Tag Archives: Books

The Second Coming by John Niven - book review

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dave Tommo

The Second Coming by John Niven - book review.

The Second Coming by John Niven
The Second coming is a very humorous, can't put down read of a book. As the title suggests this is a story about the good Lord revisiting the earth in 2011, this time though, instead of being a carpenter, he is a humble musician. Continue reading →

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Moby partners with SoundCloud & Instagram - stream/interact with Destroyed

Posted on May 11, 2011 by bandweblogs

Moby has unveiled a unique microsite, presenting exclusive access to his forthcoming new album/ photography project Destroyed being released next week on May 17.

Moby
In collaboration with leading audio platform SoundCloud and free iPhone app Instagram, Moby has always been focused on pushing the creative barriers online, and this new standalone website reflects that with a fully-interactive digital map that gives fans the opportunity to oversee Moby's global vision for Destroyed, a bold, beautiful record written at 2am during recent touring commitments in empty cities around the world. Continue reading →

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Janet Jackson to play at Royal Albert Hall, London - June 30, July 2, July 3, 2011

Posted on March 3, 2011 by bandweblogs

Janet Jackson announces her first UK dates in three years.

Janet Jackson - Number Ones
Legendary Icon, singer/actress and five time Grammy award winner Janet Jackson announces her world tour which takes in two dates at the Royal Albert Hall on June 30th, July 2nd and July 3rd - her first tour in three years. Continue reading →

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Moby releases Destroyed - album, book of photography + events, SXSW

Posted on February 17, 2011 by bandweblogs

Moby and Mute are pleased to announce details of Destroyed, a new album and book of photography set for release on May 17, 2011.

Moby
Destroyed the album will be available in CD, vinyl, and digital formats and will be included with the Destroyed book of photography. Published by Damiani/D.A.P, the book is 128 pages and features 55 photographs taken by Moby all over the world. Continue reading →

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Josh Ritter April 2011 UK tour dates + new novel Bright's Passage

Posted on December 6, 2010 by bandweblogs

Josh Ritter will be hitting the UK for a short five date tour in April 2011.

Josh Ritter
Joined by the Royal City Band, Josh will be playing a two night stand at London's Scala, one of his favourite venues. Continue reading →

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Keith Richards releases 'Vintage Vinos' + Life autobiography

Posted on October 27, 2010 by bandweblogs

Keith Richards releases 'Vintage Vinos', the first collection of material from his solo recordings on November 2, 2010 on Mindless Records.

Keith Richards - Vintage Vinos
This outstanding compilation will feature remastered solo and X-Pensive Winos tracks from the out of-print 'Talk is Cheap' (1988), 'Live at the Hollywood Palladium' (1988) and 'Main Offender' (1992) albums. Continue reading →

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Rosanne Cash: The List wins Album of the Year + CBS The Early Show appearance

Posted on September 10, 2010 by bandweblogs

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash accepted the award for "Album of the Year" for her most recent recording The List at the 2010 Americana Honors & Awards Show last night.

Rosanne Cash
The ceremony, attended by Emmylou Harris, Robert Plant, Jack White, Lucinda Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many other luminaries, was held at the fabled Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Continue reading →

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Danbert Nobacon - 'Woebegone' album + new book Three Dead Princes An Anarchist Fairytale

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bandweblogs

Danbert Nobacon announces his new album with Seattle's gypsy punks The Bad Things, 'Woebegone', out October 19th.

Danbert Nobacon
The former Chumbawamba vocalist will release a novel Three Dead Princes - An Anarchist Fairytale on October 1st. Continue reading →

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Kristin Hersh Crooked book and album review

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Jenny May

When Crooked by Kristin Hersh arrived in the mail I didn't waste any time opening the package and then the hard cover book.

Kristin Hersh
By having the book in hand, it feels quite exciting being 'a part' of the innovative concept: "a publishing industry first" with Kristin, lead singer of Throwing Muses, releasing her new studio album, Crooked, as a book. Continue reading →

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Rosanne Cash: Composed - A Memoir + Good Morning America, more

Posted on July 29, 2010 by bandweblogs

After 30 years as a critically acclaimed singer and songwriter, Rosanne Cash shares her recollections growing up as Johnny Cash's eldest daughter and coming into her own as a performer, daughter, and mother in a long-awaited memoir, entitled Composed (Viking), which will go on sale August 10th, 2010.

Rosanne Cash: Composed - A Memoir
The same day, Cash will embark on a multi-city book tour to read selections from Composed, sign copies, and perform a few songs at select stops. Continue reading →

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