Author: James McQuiston

Posted on: December 15, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

YoungFlame of Wreckhouse Entertainment places first in SRC/Universal sponsored industry ‘Faces In The Crowd’ Showcase

With a balanced combination of energy, musical diversity, stage presence and a passion for music, YoungFlame of Wreckhouse Entertainment, took home the Hip Hop prize package by placing 1st in the SRC/ Universal sponsored industry showcase entitled ‘Faces In The Crowd’. This showcase has helped 4 artists get major record deals including Island Def Jam recording artist, Chrisette Michele (who was featured on both Jay Z and Nas singles, as…

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Posted on: December 15, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Introducing Katsura Yamauchi to American Audiences

Fresh from a 50 concert blitz through the wilds of North America with the shaman-rock of Old Time Relijun, frontman Arrington de Dionyso returns to his love of free improvisation with the bass clarinet and throatsinging, in duos with Japanese underground musician Katsura Yamauchi for a series of concerts in the Pacific Northwest. Arrington will perform bass clarinet and throatsinging, Katsura will perform on soprano and baritone saxophones. Katsura plays…

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Posted on: December 14, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Celtic Woman – A Christmas Celebration

Celtic Woman – A Christmas Celebration / 2007 Manhattan / 15 Tracks / http://www.celticwoman.com / http://www.manhattanrecords.com / In the last few years, Celtic Woman has taken the world by storm. Starting out with PBS specials and moving into selling out venues, going Gold and Platinum, and they have reached a level of fame high enough to merit recording a disc of Christmas tracks. The disc captures a perfect blend of…

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Posted on: December 14, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Hives Release Video for “Fall is Just Something”

The Hives have just released a new video for “Fall is Just Something Grown Ups Invented” featuring a personal performance for Cartoon Network. The Hives’ single is now playing as the fall theme song on Cartoon Network. The Hives’ new album, The Black & White Album, is now available in stores. The Hives are currently on tour in Europe until 2008. The Hives have just released a new video for…

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Posted on: December 14, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Assassin and the Whiner #14

This was a zine that was traded for issues of my zine, and now I feel bad, as if my zine is not one, much less a page of this amazing zine. Think of Ideosyncratic Girl, the comic that the audience sees but does not get to read in Mallrats. The inner content of the comic, I imagine, would read a lot like this comic. And, I can honestly say…

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Posted on: December 14, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

VAN HALEN Ringtones Available for the First Time EVER!!!

On the heels of their heralded North American tour, Van Halen has announced the release of official ringtones and ringback tones for the first time. Among the 15 official Van Halen ringers available are the Grammy-nominated, #1 smash hit, “Jump,” one of the most famous guitar solos of all time, “Eruption,” and the iconic rock classics “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” ”Unchained,” “Panama,” and “Hot…

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Posted on: December 14, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Tender Forever – Wider

Tender Forever – Wider / 2007 K / 12 Tracks / http://www.takemybreathaay.net / http://www.krecs.com / You know, the cover of “Wider” does not immediately give individuals a good sense of what the album will ultimately sound like. The lead singer is sitting in front of a cardboard (or paper) representation of a fire, in an meditative pose. When one actually puts the CD in, the cover of the album actually…

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Posted on: December 14, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

David Paich To Serve As Coordinator for Movies Rock

Seven-time Grammy winner David Paich, whose songs for Toto include the 1983 Record of the Year “Rosanna” and co-writing the chart-topping “Africa” with Jeff Porcaro, served as Music Coordinator for the Movies Rock two-hour prime-time special, which aired December 7 on CBS from the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.

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Posted on: December 13, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

A Letter To No One

This is the most depressed I’ve ever been. I can barely move, I’ve been so affected by this. I haven’t written anything candidly for a while. Sure, Danica and I are doing fine, but the rest of my world is falling apart. I failed my last shot at being in the Ph.D. program at Kent State. I’m appealing, but I doubt I’ll get this overturned. Most people know that my…

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Posted on: December 13, 2007 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

BidForGreen and Shaw/Blades | Styx Sign Agreement

Environmental solutions provider BidForGreen announced today that they will be fuelling the famed rock band Styx and Tommy Shaw’s side project Shaw/Blades in 2007-2008. BidForGreen, which fuels Willie Nelson, Pat Matheny and Merle Haggard among others, will provide biodiesel and logistics for the tours. The service has been popular with artists, who get access to quality biofuel, and to drivers, who get help with logistics and delivery.

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