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Continuing the Unsung Heroes of Rock series, Michael brings a clip of Ted Nugent playing “Cat Scratch Fever” from the old Midnight Special.

BIO:

Theodore Anthony Nugent  is a guitarist, musician, vocalist, and activist from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for his conservative political views and his ardent defense of hunting,conservation, and gun ownership rights.

Nugent has released more than 34 albums, and has sold a career total of 30 million records. He was known throughout his early career in the 1970s for using Fender amps, a large part of his signature sound, and is now also famous for playing the hollow Gibson Byrdland guitar. Gibson Guitar Corporation has developed a model named for him.

Artist/Producer/Director and Eurythmics co-founder, Dave Stewart’s new album, The Blackbird Diaries is set to be released on Tuesday, June 28th 2011. Recently completed in Nashville, the album was produced by Dave Stewart and Mike Bradford and was recorded and mixed by John McBride at his famed Blackbird Studio. The Blackbird Diaries is set to feature all new material including a co-write with Bob Dylan as well as duets with Stevie Nicks, Martina McBride, Colbie Caillat and features The Secret Sisters. Dave is backed throughout the album by a stellar assortment of musicians on the album including guitarist Tom Bukovac, drummer Chad Cromwell, bassist Michael Rhodes, steel guitarist Dan Dugmore and Mike Rojas on piano. As an integral part of Stevie Nicks new album, “In Your Dreams,” (he was co-producer, co-writer, photographer, performer and movie director) Dave has been invited by Stevie as her special guest to perform at Webster Hall in New York City on May 4th.

Watch exclusive trailer about the upcoming companion film The Blackbird Diaries

mp3: Download free song “Magic In The Blues”

“This was my favorite time ever in the studio, I wrote most of the songs on the spot and recorded all of them in one incredible session lasting 5 days and nights!,”  explains Dave Stewart.  I made an unusual film of the process that not only features all the musicians and performers but also gives away some of my writing secrets which involves both a well known fortune teller and hypnotist who allowed themselves to be filmed in session with me.”

Dave Stewart’s The Blackbird Diaries is unlike anything he has embarked on during his illustrious 30 year music career both with Eurythmics and as a solo artist. With an American flare and rooted in rock, country, and blues, the album is in the vein of recent releases by Bob Dylan and Neil Young – masterful recordings mixed with rich and detailed lyrics.  The Blackbird Diaries showcases a very different type of songwriting for Stewart with more story-driven autobiographical lyrics, which is a departure from the pop/rock sounds which have made him one of the most successful and revered songwriters/collaborators of all time. Tales of loves conquered and loves lost, Dave gets intimate, personal with words while he allows his music to rock free on an album that might just prove to be this artist’s second, and perhaps finest, act.

A multi-media entrepreneur, Dave Stewart is recognized as one of the most respected and accomplished talents in the entertainment industry today.  His career spans more than 30 years and more than 100 million album sales, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award with Eurythmics partner Annie Lennox. With Lennox, Stewart delivered ingenious pop/rock hits such as “Here Comes The Rain Again,” “Would I Lie To You,” “Missionary Man,” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)”.  One of the most sought-after writers and music producers, Dave has crafted songs for and collaborated with the likes of Mick Jagger, Bono, Tom Petty, and Gwen Stefani (to name a few) and has shared the stage with everybody from BB King, U2, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. Stewart has won Best British Producer four times and Best British Songwriter five times, as well as numerous Grammy, MTV, and European awards.  A highly-regarded artist and filmmaker, Stewart has scored and penned the title songs for many hit movies throughout the years, including the Mick Jagger collaboration for the film Alfie, which won the pair a Golden Globe. He produced the award-winning documentary Deep Blues, and his feature directorial debut Honestpremiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000. Stewart and songwriter/producer Glen Ballard recently wrote a musical adaptation of the 1990 Jerry Zucker film Ghost, which opens in London’s West End in June this year. This Year Stewart also co-wrote and co-produced Joss Stone’s new album as well as Stevie Nicks’ new album “In Your Dreams” which marks the first occasion Nicks has ever collaborated on a solo album.

