA
12/11 – Gramercy – New York, NY
12/12 – Northern Lights – Albany, NY
12/13 – TLA – Philadelphia, PA
12/14 – Ottobar – Baltimore, MD

For More Information:
www.Epitaph.com
www.Myspace.com/BMTH

Esotouric to host L.A. film noir tour focused on novelist James M. Cain

Bus Tour Traces Los Angeles Film Noir from Fiction to the Silver Screen

WHAT: Esotouric's The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare tour

WHEN: Saturday November 8, 12pm-4pm

WHERE: Departing from Philippe The Original, 1001 Alameda, LA

COST: $58/person (15% off for KCRW or KPCC members, or save $39 on any three of five Esotouric Noir November Saturday tours with a $135 pass)

INFO: http://www.esotouric.com, 323-223-2767

This November, the eclectic bus adventure company Esotouric offers a special Noir November discount package. For just $135 a savings of $39 or $44 if they pick the Blood & Dumplings tour passengers can ride three our of five dark and outrageous November tours of their choice (see full list in the calendar section below), including the popular BIRTH OF NOIR tour, which combines film history, literature and architecture into an eclectic, provocative afternoon adventure.

Southern California, 1931: Amongst the burgeoning urban sprawl built atop bulldozed orange groves and the bitter realization that you can't eat the sunshine, recent emigré James M. Cain found a kernel of truth and his voice.This four-hour luxury bus tour celebrates the life, work, myths and passions of hard-boiled American novelist James M. Cain through his best known books,"The Postman Always Rings Twice," "Mildred Pierce" and "Double Indemnity," and how their screen adaptations created a unique American genre: Film Noir.

How did East Coat sophisticate Cain go from editor of "The New Yorker" to populist novelist accused of writing dirty books? The tour explores the writer's life and work with a focus on his time in Southern California,where his observations on Malibu, Hollywood, Pasadena and the low rent 'burbs of Glendale are as provocative today as they were seventy years ago.

The tour will also cover the artisans who transformed Cain's tales into movies, including Billy Wilder, Raymond Chandler, Joan Crawford and Lana Turner.

"The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare" is a complex portrait of a fascinating character who was seduced andtransformed by his time in the Southland, a hard working movie industry professional who sank into drink and despair, ultimately a uniquely Californian artist. Hosted by Esotouric's Richard Schave, the tour departs from beloved dining landmark Philippe the Original, where passengers can enjoy delicious pie in honor of Mildred Pierce. The tour itself draws on Cain's essays, short stories, novels, films and the memories of his friends and colleagues to paint a portrait of LA in the 1930s and 1940s through the eyes of the writer.

The tour spans Hollywood to Glendale and along old Route 66, and includes illuminating visits to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (site of the funeral of Mildred Pierce's "other" daughter, Ray), the Glendale Train Station where the "Double Indemnity" murder plot played out, and the punchline to a Billy Wilder joke so subtle, it's taken 63 years for anyone to get.

Get on the bus to share in the laughter and the pathos of Cain's SoCal.

Upcoming Esotouric bus tour schedule (Noir November tours starred):
*Sat Nov 1- Noir November: The Real Black Dahlia
*Sat Nov 8- Noir November: The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's SoCal Nightmare
Thurs Nov 13 ­The Hippodrome & Hazard's Pavilion (Downtown LA Art Walk Shuttles, free)
*Sat Nov 15- Noir November: Wild Wild West Side
*Sat Nov 22- Noir November: Hotel Horrors & Main Street Vice
*Sat Nov 29- Noir November: Blood & Dumplings
Sat Dec 6- Haunts of a Dirty Old Man: Charles Bukowski's LA
Thurs Dec 11- The Hippodrome & Hazard's Pavilion (Downtown LA Art Walk Shuttles, free)
Sat Dec 13- Pasadena Confidential

For more info on Esotouric, visit http://www.esotouric.com

Frank Cano at Steamers Saturday

Frank Cano at Steamers this Saturday, Nov 1st 8:30pm and 10:30 shows.
Please call for reservations.
Steamers Jazz Club
1380 W. Commonwealth
Fullerton, Ca
714-871 8800

Electric Six on tour with Local H

As subjects of a new videogame, "playing" ELECTRIC SIX is now almost as fun as "listening" to them. UK-based razor company, Azor (www.kmishop.com ), has created the webgame King of Air Guitar (www.kingofairguitar.com ), featuring Electric Six's single "Formula 409," taken from their new album Flashy (released earlier this month on Metropolis Records). Played in a similar fashion as that uber-popular game on the Wii gaming system, the player uses the keyboard as a virtual guitar to play the song's notes and chords that come hurtling at him. It's an appropriate companion to the band's fun, frantic and energizing blend of tight musicianship with sardonic and hilarious lyrics.

Currently co-headlining the "Hittin' the Walls and Workin' the Middle Tour" with Local H, Electric Six have been generating massive amounts of praise on their new album Flashy. SPIN says, "despite the ironic humor, there’s a compassion in the music that’s unexpected coming from a band best known for a Taco Bell–referencing novelty hit."

SPIN Online deemed them "Artist of the Day" and added, "[Vocalist Dick] Valentine's cigarette-raw chants lead the assault, as batshit crazy combinations of instrumentation -- distorted power-pop guitars, blasting horns, and creepy keys -- unite in a shocking, silly, and undeniably enticing sound."

Blender raves, "[Flashy is] the sardonic sextet's fifth album of apocalyptic buffoonery shot through with metal, new wave and disco, all of it hilarious, none of it a joke."

Known for their hilariously subversive and over-the-top singles and videos such as "Danger (High Voltage)","Synthesizer", "Down At McDonnelzz," and "Gay Bar", Metropolis recording artists ELECTRIC SIX released their fifth album FLASHY on October 21, 2008. It was produced by guitarist Zach Shipps and recorded at Hamtramck Sound Machine in Michigan.

Hittin' the Walls and Workin' the Middle Tour with Local H
Oct 27 Aquarium Fargo, ND
Oct 29 Waiting Room Omaha, NE
Oct 30 Jackpot Music Hall Lawrence, KS
Oct 31 Bluebird Theater Denver, CO
Nov 1 Palladium Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 3 Neumos Seattle, WA
Nov 4 Berbati’s Pan Portland, OR
Nov 6 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
Nov 7 Key Club Los Angeles, CA
Nov 8 The Casbah San Diego, CA
Nov 9 Plush Tucson, AZ
Nov 10 The Clubhouse Tempe, AZ
Nov 12 Granada Theater Dallas, TX
Nov 13 Emo’s Austin, TX
Nov 14 Spanish Moon Baton Rouge, CA
Nov 15 Lenny’s Bar Atlanta, GA
Nov 17 Ground Zero Spartanburg, SC
Nov 18 Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC
Nov 19 Black Cat Washington, DC
Nov 20 The Khyber Philadelphia, PA
Nov 21 Middle East Cambridge, MA
Nov 22 Webster Hall New York, NY
Nov 24 The Tralf Buffalo, NY
Nov 25 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
Nov 26 Mr. Small’s Millvale, PA
Nov 28 Mad Hatter Covington, KY
Nov 29 St. Andrew’s Hall Detroit, MI

Lindsey Buckingham to appear on A&E's "Private Sessions" Saturday

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham makes an exclusive US television appearance on the A&E weekly one-hour music and performance series “Private Sessions” this Sunday, November 2 at 9 AM ET/PT.

The guitar virtuoso, writer, singer, producer and backbone of the legendary band Fleetwood Mac chats with host Lynn Hoffman about his substantial career including his new release Gift of Screws. Buckingham also performs his hits “Tusk,” “Big Love,” the classic “Go Your Own Way” and new songs “Great Day,” “Love Runs Deeper” and “Did You Miss Me.”

“Private Sessions,” hosted by Lynn Hoffman, showcases exclusive performances and conversations with top names in entertainment with a focus on contemporary music ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to pop to country. Each Sunday morning “Private Sessions” explores the body of work of a single artist or group and features current releases as well as career-building, influential or defining projects.

Currently in its second season, “Private Sessions” has featured guests including Avril Lavigne, Goo Goo Dolls, Toby Keith, Blues Traveler, Meat Loaf, Queen Latifah, Heart, Anthony Hopkins, Barenaked Ladies, Seal, Duran Duran, John Cusack, James Blunt, Maroon 5, Ringo Starr, Counting Crows, Cyndi Lauper, Chicago, Alanis Morissette, Jewel, Carly Simon and Sheryl Crow. The website is located at www.aetv.com/private-sessions.

Alexander Besher to release book on a T-shirt

On October 31, 2008 author ALEXANDER BESHER will launch his latest book THE MANGA MAN through a non-traditional medium that will revolutionize the conventional publishing industry.

The QR/2D (quick response/2 dimensional) barcode is a groundbreaking technology that can be used by anyone with a camera smartphone and easily downloaded QR reader software. The consumer simply takes a photo of the barcode on the T-shirt then they are connected instantly to a server that delivers cell phone screen-formatted narrative right into the palm of their hand.

Notes Besher, "I'm convinced that the media platform of the future lies in mobile phone technology. It's a market that's growing by leaps and bounds."

The NeoReader QR Code application for Apple 3G iPhone and Blackberry devices are available by visiting http://www.neoreader.com/pc.html

To view the T-shirt please visit www.newmancom.com/mangaman
For More Information Please Visit: www.mangaman.mobi
(debuting October 31, 2008)

www.newmancom.com/mangaman

The Jager Tour to rock the Wiltern on election night

On November 4th in observance of the upcoming 2008 elections, The Jager Tour, featuring Hinder, Trapt, Rev Theory and The Knives, will turn The Wiltern into one of the city's largest non-partisan viewing parties by offering a $10 ticket special so fans can rock while watching their vote count.

Doors are at 6:00 PM with the show starting at 7:00 PM and, for this night only, The Wiltern will offer $1 off any regular drink and $2 off any Jagermeister drink (must be 21 and over) to concert goers wearing their "I Voted!" sticker or by providing proof of voting.

The fans who voted but did not receive or bring their sticker will have the chance to answer trivia questions about the bands and presidential candidates to become eligible for the drink specials.

In addition, The Wiltern will keep everyone informed throughout this important night by showing the ballot counts on the big screen in the main hall during intermissions and out in the lobby the entire night.

Stay informed and don't forget to vote!

TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 4

ON SALE NOW
Get Tickets at LiveNation.com. All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice. A service charge is added to each ticket price.

Grand National Roadster Show set for Jan. 23-25

The Grand National Roadster Show celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 1933-34 roadster with the construction of “Build-A-Rod,” a Speed 33 roadster, on stage all three days of the show, January 23-25, 2009, at the Pomona Fairplex.

In celebration of the 1933-’34 Ford’s 75th anniversary, the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) will feature the construction of the Build-A-Rod Speed 33 roadster on stage starting opening day Friday, January 23, 2009.

Emceed by Muscle Car TV host Lou Santiago, the 1933 Roadster will be built by Extreme Automotive of Corona, California, and features some of the top hot rod builders in the United States wrenching on stage including Bob Bauder, Roy Brizio, Zane Cullen, Troy Ladd, Dave Lane, Chuck Lombardo, Steve Strope, Scott Sullivan, and more.

Manufacturers of components used in the Build-A-Rod roadster will be on hand all three days to discuss their products in a seminar-type format backed by big-screen videos with product info, instruction, manufacturing and design lowdown.

Custom upholsterer Ron Mangus and custom paint legend Pete Santini will also appear to answer questions about their work on the Build-A-Rod project and present other examples of their work.

The roadster features components from top manufacturers like American Speed Company’s all-steel 1933 roadster body. A TCI chassis features a Speedway Engineering quick-change rear end with Wilwood brakes. Power comes from a Roush 347 fuel-injected engine hooked to a B&M AOD transmission, Lokar shifter, cables and dipsticks, Sanderson headers, Dan Fink grille, US Radiator radiator, ididit steering column, Autometer gauges, Billet Specialties wheels, Vintage Air air conditioning, Dynamat sound deadening, Sacramento Vintage Ford reproduction parts, Glide seat, Unisteer rack and pinion steering, Edelbrock shocks, and Meguiar’s polish and wax.

The tradition of building a hot rod on stage at the GNRS started with the 1958 show, and once more in 1990. 2009 marks only the third time in the history of the show a hot rod will be built before the public.

Email: info@rodshows.com
URL: http://www.rodshows.com
Phone: 1-877-ROD-SHOWS

Mudvayne on tour in support of new effort

As MUDVAYNE prepare an aural assault on America with "The New Game Tour 2008"--with dates from October 28 in El Paso, TX through December 20 in Orlando, FL--their current single "Do What You Do" is tearing up radio and proving to be the fastest-rising single of their career. In its first three weeks at radio, the song has already reached #7 at Active Rock and #26 at Modern Rock, according to BDS. Fans can tune into the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on Monday, November 10 to hear a live interview with MUDVAYNE (check local listings for air times).

"Do What You Do" is the first radio track from THE NEW GAME, MUDVAYNE's first studio album in three years, due out November 18 via Epic Records. The deluxe special edition version of THE NEW GAME includes expanded packaging and artwork.

THE NEW GAME is an electrical storm of musical fury, a lesson in controlled chaos that tempers hard rock, heavy metal, prog rock and sadistic splatters of melody into an onslaught of metallic highs and emotional lows, rushing surges and pronounced blows. The album ups the ante for Mudvayne, one of the most creative and distinctive bands in the aggressive music world with sales exceeding 5 million units worldwide.

The band--CHAD GRAY (vocals), GREG TRIBBETT (guitars), RYAN MARTINIE (bass) and MATT MCDONOUGH (drums)--produced THE NEW GAME with Dave Fortman (Evanescence), capturing the wily charisma and hyper-kinetic energy of a band who survived their seven-year itch by embedding their claws into the heart of their music. And it shows.

"We wanted to grab you and spin you into oblivion with a contrast of movement and momentum," bassist Martinie explains.

At the lyrical helm of Mudvayne is Gray, whose personal inspirations cast a darker light on The New Game.

"Writing the record was a bit painful; it always is because I tend to wear my life on my sleeve and dig into what I'm doing and where I've been," he explains. "It's beautifully controlled chaos. There is an overall vibe of chaotic helplessness, loss and fear, and that's not something that I've experienced in putting a record together before. It's always been more esoteric and universal. This album is more about the inner workings of people. The album has a lot of anger and frustration, and there's a sense of wanting to kill, but it's through the eyes of different crazy characters."

Gray elaborates on some specific songs: "'Dull Boy' is the crazy guy just losing his mind, like Jack Nicholson in 'The Shining,' 'A New Game' is just twisted, then you've got the political songs from the perspective of a world leader, then the political songs from the perspective of being in the service. It's killing at different levels," he says. "Just because you're not pulling the trigger doesn't mean you're not killing people. I started to analyze all the different levels of consciousness and what made people feel and act that way. The album is like a psychological profile of a lot of different characters."

"Do What You Do" follows this theme. "People are created by the environment they're in," notes GRAY. "That's kind of the basis of the song, to be a better person, a better parent, a better friend, a better colleague. Be careful of the way you treat people and the path that you choose in life because your reactions have an effect on people."

For more information on MUDVAYNE, go to www.ThisIsMudvayne.com or www.mudvayne.com . The current dates for "The New Game Tour 2008" are as follows. Note: All dates subject to change.

