Briefly News and Comment: Aaron Carter, Macy Gray, U2
plus: Johnny Cash , Stan Lee Media, Ryman auction.
AmuZnet will host a webchat with Aaron Carter on Thursday (2/22) at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Macy Gray will open for Dave Matthews Band on the following dates, according to the band's official website:
May
18 - San Francisco CA - Pac Bell Park
22 - Los Angeles CA - Dodger Stadium
26, 27 - Las Vegas NV - Sam Boyd Stadium
June
3 - Detroit MI - Comerica Park
6 - Atlanta GA - Turner Field
9 - Washington DC - RFK Stadium
11 - East Rutherford NJ - Giants Stadium
16 - Foxboro MA - Foxboro Stadium
20 - Buffalo NY - Ralph Wilson Stadium (on sale 03/10)
July
6 - Chicago IL - Soldier Field
11 - Boulder CO - Folsom Field
15 - Dallas TX - Texas Stadium
U2 has added a second Montreal performance to its Elevation tour. Tickets for the May 28 show will go on sale on Saturday (2/24) though the Admission Network ticket agency.
Doctors in Nashville have upgraded Johnny Cash, who was recently hospitalized for pneumonia, from serious condition to satisfactory condition, according to the Associated Press.
Stan Lee Media, known in music circles for its animated cartoons of Backstreet Boys and Mary J. Blige, has filed for bankruptcy.
According to a press release, "The Ryman Auditorium announced today the donation of seven autographed Ryman Limited Edition Acoustic Guitars to be offered for sale on eBay. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these guitars will go to the Opry Trust Fund," which "gives financial assistance in time of need, emergency or catastrophe to people who were or are actively engaged in the country music industry." Brad Paisley autographed the first guitar to be auctioned.
- Artist Links:
Prolific studio sessions cause U2 album delay [September 2008]
U2 reissues 1983 live album, DVD [August 2008]
New Releases, July 22: Sugarland, Miley Cyrus, U2 [July 2008]
Classic Cash Remixed For A New Audience [July 2008]
U2 Readies Re-Issues Of Early Albums [June 2008]
Beastie Boys add more shows to help Rock the Vote
Mystery illness revealed as Janet Jackson returns to the road
Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Eagles lead AMA nominees
Cheech & Chong roll up dates for next year
Ray Davies cooks up new 'Cafe' dates
Jack's Mannequin: Exclusive Video Performance At LiveDaily Sessions
Rachael Yamagata: Exclusive Video Performance At LiveDaily Sessions
Carrie Rodriguez: Exclusive Video Performance At LiveDaily Sessions
Judith Owen: Exclusive Solo Set At LiveDaily Sessions
Rademacher: Exclusive Video Performance At LiveDaily Sessions
Gogol Bordello at Coachella Festival 2008
The Roots in Oakland California 2008
Baltimore Round Robin "Eyes Night" in Chicago IL 2008
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco 2008
David Byrne in San Francisco CA 2008
John Legend in Berkeley California 2007
The Pretenders in Sacramento CA 2007
Nikka Costa in Los Angeles CA 2008
Jonas Brothers at Mountain View CA 2008
Butthole Surfers in Austin Texas 2008

