Fans Created Nightmare for New Nightwish Singer

"Anette freaked out because she couldn't handle the different mannerisms of the fans here. There were a lot of people screaming the former vocalist's name, making obscene gestures (with the middle finger). Normally she can shake that stuff off, she has good self-esteem, but it's been hard to deal with the fans and the critics. I guess it was a sudden breakdown" - more on this story

John Paul Jones, Coheed & Cambria and More Added To Christmas Jam

PR reports: Warren Haynes is pleased to add John Paul Jones, Coheed & Cambria, Roosevelt Collier, Karl Denson and Audley Freed to his 20th Annual Christmas Jam line up.

"John [Paul Jones] sat in with us [Gov't Mule] at Bonnaroo and after seeing him at the Led Zeppelin concert in London, we spoke about him performing at the Christmas Jam and I'm thrilled he can make it," said Haynes.

Haynes recently joined Coheed & Cambria on stage during their "Neverender" concert series in New York on the classic "I Shall Be Released." The pairing went so well, Haynes invited the band to this year's Jam. - more on this story

Yearwood Donates Track To Heroes At Home

PR reports: Hearst Magazines and Sears have announced that one of the highest-selling female artists in Country music history, Trisha Yearwood has donated her time and talent to Sears' Heroes At Home program by recording a stunning version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, "My Favorite Things," available exclusively for free download online at www.Sears.com. There fans can also learn about what they can do to help deserving military families.

Trisha's silky interpretation of "My Favorite Things" is a must-add to any holiday playlist and brings to mind the simple pleasures in life. In addition to the song, fans can watch the music video on Sears.com which features Trisha in two of her favorite places – in the studio and on the stage. The video compiles footage shot in Nashville's Sound Emporium recording studio as well as clips from her September concert for military families at the Fort Knox Army Base in Kentucky.

"The holidays are a time when, hopefully, families can celebrate the simple things together. My best memories center around time with my family enjoying a delicious home-cooked dinner and laughing over our special memories," says Trisha. "This holiday season may be tougher than most for a lot of my fans, who have become part of my extended family. When I was asked to be part of the Heroes At Home program, which honors not just our troops but their families here at home, I decided to record one of MY favorites. "My Favorite Things" expresses a simple but special concept." - more on this story

Harry Connick, Jr. Christmas Album and Tour

PR reports: Harry Connick, Jr. returned to his roots by performing a 7-song holiday set at the 250-seat Our Lady of Victory Church in The Bronx on November 13. Connick began his professional music career by performing Mass at Our Lady of Victory in both English and Spanish, after leaving his native New Orleans at age 18.

The holiday show consisted of songs from his new Christmas release, What A Night! – A Christmas Album such as "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Holly Jolly Christmas" and the original compositions "Christmas Day" and "Santariffic" (featuring special guest Lucien Barbarin), as well as songs from his two previous holiday offerings such as I Pray on Christmas" from 1993's When My Heart Finds Christmas and "The Happy Elf" from 2003's Harry for the Holidays. The performance was taped for future broadcast on AOL and Entertainment Tonight.

Harry Connick Jr will be performing holiday shows this November and December in select cities in support of the album. Tour dates are listed below, check local venues for ticket information. - more on this story

Led Zeppelin Tribute CD

PR reports: On November 25th, 2008, Versailles Records will return to retail with 'Misty Mountain Hop: A Millennium Tribute to Led Zeppelin,' which features current/former members of Megadeth, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Dio, Badlands, the Circle Jerks, The Cult, Ratt, Lillian Axe, Deep Purple, L.A. Guns, Warrant, White Lion, Robert Plants The Honeydrippers, Iggy Pop Band, Hanoi Rocks, Alice Cooper Band, Slashs Snakepit, Dangerous Toys, Johnny Thunders Band, Zebra, David Bowie Band, Ace Frehley Band, Rainbow, Billy Idol Band, Roger Daltry Band, Quiet Riot, Circle II Circle, Riot, ECW, and others including Richard Kendrick, A.J. Caruso, and Sergio Yetta of Straitjacket Smile, Strikeforce, Chris Catena, Marko Pukkula, Harry Slash & the Slashtones, Rose Reiter, Blayne Coupel, Debbie Landry, Lee Thompson, Charlie Bonnett III and Jason Andrews, Snowblynd, and Chris Heaven- as well as liner notes by legendary record producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin/The Who/Heart, etc)- celebrating the bands greatest hits! The tribute also features a bonus CD Sampler featuring millennium rock/metal bands influenced by Zep. - label's myspace

Sister Hazel's Ken Block Announce Solo CD

PR reports: Ken Block, whose voice is familiar to many as the lead singer of the band Sister Hazel, will be releasing his debut solo album, "drift," on December 9th via Rock Ridge Music.

