Author: Sargeant

Posted on: May 6, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ABSU Checks In From Recording Studio

Texas-based mythological occult metal trio ABSU are currently hard at work on Abzu, the follow up to the band’s 2009 self-titled album. The album is being tracked at Nomad Recording Studio in Carrollton, Texas and mixed by none other than J.T. Longoria. (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus). Drummer/vocalist/lyricist Proscriptor confirms, “The entire rhythm section has been successfully tracked and all that remains are mellotron passages and vocal lines. Before attempting the…

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Sarah Jaffe With Old 97s:

May 26th Bluebird Theater Denver, CO 27th Bluebird Theater Denver, CO 28th Urban Lounge Salt Lake, UT 31st Bing Crosby Theater Spokane, WA June 1st Doug Fir Portland, OR 3rd Mystic Theater Petaluma, CA 4th Harlow’s Sacramento, CA 5th Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA 6th Martini Ranch Phoenix, AZ 7th Plush Tucson, AZ 9th Sam’s Burger Joint San Antonio, TX 10th La Zona Rosa Austin, TX 11th The Blue…

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

AMOS LEE AND LUCINDA WILLIAMS ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES

05/13 Down By the River Roanoke, VA 05/14 The National Richmond, VA 05/15 Pier Six Pavilion Baltimore, MD 05/17 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC 05/18 House of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC 05/19 House of Blues Lake Buena Vista, FL 05/20 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL 05/22 The Hangout Festival Gulf Shores, AL 06/12 Bonnaroo Manchester, TN 06/24-26 Dave Matthews Band Caravan Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ 07/08-10 Dave Matthews…

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New Whey Liquid Protein (Protein Shot)

When it comes to getting protein in our systems for a hard workout (either after or before), we typically use a traditional protein powder in a water (or soy milk) suspension. We received some samples of New Whey Liquid Protein from IDS Sports, and have taken quite a liking to them. This is due to a number of features. First off, 3.8 ounces of the liquid protein contains 42 grams…

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GARRY SCHYMAN’S MUSIC FROM “BIOSHOCK” AND “DANTE’S INFERNO” LIVE IN CONCERT AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE

Garry Schyman’s award-winning music from the video games BioShock, BioShock 2 and Dante’s Inferno will be performed by the Media Composition and Studio Ensemble full orchestra at Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, California State University Northridge on May 9, 2011. The concert program also includes the first public performance of Schyman’s Viola Concerto “Zingaro” (Second Movement) featuring renowned viola soloist Andrew Duckles. “This year we are thrilled to have Garry…

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Met Opera Guild salutes Dame Joan Sutherland (May 17)

In the final public program of its 75th anniversary season, the Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century: Dame Joan Sutherland, who died last October at the age of 83. “Stupenda! A Loving Tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland” will take place at New York City’s Town Hall on Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30pm. Marilyn Horne, a legend in her own right…

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Posted on: May 5, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

KITTIE BEGIN RECORDING NEW ALBUM

Veteran all-girl metal outfit KITTIE are headed into the studio next week to begin work on their new, yet to be titled record. What promises to be a grittier record than their previous effort “In the Black,” front woman Morgan Lander offers her own words. “We have been working exceptionally hard these cold winter months, crafting what is to be our 6th full length release, and our second for eOne.…

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Posted on: May 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

3rd Annual MTS Rock On The Range Canada Set For Saturday, August 20 At Canad Inns Stadium In Winnipeg

MTS Rock On The Range Canada–presented by Right Arm Entertainment, Inc. and True North Sports & Entertainment Limited–will include 14 bands on two stages: the Monster Energy Main Stage and the Jägermeister Stage. The full lineup will be announced in the coming months. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 15 at 10am CST at all Ticketmaster.ca outlets. A limited number of “Early Bird Special” tickets will be available for only…

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Posted on: May 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

K.D. LANG AND THE SISS BOOM BANG TOUR

6/16 Rochester, NY Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 6/17 Toronto, ON Luminato Festival 6/18 London, England Grand Theatre 6/20 New York, NY Beacon Theatre 6/22 Indianapolis, IN Carmel Performing Arts Center 6/23 Highland Park, IL Ravinia Festival 6/30 Grand Rapids, MI Meijer Gardens 7/6 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap Filene Center 7/8 Winnipeg, MB Winnipeg Folk Festival 7/9 Cohasset, MA South Shore Music Circus 7/10 Hyannis, MA Cape Cod Melody Tent…

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Posted on: May 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

