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Monday, October 22, 2007> It is with sadness that we report the passing of Baltimore jazz vocalist Ruby Glover, who died Sunday after suffering a stroke on stage at a performance Saturday night. Click here for a link to the Baltimore Sun article... Monday, May 21, 2007> Congratulations to Fools & Horses, who won the STARBUCK'S "Off the Clock" CD Competition! Bands were selected from 800 entries across the US and Canada to be featured on Starbuck's recent compilation, which is sold and played at every Starbucks store. After six weeks of voting for the favorite track, and more than 30,000 votes FOOLS & HORSES song "THE THERAPY" has been announced as the Winner! Last Train Home's new video for "Last Good Kiss" debuted on CMT last week. If you don't see it on the channel, you can check it online at http://one.revver.com/watch/255856/flv/affiliate/16817Monday, April 16, 2007> From allmightysenators.com: "For those of you who do not know, Landis is very ill and in the hospital. His kidneys are suffering from acute renal failure and they've started dialysis to get them working again. His spirits are very high, but much prayer and good thoughts are needed. We will be taking donations for Landis. Not only does he have no income right now due to being in the hospital, but the medical bills to come will most likely be pretty ugly, so you can help Landis pick his life back up where he left it when he's all better. To the many, many of you who have sent your well wishes and prayers, we thank you so much!! We love you all." http://www.myspace.com/helpforlandis Monday, February 5, 2007> Lamb Of God will perform LIVE on Conan O’Brien on Friday, February 9th! (Show starts @ 12:35 AM –technically on the 10th). Band drummer Chris Adler states, "It's exciting to think that national television has come far enough in our direction to actually let a metal band like us on the air! We are very excited for the opportunity not only for ourselves, but for the doors it will help to break down for heavy metal in general. We are flattered to be in this position, thankful to Conan and his staff for their invitation, and looking forward to proudly kicking some serious ass on National TV!!!" Tuesday, January 30, 2007> FIVE-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BAND THE POLICE REUNITE FOR FIRST TIME ON THE GRAMMY AWARDS WITH HISTORIC KICK-OFF PERFORMANCE Joan Baez, Melissa Etheridge, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Chris Rock and Stevie Wonder Added to Presenter Lineup for Music's Biggest Night™ Sunday, Feb. 11, on CBS SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2007) — In an historic GRAMMY® moment, the Police (Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers) will reunite and perform together for the first time on the GRAMMYs when they open the 49th Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast on Feb. 11, it was announced today by The Recording Academy®. With five GRAMMY Awards to their list of accolades, the Police, one of the most famous bands in the world, create a purely original sound by infusing reggae with pop and rock — a sound that will be heard around the world from the GRAMMY stage. Also, new presenters added to the all-star lineup include current Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Joan Baez, two-time GRAMMY winner Melissa Etheridge, Golden Globe winner Jennifer Hudson, GRAMMY winner Queen Latifah, three-time GRAMMY winner Chris Rock, and 24-time GRAMMY winner Stevie Wonder. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 11, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The Police join a stellar list of past GRAMMY Awards opening acts, which includes reunions and once-in-a-lifetime performances: the ever-animated Madonna sharing the stage with the Gorillaz (2006); an all-star, stage-filling spectacle that featured The Black Eyed Peas, Maroon5, Gwen Stefani, Los Lonely Boys and Franz Ferdinand (2005); Prince and Beyoncé in an electrifying duet (2004); and the reunion of legends Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel (2003). Previously
announced performers include Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé,
Mary J. Blige, the Dixie Chicks, Gnarls Barkley, John Legend, Ludacris,
John Mayer, Corinne Bailey Rae, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Justin
Timberlake (solo performance and with the winner of the "My
GRAMMY Moment" competition) and Carrie Underwood. Previously
announced presenters include The Black Eyed Peas, Ciara, Nelly Furtado,
Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, P!nk and Rihanna.
