Rocker Phil Varone Suggests an Anti-Movie Revolution in his blog “A Captive Audience.” Don’t you dare go to a movie or use Netflix this Labor Day Weekend! Phil will find you!
Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band are set to perform during the 37th Ghent International Film Festival in Belgium. The Oscar-winner’s self-titled debut album will be released in September via PIAS Recordings.
CMJ has revealed the initial lineup for this year’s Music Marathon, taking place Oct. 19-23 in New York. Among the 27 bands announced are Surfer Blood, Helmet, School of Seven Bells, Ghostface Killah and The Comet favorite, Two Door Cinema Club! Tomorrow is the last day to get the early discount, so register now.
Despite blistering heat, venomous snakes and raccoon-sized bats, We Are Scientists brave Australia’s music festival, “Splendour in the Grass” and discover some cool new bands in the process. The band’s singer/guitarist Keith Murray blogs.
Dr. John will join the Voices of the Wetland All Stars in special tribute to the strength of New Orelans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina during the Voodoo Experience music fest Halloween weekend.
The Neon Trees and Semi Precious Weapons took of their clothes, made fans take off their clothes, and freaked out security during the Sunset Strip Music Festival. Rock is back.
As predicted, it wasn’t all smooth sailing when Guns N’ Roses took the stage at Reading on Friday (Aug. 27). Despite warnings from festival organizers, Axl Rose appeared one hour late and when the plug was pulled on the band’s sound, he kept on rocking. Now, the frontman is keeping Twitter ablaze with furious tweets.
This weekend is going to be a partay in West Hollywood when the Sunset Strip Music Festival takes over at all the cool venues like The Viper Room, The Whiskey A Go-Go, and The Cat Club. Everyone will be there! Slash, the Comet bloggers Saint Motel, and of course Steel Panther. The festivities kicked off Aug 25 with Skeetox at the Roxy!
DJ Skee is kicking off this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival with his live stage show at the Roxy nightclub tonight (Aug. 25) in Hollywood! Skee will be joined by Xzibit, Paul Wall and other surprise guests.
The Comet artist to watch Blackberry Smoke head to the Indiana State Fair, where they finally pick up that roasted corn and indulge in a Krispy Kreme burger. Frontman Charlie Starr blogs about playing two sold-out gigs with Kid Rock, squeezing in a set at Toby Keith’s bar, and hitting the road for Big Kev’s “Funk Shui Chicken Wang Party.”
More than 80 concertgoers have been arrested, most on drug charges, and at least 16 people were treated with injuries at the 18th annual Love Festival. The event took place this weekend inside the Los Angeles Sports Arena and attracted about 4,100 attendees.
Indie rockers Saint Motel plan to light up Silverlake’s Sunset Junction Fair with some high-octane rock ‘n’ roll this weekend. Catch the band tomorrow afternoon when they take the stage as the fest celebrates its 30th anniversary, with five stages of great music, carnival rides, DJs and street performers. It’s fun for the whole family!
Lil Wayne and his company Young Money Touring Inc. have reportedly filed a lawsuit against a former booking agent who allegedly stole $375,000 in touring proceeds. According to the suit, Wayne claims Ujaama Talent Agency Inc. and its owners are keeping money earned from 2009’s “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival” tours.
The Sunset Junction Street Fair, held in Los Angeles Aug 21 and 22, represents music just like Miles Davis would have liked it – with no labels and no boundaries. The Comet caught up with the jazz legend’s nephew, Vince Wilburn, Jr., who gives us a sneak peek of what the “Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Re-Mix” performance is all about.
Don’t worry rockers, Guns N’ Roses’ European tour is still on. A message was posted on Twitter, reading, “All upcoming Guns N’ Roses dates are officially cancelled,” but it’s been reported those claims are “unfounded” and the singer’s account was simply hacked. We think the real news here is that Rose is a tweeter.
Following an attack on frontman Deryck Whibley last week in Japan, Sum 41 has been forced to cancel a string of Vans Warped dates. In a post on their blog, the band says it was a “tough decision,” but they wouldn’t have been able to “deliver their signature high energy show” due to Whibley’s slipped disk.
Green Day rocked day two of Lollapalooza in Chicago. Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong offered endless energy as he pranced around the stage and led the crowd in sing-a-longs.
Lady Gaga wowed Chicago during Lollapalooza by surfing and kissing the crowd in her over-the-top theatrical show.
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley was hospitalized in Japan after being attacked by three people in a bar late Thursday night (August 5). The singer suffered a slipped disc in his back but has decided to play the band’s Summer Sonic festival show on Saturday.
A 26-year-old man has passed away in Kansas City at this year’s Vans Warped tour. No confirmation on the cause of death has been made, though some reports suggest oppressive heat is likely to blame.
