Collective Soul Week: You're All That I Know

Joel says of the track, "I think this song showcases some real maturity in Ed's songwriting and in the Collective Soul sound. A great chorus hook and interesting guitar parts over some cool changes. I got to sing background vocals on that one as well. I also replaced what was once a clarinet solo with a guitar solo. Now that's way it's supposed to be!" 

And here is Ed's take on the song: "That's basically about my wife. We've been married a little over a year. She's a wonderful woman. She changed my outlook on life and it's my way of telling her she's the one. 'You're all that I know when the sun goes down/ You're all that I know when the sun comes rising like that devil in me.'"

You can pick up 'Afterwords' at Target stores and iTunes starting tomorrow , plus see them on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday (August 31). You can preview the entire CD- right here!

Dead Dogs, Guns and Drugs at Rapper's Crib

Sheriff's deputies were investigating animal cruelty allegations when they searched DMX's Arizona residence where they discovered 200 grams of a suspected illegal narcotic, a variety of assault-style weapons and the bodies of three dogs.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio says that the drugs are being tested and that no charges have been filed yet. He was called out to investigate allegations that DMX has not been properly feeding and watering his pet pit bulls, according to AP. DMX's attorney says that the dogs were left in the care of a caretaker. - more on this story

When Fans Attack Pt II: Bottle! To The Head

The band's frontman was actually knocked out last year at the festival when a fan hit a bullseye with a bottle. This year it was the bassplayer's turn to get clocked in the head. The band took the stage knowing what was to come and were greeted with a barrage of bottles from the crowd, according to NME. With no direct hits the band felt they were in the clear. "Alright, this is going better than last year," guitarist Ryan Ross joked. "We made it through the first one."

A bit of temping fate on his part as the band broke into the song 'Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes' someone tossed a bottle at the stage and connected with bassist Jon Walker's head. 
- more on this story

Dylan Costello Tour

Dylan just wrapped up his Australia and New Zealand tour last night and is heading to Texas for the Austin City Limits festival September 16. From there he'll head to Nashville for two concerts on the 19th and 20th with Amos Lee providing support. Then the East Coast run with Elvis Costello will begin two days later in Duluth Georgia and run through Rocktober 9th when it concludes in Rochester, New York. 

Dylan is also offering his fans VIP packages for the tour.- more on those and the tour dates

The Cure Tour Delay

The new dates will take place in April and May of next year instead of September and October as originally expected but fans that hold tickets to the original dates are told to hold on to them as they will be valid at the new dates. 

This move came as the band has been working hard to finish their new studio album and decided that they needed to put that to bed before heading out on tour. The silver-lining for fans is that the new dates will most likely contain material from the forthcoming double album.- not all of their shows have been pushed back

AC/DC DVD Box

he first AC/DC release since the band came to Columbia Records earlier this year, the AC/DC Plug Me In DVD collection brings together for the very first time an astonishing five hours of definitive live concert and television performances -- many of them previously unavailable -- chronicling the on- going career (now in its fourth decade!) of a groundbreaking rock & roll powerhouse whose music transcends the test of time. 

"AC/DC has delivered the most dynamic rock & roll music in the world," said Steve Barnett, Chairman, Columbia Records. "Columbia is honored to be releasing this definitive career-spanning retrospective featuring many of AC/DC's finest filmed performances." - get all the details on the rather impressive set here

Kanye A Thief?

Major label newcomer Mims is up in arms with Kanye West, accusing the egomaniac rapper of stealing his hip-hop sound which is basically stealing real musician's old work, speeding it up, turning on a drum machine and talking sh*t over it. But Mims claims he stole soul samples and speeded them up long before Kanye made major cash by stealing soul samples and speeded them up and talking nonsense over them. 

Mims claims that he introduced this formula with his debut album. "I recorded my album five years ago so I did it first," the indignant rapper said- but did he steal it from Jay-Z?

Bright Eyes To Do North America This Fall

The fun will kick off on September 13th with a stop in Denver. From there they will hit Boise, Spokane and Olympia Washington before trekking north to Alaska for a show on the 18th at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and then a two night stand at the University's campus in Anchorage on the 19th and 20th. They'll then fly back stateside with two special shows planned including the Mexico City one off and according to Filter a very special orchestra show at the Hollywood Bowl on September 29th. 