Tuesday,August 15, 2006> Sonia has been touring Israel. She sent the following letter, which offers her perspective on the situation over there... "Dear
Folks, So the world I lived in, earlier this week, in Shorashim where 160 missles are launched at us every day for the past few weeks has been a new level of life, not a new level of fear. The fear is familiar. Something I cannot control. Like bad turbulence on a plane. Or dodging tornados across Arkansas like we did last summer or the other natural disasters. But this work of war is intentional, it doesn’t have to be and yet when you stand here when you look up at the sky or walk on the stones that the Jesus walked on that Moses led us to that Mohammed preached from, it makes perfect sense to understand that of course this passion for God, for the understanding of who we are and why the heck we are breathing on the earth today. In living life with the background of death you have a greater appreciation of life of the deliberate action of your time; as you have in America with the possibility of crime and bad weather. But here, with death in the forground, life is truly irreplaceable…every moment, every blackberry and I mean dripping blackberry has never seemed more sensational. More voluptuous, richer, louder, or the acute awareness of no sound and perfection of peace no rockets no planes no copters only waves or wind of wild driving on the highway…the soundless sound of baby turtles crying. I named the band Disappear Fear, it was not whim. It was that when Rick, my brother told me when I was 10 there was a bomb that could kill every one on the planet but that music could stop it. I knew how important music was to our survival and so in my small gigantic voice I take this guitar and sing about completing this circle of humanity…the bottom line is Terry and I are fine. I did my first concert in a bomb shelter, a miklat, and the night was amazing, I performed outside at the Harold’s Hoot and it was beautiful a warm summer evening outside with lit candles and I was accompanied by howling dogs on my blues songs…in tune actually, another miracle. I can identify with Israel in my heart and it deepens as the bombs fall and the bullets spray, that one country so small just wants to sing her own song…I don’t exonerate Israel for all her practices but I do understand her quest and I will stand under here quest. They tell us the cease fire starts at 7 am tomorrow that is about the time America goes to sleep. Here in Tel Aviv we will be waking up and hopefully getting back to work and re thinking the plan. We fly home on Thursday until we meet again be safe, fly high. Disappear fear, already. A big thank you to Laura and Nancy back home and to Larry and Irit here in Israel and so many of you who have written to me…I hope you come here and swim in this sea and eat Lebanese Falafel and visit the other side of the wall…but for now…kiss your children and your loved ones while you can.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006> Vote for Storm the unpredictable, who won grand prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Hip Hop Category, Session II. Go to http://www.jlsc.com/vote to cast your vote for Storm, who is up against the winner from Session I! The 12 Lennon Award Winners will be announced on May 1st and then go on to compete for the Maxell Song of the Year and $20,000. Fools and Horses are competing for the chance to open for Bon Jovi at Giant Stadium and a potential record deal! They will be showing a video of the band taped live at the MCI Center, and people can vote over the internet for their favorite band. Please help make a very special and talented band's dream come true! Vote online at http://bonjovi.livedaily.com
Thursday, January 19, 2006> It is with sadness that we report the recent passing of Lowell "Shufflemonster" Schiff and Mike Smith. The following was received from the WAMA newsletter: Lowell "Shufflemonster" Schiff, GrooveQuest's exuberant drummer and phenomenologist, passed on to rock 'n' roll heaven early on January 11, 2006. Lowell was battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease, a fatal and debilitating illness) for the last two years, but he lived life to the fullest and played his drums to the end. His long and varied music career includes performing as the house drummer at the DC Gaity Burlesque Theater in the 60s, a year of drumming with Roy Buchanan at Rand's Rock and Roll Club, two years with the Richmond Symphony, and a cross-country tour with Little Egypt, a belly dancer, that included a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, PO Box 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116. More details, including Lowell's musical bio, are at www.groovequestproject.com. Jazz
Drummer Mike Smith Mike Smith,
59, a drummer who for 40 years accompanied many leading jazz and
pop musicians in Washington and around the world, died of prostate
