Susan Herndon Band this thursday!

Doe's 3rd Year Anniversary

come join in the celebration!

Thursday, 1 November 2007

1350 East 15th Street

on Cherry Street

5 pm

visit susan's website at www.susanherndon.com

October 30rd, 2007 If you haven't heard Pillar's new single "For the Love of the Game" head on over to www.pillarmusic.com and www.myspace.com/pillar and turn up your speakers. Send us a Myspace comment and let us know what you think. Pillar's new album "For the Love of the Game" is set to release February 2008. Please help us out and request "For Love of the Game" here at these links- Radiou.com and Christianrock.net Pillar is headlining Shout Festival for a few more weeks. Come see them while you can. They will be performing the new single. If you are a member of Pillar's street team The Underground Army or join the UG Army at Shout Fest (at the Pillar merch table) you will have an opportunity to preview the whole new album (ugarmy.com). Nov 3- New Orleans, LA Nov 4- Pineville, LA Nov 9- Englewood, FL Nov 10- West Palm Beach, FL Nov 11- Jacksonville, FL Nov 14- Tampa, FL- Pillar only Nov 16- Homestead, FL- Pillar only Nov 17- Winterhaven, FL Dec 7- Germany More information can be found on www.pillarmusic.com and www.myspace.com/pillar

"Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love"
Pre-Sale

Trisha Yearwood's latest album "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love" hits shelves on November 13th, but you can pre-order yours at the official Online Store!

You can also pre-order Trisha Yearwood's Gold or Platinum Bundles today, and not only receive her long awaited new album, but great Trisha Yearwood merchandise! The first 100 people to order bundles will also receive autographed CD inserts!

Platinum Bundle includes: the new album, a Trisha Yearwood T-Shirt, a keychain and an 8x10 of Trisha!

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©2007 Trisha Yearwood | Trisha Yearwood Store

Poor David's - Dallas...

A free Halloween costume party on 10/31 from 7pm -?? on . It is our open mic, and all performerers must be in costume.

Prizes for best musical, scary, original, sexy. I will probably win the sexy as I am coming as an olympic sprigboard diver!

No cover and promises to be great yuks and chuckles.

On Friday 11/2- Mary Cutrufello is releasing her first cd in a LOONNNNGGGGGG time. She is terrific, a great person to boot, but don't boot her.

She is very sensitive- It is a $12 cover at 9pm, doors at 8pm and Greg Klyma opens the show.

On Saturday 11/3 at 7pm, Former Concrete Blonde -ette, Johnette Napolitano, will do an intimate acoustic solo show.

It is 22$ at the door, or thru frontgate tix , and is a rare opportunity to see such an artist in a "living room" environment.

Then at 10pm, our pure talent showcase, which is a distillation of the better talent we have encountered from our open mic sessions during the past 6 months or so. $7 at the door

11/7- Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers, from Seattle

11/8- Homespun Remedies (gosh!)

11/9- The Campaign (much -liked by Gary Cogill and me)

11/10- Robin English w/ Bruce Smith opening. Robin is a country talent on-the-rize, mark my emails!

11/14- our nov open mic

11/15-Russell Howard

11/16- B'Ann and the Stingers (another country-comer girl)

11/17- Black Top Gypsy

11/21- Rigby, Lifers open

11/22- HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL YOU TURKEYS FROM THE EL PAVO GRANDE AQUI!

11/23- The Lawson Fink Band

11/24- 7-9pm One Way Tell

11/24- 10pm John Nitzinger- only $12 to hear this Texas Rock Legend.

11/29- KNON benefit, broadcasting the Grateful Dead show live from the club, and a band to follow.

SO,

OFF OF YOUR DUFFS, get up and get out!

As they say around Halloween: LIFE IS SHORT, AND THEN YOU DIE! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..!!!!!!!!!

Poor David :-*

Robert Goulet

Robert Goulet dies at age 73

Singer was at a Los Angeles hospital awaiting a lung transplant

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21552081/

Food for thought on this Halloween...........

Johnny Cooper

UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 - Johnny and Cody Shaw are hosting a Halloween Bash at the Wormy Dog...so keep that costume for one last blast this Wednesday night and join us at the "DAWG" for a Halloween party!!! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - We're back at our favorite Duncan watering hole, Wall Street, for a night of music with our friends Mary, Bill and Staff! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - the best little Texas Roadhouse in Missouri is our destination as we visit our friend Steve Greene at the Snorty Horse Saloon in Springfield, MO.

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone
Monday October 29, 2007


TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

RANDOM NOTES: BONO, MARIAH CAREY AND MORE
Click HERE to see the week in photos including Bono being honored by the Keep a Child Alive foundation in New York City, Mariah Carey launching her new perfume line, Pete Wentz opening his new clothing store and more.

MICHAEL JACKSON MAY LOSE NEVERLAND RANCH
The King of Pop may lose his longtime home after defaulting on a $23 million loan. Click HERE for details.


NAS TALKS ABOUT CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM TITLE
Rolling Stone's Evan Serpick recently spoke to Nas regarding his new album's title and the problems it's causing with politicians. Click HERE for what Nas has to say.


VIDEO INTERVIEW: FRENCH DJ DUO JUSTICE
Click HERE to watch a video interview with French DJ duo Justice, and check out their three favorite bands.


THIS WEEK ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM
Check RollingStone.com this week to see contributing editor Christian Hoard review Britney Spears' Blackout in the next episode of New Music Tuesdays, and on Wednesday come back to meet our next Breaking artist. Also this week: the third issue celebrating Rolling Stone's 40th anniversary.

For more of the latest music news — including photos from Vegoose, Voodoo and Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit — visit RollingStone.com.



TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Hurricane Chris — "A Bay Bay"
This past summer, the eighteen-year-old Shreveport, Louisiana, rapper Hurricane Chris became a household name among clubgoers and ringtone buyers thanks to "A Bay Bay," a slinky little hit that was not much more than a synth line, three pizzicato notes and a wickedly catchy chorus. Click HERE for more.


DAILY VIDEO: Video Interview — Justice


DAILY REVIEW: Various Artists — The Brit Box
The Brit Box tells the music part of the Brit-pop story, as scads of U.K. bands from the Smiths to the Stone Roses took off to make their own champagne-supernova splash. Click HERE for more on the album.


ARTIST OF THE DAY: NAS
The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.



TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS


Randy Jackson of the Jacksons, 46
Roger O'Donnell of the Cure, 52

TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST)

NBC
11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: CARRIE UNDERWOOD
12:35am - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: SEETHER
1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: PAOLO NUTINI

CBS
12:35am - The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: AVRIL LAVIGNE


ABC
12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - JUSTICE

Oklahoma City Traditonal Music Association (dulcimer,guitar,autoharp,fiddle,banjo,mandolin,penny whistle,concertina)

Strings

Posted by: "Neal Risenhoover" nrisenhoover@hotmail.com nrisenhoover2

Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:40 am (PST)

All,
The Rep for GHS strings has graciously allowed me to bring the stock from their Dallas guitar show booth to sell at OCTMA next weekend. If you haven't tried GHS strings, you really should. I'll have strings for pretty much everything with frets at the at the November meeting and I'll be glad to put them on while you wait.
Neal Risenhoover
Grampy Neal's Guitar Wagon

Country star Porter Wagoner dies at 80

By JOHN GEROME, AP Entertainment Writer1 hour, 47 minutes ago

Porter Wagoner was known for a string of country hits in the '60s, perennial appearances at the Grand Ole Opry in his trademark rhinestone suits, and for launching the career of Dolly Parton.

Like many older performers, his star had faded in recent years. But his death from lung cancer Sunday, at 80, came only after a remarkable late-career revival that won him a new generation of fans.

The Missouri-born Wagoner signed with RCA Records in 1955 and joined the Opry in 1957, "the greatest place in the world to have a career in country music," he said in 1997. His showmanship, suits and pompadoured hair made him famous.

He had his own syndicated TV show, "The Porter Wagoner Show," for 21 years, beginning in 1960. It was one of the first syndicated shows to come out of Nashville and set a pattern for many others.

"Some shows are mechanical, but ours was not polished and slick," he said in 1982.

Among his hits, many of which he wrote or co-wrote, were "Carroll County Accident," "A Satisfied Mind," "Company's Comin'," "Skid Row Joe," "Misery Loves Company" and "Green Green Grass of Home."

The songs often told stories of tragedy or despair. In "Carroll County Accident," a married man having an affair is killed in a car crash; "Skid Row Joe" deals with a once-famous singer who's lost everything.

In 2002, he was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In May, after years without a recording contract, he signed with ANTI- records, an eclectic Los Angeles label best known for alt-rock acts like Tom Waits, Nick Cave and Neko Case.

Wagoner's final album, "Wagonmaster," was released in June and earned him some of the best reviews of his career. Over the summer, he was the opening act for the influential rock duo White Stripes at a sold-out show at New York's Madison Square Garden.

"The young people I met backstage, some of them were 20 years old. They wanted to get my autograph and tell me they really liked me," Porter said with tears in his eyes the day after the New York show. "If only they knew how that made me feel — like a new breath of fresh air."

To many music fans, Wagoner was best known as the man who boosted Parton's career. He had hired the 21-year-old singer as his duet partner in 1967, when she was just beginning to gain notice through songs such as "Dumb Blonde."

They were the Country Music Association's duo of the year in 1970 and 1971, recording hit duets including "The Last Thing on My Mind."

Parton's solo country records, such as her autobiographical "Coat of Many Colors," also began climbing the charts in the early 1970s. She wrote the pop standard "I Will Always Love You" in 1973 after Wagoner suggested she shift from story songs to focus on love songs.

The two quit singing duets in 1974 and she went on to wide stardom with pop hits and movies such as "9 to 5," whose theme song was also a hit for her.

Wagoner sued her for $3 million in assets, but they settled out of court in 1980. He said later they were always friendly, "but it's a fact that when you're involved with attorneys and companies that have them on retainer, it makes a different story."

At a charity roast for Wagoner in 1995, she explained the breakup this way: "We split over creative differences. I was creative, and Porter was different."

He said in a 1982 Associated Press interview that his show "was a training ground for her; she learned a great deal and I exposed her to very important people and the country music fans."

She was present at the ceremony in May 2007 honoring Wagoner on his silver anniversary with the Opry. At the time, he called Parton "one of my best friends today." She also visited him in the hospital as he battled cancer.

Wagoner, who had survived an abdominal aneurysm in 2006, was hospitalized again this month and his publicist disclosed he had lung cancer. He died at 8:25 p.m. CDT Sunday in a Nashville hospice, said Darlene Bieber, a spokeswoman for the Opry.

Country singer and Opry member Dierks Bentley visited Wagoner in the hospice over the weekend and said Wagoner led them in prayer, thanking God for his friends, his family and the Grand Ole Opry.

"The loss of Porter is a great loss for the Grand Ole Opry and for country music, and personally it is a great loss of a friend I was really just getting to know," Bentley said. "I feel blessed for the time I had with him."

Pete Fisher, vice president and general manager of the Opry, said the Opry family of musicians and performers was deeply saddened by the news. "His passion for the Opry and all of country music was truly immeasurable," Fisher said.

Wagoner was born in West Plains, Mo., and became known as "The Thin Man From West Plains" because of his lanky frame. He recalled that he spent hours as a child pretending to be an Opry performer, using a tree stump as a stage.

He started in radio, then became a regular on the "Ozark Jubilee," one of the first televised national country music shows. On the Opry since 1957, he joined Roy Acuff and other onetime idols.

At one point his wardrobe included more than 60 handmade rhinestone suits.

"Rhinestone suits are just beautiful under the lights," he said. "They've become a big part of my career. I get more compliments on my outfits than any other entertainer — except for Liberace."

While he continued with the Opry, and even had a small part in the 1982 movie "Honky Tonk Man" starring Clint Eastwood, his recording career dried up in the 1980s — until his return this year.

"I stopped making records because I didn't like the way they were wanting me to record," he said. "When RCA dropped me from the label, I didn't really care about making records for another label because I didn't have any say in what they would release and how they would make the records and so forth."

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On the Net:

http://www.porterwagoner.net/

4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER SONGS AND LYRICS

4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER SONGS AND LYRICS

There are only 4 days left to enter your songs or

lyrics into October's competition. For more information

please visit www.songoftheyear.com . Any submission

entered online or postmarked by October 31st will be

entered into October's round. International entries

are accepted.

