We are bringing this installment of FAR BEYOND FOOTBALL to you guys from the final Midwest leg of the Crush ‘Em All tour. This has been an incredible tour for all of the bands that were a part of it. We’d like to thank every single person reading this that had the chance to come out and share the experience of having all these great bands together with us. Tomorrow is the final show in Minneapolis, MN…it will be a sad day to depart from one of the best tours we’ve ever done and we’re lucky… Read more »
The Counting Crows, along with Augustana and hip-hop act Notar, made their stop in Windsor as a part of the “Traveling Circus and Medicine Showâ€. This is the second consecutive year of the tour, with Notar as the tour’s only newcomer.
Photo: Getty Paul McCartney has revealed more about the Beatles’ lost song “Carnival of Light,” a 14-minute track the band recorded in 1967 but never released. While McCartney wants people to hear the track, which he has described as a “happening,” he recommends fans keep their expectations in check. “People are thinking there’s another ‘Strawberry Fields’ somewhere [and] you know, this is more plinky-plonky,” McCartney told the Times U.K.. “I mean, I like it, but it’s not to everyone’s taste.” The song was apparently not for George Harrison’s taste either, since the guitarist blocked “Carnival” from appearing on the Fab… Read more »
Some of the greatest hard-rock bands in history have thoroughly awesome – and thoroughly undead – mascots. Iron Maiden have toothy demon Eddie. Megadeth have a similarly toothy yet blind demon named Vic Rattlehead. And Motörhead unleash yet another toothy, snarling hellion: a bulldog/gorilla named Snaggletooth. So you can’t blame My Chemical Romance for wanting to get in on the act. By now, you’ve probably seen the video for “Helena,” in which MCR play pallbearers at a funeral for a young girl who just happens to rise from her casket about halfway through the clip to bust into a ballerina… Read more »
On Jan. 6, San Francisco’s Moscone convention center pulses with all the energy of a rock concert. A crowd sprinkled with hip-hop teenagers, digerati, and aging hippies streams in to hear the annual state-of-the-Mac keynote from Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Steven P. Jobs. Every facet of the event bears the fingerprints of the obsessive Jobs – right down to the music that fills the air. This year, it’s the King himself, Elvis Presley. Later, Jobs rolls the tape of Apple’s famous “1984” ad that ran on Super Bowl Sunday that year – and hasn’t been broadcast since. Only this… Read more »
With many superstar acts up to their elbows in solo projects, movie roles, charity work or just on interminable hiatus, we decided to check in with some of them to determine when they might deliver their next albums. Barring gazing into a crystal ball, we did a bit of sleuthing to find out who is doing what, and when fans can expect another album (if at all). ‘NSYNC The scenario: Lance’s space mission trudges on, and Justin’s solo career looks poised to blast off. Joey’s working the Great White Way in “Rent,” Chris is trying his hand at TV work,… Read more »
It’s a safe bet that most radio listeners have never heard of rock singer Matthew Harrison. The owner of tiny Third Monk Records, which released Harrison’s album, says there’s a simple reason: The company can’t afford the hidden costs of obtaining radio airplay. Jeff Robinson, the label’s sole proprietor, said he doesn’t have the money to hire independent promoters who heavily influence station playlists. “They’ve got it locked up and there’s absolutely no room to do what I’m trying to do,” Robinson said. “And if you can’t get exposure for your product, you’ll never be able to sell any records.”… Read more »
On Episode #313 of Wesam’s World, NEW SPACE, NEW US! Join us for a refresh of what Wesam’s World will be all about, and what better way to do that than with a good ol’ fashioned Producer Sesh? Laugh, Think, and Recharge for the week with a hilarious episode of Wesam’s World you won’t wanna miss!
During her November 6 show in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena, Billie Eilish took time out of her set to share a speech following the U.S. election results declaring convicted felon Donald Trump the winner. On top of endorsing Kamala Harris, Eilish was an outspoken supporter of the VP during her shows ahead of Election Day. She told the audience, “Waking up this morning, I kind of couldn’t fathom doing a show on this day. But the longer the day went on I kind of had this feeling of it’s such a privilege I get to do this with you guys… Read more »
On Episode #311 of Wesam’s World, it’s our Halloween Episode and who’s better to have on the show than actor Lance Williams! Come laugh, think, and recharge for the week as we chat about horror movies, the best candy, and to get a little deep….has Halloween lost its magic?