cancer Jan. 2 at his home in Silver Spring. "Smitty is just amazing," the club's owner, Tony Taylor, said later in an interview with Washingtonian magazine. "I never heard a young cat with that kind of maturity and swing." Mr. Smith's inventive approach to drumming allowed him to depart from strict time-keeping without losing the music's basic form. In 1967, less than two years after his arrival here, he was hired by Roberta Flack, with whom he toured for four years as the singer rose to stardom. Mr. Smith described himself as "the ultimate sideman." His musical rsum included such well-known figures as Randy Brecker, John Abercrombie, Billy Eckstein, Astrud Gilberto, Freddie Hubbard, Herb Ellis, Leni Stern, Bobby Scott and Milt Jackson. He performed with the Eddie Henderson Quintet and accompanied singer-pianist Mose Allison from 1984 to 1990. Mr. Smith frequently toured Europe and appeared with Adam Mackowicz at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1985 and 1987. He also recorded and toured with pianist Steve Kuhn and saxophonist Dave Liebman. Locally, he performed with dozens of musicians, including the late Keter Betts. He recorded extensively in a variety of settings and continued to perform until weeks before his death. Mr. Smith was born in Meadville, Pa., and was introduced to jazz by his father, who had a large record collection. He studied with a local drummer, Cootie Harris, and was visiting jam sessions with his older brother, a guitarist, when he was 12. He was performing professionally by age 14. He studied music at Youngstown State University in Ohio and at Howard University. His marriage to Sharon Hoefler ended in divorce. Survivors include three brothers, John M. Smith of Franklin, Pa., Thomas P. Smith of Hyattsville and Timothy Smith of Silver Spring." (www.washingtonpost.com) <Wednesday,January 11, 2006> The music of Maryland pop/rock band Fools and Horses, will be heard nationally on A&E's new show, Random 1, Fri. Jan.13 at 11pm eastern time. Tune in! <Tuesday, November 8, 2005> If the voice of the Boondocks theme song sounds familiar, it's because it's the voice of Asheru (Music Monthly cover story, 2004). Asheru aka Gabriel Benn, a big supporter of The Boondocks from day one, performs the intro for the show. Asheru initially met the show’s creator, Aaron McGruder, soon after the strip was created at the University of Maryland in the late 1990’s. Ever since, Aaron and Asheru have watched each other’s career progress looking for ways to work together. The Boondocks can be see on Cartoon Network, Sundays at 11pm... <Thursday, July 7, 2005> Congratulations to Baltimore's Agents of The Sun, who have just been added to the 311 Summer Tour, with 311, Papa Roach, and Unwritten Law. Agents of The Sun are currently working on their album, Monarchs of A Fallen Society, which is slated for a fall release... <Wednesday, May 11, 2005> It's that time again! Get ready to shell out that $40, hide your massive supply of water bottles, and disposable cameras, and stock up on the beer for your 7am tailgate adventure.Yep, the HFStival is BACK! Coming to Baltimore's M&T Stadium this Saturday, May 14th, the legendary festival will feature such artists as Garbage, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Billy Idol, Social Distortion, They Might Be Giants, and Maryland's own Good Charlotte... <Monday, March 7, 2005> Congratulations to Baltimore's Bossman! As it was reported in the March issue cover story, which hit the streets March 3, Bossman recently inked a deal with Virgin Records. <Wednesday,January 12, 2005> R.I.P. to WHFS. WHFS went off the air today at noon to make way for "El Zol" 99.1. <Monday, November 1, 2004> Music Monthly has moved! Our new address is 2807 Goodwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. <Monday,
October 4, 2004> Due to a last-minute printing error,
the end of Susie Mudd's October "Dear Readers" column
was cut off. Here is the text that should have run at the end: "
I am proud to tell you that Bens Bones have announced that their
debut CD, Wishful Thinking has just been released nationwide. Congratulations
are also in order because Bens Bones won the Icehouse Battle to
Rock The Boat, which means they’ll be rocking in the Caribbean
in a few weeks... Have fun, boys.... <Monday, September 20, 2004> Thanks to all who came out to the Funkbox yesterday to help Music Monthly celebrate its 20th Anniversary! Look for pictures of the event online soon! <Wednesday, July 14, 2004> Congratulations to Baltimore's Devon Loizeaux, who was just named as one of three finalists in the Pantene Pr-Voice music competition. Devon's song, "Depends on the Day", was picked out of 3,000 total entries. Go to www.pro-voice.com before July 25 to cast your vote for Devon. <Monday, June 13, 2004> Condolences to the families and friends of Jeff Reid (SR-71) and Tim Alexander (Group Therapy), who both recently passed away. <Wednesday, June 9, 2004> Good Charlotte was awarded the Best Rock Video Award for “The Anthem” at the MTV Japan Awards 2004, and they have also been nominated for two Much Music Video Awards; one for Best International Video for a group for the video “Hold On”, and the other The People’s Choice award for Favorite International Group for the film “Girls and Boys". <Thursday, May 20, 2004> Our very own Godhead has just returned from a headlining tour in Europe and will now join Orgy to tour in the United States. Everyplace they went in Europe, the audiences went crazy. Godhead is currently signed to Reality Records. Look for Godhead with Orgy all over the country for the next couple of months. <Tuesday, April 6, 2004> Congratulations to Asheru, Kevin Brown, and Critically Acclaimed, who are featured in Urb Magazine's 10th Annual "Next 100" issue. Look for the new issue, with TV On The Radio, on newsstands now! <Monday,
March 22, 2004> Nick Verdis From the Towson,
MD based Hanging Loose Band was chosen last week
by Everfine Records and MTV to join O.A.R.
