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		<title>The Roots and Jane Krakowski at Rockefeller Center, Free Taping Info</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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See The Roots and Jane Krakowski perform live!
When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009
Location: New York, NY
Arrival Time: 8:30 PM
Request Tickets
More info after the jump.

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You will be notified by e-mail if we can accommodate your ticket request. So, check your email frequently or login and click the &#8220;my etickets&#8221; tab to check the ticket request status.
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<p><strong>See The Roots and Jane Krakowski perform live!</strong><br />
When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009<br />
Location: New York, NY<br />
Arrival Time: 8:30 PM<br />
<a href="http://www.1iota.com/events,4472,Christmas-at-Rockefeller-Center-feat-THE-ROOTS-and-JANE-KRAWKOWSKI.html" target="_blank">Request Tickets</a></p>
<p>More info after the jump.</p>
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<p><strong>TICKET NOTES:</strong><br />
You will be notified by e-mail if we can accommodate your ticket request. So, check your email frequently or login and click the &#8220;my etickets&#8221; tab to check the ticket request status.<br />
Tickets can NOT be sold! Do not buy tickets from any source because they will not be valid. These tickets are FREE and non-transferable (unless otherwise noted).</p>
<p><strong>AGE:</strong><br />
Everyone must be at least 16 years old and have a valid state/government issued ID or passport (with a visible date-of-birth) to attend the concert.</p>
<p><strong>DRESS:</strong><br />
Please dress as if you are going out to a nice dinner or a club. Please do not wear a solid white shirt, shorts, baseball hats, elaborate patterns or large logos, as they are not camera-friendly.</p>
<p><strong>SECURITY:</strong><br />
All concert attendees will go through a security screening. We will not check any items.</p>
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		<title>John Oliver Friends This Weekend (Free Comedy Taping)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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I was going to post about this when I first saw it, but then I forgot, and was only reminded about it last night. Unfortunately, tickets the first two tapings of the new Comedy Central series &#8220;John Oliver &#038; Friends&#8221; are sold out, but there are still some left for Sunday night. (Note to the [...]]]></description>
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<p>I was going to post about this when I first saw it, but then I forgot, and was only reminded about it last night. Unfortunately, tickets the first two tapings of the new Comedy Central series &#8220;<a href="http://theblacklistnyc.com/johnoliver">John Oliver &#038; Friends</a>&#8221; are sold out, but there are still some left for Sunday night. (Note to the uninitiated, if you really want to see these shows, I&#8217;d just show up.) Check out the lineup below, details on how to get tickets after the jump:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Friday, Oct. 23 &#8211; 6:45 PM &#8211; NO TIX LEFT</strong><br />
Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo, Maria Bamford, Hannibal Buress, Pete Holmes, Amy Schumer</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, Oct. 24 &#8211; 7:45 PM &#8211; NO TIX LEFT</strong><br />
Paul F. Thompkins, Eugene Mirman, Maria Bamford, Greg Fitzsimmons, Chris Hardwick, Nick Kroll</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, Oct. 25 &#8211; 5:45 PM</strong><br />
Brian Posehn, Kristen Schaal, Matt Braunger, Chris Hardwick, Hari Kondabolu, Mary Lynn Rajskub</p>
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<p><strong>FOR ALL SHOWS YOU MUST BE ON LINE AT LEAST 45 MINUTES IN ADVANCE</p>
<p>PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST LIVE IN THE NYC AREA AND BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TICKETS.</strong> As always tickets are complimentary for this event.</p>
<p>For tickets to this exclusive free, live COMEDY CENTRAL show, please email us at <a href="mailto:johnoliver@theblacklistnyc.com">johnoliver@theblacklistnyc.com</a> with the following information in both the subject line and body of your email:</p>
<p>1. Your full name<br />
2. Your email address<br />
One which will not put our reply to you in your junk folder. If you have your email account with big ISPs like (Yahoo.com, AOL.com, Hotmail.com, etc.) please check your spam box, or add our domain &#8211; theblacklistnyc.com &#8211; to your white list or address book.<br />
3. Your phone number(s)<br />
4. Which show or shows you can attend. If you can attend any of the shows put &#8220;ANY SHOW&#8221;.<br />
PLEASE REFER TO THE SHOW SCHEDULE ABOVE. The more flexible you are about which show you can attend the more likely it is you will receive tickets.<br />
5. 2 tickets is the maximum number we can allow per request. Thanks</p>
<p>Example: Chris Rock / rocksthejoke@comedy.com / (212 ) 555-1212 / ANY SHOW /2 tickets</p>
<p>This information is NOT shared or used for any purposes other than to accommodate your ticket requests.<br />
Our Privacy Policy is available Here.</p>
<p>The show will last approximately 2 hours and you must stay with us for the entire taping.</p>
<p>We will contact you via email with a detailed confirmation if there are tickets available. You should hear from us within a few days of your request but at latest by 7PM on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US DUPLICATE REQUESTS. If you must email us again please put &#8220;2ND REQUEST&#8221; in the subject line of your email. Thanks.</p>
<p>Come join us for Comedy Central&#8217;s &#8220;STAND-UP COMEDY WITH JOHN OLIVER AND FRIENDS&#8221;. You are guaranteed a fantastic night of comedy!!</p>
<p>EMAIL ~ <a href="mailto:johnoliver@theblacklistnyc.com">johnoliver@theblacklistnyc.com</a>
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		<title>Get FREE Tickets to the Rock&#8217;n Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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You won&#8217;t be able to actually see the show, but you can go for free. Request your FREE tickets to the Rock&#8217;n Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts here.
