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No-Cal scenesters, local yokels, friends and even fans of Jason Newsted’s old band showed up in force to witness the launching of Echobrain’s first tour at an all-ages show at the Mystic Theatre. Echobrain, with drummer Brian Sagrafena and singer/guitarist Dylan Donkin, is Newsted’s first steady gig since leaving Metallica in January 2001. The bassist seemed overjoyed at the intimacy of the show, which took place in a small theater in a town known more for its chicken industry than its cosmopolitan culture. “It’s the first day of spring today, and it’s a fresh start for all of us right… Read more »

Steve Macklam and Sam Feldman are pleased to announce the signing of singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright to Macklam Management and S.L. Feldman & Associates‚ management roster. “We‚ve been watching his growth for quite some time. It’s rare to see an artist emerge with such a wonderful combination of talent, character and originality,” agree Macklam and Feldman. “We’re thrilled to represent him.” Wainwright, who was just nominated for two Juno Awards (Canada’s “Grammy”) for Best Songwriter and Best Alternative Album, launched his first headlining theatre and club tour Feb. 8 in Boston in support of his sophomore effort Poses (DreamWorks), which debuted… Read more »

MusicNet has made several additions to its executive management team including technology pioneer and entrepreneur Ganapathy “Krish” Krishnan, Ph.D., as SVP of products/technology and chief technology officer. Alan McGlade, president and CEO of MusicNet, also named Shashi Karan as VP of finance and David Halprin as director of product management to MusicNet’s growing executive team. Ganapathy “Krish” Krishnan, Ph.D. will be responsible for managing product development and technical operations for MusicNet and directing the MusicNet platform into future evolutions of the service offering. Before joining MusicNet, Dr. Krishnan was a founding member, CTO and EVP of Network Commerce, Inc., where… Read more »

Since the release of Time to Discover in the spring of 2000, Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise have had their record label, manager and two of their founding members leave them. Bradley, the voice behind the 1997 hit “Once Upon a Time,” thought about hanging up his well-worn hat, until he realized he would not only be leaving his passion, he would be losing his vision. “One of the great things about being in the music business and being blind is that you really get a chance to see,” Bradley, who was born blind, said Tuesday, the day his latest album… Read more »

Pop band Hear’Say were at the center of a stitch-up row Wednesday amid accusations that they selected one of their own dancers as a new band member. New recruit Johnny Shentall, 23, was apparently plucked from thousands of hopefuls who had traveled to London from all over Britain last weekend to queue for auditions. But in a front-page splash the Sun said even though the chart-topping band said they had never met Shentall before, he was in fact one of 14 dancers on stage with the band at the Top of the Pops awards last November. “Johnny already knows the… Read more »

The best new sites on the internet will be revealed at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Web Awards on Sunday, March 10 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. A list of finalists for these awards is now available online at http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/web_awards/finalists.php. Specifically geared towards sites that went live in the 2001 calendar year, the SXSW Website Competition recognizes the world’s most exciting, up-and-coming internet destinations in over 20 different categories. “The developers and designers who created the sites that win the SXSW Web Awards are the people who are going to be shaping the look and feel of… Read more »

For his new video, Ryan Adams found himself in a field of red poppies with the Emerald City looming in the background. And though there was no Toto and there were no flying monkeys, Elton John was there to drive home the point that Adams certainly wasn’t in Kansas anymore. Actually, it was Long Island City, New York, to be specific, on the set of Adams’ video for “Answering Bell,” the second single from his second solo album, Gold. The clip, shot Friday by director Luke Scott (Train, Deana Carter), is loosely based on L. Frank Baum’s classic novel about… Read more »

Supporters of the famed Stone Pony music club, which has fostered the careers of rock ‘n’ roll greats like Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith, vowed on Thursday to save the club from the wrecking ball. Developers are proposing to tear the Stone Pony down to make way for retail complexes and condominiums along the waterfront of Asbury Park, a century-old resort which has deteriorated in the last three decades under the weight of crime and unemployment. The developers will present their plan soon to the city council for approval. “Hell no, we won’t go,” said Domenic Santana, third owner of… Read more »

While Dec. 31, 2001, may not rank up there with the millennium celebrations, there’s still plenty of top-notch live music being presented in the clubs and arenas of the U.S. this New Year’s Eve. So, if you’re planning to get off the couch while Dick Clark rings in 2002 in Times Square, rest assured that there are worthwhile options in most major cities. In New York, band of the moment the Strokes will open for perennial indie favorite Guided By Voices at the famed Apollo Theatre. Further downtown, Phish’s Page McConnell will premiere his new band, Vida Blue, which features… Read more »

Hoobastank is quickly moving up the Billboard Modern Rock chart with “Crawling In The Dark,” from its self-titled Universal Records debut album. The track sits at Number 10 on the current chart. Meanwhile, the band has scheduled dates for January 2002. Guitarist Dan Estrin said that he loves being on the road. “I love playing shows. I love walking out there and looking out and seeing people out there,” he says. “It’s amazing to me. Also, I’m out there with my three best friends, you know? It’s crazy. I’ve been with these guys for seven years almost and we all… Read more »