2003 Music Notes

courtesy of Entertainment Magazine


Alligator Artists Tour Schedules


Zeppelin's 'How The West Was Won' available on DVD-Audio - (9/12/03) Warner Music Vision has just announced the October 13, 2003 multi-channel DVD-Audio release of Led Zeppelin's live album 'How The West Was Won'.
RBH Introduces Their Most Powerful Subwoofer Yet - (9/12/)3) RBH Sound Inc. has just introduced the 1212-SE, a dual long-throw, 12-inch, 400-watt class A/B powered subwoofer that uses TAV technology for increased performance with a smaller cabinet size.
RIAA Sues 261 File Swappers The Same Day Apple Announces Its 10,000,000th Download Sold - (9/12/03) For years the RIAA has been playing the bad cop in the good cop-bad cop relationship it has with the music industry but yesterday the RIAA transformed itself into Dirty Harry by suing 261 active file swappers.

Richard Gray's Power Company Introduces The Pole Pig - (9/12/03) Richard Gra's Power Company (RGPC) introduces the first 700va, audiophile build quality isolation transformer for the home theater and custom installation markets.

Country Music Notes

courtesy of Webster Public Relations

JOHNNY CASH: "JUNE'S MUSIC & HEART BELONGED WITH PEOPLE"

May 16, 2003 (Nashville, TN) - Today, Johnny Cash personally superseded the earlier press release regarding the fact that June Carter Cash's funeral be a private occasion.

"Johnny wants June's fans and friends everywhere to be able to come and pay their respects along with her family," said Johnny and June Carter Cash's manager Lou Robin.

Johnny Cash in a personal statement just released is quoted as saying, "Thanks to June's friends, fans, and loved ones for the outpouring of love at this terrible time. I love you all."

Cash kept a vigil by his wife's side since her heart surgery on May 7th. She died from complications yesterday, May 15th, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. June Carter Cash was 73.

Visitation will be today, Friday, May 16th and tomorrow at the Hendersonville Funeral Home, 353 Johnny Cash Parkway, Hendersonville, Tennessee. Times will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. both nights. Flowers may also be sent to this address.

The funeral will be on Sunday, May 18th at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Music legend June Carter Cash, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Flowers can be sent to:
HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME, 353 JOHNNY CASH PARKWAY, HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075

US NAVY DEPLOYS COUNTRY SINGER JETT WILLIAMS

MAY 17, 2003 Jacksonville, Fl - This morning, the US Navy deployed Jett Williams, daughter of legendary Hank Williams, out to sea on the USS Philippine Sea. Jett is the distinguished guest aboard the USS Philippine Sea and will accompany the sailors on their journey from Jacksonville, Florida to New York, New York to take part in the 16th Annual Fleet Week, in which President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush serve as event co-chairs. Jett, along with husband F. Keith Adkinson and a guitar player set sail this morning and will arrive in New York on Wednesday, May 21, 2003.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I am so thrilled that the Captain asked me to join them on this journey," says Jett Williams. "For me to join the sailors that risked their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom, is an honor so deep that it's almost beyond my ability to express my appreciation. So I am going to pick some guitar and sing some songs and really show them some appreciation for what they have done us Americans."

ABOUT JETT WILLIAMS:
Jett Williams, for several years, struggled to validate her birth as the daughter of Hank Williams who died just five days before Jett was born. Hank's little girl fought a legal system determined to prevent her rightful entitlement. Raised a ward of the state of Alabama rather than the acknowledged daughter of one of the greatest names in the music industry, Jett endured eight years of courtroom battles to win back the right to claim her blood lineage. Today, Jett tours to keep the 'legend alive' and makes appearances in support of the Hank Williams estate.

ABOUT THE USS PHILIPPINE SEA:
The ship's name commemorates the World War II Battle of the Philippine Sea, fought near the Marinas Islands in June 1944, in which U.S. Naval forces destroyed over 400 Japanese planes and three aircraft carriers. The first Navy ship to be named USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47) was an aircraft carrier of the famed "Essex" class. Commissioned in 1946, the first USS PHILIPPINE SEA saw nearly continuous action throughout the 1950-1953 Korean conflict, receiving nine battle stars for its service. The ship was decommissioned in 1958.

The current USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) was commissioned in March 1989 and is home ported in Mayport, Florida. The ship's first deployment to the Mediterranean and Red Seas came in 1990 as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. During Desert Storm, the ship fired ten Tomahawk cruise missiles and boarded many merchant vessels during coalition actions against Iraq. For its service, PHILIPPINE SEA received the Navy Unit Commendation, the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. While deployed, the ship transited the Suez Canal six times and visited Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, returning home in the spring of 1991.

Later in 1991, the ship served as the flagship for a joint task force conducting counter-drug operations in the Caribbean, earning the Joint Meritorious Unit Award. In May 1992, PHILIPPINE SEA sailed again to the Mediterranean and Red Seas. While deployed, the ship made two Suez Canal transits and boarded thirty-nine vessels in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq, earning a second Southwest Asia Service Medal. Additionally, PHILIPPINE SEA supported United Nations operations off the coast of the former Yugoslavia. Port visits were made to Spain, France, Italy, Egypt and Israel The ship returned from deployment in November 1992 and received the James F. Chezek Award for the highest Naval Gunfire Support score in the Atlantic fleet in 1992.

PHILIPPINE SEA completed a dry-docking period in Boston during 1993, followed by pre-deployment workups as part of the Saratoga Battle Group. In January 1994, the ship sailed with the Saratoga Joint Task Group for its third Mediterranean deployment, returning again to the Yugoslavian coast in support of U.N. Operations in the Adriatic. While deployed, the ship participated in numerous exercises with NATO forces. PHILIPPINE SEA made port calls in Spain, Turkey, Greece and Italy, and returned from deployment at the end of June 1994. For this deployment, the ship was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. In July, August, November and December of 1994, the ship again conducted counter-drug operations in the Caribbean. The following year, PHILIPPINE SEA was chosen as the flagship for U.S. Baltic Operations '95 in Northern Europe from mid-May to mid-July. The ship then returned to homeport for a yard period to close 1995.

PHILIPPINE SEA deployed with the Enterprise Battle Group in the summer of 1996, to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas supporting U.N. operations in the former Yugoslavia and conducting multi-national exercises with seven other countries as part of NATO's Partnership For Peace program. The PHILIPPINE SEA has completed its inter-deployment cycle and is prepared to support the missions of the navy.

GAC TO TELECAST 13th ANNUAL CITY OF HOPE CELEBRITY SOFTBALL CHALLENGE

4/29/03 Nashville, TN - GAC: Great American CountryÆ, Inc. will telecast the 13th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge on June 20th and June 21st as a part of the network's special Fan Fair coverage. The game, which brings country music's hottest stars together for an afternoon of softball, pranks and fun, will be held on Thursday, June 5 at noon at Nashville's Greer Stadium.