OBSTRUCTED SEATS: We have 750 seats BEHIND the stage that are partially or completely obstructed for most of the performances. Here are some important notes regarding [...]]]></description>
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<p>You won&#8217;t be able to actually see <a href="http://www.rockhall25.com/">the show</a>, but you can go for free. Request your FREE tickets to the Rock&#8217;n Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts <a href="http://www.1iota.com/shows,Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-Concerts,137.html">here</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>OBSTRUCTED SEATS: We have 750 seats BEHIND the stage that are partially or completely obstructed for most of the performances. Here are some important notes regarding our seats:</p>
<p>You will hear all of the performances perfectly as we have provided extra sound to our sections.</p>
<p>We have multiple video screens in our sections so you can see every performance as it is happening regardless of the view.</p>
<p>The obstructions will cover part or most of the stage from your vantage point. However, you will be able to see the rest of madison Square Garden through a large opening in the stage backdrop. YOU WILL DEFINITELY FEEL THE ENERGY IN THE ROOM.</p>
<p>For the closing acts (U2 and Bruce), you will be able to see most of the performance because we will remove one of the main visual obstructions.</p>
<p>Concessions will be available (cash bar) during the entire show.</p>
<p>Our seats are obstructed but they are FREE and tickets for this event start at $2500/each.</p>
<p>ALTHOUGH YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE MOST OF THE PERFORMANCES, YOU WILL BE PART OF THIS HISTORIC EVENT.</p>
<p><strong>OCT. 29TH LINE UP</strong>:</p>
<p>BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND (closing act)<br />
STEVIE WONDER<br />
SIMON &#038; GARFUNKEL<br />
PAUL SIMON<br />
CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND FRIENDS</p>
<p><strong>OCT. 30TH LINE UP</strong>:</p>
<p>U2 (closing act)<br />
ARETHA FRANKLIN<br />
ERIC CLAPTON<br />
METALLICA</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Spectacle Season 2 Tapings Begin, Spectacle Season 1 Coming on DVD, and More Elvis Live Reissues</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230; &#8211; Season 1 on Blu-Ray and DVD

Intrepid readers may recall that Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230; has been renewed for another season, and it just so happens that the Season 2 tapings start next week at the historic Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY. Check out the information below for the first list [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002JI94VC/bumpershine-20"><em>Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</em> &#8211; Season 1 on Blu-Ray and DVD</a><br />
<a href="http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002JI94VC/bumpershine-20"><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/posts/spectacle_box_set.jpg" alt="Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..."/></a></p>
<p>Intrepid readers <a href="http://www.bumpershine.com/2009/04/14/spectacle-elvis-costello-with-renewed-for-a-second-season-dvd-planned.html">may recall</a> that <em><a href="http://www.sundancechannel.com/series/spectacle">Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</a></em> has been renewed for another season, and it just so happens that the Season 2 tapings start next week at the historic Apollo Theatre in Harlem, NY. Check out the information below for the first list of announced guests and details on how to get tickets.</p>
<p><strong>September 21, 2009 (Monday) @ 7:00 PM</strong><br />
<em>Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</em><br />
Apollo Theatre (New York, NY)<br />
<strong>Neko Case<br />
Jesse Winchester<br />
Sheryl Crow<br />
Ron Sexsmith</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.1iota.com/events,4357,Spectacle:-Elvis-Costello-with....html">Get Tickets</a></p>
<p><strong>September 23, 2009 (Wednesday) @ 7:00 PM</strong><br />
<em>Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</em><br />
Apollo Theatre (New York, NY)<br />
<strong>Ray Lamontagne<br />
Lyle Lovett<br />
John Prine</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.1iota.com/shows,Spectacle:-Elvis-Costello-with...,134.html">Get Tickets</a></p>
<p><strong>September 24, 2009 (Thursday) @ 7:00 PM</strong><br />
<em>Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</em><br />
Apollo Theatre (New York, NY)<br />
<strong>Levon Helm<br />
Allen Toussaint<br />
Nick Lowe<br />
Richard Thompson</strong><br />
and special appearances by <strong>Ray LaMontagne</strong> and <strong>Larry Campbell + The Imposters</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.1iota.com/events,4359,Spectacle:-Elvis-Costello-with....html">Get Tickets</a></p>
<p>As I also mentioned back in April, a DVD release of <em>Spectacle</em> was being planned and the release date for Season 1 is now set for <strong>November 3</strong> (it will also be available on Blu-Ray disc). Each episode has been extended for the DVD release and the 4 disc box set (or is it 5 disc?) contains over 90 minutes of special features. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/posts/elvis_el_mocambo.jpg" alt="Live at the El Mocambo" style="float:left; margin:10px 10px 0px 0px;" />Last but certainly not least, Elvis&#8217; iconic 1978 performance at the El Mocambo in Toronto, Ontario kicks off a new series of live albums from Elvis Costello. The El Mocambo record was originally only available as a vinyl radio promo and was (and still is) extremely valuable as a collector&#8217;s item. Though bootlegs have circulated for many years, the <em>Live at The El Mocambo</em> performance was officially released on CD as part of the <em>2 1/2 Years Box Set</em> in 1993. This disc marks the first in a series of &#8220;Costello Show&#8221; live recordings which will be comprised of &#8220;classic Costello concerts including a performance at Hollywood High in California and other shows to be announced&#8221;. It&#8217;s interesting to note that Costello has never released &#8220;a proper live album&#8221; unless you count the aforementioned <em>El Mocambo</em> promo record, the limited edition <em>Costello &#038; Nieve</em> EP box set, the jazz inspired <em>My Flame Burns Blue</em>, the <em>Deep Dead Blue EP</em> (w/ <strong>Bill Frisell</strong>) or the various live bonus tracks that have shown up on the re-releases over the years. <em>Live at the El Mocambo</em> comes out on <strong>September 29</strong> and it&#8217;s a must record to own if you don&#8217;t have it already, but as an old school fan, I&#8217;m much more interested in those &#8220;classic Costello concerts&#8221; that haven&#8217;t otherwise seen the light of day.  </p>
<p>Check out the full press releases for the Season 1 box set of <em>Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</em> and <em>The Costello Show</em> concert series after the jump.</p>
