Jordan Rudess updates.

Jordan's Online Conservatory has expanded to offering an entire drum instruction course, and guitar instruction course (which contains almost 4 hours of video instruction) in addition to the recently added satellite course, Adventures In Analog Synthesis. The two new courses, as well as an introductory segment of the satellite course, are now available in the Online Conservatory Core. The JR Riffs section, which features isolated sound and notation files from Jordan's solo CDs and Dream Theater CDs, has been updated to include riffs from "Octavarium" and "Rhythm of Time". To check out our brand new preview of the OC, and for more information, visit http://www.jroc.us.

Jordan to appear at Moogfest

Jordan will be appearing at Moogfest this year in New York City, on June 22nd. For more information, please visit http://www.moogmusic.com.

Keyfest DVD To Be Released

The Jordan Rudess Keyfest 2004 DVD is set to be released in early June. It will feature Jordan's solo piano and synthesizer performance from the event. Stay tuned for more information about the release!

Visit http://www.jordanrudess.com

ALL ABOUT ANNA Star & FHM Covergirl GRY BAY's Fine Face & Physique Are EVERYWHERE!

SANTA FE NM / COPENHAGEN DK - (APRIL 28, 2006 DMPR) - ALL ABOUT ANNA, the controversial English-language European mainstream hit with hardcore sex scenes that recently rivaled HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE on Denmark's DVD sales charts, is receiving an additional promotional push as its luminous star & FHM Covergirl GRY BAY begins a weekend of new, high-profile motion picture and newspaper appearances.

First up is Preben Lorentzen's GRONNE HJERTER, starring Laura Bach and co-starring Gry as Asia, which opened today in theaters across Northern Europe. The provocative comedy's advance reviews have been slightly mixed, but on one's been shy in celebrating Ms. Bay's gorgeous face and frame as the most appealing aspects of the film.

No stranger to the European tabloids, this enterprising actress also promoted the movie's premiere this morning with a cover appearance in Copenhagen's METRO XPRESS newspaper. In addition to gracing the cover of FHM, Gry has also appeared on FHM Denmark's 100 Sexiest Women In The World list for two years in a row, as well as modeled extensively for the internationally renowned fashion magazine M.

And thanks to ALL ABOUT ANNA, this delightful Dane's star continues to rise internationally, as the film is still performing phenomenally well across Europe. Co-produced by Innocent Pictures and Zentropa Productions, ALL ABOUT ANNA is the compelling erotic comedy about a lonely young woman's search for love that both charms and shocks audiences thanks to its heady mixture of insightful humor and fully explicit sex scenes. ALL ABOUT ANNA's American EPK can be accessed immediately by going to www.myspace.com/allaboutannathemovie.

While in the same genre as THE DEVIL IN THE FLESH and THE BROWN BUNNY, ALL ABOUT ANNA is the first sexually explicit mainstream film to respect its audience enough to give them a happy ending.

ALL ABOUT ANNA is currently seeking U.S. distribution, and Interested mainstream distributors are encouraged to contact Brad Willis of INDIGO DELTA PRODUCTIONS INC. at (505) 992-0725.

Get in on the excitement today, for as audiences, readers, and distributors the world over are already learning, there's nothing quite as reliable as Gry's anatomy to guarantee a sensual viewing experience and box office gold!

Spirited Frontwoman Brings Her Soulful Sound To The FSCOTT GALLERY

BOSTON / SUDBURY, MA - (APRIL 27 2006 DMPR) - A calm Spring evening in suburban Massachusetts. A bustling, high-profile venue called the FSCOTT GALLERY. A young singer whose introspective music moves the body, mind, and soul. An audience that can't get enough of her charismatic performance and beautiful original material...

This will be the scene this Friday, April 28th at 8:00 PM, as singer/songwriter/guitarist ELENA JAMES joins STEVE KRIGER for a rare solo performance at the FSCOTT GALLERY, 29 Hudson Road (The Village Green), Sudbury, MA 01776.

In one sense, this appearance marks a return to this gifted artist's original roots, as she began her career as a more acoustic-oriented singer/songwriter. Using high-priced session musicians, Elena had already recorded an album's worth of demos with producers/engineers Pablo Bencid (drummer for Victor Mendoza) and Daniel Saa, but after playing a handful of solo showcases, she knew her style (which ranges from delicate, finger-picking to heavy electric power chords) required a full band to bring such a versatile repertoire to the stage.

Enter bassist Eric Marian, drummer Katherine Tedeschi, and Ryan Logsdon, who, along with their titular frontwoman now comprise the ELENA JAMES BAND. As a collective, this young group's varied influences amount to a veritable who's who of rock history: Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Heart, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Depeche Mode, James Brown, and U2.

Channel these varied inspirations through intelligently written original material and the superior musicianship of the band's individual members, and the final result is a rich, thick and varied sound that manages to sound hauntingly familiar yet completely unique all at once. And while the band never loses sight of its dedication to primal rock & roll, it is never afraid to be a bit experimental, for Elena James is a woman of many ideas.

While she relishes the high energy of her band's live shows, Elena looks forward to this Friday's sonic change of pace at the Fscott Gallery, observing, "At acoustic shows we get the opportunity to test out newer songs on an intimate and captive audience.Ê Also, this show will allow us to reach fans of all ages, since most of our larger shows are at 18-21 and over venues."

The legendary home of musical acts as diverse as Aerosmith, Boston, Letters To Cleo, Juliana Hatfield, The Lemonheads, Morphine, Til Tuesday, Belly, Throwing Muses, Kristin Hersh, and Mary Lou Lord, the Boston scene continues to play an important role in the careers of artists to this day, helping to break such current favorites as Killswitch Engage, Ray LaMontagne, The Click 5, Dropkick Murphys, Akrobatik and most recently, platinum recording sensation James Blunt. With unmistakable talent and a burning desire to succeed, the Elena James Band is quickly outgrowing its humble New England origins.

So make sure you get to the Fscott Gallery early this Friday. For although no one can guess what may next emerge from this young lady, fans are always in agreement over one thing: whether performing solo sets or rocking with her band, Elena James never disappoints, and her songs, for all their power and immediate accessibility, demand to be played and heard LIVE.

