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March 28, 2006
Angel's Old School Music Quiz Pt. II
l. Who did the punk band "The Ramones" get their name from?
2. What other 70's band was Ozzy Osborne in before he created his own band "Ozzy Osborne"?
3. Before they called themselves "Led Zepplin" what was the name of the band?
4. What music genre was heavy metal inspired by?
5. Name all the members of the punk band "The Clash".
6. Can you name all the bands that Jimi Hendrix was in before he
went solo?
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March 25, 2006
Poetry by Cara: Bent but not Broken
She was strong like a fortress
Fragile as glass but would not break
The evil ones hurled her into oblivion, in the hopes that she would never recover
The shove into the abyss bent her beyond recognition
But they didn't know the power she posessed
In her typical metamorphic fashion, she came out of the nothingness ever more radiant
She shined brightly, with sunshine in her smile.
Their plot had failed them.
Only those who threw the dagger in her heart would never again be the same.
You see, what they didn't know...
Although she may be bent
She'll never be broken.
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March 22, 2006
Canada Concert Dates
Evildoers w/ Phantasm & The Speakeasies
Fri.Mar.24/06[17:00] @ Bovine Sex Club, Toronto.
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March 19, 2006
Angel's Rock & Roll Quiz From the Past
l. What bands was Eric Clapton in during the 60's and 70's?
2. Who was the first drummer of The Beatles (not Ringo Starr)?
3. Who were the reporters that cracked "Watergate" during the Nixon administration?
4. What was the drummer's name that overdosed in the group The Who?
5. Who is the RED ROCKER?
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6. Who did Ray Charles want to sing like in the beginning of his career (the early 50's)?
7. What color was Elvis Presley's hair before he started to dye it black?
8. When did John Lennon decide to be a house husband and put his career on hold?
9. Who wrote "I ain't no senator's son" or "Fortunate Son"?
10. What kind of work did Norma Jean Baker (Marilyn Monroe) do during World War II?
ll. How did Stevie Ray Vaughn die?
12. How did Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix die and in what year?
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March 15, 2006
Canadian Promotion
The Sidetrack Cafe
Important Announcement: New location at 10238-104st, Edmonton, AB to open March 24, 2006. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they will not be celebrating the opening of the new doors on March 17, 2006 as originally planned. Note: Shows between March 17th and March 22nd will be cancelled or rescheduled accordingly - For more details chek: http://www.sidetrackcafe.com/
The Western Undergrad Film Society, London, ON.
Fri.Mar.17/06[12:00] - Independent film by Leeroy Rokkenrohl. Vote for Leeroy to receive the People's Choice Award!
Sat.Mar.18/06[12:00 & 18:00] - Independent film by Leeroy Rokkenrohl.
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March 13, 2006
Poetry by Xylopixie: Inner Labia
I am more (much more!)
than the sum of my parts
You can list them clinically
1-2-3-4
I am more than
What you take me for
I am more than
A heavenly body
More than just a number
More than a name
I am passion
Aggression
Fantastic revelation
I am the Chameleon of creativity
A kaleidoscope of moods
I am Mother Nature (incarnate)
I am Eve ( innocence lost)
I am Lilith ( temptress)
I am not your mother! (grow up)
I dare you
I dare you
Try me
1-2-3-4
My baby blues are mirrors
What do you see in the dark?
Copyright: March 4/2006, Xylopixie.
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March 08, 2006
Toronto Musicians - Submit Songs for Podcast
Toronto Independent Music Podcast: Toronto Musicians: Submit your songs here for podcast.
Check out Halogen by Toronto band Minque on the latest edition of the Toronto Independent Music Podcast. To download the show, please visit: http://blogto.com/toronto_independent_music_podcast/
Also...
Soulshine: Check out this Australian Music site for music news from down under. The site offers personalized giglists and a strong community. See the right side of TheMusicalRevolution "Freedom" page under "Fellow Revolutionaries for a permanent link to Soulshine.