“We feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Dave.  He is a legend who has been associated with all kinds of quality music for years and the Blackbird Diaries is an amazing accomplishment.  We will hunt and kill for him, adds Cliff Chenfeld, Co-Owner Razor & Tie.
Dave Stewart is the latest addition to join the leading independent label Razor & Tie and the diverse and acclaimed roster that includes such artists as Foreigner, Vanessa Carlton, Richard Ashcroft, Nicole Atkins, Angelique Kidjo, Dave Barnes, All That Remains, Norma Jean, Dweezil Zappa, Dar Williams, Chelsea Grin and The Summer Set.  The New York City-based label is one of the fastest growing independent record companies in the United States, and has garnered both Platinum sales and Grammy awards in its 20-year history.

The Blackbird Diaries Tracklisting:
1.     So Long Ago
2.     Beast Called Fame
3.     Magic In The Blues
4.     All Messed Up (featuring Martina McBride)
5.     Stevie Baby
6.     Cheaper Than Free (featuring Stevie Nicks)
7.     The Gypsy Girl and Me
8.     One Way Ticket To The Moon (featuring The Secret Sisters)
9.     Bulletproof Vest (featuring Colbie Caillat)
10.  Worth The Waiting For
11.  The Well
12.  Country Wine (featuring The Secret Sisters)

Produced by Dave Stewart and Mike Bradford
Mixed & Engineered by John McBride
Associate Producer: John McBride
Executive Producer: Dave Kaplan
Mixed and recorded at: Blackbird Studio, Nashville, TN

On a special edition of Chillcast Video, Anji Bee presents Try To Forget, a brand new song that she and Lovespirals collaborator Ryan Lum recorded as part of a compilation celebrating five years of The Chillcast. The compilation is available for download free-of-charge (donations gladly accepted), and includes music from MoShang, Chill Factor-5, 7 Day Visa, Karmacoda and more.

Anji Bee created The Chillcast in 2006, and has since published hundreds of episodes of the audio version (and dozens of video episodes) featuring a wide range of electronica and chillout music from nearly 1,500 bands and artists. The commemorative album, titled 5 Years of Chillin’, is an hour long compilation described as “an international mix of electronica with heavy jazz and soul influences that is truly representative of the sound and vibe of The Chillcast.”

You can download the album, which includes the video for Try To Forget, at the following address.

http://anjibee.bandcamp.com/album/5-years-of-chillin-compilation

You can also enter a contest to win 1 of 5 personally autographed limited edition eco-wallet CDs of the album by sending an email including your name and mailing address to contest@anjibee.com by this Friday, April 22, 2011.

Here’s the full track listing for 5 Years of Chillin’.

• Ernesto & Markus Z – Pretty Lies
• Anji Bee – Put Some Music On
• The Grooveblaster – It’s In Her Kiss
• MoShang – Mi Secreto
• Sunburn In Cyprus – In The Sunshine (Big Wheel Remix)
• Under – Keep On Moving
• Lovespirals – Try To Forget
• Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy – Close (Funk Mix)
• Mr. Meeble – Raindrops (Soul Whirling Mix)
• Science For Girls – You’ll Never Know
• Adam Fielding – Oceanview
• Chill Factor-5 – Destiny
• 7 Day Visa – Travel The World
• Karmacoda VS Lovespirals – Motherless Child Remix

This week Jackie and Martina check out the video for the song “Stupid Boy”, from T.Mills.

T.Mills (Travis Mills) is a hybrid-artist from Riverside, Ca. who mixes his many influences into a sound that borrows from WuTang Clan to Blink 182.

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The Gallery’s hook-laden rock songs combine a mix of mainstream
appeal and professionalism with indie cred and likeability. Their brand
of guitar-driven, southern-infused pop rock blurs the lines between
authenticity and commerciality, producing songs that are refined and
disarmingly catchy. A subtly biting guitar sound, simple, road-worn
lyricism and consistently sharp musicianship transform their tracks into
instantly memorable pop gems you don’t want out of your head.

