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Friday, 02 March 2007 |
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On the heels of the announcement that they will appear at the sixth annual
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, The Whites Stripes have leaked information
about their forthcoming album. In a message posted online, the duo mentioned that their new disc will be
called Icky Thump and will be released "as soon as corporately
possible." The group also listed a few potential song-titles, including “Catch
Hell Blues,” “Little Cream Soda,” “Rag and Bone,” “You Don't Know What Love Is
(Just Do As You're Told),” “I'm Slowly Turning Into You”, and “Icky Thump.” In typical White Stripes fashion the group is
being anything but straightforward: “It is our first album to include a title
track, which curiously (and not ironically) has the same words in it's name.
Though some residents of northern England might almost recognize the title, the
Stripes stress they are spelling it wrong intentionally just for “kicks” and “metaphors,”
and to avoid a possible lawsuit from the estate of Billy Eckstine.”
The group’s sixth album was recorded at Nashville, TN’s
Blackbird Studio for Warner Brothers. The duo spent three weeks recording Icky
Thump, the longest they have worked on any of their albums. "We are
doing our best (whatever that is) to release the album as soon as corporately
possible,” the group said. “And though we are tired, worn, weary, hungry, cold,
and left without an ounce of nutrition amongst ourselves, we are in the midst
of planning performance type shows aroundst the world." In addition to
Bonnaroo the White Stripes will appear at Germany's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park
festivals in June.
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Written by mike greenhaus
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Thursday, 01 March 2007 |
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Though
rumors that Pearl Jam would headline Bonnaroo proved false, the alt-rock
legends will headline Lollapalooza this August. The
Chicago Sun-Times is reporting
that the quintet will top a bill which features over 130 bands. Pearl Jam's
stint on the 1992 edition of Lollapalooza helped launch the group to
international fame. While Pearl Jam has largely shied away from festival dates
since nine fans perished during their performance at Denmark's Roskilde Festival
in 2000, Eddie Vedder's Chicago
roots likely helped lure the group.
As of press time, Lollapalooza is Pearl Jam’s
only US date, though the group will tour Europe in June. Eddie Vedder will also play
Jack Johnson’s Kokua Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii
April 21-22, 2007.Pearl Jam closed its 2006 tour with an opening spot for U2 on
December 9.
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Evil Teen at Irving
The Duo Go Acoustic for Green Apple
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Written by mike greenhaus
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Wednesday, 28 February 2007 |
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Ryan Adams will release his ninth album June 5
on Lost Highway
records. Easy Tiger will feature a number of new Adams originals, including
"Goodnight Rose," "Everybody Knows," "The Sun Also
Sets," "Halloween Head," "Off Broadway," "Two
Hearts," "Tears Of Gold", "These Girls",
"Two", "I Taught Myself How To Grow Old", "Oh My God,
Whatever, Etc.", "Rip Off", and "Pearls On a String." Adams has been quite prolific as of late and has even
streamed a number of news songs on his website. Adams
has played four of the new songs live: “Goodnight Rose,” “Halloween Head,” “Everybody
Knows,” and ”Tears of Gold.” The singer/songwriter currently has no tour dates scheduled.
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Tuesday, 27 February 2007 |
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Trey Anastasio pleaded not guilty today in a Washington County Court to three felony
charges of illegally possessing prescription painkillers and driving while
impaired, and misdemeanor counts of possessing heroin and an anti-anxiety
medication that had been prescribed to someone else. He was released on bail and is scheduled to
appear in court again March 27. The guitarist will perform two shows in Florida during that period: a March 8 gig at Ft. Lauderdale's
Revolution and a March 9 headlining spot at the Langerado Music and Arts festival.
According to the Burlington Free press, Anastasio agreed to a pre-plea investigation
that will help the court get to know him better "and help you resolve your
case." Anastasio's lawyer, Steve Coffey, acknowledged that his client
"has a problem, he knows it and is working with it." While the guitarist faces up to 14 years in prison,
he will likely enter a court-ordered rehab program. Anastasio attended the
hearing with his wife, Susan. Anastasio did not comment to the media during the
proceedings.
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Monday, 26 February 2007 |
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Trey Anastasio will be arraigned by Judge Kelly McKeighan
Tuesday in a Washington County Court on an indictment charging him with felony
and misdemeanor drug possession counts. The arraignment proceeding will take place
at 3PM EST.
Anastasio is expected to plea bargain and enter a rehab program according to Pollstar.
As previously reported, Anastasio was arrested on December 15 after driving
erratically in Whitehall, NY. Police found a packet of heroin and a
bottle containing about 60 prescription pain-killers and an anti-anxiety drug
on the guitarist. On February 9, Anastasio spoke with Anthony DeCurtis about
his drug problems and admitted to being in rehab. According to Pollstar, county
officials said there was a delay in scheduling the proceeding because Anastasio was in the Caribbean
for several weeks after his January 3 arraignment. It is believed that
Anastasio was attending a rehab program in the Caribbean.
If convicted Anastasio, could serve possible jail time.
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