Date City Venue
Tue 10/28 El Paso, TX El Paso County Coliseum
Thu 10/30 Corpus Christi, TX The Pavilion At Concrete
Fri 10/31 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Live
Sat 11/1 San Antonio, TX Sunset Station
Mon 11/3 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
Wed 11/5 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Fri 11/7 Oklahoma City, OK Bricktown Events Center
Sat 11/8 Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque Convention Center
Sun 11/9 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Tue 11/11 Hollywood, CA Palladium
Wed 11/12 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
Fri 11/14 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom
Sat 11/15 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
Mon 11/17 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo
Wed 11/19 Spokane, WA The Knitting Factory Concert Hall
Fri 11/21 Denver, CO The Fillmore Auditorium
Sat 11/22 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theatre
Mon 11/24 Wichita, KS The Cotillion
Tue 11/25 St Louis, MO The Pageant
Wed 11/26 East Peoria, IL East Peoria Event Center
Fri 11/28 Des Moines, IA Val Air Ballroom
Sat 11/29 Maplewood, MN The Myth
Mon 12/1 Milwaukee, WI The Eagles Ballroom
Tue 12/2 Chicago, IL The Congress Theater
Fri 12/5 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
Sat 12/6 Grand Rapids, MI The Orbit Room
Mon 12/8 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
Tue 12/9 Columbus, OH LC Pavilion
Thu 12/11 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!
Fri 12/12 Philadelphia, PA The Electric Factory
Sat 12/13 Worcester, MA The Palladium
Tue 12/16 New York, NY Roseland Ballroom
Wed 12/17 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Fri 12/19 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Sat 12/20 Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues


www.ThisIsMudvayne.com

www.mudvayne.com

Yes tour to benefit STRIDE Adaptive Sports

With the eagerly anticipated 30-city “In the Present” tour getting underway Nov. 4 in Ontario, band members Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White of YES have agreed to donate a portion of proceeds from their Nov. 23 concert at Albany’s Times Union Center to STRIDE Adaptive Sports.

The volunteer, non-profit organization provides more than 3,500 adaptive sport and recreation lessons annually to children and individuals with special needs with 200 instructors serving 850 families, offering free programs in 15 different activities and locations. STRIDE is an affiliate member of Disabled Sports USA, Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors; and an official Red Cross Provider.

The members of YES will donate $10 from every $38.50 ticket sold to STRIDE for their Fourth Annual Wounded Warrior Snowsports Event, with 15 members of the armed forces who have sustained permanent injuries during their service brought to the Albany area on Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 for a weekend of Adaptive Skiing and Snowboarding at Jiminy Peak, Mountain Resort.

All funds from ticket sales will go directly to cover the cost of transportation, lodging, food, clothing, entertainment and gifts for the Wounded Warriors and their families.

The event will open at Michael’s Banquet House in Latham, N.Y., with dinner and entertainment on Feb. 27, 2009, with tickets available for $30 to the public. For more information on the event, visit STRIDE’s website at www.stride.org. To purchase tickets to the YES concert, contact Katie Moshier at the STRIDE offices in Rensselaer, N.Y., at kmoshier@stride.org.

“We are delighted to lend our hand to this very worthy organization,” said the band. “We are glad to do what we can to support the officers and soldiers who have sacrificed so much to defend their country.”

The “In the Present” tour, which will hit a total of 30 cities in November and December, features Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White playing selections from hit albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125 along with audience favorites like “Roundabout,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and “I’ve Seen All Good People,” some of the enduring classics that have made YES the most influential and groundbreaking progressive group in rock & roll.

The tour will get underway at the Hamilton Place Theater in Hamilton, ON, on Nov. 4 and run through Dec. 17 at the Hard Rock Casino in Miami., featuring guitarist Howe, bassist Squire and drummer White, joined by keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, the son of YES’ Rick Wakeman, and vocalist Benoit David, a Montreal, Quebec, native and vocalist in several YES tribute groups, who was discovered by the band on the Internet and invited on the tour.

The group’s itinerary includes performances at
New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Nov. 14,
Baltimore’s Ram’s Head Live Nov. 16,
Cleveland’s House of Blues Nov. 25,
Detroit’s Fillmore on Nov. 26,
Cincinnati’s Taft Theater Nov. 29,
St. Louis’ The Pageant Dec. 2,
Chicago’s Chicago Theater Dec. 3,
Atlanta’s The Tabernacle Dec. 7,
Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium Dec. 10
and
Orlando’s Hard Rock Live Nov. 14,
with more dates to be announced.

Matt and Kim inks deal with Fader and on tour with new effort

FADER Label, the recording branch of The FADER, is pleased to announce their partnership with Brooklyn-based music collective Matt and Kim. The all-encompassing collaboration between FADER Label and Matt and Kim is more than a record deal. It's a new and unique model that gives the band access to the unlimited resources of The FADER and its' sister company Cornerstone, a premiere music and lifestyle agency. This announcement comes on the heels of Matt and Kim's new full-length, Grand, which will be available on vinyl, CD and online formats on January 20th 2009 through SONY/RED distribution.

Under the watch of The FADER's careful eye, Matt and Kim have already begun experiencing the benefits of the relationship by recently releasing free online singles, Good Old Fashion Nightmare and Daylight, both of which will appear on the upcoming sophomore effort. The structure of this deal will give Matt and Kim unique resources that will allow the band to connect with current and future fans.An important component of the relationship will include Zync, who have successfully represented Matt and Kim to film and TV previously.

Recorded over a nine-month period in Matt's childhood bedroom in Vermont, Grand stands to be the band's most compelling work to date. Matt self-produced the record in it's entirety while paying attention to every detail with meticulous precision, achieving production that Matt and Kim have never had, yet still being very Matt and Kim.

The lightning in the bottle? Matt and Kim will be bringing their elated live show worldwide as they plan to tour nonstop throughout 2009. See below for a current list of tour dates.

"The partnership with FADER Label has been amazing this far and we are looking into the future," remarked, Kim Schifino.

Matt Johnson added, "We have already been able to give fans free music, play free shows and reach new people. It's really important for us to be able to give back to those who have supported us from the beginning."

"We are excited to have Matt and Kim join The FADER family," said Jon Cohen, Co-CEO of Cornerstone and The FADER. "Their songwriting and live performance matched with their amazing creativity set them up for a successful career. With this new model we're able to put Matt and Kim in front of new audiences and create opportunities that aren't available to most artists. Now they are going to have the freedom to connect in many ways with their fans."

TRACK LISTING
01. Daylight
02. Cutdown
03. Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare
04. Spare Change
05. I Wanna
06. Lessons Learned
07. Don't Slow Down
08. Turn This Boat Around
09. Cinders
10. I'll Take Us Home
11. Daylight Outro (remix)

TOUR DATES
10/31 - Brooklyn, NY @ Danbro Studio Warehouse
11/3 - Boston, MA @ Middle East
11/5 - Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse
11/6 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
11/7 - Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks
11/8 - Toronto, ON @ Whippersnapper Space
11/10 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
11/11 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
11/12 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
11/13 - Dekalb, IL @ The House Café
11/14 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
11/15 - Madison, WI @ Union South -Club 770
11/17 - Bloomington, IN @ Uncle Festers
11/18 - Covington, KY @ Mad Hatter Club
11/20 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
11/21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ University of Pitt., William Pitt Union Assembly

Dengue Fever to tour in November

Dengue Fever (www.myspace.com/denguefevermusic.com )
11/08 @ Fun Fun Fun Fest, Austin TX
11/11 @ Later…with Jools Holland, London, England (Recording & Live broadcast on BBC 2)
11/13 @ Babylon, Istanbul, Turkey
11/15 @ Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland
11/15 @ Later…with Jools Holland (Full show broadcast on BBC 2)
11/16 @ Bodega Social, Nottingham, England
11/17 @ King Tuts, Glasgow, Scotland
11/18 @ Musician, Leicester, England
11/19 @ Arts Centre, Salisbury, England
11/20 @ I.C.A., London, England
11/21 @ Arts Centre, Windsor, England
12/04 @ Scripps College Performing Arts Center, Claremont, CA (free performance & screening of band documentary Sleepwalking Through The Mekong)
12/24 @ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA (Holiday Celebration, 3-9pm)

The 88 adds all-ages show in L.A. Nov. 16 and to tour in support of new effort

The 88 has just added an all-ages show with The B-52s at Club Nokia on Sunday, November 16. Doors are at 7 pm, tickets are $41.50 - $71.50 available at Ticketmaster and www.ticketmaster.com
For additional show information, please visit:
http://www.clubnokia.com/eventdetail.php?id=20308

Not Only-But Also, the major label debut from The 88, is out tomorrow with a major boost from recent song placements on Gossip Girl , 90210, How I Met Your Mother, and NASCAR. Lead track "Go Go Go " was iTunes single of the week last week. The band kicks off their Western US tour on Saturday, November 1 at The Troubadour (additional dates listed below).

The 88 (www.the88.net )
11/01 @ Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA (record release show)
11/02 @ Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
11/04 @ Chop Suey, Seattle WA
11/05 @ Brown Lantern, Anacortes, WA
11/06 @ Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR
11/08 @ Bert's Tiki Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT
11/09 @ Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO
11/10 @ Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM
11/11 @ Wasted Space (Hard Rock Hotel), Las Vegas, NV
11/13 @ Detroit Bar, Costa Mesa, CA
11/15 @ Frontier Theater, Bakersfield, CA (opening for The B-52s)
11/16 @ Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA (opening for The B-52s)

Denny's to celebrated celebs with new Rockstar menu

Denny’s introduces a new line-up of late-night dishes created by top artists including Katy Perry, Taking Back Sunday, Boys Like Girls and Hoobastank. The new Rockstar menu presented by Dr Pepper, is featured only after 10 p.m., along with alternative rock played throughout the restaurant and servers sporting T-shirts and jeans.

“Denny’s has been a late-night destination for musicians for over 50 years,” says Mark Chmiel, chief marketing and innovation officer for Denny’s. “We’re continuing to own the night in keeping with our rock ‘n roll heritage. These items were created by the bands in our kitchens, and we look forward to sharing them with guests and fans.”

America’s original late-night diner introduces four new distinctive menu items created by the rock stars, along with Chef Andrew Dismore, Denny’s Director of Culinary Innovation.

The new Rockstar menu selection includes:

The Hot N Cold Cherry Chocolate Cappuccino -- A tasty, multi-layered concoction inspired by Katy Perry’s new hit single, “Hot n’ Cold.” The pick-me-up drink includes cherries, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, French vanilla cappuccino and whipped cream with a cherry on top.

Taking Back Sunday’s Melty Grilled Chicken and Sausage Quesadilla -- The New York rockers Taking Back Sunday have cooked up a quesadilla that will fill any late night craving. The dish is a large flour tortilla, stuffed with chicken breast, sausage, American cheese, fire-roasted peppers and onions, fresh pico de gallo and served with a cilantro-lime ranch sauce.

The Great Eggsteak -- Boys Like Girls introduce a hot roast beef sandwich with peppers and onions, pepper jack cheese, scrambled egg and spicy mayonnaise on sourdough bread. Served with hash browns.

The Hooburrito -- Hoobastank serves up a burrito with crispy chicken strips, pepper jack cheese, cheese sauce, fried onion crispers and a hint of barbecue sauce. Served with tortilla chips, and a side of cheese sauce and ranch.

In describing The Hot N Cold Cherry Chocolate Cappuccino she created, artist Katy Perry says, “It’s hot, it’s cold, it’s a love affair for your taste buds.”

The launch of the new items is supported by promotions, contests and band news available at www.dennysallnighter.com. The site also offers future rock stars the chance to connect with their fan base and receive promotional support and free meals on the road through the Denny’s Adopt-A-Band program.

The new additions to the Rockstar menu complement the Allnighter menu introduced earlier this year. The Allnighter menu features shareable favorites such as Potachos--kettle chips topped with sausage, bacon and shredded cheese, and the Smokin’ Q Four Pack, tangy mini-burgers served with a double order of onion rings. The Allnighter Rockstar menu is available between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly.

About Denny’s
For more than 50 years, Denny’s has been serving everybody’s favorite Real Breakfast all day every day. Home of the famous Grand Slam® breakfast, Denny’s provides Real Breakfasts more often in more ways than anyone else. For more information or to locate one of our 1,500 Denny’s restaurants please visit www.dennys.com

Vic Chestnutt and Elf Power to tour in support of new release

Athens’ musical mainstays Vic Chesnutt and Elephant 6 originals Elf Power will hit the road this fall in support of their collaborative release, Dark Developments on Orange Twin Records. In addition to performing songs together from Dark Developments, Elf Power will open each night playing tunes from its most recent release In A Cave released earlier this year by Rykodisc.

A tuneful collision of Athens institutions finds fruition this fall when Orange Twin releases Vic Chesnutt’s collaboration with Elephant 6 psychsters Elf Power, Dark Developments. As intriguing as this combination may seem for hardcore fans of either act, the final sonic results reveal a daunting sum much greater than even the involvement of such esteemed parts would imply. The Elves’ lived-in dexterity as a live band goads Vic’s vocal delivery to a menacing new muscularity, imbuing this batch of songs with a sinister vibe not dissimilar to John Cale’s black classic Fear, the harsh, articulate sleaze of Lou Reed’s Street Hassle or the defeated low key soul-music of Nick Lowe’s last few records.

As useful as these benchmark-records are in identifying Dark Developments’ own unique spirit, this record truly stands on its own as a brilliant statement, a classic addition to Athens’ legendary pantheon, and, most importantly, as an organic meeting of two separately-evolved and vital musical entities that never feels forced, flashy or false. This is an important album endemic of a natural partnership, and a great way to spend an afternoon.

Vic Chesnutt’s songwriting retains its trademark literary bent, as a tune like “Stop The Horse,” or the withered gallows-stroll of “The Mad Passion of The Stoic” flash the narrative weight, sturdy construction and lexical mystery of a long lost Raymond Carver story. And Chesnutt can still woo you with the odd, beautiful chord-change, the compelling melody and the strange sonic turn in the road.

Album opener “Mystery,” moves from a desperately wordless lullaby into a torchy, fragile folk-waltz and back again in about three minutes time, all the while supporting an intuitive rumination on loss and the passage of time. There’s a reggae stutter buried in the bridges and verses of “Teddy Bear,” an oddball keyboard vamp suturing them all together, and a chorus of strange beheaded whispers orbiting just outside the elemental and poignant refrain: “He ain’t never comin’ back.” Again, this all transpires within the pop-sanctioned three-minute borderline, and the song stands as a totem for just how action-packed this record is on all levels.

Recorded over the course of a winter by Vic and Derek Almstead in Chesnutt’s own attic studio, Dark Developments revels in the intimate, home-recorded atmosphere you’d expect from an Athenian union like this. And Elf Power sounds characteristically powerful in this setting: there’s the crack rhythm section of Almstead and Josh Lott (making his final appearance as an Elf) to anchor the affair, the subtle and tremulous interplay of guitarists Andrew Reiger and Jimmy Hughes, and the esoteric whimsy supplied by Laura Carter’s improvisational Moog and accordion.

Indeed, the band’s famously-honed instincts and Day-Glo pop-smarts provide the contradictory musical notions that never allow the album to sway too far in one bleak direction or another: it’s that friction extant between Chesnutt’s shadowy worldview and the inventive bounce and bray of Elf Power’s euphonious intra-band chemistry that buoys Dark Developments, provides its freshness, and makes for rewarding repeated listening.

Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power Live:
10/29 Oxford, MS Proud Larry’s
10/30 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jack’s
11/01 Dallas, TX Club Dada
11/02 Denton, TX Rubber Gloves
11/03 Austin, TX The Parish
11/05 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe Brewing Company
11/07 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
11/08 Phoenix, AZ Modified
11/09 San Diego, CA Casbah
11/10 Los Angeles, CA Echoplex
11/11 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
11/12 Sacramento, CA Blue Lamp
11/13 Eugene, OR Sam Bond’s Garage
11/16 Seattle, WA Chop Suey
11/17 Boise, ID Neurolux
11/18 Salt Lake City, UT Kilby Court
11/19 Denver, CO Hi Dive
11/21 Lawrence, KS Jackpot Saloon

Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, and The Amorphous Strums
Dark Developments Track Listing:
Release Date: October 28th, 2008

01. Mystery
02. Little Fucker
03. And How
04. Teddy Bear
05. We Are Mean
06. Stop The Horse
07. Bilocating Dog
08. The Mad Passion of The Stoic
09. Phil The Fiddler

On The Web:
www.vicchesnutt.com
www.elfpower.com
www.myspace.com/vicchesnutt
www.myspace.com/elfpower
www.orangetwin.com
www.myspace.com/orangetwinrecords

AC/DC kicks off tour in support of new effort

Released globally on Monday October 20, 2008, Black Ice tops sales charts in 29 Countries including the US, UK, Germany, Canada, France, Argentina, Japan, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and more. In the US alone Black Ice has sold more than 780,000 units it’s first week on sale, marking the band’s first ever debut entry at #1 on the album charts. Over 5 million copies of Black Ice have been shipped worldwide, combined with close to 5 million in catalog sold this year, the band are poised to sell over 10 million units this year alone.

In the US, Black Ice is being sold exclusively at Walmart, Sam's Club, and www.acdc.com AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band® TrackPack™, featuring master recordings from the band’s fabled 1991 performance at Donnington Castle, will also be sold exclusively by Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club in November and in Europe, Australia and New Zealand beginning in early December.

In addition, Columbia Records have partnered with Walmart and MTV to create "AC/DC Rock Band Stores" in New York’s Times Square and in Los Angeles to give fans in the these cities fast access to the band’s newest items. These pop up stores have begun selling the album, AC/DC apparel, the Rock Band video game, and Rock Band branded apparel and accessories.

Rock N Roll Train, the first single from Black Ice, has topped US Rock Radio charts since its release in early September. Sirius XM Radio are also celebrating this exciting new chapter in the band’s history by creating "AC/DC Radio," a 24 hour station devoted playing the band’s classic rock songs and exclusive interviews with the band. AC/DC Radio will broadcast until January 15, 2009.

The anticipation for a new album and tour by AC/DC has ignited catalog sales. In the past 8 weeks alone AC/DC’s catalog sales have exceeded 800,000 units worldwide. No Bull: The Directors Cut - a newly edited, comprehensive HD DVD of AC/DC's 1996 Plaza De Toros De Las Ventas concert in Madrid, Spain is currently #1 on Top Music Video chart. The first leg of the Black Ice World Tour kicks off tonight in Wilkes-Barre, PA and runs through April 23, 2009 in Birmingham, UK (see below for full itinerary).

Black Ice World Tour Dates
October 28
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wachovia Arena

October 30
Chicago, IL
Allstate Arena

November 1
Chicago, IL
Allstate Arena

November 3
Indianapolis, IN
Conseco Fieldhouse

November 5
Detroit, MI
Palace of Auburn Hills

November 7
Toronto, ONT
Rogers Centre

November 9
Boston, MA
TD Banknorth Garden

November 12
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden

November 13
New York, NY
Madison Square Garden

November 15
Washington, D.C.
Verizon Center

November 17
Philadelphia, PA
Wachovia Center

November 19
East Rutherford, NJ
IZOD Center

November 21
Columbus, OH
Schottenstein Center

November 23
Minneapolis, MN
Xcel Energy Center

November 25
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center

November 28
Vancouver, BC
General Motors Place

November 29
Seattle, WA
Key Arena

November 30
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome

December 2
Oakland, CA
ORACLE Arena

December 4
Oakland, CA
ORACLE Arena

December 6
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum

December 8
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum

December 10
Phoenix, AZ
US Airways Center

December 12
San Antonio, TX
AT&T Center

December 14
Houston, TX
Toyota Center

December 16
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena

December 18
Charlotte, NC
Time Warner Cable Arena

December 20
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Bank Atlantic Center

December 21
Tampa, FL
St. Pete Times Forum

January 5
Cleveland, OH
Quicken Loans Arena

January 7
Pittsburgh, PA
Mellon Arena

January 9
Toronto, ONT
Rogers Centre

January 11
Cincinnati, OH
U.S. Bank Arena

January 13
St. Louis, MO
Scottrade Center

January 15
Omaha, NE
Qwest Center Omaha

January 17
Fargo, ND
Fargodome

January 19
Minneapolis, MN
Xcel Energy Center

January 21
Kansas City, MO
Sprint Center

January 23
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center

January 26
Tulsa, OK
BOK Center

January 28
Little Rock, AR
ALLTELL Arena

January 30
Memphis, TN
FedEx Forum

January 31
Nashville, TN
Sommet Center

February 18
Oslo, NO
Telenor Arena

February 20
Stockholm, SE
The Globe

February 22
Stockholm, SE
The Globe

February 25
Paris, FR
Bercy

February 27
Paris, FR
Bercy

March 1
Antwerp, BE
Sportpaleis

March 3
Antwerp, BE
Sportpaleis

March 5
Leipzig, DE
Halle 1

March 7
Dusseldorf, DE
ISS Dome

March 9
Oberhausen, DE
Kopi Arena

March 11
Bremen , DE
AWD Dome

March 13
Rotterdam, NL
Ahoy

March 15
Dortmund, DE
Westfallenhalle

March 17
Prague
02 Arena

March 19
Milan, IT
Datch Forum

March 21
Milan, IT
Datch Forum

March 23
Budapest, HU
Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena

March 25
Frankfurt, DE
Festhalle

March 27
Munich, DE
Olympiahalle

March 29
Zurich, CH
Hallenstadion

March 31
Barcelona, ES
Sant Jordi

April 2
Madrid, ES
Palacio de los Deportes

April 14
London, UK

02 Arena
April 16
London, UK

02 Arena
April 18
Dublin, IE

02 Arena
April 21
Manchester, UK
MEN

April 23
Birmingham, UK
NEC

Afro Funke Thursdays at Zanzibar and more

Afro Funké
WEEKLY FUNK INVOCATION
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Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa & other deep-rooted Funk music from around the world
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resident deejay:
JEREMY SOLE
www.myspace.com/musaics
* hear J.Sole on 89.9 KCRW (or kcrw.com) Wednesdays 12-3am
http://www.myspace.com/branchesradio

resident deejay:
GLENN RED
www.myspace.com/glenn_red

hosted by:
ROCKY DAWUNI
http://www.rockydawuni.com/
www.myspace.com/rockydawunimusic

afro funke' photography, booking & production:
CARY SULLIVAN
www.myspace.com/carysullivan

*Plus Special Guest Deejays & Players of Instruments Each Week!!

*Afro Funke' Thursdays
Zanzibar 1301 5th Street @ Arizona
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.451.2221 / 21+ / 9pm - 2am / $10
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http://www.myspace.com/afrofunke
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THIS WEEK! October 30, 2008
AFRO FUNKENSTEIN!

special guest deejay:
DJ VIKTER DUPLAIX (KISS N' GRIND / BBE)
Vikter, a Philadelphia native, began his career early studying music and singing in touring choirs with legendary artists such as Teddy Pendergrass and Luciano Pavarotti. His DJ skills were honed with Philly legends Jazzy Jeff and King Britt and was mentored in the fine art of business by none other than Philadelphia International's own Kenny Gamble. Vikter is a founding member of Philly's Axis Music Group, a music production house shared with Grammy award winner James Poyser and executive Chauncey Childs. His introduction to the global music scene came in 2000 with his installment of K7!'s DJ Kicks series, which showcased his vocal stylings and musical taste.

In 2002, Vikter released his first full-length artist project titled "International Affairs" on Hollywood Records. The CD garnered critical acclaim. His production work continues to defy genre as he creates soundscapes for artists as diverse as Earth, Wind and Fire, Jazzanova, Norman Brown, Nitin Sawhney, King Britt, Bob James, N'dea Davevenport (Brand New Heavies), Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets), and Spacek. He is even reworking Radiohead's "Tree Fingers" from their massively acclaimed LP "Amnesiac" for the BBE Records tribute to the London-based phenoms.
http://www.vikterduplaix.com/

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BLACK UHURU
"LIVE IN LONDON" DVD SCREENING (9pm Sharp!)
Black Uhuru is one of the top groups to rise out of Jamaica’s culturally-rich reggae scene. The word Uhuru, meaning “freedom” in Swahili, has certainly been a theme in the timeless music Black Uhuru has produced.

Black Uhuru started in 1968 when three young men, Euvin “Don Carlos” Spencer, Rudolph “Garth” Dennis and Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, all from a tough neighborhood called Waterhouse, decided to record music. However, the group did not last long as Don left to pursue a solo career while Garth joined another group. “Duckie” Simpson held on to the dream and soon found an up and coming singer named Mykal Rose. They along with Errol Nelson, a singer from another group, recorded the group’s first studio album “Black Sounds of Freedom” with renowned reggae producer King Jammy.

In the late 70’s Duckie added American singer Sandra “Puma” Jones to join Black Uhuru. With the death of reggae king Bob Marley in the 80s, it was assumed by many that reggae music and its popularity had passed with him. That impression was short lived when Black Uhuru released the album “Red”. The triple platinum album was named the “24th Best Album” of the decade by Rolling Stone magazine.
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UPCOMING:
November 6, 2008
AFRO FUNKE' SOUND SYSTEM
featuring
DJ JEREMY SOLE
&
DJ GLENN RED
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AFI FEST & AFRO FUNKE' are proud to invite you to the following screenings as part of the 2008 Film Festival:

"DIVIZIONZ"
Four young, aspiring musicians from four corners of Uganda join together to create a band, planning to take Kampala by storm. But all sorts of obstacles stand in their way. This DIY, guerrilla-style feature film showcases the explosive cinematic and musical energy pulsating in contemporary Africa. 2008 Uganda 89 MIN

Sunday, November 9, 12:00 pm, Mann 06
Friday, November 7, 7:00 pm, Mann 03
AFI FEST presented by Audi 2008
October 31 - November 9
For passes, tickets and full Festival details, please call
1.866.AFIFEST or visit AFI.com/AFIFEST
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AFRO FUNKE' RECOMMENDS
Doctors Without Borders invite you to step into the lives of refugees who have fled their homes due to war or conflict by visiting the “Refugee Camp exhibit,” which will be mounted in Griffith Park on Oct 22-27 and Santa Monica Pier on Oct 31-Nov 2. Guided by aid workers, visitors will explore examples of real shelters; see how food is distributed; taste the high-energy biscuits distributed to combat malnutrition; learn how clean water and waste disposal are essential to survival; and understand basic health care and epidemiccontrol in emergency settings. For more information visit: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/RefugeeCamp

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For more Afro Funke' information please contact:
Cary Sullivan
afrofunke@yahoo.com

The Disrepair to perform at Old Towne Pub Nov. 15

The Disrepair
Sat. Nov 15th, 2008
@ Old Towne Pub
66 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
21 & over. Cover: $5. w/ That Killed Crimson
www.myspace.com/thedisrepair

Joe Walla to play at Paladino's Nov. 21

Tim Tedrow & Terry Vreeland at Sierra Cup Saturday

Next Saturday November 1
Tim Tedrow & Terry Vreeland
will be playing at
Sierra Cup
409 S. Myrtle
Monrovia
at 6 pm
come for coffee, frozen yogurt, and fine acoustic music
www.sierracup.com

Songsalive! showcase Wednesday, artists sought for upcoming concerts

We are booking artists for November 26 and January onwards. Scroll down for details on how to perform, and come see us on October 29 at the showcase.

gilli moon’s Songsalive! L.A Showcase@ Genghis Cohen

Featuring: gilli moon, j.walker and other extraordinary songwriters and poets in the round. See Featured performers listed below. Artists, songwriters and the general public - come and support our showcases with original music artists!

Last Wednesdays of the Month - Wednesday, October 29.

WHERE:
@ GENGHIS COHEN
740 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Just Nth of Melrose.
Plenty of parking.
www.genghiscohen.com

TIME: EARLY SHOW! Doors open 6.30pm / 7pm sharp start. Ends at 8.45pm

Great Chinese food after the show. Dinner Reservations: 323.653.0640

DOOR: $7 cover at the door for the house, donations for artists appreciated during the show.
Artists apply to perform at www.songsalive.net - log-in and go to "Apply for a Showcase"
Poets and spoken word artists… come on the night and you could be picked to get up and do a piece!

MORE DETAILS AT www.songsalive.org - go to "Chapters" and look for Los Angeles

FEATURED PERFORMERS FOR WED OCTOBER 29:

gilli moon
gilli moon is an australian singer, songwriter, recording artist, pianist, actor, producer, author, painter, motivator, entrepreneur, visionary and empowering community builder. She has been in los angeles for 8 years. Her restless creativity and rebellious nature continually urge her to push the envelope in the studio, on stage and with whatever she touches. She's an illustrious, energetic poly-media artist and her multifaceted albums and dynamic, entertaining live shows have touched music lovers worldwide garnering high praise from the most jaded of critics, including Newsweek Magazine. www.gillimoon.com www.myspace.com/gillimoon

David Babich
After studying classical voice and composition at UCLA, David moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and became deeply involved in many styles of music including jazz, pop, folk and musical theatre. In addition to performing as a singer-songwriter, he has also composed film and theatrical scores, including San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's Romeo and Juliet in 2002 and American Conservatory's Theatre's production of Caucasian Chalk Circle in 2005. Since his return to L.A. in 2005 he released his first Solo EP, "Mind Aside", and is now playing regularly throughout the L.A. area. David runs his own vocal teaching studio and is on faculty at the Santa Monica Academy of Music. www.davidbabich.com

Liz Nash
Liz Nash's music has been featured in HBO. She has an honorable mention in Billboard's world song contest and is a local favorite who caters the frequent flyer. Sounds like a sexy Norah Jones. Received honorable mention in Billboard´s world song contest under jazz. Music featured in HBO. Good stage presence and faithful following. Has played in LA area at the Grove (main stage), Key Club, Room 5, Tangiers, Cafe Cordiale. www.myspace.com/liznash

Zachary Provost
Grammy-winning producer David Foster places Zachary Provost at the top of his list of talented musicians, saying "the depth of his musicianship is endless and his great songwriting, arranging and production skills make him a triple threat." Zachary's latest EP, "Heart of the Moment" is a shining example of these skills. Songs such as "The Time I Have", "Passage", "Running in the Rain" and the title track winning over new fans daily. Zach spent the past five years touring as the music director for Josh Groban. www.zacharyprovost.com www.myspace.com/zacharyprovost

J.Walker
J.Walker is a counselor, a poet, a rapper and a healer. J.Walker is living his dream, working as a self proclaimed RHYMECOLOGIST, he helps "at risk youth work" through their problems by expressing themselves through rap or poetry. The creativity and passion that J.Walker uses has helped him win numerous poetry slams and talent shows all through Los Angeles. www.rhymecology.com www.myspace.com/jwalker1221

NEXT LA SHOWCASE: Now the last Wednesdays of each month!
Wednesday November 26

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
* You must be able to guarantee a min. of 5 guests.
* 3 song acoustic set
* No gigs 2 weeks before or after
* Original music only
* You must be a Songsalive! Elite member www.songsalive.org - go to "join"* Member benefits at www.songsalive.org
* FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM: Showcase application at www.songsalive.net

ABOUT SONGSALIVE!
Songsalive! is now the largest internationally based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing, supporting, educating and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. Celebrating over 10 years in operation, Songsalive! was founded in 1997 by two Australian artists, Gilli Moon and Roxanne Kiely, who saw the need for a support network for songwriters that could reach the 4 corners of the globe and propel songwriters to the 4 corners of the globe. After 10 years, they have done just that! Established with now over 20 chapters around the world, and over 35 chapter coordinators, Songsalive! is run by volunteer songwriters for songwriters.