This year's game will feature Vince Gill, Joe Nichols, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Montgomery Gentry, Trick Pony, Clay Walker, Chris Cagle, Lorrie Morgan, Steve Holy, Dean Sams of Lonestar, Aaron Lines, Emerson Drive, Tammy Cochran, Jimmy Wayne, Brian McComas, Billy Dean, Sixwire, WSM and WSIX staffers and many others. Past participants in the game have included Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Brad Paisley, National Football League players Frank Wycheck, Al Del Greco, Troy Aikman and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member, Nolan Ryan.

This annual event has raised over one and a half million dollars to support the City of Hope National Medical Center and the Beckman Research Institute in its commitment to prevent and cure cancer and a host of other life-threatening diseases. The proceeds also support the humanitarian efforts of "The Spirit of Life" Endowment Fund for Middle Tennesseans who need the quality care and treatment provided by City of Hope.

The City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in the Greater Los Angeles area, is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer and other serious diseases including diabetes and HIV/AIDS. The work conducted at City of Hope is shared with medical centers worldwide, touching the lives of millions of people everywhere.

Great American CountryÆ, Inc. (GAC) is best known for its music intensive format, which features a mix of current and past country videos that appeal to the largest market segment of the country music audience. GAC is home to country television's only daily request show, CRL, broadcast from the heart of Nashville. GAC airs more music videos back-to-back and fewer commercials bringing the viewers more of what they want . . .the hottest country music videos.

Tickets for this year's event are available for $15 and $17 dollars through Ticketmaster at 615-255-9600 or by logging onto www.CountryStars.com. For more information about how you can support City of Hope's lifesaving research and treatment programs, please call (800) 260-HOPE, or visit the Web site at www.cityofhope.org.

COUNTRY STAMPEDE TO SHOWCASE TOP NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS & FEATURE 'NASHVILLE STAR' CONTESTANT KRISTEN KISSLING

5/6/03 Manhattan, KS - Today, Country Stampede announced the addition of the Singer/Songwriters Tent for the Manhattan, Kansas event. Becoming a country artist, hitting the mainstage, or even cashing a royalty checks- you must remember one thing - It all "starts with a song".

Country Stampede is offering the opportunity to get up-close and personal with some of Nashville's best songwriters, as well as great local and regional talent. Wait, if you just want to play one of your original songs, you can do that, too- just come to the daily open mic, where there will be a guitar waitin' for ya!

Friday June 27, 2003:4:00-5:00 -Mark Selby and Tia Sillers. Join Vanguard Recording Artist ñ Mark Selby, along with his best friend and writing partner, the talented Tia Sillers. These two are the songwriters of hits by the Dixie Chicks, Pinmonkey, Tammy Cochran, Alan Jackson, Jo Dee Messina, and many more! This is a Country Stampede Songwriter's Tent Performance that you won't want to miss!!

6:00-7:00 - Local/Regional Talent. Come join us for local and regional artists who are performing original songs. Take a break and enjoy the intimate acoustic setting.

8:30-9:30 - Open Mic. Come join the Open Mic and let the world hear your original songs! We'll provide the guitars, keyboards, and microphones; just bring your friends to hear your songs!

Saturday, June 28, 2003

4:00-5:00 - So, you're new to Nashville? Join young up and coming singer/songwriters who have recently relocated to Music City. This is your chance to find out what it's ìreallyî like. All of these performers have lived in Nashville for only a couple years, maybe they're stories will inspire and provide insight! Country Stampede artist Shevy Smith and her band will let you in to their world.

6:00-7:00 - Local/Regional Talent. Come join us for local and regional artists who are performing original songs. Take a break and enjoy the intimate acoustic setting.

8:30-9:30 - Open Mic. Come join the Open Mic and let the world hear your original songs! We'll provide the guitars, keyboards, and microphones; just bring your friends to hear your songs!

Sunday, June 29, 2003

3:00-4:00 - Join a real Life "Nashville Starî" Join Kristen Kissling, a contestant on the reality TV series "Nashville Star" Listen up as she tells you all about her experience, from being on television to living in the house with the other contestants. Kristen will be on hand for pictures and to autograph her Nashville Star CD.

5:00-6:00 - Local/Regional Talent. Come join us for local and regional artists who are performing original songs. Take a break and enjoy the intimate acoustic setting.

Attention Songwriters! Are you interested in performing your original music at the Country Stampede? Send us some information about what you do and why we should consider you! Email us at stampedesongwriters@hotmail.com

THE "HONKY TONK PARTY" TAILGATES WITH McGRAW!

5/8/03 Nashville, TN -- Legendary "Honky Tonk Tailgate Party" tour buddies Chad Brock, Rhett Akins, and Daryle Singletary got the chance for a personal 'party down' with road pal Tim McGraw at Tim's May 6th concert at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

The tailgate trio (usually a foursome but Wade Hayes stayed onboard the "Tailgate" bus) crashed Tim's dressing room at the Pavilion - "It was like a living room under the stage...let's talk about star treatment!," noted Rhett. After swapping road stories, McGraw called his buddies up onstage to join him on an all star version of "I Like It I Love It" - a moment in San Jose before the packed house that Daryle described as "Pretty awesome, man!"

Chad re-tells yet another awesome moment: "After the show, Tim decided to head his tour bus over to hook up with our bus - since Wade hadn't made the gig. Wade had the final word: "What a night!"

RHONDA VINCENT DEBUTS AT #2 ON BILLBOARD'S TOP BLUEGRASS ALBUMS CHART

5/7/03 New video to premiere on CMT next week; national tour dates continue

Cambridge, MA - In its first week, bluegrass star Rhonda Vincent's new album One Step Ahead will debut at #2 on Billboard's Top Bluegrass Albums chart as well as at #19 on the Top New Artist Albums chart, #30 on the Top Current Country chart and #37 on the Top Country Albums chart.

Last Saturday night Rhonda Vincent appeared on Grand Ole Opry Live on CMT debuting her new single "You Can't Take It With You When You Go," which will premiere on CMT next week and will be added into medium rotation. Set in dramatically beautiful Big Sur, California the new video captures Rhonda's soaring vocals and mandolin playing against stunning views of the cliffs and the ocean.

Rave reviews of One Step Ahead are pouring in, including a 3-star review in USA Today, along with praise from Billboard, the NY Post, and the Dallas Morning News, among others. Rhonda Vincent and the Rage continue their busy nationwide tour, traveling this week through NC, VA and TN. For an updated list of tour dates visit www.rhondavincent.com or www.rounder.com.

