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Friday, February 29, 2008

First Song of the Day: Jordin Sparks' Tattoo

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-AnOldieButAGoodie on behalf of all contributors to this blog

Top UK Downloads

per The Independent as of 2/29/08

1 Pete And The Pirates - Little Death
2 I Was A Cub Scout - I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope
3 Smashing Pumpkins - American Gothic UK Tour Edition
4 Laura Marling - Alas I Cannot Swim
5 Adele - 19

J. Holiday Tour Dates

J. HOLIDAY ON TOUR WITH TREY SONGZ
Spring, 2008


Monday Feb.25th Chicago, IL House of Blues
Tuesday Feb.26th St. Louis, MO Pagent
Thursday Feb.28th Philadelphia, PA TLA
Friday Feb.29th (2 shows) Baltimore, MD Rams Head
Washington, DC H20
Sunday March 2nd New York, NY Nokia Theatre
Tuesday March 4th Philadelphia, PA TLA
Thursday March 6th Richmond, VA The National
Friday March 7th Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum
Saturday March 8th Miami, FL Bank United Center
Sunday March 9th Orlando, FL House of Blues
Wednesday March 12th Myrtle Beach, NC House of Blues
Thursday March 13th Atlanta, GA Dreamz
Friday March 14th New Orleans, LA House of Blues
Saturday March 15th Memphis, TN Cannon Center
Monday March 17th Dallas, TX House of Blues
Wednesday March 19th Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Thursday March 20th Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Friday March 21st Los Angeles, CA House Of Blues
Saturday March 22nd San Diego, CA Viejas Casino
Sunday March 23rd San Francisco, CA Mezzaine

Top R&B Downloads

per iTunes.com 2/8/08

1. With You - Chris Brown
2. No One - Alicia Keys
3. Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
4. Suffocate - J. Holiday
5. Just Fine - Mary J. Blige

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Hot Country Songs - Billboard



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Artists with Myspace pages to check out - Part VIII

Wild Sweet Orange on Myspace






Check out the latest with Wilk
Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

I've liked Hitomi for about over a year now

Here is her video for By Myself


Online Videos by Veoh.com

Ladies Who SANG

Thieves and Villains are touring the US...check them out



Feb 27 2008 The Brewery Raleigh, North Carolina

Feb 28 2008 Graffiti Music Hall Asheville, North Carolina

Feb 29 2008 The Waterfront Brunswick, Georgia

Mar 1 2008 The Capitol Ocala, Florida

Mar 2 2008 Talent Farm Pembroke Pines, Florida

Mar 3 2008 Backbooth orlando, Florida

Mar4 2008 The Anvil Cocoa, Florida

Mar 5 2008 Fuel Jacksonville, Florida

Mar 6 2008 Swayzes Marietta, Georgia

Mar 8 2008 Underground Sea New Iberia, Louisiana

Mar 9 2008 The Forum Laporte, Texas

Mar 11 2008 Hurricanes Brownsville, Texas

Mar 12 2008 The Warhol San Antonio, Texas

Mar 14 2008 The Space (NM) Albuquerque

Mar 15 2008 The Chamber (AZ) Phoenix

Mar 16 2008 Hogue Barmichaels Newport Beach, California

Mar 18 2008 Knights of Columbus Fresno, California

Mar 20 2008 The Underground (CA) Roseville, California

Mar 21 2008 The Noisebox Camas, Washington

Mar 22 2008 EL CORAZON (WA) Seattle, Washington

Mar 23 2008 BLAKES Berkeley, California

Mar 26 2008 The Warehouse (WY) Cheyenne, Wyoming

Mar 27 2008 Cervantes Denver, Colorado

Mar 28 2008 The Factore Colorado Springs, Colorado


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HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL - 5/4/08 (Sunday)

Got this information via Khype (a great resource/website to check out)

HAWAII ROMANCE FESTIVAL - Music Festival 2008

International Music Night

A night under the stars with some of the most talented Hawaii and international performers, and the full 40-piece Orchestra!