Through our grassroots international efforts, we've put a stamp on what "global community" truly is and it's the type of community that is definitely needed in this ever changing music business where songwriting can be a very isolating experience and career. We provide a "home", a family, for songwriters and composers through our programs, resources, community and support, all focused on the art and business of songwriting. Through Songsalive!, songs and songwriters can be accessed by the whole world and when the hunt is on, Songsalive! is a one-stop song shop! We run our own programs and events for songwriters, and also act as an umbrella, or a link in the chain, for songwriters to know and find out other events, resources and support centers for them, globally.

Check out our events and calendar online www.songsalive.org

More about Songsalive! in Los Angeles www.songsalive.org/losangeles

Songsalive!
Supporting and promoting songwriters worldwide
http://www.songsalive.org

I See Hawks in L.A. and more at Tangier

CELLOGRILL PRESENTS...
BACK TO 'ER ROOTS NIGHT.
Jessica Catron's Monday night series at Tangier. A great line-up!!!!

Monday, Nov. 10@ TANGIER
2138 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, California 90027
(323) 666-8666
$10
8pm Badwater Bob (www.myspace.com/badwaterbob)
9pm Plunkin’ Creed (www.myspace.com/plunkincreede)
10pm I See Hawks in LA acoustic show (www.myspace.com/iseehawksinla)
11pm Listing Ship (www.myspace.com/listingship)

Barry Big B Brenner performances this week

Barry Big B Brenner
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Elephant Bar Restaurant
THURSDAY NIGHT :: HALLOWEEN EVE PATIO PARTY!
OCTOBER 30th – from 6 to 9pm
1825 Madera Road
SIMI VALLEY, 93065
805-584-9119
Goolish Eats, Spooky Drinks & Deep-Dark BLUES!
http://www.elephantbar.com
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Firefly Bistro
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
BLUES BRUNCH
NOVEMBER 1st & 2nd 11am to 2pm
1009 El Centro Street
SOUTH PASADENA, 91030
(626) 441-2443
Superb Soul Vittles served up under a BIG Circus Day Tent!
http://www.eatatfirefly.com

Read 2 BIG BLUES BRUNCH Reviews in the Pasadena Weekly:
http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/article.php?id=4757&IssueNum=76
http://www.pasadenaweekly.com/article.php?id=5594&IssueNum=108
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For a Complete List of Big B’s Upcoming Shows,
Go to...
http://www.myspace.com/barrybigbbrenner

New York Dolls release new live album and tour

New York Dolls announce the release of their brand new unabashed live album. Recorded in December of last year at NYC's Fillmore East, this disc captures ten prime tracks from the reunited Dolls: "Babylon," "Trash," "Jet Boy," "Personality Crisis," "Rainbow Store," "Looking for a Kiss," "Puss 'N' Boots," "Dance Like a Monkey," "Pills," and "Lonely Planet Boy." Its everything you have come love about the Dolls over their giant spanning career, yet still keeps you on your toes and wanting more.

Morrissey recently exclaimed this with a fervor that somehow made his chronologically impossible claims seem plausible. Watching footage of the 'Dolls onstage two years ago at the behest of one of their biggest fans (who was curating the prestigious Meltdown Festival in London) one realized just how vast - and heretofore unsung - their influence truly was.

Everyone knows the famous logo: chrome lipstick, scrawling that name across an unseen mirror, but it's more than the great brand. It's not about the androgyny either. Skinny boys were wearing make up long before them. Little Richard. Elvis. It's not even about the music, as the Dolls themselves were always quick to credit 50's R&B numbers or early 60's girl group productions as their own influences.

Really, what makes the Dolls so eternal is the attitude - it got into rock's water supply and never left. Kiss, Aerosmith, The Ramones, Blondie, The Sex Pistols, The Damned, Motley Crue, Guns N' Roses, Hanoi Rocks, The Strokes, The Libertines and just about any gang of strutting rockers who are convinced that their band could take your band and possibly your whole town in a pretty for pretty, ugly for ugly throwdown. The Dolls, and their disciples win, not just with brawn but with what guitarist Sylvain Sylvain calls "plenty of intellect and plenty of sex."

Thirty five years into their existence (thirty one since they disbanded down in Florida in a haze of smack withdrawal and managerial anarchy), with three men down, they can still take your band, pretty for pretty, ugly for ugly, onstage, and now, with the long (long) awaited follow up to 1974's awesome Too Much, Too Soon, on CD too.

"You know how England is," David Johansen quips in his Staten Island drawl, thick as South Ferry sludge, "We made a big noise over there, and we were having so much fun, we decided to keep going."

"The phone didn't stop ringing," Sylvain adds, "The kids wanted this. Kids of all ages."

An album's worth of brand new New York Dolls compositions, as unlikely as it may have seemed in 2003, was a foregone conclusion after wildly successful festival and live dates that spanned the past two years. They were a reunion when they re-started. Now, with replacement members feeling comfortable stepping into the stack heels of departed legends like Johnny Thunders, Jerry Nolan, and most recently Arthur "Killer" Kane, they're a gang once more.

"It won't be very long that we'll be together longer than the original band was," Johansen laughs.

Fall 2008 Dates
Oct 29 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theatre
Dec 3 Madrid, ESP Joy Eslava
Dec 4 Santiago, ESP Sala Capitol
Dec 5 Baracaldo, ESP Rockstar Live
Dec 6 Zaragoza, ESP Oasis
Dec 20 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Club w/ X
Dec 27 - New York, NY - Fillmore at Irving Plaza

Fall Out Boy to attempt Guinness World Record for most interviews

Multi-platinum Island Records band Fall Out Boy announced today that they are attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the Most Interviews on Radio in a 24 Hour Period by a Pair of Two. Pete Wentz and Patrick Vaughn Stump have teamed up to take over the radio airwaves to as many stations across the fifty states in a span of 24 hours. Their record quest will begin at 3:00am PST on October 31, at Premiere Studios in Los Angeles . The current Guinness World Record for the most radio interviews by a pair of two is currently 57 radio stations in 24 hours (completed in May 2008).

Fall Out Boy will release their third Island album, FOLIE A DEUX on December 16th. The first single is “I Don’t Care” which is gearing up to be a hit at Modern Rock and Pop radio The video debuted on iTunes on September 25 and has been accepted across all music video channels including MTV and Fuse. In addition, Fall Out Boy will be MTV’s 52/52 Choose or Lose Artist The Week of October 26- November 4, giving them the equivalent of over 11 hrs of on-air promotion that week on the channel. Fall Out Boy currently has seven songs, including “I Don’t Care” on iTunes Top 100 Alternative Chart.

Fall Out Boy have built up a loyal following through relentless touring; they have performed over 1200 shows since their inception in 2000. The band’s 2007 release Infinity On High debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the follow-up to From Under The Cork Tree, their Island debut of May 2005, which spent 72 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Hailing from Chicago, Fall Out Boy – Patrick Vaughn Stump (vocals/guitar), Pete Wentz (bass), Joe Troh­man (guitar), and Andy Hurley (drums) – have appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone, Spin, Blender, and Alternative Press and have performed on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and more. They have won three MTV Video Music Awards and have received a Grammy nomination as well.

About Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual Guinness World Records book is published in more than 100 countries and 25 languages and is one of the highest-selling books under copyright of all time with more than 3 million copies sold annually across the globe. Guinness World Records celebrated its 50th anniversary edition in 2004, a year after the sale of its 100 millionth copy. Guinness World Records also annually publishes the Gamer’s Edition; a records book devoted solely to the world of computer gaming and high score record achievements. The Guinness World Records website (www.guinnessworldrecords.com) receives more than 11 million visitors a year. Guinness World Records is part of the Jim Pattison Group, one of Canada’s largest privately owned companies which is a conglomerate of interests, including advertising, broadcasting, grocery stores and automotive retailing

www.falloutboyrock.com

Craig Morgan becomes member of Grand Ole Opry

BNA Records recording artist Craig Morgan became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry tonight, inducted by Opry member John Conlee before an Opry House audience including family, friends, and fans.

Officially welcoming Morgan as an Opry member, Conlee said, “I had the great pleasure of being the Opry member to first bring him on this stage the first time he guested on the Grand Ole Opry, and what an honor that was. As we’ve become friends…it was plain to me that no one loves the Grand Ole Opry more than this young man right here. He loves it as much as he loves his country, and he’s proven that with his service to his country before.” Turning to Morgan, Conlee continued, “I’m proud to call you friend and I’m proud to call you ‘brother Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan’. Welcome to the family, sir.”

“Thank you so much,” Morgan replied. “I didn’t prepare a speech because I knew I would probably mess it up. I am extremely honored and grateful to the Grand Ole Opry. I am proud to be a part of it and I hope I can uphold its standards.”

Morgan made his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 21, 2000 and was invited to become an Opry member during a special concert for U.S. troops at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina on September 18. That evening was a homecoming of sorts for the singer, who was stationed at Ft. Bragg from 1990 to 1992 during his ten-year active duty tenure in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.

“If you love country music, you have to love Craig Morgan,” said Opry Vice President and General Manger Pete Fisher. “Everything about Craig speaks quality, from the way he writes and sings his songs to the way he lives his life. The Grand Ole Opry is proud to welcome such a fine man to our esteemed membership roster.”

The induction aired live on Opry Live on GAC: Great American Country. The Opry Member Award presented to Morgan during the induction is a 14-inch bronze and oak wood replica of the Opry’s vintage microphone stand designed by renowned sculptor Bill Rains. Fans can visit Youtube.com/OpryLive to see the induction moment plus a live Opry performance of Morgan’s new single “Love Remembers.”

Morgan is a Nashville native who has built his tremendous popularity with massive radio airplay of his signature hits, including: “Love Remembers,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” and “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2005. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry more than 130 times, and plays over 200 sold-out concerts a year. Morgan is signed to Sony Music Entertainment’s BNA Records, and released his fifth studio album, That’s Why, just this week.

He spent ten years on active duty in the U.S. Army before launching his music career, and makes a point to perform as often as possible at U.S. military installations both in the U.S. and abroad. He was awarded the USO Merit Award in 2006 for his tireless support of U.S. soldiers and their families. He lives just outside of Nashville with his wife Karen and their four children.

The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 16. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to www.opry.com.

About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. A uniquely American experience for more than 80 years, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, XM Satellite Radio, and opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, America’s Grand Ole Opry Weekend, airs on more than 200 country radio stations across the country and on the Armed Forces Radio Network, and Opry Live airs each weekend on GAC: Great American Country and CMT Canada. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a Nashville-based hospitality and entertainment company that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels. For more information, visit opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com

Guitar Center and Motley Crue announce band contest finalists

Guitar Center and Mötley Crüe announced today the six finalists for the Guitar Center On-Stage: Your Chance To Make Rock History. The final six bands were chosen from a pool of 30 semi-finalists over a period of two days as each semi-finalist performed one song live in front of a panel of industry experts at Guitar Center’s legendary Sunset Boulevard location. The final six bands will continue onto the finals to perform live for Mötley Crüe at the world famous Whisky A Go-Go on November 10th in Hollywood.

The top six bands were chosen by influential leaders in the music industry, including President of FUSE TV, Eric Sherman; Producer and Front man of Sixx: A.M., James Michael; Music Director of Los Angeles radio station 98.7, Julie Pilat; Chris Nilsson of Tenth St. Entertainment and General Manager of Eleven Seven Music, Frank Woodworth.

Sixx: A.M. front man and producer, James Michael shares, “I was blown away by the talent I saw over the past few days. Rarely do I get to see so many great bands play one after another. The “Guitar Center On Stage” program has already proven effective in finding America’s best up and coming rock bands.”

The finalists who are just one step closer to being official rock stars include:
· The Spittin’ Cobras (Seattle, WA)
· Lorene Drive (Victorville, CA)
· The Dirty Pearls (New York, NY)
· Waterstreet (Peoria, IL)
· Something To Burn (Los Angeles, CA)
· The Heroine (San Antonio, TX)

Since launching the search for the next great American rock band in August, Guitar Center and Mötley Crüe have had a staggering 7,930 bands register and close to 175,000 online votes cast at the program’s web site—makerockhistory.com. The site also garnered nearly one million unique visitors since its launch on August 1st.

Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars notes, “Our partnership with Guitar Center gives us the opportunity to help an up-and-coming band by giving them every element needed to succeed. Like Ozzy did for us when he took an unknown band called Mötley Crüe on the road, we too are looking for the next generation’s great rock band.”

Continuing its support of aspiring artists, Guitar Center and the world’s most notorious rock band will provide one up-and-coming band the ultimate, career-altering opportunity—the chance to open on tour for rock icons, Mötley Crüe. The winning band will also receive $25,000 cash, $20,000 in exclusive new gear from Gibson Guitar, management from Tenth St. Entertainment, and a recording deal from Eleven Seven Music, Mötley’s management and record label.

“Guitar Center On-Stage is our most revolutionary program yet, and we are truly amazed with the quality of talent that will go onto perform for Motley at the finals,” said Norman Hajjar, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer for Guitar Center. “Guitar Center invests millions every year behind programs that are dedicated to helping striving artists realize their musical dreams and this initiative is literally going to make rock history.”

The Guitar Center On-Stage finals, which are free to the public, will be held November 10th at the world famous Whisky A-Go-Go at 7 p.m., where each of the bands will perform live for Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe who will select the top band and winner of Guitar Center On-Stage.

Allen Kovac, CEO and Founder of Tenth Street Entertainment and Eleven Seven Music said, "From the performances that we have witnessed over the duration of this initiative, it's apparent that Guitar Center On-Stage is an innovative platform that helps find fresh and groundbreaking new artists, whom would otherwise not have a chance to tour with the likes of Mötley Crüe. The winning band will not only have the chance of a lifetime to open for the notorious rockers, but they will have the support of the record label, management, credibility from Guitar Center and marketing to launch them into the competitive music industry to jump start a long and successful career.”

To check out the audio and videos of the final six bands or for more information about the finals at the Whisky A-Go-Go on November 10th, please go to www.makerockhistory.com.

La Factoria cancels U.S. tour

From Live Nation:

LA FACTORIA have cancelled their US tour. Tickets for the November 8th concert at The Hollywood Palladium can be refunded at point of purchase.

Rheumatology Expo Sunday

The public is invited to join Citrus Valley Health Partners’ Resource Center for Rheumatic Diseases for their Annual Rheumatology Expo on Sunday, November 2, 2008.

Come find out the latest advances in the field of Rheumatology; whether you suffer with the pains of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia or one of the other hundred plus rheumatic diseases, this annual Rheumatology Expo can help answer some of the questions you may have.

Breakout sessions will include: Attorney Joshua Potter (Social Security & Disability), Dr. Charles Gustafson (Marriage & Family Challenges of the Chronically Ill), and Complimentary Therapies including Reiki, Massage, and Reflexology. Other topics will include: Diet & Nutrition and Exercise.

Rheumatologist, Dr. Samy Metyas is scheduled as the keynote speaker. Metyas is an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Southern California and is on staff with Citrus Valley Health Partners.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the Resource and Screening Booths. The Expo will be held Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 10a.m.-2p.m. at Queen of the Valley Conference Center, 1115 South Sunset, West Covina.

Pre-registration is required; the cost is $10.00 per person. Please call Foothill Community Center at (626) 857-3347.

Rob Zombie's song from "Punisher: War Zone" and more out Nov. 25

Rob Zombie’s brand new song, “War Zone,” is available exclusively at the official site for PUNISHER: WAR ZONE, http://www.punisherwarzonemovie.com/. “War Zone” is the first track from the film’s soundtrack.

The original track “War Zone”, written for and inspired by the film, contains the kind of raw, throttling energy that has made Rob Zombie a platinum selling artist. The song will also serve as the first single from the soundtrack.

About his contribution, Rob Zombie said: "I love writing music for films, rather than just throwing them an unwanted B side or remix. This track was written exclusively for Punisher War Zone. A punishing track for a punishing movie."

