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For some reason “Walk on the Ocean” has been stuck in my head; and let’s also mention that Toad The Wet Sprocket will be playing at this year’s Rock Boat.

The band formed in Santa Barbara in 1986.
They got their name from Eric Idle’e monologue on “Rock Notes” from Monty Python’s album Contractual Obligations.
In 1988 Toad self-financed their first album, Bread and Circus, for $650.
While recording their second album, Pale, the band signed to Columbia Records.
The band passed on an opportunity to re-record Pale and they also had Columbia reissue Bread and Circus.
Toad released their third album, fear, on August 27, …read more

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Yesterday it was announced that Radiohead would be playing the Hurricane and Southside Festivals in Germany; today they added a slew of European dates.
Although exact dates and venues have not been listed yet, the cities have been. As of now, the band will kick off their European tour in Dublin in early June and will wrap up in Berlin sometime in July.
For more info check out the band’s official site.
Here’s the list of cities that have been announced, courtesy of NME.
Dublin (two dates in June, unannounced)
Paris (two dates in June, unannounced)
Barcelona (one date in June, date unannounced)
Nimes (two dates in June, unannounced)
Milan …read more

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What a cool little ditty from Weezer’s 1994 self-titled debut, even though it’s kind of depressing.
Apparently, this song was written by Rivers Cuomo and drummer Pat Wilson in late 1991/early 1992, before Weezer even existed. It also hasn’t been performed live by the band since 1997, which is a shame, because it’s a great tune.
Check out this live performance from 1995.

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Radiohead have been tapped for next year’s Southside and Hurricane Festivals.
The festivals will take place on June 20-22 in Germany; which should have a decent line up. Last the festivals had Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, Bright Eyes, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age and many, many more.
For more info check out the official sites for the Southside Festival and the Hurricane Festival.

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If you haven’t heard, the Foo Fighters are going to embark on an North American early next year.
What could make their live shows better? How about bringing back guitarist Pat Smear and the addition of Rami Jaffee on keyboards and Jesse Greene on strings. This is going to add so much depth to their live shows; it’s certainly one that you don’t wanna miss.
As of now, here is the current itinerary; but more dates are likely.
Dallas, TX American Airlines Center (January 23)
Memphis, TN FedExForum (25)
Nashville, TN Nashville Municipal Auditorium (26)
Worcester, MA DCU Center (February 18)
New York, NY Madison Square Garden …read more

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November 17 was the birthday of the late and great Jeff Buckley; so let’s revisit a previous FYI on him.
FYI: Jeff Buckley
Right now, enjoy the video for one of his best songs, “Forget Her”.

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I think everyone should be informed about this; whether you’re a vegetarian or not.
So, click here, to hear the truth about Butterball from Rob Zombie. I’m sure it will make you think twice before eating that turkey today.

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Ok, so this just a bit cliche, but it works.
Have a good one folks!
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Adam Sandler – The Thanksgiving Song

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Today is the day that many of us have patiently waited for…the release of Nirvana Unplugged In New York on DVD.
Of course, more than a decade later it may seem a bit hard to remember why this was a classic performance; so let’s run down some reasons why.
Let’s begin with the hype leading up to the performance. See, none of us knew what the band was going to do. There were rumours flying everywhere that there was going to be special guests, which would include possibly some members from Pearl Jam. People speculated that Eddie Vedder would show up and …read more

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Radiohead frontman, Thom Yorke, told BBC 6 Music that he didn’t buy In Rainbows.
Yorke went on to say that “There wasn’t any point,” and “I just move some money from one pocket to the other.” Guitarist Ed O’Brien added that the band was so secretive about the release of In Rainbows that he didn’t even tell his wife.
Yorke also stated “Every record that we’ve done for ages has been leaked. Why not leak the bloody thing yourself?”.
In the same interview, Ed O’Brien stated that the band may kick off their world tour in the States. He also went on to praise Kings …read more

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