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Van Halen In the Studio with Producer John Shanks
January 25, 2011 – The new Van Halen album is on. The band is in the studio with producer John Shanks to record their first full album with original lead singer David Lee Roth since 1984, released the same year. MORE

The Day John Bonham Almost Kicked Sting's Ass
January 25, 2011 – Jason Bonham has interesting memories of his dad going backstage and meeting Sting. When the younger Bonham was 13 he convinced his dad to meet the Police. He told Spinner.com, the whole thing happened at a show promoting the band's second album “Reggatta de Blanc” MORE

Don Henley Working On Country Covers Album
January 24, 2011 – Don Henley is working on, only, his fourth solo album since 1982. The Eagles lead singer is in Nashville with producer/drummer Stan Lynch from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers fame. MORE


Elton John Frustrated with Slow Movement in Gay Rights
January 24, 2011 – Elton John is not too happy with how gay rights is moving especially with California's gay marriage ban. The 63-year-old singer says, "In this country, we need more dialogue, We don't need any more stone throwing. We don't need any more vitriol. We need people to say, 'OK. I'm straight. You're gay. Let's get along. I'm Republican. You're Democratic. Let's work together.' I'm sick and tired of people being hateful to each other in this country." MORE

Aerosmith Working on New Album Despite American Idol
January 23, 2011 – Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton just gave the world an update on the band's new album.

The guitarist claims that all members, it seems including Steven Tyler who is busy with American Idol, have some time right now to start working on their latest project. Here is what he told AeroForceOne MORE

Clint Eastwood Suffers Blow To The Head and Joins Forces with Beyonce
January 22, 2011 – What the hell is Clint Eastwood thinking? The famous actor and director is trying to land the rights to “A Star is Born" and have Beyonce star as the lead. Expect lots of close-ups of the long-legged wonder. Is this the best Clint could do...really? MORE

Paul Simon Set to Release “So Beautiful or So What” In April
January 22, 2011 – Paul Simon says he's gone back to recording music much like he did in the early seventies by just sitting down with a guitar and seeing what happens. The new project, due in April, “So Beautiful or So What” MORE

Despite Facelift American Idol Loses 13%+ of Its Viewers
January 21, 2010 – American Idol is not the king it once was. Even though 26.1 million viewers watched Wednesday’s 10th season premiere it was still down 13% from last years opening show. Last night’s New Orleans episode was a bigger drop with the show losing 18% in the key demo 18-49. MORE

Robert Plant Reminds Us That Led Zeppelin is Dead
January 21, 2011 – A Led Zeppelin reunion sounds like a great idea until you talk to Robert Plant. The singer told Rolling Stones magazine that the famous O2 show in London in 2007 was amazing but “The preparations for it were fraught and intense, but the last rehearsal was really, really good, for all that it represented and all that we were trying to capture,” says Plant. MORE

 

 


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Tony Bennett The Nicest Legend On the Road Today
July 28. 2009 – I’ve been lucky. I haven’t met a lot of dorks in the music world, not artists anyway. Most of the jack-asses were actually radio people who had inflated views of their own self importance. In music the diva’s, with me anyway, were the small bit players.

I’ve heard the rumors of tough interviews with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson and of course Billy Bob Thornton but other than a few small-timers who went all ego-tastic on me i've had none of it in thirty years in broadcasting!

Probably the nicest performer I’ve ever met, the most appreciative and humble person was Tony Bennett. If you experienced this man in concert you know what I mean. Almost every word he says is wrapped in this thankful deep knowing that he has chosen well. If you haven’t found what you’re looking for in life then just watch old Tony.

When a music superstar asks you backstage “how was the show? Was it ok?” It’s really a what-duh-moment. Was it ok? It was one of the best shows I’ve ever experienced is what it was. “I’m never too sure how it sounds from your end” he continued. It’s not that he wasn’t sure of himself, he, even after all these years in the business, still wanted and invited feedback.

Here is a guy who fought in the final stages of World War II as an infantryman. He had his first No. 1 song “Because of You" in 1951. His other biggies include “Rags to Riches,” “Blue Velvet,” and tons more. Of course his signature song is "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". When he sings the latter it’s always a moment in time that everyone in the audience remembers.

Bennett has often said that he gets a great comfort in performing, going as far as saying it keeps him young. The American legend has just released an extended concert schedule starting Aug. 9 in Newport, Ri and taking him well past his annual Christmas gigs into Feb. 14 in Uncasville, CT.

