This is so impressive!! If you watch it with your eyes closed you would actually think it was starting to rain.
If you grew up in the 90s, chances are you know this band. Formed in Pennsylvania in 1988, LIVE is well-known for its hit singles, Lightning Crashes, I Alone, Lakini’s Juice, The Dolphin’s Cry, and All Over You - just to name a few. One of the reasons this band has proved so enduring is their tendency toward spiritual and personal lyrics. In this video, WatchMojo.com chats with LIVE frontman Ed Kowalczyk about what keeps things fresh after two decades together, and how fatherhood has affected his music. For more information, click here.
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New York (May 13, 2009) – Madison Square Garden’s national music network Fuse and MSG Entertainment today announced they will present Dave Matthews Band live at the Beacon Theatre on Monday, June 1.
Fuse, the only national network dedicated to music, will also telecast “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre” in high-definition and commercial-free on the eve of the release of Dave Matthews Band’s Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit Dave Matthews Band’s Bama Works Fund supporting charitable programs in the Charlottesville, VA area.
Kicking off with “Fuse Presents Dave Matthews Band: Live from the Beacon Theatre” on June 1, Fuse will air 7-days of original programming — including a 4-part original documentary “Dave Matthews Band: The Road to Big Whiskey” — in support of the album release. Jointly Fuse and MSGE will also put a full portfolio of marketing assets across multiple platforms to round out the promotional push in support of this partnership.
This distinctive and creative collaboration between MSG Entertainment and Fuse offers fans and viewers unique multi-platform access to Dave Matthews Band. The 360-degree experience began on April 14 as the band launched their Spring 2009 tour with a sold-out performance at Madison Square Garden. While in New York the band stopped by Radio City Music Hall for an interview with Fuse about the new album. The network then followed the band to Charlottesville, VA where they captured behind the scenes moments of the band’s hometown tour stop. All of this will be included in Fuse’s 7-days of original Dave Matthews Band programming.
“Fuse is celebrating the release of the Dave Matthews Band’s eighth studio album with an entire week dedicated to the band,” said Mike Bair, president, MSG Media. “By tapping into MSGE’s legendary venues and strategic marketing offerings, together we’re providing an experience for Dave Matthews Band fans that goes beyond the show. From a live concert at the legendary Beacon Theatre to an intimate documentary taped at Radio City Music Hall, we’re raising the bar and look forward to collaborating with other artists on similar projects to reach their fans.”
“Together under the MSG umbrella, MSGE and Fuse are in the unique position to put the full weight of our assets behind Dave Matthews Band’s release of Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King and create this type of unique experience for music fans,” said Jay Marciano, president, MSG Entertainment. “Today’s entertainment environment is all about providing unique content and a meaningful experience. We are thrilled to work with Dave Matthews Band to support them on their tour and the release of one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, and such a meaningful project to the band and their fans.”
“Working with MSGE and Fuse to bring this partnership to life has been a very positive experience,” said Coran Capshaw, longtime manager of Dave Matthews Band. “With them we’ve developed several exciting ways to offer the band’s fans a really great experience.”
Fuse and MSGE together offer a one of a kind experience - from playing legendary venues to garnering national television programming attention and access to MSG’s entire portfolio of marketing and promotional assets to supporting projects like this through collaborative partnerships that only Fuse and MSG Entertainment can provide. Airing live on Fuse and streaming live on fuse.tv, Dave Matthews Band will join artists including The Killers, The Cure, The Foo Fighters and Fall Out Boy who have all taken advantage of this type of collaborative live series.
The legendary and newly restored Beacon Theatre, recently hosted the grand re-opening of the theatre following a 7-month, $16-million restoration and featured seminal artist Paul Simon with special guest Art Garfunkel. This intimate rock room has recently played host to many of the music industry’s most highly anticipated and sought after shows including the 40th anniversary spring run of the Allman Brothers Band with various special guests; the Martin Scorsese documentary film of the Rolling Stones, “Shine a Light”; and a performance by the legendary and reclusive folk artist Leonard Cohen to name a few. Dave Matthews Band fans will now have the opportunity to see the band at the 2800-seat Beacon Theatre before the release of their eighth studio album.
“who would have thought three guys that were so wasted would ever sell millions of albums a few months later”.
It’s always cool to catch a band “before they were big”, but its even cooler when that band is a pre-Nevermind Nirvana. The good people at TrendWhore have posted a gold mine of Nirvana MP3’s from their September, 1991 performance at Montreal’s legendary Foufounes Electrique. One of the more notable aspects of this show is the intense and fresh performance of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” before everyone and their little sister knew the words.
Download “Smells Like Teen Spirit” here, and then head over to TrendWhore for the rest of the MP3’s from the concert.
Our sister site WatchMojo.com had the chance to interview progressive metal act, Protest The Hero. Check it out:
On a special Wednesday, March 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) performance show, the Top 10 finalists (Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds and Michael Sarver) will return to the ‘Idol’ stage to celebrate and pay tribute to “50 Years of Motown” as well as perform classic Motown songs.
Tune in the following night Thursday, March 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) to find out if the judges use their save or if America sends another finalist home. Also, Smokey Robinson will perform, and ‘American Idol’ winner Ruben Studdard will return to the ‘Idol’ stage to perform his new single, “Together.”
