Jay Reatard at Stuyvesant Town Oval (07/01/09) Photo: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted He didn’t get a lot of attention around this blog, but regardless of whether you liked him or not, 29 is way too young to go. Rest in peace Jay. We are devastated by the death of Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay…
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Wyclef Jean Releases A Statement on Haitian Earthquake (and How You Can Help)
Wyclef Jean is a rock star in America, but the man is famous almost beyond comprehension in his native Haiti. He released this statement today (Jan 13) concerning the recent devastating earthquake near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. January 13th, 2010 STATEMENT BY WYCLF JEAN ON HAITI EARTHQUAKE NEW YORKâThe following is a statement by Wyclef Jean on…
New Orleans Jazz Festival Schedule Announced
2010 New Orleans Jazz Festival Some of the interesting artists and headliners at this year’s New Orleans Jazz Festival (April 23 – May 2, 2010) include: Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, B.B. King, My Morning Jacket, Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes, Band of Horses, The Black Crowes, Drake, Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon…
The 67th Annual Golden Globes Nominations (Karen O, U2)
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE 1. MICHAEL GIACCHINO – Up 2. MARVIN HAMLISCH – THE INFORMANT! 3. JAMES HORNER – Avatar 4. ABEL KORZENIOWSKI – A Single Man 5. KAREN O, CARTER BURWELL – Where The Wild Things Are BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE 1. “CINEMA ITALIANO” – Nine (Music & Lyrics…
The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Ron Asheton of The Stooges at The Virgin Mobile Festival (08/10/08) Photo: Tim Griffin (more) “We are very happy to present this year’s inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as they represent a great cross-section of artists that define the broad spectrum and history of rock and roll and people that have…
The 52nd Annual Grammy Nominations
2008-2009 Grammy Nominations Filled with a lot of predictable industry drek and some pleasant surprises (Phoenix, DCFC, Neko Case, MGMT, Ting Tings, and Silversun Pickups), the 52nd Annual Grammy nominations were announced last night in a nationally televised event. You can find the entire seemingly endless list over here; I’ve included the top categories and…