The foursome, Brendan Cooney (lead vocals/guitar), Ryan Cooney (drums),
Dave Mozdzanowski (bass/bg vocals) and Shea Brennan (lead guitar) have
maintained their hometown fan base in New England, while building a
similar following in Southern Florida, where they resided for three
years. In 2009, the band set out on the road for their first national
tour – a full 50 dates across 25 different states. Since then, they’ve
expanded their fan base across the country, playing shows from Florida
to Washington and California to Massachusetts. In the past six months
alone, the band has performed with such well-known acts as Rooney, The
Maine and We the Kings. The Gallery takes pride in sharing their music
and passion with fans at live shows. It’s not hard to see or hear why.

Beneath The Gallery’s mainstream veneer is an unexpected lyrical
maturity that transcends the group’s young age. They explore the spaces
between growing up and following dreams, and between falling in and out
of love, writing songs that are both meaningful and instantly relatable.
This fall, the band recorded five new songs with producer Warren Huart
(The Fray, Augustana, Hot Hot Heat) at Swing House Studios in Hollywood.
From the catchy hooks of “Catalyst” to the thought-provoking lyrics of
“Who’s in the Right” and the haunting melodies of “Ballroom of Broken
Hearts,” the new tracks reveal a band expanding and sharpening its
sound. Keep an eye out for tour dates this spring, and an exciting year
in 2011.

THE GALLERY HAS SHARED THE STAGE WITH:
The Maine (Warner Bros)
We the Kings (S-Curve)
Rooney (ILG)
Jonas Sees in Color (Glassnote)
VersaEmerge (Fueled By Ramen)
J.Cole (Roc Nation)
Automatic Loveletter (Epic)
The Young Veins (One Haven)
Thieves and Villains (Victory)
Black Gold (Red Bull Records)
Last November (Southern Tracks)
Fight Fair (Triple Crown)
Ivoryline (Tooth & Nail)
Showbread (Tooth & Nail)
Poema (Tooth & Nail)
Swimming With Dolphins (Tooth & Nail)

PRESS:
“Who: Riffed-out rockers originally from tiny Wilbraham, Massachusetts.
Sound: Big, shout-along choruses and bluesy guitar breakdowns. Singer
Brendan Cooney grew up on Nineties rock, but gravitated toward legends
like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.” – Rolling Stone
“They simply write great pop songs with an indie college flair. Looks like O.A.R. finally has competition.” – Kings of A&R
“The Gallery may be from Massachusetts, but their music definitely has a
sweet, Southern flavor. Their latest EP, Come Alive, is a near-flawless
showcase of pop rock with an americana twist.” – The Album Project
“Come Alive is a stripped-down rock anthem with a folkish twist. The
guitars are simple and unfiltered; the drums and bass are organic and
unprocessed; the vocals are melodic and tranquil. The songs themselves
are a breath of fresh air, infused with a nostalgic sense of raw emotion
that is a tribute to early ’60s and ’70s rock. Keeping with the theme
of uninhabitability, frontman Brendan Cooney’s subtle southern twang is
as memorable as it is unique and his lyrics carry a sense of optimistic
honesty rarely found in contemporary music.” – Stereo Subversion
“They put on an engaging show with fantastic melodies and catchy lyrics.” – ASU State Press
“LOTS of potential, keep an eye on these guys.” – We Bring the Hits
“They have created their own unique sound that blends the in-your-face
catchiness of mainstream choruses with quirky, intricate rhythms and an
undeniable charisma that will have you swaying and swooning in no time.”
– For the Sound
“Bordering on a folk-rock-esque style these guys bring a new light to the rock game.” – OurStage
“The Gallery must take their band name very seriously because each song
on their debut album If You Know What I Mean acts as intimate portrait.
Listening to each song is like taking a stroll at an art exhibit, with
each masterpiece revealing more about the artist, making The Gallery a
fitting band name.” – PopWreckoning

DISCOGRAPHY
New 5-song EP coming: 2011
Island Road EP released: April 6, 2010
If You Know What I Mean released: August 12th 2008.
Self-titled EP released: June 15th 2007.

Share Ross reports on a reunion of sorts for The Rolling Stones and their long time bassist Bill Wyman on the latest episode of Rock’n'Roll TV.