The lethal motion picture soundtrack features a powerful collection of A-list rockers including the first new music in 3 years from Rob Zombie in addition to heart-pounding songs from rock icons such as Seether, Slayer, Slipknot and Rise Against. The fifteen-track album attacks stores on 11/25/08. The film opens nationwide on December 5th, 2008.


www.punisherwarzonemovie.com

Carmen recital Nov. 7 in Rolling Hills Estates

Event Carmen Recital

Mezzo-soprano Geeta Novotny as Carmen
Tenor Christopher Campbell as Don José
Baritone Roberto Gomez as Escamillo, the Toreador
Pamela Vliek Martchev, flute
Victoria Kirsch, piano, music director, and narrator

When Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Where Rolling Hills United Methodist Church
26438 Crenshaw Blvd.
(at Palos Verdes Drive North)
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Admission Tickets $15 in advance / $20 at the door / $10students

Dessert reception with the artists follows

For more information www.rhumc.org/music.asp

Information about Geeta Novotny: www.GeetaNovotny.com

Bebo and DanceJam offer network for all things dance

Bebo, the leading global Social Media Network, today announced a partnership with DanceJam, “the largest dance floor on the planet” and social network for all things dance, through Bebo’s Open Application Platform.

DanceJam’s first social networking application has been built exclusively for Bebo’s platform, and now DanceJam fans around the world can log on to Bebo (http://www.apps.bebo.com/dancejam) to watch and rate dance videos, enter online auditions and contests, and interact with fellow dance fans.

The Bebo community can now enter to win passes to exclusive DanceJam-sponsored “Monsters of HipHop” events in 12 cities across the United States. The first event took place in Boston, and will continue through Los Angeles, New York, Denver, and international destinations Mexico, Japan & Europe. At each event, Bebo and DanceJam will showcase exclusive dance footage, competitions and contests.

Bebo users can also enter DanceJam contests at http://www.apps.bebo.com/dancejam to win a grand prize of dance lessons with DanceJam founder and international rap superstar MC Hammer and a famous choreographer, and participate in monthly contests to win prizes.

“We’re very excited to bring DanceJam’s user-generated video and dance contests to Bebo’s global community,” says Hammer. “It’s a natural fit; Bebo is a haven for self-expression and DanceJam has become the largest dance floor on the planet. Both communities have embraced the power of social networking for connecting people around the world to the things they love – dancing, in this case.”

Through DanceJam’s application on Bebo, users can upload videos of themselves and others dancing, watch and rate other dancers, learn new dance moves, and adopt DanceJam profile skins. Users can also challenge other Bebo users to head-to-head dance battles that are judged by the Bebo community and caricatures of popular reality television judges, i.e. “Snarky Brit.”

“We are excited to have DanceJam debut its first social network application through Bebo’s Open Application Platform,” said Ziv Navoth, Bebo’s SVP Marketing & Business Development. “When we opened the platform, we envisioned that Bebo would bring together the best in entertainment, sports, personal expression, and now dance is a natural extension. Bebo engages users worldwide for 27 minutes per day, on average, so it’s a great opportunity to bring DanceJam’s innovative vision for dance to our active global community.”

In December 2007, Bebo launched its Open Application Platform, opening its API to third party developers to integrate their applications with the Bebo site. Since launch, Bebo users have installed well over 100,000 applications from a variety of partners who have created applications from music and movies to gameplay and photo sharing for the site’s 45 million users worldwide.

About Bebo: Bebo is the world's leading global social media network. Building on the notion of traditional social networking websites, Bebo combines community, self-expression and entertainment to enable its users to consume, create, discover and share professional and user-generated content through the Bebo website. Bebo has over 11.6 million unique users in the UK and a total membership of more than 45 million worldwide. Bebo's worldwide users spend an average of 27 minutes a day on the site.

Bebo forms part of AOL's newly created People Networks business unit which combines Bebo, AIM, ICQ, Goowy Media and Yedda and reaches about 80 million unduplicated users worldwide.

Bebo is a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX).

About DanceJam:
DanceJam was founded by M.C. Hammer along with visionary Internet entrepreneurs Geoffrey Arone and Anthony Young from Flock.com. The current popularity of dance globally is evident by the success of dance television shows such as 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'So You Think You Can Dance, ‘America's Best Dance Crew' and online videos such as 'The Evolution of Dance'. DanceJam's founding trio saw an opportunity to create a niche video site focused entirely on dance and dance culture. From this, DanceJam was born, created to cater exclusively to the growing community of dancers and their fans.

End o' week musings

This has been a weird week for me emotionally- a rollercoaster of sorts, but I'll leave that to my thought of the week...

Last Friday I had a terrific talk with Jason C. Miller of Godhead. I really dig their new CD and Jason, well, he's fascinating and funny!

Friday night I went to the Anaheim House of Blues to catch Street Dogs. The place was packed!! It was a terrific show and I'm thrilled to say that they are just as good, if not better, live as they are on their album.

Saturday I wandered through Thunderfest/Bluesapalooza in Covina checking out cool cars and motorcycles and catching performances by House of Rock, Chico's Bail Bond, the Devon Reeves Band and more. It was a good event and I really enjoyed seeing all the classics out there.. the vehicles I mean, not the bands lol!

On Sunday I danced at the Nightmare Before Halloween in San Bernardino. The show was really good with some great vendors and many wonderful dancers.

The rest of my week has been filled out with working on stories. Yesterday I spoke with Brendan Hill of Blues Traveler. The band will be coming here soon and I will be previewing their concerts with a story.

This weekend is busy for me. Tonight I'm going to the Pasadena Playhouse to see "The Lady With The Answers" starring Mimi Kennedy, Saturday I am going to the Girl Talk concert with my friend and drummer Ric Sarabia (catch him in "Changeling") and Sunday I may try to drop by at McGinty's Gallery at the End of the World in Pasadena for its Sunday Salon (noon to dusk) before heading out to my gig.

What gig? You ask... well, here's the info:

Night Out at The Vine

Event 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26

Almase Arabesque performance 10 p.m.

with DJs Juicy Jay, Surfer Mike, Roxy and Kane from 98.1

plus Miss Lady La Diva, Tequila Mockingbird and more

The Vine

1235 Vine St.

Hollywood

$5

www.myspace.com/tequilaofhollywood

http://www.almasearabesque.com/

Photos we got 'em: Wow! Lots of Halloween-themed pics this week. Here's a bat I found on the Web- check out those back feet! And an interesting water tower from a town in the U.S. with a good sense of humor, obviously. I also have a nice witch display that my friend Jeannette Bovard has on her front porch- nice work gf! And of course dance photos as promised-- the one with me and Zaynah was taken in the dressing room and the on stage ones of me were taken by Richard Lowe (see more of his work at http://www.renaissancefaire.net/ ).

In rotation this week: Scum of the Earth, Girl Talk, Necromantix, HorrorPops, Beat Union, Billy Currington, Godhead, Street Dogs, Dio, "Repo" rock opera soundtrack and Van Helsing's Curse.

Thought of the week: Sometimes there's things from your past that you'd just rather forget. I didn't have the best childhood and for some reason I've been going back there in my dreams this week. In some of my dreams I'm a child again, in others I'm my age now, but being treated as if I was still small. In addition to that, I've been dreaming a lot about my ex-husband and a couple of my ex-boyfriends (with some of them all in the same room at the same time- talk about stress!). All of this has been dredging up a lot of feelings that I have kept stuffed down for a long time. In some strange way, maybe this means I'm growing up or changing. Perhaps my mind is telling me that it's time to deal with all these unresolved feelings and let them go.

In trying to focus on the present and the future, sometimes you have to face your past. This doesn't mean that you have to resign yourself to a certain fate or relive every hurtful moment, instead, you need to find your peace with it. I'm searching for mine.... I hope you can find yours.

Keep on rockin'

Mickie

Support local music with Sin City Social Club

“…she should have been a Rolling Stone…Rock 'n' roll is a dirty job, but thankfully someone as perceptive as Williams has elected to do it “ - Los Angeles Times

LUCINDA WILLIAMS
* Little Honey *

For those of you who live under a rock...Lucinda Williams released her 9th album, Little Honey, last week on Lost Highway Records. Now I’m doing the happy dance...Word just in that she’ll debut at #9 on next weeks Billboard Top 100 with close to 35,000 sold in the first week! This is is FANTASTIC news for us all!

The album features her kick ass backing band Buick 6, a duet with Elvis Costello ("Jailhouse Tears") as well guest vocalists include Matthew Sweet, Susanna Hoffs, and Sin City friends Jim Lauderdale, Tim Easton, Charlie Louvin, Susan Marshall, Kristin Mooney & Gia Ciambotti! Thanks to the good folks over at Lost Highway, the record is also available on VINYL! – SWEET!

She’s on the road now... Better go get you some tickets!
10/24/2008 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater
10/25/2008 Madison, WI Orpheum
11/5/2008 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
11/6/2008 Duluth, MN DECC Auditorium
11/7/2008 Winnipeg, MB Burton Cummings Theatre
11/9/2008 Edmonton, AB Arden Theatre
11/10/2008 Calgary, AB Jack Singer
11/12/2008 Vancouver, Vogue Theater
11/13/2008 Seattle, WA The Showbox
11/14/2008 Seattle, WA The Showbox
11/16/2008 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
11/17/2008 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
11/19/2008 Ventura, CA Ventura Theater
11/21/2008 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre

For additional information and to purchase tickets check out Lu's website - www.lucindawilliams.com

John Doe + Kathleen Edwards - Hurtin’and Flurtin’ Co-headlining tour in November
We’re giddy about the upcoming tour with John Doe & Kathleen not only are they incredible on their own, but we had a little hand in this whole pairing ...check out what John Doe had to say (below)...then go buy your tickets to a show near you and show your love!

“ When Shilah & Polly Parsons asked me to participate in the MAP/Gram Parsons benefit which included Keith Richards, Norah Jones Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam etc, I thought that they had gotten the wrong John Doe. Of course I was aware of all the efforts by Shilah & Sin City Productions in the LA alt country scene... It seemed that Sin City was at the heart of all manner of things relating to country music in LA, so it wasn't surprising that Shilah & Sin city were involved in a show that would change my life & connect me to someone I've built a strong musical collaboration & lasting friendship. Kathleen & I met for the first time at sound check that day in Santa Barbara & just clicked! For that I will always be grateful to Shilah & that's exactly the kind thing she so good at; bringing the right elements together at the right time & changing things forever in the process.” - John Doe, October 2008

November 2008
5 - Richmond, VA - The National
7 - New York, NY - WFUV Live at Zankel, Carnegie Hall
8 - York, PA - Capitol Theatre
10 - Austin, TX - Stubb's
11 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
13 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
14 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
15 - Santa Cruz, CA - Rio Theatre
17 - Eugene, OR - John Henry's
18 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
19 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre

THE MOTHER TRUCKERSRETURN TO AUSTIN * SATURDAY, 10/25 *
They’re just makin’ a pit stop though cause they’re out on the road...so you can catch em in a town near you! Check out www.themothertruckers.com for dates

Also appearing on Saturday night (10/25) MISS ROSIE FLORES over at The Continental with Two Tons Of Steel !

Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th!
Come out to Pioneertown for a weekend celebrating the music of Gram Parsons at Pappy & Harriet’s

Also, for those of you who couldn’t make it to the AMA’s in Nashville this year, there are some clips on YouTube of Sin City’s tribute to Glen Campbell featuring Jim Lauderdale, Raul Malo, Jason Ringenberg, Chuck Mead, Dave Gonzales, Aaron Beavers (Shurman), Jesse Dayton, Greta Gaines, Bryson Jones & The Sin City All Stars – our friend Brian over at Gadrock Entertainment put together a sweet lil 8 min. clip that will give you a taste of the magic at the AMA’s and The Cannery Ballroom on Sept. 20th!

GET OUT AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Tim Easton and some talented artists out in Joshua Tree have made video for his latest song “Open Letter To The Founding Fathers” ... It’s timely and therefore it’s our FEATURED VIDEO on our website. www.sincitysocialclub.com Check it out and share it with those you love... Yet another reason why we love Tim Easton with all of our hearts!


And while we’re at it...have you seen the latest video from HAYES CARLL?! I laughed so hard, I cried... It’s for his AMA award winning Song of the Year - “She left me for Jesus” and it stars our homie, JESSE DAYTON! I just heard that over 70,000 folks have downloaded the video – a portion of which are fundamentalists, who have written in telling them they’re going to hell for making the video ...Jesse’s response, “ lighten up Francis...it’s a joke!” I couldn’t agree more!
Here’s the link! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rb0SN0ouh8

Speaking of JESSE DAYTON ...he’s getting’ all Halloweenie on us. Not only is he in the studio recording songs for the next Rob Zombie flick, but he’s a two steppin’, two timin’, do gooder too!

2nd ANNUAL HONKY TONK HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY/DANCE
FRI. OCT. 31ST at ROADHOUSE RAGS in SOUTH AUSTIN 8pm to 12am
I pulled this from www.jessedayton.com

The list of musicians playing live w/ the JD BAND is off the hook. How did we get Rockabilly Queen ROSIE FLORES, Texas Country Soul singer MIKE BARFIELD, Honky-Tonker and XM Outlaw DJ DALLAS WAYNE, Austin Alt-Country God KEVIN RUSSEL (of the Gourds), Roots Rock Legend RICK BROUSSARD (of Two Hoots and a Holler...one of my heros!), Songwriter to the Stars RANDY WEEKS, The New Hillbilly Princess BRENNEN LEIGH, Austin Country Legend JEFF HUGHES (of Chapparal), to all come out and sit in with us for dancers and listeners alike?

Even though it's a FREE SHOW, any donations made at the door will go to benefit HURRICANE IKE victim/club owner WRECKS BELL at the OL' QUARTER on GALVESTON ISLAND. It's a great cause. I just got back from the Gulf Coast folks and it's reeeeally bad down there. So keep your karma straight and make plans to come by, even if it's just for a little while. (I'll be dressed as Pancho Villa so watch out if ya sneak up on me!)...

If you’re in Austin on Halloween you might want to dawn your Dolly Parton Costume and come out for a SINFULLY good time!Who’s afraid of double dippin?!POLLY PARSONS and our favorite Super Delegate, DAVID HOLMES are also hosting a party the over at Hickory Winds (Polly & Charlie’s place) featuring CHARLIE TERRELL And The Murdered Johns...

News:
Someone found the love they were looking for...

Congratulations are in order for Mr. & Mrs.Easton and Mr. & Mrs. Beavers! Both couples tied the knot on October 4th and we send our love and blessings to the newlyweds! May your days be filled with love, laughter and light.

BACK due to overwhelming demand! NO DEPRESSION WEBSITE HAS RELAUNCHED!
NoDepression.Com - How happy are we that the community has spoken and that Kyla & Peter have worked fearlessly over the last 9 months to bring something back that is so vital to all of us around the world. This is a real “community” project and if you are able, you can personally help keep it alive by becoming a member for as little as $150 - that’s only $12.50/month! Of course access to the website is free ... But contributions certainly do help!

NoDepression.com, a greatly expanded and enhanced website from the former bimonthly magazine No Depression, has made its debut as the primary destination for fans of American roots music in all its various incarnations. Like the magazine, which was the authoritative voice for roots music from 1995 to 2008, NoDepression.com stresses first-rate writing – now bolstered with audio, video, and featuring daily updates of editorial content.

At launch, the site previewed Lucinda Williams' album Little Honey and her North American tour, as well as a report from the Austin City Limits Music Festival, and daily coverage of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco Oct. 3-5.

NoDepression.com is edited by No Depression co-founder Peter Blackstock and will feature contributions from many of the magazine's longtime senior editors and contributing editors. The site was created by The Old State, a web design and development firm in Dallas, Texas. No Depression received significant assistance in creating the new site through contributions from its Founders Circle, a cast of more than 200 donors whose names appear on the Founders Circle page.

