My friend Dave at classicrock.about.com did a great review of a new DVD from one of my favorite bands Jethro Tull.  Live At Montreux 2003 is available in both DVD and CD formats, with the first half of the concert laid back and acoustic with founder Ian Anderson chatting between songs, and the second […]

NME reports: “The McCartney Years” DVD is set to be released on November 12th featuring solo music videos, live performances, personal commentary and exclusive footage from his solo career. Volume One and Two feature videos from the seventies, like Paul’s first solo single ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ up to 2005’s “Fine Line.” […]

Sly & The Family Stone has added a new video for “MLady” to celebrate their 40th anniversary and the release of the band’s Greatest Hits album.  This is the final entry in the Epic Records restoration campaign of Sly’s discography, following the spring release of the expanded editions of their seven original studio albums from […]

EMI Records will celebrate Pink Floyd’s 40th anniversary by releasing 2 and 3-CD sets of their debut album, “The Piper At The Gates of Dawn” (Special Edition), on September 4th. At the time of their album debut, the band’s lineup consisted of Roger Waters on bass, Nick Mason on drums, Syd Barrett on […]

Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival takes place September 9th at Randalls Island in New York, NY.
Featuring:
Billy Joe Shaver
Counting Crows
Dave Matthews
Gregg Allman
Guster
Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra
John Mellencamp
Matisyahu
Merle Haggard
Montgomery Gentry
Neil Young
Paula Nelson
Pauline Reese Band
Ray Price
Supersuckers
The Allman Brothers Band
The Derek Trucks Band
The Ditty Bops
Tim Reynolds
Warren Haynes
Willie Nelson
Source: http://pollstar.com/tour
Online: www.farmaid.org

Rumor has it that Neil Young will be doing a solo tour this fall. Probably with Crazy Horse. http://openfansite.com/blogger/rock-news
However, Pollstar only lists 3 shows for Neil Young:
9-9-07 at Farm Aid 2007: A Homegrown Festival at Randalls Island in New York
10/27 & 10/28 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA
Online: www.neilyoung.com
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Malaysia protests by conservative religious leaders about Gwen Stefani and Beyonce Knowles’ clothes while performing there. Source: http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs
Gwen Stefani Tour Dates continue through Europe, then into the U.S. this fall.
On Tour: http://pollstar.com/tour
Online: www.gwenstefani.com
Beyonce Knowles Tour Dates extend into September and up into Canada.
On Tour: http://pollstar.com/tour
Online: www.beyonceonline.com

“Each One Believing” is a revealing, access-all-areas account of life on the road with Paul McCartney. The new book is filled with photographs never before published and insider details; “Each One Believing” takes you behind the scenes; on stage, backstage, off the record and on the air.
Source: http://books.google.com/books

Jordin Sparks has signed a record deal with American Idol and 19 Recordings label creator Simon Fuller and Jive Records. Her Debut Album will be released in November, with a New Single “Tattoo” on August 27th.
Sparks made the statement: “American Idol” has truly been a life-altering experience. I can’t wait to […]

“80″ is another great album by one of the all-time guitar blues masters, B.B. King. It was recorded in honor of his 80th birthday, and was released in September 2005. Check out this awesome lineup of guest artists:
Billy Gibbons
Bobby “Blue” Bland
Eric Clapton
Glenn Frey
John Mayer
Mark Knopfler
Roger Daltrey
Sheryl Crow
Van Morrison
Standout Tracks:
“The Thrill Is […]