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Here's an short interesting video interview excerpt with Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards where he gives advice about playing in time. I'm not so sure I'm down with the advice, since the Stones and Keith aren't the tightest players in the first place, and Keef doesn't exactly explain himself well, but this is the first video I've seen where he comes off as genuine, without any of the usual snarky attitude. He is right about playing with a great drummer though.
Just for fun, here are a few Keith Facts from a great article in The Guardian.
1. On the night of the infamous 1967 Redlands drug bust, Keef was so far gone on LSD that when the police arrived at his Sussex country mansion, he mistook them for uniformed dwarves, welcoming them in with open arms.
3. He once nearly burned down the Playboy Mansion (in his words: "basically it's a whorehouse"). At a party in the 1970s, he and sax player Bobby Keys accidentally set fire to a bathroom while playing "smörgåsbord" with their doctor's drugs. When staff finally broke down the door to put out the fire, a drugged-up Keef, oblivious to the flames, asked: "How dare you burst in on our private affair?"
6. Jumping Jack Flash was actually Keef's gardener at Redlands, Jack Dyer. The inspiration for the song came when the stomping of Jack's rubber boots woke Jagger from a hazy drug-induced sleep. The front man then appended the word "Flash" to the nickname Jumping Jack, the two riffed on the gardener's rural childhood, and a hit was born.
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31 Aralık 2012 Pazartesi
Becoming A Producer
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Reader Hector Gutierrez wrote in with a couple of questions that I'm happy to answer. Here we go:
How do you become a producer?
1) You're a producer when you have a client that trusts you with their music. They have to feel comfortable with you personally first and foremost, but they also need to know that you'll help them make the right decisions. Work with as many artists as you can in as many different genres that you can so you can have a portfolio of projects that you can play for someone.
Here's a short excerpt from The Music Producer's Handbook:
How does a producer get paid in these days of low sales?2) It used to be that a producer would get paid completely from about a 3 percent royalty or so that the artist would come out of the artist's royalty. Most producers still get that, but unfortunately there's not much coming in from royalties these days since the sales are so low so many producers are asking for a piece of the publishing or management of the artist. Neither is easy to get as artists are rightfully leery about giving up any publishing rights, but it's possible if you have a track record. Other producers now work for a flat fee up front, sometimes per project, sometimes per song.
My advice to a young producer starting out: Work for free until you get your chops up and have something to play for artists, then do whatever you can to find an artist that believes in you as much as you believe in him or her.
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Reader Hector Gutierrez wrote in with a couple of questions that I'm happy to answer. Here we go:How do you become a producer?
1) You're a producer when you have a client that trusts you with their music. They have to feel comfortable with you personally first and foremost, but they also need to know that you'll help them make the right decisions. Work with as many artists as you can in as many different genres that you can so you can have a portfolio of projects that you can play for someone.
Here's a short excerpt from The Music Producer's Handbook:
"I don’t remember who said it, but the following phrase is really true. “How do you know when you are a producer? When you have a client!”, meaning that as long as someone believes you can do it, then you’ve joined the production ranks. And while becoming a producer can sometimes follow an improbable path, usually there are two career tracks that take you there: being either a musician or engineer.
The time-honored way to break into production is to discover a young artist looking for a break. If you’ve been coming up through the ranks by working in the various capacities above, you can probably ask for a favor for some musical, arranging and studio help to get a short project recorded. Or, you can pay for it out of your own pocket. Either way, you can be on your way at that point, or not.
An artist or band member that meets with some music business success usually has a pretty good head start into the production world by virtue of that success. If you find an artist that you want to produce, a record label is usually inclined to let you do it, figuring that your success might rub off on the new artist. Sometimes they’ll let you do it just to keep you happy.
Success on any level tends to rub off on you and makes it easier to find a project to produce. A songwriter, musician, engineer, or others in the business are much more likely to be referred to production work only by virtue of the fact that they were connected to a hit (the bigger the hit, the easier it becomes). It’s a sad fact that it happens this way, and it sometimes bestows undeserved opportunities to the undeserving, but that’s the way the business works."You can read additional excerpts from the book at bobbyowsinski.com.
How does a producer get paid in these days of low sales?2) It used to be that a producer would get paid completely from about a 3 percent royalty or so that the artist would come out of the artist's royalty. Most producers still get that, but unfortunately there's not much coming in from royalties these days since the sales are so low so many producers are asking for a piece of the publishing or management of the artist. Neither is easy to get as artists are rightfully leery about giving up any publishing rights, but it's possible if you have a track record. Other producers now work for a flat fee up front, sometimes per project, sometimes per song.
My advice to a young producer starting out: Work for free until you get your chops up and have something to play for artists, then do whatever you can to find an artist that believes in you as much as you believe in him or her.
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"Whole Lotta Love" Isolated Bass Track
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If you like listening to isolated tracks of classic records, here's a good one. It's John Paul Jones isolated bass track for Led Zeppelin's 1969 hit "Whole Lotta Love."
There are a lot of interesting things here. First of all, JPJ plays an 8 string bass, which is why the sound of the record is so thick (ha, now we know). Other things to listen for is the slight change of the riff at :29, then the mistakes at 1:05 and 1:10. It's amazing what we'd leave in back in those days that no one ever noticed. Also, listen to the tempo speed up slightly, then pull back, another thing that you don't notice in the track.
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There are a lot of interesting things here. First of all, JPJ plays an 8 string bass, which is why the sound of the record is so thick (ha, now we know). Other things to listen for is the slight change of the riff at :29, then the mistakes at 1:05 and 1:10. It's amazing what we'd leave in back in those days that no one ever noticed. Also, listen to the tempo speed up slightly, then pull back, another thing that you don't notice in the track.
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The Sound Of The International Space Station
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We always think of being in space as the ultimate in silence. Now wind, no ambient noise, only the absence of sound. Being in the International Space Station is different though, as it's apparently not as quiet as one would think. Take a listen to the clip below.
What you're hearing in the background is the various computer fans, life support systems, and lab experiments polluting their closed environment with the same thing we face on earth.
It looks like you can't get away from our modern noise even 250 miles in space.
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What you're hearing in the background is the various computer fans, life support systems, and lab experiments polluting their closed environment with the same thing we face on earth.
It looks like you can't get away from our modern noise even 250 miles in space.
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10 Of The Biggest Stories For 2013
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I don't normally cross-post between my Music 3.0 music industry blog and Big Picture production blog, but the topics below apply to both. As 2012 draws to a close, now is the time to take a look at what might be ahead in 2013. Here are 10 story lines to look out for in the year ahead, in no particular order of importance. In some cases we can clearly see what might happen, while in others it's still an open question.
1. A new trend in music. In case you haven't noticed, we in living in the middle of two musical trends with EDM going mainstream and the folk-roots movement led by Mumford and Sons breaking big. Is 2013 going to be more of the same as both trends peak, or will there be something completely new that captures our attention?
2. Streaming music takes over. 2012 was a year for pushing the streaming music ball up the hill and so many people were converted. When Apple announces their plans for streaming in 2013, the ball will begin rolling down the other side of the mountain and downloads will join the ranks of the CD - still in use, but no longer the music distribution mainstay.
3. Guitar Center's decline. The king of the music equipment retailers is in trouble, with falling sales and reportedly a huge balloon payment due. Don't be surprised if you see some changes in the marketplace, with a smaller more nimble GC facing some real competition. All in all, good for the business.
4. The Big 3 provide a boost to DIY. With the Universal Music takeover of EMI now complete, we've moved to a 3 major label world. Although you still need a major to become an international superstar, will this be the year that mold is broken and we see a true DIY breakout?
5. Hi-res music comes to the forefront. Bandwidth and storage are now cheap, and in a world where we're streaming hi-res video with monetary impunity, why should we still be listening to the lowly MP3? With Apple now moving to hi-res with their Mastered for iTunes program, Neil Young's Pono (if it gets off the ground), and sites like HD Tracks, is it possible that the mass market can finally move beyond CD quality?
6. Avid's decline. Talk about a sinking ship, Avid's stock has fallen like a rock (although it's been up a little in recent days), many of their best people have jumped ship, and Pro Tools looks vulnerable for the first time in years. It will still take a lot to get the entrenched pro market to change, but the upcoming NAMM show may hold a few surprises.
7. The tablet takes control. There's no doubt that the tablet computer has taken the world by storm even to the extent that PC sales are way down. While 2012 saw a few new serious audio creation programs come to the platform, will 2013 be the year where we cross the threshold into doing serious projects on it?
8. Diminished trade show importance. With the Internet, we no longer have to go to a trade show to see what's new. With so many of the industry trade shows faltering to the point where some of the biggest manufacturers don't attend, look to see the trend continue toward irrelevance.
9. The increased importance of the Cloud. So much of our every day world now takes place in the cloud that it's almost become transparent to us. Will music creation and storage switch completely to the cloud in order to increase security and eliminate leaks? Will more online collaboration make studios even less relevant than they currently are?
