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By Marine Corps Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 4, 2011 – When most people see a tattoo-covered, heavy-metal-shirt-wearing, guitar-playing rock front man, “U.S. Marine” might not be the first thing that pops into their minds. But Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Clinton W. Walker, supply chief for Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, has spent the last 20 years balancing his career as an active-duty Marine with his love for music. The Texas native came from humble beginnings. His father, a mechanic, taught Walker about cars and engines. But his love for music began at the age of 12. “My cousin took out a guitar one day and said, ‘Clint, check this out,’” Walker said. “I learned what he taught me pretty quickly, and I just fell in love with it. I remember just jamming for hours and hours, playing the same thing over and over again. It just grew from there.” Inspired by artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Motley Crue and Quiet Riot, Walker honed his skills while attending high school. But unlike many aspiring rock stars, Walker never wanted to make a music video or tour the country making millions of dollars. For him, it was and has remained about the music. “There used to be this band that came down maybe once or twice a month to my town, and they always played the latest songs on the radio,” Walker said. “If the song played for the first time that morning, they had already learned it and were playing it on the same night. They were a big inspiration to me. At 15, I realized I just wanted to be that local band. I didn’t want to go any further than that.” Despite his humble dreams, growing up in a relatively small town made it difficult for Walker to pursue his ambitions. “There just weren’t enough people my age who wanted to do the same thing I wanted to,” he said. That’s when the Marine Corps recruiters began to call. “I was always the rebellious kid,” Walker said. “I was always pushing the envelope. I wore ripped jeans, drove the fastest car, and I was ready for a new challenge in my life, so when the recruiter asked me what job I wanted, I told him I didn’t care, I just want to be a Marine. I just wanted to do something different” On Dec. 7, 1990, Walker graduated from Marine Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif. After he graduated from supply school, he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where he was shocked to find the local music scene suited him. “Okinawan musicians really know how to throw down with some rock ’n’ roll,” he said with a laugh. In 1992, Walker was stationed in Michigan, where his musical inspirations turned to artists such as Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, BB King, Robert Cray and Stevie Ray Vaughan, which led to him from playing rock metal to “good old blues,” he said. Always looking for a new hobby and with a knack for building things, Walker began modifying guitars, which eventually led to building guitars. In 1996, Walker was stationed in Albany, Ga., where he was exposed to a new aspect of the Marine Corps Band. “I found out there was more to the Marine Corps Band than the traditional drum and bugle corps or ceremonial events,” Walker said. “I saw their rock and show bands perform and just started talking to one of their guitar players after the show.” The guitarist invited Walker to a blues jam at a local bar. What began as a casual jazz and blues session turned into a five-piece band of musicians calling themselves Clint Walker and the Blues Raiders, named after the band’s front man, lead guitarist and singer, a trend that followed Walker with his later bands. In 1999, Walker transferred back to Okinawa, where he decided to create another band, Clint Walker and the Groove Cats, named after the Japanese bar where they performed, The Groove. In 2002, Walker transferred to Albuquerque, N.M., where he initially had reservations about his new assignment. “I was scared there wasn’t going to be a music scene,” he said. “So I went to the music store -- which by the way, is a great place to get info about the local music scene pretty much everywhere you go -- and there turned out to be at least 20 bands with a good mix of musicians out there.” Walker began attending open mike nights and eventually fell in with the Breakers, a band that had lost its lead singer. He spent a year as the Breakers’ front man before his participation began to interfere with his family life. Like many artists, Walker became consumed with his music and had to choose between it and his family. “I wanted to be a better parent,” the 39-year old father of five said. “I wasn’t just performing. I was practicing with my band, writing songs, jamming -- something had to give. So I sold off my guitars and quit playing. … Six months later, my wife told me I was driving them crazy and to buy a guitar.” In 2006, Walker returned to Okinawa and the Groove Cats. With his love for music and performing rekindled, Walker began to experiment