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Now Playing: Coldplay vs. Wolfgang Gartner – “Every Tear Drop is a Redline” (Gregory Klosman)

Not only is Wolfgang Gartner’s latest track “Redline” a smash hit but Gregory Klosman has one up-ed him by taking the track and remixing it with Coldplay’s “Every Tear Drop is A Waterfall.” Give a listen and you’ll know what I’m talking about. This track is only a handful of days old so get after it. FIRE!!!

Tags: Coldplay, Dance, Every Tear Drop, Gregory Klosman, Redline, Remix, Wolfgang Gartner

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 23 Days – Artist of the Day: The Civil Wars

14 May

Wow, what a (well deserved) rise to fame for The Civil Wars. Not only did they figure out how to cross over to multiple genres of music but the got to perform on the biggest stage of them all earlier this year at the GRAMMY Awards (I still think they got hosed on the miniscule performance time) and have two GRAMMYs to show for it, Best Folk Album and Best Duo/Group Performance. And man is Barton Hollow a great album that everyone should have in their collection. Even more exciting is the duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White now bring their beautiful melodies to Tennessee for what is sure to be a great performance. With Williams pregnant, it should be interesting to see if this affects their set, I suppose not but you never know. Bonnaroo baby, maybe?

Tags: Awards, Barton Hallow, Bonnaroo, Grammy, John Paul White, Joy Williams, The Civil Wars

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 24 Days – Artist of the Day: Black Star

13 May

When I saw Black Star on the lineup for Bonnaroo I couldn’t believe it. We’re talking Mos Def and Talib Kweli, reunited and ready to drop some of the best beats of the festival. I’d had the chance to see Kweli once before but this is going to be something special. Having released only one album, it was like a flash in the pan and now the duo are slated to finally come out with a new record together. I can remember in high school cranking Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star and having “Definition” on repeat; “1,2,3, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, we came to rock it on to the tip top, best alliance in hip hop, why oh.” Indeed that should reign supreme next month. I mean we are talking like this is one of the top 10 shows not to miss at the festival this year.

Tags: Black Star, Bonnaroo, Definition, Festival, Hip-Hop, Mos Def, Talib Kweli

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 25 Days – Artist of the Day: The Temper Trap

12 May

If you read my blog you know my affection for bands from Australia and The Temper Trap might as well lead the pack. Back in ’09/’10 it was all about “Fader” and “Sweet Disposition,” the latter skyrocketed the band as it got crazy club play being remixed by some top tier DJs and now the wait for new material is over as they will be fresh on the heels of dropping their sophomore effort when they perform at Bonnaroo. I can’t wait to finally see the indie-rockers live, been wondering if I’d ever get the chance.

Tags: Australia, Bonnaroo, Fader, Festival, Sweet Disposition, Temper Trap, Tennessee

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 26 Days – Artist of the Day: Alice Cooper

11 May

Really there is not much to say except YES YES YES! Having never had the opportunity to see Alice Cooper perform live, this is going to be a treat. I mean we are talking about rock royalty taking the stage at the greatest music festival there is, Bonnaroo. It’s a match made in heaven.

And I don’t know about anyone else but every time I hear “School’s Out” I think of Dazed and Confused. Can’t wait to see everyone singing-along to this.

Tags: Alice Cooper, Bonnaroo, Dazed and Confused, Festival, School's Out

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 27 Days – Artist of the Day: SOJA

10 May

This is a band I can’t wait to see at Bonnaroo. While they have been around for a long time, they really came to my attention after opening for O.A.R. and I’ve been hooked since. I mean who doesn’t love reggae music? This is going to be the perfect band that I can see pulling an early time slot to get the good vibes flowing throughout the grounds.

Tags: Bonnaroo, Festival, Lineup, OAR, SOJA, Tennessee

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 28 Days – Artist of the Day: Fitz & The Tantrums

9 May

I take it back to November 2010 when I first heard Fitz & The Tantrums and I encourage you to read what I wrote on the blog back then, it’s all true. In the year and a half since, they have seemingly blown up playing just about everywhere you could imagine and now make their appearance at Bonnaroo. Having seen this group more than a handful of times I encourage you to experience their live show for yourself which will certainly be one big, hot and sweaty dance party in the Tennessee sun.

Tags: Bonnaroo, Festival, Fitz & The Tantrums, Lineup, Perofrmance, Tennessee, video

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O.A.R. and B.o.B to perform “Champions” on The Tonight Show! (Video)

8 May

Big congrats to O.A.R. for their latest, “Champions,” a collaboration with B.o.B. as part of Duracell’s 2012 Summer Olympics campaign. Tune in this evening to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to see the artists perform the song live for the first time!

Tags: B.o.B., Champions, Duracell, Jay Leno, O.A.R., Olympics, Song, Tonight Show, video

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 29 Days – Artist of the Day: White Denim

8 May

So last June I came across this band and was totally blown away at their sound, style and how much it reminded me of a throwback to when real rock music ruled the airwaves. I was so excited and contemplated making a trip to Austin with the main goal to see these guys live. Somewhat lucky for me, they beat me to the trip and made it out to Las Vegas and played at Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan as part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Beauty & Beats Music Festival. And I’m saying it now, DO NOT MISS THIS BAND AT BONNAROO. I promise, you will fall in love with their jamming and be able to say you saw White Denim before they were huge (well they are a big deal in Austin) and have a mighty fine story to go with it.

Tags: Anvil Everything, Austin, Bonnaroo, Countdown, Tennessee, Texas, White Denim

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Revisited: My Last Week in Live Music – Santana, Kelley James, Ozomatli (Video)

7 May

Last week was a whirlwind of a music one for me. It started last Wednesday with the opportunity to see Carlos Santana’s new residency at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Not only is Santana a living legend that I encourage everyone to see, his band is truly amazing. The show was about two hours and spanned his whole career of hits. With a brand new sound system in place, HoB was rocking and the perfect venue to capture the iconic guitar work of Santana.

On Friday it was off to a semi-private show with the mighty talented, Kelley James. If you are not familiar with Kelley’s sound/style, you’re sorely missing out. In addition to a bunch of his own songs, he busted out some Sublime and Neil Diamond. Plus he is one of the most gifted freestyle artists which added to the fun and entertaining evening.

For Cinco de Mayo it was time for Ozomatli. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve seen these guys live and the shows are always a blast. This time the venue was Body English inside the Hard Rock Hotel and not only do I love and miss the former nightclub but it served as practically a private concert venue. Intimate and in close quarters with the fiesta faithful, it was one wild dance party that I wish everyone could have experienced. Check the video below of a little Latin cover of Depeche Mode’s “Just Can’t Get Enough.”