NEW SONGWRITING JUDGES ADDED TO PANEL

We have recently added three new judges to the Song of

the Year yearly judging panel. These individuals have

worked with some of the biggest names in music such as

Christina Aguilera, Rascall Flatts, Pink, and more.

For a list of the judges you can visit

www.songoftheyear.com/judging.htm

GOT CHRISTMAS SONGS?

Many radio stations are getting ready to make their

playlist for the Christmas season. All Christmas songs

entered into the Song of the Year songwriting

competition between now and November 14th will be

forwarded to program directors for air-play

consideration this holiday season. You can enter your

Christmas song into any of the 10 categories of the

competition for this opportunity. "All" Christmas

songs entered (regardless of the category or if you

place in the contest) will be sent to Clear Channel

radio stations. Last year we had twenty-one

individuals who received radio play with this

opportunity.

SEPTEMBER UPDATE

September's winners should be posted by November

10th, 2007. For those of you who signed up for song

critiques in September, they are currently being

worked on and will be distributed as they are

completed. If you have not received your September

critique by November 7th, please contact the critique

department. Otherwise, you should be receiving your

September critique in the next week or two.

GOT QUESTIONS?

Any questions or comments can be communicated at

www.songoftheyear.com/contact.htm .

By visiting the contact page, you can be assured

that your questions or comments are getting to the

appropriate department. This will also expedite any

requests you may have.

think on this....

Author: Jerry Del Colliano President/Publisher for INSIDE MUSIC MEDIA™ jdelcolliano@earthlink.net http://insidemusicmedia.blogspot.com Jerry Del Colliano

The views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily that of AllAboutCountry.com

October 15, 2007 Universal Thinks Consumers Are iDiots [Printer Friendly Version]

Have you heard about Universal Music’s new Apple-killing idea to make consumers pay a monthly fee for free music (pay and free don’t go in the same sentence real well)? According to Business Week: “…insiders say [Universal head Doug] Morris & Co. have an intriguing business model: get hardware makers or cell carriers to absorb the cost of a roughly $5-per-month subscription fee so consumers get a device with all-you-can-eat music that's essentially free. Music companies would collect the subscription fee, while hardware makers theoretically would move many more players”. So let me get this right? The hardware makers or cell phone manufacturers bury the cost of what basically is a subscription service and all these young kids who have taken down the record labels run out and buy these un-cool devices – and presumably forsake their iPods. (I can hear you saying, how can Jerry know that these devices will be un-cool, they haven’t even made them yet). Let’s start with the proposed name of the service – Total Music. That’s about as bad as Microsoft naming its iPod a Zune or more recently naming the Zune social network – Zune Social. C’mmon. All you have to do is have kids to know this is as un-cool as Barry Manilow. Now don’t hyperventilate when you read this description of Total Music courtesy of my friend Vytas Safroncikas of Born Again Radio: “With the Total Music service, Morris and his allies are trying to hit reset on how digital music is consumed. In essence, Morris & Co. are telling consumers that music is a utility to which they are entitled, like water or gas. Buy one of the Total Music devices, and you've got it all. Ironically, the plan takes (Steve) Jobs' basic strategy-- getting people to pay a few hundred bucks for a music player but a measly 99 cents for the music that gives it value--and pushes it to its extreme. After all, the Total Music subscriber pays only for the device--and never shells out a penny for the music. "You know that it's there, and it costs something," says one tech company executive who has seen Morris' presentation. "But you never write a check for it." Total Music could then become a streaming radio station or allow individual songs to be downloaded like Yahoo Music. This could be so good. The killer app! Giving Steve Jobs his comeuppance. A whole new beginning for record labels. Then, I woke up. Universal must be kidding. Jobs gets the next generation (and their parents, baby boomers like him) to shell out substantial cash for his products because they are not designed to fool consumers into thinking it is one thing while they are paying for another. Doesn’t anyone get it yet? The iPod is a portable record player – okay, you forced me to use the words. Record player. Except, an iPod is even better. And you don’t always have to buy music for it. While I am on the topic of buying music, the next generation never worries about this because they can find almost anything for free online. (Please re-read that last sentence). When they buy from Apple’s iTunes store it is because it is convenient, seamless and they want to. But they don’t have to. Universal alert: consumers don’t have to buy music to own it. Therefore, they don’t have to buy one of your “record players” disguised as a mild-mannered reproducer of music for which you really want them to pay. As they would say in the British Parliament, “I refer you back to the right honorable gentleman from Hoboken, New Jersey” – that’s me! Record labels don’t have to connive, mislead, threaten or bully their customers. Just lower the price of legally downloaded music. As I have written before in this space – make a song the price of a text-message and you will do a land office business. Still don’t believe me? How would you like to add the cell phone carriers’ profit for something as simple as text messaging to your bottom line. Back to the drawing board.

AMA Conference Opens Next Wednesday In Nashville
The Tennessee State Museum will play host to the Americana Music Festival’s opening party, Wednesday (10/31)from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Presented by The Americana Music Association and Great American Country (GAC), this free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature a special musical salute to Porter Wagoner with performances by Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller, Rodney Crowell, and some very special guests and friends of the Wagonmaster himself.

Known for his showmanship, rhinestone suits and silver pompadour, Wagoner’s extraordinary career spans five decades. The multiple Grammy winner recently celebrated his 50th year with the Grand Ole Opry and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. As the host of the syndicated television show The Porter Wagoner Show, he introduced the world to Dolly Parton. After racking up 81 charted records, the 80-year-old Wagoner recently released “Wagonmaster,” produced by Marty Stuart. The “Thin Man From West Plains” proves he is still a relevant force in American music by seamlessly bridging the generations while still staying true to his country heritage.

“It’s that legacy we want to honor as we open our 8th Annual Festival and Conference,” says AMA Executive Director Jed Hilly. “I can’t think of a better place to recognize Porter than the Tennessee State’s Museum’s breathtaking exhibit, “Sparkle and Twang,” Marty Stuart’s American Music Odyssey. It’s a visual history lesson on the legacy of folk, country, rock, gospel and Americana music, of which Porter is such a big a part of.”

It’s also the organization’s way of inviting Nashville to the party to learn more about Americana Music. The event will assemble some of the city’s finest artist/songwriters and musicians on the Museum stage. The jam is hosted by Jim Lauderdale and will feature Buddy Miller, Rodney Crowell, and other surprise guests. “We hope people will come to the museum and bring their kids with them—in costumes, of course,” says Hilly. “This is an event for all ages, and being Halloween, anything goes.”

Great Americana Country is a co-sponsor of the party. Also presenting the event is the Nashville Film Festival, Billy Block, Nashville Songwriters Association International and Nashville Lifestyles. Guests will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from these organizations and learn more about them as well.

Slated for Wednesday, October 31, through Saturday, November 3, the Eighth Annual Americana Festival and Conference will offer daily seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Nashville Convention Center. Each evening brings stacked Americana showcases to key venues throughout Nashville. One ticket to the November 1st Americana Honors and Awards show held at the Ryman Auditorium is included in each conference registration packet. The general public may now also purchase tickets for the ceremony through the Ryman and Ticketmaster outlets for $35 each. $30 wristbands granting admission to all evening showcases are also available to non-members of the Association.

Garth

GAC-TV Becomes The 'Home Of Garth'
Multimillion-selling country superstar Garth Brooks is back with his new, chart-topping single "More Than a Memory," and throughout October and November, Great American Country and its website, GAC-TV.Com will be THE place to be for Garth Brooks fans, showcasing exclusives and specials in time for the release of the star's new CD/DVD collection Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Hits on November 6.

Visitors to can enter the Ultimate Garth Getaway Sweepstakes to win a trip to catch one of Garth's sold out concerts in Kansas City, Missouri -- a rare treat, since these concerts will be his first since he retired from touring in 2001. Fans will be able to enter daily through October 30, and runner-up winners will all receive copies of GARTH BROOKS: The Ultimate Hits.

On October 19, the video for "More Than a Memory" will debut exclusively on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown, and will be made available to fans via streamable format on GAC-TV.com the week after. As "The Home of Garth Brooks" this fall, GAC will premiere exclusive specials on the star, including a one-on-one with Lorianne Crook, set to air on November 3. During this special Offstage with Lorianne Crook, Brooks shares his thoughts on his record-breaking career as the fastest-selling solo artist in music history, as well as personal details and stories.

It's Ranch Bash 07 This Weekend In Ft Worth
The Ranch Radio Group is proud to present Ranch Bash 07 and Country Legends Fest 07. Two days of outdoor Concerts this weekend in beautiful Sundance Square, Downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Saturday (10/27) Ranch Bash 07 features the best in Texas and Red Dirt Music Performers, with Stoney LaRue, No Justice, Wade Bowen and others.

Sunday (10/28), Country Legends Fest 07 brings the "Return of Moe & Joe", Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley and a special "Tribute To Buck Owens" from The Derailers, also Sonny Burgess.

The weekend will offer something for Country Music Fans of all ages, and a Historic reunion of one of the most successful Duo's in Country Music.

Josh Turner Achieves Milestones In Next Few Days
Josh Turner will achieve several career milestones in the near future. On Saturday (10/27), Turner will be become the newest member of the famed Grand Ole Opry. His labelmate, Vince Gill, will host the induction, which airs 8:00-9:00pm EST on GAC. Turner, age 29, will become The Opry's youngest current member.

Prior to Turner's Opry induction, "Josh Turner - My Road To The Opry," a one-hour documentary shot by award-winning director Shaun Silva, will air on GAC from 7:00-8:00pm EST. The special gives fans a rare glimpse into Turner's life not only as a recording artist but as a husband and father. Cameras travel with him to his hometown of Hannah, South Carolina and follow the journey that takes him to becoming the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.

In addition, fans can catch Josh Turner on national television next week as he pounds the pavement in NYC promoting his new CD, Everything is Fine. Turner will appear Monday(10/29) on NBC's Today Show singing two songs from his latest album. He will perform and chat with the domestic diva herself on Martha, which will air on November 6th. Turner is also featured this weekend on CMT's Top 20 Countdown and Insider. Next week, he is featured on GAC's On The Streets, Country Music Across America and GAC Nights.

In print, Turner graces the cover of USA Weekend with Martina McBride, November 2-4. Other features include People Magazine, Associated Press, Billboard, Dallas Morning News, Charlotte Observer, The Tennessean and L.A. Daily News. And rave reviews of Turner's album will run in Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, Arizona Republic, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, and many others next week.

Capping off the launch of Turner's new album and his induction into the Grand Ole Opry will be his performance at the "41st Annual CMA Awards," airing live on ABC November 7th. He will perform his fasting rising single to date "Firecracker" and for the first time, Turner is nominated in the prestigious Male Vocalist of the Year category alongside superstars George Strait, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley.

Josh Turner burst onto the scene in 2003 with his debut album Long Black Train, selling more than a million copies. His follow up disc, Your Man, has sold more than double that amount establishing Turner as one of the fastest rising stars in country music today. His distinctive voice paired with his inspired songwriting makes him one of Nashville's most notable traditionalists. Turner is on the road

Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton--Rhapsody Originals Available Tuesday
Blake Shelton recently visited Rhapsody's studio in Seattle for a taping for Rhapsody Originals, the digital music service's premiere live performance series.

Fans can log on to Rhapsody to watch and listen as well as buy Shelton’s exclusive Rhapsody Original digital EP which features "The More I Drink," "Don't Make Me," "She Don't Love Me," "Nobody But Me," and "Ol' Red."

Eagles 'Long Road Out Of Eden' Drops Tuesday
The Eagles will release their first studio album in more than 20 years on Tuesday( 10/30). Long Road Out Of Eden, the two-disc set contains 20 songs including the top 25 hit "How Long" and is available exclusively at Wal*Mart locations nationwide.

The Eagles will perform on the CMA Awards live on November 7th and are currently playing a six-night stint at the new Nokia theatre in Los Angeles.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood Is Music Choice's 'Artist Of The Month' For November
Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network, announces that two-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood, will be the featured 'Artist of the Month' in November. Music Choice, the most popular On Demand music network in the country, will feature the six-time platinum-selling country music superstar in three Music Choice Original shows, including:

Carrie Underwood: I Told You So — a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of her new video, “So Small”

Carrie Underwood: Naked — an unscripted Q&A session where Carrie answers questions from her fans

Carrie Underwood: Video Carnival — a hosted video playlist that takes viewers on a chronological video tour through Carrie’s rise to superstardom.