It’s strange to say that at 82, the crooner is on top of his game. What his voice has lost in range he easily makes up with heart. – by John Beaudin

August 2009
9 - Newport, RI - Fort Adams State Park
15 - Cohasset, MA - South Shore Music Circus
16 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
28, 29 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival at Ravinia Park

September 2009
12 - Waterbury, CT - Palace Theater
25 - Costa Mesa, CA - Orange County Performing Arts Center
26 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery

October 2009
6 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre
7 - Victoria, British Columbia - Royal Theatre
9 - Regina, Saskatchewan - Conexus Arts Centre
10 - Calgary, Alberta - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
12 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - TCU Place
13 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Manitoba Centennial Centre
15 - Edmonton, Alberta - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

November 2009
4 - Morristown, NJ - The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
6, 7 - Atlantic City, NJ - Ceasars Atlantic City

December 2009
5 - Baltimore, MD - Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
16 - New York, NY - Count Basie Theatre

January 2010
5 - Saratoga, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
6 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
8 - Miami, FL - Adrienne Arsht Center
10 - Naples, FL - Philharmonic Center for the Arts
12 - West Palm Beach, FL - Kravis Center for the Arts

February 2010
14 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena

Tony Bennett The Nicest Legend On the Road Today
July 26. 2009 – I’ve been lucky. I haven’t met a lot of dorks in the music world, not artists anyway. Most of the asses were actually radio people who had inflated views of their own self importance. In music the diva’s, with me anyway, were the small bit players.

I’ve heard the rumors of tough interviews with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson and of course Billy Bob Thornton but other than music Gods 3 –Deep it’s never happened to me in thirty years!

Probably the nicest performer I’ve ever met, the most appreciative and humble person was Tony Bennett. If you experienced this man in concert you know what I mean. Almost every word he says is wrapped in this thankful deep knowing that he has chosen well. If you haven’t found what you’re looking for in life then just watch old Tony.

When a music superstar asks you backstage “how was the show? Was it ok?” It’s really a what-duh-moment. Was it ok? It was one of the best shows I’ve ever experienced is what it was. “I’m never too sure how it sounds from your end” he continued. It’s not that he wasn’t sure of himself, he, even after all these years in the business, still wanted and invited feedback.

Here is a guy who fought in the final stages of World War II as an infantryman. He had his first No. 1 song “Because of You" in 1951. His other biggies include “Rags to Riches,” “Blue Velvet,” and tons more. Of course his signature song is "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". When he sings the latter it’s always a moment in time that everyone in the audience remembers.

Bennett has often said that he gets a great comfort in performing, going as far as saying it keeps him young. The American legend has just released an extended concert schedule starting July 2 in Vienna, VA and taking him well past his annual Christmas gigs into Feb. 14 in Uncasville, CT.

It’s strange to say that at 82, the crooner is on top of his game. What his voice has lost in range he easily makes up with heart. – by John Beaudin

August 2009
9 - Newport, RI - Fort Adams State Park
15 - Cohasset, MA - South Shore Music Circus
16 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
28, 29 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival at Ravinia Park

September 2009
12 - Waterbury, CT - Palace Theater
25 - Costa Mesa, CA - Orange County Performing Arts Center
26 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery

October 2009
6 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre
7 - Victoria, British Columbia - Royal Theatre
9 - Regina, Saskatchewan - Conexus Arts Centre
10 - Calgary, Alberta - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
12 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - TCU Place
13 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Manitoba Centennial Centre
15 - Edmonton, Alberta - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

November 2009
4 - Morristown, NJ - The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
6, 7 - Atlantic City, NJ - Ceasars Atlantic City

December 2009
5 - Baltimore, MD - Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
16 - New York, NY - Count Basie Theatre

January 2010
5 - Saratoga, FL - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
6 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
8 - Miami, FL - Adrienne Arsht Center
10 - Naples, FL - Philharmonic Center for the Arts
12 - West Palm Beach, FL - Kravis Center for the Arts

February 2010
14 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena

Tony Bennett Gives Back to New Orleans Music Program
May 1, 2009 – The New Orleans tradition of great music was given a boost yesterday when Jazz crooner Tony Bennett donated dozens of new instruments to students at a charter school founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

"This means instruments will be available to these students for years to come, to continue making music history in New Orleans," said Bennett.

The timing could not have been more perfect as the second half of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicked off this week.

KIPP Believe College Prep, the recipient, is a public charter school established after Hurricane Katrina flooded 80 percent of the city in 2005. The “giving” chain of events started on the Oprah Winfrey show. Barry Jaffin was the winner of the “Big Give” contest hosted by Oprah’s magazine “O” and Jaffin wanted the $5000 worth of instruments to go to New Orleans schools. Then, Music Rising and the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation got on board with the cause. In the end, over $100,000 worth of instruments were given to KIPP.

Bennett was also treated to a concert from the kids featuring renditions of "Free Spirit Overture" and "My Funny Valentine.” Bennett said, "These kids are amazing. What I heard today was real music. They played with feeling, with such heart.”

Bennett, 82, has won 15 Grammy Awards and is most known for his 1962 signature song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” – by John Beaudin  Story courtesy of Smooth Jazz Now.com

 

 
 
 
 
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