10. Can the album be saved? We now live in a singles world again, and although the album hasn't totally fallen by the wayside, it's becoming less and less important all the time. Every year a new electronic form of the album enters the marketplace, but none have yet to catch on. Will 2013 be the year that a new format wins our hearts and our pocketbooks?
There are many more than these 10 issues, but I thought that these were particularly interesting to watch for, at least in the beginning of the year. As always, it will be fun to look back at this time next year to see how each story developed.
Have a very happy New Year, and may you find it profitable and fulfilling. And once again, thanks for reading!
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I don't normally cross-post between my Music 3.0 music industry blog and Big Picture production blog, but the topics below apply to both. As 2012 draws to a close, now is the time to take a look at what might be ahead in 2013. Here are 10 story lines to look out for in the year ahead, in no particular order of importance. In some cases we can clearly see what might happen, while in others it's still an open question.1. A new trend in music. In case you haven't noticed, we in living in the middle of two musical trends with EDM going mainstream and the folk-roots movement led by Mumford and Sons breaking big. Is 2013 going to be more of the same as both trends peak, or will there be something completely new that captures our attention?
2. Streaming music takes over. 2012 was a year for pushing the streaming music ball up the hill and so many people were converted. When Apple announces their plans for streaming in 2013, the ball will begin rolling down the other side of the mountain and downloads will join the ranks of the CD - still in use, but no longer the music distribution mainstay.
3. Guitar Center's decline. The king of the music equipment retailers is in trouble, with falling sales and reportedly a huge balloon payment due. Don't be surprised if you see some changes in the marketplace, with a smaller more nimble GC facing some real competition. All in all, good for the business.
4. The Big 3 provide a boost to DIY. With the Universal Music takeover of EMI now complete, we've moved to a 3 major label world. Although you still need a major to become an international superstar, will this be the year that mold is broken and we see a true DIY breakout?
5. Hi-res music comes to the forefront. Bandwidth and storage are now cheap, and in a world where we're streaming hi-res video with monetary impunity, why should we still be listening to the lowly MP3? With Apple now moving to hi-res with their Mastered for iTunes program, Neil Young's Pono (if it gets off the ground), and sites like HD Tracks, is it possible that the mass market can finally move beyond CD quality?
6. Avid's decline. Talk about a sinking ship, Avid's stock has fallen like a rock (although it's been up a little in recent days), many of their best people have jumped ship, and Pro Tools looks vulnerable for the first time in years. It will still take a lot to get the entrenched pro market to change, but the upcoming NAMM show may hold a few surprises.
7. The tablet takes control. There's no doubt that the tablet computer has taken the world by storm even to the extent that PC sales are way down. While 2012 saw a few new serious audio creation programs come to the platform, will 2013 be the year where we cross the threshold into doing serious projects on it?
8. Diminished trade show importance. With the Internet, we no longer have to go to a trade show to see what's new. With so many of the industry trade shows faltering to the point where some of the biggest manufacturers don't attend, look to see the trend continue toward irrelevance.
9. The increased importance of the Cloud. So much of our every day world now takes place in the cloud that it's almost become transparent to us. Will music creation and storage switch completely to the cloud in order to increase security and eliminate leaks? Will more online collaboration make studios even less relevant than they currently are?
10. Can the album be saved? We now live in a singles world again, and although the album hasn't totally fallen by the wayside, it's becoming less and less important all the time. Every year a new electronic form of the album enters the marketplace, but none have yet to catch on. Will 2013 be the year that a new format wins our hearts and our pocketbooks?
There are many more than these 10 issues, but I thought that these were particularly interesting to watch for, at least in the beginning of the year. As always, it will be fun to look back at this time next year to see how each story developed.
Have a very happy New Year, and may you find it profitable and fulfilling. And once again, thanks for reading!
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27 Aralık 2012 Perşembe
How Likely Are You To Die From Music?
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The rock and roll lifestyle isn't always what it's cracked up to be and in fact can be quite risky, and now comes a study that proves it. A team of researchers in England have quantified just how much more likely a music star is to die than the rest of the general population.
The co-authors of the paper "Dying To Be Famous," which was published in the British Medical Journel, examined the lives and deaths of 1,489 rock, pop, hip-hop and punk stars from North America and Europe over the last 50 years, of whom 137 (9.2%) had died. Jazz and other non-mainstream musical genres, as well as artists from other parts of the world, were excluded from the study.
Here are the fun facts that the study brought to light:
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| Artist Survivability With Age |
The co-authors of the paper "Dying To Be Famous," which was published in the British Medical Journel, examined the lives and deaths of 1,489 rock, pop, hip-hop and punk stars from North America and Europe over the last 50 years, of whom 137 (9.2%) had died. Jazz and other non-mainstream musical genres, as well as artists from other parts of the world, were excluded from the study.
Here are the fun facts that the study brought to light:
- Solo performers are twice as likely to die than musicians in a band. In North America, 23% of solo performers died compared to 10% of band-only stars. In Europe, the figures were lower at 10% versus 5%.
- Nearly 39% of those who died did so from factors related to violence, alcohol or drug intake.
- North American pop stars where 12.4% more likely to die than others of the same age and ethnicity.
- Not surprisingly, overdosing on drugs was the most common form of death.
- Also not surprising, the wealth and affluence brought on by stardom amplified any major childhood trauma.
- And just as we always knew, the death toll was higher in the 60s and 70s, with the survivability after 1980 increasing. The study cited the sense of professionalism that grew within the industry as it became a major revenue source, which they said was a factor in preventing more deaths past 1980.
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The Greatest Selling Record Of All Time
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What's the best selling record of all time? No, it's not Thriller by Michael Jackson (reported numbers are said to be inflated so it's difficult to even tell how many copies it's sold). It's actually "White Christmas," recorded by Bing Crosby and written by songwriting legend Irving Berlin. The single is said to have sold over 50 million copies alone, with sales of the album putting the total over 100 million.
Recorded in 1942 just after the World War II started for the US and debuted in the movie "Holiday Inn" with Crosby and Fred Astaire, it's widely held that the war actually had a lot to do with the song gaining popularity. Since millions of troops were overseas and longing for family, the song brought a little bit of comfort and the feel of home. From that point, it's become ingrained in our consciousness as a standard that's played constantly (over and over and over again) throughout the holiday season.
There's a lot that's interesting about songwriter Irving Berlin, as well. He was self-taught and could only play using the black keys of F#. Probably because he was self-taught, he also frequently wrote with unusual cadences, and many times never bothered to write a bridge, which was contrary to the times. Still, the song has outlived hundreds of competitors over time with more introduced every year. Despite all the famous songs that Berlin wrote that everyone somehow knows, ("Alexander's Ragtime Band,""Easter Parade," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "God Bless America."), "White Christmas" will be the one he's best remembered for.
So if you really want to make your mark as a songwriter, write a holiday song.
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What's the best selling record of all time? No, it's not Thriller by Michael Jackson (reported numbers are said to be inflated so it's difficult to even tell how many copies it's sold). It's actually "White Christmas," recorded by Bing Crosby and written by songwriting legend Irving Berlin. The single is said to have sold over 50 million copies alone, with sales of the album putting the total over 100 million.Recorded in 1942 just after the World War II started for the US and debuted in the movie "Holiday Inn" with Crosby and Fred Astaire, it's widely held that the war actually had a lot to do with the song gaining popularity. Since millions of troops were overseas and longing for family, the song brought a little bit of comfort and the feel of home. From that point, it's become ingrained in our consciousness as a standard that's played constantly (over and over and over again) throughout the holiday season.
There's a lot that's interesting about songwriter Irving Berlin, as well. He was self-taught and could only play using the black keys of F#. Probably because he was self-taught, he also frequently wrote with unusual cadences, and many times never bothered to write a bridge, which was contrary to the times. Still, the song has outlived hundreds of competitors over time with more introduced every year. Despite all the famous songs that Berlin wrote that everyone somehow knows, ("Alexander's Ragtime Band,""Easter Parade," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "God Bless America."), "White Christmas" will be the one he's best remembered for.
So if you really want to make your mark as a songwriter, write a holiday song.
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"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - Bruce Springsteen
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Let's celebrate the holiday with one of the best versions of a Christmas standard that you'll ever hear. It's "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Bruce Springsteen and his E-Street Band from the famous 1978 concert at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ. This version really smokes!
Merry Christmas everyone, and thanks so much for reading.
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Merry Christmas everyone, and thanks so much for reading.
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7 Tips For Keeping Your Voice Healthy
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Since the vocalist is the only musician who can not put their instrument away in a protective case after the gig or rehearsal, it’s important to take very good care of it. Eventually every singer has some vocal trouble, and if you’re not careful, it can really lead to long term damage. That’s why it’s important for a singer to learn to be especially aware of the need to take care of himself. Here's an excerpt from the band improvement book How To Make Your Band Sound Great with 7 tips to help vocalists keep their voices healthy and ready to sing at every gig and recording session.
