Gary Reynolds and the Brides of Obscurity Week: Day 2

antiMusic reports: Described as psychedelic indie-rock / space pop that used "Abbey Road" as a reference when it came to mixing their new CD "Santiago's Vest," Gary Reynolds and the Brides of Obscurity caught our attention. So we asked Gary to pick some of his favorite tracks from the CD and tell us about them. Today Gary tells us about the song "Who Do You Love?":

This is one I've had hanging around for a while. It was written on the acoustic guitar and had a kind of old school blues feel to it. I tried to record it for the "Instant Happiness" album but it didn't turn out. So we redid it when we were working on the EP and put an entirely different spin on it. Once again, it didn't fit on the EP but it worked out beautifully on "Santiago's Vest" It's the song that has pulled the band in a new direction. I was singing something like, "and in the morning I'll arrives" but I didn't like it, so when it came down to crunch time for lyrics I thumbed through some magazines and I pulled out "insiders guide" and " high speed drive" from an ad about cars or hair spray or something and it kind of sparked the whole lyric of the tune.

Now it's up to you to be the ultimate judge, go grab a listen to their songs and see if you agree that this is an exciting new indie release. Samples, tour dates and more about the band can be - found here.

Van Halen Illness Sidelines Tour

antiMusic reports: The Van Halen camp have finally give us a small clue as to why a string of shows have been canceled. Their statement suggests that Eddie Van Halen is suffering from some kind of illness that has yet to be fully diagnosed. Eddie has successfully battled cancer in the past, however the statement is short on details.

As a result a number of shows have been "postponed" including the shows scheduled for this week. There was some speculation the entire tour was axed and TMZ quoted unnamed sources on Sunday saying the band had pulled the plug on the run. Here is the band statement: The Van Halen concerts in Dallas, Cincinnati, Raleigh, and Baltimore have been postponed. According to Eddie Van Halen's physician, he is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures.

The March 3rd Dallas concert at American Airlines Center has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2008; Cincinnati's March 5th concert at U.S. Bank Arena has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd; Raleigh's March 7th concert at RBC Center has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 13th; and Baltimore's March 9th concert at 1st Mariner Arena has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 15th. - more on this story

Winehouse Infected

sfgate.com reports: Amy Winehouse has been forced to take time off work after she was diagnosed with impetigo, a highly contagious skin condition. [According to wikipedia: Impetigo (sometimes impetaigo) is a superficial bacterial skin infection most common among children age 2–6 years]

The troubled star sparked rumors she may have been involved in a fight after she was photographed on Friday with a painful-looking swelling on the side of her face.

But the 24-year-old's representative has now confirmed her swollen face is down to a bout of impetigo and the singer will have to spend time in isolation to stop the infection spreading. - more on this story

Weiland Out Of Rehab

TMZ reports: TMZ was in an L.A. County Courthouse this morning as Scott Weiland's attorney told us the troubled rocker has just finished a stint in rehab.

Weiland's attorney, Tony Brooklier, says the former STP-er has completed 28 days in a treatment facility and is "doing well."

Weiland was arrested last November and booked for driving under the influence of a drug. - more on this story

Jeff Healey RIP

Sleazeroxx reports: Legendary blues and jazz guitarist Jeff Healey has died, his publicist said Sunday. The Canadian musician had battled cancer his entire life. "It was something he fought with considerable bravery," his publicist, Richard Flohil, told Newsnet late Sunday.

Healey, 41, had lost his eyesight to a rare form of the disease, Retinoblastoma, at the age of one. The musician had performed with such acclaimed guitar players as B. B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and George Harrison.

His full name was Norman Jeffrey Healey and he passed away Sunday in the city of his birth, Toronto, at St. Joseph's Hospital. - more on this story

Muse Set HAARP Release

PR reports: British trio Muse will release a live CD/DVD titled HAARP on April 1st. Filmed at London's Wembley Stadium on June 17, 2007, the DVD captures the exuberant spectacle of the band performing in front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 75,000 ecstatic fans, while the CD features audio from the band's show on the previous night, June 16th. Both discs include tracks from their latest album, Black Holes and Revelations, including Modern Rock chart hits "Knights Of Cydonia," "Starlight," and "Supermassive Black Hole."

Muse's electrifying shows at Wembley demonstrate the raw power and ambition of one of Britain's most successful bands. The shows were heralded by the U.K. press: Kerrang! said of Saturday's show: "What a gig. What a night. What a band," while The Guardian suggested that "few are more suited than Muse to take on what Pele described as the 'cathedral of football.'" Muse was the first band to play the recently rebuilt stadium, which had previously played host to a number of prestigious musical events over the years, including Live Aid in 1985 and the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in 1988. - more on this story

Linkin Temple Pilots for Edgefest

PR reports: Linkin Park and Stone Temple Pilots will headlining 2008's Edgefest in Toronto. The festival is returning after a one-year hiatus.

According to Billboard.com, it will be held July 12th at Downsview Park. Rounding out the bill are The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Sam Roberts Band, Attack In Black and many others.