In addition, Music Choice will provide a selection of Carrie Underwood’s videos to watch free On Demand throughout the month of November. Fans can tune-in to see her latest video, "So Small” from her new album on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville, "Carnival Ride", as well as many of her other smash hits such as, “Before He Cheats,” “Don’t Forget to Remember Me,” “Jesus, Take The Wheel,” and “Wasted.”

“Music Choice has created a great platform to go behind the scenes with an artist around an album launch. Carrie’s Music Choice Artist of the Month program takes the viewer behind the scenes of the making of her new video “So Small” and gives great insight into her new album, Carnival Ride,” says Jon Elliot, Vice President, Marketing & Artist Development, Arista/Nashville.

"Music Choice recognizes Carrie Underwood not just as one of Country music's biggest superstars, but as one of the greatest current Pop phenomenon as well," says Justin Prager, Director of Rock and Pop Programming for Music Choice. "By featuring Carrie as part of our highly-successful Artist of the Month program, we are exposing both Carrie the artist and Carrie the person to our millions of viewers across the country who watch our free On Demand music network every day."

Carrie Sings The National Anthem For World Series
Look -- and listen -- for Carrie Underwood as she honors America by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the start of Game 3 of the World Series Saturday night (10/27). Carrie's performance -- and the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies -- are scheduled to air live from Denver's Coors Field on FOX; coverage begins at 8:00pm (ET).

Carrie's performance ends a whirlwind week of activity surrounding the Tuesday (October 23) release of her second album, Carnival Ride (featuring Top 10 hit "So Small"). Look for her next week on NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Monday, October 29), with more TV appearances to follow. She can also be found on the covers of Self and Seventeen; both magazines are on newsstands now.

Porter Wagoner Released To Hospice Care
Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member Porter Wagoner, who was hospitalized in Nashville on October 15, was released to hospice care today. Wagoner, an Opry member since 1957, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

Tulsa's PILLAR... on ESPN.....

October 26rd, 2007 Starting tonight (10/26/07), ESPN will begin use of the new Pillar song, "For the Love of the Game," during montages highlighting the 2007 WORLD SERIES on its program, BASEBALL TONIGHT. ESPN will continue use of the song through Nov. 1, which is the scheduled-date for game 7 of the 2007 World Series (if necessary). "For the Love of the Game" is the title-track to Pillar's Feb. 26, 2008 release, and has already claimed the "most added" title on the R&R Christian Rock chart despite the fact that it's add date is Nov. 16. Hear Pillar's new single "For the Love of The Game" on www.pillarmusic.com and www.myspace.com/pillar.

Ian Moore and band.....

This caps off our latest tour for the new record, To Be Loved, which has taken us out to the WestCoast, up through Seattle, and back through the midwest. We are very pleased to be ending the tour with two lovely weekend shows in Oklahoma. Here they are:

Friday, October 26, 2007
Opolis
113 North Crawford
Norman, OK 73069
405.820.0951
www.opolis.org

doors at 9:30, show at 10

Saturday, October 27, 2007
Two Frogs Grill
2646 W. Broadway
Ardmore.OK 73401
580.226.3764
www.twofrogsgrill.com

show starts at 10

ROBERT MIRABAL & his BAND .... IN THE BLOOD

Would like to let everyone know about an incredible concert coming FRIDAY/NOV.2nd at 8PM to the Catlett Music Center/OU campus,Norman,OK...

ROBERT MIRABAL & his BAND .... IN THE BLOOD tour ( IF you're NOT familiar with these guys...www.Mirabal.com)...TRUST me they/the concert experience WILL BLOW YOU AWAY...THIS concert is NOT to be missed!!!...

doors open at 7PM...and tickets at the door evening of event or at the Performing Arts Studio in Norman...307-9320...JacobsonHouse in Norman...366-1667 or at the Jeweler's Bench in OKcity...495-1800...
Hope to see you all there...

Support first americans/the Native americans...COME to this concert!!!...Marie Soleil...

Rolling Stone Friday October 26, 2007

TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: "AMAZING JOURNEY: THE STORY OF THE WHO" Click HERE to watch footage of Pete Townshend demonstrating his guitar-smashing technique in an exclusive clip from the upcoming DVD Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who.

PINK FLOYD TO RELEASE MEGA BOX SET Pink Floyd will celebrate their belated 40th anniversary with Oh By The Way, a massive collection that compiles the band's discography into one very special box set. Click HERE for details.

ALTERNATE TAKES: RADIOHEAD VS. THE RIAA In the latest "Alternate Takes," Executive Editor Joe Levy examines Radiohead's name-your-price payment plan for In Rainbows and the RIAA's first legal victory against an illegal downloader. Click HERE to read the column.

PHOTO GALLERY: ROCK STAR MUG SHOTS Click HERE to see a gallery of mug shots from the likes of Johnny Cash, Sid Vicious, Jack White, Lil' Kim and more and see which rock stars smiled for their jail house photo.

PETER TRAVERS REVIEW: "DAN IN REAL LIFE" AND MORE Click HERE to watch Peter Travers review "Dan in Real Life," "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" and "Slipstream."

For more of the latest music news — including the week in photos and the next Rock List — visit RollingStone.com.

TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Babyshambles — "Deft Left Hand" It's hard to imagine how Babyshambles' Pete Doherty could write a song as great as "Deft Left Hand" and then hide it at the end of his new album. But then, many things about Pete Doherty are hard to imagine. Click HERE for more.

DAILY VIDEO: Peter Travers Review — "Dan in Real Life" and more

DAILY REVIEW: Levon Helm — Dirt Farmer The sole American in the Band, singer-drummer Levon Helm — the son of an Arkansas cotton farmer — knew firsthand the hard labor, family ties and Dixie fireside tales that were the roots and soil of guitarist Robbie Robertson's songs. On Dirt Farmer, Helm goes home to the tunes and fables of his boyhood. Click HERE for more on the album.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: PINK FLOYD The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Bootsy Collins, 56 Natalie Merchant, 44 Keith Strickland of B-52's, 54 TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST) NBC 11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: RAUL MIDON 12:35am - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: ROONEY 1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: INGRID MICHAELSON CBS 11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: MARIZA 12:35am - The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: CCARY BROTHERS ABC 12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - SOULJA BOY

Ronald Wayne Brown died Tuesday

For those of you who knew and loved him.

Wreck on I-65 kills local musician
Ballistic Pintos singer dies, two injured
By JAMIE DEXTER
The Leaf-Chronicle

Ronald Wayne Brown, 57, the lead singer of the Ballistic Pintos, who
closed out each of the band's shows with the song "Wreck on the
Highway" died Tuesday in a wreck on Interstate 65.

The wreck occurred around 2:36 p.m. when Brown's vehicle, along with
another, were traveling south on I-65, according to a report by
Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Rickey Alexander.

There were two wrecks near the 67 mile marker of the highway, one on
each side of the road, and traffic came to a stop.

Highway Patrol spokesman Mike Browning told the Associated Press
Brown was killed when his Ford Ranger rear-ended a stopped Dodge
2500 on the interstate.

The two passengers in the Dodge were from Nashville, and were both
injured in the wreck, according to Alexander's report.

Brown was not wearing a seat belt.

Richard Stevens, who met Brown nine years ago after he first came to
Clarksville, said Brown had "this iconic stature ... when he was in
the room, everyone knew it was Wayne Brown."

When Stevens, executive editor of The Leaf-Chronicle, learned of his
best friend's death, "I was just crushed. I grabbed my head and fell
to one knee. He was one of my brothers."

Brown's lineage can be traced back to Dorsey Dixon, who wrote "Wreck
on the Highway," which was used by Roy Acuff to close out shows at
the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

"He was connected to the genesis of country music; he really was,"
Stevens said. "Wayne had it in his blood."

Before moving to Montgomery County 10 years ago to form the
Ballistic Pintos with Bobby Keel and Kenny Bagget, Brown played in
North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Brown was the lead singer and played mandolin and guitar with the
band.

Stevens, who shared the stage with Brown, said lead singer was the
term that could best describe him.

"He was the kind of guy who could sing and didn't even need a
microphone," Stevens said.

"He sang, and I saw the power of him singing in three states. People
just stopped and their jaws dropped ... he had 'it,' whatever 'it'
was."

Stevens said that although he never had a huge hit, Brown was
someone people in the music industry knew, from John Prine to Waylon
Jennings.

"He was somebody that everyone knew, because he had soul," Stevens
said.

Besides his music career, Brown was an iron worker, a Shriner and a
best friend, Stevens said.

"When you're 52 years old like I am, and to have met Wayne Brown
nine years ago — to meet someone that late in life who's your
brother is extraordinary," Stevens said, adding that Brown was the
best man at his wedding.

"He was one of the best people I met in my whole life, and I loved
him like a brother."

Cross Canadian Ragweed Takes a Deep Breath

Cross Canadian Ragweed Takes a Deep Breath

Band Releases New CD, Mission California

By: Whitney Self

Only a few hours before their Grand Ole Opry debut and days from an album release, Cross Canadian Ragweed members Cody Canada, Grady Cross, Jeremy Plato and Randy Ragsdale sit nonchalantly cracking jokes and telling stories at a Nashville office. If they are at all anxious about their big night and new release, it isn't showing.

"It's something we've always wanted to do," said Canada, the lead singer. "Actually, it kind of just came out of nowhere. We knew we were playing a gig tonight, and then a couple of days ago, the manager called and said, 'You guys want to play the Opry?'"

Smiling, Canada adds, "That's a pretty dumb question. Yeah!"

Ragweed's alternative country sound and Texas rock 'n' roll edge may not fit within the country music spectrum for some. Even for the band, playing the Opry came as a pleasant surprise.

"What I think is cool about it," said Canada, "is we're not really that country and we get to play the Opry. That's cool. That's them bending a little bit and us bending a little bit."

The four members started playing together 13 years ago in Yukon, Okla., and have remained friends since childhood. ("Yep, until this morning," joked Canada.) The band later moved to Stillwater, Okla., sometimes referred to as "North Austin" or "West Nashville." They played continuous gigs, earning recognition within the Oklahoma-Texas music scene. After releasing four albums on their own, Ragweed signed their first record deal with Universal South in 2004. They have been known to spend a taxing 260 days of the year traveling from one venue to the next.

"We don't get a lot of radio support, and it doesn't really bother us that we don't. We do get it in some areas.

But without radio support, you've got to keep playing," said Canada. "You've got to stay in front of people, or they forget about you."

The new album, Mission California, consists of their familiar Texas rock with the occasional road song thrown into the mix. "I know that's always cheesy," said Canada, "but if you approach them right, I think they can be good." Producer Mike McClure (formerly of the Great Divide) and the band traveled to Strait Studios in Santee, Calif., where they spent more time than usual perfecting the CD.

"We had a lot of time for this record," said Canada. "We had 25 days instead of three or four. We'd finish some songs and then call it a day and come back the next day and just listen and pick one."

The exceptionally personal project features five co-writes as well as six original tunes, including the heart wrenching tune, "Lawrence," about a young boy accompanying his homeless parents as they sing on a street corner for money.

"The way I always describe it is, he looked like he had chocolate ice cream all over his face, he was so dirty," Canada said. "He hadn't had a bath in forever, and he was just humming along and kicking his feet. Just like nothing new, nothing strange about that to him. It was sad, but he wasn't. Sad to me just because I was an outsider looking in, but he couldn't have cared less. He was just sittin' next to mom and dad, just jamming."

The song also features friend Lee Ann Womack. Canada said she fits perfectly and balances out their rough kind of sound. "We'll work with her again," he said. "I love having women singers in the background. I think it gives it that Southern rock feel."

Bassist Plato takes his turn at the mike for the first time on "Soul Agent." His deep, gravely voice paints a picture of strong, hopeful individuals who comfort others the best way they know how.

"I've always loved that song," said Plato. "I started singing it on the bus late at night. After a few beers, I'd grab a guitar and just play songs on the bus." After singing a few lines during sound check one day, Canada said,

"Man, we ought to just play that live."

However, their upbeat songs don't go unnoticed. "Record Exec," "Deal" and "NYCG" keep that familiar upbeat tempo, and comic relief is never far behind, especially in "Smoke Another."

