Ramblings Tuesday February 6, 2007

The Police reunite at the upcoming Grammy's show...
classicrock.about.com
redroselass.blogspot.com
www.rollingstone.com/news

Apple Corps vs. Apple Inc. settle down after years of battle...
www.appleinsider.com
www.journalstar.com/articles

Gizmodo has the image of the day...
gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple

Posted by Mike

Van Halen 2007 North American Tour

The original Van Halen is reuniting this summer for their 2007 North American tour. They've just announced 40 shows with front man David Lee Roth. It's the first time since 1984 that Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen have performed together. A junior Van Halen, Eddie's 15 year-old son, Wolfgang, will be playing bass.

In their press release, Eddie Van Halen stated, "I am very excited to get back to the core of what made Van Halen."

It will be very interesting to see what material they work up for their stage show. There's plenty to choose from, even if they only pull setlists from their early catalog with Roth. Any way you shred it, you know there will be sparks flying on this reunion tour, right along with all their big hits, like...Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love - Eruption - Runnin' With The Devil - Jump - Panama - I'll Wait - Hot For Teacher - And The Cradle Will Rock - and their rockin' cover of You Really Got Me.

Official Press Release: www.van-halen.com/pressrelease.html

Eddie Van Halen has also teamed up with Fender and Jackson Guitars to build the EVH Signature Custom Guitar, an authentic replica of Van Halen's legendary Frankenstein red and white striped guitar.

Posted by Mike

Grace Slick Medium on Canvas

February 1967 lifted off with the Jefferson Airplane's greatest album, Surrealistic Pillow. The single "Somebody to Love" reached #5 on the charts, and the LP peaked at #3, selling 1.5 million records for RCA Victor. The songs are outstanding, with brilliant instrumentation and vocals by the different members of the group.

1. She Has Funny Cars (Balin/Kaukonen) great drums & wild psychedelic guitar
2. Somebody To Love (Slick) #5 single
3. My Best Friend (Spence) 60's pop
4. Today (Balin/Kantner) dream sequence
5. Comin' Back To Me (Balin) moody second movement
6. 3/5 Of A Mile In 10 Seconds (Balin) rockin'
7. D.C.B.A.-25 (Kantner) G.O.O.D.
8. How Do You Feel (Mastin) flyin'
9. Embryonic Journey (Kaukonen) brilliant instrumental
10. White Rabbit (Slick) radio hit
11. Plastic Fantastic Lover (Balin) psychedelic man

Grace Slick is now an artist using a different medium, of canvas and paint, rather than audio recordings. I've listened to her sing those great Jefferson Airplane songs for years and always loved her voice.

Here's a link to a gallery show Grace Slick just did in Austin. www.austin360.com

Check out the 1955 video from RCA Victor.

Posted by Mike

The Goo Goo Dolls & QVC Let Fans In

The Goo Goo Dolls will debut on QVC on Tuesday, February 6 at 9 PM Eastern Time with a special DVD/CD package, with bonus material, three weeks before the scheduled release date.

Interesting side note: just last month we saw Carly Simon debut her new album on QVC.

In a live broadcast from Washington, D.C.'s premier music venue Nightclub 9:30, QVC will grant viewers a special behind-the-scenes interview with The Goo Goo Dolls, who will share the inspiration behind their eighth album "Let Love In." Immediately following the interview, QVC will broadcast the band's live concert.

The Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik (vocals, guitar), Robby Takac (bass, vocals) and Mike Malinin (drums) are currently on tour in support of their "Let Love In" album.

The Goo Goo Dolls "Live and Intimate" DVD with "Let Love In" CD set features music videos and rare acoustic tracks compiled especially for QVC (QVC Item #E02449) and will be available at 800.345.1515 or www.qvc.com while supplies last.

Source: media.prnewswire.com
www.qvc.com

Posted by Mike

Norah Jones Not Too Latte

Norah Jones Timeline:
Tuesday January 30 - Norah Jones releases her third album "Not Too Late."

Wednesday February 7 - Norah Jones & The Handsome Band will perform on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Friday February 9 - Norah Jones & The Handsome Band will play a live in-store concert at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA.

April 13, 2007 - Norah Jones & Band start a four week US tour.

See & Hear her latest video podcasts here:
Video Podcast Jan.30, 2007
Video Podcast Jan.23, 2007

RSS Feed @ www.bluenote.com/norah_jones/norahjones.rss
www.norahjones.com
www.bluenote.com

I guess if Norah Jones ever recorded at Starbucks we'd have to call the CD "Not Too Latte."

Posted by Mike