Founded in 1970, Rounder Records is America's premier independent label, with over 3000 albums in its catalogue to date and five additional imprints, together representing a broad array of folk, roots, rock, blues and reggae music.

CRYSTAL GAYLE HONORED IN INDIANA FOR NATIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO ARTS AND CULTURE

Crystal Gayle, a Wabash High School graduate, was honored Thursday night (4/24/03) during the Fifth Annual Spirit of the Prairie Awards Dinner here. The gala event at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown honors outstanding leaders who have been pioneers in their life's work and positively influenced the state, nation and world.

Crystal's award was for arts and culture. Previous winners included Sandi Patty, the Dove Award-winning Christian singer, and Raymond Leppard, former music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

The framed presentation that was presented to Crystal by Jeff Smulyan, president and CEO of Emmis Communications, read: The Spirit of the Prairie honors creativity. Crystal Gayle, troubadour of the heart, businesswoman, mom, Conner Prairie salutes you.

From Wabash to Nashville, you have charmed us with your songs of life, of love and loss. "You crossed the boundaries of genre to interpret American song in its many forms, enchanting us with the beauty and clarity of your voice. Regardless of their shade of color, you have made our eyes twinkle in delight. "The Spirit of the Prairie endures through the lives of its people."

The program said about Crystal: Crystal Gayle has proven herself to be one of the most diverse individuals in the entertainment industry. With almost three dozen hit records to her credit, she has come a long way from her roots in Indiana and Kentucky. The youngest of eight children, Ms Gayle was influenced by a wide variety of music growing up, including folk, pop, rock and roll, gospel, country and show tunes. She often spent her summers traveling and singing with her sister, Loretta Lynn.

Ms Gayle signed her first recording contract while still in school (Wabash High School). Her debut single, "I've Cried (the Blue Right Out of My Eyes)," reached the Top 25 of the national country music charts. Throughout the years, she became famous for her chart-topping hits including "I'll Get Over You,""Talking in Your Sleep" and "You and I." With her fourth album, "We Must Believe in Magic,"Ms. Gayle became the first female country artist to achieve platinum sales status.

Crystal Gayle has been named Country Musicís Female Vocalist of the Year three times by the Academy of Country Music, twice by the Country Music Association and three times by the American Music Awards. She also won a Grammy for her extraordinary performance of her worldwide hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue."

In her spare time, she participates in many charity and community events. She received the Waterford Crystal "Celebration of Light" award in 1988 in recognition of her many charitable activities, served as co-host of the Arthritis Foundation Telethon for several years and recorded the theme song for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Now a resident of Nashville, Tenn., she spends much of her personal time raising her two children, Catherine and Chris. She also has started a business, Crystal's For Fine Gifts and Jewelry, which has been highlighted in many national television and magazine feature stories

Bellamy Brothers Named International Ambassadors for Childhelp USA

4/1/403 Nashville, TN - Curb Recording artists The Bellamy Brothers were named International Celebrity Ambassadors for Childhelp USA during the organization's fifth annual National Day of HopeÆ ceremony (April 2, 2003). "This was the first time we've held this event in Nashville, TN, and felt it to be appropriate to announce our new International Celebrity Ambassadors at this event," stated Jennifer Willey, Childhelp USA's Community Relations Coordinator, Eastern Region.

The Bellamy Brothers were honored by the CMA (Country Music Association) with their "International Artists Achievement Award" (2002) for their contribution of bringing country music to over 40 countries worldwide. "We feel that Childhelp USA will benefit greatly from The Bellamy Brothers work, not only here in the US, but also on a worldwide basis,"continued Willey.

The organization, whose focus is the treatment and prevention of child abuse, has facilities throughout the US and has served as a role model for visitors from Japan, Russia, France, Iceland, New Zealand and students from Zurich, Switzerland, England, Israel, and Puerto Rico.

Plans are in the works for The Bellamy Brothers to participate in Childhelp USA's PSA program. The Bellamy Brothers are also working on a strategy to encourage radio stations nationally to bring the many services Childhelp USA provides to their individual communities' attention. The Bellamy Brothers are establishing a link from their website to the Childhelp USA website and will announce additional news on the affiliation shortly. "We are grateful to become involved with Childhelp USA," stated David Bellamy, a father of five children himself. "The statistic that three children each day die of child abuse in just the United States is heartbreaking."

"We are willing to work with Childhelp USA in any way we can to get their extremely important information to our fans," stated Howard Bellamy. "I'll start by stating their national child abuse hotline number 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and hope the word of this resource is heard by everyone. The hotline serves the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Bellamy Brothers Break Silence

3/31/03 Nashville, TN - Notably missing from industry quotes regarding the recent announcement of ACM Nominations, (Academy of Country Music), the Bellamy Brothers came forward today to break their silence on their nomination for 'ACM Duo of The Year. '

Noted campaigners, the brothers stated, "Word of our nomination came to us a week ago, but we refrained from immediate comment. Of course we were most grateful, and very excited about the ACM nomination in the category of 'Duo of the Year,' but with the move of the awards ceremony from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, well, we needed more time to let the odds makers make their predictions as to our chance of taking this coveted award before we launched our strategy for '2003 ACM Duo of the Year' campaign," stated Howard Bellamy.

In 2002, the Bellamy Brothers were nominated for the 15th time by the CMA (Country Music Association) for 'Duo of the Year.' After consulting with an undisclosed campaign strategist, the Bellamy Brothers, launched into a full-blown campaign. Campaign workers mailed post cards to CMA members asking them to "Rock the Boat" and cast their vote for the Bellamy Brothers. Campaign signs covered Nashville's famed music row, attracting the attention of publications nationwide such as PR Weekly and The Tennessean.

Although the Bellamy Brothers did not take home the CMA Duo of the Year Award, they were honored to be presented with the CMA International Achievement Award. The Bellamy Brothers had completed their 40th World Tour in 2002.

"We're not sure yet just how much of a campaign we are going to launch for the nomination," stated David Bellamy. "We're seeking professional advice, and will make a decision shortly."

An Open Letter To The Hollywood Bunch

from Charlie Daniels:

Ok, let's just say for a moment you bunch of pampered, overpaid, unrealistic children had your way and the U.S.A. didn't go into Iraq.

Let's say that you really get your way and we destroy all our nuclear weapons and stick daisies in our gun barrels and sit around with some white wine and cheese and pat ourselves on the back, so proud of what we've done for world peace.

Let's say that we cut the military budget to just enough to keep the National Guard on hand to help out with floods and fires.

Let's say that we close down our military bases all over the world and bring the troops home, increase our foreign aid and drop all the trade sanctions against everybody.