"That is the day in the life of our men," said Canada. "We did a sound check in Baton Rouge, and we had a long night just like every night. I walked up to the mike and I was real gravelly. Making fun of myself, I said, 'Smoke another cigarette, drink some more booze ... check, check, hey, hey, one two.' I told McClure about it, and he said, 'We probably need to write that one.'"

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone Daily Newsletter
Thursday October 25, 2007


TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

METALLICA'S LARS ULRICH TALKS NEW ALBUM, FAKE ALBUM TITLES
In a recent interview, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the status of the band's upcoming album and explained their song-naming logic. Click HERE to read what he has to say.


ON THE CHARTS: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, KID ROCK
Bruce Springsteen reigned atop the charts after beating out Kid Rock in an extremely sluggish sales week. Click HERE for the rest of the charts round-up.


THE DAWN OF HIP-HOP: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE
Click HERE to see images from Born in the Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip-Hop, which chronicles the genre's birth in the Seventies and early Eighties.

ROLLING STONE BREAKING ARTIST: INGRID MICHAELSON
Staten Island, New York singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, Rolling Stone's latest Breaking Artist, hit it big when "The Way I Am" was featured in a recent Old Navy commercial. Click HERE to watch her perform the song.


DIDDY SPEAKS OUT ON ASSAULT CLAIMS
At a press conference to announce his partnership with Ciroc Vodka, Diddy called last week's assault claims against him "just totally overblown." Click HERE for what else he has to say.


For more of the latest music news — including video from French DJ duo Justice — visit RollingStone.com.



TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Coheed And Cambria — "The End Complete"
Claudio Sanchez's rabbit-hole saga may be over with No World for Tomorrow — the album finishes with a five-part, twenty-five-minute exclamation point, "The End Complete" — but there is plenty here that is worthy of rewind. Click HERE for more.


DAILY VIDEO: Rolling Stone Breaking Artist — Ingrid Michaelson


DAILY REVIEW: Shooter Jennings — The Wolf
Shooter Jenning is the type who loves his darlin' for those "ladylike things," and at bottom, he's selling an "authentic" revival of a marketing tool — one his dad invented, known asoutlaw country. Click HERE for more on the album.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: METALLICA
The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.



TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS


Richard Lloyd of Television, 56
Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, 46

TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST)

NBC
11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: CHRIS CORNELL
12:35am - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: THE MOONEY SUZUKI
1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: PETER BJORN AND JOHN

CBS
11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: FAITH HILL
12:35am - The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: KAT DE LUNA


ABC
12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live -INTERPOL

Snorty Horse Saloon...... Somebody else is goin' to hell .....

Somebody else is goin' to hell this week. Yup, got robbed again. You know that concrete horse head that kind of looked like our logo...well some som bitch took it!!! It just sat there on the table where Grandpa John takes your money and would have been real easy for someone to walk off with it. You know that blue cooler we put on the stage for band members that we call the bottomless blue cooler? It has been stolen three times...all on "accident" and has been mailed back to me every time once the person who took it developed a guilty conscience. One time it was mailed back from Houston, TX and I'm sure shipping cost more than what the cooler was worth, but we were sure glad to get it back. A lot of really cool people have grabbed beers out of that cooler. Same thing happened with the old Snorty Horse hat that I used to wear. I don't wear it anymore just ‘cause it's wore completely out. But in its day it was a pretty cool hat and random people just wore it in the bar and the hat seemed to dance around from different people's head's. A lot of hot girls danced on the tables wearing that old hat. At the end of the night, the door guys just kind of waited ‘till it started out the front door and one of them would grab it for me. There were a couple of times when it did make it out the door. The best story is when a girl from Columbia, MO snuck out with it and later decided to go bar hopin' around the MU campus wearing my Snorty Horse hat in which at the time had celebrity status mostly ‘cause it was known to attract hot girls and somehow made them do things they wouldn't normally do while wearing it. The story I heard is that the girl stumbled into the Black and Gold bar, which is my favorite bar in Columbia wearing my hat. Many of the people in the bar recognized the hat and pretty much shamed her into mailing it back to me. I guess people made her feel pretty shitty for taking it calling her a thief, etc. and eventually she got pretty emotional and wrote me a long note apologizing for stealing my hat. I still have the note and the box it was sent in and I did except her apology. So I guess let's start another tradition with the horse head if who ever took it has the balls to give it back.

WED, OCT. 24th: COLE, CODY and HUTCH are back with the "NOT SO SPECIAL DRINK SPECIAL!!!" Before coming to this show you need to ask yourself..."Am I ready for the 2 C's and H and an occasional party boy???" If you want a professional show, don't come to this one.

THUR. OCT. 25th: The SHOTGUN BROTHERS!!! These guys love this bar and have been dying to play here. Had them booked a couple of times before and some bad shit happened like a car wreck among other things. It's going on now by golly! These guys are bluegrass only different...not Ben Miller different but even more different...kind of I guess. But it's real cool and I love this stuff and you will too. They packed the Bar Next Door before it closed, so I expect an awesome night.

FRI. OCT. 26th: CHRIS KNIGHT and The CHANCE RAY BAND!!! You asked for it and you finely got it. Chris Knight is making his way to the Snorty Horse! Never ever have I've had so many request to get this guy here as to any other artist. From Slaughter's Kentucky which is a small mining town is where Chris discovered his songwriting abilities in a sweltering single wide trailer. His song's are harsh and real and at times, completely unforgiving and as hard as a core can get. "Cry Lonely" is a song written by Chris Knight that was added on Ragweed's new album "Mission California." He has tons of press all over the place and does a bunch of acoustic shows although this one will be with a full band which is rockin'! This is a much anticipated show and the only reason we got it is because of the "Loudest Show on Dirt" in Jackson, MO.
I paired him up with Chance Ray. I liked his song's a lot and it will be a good match with Chris Knight. I get some emails from Chance Ray fans saying stuff like "all he needs is a break!" Well don't we all, but I really think this is a perfect opportunity for Chance to strut his stuff. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!! Tix are $12 and you can buy them off our website.

SAT. OCT. 27th: The MARK CHAPMAN BAND!!! Having just come off their LIVE AT THE SNORTY HORSE CD recording, I'm sure they'll be choppin' at the bit for round two! Everyone loves it when Mark and the boys are at the horse! I think they like playing here so much because it's more like an event then just a night at the bar. We usually put some old school metal on the P.A. before they hit the stage and dim the lights and just really give it a concert atmosphere. By the time they get to playin', everyone is completely stoked and ready to throw down! Got to check out a Mark Chapman Band show out at the horse if you haven't already. $7.

Also on SAT. OCT. 27th if your ready for a road trip. Check out the "LOUDEST SHOW ON DIRT" in Jackson, MO. Biggest lineup I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with including BILLY JOE SHAVOR, CHRIS KNIGHT, CORB LUND, JOHN D. HALE BAND, and The DIRTY THIRTIES. Check out
http://www.myspace.com/loudestshowondirt

It's gonna be cool!



Thanks,

Steve Greene
417.833.6700
steve@snortyhorse.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Snorty Horse Saloon
"Best Little Texas Roadhouse in Missouri"
3050 N. Kentwood Ave.
Springfield, MO 65803
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Buy Tickets Online at
www.snortyhorse.com

Brandon Jenkins Newsletter Hangin In There "Call Of The Road" is hangin in there at #18 on the Texas Music Chart. Hello everyone from my home, behind the wheel of the van. Getting pumped for the big West Texas run this weekend hitting both Amarillo and Vernon, yeeehaaawwww!!!! Had a great night last night, Stoney Larue came by the hacienda in Austin and we finished up a couple of songs we'd been working on, "Till The Morning Comes" and "One Eyed Jack And The straight Faced Clown", maybe they'll show up on one of our records here soon. Upcoming Shows Fri 10-26 Hoot's Amarillo, TX Sat 10-27 Cotton Boll Vernon, TX Wed 10-31 Texas Pride BBQ Halloween show w/David Allen Coe Adkins, TX Thurs 11-1 La Kiva Bar w/David Allen Coe Terlingua, TX Fri 11-2 Floore's Country Store Helotes, TX Sat 11-3 Story Fest George West, TX

the bluehemians

the bluehemians

thur/oct 25th: "bike night" @ magoo's billards
8 to 11 pm

sat/oct 27th: uncle bentleys
51st & sheridan
9 to 12am

sun/28th: harvard sports bar
46th & harvard
music starts @ 5:00pm

Bait and Freaker's Ball

33rd Annual Freaker's Ball at The Cain's Ballroom sponsored by Guiness. Doors will open at 7pm, All ages welcome. Bait will perform at 12:30 following the Costume Contest. The iPod winner will be awarded right after Bait's set. See You There!

Bed Sheets....

Bed sheets

An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his bodily systems extremely upset.

Upon making several false alarm trips to the bathroom, he decided the latest episode was another and stayed put. He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational.

In a complete loss of composure he jumped out of bed, gathered up the bed sheets, and threw them out the hospital window.

A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him. He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms violently trying to get the unknown things off, and ended up with the soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet.

As the drunk stood there, unsteady on his feet, staring down at the sheets, a hospital security guard, (barely containing his (laughter), and who had watched the whole incident, walked up and asked, "What the heck is going on here?"

The drunk, still staring down replied: "I think I just beat the sh** out of a ghost."

Happy Halloween

Tuff Profit..... boooooo!

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!
Well it’s that time of the year again when we play dress up and see how much we can make each other laugh for 5 straight hours! As most of you know I was born on Halloween and this make this show close to my heart! This will be the third year we have done the Halloween show at Snockers and every year it gets bigger and more CRAZY! Everyone is invited to dress up in your favorite costume and party down with the band! I just wish I could remember last year show I heard it was a blast! We have friends coming from far way to enjoy this year show, so be ready for a wild ass night!
When you ask? Oct 26th 2007 at Snockers 1424 E Tuxedo Bartlesville Ok. As always no cover charge and the fun kicks off at 9pm!
The New Cd is almost done! “ Tuff Profit Live at the Cain’s” this was recorded at the Cain’s Ballroom on Sept 26th when we open for David Allan Coe! That was a fun night and it was capture in all it glory! I finished the art work last week and we are waiting for Blue House Studio to finish the mix down. We are hoping to have it ready before Christmas!
2007 has been another great year so far, thanks to everyone of you out there! You are the driving force behind what we do and it Shows!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
SEE YOU FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
BE SAFE-BE SMART
PEACE
DANNY JOE WALSH
www.tuffprofit.com

Looking for Pop/Rock and Punk/Pop

	LOOKING FOR MUSIC FOR VIDEO GAME PLACEMENT Currently we have two video game placement opportunities for all AirPlay Direct members. Looking for Pop/Rock and Punk/Pop Instrumental tracks for video games. Mid and up tempo songs are needed for 2 different projects. The deadline for submissions is November 15th. If interested, please submit your AirPlay Direct artist DPK to office@airplaydirect.com no later than November 15th. Please make sure to indicate that you are submitting music for the Rock video game opportunities. AirPlay Direct... go straight to the source! For more information on AirPlay Direct, please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone
Wednesday October 24, 2007


TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Click HERE to listen to excerpts from Bruce Springsteen's Rolling Stone interview with Executive Editor Joe Levy, and click HERE to view classic vintage images of Springsteen.


RADIOHEAD REPORTLY SIGNING WITH DAVE MATTHEWS' LABEL
Radiohead is reportedly growing closer to sealing a deal with Dave Matthews' ATO Records for the release of In Rainbows to stores throughout the US. Click HERE for details.


CBGB TO BE REPLACED BY MENSWEAR STORE
The lower Manhattan property that once housed CBGB will be converted into the new home for menswear designer John Varvatos. Click HERE to find out Varvatos' connection to the punk rock scene.


NEW MUSIC TUESDAYS: NEIL YOUNG
Click HERE to watch Rolling Stone's Brian Hiatt review Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II in the latest episode of "New Music Tuesdays".

FOXY BROWN IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT
Foxy Brown has been moved to solitary confinment while she serves time in a New York prison. Click HERE to find out why.

For more of the latest music news — including the next Rolling Stone Breaking Artist — visit RollingStone.com.



TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Pat Monahan — "Her Eyes"
As with Train, many of the fourteen songs on Monahan's solo album stand up well on their own -- starting with the single "Her Eyes," which tosses off a telling line about a girlfriend: "She loved Michael Jackson up until he made Bad." Click HERE for more.