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March 05, 2006
Angel's "Back in tha Daze" - The Red Rocker
Back in 1980, some friends and I went to see "the red rocker", Sammy Hagar. I love Sammy Hagar. I feel he is one of the best guitarists ever. I saw him with Van Halen in 1986, but this (earlier) "red rocker" show was outta sight.
The crowd was jacked and it was a happenin' night. The show started and out came Sammy on the stage in a '68 Chevy convertible. The car
was bright red and so was Sammy; red hair flying and a red jumpsuit.
He started the show by playing "I Can't Drive 55" sittin' in the car. Man, we all went crazy. The joint was jumpin' - one of the best shows I've ever seen.
Sammy's been through some changes in his career, but he'll always be one of my favorites in concert. I thought he really gave Van Halen some class when he was playing with them. David Lee Roth was ok, but Sammy, he da man.
Angel of rock.
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March 01, 2006
$The Gramaphone "Business" Awards$
Mar. Newsletter [Ed.18] - PROMOTING YOU TO YOU!
PROMO: Canadian Dates: FREE MUSIC: [http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/i220.php]
Fresh Meat
Sun.Mar.05/06 @ Bovine Sex Club, Toronto. *Scooter's Barfday*
Websites:
http://www.soulshine.com.au/ - Australian music site.
http://www.hipinion.com/top25/top25.php - US pop culture site.
http://www.saddle-creek.com/ - US label site.
http://www.littlesisterproductions.com/northbayforum/index.php - Canadian music promotions site.
MUSICIANS - Send your promoteables (concert dates, merchandise, website info, etc...) to: info@themusicalrevolution.com
MUSIC NEWS (in this issue):
1. CAMPAIGN TO CLARIFY TV MIMING IN BRITAIN
2. SELLING iPOD COMPLETE WITH TUNES ILLEGAL IN U.S.
3. JENNIFER LOPEZ HELPING TO RECRUIT BONE MARROW DONORS
4. ROLLING STONES PLAY FOR OVER 1,000,000 PEOPLE IN BRAZIL
5. WHO CARES? - D.C. reunite 1 more time!, Motown becomes "Oldtimerocktown", B.S,. K.F., S.P.S-P. S.O.S., Scott Stapp, Kid Rock and Kanye LOVIN' tha porn, and Wacko finishes his benefit song. Thank Gawd.
THEMUSICALREVOLUTION.COM THIS MONTH: This month we'd like to send out big love to Christine. The "NewMusicalRevolution" Update: Learning curve.. catching up with me... Still trying to figure out PHP and CSS. If you are into musical humour (you remember those great jokes music teachers would tell huh ;) check out the first installment of "Musical Funnies" from last month: http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/weblog/musical_funnies/index.html
For some reason, folx are downloading the CCC version of "Big Yellow Taxi" like crazy. If you wanna find out what the fuss is, check: http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/ccc.php but I warn you, it's likely that it's Joni Mitchell's amazing songwriting that's attracting the curiosity, not the performance :P
EDITORIAL: The Gramaphone "Business" Awards
With regards to this years Grammy Music Awards held Feb.8/06:
I don't know when exactly it happened. I suppose everybody will have an opinion and most likely that opinion will be based on when it was that they themselves became disillusioned with popular music rather than the truth. But, my question is: When did the Grammies cease to be about music AT ALL?
I think we, collectively need to do a little research. We need to tap into the facts. Compared to past years:
1. How many (televised) winning artists were there total? Go way back for this one.
2. How many record labels were represented on this year's show?
3. How many of the winning acts were at the top of billboard for the previous year?
4. How much $ did the live performers make?
5. How does the winning of a Grammy affect each artist FISCALLY?
How far does it go until the Grammy's don't matter at all? Is it there already? It's almost like watching a live wire act where the performer is on a 3 foot wide wire, 2 feet from the ground with her/his manager, agent, lawyer and entire promotions company holding his/her hand. WHO CARES?