1 - Aside from being sick, the number one cause of vocal problems is not getting enough sleep. When you’re tired, all the parts of your body needed to support your vocal cords tend to weaken a bit, which leads improper breathing and thus throat problems shortly after you begin to sing. Get as much sleep as you can (preferably seven or eight hours) the night before a gig, or at least take a nap on the day of the gig so you can feel somewhat refreshed.
2 - The next thing is to avoid milk (and any dairy products for that matter) from three to six hours before you sing. Anything with milk in it will cause an excess production of phlegm around your vocal chords, so that’s a definite no-no. The old remedy of milk and honey for a rough throat is very soothing after the gig, but not before!
3 - If you are hungry before a gig, don’t be afraid to eat, but just eat until you’re satisfied and don't stuff yourself with a seven course meal. Try not to eat in the last hour before your performance in order to avoid that excess phlegm again. If you do feel phlegmy, you’ll have the strongest temptation to clear your throat (which can be harmful) immediately after eating, but waiting an hour is usually enough time for your meal to settle.
4 - And speaking of clearing your throat, there are some that say that you should never try to clear your throat because it can cause some damage, but it’s usually necessary because excess mucous inhibits really inhibits your singing. The trick is to find a way to clear your throat without irritating it and the best way is to do a gentle "whispered cough" and then swallow and repeat. If this doesn't work, you need to deal with the excess mucous production. Squeeze a 1/4 of a lemon into a tall glass of water and sip over a period of about twenty minutes. This should cut through a lot of the excess mucous.
5 - Other things to avoid are alcohol, tea (despite popular belief), coffee, cola and anything else with caffeine, since these actually have a dehydrating effect, which is quite the opposite of what you really need.
6 - One thing you should do is drink lots and lots of water (ideally two to three quarts a day - the more the better) because a dry throat leads to a sore throat. If you live in an arid climate like Arizona, sleep with a humidifier next to your bed and try to warm up your voice in the shower. The moisture can be an incredible help for your voice. Also, learn to breathe in through your nose as much as possible. This will help moisten the air before it reaches your vocal cords.
7 - Finally, some singers swear by Entertainer’s Secret, a spray mixture that lubricates the vocal cords and was developed by an ear, nose and throat specialist. Others really like Superior Vocal Health's Throat Saver, a completely organic vocal lubrication, also developed by a singer.
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Since the vocalist is the only musician who can not put their instrument away in a protective case after the gig or rehearsal, it’s important to take very good care of it. Eventually every singer has some vocal trouble, and if you’re not careful, it can really lead to long term damage. That’s why it’s important for a singer to learn to be especially aware of the need to take care of himself. Here's an excerpt from the band improvement book How To Make Your Band Sound Great with 7 tips to help vocalists keep their voices healthy and ready to sing at every gig and recording session.1 - Aside from being sick, the number one cause of vocal problems is not getting enough sleep. When you’re tired, all the parts of your body needed to support your vocal cords tend to weaken a bit, which leads improper breathing and thus throat problems shortly after you begin to sing. Get as much sleep as you can (preferably seven or eight hours) the night before a gig, or at least take a nap on the day of the gig so you can feel somewhat refreshed.
2 - The next thing is to avoid milk (and any dairy products for that matter) from three to six hours before you sing. Anything with milk in it will cause an excess production of phlegm around your vocal chords, so that’s a definite no-no. The old remedy of milk and honey for a rough throat is very soothing after the gig, but not before!
3 - If you are hungry before a gig, don’t be afraid to eat, but just eat until you’re satisfied and don't stuff yourself with a seven course meal. Try not to eat in the last hour before your performance in order to avoid that excess phlegm again. If you do feel phlegmy, you’ll have the strongest temptation to clear your throat (which can be harmful) immediately after eating, but waiting an hour is usually enough time for your meal to settle.
4 - And speaking of clearing your throat, there are some that say that you should never try to clear your throat because it can cause some damage, but it’s usually necessary because excess mucous inhibits really inhibits your singing. The trick is to find a way to clear your throat without irritating it and the best way is to do a gentle "whispered cough" and then swallow and repeat. If this doesn't work, you need to deal with the excess mucous production. Squeeze a 1/4 of a lemon into a tall glass of water and sip over a period of about twenty minutes. This should cut through a lot of the excess mucous.
5 - Other things to avoid are alcohol, tea (despite popular belief), coffee, cola and anything else with caffeine, since these actually have a dehydrating effect, which is quite the opposite of what you really need.
6 - One thing you should do is drink lots and lots of water (ideally two to three quarts a day - the more the better) because a dry throat leads to a sore throat. If you live in an arid climate like Arizona, sleep with a humidifier next to your bed and try to warm up your voice in the shower. The moisture can be an incredible help for your voice. Also, learn to breathe in through your nose as much as possible. This will help moisten the air before it reaches your vocal cords.
7 - Finally, some singers swear by Entertainer’s Secret, a spray mixture that lubricates the vocal cords and was developed by an ear, nose and throat specialist. Others really like Superior Vocal Health's Throat Saver, a completely organic vocal lubrication, also developed by a singer.
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What A NIN Concert Looks Like From On Stage
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I thought this was a lot of fun. Most musicians who have gigged a lot know what it's like on stage, but I think we're all curious what it's like to be on stage with other bands. In February of 2009 Rob Sheridan was allowed onstage for a song ("Burn") when Nine Inch Nails played in Melbourne. He gives us a musician's-eye view of what it's like to be in the band that night.
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20 Aralık 2012 Perşembe
Kid Rock 'Rebel Soul Tour' Schedule
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February 2, 2013 is the first date for Kid Rock's new worldwide tour "Rebel Soul Tour". The tour will kick off in Kansas City at the Sprint Center on February 2, 2013 and end at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY on March 2, 2013. The Twisted Brown Trucker Band will be his backing group.
Kid Rock's newest album, Rebel Soul, is his seventh studio album and is currently at number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Kid Rock will appear at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL for 2 nights, Dec. 30 and Dec. 31. Listed below is Kid Rock's tour schedule of the first leg of his worldwide tour:
Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Hollywood, FL - 12/30/2012Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Hollywood, FL - 12/31/2012Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO - 2/2/2013JQH Arena - Springfield, MO - 2/5/2013Ford Park Pavilion - Beaumont, TX - 2/7/2013Bank Of Oklahoma Center - Tulsa, OK - 2/9/2013INTRUST Bank Arena - Wichita, KS - 2/10/2013CenturyLink Center - Bossier City, LA - 2/13/2013Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - 2/15/2013Bi-lo Center - Greenville, SC - 2/16/2013Germain Arena - Estero, FL - 2/18/2013Pensacola Civic Center - Pensacola, FL - 2/20/2013New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA - 2/21/2013BJCC Arena - Birmingham, A - 2/23/2013Von Braun Center Arena - Huntsville, AL - 2/24/2013Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC - 2/26/2013Knoxville Civic Auditorium - Knoxville, TN - 2/27/2013Fedex Forum - Memphis, TN - 3/1/2013KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, KY - 3/2/2013
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Kid Rock's newest album, Rebel Soul, is his seventh studio album and is currently at number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Kid Rock will appear at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL for 2 nights, Dec. 30 and Dec. 31. Listed below is Kid Rock's tour schedule of the first leg of his worldwide tour:
Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Hollywood, FL - 12/30/2012Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - Hollywood, FL - 12/31/2012Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO - 2/2/2013JQH Arena - Springfield, MO - 2/5/2013Ford Park Pavilion - Beaumont, TX - 2/7/2013Bank Of Oklahoma Center - Tulsa, OK - 2/9/2013INTRUST Bank Arena - Wichita, KS - 2/10/2013CenturyLink Center - Bossier City, LA - 2/13/2013Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - 2/15/2013Bi-lo Center - Greenville, SC - 2/16/2013Germain Arena - Estero, FL - 2/18/2013Pensacola Civic Center - Pensacola, FL - 2/20/2013New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA - 2/21/2013BJCC Arena - Birmingham, A - 2/23/2013Von Braun Center Arena - Huntsville, AL - 2/24/2013Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC - 2/26/2013Knoxville Civic Auditorium - Knoxville, TN - 2/27/2013Fedex Forum - Memphis, TN - 3/1/2013KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, KY - 3/2/2013
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Justin Bieber Extends His "Believe Tour"
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Justin Bieber's "Believe Tour" has been extended through the summer of 2013. The first half of the tour is schedule to visit cities in Salt Lake City, Denver, Tulsa, North Little Rock, San Antonio, New Orleans, Birmingham, Nashville, Greensboro, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, and Miami before heading over to the United Kingdom and Europe. Bieber's tour will then come back to North America on June 22, 2013 in San Diego to continue his North American Tour through August 10, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Justin Bieber recently was disappointed when he failed to get a Grammy nomination for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. He will however move on toward the future and continue to work on a new album.
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Justin Bieber recently was disappointed when he failed to get a Grammy nomination for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. He will however move on toward the future and continue to work on a new album.