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<blockquote><p>Video Service Corp (VSC) of Canada has announced that November 10th will see the DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc releases for <em>Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;</em> &#8211; Season 1. Each format gets a 4-disc set running 650 minutes, at a cost of CA$54.98 SRP for the DVDs, and CA$74.98 SRP for the Blu-ray version. Complete details about the show, and the contents of the home video, can be found in the studio description below. At the bottom are images of the packages for both the DVD and Blu-ray:</p>
<p>Elvis Costello&#8217;s aim has never been truer in thirteen up close and personal episodes of chords and conversation with superstar singers and songwriters including Elton John, The Police, James Taylor and John Mellencamp.</p>
<p>Shot last year at storied New York venues, Harlem&#8217;s Apollo Theatre and NBC&#8217;s 30 Rockefeller Plaza studios, Costello with his band The Imposters split each hour between colorful creative discussion and putting a new spin on classics like Purple Haze and Ballad of a Well Known Gun.</p>
<p>The show, conceived and produced by Canadians, is coming off terrific ratings and reviews on CTV while raising the roof on audience figures on The Sundance Channel in the U.S. The DVD will be released in both Standard and Blu Ray formats in a 5.1 mix supervised by Costello himself, and will feature over 90 minutes of special features including interviews and bonus jams the likes of which  audiences have<br />
never seen.</p>
<p>SPECTACLE EPISODES FEATURE THE FOLLOWING STARS, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY:<br />
Sir Elton John &#8211; The Police &#8211; Kris Kristofferson &#8211; Rosanne Cash &#8211; Norah Jones &#8211; John Mellencamp &#8211; James Taylor &#8211; Diana Krall &#8211; Bill Clinton &#8211; Rufus Wainwright &#8211; Tony Bennett &#8211; Jenny Lewis &#8211; She &#038; Him &#8211; Jakob Dylan &#8211; Herbie Hancock &#8211; Lou Reed &#8211; Julian Schnabel &#8211; Renee Fleming &#8211; Smokey Robinson</p>
<p>&bull; All episodes are extended versions with performances not seen on CTV<br />
&bull; Four disc set with over 90 minutes of Special Features including Behind-The-Scenes interviews with Elvis Costello and other performers, Bonus Songs, and more.<br />
&bull; Bonus Songs cut specifically for the DVD include: Purple<br />
Haze, Ballad of a Well Known Gun, You Win Again, Beginning to See the<br />
Light, No More Tear-Stained Make-Up and more<br />
&bull; Season Two is in pre-production and slated for appearances are the likes of Bono, Paul McCartney and others&#8230;</p>
<p>This is a historic TV series that is a must for all audiophiles.</p>
<p>The DVD and Blu-ray sets are also available for pre-ordering on <a href="http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002JI94VC/bumpershine-20">amazon.com</a> with a release date of <strong>November 3</strong>.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>1978 Recording Live at the El Mocambo Kicks Off The Costello Show Series of Live Albums From Elvis Costello</p>
<p>SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; The first edition in The Costello Show live performance series of complete concerts featuring Elvis Costello finds one of the most eclectic and acclaimed artists at the fiery start of his career. Live At The El Mocambo (Hip-O/UMe), to be released September 29, 2009, marks Volume 1 of his Elvis Costello -The Costello Show series of albums. During the next year or so, The Costello Show series will continue with the album releases of significant classic Costello concerts including a performance at Hollywood High in California and other shows to be announced.</p>
<p>Recorded March 6, 1978, at the sold-out El Mocambo in Toronto, Canada, and broadcast live by CHUM-FM, this Elvis Costello and The Attractions concert was released the same year on about 300-500 pressings of a Canadian promotional album that became highly collectible&#8211;and heavily bootlegged. In fact, it may have been the most bootlegged of all Costello albums. The album was officially released in 1993 as a bonus disc in the four-CD box set 2 1/2 Years, and was also made available to those who bought the other three CDs separately.</p>
<p>At the time of the concert, the band was touring North America in support of My Aim Is True, Costello&#8217;s 1977 debut disc, and just days before the release of This Year&#8217;s Model, the first album with The Attractions: keyboardist Steve Nieve, bassist Bruce Thomas and drummer Pete Thomas. The raw, energetic live performance in the midst of the late &#8217;70s punk/new wave movement captured a band and an artist at their most impassioned. The concert included My Aim Is True&#8217;s &#8220;Watching The Detectives,&#8221; &#8220;Less Than Zero&#8221; (with new lyrics Costello penned for American listeners), &#8220;Mystery Dance,&#8221; &#8220;Waiting For The End Of The World,&#8221; &#8220;Welcome To The Working Week&#8221; and &#8220;Miracle Man,&#8221; and This Year&#8217;s Model&#8217;s anthemic &#8220;Pump It Up,&#8221; &#8220;The Beat,&#8221; &#8220;Lip Service,&#8221; &#8220;(I Don&#8217;t Want To Go To) Chelsea&#8221; (only on the original U.K. album), &#8220;Little Triggers,&#8221; &#8220;Radio Radio&#8221; (only on the U.S. edition), &#8220;Lipstick Vogue&#8221; and &#8220;You Belong To Me.&#8221;</p>
<p>In 2003, Costello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the following year was ranked by Rolling Stone among its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. <em>Live At The El Mocambo</em> flashes back to a performance when Elvis Costello was just beginning.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Late Night Band Bench Update (Dead Weather, Jonas Brothers, Aimee Mann)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Photo: Dustin Diaz
Enter here to win a chance to sit on the band bench on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
We&#8217;re currently accepting entries for the chance to see the following musical guests:
* Wednesday, July 15: Aimee Mann &#8211; Code: AIM
* Thursday, July 16: Jonas Brothers &#8211; Code: JOB
* Friday, July 17: The Dead Weather &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/posts/day93_bench.jpg" alt="Day 93"/><br />
<strong>Photo</strong>: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/polvero/3411289414/">Dustin Diaz</a></p>
<p>Enter <a href="http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/band-bench/">here</a> to win a chance to sit on the band bench on <em><a href="http://latenightwithjimmyfallon.com">Late Night with Jimmy Fallon</a></em>.</p>
<blockquote><p>We&#8217;re currently accepting entries for the chance to see the following musical guests:</p>
<p>* Wednesday, July 15: Aimee Mann &#8211; Code: <strong>AIM</strong><br />
* Thursday, July 16: Jonas Brothers &#8211; Code: <strong>JOB</strong><br />
* Friday, July 17: The Dead Weather &#8211; Code: <strong>TDW</strong><br />
* Thursday, July 23: Twisted Sister &#8211; Code: <strong>TWS</strong></p>
<p>Interested in sitting on the Band Bench but have no preference for what band you see? Use code <strong>ANY</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>The Artists Den Goes To NOLA w/ Booker T., The Drive By Truckers and Bettye LaVette</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
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RSVP for a chance to attend this special free taping (in New Orleans, LA) over here*.