DAILY VIDEO: New Music Tuesdays — Neil Young


DAILY REVIEW: Serj Tankian — Elect the Dead
With his solo debut, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian didn't try to make an electro-pop album or acoustic-folk opus. In fact, Elect the Dead is nearly as decadently weird and furiously propulsive as System's art-metal records were. Click HERE for more on the album.


ARTIST OF THE DAY: FOXY BROWN
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TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS


Ben Gillies of Silverchair, 28
Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, 66

TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST)

NBC
11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: PAOLO NUTINI
12:35am - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS
1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: PAOLO NUTINI

CBS
11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: BEN HARPER AND THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS
12:35am - The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: 50 CENT


ABC
12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - BEN HARPER

looking for Country / Blues / Americana tracks

	LOOKING FOR MUSIC FOR FILM / MOVIE PLACEMENT Currently we have a film / movie placement opportunity for all AirPlay Direct members. We are looking for Country / Blues / Americana tracks for an upcoming film project. All styles and tempos more roots music and less Nashville style. The deadline is November 15th. If interested, please submit your AirPlay Direct artist DPK to office@airplaydirect.com no later than November 15th. Please make sure to indicate that you are submitting music for the Country / Blues / Americana film / movie opportunity. AirPlay Direct... go straight to the source! For more information on AirPlay Direct, please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com

Hello friends, family and fans, We're excited to announce that Reckless Kelly will be playing at the inaugural South Padre International Music Festival November 2-4, 2007! From sun up to sundown, some of the world’s hottest artists will perform throughout this tiny island paradise. Beautiful beaches, incredible fishing, and more than 50 sensational acts will surely make this an unforgettable experience. You can learn more about the festival and the entire lineup, purchase tickets, learn where to stay and get excited at www.spimusicfest.com! We hope to see you there!

Mudville

Howdy from Mudville...

Two Solos This Weekend

FRI OCT 26, Greg performs the songs of Woody Guthrie--along with those from other Oklahoma songwriters and a few of his own--as part of the Voices of Oklahoma event hosted by the Living Literature Center at NSU. The peformance is free and open to the public beginning at 7:30P at the Broken Arrow campus, A-building. http://nsuok.edu/news/story.php?2022

SAT OCT 27 (10:30-11:00), the acoustic stage of the Freakers Ball hosts a solo performance by Greg, along with many talented local singer-songwritery types. And there's plenty of rock to be experienced with 30 acts on 5 stages in and around the legendary Cain's Ballroom. Tickets are $11 in advance, $13 at the door... all ages... doors at 7:00P. www.myspace.com/freakersballroomblitz

Version 3.0

The Mudville Project welcomes Randy Patton (RedEcco) back--this time on bass--as we say bon voyage to Grant Vespasian and Greg Younger, who both decided to step away after the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. Music fans can check out the "electric trio" and more new songs at the Sound Pony on SAT NOV 17 (10P). The band will be followed by the superb roots-pop band Big Silver (Little Rock). No cover & no covers (21+). www.myspace.com/soundponylounge

Hope to see you at a show (any show) real soon. Cheers!

THE MUDVILLE PROJECT

www.myspace.com/themudvilleproject

www.sonicbids.com/themudvilleproject

www.cdbaby.com/cd/mudvilleproject

Poor David's, Dallas.....

Yes it is Halloween again and we have TWO great shows for you to costume it up in.

Sat Oct 27- The 8- Tracks. Halloween party with prizes for best 70's costume, best scariest, sexiest and original costumes. This band does a retro 70's show that is 2nd to none, complete with video.

starts at 8pm, 8$ cover, and all the Halloween you can get!

Wed 10/31, Halloween eve itself!

our open mic with every performer in costume. Once again, prizes for the most original, sexiest, scariest and musical.

No COver. Starts at 7pm

Friday 11/2- Mary Cutrufello's cd release performance with Greg Klyma opening, $10 at 9pm

Sat 11/3- 7pm show with JOhnette Napolitano, of COncrete Blonde. Tix are 22$ from us, also from frontgate.

Sat 11/3- 9:45 show with Pure Talent Showcase hosted by Glitter Rose. 8$.

Poor David is voting Yes for proposition one to keep the Toll road OUT of Trinity Park.

Vote your opinion, but please vote so you can't complain!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks,

Poor David, Himself

Jason Boland and The Stragglers... OCT 27

From:	Arbuckle Ballroom
Date:	Oct 23, 2007 4:08 PM
Subject:	Reminder for you.

(Gooding.... The Angel/Devil) OK rocks....

From:	The Angel/Devil
Date:	Oct 23, 2007 6:25 PM
Subject:	Oklahoma here we come!
Body:	Don't miss the guys as they roll through Oklahoma and Fayetteville this week. We've got new merch and new tunes to play for you. Also, if you're in the Tulsa area, listen to them Live on 91.3 KRSC Friday morning between 7-9am. See you down the road! -The Angel/Devil Wednesday, October 24th THE DELI Norman, OK Thursday, October 25th GYPSY SECRET GARDEN Fayetteville, AR Friday, October 26th EXIT 6C Tulsa, OK Friday, October 26th LIVE ON 91.3 KRSC CLAREMORE OKLAHOMA Claremore, OK Saturday, October 27th ESKIMO JOE'S Stillwater, OK

From:	Renegade Rail
Date:	Oct 23, 2007 7:46 PM
Subject:	New concert, just added!!!
Body:	To all our Arkansas friends. The Rail will be at George's Majestic Lounge on Wednesday, November 14th in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Show starts at 8:00, opening act tba.

From:	Travis Linville
Date:	Oct 23, 2007 9:09 PM
Subject:	san marcos, tx, okc, ok
Body:	hey everyone....just wanted to remind you that friday i will be at cheatham street warehouse in san marcos, tx with my buddy hayes carll.....saturday night i will be playing solo at galileo on paseo street in okc, ok....also, check out my new website in the making at www.travislinvillemusic.com t

From:	Red Dirt Road Mom
Date:	Oct 24, 2007 5:27 AM
Subject:	MOMMAPALOOZA coming...THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON & NIGHT
Body:	MOMMAPALOOZA We are still looking for donations of items that can be used for the silent auction that night...anything that can help would be appreciated!! Bands...cds, t-shirts, autographed pics...anything that can help our friend Pam with her medical treatments!! Businesses...services, merchandise...whatever! WE NEED YOUR HELP! When: Sat. Oct. 27th, 2007 Where: Seymour Rodeo Grounds Why: to help our good friend, Pam Morris defray the costs of her medical treatment for Lymphomia. She is the MOMMA of local talent, DUSTIN MORRIS.. Tenative lineup: 5:00 - 5:30 Cody Sturn 5:30 - 6:15 Acoustic ~ Paula Carroll & Steven Lewis 6:15 - 7:00 Moonshine Monkeys 7:00 - 7:45 Acoustic ~ CJ Cody & Tony Rainwater 7:45 - 8:30 Texas 281 8:30 - 9:15 Acoustic ~ Brothers Flynn 9:15 - 10:00 Suthern Junktion 10:00 - 10:45 Acoustic ~ Becky Kinnibrugh & Bailey Latham 10:45 - 11:30 Twister Cain 11:30 - 12:15 Acoustic ~ Dustin Morris, Clint Williams & Cutter Lee 12:15 - 1:00 Under the Influence

From:	PECKERHEADS
Date:	Oct 24, 2007 5:40 AM
Subject:	~THIS FRIDAY~ HALLOWEEN PARTY ~THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH!
Body:	~THIS FRIDAY~ HALLOWEEN PARTY ~THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH! ~THIS FRIDAY~ ~COSTUME CONTEST~ $100 Best All Around $50 Scariest $50 Funniest $50 Sexiest "Fright Friday!" ; ) You gotta be 21 to party with us! Peckerheads at 1818 South Main St. McAlester, Ok. PHONE:(918)420-1818 Peckerheads, Everybody knows one!

Johnny Cooper

COMING UP THIS WEEK!

Wednesday, October 24 - College Station, TX at Hurricane Harry's with Micky and the Motorcars.

Thursday, October 25 - Wichita Falls, TX at the Neon Spur with Cody Shaw and the Eli Young Band.

Friday, October 26 - Stillwater, OK at Tumbleweeds

Saturday, October 27:

1 PM show at the Paris Pumpkin Festival in downtown Paris, TX

6 PM show in Whitesboro, TX at the Texas Trailer Ranch for their second year anniversary celebration!

I'll end this week's blog with a great quote forwarded to me from my buddy, Scott Walker in Lubbock.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. --Thomas A. Edison

...keep a lookout for us & see 'ya down the road!

JRDirt!

© Johnny Cooper - www.johnnycooper.com - www.myspace.com/johnnycooper

Stoney LaRue

Stoney LaRue
Date			City, ST		Venue
Stoney LaRue
Thu	11/22/07		Goliad, TX		Schroeder Hall
Fri	11/23/07		Fort Worth, TX		Billy Bob's Texas
appearing with Bleu Edmondson
Sat	11/24/07		Kosciusko, TX		Kosciusko Hall
Stoney LaRue
Thu	12/20/07		Midland, TX		The Ranch
Sat	12/29/07		New Braunfels, TX		Gruene Hall

No Justice

No Justice
Date			City, ST		Venue
Fri	10/26/07		Houston, TX		Armadillo Palace
Sat	10/27/07		Frisco, TX		Coach Joe's
Wed	10/31/07		College Station, TX		Hurricane Harry's
Fri	11/02/07		Fort Worth, TX		The Horseman Club
Thu	11/08/07		Odessa, TX		Dos Amigos
Fri	11/09/07		McKinney, TX		Hank's
Sat	11/10/07		Weatherford, OK		JC Cowboys
Thu	11/15/07		Wichita Falls, TX		Outskirts
Fri	11/16/07		Lubbock, TX		Blue Light Lubbock
Fri	11/23/07		Oklahoma City, OK		Wormy Dog Saloon
Fri	11/30/07		Austin, TX		Midnight Rodeo
Sat	12/01/07		Houston, TX		Armadillo Palace
Sat	12/08/07		Lawton, OK		Great Plains Coliseum
Sat	12/15/07		El Campo, TX		Father Muldoon's
Thu	12/20/07		Denton, TX		Rockin Rodeo
Fri	12/21/07		Houston, TX		Tumbleweed Texas
Mon	12/31/07		Stillwater, OK		Tumbleweed Dance Hall / Arena
Sat	01/12/08		Duncan, OK		Stephen's County Fairgrounds
Thu	01/17/08		Lawton, OK		Red Jelly
Sat	01/19/08		Vernon, TX		Cotton Boll
Sat	04/05/08		Burkburnett, TX		Woodystock

Jason Boland & The Stragglers

Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Date			City, ST		Venue
Wed	10/24/07		Houston, TX		Pub Fiction
Thu	10/25/07		Ruston, LA		Rabb's Steakhouse
Fri	10/26/07		Stephenville, TX		City Limits
Sat	10/27/07		Davis, OK		Arbuckle Ballroom
Tue	10/30/07		Oxford, MS		Proud Larry's
Wed	10/31/07		Little Rock, AR		Revolution
Thu	11/01/07		Memphis, TN		Newby's
Fri	11/02/07		Baton Rouge, LA		North Gate Tavern
Sat	11/03/07		Houston, TX		Firehouse Saloon
Wed	11/07/07		Manhattan, KS		Longhorn Bar & Grill
Thu	11/08/07		Kansas City, MO		Grand Emporium
Fri	11/09/07		Hutchinson, KS		McGraw's Cowboy Casino
Sat	11/10/07		Springfield, MO		Snorty Horse Saloon
Sun	11/11/07		Indianapolis, IN		Stables Country Nightclub
Tue	11/13/07		Arlington, VA		IOTA Club & Cafe
Wed	11/14/07		Winston-Salem, NC		Ziggy's
Thu	11/15/07		Virginia Beach, VA		Steppin' Out
Fri	11/16/07		Charlotte, NC		Buck Wild
Sat	11/17/07		Raleigh, NC		Hideaway BBQ
Sun	11/18/07		Columbia, SC		Five Points
Mon	11/19/07		Nashville, TN		Exit / In
Wed	11/21/07		Coupland, TX		Coupland Dance Hall
Fri	11/23/07		Norman, OK		Riverwind Casino
Sat	11/24/07		Tulsa, OK		Cain's Ballroom
Fri	12/21/07		El Campo, TX		Father Muldoon's
Sat	12/22/07		Fort Worth, TX		Billy Bob's Texas
Mon	12/31/07		Stillwater, OK		Tumbleweed Dance Hall / Arena
Thu	01/10/08		Fort Collins, CO		Aggie Theatre
Fri	01/11/08		Lincoln, NE		Coyote Willy's
Sat	02/02/08		Beaumont, TX		TBA

Rolling Stone Tuesday October 23, 2007

TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

KID ROCK BRAWLS AT THE WAFFLE HOUSE Following a concert in Atlanta, Kid Rock was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor after inciting a brawl at a Waffle House restaurant. Read the full story and check out the mug shot HERE.