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Yes 2013 Tour Schedule and Dates
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Yes, the band, has announced a Spring Tour 2013 starting out in West Wendover in Nevada on March 1, 2013. The concert tour will continue to cities on the West Coast then end at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan on April 12, 2013. Don't miss out on seeing this progressive, art and symphonic style of rock music band in a city near you. Below you can find a schedule of Yes concert dates and venues:
Peppermill Concert Hall - West Wendover, NV - 3/1/2013Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA - 3/3/2013Warfield - San Francisco, CA - 3/5/2013Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles, CA - 3/6/2013Pechanga Resort & Casino - Temecula, CA - 3/8/2013Silver Legacy Casino - Reno, NV - 3/9/2013Belly Up - Aspen, CO - 3/12/2013Holland Performing Arts Center - Omaha, NEThe Venue at Horseshoe Casino - Hammond, IN - 3/16/2013Louisville Palace - Louisville, KY - 3/17/2013The Midland By AMC - Kansas City, MO - 3/18/2013ACL Live At The Moody Theater - Austin, TX - 3/20/2013Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, TX - 3/21/2013Hard Rock Live - Biloxi, MS - 3/22/2013Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL - 3/24/2013MGM Grand Theater At Foxwoods - Mashantucket, CT - 4/5/2013Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton, NH - 4/6/2013Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, PA - 4/7/2013Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - 4/9/2013Massey Hall - Toronto, Canada - 4/11/2013Fox Theatre - Detroit, MI - 4/12/2013
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| Yes live at Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; April 28th, 1984 (Photo credit: ocad123) |
Peppermill Concert Hall - West Wendover, NV - 3/1/2013Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA - 3/3/2013Warfield - San Francisco, CA - 3/5/2013Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles, CA - 3/6/2013Pechanga Resort & Casino - Temecula, CA - 3/8/2013Silver Legacy Casino - Reno, NV - 3/9/2013Belly Up - Aspen, CO - 3/12/2013Holland Performing Arts Center - Omaha, NEThe Venue at Horseshoe Casino - Hammond, IN - 3/16/2013Louisville Palace - Louisville, KY - 3/17/2013The Midland By AMC - Kansas City, MO - 3/18/2013ACL Live At The Moody Theater - Austin, TX - 3/20/2013Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, TX - 3/21/2013Hard Rock Live - Biloxi, MS - 3/22/2013Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL - 3/24/2013MGM Grand Theater At Foxwoods - Mashantucket, CT - 4/5/2013Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton, NH - 4/6/2013Sands Bethlehem Event Center - Bethlehem, PA - 4/7/2013Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - 4/9/2013Massey Hall - Toronto, Canada - 4/11/2013Fox Theatre - Detroit, MI - 4/12/2013
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Diana Krall 2013 Tour Dates
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Diana Krall has announced she will be on the road starting in April of 2013 to promote her new album "Glad Rag Doll". The Glad Rad Doll tour will actually begin on April 2, 2013 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and continue through the tour to cities including Newark, New York, Pittsburgh and Chicago, just to name a few. On February 3, 2013, Krall will begin a Canadian tour which will bring her through many states in Canada including Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and others. You can find Diana Krall tour dates and her full concert schedule here.
The Port Theatre - Nanaimo, Canada - Feb 3, 2013Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver, Canada - Feb 5, 2013Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton, Canada - Feb 12, 2013Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary, Canada - Feb 13, 2013Conexus Arts Centre - Regina, Canada - Feb 14, 2013MTS Centre - Winnipeg, Canada - Feb 16, 2013Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - Thunder Bay, Canada - Feb 17, 2013Centre In The Square - Kitchener, Canada - Feb 19, 2013Massey Hall - Toronto, Canada - Feb 21, 2013Massey Hall - Toronto, Canada - Feb 22, 2013National Arts Centre - Ottawa, Canada - Feb 23, 2013National Arts Centre - Ottawa, Canada - Feb 24, 2013Salle Wilfrid Pelletier - Montreal, Canada - Feb 26, 2013University At Buffalo Center For The Arts - Buffalo, NY - Feb 27, 2013K-Rock Centre - Kingston, Canada - Feb 28, 2013The Colosseum At Caesars Windsor - Windsor, Canada - Mar 2, 2013Hamilton Place Theatre - Hamilton, Canada - Mar 3, 2013Budweiser Gardens - London, Canada - Mar 4, 2013Knight Concert Hall At The Adrienne Arsht Center - Miami, FL - Apr 2, 2013Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - Sarasota, FL - Apr 4, 2013Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC - Apr 6, 2013Ovens Auditorium - Charlotte, NC - Apr 7, 2013Heinz Hall - Pittsburgh, PA - Apr 9, 2013Music Center At Strathmore - Rockville, MD - Apr 10, 2013New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Newark, NJ - Apr 12, 2013Borgata Events Center - Atlantic City, NJ - Apr 13, 2013Mortensen Hall - Hartford, CT - Apr 14, 2013Grand Opera House - Wilmington, DE - Apr 16, 2013The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts - Worcester, MA - Apr 17, 2013Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Apr 19, 2013Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Apr 24, 2013Clowes Memorial Hall - Indianapolis, IN - Apr 26, 2013The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL - Apr 27, 2013State Theatre - Minneapolis, MN - Apr 28, 2013Orpheum Theatre - Omaha, NE - Apr 30, 2013The Midland By AMC - Kansas City, MO - May 1, 2013Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, TX - May 3, 2013The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Spring, TX - May 4, 2013Majestic Theatre - San Antonio, TX - May 5, 2013ACL Live At The Moody Theater - Austin, TX - May 7, 2013
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The Port Theatre - Nanaimo, Canada - Feb 3, 2013Orpheum Theatre - Vancouver, Canada - Feb 5, 2013Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Edmonton, Canada - Feb 12, 2013Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary, Canada - Feb 13, 2013Conexus Arts Centre - Regina, Canada - Feb 14, 2013MTS Centre - Winnipeg, Canada - Feb 16, 2013Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - Thunder Bay, Canada - Feb 17, 2013Centre In The Square - Kitchener, Canada - Feb 19, 2013Massey Hall - Toronto, Canada - Feb 21, 2013Massey Hall - Toronto, Canada - Feb 22, 2013National Arts Centre - Ottawa, Canada - Feb 23, 2013National Arts Centre - Ottawa, Canada - Feb 24, 2013Salle Wilfrid Pelletier - Montreal, Canada - Feb 26, 2013University At Buffalo Center For The Arts - Buffalo, NY - Feb 27, 2013K-Rock Centre - Kingston, Canada - Feb 28, 2013The Colosseum At Caesars Windsor - Windsor, Canada - Mar 2, 2013Hamilton Place Theatre - Hamilton, Canada - Mar 3, 2013Budweiser Gardens - London, Canada - Mar 4, 2013Knight Concert Hall At The Adrienne Arsht Center - Miami, FL - Apr 2, 2013Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - Sarasota, FL - Apr 4, 2013Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC - Apr 6, 2013Ovens Auditorium - Charlotte, NC - Apr 7, 2013Heinz Hall - Pittsburgh, PA - Apr 9, 2013Music Center At Strathmore - Rockville, MD - Apr 10, 2013New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Newark, NJ - Apr 12, 2013Borgata Events Center - Atlantic City, NJ - Apr 13, 2013Mortensen Hall - Hartford, CT - Apr 14, 2013Grand Opera House - Wilmington, DE - Apr 16, 2013The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts - Worcester, MA - Apr 17, 2013Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Apr 19, 2013Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Apr 24, 2013Clowes Memorial Hall - Indianapolis, IN - Apr 26, 2013The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL - Apr 27, 2013State Theatre - Minneapolis, MN - Apr 28, 2013Orpheum Theatre - Omaha, NE - Apr 30, 2013The Midland By AMC - Kansas City, MO - May 1, 2013Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie, TX - May 3, 2013The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Spring, TX - May 4, 2013Majestic Theatre - San Antonio, TX - May 5, 2013ACL Live At The Moody Theater - Austin, TX - May 7, 2013
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Joel Osteen Live 2013 Dates
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The renowned Pastor, Joel Osteen, is the most famous televangelist around. He broadcasts to millions of viewers weekly and is a huge influence on the Christian community. Don't miss Joel Osteen live when he comes to a city near you. Venues that he will be visiting are starting in Jackson, MS at the Mississippi Coliseum on Jan. 4, 2013. He will also be appearing in Las Vegas, North Little Rock and Miami. You can find his schedule and tickets below.
Mississippi Coliseum - Jackson, MS - Jan 4, 2013Thomas & Mack Center - Las Vegas, NV - Feb 8, 2013Verizon Arena - North Little Rock, AR - Mar 15, 2013Marlins Ballpark - Miami, FL - Apr 20, 2013
The renowned Pastor, Joel Osteen, is the most famous televangelist around. He broadcasts to millions of viewers weekly and is a huge influence on the Christian community. Don't miss Joel Osteen live when he comes to a city near you. Venues that he will be visiting are starting in Jackson, MS at the Mississippi Coliseum on Jan. 4, 2013. He will also be appearing in Las Vegas, North Little Rock and Miami. You can find his schedule and tickets below.
