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Today Gibson.com's Bryan Wawzenek has a very special edition of This Day in Music: | It's tough to know what must have felt better for Peter Gabriel on this day in 1986: finding out that he had scored his first No. 1 hit in the U.S. or hearing the news that he had replaced his former band at the top spot. His blockbuster single "Sledgehammer" went over big-time and replaced the previous chart-topper, Genesis' "Invisible Touch." more -

Toxic Poop Kills Kings of Leon Show

Most tickets to concerts in outdoor venues usually carry the warning that the show will go on "rain or shine." We learned this weekend that the warning does not extending pigeon droppings. Just ask Kings of Leon, who were forced off the stage Friday night three songs into their set at St. Louis' Verizon Amphitheater after being inundated by poop from pigeons living in the venue's rafters.

The show's openers The Postelles and the Stills braved through their entire sets only to emerge from the stage covered in pigeon droppings. The Kings of Leon decided to try their luck and play their set but were forced to leave after an unhealthy encounter.

Drummer Nathan Followill told fans via Twitter "We had to bail, pigeons s***ting in Jared's mouth and it was too unsanitary to continue. Don't take it out on Jared, it's the f**king venue's fault. You may enjoy being sh*t on but we don't. Sorry for all who traveled many miles." - more on this story

Billy Corgan Collapses On Stage

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan collapsed on stage during a Florida concert on Thursday night.

The outspoken singer fell down while performing the bands's hit, "Bullet with Butterfly Wings."

Corgan explained the fall on Twitter: "That wasn't a stage move or clumsiness. That was me blacking out and wiping out. I have no memory of falling against the drum riser and my guitar cabinet, but I can tell you I've got quite a good bruise [and] am moving slow." - more on this story

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Saosin Lose Their Singer

First they lose their major label deal and now it appears that Saosin have lost their frontman, Cove Reber.

Alternative Addiction reports: The announcement came in the form of a post on the band's message board earlier this week by the band's guitarist, Beau Burchell.

"After 5 years with (vocalist) Cove (Reber), we have decided to part ways," Burchell stated in the post. "So it will be a new experience for us, not knowing what to expect in the vocal dept, who will replace him, or if we will even find a replacement this century."
- more on this story

Soil Address Their Future After Losing Two Members

Adam Zadel and Tim King of Soil have proclaimed that "the show must go on" following the "hiatus" of frontman A.J. Cavalier and drummer Tom Schofield. The remaining members of the band are picking up the pieces and carrying on. Here is what they told fans via their Myspace blog on Friday:

I'm sure you are all wondering what is happening in the world of SOiL after all the rumors and statements that have been going around. Late last week we learned of AJ's intentions as he notified us of his "indefinite hiatus". Then we learned of Tom's intentions, As did all of you, via the Blabbermouth statement he issued a few days ago.

We have decided that the show must and will go on. We refuse to let the fans, promoters, and radio stations down on such short notice. We decided to ask our friend's Jordan Lee (vox) and Mike Tignino (drums) to fill in. Both Jordan and Mike are awesome musicians and have been long time SOiL followers and to us it is an honor to have them join us for the already confirmed shows. We will take full advantage of this opportunity to perform some classic songs we haven't played in years and can promise you we will deliver a powerful and energetic show that will meet and surpass the standards we have always set for our live shows. - more on this story

KISS Do The Beatles

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS have made no secret of their love for The Beatles, so this report from the Metal Den (and songs) should come as no surprise. In fact, the biggest surprise is that recordings like these have not surfaced earlier!

TMD unearths a rare audio clip from 1990 of legendary rock act KISS doing an interview in a New York City rehearsal studio right before the start of the band's infamous "Hot In The Shade" tour.

At the start of the clip is Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons trying their hand at some classic songs by The Beatles. The first one is "Help!" and the second is "Please Please Me". In the KISS lineup at this point in time was Bruce Kulick on lead guitar and the late great Eric Carr on drums. - Check em out here

Mondo Generator Dog Food Tour

Mondo Generator have announced a run of shows through August and September in support of their new single 'Dog Food' (available on August 10).

Special guests for all shows will be Tweak Bird with Its Casual and Violent Soho also joining for selected shows.

What do Nick Oliveri (Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures), Happy Tom (Turbonegro) and Marc Diamond (The Dwarves) all have in common? Aside from the fact they all play in some of the best bands to ever grace the earth, they all feature on the brand new single from Los Angeles band Mondo Generator. The first taste of the new album from the band which is due for release in July, is the track 'Dog Food' which is set to be unleashed in May to coincde with the beginning of the bands upcoming tour. - more on this story

Dave Matthews Band Announce The Next Installment in their Live Trax Series

Dave Matthews Band have selected their VA Beach show from 1996 for the 18th volume of the Live Trax series. Here is what they had to say about it:

This concert was the first show in the States after DMB's tour in Europe. Dave notes how the band is still taking in "this thing that's been going on with us", referring to the success achieved with the release of Crash. Highlights of the 96 show include Too Much, followed by never-before-released in the Live Trax series, "Deed Is Done" into So Much To Say.

Carter's intro to #36 is also noteworthy. The VA Beach home state show has long been a summer tradition. We hope you enjoy this fresh release from the archives as much as we do.

Live Trax Volume 18 is available for a special Pre-Order only price until August 27th. We are also offering a couple of bundles. Order the 2-CD set with: - 100% ringspun cotton shirt in light blue featuring a King Neptune design or - Live Trax volumes 10-17

Tracklisting and order info - here

Madball Announce Fall Album and Tour Plans

Madball have issued an update from the studio where they are at work on their forthcoming album, Empire, which they plan to release on October 12th, 2010. They have also announced some fall tour dates across Canada with Comeback Kid.

"The recording process has gone smoothly. Hopefully I won't screw it up," jokes Madball vocalist Freddy Cricien. "I'm actually going in to track vocals today and I'm looking forward to it. And besides the interesting story of a manatee sitting by the place we stayed in, we've been dealing with the usual goofiness that comes with recording a record."

Madball are currently recording at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida. Behind the boards on Empire is producer Erik Rutan (Misery Index, Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore). "Erik has been great to work with," states Cricien. "He's definitely a perfectionist, which I have no problem with. It's going to benefit us in the end! He's got his own techniques like everyone does, so he's going to bring a different dynamic into the sound/mix. I'm excited for people to hear the finish product. I predict it will be very HARD!" - more on this story

Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese Team Up For TV Series

Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger are teaming up again to develop a rock and roll drama for HBO, according to Deadline.com.

From a Jagger idea that was first pitched to Disney, the tentatively titled A History of Music will be a fictional epic tracing the lives of two friends and their 40 years in the music business — from doo-wop to hip-hop.

Scorsese and Jagger worked together before on the documentary movie, Shine a Light. Jagger, Scorsese and Sopranos writer Terence Winter are the likely producers of the series, with Scorsese expected to direct. - more on this story

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Former Megadeth Star Marty Friedman Announces Solo Album

Marty Friedman, who played guitar with Megadeth during their 1990s heyday, has announced a new album, to be released on August 25 in Japan.

The album, titled Bad D.N.A., will be the speed metal king's tenth solo effort. According to Friedman's own website, the album "will be a natural progression picking up where Loudspeaker and Tokyo Jukebox left off, adding its own twists and turns."

The album was produced by Friedman and engineered by Steve Hardy and Shinnosuke Miyazawa (Lady Gaga, Guns N' Roses) this spring at The Village in Los Angeles. The first Japanese pressing will also include a music video of the title track, directed by Visual Trap. - more on this story

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Jani Lane 'Mans Up' Following DUI Conviction

Jani Lane responded to a statement that his former Warrant bandmates issued last week following his sentenced to 120 days in prison after pleading no contest to driving under the influence (DUI). He also took the time to address fans and address his fans. SleazeRoxx carried the following statement from Lane:

"I'm not founded on the notion that any press is good press. I'm more than willing to face the consequences for my bad decisions. I'm extremely remorseful about how this has affected my family, friends and fans. I have done a ton of soul searching. This is not a situation I ever dreamed of finding myself in but here I am. I will walk through this and take it as a wake up call. I believe everything happens for a reason.