"Recording by myself, without the five-man democracy, was both liberating and utterly terrifying," says Block. "In the band setting, everyone puts their stamp on the songs." His bandmates, who have also created music outside of the confines of the band, are extremely supportive of his endeavors, including some contributions to the album on guitar by Ryan Newell, bass by Jett Beres, and backing vocals by Drew Copeland.

"It was interesting to work like this," Block says. "I was able to play with some unusual harmonies and take some interesting chances. And the sounds we chose to put around that give the music a different fingerprint than what you've come to expect from the band." - more on this story

Randy Weeks Going His Way on New CD

conqueroo reports: Randy Weeks will follow his 2006 album Sugarfinger (which included the radio hit "Transistor Radio" and was called "one of the finest albums released [that] year" by the Dallas Observer) with a new album titled Going My Way on Certifiable Records on February 17, 2009.

Reflecting his recent move from his long-time roost of Los Angeles to Austin, the new album was produced by Will Sexton and features such players as long-time guitarist Tony Gilkyson plus Austinites Eliza Gilkyson, Cindy Cashdollar, Rick Richards and Mark Hallman.

Living in Austin, Weeks says, has loosened up his musical approach, and that's reflected in Going My Way. Funky soul-infused songs ("Fine Way To Treat Me" and "I Think You Think") mingle with rootsy rockers ("A Lot To Talk About" and the title track, a colorful travelogue of old romances). "The One Who Wore My Ring" offers a slice of timeless honky tonk heartache, while "Little Bit of Sleep" is a big-beat folk-rock rant that Weeks describes as "a non-committal political commentary." He even includes some uplifting love songs here: the Willie Nelson-flavored "That's What I'd Do" and the L.A.-set "I Couldn't Make It." It all makes for his most diverse sounding disc, while still being a cohesive song collection.
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Barry Manilow Shopping Network

PR reports: Live from the city of lights, legendary performer and pop music icon Barry Manilow is scheduled to return to QVC to unveil his latest album THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE EIGHTIES on Thursday, November 20 at 8 PM (ET).

During the QVC Presents QSessions Live broadcast, the Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning artist will give viewers a sneak-peek of his much-anticipated new release with a special performance featuring a selection of songs from the album.

Fans will also get the chance to order THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE EIGHTIES (Arista) five days before street date (album in stores November 25th) with an exclusive re-issue of the 1985 RCA release MANILOW! This special bonus disc will only be available to QVC shoppers and marks the first time that the collection will be offered on CD. - more on this story

Brother Von Doom Tour

PR reports: Brother Von Doom, the Dayton, OH metal machine, are pleased to announce an upcoming string of US tour dates.

The band will be hitting the road with fellow metallers This Or The Apocalypse and Woe of Tyrants. The tour will kick off November 29 in Oklahoma and wraps up in mid-December, with additional dates to be added!

Drummer Matt Thomas commented on the band's upcoming tour: "We are looking forward to getting back on the road, kicking some ass, making new friends and playing places we've not been to yet. Should be a great time getting out of this dump (Ohio) and heading down south for a few weeks to get the hell out of this cold ass weather!" - more on this story

. Scorsese by Ebert

Scorsese by Ebert: three glorious words that should make you immediately stop reading and head out the door to your nearest bookstore or to Amazon.com. If you're still reading, then it appears I have some convincing to do. - Read the full Scorsese by Ebert review

. Semi Precious Weapons - We Love You

This CD was produced by Tony Visconti, the veteran who's worked with Bowie, T. Rex, Thin Lizzy and Morrissey to name but a few- at this pace it won't be long before Semi Precious Weapons take their place alongside those legends. (5 stars) - Read the full Semi Precious Weapons - We Love You review

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