Vaulternative Records Releases Frank Zappa's 'Joe's Menage'
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Vaulternative Records has announced the Friday, September 26, 2008 release of the concert CD 'Joe's Menage,' continuing the Zappa Family Trust's mission to celebrate and protect the legacy of Frank Zappa. 'Joe's Menage' was recorded in concert at the ...
| Bob Dylan: Tell Tale Signs - Out Next Week
London, UK. (Top40 Charts/ SONY BMG MUSIC Entertainment) - Bob Dylan's Tell Tale Signs - the 8th instalment in the best-selling and critically lauded Bootleg Series which launched 1991 - will be released by Columbia Records on Monday, October 6. A treasure-trove of 27 songs spanning two discs, Tell ...
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Statement From Robert Plant
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss are currently touring the USA on the last leg of their 'Raising Sand' tour. They played a benefit concert in Oklahoma City for victims of Hurricane Ike last Friday; Austin, Texas last Saturday and tomorrow they play Portland, ...
| Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh And Bob Weir To Make Rare In-Store Appearance In NYC, October 14, 2008
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Rhino Records) - Grateful Dead founding members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir will make a rare in-store appearance and signing to celebrate the historic release of Rocking The Cradle: Egypt 1978. The 2-CD/1-DVD Egypt collection features previously unreleased audio and video highlights ...
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Legacy Recordings Set To Release Five Classic Albums From The Jayhawks American Recordings Catalog
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Legacy Recordings) - With Jayhawks founding members Mark Olson and Gary Louris reunited for a forthcoming new album, Legacy Recordings is honoring the original musical contributions of a great American band with the first-ever digital release of five classic titles from ...
| Knoxville Based Band Copper To Release Take My Chances
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Copper Official Website) - Rarely has a band come as far as Knoxville, Tennessee based Copper has in such a short time. Upon graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2004,the band hit the road and realized something special was happening. Copper has played almost 300 ...
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Zoe Vision/Anthem Entertainment To Release Rush DVD
Burlington, MA. (Top40 Charts/ Zoe Vision/ Anthem Entertainment) - Zoe Vision/Anthem Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of the Snakes & Arrows Live DVD on November 25 from the legendary rock trio RUSH. This 3 disc DVD set, also available as a Blu-ray Disc, follows their Zoe Vision DVD ...
| Hal Leonard Rolls Out New Neil Young Pubs
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Hal Leonard Corporation) - Never content to rest on his laurels, Neil Young has constantly and successfully reinvented himself, always producing true and sincere music. Hal Leonard Corporation, the world's largest and most innovative music print publisher, is proud to announce ...
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Steve Negus Of SAGA To Release Solo Album Through Cyclone Records
Aurora, ON. Canada (Top40 Charts/ Cyclone Records) - Steve Negus, the powerhouse behind the multi-platinum selling prog rock band Saga for over 20 years is releasing a solo project that captures his signature drumming and songwriting in uncompromising style. Aptly called "Dare to Dream", the album ...
| Statement From The Recording Academy Regarding Richard Wright
LOS ANGELES (Top 40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - "As a GRAMMY-winning artist and one of the founding members of Pink Floyd, Richard Wright was an exceptional instrumentalist, whose distinctive keyboard style was essential to the musicality of this world-renowned band. He also scored films and recorded ...
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LITTLE FEAT To Perform On 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien' On September 22, 2008
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ 429 Records) - Riding a resurgent wave of popularity for their new recording LITTLE FEAT & FRIENDS: JOIN THE BAND, legendary rock band LITTLE FEAT will appear Monday, September 22nd on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" performing one of their classic songs (TBD). Released ...
| Champion's Halfway To Heaven Re-Released
Cleveland, OH. (Top40 Charts/ Retrospect Record) - The quintessential rock 'n' roll of the '80s was glorious, uplifting, Wide-screen music: big production, swooping melodies, swelling choruses, lush harmonies. Few bands pulled off this music with the conviction and panache of Cleveland-based Champion. ...
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Activision Unveils Full Guitar Hero World Tour Set List
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Activision Publishing) - Delivering unparalleled depth and diversity featuring some of the most prolific artists of all time including Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Van Halen, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson and more, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today ...
| American Punk Hero Bob Mould To Publish His Autobiography
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Little, Brown and Company) - Michael Pietsch, Publisher of Little, Brown and Company, announced today that rock legend Bob Mould, founder of the pioneering American punk band Husker Du, will write his memoir for publication in autumn 2010. Michael Azerrad, author of the ...
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Tracy Lyons Signs Exclusive Booking Agreement With Variety Artists International
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ West 57th Street) - Tracy Lyons is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose alternative sound is rooted in classic rock. Backed by a powerful trio of veteran musicians, her songs and performances make an indelible impression. Since 2001, Tracy has written and released ...
| Susan Tedeschi Writes And Records Her Most Personal Album To Date With Help From Roots Rock Royalty
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - 'Back To The River,' (Oct. 28, Verve Forecast), the forthcoming release by Grammy nominated vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi features collaborations with a bevy of roots rock royalty. Susan's earlier releases featured a limited number of original songs ...
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AC/DC Radio To Air On SIRIUS Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ SIRIUS XM Radio) - SIRIUS XM Radio announced that legendary rock band AC/DC will host their own music channel on SIRIUS. The channel will celebrate AC/DC's iconic career and the upcoming release of Black Ice, the band's first studio album in eight years. AC/DC Radio will ...
| Spotlight 29 Casino Welcomes Creedence Clearwater Revisited And America
COACHELLA, CA. (Top 40 Charts/ Spotlight 29 Casino) - Two of the best bands ever assembled will take the stage at Spotlight 29 Casino on October 4 for a concert that will rock the Coachella Valley long after the curtain comes down. Creedence Clearwater Revisited and America are returning to Spotlight ...
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Amazon Exclusively Debuts New Bob Dylan Music Video 'Dreamin' Of You'
SEATTLE, WA. (Top40 Charts/ Amazon.com) - Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced the exclusive premiere of the new, previously unreleased Bob Dylan song and music video "Dreamin' of You" on www.amazon.com/music. In celebration of the Amazon.com Music Store's 10th anniversary, fans around the ...
| Lynyrd Skynyrd Will Play On Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC. (Top40 Charts/ ResortQuest) - There's no better Southern setting than Honey Horn Plantation, on Hilton Head Island. Moss draped trees towering over the outdoor venue creates a visual display that takes you back to the old south. Couple this with the Southern rock legend Lynyrd ...
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