* If you are selected to attend, you will be emailed a confirmation and details approximately one week before the April 23 show.
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<p>RSVP for a chance to attend this special free taping (in <strong>New Orleans, LA</strong>) over <a href="http://www.theartistsden.com/rsvp/nola<br />
">here</a>*.</p>
<p>* If you are selected to attend, you will be emailed a confirmation and details approximately one week before the <strong>April 23</strong> show.</p>
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		<title>Jimmy Fallon Band Bench Update (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sara Watkins, Tinted Windows)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yeah Yeah Yeahs on SNL (04/11/09)

Sign up here for the chance to watch your favorite band live on the Jimmy Fallon show. Check out the upcoming band schedule below: 
We&#8217;re currently accepting entries for the chance to see the following musical guests:
Monday April 13th: Sarah Watkins &#8211; Code:SAW
Tuesday April 14th: Akon &#8211; Code:AKO
Wednesday April 15th: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Yeah Yeah Yeahs on SNL</strong> (04/11/09)<br />
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<p>Sign up <a href="http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/band-bench/">here</a> for the chance to watch your favorite band live on the <a href="http://latenightwithjimmyfallon.com">Jimmy Fallon</a> show. Check out the upcoming band schedule below: </p>
<blockquote><p>We&#8217;re currently <a href="http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/band-bench/">accepting entries</a> for the chance to see the following musical guests:</p>
<p>Monday April 13th: Sarah Watkins &#8211; Code:<strong>SAW</strong><br />
Tuesday April 14th: Akon &#8211; Code:<strong>AKO</strong><br />
Wednesday April 15th: Yeah Yeah Yeahs &#8211; Code:<strong>YYY</strong><br />
Friday April 17th: Plain White T&#8217;s &#8211; Code: <strong>PWT</strong><br />
Tuesday April 21st: Chester French &#8211; Code: <strong>CHF</strong><br />
Thursday April 23rd: Tinted Windows &#8211; Code: <strong>TWI</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>The Hold Steady Played Fuel TV, Playing Irving Plaza Monday Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hold Steady on Fuel TV&#8217;s &#8220;The Daily Habit&#8221;

Photos: Tim Griffin
On March 26, The Hold Steady played an intimate gig before a live studio audience for a taping of Fuel TV&#8217;s &#8220;The Daily Habit&#8221;.  For those of you unfamiliar with Fuel TV or the &#8220;Daily Habit&#8220;, I can tell you that Fuel TV is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Hold Steady</strong> on Fuel TV&#8217;s &#8220;The Daily Habit&#8221;<br />
<img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-4.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/><br />
<strong>Photos</strong>: <a href="http://griffinshot.com">Tim Griffin</a></p>
<p>On <strong>March 26</strong>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theholdsteady">The Hold Steady</a> played <a href="http://www.fuel.tv/LynnGuarino/blogs/view/5963">an intimate gig</a> before a live studio audience for a taping of <strong>Fuel TV&#8217;s &#8220;The Daily Habit&#8221;</strong>.  For those of you unfamiliar with <a href="http://fuel.tv">Fuel TV</a> or the &#8220;<a href="http://www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit">Daily Habit</a>&#8220;, I can tell you that Fuel TV is the world&#8217;s (?) &#8220;only 24/7 action sports lifestyle network&#8221; and the &#8220;Daily Habit&#8221; is a half-hour daily talk show which features &#8220;action sports celebrities, musicians, comedy, and cutting-edge new products&#8221;. In NYC, Fuel TV broadcasts on  Time Warner Cable <strong>channel 456</strong>.</p>
<p>After doing some schmoozing, designing my own custom silk screened t-shirt, and imbibing more than a few <a href="http://www.veevlife.com/">Veev cocktails</a>, I was sated and slightly lubricated by the time the Hold Steady took the stage for their &#8220;extended&#8221; set at the <a href="http://www.bathhousestudios.com/">Bathhouse studios</a> on Thursday night. Tim was there to get the photos, and my cohort and Hold Steady superfan Anders was there to review the set. Despite his grousing, Anders actually enjoyed the show, here&#8217;s what he had to say about it: </p>
<blockquote><p>The band performed admirably well, considering the industry party atmosphere, questionable mixing, and sound being way too loud for the speakers.  Audience members unfamiliar with the songs probably had a hard time catching more than a fraction of the <strong>Craig Finn</strong>&#8217;s clever  lyrics, and the volume served to muddy <strong>Tad Kubler</strong>&#8217;s exceptional guitar.  The sound did improve a fair bit toward the back of the room; the bathroom line was probably the best place to listen from, though with a floor-level stage, the band was entirely hidden at 20 feet away.  One can only hope the mixing board is clean; otherwise, it&#8217;s hard to see how they will get this performance to air.  Sure, this all sounds like some serious whining, but the fact remains: The Hold Steady could play in a padded box, to a confused nursing home audience, and they&#8217;d still rock.  Plus, it&#8217;s kind of cool to be able to see the show that&#8217;s ten feet away from you from multiple angles (complete with swooping snl-musical-guest style camera!) on monitors around the room. </p>
