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Stars Honor Nuge's 6000th Concert

BW&BK reports: "The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame loses credibility every time you do another ass-kickin' concert," said TOBY KEITH in a congratulatory message to TED NUGENT for the historic 6000th concert of his gravity-defying career. It took place Friday, July 4 in front of a packed house filled with thousands of his wildly enthusiastic fans at the outdoor DTE Energy Music Theatre in the Motor City Madman's hometown of Detroit.

"When I heard that Ted was celebrating his 6,000th gig," said AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler in his message to Ted, "I thought they were talking about his new hard drive! He's the hardest driving rock star there is today. Congratulations Ted. P.S.: Send me that 7-foot Kodiak bear rug you promised; you can keep the liver."

The fiercely independent rock legend and avid outdoorsman celebrated this landmark event in true ultra Nuge style. Flanked by troops from the Selfridge Air National Guard, Ted kicked off the celebration with his electrifying version of 'The Star Spangled Banner'. - more on this story

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3 Doors Down Home Run Derby

PR reports: 3 Doors Down continue to ride high and fast with their hit single called "It's Not My Time," with the Mississippi/Nashville fivesome grabbing Major League Baseball's 'prime time' spotlight on Monday, July 14, 8:00PM EST at legendary Yankee Stadium for the coveted opening slot to MLB's 2008 Home Run Derby.

The 21st installment of All-Star's popular Long-ball Fest is the centerpiece of MLB's All-Star festivities surrounding the 79th MLB All-Star game, which will be played at Yankee Stadium the following evening, Tuesday, July 15.

The 2008 Home Run Derby and one song from their special performance by 3 Doors Down will be broadcast live by ESPN. Currently celebrating their 11th year of live Home Run Derby coverage, the event is traditionally one of the network's highest-rated summer programs. ESPN also recently used new music from the band as a complement to its productions throughout the month of June.

3 Doors Down will treat a sold-out Yankee Stadium audience and millions of ESPN fans to 2 songs prior to the slugging contest, including their current hit "Its' Not My Time" from their recently crowned gold-plus fourth self �titled album 3 Doors Down. They will also perform their first smash single "Kryptonite" for the capacity crowd at the stadium. - more on this story

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Justin From Zebrahead Returns with I Hate Kate

PR reports: Demolition Records has put pen to paper and snapped up "I Hate Kate" from Huntingdon Beach California and will be releasing their debut album "Embrace the Curse" on their new DR2 label imprint this Autumn.

The act fronted by former Zebrahead guitarist and vocalist Justin Mauriello are also set to announce European tour dates this Autumn to coincide with the albums release.

The band are already receiving great reviews in both the US and Japan where the album seems to already be gathering a momentum of its own. Eric Cooke Managing Director of Demolition/DR2 Records said " We cannot believe we were lucky enough to sign this act for Europe when so many labels were chasing them. Every song on the album is a winner and for us this act definitely showcases everything we are trying to do with our new DR2 imprint which is all about great new artistry" . - more on this band

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Exodus Do Over

PR reports: For the troops in the trenches, it began in 1982 with a low generation copy of a local band's three-song demo. For some, it began with their first listen to Combat Records' version of "Bonded By Blood" in 1986. Regardless of the year, Exodus are the undeniable forefathers of thrash metal.

Exodus gained huge notoriety in the international underground scene as a result of the tape trading community. Their dynamic guitar riffing, adrenaline-inducing drum work, and bloodied live shows made all the difference in the band's mission to take Bay Area Thrash to a worldwide audience. The immortal, must-have, thrash classic "Bonded By Blood" was released in 1985 via Torrid Records (then re-released in 1986 on Combat Records), and inspired the likes of Testament, Death Angel, Vio-lence and many others. To this day "Bonded By Blood" is inspiring a whole new breed of thrash metal. Gary Holt, songwriter and lead guitarist of Exodus, has released the following statement about the band's decision to revisit this classic album that began an era in music history.

"After many years in the planning and discussion stage, we have finally completed the re-recording of 'Bonded By Blood.' We have decided to call it 'Let There Be Blood' and it is our way of paying homage to [original singer] Paul Baloff by showing how relevant these songs we had written together still are. We aren't trying to replace the original, that's impossible anyway. We are just giving these songs the benefit of modern production. It's something we talked about before Paul's death and it's always been important to us to do. We were super excited about entering the studio once again to record these classics, and now it's back to writing the next studio record!" - more on this story

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Elvis Costello, The Roots and More for Music Festival

PR reports: Elvis Costello and The Imposters, The Roots, and Canada's own Broken Social Scene are among the artists that have been tapped for the inaugural Whistler Music Festival, set to take place July 19 and 20 in Whistler, BC.