"This comes at a time when I am writing some of the best music of my life. I intend to man-up, get through this and release something new in the fall-winter of this year. I will do several shows this holiday season simply because I love to perform and the fans deserve to see me at my best. I want to thank all my friends and fans who have expressed their amazing support and especially my wife and children who continue to surround me with love. This is one of the most trying times and yet enlightening that I've ever faced. I'll be back...and more determined than ever. I love the Warrant songs. I wrote them from the heart but I have a side to my songwriting that a lot of people may be unaware of...I intend to change that! - more on this story

Singled Out: Iron Thrones' Like A Moth To Flame

Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Iron Thrones tells us about "Like A Moth To Flame" from their brand new "The Wretched Sun" EP, which hits stores tomorrow. We now turn it over to the band for the story:

Adam Clemans (vocals): Lyrically, this song is loosely based on the legend of Icarus, and his flight towards the sun that resulted in the burning of his wings and his descent back to the earth below. It's the first track on the record and introduces the listener to the main character as well as the secondary female character. It tells about his instant attraction to the female, kind of like a love at first sight type thing. It also talks about how jumping into something so quickly could result in a negative outcome, but the two central characters disregard this thought all together because of the desire for one another in their lives.

I was the least prepared for this song when going into the studio because the overall the pacing of this song is a bit different for us, so I had to take a different approach all together. Curt and myself, during the pre-production phase, sat down together and hammered out the vocal patterns and then I went to work with the lyrics. Pete helped contribute to the lyrics of this song as well.

Curtis Parker (bass): When I started writing this track I really wanted to try a different sound for an Iron Thrones song. I wanted to write something more rhythmic and include influences from some of my favorite bands like Muse and Mastodon. I feel like it still has the "Iron Thrones" sound while it also branching out into styles we hadn't explored in the first album.

Steve Henningsgard (guitar): I think this song really shows Curt's strength as a writer, and was quite a challenge for me to grow into and to do it justice. Being the only guitar player, it was really important for me to understand every aspect of what Curt was going for, so that I could perform it as though I wrote it, as I feel a lot of Iron Thrones' sound has to do with the little intricacies and personal style of how we play our parts. Now that we've recorded it and played it a few dozen times, I really dig this song! I'm glad we have something so high-energy to promote as the first full song people have heard from us in a year and a half.

Pete Clark (drums): I specifically remember tracking the over-dubs on this song, because they sounded so huge. We used a 26" kick drum to accent the heavy hits, and you can hear it thickening up the low end of the song, especially towards the end. I think this song is a perfect track to start off the E.P. It's fast, heavy, and never lets up.

Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen for yourself and learn more about the album - right here!

Frank Zappa Dedication and Tribute Concert Plans

Since last month's confirmation of the September 19th date for Baltimore City's dedication of a bust of Frank Zappa, community support has been growing for a concert and festival in tribute to the legendary musician, composer and social icon, whose birthplace is Baltimore.

The bust, donated by a Lithuanian fan club, will be placed at the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Southeast Anchor in Highlandtown, and plans now include an outdoor concert featuring Zappa Plays Zappa (fronted by Frank's son Dweezil), and various events at the library and nearby Patterson Theatre in support of the dedication ceremony.

The date itself is especially significant as September 19th is the anniversary of Zappa's 1985 testimony on Capitol Hill in favor of free expression by Recording Artists at the Senate hearing instigated by certain congressional wives (members of the PMRC) concerning record labeling. Frank Zappa's widow Gail commented on the remarkable coincidence, stating, "Frank's legacy rests in his uncompromising defense of the First Amendment and his uncompromising pursuit of excellence clearly demonstrated in the standards he set in all areas of Music and the arts and sciences associated with it. He was self-taught and self-realized. It is hard to imagine how that is possible except for the 4 cornerstones he had going for him: a talent for music, a hard-core curiosity, a keen sense of humor and access to a library. He was a cheap date for History." - more on this story

Gary Numan Box Set

The Vinyl 180 has announced a Gary Numan box set containing "Replicas" and "The Pleasure Principle" as well as the brand new release of the self titled debut album from Tubeway Army and a bonus disc, "The Plan."

