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Greasey Idol

UMe reports: The producers of the smash hit Broadway production of GREASE are proud to announce that "American Idol" Season Five finalist, Ace Young, will make his Broadway debut when he joins the company in the role of "Kenickie" on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Ace Young achieved widespread fame in 2006 as a finalist on the hugely successful FOX singing competition "American Idol." With weekly exposure to the 40 million plus viewers of America's most widely watched television program, Ace quickly became one of the most recognizable male faces ever to appear on "Idol."

A native of Denver, Colorado, he began his career in the entertainment industry at the early age of nine performing at various venues all over the west coast. Following "Idol," Ace traveled the country performing in 60 sold out arenas across the nation as part of the "American Idols Live Tour." He has played guest starring roles on the popular television sitcoms "Half & Half" and "Bones." In 2007, Ace was nominated for a Grammy Award for his co-write on fellow "Idol" Chris Daughtry's quadruple platinum hit single "It's Not Over." - more on this story

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McCartney Excited To Play Israel

antiMusic reports: We told you about this show last week but here is the official word from the Macca camp: 43 years after being banned by the Israeli government, Paul McCartney today announces his 'Friendship First' concert in Israel. Following months of feverish speculation the wait is finally over as music's most revered star announces that he will be playing in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday 25th September 2008, for the first time ever. This is in keeping with a series of special one-off unique shows that Paul has performed this year in places he has never visited before. Israel will finally get the chance to experience a night of music and history Macca-style; the night they have been waiting decades for.

Paul McCartney holds true the key principals of friendship � loyalty and respect � and the 'Friendship First' concert is an opportunity for people to celebrate these values whilst having a memorable night of fun and rock n' roll.

Looking ahead to his first trip to Tel Aviv, Paul Said, "I've heard so many great things about Tel Aviv and Israel, but hearing is one thing and experiencing it for yourself is another. We are planning to have a great time and a great evening. We can't wait to get out there and rock." - more on this story

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Misheard Lyrics of the Day: The Beatles

antiMusic reports: Who hasn't misheard a song lyrics. We thought it might be fun to feature some favorites here for you to enjoy.

Today's misheard lyric is to The Beatles's "Get Back" and the line "Real Lyric Jo Jo Was A Man Who Thought He Was A Loner." That lyric has been misheard as "Jo Jo Was A Man Before He Was A Woman."

If you have a misheard lyric we'd love to hear from you. See the contact link at the bottom of the page for how to get a hold of us to tell us about your favorites. If you want to check out more misheard The Beatles song lyrics like this one you can go - here

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Queens of the Stone Age Benefit Auction

PR reports: Queens of the Stone Age issued a statement about their recent benefit concert as well as announced an online auction. Here is what they had to say: To everyone involved in the recent Concert to Celebrate the life of Natasha Shneider � the venue, performers, crews, the audience...and to the fans who donated to the memory of Natasha Shneider both monetarily and through kind words...

It's hard to describe in a sentence the feeling on stage + in the room on Saturday night � Impossible to 'type' what it feels like to have the arms of an extended family from around the world reaching out to lend a hand & an embrace. thank you. -Queens of the Stone Age

As a way of further benefiting the cause, we've collected a very limited number of signed items from the event for auction. 100% of proceeds from these auctions will benefit the Natasha Shneider Fund. - auction is here

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3 Doors Down to The Bonefish Grill

PR reports: Ovation TV continues to garner major media attention with its recently launched, original music series, "Bonefish Grill's Notes from the Road." The show premiered on August 7th, 2008, and features some of the music industry's most notable artists. On, September 1st, the show will air Universal Republic rock band 3 Doors Down, taped at a Bonefish Grill in Nashville, TN.

"Bonefish Grill's Notes from the Road," features intimate performances by artists who are usually seen only in major venues. The series also gives viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what life is like on the road for these musicians. Each hour-long episode is shot at a Bonefish Grill location on an artist's tour map.

Beginning in September, XM Radio will broadcast each episode of "Bonefish Grill's Notes from the Road" on a variety of its music channels, including Flight 26 (XM 26), Ethel (XM 47) and Starbucks XM Caf� (XM 45). - more on this story

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A Dreamer's Guide to Hardcore Living

PR reports: Wendy McNeill's journey through the land of imagination continues with her latest release on Six Shooter Records, A Dreamer's Guide to Hardcore Living Out Sept 9th.
With each vocal and accordion exhalation, A Dreamer's Guide to Hardcore Living twists and turns like a sudden breeze over landscapes foreign and familiar, alighting for moments on the everyday only to crash through the looking glass into a world of ssssnakes and castles, white horses and long-haired men.

A Dreamer's Guide to Hardcore Living creates a kingdom governed by decrees of inventive instrumentation, unexpected lyrical imagery and distinctive artistic motifs � Wendy McNeill rules both with velvet glove and iron fist. The accordion is the lung, and its breath is at times shallow and steady, at times gasping for air in wild revelry. - more on this story

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Felice Brothers Fall Tour

PR reports: The Felice Brothers are proud to announce a multi-date Fall headlining tour of the United States. Following their well received appearance at the inaugural Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's historic Golden Gate Park, they kick off an impressive run in Burlington, VT September 4th, and keep on through early November with a show at the world renowned Spiegeltent in New York City. Along the way they will be joined by A.A. Bondy and Deer Tick.

Recently signed to Team Love Records, the Catskill Mountain rabble-rousers released their Self-Titled LP this past March 2008 on the NYC based label. - more on this story

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The Antlers Tour

PR reports: This fall The Antlers are leaving their Brooklyn homes and heading out into the wilds of the Midwest, South, and Northeast.

The tour comes as a celebration of the completion of Hospice, the first full-length The Antlers have completed since Peter Silberman chose to transform his solo endeavor into a full band. (Previously, "The Antlers" referred solely to Silberman's solo work, which included 2007's In the Attic of the Universe.)

The new release marks a maturing of The Antlers' sound. Whereas In the Attic of the Universe traded on sweet melodies and lullaby-like subtlety, Hospice skews much darker and much more poignant. Silberman's eye for nuance is still as sharp, but the benefit of his supporting musicians, and intensely personal subject matter allow Hospice to become a deeper and more fleshed-out journey than its predecessor. The result is at once engaging, unsettling, and moving. - more on this story

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.... Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Photos

Photos from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers'concert at the United Center in Chicago, IL on July 2, 2008 - Check out Rob's Photo Blog of this show

. Buffalo Killers - Let It Ride

This is a solid album, especially if you are a fan of reverb-drenched groovy classic rock. There aren't any tracks you'll want to skip. Put this on, crank up the volume and let the sound surround you. And make no mistake, the sound will surround you. (4 stars) - Read the full Buffalo Killers - Let It Ride review

. Head On Collision - Ritual Sacrifice

Ritual Sacrifice is the band's first full-length, and it is like being kicked in the balls with a steel-toed boot- not in a good way though, because Head On Collision is unquestionably horrendous. This it is not just bad, but f*cking painful. - Read the full Head On Collision - Ritual Sacrifice review

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