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Russell Morris Performing Sharkmouth Live Is The Real Thing

In his mid 60s Russell Morris is having the biggest year of his career. His album ‘Sharkmouth’ has been certified Gold and about to pass Platinum and his concerts are sell-outs.

Tagged as: Russell Morris, Sharkmouth

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Morrissey Cancels Even More Shows

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After two days of confusion over whether there would or would not be a South American tour by Morrissey, it has now been confirmed that he will try to keep his shows in Argentina and Brazil but has been forced to postpone the Peru and Chile leg.

Tagged as: cancelled, Morrissey, shows, South America

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Pet Shop Boys Prep 9 Track Single

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Pet Shop Boys are releasing the track Vocal as their next single from the upcoming album Electric.

Tagged as: Electric, Pet Shop Boys, vocal

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Alice Cooper Disses On Mumford & Sons Or The Lumineers

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Alice Cooper is not a Mumford & Sons fan and he think The Lumineers suck too.

Tagged as: Alice Cooper, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers

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Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones images by Ros O'Gorman, noise11.com, photo

The Rolling Stones Play Their Final Anniversary Show SETLIST

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones have wrapped up their ‘50 and Counting’ 50th anniversary show at Hyde Park in London.

Tagged as: 50 and Counting, Hyde Park, Keith Richards, London, Mick Jagger, Mick Taylor, Rolling Stones

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By George, Harrison Craig Reclaims Top Spot On ARIA Albums Chart

by Gavin Ryan

Not since the first chart of the year (7-Jan-13) has an album climbed back to the top of the charts, as this week Harrison Craig reclaims the ARIA Albums crown for a second week with his collection of ‘The Voice’ performances (and a few new songs) on “More Than a Dream”.

Tagged as: ARIA, Harrison Craig, Jay-Z, Josh Pyke, Justin Timberlake

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Avicii Remains Top Of ARIA Singles Chart

by Gavin Ryan

Avicii cements his place at the top of the ARIA Singles chart for a second week with his track “Wake Me Up”.

Tagged as: ARIA, Avicii, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Wake Me Up

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Britney Spears Stars With Her Boys In Smurfs Video

by Paul Cashmere

Britney Spears’ children Sean and Jayden appear with their mother in her new song ‘Ooh La La’ from the Smurfs 2 movie.

Tagged as: Britney Spears, Jayden, Sean, Smurfs

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Nazareth Singer Dan McCafferty Collapses On Stage

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Nazareth’s lead singer, Dan McCafferty, was only 30 seconds into the first song of the band’s Tuesday night show at the Cranbrook Curling Centre in Cranbrook, Canada when he collapsed to the stage.

Tagged as: Dan McCafferty, Nazareth

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Lady Gaga, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Lady Gaga To Release Third Album ARTPOP

by Paul Cashmere

Lady Gaga’s third album ‘ARTPOP’ will be released in November.

Tagged as: ARTPOP, Lady Gaga

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Sammy Hagar Covers Depeche Mode On New Album

by Paul Cashmere

Sammy Hagar has recorded a supergroup cover version of Depeche Mode’s ‘Personal Jesus’ for his next album.

Tagged as: Chad Smith, Depeche Mode, Kid Rock, Michael Anthony, Personal Jesus, Sammy Hagar, Taj Mahal, Toby Keith

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Steely Dan To Play Complete Album Shows

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Steely Dan will perform complete albums on their upcoming US tour and have hinted there is also new music on the way.

Tagged as: Beacon Theatre, Donald Fagen, Steely Dan, Walter Becker

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Aretha Franklin Cancels Shows Due To Illness

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Aretha Franklin has once again postponed her hometown show at Detroit’s DTE Energy Music Theatre, citing ongoing medical treatments.

Tagged as: Aretha Franklin, soul

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Nile Rodgers Is More Than Chic

by Paul Cashmere

There is more to Nile Rodgers than Chic and Daft Punk.

Tagged as: Chic, Daft Punk, Debbie Harry, Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers, Nile Rogers, Sister Sledge

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Christine McVie Turns 70

by Paul Cashmere

Happy birthday to former Fleetwood Mac singer Christine McVie, who turns 70-years old today (July 12).