For more information about the Elena James Band, and to get exclusive looks at their upcoming projects, please visit and bookmark www.myspace.com/elenajames and www.elenajames.com.

The GAMA BOMB has been dropped!

Marshall law has been declared and it's "Survival Of The Fastest" as the Helltrucker thunders through the streets in search of innocent victims to splatter under his wheels and feed their dripping guts to legions of zombie followers.

The soundtrack to this macabre inferno has been written by northern irish SpeedThrash beerzerks GAMA BOMB and the playing of this CD in public has already been ruled a war crime under the Geneva conventions.

So order fast before the authorities take note and start hunting down the remaining copies to silence the Atomizer.

Download the MP3 of "Helltrucker"!

Pass this message on, help the band achieve World Domination and order this Thrash monster at www.thebasar.org !!!

www.Witches-Brew.org

Carrão de Gás ao vivo em Nova Odessa e Araraquara (SP)

A banda Carrão de Gás vai tocar ao vivo nos dias 28 e 29/04/06. Confira a Agenda:

Nova Odessa - 28/4/2006
Horário: 23:00hs
Local: NO CANTO Bar e Choperia
Entrada: homem R$ 12,00 - mulher R$ 8,00
Endereço: Av. João Pessoa 19 - Centro - Nova Odessa - SP.
Contato: Vinicius (19) 9772-8818 e 3476-4499.

Araraquara - 29/4/2006
Horário: 22:00
Local: CAFÉ CANCUN
Endereço: Avenida Maurício Onofre Cardile, 63 - Araraquara / SP
Informações: (16)3332-2765

Vandroya: saindo das sombras

O Vandroya teve início em julho de 2001, com a intenção de fazer covers de bandas de Heavy Metal e Progressivo. A maioria dos integrantes atuava nas chamadas "Bandas de Baile", e tocar numa banda de metal ainda era um hobby. Mas não demorou muito para que os integrantes da banda optassem por fazer do Vandroya seu principal projeto musical.

Nos dois anos seguintes, a banda passou a se apresentar em diversos eventos, bares e casas de shows, e devido à grande repercussão e aceitação do público por onde o Vandroya passava, o projeto, que no início era só uma diversão para os músicos, foi cada vez se tornando mais sério.
Foi em 2004 que o processo de composição do Vandroya iniciou-se. Porém, em outubro deste mesmo ano, deu-se a saída do baterista e amigo Marcelo Alem. Em seguida, assume as baquetas Denis Ciani, que foi de fundamental importância para os rumos musicais da banda.

No ano de 2005, o Vandroya deu seqüência em suas apresentações, e em agosto gravou sua primeira Demo, intitulada Within Shadows. Em fevereiro de 2006 André Botton, alegando motivos particulares deixa a banda, dando lugar a Gee Perlati de Jaú. Atualmente o Vandroya está em processo de pré-produção, se preparando para gravação do CD completo, que dever sair no segundo semestre de 2006.

Maiores informações, fotos e MP3 no site oficial da banda: http://www.vandroya.com/layouthome.html

ALTERNATIVE PRESS to leak Nick Zinner remix of INRI

ALTERNATIVE PRESS will leak the Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) remix of the Plot to blow up the Eiffel Tower song INRI which is set to be released next month on Art Fag Records. The INRI 12” release features the Plot’s original song INRI, their cover of David Bowie’s Boys Keep Swinging and Nick Zinner’s remix of INRI. The track can be heard today and for the rest of the week at www.altpress.com/media.

In support of the upcoming record release The Plot to blow up the Eiffel Tower will be playing two shows in Southern California. A full US and Canadian tour with performances at CMJ are all in the works. More information can be found at

www.myspace.com/theplottoblowuptheeiffeltower
or
www.myspace.com/artfaglabel

Craig Morgan's new video "I Got You" to Premiere on CMT April 27th

(Nashville, TN. - April 26, 2006) - Country recording artist Craig Morgan's new video, for his current single "I Got You," will premiere this Thursday,April 27th on CMT's Top 20 Countdown. Shot in an airport hanger in Smyrna,TN, the new video, directed by Wes Edwards, will feature Morgan performing in front of a large screen showing highlights of video footage shot over the last year. The footage will include personal video of Craig racing his motorcycle, hanging out with his family, video shot by his fans, live concert footage and many other memorable moments. "I Got You" is quickly climbing the country charts and is currently in the top 20.

"'I Got You' is one of my favorite songs off of this album" says Morgan. "I hope that the video shows my family and fans how much I appreciate their support. It was a lot of fun to make and I can't wait for everyone to see it."

Morgan was recently nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards Top New Male Vocalist which will be handed out May 23rd in Las Vegas. He was also honored last month as the 2006 recipient of the USO Merit Award in Washington D.C.

Morgan's current album My Kind of Livin' has stayed strong residing on the Billboard charts for over 50 weeks and has spawned two number one singles "That's What I Love About Sunday" and "Redneck Yacht Club." "That's What I Love About Sunday" was the number one Most Heard Song of 2005 according to both Billboard and Radio & Records magazines. "Redneck Yacht Club" was recently certified gold with digital track sales of over 102,000 and also reached the top of the charts.

For more information on Craig Morgan please visit www.craigmorgan.com or www.brokenbowrecords.com.

11th USA Songwriting Competition Accepting Entries

Entries for the 11th Annual USA Songwriting Competition are currently being accepted. Winning songs of the 2006 USA Songwriting Competition will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program "Acoustic Café" as well as XM Satellite Radio. Entrants vie for a top prize of $50,000 worth cash and cool music gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, Audio-Technica, Peavey, IK Multimedia and more. This is the first Songwriting Competition that gives airplay to the winning songs, giving deserving bands, songwriters the recognition and exposure they deserve.

Sponsors include: Keyboard magazine, New Music Weekly, Sony, Audio-Technica, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Peavey, Sam Ash Music Stores, IK Multimedia, Hear Techologies, MixDownMedia.com, Indie Bible, Garritan Music Software, Acoustic Cafe, LivewireMusician.com, Loggins Promotion and Superdups.com. For more information, please go to: http://www.songwriting.net

Ann Gaytan - Émoi

C'est exceptionel que CARBON 7 sorte un album de chanson française. C'est donc un album exceptionnel.

