OTTAWA (Reuters) - The lead singer of popular Canadian band the Barenaked Ladies, who was charged with drugs offenses in the United States last year, is leaving to pursue a solo career, the group said on Wednesday. Steven Page, 38, was arrested in...read more | digg story Read Full Story
Why do pop vocals suddenly sound perfect--or intentionally imperfect? The force behind both trends is an ingenious plug-in called Auto-Tune, a downloadable studio trick that can take a vocal and instantly nudge it onto the proper note or move it to the correct pitch. It's like Photoshop for the human voice.read more | digg story Read Full Story
Checked out moe. at Terminal 5 this past Friday in NYC.This was my first trip to T5 and was pretty happy with the venue. Plenty of space on the three levels, multiple bars (no real wait, like at Roseland) and friendly to smokers with a really nice smokers patio.This was my first moe. show since seeing them at Ives Center, CT (another great venue). Boy did they look GREAT! The looked well rested, slimmed down and ready to get at some serious jamming! As soon as I hit the floo... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Jam Bands Review". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add ... Read Full Story
Checked out moe. at Terminal 5 this past Friday in NYC.This was my first trip to T5 and was pretty happy with the venue. Plenty of space on the three levels, multiple bars (no real wait, like at Roseland) and friendly to smokers with a really nice smokers patio.This was my first moe. show since seeing them at Ives Center, CT (another great venue). Boy did they look GREAT! The looked well rested, slimmed down and ready to get at some serious jamming! As soon as I hit the floo... Read Full Story
Hey, no surprises here and as usual I am probably behind the times.Who the hell is John Mayer? I mean, I know who he is, even heard a song on the radio and recognized it was his but... I was watching a Concert TV channel the other day which was running Soundstage with Johnny boy. Someone better call Dave Matthews, seems as though this dude as stolen his act. Don't get me wrong, I think Dave is great, but someone doing Dave Matthews but poorly, mugging for the camera, dan... Read Full Story
I am a huge fan of Umphrey's McGee (UM). I believe they are extremely talented musicians, actually as I tell friends, probably some of the most proficient lives acts I have ever seen. I like some bands better, but don't think that they are as talented as UM.That being said, I think I've seen my last UM show for quite some time. Heading into NYC to catch them with STS9 at the Roseland Ballroom, I walked in halfway through the STS9 set to a PACKED HOUSE. Look... Read Full Story
I am a huge fan of Umphrey's McGee (UM). I believe they are extremely talented musicians, actually as I tell friends, probably some of the most proficient lives acts I have ever seen. I like some bands better, but don't think that they are as talented as UM.That being said, I think I've seen my last UM show for quite some time. Heading into NYC to catch them with STS9 at the Roseland Ballroom, I walked in halfway through the STS9 set to a PACKED HOUSE. Look... Read Full Story