LOCATION: Honolulu, HI
DATE: Sunday, May 4, 2008
TIME: 7PM
VENUE: Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
PRICE: $95
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.com, www.hawaiiromancefestival.com

Artists:
[] Sergio Mendes
[] Amy Hanaiali'i
[] Martin Nievera
[] Jake Shimabukuro
[] Kim Bum Soo
[] The Matt Catingub Orchestra of Hawaii

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to today: 2/27/08

86. Korean Hit Drama Songs - Original Soundtrack (the title is in Hangul which I can't read ...yet)

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 26, 2008

85. All Ages - What Do You Believe

Top R&B CD's

per Amazon.com 2/8/08
1. Alicia Keys - As I Am
2. Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains
3. Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad
4. Keyshia Cole - Just Like You
5. Raheem DeVaughn - Love Behind the Melody

The More I hear this the more I like it - JYP

Korean artist (and producer) JYP



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Monday, February 25, 2008

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 20-21,2008

83. Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics

84. Earth, Wind & Fire - Greatest hits

Thursday, February 21, 2008

I'm a fan of John-A-Dreams


John-a-DreamsQuantcast

Give them a listen you may become a fan too

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Marc Anthony's I need to know

I've always liked this song. Recently in watching a Dance Wars episode one of the teams did a rendition of this (that I actually liked). It reminded me of the original so I thought I would post and share it. Thankfully kind folks uploaded it to Youtube





-AnOldieButAGoodie

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

ROYAL HEARTS PRESENTS:KABUKI BOMB: STAGE 1
All Asian Rock Night
Friday Feb 22, 2008
at 8:00 PM
Where::
FAT CITY SF
314 11th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Featuring
The Jumping Jacks
LYV
Drunken Hu?
Neko Punch
Fujikochan

Doors Open@8PM
Tickets: $10
Tickets are available at www.ticketfusion.com
DOORS OPEN AT 8PM

**Special Guest MC: val of akai SKY

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Jrock Gelato 1.5 on Saturday Mar 01, 2008
at 7:00 PM
Where::
Awakenings Coffeehouse
24100 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, California|5 90717
United States

7:30P Ghost Town
8:15P L2D
9:00P The Sunshine Committee
10:00P Rusika
All Ages, $5


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Mar 7 - Friday

JUDO CHOP vol 12 "One Year Anniversary - Matsumoto Matsuri"
Let's celebrate the first anniversary of JUDO CHOP !!

07:30 Open
08:00 - 08:20 Miyuki (Geta Dance)
08:35 - 09:05 Nirf
09:20 - 09:50 Jazmo
10:00 - 10:20 Lisa (Minyo - Japanese folk music )
10:35 - 11:05 Thee Out Mods
11:20 - 11:50 Friday Knights



-NewWave

Christina Aguilera's Back in the Day lyrics

Lately I've been really enjoying this song. Maybe it is because I too appreciate so many of the artists that she mention. It is actually nice seeing someone from her generation knowing who they are and respecting what they brought to the musical world. Hopefully if you never heard of these artists or never heard of their work you would also look them up.

Anyway found this neat lyric thing/widget via Metrolyrics so I thought I would share




- Christina Aguilera Lyrics


-AnOldieButAGoodie

Monday, February 18, 2008

JoJo - Too Litte Too Late




I admit she is one of the younger set that I hope keeps it clean and makes it.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

I FOUND IT!

A while ago I mentioned that a song was stuck in my head that I know I heard before but couldn't remember who sung it or what it was saying. It made it difficult because it was a Japanese artist and my Japanese Language knowledge is less than a little. Anyway, I figured it was either Hitomi or Koda Kumi and I'm glad to say I found it. The song is Cherry Girl by Koda Kumi.

Here it is:



Online Videos by Veoh.com



Hope you enjoy it! Nevertheless, I do. I think I'm getting this album. -AnOldieButAGoodie

Music in the News: Saving The Carpenters Home

via Iwon

DOWNEY, Calif. (AP) - Owners of The Carpenters' former home aren't feeling on top of the world about the legions of fans who keep stopping by to pay tribute.

The five-bedroom tract house, where siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter lived and penned some of their greatest hits, was featured on the cover of their 1973 hit album "Now & Then." It was also where an anorexic Karen Carpenter collapsed in 1983 before dying.

Owners Manuel and Blanca Melendez Parra have apparently grown weary of the parade of fans paying homage.

The couple have submitted plans to officials in Downey, a city about 15 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, to raze the 39-year-old main house, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. The Parras have already torn down an adjoining house and have begun construction on a larger home

The proposal to level the rest of the residence has angered fans.

"This house is our version of Graceland," said Carpenters aficionado Jon Konjoyan. "When they photographed the 'Now & Then' cover here in 1973, the house was instantly immortalized."

The 57-year-old musician and promoter is heading a campaign to save the original home from the wrecker's ball. Some fans have proposed that Downey officials declare the house a historic landmark.



