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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Clapton Gets Ready To Release Autobiography/CD Compilation

On October 9th Eric Clapton releases his life in a book and in a 36 song compilation of CD's. Being a people person I'm excited to dive into the life of Clapton, if you are interested in Clapton as well or even if you are not enjoy this emotion filled trailer. The CD/Book compilation not only goes into details about the musical world of Clapton but hits on his personal life as well including his drug and alcohol issues, the death of his son and his failed marriage. Should be a good read and listen.

Has Clapton impacted your life? How So?

Monday, October 1, 2007

Tokyo Police Club With Maple Leaf

Just wanted to let you in on this quirky, Canadian indie band that's had the festival circuit buzzing this year. They've also shared the stage with Cold War Kids- and even sat in with them for a performance of St. John at the 930 Club. TOKYO POLICE CLUB recently inked a deal with Conner Oberst's Saddle Creek Records. Check out the claymation on "Cheer It On", from Tokyo Police Club...



Tokyo Police Club- Cheer It On

Sunday, September 30, 2007

When Rock Stars Get Political

I haven't finished watching the whole Bruce Springsteen concert from the Today Show yet. I'm finding watching it in pieces extends the Bruce-phoria a bit!.

But I came accross this part of it on You Tube and it sparked an often debated subject in my home with some of my friends. Muscians using the stage to make political statements. For me, I think most music is political and makes social comments. I don't see the difference between singing about your beliefs from the stage and talking about them from the stage. After all, if you disagree or don't think politics and music mix, no one twisted your arm to buy the ticket or listen to the music. With Bruce, you know what you're getting.

Many of my friends disagree, saying that they are paying for the music and not the commentary. The artist should respect that and just sing, letting the music speak for itself.

I think the public is most surprised when the artist making the statement isn't known for politically themed music. I think that is one element that contributed to the Dixie Chicks' debacle; Few expected it.

What do you think?

Here is what Bruce said on the Today Show: