On Tuesday morning a motorcade will go from Forest Lawn Mortuary in L.A. to the Staples Center complex in downtown Los Angeles where a public memorial will be held. Word on the street is the memorial will be at the Stapless Center and overflow will be able to watch the ceremony at Nokia Theatre.
A $25,000, solid bronze, 14-karat gold plated, custom casket has been ordered for Michael Jackson.
The casket was ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company. It’s called a Promethean and will feature a flame blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish.
PART OF “THE LEAK” FOR ONE WEEK STARTING JUNE 30TH
VIDEO FOR “WEIGHTLESS” TO DEBUT JULY 6TH
ON VARIOUS MTV PLATFORMS
LEAD SINGER ALEX GASKARTH FEATURED ON CURRENT COVER OF ALTERNATIVE PRESS MAGAZINE
July 4th, 2009
Flashrock 4th of July Festival
11669 1/2 Vanowen St,
North Hollywood, California 91605
It’s FREE and ALL AGES.
Music starts at 5:00pm. Ninefinger goes on at 7:15pm SHARP.
Flashrock closes down Troost Ave at Van Owen Blvd and erects a stage that rivals Lollapalooza and puts 16 of the best rock bands you have never or have ever heard and they proceed to mind F you with music.
If you don’t come, then you should just start listening to Lite FM. Do NOT miss this one. This is the kick off event for the Year of the Finger. It is almost upon us.
“Blowing from the Windy City is a young lady with lovely eyes and a beautiful smile and a great set of pipes. I have seen the future of rock ‘n’ kroll – Her name is Janelle” – Paul Kramer, Editor “Hit Sheet Magazine”
Whether it’s performing for fans in Chicago, writing and recording songs or traveling the nation with Macy’s Ragged Road documentary series, Janelle Kroll continues to win over music lovers with her dynamic personality and pop music sensibilities.
Kroll, a music theater major at Northwestern University, has been on the bill at SPACE, opened for Matthew Santos and Theresa Andersson, Bill’s Blues, Uncommon Ground, and 1800 Club. She also landed a spot at the Z100 party at the Apple Soho store in NYC with her Ragged Road pals.
Tracks off Kroll’s debut EP reveal a unique blend of singer/songwriter simplicity and pop refinement, akin to artists like Alicia Keys, Jewel, and Dusty Springfield. Her latest single, “Fools Gold,” slinks along with a sultry, unexpected power. Kroll’s signature vocals melt over the sparse, warming organ chords and soft brush of a drum kit. Coupled with blues-infused vocal harmonies, the bare-bones composition resonates with poignant force. The song highlights not only Kroll’s unique vocal talent, but also her love for meticulously crafted songs, fusing rock, blues, and pop with soulful, beguiling lyrics.
In a recent interview with The Daily Northwestern, the singer-songwriter elaborated on her desire to make music her life’s work. “During [my] junior year an indie label offered to sign me but I would have been just a singer, not a songwriter, so I didn’t take it, and ultimately it was the right decision because I’m happy with where I am now.”
Today, Janelle Kroll stands poised to bring her positive energy and winning music to the masses. Bottom line: she wants to connect with people through her passion for song.
Check out Janelle Kroll at: http://www.myspace.com/janellekroll (MP3 download of “Fools Gold” is attached.)
Well, Michael’s unexpected custody challenge has come true! Debbie Rowe will fight for custody of Paris and Michael Jr. According to NBC 4 in LA Rowe said during a 90-minute phone conversation, “I want my children.” Rowe says she will seek a restraining order to keep Joe Jackson away from the children. Rowe also says she’ll submit to a DNA test to prove she’s the biological mother. This should be good!
Jackson’s final rehearsal is very old school Michael with the fans blowing in his hair & detailed choreography. He looks good! It’s crazy to think how things turned for the worst so fast.
Autographed CDs of Sean Bones’ album, Rings, in honor of their new concert video.
Sean Bones snaps the punch and kick, reggae pop stylings of his debut album Rings into place in this live performance at NYC’s Piano’s. Features the summer anthem “Dancehall”. Watch the performance and interview. Plus we’ve got a new interview with Sharon Van Etten.
And with a bit of help from our friends at Frenchkiss Records, we’re giving you the chance to win one of two autographed copies of Sean’s sassy, smart, urban meets beach, pop meets roots record Rings. And to enter is just as easy as listening to the gloss over grit, days spent on a sand crusted beach summer album itself. See below for your easy way in to Sean Bones’ world, and best of luck!
To enter, simply:
Register on Baeblemusic
Leave a comment on the latest Sean Bones concert and let them know what you think!
Make sure you’re registered – Any comments posted anonymously will not be considered a contest entry
Yay! You’ve entered the Baeble Hook Up!
Contest ends on Tuesday, July 14th. Winners will be selected randomly from the pool of comment entries. Good luck!
ATP Festival Sept 12th Monticello, NY & ATP Festival 10 Year Anniversary Betlins, UK
Daytrotter Sessions Out Now / Embrace Out NOW On ATP Records
Kid Cudi is gearing up to release his debut album Man On The Moon: The Guardian which hits stores August 25th!
