SCARLET FIRE, playing the music of the Grateful Dead, will appear at Jimmy's Seaside in Stamford, CT. (i-95 N. to exit 9, take a right, club is at end of road) on Wed. June 7th at 9:30. Cover is $5. For info call 203 964 9225.
ATELLO had three of their tracks re-enter the Top 50 of the The Billboard Talent Net, which has changed it's name to the Broad Band Talent Net. If you wish, you can access the Broad Band Talent Net by clicking onto the links page on the Atello website at www.ATELLO.com. (The Billboard Talent Net link will still take you there). Tickets for the Birch Hill show with MR BIG at The Birch Hill on June 9 are moving fast, so get yours while you still can. Tickets are available from all band members, as well as at the door the night of the show. Doors open at 8.
The DEFTONES celebrated the upcoming (June 20) release of their third album White Pony at a party at Arcadia Club on the Santa Monica pier last night that was cybercast live on the Net. The band treated media, VIPs (including SYSTEM OF A DOWN buddies SHAVO and SERJ) along with a few lucky fans to a slamming peformance that was a taste of what's to come on the band's summer tour (and that mtledge.com Members will be able to view next week). Deftones leave Monday for a European trek and return to the U.S. for a summerlong swing beginning June 21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and running through August.
BON JOVI fans can get a preview of new album Crush before its June 13 release at Real.com Guide, which is streaming one free full-length track each day at 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM and 10 PM ET. Between streams, the site will offer behind the scenes footage of the band recording the album. Bon Jovi will perform first single "It's My Life" on The Late Show with DAVID LETTERMAN on June 13 and on the Today Show on June 16 before launching a stadium tours of Japan and Europe. North American and Australian tours are on tap for the fall.
ZAKK WYLDE, who played the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on May 30 rather than on May 29 as originally scheduled because he had additional work to do on the Metal God movie, also has had to reschedule the America Online chat that was planned for this evening at 9 PM ET for the same reason. He will now conduct the postponed AOL cyberchat on June 22 at 9 PM ET, keyword Rock Chat and also talk at AOL keyword Guitar at 10 PM ET on June 5 and on June 6 at 10 PM ET at http://www.twec.com.
SAMANTHA 7--C.C. DeVILLE's "other" band- played The Key Club in W.Hollywood last night to celebrate the release of the trio's debut album of fun, slightly punk-edged power pop. The verdict? DeVille, who's in fantastic shape, doesn't have the strongest voice in the world but it works for the songs, and he's a charismatc frontman, ably supported by bassist KRYS BARATTO and drummer FRANCIS RUIZ. On hand to support him were lots of notable friends. POISON bandmates RIKKI ROCKETT and proud new papa BRET MICHAELS were there, and so were JUAN CROUCIER (who's just completed his LIQUID SUNDAY CD), GREAT WHITE's SEAN McNABB, newly short-haird JIZZY PEARL, who has reunited with LOVE/HATE buddy JON E. LOVE and is also playing with fellow L.A. GUNS castoffs JOHNNY CRYPT and CHRIS VAN DAHL. Drummer ATHENA was there without hubby JAMES KOTTAK, who's in Germany with THE SCORPIONS, but had some interesting news: she and Krunk will portray a band called MOJO in the movie thriller Glass House, and will shoot a scene for the film at the Staples Arena in Los Angeles early next month. Athena is also playing with JOHN LEVESQUE (former WILD HORSES singer) and guitarist LINO ALESSIO in another band called V. While Poison will start rehearsals for the summer tour this weekend, DeVille will take time out to host an art event called Just Rubber and a Blank Canvas at the Rock Walk outside Guitar Center on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood next Thursday, June 8 from noon till 1:30 PM. Keep an eye on our Members section for exclusive video footage of Samantha 7's performance, post-show autograph session and interviews, celebrity guests, and a separate in-depth interview with Rikki Rockett, conducted at his home recording studio.
Southern California punk group THE OFFSPRING are selling baseball caps, T-shirts, and stickers that bear the Napster logo, on their official Web site, www.offspring.com. By doing so, the group has developed a way to earn money from, and show their support for Napster, the controversial Web site that is currently being accused of violating copyright law by METALLICA and DR. DRE.In a statement posted on the site, The Offspring express support for the Napster Web site, and MP3 technology, which they describe as vital and necessary to maintaining relationships with their fans. "The Offspring are dedicated to understanding our fans and are committed to developing the best possible Internet presence that promotes The Offspring's music and helps us stay in touch with the people who provide us with our livelihood, our devoted fans," the statement reads. The caps and shirts are pictured on the site, and priced at $10, while stickers cost $1. To obtain the items, the group instructs customers to mail checks or money orders, plus $3 shipping and handling to: Napster Stuff, PO Box 5956, Garden Grove, CA 92846