Mississippi Coliseum - Jackson, MS - Jan 4, 2013Thomas & Mack Center - Las Vegas, NV - Feb 8, 2013Verizon Arena - North Little Rock, AR - Mar 15, 2013Marlins Ballpark - Miami, FL - Apr 20, 2013
16 Aralık 2012 Pazar
Deadmau5 Featuring Rob Swire - Ghosts 'n' Stuff
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Again, I am sorry I haven't written any posts lately, but I dislocated my leg on Wednesday and I have been in and out of hospital since, unfortunately I never became a ghost, or maybe I did and haven't realised. However I have no tattoos so maybe I was a sensible ghost.
Deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, becomes my Sunday revisit, purely because I don't think I'll have much of a chance of being able to review one of his music videos for some time. Hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later. This track features Rob Swire he is the lead singer of the band Pendulum and have had a lot of success with the band, and he will continue to do so. However Pendulum has not yet featured on my blog. But I'm sure they will in the future.
"Ghosts 'n' Stuff" was written by Joel Zimmerman and Rob Swire, and is currently Deadmau5's highest charting single in the UK to date. It was originally made in 2004, and has gone through 10 revisions. The song is quite catchy, and I think I slightly remember it when it charted in 2008 at number 12. But I have not seen the music video before now.
The video is narrative with a clever performance side entwined. I love the ghost and the fact that it can't go through walls and everyone can see him reminds me of the complete opposite of the film "Ghost", and I also like how we see the bad ghosts try to capture him. I also like the tattoo, and how it is incorporated perfectly.
The performance side of things is good to watch. I like how we get to see Deadmau5 doing what he does best, and makes me really want to see him live. I also like how the ghost becomes someone in the crowd. Which reminds me of Avril Lavigne's "Losing Grip". And the fact that it isn't just a boring usual performance music video is good.
Overall, it's a great song which did well to get to number 12 on the UK Chart. The music video is very different to "The Veldt", which shows how much variety his music videos gives us. This video is great to watch as well, and I have nothing against it. I just feel that it doesn't capture me as much as it should. On the other hand, I can't fault it. So I have to give this rating.
Deadmau5, real name Joel Zimmerman, becomes my Sunday revisit, purely because I don't think I'll have much of a chance of being able to review one of his music videos for some time. Hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later. This track features Rob Swire he is the lead singer of the band Pendulum and have had a lot of success with the band, and he will continue to do so. However Pendulum has not yet featured on my blog. But I'm sure they will in the future.
"Ghosts 'n' Stuff" was written by Joel Zimmerman and Rob Swire, and is currently Deadmau5's highest charting single in the UK to date. It was originally made in 2004, and has gone through 10 revisions. The song is quite catchy, and I think I slightly remember it when it charted in 2008 at number 12. But I have not seen the music video before now.
The video is narrative with a clever performance side entwined. I love the ghost and the fact that it can't go through walls and everyone can see him reminds me of the complete opposite of the film "Ghost", and I also like how we see the bad ghosts try to capture him. I also like the tattoo, and how it is incorporated perfectly.
The performance side of things is good to watch. I like how we get to see Deadmau5 doing what he does best, and makes me really want to see him live. I also like how the ghost becomes someone in the crowd. Which reminds me of Avril Lavigne's "Losing Grip". And the fact that it isn't just a boring usual performance music video is good.
Overall, it's a great song which did well to get to number 12 on the UK Chart. The music video is very different to "The Veldt", which shows how much variety his music videos gives us. This video is great to watch as well, and I have nothing against it. I just feel that it doesn't capture me as much as it should. On the other hand, I can't fault it. So I have to give this rating.
New Release: Will.I.Am Featuring Britney Spears - Scream & Shout
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Will.I.Am, real name William Adams, is one quarter of American band The Black Eyed Peas. He is a coach on The Voice (UK) and is well-known for his name-dropping on the show. He knows exactly what he is talking about and is one of these people who will be a part of the music industry for the rest of his life. I am looking forward to his future singles, but can he top this collaboration? I very much doubt it. This song features the high-profiled Miss Britney Spears, who has appeared on this blog a number of times. I admit, I am a fan, one of the Britney Army. She has had a successful career, but has recently been failing to chart. Her last number one was back in 2004 with "Everytime", could this song be the one to push her back in the limelight? Definitely.
"Scream & Shout" was written by William Adams, Jef Martens and Jean Baptiste. The song is extremely catchy and I cannot stop listening to it, and I look like I'm not the only one. The song uses the iconic "It's Britney Bitch", first used in the song for "Gimme More". The single release date in the UK was pushed forward a few weeks after the demand in the UK was extremely high. The song has been climbing up the UK iTunes chart, this is definitely going to be a hit, but with stiff competition from The X Factor Winner James Arthur with his single "Impossible", it is going to be a major chart battle.
The music video is definitely different to what we expect, but it links in great with the song and it's meaning. It has been describes as a series of photographs, and that is exactly what it feels like. Like someone is trying to show you something through a series of actions.
As everyone has already announced, Britney Spears stands out amazingly. And although she is merely only featuring on the track, you can't help but feel eager to watch her again and again. I think she has this essence, this performance essence that lights up when in a music video. Will.I.Am tries his best to stand out too, and although he managed to do so, it's just not as engaging as Britney.
There's so much going on, and even though I have already seen it about 10 times, there's still parts of the video I haven't seen before, and this is what makes a video like this, great. You have to make them want to watch it again and again so that they don't miss anything.
Overall a great song that deserves to get to number one this Sunday. The music video is the best music video I have ever seen in this style. Any competition in this style has been blown away and I cannot even think of any similar. I like it's subtle links with the song and the editing is WOW. I have nothing else to say, except UK fans download now, this NEEDS to be number one!
"Scream & Shout" was written by William Adams, Jef Martens and Jean Baptiste. The song is extremely catchy and I cannot stop listening to it, and I look like I'm not the only one. The song uses the iconic "It's Britney Bitch", first used in the song for "Gimme More". The single release date in the UK was pushed forward a few weeks after the demand in the UK was extremely high. The song has been climbing up the UK iTunes chart, this is definitely going to be a hit, but with stiff competition from The X Factor Winner James Arthur with his single "Impossible", it is going to be a major chart battle.
The music video is definitely different to what we expect, but it links in great with the song and it's meaning. It has been describes as a series of photographs, and that is exactly what it feels like. Like someone is trying to show you something through a series of actions.
As everyone has already announced, Britney Spears stands out amazingly. And although she is merely only featuring on the track, you can't help but feel eager to watch her again and again. I think she has this essence, this performance essence that lights up when in a music video. Will.I.Am tries his best to stand out too, and although he managed to do so, it's just not as engaging as Britney.
There's so much going on, and even though I have already seen it about 10 times, there's still parts of the video I haven't seen before, and this is what makes a video like this, great. You have to make them want to watch it again and again so that they don't miss anything.
Overall a great song that deserves to get to number one this Sunday. The music video is the best music video I have ever seen in this style. Any competition in this style has been blown away and I cannot even think of any similar. I like it's subtle links with the song and the editing is WOW. I have nothing else to say, except UK fans download now, this NEEDS to be number one!
Taylor Swift - Mean
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Taylor Swift has been in my head all day, especially this song since some of my flatmates were "Mean" to me yesterday, however I'm complaining about nothing, I'm just not into practical jokes. Anyhow, Taylor Swift has lined the way for country stars in the UK. Most recently her album "Red" sore to the top of the UK charts, and it begs to question, will she be able to influence country artists into releasing in the UK? And possibly make the UK enjoy country music? This is something we're going to have to lye in wait and see.
"Mean" was written by Taylor Swift. It is about a critic who was a bit too harsh on her during a performance. This is what I like about Taylor Swift, she'll take anything that has happened to her and make it into a song, and usually it's bad things, sometimes it's best to stay away from her, oh wait! That didn't work for the guy in the song "The Story Of Us".... Hmmmmm.... Well clearly you are meant to make friends with her, and always make a good impression. This song was never released in the UK, and that is understandable since it is an extremely country song, and it would have been unlikely to chart, however it was released elsewhere around the world, so why miss us? It could have charted, but that's a big maybe.
The music video is simplistic, and very theatre-like. But this is what makes it stand out. It looks like it was made on a low-budget side, but to have been able to pull this off is amazing and I doubt I'll ever get bored of watching it.
The narrative evolves around bullying. This is one of the biggest impacts of the world, and it's impossible to stop it, but people always have a shot at it, and I think it does work. I like how the song also relates to bullying as well, and it was definitely the first thing that came to my mind when I first heard it, and I bet others thought the same. I particularly like how it shows that the bullied usually triumphs, and ends up in the "big old city" and the bully is forgotten and has disappeared but will forever be "mean".
