http://www.greatamericanmusic.net Music Lovers Blogsite Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:35:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1662040http://www.feedburner.com Learning covers for VH1's "Rock Honors" tribute to the Who has been a labor of love for many of the participants, including Pearl Jam, the Flaming Lips and Incubus. The event, which tapes tomorrow (July 12) at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, will also feature Foo Fighters and Tenacious D, ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/332921710/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/top-rock-acts-gear-up-for-vh1s-who-tribute/ Some fans of the band Chicago thought this day would never come. Many have waited 15 years for it. An album the band recorded in 1993 finally goes on sale Tuesday, long after a squabble between the group and its former record company shelved the project. The album's release by Rhino Records ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/314339015/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/chicago-releases-lost-album-15-years-after-recording-it/   There's much familiarity in the dynamics and hookiness of "Red," Weezer [ tickets ]'s third self-titled, color-coded album ("Blue" was released in 1994, "Green" in 2001), and sixth full-length set. However, unlike the brooding, stark "Pinkerton" or crystalline "Make Believe," "Red" is equal parts youthful devil-may-care "Blue" exuberance and approaching-40-something ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/308336524/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/album-review-weezer-weezer-the-red-album/ Dave Matthews Band May 16, 2008, 11:00 AM ET Gary Graff, Detroit The Dave Matthews Band is emphasizing the "band" part of its equation on the group's next album. "It literally was a collaborative effort from beginning to end," violinist Boyd Tinsley tells Billboard.com. "Every song was written by everybody at the same ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/291800464/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/dave-matthews-band-still-plugging-away-on-new-cd/ One of these four young singers will be crowned the next "American Idol." In an exclusive series of Q&As, we bring you discussions with the remaining four "American Idol" finalists: David Archuleta, Jason Castro, David Cook and Syesha Mercado.Great American Music columnist Fergie Brunson has been spending time with the quartet since ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/287006941/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/qa-the-american-idol-final-four/ This is a great track With most, if not all eyes on the new Madonna album hitting stores this week, it'd be easy to overlook the "other stuff" out there — but it would also be a mistake. There are plenty of interesting choices for just about every taste imaginable in this ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/282240257/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/new-album-releases-042908-madonna-steve-winwood-portishead-the-roots-def-leppard-mudcrutch-zappa-plays-zappa-more/ Whitesnake "Good To Be Bad" (SPV): It's only April, but Whitesnake has laid down the marker for the best hard rock record of the year; anyone wanting the crown will have to top this excellent effort, the band's first new studio album in 11 years. The masters of melodic metal, led ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/275503308/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/music-review-whitesnake-cd/   'Keep It Simple' Van Morrison One of pop music's finest singers follows the advice of the title on this good, but not great, album. Over the gentle guitars, organ, accordion, rhythm section and female backing vocalists, Morrison, 62, adds his ukulele, saxophone and, of course, that supple and soulful voice to ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/262183097/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/fine-album-has-slightly-bitter-taste/ Australian singer Keith Urban has snagged two nominations for this year's Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. Urban, husband to Australian actress Nicole Kidman, is up for entertainer of the year and top male vocalist. Other nominees for entertainer of the year are Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait and the duo ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/246255650/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/urban-up-for-two-country-music-awards/    When people use the term "singer/songwriter" (often modified by the word "sensitive") in praise or in criticism, they're thinking of James Taylor. In the early '70s, when he appeared with his introspective songs, acoustic guitar, and calm, understated singing style, he mirrored a generation's emotional exhaustion after tumultuous times. Just ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/greatamericanmusic/xIyM/~3/240949557/ http://www.greatamericanmusic.net/james-taylor-biography/