Edgefest is only the second Stone Temple Pilots show to be announced since the band recently revealed it was reuniting. - more STP dates

Idol Calls On Real Stars For Charity Show

antiMusic reports: When it comes to charity, mediocre karaoke singers just won't do and all you have to do is say the word charity and Bono comes running [much to his credit of course]. We're talking about American Idol once again putting on their Idol Gives Back special. The two-hour special will air on Fox April 9th.

Idol producers enlisted some other big names to take part (as well as some throw-aways that will be forgotten in a few years. Though Paula won't go away.) Here is part of the official PR on the event with hyperbole included: This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international talent including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg. Additional artists scheduled to appear to be announced.

The star-studded evening will echo the success of last year's IDOL GIVES BACK, which raised over $76 million for various U.S. charities that deliver support to underprivileged children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country, providing them with medical care, food and grocery products, health and life skills and literacy programs, among other important initiatives. - more on this story

Nine Inch Nails Seeing Ghosts

PR reports: Nine Inch Nail's Ghosts I-IV was released 6:00 p.m. PST March 2, 2008 via NIN.com: a four volume collection of 36 untitled instrumental tracks, nearly two hours of music, recorded over a 10-week period last fall.

Ghosts I-IV was conceived as an experiment: Following the conclusion of 2007's Year Zero album, alternate reality game and touring campaign, Trent Reznor enlisted Atticus Ross and Alan Moulder with help from Alessandro Cortini, Adrian Belew and Brian Viglione to create spontaneous, impulsive soundtracks to daydreams with no agenda or release date, only a self-imposed 10-week time limit. Rob Sheridan collaborated with Artist in Residence (A+R) to create the accompanying visual and physical aesthetic.

The end result is a wildly varied body of work released in its entirety with no label-imposed limitations--musical, physical or otherwise. - more on this story

Jesus and Mary Chain Nix Date

Gigwise reports: The Jesus and Mary Chain have cancelled the opening night of their two night residency at the Roundhouse In London.

No explanation has been given for the cancellation of the March 11th show but organisers have said that tickets will remain valid for the following night.

Alternatively, those who can not attend the March 12th date can seek a refund from their point of purchase. - more on this story

Keep On Roskilde In The Free World!

Gigwise reports: Neil Young will perform at this years Roskilde Festival in Denmark, it's been confirmed.

Young's appearance at the festival, which runs from July 3rd-July 6th, will be his first performance in the country for seven years.

He joins Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine and The Chemical Brothers as the main acts at this year's event. - more on this story

Slash and Marc Canter Discuss Early GNR

antiMusic reports: SuicideGirls managing editor Erin Broadley sat down with Slash and his best friend Marc Canter at legendary rock and roll hang out Canter's Deli in Hollywood to talk about Canter's new book "Reckless Road" which documents the rise of Guns N' Roses and the making of the band's groundbreaking 1987 album, "Appetite for Destruction."

This was the first-ever joint interview the two have ever done and, in addition to the print interview, they also shot a couple videos which are posted along with the interview transcript. There are some great stories in the interview including Slash's first meeting with Axl.

For those unfamiliar with Canter, Erin had this in the intro to the interview: Mark Canter unknowingly began to document the rise of the greatest rock band of its time: Guns N' Roses. Over twenty years in the making, Marc's new book, Reckless Road: Guns N' Roses and the Making of Appetite for Destruction, is a collection of exclusive interviews, rare photographs and original memorabilia including show flyers, magazine articles, ticket stubs, set lists, and hand-scrawled song lyrics. From the band's first gig at the Troubadour in 1985, to signing with Geffen Records, to being dubbed "The Most Dangerous Band in the World," Marc Canter was there, up close and personal, camera and tape recorder in hand. - Go read the full interview and watch the videos here.

Jack Johnson North American Tour Plans

Jambase reports: Jack Johnson, the Hawaiian- born musician, filmmaker and surfer announced today the U.S. leg of his World Tour in support of his worldwide #1 record, Sleep Through the Static.

With 23 dates already confirmed in the U.S. and Canada, this tour is one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer. Tickets for most shows will be available starting March 15.

Jack will be supported by several artists, varying by city, including Rogue Wave, Mason Jennings, Neil Halsted, Money Mark, and Culver City Dub Collective featuring Paula Fuga.
- A lot more including the tour dates

Linkin Park Have Given Up

PR reports: The video for Linkin Park's newest single, "Given Up," premiered exclusively on the LP Network Widget Monday as the band announce new dates and release a new live EP. See the link at the end of this article for the widget.

In addition, on Tuesday, March 4th, Linkin Park's Live from SoHo EP will be released via iTunes. This recording comes from their recent intimate performance at the Apple Store in SoHo, New York City, and includes the tracks "Wake," "Given Up," "Shadow of the Day," "My December," "In Pieces," and "Bleed it Out."

New tour dates in Europe & Canada have recently been announced, with additional Europe dates to be released soon.

June 6 – Rock in Rio, Lisbon, Portugal
June 7 - Festimad Sur 08 Festival, Madrid, Spain
June 13 – Provinssirock Festival, Seinajoki, Finland
June 14 - Hultsfred Festival, Hultsfred, Sweden
July 12 – Edgefest '08 – Toronto, Canada

- Widget link

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