There is a great performance side added to this video that makes me want to see Taylor Swift live for a 2nd time. I went and saw her at the LG Arena, Birmingham, UK in March 2011 with Edges. And she was remarkable, and she is just as great in this video, I feel like I'm back there watching her.
Overall, a great song to listen to when someone's being mean to you, it should've been released in the UK, but kind of understand why it wasn't. The music video is exactly what I wanted and more and I couldn't have asked for anything better. So after I've finished this review I shall be off to watch it again.
"Mean" was written by Taylor Swift. It is about a critic who was a bit too harsh on her during a performance. This is what I like about Taylor Swift, she'll take anything that has happened to her and make it into a song, and usually it's bad things, sometimes it's best to stay away from her, oh wait! That didn't work for the guy in the song "The Story Of Us".... Hmmmmm.... Well clearly you are meant to make friends with her, and always make a good impression. This song was never released in the UK, and that is understandable since it is an extremely country song, and it would have been unlikely to chart, however it was released elsewhere around the world, so why miss us? It could have charted, but that's a big maybe.
The music video is simplistic, and very theatre-like. But this is what makes it stand out. It looks like it was made on a low-budget side, but to have been able to pull this off is amazing and I doubt I'll ever get bored of watching it.
The narrative evolves around bullying. This is one of the biggest impacts of the world, and it's impossible to stop it, but people always have a shot at it, and I think it does work. I like how the song also relates to bullying as well, and it was definitely the first thing that came to my mind when I first heard it, and I bet others thought the same. I particularly like how it shows that the bullied usually triumphs, and ends up in the "big old city" and the bully is forgotten and has disappeared but will forever be "mean".
There is a great performance side added to this video that makes me want to see Taylor Swift live for a 2nd time. I went and saw her at the LG Arena, Birmingham, UK in March 2011 with Edges. And she was remarkable, and she is just as great in this video, I feel like I'm back there watching her.
Overall, a great song to listen to when someone's being mean to you, it should've been released in the UK, but kind of understand why it wasn't. The music video is exactly what I wanted and more and I couldn't have asked for anything better. So after I've finished this review I shall be off to watch it again.
JoJo - Too Little Too Late
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JoJo, real name Joanna Levesque, has been planning her comeback for some time, and there's still no sign of it hitting the UK. She recently released "Disaster" world-wide, but for some reason completely missed out the UK, leaving the UK fans waiting endlessly, for something that might never be. But I have my fingers crossed that at least something comes this way, we've been missing JoJo, and kind of need her back.
"Too Little Too Late" was written by Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander and Ruth-Anne Cunningham. The former two have featured on this blog before, and I bet they will pop-up a few more times. As for the latter, she has written for quite a few people, and I bet we'll be seeing her name again. The song is about getting over your first love and about the disappointment that may come with it. The song is extremely catchy and a few of my flatmates were playing it today and I couldn't stop myself from singing a long too. See Brits are still listening to her music, so come on JoJo, release and promote in the UK, please.
The music video is a great narrative based video that correlates perfectly with the song. The theme of football (or should I say soccer?) was used because it was released around the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The team used in the video was UCLA Bruins men's team, and the main actor was Mike Zaher, who is also on the team, and in being a professional footballer (soccer player), he was unable to receive money for his role.
There is a lot to like about this video, it feels real and right in so many weird ways. The video also includes pathetic fallacy, as when she decided it's finally over, it starts to rain.
Overall an extremely catchy song, that has made this song become JoJo's most successful single in the UK even though "Leave (Get Out)" got to number 2 and this song got to number 4, this song has sold more and was in the charts for a lot longer. The video shows off the song perfectly, and it couldn't have been done any better. The are no faults with this video, and it works effortlessly, so clearly another high rating is deserved. And she has now become the first artist to have their music video reviewed by me twice! "Too Little Too Late" first review.
"Too Little Too Late" was written by Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander and Ruth-Anne Cunningham. The former two have featured on this blog before, and I bet they will pop-up a few more times. As for the latter, she has written for quite a few people, and I bet we'll be seeing her name again. The song is about getting over your first love and about the disappointment that may come with it. The song is extremely catchy and a few of my flatmates were playing it today and I couldn't stop myself from singing a long too. See Brits are still listening to her music, so come on JoJo, release and promote in the UK, please.
The music video is a great narrative based video that correlates perfectly with the song. The theme of football (or should I say soccer?) was used because it was released around the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The team used in the video was UCLA Bruins men's team, and the main actor was Mike Zaher, who is also on the team, and in being a professional footballer (soccer player), he was unable to receive money for his role.
There is a lot to like about this video, it feels real and right in so many weird ways. The video also includes pathetic fallacy, as when she decided it's finally over, it starts to rain.
Overall an extremely catchy song, that has made this song become JoJo's most successful single in the UK even though "Leave (Get Out)" got to number 2 and this song got to number 4, this song has sold more and was in the charts for a lot longer. The video shows off the song perfectly, and it couldn't have been done any better. The are no faults with this video, and it works effortlessly, so clearly another high rating is deserved. And she has now become the first artist to have their music video reviewed by me twice! "Too Little Too Late" first review.
The Fairchilds Featuring Orianthi - High
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The Fairchilds were introduced to me thanks to this amazing collaboration. They consist of one person as far as I can tell, who is Cyril Niccolai. However there is more behind this "one man band" than what is perceived with various producers and instrument players, however after a lot of searching I only ever come up with Cyril Niccolai leaving this band pretty mysterious, which is always a great intriguing factor. They have released a few singles and albums world-wide, but none have charted in the UK. Orianthi, full name Orianthi Panagaris, is the amazing guitarist in this video and used as the love interest of Cyril Niccolai. I have been following Orianthi's career since 2010, and I'm a really big fan, she just needs to be more known, however she is already getting the credibility she deserves. This song is extremely catchy and should've charted high, however the collaborators are not known enough and hence this great song failed to chart.
This music video is more performance-based, with an added extra of a narrative, which is a nice surprise that makes you more interested. This is definitely a favourite video of mine already, and I've only watched it once at the moment.
The performance side is calm and peaceful, which goes perfect with the piano, and even though you would think the guitar would be out of place, it moulds well with the whole tranquil side of things.
The narrative, also follows this theme and manages to intrigue the viewer even more as it connects to the song perfectly, not only that but Orianthi and Cyril suit one another so much, it's surprising to think they aren't actually together.
Overall, a great song that if it were sung by Nickleback or another well-known artist, would have surely got high in the charts all over the world. However since The Fairchilds and Orianthi are not known enough as they should be, this song failed to chart. The music video is just as great as the song, and I have no choice but to give this video the rating it clearly deserves.
This music video is more performance-based, with an added extra of a narrative, which is a nice surprise that makes you more interested. This is definitely a favourite video of mine already, and I've only watched it once at the moment.
The performance side is calm and peaceful, which goes perfect with the piano, and even though you would think the guitar would be out of place, it moulds well with the whole tranquil side of things.
The narrative, also follows this theme and manages to intrigue the viewer even more as it connects to the song perfectly, not only that but Orianthi and Cyril suit one another so much, it's surprising to think they aren't actually together.
Overall, a great song that if it were sung by Nickleback or another well-known artist, would have surely got high in the charts all over the world. However since The Fairchilds and Orianthi are not known enough as they should be, this song failed to chart. The music video is just as great as the song, and I have no choice but to give this video the rating it clearly deserves.
12 Aralık 2012 Çarşamba
Music Career Killers
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The ever entertaining DIY Musician blog has a post called "Music Career Killers! Sure Ways To Ruin Your Chances For Success" that's worth a read, but I thought I'd zero in one particular item.
The problem is that playing to empty houses allows you to slip into to bad habits both as a band and as a player that can be hard to snap out of later. You can easily start to run through the motions and slip out of a professional show just to keep things interesting, and then it's usually down-hill from there.
What's true is that even if there's only one person in the audience, you should play it as if there are 10,000, but that gets harder and harder the more empty gigs you play.
A story that I like to tell is about going to a club to listen to a band and there were only 7 people in the audience. Unbeknownst to the band, one was a major manager, another was a big agent, and the third was a major PR person; the other 3 people were friends of the band. The band sleepwalked through the set, leaving absolutely no impression on some people that might have been able to change their career had they played up to their capabilities.
So take Music Career Killer #13 to heart and resist playing any crappy gig just to play (unless your starting out). One gig truly can be worth a hundred empty venues.
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The ever entertaining DIY Musician blog has a post called "Music Career Killers! Sure Ways To Ruin Your Chances For Success" that's worth a read, but I thought I'd zero in one particular item."Music Career Killer #13: Playing every crap gig you get offered.
When you first start out you might as well play every show that comes along because this is valuable experience, and can even save you some money on the practice room. This becomes a career killer, though, when you continue to play every bad show that comes along in the hopes that it might just convert one new fan.