FALL OUT BOY DISCUSS NEW ALBUM INFLUENCES Even though Fall Out Boy have "an album's worth of new material" ready to go, Patrick Stump says no release is on the horizon. He did name some interesting influences, though. Read the rest of the story HERE.

CMJ 2007 GALLERY: M.I.A., BAND OF HORSES, JUSTICE, MORE CMJ's non-stop concert madness in NYC has finally come to a close, but Rolling Stone's lens caught all the action at the most jam-packed, buzzed-about shows. Check out the entire photo gallery HERE.

PHIL LESH NAMED HONORARY MAYOR, PARDONS TREY ANASTASIO The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh was named honorary mayor of Glens Falls, NY, for a day, and used his new position to help a friend get off the legal hook. Click HERE to find out how Phish's Trey Anastasio repaid the debt.

BRITNEY SPEARS REACQUIRES KIDS; CAREER NOT YET IN HAND After the suspension of her visitation rights was lifted, Britney Spears took her sons on a field trip to Starbucks. When asked about her next single, however, Spears gave a quizzical answer. Click HERE to read more.

For more of the latest music news — including stories on Amy Winehouse — visit RollingStone.com.

TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Fiery Furnaces — "Duplexes of the Dead" Check out this woozy space jam: There's likely a subliminal message buried in its psychedelic synths, and it'll take some great drugs to uncover it. Click HERE for more.

DAILY VIDEO: Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein Sing an Ode to Rolling Stone: A ThunderAnt Exclusive

DAILY REVIEW: Moby Grape — Moby Grape Unloosed on the world with famously failed five-singles-at-once hoopla in May 1967, Moby Grape comprises thirteen songs lasting an astonishing thirty-one minutes — just like the Ramones, only Moby Grape is, shall we say, more varied. Click HERE for more on the album.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: THE GRATEFUL DEAD The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Dwight Yoakam, 51 "Weird" Al Yankovic, 48 Dale Crover of The Melvins, 40 TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST) NBC 11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: EDITORS 1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: JAMES MORRISON CBS 11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: WILL.I.AM ABC 12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - BRAD PAISLEY

Dancing waters from my cell phone.. sorry it was a ways off....

The Angel Devil

THE ANGEL DEVIL

@

Eskimo Joes, Stillwater, this coming Saturday night

Rolling Stone Monday October 22, 2007

TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

COURTNEY LOVE TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE NEW COBAIN MOVIE Hollywood screenwriter David Benioff and Universal Pictures are starting work on a new drama about the life of Kurt Cobain, based on the book Heavier Than Heaven, with Love acting as producer. Click HERE for more details.

NEIL YOUNG DIGS INTO THE VAULTS ON NEW TOUR While Bruce Springsteen was playing rarities at Madison Square Garden, Neil Young was unearthing classics of his own in Boise. Click HERE for the review and full setlist.

NAS CHANGES HIS CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM TITLE Nas has replaced a couple letters in his controversial album title, giving the album an even more provocative name. Click HERE to read more.

CMJ'S FINAL THREE DAYS: LITTLE BROTHER, MGMT, BRITISH SEA POWER 1990s The streets of New York were overflowing with music lovers as the finals days of the CMJ Music Festival drew fans to concerts by Tiny Masters of Today, British Sea Power and many more. Click HERE for our full coverage on the event.

THIS WEEK ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM Check RollingStone.com later today for exclusive audio excerpts and a vintage photo gallery featuring this issue's cover star Bruce Springsteen, and on Wednesday meet the next Rolling Stone Breaking artist.

For more of the latest music news — including stories on Kid Rock and Jay-Z — visit RollingStone.com.

TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Hurricane Chris — "A Bay Bay" Rapper Hurricane Chris became a household name among clubgoers and ringtone buyers thanks to "A Bay Bay," a slinky little hit that was not much more than a synth line, three pizzicato notes and a wickedly catchy chorus. Click HERE for more.

DAILY VIDEO: Peter Travers Video Review: "30 Days of Night," "Gone Baby Gone," "Rendition"

DAILY REVIEW: Les Savy Fav — Let's Stay Friends Let's stay friends is the first album of new songs in six years from indie-rock madcaps Les Savy Fav, yet it sounds like a band that's just hitting a peak. Click HERE for more on the album.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: Nas The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Cris Kirkwood of Meat Puppets, 47 John Wesley Harding, 42 Zachary Hanson of Hanson, 22 TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST) NBC 11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: BRIGHT EYES 12:35am - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: ANDREW BIRD 1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: BEN KWELLER CBS 11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: JOHN FOGERTY ABC 12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - SARA BAREILLES

Ladd Smith

Ladd Smith, born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, but currently calls Nashville home won Guitar Player Magazine's "Guitar Hero 2007" Competition (nothing to do with the video game) in San Francisco, California.. You can read more about it here: http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/ladd-smith-nashville/oct-07/31879 and a video should be available Friday at GuitarPlayerTV.

Congrats, Ladd....

We will post more later.. on this great accomplishment!!!

A place to be.... in OKC... to catch a gem.....great show.... with Tulsa's own... Super Star...

TJ McFarland

myspace.com/tmcfarland

Oct 19, 2007 1:55 AM

The Blue Door

Hey Friends, Just a reminder that I will be playing in OKC tonight (10/19)@The Blue Door. I will be opening for Bruce Robison. Show starts around 8pm. Hope to see ya there!

www.bluedoorokc.com

Brandon Jenkins Things have been busy as usual here in the Jenkins camp. I'm flyin out in the morning to do an acoustic show in Tulsa on Thursday, then hitting the Houston area on Saturday with the band. I've been doing a lot of writting for the new record, if you've been to a show lately, you've gotten a little preview. Also, just finished a new song with my buddy Randy Rogers called "Innocent Man" based on the John Grisham novel, came out pretty good if I say so myself. We're still not sure what's going to come of the CD "Sunset Boulevard" recorded out in Los Angeles. It might end up being a special release in the future???? In November we're starting a NEW CD!!!! We have plans to record at House Of David studio over in Nashville, hold the boo's and hisses, there will be no Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.... it's a great studio and everyone will love the new tunes. till then hope to see y'all out on the road. -Brandon Upcoming Gigs 10/18/07, Mercury Lounge Tulsa, OK ***Acoustic Show 10/20/07, Cypress Saloon Cypress, TX

Eleven Ways Bands Can Utilize their Website to Promote their Music

Monday, October 1st, 2007
Eleven Ways Bands Can Utilize their Website to Promote their Music

Eleven Ways Bands Can Utilize their Website to Promote their Music

There once was a day when the only way to promote your music was by going downtown,
printing off 500 postcards, licking 500 stamps and peeling 500 labels. Now in less than 5
minutes, artists can compose an email list of the 500 people and send it off with one click.
Websites give people all over the world a central place to find band information. This was
not possible a short while ago. With all the technology advances, artists must make the
most of their resources and create a webpage that makes fans want to return to their site.


1. Show personality. A band’s or group’s website is their resource to show the world
what they are all about. This is often the first place a potential fan will experience
your band. Ask yourself, “What do I want them to know?” Insert an “about me” (or
an “about us”) section where you tell the band’s story – how and why you formed,
where you have been and your future plans. Also, add videos and photos of
everything. Wherever the band goes, take pictures. Capture the scenery, the venue
and the people. Digital video and still cameras are inexpensive and anything you
share with fans allows them to feel more connected with you.

2. Keep it simple. Site visitors should generally only have to click one or
two times to find what they want from your home page. The fewer
clicks they need to perform, the longer they will stay at your webpage.
Site maps help visitors find what they are looking for by showing all
your pages and how they connect, as well as help search engine spiders
effectively understand and index your site. Also, do not overdo the flash
animation. Flash can add to your site nicely, but you can easily go
overboard with flash, so be aware.
Search Engine
Spider –
computer
programs that
crawl websites to
check for updates,
complexity and
format (Search
Engine News)

3. Make it easy. If you have blogs or articles on your site (which you should – hey, if
you have someone who writes lyrics, permit them to write content for the site as
well) allow the viewer to sign-up for an RSS feed that automatically informs them of
updates to the content. Or, let them submit their email address to you to receive
the updated content directly to their email. The simpler the email update or RSS
feed is to sign-up for, the more likely the viewer will follow through with the process.
Also, think about adding a search feature on your site so the viewer can simply type
in what they are looking for within your site. The easier you make it for the user,
the happier they will be.

4. Allow for discussion. Have a chat room or forum on your site so fans will return to
the site to discuss various topics. Your fans return to your site to interact with you,
so promptly answer all questions they might post, and periodically join in on chat
room discussions. Chat rooms are also a great way to get feedback about your
music and site, so log all discussions and put a link on your homepage to a feedback
form that fans can fill out.

5. Display contact information. Not only should your fans have an email address
they can easy contact you at, but also people seeking to book you should have the
ability to contact you with ease. Nothing would turn off a booking agent more than
difficulties trying to book you for a performance! Make sure these email addresses
are for band-related topics only; displaying a personal email would be a BIG mistake.
Also, write the address in context that fans / bookers can read but spam programs
cannot, like band(at)bandsite(dot)com. Placing the contact information on your
homepage in a key position will draw their eye to the information and make their life
easier. (People tend to first notice content in the middle of the webpage, then the
top and left sides of the page.)

6. Present your page at every occasion. When performing live, promptly display
your webpage and blog website. Make sure fans know where to reach you online.
In addition, allow them to sign-up for fan newsletters – collect as many email
address as possible at these shows. Just one more fan is worth the effort. Word-ofmouth
is the best form of marketing, so if you treat the one additional fan well, they
will in turn promote your band to their friends.

7. Make band merchandise. Selling merchandise is one of the best and only ways to
generate a profit within a band. One good online tactic is to create band shirts at
Café Press and link to them to allow fans to buy the shirt you created from their site.
Fans also love limited edition merchandise, so have a t-shirt available for a month
only and sell them strictly at your live performances for that month.

8. Create a review page. When others say nice things about you, display it. If an
online newspaper wrote a good review about the band, put a link to the article
prompting others visiting your site to read the review. These reviews and
testimonials create good PR for you. Because others are commenting about you, it
shows first time visitors to your site that you are a known artist or band and they
should listen to you. Remember to save a copy of the review as well, in case the
online newspaper only runs the article for a limited time so you can directly post the
review onto your site.

9. Put music on the site. Encourage file sharing of select songs and add music to the
band’s site.
a. Find a computer with audio input capability and an easy to use audio encoding
application. This is easy if your music is on CD, just rip it with iTunes or a
similar application. If it is in some other analog or digital (mini-disc) format,
it gets a little harder, but applications are freely available.
b. Then with MP3 file in hand, you can upload the file to your web site and link
like you would link a web page or other media/image file.
c. From there, there are more complicated ways of doing it so it is more
"presentable" with a nice embedded player, etc.

10. Post an event calendar. The webpage should display a neat calendar of upcoming
show’s location (city and state), time and venue. Fans use your site for a resource
and need to be able to find this information quickly. Yahoo Groups allow fans to
subscribe to your calendar and receive updates when you post a new event, which
makes it extremely easy for your fans.