<p><strong>Set List</strong><br />
1. Constructive Summer<br />
2. Stay Positive<br />
3. Sequestered in Memphis<br />
4. Cattle and the Creeping Things<br />
5. The Swish<br />
6. Magazines<br />
7. Your Little Hoodrat Friend<br />
8. Stuck Between Stations<br />
9. Slapped Actress
</p></blockquote>
<p>For my money, i thought it was too in there loud too, but as far as I&#8217;m concerned, free food, free drinks and The Hold Steady = Good Times. This episode of the â€œThe Daily Habitâ€ is part of a special New York theme week that will air in early April on Fuel TV. Other musical guests for New York week included <strong>Busta Rhymes</strong> and <strong>Amazing Baby</strong>. </p>
<p>The Hold Steady next play NYC on Monday, <strong>March 30</strong> at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza (a smaller venue than normal for them). More pictures from the &#8220;Daily Habit&#8221; taping after the jump.</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-2.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-0.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-3.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-9.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-13.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-22.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-5.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-6.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-7.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-8.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-12.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-18.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-14.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-16.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-15.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-17.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-23.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-20.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-21.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-1.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-19.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-24.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-26.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-25.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/music/the_hold_steady/ths-28.jpg" alt="The Hold Steady on Fuel TV"/></p>
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		<title>Seatfilling Opp: The Glamour Women Of The Year Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:56:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Because like George Costanza, I enjoy reading Glamour Magazine every now and then (if you get the reference, you should know that I&#8217;m joking). Here are the details on the seatfilling gig:
The Glamour Women of the Year Awards honors the achievements of women and is a very special evening.  While we can&#8217;t release the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/posts/glamour_women.gif" alt="Glamour WOTY"/></p>
<p>Because like George Costanza, I enjoy reading <a href="http://glamour.com">Glamour Magazine</a> every now and then (if you get the reference, you should know that I&#8217;m joking). Here are the details on the seatfilling gig:</p>
<blockquote><p>The <a href="http://www.glamour.com/women-of-the-year">Glamour Women of the Year Awards</a> honors the achievements of women and is a very special evening.  While we can&#8217;t release the names of the honorees/presenters/performers appearing this year, the talent line-up is first rate.  This is a favorite of many!</p>
<p>For an indication of talent, past attendees were <strong>Catherine Zeta Jones, Melissa Etheridge, Susan Sarandon, Katie Couric, Natalie Cole, Rita Wilson, Ethan Hawke, Venus Williams, Jennifer Garner, Goldie Hawn, Queen Latifah, Steven Spielberg, Diane Sawyer, Martin Short and a past performances by Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Patti Labelle</strong> and <strong>Alicia Keys</strong>.</p>
<p>As always, this offer is <strong>FREE</strong>.</p>
<p>DETAILS:<br />
<strong>Date</strong>: 11/10/08<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Carnegie Hall<br />
<strong>Arrival Time</strong>: 5:00pm<br />
<strong>Show Time</strong>: 7:00pm<br />
<strong>Dress</strong>: semi-formal/cocktail attire<br />
<strong>Age</strong>: over 21 (strictly enforced)</p>
<p>You can sign up to be a seatfiller for GLAMOUR WOMEN OF THE YEAR at the following <a href=" http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1010107L">link</a> (<a href=" http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1010107L">http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1010107L</a>) or visit our website at <a href="http://www.TVaudiences.tv">www.TVaudiences.tv</a> for the sign-up link.</p>
<p>PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND</p>
<p>Be sure to set your spam settings to allow for mail from <strong>Seatfillers@aol.com</strong> and <strong>GlamourAwards@aol.com</strong>.</p>
<p>By signing up, you are NOT confirmed to attend.  Those confirmed will be sent an email approximately 1 week before the show.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Another Spectacle Taping with&#8230; Rufus Wainwright</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Elvis Costello

Another free Spectacle taping coming up, this time it&#8217;s Rufus Wainwright and Elvis at the historic Apollo Theatre. 
Be part of the audience for Rufus&#8217; appearance on Elvis Costello&#8217;s TV show! 