Playing to empty rooms with no pay not only sucks, but it’s also like a cancer to your career because it will destroy your enthusiasm. Next time you get offered a bad show, turn it down and spend the evening connecting working toward getting a killer show. One really good gig is worth a hundred empty venues."Anyone that's ever gigged a lot knows that there's nothing more disheartening than playing to empty rooms gig after gig. It might not be your fault at first, since maybe the only slot you can get is midnight on a Tuesday, but sooner or later this turns into a downward spiral that's tough to break out of.
The problem is that playing to empty houses allows you to slip into to bad habits both as a band and as a player that can be hard to snap out of later. You can easily start to run through the motions and slip out of a professional show just to keep things interesting, and then it's usually down-hill from there.
What's true is that even if there's only one person in the audience, you should play it as if there are 10,000, but that gets harder and harder the more empty gigs you play.
A story that I like to tell is about going to a club to listen to a band and there were only 7 people in the audience. Unbeknownst to the band, one was a major manager, another was a big agent, and the third was a major PR person; the other 3 people were friends of the band. The band sleepwalked through the set, leaving absolutely no impression on some people that might have been able to change their career had they played up to their capabilities.
So take Music Career Killer #13 to heart and resist playing any crappy gig just to play (unless your starting out). One gig truly can be worth a hundred empty venues.
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AC/DC "Back In Black" Song Analysis
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"Back In Black" is by many accounts one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time, and it’s the title track from AC/DC's seminal Back In Black album, an album that’s one of the best sellers of all time (thanks David Gee for the request). This was actually the 6th album by the band, but the first without singer Bon Scott, who had died suddenly, causing the band to briefly consider disbanding. With the newly hired Brian Johnson as their new lead singer and lyricist, and Mutt Lange (who had previously on their Highway to Hell album) set to produce, the band was soon to reach heights that no one could have anticipated. What most people don't know is that Back In Black is the 2nd biggest selling album of all time, with 49 million copies sold world-wide (22 million in the US alone).
THE SONG"Back In Black" is a very typical rock song form-wise. It uses mostly arrangement techniques to develop the song rather than varying too much from the normal rock song form. It looks like this:
intro ➞ verse ➞ chorus ➞ verse ➞ chorus ➞ verse (solo) ➞ chorus ➞ bridge ➞ chorus ➞ verse (solo)
As you can see, there’s basically only two sections - a verse and chorus. The solo happens over a verse, and a different guitar line with a variation on the chord changes of a verse is used to change it into a bridge.
THE ARRANGEMENTIn their typical style, AC/DC keeps this song as pure as possible with almost no overdubs except the lead guitar. First of all, listen to the turn around between 8 bar phrases during the solos. It's still a verse, but it sounds different thanks to this slight change of bass and rhythm guitar. There's nothing added to the 2nd verse to develop it, which is unusual, but it still works great, as do the background answer vocals added to the last chorus.
Arrangement Elements
Brian Johnson's vocal is doubled, but the second voice is not at the same level and instead just there for a bit of support. The snare has a nice room ambiance, but also has an ever so slight bit of delayed reverb added to it as well. Angus Young's solo guitar is overdubbed and placed up the middle.
Finally, check out how the guitars are actually more clean than they are distorted, a point that's lost on many a guitar player.
THE PRODUCTION"Back In Black" is such a band oriented song that except for a few extra parts for support, what you hear on the record is exactly what you hear live. In order to pull this off, the band has to be exceptionally tight during the recording, which AC/DC certainly is.
The thing to listen for is how disciplined the band is. They play only what's necessary, with no extra ghost notes, slides or other things that you'll hear most copy bands play when doing this song. Also note the way the attacks and releases are played by the bass and two guitars. They're perfectly in sync.
Finally, listen how far behind the beat drummer Phil Rudd is, giving it that tension that the song needs to really work well at that tempo.
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THE SONG"Back In Black" is a very typical rock song form-wise. It uses mostly arrangement techniques to develop the song rather than varying too much from the normal rock song form. It looks like this:
intro ➞ verse ➞ chorus ➞ verse ➞ chorus ➞ verse (solo) ➞ chorus ➞ bridge ➞ chorus ➞ verse (solo)
As you can see, there’s basically only two sections - a verse and chorus. The solo happens over a verse, and a different guitar line with a variation on the chord changes of a verse is used to change it into a bridge.
THE ARRANGEMENTIn their typical style, AC/DC keeps this song as pure as possible with almost no overdubs except the lead guitar. First of all, listen to the turn around between 8 bar phrases during the solos. It's still a verse, but it sounds different thanks to this slight change of bass and rhythm guitar. There's nothing added to the 2nd verse to develop it, which is unusual, but it still works great, as do the background answer vocals added to the last chorus.
Arrangement Elements
- The Foundation: bass, drums and rhythm guitars
- The Pad: none
- The Rhythm: unusual for a rock song, the vocal is in double time to the pulse of the song in the verse so it adds motion
- The Lead: lead vocal and solo guitar
- The Fills: lead guitar between the vocal lines in the verse, background vocal answers in the last chorus
Brian Johnson's vocal is doubled, but the second voice is not at the same level and instead just there for a bit of support. The snare has a nice room ambiance, but also has an ever so slight bit of delayed reverb added to it as well. Angus Young's solo guitar is overdubbed and placed up the middle.
Finally, check out how the guitars are actually more clean than they are distorted, a point that's lost on many a guitar player.
THE PRODUCTION"Back In Black" is such a band oriented song that except for a few extra parts for support, what you hear on the record is exactly what you hear live. In order to pull this off, the band has to be exceptionally tight during the recording, which AC/DC certainly is.
The thing to listen for is how disciplined the band is. They play only what's necessary, with no extra ghost notes, slides or other things that you'll hear most copy bands play when doing this song. Also note the way the attacks and releases are played by the bass and two guitars. They're perfectly in sync.
Finally, listen how far behind the beat drummer Phil Rudd is, giving it that tension that the song needs to really work well at that tempo.
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New Music Gear Monday: Equator D5 Monitors
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Monitor speakers are such a personal thing, almost like clothing or hair styles. What works for one person probably doesn't work for another. There is one thing that works for everyone though, and that's high quality at a low price. The only problem is that combination doesn't come around that often.
That's not the case with the Equator Audio D5's, a monitor speaker that at $299 a pair has such a big bang for the buck that it borders on amazing. Equator sells these direct so there's no dealer or sales rep or any other middleman costs involved, which can add up fast. You're not paying them here so you get a pair of monitors for $299 that probably would be sell for nearly twice that otherwise.
But enough about the price. I can say that I've been using them for a month or so and they've become by go-to nearfield. Why? They use a dual concentric speaker (meaning that the tweeter is set in the center of the voice coil of the woofer) so the phase is perfectly aligned, and that makes a big difference in the sound quality (watch the video below for more on that).
They're pretty beefy sounding as well for a small monitor, with a big sound and more bottom than you think they should have, especially one with a 5 1/4 inch woofer. Not only that, they're biamped with a fifty watt amp for both woofer and tweeter, so there's plenty of volume if you want.
Check these out. Also check out the isolation pads. For only 20 bucks, they're the cheapest ones out there.
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Monitor speakers are such a personal thing, almost like clothing or hair styles. What works for one person probably doesn't work for another. There is one thing that works for everyone though, and that's high quality at a low price. The only problem is that combination doesn't come around that often.That's not the case with the Equator Audio D5's, a monitor speaker that at $299 a pair has such a big bang for the buck that it borders on amazing. Equator sells these direct so there's no dealer or sales rep or any other middleman costs involved, which can add up fast. You're not paying them here so you get a pair of monitors for $299 that probably would be sell for nearly twice that otherwise.
But enough about the price. I can say that I've been using them for a month or so and they've become by go-to nearfield. Why? They use a dual concentric speaker (meaning that the tweeter is set in the center of the voice coil of the woofer) so the phase is perfectly aligned, and that makes a big difference in the sound quality (watch the video below for more on that).
They're pretty beefy sounding as well for a small monitor, with a big sound and more bottom than you think they should have, especially one with a 5 1/4 inch woofer. Not only that, they're biamped with a fifty watt amp for both woofer and tweeter, so there's plenty of volume if you want.
Check these out. Also check out the isolation pads. For only 20 bucks, they're the cheapest ones out there.
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Building Your Mix: It's Not Just From The Kick
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Many musicians new to mixing are not aware that there are a number of places that you can build a mix from. There's a general feeling that starting from the kick drum is the best way, but that's far from the only starting point available. In this excerpt from The Audio Mixing Bootcamp book, you'll see that there are many alternative places to successfully start from when building a mix.
"Despite what you might think, there is no standard instrument to start and build a mix from. Modern mixers employ various techniques and they’re all valid, especially in different genres of music. For instance, here are the places from which a mix can be started:
You can read additional excerpts from this and my other books at bobbyowsinski.com.You also might want to check out the Audio Mixing Bootcamp video course at Lynda.com.