11. Sign-up for on-the-road content updates. There are many software programs,
which allow you to update blogs via cell phone. This is a great technique because
fans can get updates even when you do not have time to update your whole website.
You can also take quick photos or video from your phone and send it to your account
online.
By utilizing all these techniques on your site, the reach of your band online will greatly
expand. Fans will return to your site for the latest updates on your band, booking agents
will easily be able to contact you and labels will be able to see that you are serious about
your music and the business. Online marketing is not just one easy-to-accomplish task.
Rather, it is a series of equally important tasks that you must carry out on your road to
success.
Lance Trebesch
lance@ticketprinting.com
www.TicketPrinintg.com

Posted By @ 12:00 AM
Author's site: http://www.TicketPrinting.com

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From:	Skydog's .. myspace.com/skydogmusic
Date:	Oct 16, 2007 3:51 PM Date Sent: 10/16/2007 1:51:00 PM Body: Hello, Heads up on a new band...Barefootin' Texas, formerly Shallowater, hails from Arlington, Texas. Their debut song “Oxygen and Fire” has just been added to the playlist on Red Dirt Radio. This tune will remind you of the original Marshall Tucker Band songs back when Toy and Tommy Caldwell led the band. Barefootin' Texas, in my opinion, is one of the rising stars of the Southern Rock / Red Dirt scene. Listen for “Oxygen and Fire” on Red Dirt Radio and visit the Barefootin' Texas Myspace page for more tunes , in particular a couple of new demos that are future radio hits (in my ol' opinionated opinion!) Let 'em know Skydog sent you !! Til next time, y'all be safe and Keep Spreadin' The Dirt ! Skydog Red Dirt Radio LISTEN TO Red Dirt Radio HERE. " type="hidden">
Subject:	Check Out Barefootin' Texas
Body:	Hello, Heads up on a new band...Barefootin' Texas, formerly Shallowater, hails from Arlington, Texas. Their debut song “Oxygen and Fire” has just been added to the playlist on Red Dirt Radio. This tune will remind you of the original Marshall Tucker Band songs back when Toy and Tommy Caldwell led the band. Barefootin' Texas, in my opinion, is one of the rising stars of the Southern Rock / Red Dirt scene. Listen for “Oxygen and Fire” on Red Dirt Radio and visit the Barefootin' Texas Myspace page for more tunes , in particular a couple of new demos that are future radio hits (in my ol' opinionated opinion!) Let 'em know Skydog sent you !! Til next time, y'all be safe and Keep Spreadin' The Dirt ! Skydog Red Dirt Radio LISTEN TO Red Dirt Radio HERE.

Snorty Horse Saloon

First of all, I need to apologize for "skipping" a week's newsletter. Please let me defend myself as to why I failed to post last week's newsletter. First of all, I was bad sick after the Shooter show and I am a big fat box when it comes to being sick. I knew I had to be ready for our two year ‘cause it was going to be a train wreck. I did survive, however, and had another opportunity to jump in the van with John D. and head to Nashville, TN. Nashville you say??? The big corporate music monster we are all trying to avoid influence from? Yes, that's the one...and I had a blast!!! Huge eye opening experience for me. Got to meet some people who I do business with over the phone but never got the opportunity to meet in person. The first bar we hit was a brewing co. at one end of the boulevard and just started bar hopping from then out. As it darker, the street got louder. There was a band playing on every corner where you could stick a stage. I never thought it could be so saturated with acts as high of caliber as these people were. I found that the better bar's for me were the one's that you had to pay to get in, which does make sense, but most of these bars were harder to find and were "off the beaten path." My favorite venue was The MERCY LOUNGE. The "Legendary Shack Shakers" were playing which is a band that has history playing in Springfield, MO and originally did a show with HANK III a few years ago. They are a hard core rockabilly band who is freakin' nuts! I loved it. Not only the show, but every where we went people were extremely nice and helpful and all and all just fun people to hang with from the huge door guy to the sexy hot bar tenders. I must admit, the trip makes me think twice about ever saying "Nashville sucks" again. I recommend going and checking it out for yourself if you've never been.

WED. OCT. 17^th: CHASE INNIS and "NOT SO SPECIAL DRINK SPECIAL!" Unfortunately Cole, Cody, and Hutch are going to take a much deserved night off, so we have Chase to pick up the pieces. It's basically going to be the same thing only different. You Wednesday night regular's know what I am sayin'. $3.

THUR. OCT. 18^th: SHANGRALA with APOLLO'S GIFT and THE SPRING'S!!! This is going to be a rock your face off night! We've added the Spring's to the bill since the last time Shangrala played here. I really like their stuff. Take some time and check it out. You'll like it. Apollo's gift is based out of Neosho and is a hell of a three piece band. Not very many rock bands' that can pull it off being a three piece, but these guys make it look easy. And of course Shangrala who has a mixture of originals and some really cool old school tunes from Guns & Roses to Metallica. Remember that whiskey night is in effect and what I call girly drinks (fruity foo foo drinks) will be included. I guess we'll call it whiskey and girly foo foo drink night! Ask the bartender about it when you get here and they'll treat you right!!! $5 to get in.

FRI. OCT. 19^th: CADILLAC SKY with the ARKOMO RANGERS!!! Cadillac Sky is described as a "sensitive string band on steroids." A bluegrass band wrapped up in tradition but not bound by it. I like the sound of that. Cadillac Sky has been touring for four year's now and is probably the hottest most requested bluegrass band at any festival or bluegrass function in the U.S. A big thanks to HIGH STRUNG MUSIC for bringing us this show. Not only is this a must see show, but it looks awful good on the credentials list to have a band of this caliber play at our bar. There bio goes on forever, but if you're any kind of a bluegrass fan you need to check it out. Then again, if your any kind of a bluegrass fan, you're a Cadillac Sky fan. Also, check out the new TEXAS MUSIC MAGIZINE in which Cadillac Sky has a featured article.

ARKOMO RANGERS are playing also. The Arkomo Rangers are based out of Springfield, and are a big draw any where they play at from here to Colorado. Having just been picked up by HELLO BOOKING, these guys are fixin' to hit the road hard and we'll be lucky to see a show in their hometown in the future.

FYI...there are fans driving very far distances to see this show including Colorado, Ohio, the Dakotas, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas and Tennessee. That's just what I've seen so far. You can get your tickets off our website or you can pick up physical tickets at HIGH STRUNG MUSIC which is in downtown Springfield. They're $15.

SAT. OCT. 20^th: RENEGADE RAIL with ROAN COUNTY SPLIT!!! O.K. Back Porch Mary played here a few months ago and we declared it White Trash Night. People went nuts over it. Probably 2/3rds of the people that showed up were influenced by their white trash heritage in both appearance and demeanor. I've had several requests to do it again and with Halloween approaching, why not do it again! RENEGADE RAIL is one of the few bands who can live up to the high expectations as to be the guys providing the entertainment for "WHITE TRASH NIGHT!!!" So it's time to dig out your wife beaters and mesh hats and purchase a refreshing STAG beer. Mullets and cut off jeans are also welcome.

A quick story...There used to be a bar in down town Kansas City that called Johnny Dares I believe that made the upstairs look like a trailer house. On your way up the stairs there was a picture of a pregnant girl wearing a cut off white T shirt smoking a cigarette leaned up against a big propane tank. I just thought it was hilarious and had to tell you about it and it was a big influence on establishing White Trash Night. ROAN COUNTY SPLIT will be playing also. These two bands split the bill before and it was pretty damn wild. If you just want to go out and have fun and enjoy good company, good tunes, and a cold beverage...this is the night for you!

I better order some extra yard beers for this one.

ALSO... for those of you that don't know this already, The SNORTY HORSE and The JOHN D. HALE BAND are teaming up and giving you one of the best lineups Missouri has every seen at an unlikely venue that is actually perfect for what we are going to pull off. FLICKERWOOD ARENA in JACKSON, MO is going to host this year's 1^st annual "LOUDEST SHOW ON DIRT!"

BILLY JOE SHAVOR, CHRIS KNIGHT, CORB LUND, JOHN D. HALE BAND, and THE DIRTY THIRTIES are going to keep the night hopin' at one of Missouri's most premier indoor rodeo arena's...hence the name, loudest show on dirt. The event will take place on OCT. 27^th. Doors will open at 3 P.M. and music will start around 4:00 with the Dirty Thirties. Jackson is located in the boot heal of Missouri and we are getting tons of airplay and advertising in that part of the world. You can buy tickets off our website or John D's website and there is a myspace page dedicated to this event. Physical tickets can also be purchased at several locations around the Cape/Jackson area which are listed on "THE LOUDEST SHOW ON DIRT" Myspace page. Or you can call the bar or email me for more info.

Also, JASON BOLAND and the STRAGGLERS on NOV. 10^th. Tix available soon.

JOHNNY COOPER just confirmed for NOV. 3^rd.

FLU FIGHTERS ARE IN YOUR FUTURE!!! STAY TUNED!!!

Thanks,

Steve Greene
417.833.6700
steve@snortyhorse.com
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Snorty Horse Saloon
"Best Little Texas Roadhouse in Missouri"
3050 N. Kentwood Ave.
Springfield, MO 65803
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Buy Tickets Online at
www.snortyhorse.com

Rolling Stone Tuesday October 16, 2007

TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN PERFORMS WITH THE ARCADE FIRE Click HERE to see footage of members of the Arcade Fire performing with Bruce Springsteen at a Canadian date over the weekend.

LED ZEPPELIN GO DIGITAL The wait is over, hard rock fans: Led Zeppelin will be making their catalog digital next month. Click HERE for details.

T.I. ARRESTED, IN CUSTODY Big trouble in Atlanta: rapper T.I. was arrested just before the BET Awards over the weekend on multiple weapons charges. Click HERE for the details.

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE BACKSTAGE We caught up with Josh Homme and crew backstage at Madison Square Garden, where they told us what they thought about the new Radiohead and much more; click HERE to watch the video.

"SLASH: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY" HITS THE WEB Click HERE to check out highlights from the drug-filled excerpt of Guns N' Roses memories from Slash's forthcoming book Slash: The Autobiography, which landed on the Internet yesterday.

For more of the latest music news — including the next episode of New Music Tuesdays — visit RollingStone.com.

TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Little Brother — "Good Clothes" The rhymes on Little Brother's GetBack remain sharp and funny: The first single, "Good Clothes," recalls childhood Polo envy with typically endearing one-liners ("As we got on the floor, it was embarrassing, trust me/The saleswoman walk me straight over to husky!"). Click HERE for more.

DAILY VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen Performs with the Arcade Fire

DAILY REVIEW: THRICE — The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water This California angst-metal band's first release for the label that emo built is half-a-concept record: a pair of EP-length suites inspired by two of the four elements, with a second disc of earth and wind songs coming next spring. Click HERE for more on the album.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: THE ARCADE FIRE The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS John Mayer, 30 Bob Weir, 60 TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST) NBC 11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: PJ HARVEY 12:35am - Late Night with Conan O'Brien: GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY CBS 11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: SONDRE LERCHE ABC 12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - ANGIE STONE

Johnny Cooper

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SOMETHING "NEW" FOR THE FANS? "FAN FOTO'S" We'll swap Johnny "Swag" for photo's taken by Johnny's fans. We here at Camp Cooper thought it would be a great idea to incorporate the fan's by allowing them to show us how they see Johnny when he is on stage. Nothing is more important to Johnny than his fans and so here is what we have come up with: Each week we will feature pictures taken by you, the fans, at any of Johnny's shows from the prior week. At the end of the month we will pick "The 3 Favorite Fan Foto's" and if you are one of the lucky three fans who submitted the photo's you will get FREE Johnny Cooper Merchandise - merchandise to be determined at the time the winners are announced. Please be sure to take a picture of yourself and include it with the ones you are sending for submission as well as your name and e-mail address. You can forward your pictures to: fanfotos@johnnycooper.com We can't wait to see what comes in! JASON BROWN NEWS: As most of you know, Johnny's lead guitarist Jason Brown was admitted to the hospital following their opening for Bowling For Soup and Grand Funk Railroad at the FallsFest concert in Wichita Falls on September 29. Jason is being treated for an infection in his foot that moved into the bone and has resulted in two surgeries. If released this week, Jason will have an additional 4-6 week rehab and then hopes to re-join the Band on the road. In the interim, Johnny has taken over the lead guitar responsibilities until Jason is ready to return. Please email Jason Brown your get well wishes to johnny@johnnycooper.com and we will get them to him ASAP. You can send Johnny your "Rock On with the Lead Guitar" wishes as well! That's all for now...as always, keep those radio requests coming for "Let It All Go" and when you see that white WOLFE FORD VAN pulling that Cargo Craft trailer painted like a giant Texas Flag, rest assured that Johnny is bringing "Texas To You"...so LEAD, FOLLOW or GET OUT OF THE WAY! ...see 'ya down the road! JRDirt!

