The Rolling Stones have unveiled the details of their next album, ‘Shine A Light’, to be released by Universal Music / Polydor. The album is from the Martin Scorsese-directed concert film SHINE A LIGHT and will be released simultaneously with the movie.

From the unmistakeable opening riff of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” to the classic sounds of “Tumbling Dice”, “Sympathy For The Devil”, “All Down The Line” and “Start Me Up” plus some unusual gems from the Stones catalogue – “You Got The Silver” and “Faraway Eyes” – ‘Shine A Light’ will be released in the UK on 7 April, 2008.

Included are three stunning collaborations – with blues legend Buddy Guy on “Champagne and Reefer”, Jack White from White Stripes on “Loving Cup” while Christina Aguilera duets with Mick Jagger on “Live With Me”.

‘Shine A Light’ will be released on double CD worldwide with a single disc version available in the US.

‘Shine a Light’ is a 22 track Rolling Stones live double album recorded during two memorable nights at New York’s Beacon Theatre in 2006. Produced by The Glimmer Twins and mixed by Bob Clearmountain, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood are supported by their long-standing backline including bassist Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell keyboards, Bobby Keys on saxophone, backing vocals Lisa Fischer, Blondie Chaplin and Bernard Fowler, and the horn section – Tim Ries, Michael Davies and Kent Smith.

Martin Scorsese’s SHINE A LIGHT film recently kick-started the Berlin Film Festival to widespread critical acclaim and receives its New York premiere on March 30 and European premiere in London on 2 April. UK Cinemagoers will have the chance to experience a Stones concert as never before – as the fifth member of the band, from the front row and from behind the scenes.

No stranger to rock concert films, Scorsese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. With performances from Buddy Guy, Jack White of the White Stripes and Christina Aguilera, and integrated with rarely seen archival footage, SHINE A LIGHT is a unique cinema experience.

Twentieth Century Fox will take the ultimate Rolling Stones concert film SHINE A LIGHT from Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese to over 100 cinemas nationwide on 2 April via satellite link for simultaneous premieres alongside the London Leicester Square opening.

Tickets on sale from 7 March, 2008.

The feature film Shine A Light, directed by Martin Scorsese, is on UK national cinema release from 11 April 2008.

Album track listing:

CD 1

Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Shattered, She Was Hot, All Down the Line, Loving Cup (with Jack White), As Tears Go By, Some Girls, Just My Imagination, Faraway Eyes, Champagne and Reefer (with Buddy Guy), Tumbling Dice, You Got The Silver, Connection.

CD2

Sympathy For The Devil, Live with Me (with Christina Aguilera), Start Me Up, Brown Sugar, (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Little T&A, I’m Free, Shine A Light.

Album Credits

Produced by the Glimmer Twins
Co-produced by Bob Clearmountain
Recorded and mixed by Bob Clearmountain

Mick Jagger: vocals, guitar, harmonica
Keith Richards: guitar, vocals
Charlie Watts: drums
Ronnie Wood: guitar
Darryl Jones: bass guitar
Chuck Leavell: keyboards
Bobby Keys: saxophone
Bernard Fowler: vocals
Lisa Fischer: vocals
Blondie Chaplin: vocals
Tim Ries: saxophone, keyboards
Kent Smith: trumpet
Michael Davis: trombone

‘Martin Scorsese’s homage to the Rolling Stones has the most stunning concert footage I’ve seen’….There’s something indestructible about their energy…..The concert itself is a piece of Technicolour magic’ – James Christopher, The Times

‘This is Dynamite’ ‘I’ve always been struck by how the Stones have remained so vital’ ‘The Rolling Stones keep exploding over the decades, defying their age and keeping us satisfied’ – Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail

‘[It] will blow you away, as it did me’ ‘Shine A Light is a technical tour de force, a visceral hit and a film…One sees Wood, Watts, Jagger…and Richards, for what they are; extraordinary, exotic, extravagant creatures.’ – Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times Culture

‘Shine A Light radiates a genuine, heartening joy in performance’ – Andrew Mueller, Uncut

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Corey Harris has recently released his latest album, ‘Zion Crossroads’ on Telarc Records. The CD is a “celebration of roots reggae, Ras Tafari, Ethiopia, and the African continent” and has received many accolades for being one of the best reggae albums of the year.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Corey Harris released his debut solo acoustic album, ‘Between Midnight and Day’ in 1995 on Alligator Records. His debut was a delta blues style which was well received and soon after, he had an opening slot on tour with Natalie Merchant.

Since then Corey has continued to explore his musical roots, releasing more albums which included a move to Rounder Records for his 2002 release, ‘Downhome Sophisticate’, an album that “added layers of African and Latin music” – and he’s played genres ranging from funk to R&B, roots, reggae and hip-hop. Harris has toured in Guinea and Mali, West Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

In 2003, Corey Harris appeared in the Martin Scorsese documentary, Feel Like Going Home, an installment in the blues series that aired on PBS. In the film, Harris explores African-American blues on a journey that begins in the Mississippi delta and eventually takes him to Mali, where he discovers still more layers of African music to add to his repertoire.

Now with his 2007 release, ‘Zion Crossroads’, Corey has found his niche once again with an outstanding reggae release and is currently on tour in the US including upcoming shows in France and Australia. With his busy schedule, he’s taken the time out to answer some questions for Band Weblogs.

Corey Harris interview with BandWeblogs.com
Compiled by: Dave Tommo

Dave Tommo: Hi Corey. I’m listening to your ‘Zion Crossroads’ album and I love it. It’s my favourite type of reggae music. I read that you started out playing the blues. What made you cross over to reggae?