The lineup reflects the eclectic taste of Whistler and Vancouver area residents and the caliber of entertainment expected by visitors to the world-class resort. Other artists secured for the two-day festival include Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Thievery Corporation, Medeski Martin & Wood, Bedouin Soundclash and Serena Ryder.

Whistler Music Festival is a two day event held at Whistler Blackcomb Tube Park at Base II on the side of Blackcomb Mountain. The first year festival will bring together a widely eclectic music line-up in a breath-taking location. - more on this story

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Secret Machines Go Indie

PR reports: Having recently freed themselves from major label obligations and now working in collaboration with World's Fair Label Group, Secret Machines, a staple in contemporary psychedelic rock, have announced plans to self-release a full-length in the fall of 2008.

World's Fair will administer complete day-to-day label services for the release, which is the band's third album.

In the meantime, the band, long heralded by fans and critics alike for their powerful live show, will put their impressive talents on display as they traverse the US and Canada, stopping in Toronto, Los Angeles and San Antonio before an appearance at the All Points
West Festival on August 10. - more on this story

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Monte Montgomery To Appear on Daryl Hall's Webshow

PR reports: Daryl Hall's free webshow, Live From Daryl's House, has featured well-known performers like Nick Lowe, K.T. Tunstall and Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy, but the monthly performance series is always on the lookout for new talent.

The ninth edition of the show features a Daryl discovery in Austin, TX-based acoustic guitarist and songwriter Monte Montgomery, who will appear with Hall from his New York home on July 15

"Someone sent me a clip of Monte performing 'Sara Smile' on YouTube," says Hall. "And I immediately asked him to come on the show to play it with me." - more on this story

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Overcast Ink With Metal Blade

PR reports: Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the addition of legendary Boston Mass metal act Overcast to its roster. On August 19th Overcast will release their Metal Blade debut, "Reborn to Kill Again," a collection of eleven re-recorded classic tracks and 2 unreleased tracks produced by Adam Dutkiewicz.

"Finally, after much waiting and wondering if it would ever see the light of day, Overcast is Reborn to Kill Again! We are all very excited to be working with Metal Blade Records for this release. It is a legendary label that has been home to some of the most influential bands in metal history. It was actually Metal Blade who gave Overcast our first release on CD as part of one of the Metal Massacre comps way back in the day so it seems as if everything is coming full circle. The time has come once again for the beast known as Overcast to rise again. You have been warned," comments Brian Fair.

"We are greatly honored to be able to work with and put out such a legendary artist as Overcast," comments Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records. - more on this story

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Uh Huh Her Debut

MSO reports: The Los Angeles-based musical pair known as Uh Huh Her--singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Camila Grey (Lead Vocal/Keys/Synth/Guitars/Programmed Drums) and musician/actress Leisha Hailey (Vocals/Synth)--will release their debut album Common Reaction August 19 via Nettwerk.

Produced by Al Clay (Pixies, Blur, Pink), the 11-song offering captivates the listener out of the gate from the opening notes of its pulsing debut single "Not A Love Song," for which the duo just wrapped a surreal video with the production team Draw Pictures (Depeche Mode, The Bravery, Franz Ferdinand, Mark Ronson). Expect the clip to debut soon.

Remarkably, the roots of their golden musical touch only date back to 2006, when CAMILA and LEISHA met by chance at a party. Says CAMILA: "Leisha cold-called me some time after and said, "Hi, do you want to start a band?" As I was phasing out of my previous group I was open to it. We met and instantly clicked." After just two rehearsals, the girls flew to New York to play their first show as UHH to a packed crowd that included a number of industry execs. Our first showcase was crazy," she remembers. "We were literally thrust from making demos in a bedroom studio to playing for a sold out crowd." - more on this story

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Jesse McCartney and Jordin Sparks Team Up

PR reports: Jesse McCartney and 19 Entertainment/Jive Records recording artist Jordin Sparks will share the stage in a co-headlining tour "JESSE & JORDIN LIVE."

Both artists already share platinum-selling status and hit songs, with Jesse's "Leavin'" and Jordin's "Tattoo" and "No Air, " her duet with pop star Chris Brown. The North American tour will visit 16 major cities, kicking off in Sacramento, CA on August 5.