I look forward to seeing how this all turns out - AnOldieButAGoodie

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Samurai Champloo's Ending Theme

Everytime Samurai Champloo has played in this house I've enjoyed this song. I'm glad that I was able to find it online. Thanks to FullLengthArmor for uploading it to Youtube and NewWave who helped me locate it.

This is the ending theme song sung by Minmi. The title is Shiki no Uta (Song of Four Seasons)




Jrock Gelato 1.5 - March 1st

Jrock Gelato 1.5 on 3/1(Sat) at

Awakenings Coffeehouse
24100 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717

7:30P Ghost Town
8:15P L2D
9:00P The Sunshine Committee
10:00P Rusika
All Ages, $5

You can also find more information on this event by checking out Rusika's myspace page

Black Engine or Black n Jean???

Anyway, here is another JYP produced singer - Jang Keun Suk (장근석 )

Thursday, February 14, 2008

The Real Deal - SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS



THIS - IS TALENT!

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Wonder Girls "Irony"

1st Annual Peace Concert - Los Angeles (USC)

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2008
TIME: 6PM
VENUE: USC - Galen Center, 3400 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90089
PRICES: $120, $100, $70, $40
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Tickets on sale Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 @ 9 am
213.368.2522
213.368.2590

Artists:
[] Shin Hye Sung
[] M
[] ss501
[] BoA
[] Min Kyung Hoon (Buzz)
[] Wonder Girls
[] JoPD
[] MC MOng
[] Epik High
[] FT Island
[] YangPa
[] Lyn
[] Yoon Do Hyun Band
[] Jung Jun Ha
[] Ju Hyun Mi
[] Jewelry
[] Brown Eyed Girls
[] In Soonee,
[]e Jung Jun Saeng

EXTRA INFO:
[] Tickets may be picked up at the Korea Daily office, or at the Will Call window the day of the concert.

SEATING CHART:
[] Seating is still to be determined.

Credits: Korea Daily, Khype.com
, Soompi.Com

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Here is a Koda Kumi Slideshow I found

via webshots



Koda kumi

Musiq's Love




this has always been one of my favorite Musiq Soulchild songs. And with Valentine's Day being tomorrow, I thought I would hunt it down - enjoy

-AnOldieButAGoodie

ChartToppers: Top Radio Airplay

1. Like You'll Never See Me Again (Alicia Keys)
2. Independent (Webbie feat. Lil Boosie and Lil Phat)
3. Suffocate (Jennifer Holiday)
4. Sensual Seduction (Snoop Dogg)
5. Can't Help but Wait (Trey Songz)

per Mediabase

sidenote: I think I know why I rarely listen to the radio


-AnOldieButAGoodie

Latest Lyrics

Fresh news
Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love Lyrics
Britney Spears - Piece Of Me Lyrics
Alicia Keys - No One Lyrics
Rihanna - Don’t Stop the Music Lyrics
Timbaland - Apologize Lyrics
Sara Bareilles - Love Song Lyrics
Colbie Caillat - Bubbly Lyrics
Nickelback - Rockstar Lyrics
Foo Fighters - The Pretender Lyrics
Rihanna - Umbrella Lyrics
Get your own here.


-AnOldieButAGoodie

Hitomi - Candy Girl

I'm not sure how I got to this video but I am posting it because I actually like Hitomi. We have one of her more recent CDs and I really enjoy it. This video is old and it is a good thing that I never viewed it way back when because I probably would have never listened to anything else she made



-AnOldieButAGoodie

ChartToppers: Top R&B CDs

1. Alicia Keys - As I Am
2. Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains
3. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights
4. Keyshia Cole - Just Like You
5. Raheem DeVaughn - Love Behind the Melody

per Amazon.com @ 1/25/08

Happy Birthday to the February Folks

2/5 Bobby Brown
2/10 Roberta Flack American singer, notable in the areas of jazz, soul, and folk. I know Flack best for the single "Killing Me Softly with His Song,"

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Have a Happy Valentine's Day

Lemon Drop Kick's Japan Tour Pre-Party - Feb. 13, 2008

Due to an unforseen scheduling conflict, Lemon Drop Kick's Japan tour pre-party has been tentatively moved to February 13th. That's just one day later, and the show will still be at the Good Hurt.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but now more of you can come out and party as it will be "hump day" and all...

See you on Wednesday!