If you're thinking "Hang on... I've already bought the other Gary Numan re-issues", don't panic! "Tubeway Army" is available as a special deluxe edition with the presentation box and The Plan so collectors won't find that they have to buy copies of albums they already own. The boxes are very limited however, with only 500 copies being available worldwide.

The Vinyl 180 label produces new vinyl editions of classic 80's post-punk albums, remastered from original analogue tapes and pressed onto 180g heavyweight vinyl to capture the warmth and depth of sound that currently only vinyl can offer... just as they were meant to be heard. All releases are packaged in deluxe gatefold sleeves on heavyweight cardboard stock. The titles are distributed domestically through ADA. - http://www.vinyl180.com/

U2 Faq Coming in September

(Submitted News) Backbeat Books is proud to announce the September 15th release of U2 FAQ, a new 400-plus page book on the revered rock band by award-winning music journalist John D. Luerssen.

Due September 15th in the U.S. and globally this fall, the latest in Backbeat's acclaimed FAQ series (Fab Four FAQ, Fab Four FAQ 2.0, Pink Floyd FAQ), U2 FAQ promises Anything You'd Ever Want to Know About the Biggest Band in the World . . . and More!

Featuring an introduction by Cowboy Mouth's John Thomas Griffith, the one-time frontman for Red Rockers, who opened for U2 on its Unforgettable Fire trek, U2FAQ also boasts rare artifacts and photos from U2 fans and collectors worldwide. - more on this story

X Singer Releases Previously Unseen Cowboy Satire (Featuring John Doe and Kevin Costner)

Early Punk goes Cowboy! Almost 25 years after it was filmed, the Queen of L.A. Punk, X singer Exene Cervenka, and music video director Modi Frank, known for her groundbreaking music videos such as "Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction, present their previously unreleased cowboy satire "Bad Day" featuring legendary X front man John Doe, Grammy Award winner Dave Alvin, Oscar-winning writer Michael Blake, and with a comedic performance by Academy Award winner, Kevin Costner.

"Bad Day" boasts an inspired cast of legendary Los Angeles musicians, writers and actors at a "secret" shooting location in Chatsworth, California. This short silent film, photographed and co-written by X's Exene and directed by award-winning filmmakerModi Frank, is a 20-minute tribute to the early days of the one-reel Westerns. The film blends Exene's love for black & white films, with old fashioned title cards, western sets, and Modi's vision of capturing local talent having a very unusal day in a small pioneer town, with an elegant, poignant soundtrack by Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Dave Alvin along with X and Knitters drummer D. J. Bonebrake. Some might ask, why film a black & white, silent western? "For fun," exclaims the punk queen, "It was a blast to write, envision and then film. We have talented friends, all up for a project, and we froze a moment in history. It was one of the best times Modi and I have ever had."

Now available for the first time as a digital download, at www.baddaymovie.com, viewers will be able to "pay" whatever they choose for the download in order to view "Bad Day". - more on this story

Aerosmith To Mix It Up On American Tour

It seemed like this moment might never come, but on Friday night Aerosmith — all of Aerosmith — kicked off an American tour in Oakland, California. After a year which saw Stephen Tyler nearly replaced and Joe Perry nearly run over, the Boston bad boys are up and rocking again.

"I think (the setlist) is going to be the biggest issue of contention at this point," Perry told Rolling Stone. "We have toured a lot in the States and we're going to be putting down the setlist side by side for each city for the last two or three years and try to come up with something different — which is what I think the fans want to hear. I do think people want to hear stuff from the first five records."

"When you got 'Dream On' and 'Sweet Emotion' and 'Walk This Way' and 'Love in an Elevator,' you can't leave them out of the set," added Tyler. "And there's a lot of esoteric stuff we can add. We may do 'Kings and Queens' or we might do 'No Surprize.'" - But what about a new album?

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Comeback Kid Post New Song Online

Comeback Kid are previewing a new track from their fourth studio album, Symptoms + Cures, which is set to hit stores on August 31.