Also available is the first No Depression bookazine," part of a new twice-annual series of print publications issued through University of Texas Press. The bookazine, edited by Blackstock and Grant Alden, combines book and magazine elements to carry on No Depression's tradition of publishing long-form music journalism. A series of 15 NoDepression.com Launch Shows will be held October 15-23 in conjunction with MusiCares, a foundation designed to assist musicians in times of financial, personal or medical crisis. Plans are also in the works for a July 2009 No Depression Festival to be held in the Seattle area.

Austin Artist Alert –

Got a secret Santa or holiday tune that you want played at Austin Bergstom airport? They’re looking for music from Austin based (or heavily associated with) to play over the PA system during the holidays. There’s also a couple of slots left this year for solo artist performances in December. If you have a song or two, send me an MP3 and we’ll get it over to the head of programming there for ya!

Interested in performing? Shoot me an email and we’ll put you in touch with the right people!SXSW showcase submission deadline is approaching! The 23rd Annual SXSW Music Festival will take place in Austin March 18th – 22nd 2009. We’re already gearing up for a great Sin City Social Club bash on Friday, March 20th as I have had 15 fantastic artists talk to me about playing! Aye Chihuahua! We may need two days or two stages this year...I’d better get to the drawing board. If you know you’re coming and want to be considered to play at our bash you’d better let me know asap as even at this point we won’t be able to accommodate everyone.

As for submitting for an official SXSW showcase...I pulled this off of SXSW.com Deadlines (October 24, 2008 for international artists, November 7, 2008 for artists in the USA) and fee ($25 for early submissions, $35 for applications submitted after September 26, 2008) are the same. You can apply directly at SXSW.com or thru Sonicbids.com

Big bummer - Miles of Music suspends operations...
Online music retailer Miles of Music, whose physical offices are based in the San Fernando Valley, is now "closed for business," per Jeff Weiss, who co-owns the company with wife Corrie Gregory. Miles of Music was launched around the same time as No Depression, which regularly ran full-page Miles of Music ads during its run. Since that time the affectionately nicknamed "MoM" has been a staunch supporter of independent and Americana/roots artists (and of AmericanaRootsLA). Last week, however, due to the turbulent economy and changes in the music business, Weiss and Gregory decided it was time suspend operations. Existing Miles of Music orders have therefore been cancelled and Paypal orders are being refunded.

To read Weiss' closing notice and/or learn more about Miles of Music, please visit www.milesofmusic.com

Clearing up some more confusion...
Safari Sams in Los Angeles hasn’t actually gone away!-
I had gotten some emails that Safari Sams had closed it's doors for good last week but after trolling around on the internet this morning I see that they have found a new space and the show(s) will go on at a new location!

THE REGENT - 448 S. Main Street, LA, CA 90013
Check their website for calendar and additional info. www.safari-sams.com

Don’t forget ... We’re with you even in your quiet time!
IN FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT – If you happen to be traveling on Continental Airlines check out our latest audio program on The Country Channel – We had fun with this one and you can check out our interview with Glen Campbell celebrating the release of “Meet Glen Campbell” along with some of our favorite artist “under cover” Dwight Yoakam - Suspicious Minds (Elvis), Lone Justice - Working Man Blues (Merle Haggard), Marty Stuart w/ Old Crow Medicine Show - I Can See For Miles (The Who), Glen Campbell - Times Like These (Foo Fighters) Glen Campbell - These Days (Jackson Browne), Glen Campbell - Walls (Tom Petty), Tom Petty - You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave) (Hank Williams), Lucinda Williams & David Crosby - Return Of The Grievous Angel (Gram Parsons), Ben Harper - Waymore’s Blues (Waylon Jennings), Jesse Dayton – Just What I Needed - (The Cars)

LAST BUT NOT LEAST...GIT YOUR WALLETS OUT AND BUY SOME MUSIC!
Lucinda Williams - Little Honey
The Pretenders – Break Up the Concrete (I always said if I could be anyone it would be a country rock Chrissie Hynde!)
Eric Heywood is now playing steel!
Glen Campbell - Meet Glen Campbell
Golden Smog – Stay Golden, Smog – The Best of Golden Smog- The Rykodisc Years
Alejandro Escovedo – Real Animal
Greta Gaines – Whiskey Thoughts

We have a whole bunch of stuff that we recommend you add to your collection on our website... Go there and say hi!
Www.sincitysocialclub.com

Phew... I need a vacation after writing this “moby dick” of an email!

Shilah Morrow
Sin City Social Club
LA * Austin * Nashville
7800 Indian Ridge Dr.
Austin, TX 78737
213.840.3865 – mobile

For more info. on events & projects please visit:
www.sincitysocialclub.com
www.myspace.com/sincityshilah
www.glencampbellshow.com
www.jessedayton.com
www.justicerecords.com
www.americanamusic.org

The Sin City Social Club is a renegade collective of musicians, fans, artists and industry executives brought together by shared appreciation of the art and culture that blur the lines between classic, outlaw & alt. country, punk rock, Americana and indie singer songwriters. We turn fans around the globe onto the music and art we love thru our Sin City Social Club cd Samplers, live events, In flight audio programming and thru our home away from home on the internet.

** Wherever you are, Sin City is a state of mind! **

Shimmy Showcase Sunday

It’s Halloween at Coffee Haven this Sunday with shimmering (should that be shimmying?) ghosts, ghouls, and vampires AKA Zahir, Eve, Yasan and Meryem Vani and poetry by Christopher “Vlad” Villa—all led by chief ghoul Xandra. Last week our audience was scared away, but we hope you’ll come down for some fun this time! We promise it won’t be as scary as the financial crisis and best of all, there is NO cover charge!

ALSO, SEE BELOW FOR THIS SUNDAY AND OTHER UPCOMING EXCITING PERFORMANCES! We are still wide open for November 9 (all the rest of our 2008 Sundays are full!) so if you’d like to be a Shimmyshowcase star before this year flickers out PLEASE contact us at shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com.

Everyone is invited to come out, have a cup of Java, munch on something yummy and enjoy some really great dancing FOR FREE!

Below is our upcoming schedule for the next several Sundays at the Coffee Haven in Long Beach. If you are a dancer interested in performing at an upcoming showcase, please check out the schedule below for open dates and then email us at
shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com
with the dates on which you'd like to perform.

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at the COFFEE HAVEN in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785).

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UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR
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October 26: Coffee Haven gets spooky as Xandra presents dancers Zahir and Eve of Troupe Zagareet; Yasan, Meryem Vani, and Saphira plus a special feature--original poetry by Christopher Villa. There may even be some vampires, so bring your crosses and garlic—but no wooden stakes please!

November 2: Coordinator for this showcase will be Saviya and we have the lovely Yasmin and MaraLena with Blossoms of the East. returning to dazzle you with their sparkling performances.

November 9: Abraiha, coordinator for the evening, seeks dancers who would like to perform. This is your last opportunity to dance at Shimmyshowcase this year, so please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@yahoogroups.com to be part of the fun!

November 16: Alexiis presents Raqs the Casbah with some of rock and roll’s all time favorites, interpreted by Reina, along with Annette, Bunny, Dana, Estra, Gabriel, Jewels, Lena, Mary and Tara. This long standing tradition at The Shimmy Showcase is always a surprise. Will it be Devo this year? ZZ Top? Stone Temple Pilots? Bauhaus? One never knows!

November 23: Saviya will be introducing a new male dancer, Mykael Devad, and Ritchie, Meryem Vani, Leoma, and Musa will delight with their high energy performances to more LIVE MUSIC by Fernan and Craig. You won’t want to miss the fun, so please come and join us!

November 30: DARK (Happy Thanksgiving!)

December 7: Abraiha will be coordinating our next-to-last showcase for 2008, and we have two new troupes to dazzle you with their moves. Troupe Rakasaat and Troupe Joharaat will perform with their teacher, Akire.

December 14: In a fitting finale to a great Shimmyshowcase year, founder Alexiis once again brings you a Mid Winters Dream as we celebrate the many holidays and events of the month. We are pleased and proud to bring back the ever popular JJ & the Habibis to delight you with their exciting performance.

December 21: DARK

December 28: DARK

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for additional information, please visit our website at: www.ShimmyShowcase.com

UCLA Philharmonia Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 31

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music presents “One Foot in the Grave: The UCLA Philharmonia Halloween Spooktacular”, Friday, Oct. 31st


What: UCLA Philharmonia, the flagship orchestra of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, will perform a special free Halloween concert for the entire UCLA and Los Angeles communities. The concert will feature orchestra and conductor in costume performing musical “masterpieces of the macabre” with narration from the stage.

Featured works include the suite from "Psycho," scary tales by Dvorak and Franck and the U.S. concert premiere of music from the 1970 Hammer Horror classic film, "Taste the Blood of Dracula." There will also be a selection of short silent films accompanied on the Royce Hall organ by UCLA professor and university organist Christoph Bull, and other spooky surprises. This is the first event of its kind at UCLA; audience costumes encouraged!

Who: UCLA PHILHARMONIA
Neal Stulberg, conductor

When: Friday, October 31, 2008, 8 p.m.


Where: Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus

COST: FREE!

PARKING: Public parking for the event is available for $9 in Lot 4. Enter the campus at the Sunset Boulevard and Westwood Plaza entrance.

Thanksgiving centerpieces to benefit Hathaway-Sycamores

Los Altos Auxiliary, the La Cañada Flintridge-based philanthropic organization, will create and deliver Thanksgiving centerpieces in a fundraising effort to benefit the children of the Hathaway-Sycamores' El Nido Campus in Altadena.

This year, Los Altos is offering two different styles to choose from. They are created in a new, smaller, more versatile size, perfect on your table or as a hostess gift. The contemporary arrangement, done in reds, is approximately 12”wide by 8”high. The traditional basket style, in sunny yellows, is approximately 16”wide and 12” high.

The centerpieces are hand crafted by members of Los Altos Auxiliary and will be delivered to your door on Nov. 24th, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The cost to purchase a centerpiece is $50 each, with all proceeds used to enhance the residential, community outreach and educational programs of the children in the care of Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. Centerpieces can be ordered by contacting Maureen Railsback at (818) 952-7665 or by email to mjrailsback@yahoo.com Supply is limited so ordering early is recommended.

Centerpieces can be delivered to La Canada, Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Glendale, and La Crescenta neighborhoods. The order deadline is Friday, Nov. 10th.

With a 51-year history in volunteerism and fundraising in support of children, Los Altos Auxiliary has been affiliated with the Hathaway-Sycamores for the past 16 years. At the El Nido residential campus in Altadena, boys receive critical mental health services while living in an environment that fosters healing and individual growth.

Over the years Los Altos Auxiliary has supported the boys by helping fund a children’s library, computer stations, and an art center. They have also been able to provide a yearly carnival, pizza and bingo parties and hand made throws for each boy living at the El Nido campus, plus Target gift cards at Christmas time and much more.

Brazilian Nites to return to Queen Mary Nov. 15

After one more successful performance of the Brazilian Summer Festival 2008,
Brazilian Nites Productions comes back to the Queen Mary of Long Beach, on Saturday, November 15 at 9 pm. This time presenting SAMBAJAH's first CD Release "City of Jah" with guest artist DIOGO NOGUEIRA, who has a Latin Grammy nomination in the category "Best new artist of the year", plus RAS CEYLON with a touch of Hip Hop beats and the colourful Samba dancers guaranteed to transport you to the nights of Rio de Janeiro.

Opening the event is RAS CEYLON, a Rastafarian rap artist of Sri-Lankan descent who just released the long-awaited Scientific Non-Fiction album by Throwback recording's "Let us carry on our tradition to freedom" -Technically, his third album, Ras has made a name for himself on the underground hip-hop scene with his popular mixtapes. A mixture of Rap, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Reggae flavors, Ras generated a dynamic buzz with the new album's first single, "Western Front," which was the No. 1 Pick Hit of the Week at the online music trade, www.rapattacklives.com.

"Betta B Ready" has been added to MTV JAMS, MTV -UK, BritAsia, Much Music Canada (2 shows: Much Vibe and Rap City), Sri Lankan Tube, Footlocker Retail Stores in US and Europe. Ras Ceylon's personal, musical and artistic objectives are rooted in the Rastafarian Revolution principals. He says, "The aim, focus and goal is about liberation--freedom in the mind, body and spirit. I grew up loving music in all forms. To me, music is more than just entertainment. I'm about uplifting people through its vibrations and frequencies. And uplifting people, and my community is definitely what I'm striving to achieve."

SAMBAJAH, which started as a hobby, is now a full-fledge venture. They are one of the most important local Samba and Pagode bands. Its main members and founders are Brazilian natives, Arlindo Jr (vocals, percussion), Rodrigo (vocals, cavaquinho, small 5 string guitar) and Renato (vocals, guitar) plus additional percussionists to show audiences a variety of samba instruments. Their first CD, "City of Jah" produced by JBeats has recently been released with rhythms rooting from Brazil has added the essence of Hip Hop to the world of Samba plus reggae vibes and soul rhythms.

Hip Hop's hottest artist Verbal Threat, is collaborating with the group on the exquisite track "Origem" (Origin) creating a fine example of this mixture of Samba with Hip Hop. The tracks "Rosa" and "Sunset" will take you and your loved one away for a romantic adventure and "Expresso 2222" along with "Batucada" will have your feet moving faster then you could have ever imagined. Stunning samba dancers will join Sambajah throughout their performance.

DIOGO NOGUEIRA is 27 years old, a singer, and a composer, and comes from a noble lineage of samba music. Son of the renown composer and singer João Nogueira, before Diogo was even one month old, he was already tagging along with his parents to samba gatherings, called pagodes, and was accustumed from an early age to listen to samba and choros. Recently, Diogo has, for the third time (never before achieved by a composer), achieved the victory in providing the theme of the samba school of his heart, Portela Samba School of Rio de Janeiro, where he was part of the sector comprised of composers.

Revered by masters like Monarco, Candeia, Clara Nunes, Paulinho da Viola, Marisa Monte, and João Nogueira. Diogo Nogueira has been chosen by popular vote to the final phase of the Multishow Brazilian Music Prize 2008 (equivalent to the Latin Grammys) in the category "Revelation". He has been recently nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category of "Best artist of the year", which will take place in Houston, Texas on November 13, 2008 at the Toyota Center.

Brazilian arts and crafts booths plus authentic Brazilian food by Termite Catering will be available for purchase.

Tickets for this event at the Queen Mary, priced at $15 General Admission ($20 at the door) and $20 for Reserved Table Seats ($25 at the door) are available at selected outlets or by calling (818) 566-1111 or by logging to www.wantickets.com or www.BrazilianNites.com. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802

This event is a presentation of Brazilian Nites Productions. Sponsored in part by Throwback Records, LATV, Golly Guarana, Brazil Best Magazine, REMO Inc., Latination and American Latino

Brazilian Nites Productions has presented the finest Brazilian artists in past years, including Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Dori Caymmi, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim, Elba Ramalho, Geraldo Azevedo, Olodum, Djavan, Moraes Moreira, Jorge Ben Jor, Maria Rita and Daniela Mercury among others. Not to be missed is the annual Brazilian Carnaval at the Queen Mary that attracts over 3,000 party goers, usually on the actual week-end of carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, in the month of February.

Important web sites:
SAMBAJAH: www.Sambajah.com / www.myspace.com/sambajah

DIOGO NOGUEIRA: www.DiogoNogueira.com.br / www.myspace.com/diogonogueira

RAS CEYLON: www.rasceylon.com / www.throwbackrecs.com

Tim McGraw to appear at World Series game three Saturday

Tim McGraw will be delivering the game ball to the pitcher’s mound with a local member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the official charity of Major League Baseball (MLB), in Game Three of the World Series on Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA.

McGraw was invited by the Phillies and MLB as a symbolic gesture to honor his late father Tug McGraw. Tug pitched the Phillies to a World Series win in 1980 and was the last pitcher to close a Series win for the team.

