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Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience

A Cuban punk rocker whose songs have ridiculed the Cuban government was fined for public disorder on Friday after prosecutors reduced a more serious “social dangerousness” charge that could have sent him to prison for four years. Gorki Aguila, 39, was ordered to pay 600 Cuban pesos, or about $30, for playing his music too loud during rehearsal, his father Luis Aguila said. The bushy-haired rocker was arrested on Monday as his band, Porno para (for) Ricardo, was recording its latest album. News of the arrest quickly spread through the blogosphere and on Friday a crowd of foreign diplomats, foreign… Read more »

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Civet on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

Civet will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The Los Angeles-based, all-girl punk-rock band, will release their second full-length, Hell Hath No Fury, on September 9 and are coming on the show tonight to play some songs from the record, answer your questions and of course … talk smack! If you have questions for Civet, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played on air.… Read more »

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Jailed Cuban punk rocker to stand trial Friday

Cuba has ordered jailed punk rocker Gorki Aguila, an outspoken critic of Fidel Castro and the communist government, to stand trial on Friday for “social dangerousness,” a charge that could carry up to four years in prison. Authorities arrested the 39-year-old lead singer of Porno para Ricardo at his Havana home on Monday, shortly after the band had completed work on a new album. Cuban law defines “social dangerousness” as behavior contrary to “communist morality,” and police use it to detain offenders before they have a chance to commit a crime. Performing songs with angry lyrics that poke fun at… Read more »

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The Urgency on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

The Urgency will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The New York rock band just released their single, “Fingertips,” on iTunes and will be touring with innerpartysystem in September and A Cursive Memory in October. Get to know the guys on the show tonight … They will be performing acoustic! If you have questions for The Urgency, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not, be played… Read more »

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Anthony Green on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

Anthony Green will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The Circa Survive singer recently released his debut solo record, Avalon, and is on tour this summer with Person L. Green has remained a staple in the scene since forming Saosin in 2003. Here’s your chance to spill your guts to him on the air about anything you want. If you have questions for Anthony Green, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in… Read more »

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Madonna kicks off "Sticky & Sweet" tour

Madonna kicks off her “Sticky & Sweet” world tour at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Saturday, the latest test of her enduring appeal just a week after her 50th birthday. The “queen of pop” will be hoping to eclipse her last trot across the globe in 2006. “Confessions” became the top-grossing tour ever by a female artist, with ticket sales of $195 million. “Sticky & Sweet,” featuring hits that span nearly 30 years in pop music including her latest album “Hard Candy,” includes 49 dates and is due to wrap up in Sao Paulo on December 18. As of Thursday, roughly… Read more »

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Bidwell on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

Bidwell will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The Sacramento pop-rock band released their self-titled EP earlier this year and spent their summer playing shows, including a few dates on Warped Tour. Listen and find out what the band is up to next … and get your questions answered during the show! If you have questions for Bidwell, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may not,… Read more »

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Lit on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

Lit will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The SoCal rock band is probably best known for their song “My Own Worst Enemy” but have released four incredible albums since forming 18 years ago and is definitely one of my favorite bands. Singer A.J. Popoff will be stopping by to tell us what the band has been doing lately (new record perhaps?) and will be taking your questions for the entire hour. If you have questions for LIT, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ… Read more »

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A Cursive Memory on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

A Cursive Memory will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The SoCal pop-rock band has had a busy year, with both a busy touring schedule and the release of their debut full-length Changes. Tonight’s your first chance to hear what the band has planned for the rest of 2008 and if they are working on new music already. If you have questions for A Cursive Memory, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions… Read more »

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Talk With Bayside on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show Tonight

Bayside will be tonight’s studio guest on DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET). The band has been recording their new record, Shudder (due September 30), in Santa Monica and will be taking a break to do their first radio interview since first hitting the studio. Now’s your chance to learn everything about the upcoming full-length before anyone else. If you have questions for Bayside, you can instant message us during the radio show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 now to leave your questions in a voicemail that may, or may… Read more »