© Johnny Cooper - www.johnnycooper.com - www.myspace.com/johnnycooper

JaredTyler.Com

PLEASE VISIT www.JaredTyler.com The website is up and running, a few bugs are still to be worked out.

Send your thoughts about the site, it is a work in progress.

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Upcoming shows include a weekly appearance at The Canebrake Resort. One of the best new finds in 2007!

This Gourment restaurant using only organic & sustainable ingredients is located on a resort location, on the edge of Fort Gibson Lake in Wagoner, OK. Besides the great restauant, there are cabins (almost finished), a yoga barn, trails, and more. Just a 45 min from Tulsa. Music begins at 6, ends around 8:30. Be sure to make the drive (especially Wed.) and experience this wonderful oasis of food, music, and much more.

For further information about The Canebrake, contact the address below

The Canebrake www.TheCaneBrake.com

33241 East 732nd Road

Wagoner, OK 74467

(918) 485-5791 - office

(918) 485-5793 - Yoga Barn

(918) 485-3360 - fax

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NOV 2-3 10am - dark

The Annual Garden Deva Sculpture Company open house is coming up in the next few weeks. This annual event is a favorite of Tulsa events. Many artists will be there selling their art, music from many talented musicians, and food. If you don't know about Garden Deva's great scupltures, this is the opportunity to find out! Lisa has been creating metal art for decades, her pieces create a big part of Tulsa's artscape, and beyond. Her creations have been featured on HGTV, commissioned for colleges, city/state buildings, as signs, fences.... This is where all that majic starts, and the annual open house is not to be missed.

The Garden Deva Studio's locationed at 317 S. Trenton (3rd and Trenton, cross from the old Church Studio)

~ Open Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm. ~(918) 592-3382

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Current Shows:

10/15/2007 12:00pm - Sharp Chapel University of Tulsa - All Souls Chapel Service Tulsa Ok

10/17/2007 6-8pm -Canebrake Resort w/ Travis Fite Wagoner, OK

10/24/2007 6-8pm -Canebrake Resort w/ Travis Fite Wagoner, OK

10/29/2007 12:00pm - Sharp Chapel University of Tulsa - All Souls Chapel Service Tulsa OK

*11/02-03/2007 10am-dark -Garden Deva Sculpture Company Annual Open House Great food, Art, People,

One of Tulsa's best yearly events with live music including Jared Tyler 317 S Trenton Ave Tulsa, OK

11/05/2007 12:00pm - Sharp Chapel University of Tulsa - All Souls Chapel Service Tulsa OK

11/07/2007 6-8pm -Canebrake Resort w/ Travis Fite Wagoner, OK

11/14/2007 6-8pm -Canebrake Resort w/ Travis Fite Wagoner, OK

Cody Shaw and the Rhythm Boys @ the Copper Penny, Stillwater

Cody Shaw and the Rhythm Boys @ the Copper Penny

Posted By: Chris Booth Hosted By:: Chris Booth e-mail When: Thursday Oct 18, 2007 at 10:00 PM Where:: Copper Penny Stillwater, OK 74075 United States View Map

We will be playing at the Copper Penny Thursday night!

Camille Harp

Hello Everybody! Got good news! I'm going to be taking over every other Monday at The Deli. Tonight is the first! Jessie Aycock from Tulsa will be right along side. Will be a real good time...You should come and join us!

I'll be with Jessie at Arnie's in Tulsa on Oct. 27th. Tell everyone up north to come give us a shout!

Next Deli gig is the 29th. Hope to see you out and about!

-Camille

KLIPSPRINGER

KLIPSPRINGER
w/ the TOOTHMAN

THURSDAY, OCT. 18th
@ the DELI
309 White, Norman
10pm - $5

It's time to bring the ROCK.
Thank you very much.


www.klipspringer.net

Rolling Stone Monday October 15, 2007

TODAY'S TOP ROCK HEADLINES

RANDOM NOTES: PAUL MCCARTNEY, MADONNA, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND MORE Click HERE to see photos from the week in rock including Paul McCartney in London, Madonna in New York and Justin Timberlake in Chicago.

BRITNEY SPEARS REVEALS ALBUM ARTWORK, TRACKLISTING Click HERE to see the cover for Britney Spears' Blackout — out October 30th — along with a tracklisting.

BONNIE RAITT, JACKSON BROWNE, GRAHAM NASH REFORM "NO NUKES" BAND Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash — the crew behind the No Nukes concerts in the late Seventies — have taken up the fight against nuclear power again. Click HERE to find out what sparked the reunion.

JOHN LEGEND PREPPING FOR NEW ALBUM John Legend just shot a video for another single off of last year's Once Again, but he's already getting ready for his next LP. Click HERE to find out who he's working with and what's in store.

THIS WEEK ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM Check RollingStone.com later today for the first hint at Rolling Stone's next cover, and then check back on Wednesday to find out the answer. Come back on Tuesday to watch the next episode of "New Music Tuesdays," featuring reviews of Radiohead's In Rainbows and Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II, and on Wednesday meet the next Rolling Stone Breaking artist.

For more of the latest music news — including stories on Led Zeppelin, the Smashing Pumpkins and T.I. — visit RollingStone.com.

TODAY'S PICKS

DAILY TRACK: Keyshia Cole — "Didn't I Tell You" Keyshia Cole is at her best when she gives love a kick in the pants. On "Didn't I Tell You," she attacks an inattentive ex with a cold eye and a sharp-edged melody. Click HERE for more.

DAILY VIDEO: "For What It's Worth," Bonnie Raitt, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne Reunite to Protest Nuclear Power

DAILY REVIEW: LEANN RIMES — Family Now twenty-five, LeAnn Rimes scores with a fantasy of the footloose youth she never had ("Nothin' Better to Do") and a Tanya Tucker-style tale of childhood strife ("Family"). Click HERE for more on the album.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: JOHN LEGEND The complete ROLLINGSTONE.COM archive includes videos, photos, interviews, reviews, and more.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Tito Jackson, 54 TODAY'S ROCK ON TV (ALL TIMES EST) NBC 11:35pm - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: GLORIA ESTEFAN 1:35am - Last Call with Carson Daly: THE HONORARY TITLE CBS 11:35pm - The Late Show with David Letterman: 50 CENT ABC 12:05am - Jimmy Kimmel Live - FRANKIE VALLI

Rainbows' Poor Sound Quality, Possible Ulterior Motives

Rainbows' Poor Sound Quality, Possible Ulterior Motives

Statements from band's management seem to indicate that downloadable album was just promotional tool for physical CD.

By James Montgomery

When Radiohead announced last week that they would be releasing their seventh album, In Rainbows, via their official Web site, there was much fanfare and some honest-to-goodness debate about the future of the music industry, the validity of major labels and just how people consume music.

But in the days since that announcement, a whole lot of that fanfare has curdled, thanks to moves by the band and its management that some see as dishonest, distasteful and, well, downright un-Radiohead.

The sentiment among many fans seems to have gone from admiration for the group's willingness to let the consumer decide how much to pay for the new album to anger over the low quality of the downloads — and dismay over the band's manager's statement that the you-choose-the-price downloads were just a promotional tool for the release of the physical CD.

The first bone of contention arose October 9 — the day before Rainbows became available for download — when fans who ordered the album (either in its download-only form or as a deluxe, $81 "discbox" version) received an e-mail from Radiohead's official online store, announcing that "the album [would] come as a 48.4 MB ZIP file containing 10 x 160 [kilobits per second], DRM-free MP3s."

To the casual music listener, the e-mail would be little more than an order confirmation (if not, you know, totally confusing), but to a segment of Radiohead's fanbase — and to anyone who frequents file-sharing sites — it was a call to arms for two reasons.

First and foremost, all of Radiohead's previous albums were already available as MP3s encoded at 320 kilobits per second — the highest-possible compression rate in the format (though still not nearing the quality of a compact disc) — and most file-sharers scoff at anything less than 192 kbps.

(MP3 files encoded with a lower bit rate will generally play back at a lower quality — something not readily apparent on tiny iPod ear buds but obvious enough on high-end home stereos.)

Second, most took issue with when Radiohead chose to announce that In Rainbows would be available at 160 kbps — after the majority of their fans had already paid for the download. To be fair, however, the band did give potential customers the power of choosing how much they wanted to pay to download the album. It could be had for as little as the transaction fee of 45 pence, or roughly 92 cents. There was also an option on the Web site to cancel orders; though, given the timing of the bit-rate announcement, fans had less than 24 hours to do so.

"Most promo MP3s come at a higher bit rate," wrote the author of U.K. blog Kids Pushing Kids. "Worst pound and pence I've ever spent."

"Radiohead has such delicate music that requires detail and depth of sound. ... I for one CAN tell the difference between 160 and 192," responded one commenter. "[With] 160 you can't hear the finer details that make Radiohead so great. I have lost a bit of respect for Radiohead for this. I would never make people pay for 160. They may as well just stream stuff off MySpace."

No one seemed to understand why Radiohead decided to release Rainbows at 160 kpbs, though guitarist Jonny Greenwood told Rolling Stone, "We talked about it and we just wanted to make it a bit better than iTunes, which it is, so that's kind of good enough, really. It's never going to be CD-quality, because that's what a CD does."

That explanation didn't fly with some fans, who began speculating that the decision was made to keep the album off P2P sites or as a subtle way of making fans purchase either the disc box or the physical release of the album next year. The thought behind this theory was that if Radiohead fans were willing to split hairs over something as seemingly inconsequential as kilobits per second, then surely they wouldn't mind shelling out cash for the actual CD version of Rainbows.

And, as it turns out, the latter speculation seems to be true — especially after comments made by the band's managers, Chris Hufford and Bryce Edge, began to make their way around the Internet on Thursday (October 11) — which brings us to bone of contention number three.

In an interview with U.K. trade publication Music Week, Hufford and Bryce spoke at length about the downloadable version of Rainbows and how it plays into the larger plan of releasing a physical copy of the album in stores next year.

"In November we have to start with the mass-market plans and get them under way," Hufford told the magazine. "If we didn't believe that when people hear the music they will want to buy the CD, then we wouldn't do what we are doing," Edge said. To many, those comments sounded strangely, well, capitalistic and seemed to confirm that the lower-quality downloadable version of the album was little more than a promotional tool for the actual CD. (It didn't help that Edge is quoted as saying that "CDs are a fantastic bit of kit. ... You can't listen to a Radiohead record on MP3 and hear the detail; it's impossible.") And if that was the case, it probably would've been nice if the band — or its management — had let fans know before they paid (or, you know, didn't pay) to download it.

Attempts to contact Edge for clarification on his comments were unsuccessful at press time.

Is this entire backlash really just glorified nitpicking, or do members of Radiohead Nation have a legitimate reason to think they were duped? Well, the answer in both cases is probably "yes."

On one hand, the main reason so many are upset (the 160 kbps thing) seems rather inconsequential, especially given the fact that most people downloading Rainbows are going to be listening to it on their computers or a portable MP3 player. But there is a slightly noticeable difference between a 160 kbps-encoded song and, say, one encoded at 320 (it's heard most easily when played on a stereo). And Radiohead have yet to really offer up any plausible explanation for why they even chose to go the 160 route, especially since their entire catalog is already available at 320.

Furthermore, had the band announced the sound quality before people paid for the record — and if its managers had made the download sound like nothing more than a glorified demo a few days earlier — would 1.2 million people (as is being reported) still have made the decision to download it on the day it was released? Well, probably not. But really, who knows?

In the end, it's really all about a series of intangibles — kilobits per second, fan loyalty, etc. — that makes it difficult to tell if Radiohead fans are upset because of a whole bunch of miscommunication, or if there was some less-than-honest business being done by a band not exactly known for being cold and calculating. Then again, it's also entirely possible that Thom Yorke and company tried to do something different with Rainbows, and as is the case with being first, they might not have gotten it right.

"I paid zero, nothing, nada for the album," one fan wrote on an epic Stereogum thread about the album. "Sounds like Radiohead. But 160 kbps, that's not good enough. They are actually forcing us to buy the CD when it comes out."

"Do not buy the record then. Was that not the point? Don't go around complaining like they did you a disservice by making an album available," another countered. "As if you wouldn't have downloaded the leak. Would you complain if you got the album for free and actually listened to the music instead of focusing on 160 kbps? Maybe you'd actually remember what music appreciation was and be forced to buy the album based on that notion instead."

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