Corey Harris: Thank you. I don’t think of crossing over…Reggae and Blues are the same root, different branches. What made me cross over to Reggae? Living and travelling in Africa, knowing Selassie, Garvey, The Writings of Walter Rodney.

You play brilliant old school reggae, who are your biggest reggae influences?

Joseph Hill, Burning Spear, Sylford Walker, Augustus Pablo, The Gladiators.

I love your song, “Sweatshop”. What advice would you give to people who are shopping for clothes?

Try and be conscious in your purchases.

Who are your biggest blues influences?

Son House, Charley Patton.

What is your favourite type of relaxation?

Meditation, Bible Verses.

Do you cook? If so, can you tell us a meal that you like to cook up when at home?

–Raw papaya smoothie with ice, peanut butter, soy milk, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg
–Rice with yellow lentils and thyme
–Lightly steamed pumpkin, bok choy, carrot, onion, garlic with bragg liquid aminos and Mrs. Dash to taste
–Salad with walnuts, Blood Oranges, sprouts, avocado, Olive Oil, balsamic vinegar

Do you always gig with the same musicians?

Yes, same crew.

What other reggae bands have you played with or supported?

None. Have opened up for Burning Spear and Wailers.

How do you like playing in the UK and do you have plans to tour here in the future?

I would very much like to play the UK, but have not had any invitations yet to play there. I am ready to go.

What album are you listening to at present?

Utterance by Tuff Lion.

What album would you suggest for a first time reggae fan to listen to?

Any Trojan Reggae Compilation is a good start.

If aliens landed and said “take me to your leader”, who would you introduce them to?

I-Self!

What is the best thing about being alive?

Love and creation.

Where was your best gig and why?

The best gig is the next one…

For more information about Corey Harris, tour dates and to purchase his CDs, go to:

Corey Harris on Myspace

What I really liked about the interview was the question answer format. Fans from around Europe had sent in questions to Mick Jagger that were primarily focused on past shows and the Rolling Stones upcoming 2007 European “A Bigger Bang” tour. There was also talk about their headlining slot at the Isle of Wight Festival this June. Their appearance there will be the first UK festival for the Stones since 1976 at Knebworth in Hertfordshire, England.

A fan brought up the fact that the last time The Rolling Stones played on the Isle of Wight was at the Ryde Pavillion in 1964. Mick talked about why the Stones didn’t play the original Isle of Wight Festival dates with artists like Jimi Hendrix and The Who.

It was interesting that Mick Jagger would bring up a certain British female singer not once, not twice but three times during the interview. Who could that be you might wonder? Amy Winehouse. When asked by the host of the interview if there is anyone that he is particularly looking forward to seeing at the Isle of Wight Festival, Mick mentioned Snow Patrol, Amy Winehouse, Muse, Paolo Nutini (who they’ve played shows with) and Fratellis. I’d be pretty happy actually, to be mentioned by Mick Jagger. He also mentioned her name again as an artist he would want to see at the Isle of Wight festival and when asked what songs he’s downloading at the moment, he answered Bloque (sp?), City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Larry Williams and once again, Amy Winehouse. What’s up with that?!

Other projects for Mick Jagger include movie productions and an upcoming Martin Scorsese concert film in the works. He’ll also be writing songs while on holiday with family in the Caribbean. Now that sounds like fun. I’ve never written songs in the Caribbean and the time that I was in Jamaica I was too busy looking around to even think about focusing on anything else. But then, I suppose he’s been going there for awhile now and is used to it.

So if you are able to make it to one of The Rolling Stones “A Bigger Bang” shows I would be interested to hear how it goes. I’ve never been fortunate enough to see them play live.

Following are the A Bigger Bang 2007 European tour dates:

*Dates could change! Go to The Rolling Stones Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

June

Tue 06/05/07 Werchter, Belgium Werchter Park
Fri 06/08/07 Nijmegen, Netherlands Goffert Park
Sun 06/10/07 Isle Of Wight, England Isle Of Wight Festival
Wed 06/13/07 Frankfurt, Germany Commerzbank
Sat 06/16/07 Paris, France Stade de France
Mon 06/18/07 Lyon, France Stade Gerland
Thu 06/21/07 Barcelona, Spain Olympic Stadium
Sat 06/23/07 San Sebastian, Spain Estadio de Anoeta
Mon 06/25/07 Lisbon, Portugal Alvalade Stadium
Thu 06/28/07 Madrid, Spain Estadio Vicente Calderon
Sat 06/30/07 Almeria, Spain Estadio Santo Domingo

July

Fri 07/06/07 Rome, Italy Olimpico Stadium
Mon 07/09/07 Budva, Montenegro Jaze Beach
Sat 07/14/07 Belgrade, Serbia Hippodrome
Tue 07/17/07 Bucharest, Romania National Lia Manoliu
Fri 07/20/07 Budapest, Hungary Puskas Ferenc Stadium
Sun 07/22/07 Brno, Czech Republic Outdoor Exhibition Centre
Wed 07/25/07 Kiev, Russia Olympic Stadium
Sat 07/28/07 Saint Petersburg, Russia Palace Square

August

Wed 08/01/07 Helsinki, Finland Olympic Stadium
Fri 08/03/07 Goteborg, Sweden Ullevi Stadium
Sun 08/05/07 Copenhagen, Denmark Parken Stadium
Wed 08/08/07 Oslo, Norway Vallehovin Stadium
Mon 08/13/07 Dusseldorf, Germany LTU Arena
Wed 08/15/07 Hamburg, Germany AOL Arena
Sat 08/18/07 Meath, Ireland Slane Castle
Tue 08/21/07 London, UK O2 Arena

For the latest news, tickets & tour information and more, go to The Rolling Stones Official Website.

By: Jenny May

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