De la chanson française ce n'est pas ce qui manque en ce moment, mais il y en a peu construite comme cela. Ann a la voix, c'est un fait. Mais là où elle va plus loin, c'est qu'elle écrit des textes puissants et compose magistralement sa propre musique. Tout cela ne serait qu'exercices de style s'il n'y avait pas l'émotion qui griffe chaque phrase et nous transporte coeurs et âmes dans le voyage de l'émoi.

Ann GAYTAN apporte ici la somme d'expérience et de rencontres qui suit une ligne forte. Ses collaborations font d'elle une artiste avec qui il faut compter. En effet, si Vaya Con Dios, Marcel Moreau et Maurane, belges comme elle, ou Nina Hagen, et surtout Léo Ferré, l'on considérée comme une des leurs, il faudrait être sourd ou indifférent pour ne pas reconnaître son talent.

Léo Ferré a été jusqu'à lui écrire texte et musique, peu d'artistes ont eu ce privilège.

Pas besoin de décrire le contenu de cet album. Ecoutez-le, il vous parlera.

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You can now buy all Carbon 7 CDs
directly by internet from our website:
http://www.carbon-7.com

Carbon 7 Records
Rue Froissart, 85
B-1040 Brussels
Belgium

tel: 32-2 242 97 03
fax: 32-2 245 38 85
e-mail: carbon7records@skynet.be

Ashtar - Uma Banda Brasileira de Nível Internacional

Fundado em agosto de 1997 por Luiz Garcia e Daniel Dobbin, o Ashtar mescla diversos estilos musicais e uma série de instrumentos, o que torna definir o estilo da banda uma tarefa bastante difícil. Misturando, principalmente, progressivo, metal e folk, as letras escritas por Luiz se baseiam em teorias esotéricas, reencarnações, perdas e conquistas dos escoceses, irlandeses e do mundo celta em geral.

Em 1999 o Ashtar iniciou a gravação de seu primeiro álbum, Urantia, finalizado em 2002 e lançado no Brasil pela gravadora Rock Symphony e na França pela Musea. O show de lançamento foi um ano depois, em setembro, quando a banda fez um show acústico que contou com a participação de Jan Dumeé, guitarrista do Focus. Em novembro do mesmo ano o Ashtar se apresentou no Rio Art Rock, abrindo para a banda inglesa Wishbone Ash.

A partir de 2004 o Ashtar alçou vôos maiores. Em maio realizou sua primeira turnê na Europa, tocando na Inglaterra e na França, onde dividiu o palco com bandas como Anathema, Mostly Autumn e Karnataka.

A experiência rendeu uma série de aparições espontâneas na mídia, o que acabou por lhe acarretar a indicação de banda revelação da revista “Classic Rock Society”. Além de conquistar o prêmio, a vocalista Fernanda Gollo também recebeu o prêmio “best page 3” da revista com essa fotinho que abre a matéria.

No final de março de 2005 o Ashtar tocou no Baja Prog, em Mexicali, no México, no evento que é considerado o mais importante festival de progressivo do mundo. Em seguida a banda realizou mais uma turnê na Europa, dessa vez tocando na Inglaterra, Suíça e Holanda. A turnê serviu não somente para firmar ainda mais o nome do Ashtar no circuito europeu, mas também para que o então tecladista convidado, Rob Gould, se tornasse membro efetivo da banda.

Em setembro de 2005 a banda gravou no Teatro Municipal de Niterói seu primeiro DVD, que será lançado pela Rock Symphony juntamente com um cd ao vivo no início de 2006. Atualmente o Ashtar está em fase de pré-produção de seu segundo álbum, From the Otherside, com previsão de lançamento para meados de 2006.

Além de Luiz (guitarra, theremin, flauta irlandesa, bódhan e vocal) , Daniel (bateria e percussão) e Fernanda Gollo (vocal, flauta irlandesa, violão e bódhan), a banda conta ainda com Fabio Guilherme (baixo fretless), Oswaldo Velasco (violino) e o inglês Rob Gould (teclados).

Site oficial: http://www.ashtaronline.com/

Founded in 1993, The Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is a year-round organization dedicated to the work of film and video makers with defiantly independent visions. Unlike many other "independent" film events our goal is not to imitate old guard, market-driven events such as Sundance but Instead to focus on the artistc, aesthetic and fun side of independent filmmaking. CUFF promotes works that dissent radically in form, content and technique from both the tired conventions of Hollywood and the increasingly stagnant IndieWood mainstream.

Visit WWW.CUFF.ORG

News from Infinity Cat Records.

As the mighty Be Your Own Pet roars across Europe in support of their new album, we want to remind you of the US releases "Extra Extra", the 3 song EP on Infinity Cat, the 7" vinyl version on Dim Mak, and the soon to be released "Summer Sensations" EP on Ecstatic Peace!

Opening for Be Your Own Pet is our very own Cake Bake Betty. Her new album is called "Songs About Teeth" and it is simply beautiful. Hear it at the Infinity Cat store, check out her new video on the home page, and see her this summer on her US tour with Jeff.

Speaking of Jeff, they are wrapping up mixes for their best album yet, "Castle Storm". Coming this summer on Infinity Cat!

TOUR DATES: be your own PET: Europe: 4/7 Portsmouth, England @ Wedgewood Rooms; 4/8 London, England @ Bowling Alley; 4/10 Munich, Germany @ Ampere; 4/11 Berlin, Germany @ Magnet; 4/12 hamburg, germany @ Molotow; 4/15 Rotterdam, Holland Motel Mozaique @ Nightown Basement; 4/17 Brussels, Belgium @ Rotonde-Botanique; 4/17 Amsterdam, Holland @ Melweg; 4/19 Paris, France @ Maroqueinerie; 4/20 JAMIN'S 18th BIRTHDAY!!; 4/21 London, England @ Kings College; 4/22 Sheffield, England @ Leadmill

Cake Bake Betty: Europe: 4/17 Brussels, Belgium @ Rotonde-Botanique; 4/17 Amsterdam, Holland @ Melweg; 4/21 London, England @ Kings College; 4/22 Sheffield, England @ Leadmill

Infinity Cat Recordings
Infinitycat.com
come and like it now with us.