They'll take a break after the date in Mexico before headlining back on the road beginning with a show in Chicago on October 19th, which kicks off the Midwest run of the tour. They'll venture briefly into Canada for three shows set to hit Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg before attacking the eastern U.S. and wrapping the whole ambitious effort up with a proper conclusion at the famed Radio City Music Hall on November 19th. - dates

QOTSA Back on the Road

This week the band is making a run through Canada which concludes on the 1st and they'll take a quick break before heading back on the road on September 14th with a performance at Austin City Limits Festival followed by the kick off the headlining tour the next night that will run through October 29th where they'll conclude the tour in Los Angeles. - support act info and tour dates

Quicks: Van Halen, Everclear, Pete Doherty, Marky Mark Chavez, Cheesy Missy

Eleven Seven Music apparently (and not surprisingly) screwed the pooch on the last Everclear album 'Welcome to the Drama Club' and as such Art Alexakis has decided that he wants to try his luck with a better label and see if they can get it right. According to Tunelab, Art is currently in writing mode for an album that he hopes to release next summer. No word on which label will release the effort.

Not a week can not go by without a story about drug-addled Pete Doherty. Apparently the far more famous for his drug addiction than his music star has checked into the $600-per-day Clouds House rehab facility, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. This according to what a source has told People magazine. Stay tuned later in the week for news on his arrest following leaving said facility. That's if he stays true to form. 

Marky Mark Chavez of Adema fame is taking a page from Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock playbook and looking to find solo success following the downfall of the crapmetal genre that gave them their break and then left them behind when the trend died. While his former band is toiling away with a new release and singer, trying to remain relevant in the age of emo, Chavez is plotting his comeback with a new solo album that will be released sometime early next year by Thru The Roof Records.

Speaking of stars that are well past their fifteen minutes of fame. It looks Doritos couldn't find a fitting current star to offer up as their new pitchperson so they have signed up Missy Elliot. Contact Music reports that Missy will be "the new face" of the cheesy chips company. On the bright side, at least she does appear to use the product she is endorsing and it gives her something to do. 
- Van Halen

Motley Crue Inspired Money For Nothing

Apparently members of Dire Straits were in a store and saw a wall of televisions displaying a Motley Crue video and according to Contact Music that inspired them to pen the hit tune that made light of the empty fame in the MTV age with lines like "That aint workin / thats the way you do it / Get your money for nothin get your chicks for free". 

Of course, the video for the track became a huge hit on the music channel. Being the deep thinker that he is, Nikki Sixx is reportedly flattered by the off-hand tribute. At least the line "bangin on the bongoes like a chimpanzee" makes total sense now. 
- Motley Thru fans can complain here

Moz Season Pass

The Moz plans to play a 10 night stand at Palladium in Los Angeles beginning October 1st and running through the 13th. Fans wanting to see all ten performances are being offered a "season pass" which will give them early entrance to the venue and also save them money by only charging for 9 shows and reducing the overpriced service charges. 

New Yorkers are getting a similar deal for Moz's run at the Hammerstein Ballroom from Oct 22nd - 28th. For about $200 bucks a pass, you'll get tickets and early admission to all five shows at that venue. 

The season passes go on sale today (8/27)- more on this story

Josh Kelley Teams with Pat McGee Band For CoHeadlining Tour

Having been on tour in the US over the past year promoting his last album "Just Say the Word" (released October 2006), Josh Kelley jumped right back in the studio to start recording and producing his fourth album "Special Company." As with his last album, "Just Say the Word," he will release "Special Company" on his own label, DNK Records, which operates out of the Wilspro Management offices in New York City. Kelley plans to release the album in late 2007/early 2008. Kelley is also producing and starring in his own documentary entitled "Making the Modern Day Label" which he plans to make into a TV reality show about making and breaking new artists on an indie label.- more on this story

Matchbox Twenty Get Retrospective

The double disc set entitled, 'Exile on Mainstream,' (obviously inspired by the Stones) will hit stores on October 2nd and will feature six new songs on the first disc and almost a dozen of the band's past hits on the second disc. 

The band is reportedly planning to hit the road in support of the effort but dates have yet to be announce, however you can catch them on TV promoting the CD.- TV listings and tracklist

Anders Parker Live Bootleg and Tour

Many of the venues are intimate; opportunity for music lovers to see an artist who has been loved by critics for over a decade without the space between. Parker's date in Portland will be accompanied by the release of a live bootleg of a 2005 show, '14th and Division.' 

"I went through Portland, Oregon a couple of years ago on tour and played a house party," Parker says of the release. "Someone taped the show and that tape is now being released. Entitled '14th & Division' it will be released by Bladen County Records. The fine folks over at BCR had it mastered and Portland artist Guy Burwell created a fine cover. Release date is September 7. I'll have copies to sell on the road after that date. Eventually it'll be for sale on the website and via iTunes."- dates, dates, dates

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