Upcoming Live Shows - Oreskaband (Japan) - February

Yes! It's confirmed!!
ORESKABAND to perform at [FM802 & SPACE SHOWER TV present SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2008 SPRING]
(Feb/12/2008)


It has been confirmed that ORESKABAND will appear at [FM802 & SPACE SHOWER TV present SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2008 SPRING] which will be held on May 18th (sun) in Osaka, JAPAN.
Ticket sales will start from March.(Specific date for ticket sales:TBA)

For more information, call FM802 Listener Center (06)6354-8020 [Open:Mon-Fri/ 10:00-18:00] or GREENS (06)-6882-1224

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 10, 2008

81. Instant Romantic Floor - Instant Romantic Floor
82. Tokyo Jihen - Shuraba

First Song of the Day: Koda Kumi

The video is Hot Stuff and it features Km-Markit. I know Koda Kumi is in the midst of a bit of (overblown, in my eyes) controversy back in Japan, but I will continue to support her.




-AnOldieButAGoodie

Saturday, February 9, 2008

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 8 - Feb 9

76. Rusika - Hope Through Loneliness
77. Random Ninjas - demo
78. D-51 - Oneness
79. M-Flo loves melody. & yamamoto ryohei - miss you
80. Utada Hikaru - Deep River

Friday, February 8, 2008

Flashback: Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous

I use to love this song and play it constantly.



Oh the memories.
-AnOldieButAGoodie

Artists with Myspace pages to check out - Part VII











TV Theme Songs - Proud Family

This is definitely one of my favorite theme songs. I also liked the show.

Artists with Myspace pages to check out - Part VI

Upon Deaths Arrival
has a gig in Missouri on the 9th

Add Upon Deaths Arrival!


Vanessa Carlton is doing things her way


Banner 2 Banner 1 go!



Visual Sweden - A great source for Japanese music




Wild Sweet Orange has an EP available




WILK
Create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

Feb 9
far out
February, 9 2008 at GRAND STAR + MOUNTAIN BAR
930 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012
Cost : $15. $12 presale
21+

celebrating the Lunar New Year Festival with some amazing bands! including THEE OUT MODS, SWEETNESS, THE STUDIO FIX, and more!


Lemon Drop Kick
playing Club Good Hurt in Venice/West Los Angeles on Feb 12. It's a 21 and over club, so all you young 'uns better score a passable fake ID. Venue info is as follows:

Club Good Hurt
12249 Venice Blvd
West Los Angeles, 90066
310.390.1076
www.goodhurt.net

-NewWave

Thursday, February 7, 2008

ChartToppers: Billboard

First Song of the Day: Random Ninjas

trying to wake up was tough today. This song did the trick!



-AnOldieButAGoodie

First Song of the Day(2/6): Carly Simon

I think this was such a well written song and Carly's voice really showed the emotion and vulnerability to match the lyrics.



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

OREGON

外人

February, 8 2008 at Mt. Tabor Legacy
4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97214
Cost : $5.00

Join The Slants as we rock the biggest venue in SE Portland, a former burlesque theatre and now an awesome club. Bands & Details to be announced soon. Check www.mttaborlegacy.com



外人

February, 15 2008 at Music Millenium In-Store (all ages)
3158 E. Burnside, Portland, Oregon 97214
Cost : Free!

An in-store performance to celebrate the national release of Slanted Eyes, Slanted Hearts. All age show!!!

外人

February, 21 2008 at East End - sponsored by Music Millenium & Party Boy
203 SE Grand Ave,, Portland, Oregon 97214
Cost : $5.00

Special Music Millenium "indie record store" party night sponsored by Party Boy drinks





JAPAN

Doberman

February, 10 2008 at SHIRO & INAMI presents 『 10×11』 DOBERMAN vs THE BAWDIES - 新宿LOFT
Not Available , Not Available , Tokyo 0000
Cost : 前売2500円 当日3000円(ドリンク代別)

2008年2月10日 18:00 START at LOFT 前売2500円 当日3000円(ドリンク代別) [Groovy STAGE SIDE] DOBERMAN http://control-doberman.com/ THE BAWDIES http://thebawdies.fc2web.com/ DJ: INAMI ( 東京ロンドン化計画 http://www.londonka.com/ ) SHIRO ( Facing Facts  http://facing-facts.com/ ) and more... MC:こざこ剛 [NITE KLUB SIDE] DJ: RYM( 東京ロンドン化計画 ) KANETA( Facing Fact ) and more... 2008/1/12前売発売 ぴあ:280-262 / ローソン:33355 info:10×11(http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=2464306 )LOFT ( http://www.loft-prj.co.jp/ 03-5272-0382) tokyo_londonla@hotmail.co.jp


野本健太郎 -Kentaro Nomoto-

February, 15 2008 at 志津Sound Stream
千葉県佐倉市上志津1785-3 岩井ビル2F, 千葉県佐倉市上志津, 千葉県 285-0846
Cost : 1200

詳細未定



野本健太郎 -Kentaro Nomoto-

February, 18 2008 at 高田馬場四谷天窓.comfort
東京都新宿区高田馬場, 東京都新宿区高田馬場, 169-0075
Cost : 1000

ニューロティカ

March, 1 2008 at 新宿LOFT
Not Available , 新宿区, 東京都
Cost : 3500/4000

“Rock by nature 44/30” ~TIGER HOLE : ISHIKAWA & P.I.G.STUDIO : KINTARO Birthday Night~『本当の誕生日(2/29)が4年ぶりにやってくる石川と、ついに三十路を迎えた欽太郎のこれぞROCKなジョイント誕生パーティーが開催!』 LIVE:ニューロティカ/MAGUMI&杉本恭一(LA-PPISCH)/The Turn-Tables[TARSHI(Lonesome Dove Woodrows)/RYOTA(JIGHEAD)/コンドウトモヒロ(ex.PEALOUT)/TAKAHASHI(HARISS)]/ロリータ18号 DJ:ISHIKAWA(TIGER HOLE)/欽太郎(P.I.G.STUDIO)&ロイヤル/HAYASHI(NACANO)/RYOJI(RYOJI&THE LAST CHORDS)/小里誠(THE COLLECTORS)/武藤昭平(勝手にしやがれ)/飯島誓(勝手にしやがれ)/ターキー(GO!GO!7188)/他 ※TIGER HOLE MAIL予約:tigerhole@loft-prj.co.jp


Doberman

March, 1 2008 at CHILD SCHOOL TV企画 「やぶれかぶれNIGHT!!」
Not Available , Not Available , Osaka 0000
Cost : OPEN/17:00 START/18:00

☆ACT☆ ■DOBERMAN ■CHILD SCHOOL TV ■GOLLBETTY ■SHY-HI

Our Picture of the Day


Can't think of anything more important to do today. Can you?

A Bit of BOA

Korean artist BOA has already made a name for herself in Japan. I keep hearing that she is setting to make her U.S. debut and is diligently preparing now. The U.S. market seems to be hard for crack but hopefully she will get a shot.

Here is one of her older videos: Milky Way


First Song of the Day: Christina Aguilera's Understand

This is one of those songs that I always find hard to let go. I love it. I love the words, the vocals, the music and the old time feel.



Here is a live version

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Monday, February 4, 2008

Artists with Myspace pages to check out - Part V?

Leah Dizon



Vanessa Carlton

ChartToppers: What's selling at Sensasian














**hope to get this working soon

ChartToppers: Canada's Digital Downloads

per canoe/soundscan

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Jordin Sparks - Tattoo
3. Britney Spears - Piece of Me
4. Timbaland f/OneRepublic - Apologize
5. Hedley - For the Nights I Can't Remember


-MusicLover

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 4, 2008

75. Oreskaband - Oreskaband

Oreskaband

While listening to our Oreskaband CD today, I realize that I am really looking forwad to new music from them. I can't help but pull for these girls. They are sincere and their music always makes me smile in spite of myself.

I am expecting great things from them (darn I sound like Judge Hatchett). Here is their 3rd Video Diary



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

CALIFORNIA

Rick
February, 9 2008 at Pier 41 Blue & Gold Fleet Fisherman’s Wharf in SF
Pier 41 Fisherman’s Wharf in SF, SF, California
Cost : $45.00

Saturday Feb 9th, 2008 Quickly’s Valentine Cruise 2008 @ aboard Pier 41’s Blue & Gold Fleet on Fisherman’s Wharf in SF 9pm to 2am Boat departure @ 1030pm Presented by Quickly Franchise & U6 Raymond Kot Single Ladies recieve a GLOW IN THE DARK bracelet by E Partylimited.com Tickets are $30 for memebers $35 advanced $45 @ Door SBC DJ Rick Lee The Dragon 106 KMEL in the mix Dress Code is Semi Formal 18 & up

IDAHO

National Product *Top 8 us - Band@npmusic.com*
February, 8 2008 at The Venue - w/ Just Surrender, Lorene Drive & Farewell
523 Broad St, Boise, Idaho 83702
Cost : 10

PENNSYLVANIA

Santalina

February, 16 2008 at Santalina @ Club Solo
Not Available , Philadelphia,

Santalina performance [feat. Scholar from LNS & La Femme Nikita]

Santalina
March, 1 2008 at Outreach Program For Kids [for Tone Capone from NYC’s Hot 97FM & Vip Talent Agency]
Three Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 301, Philadelphia,
Santalina will be speaking and performing for "The Outreach Program For Kids" with Tone Capone from NYC’s Hot 97FM & VIP TALENT AGENCY

TEXAS

BESPA KUMAMERO(NEW SONG UP!!)

March, 22 2008 at Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.
1601 Lake Robbins Drive, Houston, Texas
http://animematsuri.com/index.php Address: 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77380 USA Parking is complimentary! For phone reservations please call 1-281-367-9797 and reference "ANIME MATSURI" for the special convention rate!



JAPAN

野本健太郎 -Kentaro Nomoto-
February, 15 2008 at 志津Sound Stream
千葉県佐倉市上志津1785-3 岩井ビル2F, 千葉県佐倉市上志津, 千葉県 285-0846
Cost : 1200

詳細未定


BESPA KUMAMERO(NEW SONG UP!!)
February, 24 2008 at 高円寺HIGH
東京都杉並区高円寺南4-30-1, 杉並区高円寺南, 166-0003
Cost : 3000/3500

ベスパ☆くまメロの初企画イベント!超豪華ラインナップです!お見逃し無く!詳しくはhttp://kumamero.netへ!



スケルトンズ (Skeletons)
February, 24 2008 at 下北沢CLUB Que
Not Available , 世田谷区, 東京都
「うたをうたおう」レコ発ツアー

スケルトンズ
March, 1 2008 at 名古屋ell.SIZE
Not Available , 名古屋市, 愛知県
「うたをうたおう」レコ発ツアー


Limited Express (has gone?)
March, 30 2008 at Osaka yagai ongakudo
Not Available , osaka, 大阪府
Cost : 4500

SAL CULTURES presents SAL Culture

Limited Express (has gone?)
April, 27 2008 at Tokyo Shibuya LUSH
Not Available , 渋谷区, 東京都
Cost : 2000/2500

JJ&TSURUGI presents






Music + Politics = YES WE CAN



I will always respect those artists who put their passion into action.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

ChartToppers: Canada's METAL/PUNK CHARTS

per ChartAttack as of 1/25/08

1. Dillinger Escape Plan's Ire Work
2. High On Fire's Death is The Communion
3. Neuraxis's Live Progression
4. The Ocean's Precambrian
5. Paroxysm's Scar Attack

I can honestly say I have not heard of any of these groups. Any recommendations?

-AnOldieButAGoodie

First Song of the Day: Aretha Franklin

I remember back in the day this song (which really wasn't so long ago) I use to love this song and video (one of the few videos I like). I was glad I was able to add it to one of our playlists as well as find the video

It was written and produced by Lauryn Hill. There were a lot of talented young women in this video



-AnOldeiButAGoodie

Sunday, February 3, 2008

ChartToppers: Airplay World Official Top 100

New Site

I recently happened upon a site today for an online music player. Found some bands I heard before and some new bands I hope to hear more from in the future. The site is mostly in Japanese but for anyone interested here is the site.

インディーズバンド試聴サイトaudioleaf

-NewWave

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 3, 2008

I am so ready for the Superbowl!

73. Yuki Koyanagi - be alive
74. Hitomi - Love Concent

There is a song stuck in my head. I've been humming the chorus but can't think of the title. All I know is it is sung by a Japanese female singer. I'm believing it is either Koda Kumi, Hitomi and only possibly Ayumi. So I'll be listening to a lot of our CDs and online videos until I find it. Don't you hate that?

75. Oreskaband - Oreskaband

Saturday, February 2, 2008

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 2, 2008

69. John Legend - Get Lifted
70. Toshinobu Kubota - The Baddest III
71. M-Flo - Beat Space Nine
72. Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain

ChartToppers - Top R&B Downloads

per itunes.com 1/18/08

1. With you - CHRIS BROWN
2. No One - ALICIA KEYS
3. Kiss Kiss - CHRIS BROWN (FEATURING T-PAIN)
4. Suffocate - J. HOLIDAY
5. Just Fine - Mary J. Blige

Jay Chou - Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia)



Sharing something that is new for me. I often websurf. One thing I love is listening to new stuff. While coming across CoolSmurf's blog I happened to notice he had a list of favorite shows and music. Seeing that he had some shows that I also liked I figured I would give one of his favorite musicians a try. This was the first one I came across when I did a youtube surf (thanks NongBebe for the upload). You know what - I LIKE IT! GIVE IT A LISTEN

-AnOldieButAGoodie
(never too old to try something new - as long as it isn't illegal or immoral)

ChartToppers: Top Hip-Hop & Rap CDs

per amazon.com 1/18/08

1. Keyshia Cole's Just Like You
2. Kanye West's Graduation
3. Jay-Z's American Gangster
4. Timbaland's Timbaland presents Shock Value
5. Jaheim's The Makings of a Man

Too many Subscriptions - Magazine Covers


I still don't get Pete Doherty but I thought this was an interesting cover of him (Feb2008-Spin). I hope he gets it together and keep it together. I don't even care if he gets another hit record. I rather he get a healthy and happy life.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

ChartToppers: Top R&B CDs

per Amazon.com 1/18/08


1. As I Am - Alicia Keys
2. Growing Pains - Mary J. Blige
3. 100 Days, 100 Nights - Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
4. Just Like You - Keyshia Cole
5. Exclusive - Chris Brown



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Unexpected Pleasure: Billy Rae & Miley

I don't know if it is the mother in me or if it is simply just a good song but I'm liking this song more and more



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Friday, February 1, 2008

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

CALIFORNIA

Rick

February, 9 2008 at Pier 41 Blue & Gold Fleet Fisherman’s Wharf in SF
Pier 41 Fisherman’s Wharf in SF, SF, California
Cost : $45.00

Saturday Feb 9th, 2008 Quickly’s Valentine Cruise 2008 @ aboard Pier 41’s Blue & Gold Fleet on Fisherman’s Wharf in SF 9pm to 2am Boat departure @ 1030pm Presented by Quickly Franchise & U6 Raymond Kot Single Ladies recieve a GLOW IN THE DARK bracelet by E Partylimited.com Tickets are $30 for memebers $35 advanced $45 @ Door SBC DJ Rick Lee The Dragon 106 KMEL in the mix Dress Code is Semi Formal 18 & up

IDAHO

National Product *Top 8 us - Band@npmusic.com*

February, 8 2008 at The Venue - w/ Just Surrender, Lorene Drive & Farewell
523 Broad St, Boise, Idaho 83702
Cost : 10

PENNSYLVANIA

Santalina

February, 3 2008 at Santalina / Jaxum Records / Who?Mag TV DANCE AUDITION for new VIDEO SHOOT & PERFORMANCES
CEC [ Community Education Center] 3500 Lancaster Ave. AUDITIONS BEGIN PROMPTLY @ 1:00PM - 4PM, Philadelphia,
Cost : FREE

Copy & Paste the following link to view details regarding the DANCE AUDITIONS for the NEXT VIDEO SHOOT!!!! You don’t want to miss this!!! Please spread the word to anyone interested... http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj132/SantalinaPromo/danceauditionflyer.jpg

Santalina

February, 16 2008 at Santalina @ Club Solo
Not Available , Philadelphia,
Cost :

Santalina performance [feat. Scholar from LNS & La Femme Nikita]

Santalina

March, 1 2008 at Outreach Program For Kids [for Tone Capone from NYC’s Hot 97FM & Vip Talent Agency]
Three Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 301, Philadelphia,
Cost :

Santalina will be speaking and performing for "The Outreach Program For Kids" with Tone Capone from NYC’s Hot 97FM & VIP TALENT AGENCY

UTAH

National Product *Top 8 us - Band@npmusic.com*

February, 7 2008 at Avalon Theater - w/ Just Surrender, Lorene Drive & Farewell
3605 S. State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Cost : 10

WASHINGTON

National Product *Top 8 us - Band@npmusic.com*

February, 9 2008 at El Corazon - w/ Just Surrender, Lorene Drive & Farewell
109 Eastlake Ave, Seattle, Washington 98109
Cost : 10

Christina Aguilera's Understand

When I first bought Back to Basics I use to play this song endlessly. I don't think I will ever get tired of it. It isn't your usual radio fare but I love it. Also bring back memories of listening to my LP's



-AnOldieButAGoodie

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

CALIFORNIA

RANDOM NINJAS

February, 2 2008 at Zen Sushi
2609 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90027
Cost : $5 over 21, $10 under 21

Don’t miss Random Ninjas @ Zen Sushi! Make sure to check out the bands that night! 8 - 8:30 Ghost Towne 8:45 - 9:15 Random Ninjas 9:30 - 10 L2D 10:15 - 10:45 Rusika. ALL AGES!!!

