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OJ’s in the news And soon in the cellblock!
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Tommy Lee is in the news Then he's out. Now he's back in!
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Britney…UGH! Honey, she lost the kids?
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Madonna represents the Jews? Oy vey!
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Best of the ‘Burbs Awards Winners Announced.
Congrats to the friends of MNO that went the distance at the 2006 BoB!
And to those who made the Final Five...Your fans know you are a winner!
Barely Standing
Debe Welch Band
Catfight
Centerline
Eleventh Hour
Filthy Mittens
Hot Rocks
Mason Rivers
Rabble Rousers
Sacred Dawn
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Jacko Robo!
Little ol' ladies will fear him, children will stare in wonder...THE REST OF US WILL LAUGH!
Reports from Sin City state that the gloved one is in talks to have a 50 foot robot roam the deserts of Vegas.
In a article from Yahoo Music News On the subject of the robot: "It would be in the desert sands.
Laser beams would shoot out of it so it would be the first thing people flying in would see."
You heard it here..."ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT PEDOPHILE"
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JOHN SPIRA, COME HOME!
Rabble Rouser lead guitar player "Chicago
Johnny" Spira is still missing. According to the family-run web log
authorities state that no foul play was evident. A volunteer search and
candlelight vigil. along with pleas for information to John's whereabouts
are noted on the site. Donations are being accepted to support the search and a
reward leading to his recovery.
Keep Johnny, his family and the Rabble Rouser band in your thoughts.
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EA, Harmonix develop new on-line video game: ROCK BAND
Video game publisher Electronic Arts said it is teaming with Viacom Inc.'s MTV and
"Guitar Hero" developer Harmonix to deliver "Rock Band," a new music game, late this year
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A new dance revue based on the Nirvana album Nevermind
Donald Byrd the show's choreographer compared the story of Kurt Cobain and
Courtney Love to that of "Romeo & Juliet" calling their relationship a "tragedy."
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I'm going to DIZZKNEELAND!
The best kept secret in LA...DADA. Having seen the best and worst side of the music
business west coasters DADA will once again grace the stage at the Park West on April 6th.
If you have not seen or heard this band, you HAVE MISSED OUT!
I have said this years ago and it needs repeating, this band features the Eric Clapton of the new millennium...Mike Gurley.
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Who's in the Dog House?
Former Jane Doe musicians have regrouped
after Jane stepped away from the mic last November.
Having promised a new act for the summer schedule the new
band is ready to roll as Dog House with Mike Vermeland on keys!
Check the new site here!
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Boston lead singer exits the stage.
Famed Boston frontman Brad Delp has left this mortal coil blaming his loneliness in a note attached to his shirt.
His body was found in his home by his fiancé.
Guitar legend Tom Scholz said on his website that Brad would be joining the
reunited Boston for a summer tour. Plans for that reunion have been shelved.
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Genesis turns it on again.
Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and
Phil Collins will reunite this year for a limited number of shows
which will include long-time sidemen Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer.
The events will focus on the bands '76 to '81 phase as Rhino Records will be releasing a CD/DVD box set.
During a press conference, the trio did not rule out a recording of all shows,
and a potential reunion of all
the original members to perform Lamb Lies Down On Broadway in the future.
Tickets for the Chicago shows are on sale now.
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Reunions-a-poppin!
Aussie legends Crowded House has announced that they will reunite for a world tour to be scheduled.
Neil Finn and Nick Seymour with Mark Hart are currently auditioning for a suitable replacement for original drummer Paul Hester.
If you did not know, Paul Hester took his life March 26th, 2005.
The Police are currently rehearsing as they plan a world tour to take place this year, rumor has it.
The tour will launch after an appearance on the Grammy Awards and coincide with a 30th year commemoration of the bands back catalog
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Full Throttle announces new bass player!
Hard rock outfit Full Throttle has announced their new bass player and backup singer will be Cliff Hunt.
FT lead singer Anthony Cyranek notes that Cliff has brought "a new spark" to the mix as well as a great depth of music knowledge.
Cliff's premier with Full Throttle will be March 10th along with friends Friday At 5 and American Rock Club at the Pioneer Lanes in Plainfield.
Three bands, cold beer and no cover charge at a great club!
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JANE DOE camp changes direction…kinda!
From Jim Norris of the Jane Doe:
The Jane Doe band is in a rebuilding phase and looking to change the lineup.
Jim Norris says “We are moving to a male fronted format and are looking for the right guy.
I need a dynamic frontman with a solid soulful voice. Singing in key with some power is a priority as well as good crowd interaction.”
Do you know someone who would be interested?
Contact Jim directly at jim@janedoeband.com or call him at (847) 702-6749
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Shure E5 In-Ear Monitors – For Sale!
Hey In-Ear monitor fans. Looking to upgrade to a primo set of E5’s?
A producer in Chicago is selling gently used Shure E5 In-Ear monitors for under $300.
You heard me, under $300. A group that was rehearsing had to postpone a tour, so in order to keep things afloat they are selling off the IEM’s.
How do I know they are good to go? I just bought a set.
Contact Wes directly at thebank@mac.com or call at (773) 342-2911.
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MNO founder turns 29…again!
Legendary drummer and founder of MNO celebrates the BIG ONE. Tony Amaro says
“I am currently celebrating the 21st anniversary of my 29th birthday. I should be really good at this by now!”
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Barely Standing announces new drummer
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal outfit Barely Standing announces their new drummer will be the "Southside Hitman" Tony Amaro.
Barely Standing, winner and runner up for many of the SNL Best of the 'Burbs awards
continues it's legendary ride through the streets of Chicagoland.
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