as the bassist for his band. Once again fully engaged in the music scene, Walker began to cover a whole new spectrum of rock and punk music, finding new inspiration from artists such as Billy Idol, AC/DC, Green Day and many more. But after returning from a short deployment, Walker said, he was disappointed to see the band’s skills had slipped in his absence and that his bandmates had more interest in partying than they did in the music. It was the beginning of the second time Walker gave up his music. “I had two really expensive hobbies,” Walker said. “On top of being a father, a husband and a musician, I was also building custom guitars and custom [motorcycles.]” Walker’s life took a rock star-like crash shortly after. His mother had recently died, his marriage needed work, and to make matters worse, his son was admitted to the emergency room for an unknown condition. “Life just happened,” the soft spoken, humble Marine said. The Walkers were transferred to Hawaii so his son could receive the medical care he needed. A short surgery later, his son was in perfect health, and the Walkers have made their new home here. But the life of a Marine, mechanic and family man couldn’t keep the musician from what he loved. “He just gets that itch, and if he doesn’t play, he’ll drive everybody crazy,” his wife said. “He’s so multi-talented. If he’s not building something, he needs to be playing. “He’ll sit there and play the same tune over and over again for hours. and then when he performs, we’re just in awe,” she continued. “He plays with such feeling that every time I go to see a live band, I’m constantly comparing them to him. And a lot of times, they just don’t play the way my husband does.” After attending a jam night at a bar in Kailua, Walker’s musical career came full circle when he met Marine Corps Master Sgt. Stephen Jeremiah, Marine Forces Pacific bandmaster. “I threw out a couple names from the band in Albany, and he invited me to come out and play the [2010] Great Aloha Run gig with them. After the show, he said ‘Well dang, Gunny, you want to go to Samoa?’ Next thing I knew, I was part of the … show band.” Walker joined the band just in the nick of time, said Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Chazz Harbison, a bassist and a member of Walker’s current band. “We were short on guitar players, and he really was a pleasant surprise,” Harbison said. “This guy is a rock star. It’s the best way to describe him. He knows how to work a crowd; he always has a smile on his face. He’s one of those guys that will text me if he’s having a bad day and be like, ‘I need to rock. Let’s jam.’” Since he began performing with the Marine Forces Pacific Band, Walker has played at least 20 gigs and traveled as a Marine musician to Samoa, Mongolia and Canada. And he received an unexpected surprise when he traveled to Cambodia. “There were giant banners with photos of me,” he said chuckling as he recalled the memory. “I couldn’t believe it.” Today, Walker is known as the Marine Forces Pacific rock star by many of the Marines in the command, and he is more involved in music than ever before. After nearly 20 years of service, he said, he’s finally found a balance between his music, family, career and his numerous other hobbies. With retirement around the corner, Walker and his family plan to move back to Albuquerque, where he said the warm, dry weather provides the perfect conditions for him to do metal work and where he can become the small-town front man he has wanted to be since he was 15. Shania Twain Weds Frederic Thiebaud on January 1, 2011 in Puerto Rico
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Shania Twain and Frederic Thiebaud were married at sunset on the island of Puerto Rico on January 1, 2011 in front of 40 of their family members and closest friends. The bride wore Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, Calvin Klein shoes and bought her dress from a small boutique in Lausanne, Switzerland. Twain was escorted down the aisle by her nine-year-old son, Eja. Photo credit: Robert Evans and/or Robertevans.com For more information on Shania Twain please visit www.shaniatwain.com or email Kelly Russell at Sandbox Entertainment at kelly@sandboxmgmt.com. SOURCE Sandbox Entertainment Beyonce's I AM...WORLD TOUR DVD Certified Double Platinum