Why am I so heated? Well, there was a time when only a select handful of musicians with the help of a few rich patrons could scratch a living. That was about (say) a hundred years ago. As soon as music became relevent and accountable, then promoters were able to help music become a legitimate job option. Take away accountability and relevence and you have nothing.
The music industry is selling itself out! Why? $? Power? Rich cats afraid of the influence of accountable/relevent musicians; not the Bob Geldolf/Bono type business/musicians who appeal to common tax payers to ante up. But, the Bob Marleys, the John Lennon's, the Sly Stone's who personify musical genius, challenge the world corporate structure and walk out of fake award shows to make a statement when the mediocre talent (ahem... Ellykay Larksoncay) are just happy to be there. FUCK THAT! It's our show! Deserve to be there! Deserve to demonstrate when it's bogus!
In November, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame invited the Sex Pistols to join them in their self glorification. It took the boys 'til February to tell them to piss off (on the Pistols' own website no less)! In the words of Lyndon and the boys, "Next to the Sex Pistols, rock and roll and that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum, urine in wine. We're not coming. Fame at $25,000 if we paid for a table, or $15,000 to squeak up in the gallery, goes to a nonprofit organization selling us a load of old famous. Congradulations. If you voted for us, hope you noted your reasons. Your anonymous as judges, but your still music industry people. We're not coming. Your not paying attention." (Fuck spellcheck). http://www.thefilthandthefury.co.uk/
Take the music back.
Mad Love,
i220
MUSIC NEWS:
1. CAMPAIGN TO CLARIFY TV MIMING IN BRITAIN: G.B.'s musicians union is pressuring broadcasters to flash a logo on screen to signify that acts are miming their performances. The idea is already in practice on BBC2's "Culture Show".
2. SELLING iPOD COMPLETE WITH TUNES ILLEGAL IN U.S.: The Recording Industry Association of America, the organization responsible for thousands of lawsuits, is starting to consider a new type of copyright infringement. iPod sellers are finding that their hardware is considerably more valueable if music is included but the RIAA are saying that this practice is just as illegal as selling off a DVD containing your entire music collection. For those looking to sell in the future it is suggested that you empty your player first.
3. JENNIFER LOPEZ HELPING TO RECRUIT BONE MARROW DONORS: The singer/actress is looking to the hispanic community to help 29 year old Janet Ovalles. The single mother has blood cancer and is fighting for her life. So far a match has not been found among family or those registered and due to a lack of hispanic bone marrow donors, Janet's outlook remains bleak. For more information, check: http://www.dkms.de/asp/english/
4. ROLLING STONES PLAY FOR OVER 1,000,000 PEOPLE IN BRAZIL: Last month the aging rockers played one of the largest shows ever at Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro. Fans started lining up days in advance for the concert which was part of the internationally renowned "Carnival" festival.
5. WHO CARES? - Did you see Destiny's Child at the Superbowl? I think they sang too... Superbowl! Dee-troit! Motown! Ste..vii..e Won.., uhm, no - The Rolling Stones? Ball Dropped. Cue the players... Better take Britney's baby away from her. She didn't strap him into a car seat. Never mind his father's an out of work dancer and mom's a corporate whore... Scott Stapp and Kid Rock have been caught on a tape performing lewd acts with.. hold your breath.. women. C'MON! This is NEWS? Please tell me the ladies had horse torsoes or were dead and nobody noticed or something?.. Kanye West is NOT addicted to porn. Unless the flick stars Kid Cock and Scott Staff of "Debbie Does.." fame... Finally! Michael Jackson's Katrina song may be finished. Expect an end of Feb./beginning of March release. So, March comes in like a lamb and goes out crying like a 10 year old boy with his pants down? C'mon! You were all thinking it.
*Collected from a variety of online NEWS sources and summed up here for your enjoyment/enlightenment.*
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