Merkaba Bandits @ Hennessey’s 2/6/08

February, 6 2008 at Hennessy’s (Gaslamp Quarter) ALL AGES
708 4th Avenue, San Diego, California 92101
Cost : Free

Merkaba Bandits @ Hennessey’s 2/6/08

February, 7 2008 at The Good Hurt
12249 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90066
Cost : 10$ 21+

Rock n Roll music and hot girls dressed up like nurses. Sounds like a good time. Merge onto I-5 N. Merge onto CA-73 N via EXIT 85A toward LONG BEACH . Merge onto I-405 N toward LONG BEACH.Take the exit toward WASHINGTON BLVD / VENICE BLVD. Turn LEFT onto SEPULVEDA BLVD. Turn LEFT onto VENICE BLVD. End at Good Hurt: 12249 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, US

Merkaba Bandits @ Hennessey’s 2/6/08

February, 19 2008 at Hensley’s ALL AGES
850 Tamarack Avenue,, Carlsbad, California
Cost : FREE

FREE ALL AGES

West Indian Girl

February, 21 2008 at Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069
Cost : 15

RANDOM NINJAS

February, 22 2008 at The Whisky A Go Go - TIME TBD
8901 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90069
Cost : $12

Random Ninjas w/ Stella’s Notch @ The Whisky A Go Go - Time to be determined

West Indian Girl

February, 27 2008 at Noise Pop Festival at Bottom Of The Hill
1233 17th Street (17th @ Missouri), San Francisco, California 94107
Cost : 12.00

RUSIKA

March, 15 2008 at SYNERGY CAFE (CD Release Acoustic Show!!)
4437 SEPULVEDA BLVD., CULVER CITY, California 90230
Cost : $2

CD release show!! Rusika will do a romantic acousitc show to melt your heart. 9:00 pm - RUSIKA

She's been in the game for a while - Natalie Cole - Our Love

Natalie Cole has some of the best songs celebrating love. Enjoy this month of LOVE



-AnOldieButAGoodie

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to Feb. 1, 2008

67. Random Ninjas - The Random EP
68. Queen - Greatest Hits I

Upcoming Live Shows that may be near you

CALIFORNIA

RUSIKA
February, 2 2008 at Zen Sushi (Jrock Gelato Vol.1)
2609 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, California 90027
Cost : $5(21+), $10(under 21)

8 - 8:30 Ghost Towne 8:45 - 9:15 Random Ninjas 9:30 - 10 L2D 10:15 - 10:45 Rusika


MISSOURI

MACHINA

February, 1 2008 at ALL AGES SHOW**106.7 Z Presents** THE Snorty Horse Saloon W/The horizon is After Us
3050 N. Kentwood Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65803
Cost : $7

NEW YORK

Tied For Last

February, 2 2008 at CANCER RESEARCH BENEFIT at Village Pub South (LI) w/ THE HOLLOW!!
198 Broadway (aka Rte 110 South), Amityville, New York 11701
Cost : $10 (for charity, ya cheapskates!)

FEATUING: SAM ADAMS REBELLION (NZA’s side project) ... SAVE DWENSON (Acoustical Mayhem) ... TIED FOR LAST (That’s US) ... and... HOLLOW (the friggin’ HOLLOW!) ....... 50/50 ... RAFFLES ... GIVEAWAYS ... DRINK SPECIALS ... SHOW IS 21+

TENNESSEE

MACHINA

February, 16 2008 at Vinny T’s
Not Available , Cookeville, Tennessee
Cost : $8

TEXAS

RUSIKA

February, 8 2008 at Double Tree Hotel (Ikkicon 2)
6505 IH-35 North, Austin, Texas 78752-4346
Cost : $32

Ikkicon 2 http://www.ikkicon.com/

MACHINA

February, 26 2008 at THE AARDVARK
2905 W. Berry St, FT. WORTH, Texas 76109
Cost : $10.00

JAPAN

LEMON DROP KICK

February, 16 2008 at CHIBA KASHIWA ZAX
ishido building 1F 17-25 izumi-cho,kashiwa-shi,chiba, JAPAN, Chiba 277-0022
Cost :

LEMON DROP KICK

February, 17 2008 at UENO SENSATION TOKYO
toho buildB1 daitou-ku, higashi ueno, JAPAN, Tokyo 110-0015
Cost :


LEMON DROP KICK

February, 19 2008 at CLUB CHITTA
4-1 ogawa-cho,kawasaki-ku,kawasaki-shi, JAPAN, Kanagawa
Cost :