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Dave Matthews Band Kick Off National '07 Tour:

Thu, Aug 02 2007 09:21 PDT

Published: 2007-08-03 Provider: Rolling Stone

News Ticker: Nas, David Cook, Motley Crue and BRMC

In anticipation for his new album, Nas has released The Nigger Mixtape for free. The Queensbridge MC has also unleashed the new video for “Be a Nigger Too.” American Idol winner David Cook will serenade the Staples Center crowd tonight with the National Anthem before the Celtics take on the Lakers in Los Angeles. Mötley Crüe have posted another new song from their upcoming Saints of Los Angeles, dubbed “Muther Fucker of the Year,” on their MySpace page. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club drummer Nick Jago has left the band, forcing BRMC to continue their European tour as a duo.

Published: 2008-06-10 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News, Morning News Roundup

Feist Performs on "Letterman" With a Choir of Indie-Rock All-Stars: Members of Broken Social Scene, Grizzly Bear, the New Pornographers, the National and More

Tue, Aug 28 2007 07:46 PDT Late Show with David Letterman on August 27, 2007 in New York City. The recruited singers include members of Broken Social Scene, Grizzly Bear, the New Pornographers, Mates of State, the National and Nicole Atkins and the Sea. Photo"> Letterman's tiny dressing areas, a Winnebago was brought to the studio to provide rehearsal space. Photo"> Letterman band leader Paul Shaffer and Feist talk shop during rehearsal. Photo"> Late Show With David Letterman. Photo">

Published: 2007-08-29 Provider: Rolling Stone

Rage Against the Machine Schedule Show Near Republican Convention

Following their near-riot-inducing performance at this weekend’s Lollapalooza, Rage Against the Machine have scheduled another concert they probably hope has similar results. The band announced that they’ll perform in Minneapolis’ Target Center on September 3rd, which is significant because that’s the same week the Republican National Convention rolls into the Twin City of St. Paul. In 2000, the band played an outdoor show in Los Angeles during the Democratic National Convention, and that show ended with police using tear gas and pepper spray. In the announcement of the Minneapolis show, Rage made no mention of the political overtones their show will carry, but Tom Morello has already revealed he will play a union rally with Steve Earle in St. Paul on September 1st, the first day of the RNC. Protest isn’t free, though: tickets for Rage’s show in Prince’s hometown are $60 and go on sale Saturday. [Photo: Getty]

Published: 2008-08-05 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

News Ticker: Ludacris, Secret Machines and Phil Spector

Ludacris has signed a multi-million dollar deal with AT&T to become their new spokesperson. The rapper will appear in commercials for the phone company starting next month. Having left their major label contract, Secret Machines will go the self-release route for their still-untitled third album, due out in the fall. The band will be working in collaboration with World’s Fair Label Group. The National are showing their support for RS cover boy Barack Obama by designing a T-shirt combining Obama’s portrait with their song “Mr. November.” The band will donate all profits from the shirts to the candidate’s campaign. Ronnie Spector and members of the Crystals, Bobbie Soxx and Blue Jeans are all seeking unpaid royalties from famed producer and murder suspect Phil Spector. [Photo: Getty]

Published: 2008-07-09 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News, Morning News Roundup

News Ticker: Bob Dylan, The Academy Is…, Marilyn Manson, The Decemberists

Photo: Hill/FilmMagic Bob Dylan will show off almost 100 paintings at a new exhibition in Denmark that opens in the fall of 2010. A press release confirms the show at National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) will feature 30 large acrylic paintings from Dylan’s Brazil Series. The Academy Is… will unleash a five-song EP called Lost in Pacific Time – The AP/EP digitally September 22nd tied in to their appearance on an upcoming cover of Alternative Press. The band is on the road from

Published: 2009-09-16 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Morning News Roundup, Rock News

Flaming Lips Set to Headline Washington, DC Earth Day Festivities

Photo: Fox/WireImage The Flaming Lips will go from spending Christmas on Mars to Earth Day in Washington, DC when they perform a free concert at the city’s National Mall on April 19th. Other bands will take the stage in 10 cities nationwide as part of this year’s Earth Day Network & Green Apple Festival Day. Joining the Soft Bulletin band in the Nation’s Capitol will be moe., Los Lobos, DJ Spooky and emcee Chevy Chase. The 2008 Earth Day concert in DC drew 200,000 people. The 10-city festival, w

Published: 2009-04-14 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Rock News

Take a shine to Copeland

Copeland, a Lakeland, Fla.-based band, plays Turner Hall Ballroom Friday night as part of the band's national tour behind its new album, "You Are My Sunshine."

Published: 2009-04-10 Provider: Journal Sentinel Online

The National's fame starts to live up to the name

Men at work:The name The National calls to mind an obscure federal agency. But to the Brooklyn band's fans, it's a voice for ...

Published: 2008-09-17 Provider: USA Today

Sad undertones to this year's Dave Matthews Band Gorge shows

Music & nightlifeThe Dave Matthews Band's annual three-night stand at the Gorge offers an end-of-summer rock 'n' roll ritual, but this one is tinged with sadness following the death of founding member LeRoi Moore.

Published: 2008-08-29 Provider: Seattle Times

RS Originals: The National Live in New York

Fall is an excellent season for broody rockers the National: The RS Originals squad caught up with the Ohio-by-way-of-Brooklyn band last month at the Highline Ballroom in New York. Check out these clips of the highlights [RealPlayer Required]: “Slow Show” “Mistaken for Strangers” “Fake Empire” “Brainy”

Published: 2007-11-20 Provider: Rolling Stone Keywords: Live Shows, RS Original, On Tour

NOT SO WILD ABOUT HARRY

CALL it AARP-unk. At the Fillmore on Thursday, Deborah Harry launched her national tour for "Necessary Evil," her first solo album in 14 years. The performance teetered between bad and good. During the 90-minute set, Harry's signature wispy...

Published: 2007-11-10 Provider: New York Post Keywords: Harry, song, Blondie, back, band, performance, rock, music