After Indian Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar was patted down by an American security agent at the Jackson – Evers International Airport in Mississippi, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna today said that such behaviour from the United States was not acceptable to India. In a statement Krishna said: “I am rather surprised by the [...]
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Jane Carrey, Daughter Of Jim Carrey, Divorcing
December 7th, 2010 |
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So much for a love that stands the test of time — Jane Carrey’s love couldn’t even make it through winter! On Monday, a publicist for Ace Ventura actor Jim Carrey confirmed that the Canadian-born star’s daughter, Jane, is ending her marriage to Blood Money singer Alex Santana after less than 13 months of wedded [...]
Salon Software: For Smooth Run in the Business Posted By : Roxin Jackson
December 7th, 2010 |
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Salon software, as the name indicates finds its maximum utility in spas, hair and nail salons, makeup studios and many such places.
Is it Really Safe To Use A Registry Cleaner When Running Microsoft Windows Seven? Posted By : Michaela Jackson
December 5th, 2010 |
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There are many reasons why you may have arrived at this article,but one thing is for sure you a looking for answers to your questions regarding why your machine is so slow these days and how can you improve the speed,well congratualtions because the anwsers are only seconds away now.
Race Row Hits “The Hobbit†Casting
December 1st, 2010 |
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Peter Jackson’s troubled The Hobbit project has hit another snag amid allegations of colorism in casting. A casting agent was fired this week after the man told a would-be extra that she was “too dark” to play one of the pint-sized creatures. What year is it again? “No such instructions were given, the crew member [...]
Janet Jackson Tour 2011
November 22nd, 2010 |
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Janet — that’s Miss Jackson to you — is hitting the road for the first time since 2008 and she wants your help deciding which cities will be treated to lively performances of her hit classics, like “Escapade,” “The Pleasure Principle,” and “Together Again.” The pop icon wants her fans to pick the 35 cities [...]
Michael Jackson Parties With The Little People
November 22nd, 2010 |
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Who knew the King of Pop was such a party animal? We have no idea where this pic came from – or whether it’s genuine – but we just had to find an excuse to publish it! Can you think of a tops caption for this crazy photo of Michael Jackson knocking back a cold [...]
Jackson Browne Confirmed for ACM@UCO Master Class
November 18th, 2010 |
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES SET WITH CHART-TOPPING SONGWRITER BRYAN WHITE, AND LIVIA
TORTELLA, CO-PRESIDENT/COO OF WARNER BROS. RECORDS
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The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central
Oklahoma (ACM@UCO) has confirmed a stellar
lineup for master classes this fall, with guests including Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne on Nov 22, Co-
President/COO of Warner Bros. Records Livia Tortella on Nov 17 and chart-topping country songwriter
Bryan White on Dec 6. ACM@UCO Master classes, moderated by the school’s CEO and Flaming Lips
manager Scott Booker, offer students intimate access to some of the music industry’s most successful and innovative
figures. Past classes have featured The Who’s Roger Daltrey, The Mountain Goats, Local
Natives and Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips.
Since its creation, The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma has generated
worldwide buzz with its innovative, groundbreaking approach to music education – the first of its kind in the United
States. The school, which grants a two-year associate’s degree in music performance and production, is the U.S.
branch of Britain’s groundbreaking Academy of Contemporary Music, based in Guildford, England.
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Will.i.am, Akon at war over MJ’s upcoming album
November 18th, 2010 |
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Akon has slammed Will.i.am over his claim that the upcoming posthumous Michael Jackson album is “disrespectful” to the tragic icon. The Black Eyed Peas star insists the King of Pop would be spinning in his grave over the December 14 release of Michael, arguing the perfectionist would never allow his songs to be heard without [...]
Michael Jackson “Glee†“Thriller†Cover Set For Super Bowl Sunday Episode
November 18th, 2010 |
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Set your DVRs, Gleeks: The cast of TV’s song-dance comedy Glee will perform a cover of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking 1982 single “Thriller” as a mashup for their post-Super Bowl episode airing next year, FOX snoops divulged to Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday. Fitting in with the night’s Super Bowl Sunday theme, the episode will be sports-themed [...]
MJ’s ex bodyguard to have paternity test for Blanket
November 17th, 2010 |
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Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard, who claims he may be the dad of the singer”s youngest son, is planning to have a paternity test soon. Martial arts expert Matt Fiddes, 31, revealed he was planning to take a DNA test in Los Angeles in two months. And he will try to get [...]