I suppose that in your fantasy world this would create a utopian world where everybody would live in peace. After all, the great monster, the United States of America, the cause of all the world's trouble would have disbanded it's horrible military and certainly all the other countries of the world would follow suit.
After all, they only arm themselves to defend their countries from the mean old U.S.A.

Why you bunch of pitiful, hypocritical, idiotic, spoiled mugwumps. Get your head out of the sand and smell the Trade Towers burning. Do you think that a trip to Iraq by Sean Penn did anything but encourage a wanton murderer to think that the people of the U.S.A. didn't have the nerve or the guts to fight him?

Barbra Streisand's fanatical and hateful rankings about George Bush makes about as much sense as Michael Jackson hanging a baby over a railing.

You people need to get out of Hollywood once in a while and get out into the real world. You'd be surprised at the hostility you would find out here. Stop in at a truck stop and tell an overworked, long-distance truck driver that you don't think Saddam Hussein is doing anything wrong.

Tell a farmer with a couple of sons in the military that you think the United States has no right to defend itself.

Go down to Baxley, Georgia and hold an anti-war rally and see what the folks down there think about you.

You people are some of the most disgusting examples of a waste of protoplasm I've ever had the displeasure to hear about.

Sean Penn, you're a traitor to the United States of America. You gave aid and comfort to the enemy. How many American lives will your little, "fact finding trip" to Iraq cost? You encouraged Saddam to think that we didn't have the stomach for war.

You people protect one of the most evil men on the face of this earth and won't lift a finger to save the life of an unborn baby. Freedom of choice you say?

Well I'm going to exercise some freedom of choice of my own. If I see any of your names on a marquee, I'm going to boycott the movie. I will completely stop going to movies if I have to. In most cases it certainly wouldn't be much of a loss.

You scoff at our military who's boots you're not even worthy to shine. They go to battle and risk their lives so ingrates like you can live in luxury. The day of reckoning is coming when you will be faced with the undeniable truth that the war against Saddam Hussein is the war on terrorism.

America is in imminent danger. You're either for her or against her. There is no middle ground.

I think we all know where you stand.

What do you think?

God Bless America!
Charlie Daniels

Read more "soapbox" articles weekly on www.charliedaniels.com

XM Satellite Radio Tops One Million Subscribers

One of the Fastest-Growing Entertainment Media in History

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2003 PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR), America's #1 satellite radio service, announced that it recently surpassed 1 million subscribers, reaching this major milestone in less than two years since its national debut on November 12, 2001.

"With more than one million subscribers, XM has firmly established a new mass-market entertainment medium for consumers nationwide," said Hugh Panero, XM's President and CEO. "XM's success is particularly evident when compared to other media, from the inception of radio to today's latest technology."

Consumers have adopted XM Satellite Radio faster than local radio, television, satellite TV, CD players, MP3 players, or digital video recorders.

As a mass medium, XM has reached one million subscribers in less time than cable television or online subscription services -- two of the nation's most successful subscriber businesses.

Number of Years to 1 Million
Comparative Products and Services

  • DVD Players 1 Year, 9 Months
  • XM SATELLITE RADIO 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS
  • Compact Disc Players 2 Years, 4 Months
  • MP3 Players 2 Years, 4 Months
  • Radio 3 Years, 3 Months
  • Television 3 Years, 4 Months
  • Digital Video Recorders (DVR) 4 Years, 5 Months
  • Video Cassette Recorders (VCR) 4 Years, 10 Months
  • Online Subscription Services 9 Years, 6 Months
  • Cable Television 12 Years
  • Satellite Television 12 Years
  • Sources: Greystone Communications, Yankee Group


    JOHN BERRY CHRISTMAS TOUR 2003

    John Berry is currently planning his 8th Annual Christmas Tour. For the last seven years, John has wowed sold out crowds with his version of O Holy Night and other Christmas favorites. This hour and a half show is filled with traditional Christmas songs and childhood stories told only the way John can tell them.

    John Berry had his first #1 single in 1994 with "Your Love Amazes Me. He followed it up with more Top 10 releases, such as "You and Only You, "Kiss Me in the Car, "Change My Mind, and "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye. John recently wowed the crowd and received high praise from former President George H. Bush and wife Barbara when he was invited to sing for Mr. Bush's birthday party.

    This summer, John hit the stage with friends David Lee Murphy and Lee Roy Parnell on the Paintin, the Town Tour. His latest album, Songs and Stories , was released in May 2002. This live, two disc CD was recorded during Berry,s tour of the same name and has sold independently over 10,000 copies at shows, online, and thru his fan club. John Berry will be re-releasing Christmas Live as the newly packaged O Holy Night Live in Wal-Mart this holiday season. An early 2004 release is planned for his long-awaited studio album of love songs.


    After only 8 weeks on the chart, Cindy Lu jumps from the #4 slot to NUMBER 1 on the New Artist Radio chart! "Two Sides", the title track to her latest cd, is not even her current single. The current single is "My Life Took a Turn". The New Artist Radio chart is listener voted...so the listeners may have just picked the next single!

    Her debut album, Playin' the Game, a demo CD in which she wrote three of the tracks, earned her three #1 singles on several independent charts. She was also awarded the 2001 Upcoming Female Country Singer and 2002 Country Female Artist of the Year, from New Artist Radio.

    "Two Sides" is available for sale through CD Baby http://www.cdbaby.com, CD Street http://www.cdstreet.com, and several other websites, or by calling 1-800-BUYMYCD for credit card purchases.


    Rhythm Bomb Records from Germany releases out NOW !

    RBR 5604 Randy Rich and The Poorboys - The Way You Came (D)
    RBR 5606 Eddy and the Backfires - Seven Nights To Rock (D)
    RBR 5607 Craig Bones Maki and the Sundodgers - Ride Again (US)
    RBR 5608 Chrome Daddies - Gear Up Daddy (AUS)
    RBR 5609 Chrome Daddies - Drunk And Mis-Behavin (AUS)
    RBR 5611 Willie Lewis - Legend (US)

    plus a 180g 12" vinyl edition of the Huelyn Duvall release Ramblin And Boppin. Limited.

    Chrome Daddies hit the charts ... No. 11 in the european indie country charts. Congrats and thanks to the radio DJ's. You will love the new CD Gear Up Daddy. Please make it No.1 ...

    GERMANY : 3rd Record Release Party in Burgdorf near Hanover on 14.11.03
    with 45 rpm Eddy and the Backfires, Bill Haley's Original Comets

    AUSTRALIA : Headquarter for the PAC-RIM area will be Brisbane. On 1.1.04 we
    will start operations in Australia.

