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Weiland in trouble again!

 

Reported by Mike Gagnon

 

Velvet Revolver front man and former Stone Temple Pilots rock god Scott Weiland has been charged with DUI…again!

 

Weiland has a history of DUI’s and disorderly charges, at one time even jailed for injuring an innocent bystander in an impaired car wreck. While incarcerated Weiland was allowed to leave his prison in order to make tour dates with his band.

 

It has now been made public that Weiland was in another wreck at 6:15 PM this past November 21^st 2007 in Los Angeles. No one was injured but investigating officers became suspicious when they noticed him acting strange. Weiland failed a number of roadside sobriety tests and was booked on charges of “driving under the influences of a drug”.

 

Weiland refused to take any blood or urine tests.

 

Shortly after the incident Velvet Revolver’s reps announces that the band would be canceling its Australian tour due to “health reasons”.

 

Since that report the charges against Weiland have come to light and no clinical illnesses have ever been announced for any of the band members.

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"The Zeppelin Concert and Light Show" Featuring Will Taylor and Strings Attached with John Pointer, Ed Jurdi of the Heathens, and More

After 3 sold out perfomances last Novemeber at the Historic St. David's Church, Will Taylor and Strings Attached present an encore performance of The Zeppelin Concert and Lightshow under the stars at the Nutty Brown Cafe this coming April 7th.

(PRWeb) March 29, 2007 -- After 3 sold out perfomances last Novemeber at the Historic St. David's Church, Will Taylor and Strings Attached present an encore performance of The Zeppelin Concert and Lightshow under the stars at the Nutty Brown Cafe this coming April 7th.

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Rapper K-Riley Hits the Road for a 19 City In-Store Signing Tour with FYE Music

Rapper K-Riley to appear at 19 FYE music stores throughout the United States beginning April 5, 2007, to kick off the release of his debut album, Incredible Life of Riley.

New York, NY (PRWeb) April 5, 2007 -- Cincinnati bred Top 40 billboard rap artist K-Riley, will launch his promotional tour on Thursday, April 5, 2007, at FYE Music located at the Madison Square Mall in Huntsville, AL, at 8 p.m. Riley will be making in-store appearances and autograph signings at several FYE stores in the following markets: Huntsville, Macon, Savannah, Augusta, Miami, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Gainesville, Memphis, Biloxi, Corpus Christi, Houston, Shreveport, Chicago and New Orleans. You can also expect to see his music video on BET, MTV, along with Music Choice and expect to hear him on airwaves as well as in clubs premiering an impressive range of new music from his upcoming album, Incredible Life of Riley, slated to hit major retailers April 10, 2007.

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Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Lineup for Biggest Festival Ever for 6th Edition June 8-16, 2007 - 600+ Artists, 200+ Concerts, 18 Venues - