LVD LIVE AT THE WILTERN

This is why I love them so much! THEY KICK ASS!! This is Low vs. Diamond performing "Killer B" at the Wiltern this past Tuesday night.

The guy who filmed this was standing directly next to us...so close you can even hear us yelling...course we were really the only ones amongst the non energetic crowd, but still!

GET OUT THE VOTE PARTY

JOSS STONE TO PERFORM AT HEADCOUNT'S NOVEMBER 3RD"GET OUT THE VOTE PARTY" IN NEW YORK CITY

Stone to Unveil New Song, "Governmentalist," Exclusively at HeadCount.org New York, NY - October 16, 2008 - Leading voter registration group HeadCount announced today that multi-platinum soul singer Joss Stone will appear at the organization's November 3rd "Get out the Vote Party" at the Highline Ballroom in New York City, performing her new song "Governmentalist" and other favorites. The song is also available for free download at http://www.headcount.org/ beginning today, and through a link emailed to HeadCount's 100,000-person database. It will also be available on http://www.jossstone.com/ and later released on her new album, due out next year.

Stone joins an all-star lineup which already includes Robert Randolph, ?uestlove (The Roots) and Stanton Moore (Galactic) among many other at the Nov. 3rd event.. The concert will be held on Election Eve and streamed live on the Internet on iClips.net, spreading the "Vote" message to a limitless number of viewers.

Stone was first inspired to write "Governmentalist" in response to criticism she received from a U.K. government official after she spoke out against the poor medical care of Iraq War veterans. The 21-year-old British citizen then decided she wanted make her voice heard in the U.S. election in some way, leading to her involvement with HeadCount. Although unable to vote in this country, Stone is a member of the young demographic that has become increasingly politically active as the election approaches. "Governmentalist" captures the passions of her generation and its desire to hold government accountable.

"The U.S. election really does impact the entire world," said Stone. "While I can't vote in this country, I want to do what I can to inspire others, especially young voters, to make their voices heard. I can't think of a better way to release 'Governmentalist' than to partner with a group like HeadCount that actively encourages voting."

Stone has sold nearly 10 million albums worldwide and won the 2007 Grammy Award for best R&B performance by a Duo or Group. She has appeared on stage with James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Patti Labelle, Mavis Staples, Donna Summer and Smokey Robinson, and performed in front of more than 200,000 people at the Live 8 Concert.
The November 3rd "Get Out the Vote Party" marks a rare New York City appearance for Stone as well as fellow Grammy-nominee Robert Randolph. Only 500 tickets will be sold to the general public for this event, which will serve as a benefit for HeadCount's nonpartisan voter mobilization efforts.

Tickets and more information can be found at www.magichat.net/participation, as Magic Hat Brewing Co. is the presenting sponsor of the event. Absentee ballot applications can also be accessed from that site, as HeadCount is reminding anyone attending the concert from out-of-town to fill out an absentee ballot in advance. "We're excited to welcome Joss to the long list of musicians who've become involved with HeadCount," said HeadCount co-Chair Marc Brownstein, the bass player of the Disco Biscuits. "Speaking for myself and all the other musicians who are performing, I can tell you we're all excited about sharing the stage with Joss."
The concert will be the final event of HeadCount's year-long campaign to mobilize young voters. The organization worked with artists such as Dave Mathews Band, Jack Johnson, Pearl Jam to register over 100,000 voters this year, staging voter registration campaigns at nearly 1,000 at concerts.

Register to Vote at http://www.headcount.org/

HeadCount is a 501(c)3 non-partisan organization dedicated to registering voters and inspiring participation in democracy through the power of music. Since its inception in 2004, the organization has registered over 150,000 voters. HeadCount's board of directors includes Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, other well-known musicians, and the very top managers, promoters and media publishers in the live music community. More information can be found at http://www.headcount.org/.

NEW COLDPLAY FEATURING JAY-Z

CLICK HERE! to hear the brand new remix of Coldplay's "Lost" featuring Jay-Z. The song premiered on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on KIIS FM in L.A. yesterday morning.

It's hot and adds a whole new element to this already amazing song!

PHOTOS FROM "ABOUT LAST NIGHT"

Here are few of many photos from the show on Tuesday night. I take great photos, huh? I totally need a way better camera with more pixels! A new camera is on my x-mas wish list or maybe I'll start taking donations!

I WANNA BE THE ONE!

I can't get over my love for The Ting Tings, and I really don't have to! I just saw them on Tuesday, and I already can't wait until the next time I see them in L.A!

Here is the latest video for their single "Be The One."

The Ting Tings - Be The One

ABOUT LAST NIGHT

THE SHOW WAS INSANE! SUCH AN INSANE SHOW…that all I can say. I mean, FIRST LVD WAS OOC (out of control) AMAZING! However, I have beef with whoever put the set list together, cuz this American Idol BIZNATCH (ALICE), should have opened the show instead of LVD. Second, she didn't even fit the vibe of the show. I seriously could have stayed home and watched Dreamgirls if I wanted to see that type of show. Also, I think LVD needed to be on a different bill...I LOVE THEM TO DEATH, but they need to do a gig with similar acts. SERIOUSLY – my friend and I were the only ones going ape shit over them – the rest of the crowd were like zombies ( I mean some peeps were screaming but there was like no energy). Im like what the ef is wrong with these people?

The crowd went crazy for Santogold and The Ting Tings, which is probably why most of them were there. In the future, LVD needs to be on a bill with like Coldplay or The Killer – something with a similar fan base! I am sure they have gotten great exposure from this, but still not the greatest fit for them! Anyhoo…LVD were once again amazing! Hopefully they gained a few more fans from the night and at least they got to play the Wiltern. Santogold was hot and one bad ass beyotch! Mates of State were RAD and the cutest mates I have ever seen.

The Ting Tings were BRILLZ but had a few tech difficulties which totally upset them. They unfortunately had a different crew for this performance, which is what brought on those tech issues, leaving them to exit the stage early – PEEPS were PISSED! I still heart them though!! And reports (we received first hand) were they had all intentions to come back to the stage last night, but the crew didn't know what to fix and how to resolve the sound issues, thus leaving all us fans angry and yearning for more TT.

GOOD NEWS is that The Ting Tings plan to make up for last night with another show in early November. I will keep you posted on all the latest with that! All in all it was an amazing night of music! LOVED IT! I have many photos to post, but I just haven't had time as of yet. The show went from 7pm to Midnight, so it was basically like a mini festival…SO TIRED today!

LOTS OF PHOTOS COMING SOON!


In the meantime, check out an acoustic version of "Shut Up And Let Me Go" on KROQ's Kevin & Bean this past Monday.

NEW BJORK!

"Nattura" is the latest from Icelandic princess Bjork. It is a collabo with Thom Yorke of Radiohead. LISTEN to this clip of "Nattura"!

BACK TO BASICS

Green Day is back in the studio and basically confirming that they are working with music producer Butch Vig(Garbage).

This video was posted on Green Day's official You Tube page.

No word on release date, but this is the follow-up to their last album AMERICAN IDIOT.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS...MATISYAHU STYLE

MATISYAHU’S THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY
EIGHT SHOWS ACROSS TWO BOROUGHS WILL FEATURE SPECIAL GUESTS BRETT DENNEN, EASY STAR ALL-STARS, ASSEMBLY OF DUST, THE LEEVEES, ASHER ROTH, LITTLE JACKIE AND MORE FESTIVAL BEGINS DECEMBER 21

Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu announces his Third Annual Festival of Light shows in New York City this December. The eight-show series includes dates in Manhattan and Brooklyn for a total of four shows in each borough, featuring special guests each night, including Brett Dennen, Easy Star All-Stars, Assembly of Dust, Asher Roth, The Leevees, Little Jackie, U Melt and a special surprise DJ soon to be announced. The festival begins December 21, the first night of Chanukah, and concludes December 30. Festival of Light marks the final leg of Matisyahu’s extensive fall tour, which coincides with the release of his upcoming EP, Shattered (Epic Records, October 21). The four-song EP features tracks from his new full-length album, Light (due out in early 2009).

Previous Festival of Light shows have included special guests Tim Reynolds, Blues Traveler and The Wailers. This year Matisyahu will kick off the Third Annual Festival of Lights show at Webster Hall in Manhattan on December 21 with a very special guest DJ set. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brett Dennen will open the final festival show on December 30 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, playing a solo set. The Levees (featuring Adam Gardner of Guster), U-Melt, Assembly of Dust and Easy Star All-Stars performing songs from “Radiodread” and “Dub Side of the Moon” will also join Matisyahu on stage during the holiday festival.
Tickets for Festival of Light shows will be available for pre-sale on October 15 and will go on sale to the general public on October 17. Tickets may be purchased either through no fee box offices at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan and the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn or at Ticketmaster.com
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December 21 Webster Hall w/ DJ set by TBA New York, NY
December 22 Webster Hall w/ The Leevees New York, NY
December 23 Webster Hall w/ U Melt New York, NY
December 25 Webster Hall w/ Easy Star All-Stars New York, NY
December 27 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Asher Roth Brooklyn, NY
December 28 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Assembly of Dust Brooklyn, NY
December 29 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Little Jackie Brooklyn, NY
December 30 Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Brett Dennen Brooklyn, NY

NEW MUSIC TUESDAY!

Gossip In The Grain has finally arrived! HUGE fan of this guy, so I am over the moon that his new CD is out TODAY!

If you have loved his past albums you will love this one even more! I don't even know where to begin with this guy. He's a raw talent that you don't see much of these days.

I just read this quote about Ray's new album and I couldn't agree more! "If Jesus put out an album, this would be it." Seriously, that is no lie...listening to his voice is like a a gift from GOD!

www.myspace.com/raylamontagne

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Rachael Yamagata performed "Faster" last week on the Tonight Show.

I'm obsessed...she is truly one of the greatest singer songwriters of our time. If you didn't know...now you know!

THE MAGIC KINGDOM

I never thought today would get here fast enough. I feel like a kid the night before you are about to spend the day at an amusement park.

Well, tonight is my amusement park and I am going to be taken on a ride with Low vs. Diamond, Mates of State, Santogold and The Ting Tings as they roll through L.A. and make their stop at the Wiltern.

If you have no plans, you must must must see this show. All these acts put on an amazing show and I'm sooo excited to be able to see them again.

LVD goes on at 7pm, so make sure you get there early so not to miss!

MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC WITH RACHAEL

In case you missed it...KCRW welcomed Rachael Yamagata to the show on Friday. You must check this out...She's amazing!

I'm soooooo mad I missed seeing her twice on Friday night, however, I still have another chance when the Hotel Cafe Tour makes a stop off in LA in November.

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - ADELE

I love Adele, but not as much at my friend Esi when she's dishing up delights. Anyhoo...Adele was suppose to be in LA, but had to cancel for some family issues. However, I think she is on SNL next weekend. WOOT WOOT!!

In the meantime, check out her vid for "Make You Feel My Love."

NEW MUSIC - CRYSTAL ANTLERS

If the words “chimney sweep” and “soul psychedelia” don’t go together in your mind, they just may after you take a listen to Crystal Antlers’ debut EP, the beguilingly titled EP. When the band formed in 2006, three of it’s members—including lead singer and bassist Jonny Bell—were in fact working as chimney sweeps and playing out constantly in SoCal. Getting dirty by day and by night, the band recorded two 7-inch singles before settling down to record this EP with the Mars Volta’s Ikey Owens. When the band sent us a copy earlier this year, we were blown away by its swirling guitars, dramatic organ clamor, and relentless blending of influences ranging from cinematic psych to noisy soul punk.

“Long Beach’s Crystal Antlers have mastered the art of thrash, that combustible build-up of noise and melody that so many others have tried to harness, only to fail in a miserable pool of fuzzy annoyance.” OC Weekly

“As much as it diverges from the brain-frying aim of typical psych-rock outings, EP is an unorthodox summer record-- not so much for driving to the beach as actually being in its sweltering grasp, equal parts scorched earth and wide open spaces.” Pitchfork

“Unashamed, unafraid, gritty hot-mess melodies that take cues from the Stooges, Joe Cocker, Screamin' Jay Hawkins (rest his soul) and Ozzy Osbourne.” LA Weekly


Band:
Jonny Bell- Bass, Vocals, Woodwinds, head chimney sweep/ CEO
Victor Rodriguez- Organ, son of professional Mariachi, Chihuahua enthusiast, hair
Kevin Stuart- Drums, industrial kitchen appliance repairs, lady killer
Damian Sexual Chocolate Edwards- Percussion (standing), Disneyland caterer
Andrew King- Guitar, used car salesman, 80’s h/c prodigal savant


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www.myspace.com/crystalantlers