    The first 300 days of Rhythm Bomb Records ...We are the most emerging label with 11
    releases in 4 months, 8 completed recording sessions in our vintage
    recording studio and 17 international artists signed.

    www.rhythmbomb.com


    Metal fans come in all shapes and sizes; recently, Bam Margera, filmmaker
    and star of Jackass, trekked to Philadelphia to catch MTV2's Headbangers
    Ball featuring Shadows Fall, Lamb of God, and Killswitch Engage with
    Unearth.  Teen People.com recently reported Bam banged his head to this
    amazing show.  The tour continues as Unearth departs and the opening slot is
    filled in by Century Media's God Forbid.

    Heavy Metal Music is not dead; with artists like Superjoint Ritual charting on Billboard at #55, Sevendust at #32, From Autumn To Ashes at #74, and Dimmu Borgir at #163, along with the HEADBANGERS BALL Compilation CD at #37; the support of MTV is making a huge difference for rock music once again.  This success is partially due to the recent relaunch of the MTV2 Headbangers Ball television show, which highlights the best new metal videos, interviews with hard rock artists, showcasing the new breed of metal talent.  The new "Headbangers Ball" series is inspiring the next generation of headbanging fans.  Hosted by Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, MTV2's "Headbangers Ball" can be seen every Saturday night at 10 pm EST and 7 pm PST.

    Now more people are being exposed to more heavy music and less of the reality shows and Hip Hop, which have dominated MTV for so long.  Clearly, there is a demand for this style of music that has been overlooked for far too long.  It is great to see mainstream media and its audience taking notice.

    Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler points out, "The MTV Headbangers Ball tour is a success for the bands and, most importantly, the fans."

    Fellow tour mate Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage muses, "We've made it to our first day off with no casualties.  The tour has been amazing so far.  Everyone who has come out to the shows has been awesome.  The other bands have been playing like the talented virtuosos that they are.  We've been getting our veggie burgers every night, so that's always a plus.  So if this tour is coming anywhere near your town, come witness the bloodshed."
     
    The tour, with its premier metal acts, promises to deliver some of the most earth shattering, deafening and truly heavy metal music to the fans. MTV2, the 24-hour music network, supports this first-ever MTV2 Headbangers Ball Tour which kicked off October 28th in Montreal, Canada. This 40 date tour features live performances by heavy metal heavyweights including Roadrunner Records artist Killswitch Engage, Prosthetic Records Recording artist (newly signed to Epic) Lamb Of God and Century Media's very own Shadows Fall, who will all rotate and co-headline this year's tour.  Featured opening act for the first leg of the tour will be Metal Blade recording artists Unearth and, for the second leg, Century Media's God Forbid.

    "With some of the most loyal and diehard followers in all of music, the return of 'Headbangers Ball' once again gives hard rock and metal fans a place that is all their own," said Joe Armenia, VP of Music Marketing and Promotions for MTV & MTV2.  "And with the show's new home on MTV2, we wanted to take it one step further by bringing some of the best metal bands seen on the show every week such as Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall and Lamb Of God straight to the fans for an unforgettable live concert experience."
     
    And yes...All three headlining acts of the HBB tour are also featured on the first-ever "MTV2 Headbangers Ball" CD, which was released in October.   The double disc CD includes metal's newest, most powerful trailblazers.  Just some of the artists featured on the album include Godsmack, Slayer, Hatebreed, Cold, Marilyn Manson, Mushroomhead, Ill Nino, Spineshank, Chimaira, Staind, Eighteen Visions and more.

    The real deal...Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler says: "We're very excited about unleashing the monster that is Lamb of God onto the U.S. and with the help of our friends in Shadows Fall, Killswitch Engage, God Forbid and Unearth, this will prove to be the metal concert event of the year.  Headbangers Ball is finally back and with it comes the first and only real metal tour of 2003. Take note, top to bottom, this is how it's done."

    With music so extreme there is always an element of surprise and risk... Shadows Fall vocalist Brian Fair explains, "I am not sure if my liver or my neck muscles are prepared, but I am definitely willing to risk serious physical damage and potential rehab to be a part of this year's MTV2 Headbangers Ball Tour.  We couldn't be more excited about rejoining our great friends in Lamb Of God and Killswitch Engage.  And now, maybe Randy of Lamb Of God and I can finally finish our drinking contest that began about
    three years ago.  Be prepared, there's a steamroller heading your way."

    Dates for the MTV2 Headbangers Ball Tour are as follows:

    DECEMBER

    1 NORFOLK VA, NORVA
    2 WASHINGTON DC, 930 CLUB
    3 NEW YORK CITY NY, IRVING PLAZA
    4 SAYREVILLE NJ, STARLAND BALLROOM
     


    FERRET STYLE CONTINUES TO RELEASE ALBUMS BY GREAT UP-AND-COMING BANDS. 

    BOYS NIGHT OUT CONQUER FANS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AS THEY PLAY SHOWS WITH CATCH 22, COHEED AND CAMBRIA AND BRAND NEW.

    No strangers to the stage...BNO guitarist Jeff is an actor who starred in Goose Bumps, and also played an elf in Santa Clause with Tim Allen.  Jeff also has done a bunch of voiceover work for Pepsi. Boys Night Out comes from the hotbed of indie/punk/emo bands; where last year "Long Island" was the "New Seattle"... This year, Ontario (Toronto) Canada is the "New Long Island."

    Boys Night Out is the next big thing when it comes to aggressive pop punk.  All five-band members of Boys Night Out continually test their endurance and devotion to their art by putting in an overwhelming amount of energy into their music and touring.  Boys Night Out's first release, "Make Yourself Sick" (Ferret Records) exposes the pure heart the band gives to their sound.  They will shock people with their well-detailed, multi-layered tracks on this impressive debut.  Boys Night Out isn't a night or day job, Boys Night Out is the soundtrack to their lives.  Witness their intensity on their tour with Catch 22.

    Boys Night Out w/ Billy Talent & Spitalfield:

    12/04/03 - New York, NY - CBGB's
    12/05 - Farmingdale, NY - Downtown
    12/06 - Syracuse, NY - Bridge St. Music Hall

    Boys Night Out w/ Brand New:

    12/08 - Toronto, Canada - Opera House

    Boys Night Out w/ Full Blast:

    12/09- Barrie, Canada- The Foundation

    12/10- Quebec City, Canada- LAnti

    12/12- Halifax, Canada- The Vogue

    12/13- Trois Rivieres, Canada- Le Stage

    12/14- Kingston, Canada- Clark Hall Pub

    12/17- Orilla, Canada- Moose Lodge

    12/18- Ottawa, Canada- Club Saw
    12/19- Burlington,Canada- Polish Hall
    12/20- Cambridge, Canada- Hespeler Scout Hut

    Boys Night Out w/ The Starting Line:

    12/26- Sayerville, NJ-Starland Ballroom

    Other Boys Night Out dates:

    12/27- Farmingdale,NY- Downtown

    12/28- Danbury, CT-Empress Ballroom


    MAX FROM SOUFLY MAKES A SPEECH AND COLLABORATES WITH FORMER MEGADETH BASSIST

    Soulfly frontman Max Cavalera is no stranger to the stage, but later this month he'll be speaking to an audience rather than singing to it. Max has been asked to address the Philosophical Society's 319th Session at Trinity College in Dublin.  The vocalist will speak on the topic, "Is music losing its right to an artistic license?"  Since 1684, the college has called upon many speakers.  Among them - Winston Churchill, Frederic Engels, JK Galbraith, Bertrand Russell, and U2's The Edge.  Max's address takes place
    November 13th.