for live proformance at MTV's Spring Break in Panama City Beach,
Flordia. Nick was one of thousands nationwide who had entered the
contest. "It was kinda crazy, I just sent in my stuff not even
thinking I had a chance and two hours later I get a call from Everfine
telling me <Monday, July 21, 2003> It's official--Prophet Jones has signed with Def Jam Records. Congrat-ulations to the group! <Friday, June 13, 2003> Looks like Arcane won't be the only Maryland Hip Hop act represented on this year's Vans Warped Tour. Ritual, along with Great Mindz and Danjarus, will be performing in the Code of Tha Cutz tent in Philly (8/8), NYC (8/9), and NJ (8/10)! <Wednesday, May 28, 2003> Arcane has been tapped to join this summer's Vans Warped Tour for a one week stand. Catch the fellas--Timmy Grins, Malpraktis, and JB--in Montreal (8/1) , 8/2 Toronto (8/2), Detroit (8/3), Milwaukee (8/4), Cleveland (8/5), Pittsburgh (8/6), and Buffalo (8/7). The Warped Tour hits our area July 30 at RFK Stadium in DC.... GOOD CHARLOTTE Q&A FROM HFSTIVAL 2003 Lead singer Joel Madden and bassist Billy Martin took the initiative at their press conference, asking the press how they were doing. Some answers to media questions revealed: Joel’s favorite GC song is “The Story of My Old Man,” one of Billy’s is “My Bloody Valentine”; Joel: “Every show has a really cool rock ‘n’ roll moment whether it’s for 300 kids or 300,000”; GC flew in from Denver to play the HFStival, after their show they left for Boston. Music Monthly: Where did all those plaques and trophies in your new video, “The Young and the Hopeless” come from? Joel: We just basically went out and found them in thrift stores, Salvation Army, and places like that. They were all real awards. MM: Did you come to the HFStival before you started played it? Joel: I started coming to the HFStival when I was 15. This is our fifth year of playing it. All together, I’ve probably been to ten of them. MM: What bands did you go to hear? Joel: Green Day. Billy: Bands that I remember seeing are Silver Chair, Rage Against the Machine. Pretty much every year one of our favorite bands have played the HFStival. Green Day was pretty memorable, when they lit the drum kit on fire. That was pretty awesome. Joel: Rage was awesome. MM: Is living the rock ‘n’ roll dream what you thought it would be? Joel: In a lot of ways, everything and more. And then in some ways, you know, it’s not what you thought it would be. But there’s never a moment when you can really complain because if the worst of your problems are those kind of problems like traveling and being tired, you know? I was tired when I was working at Target or wherever else I was working, so I don’t mind being tired, and I love what we do, so we have a great time. MM: You’ve played benefits for kids. Are there other social issues you care about? Joel: A lot of things, plenty of social causes. There’s a group in DC called Positive Force that we work with. We actually just did a benefit with them that was really awesome. It’s positiveforcedc.org, if you’re interested, check it out. They work with homeless people and others in DC. There are things I get involved with, like different AIDS organizations, kids with AIDS, stuff like that. We’ve done a lot of stuff. Anything we can do. MM: Did you have any teachers who inspired you? Billy: Not musically or anything - I pretty much went through school never liking teachers – but I did have one in the 7th grade, a guy named Mr. Jones. He was just a good teacher.Joel: I had a teacher in high school [La Plata], 10th grade, whose name was Ms. Warren. She was just really cool. I got horrible grades in her class, but she really understood me. She didn’t make me feel like I was stupid. -Mary
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