Do you know Jetboy? If not, get familiar. The legendary glam band is back on the road and rumored to be on the bill for Rocklahoma 2008.
Why now? Why not. In just two weeks, the band will release The Glam Years CD and Movie. I want a copy of the DVD!
Jetboy never reached the level of fame they were due. Now, history might have a chance to repeat itself. Gearing up for a holiday tour with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy, Jetboy is coming to Ohio in early December. If the stars align, I'll go to the show.
In the meantime, watch this video: Jetboy "Feel the Shake" from the album of the same name.
So, what do you think about Jetboy possibly playing Rocklahoma 2008?
During a seemingly never-ending tour, Foreigner paused to record a DVD of one of their biggest live shows. Foreigner Alive & Rockin’ was recorded at the 2006 Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany. The DVD isn’t long, but the set packs a punch. Songs included are:
Double Vision Head Games Dirty White Boy Cold As Ice Starrider Feels Like the First Time Urgent Juke Box Hero/Whole Lotta Love Hot Blooded
During 2006, Foreigner was celebrating three decades as a band. Despite many line-up changes, this most recent version of the band still sounds great and puts on a good show. The set starts strong and grows in momentum. The DVD is shot in a way that actually makes the viewer feel part of the live experience. More importantly, the sound quality is also great.
Naturally, highlights of the live DVD are all the band’s biggest hits. The crowd is most excited during “Juke Box Hero/Whole Lotta Love.” Perhaps it’s because Jason Bonham in sitting behind the kit, but for brief moments Foreigner actually sound like Led Zeppelin. The mix of both classic songs gives the band and crowd energy, and also provides lots of opportunities for drum and guitar solos.
By the time Foreigner reach their encore and “Hot Blooded” most of the crowd looks spent. This is from bouncing along to every song in the set. While there are quite a few crowd pans, producers did a good job selecting shots and cuts on the fly. Key moments on stage are never missed, and neither are important reaction shots. As with most encores, “Hot Blooded” has an extended ending, with lots of jam time. Another great part of watching the footage is the transition from day to dusk. The Foreigner set makes a good soundtrack to the time change.
In addition to the music, the DVD also includes special features like interviews with band members. The DVD packaging isn’t inventive, but it gets the job done. Shipped in a regular DVD case, the only extra is a booklet outlining Foreigner history. The book also contains photos, mini-bios and credits. Priced at around 15 bucks, Foreigner Alive & Rockin’ will make a nice stocking stuffer for music fans this holiday season. While it’s true most live DVDs and CDs are not a necessity, the package does offer all the big hits in great sound and a fun atmosphere. Truly, a win-win all around.
A couple weeks ago, Dirty Penny released their first video in support of Take It Sleezy. Surprisingly, they picked "Scream and Shout" as the track. I consider "Scream and Shout" one of the weakest songs on the debut disc. If it was me, I probably would produce a video in support of "Vendetta" or "Midnight Ride." Since the band didn't ask my opinion, I guess I'll live with "Scream and Shout."
If you're under 13, you probably shouldn't watch the clip because it's very racy. I'm also confused about the choice of the female lead. She seems a little..."old" for the very young Dirty Penny boys. At any rate, the clip is about as glam as you can get.
Here's "Scream and Shout." Let me know what you think.
My boys Vains of Jenna have just released their video for "Enemy in Me."
The song is featured on Viva La Bands Volume Two. I reviewed the CD last night for a glossy rock magazine that will launch at the beginning of 2008. "Enemy in Me" is easily the best song on the compilation. As you can tell from the video, the song is a much more mature Vains of Jenna. Watch my favorite Swedes and enjoy!
Friday evening, I interviewed Kristy "Krash" Majors, formally of Pretty Boy Floyd and now a solo artist and business mogul.
Life got in the way and I didn't have a chance to transcribe the 40 minute phone conversation for post today, but that is definitely on my docket for tonight.
In 2006, Kristy Majors released Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll to rave reviews.His initial press of the disc is already sold out, but it's still available on iTunes. In anticipation of tomorrow's interview, here's "Wasted in America" from Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll.
First, in the interest of full disclosure, I didn't single-handedly discover this topic. Still, the comparisons are so striking, I feel the need to share with you dear readers.
It seems pop band Finger Eleven has stolen from Motley Crue.
Listen to "Paralzyer" then listen to "Too You To Fall In Love."
Yes, the main riffs are the same.
Here's Finger Eleven "Paralyzer."
Now, here's Motley Crue "Too Young to Fall In Love."
So, what do you think? Are the riffs the same, or is it just an odd coincidence? I'll await your thoughts.
I'm not a religious person by any means but my husband is a believer and we celebrate Christmas. We put up a tree, decorate our house with lights and greenery, light a fire, eat fattening foods...and buy presents.
Christmas gift receiving in this day and age is a sure sign of avarice. I'm sure long ago, kids didn't get $3,000 worth of presents on Christmas morning. Now, each black Friday I pull video of parents slugging other parents to grab the last copy of some random video game, iPod, computer, or whatever.
Parents go nuts during the holidays. Sometimes, the stress even gets to me and I don't have kids and limit my gift list considerably. Money is tight for everyone these days and there's no point in spending the mortgage payment on a dozen sweaters that no one wants -- or needs.
Still, I'd be lying if I said there wasn't one gift I hope is sitting under my tree on Christmas morning: an electric bass.
A beautiful, new electric bass (with amp, of course). If I was being completely impractical, I'd ask for a Nikki Sixx Epiphone Blackbird. A little more practical (but not much) and I'd ask for an Epiphone Gothic bass just like my friend Mikki Twist plays.
I'm sure I'll end up with one of those "starter kits" that include the bass, amp, pics, extra strings, case, etc. I mean, I don't even know how to hold a bass, let alone play.
Still, if I don't get a bass soon...I'll die. That's how big this obssesion has grown. If you've read just one of the many album reviews I've posted, then you know I always judge production by the sound of the bass. Rhythm gives music meaning...I want to create some meaning of my own.
Now, here's my completely unrealistic fantasy: I learn to play my (Nikki Sixx endorsed) bass and someday I get pulled on stage to play the opening of Dr. Feelgood with Motley Crue.
Now, my friends, that would be GLAM.
Here's the alternate version of the "Dr. Feelgood" video, from the Motley Crue album of the same name.
Friday, November 9, 2007 at 10:43AM 