    Soulfly's new lineup is moving at a rapid pace through recording sessions for their next disc.  The foursome have holed themselves up at Mesa's Saltmine Studios and completed nine tracks.  Among the tentative titles are: "The Prophecy," "Living Sacrifice," "Defeat U," "Mars," "R.A.F.," "Born Again Anarchist," "Believe," "Porrada," and "Soulfly IV."  Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson has contributed to four tracks, and Terry Date
    (Deftones, Pantera) has been tapped to mix the disc in the coming weeks.

     


    FERRET RECORDING ARTIST EVERY TIME I DIE HITS THE ROAD POISON THE WELL!

    Every Time I Die - This is the band that most bands are talking about these days - that is one of the highest  honors that an artist could get.  ETID leads the hardcore scene into the future with their incredibly brilliant CD, "Hot Damn!"  This release places Every Time I Die on the map of the ever-growing hardcore scene.  Every Time I Die's commands listeners to take notice of their technically sound instrumental talent and darkly cynical
    lyrics.

    Every Time I Die Dates w/ Poison The Well:
    12/01 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
    12/02 - State College, PA - Crowbar
    12/03 - Toledo, OH - Headliner's
    12/04 - Louisville, KY - Keswick Democratic Club
    12/05 - Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theatre

    12/06 - Iowa City, IA - Gabe's Oasis
    12/07 - Omaha, NE - Ranch Bowl Entertainment Center
    12/08 - Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck
    12/10 - Nashville, TN - Blue Sky Court
    12/11 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco 


    BLACK METAL INVADES BILLBOARD AS DIMMU BORGIR BREAKS THE TOP 200 AND BRINGS METAL DARKNESS ON TOUR IN AMERICA

    DIMMU BORGIR, the world's premier black metal band, made the biggest splash of their already illustrious career as their brand new album Death Cult Armageddon landed on the Billboard Top 200 at #179. The band also brings a large blast of Nordic air to the Billboard Heatseeker's chart, grabbing the #7 position.  Their emergence in the American marketplace only helps to underscore the growing global importance of the band.  They currently hold the #2 position on the Norwegian chart, #9 in Finland, #12 in Germany, #14 in Austria, #35 in France, #42 Holland and #54 in Switzerland.

    Terrorizing the land of the free and home of the brave, only the strongest shall survive the DIMMU BORGIR tour of 2003 with bands Nevermore, Children of Bodom, and Hypocrisy. Will you be one of the chosen to endure the hellfire that the kings of Black Metal shall unleash on the hills and valleys of our sweet homes?  in support of the brand new Death Cult Armageddon,  the Norwegian keepers of hell are geared up to command their army of darkness into a march across the U S. Choosing to pass up this live package of raw metal wickedness, you may be salvaged, but the blood trail will leave you wondering what has been sacrificed. Unite with the march to Armageddon! 

    Remaining tour dates:
    12/1      Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
    12/3      Bricks - Salt Lake City, UT
    12/4      Ogden Theater - Denver, CO
    12/5      Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS
    12/6      Pop's - St. Louis, MO
    12/7      The Quest - Minneapolis, MN
    12/9      The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
    12/10    Agora Theater - Cleveland, OH
    12/11    9:30 Club - Washington, DC
    12/12   L'Amour - Brooklyn, NY
    12/13    The Palladium - Worcester, MA
    12/14    Saratoga Winners - Albany, NY


    SUPERJOINT RITUAL ROLLS UP A BILLBOARD SPOT AS PHILIP ANSELMO BRINGS THE METAL TO THE MASSES AT THE  SMOKEOUT - IN FRONT OF 40,000!!!

    On November 15, nearly 40,000 people witnessed the heaviness of Superjoint Ritual at the Smokeout Festival in San Bernadino, CA. There, the band shared the stage with Cypress Hill, Linkin Park, DMX, Hatebreed, Pennywise, Papa Roach and Body Count. Easily, this was the largest gathering of fans Superjoint Ritual has performed for since Philip Anselmo's  days with Pantera.  Brutally extreme metallers SJR left fans stunned by the brutal force of their aural assault. Even Ice-T was excited to go up and meet
    Philip and to shake the iconic vocalist's hand.

    SUPERJOINT RITUAL'S ferocious new offering, A Lethal Dose Of American Hatred, debuted on the Billboard Chart #55 of the Top 200 and is #1 on Specialty Radio charts.  Global news leader CNN also reported the CD as the #1 Independent Release during its debut week.
     
    In other SJR news...Rock music icon Philip Anselmo recently hosted an hour of Extreme Music on MTV2.  Basically, Philip took over the network and presented "Philip Anselmo's Ball." True to form, he pulled some old school metal videos from the MTV2 archive for viewers to enjoy and the program also served as somewhat of an education to younger metal fans as Philip aired videos from some true metal giants like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Cro-Mags, and Black Flag along with some of SJR's own videos.  Currently, SJR's new clip, 'Waiting For The Turning Point' is ALL OVER North American television, airing on FUSE's Uranium, MTV2's Headbangers Ball, MTV2 Extreme, MuchMusic, and MuchLoud Canada.  Superjoint tour with Morbid Angel and Devil Driver! Remaining dates are as follows:

    More SJR w/ Devil Driver supporting Dates:

    Fri 5 Dec Corpus Christi TX, Concrete St.
    Sat 6 Dec Dallas TX, Trees 

    Wed 10 Dec Ft. Collins CO, The Starlight
    Fri 12 Dec Las Vegas NV, House of Blues
    Sat 13 Dec Ventura CA, Ventura Theatre
    Mon 15 Dec Santa Ana CA, Galaxy
    Tue 16 Dec Los Angeles CA, Key Club
    Wed 17 Dec Palo Alto CA, The Edge

    Fri 19 Dec Tucson AZ, City Limits
    Sat 20 Dec Tuba City AZ, Tuba City Gray Hill Auditorium
    Sun 21 Dec Scottsdale AZ, Cajun House 

     


    SITING OF SATYRICON MEMBER!!!