Tagged as: Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac, John McVie, Lindsay Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks

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Big Day Out Dates For 2014 Revealed

by Paul Cashmere

Dates for Big Day Out were revealed today after a giant billboard was put up on Punt Rd, Melbourne under Richmond railway station today.

Tagged as: 2014, Big Day Out, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Justin Vernon Of Bon Iver Produces Blind Boys Of Alabama Album

by Paul Cashmere

Bon Iver singer-songwriter Justin Vernon has produced the next Blind Boys of Alabama album ‘I’ll Find A Way’.

Tagged as: Blind Boys Of Alabama, Bon Iver, Justin Vernon

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Sam Mendes In Back For 24th James Bond Movie

by Paul Cashmere

‘Skyfall’ director Sam Mendes has signed on to direct the 24th James Bond movie.

Tagged as: James Bond, Sam Mendes, Skyfall

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Andrew Stockdale, Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, Australia, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Wolfmother Reform … After 10 Weeks

by Paul Cashmere

With what is possibly the shortest breakup in history, Wolfmother are back together after only playing their final show on April 28 (yes, 10 weeks ago).

Tagged as: Andrew Stockdale, troubadour, West Hollywood, Wolfmother

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Pearl Jam Christen 10th Album Lightning Bolt

by Paul Cashmere

Pearl Jam have announced their 10th studio album is titled ‘Lightning Bolt.

Tagged as: Big Day Out, Lightning Bolt, Pearl Jam

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Sharon Finn Goes Mental With Dog Trumpet

by Paul Cashmere

Sharon Finn of Pajama Club and wife of Neil has laid down some vocals for the next Dog Trumpet album.

Tagged as: Dog Trumpet, Mental As Anyhting, Neil Finn, Peter O'Doherty, Reg Mombassa, Sharon Finn

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Nirvana Announce In Utero Reissue With Bizarre 30 Second Video

by Paul Cashmere

Nirvana will re-release their final studio album ‘In Utereo’ in September 2013 and have dropped a bizarre 30-second video from 1993 to announce the release.

Tagged as: 20th anniversary, Dave Grohl, In Utereo, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana

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Randy Travis Suffers Stroke

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Country singer Randy Travis underwent surgery on Wednesday night after suffering a stroke.

Tagged as: 1980s, 2010s, country, Randy Travis, U.S.A.

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Whitney Houston Daughter Confirms Her Engagement

by Music-News.com

Whitney Houston’s daughter has confirmed she’s engaged to her ‘adopted brother’ while lashing out at critics.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Nick Gordon, U.S.A., Whitney Houston

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Rick Springfield Documentary To Be Released On DVD

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

An Affair of the Heart, the award-winning feature documentary on Rick Springfield, will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 16 via Breaking Glass Pictures.

Tagged as: Affair of the Heart, Blu-Ray, documentary, DVD, Rick Springfield

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Brian May and Kerry Ellis Acoustic By Candlelight, Noise11, Photo

Brian May And Kerry Ellis To Release Acoustic By Candlelight

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The professional pairing of Queen guitarist Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis will finally get some exposure in the U.S. on August 6 with the digital release of Acoustic by Candlelight (Live in the U.K.).

Tagged as: Acoustic By Candlelight, Brian May, Kerry Ellis, Queen

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Cheap Trick Sue Festival For $1 Million

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The members of Cheap Trick were almost seriously injured or killed when the stage where they were performing collapsed at the Ottawa Blues Festival.

Tagged as: Cheap Trick, Ottawa

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Stephen Stills To Tour Supergroup The Rides

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The new “supergroup”, the Rides, will tour this September in support of their debut album Can’t Get Enough. The Rides are Stephen Stills (Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills and Nash), Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag) and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Tagged as: Barry Goldberg, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stephen Stills, The Rides

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REVIEW: Paul Kelly And Francis Leach Footy Night

by Angie Valcanis

Footy and music, “routine and ritual” – a happy marriage in the southern states of Australia and the impetus for a night of talking about two great loves in a treasured venue in inner city Melbourne.

Tagged as: Angie Valcanis, Footy night, Francis Leach, Paul Kelly

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