It’s no secret — Chocolatey brothas are sweeter than a Jolly Rancher to E! comedienne Chelsea Handler. And it seems that after months of flirting, TV’s Chelsea Lately is officially landed herself a baller: Outspoken hip-hopster 50 Cent. The “In Da Club” star was spotted enjoying a night out on the town with Handler in [...]
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Harpers Ferry in Boston to Close After 40 Years
October 4th, 2010 |
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FINAL PERFORMANCE TO FEATURE SOUL REBELS BRASS BAND
After forty years, famed music venue and bar Harpers
Ferry in the Allston neighborhood of Boston will be closing its doors on Halloween night. Speaking to The Boston Herald, General Manager Andrew Wolan said,
“He
didn’t want us there anymore,” in reference to landlord John Corey.
“We were working on something for the last few months to keep the place open,” Wolan said. “In the last few weeks
we
set a deadline and when that passed, that was it. We already had shows booked through December, but we decided
Halloween would be the last day.”
Since opening in 1970, performers at the club have included Steven Tyler & Joe Perry, Bo Diddley, Maroon 5, Lee
“Scratch” Perry, Dropkick Murphys, and many more.
The final performance on Halloween night at Harpers Ferry welcomes New Orleans’ own Soul Rebels Brass Band.
Voodoo Experience Set Times
October 1st, 2010 |
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OCTOBER 29-31 AT CITY PARK IN NEW ORLEANS
Set times have finally been released for this year’s Voodoo Experience. Check it out here. Taking place October 29-31 at City
Park in New Orleans, the festival features Ozzy Osbourne, Muse, Interpol, and others. Click here for the full lineup.
Here’s Phil Anselmo of Down
at last year’s Voodoo Fest, and you can watch many more clips from the 2009 installment here.
NASA Future Uncertain as Lockheed Ends Shuttle Tank Production
October 1st, 2010 |
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As Lockheed closes the shuttle external tank plant, the Senate passes a bill that will end NASA’s Constellation program. – After 37 years and 136 tanks constructed, Lockheed Martin announced
the decision to end production of the space shuttle external tank at
the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The final tank
arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 27, ending a production
program that began with cont…
Sade: First Tour in Ten years
September 30th, 2010 |
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ADDITIONAL DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
 Sade |
Following the platinum selling success of Soldier of Love, Sade announces their highly
anticipated return to the world’s stage. The North American leg, produced by Live Nation, begins on June 16 in
Baltimore, Maryland at the 1st Mariner’s Arena. Tickets go on sale in select markets beginning October 16 at
LiveNation.com with additional dates to be announced soon.
Thu Jun 16 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena Sat Oct 16
Sun Jun 19 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center Mon Oct 18
Tue Jun 21 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum Mon Oct 18
Fri Jun 24 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center Mon Oct 18
Tue Jun 28 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre Sat Oct 16
Thu Jun 30 Montreal, QC Bell Centre Sat Oct 16
Wed Jul 06 Boston, MA TD Garden Mon Oct 18
Fri Aug 05 Chicago, IL United Center Mon Oct 18
Fri Aug 19 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center Mon Oct 18
Tue Aug 30 Anaheim, CA Honda Center Mon Oct 18
Additional dates will be announced in the following markets soon: Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Calgary, AB;
Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Las Vegas, NV; Louisville,
KY; Memphis, TN; Milwaukee, WI; New Orleans, LA; Oakland, CA; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland,
OR; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; St Louis, MO; St Paul, MN, Vancouver, BC.
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10 Most Insane Japanese Ads Starring US Celebrities
September 22nd, 2010 |
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US celebs will do a lot of things for money – and one of those things is appearing in bizarre Japanese ads. Here are some of the strangest!
Hank Baskett, Kendra Wilkinson’s Husband, Dropped From Philadelphia Eagles For Second Time In 12 Months
September 22nd, 2010 |
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Kendra Wilkinson’s man is having a little trouble holding down a job! The future of Hank Baskett’s career as an NFL wide receiver is up in the air after the sportsman was cut from the Philadelphia Eagles this week, leaving Baskett riding the bench on the sidelines for the second time in 12 months. We [...]
