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Birthdays This Week

June 8:
Alex Band (The Calling) (1981)
Nicci Gilbert (Brownstone) (1970)
Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) (1962)
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) (1960)
Bonnie Tyler (1953)
Boz Scaggs (1944)
Chuck Negron (Three Dog Knight) (1942)
Nancy Sinatra (1940)

June 9:
Dean Felber (Hootie & The Blowfish) (1967)
Dean Dinning (Toad The Wet Sprocket) (1967)
Jon Lord (Deep Purple) (1941)

June 10:
Faith Evans (1973)
Lemisha Grinsted (702) (1973)
Jo-Jo (K-Ci & JoJo) (1971)
Dan Lavery (Tonic) (1969)
Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins) (1967)
Maxi Priest (1961)
Shirley Alston (The Shirelles) (1941)

June 11:
Dan Lavery (Tonic) (1969)
Joey Santiago (The Pixies) (1965)
Kim and Kelley Deal (The Breeders) (1961)
Donnie Van Zandt (38 Special) (1952)
Frank Beard (ZZ Top) (1949)

June 12:
Robyn (1979)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (1977)
Bardi Martin (Candlebox) (1969)
Grandmaster Dee (Whodini) (1962)
Michael Hausman ('til tuesday) (1960)
John Linnell (They Might Be Giants) (1959)
Brad Delp (Boston) (1951) Died March 9, 2007
Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) (1951)

June 13:
Raz B (B2K) (1985)
Rivers Cuomo (Weezer) (1970)
Soren Rasted (Aqua) (1969)
Paul DeLisle (Smash Mouth) (1963)
Dennis Locoriere (Dr. Hook) (1949)

June 14:
Billie Myers (1971)
Chris DeGarmo (Queensryche) (1963)
Boy George (Culture Club) (1961)
Alan White (Yes) (1949)
Rod Argent (The Zombies) (1945)

June 15:
Dryden Mitchell (Alien Ant Farm) (1976)
Ice Cube (1969)
Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) (1963)
Steve Walsh (Kansas) (1952)
Garry Roberts (Boomtown Rats) (1954)
James Smith (The Stylistics) (1950)
Russell Hitchcock (Air Supply) (1949)
Ian Matthews (1946)

June 16:
Gino Vanelli (1952)
Edward Levert (The O'Jays) (1942)

June 17:
Kevin Thornton (Color Me Badd) (1969)
Paul Young (1956)
Barry Manilow (1946)

June 18:
Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men) (1971)
Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses) (1963)
Alison Moyet (1961)
Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins) (1957)
Paul McCartney (1942)

June 19:
Brian Welch (Korn) (1969)
Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe) (1964)
Paula Abdul (1962)
Ann Wilson (Heart) (1950)

June 20:
Twiggy Ramirez (Marilyn Manson) (1972)
Murphy Karges (Sugar Ray) (1968)
John Taylor (Duran Duran) (1960)
Michael Anthony (Van Halen) (1955)
Cyndi Lauper (1953)
Lionel Richie (1949)
Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) (1942)

Gene Simmons Accused of Sexual Assault
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Bret Michaels Didn’t Tell His Doc About American Idol
May 28, 2010 – Didn’t Bret Michaels look healthy on American Idol on Wednesday night? There is a chance he wasn’t. More

Don’t Let Elton Cook You Dinner
May 27, 2010 - File this under “You can’t be good at everything.” Elton John was arguably the biggest solo musician in the world in the seventies and he was easily in the top 10 in the eighties but it seems he was too busy conquering the world to learn to cook. More

Reformed Faces Set for Vintage at Goodwood Without Stewart
May 27, 2010 – The good news is the Faces are back together but the not-so-fine print says Rod Stewart will not be in the mix. More

Only 2% Separated Final Two On Low-Rated American Idol Finale
May 28, 2010 – “What-eva” seems to be what many are saying about Wednesday’s American Idol finale. While 24.2 million viewers checked out Simon Cowell’s swan song it was the show’s lowest rated finale since season one which could spell trouble for winner Lee DeWyze. More

Paul McCartney’s Daughter Controls his Touring
May 27, 2010 – It sure sounds like Paul McCartney is a responsible dad. The former Beatle say he never tours when it’s his turn to look after his daughter Beatrice – his child with ex-wife Heather Mills. More

Slash Yawns at New Rock Scene
May 27, 2010 – Slash says he’s not holding his breath for the next big thing in Rock. In fact the former Guns N’ Roses guitarist is disappointed in the current Rock scene. More

Jones Experimenting With Summer Festivals
May 18, 2010 – Norah Jones says she hasn’t done too many festivals in the past because her music was too “intimate and quiet.” More

Phil Collins, Huge Alamo Fan
May 11, 2010 – The name Phil Collins reminds us of countless hits, huge arena tours and complicated drumming. How about the Alamo? More

Sting Says Legalize Marijuana
April 5, 2010 – Sting seems to be fed up with our paradigms around pot! The singer says we, as a society, spend too much time putting marijuana users in jail when legalizing the substance could feed the hungry of the world. 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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