Briefly: Ozzfest and Warped news
plus: Industry deals. Graceland's 20th anniversary as a tourist attraction.
System of a Down will headline this summer's Ozzfest.
Flogging Molly will participate in this summer's Warped tour, along with NOFX, Bad Religion and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
Performing rights organization BMI has announced a licensing agreement with online music company Pressplay.
According to CNet.com, "BMG Entertainment on Monday [1/28] sealed a music distribution deal with digital audio company RioPort that will allow music fans to transfer its tunes to portable devices."
From an announcement from Graceland, the longtime residence of Elvis Presley:
Just two decades ago this June, visitors from around the world began touring what would become the most famous home in America after the White House. Since that time, over 12 million visitors have visited Elvis' home in Memphis, creating an international landmark.Graceland is kicking off its 20th birthday celebration with a month-long Valentine to the Mid South. Throughout the month of February, all residents of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee will receive one free Platinum Tour ticket with each one purchased. The $25.00 value includes the mansion tour and all related attractions such as the automobile museum and jet planes. Identification with proof of residency is required and no other discounts apply.
Serj Tankian Launches Two Activism Websites [March 2008]
LiveDaily Interview: Serj Tankian [October 2007]
Serj Tankian launches solo album, tour [September 2007]
Briefly: Silverchair, 50 Cent, Johnny Cash, Serj Tankian [July 2007]
Ozzy plans more second-stage performances [July 2006]
Osbourne takes on more Ozzfest second-stage duty [June 2006]
Madonna's "Confessions on a Dance Floor" tour
The Duke Spirit on stage and in the studio
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Stevie Nicks
Metallica at the KROQ Weenie Roast in Irvine, CA
R.E.M. at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA
Herbie Hancock at the Sonoma Jazz Festival
Brad Paisley, Jack Ingram and Kellie Pickler
Dengue Fever at The Independent, San Francisco, CA

