| Frampton comes alive with Pops at Riverbend
When Cincinnati Pops trumpeter Doug Lindsay started to play the "talkbox" melody in Peter Frampton's "Show Me the Way" Saturday night, the Riverbend crowd objected. "You're playing it very well, but not here," Frampton said, grinning, as he took over with his twangy talkbox. It was a gentle gag, but it pointed out that the Pops was mostly superfluous in the rock 'n' roll icon's orchestral debut. This was a Frampton lovefest. The thousands who watched clapped, danced and sang along with '70s hits from the best-selling live album of all time, "Frampton Comes Alive!" .
Strictly Acoustic
Surf's up this Saturday at Leonesse Cellars in Temecula's Wine Country when the Duo-Tones perform surf guitar music straight from the '60s. Paul Johnson was 15 when he cut his first record, "Mr. Moto," with the Belairs in 1961, and Gil Orr has played with the Chantays since the mid '60s. Their number one hit, "Pipeline," is still popular at surf music concerts. The two have formed a partnership in the Duo-Tones and perform the music they love. Their sound, like that of most original surf guitar, is unique in that there's no amps, no drums and no bass. It's strictly pure acoustic guitar which fits right in with the 100-person venue at Leonesse Cellars. Johnson has been playing rock instrumental music for more than 40 years. He started with the Belairs in 1961 and continued playing with some of surf music's biggest names, including the Galaxies.
Budda Amplification Performs on "Rock Star: Supernova" Reality Show
Budda Amplification announced today that their award winning Superdrive Series II amplifier was chosen as the official guitar amplifier for contestants on Tommy Lee's "Rock Star: Supernova" Reality Show. It's frequently said, "every overnight sensation has been ten years in the making," and while the name Budda Amplification might seem new to some, those in the know have been watching Budda become the essential link to the new voice of rock and roll. "Rock Star" Musical Director, Clyde Lieberman, selected the Budda Superdrive Series II amplifier for its versatility, simplicity, modern look, and exceptional rock tone. With the many diverse styles the performers bring to the stage, the show demands an amp that can faithfully re-create those sounds and still allow the performers an opportunity to express their own individuality.
Aretha at Fillmore West goes two-disc
Peaches, "Impeach My Bush"; The Adored, "A New Language"; Killing Joke, "Hosannas From the Basement of Hell"; The Working Title, "About Face"; Webb Sisters, "Daylight Crossing." Dirty Pretty Things, "Deadwood"; Dead to Me, "Cuban Ballerina"; Klee, "Honeysuckle"; The Queers, "Love Songs for the Retarded"; Seether, "One Cold Night"; Randall Bramlett, "Rich Some Day"; The Hellacopters, "Rock & Roll Is Dead." Robert Earl Keen Jr., "Live at the Ryman"; John Gorka, "Writing in the Margins"; Lily Allen, "Another Still"; Maria Mena, "Apparently Unaffected"; Jeff Jones, "Biscuits and Gravy"; Youth Group, "Casino Twilight Dogs"; CSS, "Cansei de Ser Sexy." Rap/R&B: Kelis, "Kelis Was Here"; DJ Logic, "Zen of Logic"; Bradford, "Take Heed"; Rhymefest, "Blue Collar"; Baker Bros., "Baker's Dozen"; Qwel, "Dark Day"; Killa Klump, "Get in and Get Out." Boot Camp Clik, "Last Stand"; Pimp C, "Pimpalation"; Southland Gangster, "No Busters Allowed"; Bizzy Bone, "The Midwest Cowboy"; Boondox, "The Harvest"; Khia, "Gangstress." Country/bluegrass: Chris Knight, "Enough Rope"; Michelle Wright, "Everything & More"; Steve Earle, "Live at Montreaux, 2005"; Johnny Cash, "Live in Denmark"; Johnny Bush, "Texas State of Mind"; George Canyon, "Somebody Wrote Love." Jazz: Dr.
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