Dumpstaphunk: New Album Release Show Tonight!
September 17th, 2010 |
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THE DUMPSTA IS FULL, Y’ALL!!!
Dumpstaphunk‘s new full length studio album Everybody Want Sum is now available. And the band will be throwing down at Tipitina’s in New Orleans tonight, Friday, September 17, to celebrate the release. The self-released album is now available at Louisiana Music Factory and at shows.
The band will be touring in support of Everybody Want Sum throughout the rest of 2010. The next time you can catch them in New Orleans will be Halloween weekend opening for Widespread Panic!
Dumpstaphunk Tour Dates
Sep 17 2010 – 8:00P – Tipitina’s – New Orleans, LA (CD RELEASE PARTY)
Sep 18 2010 – 3:00P – Earthdance Festival – Laytonville, CA
Sep 28 2010 – 8:00P – Bluebird Nightclub – Bloomington, IN
Sep 29 2010 – 8:00P – Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI
Sep 30 2010 – 8:00P – Redstone Room – Davenport, IA
Oct 1-2 2010 – 8:00P – Martyr’s – Chicago, IL
Oct 5 2010 – 8:00P – Busters – Lexington, KY
Oct 6 2010 – 8:00P – Rhythm and Brews – Chattanooga, TN
Oct 7 2010 – 8:00P – New Earth Music Hall – Athens, GA
Oct 8-9 2010 – 8:00P – Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta, GA
Oct 14 2010 – 8:00P – Live on the Green – Nashville, TN
Oct 15 2010 – 8:00P – Bama Theater – Tuscaloosa, AL
Oct 29 2010 – 6:00P – UNO Lakefront Arena – New Orleans, LA – Opening for Widespread Panic
Oct 30 2010 – 8:00P – Southern Monster Smash- Pompano Beach, FL
Nov 5-6 2010 – 9:00P – Pour House Charleston – Charleston, SC
Nov 12 2010 – 12:00P – Bear Creek Music & Art Festival – Live Oak, FL
Jan 4-9 2011 – Jam Cruise 9 (Various Ports) – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Local Natives: North American Tour
September 16th, 2010 |
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DEBUT ALBUM GORILLA MANOR OUT NOW
LA’s own Local Natives
will be
hitting the road starting September 17 at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Along the way, the band will also
hit San Francisco on September 22 for a performance at the Fillmore before heading over to Seattle, Portland,
Boulder, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, and other cities.
The band released their debut album, Gorilla Manor earlier this year. Check out the video for
“World News” below.
TOUR DATES:
9/17 – Henry Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
9/19 – Belly Up Tavern – Solana Beach, CA
9/20 – SOHO Music Club – Santa Barbara, CA
9/22 – Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
9/24 – Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA
9/25 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
9/28 – Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO
9/30 – The Waiting Room – Omaha, NB
10/1 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
10/2 – Metro – Chicago, IL
10/3 – The Blue Note – Columbia, MO
10/5 – Academy of Contemporary Music – Oklahoma City, OK
10/6 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
10/7 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
10/9 – Austin City Limits – Austin, TX
10/11 – Tulane University LBC Quad – New Orleans, LA
10/13 – Work Play Soundstage – Birmingham, AL
10/14 – Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN
10/15 – The Masquerade-Heaven Stage – Atlanta, GA
10/16 – Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall – Asheville, NC
10/19 – Mod Club – Toronto, ON
10/20 – La Tulipe – Montreal, QB
10/23 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
10/27 – Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
10/28 – Nightclub 9:30 – Washington, DC
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Reggie Bush Forfeits Heisman Trophy
September 15th, 2010 |
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Reggie Bush made history this week — but this time the NFL hunk’s garnering headlines that have nothing to do with his performance on the field. On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints running back, 25, released a statement announcing that he is giving back the Heisman Trophy he won as a tailback for the University of [...]
