[Music News] Friday May 14: The Beatles Vampire Movie, HUGE Free Phish download,
by Fresh New Music,posted Oct 25 2011 5:14PM
The Beatles as Vampires Movie in Development?
Double Feature film producers Michael Shamberg and Stacy Sher are working on a film based on the Alan Goldsher novel titledPaul is Undead. Paul is Undead tells the story of Liverpool based zombie guitarist John Lennon as he kills McCartney, Harrison and Starr and reanimates them as they create hits and mayhem across the UK as they are persued by England's greatest zombie hunter Mick Jagger. Could this really hit the big screen in the future? more info
Phish, Phish, and more Phish
Phish fans are in luck today. There are three Phish related stories to get you talking, watching and listening. First of all, a ten disc collection of live Phish performances from various shows during 2009 titled Light 2009 has been released. A track list and download of the collection can be found here.
Second, Phish's concert film"Phish 3D" has been extended in showing in select theaters including IPIC Bayshore Town Center in Glendale, WI and Ridge 20 in New Berlin, WI. more info
And finally in Phish news, Phish recently performed "Loving Cup" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Here is the video.
Steve Martin at the Overture Center
Banjo-picking comedian Steve Martin has announced a Madison show at the Overture Center scheduled for July 27. The performance will not be a comedy routine, rather, Martin will be playing bluegrass with the Steep Canyon Rangers. Martin won a Grammy in 2009 for his album "The Crow." more info
Stream the New Band of Horses Album
Band of Horses will be releasing a new album titled Infinite Arms next Tuesday. If you cannot manage to wait a couple more days for the releases, or you just want a sneak peek, the band is allowing fans to stream Infinite Arms in entirety through their website. more info
Stream the New Black Keys Album
As the Black Keys prepare to release their new album Brothers on May 18, they are allowing fans to stream the entire album through NPR prior to the next Tuesday release date. The album has received positive reviews commenting on the fresh R&B sound following the single "Tighten Up." more info
Americana Music Award Nominees Released
The Americana Music Awards have announced the nominees for the 9th annual awards ceremony. The 2010 Americana nominees reflect the genre’s affection for innovative and inspiring artistry. Some nominees include Patty Griffin, Levon Helm, Rosanne Cash, and the Avett Brothers. more info
The Broadway musical Wicked has flown back into town, thrilling fans at the Overture Center now through June 9th.
I got a chance to see the production for the 2nd time last night, and once again was blown away. Even though I saw Wicked in 2010, I had...
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The Olms is a collaboration between Pete Yorn and...
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I'm pretty sure I was a Goth for at least for little while, for two reasons.
1) I almost hardly ever wear pastels.
2) I used to...
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Madison's summer music festival season kicks off this weekend with Brat Fest at Willow Island, where there are more bands than you can shake a bratwurst at! Check out the Brat Fest website to plan your itinerary.
Next up is the Marquette...
The Broadway musical Wicked has flown back into town, thrilling fans at the Overture Center now through June 9th.
I got a chance to see the production for the 2nd time last night, and once again was blown away. Even though I saw Wicked in 2010, I had...
Today we traveled back to 1975 for a Rendezvous with The Hudson Brothers. This song didn't make it to high on the charts, but Kitty enjoyed it. Her favorite brother was Brett. She also loved their television show. We've included a skit from...
I'm not sure why Pete Yorn decided to name his new music project after a European cave dwelling aquatic salamander, but if he stops by to play us some songs in Studio M, we'll have to ask him.
The Olms is a collaboration between Pete Yorn and...
Today's song was written by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. It was inspired by the 1957 novel Doctor Zhivago. No one was inspired by the song this morning. It was rejected by almost all the listeners.
Today is World Goth Day, a day to celebrate the post-punk, anti-establishment, dark clothes-wearing subculture.
I'm pretty sure I was a Goth for at least for little while, for two reasons.
1) I almost hardly ever wear pastels.
2) I used to...
Hello to all from Nfusion. Another round of challenges has moved beyond us all. Congrats to those of us lucky enough to have survived to this point. Sad to see the others eliminated as they were all very creative and talented. Good Bye to our new friends...
This morning it seemed like just about everyone was in the mood for some Funky Cold Medina...except Kitty. This ridiculous song made it all the way to number 3 in 1989. Jonathan says any song that references advertising dogs from the 80's has got...
Madison's summer music festival season kicks off this weekend with Brat Fest at Willow Island, where there are more bands than you can shake a bratwurst at! Check out the Brat Fest website to plan your itinerary.
Next up is the Marquette...