Michael Jackson Akon Duet “Hold My Hand†Released [AUDIO]
November 15th, 2010 |
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A duet first recorded by late Pop King Michael Jackson and singer/producer Akon in 2007 was released on Monday as the first single from an album of previously-unreleased tunes by Jackson that comes more than a year after the crooner’s death. “The world was not ready to hear Hold My Hand when it leaked a [...]
Michael Jackson Akon Duet “Hold My Hand†On Sale Monday
November 12th, 2010 |
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A collaboration between Senegalese singer-producer Akon and the late King of Pop Michael Jackson recorded three years ago will go on sale on Monday, Nov. 15 as the first single off an album of new music from Jackson, Sony Records confirmed on Thursday. “The world was not ready to hear ‘Hold My Hand’ when it [...]
JamBase Questionnaire: Soulive
November 12th, 2010 |
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Welcome back to JamBase’s baker’s dozen to the bright lights of the music world. Last time we heard from Rubblebucket.
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Jazz has been mulling over The Beatles since the Fab Four first started cranking out hits. But unlike other forms of pop opportunism in the genre, The Beatles provided sexy grist for robust jazz musicians, providing the launching pad for some of the most enjoyable excursions ever from George Benson, Booker T & The MGs, Jimmy Smith and others. Today, The Beatles are no less relevant or present, with their story filling up books, video games and last year’s remastered catalogue. So, the time seems ripe for Soulive, three of today’s shreddiest, most sophisticated players, to wrap their talents and fertile imaginations around what Paul, John, George and Ringo wrought.
Rubber Soulive (released September 14 on Soulive’s own Royal Family Records) is a total keeper on par with 60s gold like The Other Side of Abbey Road and McLemore Avenue. Like those landmark releases, Rubber Soulive finds Eric Krasno (guitar), Neal Evans (organ) and Alan Evans (drums) truly inhabiting the music, sounding equally at home on ballads “In My Life” and “Something” as they do on burners “Tax Man” and “Drive My Car.” Rather than tackle the Rubber Soul album as implied by the title, Soulive’s outing cherry picks Beatles tunes that fit the trio like a glove. The three longtime partners shine in this stripped down setting, too, showing off the chops and interplay that first brought them to folks’ attention a decade ago. Soulive are stunning collaborators able to incorporate vocals, horns and much more, but there’s something really satisfying about hearing the clean, crisp lines these three primo musicians draw together. Hearing them move inside songs that reach across our culture is to hear new passages and possibilities open up even as we get that sweet Beatles hit. Rubber Soulive is as fine a pairing of rock and jazz as anyone has ever produced, but one expects nothing less from top flight cats like Soulive. (Dennis Cook)
Soulive is currently in the midst of their fall Rubber Soulive Tour, which stops at the fan favorite Bear Creek Festival this Saturday before heading to Chicago on Friday, November 19. Find the full schedule here.
Here’s what Soulive had to say to our inquiries.
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1. Great music rarely happens withoutÂ…
Eric Krasno: Vibe. Not to sound cheesy but the best music is made when the people making it are friends and respect one another.
Neal Evans: Great ideas and great expectations.
Alan Evans: Inspiration
2. The first album I bought wasÂ…
Eric Krasno: I think it was Led Zeppelin 2. That band made me want to play music. Their albums completely blew me away as a kid; I would listen over and over.
Neal Evans: The Jackson 5′s Going Back to Indiana, on vinyl!
Alan Evans: First album I bought with my own money was Men At Work’s Business As Usual, and I still have it!
3. The last song or album to really flip my wig wasÂ…
Eric Krasno: The song “Everlasting Light” by The Black Keys. I love the sound of their records – hard, gritty and his voice sounds great on that track.
Neal Evans: Veckatimest by Grizzly Bear. Absolutely one of the best albums I’ve ever heard from top to bottom.
Alan Evans: “Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother” by Grand Funk Railroad
4. When I was a kid I wanted to grow up to beÂ…
Eric Krasno: A hybrid of Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page
Neal Evans: Probably a lot of things I don’t remember, but I did want to be a football player at one point before realizing my stature and pain threshold was much better suited for musicianship.
Alan Evans: Professional basketball player
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5. My favorite sort of gig isÂ…
Eric Krasno: I love festivals like Bear Creek where I get to see other good music and hang with friends. It’s like a show and a reunion at the same time.