Phil Anselmo’s Down to Release Diary of a Mad Band CD/DVD 10/5
September 14th, 2010 |
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THREE DISC CD/DVD SET OUT OCTOBER 5
 Diary of a Mad Band |
New Orleans, LA’s Down is
pleased to announce three killer pre-order bundles, available for purchase now in preparation for their upcoming 3
disc (2 CD/1 DVD) release, Diary of a Mad Band, hitting stores on October 5, 2010. All pre-
orders include an instant MP3 download of ‘Stone the Crow’ live in Dublin. Click here to be directed to the webstore to purchase your bundle.
Pre-Order Bundle #1 – Diary of a Mad Band 3 disc (2 CD/1 DVD) set – $18
Pre-Order Bundle #2 – Copy of Diary of a Mad Band 3 disc (2 CD/1 DVD) set with limited edition
pre-
order only T-SHIRT – $30
Pre-Order Bundle #3 – Copy of Diary of a Mad Band 3 disc (2 CD/1 DVD), limited edition DOWN
3′x 5′ FLAG,
limited
edition pre-order only T-SHIRT – $45
Diary of a Mad Band features a 2 CD full concert, live in London. The DVD highlights documented footage
marking
the 2006 return of Down from the practice room through their first European tour, and a bonus behind-the-scenes
featurette entitled ‘Tyrades and Shananigans’. See below for a
complete tracklisting of the set.
A 180 Gram triple vinyl version with a bonus DVD will be available on October 26. Down features the all-star line-
up of vocalist Philip Anselmo (Pantera, Arson Anthem), guitarist Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of
Conformity), guitarist Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Kingdom of Sorrow), bassist Rex Brown (Pantera),
and drummer Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod, Crowbar).
DVD: DIARY OF A MAD BAND
w/ BONUS DVD FEATURETTE ‘Tyrades and Shananigans’
1. Lysergic Funeral Procession
2. Lifer
3. Losing All
4. Rehab
5. New Orleans Is A Dying Whore
6. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
7. Learn From This Mistake
8. Underneath Everything
9. Temptation’s Wings
10. There’s Something On My Side
11. Hail The Leaf
12. Lies
13. The Seed
14. Eyes Of The South
15. Jail
16. Stone The Crows
17. Bury Me In Smoke
2 CD: LIVE IN EUROPE
1. Losing All
2. Lifer
3. Lysergic Funeral Procession
4. Rehab
5. Temptations Wings
6. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
7. Learn From This Mistake
8. Hail The Leaf
9. New Orleans Is A Dying Whore
10. Lies, I Don’t Know What They Say But…
11. Underneath Everything
12. The Seed
13. Eyes Of The South
14. Jail
15. Stone The Crows
16. Bury Me In Smoke
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Voodoo Experience Daily Sched
September 11th, 2010 |
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START MAKING YOUR PLANS FOR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND, KIDS
While exact set times haven’t been announced, this year’s Voodoo Experience, taking place October 29-31 in New Orleans, has released a day-by-day breakdown of who’s playing. Check it out here.
Here’s Wolfmother at last year’s Voodoo Fest, and you can see many more clips from the 2009 installment here.
Bay For The Bayou Benefit Anders, George Porter, Ivan
September 10th, 2010 |
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SOUTH LOUISIANNA AND THE GULF COAST FUNDRAISING NIGHT OF MUSIC
 Ivan Neville by Chad Smith |
Bay Area non-profit For The Bayou has announced “Bay For The Bayou,” an all-star benefit concert for South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast to be celebrated on the eve of the SF 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints at Candlestick. Headlined by some of New Orleans’ finest musicians, the benefit will take place at San Francisco’s Bimbo’s 365 Club on Sunday, September 19, from 7 pm-midnight.
The concert will include a silent auction of donated art and goods from the Bay to the Bayou. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit urgently needed humanitarian and environmental relief in the Gulf Coast.