Jesse, now 21 years old, has transformed from the pop stardom of his teen years to solo success as a singer/songwriter on his newly released R&B-flavored album "Departure." He also co-penned Leona Lewis' hit "Bleeding Love," now a #1 single worldwide. Says Jesse, "Jordin has the most incredible voice. She's one of those pure talents you don't see a lot of in this business. I can't wait to get out there with her." Just before kicking off the tour, Jesse will be performing his hit song "Leavin'" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Previously a multiple winner of Teen Choice Awards, Jesse Is nominated this year for Choice Summer Song and Choice Artist, Male. - more on this story

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The Morning Light Set Album Release

PR reports: The Morning Light prepares for a busy year with the release of their self-titled album on September 23, 2008. Catch the band performing new tracks from their upcoming full-length album on the Dance Across The Country Tour with The Hush Sound (Decaydance / Fueled By Ramen), The Cab (Decaydance / Fueled By Ramen), and Steeltrain (Drive Thru) which kicks off today in New York,NY.

With a strong debut EP behind them, The Morning Light continues forward with a musically exciting debut full-length. The Morning Light's new album highlights the dueling soprano vocals of lead voacalist Bobby Garver and vocalist/piano player Harrison Wargo, bringing all the songs together into an album that plays from beginning to end in a way that many young bands set out to accomplish but usually don't achieve.

Produced by Matt Goldman (Anberlin, Underoath, Copeland) and mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Cobra Starship, Metro Station), The Morning Light's album is crafted with intense dynamics and instrumentation that makes each song sound unique. Alternative Press Magazine has promoted The Morning Light as one of their recommended bands and explained, "Few bands go from basement practices to Bamboozle in the span of a year, but The Morning Light can claim to have made the jump." - more on this story

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Perry Danos Releasing Standards Album

PR reports: GrandVista Music, Nashville, Tennessee is pleased to introduce Swingin' On The Moon from Perry Danos. (no release date mentioned by the PR)

Perry Danos, who hails from Chicago, where an array of sounds echo through the streets of the City (from Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country and the Symphony), is an accomplished, versatile, live performer who is set to make his national debut with Swingin' On The Moon not based on corporate directive, but out of sheer personal, artistic preference.

Swingin' On The Moon has a little bit of everything from Perry Danos. The CD resonates overtones from his mentors, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Rod Stewart, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and the Beatles, and is enveloped in a "whole room of sound" made up of big band brass and symphony strings. The Nashville recording project features twelve all-time favorite American standards including: "Swingin' on the Moon" (Mel Torme), "The Long and Winding Road" (The Beatles--Lennon/McCartney), "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen/E. Y. Harburg), "Snap Your Fingers" (Grady Martin/Alex Zanetis), "Lately" (Stevie Wonder/Johanan Vigoda) and "You Send Me" (Sam Cooke). - more on this story

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Stereophonics Live From Abbey Road

PR reports: The fourth episode of the Sundance Channel's Live From Abbey Road continues to unite legendary musical artists and brilliant new artists at the renowned Abbey Road Studio. British rock band, Stereophonics, kick off the episode with their first Billboard charted single and biggest hit, "Dakota" off of the album Language. Sex. Violence. Other?. They also perform "It Means Nothing" and "My Friends" from their UK chart topping record and latest project Pull The Pin.

Colbie Caillat will also appear on episode 4 and perform the song that jumpstarted her career with the international hit "Bubbly" from her debut album Coco. The silky voiced pop songstress is the daughter of Ken Caillat, a renowned producer who worked with legendary band Fleetwood Mac. Colbie will also perform two other songs from the platinum certified Coco, which include "Realise" and "Battle". - more including links to the video performances on the Sundance site

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Steve Wynn Solo CD

PR reports: After several years of recording and extensive touring with his band the Miracle 3, Steve Wynn will be releasing a new album on September 9th in the U.S. on Rock Ridge Music. Entitled "Crossing Dragon Bridge," it is his first solo album since 2001's "Here Come the Miracles."

Said Wynn: "I associate this record so much with the time I spent writing and recording in Slovenia last fall. Hearing it again as a U.S. release feels almost like a suitcase that I forgot to unpack. I'm really glad that Rock Ridge is allowing me the chance to share this music with people on this side of the Atlantic and give me the chance to turn off the lights and give my own version of an aural slide show from my musical holiday." - more on this story

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. The Melvins - Nude with Boots

The group has made tons of adjustments to their sound over the years too. These days the favorite is a gloomy darkness that stops just short of doom metal. Buzzo gives the murk lots of flavor though. (3.5 stars) - Read the full The Melvins - Nude with Boots review

. Sins of Omission - Flesh on Your Bones

The choking aura of Gothenburg was always around this band, but they decided to add other spices into the mix toward the end of their days. Sins of Omission progressed to a firm style of liberated melodic death with several influences ranging from quasi-thrash to classic metal. - Read the full Sins of Omission - Flesh on Your Bones review

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