Came across a couple interesting articles this afternoon:
From Rolling Stone: Ben Harper and the National perform at President Obama rally
From Entertainment Weekly via New York Magazine: Justin Timberlake talks about music, is he done?
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Fist Pump with DJ Ikon & HardNox
30 SepLas Vegas to San Francisco here we go as this Saturday, October 2, DJ Ikon, resident DJ at Haze, JET and Rehab at the Hard Rock will be performing at the San Francisco Giants game with the HardNox. The HardNox who’s single “Fist Pump” was featured on MTV’s Jersey Shore, has become an anthem for the Giants this season where they even introduced a First Pump Cam to catch fans going fist pump crazy. If you’re in SF this weekend, make your way over to the ballpark and get your fist pumping in rocking out to DJ Ikon and the HardNox.
If you can’t make it, follow their Twitter feeds for live updates DJ Ikon HardNox
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
29 SepThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the 2011 nominees and I have to say, what a class this has the potential to be. The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper and Tom Waits are five of the outstanding 15 nominees and if those five plus Neil Diamond make it in, it could be quite the entrance ceremony. Check out all the nominees here via MTV.
Jack Johnson: “At Or With You” Music Video
27 SepLove that Jack Johnson decided to have some fun with his new music video “At Or With You” bringing in Andy Samberg to star opposite of him. As many know, Samberg impersonated Johnson on SNL and while Johnson wasn’t a huge fan of it, his retaliation came via the music video as the two duke it out for four minutes. But what I really like is the homepage of Johnson’s website to look like a fight card and that it has both the music video and behind the scenes video. Take a look for yourself HERE.
Jay-Z – Decoded
22 SepThis November Jay-Z has his first book Decoded being released and there are items from New York Magazine and The New York Observer this afternoon that divulge some details about it. Also how cool that he chose one of Andy Warhol’s Rorschach paintings for the cover art.
Top Ten Beatles Songs of All Time
8 SepRolling Stone is coming out with a collectors edition issue of The Beatles’ 100 greatest songs and they just posted a link to the Top 10 Beatles songs of all time. Check it out by clicking here or for a quick list, see below.
10. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
9. “Come Together”
8. “Let It Be”
7. “Hey Jude”
6. “Something”
5. “In My Life”
4. “Yesterday”
3. “Strawberry Fields Forever”
2. “I Want To Hold Your Hand”
1. “A Day In The Life”
Music News: Dr. Luke
8 SepIf you want to learn about the man behind a large chunk of current hits songs and tons of top tracks that spent weeks at the top of the charts, check out this article in Billboard about Lukasz Gottwald. After reading I’m sure you’ll have the same reaction as me, wow.
Calling All Hendrix Fans
27 AugLooks like you’ll want to book a trip to London between September 15-26 as according to Uncut, Jimi Hendrix’s central London flat will be open to the public as part of the Hendrix in Britain exhibition honoring the 40th anniversary of his death. The exhibition which is located in the same building runs through November 7 but the flat will only be open during the dates listed above.
Thanks Paste Magazine: The Roots’ 10 Best Moments on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
26 AugIt’s definitely a big Roots music week for me after getting the chance to walk them down the red carpet at Miss Universe on Monday and now I must give mad props to Paste Magazine for putting together an outstanding piece, “The Roots’ 10 Best Moments on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Heck The Roots are the reason why I started watching the show and now I’m also a fan of Jimmy Fallon. Do yourself a favor and click here to read the item and check out the videos.
Also if you can find it, DJ Heat had put together a mix CD titled Late Night with The Roots which took some of the best performances to date from the show. A must have which includes performances by The Roots with the Beastie Boys, Mos Def, Ludacris, Wale, Black Star, Public Enemy, 50 Cent and more.
And don’t forget to pick up The Roots’ new album How I Got Over and on September 21 John Legend & The Roots drop Wake Up!
Phish Fall Tour 2010 – Still Hope For Vegas?
25 AugPhish just announced their Fall 2010 tour and no Vegas dates announced amid rumors of back-to-back nights hitting Sin City. There is still a tiny bit of hope as October 13-14 dates on their schedule are open and it would be a short trip from the Boulder but……..
Here’s a link to the tour schedule from their website.
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