Two Indie gems from Indican Pictures

In the mood for a bawdy, surreal art-musical... with zombies?

Well, who isn´t?

Indican Pictures is putting out this hilarious gem called Gory Gory Hallelujah, that tells the tale of four actors competing for the role of Jesus - a black revolutionary (Jeff Gilbert), a bisexual hippie (Tim Gouran), a Jew (Todd Licea), and a woman (Angie Louise).

When all four are rejected, they hit the road on bad-ass motorcycles, bound for glory in New York City. But when a run-in with a gang of Elvises ends in murder, they find themselves stranded in a little town called Jackville - where folk don't take kindly to blasphemers.

Taken prisoner, the Jesuses fall prey to an evil conspiracy that can only lead to the Apocalypse.

As the oppressed turn against each other and the undead rise, who will emerge as the true Jesus? Can zombies bring redemption, or just eat flesh?

Check it out at their Official Website!

On a more serious note (well...) we have Ari Kirschenbaum's Fabled, about a guy named Joseph Fable who just broke up with his girlfriend and is not taking it very well. He thinks she is plotting against him with their mutual psychiatrist.

But things only gets worse.

His dog is missing and he suspects that the people at work might be behind it. And there´s also the unshakable guilt over his past...

Through an allegorical "fable" that is told in parallel with Joseph's struggle, we are left to decide for ourselves who is the crow and who is the wolf. Was someone out to get Joseph, was it a stroke of bad luck, or was it all in his head?

Find out at Fabled's website.

INDICAN PICTURES official website.

Punk is not dead - it´s CHARGED!

Chaotic Alliance - A New Breed Of Terror

It’s 1984! Not really, but you would be saying that too after you heard Chaotic Alliance’s new album, A New Breed of Terror. This album will surely aid you in your fist-pumping frenzy to shredding guitar solos and vocals that will surely make your ears bleed. Along with the fact no one in the band is of drinking age, they have toured the US, ensuing a following across the country and have been featured on the latest Punx Unite Compilation on Side One Dummy/Charged Records. “Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, these kids are on the fast track to being one of the best punk bands in the U.S.” (FNS records/zine out of Boston, MA) This album is a must have if you adore bands like English Dogs, and Broken Bones.

The Abuse - Digging Your Own Grave

The Abuse are an angry bunch from Vacaville, California. The band has strong oi! roots in bands such as Blitz, The Ejected and Abrasive Wheels, but The Abuse are not just another UK82 carbon copy to roll your eyes at. The female vocals cut like a razor and pack a violent punch much more aggressive than any of the girls you may be used to hearing. No sing songy melodic vocals here! This is raw energetic music for true punks and skins.

More info at the Charged Records website!

Tunnels' NEW CD "Natural Selection" in stores May 18th

Tunnels went back in the studio last summer and concocted a few new recipes for a jazz-rock-fusion cookbook that will give a whole new meaning to the word "evolution".

Tunnels goes back to a trio format and comme up with the more "soniquely" advance project so far, featuring nine tunes all by the grand master of fretless, Percy Jones (from Brand X), and wiz midi vibist Marc Wagnom.

This recording stands out for its re-invention of the group musical vision. This is also the first recording featuring Tunnels new drummer John O'reilly Jr. strong and fluid style. Tunnels fifth release demonstrate that there is still a lot to discover on their musical journey.

For more info, visit http://buckyballmusic.com/

Norton Records Newsletter

FRIDAY APRIL 28

A-BONES! MONOMAN! ACTION SWINGERS! GUILTY HEARTS! GHETTO WAYS!
Gas up the go-kart, cause Brooklyn's gonna be atilt when this bevy of bashers comes to call at Union Pool! Double dippin' DJ's The Thing With Two Heads will keep the floorboards hoppin' twixt stage antics on this birthday of Ann Margret, Saddam Hussein, and Jacques Du Tronc among others! Union Pool, 484 Union Ave at Meeker, Brooklyn NY (718) 609-0484 Doors at 8 PM Dig the poster for the show at http://www.nortonrecords.com

SPEED CHANNNEL SNAGS A-BONES' INSTRO DONUT RUN FOR THEME SONG!
Sports Car Revolution (sister show to Dream Car Garage) employs the insane A-Bones instro Donut Run as the theme music for their Stutz Blackhawk project, where the Stutz is rebuilt over four episodes of SCR! if you missed the first two parts- they will rerun, for now dig the essential
EXHAUST segment. VAROOM!

Wed Apr 12 7:30 PM "Body Work at Oaktown"
Wed Apr 19 7:30 PM "Stutz Drivetrain"
Wed Apr 26 7:30 PM "Stutz Interior and Exhaust"
Wed May 3 7:30 PM "Stutz Custom Rims"
Coming Show schedule:

Wed 7:30 PM, Thurs 7:30 AM, Sat 10:00 AM
http://www.sportscarrevolution.com/stutz.html
Episodes will repeat in sequence throughout the year, check the SPEED Channel for repeat schedule.

MAY 5 (FRIDAY)

SMASHED! BLOCKED! 4TH ANNIVERSARY SHEBANG!
Join NYC in its salute to JOSH STYLES and his massive SMASHED! BLOCKED! all-nite stomp nites wherein he edumacates the youth of today with the loud sounds of yesterday... forevermore! MR. STYLES is just back from a whirlwind tour of London Town where he brandished his bash and then stocked up on savage sevens specially for this big town wrap of FOUR ON THE FLOOR! THIS IS IT! THE WILDEST FOR 4 YEARS!!! DJ JOSH STYLES will be joined by guest loud sound platter pushers BILLY MILLER & MIRIAM LINNA (Norton Records), magnificent MICHAEL ROBINSON, and the unbeatable PEPPERMINTWIST! Plus Go-Go dancers Miss ANNA COPA CABANA and TOSHA MARQUEE! 10 PM-4AM! Free! Open Bar 10-11 PM! BEAUTY BAR 231 E. 14th St. Btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave. NYC http://www.smashedblocked.com

MAY 6 (SAT)

HASIL ADKINS TRIBUTE AT UNION POOL STARRING BLOODSHOT BILL!
Join lovely, energetic Hasil fan Miss Candace and one-man band par excellence BLOODSHOT BILL with a host of talent in a meaty night of mayhem in trib to Haze, who passed away on April 26th, one year ago at home in West Virginia. We'll all be there in spirit, even those of us who will have flown the coop for Ponderosa Stomp. Talk about a good-thing pile-up!