Produced by Eric Ratz (Cancer Bats, Billy Talent) and Kenny Luong (Cancer Bats, Billy Talent), Symptoms + Cures features 11 mind-blowing tracks assured to please. Drummer Kyle Profeta states, "Our last album was more of a 'feeler.' We were just getting in the mode of Andrew becoming our front man. With Symptoms + Cures, we have really found our sound with him and we are all really excited about it."

Fans can get a taste of the new record by visiting the band's MySpace page, where the first track "Do Yourself A Favor" has been posted. The page also has a completely new layout viewable - here

Hair Metal Stars Covering Hair Metal Ballads

This coming November, Versailles Records will accompany the retail CD/vinyl release of 'Rock N Roll Train: A Millennium Tribute to AC/DC' with the digital-only compilation, 'Hair Metal Heartbreak: A Tribute to 80s Rock/Metal Ballads'

The Hair Metal tribute featuring current/former members of Motley Crue, Cinderella, Winger, Lillian Axe, Keel, Alice Cooper Band, Quiet Riot, Bang Tango, Adler's Appetite, Keel, and The Scream among others

The album will also feature Richard Kendrick, Grammy-winning pianist Randy Cantor, Rose Reiter, Jasy Andrews, Jessi Canning, rising Nashville country star Minnie Murphy. - tracklisting

Blues Star Phillip Walker Dies

Blues guitarist and singer, Phillip Walker, has died at the age of 73. In addition to his own notable solo work, Walker backed legendary performers such as Etta James, Lowell Fulson and Little Richard. He also toured with zydeco giant Clifton Chenier.

Walker grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast, learning from such giants as Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Lightnin' Hopkins and Lonnie "Guitar Junior" Brooks. He was hired by Chenier in 1953, and played for the zydeco king for nearly four years. He moved to Los Angeles in 1959 and had a hit song with "Hello My Darling."

Walker died of heart failure on Thursday in Palm Springs, according to Alligator Records publicity director Marc Lipkin. - More music news at Gibson.com

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Gypsyhawk Planning Fall Tour

Gypsyhawk has several Southern California shows planned for the remainder of July and August before embarking on another tour -- this time reaching out east -- in support of the July 6 release of 'Patience And Perseverance' through Creator-Destructor Records.

The 12 track 'Patience And Perseverance' was recorded in April with Oakland-based producer Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, Light This City), and Harris recently issued a statement about the recording of the band's debut full-length: "Going into the studio initially was exciting and uncertain at the same time, we weren't sure how Zack would fare with us, given his past works (Animosity, Suffocation, Odious Mortem), but we gotta say...this cat is a highly skilled professional, and he's definitely capable of getting a great solid sound no matter what the genre is.

"Being in the studio was baller; high times everyday, with video games, canned tuna, and community coffee on the reg. Everyone did a superb job of getting in, bearing down, and taking care of business." - more on this story

The F**king Wrath Is Coming

Tee Pee Records have announced an October release of The F**king Wrath's new EP "Terra Fire" followed by a full length in the spring of 2011.

The F**king Wrath will be performing at the recently announced Power Of The Riff Festival taking place on August 8th in Los Angeles.

October dates have also been announced with their new Tee Pee Records labelmates Ancestors. - dates

Portico Quartet Announce U.S. Shows

Portico Quartet has confirmed their first ever U.S. shows supporting 'Isla' (Aug 31/ Real World Records).

The band is touring through Europe all summer and will make their U.S. debut with dates in Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia this September.

Portico Quartet shared a stage with Dirty Projectors and Avi Buffalo at the Glastonbury Festival where they impressed Jamie Cullum so much he invited them to perform on his BBC 2 program. - more on this story

Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Featured in Eternal Descent Comic

Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G is featured in the third issue of the metal comic book series Eternal Descent which is now available at comic retailers worldwide through IDW Publishing. The issue features a storyline inspired by guitar hero Gus G who helps Eternal Descent characters Lyra and Sirian race against time to save Apollo and the rest of the band from the dissonant call of the Damned.

