Just released, the video for “Ray Charles” from Chiddy Bang off their upcoming album Breakfast. In my book even more exciting news is the duo will be performing this song with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon January 16. Get the DVR set, this should be a performance not to miss.
My Review of Allen Stone in Vegas SEVEN (1 5 12 Issue)
6 JanOn December 23 I had the pleasure of catching Allen Stone in concert out in Las Vegas and here is my review of the show as it appears in the January 5, 2012 issue of Vegas SEVEN. Hope this makes you want to see him live, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
New Music: The Jungle Giants
4 JanBig shout out to my friend Taj for his recent pass along of The Jungle Giants, he nailed this one. If you follow my blog you know I think the world of the music coming from Australia these days and wow, I sure hope the Brisbane quartet make it to the states soon. From the minute you listen to their self titled EP you can’t help but crack a smile and start tapping your foot or just break into a full on dance. You’ll be jumping for joy for The Jungle Giants and their indie pop sound if you’re a fan of Two Door Cinema Club, Walk The Moon and the likes.
MTV late to the party? Their Buzzworthy Artists of 2012
3 Jan2012 is here and I have to say I got a good feeling when I came across the piece by MTV on Buzzworthy Artists to Watch in 2012 since not only do I listen to 9 of the 11 artists/bands but more so some of these have been the soundtrack I’ve been preaching for some time. I also wonder what rock MTV has been hiding under regarding some of these artists. But in case you don’t know the artists either, you best get caught up fast.
On the list:
Walk The Moon – these guys are solid and put on some of the best shows I saw in 2011.
Alabama Shakes – I’d be shocked if they do not blow up right after SXSW this year. Holy amazing Brittany Howard’s voice.
fun. – anyone who remembers The Format should already be a huge fan of fun. Plus a little track with Ms. Janelle Monae doesn’t hurt!
C’mon Avicii is on this list? So nobody has heard this song before I guess and he doesn’t have any EDM tracks that are played in the clubs.
And Dev had a couple HUGE songs last year….. This one, no?
Frank Ocean and Lana Del Rey, guess they aren’t as big as I thought they already were.
Wallpaper on tour last year with The Dirty Heads, this I didn’t see coming but ok.
Electric Guest and Kendrick Lamar – you two I’ll have to get up to speed with.
2011 in Photos via ErikKabikPhoto.com
28 DecThanks to friend, photographer and music lover, Erik Kabik, I have been able to feature some stellar photographs from concerts throughout the year and as we close 2011, here are some images Erik tabbed as some of his highlights from the past 12 months. Hope you enjoy!!
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- The Scene from high above Electric Daisy Carnival on Day 3 during Swedish House Mafia Set
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- The Flaming Lips perform their signature spectacle of a show at The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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- Hip Hop Mega Stars Drake and Lil’ Wayne performed together at REHAB at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This was their second time performing together at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in less than 6 months.
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- International award winning DJ David Guetta and his wife Cathy bring their ‘F*** Me I’m Famous’ party from Ibiza to Las Vegas and premiere it at LAX Nightclub
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- Vegas based band MOKSHA releases their second studio album, ‘Here To Go’ and gains national attention and critical acclaim. Photographed in Downtown Las Vegas.
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- Grammy Award winners, Black Keys pose backstage before their show at the Chelsea Ballroom at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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- International phenomenon DJ Tiesto completed his 1 year residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino setting a new bar for the size and scope of DJ events in Las Vegas and putting The Joint on the radar as the #1 Hottest Club in America in 2011 by Billboard Magazine
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- Elton John Returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with his new show The Million Dollar Piano
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- Hard Rock band THE MARS VOLTA rocked the audience at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino when they opened for the reunited 90’s band Soundgarden.
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- Ronnie Vanucci of The Killers launched his new side project, ‘Big Talk’ and seen here backstage before they take the stage for their debut performance at Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip
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- Paul McCartney performs to a sold out crowd at The MGM Grand, Yoko and Sean Lennon are seen in the audience singing along during the show
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- Deadmau5 performs at Encore Beach Club as his popularity steadily exploded during 2011
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- Grammy Award winning band Mumford and Sons plays to a sold out crowd at The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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- Carlos Santana completed his 2 year and first ever Rock and Roll Residency show, Supernatural Santana : A trip Through The Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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- The Who’s Roger Daltry stopped at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to perform the Legendary WHO masterpiece TOMMY in it’s entirety
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- DJ Avicii flew into the stratosphere of mega DJ stars in 2011 and performed at Electric Daisy Carnival and Wet Republic at MGM Grand
Tonight: Allen Stone – Las Vegas
23 DecTo say I’m excited about tonight is a massive understatement. If you find yourself in Las Vegas I highly recommend you make your way to The Cosmopolitan at 10 p.m. tonight where Allen Stone will be performing at Book & Stage. Click HERE to read what I wrote back in October and if you haven’t already, make sure you pick up his self titled album.
If you feel like getting down and listening to an incredibly talented musician, tonight is the night to waltz yourself over to the show. Heck, it’s free so you really have no excuse.
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