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Many musicians new to mixing are not aware that there are a number of places that you can build a mix from. There's a general feeling that starting from the kick drum is the best way, but that's far from the only starting point available. In this excerpt from The Audio Mixing Bootcamp book, you'll see that there are many alternative places to successfully start from when building a mix."Despite what you might think, there is no standard instrument to start and build a mix from. Modern mixers employ various techniques and they’re all valid, especially in different genres of music. For instance, here are the places from which a mix can be started:
- From the Bass
- From the Kick Drum
- From the Snare Drum
- From the Drum Overheads
- From the Lead Vocal or main instrument
- With all of the instruments and vocals in right from the beginning
- When mixing a string section, from the highest string (violin) to the lowest (bass)
I start with everything on and I work on it like that. The reason is that, in my opinion, the vocal is going to be there sooner or later anyway. All the instruments are going to be there sooner or later so you might as well just get used to it. And I think that’s also what helps me see what I need to do within the first passage. Jon Gass (mixer for eighty top 20 hits, one hundred top 40 hits, and more than a hundred gold and platinum albums)Wherever you start from, it’s a good idea that the lead arrangement element (usually the the vocal) be inserted into the mix as soon as possible. Since the vocal is the most important element, it will use up more frequency space than other supporting instruments. Many mixers find that by waiting until late in the mix to put the vocal in, there’s not enough space left and the vocal just never sits right with the rest of the track."
You can read additional excerpts from this and my other books at bobbyowsinski.com.You also might want to check out the Audio Mixing Bootcamp video course at Lynda.com.
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The Evolution Of Headphones
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Headphones have become a necessary part of our audio lives, whether we're in the studio or just listening for pleasure. The choices we now have are many and we all have our favorites, but that wasn't always the case. Here's a cool infographic on the evolution of headphones that's bound to bring up some trivia that you weren't aware of. Click on it to make it larger.
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11 Aralık 2012 Salı
One Direction 2013 North American Tour Dates
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One Direction's 2013 North American tour will begin in Iztacalco, Mexico on June 8th at the Estadio Foro Sol, and will conclude in Los Angeles, CA on August 10th at the Staples Center. See the entire One Direction 2013 tour schedule below:
Estadio Foro Sol - Iztacalco, Mexico - Jun 8, 2013Estadio Foro Sol - Iztacalco, Mexico - Jun 9, 2013BB&T Center - Sunrise, FL - Jun 13, 2013American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL - Jun 14, 2013KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, KY - Jun 16, 2013Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH - Jun 18, 2013Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - Jun 19, 2013Philips Arena - Atlanta, GA - Jun 21, 2013PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC - Jun 22, 2013Verizon Center - Washington, DC - Jun 23, 2013Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA - Jun 25, 2013Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA - Jun 26, 2013Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY - Jun 28, 2013Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY - Jun 29, 2013Izod Center - East Rutherford, NJ - Jul 2, 2013Centre Bell - Montreal, Canada - Jul 4, 2013Hersheypark Stadium - Hershey, PA - Jul 5, 2013Hersheypark Stadium - Hershey, PA - Jul 6, 2013Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA - Jul 8, 2013Air Canada Centre - Toronto, Canada - Jul 9, 2013Air Canada Centre - Toronto, Canada - Jul 10, 2013Palace Of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI - Jul 12, 2013First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL - Jul 13, 2013First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL - Jul 14, 2013Target Center - Minneapolis, MN - Jul 18, 2013Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO - Jul 19, 2013Toyota Center - Houston, TX - Jul 21, 2013American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX - Jul 22, 2013Pepsi Center - Denver, CO - Jul 24, 2013Maverik Center - Salt Lake City, UT - Jul 25, 2013Rogers Arena - Vancouver, Canada - Jul 27, 2013Key Arena - Seattle, WA - Jul 28, 2013HP Pavilion - San Jose, CA - Jul 30, 2013Oracle Arena - Oakland, CA - Jul 31, 2013Mandalay Bay - Las Vegas, NV - Aug 2, 2013Mandalay Bay - Las Vegas, NV - Aug 3, 2013Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula Vista, CA - Aug 4, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 7, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 8, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 9, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 10, 2013
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| One Direction (Photo credit: Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer) |
Estadio Foro Sol - Iztacalco, Mexico - Jun 8, 2013Estadio Foro Sol - Iztacalco, Mexico - Jun 9, 2013BB&T Center - Sunrise, FL - Jun 13, 2013American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL - Jun 14, 2013KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, KY - Jun 16, 2013Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH - Jun 18, 2013Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN - Jun 19, 2013Philips Arena - Atlanta, GA - Jun 21, 2013PNC Arena - Raleigh, NC - Jun 22, 2013Verizon Center - Washington, DC - Jun 23, 2013Wells Fargo Center - Philadelphia, PA - Jun 25, 2013Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA - Jun 26, 2013Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY - Jun 28, 2013Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY - Jun 29, 2013Izod Center - East Rutherford, NJ - Jul 2, 2013Centre Bell - Montreal, Canada - Jul 4, 2013Hersheypark Stadium - Hershey, PA - Jul 5, 2013Hersheypark Stadium - Hershey, PA - Jul 6, 2013Consol Energy Center - Pittsburgh, PA - Jul 8, 2013Air Canada Centre - Toronto, Canada - Jul 9, 2013Air Canada Centre - Toronto, Canada - Jul 10, 2013Palace Of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, MI - Jul 12, 2013First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL - Jul 13, 2013First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL - Jul 14, 2013Target Center - Minneapolis, MN - Jul 18, 2013Sprint Center - Kansas City, MO - Jul 19, 2013Toyota Center - Houston, TX - Jul 21, 2013American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX - Jul 22, 2013Pepsi Center - Denver, CO - Jul 24, 2013Maverik Center - Salt Lake City, UT - Jul 25, 2013Rogers Arena - Vancouver, Canada - Jul 27, 2013Key Arena - Seattle, WA - Jul 28, 2013HP Pavilion - San Jose, CA - Jul 30, 2013Oracle Arena - Oakland, CA - Jul 31, 2013Mandalay Bay - Las Vegas, NV - Aug 2, 2013Mandalay Bay - Las Vegas, NV - Aug 3, 2013Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre - Chula Vista, CA - Aug 4, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 7, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 8, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 9, 2013Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA - Aug 10, 2013
Kenny Chesney 2013 "No Shoes Nation Tour" Dates
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Kenny Chesney is one of the most popular country singers to date. From Tennessee the native is on a non-stop tour and has recently announced he will be going on tour with Eric Church, Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves. This "No Shoes Nation Tour" will kick off in Tampa, FL on March 16, 2013 and end in Foxborough, MA on August 24, 2013. See the full tour schedule below:
Raymond James Stadium - Tampa, FL - 3/16/2013Times Union Center - Albany, NY - 3/21/2013Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT - 3/22/2013Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT - 3/23/2013The Wharf Amphitheatre - Orange Beach, AL - 4/4/2013Williams-Brice Stadium - Columbia, SC - 5/4/2013Dallas Cowboys Stadium - Arlington, TX - 5/11/2013Miller Park - Milwaukee, WI - 5/18/2013Fedex Field - Landover, MD - 5/25/2013CenturyLink Field - Seattle, WA - 6/1/2013Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA - 6/8/2013Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, MO - 6/15/2013Heinz Field - Pittsburgh, PA - 6/22/2013Columbus Crew Stadium - Columbus, OH - 6/29/2013Target Field - Minneapolis, MN - 7/12/2013Sports Authority Field At Mile High - Denver, CO - 7/20/2013Angel Stadium - Anaheim, CA - 7/27/2013Georgia Dome - Atlanta, GA - 8/3/2013MetLife Stadium - East Rutherford, NJ - 8/10/2013Ford Field - Detroit, MI - 8/17/2013Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, MA - 8/23/2013Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, MA - 8/24/2013
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| Kenny Chesney (Photo credit: Turtle43) |
Raymond James Stadium - Tampa, FL - 3/16/2013Times Union Center - Albany, NY - 3/21/2013Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT - 3/22/2013Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT - 3/23/2013The Wharf Amphitheatre - Orange Beach, AL - 4/4/2013Williams-Brice Stadium - Columbia, SC - 5/4/2013Dallas Cowboys Stadium - Arlington, TX - 5/11/2013Miller Park - Milwaukee, WI - 5/18/2013Fedex Field - Landover, MD - 5/25/2013CenturyLink Field - Seattle, WA - 6/1/2013Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia, PA - 6/8/2013Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City, MO - 6/15/2013Heinz Field - Pittsburgh, PA - 6/22/2013Columbus Crew Stadium - Columbus, OH - 6/29/2013Target Field - Minneapolis, MN - 7/12/2013Sports Authority Field At Mile High - Denver, CO - 7/20/2013Angel Stadium - Anaheim, CA - 7/27/2013Georgia Dome - Atlanta, GA - 8/3/2013MetLife Stadium - East Rutherford, NJ - 8/10/2013Ford Field - Detroit, MI - 8/17/2013Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, MA - 8/23/2013Gillette Stadium - Foxborough, MA - 8/24/2013
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