DELUXE DVD/SOUNDTRACK EDITION RELEASED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyonce's I AM...WORLD TOUR full-length concert film, lensed during the artist's record-breaking international concert tour, has been certified double platinum after its initial release on Friday, November 26. The deluxe DVD/Soundtrack edition---including the concert DVD, a live soundtrack, an exclusive, intimate documentary and explosive travelogue, and a 40-page collection of never-seen photos---was released on Tuesday, November 30. The DVD holds the #1 position on Nielsen SoundScan Music DVD chart. In Brazil, where Beyonce played to massive audiences, including 60,000 in Sao Paulo, last winter, the DVD has been certified platinum. The concert film, with it's never-before-seen, intimate footage of the star around the world, played on big screens in select cities around the country on November 18, the two-year anniversary of the release of the multi-platinum I AM…SASHA FIERCE album, which has sold more than six million copies and 15 million digital singles worldwide, while earning a record-breaking six Grammy Awards, the most ever for a female artist in a single year, in 2010. ABC Television's broadcast version of Beyonce's I AM...WORLD TOUR, aired on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 25. The much-anticipated special was a ratings success for the network. Produced, directed and edited by Beyonce for her own Parkwood Pictures, the I AM...WORLD TOUR concert film is an immersive entertainment experience, weaving together peak concert and tour footage from 108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, on six continents with 1.1 million fans in Europe, Asia, South American and the US to create the ne plus ultra Beyonce concert experience, seen from the artist's perspective. In addition to offering rare behind-the-scenes glimpses into the dynamic personal world of Beyonce on tour, the film features dazzling performances of more than twenty # 1 hits transformed for the stage, guest appearances by superstars Kanye West and Jay-Z, spectacular staging, costumes, lighting and production values. Between her work as a solo artist and as a founding member of Destiny's Child, the most popular female recording group of all time, Beyonce has sold more than 130 million records worldwide. A Blu-ray version of Beyonce's I AM...WORLD TOUR will be available, Tuesday, December 7. SOURCE Music World/Columbia Records Blue Man Group - Pipes You Didn't Have To Be So Nice - Lovin Spoonful from : goodeenuffThis day 1965 (11/27/65) The Lovin' Spoonful's "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" was released more LS Do You Believe In Magic?-The Lovin' Spoonful more oldies The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man Procol Harum - A whiter shade of pale 1967 The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin´67 The Animals - House of the Rising Sun (1964) The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin' Steppenwolf - Born to be wild 1969 Remember the Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker for the Commodore 64 computer?
from Webmaster B. javamanmonk: I used to spend hours playing with the Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker, in the early days of home computing. The Rhythm Rocker consisted of a piece of music software, and a hardware piano/organ type keyboard that fit snuggly over the C64's main console. There was an extreme amount of useful function coming from a computer with only 64 mB of RAM, it was a great synthesizer. Ryo Kawasaki, is still alive and kicking, and has his own page on the Satellite Records website. Ryo Kawasaki's page Ryo Kawasaki - Agana Ryo Kawasaki - All Blues Ryo Kawasaki with Guitar Synthesizer Ryo Kawasaki - Nite And Day (Night And Day) Ryo Kawasaki - Killing Me Softly With His Song Don't Touch My Junk (the TSA Hustle) song + video by Michael Adams TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 19, 2010 — The socially conscious rap artist who released the wildly popular “I Want My Bailout Money” song in 2008 has just announced his latest song that takes aim at Big Brother’s X-rated airport pat-downs: “Don’t Touch My Junk” is being released today as a free download at NaturalNews.com. Created by Michael Adams (the “Health Ranger”), “Don’t Touch My Junk” exposes the aggressive, obscene pat-down procedures now being used by the TSA on air travelers. The song is based on real dialog from traveler John Tyner who secretly recorded his conversation with TSA officials who tried to perform an “aggressive pat-down” on him. He tells them, “Don’t touch my junk, or I’ll have you arrested.” Rapper Michael Adams, also the editor of the pro-health freedom website NaturalNews.com, incorporated those words into a clever rap song that puts a comedy spin on the issue while delivering a powerful pro-freedom message. The song and video are available for free at: http://www.NaturalNews.com/music The music video is also available at: http://www.NaturalNews.TV/ “This song is about reminding people to invoke their Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches,” says Adams, who adds, “airports are not Constitution-free zones.” The song, which is definitely not for children, features edgy lines about “man junk” and TSA molestation. It also borrows phrases from mainstream pop songs including “My Humps” (Black Eyed Peas) and “Don’t Touch This” (MC Hammer). Popular radio host Alex Jones is also prominently mentioned in the song, along with the Fourth Amendment and the U.S. Bill of Rights. Adams has emerged as a musically talented journalist-turned-rapper who achieved popular grassroots success with the recent release of his song and music video, “Just Say No to GMO” (http://naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=B459FF2B150FDF4651302A60993D9CF3), which has achieved nearly 400,000 views across the ‘net. Adams, also known as the “Health Ranger,” creates songs that capture popular sentiments about socially important causes such as civil rights, the psychiatric drugging of children and the safety of the national food supply. All his songs are offered as free MP3 downloads, and Adams earns no income or royalties from the songs. “This song is about communicating an important message on civil liberties. Allowing our own government to finger our junk and molest our wives and children is irreconcilable with the liberties protected by the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights,” Adams says. Learn more at from Webmaster B. javamanmonk: Thanks, Monroe A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran Taylor Swift earns record-breaking distinction 2010-11-10 18:26:39 (GMT) (WiredPRNews.com - Press Releases) 11/10/2010 // US // TiffNews10 // News Desk Nashville, Tennessee – Country music sensation Taylor Swift has been named BMI songwriter of the year. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Swift received the honor Tuesday night during a BMI Awards ceremony, and at 20 is the youngest recipient of the award. Swift, whose latest album “Speak Now” is now available in stores nationwide, was honored for songwriting credits for her hits such as “White Horse” and “You Belong to Me.” As noted in the report, legendary producer and songwriter Billy Sherrill was also honored at the awards as a BMI icon. Sherrill, 74, is quoted by the AP as stating of being credited with opening doors in country music with his work, “I don’t think I changed anything… I think I jumped on the bandwagon.” 24-Hour Johnny Cash Internet Radio Station Launches Official Johnny Cash Internet radio station launches; Cash's friends and family involved in 24-hour programming highlighting the singer's five decades-plus career. Johnny Cash Radio Station Launches Legendary singer Johnny Cash is featured 24 hours a day, seven days a week on his own Internet radio station The station, www.johnnycashradio.com, streams Johnny Cash music and content 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Johnny Cash Radio is a dream come true for Johnny's millions of fans around the globe. We are the source for all things Cash, and our lineup includes programming hosted by Johnny's own family members, friends, former band members and others in the music industry," said Miller. Among the family members who host their own shows is the wife of John Carter Cash (Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's only son), Laura Cash, and Johnny's youngest sister, Joanne Cash Yates. The programs range from DJ-style shows to documentaries featuring interviews with Cash friends and associates to rare vintage performances by the Man in Black spanning his five decades strong career. Miller and his wife Shannon host the weekly webcast, The Johnny Cash Radio Show, which features guests such as Kris Kristofferson, Graham Nash, Merle Haggard, Rosanne Cash, Jane Seymour, Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and friends, family members and associates who knew Cash. "There are few other entertainers whose body of work could sustain a 24 hour, seven days a week radio stream. With Johnny Cash's five decades of writing and recording, our station is always fresh and relevant," Miller said. Johnny Cash began his career in music in 1954 and has sold over 100 million records. He is the only entertainer in history to be inducted into the Country Music, Rock & Roll and Songwriter's Halls of Fame. His life story was chronicled in the 2005 blockbuster film Walk the Line which starred Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon as Johnny Cash and June Carter. The Johnny Cash Radio stream is powered by Live365.Com Johnny Cash - Sunday Morning Coming Down Johnny Cash Internet Radio Grammy winning singer files for bankruptcy 2010-10-19 03:41:46 (GMT) (WiredPRNews.com - Press Releases) 10/07/2010 // Los Angeles, California, US // TiffNews10 // News Desk Los Angeles – Grammy winning singer Toni Braxton has reportedly filed for a second bankruptcy due to amassing millions in debt. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the singer’s debts are listed to be between $10 and $50 million in court records. As noted in the report, Braxton was forced to cancel a series of performances due to health issues in recent years, that are stated to have contributed to her mounting debt. Debra Grassgreen, Braxton’s attorney, is quoted by the AP as stating of the filing, “This was a very difficult decision for Ms. Braxton… However, after months of trying to work out an acceptable arrangement with her principal creditors, she determined that the only way to assure that she could meet her tax obligations and provide for her two small children was to commence these bankruptcy cases.” Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart Paul Simon Honored At Arts Horizons Annual Gala Celebrating the Arts 2010-10-14 03:09:46 (GMT) (WiredPRNews.com - Education, Entertainment, Press Releases, music news) Grammy Award Winning Singer And Songwriter To Perform At Event Englewood, NJ (WiredPRNews.com) – Arts Horizons, one of the largest non-profit arts-in-education organizations in New Jersey and the New York/Metropolitan area, is having its Annual “Broadway Salutes Arts Horizons,” Gala Celebration on Monday, October 25th at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street in New York. This year’s roster of honorees includes Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Paul Simon, who will perform during the evening, and is receiving the Paul Newman Award for Services to the Arts and Children; Actress Arlene Dahl who is receiving the Arts Horizons’ Outstanding Achievement Award; and Philip R. Sellinger, Managing Shareholder New Jersey, of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, who is the recipient of the Celeste Holm Humanitarian Award. Marc Summers, host of “Unwrapped” on the Food Network, and the Nickelodeon game show “Double Dare,” is this year’s Master of Ceremonies. “Of course it takes practice, practice, practice to get to Carnegie Hall, but it also takes a spark of imagination, and the opportunity to witness the arts up close at a young age,” said Elizabeth Halverstam, Executive Director of Arts Horizons. “For this reason, we hope this year’s proceeds will bring much needed arts experiences to children in schools where art and music programs have been cut due to the current economic climate. Research consistently shows that exposing children to the arts is an important component of creative thinking, a key deterrent to serious anti-social behavior, and an important element in career training and development in the 21st Century.” “Broadway Salutes Arts Horizons” will begin at 6:30pm, with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, a performance by Paul Simon, entertainment by some of Broadway’s most vibrant stars, and an auction featuring a variety of unique experiences and exciting items. For tickets and more information, please visit http://www.artshorizons.org/gala2010. About Arts Horizons Sesame Street: Paul Simon Sings Me & Julio Move Over Superman: Superwoman Is Here The Show Must Go On 2010-10-12 20:38:58 (GMT) (WiredPRNews.com Los Angeles, CA (WiredPRNews.com) - The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) remains one of the largest public school systems in the US; however, LAUSD has limited resources for some of their schools. These schools have been waiting for Superman. Jacqui Ugarte got tired of waiting for her counterpart and decided to put on her own cape. JAQ’s Network will host the event, “The Show Must Go On”, November 11, 2010. This intimate event is guaranteed to sell out fast. JAQ’s Network has all the information available at http://www.jaqsnetwork.com/what-were-doing.html. “I have always been interested in making a contribution to something that has to do with children,” said Jacqui. This heroine has assembled her team of superheroes to do for children what some schools can’t. She created JAQ’s Network, which consists of artists from all facets of the entertainment industry. The event will include international dance and YouTube sensation, Dejan Tubic with his dance troop. Vakisha “Lady V” Coleman, the Salsa & Burlesque dancer that earned the praise of Prince himself, will perform at this charity event too. Recording artist extraordinaire, Trace will lend her vocals to the cause along with many others. “JAQ’s Network will continue to do showcases to raise money for arts programs and other necessities within the LAUSD,” said Jacqui. “It’s time that we bring everyone into the circle of inspiration. It inspires you to inspire others, because we are in this to save our schools.” An auction will take place with pieces of artwork donated from members of JAQ’s Network. 100% of the proceeds from the auction go to the school(s) selected through http://www.donorschoose.org by JAQ’s Network. “We are looking forward to a fun and social event,” said Jacqui. “Superman’s absence won’t stop us from being active. The show must go on.” About JAQ’s Network Jacqueline “Jacqui V” Ugarte is a graduate of California University of Northridge (CSUN) with a BA in Child and Adolescent Development . She has always been involved in the arts. Jacqui has made several contacts throughout her artistic career as an actress, model, and dancer. She brought those contacts together to form JAQ’s Network. Her network of friends use their talent to contribute to great causes while having fun amongst themselves. The official site for JAQ’s Network is http://www.jaqsnetwork.com .Money for Nothing - Dire Straits Garth Brooks Helps Build and Repair Houses in Birmingham During Annual Habitat for Humanity Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Garth Brooks and hundreds of volunteers built and repaired houses in Birmingham as part of the 27th annual Habitat for Humanity Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. An avid supporter of Habitat, Brooks worked in the Wylam Oaks subdivision of Birmingham. Brooks also performed for Habitat supporters on Thursday evening. Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, previously have volunteered with Habitat in the Gulf Coast and in Los Angeles. Throughout the week, volunteers helped to build, rehabilitate or repair a total of 86 homes in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore and Annapolis, Md.; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn.; and Birmingham, Ala., as part of the Carter Work Project. Birmingham volunteers are building 10 new homes in the Fairfield and Wylam Oaks subdivisions, and an additional 18 homes will be rehabilitated or repaired. About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry serving Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties since 1987. The organization and is ranked #6 out of more than 1,500 Habitat affiliates in the United States. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, please visit www.habitatbirmingham.org. About Habitat for Humanity International Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org. Garth Brooks -The Thunder Rolls SOURCE Habitat for Humanity International American Idol Season 9 Winner Lee DeWyze to Release Debut Album, Live It Up, on November 16 on 19 Recordings/RCA Records
Lee DeWyze's First Single "Live It Up" will debut 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' October 13 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Last May, Lee DeWyze thrilled millions of fans when he was crowned the Season 9 winner of American Idol. Now the wait is over for original music from this self-taught singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who will release his major-label debut album, Live It Up, on November 16 on 19 Recordings/RCA Records. Lee's first single "Live It Up" will debut 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' October 13. "Putting out an album on a major label is truly a dream come true," says 24-year-old DeWyze, a native of Mount Prospect, IL, who had built up a sizeable following on the Chicago club scene when he first auditioned for Idol in June 2009 at the urging of his bandmates. He was the only male contestant never to land in the competition's bottom three contestants. "I'm excited for all the people who supported me throughout Idol to hear what I can do with my own songs. The album shows a whole different side of me and I'm so proud of it." Working with top-notch collaborators such as Toby Gad, John Shanks, and Espionage, to name a few, DeWyze co-wrote most of the songs on Live It Up, which he recorded while on the road over the summer with the American Idols Live Tour. "To see my name listed in the credits on each song was really important to me because I'm a songwriter," DeWyze says, "I also loved working with such talented writers. They all brought so much to the table and really helped me flesh out my sound." Live It Up is an engaging blend of rootsy pop, rock and folk, anchored by DeWyze's soulful, rough-edged voice and bright-sounding acoustic guitar. "I grew up listening to Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas & the Papas, Cat Stevens, and Kris Kristofferson," DeWyze says. "I love hard-edged vocals over pretty melodies — that's what I'm about. I really admire guys like Dave Matthews and Ray LaMontagne, and to now be on the same record label as them — it just blows my mind." U2 And NASA Create Video To Celebrate Collaboration WASHINGTON -- NASA and U2 released a commemorative video highlighting a year's worth of collaboration in space and on the Irish rock band's 360 Degree tour. U2 approached NASA in 2009 with an idea to include a dialogue between the band and the crew of the International Space Station during U2's world tour. The astronauts of Expedition 20, the crew then living aboard the space station, agreed to participate and spoke with U2 several times before recording a video segment the band incorporated into its concerts. The space station crew members were Michael Barratt of NASA, Frank De Winne of the European Space Agency, Bob Thirsk of the Canadian Space Agency, Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Gennady Padalka and Roman Romanenko of the Russian Federal Space Agency. "Working with U2 is atypical for NASA," said Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA's associate administrator for Space Operations. "By combining their world tour with the space station's out-of-this-world mission, more people -- and different people than our normal target audiences -- learned about the International Space Station and the important work we are doing in orbit." Speaking onstage in Houston last year, Bono said, "These are the very best people in the world -- dedicated to figuring how our little planet exists in this cosmos we call home." De Winne, and Romanenko attended U2's performance in Moscow on Wednesday and met with the band before the show. U2.com created the video and presented it to NASA to document the collaboration between the band and the space agency. To view the video, visit: Can music be a digital drug?