THE AMERICAN SCENE – Spring Tour

The record was released on CD and digital formats by Pure Noise Records on March 8th, 2011. You can grab a copy here or from the band at shows, while the digital version can be downloaded via Bandcamp, iTunes and other digital retailers. Joining The American Scene for varying stints on tour will be Troubled Coast, Blood And Water, Stickup Kid and Mascot. All five bands are featured on a…

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Posted on: May 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Golden Bloom Releases first mp3 from New EP March of the Drums

People are often curious about how songwriters come up with their lyrics. Golden Bloom’s Shawn Fogel is here to tell you; all it takes is a ride on the train. Perhaps that’s oversimplifying things just a bit, but his latest mp3, “You Go On (& On)” from the forthcoming EP March to the Drums was written while riding on the train in New Jersey, like many of his songs. “Maybe…

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Posted on: May 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Omar Sosa U.S. Tour Spring 2011

May 3-8 New York, NY Blue Note Jazz Club with Lionel Loueke www.bluenote.net May 12 Boston, MA Scullers Jazz Club www.scullersjazz.com May 14 Los Angeles, CA The Getty Center with John Santos www.getty.edu May 16 Santa Cruz, CA Kuumbwa Jazz Center www.kuumbwajazz.org May 18 San Francisco, CA Yoshi’s San Francisco with John Santos www.yoshis.com Summer Tour Highlights 2011 Peter Apfelbaum Photo of Omar Sosa courtesy of Era Jazzu Archive May…

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Posted on: May 4, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

LAKE – new album and tour!

May 4, 2011 – Toronto, Ontario The Shop – W/ Ages and Ages May 5, 2011 – YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio Cedars Lounge – W/ Ages and Ages May 6, 2011 – Bloomington, Indiana The Bishop – W/ Ages and Ages May 7, 2011 – Grand Rapids, Michigan Founders Brewing Company – W/ Ages and Ages May 8, 2011 – Chicago, Illinois Schubas – W/ Ages and Ages May 9, 2011 –…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

GATES OF DAWN come with new album!

In 2011 Gates Of Dawn once more shows up with a brand new long player “Lucid Dreaming”. Founded in 2005, the band from Germany perfoms a mixture of guitar wave and and electronic soundscapes by creating seductive songs full of sweeping beats, romantic melodies and uncanny atmospheres. Following the successful 2008 record “Parasite”, the bands third CD output marks another step in achieving an unique sound experience. Expanding guitar parts…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. on Tour

*May 10 -Brighton Music Hall- Allston, MA May 11 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY May 12 – The Rock Shop – Brooklyn, NY May 13 – The Red Palace – Washington, DC May 14 – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA May 17 – IOTA Club & Cafe – Arlington, VA May 18 – The Camel – Richmond, VA May 19 – Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

New York Dolls – Dancing Backward in High Heels (CD)

The New York Dolls are at least as much of an institution as the Rolling Stones, but are actually still able to create an album that hangs with current bands. Listeners will be assured of that the second that “Fool For You Baby” starts. Capturing the same magic that made their early albums so classic, there seems to be an intensity in each of the album’s tracks that showcases a…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

PORTUGAL. THE MAN ON TOUR

5/5 Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s Night Club ^ 5/6 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore ^ 5/7 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues ^ 5/8 Scottsdale, AZ – Martini Ranch ^ 5/11 Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep ^ 5/12 Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre ^ 5/13 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre ^ 5/14 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre ^ 5/17 Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Trumer Pilsner (Beer)

We receive a number of different beers for review at NeuFutur. However, a great many of these brews seem to be paint by numbers. Independent breweries have a sort of hivemind when it comes to the styles and tastes that are popular, and rarely deviate from that perception. Saying that, it truly is exciting when we receive a beer that breaks the mold. This beer is Trumer Pilsner, and it…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ANIMALS AS LEADERS’ Debut Coming On Vinyl, Pre-order Available Now

Progressive instrumental act ANIMALS AS LEADERS’ acclaimed self-titled debut album, which was originally released in 2009, will be available for the first time on vinyl in June. The 180-gram double-LP set, which includes the song “Wave of Babies” (previously an iTunes exclusive) as a bonus track, will feature a high-quality Stoughton gatefold jacket with enhanced album artwork that includes 3D imagery and custom AAL 3D glasses! The set is available…

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Posted on: May 3, 2011 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Charles Bradley & The Menahan Street Band – in Australia

Take some straight up old school soul, some of New York’s most talented musicians and an Australian photographer with an eye-to-die-for. Put them in the world’s most stunning and contrasted country and you have an astounding partnership and some awe-inspiring photographic evidence. This evidence has been captured in a new photo book titled Charles Bradley and the Menahan Street Band – in Australia, by Australian born photographer Kisha Bari. The…

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