Save The Turtles

Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, along with The Turtles, have sold over 60 million records worldwide, and have sung on hit records for such notable artists as John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, T. Rex, Todd Rundgren and Ozzy Osbourne. Along with The Turtles, Flo & Eddie have toured continuously for the past three decades, building on their legacy as one of the most successful musical groups in the history of recorded music. - more on this story

Matisyahu Sharing Stage With Les Claypool and Umphrey's McGee This Summer

PR reports: Matisyahu will embark on an extensive summer tour beginning May 30, playing major festivals and co-headlining several shows in the South with Les Claypool and on the East Coast with Umphrey's McGee, including Central Park Summerstage on July 9. (Please see reverse for a complete schedule of confirmed dates.)

Bass virtuoso Les Claypool is known for his seminal work with Primus, as well as a bevy of his own projects including Oysterhead (with Trey Anastasio and Stewart Copeland) and The Frog Brigade. Umphrey's McGee, which has several critically acclaimed albums to its credit, is one of the most visible and successful improvised music bands in recent years.

In addition to his shows alongside Claypool and Umphrey's McGee, Matisyahu plays a slew of major festivals this summer including Wakarusa Festival (June 5), Harmony Music Festival (June 14-15), Milwaukee Summerfest (July 2), 80-35 Festival (July 3), Rothbury Festival (July 5), Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest (July 11), Festival d'été de Québec (July 12), Mile High Music Festival (July 19). - more on this story

Melissa McClelland Album Release and Tour

Girlie reports: On June 30th, Melissa McClelland will release her third studio album, Victoria Day, on Six Shooter Records and she's hitting the road.

With fervent vocals and detailed narratives McClelland brings her seductive bluesy gems to life, painting pictures throughout the album that are both vivid and rich with emotion. With a stunning vocal performance by Ron Sexmith on the gentle "Seasoned Lovers" and produced by husband Luke Doucet, Victoria Day is like a roadmap tracing the veins of a country one could only dream of visiting.

Lucky fans will have a chance to see the chanteuse in action with live performances scheduled in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. - more on this story

Prog Veterans IQ Set New Album Release

SPV reports: With a 28-year history, IQ are widely regarded as one of the world's most highly respected progressive rock bands. 06/02/09 sees the release of "Frequency", IQ's ninth studio album, a musical tour de force which finds the band still at the top of their game. The return of original drummer Paul Cook for this year's live work ensures another exciting and memorable year for these popular and innovative prog rockers.

The group was formed in 1981 by guitarist Mike Holmes and keyboardist Martin Orford. They recruited bassist Tim Esau, later that year, followed by vocalist Peter Nicholls and drummer Paul Cook in 1982. The year 1982 saw the release of their first record "Seven Stories Into Eight". Constant shows throughout the UK led to them becoming a regular fixture at London's legendary Marquee Club. Their next album "Tales from the Lush Attic" was released in 1983, followed by the classic "The Wake" in 1985.

Tensions within the band, plus a punishing live schedule, resulted in the departure of Peter Nicholls in 1985, at the end of a UK tour with Wishbone Ash. With new singer Paul Menel, the band headlined London's Piccadilly Theater and secured a lucrative record deal with Phonogram. New studio albums "Nomzamo" (1987) and "Are you Sitting Comfortably?" (1989) were promoted by extensive European tours with Magnum and Mike and the Mechanics. - more on this story

Elliott Yamin Goes Soph This Week

Shorefire reports: American Idol alum Elliott Yamin will release his sophomore album 'Fight For Love' this Tuesday, 5/5, on Hickory Records.

'Fight For Love,' produced by heavyweights including Jermaine Dupri, Stargate, Midi Mafia and Johnta Austin, is the followup to his gold-selling debut, the highest-charting (Billboard, #3) first album from an independent artist.

Just in time for the release, Elliott has debuted his video for "Fight For Love," the first single. Nick Spanos, who has worked with Madonna, Alanis Morissette, Paul Oakenfold and has had his photos printed in countless major magazines, directed the video. It was shot at the historic Los Angeles Theatre. - Check it out on YouTube

King's X Tap Orange Sky For U.S. Tour

Chipster reports: Port of Spain, Trinidad may not be the first city music fans think of when the discussion of 'hot rockspots' comes up. But if the sophomore effort from Orange Sky, 'Dat Iz Voodoo,' is a representation of the local talent, it may soon join the likes of New York, Seattle, and London, as the group (which is comprised of singer/lead guitarist Nigel Rojas, rhythm guitarist Joel Beazer, bassist Nicholas Rojas, keyboardist Richard Hall, and drummer Obasi Springer) will be opening up a string of dates with metal legends King's X.

"We have always loved King's X, some of us since the early '90s," says Rojas. "We did one opening slot for them last year, in Kentucky, and got to meet Doug and the guys personally. They put on an incredible live show and we are honored to be able to share the stage with them."

The style that Orange Sky specialize in is quite varied…yet rocking. Perhaps a fan once gave the group the highest compliment, by gushing, "You guys sound and perform like if the Wailers and Black Sabbath had a baby." "I call our sound 'rock and roll'," says Nigel. "We emulate everything - hard rock, soft rock, punk, reggae, and metal, so I think the term rock and roll covers all these styles, and does not create an expectation from the potential listener of us being too metal, too reggae, too hard, or too soft. Our overall style offers all these soundscapes, colors, and emotions." - more on this story

Jeffree Star Summer Plans Include Warped Tour and CD Release

WMG reports: Jeffree Star is set to unleash his debut album, Beauty Killer, late this summer. The first single, "Prisoner," debuted on MySpace on Friday and received almost 500,000 plays over the weekend. "Prisoner" now available on iTunes.

Jeffree Star is confirmed for the first half of this summer's Vans Warped Tour and will follow that up with a national headlining tour in support of Beauty Killer.

Jeffree Star is currently putting the finishing touches on Beauty Killer in Los Angeles. He's working with a number of different producers including Lester Mendez (Shakira, Jessica Simpson, Nelly Furtado), Luke Walker (Alkaline Trio, Elliott Yamin) and 3OH!3's Nathaniel Motte. Confirmed guest vocalists include Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba, Nicki Minaj (Lil' Wayne's Young Money Entertainment) and Danger Radio. - more on this story

Black Hat Brigade Announce Father Of All EPs

PR reports: Brampton's indie post-rockers Black Hat Brigade will independently release their second EP, Fathers on May 29th, 2009 at the El Mocambo in Toronto.

This will mark the follow up EP to their critically acclaimed self titled debut. The album will be available online via iTunes.

The newest installment, Fathers, is a collection of songs that meld tribal rhythms, nightmarish haunts, explosive dance parties and feel good shakers, with the sound of today's digital landscape. - more on this story

. PJ Harvey & John Parish - A Woman A Man Walked By

Theres a lot of variety on this disc, both musically and lyrically. Harvey is consistently fine, as always, but Parish and his huge bag of varying musical tricks helps push his collaborator to new artistic heights. (4 stars) - Read the full PJ Harvey & John Parish - A Woman A Man Walked By review

. Britney Spears Live: Sequin, Sex & Spectacle

Watching a Britney Spears concert (if you can call it that) is akin to watching a stripper through a glass wall. It can be slightly enticing, a bit of a turn on and sexy, but ultimately it never gets you off. - Read the full Britney Spears Live: Sequin, Sex & Spectacle review

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