    Norwegian daily newspaper Dagsavisen reports in the Oct. 28 edition: Legendary Billy Gould (FAITH NO MORE) will team up with some of Norway's biggest rock stars, such as black metal frontman Sigurd Wongraven (a.k.a. Satyr) from SATYRICON, TURBONEGRO guitarist Knut "Euroboy" Schreiner and deathpunk singer Torgny Amdam (AMULET) to record the KISS classic "Black Diamond," to be featured on a hard rock compilation, to be released on Universal Records next year.


    PAUL BOOTH AND PLAYBOY

    Want to be in Playboy??  Playboy is looking for a few interview subjects for an upcoming article. Playboy wants to examine the world and dedication of hardcore Paul Booth fans from around the globe. We assured them that Paul Booth has THE MOST dedicated fans and we offered to let you prove it by letting you speak for yourselves! If you want to be interviewed for this article send an email to: playboy@darkimages.com and describe how committed you are to Paul's dark art and describe what you would do to wear it. No holds barred; be as crazy as you want...we dare you.

    Paul Booth recently filmed a segment with the Travel Channel on "Tattoo Masters" which included Francis Mark (From Autumn to Ashes) showing off his newest tattoo masterpiece, courtesy of Paul Booth's demonic artistic talent.   

    Paul Booth recently returned from a week on the road with Slayer!  The Jagermeister Music Tour asked Paul to sign autographs with the band as they traveled the northeast. Also, while touring we collected over a thousand raffle entries to win a Paul Booth tattoo.  It turns out that the winner is a local NY musician who has never been tattooed before!  Man is he in for it... Congratulations, Emilio!!

    The new show on CBS called NAVY NCIS that features a "goth" medical examiner (their website blurb describes her as "forensics specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette, pictured above), a gifted scientist whose dark wit matches her goth-style hair and clothes"). When she appears, she's often listening to music and this week she must have Android Lust's The Dividing in her CD player; the show is scheduled to feature three segments from The Dividing when her character is on screen


    BULLETPROOF/NITRUS/DRT RECORDS PRESENTS, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE - "The Album."  THIS MUSICAL COLLECTION IS OF WHO'S WHO IN METAL, AND IS SET FOR RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 4th!

    New York, NY (October 2, 2003), THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE - THE ALBUM is the metal musical companion to the highly anticipated release of the remake
    of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a terrifying journey into a heart of unimaginable darkness to be released on October 17th by New Line Cinema in association with Michael Bay and Radar Pictures (a Platinum Dunes/Next Entertainment Production). 

    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre- The Album is a fearsome compilation of some of the fiercest and brightest shining lights on today's metal and hard rock scene.  Songs on the album have been contributed by acts such as legendary multi-platinum Pantera (who hail from Texas) as well as the platinum-selling Seether, Nu Metal visionaries Static-X, Black Metal stalwarts Morbid Angel, and buzz worthy trailblazers like Lamb of God.  Many of the tracks are previously unavailable.

    Special Tracks:

    Pantera, "Immortally Insane" (New Remix Not Available In US)
    Soil, "Pride" (New Track)
    Static-X, "Deliver Me" (New Track to Be Used As a Future B-Side)
    Nothingface, "Down In Flames" (Previously Unavailable)
    Fear Factory, "Archetype" (Remixed For This Record)

    The soundtrack's juggernaut of modern metal luminaries may intimidate some.  If your thing is emo-core, wimp rock or false punk, perhaps this collection is not for your delicate sensibilities. Keep an eye out for the release of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre DVD out on March 30 2004

    FREDDY VS JASON SOUNDTRACK - 8/12/03
    This summer, the theaters will be showing horror once again, as come August 15th, the movie 'Freddy vs Jason' will hit the streets. However, three days prior (8/12) - on an unsuspecting Tuesday - the soundtrack assembled by Roadrunner Records will hit the streets. The album is chock full of hard rockin' mayhem. Here is the final track listing to ponder over:

    1. Ill Nino - How Can I Live
    2. Killswitch Engage - When Darkness Falls
    3. Spineshank - Beginning Of The End
    4. Mushroomhead - Sun Doesn't Rise
    5. Hatebreed - Condemned Until Rebirth
    6. Slipknot - Snap ('97 demo)
    7. Chimaira - Army Of Me
    8. From Autumn To Ashes - The After Dinner Payback
    9. Sevendust - Leech
    10. Powerman 5000 - Bombshell
    11. Sepultura w/Mike Patton - The Waste
    12. Murderdolls - Welcome To The Strange
    13. Seether - Out Of My Way
    14. Stone Sour - Inside The Cynic
    15. Devildriver - Swinging The Dead
    16. The Blank Theory - Middle Of Nowhere
    17. Nothingface - Ether
    18. In Flames - Trigger
    19. Lamb Of God - 11th Hour
    20. Type O Negative - (We Were) Electrocute
    NOTE: *Tracks 1-9, 11-15 previously unreleased

    COAL CHAMBER B SIDES - 8/18/03
    Come August 18th, Coal Chamber's aptly titled new CD - Giving The Devil His Due - will be hitting the streets. Actually, it isn't new at all. In fact, some of the over 20 tracks that make up this album were recorded almost 10 years ago... Not a traditional "B-sides" album, Giving The Devil His Due is instead a collection of songs that trace the sonic growth and breadth of that band of gothic metal mongers that we affectionately call Coal Chamber. It is full of remixes (many of them far superior to the originals), demos (dating back from BEFORE the band was even signed), soundtrack recordings AND ONE ALL NEW SONG, "Headstones and the Walking Dead".

    RECORD RELEASES in SEPTEMBER
    SPINESHANK's SELF-DESTRUCTIVE PATTERN - 9/9/03

    Spineshank returns with Self-Destructive Pattern, an album that sees them both building on their foundation of aggressive electronica-influenced hard rock and expands upon the infectious melodies they hinted at on The Height of Callousness. Self-Destructive Pattern draws you in then beats you mercilessly with sonic vigor.

    Roadrunner Re-Issues "Two From the Vault" - 9/9/2003
    Roadrunner' Records is celebrating its ultra heavy 'n hard past by re-releasing a cache of out-of-print classics, packaging two seminal albums by individual artists, together as a "two for one" series. Additionally, the label will also release a collection of "best of" discs by several artists, complete with liner notes penned by contemporary artists. Many of the artists selected for these series are still very active and viable, with catalogs that continue to sell each week. Titles included are Carnivore's Carnivore and Retaliation, Annihilator's Alice In Hell and Never, Neverland, Obituary's Slowly We Rot and Cause Of Death, Exhorder's Slaughter In The Vatican and The Law, Gang Green's You Got It and Older, Mercyful Fate's Melissa and In The Beginning, King Diamond's Abigail and Fatal Portait, Pestilence's Consuming Impulse and Testimony, Front Line Assembly's Caustic Grip and Gashed Senses And Crossfire and Suffocation's Effigy Of The Forgotten and Pierced From Within. Any self-respecting metalhead will salivate like a Pavlovian dog over the renewed availability of these hard-to-find, long-out-of-print masterworks.

