The News Review:
- Barry Manilow used celebrity iPods and other torturous music trends
- How to punk St. Paddy
- From Boston to Austin: Acts head to SXSW
- Rocker Mould looks ahead as writer DJ musician
- Who needs U2? A guide to Irish music in Madison: The Pints
Barry Manilow used celebrity iPods and other torturous music trends
MLive.com
html>More trends: Acts scalp their own ticketsStill is this a trend-in-the-making? What’s next? Parents playing Lawrence Welk records day and night in hopes of forcing Junior to move out before he turns 40? Teachers blaring tedious pop-punk music to lure teens into classrooms to take tedious standardized tests?Maybe music loops of “Workin’ for a Living” or “A Hard Day’s Night” on Wall Street would foster respect for the value of a dollar and an honest day’s work (as opposed to the former soundtrack which apparently included “For the Love of Money” “Money for Nothing” and “Take the Money and Run”). And this is only one of several curious developments that got me contemplating the future of music. First it was new mom Carnie Wilson. Now it’s pop-rocker Rick Springfield who’s releasing “My Precious Little ne” a CD of “beautiful original lullabies that will bring sweet dreams to children nationwide” songs he wrote when his sons were babies.
How to punk St. Paddy
Park Record
The Wailing ‘Sheas a Utah-based tribute band borrows from the songbooks of Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys. During a four-show sweep into Park City that begins at the Canyons’ Spring Concert Series Saturday March 14 at 4 p. The Wailing ‘Sheas said they hope to bring the spirit of Ireland alive.
From Boston to Austin: Acts head to SXSW
Boston Globe
By our count roughly two-dozen bands and solo artists from the New England region are headed to this year’s 23d annual event (March 18-22) to be around as much music beer and barbecue as humanly possible. If you’re going you’ll no doubt run into a few familiar names from around these parts: neo-soul shouter Eli “Paperboy” Reed hazy pop daydreamers Wheat cabaret-punk darling Amanda Palmer roots rockers Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles hard-rock stoners Dinosaur Jr. Irish punks the Street Dogs and garage ravers Muck & the Mires among others. A handful of terrific up-and-comers are also headed to Austin hoping to turn some heads. They’ve turned ours already and in that spirit we’ve picked a half-dozen of the most promising acts you’d be wise to check out when you get there. And don’t worry dude.
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Rocker Mould looks ahead as writer DJ musician
MSNBC
AyersNEW YRK (Billboard) – Facing 50 many musicians would either be looking at retirement or resigning themselves to playing the county fair circuit. But Bob Mould who got his start in the ’80s with the Minneapolis punk outfit Husker Du and then fronted the more pop-rock-oriented Sugar in the ’90s is doing neither. Mould 48 has a new album a forthcoming autobiography and a gig as a respected DJ. But even with all that going for him he still faces one big challenge: how to be relevant to a generation born during his punk rock heyday. With the release of “Life and Times” April 7 on Anti- Records Mould will see if he’s still as timely as he ever was or whether he should consider calling it a day. His book editor music writer Michael Azerrad thinks Mould won’t have any problems staying in the spotlight.
Who needs U2? A guide to Irish music in Madison: The Pints
Isthmus Daily Page
About eight years ago Ray and Joe Wyatt found a Stone Ring CD while they were working. They proceeded to sing and dance jigs while they were folding burritos and grilling quesadillas. When he was younger Ray was mostly in the punk scene. He was surprised how Irish music really touched his soul. Together Ray and Joe decided to start their own Irish band The Pints. And the rest is history. \n\n\nWhat do you think is the allure of bagpipers? Why are we so fascinated by kilts and plaid?\nBagpipes are loud proud uplifting and melancholy.