McGraw is in New York this week to promote his new children’s book with Thomas Nelson Publishing, My Little Girl, which hit stores Tuesday.

Find Claremont Pooch Park booth at Claremont Village Venture Saturday

Claremont Pooch Park's Booth is on First Street #527 between College and Harvard before you get to the Food concession area.

Hope to see everyone on Saturday at Village Venture.

Park at the Metrolink and a Trolley will drop you off right near our booth.

www.claremontpoochpark.org

Kid Finders Network to host National Vigil Nov. 2

National: Kid Finders Network will host a National Vigil on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 8p.m. (eastern time) to help bring awareness to missing children throughout the United States. For further information please visit the Official Caylee Anthony Myspace Informational Site at www.myspace.com/cayleeismissing.

For more information on Missing Children and Kid Finders Network, log onto www.kidfindersnetwork.com or call 1-877-ONE-LOST.

Watch Chimaira's recording process live

CHIMAIRA has teamed up with Yahoo! Live to give fans unprecedented access to the band’s recording process. Fans can visit CHIMAIRA’s official website, http://www.chimaira.com, and if the “Live Cam” button is lit up in red, fans can watch and listen to the band in the studio and even chat with the band members!

Vocalist Mark Hunter commented on the live stream: “We stumbled across the Yahoo! chat thing and realized we could incorporate that with our band. It has audio, video and the ability to chat, which I’ve never seen another band use in the studio before. We can also do multi-cam. There will be glitches here and there, but that’s life and that’s the internet.”

The band is also pleased to announce the 9th Annual Chimaira Christmas show in Cleveland. The band will be performing at the House of Blues on December 30, and tickets will be $9.99.

“This is our ninth Christmas show and we’re very proud to present it,” says Hunter. “We’re doing something cool this year, where we’ll be picking the other local Cleveland bands ourselves in kind of a “sneaky” way. In the past bands have contacted us, but this year we’ll be contacting the bands. We’re looking to find some bands that have never played with us before. It’ll be great: CC9, 9 bands for $9.99. Awesome.”

Pre-sale tickets are available NOW at https://tixx1.artistarena.com/chimaira.

CHIMAIRA’s as-yet-untitled record is slated for an April 21, 2009 release. CHIMAIRA have called on Ben Schigel (Walls of Jericho, Misery Signals) for production and Zeuss (Shadows Fall, Hatebreed) to mix. This is the band’s fifth full-length studio album, and their second on Ferret Music.

Stay tuned for more on the new album!

Chimaira in-studio links:
http://live.yahoo.com/chimaira
http://www.chimaira.com/studio/?p=481


www.chimaira.com

UCLA vs USC on piano!

Event UCLA vs USC
Pianists Eun-Hye "Grace" Lee and Jonathan Ong

When Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Where Trinity Lutheran Church
1340 Eleventh Street,
Manhattan Beach, CA
(3 blks east of Sepulveda 1 blk south of Manhattan Beach Blvd.)

Admission Free, donations appreciated.

www.PalosVerdes.com/TLCmusic/

Background - UCLA vs USC
UCLA student Eun-Hye "Grace" Lee and USC Thornton student Jonathan Ong share a recital and will each perform solo selections. Then in a rare display of harmony between the two rival schools, Grace and Jonathan will perform a four-hands selection together.

A native of Korea, Grace Lee is a sophomore at UCLA majoring in music/piano performance under Professor Walter Ponce. She won top prizes in the 2006 Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, 2006 Glendale Piano Competition, 2006 MTAC Concerto Competition, which resulted in performing Mozart Concerto No. 21 in C Major with Glendale Youth Orchestra at the Alex Theater, 2006 Young Artist Competition sponsored by Friends of William Grant Still Arts Center, and the 2006 Southwestern Youth Music Festival, among numerous other awards and scholarships.

A native of Australia, Jonathan Ong is studying on full scholarship for his Masters of Music at USC, majoring in piano performance under the tutelage of Professor Kevin Fitz-Gerald. He made his orchestral debut at the age of ten with the Sydney Youth Orchestra. In 2006, Jonathan was awarded a scholarship to attend the Banff International Keyboard Festival. Most recently he won the Torrance Symphony Young Artists Competition (2008).

"A Chicago Christmas Carol" opens Nov. 29

"A CHICAGO CHRISTMAS CAROL"
A WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL
Opens November 29th, running through December 21st, 2008

Only $20 General Admission, $5 off for students (code 007)
Gala Opening w/reception following only $30

Crown City Theatre Company is proud to announce the opening of their World Premiere Musical Adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” This production takes Dickens’ novel and places it in the stockyards of 1908 Chicago giving the piece a Brechtian quality with music reminiscent of Kurt Weill.

About The Show
In transplanting Dickens’ tale to the stockyards and street corners of 1908 Chicago (as portrayed in Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle”) this new musical, “A Chicago Christmas Carol” is a powerful indictment of corporate America set against the background of the furious Chicago winter. As the wind howls across the city, we see the struggle of the poor in a very visceral way.

We see Scrooge not as a cranky old man, someone to be laughed at and perhaps pitied, but as a man who holds the power of life and death in his greedy hands. His final conversion is not a happy turn of events, but a necessary re-alignment of how our society should conduct itself.

With the current economic situation in our country and around the world, this production makes Dickens novel even more poignant today by reminding us of our not so distant past.

With an exciting new book and score by William A. Reilly set to powerful lyrics by Gary Lamb, this new ‘world premiere musical’ is sure to have an effect on even the greediest of hearts. If you see any “Christmas Carol” this year, this is the one to see. Although some material might not be suitable for the very young or sensitive audience members, it is sure to move, provoke and challenge your ideas of Dickens novel and remind you how vital and important this story remains.

The Talent
Cast Includes: Sonja Alarr, Bill Bookston, Tara Brown, Brad Fitch, Malek Hanna, Gary Lamb, Shannon Lamb, Joanne McGee, Heather Roop, Selby Schnobrich, Chris Shepardson, Danielle Soibelman, Hollace Starr and Michael Vodde as Scrooge

Part of Crown City’s mission throughout its history is to create theatrical productions that use music as an integral component to tell the story or to enhance the play.

Director: Tam Warner
Assistant director, production stage manager: Kimberly Bullock.
Set design: Dean Cameron.
Costume design: Caitlin Erin O’Hare
Lighting design: Barton Leibovitz
Properties: Joanne McGee.

About the Theatre Company
Crown City Theatre Company has been producing in L.A. and Nevada for the past 12 years. They finally found a home at St. Matthew’s Church and opened their own theater on May 17th, 2008 inside what was once a meeting hall/theater. Since opening their new theater they have produced “I’m Just Wild About Harry” an original musical adaptation of “Charley’s Aunt” and an “hilarious” production of “Twelfth Night” as well as bringing in L.A.’s hottest Tribute band Not Fade Away to do “A 50s/60s Rockin’ Tribute: Twist and Shout!”

“A Chicago Christmas Carol” runs November 29th thru December 21st, 2008

Performances are at: Crown City Theater at 11031 Camarillo St. No. Hollywood, CA. 91602, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 and Sundays at 2:00 and 7:00.

General admission is $20.00. $5 off for students (code 007)
Gala Opening on November 29th is $30

RESERVATIONS: Go to www.plays411.com/chicago or call 818-377-4055.

WEBSITE: www.crowncitytheatre.com

GROUP SALES PHONE: (818) 942-6684 or Email: info@crowncitytheatre.com

GET MORE INFORMATION AT: www.plays411.com/chicago OR www.crowncitytheatre.com

BRECHTIAN: Brecht created an influential theory of theatre, the epic theatre, wherein a play should provoke rational self-reflection and a critical view of the actions on the stage. For this purpose, Brecht employed the use of techniques that remind the spectator that the play is a representation of reality and not reality itself... Such techniques included the direct address by actors to the audience, unnatural stage lighting and the use of song.

Kelsey Grammer to host "Warriors.. In Their Own Words" to benefit Freedom Is Not Free

Actor Kelsey Grammer will host the West Coast Premier of Warriors…In Their Own Words, a film that honors American soldiers and their sacrifice, at The Skirball Center in Los Angeles Friday November 7th. Proceeds from the movie will go to benefit Freedom Is Not Free, a group that helps wounded veterans and their families.

The Warriors project includes a special DVD and coffee table book that use compelling interviews with soldiers, current and retired, to take people inside the heart, mind, and soul of a warrior. The San Diego-based Lives Out of Combat Foundation (http://www.looc.org) produced the DVD and book as a way of honoring the men and women who have fought for our country by letting them tell their stories in their own words. The powerful interviews on the DVD and the stunning photos of each warrior make for a somber yet uplifting look into the guys (and gals) behind the guns—the human beings beneath the helmets.

Many of the stars of the film and book, the warriors themselves, will join Mr. Grammer, who narrates the film, at the premiere. There will be a cocktail reception, a screening of the Warriors…In Their Own Words film, followed by a brief auction, dessert, and book signing.

Warriors...In their Own Words—The Book can be purchased for $29.99 from the Lives Out of Combat Website

Warriors...In their Own Words—The Movie can be purchased for $19.99

Or both can be bought together for $46.99

Who: Kelsey Grammer and current and former military heroes

What: West Coast Premier of Warriors…In Their Own Words

When: Friday November 7, 2008 6:30 to 10:30

Where: The Skirball Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Purchase Tickets: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=167376

http://www.freedomisnotfree.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NwYhuIZW1x0
http://www.looc.org

Support local music at Mr. T's Bowl

http://www.myspace.com/mrtsbowl
Mr T's Bowl
5621 1/2 N. Figueroa St
at Ave 57 in
Highland Park 90042
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For Private Parties, Events or Filming please contact:
Website - http://www.mrtsevents.com
e-mail - info@MrTsEvents.com
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Thur Oct 30th
Pre-day of the dead (Nov 1st & 2nd)
special nite call for info....
(sponsored event)
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Fri Oct 31st
The Cultural Enabler presents:
http://www.myspace.com/culturalenabler
Halloween's 2nd annual PSYCHOSEXORAMA! with
Rover's Pinky
Strangely Attractive
Buffalo EyeBastidas
and the Vixen Magdalene Burlesque between bands..
No cover
come in costume....
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Sat Nov 1st
Come to Dada Presents:
Hollywood Squaretet (w/Joe Baiza & Tod Homer)
Hookah
Swords of Fatima
All Star Spookenanny Band
and others....
$5.00 cover
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Mon Nov 3rd
9:00 PM - Black Party Politics
9:45 PM - THE BIG BOOTY PARTY (has Nov Residency)
10:30 PM - Joe K's Kid
11:15 PM - Auto Erotix
Midnite - That Noise
No cover
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Tue Nov 4th
Miss Lana Rebel and the Broken Promises
http://www.myspace.com/lanarebel
Artichoke
http://www.myspace.com/artichoketheband
and others....
No cover
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Wed Nov 5th
Confessions of a Corn Silo,
Evangenitals
http://www.myspace.com/evangenitals
Kid Moxie
http://www.myspace.com/kidmoxie
Death to Fresh
http://www.myspace.com/deathtofresh
No cover
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Thur Nov 6th
Fig. 8 Slo-Mo Presents
Virginia City Revival
Psychostar
Inazuma
Vatikin Radio

Barack & Roll Party Sunday

Jim Curry to perform in Spokane

Join a historic walking tour of Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Historic Walking Tours of Hollywood Forever Cemetery Reveal Forgotten Scandals and Beloved Stars

WHAT: Historic Walking Tours of Hollywood Forever Cemetery hosted by Karie Bible

WHEN: October 25th (noon), October 26th (3:30pm), November 2nd (noon), November 15th (noon), December 6th (noon), December 13th (noon). Upcoming tour dates will be posted online. The tours are year round.

WHERE: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA 90038

COST: $12 per person

INFO: http://www.cemeterytour.com , 818-517-5988

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the most celebrated and intriguing locales in Los Angeles. For the past six years, historic tour guide Karie Bible has been giving official walking tours of the property. This tour has been one of the city's best kept secrets-- until now.

The two-hour tour evokes the storied past and navigates the labyrinth of the present as it highlights the various historic tales, scandals and mysteries that remain a part of Hollywood lore.

The tour begins with an introduction that focuses on the diversity of the cemetery and how it has evolved over the past several decades. Attendees then take a journey around the pond and into the life stories of numerous luminaries, including Griffith J. Griffith, who gave the city Griffith Park-- and in 1903 gave his wife a bullet to the head. Surprisingly she survived the attack and Griffith served only two years in San Quentin for the crime.

Showbiz names on the tour literally run the gamut from A to Z, with award-winning director John Huston being only feet away from Maila Nurmi, known to the world as "Vampira" from Ed Wood's Plan 9 From Outer Space. Legendary director Cecil B. De Mille also rests only a short distance away from bit player Virginia Rappe, whose only fame came through her death three days after Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle's ultimately tragic weekend party in San Francisco. Other stars featured include Fay Wray, Janet Gaynor, Cecil B. De Mille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power and Columbia Pictures founder Harry Cohn. The tour also includes three "cenotaphs" or memorials for stars whose remains are interred elsewhere including Jayne Mansfield, Hattie McDaniel and Johnny Ramone.

Later the tour explores the Cathedral Mausoleum, which houses silent screen star Rudolph Valentino. According to tour guide Bible, "In all of the years I've been giving this tour, his grave remains the most popular and asked about one in the entire cemetery." The Cathedral Mausoleum also includes tragic silent vamp Barbara La Marr, slain film director William Desmond Taylor and actors Peter Finch and Peter Lorre.

After the Cathedral Mausoleum, the tour visits the graves of Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Jr., Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, "Golden Girl" Estelle Getty (a recent addition) and finally Mel Blanc whose grave fittingly reads "That's All Folks!"

Appropriately, Karie Bible was born on Halloween night, has two different colored eyes and a very pale complexion which helps to make her a perfect host for an afternoon of walking among crypts. She developed the rigorously researched tour under the guidance of acclaimed Hollywood historian Marc Wanamaker. In an effort to evoke old Hollywood glamour, she even gives the tour in a black vintage gown and matching parasol, which makes her a living photo op for tour guests wanting to remember their adventure at Hollywood Forever.

Karie Bible says, "I show people the graves and tell them great stories, but I always encourage people to watch the films of these stars. The films are what they left behind. Ultimately that is their legacy and the way that they continue to live on."

Upcoming Hollywood Forever tour dates:
Saturday, October 25th at 12 noon
Sunday, October 26th at 3:30pm
Sunday, November 2nd at 12 noon
Sunday, November 9th at 12 noon
Saturday, November 15th at 12 noon
Saturday, December 6th at 12 noon
Saturday, December 13th at 12 noon

This tour is year round and future tour dates can be found at
http://www.cemeterytour.com

British motorcycle event at Hansen Dam Nov. 2

Sunday, November 2nd – The 29th Annual Hansen Dam All British Motorcycle Ride and Show, the “Best Ride by a Dam Site”.

Sponsored by the Southern California Norton Owners Club – all classic bikes welcome.

Free admission at Hansen Dam Recreation area, off the 210 Freeway in the Sunland/Tujunga area. Exit freeway to Osborne and enter park at the Dronfield St. entrance.

Ride leaves at 10 am. Event starts at 8am.

Contact: Bill Bibbiani, bibbiani@earthlink.net or 626 791-0259 or go to www.socalnorton.com

We are a Pasadena based club with over 400 members throughout Southern California.

Cure at the Rockevent tonight in Hollywood

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA will rock out for the fight against breast cancer. On Thursday, October 23, 2008, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA will host Cure at the Rock with performances by the All-American Rejects, The Donnas, Taylor Dayne and Ankeseneham featuring Gretchen Bonaduce, as part of Hard Rock’s 2008 Pinktober™ breast cancer awareness campaign. The event will be hosted by movie and television actress Dee Wallace and proceeds will benefit Expedition Inspiration, a national non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds to benefit breast cancer research through project funding, public education and patient support.