Smokey Robinson has been synonymous with the Motown sound since the late 1950s when he first met Motown founder Berry Gordy in Detroit. Gordy took Robinson and The Miracles under his wing, and in 1960, signed them to Motown. Smokey Robinson & the Miracles began turning out a string of hits in the early 1960s, including “Shop Around,” “You Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby” and “I Second That Emotion.” Robinson quickly became involved in every facet of Motown’s operations, writing and producing his own work as well as that of Mary Wells & the Supremes, and he helped establish The Temptations. Robinson left The Miracles in 1971 to concentrate on his role as Vice President of Motown, and the following year, he launched his solo career. Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. A familiar face on the ‘Idol’ stage, he performed a medley of his hits with the Top 6 male finalists on the ‘American Idol’ Season Six finale.
Songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur Berry Gordy is the man behind the Motown sound and acts such as Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Lionel Richie & the Commodores, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and Gladys Knight & the Pips, Chris Clark, Rick James and Teena Marie. Under his leadership, Motown achieved one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century by creating music that broke down barriers in a segregated country, touching all people, regardless of color. Starting out in a house that came to be known as Hitsville, USA, he built Motown into a record company with one of the most impressive rosters of artists in the history of pop music. In the 1960s, Gordy booked his artists on television shows including “American Bandstand” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” and in clubs such as New York’s Copacabana, paving the way for other Motown artists and R&B acts. What Berry Gordy and Motown accomplished in music, television and film had never been achieved before; their contributions to music past, present and future are truly immeasurable.
The distinctive, upbeat and uplifting music of Motown Records brought together pop and soul, white and black, old and young, like never before and continues to this day. Motown broke down racial prejudice by becoming the most successful independent record company in history and the most successful African-American owned business in America. Today, the label is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises, and the timeless songs of Motown from 1959 to 1985 are represented by EMI Music Publishing. Through the end of 2009, Universal Music Group and EMI Music Publishing will mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Detroit label’s musical achievements with a series of initiatives, including monthly music releases.
Since winning the second season of ‘American Idol’ in 2003, Ruben Studdard’s impact on the music charts has been impressive. His single “Flying Without Wings” debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100, and his version of “Superstar” peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart. In December 2003, his first album, “Soulful,” had advance orders of over a million copies, which automatically qualified it for platinum certification and allowed the record to enter The Billboard 200 at No. 1. His follow-up single, “Sorry 2004,” reached No. 9 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart. Studdard’s new album, “Love IS,” helmed by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, is scheduled for release on May 19 through a joint venture with Hickory Records and 19 Recordings. The album is a collection of love songs featuring original recording as well as covers of classic hits.
‘American Idol’ is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.
Kate Voegele has just announced that she will be going on tour! Check out dates below and save the date to catch Kate in a town near you. Visit KateVoegele.com to grab tickets.
Also, check out part 2 of the One Tree Hill songstress at the photo shoot for her new album A Fine Mess due out in May.
Kate Voegele Behind The Scenes “A Fine Mess” Photo Shoot Part 2
University of Phoenix Presents: Kate Voegele’s Lift Me UP Tour:
4/24 Salt Lake City, UT - Club Sound
4/25 Denver, CO – Marquis
4/27 Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
4/28 Omaha, NE - Sokol Underground
4/29 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity
5/1 Chicago, IL - Park West
5/2 Milwaukee, WI - Rave Bar
5/3 Pontiac, MI - Eagle Theatre
5/5 Toronto, ON - Mod Club
5/6 Cleveland, OH - HOB Cambridge
5/7 Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century
5/8 Columbus, OH - The Basement
5/9 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theatre
5/11 New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place
5/12 Boston, MA – Paradise
5/13 New York, NY – Highline
5/15 S Hackensack, NJ - School of Rock
5/16 Philadelphia, PA - The Note
5/17 Baltimore, MD – Sonar
5/19 Nashville, TN – Rutledge
5/20 Atlanta, GA - The Loft
5/22 Orlando, FL - The Social
5/23 Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
5/24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
5/28 New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
5/29 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
5/30 San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
5/31 Dallas, TX - The Loft
6/2 Phoenix, AZ – Promotion
6/3 Phoenix, AZ - Martini Ranch
6/4 San Diego, CA - Soma Sidestage
6/5 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
6/6 Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
6/7 San Francisco, CA – Slims
6/8 San Francisco, CA – Promotion
6/10 Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
6/11 Seattle, WA - Neumo’s
6/24 Bessemer, AL - Alabama Adventure
Patrick Kreif, guitarist for The Dears heads out on his own with Black Diamond Bay. Check out WatchMojo’s interview:
Wilco are hard at work on a new album for 2009, but in the meantime there is a new live DVD, Ashes of American Flags that is set to release very soon. The disc is available April 18th, here’s a peek at whats in store:
Rocco Deluca’s last record was a huge debut with over 100K albums sold and prompted five-time Grammy winner Daniel Lanois (U2, Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris) to reach out to Rocco to produce Mercy. Check out this brand new video that shows Daniel in the studio with the band:
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