MAY 8-9-10 (MON-TUE-WED)

PONDEROSA STOMP
Last chance for tickets, people. Get to the Stomp site NOW if you plan on goin' South for the blast of all blasts! The Alarm Clocks will set the barre on Monday night, people, and we warn you not to miss what will be a pivotal moment in you-all's lifetimes. Do not be late for ths WAKEUP CALL! The Clocks have recorded eight songs at Freddy Fortune's famed Detroit basement studio including THE LAST TIME for Norton's Rolling Stones 45 Series... and rest assured.. they DELIVER! Ohio gods Bruce Boehm (guitar), Bill Schwark (drums), and Mike Pierce (bass, vocals) are joined by their greatest fan turned guitar player Tom Fallon-- they blew the doors off the Beachland Ballroom, I fear greatly for the mental status of uninitated in Tennessee! But we digress! Check out the three day roster: we get the return of legendary, atomic WILD GUITAR man Arch Hall, Jr... the tall, cool, Fabulous Wailers from the great Northwest... the exciting Roy Head... Clarence "Frogman" Henry, wild man Joe Clay, Jay Chevalier, Willie Tee, Eddie Bo, Alvis Wayne, begloved Warren Storm, garge band excellence from the legendary Bad Roads, beautiful Barbara Lynn, bodacious Archie Bell, Scotty Moore, DJ Fontana, the godlike Sonny Burgess, Hayden Thompson, Ace Cannon, Hi Rhythm Section, mind-blastin' Travis Wammack, Willie Cobbs, Kenny Brown and the Bo Keys, The Nightcaps, Kenny & the Kasuals, Lady Bo, Billy Boy Arnold, Jody Williams, Deke Dickerson & the Eccofonics, Little Freddie King, Clifton James, James Blood Ulmer, Dale Hawkins, Dennis Coffey, Wiliiam Bell, and more! Apply adjectives liberally! Holy mackerel! What a line up! Be aware, people, that Question Mark & the Mysterians will not be appearing even though some ads list them. (We will miss you Q!). Keep up to date with show times at http://www.ponderosastomp.com. See you there!

MAY 20 (SAT)

A-BONES MEET THE WOGGLES AND LIVE TO TELL (MAYBE)!
Stay tuned for info on this massive Magnetic Field blowout! Atlanta stompers join forces with Brooklyn whompers! Washable frocks encouraged. Spare fuses, strings welcome. Advance info: Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, 11201 - (718) 834-0069 http://www.magneticbrooklyn.com

R.I.P. Geno D’Alessandro 1937-2006
The A-Bones join with every rock n' roll combo on the planet that ever had the great fortune of playing at Geno's in Portland, Maine in passing regards along to his family, friends and fans.

Geno's memory will blaze on, always!

RECORD RELEASE RENDEZVOUS! FASTEN SEAT BELTS PLEASE... THEE NEW RELEASES ARRIVE JUNE 6!

THEE MIDNITERS - IN THEE MIDNITE HOUR!!! (Norton 315 LP/CD)
Get ye ready for the first ever comp made up exclusively of these East LA kings' top 1964-67 stompers! NO BALLADS!! Just one souped-up killer after another! Whittier Blvd. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love/Jump, Jive And Harmonize/Gloria/Love Special Delivery/Thee Midnite Feeling/I Found A Peanut/Never Knew I Had It So Bad/Down Whittier Blvd./Empty Heart/Looking Out A Window/Do You Love Me/Dragon-Fly/Hey Little Girl/Money/Welcome Home Darling/Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly/Land Of A Thousand Dances (extended live version)/Down Whittier Blvd. (Godfrey vocal) - pounds like no manana! Release announcement in next newsletter. We are deeply saddened at the recent departure of Midniters arranger and horn man ROMEO PRADO, who passed away this month in Los Angeles. This album will be to his memory. GOD BLESS ROMEO.

KING KHAN & BBQ - FLIGHT 505/THE FLAKES - STUPID GIRL (Norton 45-9653)
Yes, the label with the able stable has finally landed the in-demand duo for our Rolling Stones trib series, in which we try to alert the inert public about the essential excellence of this relatively unknown English combo by having the hottest names in entertainment today interpret their bucolic chart bubblers. The King Khan & BBQ Show's version of Flight 505 is flip sided by the fabulous FLAKES rendition of the introspective Stupid Girl on this AFTERMATH twin spin ripper!

THE U-TURNS (Norton EP-129)
Celebrate the death of Garage Rock with the only band that matters! This four song unissued (you'll hear why!) tape of 1966 teenage hi jinx includes a truly demented 1:10 version of 7 And 7 Is, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, Get Off My Cloud and a stunning take of the Beatles' I'm Down. Makes Green Fuz sound like Green Day!

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MARY WEISS TO RECORD WITH THE REIGNING SOUND ON NORTON!

Norton Records is proud to announce the signing of Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-Las, to the Norton cavalcade of stars... Mary is set for a spring NYC recording date with THE REIGNING SOUND... Billy Miller and Greg Cartwright to produce ... Mary is selecting from a batch of great new comps from today's most talked-about songwriters including Greg Cartwright, John Felice, Andy Shernoff, Jackie DeShannon and others TBA... Mary's first album of new material since 1965... Mary is geared up for her return to the studio and STAGE... and so are we! Mary was fifteen years old when she and her sister Elizabeth (Betty) began singing with identical twins Margie and Mary Ann Ganser in their Cambria Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York, as students at Andrew Jackson High School. They soon came to the attention of George "Shadow" Morton and shot into the charts with massive hits on the Red bird label including Remember (Walking In The Sand), Leader Of The Pack, Give Him A Great Big Kiss, I Can Never Go Home Anymore, Give Us Your Blessings and Out In The Streets.

