Music Set

New York natives Living Colour are no strangers to the legendary and as of 2006, deceased NYC CBGB rock club, which supported live acts for 33 years. The band, known for its unique fusion of heavy metal, funk, reggae and other genres and influenced by everyone from Fishbone and Bad Brains to Jimi Hendrix, played at the world’s “most important punk rock club” in the 1980s, when no one knew who they were and then later, at the height of its (Living Colour’s) popularity late in the decade.

» Read the full Music Review: Living Colour - CBGB OMFUG Masters - Live August 19, 2005 - The Bowery Collection article…

The Soul Of Rock and Roll by Roy Orbison is a massive career spanning four disc, 107 song set. The Best Of The Soul Of Rock and Roll is an independent 18 song, single disc that is basically a sampler of the larger set. Obviously, if you are a fan of Orbison or of early rock ‘n’ roll the big box set is essential. If you would just like a sample of the Orbison sound or cannot afford the big one then this disc will do just fine.

Roy Orbison was an important figure in the early development of rock ‘n’ roll.

» Read the full Music Review: Roy Orbison - The Best Of The Soul Of Rock and Roll article…

Big Head Todd and the Monsters announced new dates of their US trek. Alt-rockes from Denver plan to give 20 concerts from December 2008 to April 2009. They will visit Denver (CO), Minneapolis (MN), Milwaukee (WI), New York (NY), Washington (DC), Philadelphia (PA), San Francisco (CA), and some other markets. The band is touring in support of their latest album “All The Love You Need”.

» Read the full Big Head Todd and the Monsters 2009 Tour Plans article…

Returning back to the country music scene, Vince Gill is touring extensively and plans to end 2008 with a major tour across the US. This tour started in August and will end at ease by January next year. The Grammy awarding winning artist is actually supporting his extensive album, These Days, which features a plethora of artists from the Country music scene. Musicians such as Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris and many more are featured in hit singles.

» Read the full Vince Gill On A Major US Tour In 2008/2009 article…

With all things considered, Raphael Saadiq is the thread that has weaved the fabric of contemporary soul music together. His midas touch has turned the careers of countless "soul sisters"—Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Mary J. Blige—and "soul brothers"—John Legend, Musiq Soulchild and D'Angelo—into gold. And while his artistic resume is largely unknown by the masses, such high-profile collaborations expose a mere fraction of Saadiq's musical contributions.
» Read the full Interview: Raphael Saadiq - Singer, Songwriter and Producer article…

The pop star’s latest effort ‘I Am … Sash Fierce’ — a double-disc set that showcases Beyonce on one disc and her Fierce “alter-ego” on the other — sold 482,000 copies in its first week out.

Meanwhile, Nickelback earned the Number Two spot, selling 326,000 copies of ‘Dark Horse’, while American Idol champion David Cook’s self-titled debut came in at Number Three, with 280,000 copies sold.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless’ and Il Divo’s ‘The Promise rounded out the top five.

Written by Fumo Verde

If you can catch Austin City Limits, then do so for you may get a chance to see something like this. The band from Georgia plays an amazing show on a Halloween Night in 2000. This DVD will be a special one for the hardcore fans, for it features the late, great Michael Houser.

From what I’ve been told and have read, a Panic show is never the same nor do they play each song the same way, ever.

» Read the full Music DVD Review: Widespread Panic - Live from Austin, TX article…

Some may see Tilly and the Wall as a gimmick; those people are missing out. The band is infamous for having a clogging percussionist instead of a traditional drummer. On their first album, Wild Like Children, they were meek about this. They downplayed the clogging and included more traditional percussion than they have since then.

On 2006’s Bottoms of Barrels, the clogging seemed to be where the emotion was coming from. The clogging brought energy and a sense of joy to the songs.

» Read the full Music Review: Tilly and the Wall - o article…

Vindictiv may not be a band name that resonates with many listeners, yet the group boasts some notable credentials. As such, their self-titled debut album, released some months back on the Escape Music label, warrants a closer look.

On lead vocals is former Yngwie Malmsteen and Brazon Abbot singer, Goran Edman. This first release from Vindictiv captures Edman, who appeared on Malmsteen’s Eclipse album, in excellent form. This connection is further carried forward by some highly impressive Yngwie-style guitar from Stefan Lindholm.

» Read the full Music Review: Vindictiv - Vindictiv article…

American company Redux Beverages have announced massive price cuts for their controversial Cocaine energy drink with a typically cheeky press release, giving consumers a US$20 price cut for anyone who buys two 24 can cases. “Our economy has tanked and the holidays may seem a little bleak, but do not worry, Redux Beverages is announcing the Cocaine Holiday Stimulus Package in order to boost your holiday economic spirits,” the company statement read.
» Read the full International News: Cocaine energy drink’s Christmas special article…