Wyman joined the band to record a track for a tribute album being put together by Ben Waters called “Boogie 4 Stu” in honor of original band member Ian Stewart. Stewart died of a heart attack in 1985, and proceeds from the album will benefit the British Heart Foundation.

Wyman, along with current Stones members Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, recorded a cover version of Bob Dylan’s “Watching the River Flow” for the album, which is scheduled to be released on April 19th. The album will also feature songs from PJ Harvey and Jools Holland, as well as some other contributions from Wood, Watts and Richards.

Bill Wyman retired from the band in 1992 after the Steel Wheels and Urban Jungle tours, amidst speculation that there was tension brought on by the publication of his biography Stone Alone. Since that time, Darryl Jones has joined the Stones on bass both in the studio and on tour, although he is considered a “hired hand” and not a full member of the band.

Wyman continues to tour with his own band, The Rhythm Kings, and continues his work as an author and internationally acclaimed photographer at the age of 74.

Music video from Drive A – “Let’s Have a Wreck (Trainwreck)”

Legendary rock trio Meat Puppets announce spring and summer tour dates supporting the relese of their 13th LP, Lollipop – out April 12, 2011 on Megaforce Records – including a run of dates with Slightly Stoopid!

Check out album art and download the first track off the upcoming LP, “Damn Thing.”
Produced by band leader Curt Kirwood, and recorded at Spoon’s HiFi Studio in Austin
Lollipop features the indelible Kirkwood brothers back at work and back at play
on 12 powerful new original cuts.

Lollipop Track Listing
1. Incomplete
2. Orange
3. Shave It
4. Baby Don’t
5. Hour Of The Idiot
6. Lantern
7. Town
8. Damn Thing
9. Amazing
10. Way That It Are
11. Vile
12. The Spider And The Spaceship

Meat Puppets Tour Dates
Apr 27 – Busters – Lexington, KY *
Apr 28 – The Valarium – Knoxville, TN *
Apr 30 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK *
May 1 – Liberty Hall – Lawrence, KS *
May 3 – Simon Estes Amphitheater – Des Moines, IA *
May 5 – The Venus – Fargo, ND *
May 6 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN *
May 7 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO *
June 8 – The Blue Light – Lubbock, TX
June 9 – Santa Fe Brewing Co. – Santa Fe, NM
June 10 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
June 11 – The Clubhouse – Phoenix, AZ
June 14 – Casbah – San Diego, CA
June 15 – Detroit Bar – Costa Mesa, CA
June 16 – Echo – Los Angeles, CA
June 17 – Independent – San Francisco, CA
June 18 – Humboldt Brews – Arcata, CA
June 20 – Wild Buffalo – Bellingham, WA
June 21 – Crocodile – Seattle, WA
June 22 – Doug Fir – Portland, OR
June 23 – Neurolux – Boise, ID
June 25 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
June 26 – Abbey Theater – Durango, CA
June 29 – Bluebird – Denver, CO
June 30 – Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
July 1 – Slowdown – Omaha, NE
July 9 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
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w/ Slightly Stoopid *

Two members of London trio Eclectic Method Moved to the states and released their debut single Outta Sight on March 15h.  and it just so happens to be a stunner featuring Chuck D. Not prone to resting on their laurels, or resting at all for that matter, two days after the release they arrived at SXSW and gave us all a healthy dose, kicking off the Vimeo/Nikon party with Diplo, rocking the PepsiMax show with Pharaoh Monch, not to mention opening for their personal heroes Wu-Tang Clan. And they didn’t stop there. On March 29 they made their national TV debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as members of The Copyright Criminals All Star Band (EM, Clyde Stubblefield, Chuck D, ?uest Love, and Black Thought). Copyright Criminals’ redux of “Fight the Power” signaled a defining moment in TV history featuring three generations of sampling icons, from the source to the innovators: Stubblefield (the most sampled drummer ever), Chuck D (the visionary who helped bring sampling to the masses), and of course EM, whose genre-bending cut-ups continue to transform the future landscape of the art form. But perhaps we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

MP3: “OUTTA SIGHT” feat. CHUCK D