Hello fans! Exciting news: Rufus will be appearing on Sundance Channel&#8217;s new show, &#8220;Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;&#8221; hosted by Elvis Costello himself. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Elvis Costello</strong><br />
<img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/posts/spectacle_elvis.jpg" alt="Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..."/></p>
<p>Another free <a href="http://www.sundancechannel.com/series/spectacle"><em>Spectacle</em></a> taping coming up, this time it&#8217;s <a href="http://rufuswainwright.com">Rufus Wainwright</a> and <a href="http://elviscostello.com">Elvis</a> at the historic <strong>Apollo Theatre</strong>. </p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Be part of the audience for Rufus&#8217; appearance on Elvis Costello&#8217;s TV show!</strong> </p>
<p>Hello fans! Exciting news: Rufus will be appearing on Sundance Channel&#8217;s new show, &#8220;Spectacle: Elvis Costello with&#8230;&#8221; hosted by Elvis Costello himself. The more exciting news: YOU can be a part of the audience for the taping of this episode at the Apollo Theatre in New York City! Here&#8217;s the info:</p>
<p>Date: Monday, <strong>September 8, 2008<br />
</strong>Time: Doors open at 6:45pm<br />
Doors close promptly at 7:30pm<br />
Location: The Apollo Theatre, 235 West 125th Street in New York City</p>
<p>Apply for tickets now! In your email ticket request, please include the following:<br />
1.) Legal first and last name and, if requesting an additional ticket, the legal first and last name of your intended guest<br />
2.) Your age, mailing address, email address, and phone number &#8211; include the same for your intended guest, if applicable.</p>
<p>Email ticket requests to:</p>
<p><a href="mailto:rufustvtaping@gmail.com">rufustvtaping@gmail.com</a></p>
<p>By Friday, September 5th, 2008, all confirmed ticket recipients will receive a phone call or email detailing the procedure for the issuance of tickets, as well as providing further information regarding this extraordinary event.</p>
<p>RULES:<br />
- Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. Please, respond ONLY if you are absolutely certain of your ability to attend.<br />
- You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered (proper ID will be required)<br />
- Ticket requests are limited to two (2) per person<br />
- This is an exclusive event wherein the buying and selling of tickets can and will result in the forfeiture of said bought and/or sold tickets.<br />
[<a href="http://www.rufuswainwright.com/news/default.aspx/nid/14096">RufusWainwright.com</a>] </p></blockquote>
<p>More info about the series after the break.</p>
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<p>Sundance Channel will premiere this music/talk series on <strong>Wednesday, December 3, 2008</strong> at 9:00pm e/p. SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH&#8230; fuses the best elements of talk and music television and invites viewers to enjoy an intimate conversation between host Costello and his guests, punctuated by rare musical performances by Costello, his guests and a wide variety of musicians. Among the confirmed guests for the 13-part series are <strong>Sir Elton John, Tony Bennett, Lou Reed</strong>, artist-director <strong>Julian Schnabel</strong> and <strong>President Bill Clinton</strong>. </p>
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		<title>Free NAS Taping at Webster Hall</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bumpershine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nas &#8211; Untitled

Just noticed this on upcoming.org.
We are looking for 500 fans to be a part of the SAMSUNG SUMMER KRUSH concert series taking place August 27th 2008, at Webster Hall in NYC!
There will be a special LIVE 1 hour performance by NAS!
You must 18+ years old to attend and the tickets are FREE!!!
Visit www.1iota.com [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001A5074S/bumpershine-20">Nas &#8211; <em>Untitled</em></a><br />
<img src="http://www.bumpershine.com/wp-images/covers/nas_untitled_cov.jpg" alt="Nas - Untitled"/></p>
<p>Just noticed this on <a href="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1023664/">upcoming.org</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>We are looking for <strong>500 fans</strong> to be a part of the <a href="http://www.samsungsummerkrush.com">SAMSUNG SUMMER KRUSH</a> concert series taking place <strong>August 27th 2008</strong>, at Webster Hall in NYC!</p>
<p>There will be a special LIVE 1 hour performance by <strong>NAS</strong>!</p>
<p>You must 18+ years old to attend and the tickets are FREE!!!</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.1iota.com">www.1iota.com</a> and click the Samsung Summer Krush link and request your FREE tickets today!</p></blockquote>
<p>All <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nas">Nas</a> tour dates after the jump.</p>
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<p><strong>Nas 2008 Tour Dates</strong><br />
16 Aug 2008 Shoreline Amphitheater 	San Francisco, California<br />
22 Aug 2008 Harry Oâ€™s 	Park City, Utah<br />
23 Aug 2008 Fiddlerâ€™s Green Amphitheater 	Denver, Colorado<br />
24 Aug 2008 Emoâ€™s 	Austin, Texas<br />
25 Aug 2008 Warehouse Live 	Houston, Texas<br />
26 Aug 2008 House of Blues 	Dallas, Texas<br />
28 Aug 2008 House of Blues 	Cleveland, Ohio<br />
29 Aug 2008 Chene Park 	Detroit, Michigan<br />
30 Aug 2008 Canopy Club 	Champaign, Illinois<br />
03 Sep 2008 The Pageant 	St. Louis, Missouri<br />
04 Sep 2008 The Rave 	Milwaukee, Wisconsin<br />
05 Sep 2008 First Avenue 	Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
06 Sep 2008 The Gorge Amphitheater 	Quincy, Washington</p>
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		<title>2008 Fashion Rocks Seatfilling Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bumpershine</dc:creator>
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Like I promised, here is the seatfilling information for the 2008 Fashion Rocks Awards (please don&#8217;t email me personally about being a seatfiller for this show as I have nothing to do with the process).