WiredPRNews.com Dallas – Some teens say listening to music can give them a high similar to that received by taking drugs. As reported by CBS 11 News, a new trend called iDosing has sparked concern among some experts who suggest the motivations for children and teens seeking to get high using music signal a possible need for help. Dr. Bryon Adinoff, a psychiatrist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, is quoted in the report as stating of the effects of listening to music, “That’s why we listen to music… It [music] makes us feel different things. It makes us feel happy or sad.” As noted in the report, iDosing creators propose that listening to certain beats can make one’s brain think they are high without taking actual drugs or alcohol. However, some experts say this may not be a harmless activity. Lois Jordan, a drug addiction expert and creator of Solutions Outpatient Services in Dallas, is quoted in the report as stating of what excessive use of things like iDosing could lead to for users, “What’ll happen is, they’ll build up a tolerance and what used to be euphoric, won’t… So, at some point, they’re going to start doing some other things.” More information about addictions and recovery may be found by visiting, Introducing
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Most bands begin with an idea, but THIS FIRES EMBRACE began with a gunshot. On December 8, 2004, Aaron Benner, lead singer of well known central Ohio band Liquid6Teen, was stage right at a Columbus concert venue called the AlRosaVilla when a crazed gunman rushed the stage and began firing. When it was all over, five people were dead including famous Pantera guitar player Dimebag Darrel Abbott. The Lord used this tragic event as a catalyst to a life altering change in Aaron. After months of soul-searching, Aaron felt the Lord's calling on his life. Aaron was compelled to use his musical talents as a ministry. He left Liquid6Teen at the pinnacle of their popularity and began praying for the Lord to send him Christian musicians that shared his calling. Just a few months later those prayers were answered in the form of, Josh Hall, Zack Koah, and Steve Malone. Since the forming of THIS FIRES EMBRACE in late 2005, the Lord has truly blessed their ministry. In their first 2 years of performing, they've headlined and filled nearly every venue in the central Ohio area. They've traveled the region sharing the stage with National Acts such as Pillar, Decypher Down, Shinedown, Trapt, Bobaflex, Spoken, Staple, Buckcherry, Saliva, Last Tuesday, Fireflight, Eleventyseven, Krystal Meyers, and John Rueben. THIS FIRES EMBRACE have entered several Battle of the Bands contests and walked away with first prize at each event. They entered the Band with a Mission organizations Battle for Shout-fest contest and went all the way to the final round in Nashville, Tennessee where they placed 9th in the country. Only four short months after starting to play shows, they released two singles, "On Broken Wings" and "Home Again" to national Christian radio. They released their first album, Redemption in May of 2006. In the year and a half since THIS FIRES EMBRACE added songs to their MySpace account, they've had an astonishing 600,000 plays. Atlantic, Koch, and TVT Records representatives raved over their show at a label showcase in Columbus in late summer of 2006. In 2007 and 2008, they were asked to perform at some of the biggest festivals in the country, including Ichthus, Cornerstone, Agape, Sonshine, and Pro-Life Festivals. THIS FIRES EMBRACE continues to win critical acclaim for their live performance in many publications, internet magazines, and local newspapers. Lord-willing, this list and their demand will continue to grow. Face of Ozzy Osbourne on the Moon
The inset in this photograph is an un-doctored NASA photograph of the impact area of its LCROSS mission to the moon. click on the image below to go to NASA's Lcross Main page, when you get on this page choose link to top story, LCROSS Impact Data Indicate the Water on Moon.
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There’s a reason why ancient African tribes worshiped the dark star that appeared only once every 13 years- there was nothing else like it. The rock/metal band Darkstar exhibits the same qualities, as their music is original in its conception and execution. This Pennsylvania rock band possesses a hard-hitting rock quality that combines metal and class. Their music is multifaceted, incorporating both heavy materials with lighter, party melodies that create the perfect balance “for true rockers only,” which their music is designated for. This version of Darkstar was formed in 1989 during an eclipse of the sun. From Webmaster B. javamanmonk: My Darkstar favs, Thunderhead, Squealer, Look to the Future and, and, and... They Rock, enjoy! notjuststands.com Introduces Curly Maple Top Guitar Shaped Guitar Stands Not Just Stands is proud to introduce the new handmade, solid wood, curly maple top, guitar shaped guitar stand. These gorgeous guitar stands are designed to fit your guitar perfectly, as each stand is cut to match the outline of a specific guitar model. The Colony, TX, July 15, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Not Just Stands, in The Colony,TX. has been building handmade, solid wood, guitar shaped guitar stands with and without built in amplifiers for a few years.They recently introduced their collectors line of products that boast inlaid curly maple where the guitar body rest. Each stand is built by hand, after you order it, either for a specific guitar model, or a universal stand has recently been added that was designed to accommodate most popular guitar shapes securely. Not Just Stands owner Larry Davis says he started building guitar shaped guitar stands so that the guitars he cared so much about would have a secure and beautiful display that would look good in any room. He said the JamStand (guitar shaped guitar stand with a built in amplifier) just came naturally after that. Larry started out just putting small tube practice amps in them, but soon ventured over to include handwired boutique amplifiers. He concluded with the bold statement "My stands and jamstands look better and sound just as good, if not better, than any other guitar stand and amplifier out there, while taking up less space and making wives happy at the same time." ### Contact Information Not Just Stands
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