The Shangri-Las gave a voice to real teenagers, with Mary's explosive lead vocals delivering emotion packed melodramas that made them one of the most consistently exciting groups of the day. Look for our interview with Mary on the Norton website in April, when you will learn where she's been and where she's going, setting the record straight about her days as a teenage rock n' roll star. Says Mary: "I'm excited by the opportunity to work with Billy, Miriam, some great writers and a kick ass rock n' roll band!" Hail, Mary Weiss, ultimate cultural icon!

http://www.nortonrecords.com

Get OVERLOADED!

Overloaded plays music the way it was meant to be played - raw, sexually charged, and in your face. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan Overloaded puts the hellfire back into heavy metal with the greasy screams of vocalist Chris Gillen, the old school guitar attack of ERiK Kluiber and John Sullens, and the neck snapping rhythms of bassist Michael Massie and drummer Lorenzo Gonzalez.

Formed in August of '04, Overloaded has taken Detroit by storm. WRIF proclaimed Overloaded one of the top four Detroit bands on their year end 2005 Motor City Riffs program. The band performed at Motley Crue's 2005/2006 Detroit New Year's Eve show at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Overloaded have also shared the stage with Alter Bridge, BobaFlex, Brand New Sin, Dirty Americans, Dope, Enuff Z Nuff, Fastback, Future Leaders of the World, LA Guns, Jani Lane, Kings X, Krokus, Mike Tramp's White Lion, Mushroomhead, Paradime, Peppermint Creeps, Skid Row, Slaughter, Slunt, Stephen Pearcy, Submersed, and Tuff.

Overloaded's single "Feeling Overloaded" was selected by the Scooter Trash International eXtreme Stunt Cycle team to be featured on their stunt dvd release "Streets of Chaos 3". Overloaded is officially endorsed by Jagermeister, Axis Drums, Ayotte Drums, and Ghs Strings.

"Hail the Kingdom", Overloaded's 7 song debut cd, was released in April of 2004. The cd was recorded at Midwest Studio and mastered by Tom Morris at Morrisound Studio. Hail the Kingdom is distributed by Perris Records, Else's Metal Mail Order, and Hellion Records. Hail the Kingdom has been received well by webzines and magazines world wide. Japan's Burrn! gave the debut an impressive 82/100. Martin Brandt of Germany's "Heavy" magazine was so enamored with "Hail the Kingdom", he got the single "Cyclone" placed on the magazine's bi-annual "Best Unsigned Bands" cd with a circulation of 30,000 copies. Frank Nailer from Maximum Metal webzine ranked Hail the Kingdom as the #1 independent release of 2005 in his year end awards column. Radio has responded well to the debut earning spins from Patrick de Sloover, host of Belgium's longest running metal show "Overdrive". In May of 2005, Radio host and Vh1 personality Eddie Trunk called Hail the Kingdom "the best submission he had been sent".

The band returned to Midwest studios July 9th and recorded a 4 song follow up ep entitled "Hellfire" officially released November 23, 2005. The single "Hellfire" was included on the Knuckle-Tracks compilation which was included with every issue of Canada's Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles #92.

Discography
2005 - Hail the Kingdom
2005 - Hellfire ep

Get ready for the biggest twist in the world of Hip Hop!

With perhaps the most unique lyrical content in the game, going off about Old West outlaws, Bootleggin moonshine, his Cherokee blood, and the meth lab problems with Southeast Texas Rednecks.

Born, Derron Griffin, in Beaumont Texas, this former Arena League Football player has a rare ability to capture any audience he performs for. His powerful stage presence captivates all colors and different groups of people of any genre of music. His shows are full of energy and he can perform at almost any type of musical show regardless of style.

His release of Redneck Rap on his own Griff records label shows his unique versatility and story telling ability. Production was done by Kevin Hurd and Smidi Smith of Buffed Beat productions, in Spokan Washington. Other production coming from Grammy nominated DFO music Group in Houston Texas. Check out Renegades mix tapes with the South's Finest MC's featured.

Check CD BABY to read reviews on Renegade’s Album

Carol Bui´s tour schedule.

Last few shows of the tour this weekend! All are with my band :-)

Friday, April 21, 2006
@ Pin Pin Panda (http://www.myspace.com/pinpinpanda)
120 Pine St
Kutztown, PA 19530
With Lewis and Clarke and Strands of Oak
All Ages, $3-$5, 7pm

Saturday, April 22, 2006
@ ADA Gallery (http://www.adagallery.com)
Richmond, VA
With Adah and David Schultz (Triple Stamp Records)

Sunday, April 23, 2006
@ Galaxy Hut (http://www.galaxyhut.com)
Arlington, VA
Homecoming show!
With Pagoda (http://www.myspace.com/pagodatheband)
$5, 21+, 9 pm

See you,
Carol
http://www.carolbui.com
http://www.myspace.com/carolbui

Jen Elliott and Bluestruck's Special Guests at The Red Lion!

City Canyons Records in conjunction with Black Dog Promotions and the New York City Guitar School present not only the release of Jen Elliott and Bluestruck's delicious new EP, "this damn song" on Tuesday, April 25 at the Red Lion and not only present full sets from such terrific talents as Carrie Ashton, Lyza Wilson, Early Grace and the Knot Watkins Invitational Blues Jam but also present some special appearances in Jen's set by some very special talents as you'll see below.

It all takes place at the Red Lion at 151 Bleecker Street in Manhattan this Tuesday! Only $5 at the door! Don't miss it! The music begins at 7:00 p.m.

Deni Bonet Bring Sweet Strings to Jen's Set

Alternative pop violinist Deni Bonet has been described as "Sheryl Crow meets the B 52's". Deni's singing is honest, vulnerable and playful; her approach to the electric violin is totally unique, a combination of passion and technique which establishes a sound that is instantly identifiable.

And she'll be bringing all that marvelous passion and sound to Jen Elliott and Bluestruck's very special set when she guest stars on a couple of great numbers, "Full" and "Try to Forget," recreating the sound that she captured as a guest artist on "this damn song".

Robert Watkins Steels the Show!

Acknowledged as one of the finest blues guitarists in New York, Robert "Knot' Watkins does double duty on Tuesday at the Red Lion. Not only does he head the brilliant talents that compose the Knot Watkins Invitational Blues Jam, but he joins Jen and her band Bluestruck on the lap steel guitar in a very special rendition of "Full Stop," a remarkable song from Jen's upcoming full length album 8 DAYS DOWN.