Fashion Rocks, hosted by Denis Leary, is presented by Conde Nast Media Group, and celebrates the best in fashion and music [...]]]></description>
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<p>Like <a href="http://www.bumpershine.com/2008/08/02/fashion-rocks-lineup-announced.html">I promised</a>, here is the seatfilling information for the <strong>2008 Fashion Rocks Awards</strong> (please don&#8217;t email me personally about being a seatfiller for this show as I have nothing to do with the process).</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://fashionrockslive.com">Fashion Rocks</a>, hosted by <strong>Denis Leary</strong>, is presented by Conde Nast Media Group, and celebrates the best in fashion and music and will take place on Friday, <strong>September 5th</strong> from Radio City Music Hall in NYC.</p>
<p>Currently, performers include <strong>BeyoncÃ©, Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Duffy, Fergie, Justin Timberlake, L&#8217;il Wayne, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Chris Cornell, One Republic, Pussycat Dolls, Solange Knowles and Timbaland</strong> with special guest <strong>Lynyrd Skynyrd</strong>.</p>
<p>This is a specific casting.  We are looking for ALL TYPES ages 25-35 (or who look within this age range) to be front and center!  You will be surrounding the stage for the entire show. We are looking for &#8220;fashionable&#8221; types.  Style/Dress is &#8220;Rock n Roll Cool&#8221;.  You must be enthusiastic and willing to stand for the entire time.  Arrival time is tentatively scheduled for 5pm.</p>
<p>Those interested will have to sign up via <a href="http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1008991z">this link</a>, and then <strong>submit a photo</strong>.  Instructions for submitting a photo will be emailed to you after signing up.  Photo does NOT have to be a professional picture.</p>
<p>Be sure to set your spam settings to allow for mail from <strong>Seatfillers@aol.com</strong> and <strong>CastingAudience@aol.com</strong>.</p>
<p>By signing up, you are NOT confirmed to attend.  Those confirmed will be sent an email approximately 1 week before the show. Those not chosen will still have the opportunity to apply to be a seatfiller when that offer goes out at a later time.</p>
<p>You may forward this offer on to others, but they MUST sign up by FIRST registering at <a href="http://tvaudiences.tv">www.TVaudiences.tv</a> and then can use the link provided above.</p>
<p>Sign Up: <a href="http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1008991z">http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1008991z</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Another Rockin&#8217; Seatfilling Opportunity From Fuse.TV</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bumpershine</dc:creator>
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Hey, did anyone else know that Fuse has a show that&#8217;s like Jackass but with girls called Rad Girls? It&#8217;s sort of awful. In any event, check out the glorious seatfilling opportunity below.



&#8220;YOU ROCK, LET&#8217;S ROLL&#8221;
YOU my lucky friend are cordially invited to be a part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE!
If you&#8217;re COOL, FUN, HIP, [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="middle">Hey, did anyone else know that <a href="http://fuse.tv">Fuse</a> has a show that&#8217;s like <em><a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/jackass/series.jhtml">Jackass</a></em> but with girls called <em><a href="http://www.fuse.tv/ontv/shows/rad-girls">Rad Girls</a></em>? It&#8217;s sort of awful. In any event, check out the glorious seatfilling opportunity below.</td>
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<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;YOU ROCK, LET&#8217;S ROLL&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>YOU my lucky friend are cordially invited to be a part of the LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re COOL, FUN, HIP, &#038; at least age 15&#8230; join us for a Dating Game Show that hooks up Musicians with their adoring FANS!</p>
<p>If you love DATING GAME SHOWS, MUSIC TRIVIA, &#038; REALITY TV&#8230;</p>
<p>Come to a FREE TV TAPING!</p>
<p>*SPECIAL iTUNES PRIZES FOR THE AUDIENCE!</p>
<p><strong>TAPING DATES</strong>:<br />
Mon June 16<br />
Tues June 17<br />
Wed June 18<br />
Thurs June 19<br />
Fri June 20</p>
<p><strong>TIMES</strong>: 12:00 PM Noon OR 4:00 PM Each Day<br />
<strong>LOCATION</strong>: FUSE Studio<br />
11 Penn Plaza, NYC 10001 (W 32nd St &#038; 7th Ave)</p>
<p>Go To <a href="http://www.StarFlowEntertainment.com">StarFlowEntertainment.com</a> to get your Free Tickets NOW!</p>
<p>CLICK  &#8220;FUSE TV: Audience Opp&#8221; on our HOME PAGE. Next CLICK &#8220;SIGN UP&#8221; button, last choose the date/time that works best for YOU! </p></blockquote>
<p>More about the show after the jump.</p>
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<blockquote><p>What is the show about?</p>
<p>Everyone dreams of dating a musician, and the goal of every musician is to hook up with a red hot fan.  They find each other on tour buses, in clubs, backstage at concerts, and on MySpace.  Now weâ€™re gonna move the action into our studio in the new matchmaking game show You Rock, Letâ€™s Roll. </p>
<p>In every episode, we attempt to hook up a gorgeous, playful, and lonely music-loving single with one of three musicians, each representing a distinct musical genre: blinged-out rapper, inked and pierced metal-head, sensitive emo-rocker, jam-band hippy, too-pretty pop star, etc&#8230;  They all think they are the perfect catch, but none of them knows what it will take to win our date picker&#8217;s heart, and the game.  </p>
<p>But thereâ€™s a catch: the picker and contestants will not see each other until after the final decision has been made.  </p>
<p>Throughout every game, the picker gets to know the 3 contestantsâ€™ personalities, musical knowledge, talent, expertise, creativity, style, and charisma in a series of fun, visual, and interesting questions. Pickers will find out about the contestantsâ€™ turn-ons, musical knowledge, taste, and dating history. But there&#8217;s also a whole other visual and engaging level here: physical challenges. Can they mimic Shakiraâ€™s hip-shaking? Drop a freestyle rap?  Play a drum solo on a collection of boxes and buckets?  Show off their macking skills on an inflatable doll?  And to top it all off, contestants will show off their musical chops in a final performance round that will end each show with a bang.</p>
<p>One lucky winner will be chosen for a night out in New York City,  a dream date for any true music fan.  </p>
<p>This is &#8220;You Rock, Letâ€™s Roll&#8221;.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>An &#8220;A List&#8221; Seatfilling Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 01:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bumpershine</dc:creator>
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We are currently offering the opportunity to be a Seatfiller at the Bravo &#8220;A-List Awards&#8221; &#8211; hosted by KATHY GRIFFIN, taking place at the Manhattan Center (Hammerstein Ballroom) in NYC on June 4th (to air the following week).
