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May 04, 2007
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A little comic relief for your weekend...
Posted by James Reed at 04:22 PM
Joan Anderman is a staff music critic for the Boston Globe.
James Reed is editor of Globe Calendar and a frequent music contributor.
Sarah Rodman is a staff music critic for the Boston Globe.
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May 04, 2007
The Sounds of Summer
Concert promoters have had their thunder stolen a bit over the past few years as artists and labels have taken to the WWW to announce all manner of tour info as it becomes available. So even though the majority of the shows at the Tweeter Center and the Bank of America Pavilion for this summer have already made their way through the tubes—and some have already gone on sale—local promoter Live Nation still had a few new nuggets up its sleeve yesterday at its press conference at the Intercontinental Hotel. (Tres swanky!)
The annual JAMN 94.5 Summer Jam with Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Young Jeezy, Bow Wow, Omarion and others June 2. Nickelback with Daughtry July 13. Rock the Bells Tour 2007 with Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Cypress Hill and more July 26. The Download Festival with Modest Mouse and other modern rock acts to be named later August 18. Projekt Revolution 2007 with Linkin Park, Placebo and others August 24. Rascal Flatts August 25. And at the Bank of America Pavilion: Squeeze with Cheap Trick August 1. Crowded House with Pete Yorn August 5. Live Nation booking poobah Dave Marsden told us that they expect to announce four or five more Pavilion shows—possible names include Interpol, Lucinda Williams and a popular alt hip-hop act. He says they haven't figured out if there'll be any kind of reggae fest at the Pavilion this summer. Last year, there were three within ten days of each other and he admitted that didn't quite work out. Marsden also said to expect about a dozen more shows at the Tweeter including, maybe, 50 Cent and another edition of the hard rock fest Locobazooka. He also said that even though the recently reformed Rage Against the Machine is playing the New York versions of Rock the Bells they will not be on the Mansfield date. For full lists of dates, times, ticket prices and on sale dates click here for the Tweeter and here for the Pavilion. Posted by Sarah Rodman at 11:49 AM
May 03, 2007
Public Service Announcement
Sound Effects cares deeply about the critical issues of our day like global warming and the war in Iraq. But let's not forget to make time for important, if perhaps less pressing, cultural concerns. For instance: the "Go Away Paris Hilton" initiative. To date over 12,000 signatures have been collected by Citizens for a Better America in the effort to achieve the initiative's goal of ridding the planet of its peskiest heirhead. Concerned parties can now download the movement's eponymous anthem, view the video, purchase a t-shirt or poster, and add your name to the growing list of supporters here. The campaign hopes to collect 100,000 signatures, but Sound Effects isn't exactly sure what's going to happen then. Posted by Joan Anderman at 04:26 PM
May 03, 2007
Long Lasting Juice
Last night's Beatlejuice and Friends show honoring late Boston/Beatlejuice frontman Brad Delp at the Regent Theatre was already heading towards the three hour mark when I skedaddled to make my deadline. Although there was some sadness obviously, copious amounts of Kleenex were not necessary. In fact, the show was so magical that I wished that I could stay. For those who were able to, I just found out that it went a shade over four hours and almost 70 songs! The whole troupe does it all again tonight and tomorrow. The show's are sold out but last night they announced another performance June 29. Ticket info here. Posted by Sarah Rodman at 12:59 PM
May 03, 2007
New Blood for the Rudds
Now that longtime axman Brett Rosenberg has hightailed it to Nashville, the Rudds are introducing their new lead guitarist, Chris Blue (of Rock Bottom and Georgia Overdrive fame), at TT's on Saturday. The set starts at midnight. Posted by Joan Anderman at 11:57 AM
May 03, 2007
Marooned No More
Exactly why did Maroon 5 need to wait five years before releasing the follow-up to "Songs About Jane"? Dudes, it's pop music, not rocket science. Two hole-plugging live discs do not a career trajectory make. Maybe that sensitive Adam Levine froze under the pressure of success. Maybe he needed to find a Jane replacement, a new muse. But we digress. "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" (a mystifying album title that seems somehow relevant to the long delay) is out on May 22, and Boston is the first stop on a six-city club tour to introduce the new tunes in an intimate setting. Tickets for the May 30 show at Axis go on sale May 12 at 10am. Posted by Joan Anderman at 11:27 AM
May 01, 2007
R. Kelly Pens Song in Response to Virginia Tech Shootings
R. Kelly has penned a tribute song to the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings called "Rise Up." According to Billboard.com, a sample of the song can be heard at Kelly's website but I couldn't find it. The link in the Billboard story does work, however. The track will be released through digital outlets on May 15 with the proceeds going to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. Posted by Sarah Rodman at 03:07 PM
May 01, 2007
Courtney Declutters
Courtney Love has decided to divest herself of the less vital belongings of her late husband, Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain. The ex-Hole vocalist will pass along to daughter Frances Bean sentimental items like "a sweater, a guitar and the lyrics to 'Smells Like) Teen Spirit'" but has decided the tween doesn't need "to inherit a giant ... bag full of flannel ... shirts." The Widow Cobain has yet to set a date for the auction but promises to donate some of the proceeds to charity. Posted by Sarah Rodman at 01:05 PM
May 01, 2007
Trans Am Rev Up At Great Scott
If you dig car chases, hot chicks, special effects and churning instrumental rock than check out the new Trans Am video for "Conspiracy of the Gods." The tune comes from the group's experimentally born new album "Sex Change" which was recorded in New Zealand using a set of techniques inspired by Brian Eno's "Oblique Strategies." (Strategies by which the legendary producer would work his way out of a recording dead end). According to the website of the band's label Thrill Jockey some of the "obscene strategies" employed when the band hit a snag included: #11 Take a nap The genre-hopping D.C.-born collective bring their manic energy and wit to Great Scott tomorrow night. Posted by Sarah Rodman at 12:26 PM
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