Timothy Dark and Jen Heat Up the Joint!

Known as a "new kind of rappa" and one of New York's best, Timothy Dark previews his special guest appearance on the upcoming 8 DAYS DOWN allbum when he joins Jen and Bluestruck in the sizzling "You Are So Cruel" at the Red Lion.

Come Party with Jen at the Red Lion on Tuesday!

Remember it all begins Tuesday, April 25 at the Red Lion on 151 Bleecker Street. Jen Elliott and Bluestruck's celebration of the new EP "this damn song," full sets from such vibrant talents as Carrie Ashton, Lyza Wilson, Early Grace and the Knot Watkins Invitation Blues Jam and special appearances by Deni Bonet, Robert Watkins and Timothy Dark. ALL for only $5.00 at the door!

Contact Information
email: mailcanyons@aol.com
phone: 646-456-9847
web: http://www.citycanyons.com

Six levels of great music from Level Records

Oliver Hacke - Millepieds Remixe - LVL-06
Remixes by Slg, Fax, Daniel Fritschi, Anders Ilar and Jeff Milligan

Level Records’ first release, Quartett EP, opened up with “Millepieds” by Oliver Hacke. The sixth release on Level now sports five Artists who use their individual techniques and remix approaches on Hacke’s acclaimed track. On A1, Slg extracts an incredible funkyness from the original material that won’t leave anybody unmoved. Although its sounds are all based on the original, Slg’s approach is very different yet funky as hell and deep at the same time. People who already know his EP on Level might be reminded of his highly regarded „Anymore“-Track which features a similar kind of bassline.

A2 by the Mexican artist Fax is a very surprising remix. It starts off with very grounded groovy loops with a quite solid feel, sustaining in a traditional micro-house manner until unexpectedly, beautifullymodulated, dreamy chords emerge from the solid base groove. Surprises like this make many of Fax’ tracks so special.

Side B starts with labelhead Daniel Fritschi who creates a track which does only loosely refer to
his previous releases. Daniel picks up the slightly dark mood of the original, develops it to a nicely grounded sequence and garnishes it with a grooving bassline plus dubs.

Anders Ilars remix can be regarded as an appetizer for his forthcoming EP on Level. He builds up a dense and beautiful athmosphere which feels like wide spaces, populated by millions of gentle clicks, all kept together by the warm and dominant bassline of the Millepieds original.

The final track by Jeff Milligan is a more free interpretation of the original, focused on the dominant, beautiful warm chords, sparkling beats and hihats cutting sharp like scalpels.

Antonelli Electr. - Laziness EP - LVL-05

"Level Records has been something of an oasis in the occasionally dull desert of minimal Techno and, so far, has released nothing but quality 12"s. Antonelli Electr. provide the fifth installment and it's everything I'd hoped for. Deep, simple and incredibly effective grooves that are warm and stripped and ever-so-nice. I'd definitely recommend this. Class." (http://www.smallfish.co.uk/ - London)

"beautiful sounds soar through this new record for this kompakt based listening and club crossover label, level rec. dub techniques and widescreen sounds are clearly what electr is about. this track is so full of creamy sounds it will make you lick the speakers. a veritable slow burner that appears much slower than it really is, almost perfect for late smoky nights with people who dont want to move too far from the warmth the record creates. the overside reminds of titonton duvante's best work or fabrice ligs more laid back vibes on f communication. great percussion and palpably glowing synths keep this track warm and pleasing for contemporary dancefloors." (http://www.roughtrade.com/ - London)

Slg - Quarter Past Eleven EP - LVL-04

"Level Records klettert mit jedem Release in meiner persönlichen Rangliste der stets verlässliche Qualität liefernden Labels. Nach der großartigen Fax kommt hier nun der Pole Lukasz Seliga mit seinem Debüt auf dem Düsseldorfer Imprint. Und auch er schlägt vorzugsweise ruhigere Töne an: Mit seinem ausgefeilten Sounddesign lässt er es klicken und knacksen, mal melancholisch, mal leicht beschwingt - in jedem Falle jedoch kann man gewiss sein, dass hier einer am Werke ist, der sein Handwerk versteht. Trotz ihrer Reduziertheit entwickeln die Tracks so ein unglaublich reichhaltiges Klanguniversum, das zum genaueren Hinhören geradezu zwingt. Schöner Ansatz, schönes Debüt, schönes Label."(http://www.convulse.de/ - Leipzig)

"Level Records has only put out 4 releases so far but they've been of such exceptionally high quality that I always eagerly await a new one. This doesn't disappoint at all and, in fact, could easily be my favourite 12" so far. The deepest of Techno grooves with subtle, shining chord sequences made up of gentle sinewave sounds plus funky, House influenced beats that have just enough shuffle to groove it whilst remaining true to their Techno roots. A wonderful ep for playing and listening to that will easily stand the test of time. Recommended." (http://www.smallfish.co.uk/ - London)

Fax -Bilateral EP - LVL-03

"Nein, das hätte ich nicht erwartet, weder von Level Rec. noch von Fax, obwohl ich beiden viel zutraue. Diese Platte ist einfach von Anfang bis Ende perfekt und dabei so subtil clickernd minimal, so verzaubert bis in die leisesten Soundtupfer, dass man vor Freude gleich nach Mexicali möchte um zu sehen ob das wirklich so unglaublich ist. 4 Tracks die einem das Herz stehlen um es einem durch die Ohren als Geschenk sofort wieder mit grossen Augen zurückzugeben.
bleed •••••" (http://www.de-bug.de/ - Berlin)

"One thing Level is doing very right is in their graphic design. Each 12” thus far has been a stunning piece of art. The third release is the gem, thus far, depicting on its front cover what seems to be a confluence of electrical wires, a street lamp, and an unidentified solar flare. The music within is a sort of digital dub house—the music Pole might have made if he was more interested in dancefloors than hookahs. The melodies are slightly warmer than that comparison might imply, but the music is exactly as innocuous. You might be able to salvage something here for a mid-set track, but nothing here is singularly fascinating." [Todd Burns] (http://www.stylusmagazine.com/ - Allston/USA )