Bravo is dedicated to celebrating the creative process and showcasing some of the leading creative minds working today, [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>We are currently offering the opportunity to be a Seatfiller at the Bravo &#8220;<a href="http://www.bravotv.com/alist/2008/about/index.php">A-List Awards</a>&#8221; &#8211; hosted by <strong>KATHY GRIFFIN</strong>, taking place at the Manhattan Center (Hammerstein Ballroom) in NYC on <strong>June 4th</strong> (to air the following week).</p>
<p>Bravo is dedicated to celebrating the creative process and showcasing some of the leading creative minds working today, and as the only channel to include virtually every popular field of the arts &#8211; beauty, design, fashion, food and pop culture &#8211; it&#8217;s the most logical home for an event that celebrates these disciplines. &#8220;My Life on the D-List&#8221; star Kathy Griffin hosts Bravo&#8217;s first ever &#8220;A-List Awards&#8221; honoring those people that have made an indelible mark in the arts, with a special star-studded red carpet pre-show hosted by <strong>Tim Gunn</strong> (per Bravo website).  Show promises lots of celebrity presenters and honorees.</p>
<p>As always, this offer is <strong>FREE</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>DETAILS:</strong><br />
Date: 6/4/08<br />
Venue: Manhattan Center (Hammerstein Ballroom) New York, NY<br />
Arrival Time: 6pm (to be confirmed)<br />
Dress: Cocktail attire (strictly enforced)<br />
Age: over 21 (strictly enforced)</p>
<p>For more info on what it is to be a seatfiller, please visit our web-site at <a href="http://www.TVaudiences.tv">www.TVaudiences.tv</a></p>
<p>You can register to be a seatfiller for the Bravo &#8220;A-List Awards&#8221; at the following link <a href="https://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1007787z">https://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=1007787z</a> (you may have to cut and paste).</p>
<p>PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND.</p>
<p>FYI &#8211; Each time you sign up for a specific show, you are considered a &#8220;new subscriber&#8221;.</p>
<p>You must use the link above to sign up &#8211; we do not accept email requests.</p>
<p>Be sure to set your spam settings to allow for mail from <strong>Seatfillers@aol.com</strong> and <strong>BravoAudience@aol.com</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>By signing up, you are NOT confirmed to attend.  Those confirmed will be sent an email approximately 1 week before the show.</strong></p>
<p>You may forward this offer on to others, but they MUST sign up by FIRST registering at <a href="http://www.TVaudiences.tv">www.TVaudiences.tv</a> and then can use the link provided above.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>More &#8220;Spectacle&#8221; Tapings &#124; Tony Bennett &amp; Lou Reed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bumpershine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HI!
Just wanted to say thanks for attending.
If you did miss the shows they were amazing!!
Very intimate &#038; great performances.
One of a kind setting &#038; of course, Elvis!!
IF you did make it,
OUR producers LOVED the crowd.
GREAT ENERGY, very diverse &#038; a good vibe.
It helped make the shoot look amazing &#038; Elvis loved the audience as
well.
FOR THOSE [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HI!<br />
Just wanted to say thanks for attending.<br />
If you did miss the shows they were amazing!!<br />
Very intimate &#038; great performances.<br />
One of a kind setting &#038; of course, Elvis!!</p>
<p>IF you did make it,<br />
OUR producers LOVED the crowd.<br />
GREAT ENERGY, very diverse &#038; a good vibe.<br />
It helped make the shoot look amazing &#038; Elvis loved the audience as<br />
well.</p>
<p>FOR THOSE THAT HAVE NOT RESERVED TICKETS ALREADY,<br />
They wanted to extend the opportunity for tickets to<br />
The LAST 2 SHOWS till SEPTEMBER.<br />
LET US KNOW ASAP if you want seats.<br />
You can pass on to friend family BUT we will be out of tickets by<br />
this weekend so pass along or respond ASAP!!</p>
<p>You are invited to receive<br />
4 COMPLIMENTARY TV TICKETS AT NBC STUDIO!!<br />
TO Both or either of the following shows&#8230;<br />
THESE ARE OUR FINAL SHOWS UNTIL SEPTEMBER<br />
Feel free to forward!</p>
<p>Date: <strong>TUESDAY April 15th, 2008<br />
ELVIS COSTELLO with TONY BENNETT</strong></p>
<p>Date: <strong>WEDNESDAY April 16th, 2008<br />
ELVIS COSTELLO with LOU REED</strong></p>
<p>Audience Arrival: 5:45pm<br />
Taping Time: 7:00-9:00pm<br />
Location: Studio 8-H<br />
49 West 49th Street, NYC, NY 10020</p>
<p>EMAIL <a href="mailto:MIKE@GOTHAMCASTING.COM">MIKE@GOTHAMCASTING.COM</a><br />
Include name, age, phone #, how many tickets you need &#038; guest names</p>
<p>More &#8220;Spectacle&#8221; taping information after the jump.</p>
<p><span id="more-2303"></span></p>
<p>Please read all of the following information:</p>
<p>&bull; Use the 49th St. entrance to 30 Rockefeller Plaza between<br />
5th and 6th Avenues. No tickets, you will be on a security list.<br />
Check in with the guest list on the mezzanine level. Photo ID is<br />
required.</p>
<p>&bull; NO cameras, camera-phones or other recording devices.</p>
<p>&bull; Please dress in business casual attire, and refrain from<br />
wearing the color white, red, or any noticeable logos.</p>
<p>&bull; Please do not bring excessive electronic devices or over-<br />
sized bags or shopping bags. Small purses are permitted.</p>
<p>&bull; Audience members must abide by all NBC and Rockefeller<br />
Center security policies and procedures.</p>
<p>&bull; All audience members must be sixteen (16) years of age or<br />
older.  Photo ID is required if age is questionable.  Driverâ€™s<br />
license, ID card, birth certificate or any other official<br />
declaration of age is permissible.</p>
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