Grist Magazine (Free subscription) | yesterday
by David Roberts I have a huge, huge soft spot for Paul Simon. Simon & Garfunkel was one of the first bands I ever got into (like when I was eight) and I still love virtually everything Simon’s ever done. My musical tastes were shaped by his catchy melodies, pretty harmonies, and wry, literate lyrics. I’m one of the 12 people that bought the soundtrack to his Broadway play . So I was...
Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | yesterday
Photo:Edelson/NBC As Jay Leno, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien battle for late-night supremacy, one thing has become clear: Jimmy Fallon has the hottest house band. In their eight months on the air, the Roots have played with everybody from Paul Simon to Christopher Cross to Weird Al Yankovic, and have been hilarious in skits. As [...]
Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | yesterday
Forgetting Sarah Marshall star Jason Segel made a surprise appearance at the Swell Season’s November 18th concert at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, entertaining the ladies in the audience with a love song featuring his phone number as the chorus. In case anyone in the crowd couldn’t make out the digits, as evidenced by the [...]
The Playgoer (Free subscription) | yesterday
-In today's Times, Ben Brantley goes gaga for Part I of the Horton Foote "Orphan's Home" marathon, and the " Escapes " Travel section of all places discovers that Seattle actually has some theatre! -Did a play ever change your life? Well maybe you can win a prize from the American Theatre Wing for telling them about it in 350 words or less. You have until November 29 to enter their...
So Quoted (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Wherein 1958 was a good year Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots, Vaughn Monroe Blue Dress, Depeche Mode Blue Skirt Waltz, Jimmy Sturr Blue Suede Shoes, Carl Perkins Boot-Leg, Booker T & the MGs Boots, Laurie Berkner Bring Your Clothes, Laurie Berkner Button Up Your Overcoat, Dick Haymes Buttons, Sia Chantilly Lace, Jerry Lee Lewis Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Paul Simon & Ladysmith...
Pop Tarts Suck Toasted (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
My apologies for the lack of posts today! I had total brains freeze last night when trying to come up with a Top 10 list today and my to say I've been lacking in new musical discoveries for a "Band of the Week" is pretty much an understatement of gargantuan proportions. Still, there's a lot of great music hitting the web this week, namely leaks from some big named indie rockers like Animal...
Hidden Track (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Kyle Hollingsworth’s solo band has been touring the country behind the SCI keyboardist’s excellent Then There’s Now release. Hollingsworth – who stoked the String Cheese reunion flames with a recent blog entry – mixes songs from Then There’s Now with a couple of fun covers including Kodachrome by Paul Simon. This clip was filmed at The Mint in LA… Kyle Hollingsworth...
ABC News (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Congressional Budget Office estimates bill will cut budget deficit by $127B.
andPOP.com News (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Paul McCartney will receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, reports CBC. The former Beatle, 67, is the third person to receive the honour for songwriting, administered by the U.S. Library of Congress. “It is hard to think of another performer and composer who has had a more indelible and transformative effect on popular song and [...]
Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Who: The 37-year-old son of Paul Simon, who’s casting out under his own name for the first time with his fall debut (read the RS review). Simon says the process of becoming a solo artist was a “journey of discovery” and though he was hesitant to step into the spotlight, “I realized, ‘If I don’t [...]
Nightwatcher's House Of Rock (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Classic Rock Magazine has reported the original members of Bad Company – Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke – have announced that they will reunite for a series of eight UK shows in April 2010. This marks the first time the original members will perform in the UK together in over three decades. Additionally, a new Bad Company live CD/DVD set is set for release prior to the tour...
Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Filed under: News Sir Paul McCartney 's trophy cabinet is no doubt rather cluttered. But the former Beatle will have to make a little more room. He's about to become only the third musician to be awarded the Gershwin Prize For Popular Music. The prize is awarded by the US Library of Congress. The two previous recipients are Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon . Simon was given his prize by US President Barack...
Riverfront Times | Complete Issue (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Even if Harper Simon had never picked up a pen or a guitar, he would be an important footnote in the annals of rock & roll. As Paul Simon's son, a young Harper served as the "traveling companion" in "Graceland" and provided the lens for his father's best song. And while it's impossible to ...
Harris Sportsthoughts (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Seems that these days that everybody is a singing judge. The South African rugger board has received an official apology from the French for this slightly wonky rendition of their national anthem by reggae artist Ras Dusimani. Firstly, get over yourselves: it’s just a song. Secondly Dusimani is South African so really you should be demanding [...]
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Sir Paul McCartney will be honoured with the Gershwin Prize For Popular Music next year.
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highman | 08/30/2009
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Massachusetts joined with citizens of the Commonwealth and Armenian Americans across the U.S. in mourning the passing of Senate icon and lifelong advocate of Armenian issues, Senator Ted Kennedy. Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) with his son, Rep. Patrick Kennedy(D-R.I.) speaking at the ANCA Armenian Genocide Observance on Capitol Hill on April 21,
chakufor22@gmail.com | 07/28/2009
Looking for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum tickets? Get ready for a concert of epic proportions. Music’s biggest legends will appear together on one stage on October 29th and 30th, 2009 at Madison Square Garden for two “super concerts” marking the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets for these dream shows go on sale on Monday, July 27, 2009 for American Express cardholders
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