Scheduled To Perform
Anders Osborne
George Porter Jr.
Ivan Neville
Ian Neville
Honey Island Swamp Band
Juice
Billy Iuso
Zigaboo Modeliste
Plus other special guests
Tickets: $75 general admission and $150 VIP (VIP includes wine by Tableaux
Wines and a gourmet tasting from Slanted Door, Range, Rose’s Cafe, Coda,
CreoLa and more’).
100% of the NET proceeds from the event will directly benefit urgently needed humanitarian and environmental relief in the Gulf Coast.
In addition to the benefit, Music For Relief is assisting For the Bayou in a viral fundraising text campaign to raise funds for humanitarian and environmental relief in the Gulf. Text “FTB” to 85944 for a $10 donation to For the Bayou. Directions: TEXT to 85944 and enter FTB as the message. When prompted, please reply with YES to confirm your gift. A one-time $10 donation will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & Data Rates May Apply.
Dresden Dolls Announce First Tour in Three Years
September 9th, 2010 |
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STARTING HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT IRVING PLAZA IN NYC
After a long hiatus, The Dresden
Dolls are thrilled to announce their first live tour in 3 years. The duo comprised of Amanda
Palmer (piano, vocals) and Brian Viglione (drums, guitar, bass) will be kicking off a few weeks of
dates starting on Halloween at Irving Plaza in NYC. The date marks the exact 10th anniversary of the birth of the
band. Take a look at the video announcement below.
Tickets are on sale right now at DresdenDolls.com.
TOUR DATES:
Oct 31 – NEW YORK CITY, NY@ Irving Plaza (w/ Surprise Guests)
Nov 12 – NEW ORLEANS, LA@ Tipitina’s (w/ Jason Webley)
Nov 13 – ATLANTA, GA@ The Buckhead Theatre (w/ Lille)
Nov 14 – LEXINGTON, KY@ Buster’s Billiards & Backroom (w/ Chico Fellini)
Nov 16 – ST. LOUIS, MO@ The Pageant (w/ Sleepy Kitty)
Nov 17 – CHICAGO, IL@ The Vic Theatre (w/ Mucca Pazza)
Nov 19th – DALLAS, TX@ Granada Theatre (w/ Girl In A Coma)
Nov 20 – HOUSTON, TX@ Fitzgerald’s (w/ Girl In A Coma)
Nov 21 – AUSTIN, TX@ La Zona Rosa (w/ Girl In A Coma)
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Official: Piers Morgan Replacing Larry King On CNN In January
September 8th, 2010 |
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This just in: Piers Morgan is getting Larry King’s job. On Wednesday, CNN announced that former British tabloid editor and America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan “will host a candid, in-depth newsmaker interview program” on the ratings-challenged cable network beginning in January.In June, King, 76, announced that he was stepping down as host of Larry [...]
Brangelina buy spectacular $40m mansion in Italy
September 8th, 2010 |
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Celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have bought a 40-million-dollar mansion in Italy – the couple””s third home. They own a luxurious Los Angeles mansion and a 3.5 million dollar French-style home in New Orleans, reports the Daily Mail. Situated in the Northern Italian hills of Valpolicella, the property boasts 18,000 square feet and [...]
Blood Tests Show Elevated Level of Toxic Hydrocarbons in Gulf Residents
September 7th, 2010 |
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A number of different chemists are finding elevated levels of toxic hydrocarbons in the bloodstream of Gulf coast residents.What is most disturbing about these results is that people who simply live near the water are showing higher than normal levels …
Dr. John | Santa Monica | Pics
September 7th, 2010 |
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Words & Images by: L. Paul Mann
Dr. John & The Lower 911 :: 09.02.10 :: Santa Monica Pier :: Santa Monica, CA
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New Orleans musical legend Dr. John played a versatile closing night set for the 2010 Twilight Dance Series 2010. The free concerts took place every Thursday on Santa Monica Pier throughout the summer. A swarm of music fans of all ages crowded the pier and the beach below for the final show of the season. The funky musical genie didn’t disappoint, offering jazzy renditions of some of his most well known songs that lent themselves well to a dance ready audience.