Check out the trailer here
Kid Cudi will also be hitting the road with Asher Roth this summer on the following dates:
July 14 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
July 15 – New York, NY – Nokia Theater
July 16 – Mariaville, NY – Indian Lookout
July 17 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
July 18 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak
July 20 – Kansas City, MO – Voodoo Lounge
July 21 – Denver, CO – Ogden
July 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Harry O’s
July 23 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
July 24 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Theatre
July 26 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues
July 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee
July 29 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
July 30 – Austin, TX – Stubbs
July 31 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
August 2 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
August 3 – Norfolk, VA – Norva
August 4 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head
August 5 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
For more information, visit http://www.kidcudi.com/
“RINGS” Release Party at Glasslands NYC, July 22nd / Debut LP Out On July 21st On Frenchkiss Records
Awards were given out in the following categories: Target Filmmaker Award (for Best Narrative Feature) Winner: Wah Do Dem (What They Do) written and directed by Sam Fleischner & Ben Chace Producers: Sam Fleischner, Katina Hubbard, Ben Chace, Martha Lapham, Henry Kasdon Cast: Sean Bones, Norah Jones, Kevin Bewersdorf, Carl Bradshaw Film Description: Max’s dream Caribbean cruise becomes a solitary odyssey after his girlfriend dumps him days before their departure. Now, he’ll have to go with the Jamaican flow in this disarming and incisive debut feature.
The Target Filmmaker Award carries an unrestricted cash prize funded by Target, offering the financial means to help filmmakers transfer their vision to the screen. The award recognizes the finest narrative film in competition, and is given to the director. A special jury selects the winner, and all narrative feature-length films screening in the Narrative Competition section were eligible.
http://www.myspace.com/seanbones
Popular Musician Shares Her Essential Music Picks
in “You Must Hear This” Series and as Guest DJ
June 29, 2009, Washington, D.C. – The day before her latest album is released, visionary artist Björk joins both NPR’s All Things Considered and All Songs Considered to share some of her favorite music. The Icelandic singer is featured in the “You Must Hear This” segment tonight on All Thing’s Considered talking about Syrian pop-electronic artist Omar Souleyman, and then guest DJs during a special installment of NPR Music’s All Songs Considered program.
“You Must Hear This” is a new series on All Things Considered that features artists of all genres discussing the music that influences their own work, and what makes a true classic. Björk’s selection for the series is Syrian musician Omar Souleyman. Similar to her eclectic and complex music, Souleyman’s sound is an amalgamation of several styles. His music combines Arabic mawal-style vocalization, high-octane Syrian Dabke (the region’s party music), Iraqi Choubi and a swirl of Arabic, Kurdish and Turkish music. The result is overdriven Arabic keyboard solos and frantic rhythms played at break-neck speeds.
The Devil Makes Three frontman Pete Bernhard unveils “Straight Line”
Pete’s second solo album out on September 15th on Milan Records
With a hectic Devil Makes Three touring schedule and a new studio record to promote, one might wonder how Pete found the time to write solo material, assemble a band, and self-produce a record.
Well, he has done it!
Stepping out with a collage of musical influences, “Straight Line” is a fair bit different from his primary band but one key element remains the same- Pete Barnhards defining vocal style, unique phrasing and his distinctive point of view.
Los Angeles based songwriter/ composer/ multi-instrumentalist Michael Orendy, who performs as Frankel, returns with his stunning sophomore release Anonymity is the New Fame
on Autumn Tone Records. The forthcoming release is the anticipated follow-up to Frankel’s 2007 release Lullaby for the Passersby.
Available via Autumn Tone Records NOW. Available in stores Sept 1st.
Frankel: “Anonimity is the New Fame”
Scottish rock band Twin Atlantic release opening track “Lightspeed” from their John Travis (Sugar Ray, Kid Rock and Static X) produced forthcoming mini-album, Vivarium, starting Monday, June 29th. The track is available for free download exclusively at www.TwinAtlantic.com for a limited time only.
As frontman Sam McTrusty explains, “We’ve been away for a little while recording Vivarium, so we wanted to give something back to our fan base as a thank you for their patience and continued support.”
REEL BIG FISH UNVEILS COVER ART FOR LIVE IN CONCERT!
BRAND NEW LIVE CONCERT DVD OUT JULY 21
TOUR WITH THE ENGLISH BEAT AND THE SUPERVILLAINS
KICKS OFF JULY 3RD
Reel Big Fish, voted Southern California’s best-looking and most radical band of cool dudes in a recent nationwide poll (OK we made that up…) will be releasing a new full length DVD this summer, titled, appropriately enough, Reel Big Fish Live! In Concert!
Reel Big Fish Live! In Concert! will be released July 21 on Rock Ridge Music for a very fan-friendly price.
The live concert DVD was filmed before a sold-out, hometown crowd at the Grove of Anaheim this past January and features 20 classic Reel Big Fish songs, as well as all of the hilarious in-between-song-banter-and-shenanigans that fans have come to expect.
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