Llexi Leon, creator of the Eternal Descent multi-media concept, recruits ESP Guitars artists for cameo appearances in the Eternal Descent comic which is inspired by a host of iconic metal musicians. The initial launch issue was released on March 31st, 2010 with new issues released every 4-6 weeks, spotlighting God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle in issue 2, and Gus G of Firewind and Ozzy Osbourne in issue 3. Other bands including Static X, Atreyu, Shadows Fall, and Soulfly are slated for upcoming cameo appearances in subsequent issues.

"Llexi Leon really caught my attention when I met him at NAMM, and he described his vision of combining actual rock dudes in his comic book series and doing an issue with each one," explains guitarist Gus G. "I immediately asked him if we can be in one of his books and that's how the whole thing started. It's incredible! I feel Llexi has done a great job in capturing all of the band members' characters."

To view the Eternal Descent interview with Gus G, - go here

Every Time I Die Premiere Sh*t Happens: The Series

Every Time I Die have posted their premiere episode of "Sh*t Happens: The Series?" online. This will be a first in a series of new weekly episodes entitled "Sh*t Happens: The Series?"

"This time, the sh*t really will hit the fans," points out vocalist Keith Buckley. "This is the first true episode of the series, which will pick up where Sh*t Happens left off. The episodes air every Wednesday here for free. Just tune in and zone out!"

The series finds Every Time I Die teaming up once again with Space Monkey Studios. Over the next 12 weeks, Every Time I Die will unveil episodes that are packed to the gills with impromptu footage showcasing the band's signature brand of humor that has made them infamous amongst their fans and peers alike. - more on this story

The Factory's Unreleased Album Set For Release

Acetate Records announces a September 7th street date for the previously un-released album by The Factory.

Much like predecessors New York Dolls, Stooges and Dead Boys, The Factory burned like a roman candle, then disappeared into the night. The Washington D.C. band ruled the roost in the late 1980's, opening for Iggy Pop, The Ramones, Public Image, Ltd. and Johnny Thunders, turning the heads of both fans and music industry reps along the East Coast.

Led by Vance Bockis (formerly of The Obsessed, 9353 and doom metal gods Pentagram), The Factory were a brash extension of late 1970's Rolling Stones, picking up where the strut and sneer of Some Girls and Tattoo You left off, creating an explosive concoction of straight ahead Rock n' Roll, Punk and R&B. Unfortunately outside influences got the best of them and The Factory broke up in 1992 without formally releasing anything more than a track on a compilation LP. - more on this story

Enforcer Added To Sonisphere UK

Enforcer have been confirmed for this year's Sonisphere festival in the UK, which is set to take place from Friday, 30th July to Sunday, 1st August.

Enforcer are among the latest bands to be added to the bill for the UK's edition of Sonisphere, joining such legendary acts as Anthrax, Slayer, Alice In Chains and Iron Maiden. Enforcer will be playing on Saturday, July 31st at 11:30am on the Bohemia Stage.

Enforcer frontman Olof Wikstrand comments: "We're really excited to go on stage on the Sonisphere Festival and show the whole of UK what heavy metal's all about again. We're gonna put on a hell of a show over there and leave no one untouched by our message of evil. It is also huge for us to share the stage with such influential bands for us such as Iron Maiden and Motley Crue. See you all in the front row at 11:30 on Saturday!" - more on this story

Delta Spirit Headlining SAM Event

Delta Spirit will return to Long Beach on Saturday, July 31 to headline Summer And Music (SAM) 2010's new album release showcase—Release Me—with The Fling, Tijuana Panthers and The Brook Lee Catastrophe. All bands will perform at the Rainbow Harbor amphitheatre from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Seldom does one city have the caliber and quantity of musical talent that Long Beach is graced with, just south of the Los Angeles epicenter. But it's almost unheard of to have four insanely good local bands release albums within weeks of one another.

The co-founders of SAM 2010—the awarding-winning, concert series providing an entire summer of free music to the public—considered these to be circumstances worth noting. Release Me is described by SAM co-founder Rand Foster as a means to, "celebrate stirring new music, revered old sound and the local musicians who constantly push the limits of both." - more on this story