Dr. John burst into the rock world in the late 60s as the ambassador of the New Orleans sound to mainstream pop culture. Known at the time as ‘Dr John, The Night Tripper,’ his debut album, released in 1968, established him as a pop icon. Combining traditional New Orleans music with psychedelic rock, the album featured songs such as “I Walk on Guilded Splinters” that created a whole new musical genre and inspired musicians and fans alike. His original music and live performances were steeped in a mystical stew of voodoo and experimental sounds that established him as sort of a white version of blues master Screamin Jay Hawkins. In fact, several (what appeared to be genuine) human skulls graced the stage Thursday night!
By the 1970s, Dr. John had dropped ‘The Night Tripper’ moniker and evolved his music into a more funk-based sound. This era produced his biggest pop hit, “In The Right Place.” Always continuing to reinvent himself over his four decades of music making, he has collaborated with countless pop, rock, blues and jazz legends. A master keyboard player, one of his piano tunes Thursday night was even reminiscent of Joe Jackson’s foray into samba music. On another new jazzy tune, he sang about his commitment to preserving the wetlands in New Orleans and urged the crowd to get involved in saving the region’s traditional way of life.
By the time the 10 pm curfew literally forced the feisty musician off the stage, he had performed over two hours of music – singing, dancing, playing multiple keyboards and guitar. Long live, Dr John, The Night Tripper, and bravo for free concerts on the Santa Monica Pier.
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Reggie Bush Heisman Trophy Loss?
September 7th, 2010 |
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Reggie Bush could soon become the first footballer ever to be stripped of his Heisman Trophy, Yahoo! Sports said on Tuesday.Sources with knowledge of the situation have said that the Heisman Trophy Trust is expected to strip the one-time illustrious University of Southern California college football star of his 2005 Trophy by the end [...]
HBO’s Treme Soundtrack Out 9/28
September 2nd, 2010 |
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SOUNDTRACK FEATURES TROMBONE SHORTY,
SOUL REBELS BRASS BAND, DR. JOHN, STEVE ZAHN,
AND
OTHERS
A digital release date and a tracklisting has been unveiled for the soundtrack to the first season of
the NOLA-based HBO show Treme.
Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 1 will have a digital release on
September 28, with a physical
CD release is expected later in the fall. The soundtrack features
Trombone Shorty, Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. John, and others. Check out the
tracklisting below. (via hitflix.com).
TREME: MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES, SEASON 1
1. “Treme Song (Main Title Version”) – John Boutte
2. “Feel Like Funkin’ It Up (Live Street Mix)” – Rebirth Brass Band
3. “I Hope You’re Comin’ Back to New Orleans” – The New Orleans Jazz Vipers
4. “Skokiaan” – Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
5. “Ooh Poo Pah Doo” – Trombone Shorty & James Andrews
6. “Drinka Little Poison (4 U Die)” – Soul Rebels Brass Band & John Mooney
7. “We Made It Through That Water” – Free Agents Brass Band
8. “Shame Shame Shame” – Steve Zahn & Friends
9. “My Indian Red” – Dr. John
10. “At the Foot of Canal Street” – John Boutte, Paul Sanchez, Glen David Andrews & New Birth Brass Band
11. “Buona Sera” – Louis Prima
12. “New Orleans Blues” – Tom McDermott & Lucia Micarelli
13. “I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You” – Michiel Huisman, Lucia Micarelli & Wendell Pierce
14. “Indian Red (Wild Man Memorial)” – Mardi Gras Indians
15. “Indian Red” – Donald Harrison
16. “Time Is On My Side” – Irma Thomas & Allen Toussaint
17. “This City” – Steve Earle
18. “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” – Treme Brass Band
19. “My Darlin’ New Orleans” – Leigh “Li’l Queenie” Harris