Neal Evans: A packed room of people that are hyped and ready to throw down. I feed off of the crowd’s energy; it’s the best performance fuel imaginable.
Alan Evans: When I’m not thinking, it’s just happening.
6. One thing I wish people knew about me isÂ…
Eric Krasno: That I was actually a bass player before guitar (get me on the gig!!)
Neal Evans: I make a mean fish taco.
Alan Evans: I never really thought of myself as a drummer
7. I love the sound ofÂ…
Eric Krasno: A 60s Fender Precision Bass with old Flatwound strings on it.
Neal Evans: A great vintage drum set.
Alan Evans: My children laughing. Nothing tops that.
8. One day I hope to make an album as fantastic asÂ…
Eric Krasno: Stevie Wonder’s Fullfillingness’ First Finale
Neal Evans: Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall
Alan Evans: Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On
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9. The best meal I ever had on tour was atÂ…
Eric Krasno: A restaurant on the top floor of my hotel overlooking Tokyo, Japan. We had our own personal chef. It was ridiculous!!!
Neal Evans: Hugo’s in Portland, Maine
Alan Evans: I can’t even come close to answering that one.
10. I always find the coolest audiences inÂ…
Eric Krasno: Japan. I love the States but in Japan they really know how to listen and appreciate the dynamics in a performance. We get spoiled performing over there.
Neal Evans: Cities that I’m playing for the first time. I feel that I have to work harder to prove myself and express that what I’m trying to do musically is well worth the audience’s time and attention.
Alan Evans: NYC
11. The worst habit I’ve picked up being on the road all the time isÂ…
Eric Krasno: Eating after the show. I’ve been recently cutting that out and exercising in the morning on tour, which makes a big difference.
Neal Evans: Eating food that I know is really unhealthy, especially late night after gigs.
Alan Evans: Honestly, I don’t have any bad habits from the road.
12. The Beatles or the Stones? Por que?
Eric Krasno: That’s a tough one. The Beatles are the best studio band ever in my opinion. The Stones are one of the best live bands and have been around for over 40 years. If I have to pick I’d have to say I’m more of a Beatles guy myself because I love them so much as songwriters.
Neal Evans: The Stones, reason: “I Love Rock N Roll.” -Alan Merrill
Alan Evans: Way too hard to answer. I’m not touching that one.
13. The craziest thing I ever saw wasÂ…
Neal Evans: When the second plane hit the second world trade center tower on September 11, 2001.
Alan Evans: Stevie Wonder standing right next to me on stage playing with us.
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Michael Jackson’s kids want to be famous just like him
November 10th, 2010 |
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Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s children have revealed that they would like to become famous just like him. Paris, 12, and Prince Michael, 13, revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that they want to join the movie business. “I’d like to be an actress when I’m older. I sometimes do improvs. I used [...]
Jackson 5 Clothing Line
November 8th, 2010 |
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The remaining members of The Jackson 5 hope busting into the fashion industry will be as easy as “ABC.” On Monday, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Randy, and Marlon Jackson — along with the estate of their late brother Michael — announced plans to launch a fashion line called J5 Collection, going on sale at Urban Outfitters [...]
Michael Jackson “Breaking News†[AUDIO]
November 8th, 2010 |
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On Monday, Sony Records released the first original Michael Jackson tune set to appear on the late singer’s first posthumous album, dropping next month. In the song “Breaking News” — recorded at the home of music producer Eddie Cascio while Jackson lived there for four months in 2007 — the King of Pop sings about [...]
Oprah Airing Jackson Family Interview On Heels Of Molestation Special
November 3rd, 2010 |
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Oops — She did it again. Oprah Winfrey is airing an episode about molestation right before she airs her big interview with Michael Jackson’s mother and three children. Coincidence? This isn’t the first time the Queen of Talk has pulled this stunt. During jury deliberations in Michael’s 2005 child molestation trial, Oprah hosted a show [...]
Jackson Family “Oprah†Interview Nov. 8
November 2nd, 2010 |
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The Queen of Talk’s interview with Jackson Family matriarch Katherine Jackson will air on The Oprah Winfrey Show Nov. 8. Much to the chagrin of the Jacksons’ youngest son, Randy, Katherine sits down with Oprah to reflect on her son’s life as a childhood star and the legacy left behind by his music. Jackson’s father, [...]