In addition, guests will have the opportunity to bid on auction items signed by the evening’s performers, as well as Pink Fender guitars autographed by Victoria Beckham, Gavin Rossdale, Ne-Yo and Shwayze, with proceeds benefiting Expedition Inspiration.

This stop is part of Hard Rock International’s Pinktober campaign, a month-long initiative committed to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The Pinktober campaign includes a series of live music events at Hard Rock venues around the world that feature both established and emerging artists rockin’ for a cause. Hard Rock properties will also offer a limited-edition 2008 Hard Rock Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, T-shirt and key chain and feature a line of special Pink drinks. Proceeds* from the sale of special limited-edition 2008 Hard Rock Pinktober merchandise will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

*75% of the retail price of each pin sold and 15% of the retail price of each t-shirt and key chain sold goes directly to the cause

What: Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA Hosts Cure at the Rock

When: Thursday, October 23, 2008
7 p.m. Doors open

Where: Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA
1000 Universal Studios Blvd. #99
Universal City, CA
818-622-7625

Admission: General admission tickets are $15
100% of proceeds benefiting Expedition Inspiration

VIP packages available, for details please visit www.hardrock.com
Ages 21 and older welcome

Tickets can be purchased at ticketweb.com or at the Rock Shop at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, CA.

Meat Beat Manifesto announces shows in November and December

International electronic pioneers MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO (MBM) have announced a very brief but very highly-anticipated East and West Coast tour, kicking off November 19th with a return to NYC's Highline Ballroom (they played to a frenzied, near sell-out crowd in April).

Among the four stops is a headlining spot on Boston's Brainwaves Festival, celebrating avant-garde and experimental sounds that includes festival mates Silver Apples, Matmos, Stars of the Lid, Lichens, and Peter Wilson and Peter Christopherson of Throbbing Gristle's new band, Threshold House Boys Choir. MBM will head back to the West Coast to the last half of the tours coming to Los Angeles and San Francisco with hybrid beatsmith Dub Gabriel.

Known for both their genre-bending, dance-inducing dubstep as well as their electrifyingly intense audio/visual live performances (which will undoubtedly be populated with soundbites from the current political whirlwind), MBM continue to be six steps ahead of the curve. With this their 20th anniversary, the ever-evolving MBM released their latest album Autoimmune early in April 2008 on Metropolis Records.

Heralded by All Music Guide as "an exhilarating aural exploration of the past, present, and future, rampaging across genres along the way," its 10th album is a fascinating foray into the creative force of its mastermind Jack Dangers. At once embracing his past and thrusting himself into the future, he explores new sonic territory in an album that's both familiar yet expansive... or as IGLOO Magazine explains, "it could be said that Autoimmune, while not a drastic departure from the Meat Beat Manifesto sound, is an album worth owning for that very reason."

Those familiar with MBM and its futuristic explorations into the technology of rhythm and melody know that its sensory-overloaded live show is a multimedia extravaganza that's as much a communal celebration as it is a cerebral mindf*ck. As Wired.com describes, "Meat Beat's live show has generated a solid rep for being a surround-sound sensorium, and thumping Autoimmune tracks like 'I Hold the Mic,' 'Spanish Vocoder' and 'Solid Waste' are just part of the equation: Throw in Lynn Farmer's incendiary live drumming and smartass viz from [Ben] Stokes and Consolidated vet Mark Pistel, and you've got a politically explosive multimedia program that's nowhere near as boring as An Inconvenient Truth."

Tour dates are:
Nov. 19
Highline Ballroom w/ Excepter
New York City

Nov. 21
Brainwaves Festival w/ Silver Apples, Matmos, Stars of Lid, etc
Boston, MA

Dec. 4
Knitting Factoryw/ Dub Gabriel
Los Angeles, CA

Dec. 5
Independentw/ Dub Gabriel
San Francisco, CA

An acknowledged innovator in the electronic music scene, Jack Dangers continues to stretch sonic boundaries and influence new generations of sound activists. As a premiere remixer, producer and sound designer, he has played a seminal role in defining tomorrows' music today.

Past and current Dangers' production/remixing projects include: Public Enemy, David Bowie, Orbital, Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Bush, Depeche Mode, Tower of Power, The Bee Gees and DJ Spooky & Dave Lombardo (Slayer). MBM also contributed the track "Suicide" to the top-selling soundtrack to Underworld: Evolution and Jack's remix of Tower Of Power's "What Is Funk?" was nominated for a Grammy in 2006.

Instead of retreading the past, MBM keeps thinking forward. As ReGen Magazine claims about the album, "AutoImmune is the perfect pulse on everything going on in electronic music in 2008... it's one of the freshest, most up-to-date recordings out there right now."

Ane Brun on tour with Tobias Froberg

Norwegian guitarist and vocalist, singer and songwriter Ane Brun playing Hotel Café- Los Angeles, CA 10/30 with fellow Swede troubadour and collaborator Tobias Froberg

US Tour dates:
10:22- The Living Room-New York, NY
10.23- Tin Angel- Philadelphia PA
10.24- Iota Club and Café- Arlington, VA
10.25- Attucks Theatre- Norfolk, VA
10.28- Café Du Nord- San Francisco, CA
10.30- Hotel Café- Los Angeles, CA
11.01- Schubas Tavern- Chicago, IL
11.06- London Music Club- London, ON
11.07- El Mocambo- Toronto, ONT
11.08- Lee Saints- Montreal- QUE
11.11- Great Scott- Boston, MA
11.12- Union Hall- Brooklyn, NY

More on Ane:
Changing of the Seasons entered the Scandinavian charts at #1After wowing stateside critics and fans with her US debut “A Temporary Dive” in 2006, Ane’s fifth album, and third studio album, and second US release ”Changing of the Seasons” was just released on Cheap Lullaby Records. The album is produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson (Björk, Sigur Ros, Múm, Bonnie Prince Billy, Coco Rosie, Maps, and more).

More on Tobias
Swedish Troubadour Tobias Froberg will return to US shores just in time for CMJ. Last time around he hit the stages with Peter Moren of Peter, Bjorn and John. This time, he’ll be performing songs from his self produced gem Turn Heads with some Scandinavian lasses including the lovely Ane Brun and Theresa Andersson. Turn Heads out now on Cheap Lullaby Records with a collection of notable guest collaborations including Ane Brun, the heavenly Brit singer songwriter Kathryn Williams, the troubadour Teitur, Existensminumum and Torbjörn Zetterberg (Folke). He even made it a family affair, working with his father, jazz musician Ante Fröberg.

http://www.anebrun.com
http://www.myspace.com/anebrun
http://www.tobiasfroberg.com/website/
http://www.myspace.com/tobiasfroberg

Carrie Underwood unveils wax figure at Madame Tussauds

Times Square got a double dose of Carrie Underwood today as the three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York. Underwood was welcomed by a barrage of camera flashes as she posed side-by-side with her wax likeness, which she saw for the first time today.

The creation of Underwood’s figure began earlier this year when a team of Madame Tussauds studio artists flew out to meet Carrie on tour for her figure sitting. Underwood was an enthusiastic participant in the figure making process – not only did she spend more than an hour with the studio artists, but she also generously donated a replica of the dress that she wore to the 2006 CMA Awards, when she was first named Female Vocalist of The Year, to Madame Tussauds for her figure to don. The dress was designed by Trish Townsend and constructed by Dez Zamek.

“We are thrilled that Carrie was able to join us today to help unveil her figure. Not only is she a bona fide superstar with fans around the world, but she is also an incredibly kind and generous young woman – a true role model for young people today. We know that our guests will love her figure, and we can’t wait for them to see it,” said Janine DiGioacchino, General Manager of Madame Tussauds New York and Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.

Underwood's wax likeness is now part of the attraction's "VIP Room" and is posed in a standing position with hands on hips. Visitors will be able to take pictures with and even hug her figure.

“I am honored to have been asked to pose for a Madame Tussauds wax figure as this is truly a once in a lifetime experience. I am really excited to attend my unveiling today!" said Underwood.

On November 12, Underwood will host the 2008 CMA Awards with Brad Paisley on ABC. She was also recently nominated for two 2008 CMA Awards, Female Vocalist of The Year, a title she currently holds for 2006 & 2007, and Album of The Year for CARNIVAL RIDE. In May, she was inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry and named Top Female Vocalist at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive time. Her current album CARNIVAL RIDE, which contains the current smash “Just A Dream,” contains the #1 co-written hits “So Small,” “All-American Girl” and “Last Name.” Since her debut in 2005, Underwood’s two albums have sold nearly 10 million copies and she is the all-time U.S. top-selling American Idol contestant.

About Madame Tussauds New York:
Madame Tussauds New York is an interactive "must do" attraction that provides guests with unique opportunities to create memories with some of the world's biggest icons. Recent additions include Cinema 4D – New York’s first and only 4D theater where guests can experience everything from the salty smell of ocean water to the tingle of snow flakes falling on their cheeks – as well as the immensely popular Miley Mania exhibit, where guests can get up close and personal with Miley Cyrus (or her wax figure at least.) Sports fans can even live out their Super Bowl dreams with Eli Manning’s figure, while soap lovers can check out a new interactive TV audition area, where they can re-enact a scene from All My Children, see their performance played on monitors next to the set and snap photos with Susan Lucci’s wax figure. Other recent wax additions include Tyra Banks, Leonardo DiCaprio and Rachael Ray. Prominently located in the heart of Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York is open 365 days a year at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.nycwax.com or call (800) 246-8872.

About The Tussauds Group and Merlin Entertainments Group
The Tussauds Group merged with Merlin Entertainments Group in 2007, bringing together two of the premier entertainment and attractions companies on the globe. Merlin Entertainments Group is the leading name in location based, quality family entertainment and is the world’s number two visitor attraction operator, delivering unique, memorable and rewarding experiences to its 32.2 million visitors worldwide. By the end of 2008, Merlin will have 58 attractions and 6 hotels, in 12 countries, across three continents as well as a dedicated and passionate staff of more than 13,000 employees. In addition to seven worldwide Madame Tussauds attractions, Merlin Entertainments Group presently operates 26 SEA LIFE attractions (including 3 Marine Sanctuaries), 4 LEGOLAND theme parks, The London Eye, 5 Dungeons attractions, Italy’s Gardaland, the UK’s Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures theme parks, Germany’s Heide Park, the UK Warwick Castle and Earth Explorer.

Quietdrive on tour in support of new effort, including Leukemia and Lymphoma Society benefit

Quietdrive's sophomore release Deliverance debuted this week at #1 on Billboard's Alternative New Artist Chart, beating out other releases by We The Kings, The Secret Machines, Ludo, Mayday Parade, Ra Ra Riot and Black Kids, among others.

Deliverance is currently streaming in its entirety exclusively on Purevolume. Head over to www.purevolume.com/quietdrive to listen to the album now.

Tour stalwarts hailing from Minneapolis, Quietdrive feels completely at home on the road which is where they'll be spending most of their time promoting Deliverance. It's the life they've dreamed of and it's the life they can't give up. Having played well over 900 shows since 2005, the band doesn't know any other way as they currently find themselves on tour across the country with Mest, and Rookie of the Year.

"We tour like maniacs," lead vocalist Kevin Truckenmiller points out, "and we have never slowed down. We are on our fourth van already. We never had more than 3 consecutive days off while touring on our last record, and there were days where we did 4 performances, starting at radio at 7AM, and ending at 11PM at a club show."

Indeed that hard work has paid off for Quietdrive. Now in the toughest sales climate to ever face the record business, Quietdrive's debut release, When All That's Left Is You, sold 64,000 in the U.S. alone and put Quietdrive at the forefront of emerging artists. The band sold another 400,000 digital singles as well.

With the release of Deliverance (The Militia Group) last week, Quietdrive has hit the road with Mest and continues to showcase its ability to deliver strong pop-rock gems one after another.

One of the band's final U.S. shows, before heading overseas, is Mistletoe Meltdown 2008 on December 6 in Milwaukee. The show at Turner Hall Ballroom with Sing It Loud, and Danger Is My Middle Name, will donate all proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Catch Quietdrive on tour with Mest and Rookie of the Year:

October 20 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
October 22 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
October 23 – Ames, IA @ Iowa State University (Students Only)
October 24 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada Theatre
October 25 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
October 26 – Lexington, KY @ Red Mile Round Bard
October 28 – Pontiac, MI @ The Eagle Theater
October 29 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
October 30 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
October 31 – Williamsville, NY @ Club Infinity
November 1 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance Theatre
November 2 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
November 3 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
November 4 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
November 5 – Towson, MD @ The Recher Theatre
November 6 – Falls Church, VA @ State Theatre
November 7 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Café
November 8 – Pittsburg, PA @ Status
November 9 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
November 13 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
November 14 – Dallas, TX @ The Door
November 15 – San Antonio, TX @ Jack's Patio
November 21 – Collegeville, MN @ Brother Willie's Pub
November 22 – Mankato, MN @ What's Up Lounge
November 29 – Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar
November 30 – Hazel Park, MI @ The Rec
December 3 – Lacrosse, WI @ The Warehouse
December 6 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall (Benefit Show)
December 8 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater w/ Boys Like Girls
December 9 – Iowa City, IA @ The Picador

For more information check out

www.purevolume.com/quietdrive
www.myspace.com/quietdrive.

Testament nabs Glen Drover to sub for Alex Skolnick for Mexico's tour dates

Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT have recruited guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, King Diamondwn the masters how do we handle this especially because we have no pub deal -
is - I know the advance is low but the) to fill in for Alex Skolnick on their upcoming Mexican tour dates with Judas Priest.

Due to Alex’s prior commitment to the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, the band sought out Glen Drover to fill in. The band rehearsed together all week and sounds sharper than ever!

Glen says, “I am really looking forward to playing these 4 upcoming shows in Mexico with my buddies in Testament, along with Judas Priest. We are totally going to crush!”

Alex Skolnick commented on his (temporary) replacement: “I regret that I'll be unable to perform at Testament's upcoming shows in Mexico this month. As many know, I've been touring with Trans-Siberian Orchestra since 2000, and it's been a blessing to be a part of both projects since reuniting with Testament in '05. I respect the Testament guys' decision to accept some gigs during this period, and I'm super happy to have Glen Drover filling in for me. I recommended him personally, respect his playing and know he'll do a great job. I apologize to any Testament fans for not being able to make it this time around but we have a lot of shows lined up in 2009 so far, all of which I'm on. Thanks for understanding, and I look forward to seeing everyone all over the world with Testament in 2009!”

Guitarist Eric Peterson commented: “I've known Glen since he played with King Diamond, and if anyone can jump in, Glen can. Plus, Alex is happy with our choice.”

TESTAMENT will be traveling to Mexico this week to play a string of dates with Judas Priest. See below for tour dates. The band is coming off a successful headlining run with Soilent Green, to support their first studio album in nine years, The Formation of Damnation.

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Testament in Mexico w/Judas Priest:
10/27 – Monterrey, Mexico - Arena Monterrey
10/29 – Guadalajara, Mexico – VFG Arena
10/30 – Puebla, Mexico - Auditorio Siglo XXI
10/31 – Mexico City, Mexico – Sports Palace

The Power of the Vote ….Testaments’ Award winning 2008 release, The Formation Of Damnation (Golden God Award - Album Of The Year 2008) is in the running for The Grammy Nomination - All NARAS voters – Please vote Testament in for Best Metal Performance/Grammy.

Brothers Von Doom's debut is available now

Brother Von Doom sooo rocks!! I encourage you to check them out! ~M

Relentless, the debut album from Ohio’s BROTHER VON DOOM, is streaming exclusively at
http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/4136/14217/Broth