Daniel Fritschi - Intonation EP - LVL-02

"Eine der deepesten minimal EPs die Düsseldorf in den letzten Monaten verlassen hat ist mit Sicherheit diese neue Platte auf Level Rec, das sich mehr und mehr auf die Zeiten zurückbesinnt, in denen man aus einer Position der Ruhe Musik entstehen lässt, die soviele Dimensionen hat, dass einem alles andere egal wird. Sehr smoothe Sounds und filigrane kleinteilige Rhythmen, Stimmungen, die sich in sich selbst aufhängen und zu federn scheinen, egal wie man sie betrachtet und eine Erinnerung an eben diese Art von House-Musik in sich tragen, die Zeitlosigkeit nicht zum Ziel hat, sondern als Fundament. Groß.
bleed •••••" (http://www.de-bug.de/ - Berlin)

"Nach dem tollen Start mit der Various Artists schickt der Labelchef mit der „Intonation EP“ vier eigene Tracks ins Rennen: Die Stücke sind allesamt recht entspannt, Fritschi setzt überwiegend auf angenehm unaufdringliche Sounds. Bei „Adrift“ auf A2 kommt eine schöne Detroit-Anleihe der Marke Aril Brikha zum Vorschein, während „Interglacial“ auf B2 vor allem die Freunde experimenteller Clubmusik ansprechen dürfte. Eine gelungene Debüt-12inch." Steffen Bennemann (http://www.convulse.de/ - Leipzig)

Oliver Hacke, Andy Vaz, Rhythm_Maker, DanielFritschi - Quartett EP - LVL-01

"A promising debut release from this Dusseldorf label features four artists: Oliver Hacke, Andy Vaz, Rhythm_Maker and Daniel Fritschi. Hacke unleashes some dark funk to kick things off nicely, while Vaz weighs in with some of his signature dark atmospherics to very strong effect. The second side is a more laid-back affair with rhythm_maker’s acoustic bass and sweeping chords, tempered by Frischi’s very Dettinger-like closer. Keep on eye on Frischi, it’ll be easy with a forthcoming 12” on this very label. His woozy track is the gem here, amid some very good stuff. [Todd Burns] (http://www.stylusmagazine.com/ - Allston/USA)

"Aus Düsseldorf kommt dieses neue Label, das dann auch gleich erst mal 4 der zentralen Düsseldorfer featured. Oliver Hacke, Rhythm_maker, Andy Vaz und Daniel Fritschi. Hacke ist ungewohnt verhallt und deep für diese EP mit seinem Track "Millepieds", der flüsternd und knisternd immer mehr Weite in die Hallräume packt und darin herumwirbelt mit leichten Melodien aus unwahrscheinlichen Toms. Andy Vaz hat ein paar Plugins zum Frühstück in den Cornflakes gehabt und lässt sich die nun aus den Kanten rollen, Rhythm_Maker ist, wie eigentlich immer, verliebt und so deep, dass man jeden Sound klingeln hört, und Daniel Fritschi schließt die EP mit einem sehr eleganten melodischen Dub ab. Fein." bleed ••••• (http://www.de-bug.de/ - Berlin)

More info at www.level-records.com

MAGIX announces MP3 Maker 11

MAGIX, a worldwide leader in music and video editing software, announced today MAGIX MP3 Maker 11, the most successful music management software in the world1. MP3 Maker 11 now offers new intuitive features, such as MAGIX AudioID, which automatically identifies names and track information not only for complete CDs, but also for individual files in seconds. You’ll never again have wrong or incomplete title information in your digital music collection.

Other new features in MAGIX MP3 Maker 11 include MAGIX Headphone Surround, for a full sound experience on the move and at home, even when you have low-quality speakers– enjoy high-quality room sound wherever and whenever you want! You can also listen to, download and record Podcasts and Internet radio, burn CDs, create professional special effects, edit music and sound, and easily synchronize with mobile devices. MAGIX MP3 Maker 11 will be available in the retail channel and on http://www.magix.com/ on May 1, 2006 for $29.99.

MAGIX AudioID

The more music you collect on your computer, the more difficult it is to make sure each song is organized with title, genre, artist, and album names. MAGIX AudioID’s automatic identification system makes this manageable. Instead of searching by only file name or keyword, MAGIX AudioID searches the complete file. MAGIX does this by using fingerprint technology from the Fraunhofer Institute (developer of the MP3 file format). MAGIX attaches missing information to individual music files at the touch of a button. It even cleans incomplete ID3 tags of whole music archives. Users can also easily identify unknown track names from Internet radio recordings and personal compilations.

Podcast and Webradio Recorder

MAGIX MP3 Maker 11 turns every PC into an Internet radio and Podcast recorder. The free MAGIX Podcast Service is integrated into the software. It helps you easily find podcasts on any topic, for example: stocks, Formula One, or even flirting tips, which can also be automatically downloaded, burned on disc or transferred onto your mobile player. Furthermore, you can easily submit your own, self made podcasts into the MAGIX Podcast Service for free.

MP3 Maker 11 makes searching for Internet radio extremely easy. Simply enter the name of the artist or song, and the program does the rest. Once you’ve found your selection, MAGIX MP3 Maker 11 downloads the audio files and saves them onto your hard drive. You can then download the files onto you mobile device with the click of the mouse.

Important MP3 Maker 11 Features:

· MAGIX Headphone Surround Sound Effect: full stereo sound
· MAGIX AudioID: supplies title information for individual files, updates whole folders & archives
· Podcasts: listen, download, subscribe, and transfer to portable devices
· Universal Plug & Play: MP3 maker can be used as a music server or network client
· MP3 Player Support: updated interface and improved synchronization
· Webradio: delayed listening, parallel recording, automatically separate titles, etc.
· MAGIX SmartLook: uncomplicated and effortless user guidance
High-End Effects: greatly improved effects, such as Compressor, Equalizer, Enhancer, etc.
· MAGIX ProAudio Technology: 32-Bit float
· Supports Many Formats: including Windows Media DRM (with license)
· MAGIX Music Editor 2.0: cut, crossfade, restore, & edit music professionally in real-time

MAGIX MP3 Maker 11 will be available in the retail channel May 1, 2006 for $ 29.99. See http://www.magix.com/ for more information.