Helen Bach

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Lady Gaga Rollin' In To Your Town

Remember she was cool when she was actually singing? That’s before her political garbage and grandstanding. Now I can hardly look at her without laughing. She is a living breathing cartoon and she’s on tour yet again.

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One Direction, The New Pepsi Boys

Not only are these guys appealing to the 8 year olds we have legitimate 17 and 18 year olds falling over at their feet. I think its adorable that a band can span that age group, and I also think their shelf life is short.

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"David Bowie Is", A Museum Exhibition

By the way Bowie has nothing to do with this show as he pointed out on his Facebook page last week,:
“Contrary to recent reports, I am not a co-curator and did not participate in any decisions relating to the exhibition.”

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David Hudson "To You", Reviewed

Look we all want to be as successful as our siblings. Totally normal, but in the entertainment industry its every dog for himself. If you have to use your sisters name to get a headline its best that you sort of just have a seat and maybe ask to be her assistant or something.

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Bringin' Sassy Bach: Rock Art & The X Ray Style

I stumbled across Joe Strummers with “Mescaleros” one day while reading some website online. He’s still around? God I loved that guy. A strong influence in my life that made me realize that punk rock could be intellectual rock if it wanted to

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Michelle Branch "Play With Fire" Reviewed

Where the original had an almost menacing vibe, Branch twangs it up and does that silly fake accent with an almost country lilt. I have heard her sing other songs, this accent is not legit but I suppose Mick would turn his Brit to Southern at times as well.

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Jay Z "99 Problems" and Pearl Jam Is One

This is fan video is priceless. Thank God for the cell phone video or we would never be able to share this. I have to take a moment to point out how funny the begining is when the recorder is jostled so much you’d think the guy was getting mobbed

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Prince On Tour, Hello Chicago

September 24, Prince will participate in a fundraiser for Rebuild the Dream, Foundation According to advocate Van Jones “Rebuild The Dream brings ordinary people together to rebuild communities and work towards a brighter economic future”

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In Praise of 'Old' Avril Lavigne

Was Avril the trailblazer for the Clarksons, and the Lovato’s? Some would say yes others may disagree. I think she’s been more influence than shes been giving credit for and I do know that she shouldn’t marry that Maroon 5 guy, its just gross.

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Television Lite: September 3rd – 8th, 2012

We have here an assembly of musical guests on some talk shows. None are good, none are profound and they’re all basically there to promote themselves though you cant flip on your radio without hearing them anyway. In the present ‘social media’ is a hell of allot more efficient then television

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The Veronicas "Lolita", Video Review

Even their rather poor acting in this silly video is more endearing than annoying. They’re not exactly glam rock but they’re beautiful and carry themselves well. They’re not straddling a mic stand, they’re doing their job and looking fabulous at the same time- sorta like me.

Music Festivals

Life Is Good Festival Canton, MA

100% of the funds raised goes to the charity. That’s nearly unheard of although Life Is Good Playmakers is a offshoot of LIG Inc. just the same. This do-good Woodstock features band from Sara Bareilles to Dave Mathews and hold on to your lunchbox… The Kidz Bop Kidz.

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The Decemberists Guest The Simpsons

For those of you unfamiliar with the band I strongly suggest the introduction via the ‘Rake Song’. By far one of the best told musical stories. Melloy’s voice is outstanding and the overall mood sent over with such clarity that it will remain one of my all time favorite song.

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Spotify, No Friend of Joe Average

I need variety and I don’t want some hack kids ‘’playlist’ or some ‘mood enhanced’ song scroll. I want to turn the thing on and I want a genre non stop til I tell it otherwise. I need radio.

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Rolling Stones In The Studio?

I wouldn’t put too much faith in that occurring. Where’s the tour? Where’s the videos? Where are the guest spots? So far all we have gotten is gossip and a coffee table book.

News

"Motown: The Musical," Broadway Details

Motown;The Musical will open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 14, 2013. There ya go, its official and with no one swinging from the ceiling or being shot out of cannons we can be fairly confident the opening will not be delayed.

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Justin Bieber On The Simpsons

‘Swaggy’, thats the word of the day! The episode titled ‘The Fabulous Faker Boy’ has Beiber as a contestant in a talent show- and not making the cut. A bit of pop star self depreciation. I gotta say though, Beiber has lost his standing joke status

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Neil Young "Old Man" Sound Remedy Remix Reviewed

It reminds me of the frustration of having numerous windows open on your computer.. as you shut each down the noise divides. There are skip beats which totally work but in all sincerity I think the one way this could have been improved would to speed it up a bit.

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ParaNorman Reviewed, Sorta

I have a theory. Kids movies would be so much better if kids didn’t go to see them. The theater at quarter capacity house 2 sobbing babies and a little girl who kept asking questions. “daddy does he miss his mommy?’ ‘what is that what is that what is that’ until i literally wanted to whip my shoe

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Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage Babbles About Hate

Killswitch Engage has been around since about 2000. No young guns that’s for sure and they have never been ‘soft’ or ‘compassionate’ They scream they yell and they blow shit up. They are bad ass rockers from Boston no less and we all know how hardcore that scene is.

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Twitter Me This: Social Media In 140 Characters

Should a musician follow a fan you can bet your beans they’re going to shout it from the rooftop. Being followed by a band is better than a meet and greet, because now you show up on their feed. You’re practically best friends…or so you think.

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Liner Notes, The Missing Element

Today with all the digital and streaming we never really know if the band is thanking God, or the caterer or me for their success. Well, no band is thanking me for their success but it is a glimpse into the inner workings of bands that I certainly miss.

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The Rolling Stones, "Keep Your Eyes Peeled"

We are being told to keep an eye on their Twitter and Facebook pages for important information. I think Twitter is going to eat Facebook alive by the way, people are sick of all that info so I say (and I will) its time to follow the band on Twitter

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Ex-Wives Of Rock On Slice TV

When you are young and beautiful every musician will want you. Your wish is there command theres jewelry cars and gifts access to elite clubs and backstage antics. Then you marry them then you age and then you realize that some younger model has replaced you

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Public Image Ltd, A-Side/B-Side Release Soon

Due out Oct. in both the U.K. and the U.S., the AA single will be released on CD and as a download with five live tracks as B-sides. This is pretty confusing since the A sides then become B sides yet its digital so there are no sides. I have no idea why the release is being announced in such obscure terms. Let’s simplify shall we?

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Marilyn Manson "So-Mo-Tion", Video Review

Ghouls are more effective when emaciated and his aging jowl really takes away from the spook. The good news? There are tons of boobies if you’re interested, some real some fake but boobies galore! That must be for Mansons 14 year old boy fans, a gift!

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