    ILL NINO's CONFESSION - 9/30/03
    Ill Nino surface to the music forum with their upcoming release, CONFESSION. The album is a continuation of the stark heaviness of Revolution, Revolucion pooled with addictive Latin rhythms and empowering vocals. Listening to Ill Nino is like taking the beauty of the salsa and shaking it up with the aggression of a mosh pit.

    This summer pairs up some of Roadrunner Records best together with each other as well as some of this year's hottest members of the metal militia.To kick things off - Killswitch Engage and Chimaira have been wreaking havoc on this year's Ozzfest second stage. Both bands have embedded their feet firmly in the metal world with their heady live performances and mind-bending music. Killswitch Engage and Chimaira have Off-fest dates to fill the metal appetites of those deprived of the Ozzfest buffet.

    Ill Nino and Spineshank link up to give all the back to schoolers an education on putting on a live show. Both bands combine catchy, melodic hooks with the hard -pummeling riffs and beats. Spineshank is currently finishing up a quick jaunt across the US with Powerman 5000 and Adema. They joined forces with Ill Nino in Cleveland on 9/5/03. The members of Type O Negative are the forerunners of the goth-music movement. TYPE O's notorious, black sense of humor remains fully in tact on their album, Life is Killing Me. The band is currently on their headlining tour with Lacuna Coil.


    GLORIA GAYNOR RECEIVES WORLD PEACE MUSIC AWARD IN BALI FOR INAUGUARAL EVENT

    (June 22, 2003 Los Angeles) -- Legendary entertainer, Gloria Gaynor, performed and was honored at the World Peace Music Awards in Bali for her contributions to world peace through her music and personal sacrifice.

    The World Peace Music Awards was the first-ever global-scale tribute to musicians, who through their music, personal example, and sacrifice have made major contributions to world peace, harmony and human co-existence. Ms. Gaynor, who was one of the recipients of the award, was chosen by a committee comprised of Nobel Peace Prize winners, philanthropists, United Nations representatives, religious leaders, heads of states and fellow musicians. Pop stars from over 25 countries will perform and celebrate in what is expected to become an annual event.

    Proceeds of this event went to several charities, including the International Scholarship Fund for Children and Spouses of Victims of Terrorists Acts. The show was taped to be broadcast worldwide at a later date.

    In addition to this award, Ms. Gaynor was also presented with the ìLife of Peace ì award from the United States for all her philanthropic contributions to organizations including but not limited to: Red Cross, Unicef, United Negro College Fund and the Cancer Fund, to name a few.

    Gaynor opened with her signature anthem, "I Will Survive," along with a few of her other international hits and also performed songs from her new BMG release, "I Wish You Love." In addition, Ms. Gaynor co-wrote a song with her manager/husband, Linwood Simon, "Together We Can," which she performed at the end of the awards show with the 25 other artists involved, reminiscent of the "We Are The World" singers in 1985.


    S.T.U.N. TO FOLLOW WARPED TOUR WITH TAPROOT DATES

    "S.T.U.N. ...is the real deal....edgy energy that recalls the Stooges."
    -- St. Louis Dispatch

    White-hot punk band S.T.U.N., who are getting rave reviews from press and giving fans more than their money's worth on this summer's Warped Tour, will jump right from the Warped August 10 closer to nine dates with Taproot, starting August 14 at the Henry Ford Theatre in Los Angeles (complete itinerary below). The dates are in support of S.T.U.N.'s Geffen Records debut CD, "Evolution of Energy," which was released on June 24.

    The five-week Warped tour has demonstrated that S.T.U.N. is one of the most fearless and exciting new bands on the scene today. Pegged by Rolling Stone and MTV as one of 2003's "10 Artists 2 Watch," the three-year old band combines their own mix of high-energy "piss-and-vinegar punk with juicy pop hooks," (Rolling Stone) with lyrics that are intended to incite and unite toward a revolution of self-determination.

    In its Warped Tour review, the Los Angeles Times went a step further: "S.T.U.N. one of the most thrilling performances of the dayJane's Addiction-meets-Rage Against the Machine rhythms, hook-heavy anthems and unpredictable, Sex Pistols-like swagger"

    In S.T.U.N.'s short career, they have proven their mettle with opening slots for artists such as Jane's Addiction, the Used, Bad Religion, and the Casualties. And with a S.T.U.N. show, you never know quite what you're going to witness on any given night ­ vocalist Christiane J. ­ who apparently thinks that keeping both feet firmly on the stage is dull and dreary ­ has taken to climbing up into the rafters of the venue during the show, mic in hand, never missing a note.

    Such gymnastics come with a price ­ he required 10 stitches in his head once when he collided with Nick S.' bass, and at another show, sent drummer Bobby Alt to the ER when Christiane headbutted Alt and his entire drum kit. On a recent Warped date, Christiane scaled the walls of the stage to stand outside on the roof, where he completed the song.

    August
    14 Henry Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
    15 Slim's, San Francisco, CA
    17 Roseland Grill, Portland, OR
    18 Graceland, Seattle, WA
    20 Big Easy, Boise, ID
    22 X-scape, Salt Lake City, UT
    23 Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO
    26 Blue Note, Columbia, MO
    28 State Theatre, Detroit, MI


    THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT and Producer Youth - A Creative Clash that
    Yielded a Stunning Album

    Recording the upcoming String Cheese Incident album, "Untying The Not" (due out September 23) wasn't always an easy process. Produced by Youth, known for his innovative dance tracks and work with the Orb, the Verve, and Crowded House, recording sessions at The Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA presented cultural and musical barriers.

    "The creative process was definitely fiery," says guitarist Billy Nershi. "There were some pretty strong confrontations between us and Youth." Yet SCI didn't hold the producer back, and Youth wound up having a strong role not only in arranging the songs, but also in how each member of the band played.

    "Almost every guitar part I played on this CD is not the way I normally play guitar," added Neshi, "and {drummer Michael} Travis had to learn a completely new way to play in time because Youth had him hit the drums five times harder than he had ever done in his life.

    And yet," the guitarist concludes, "the album still sounds like String Cheese. It's by far our best studio project ever. To be honest, I'm amazed."


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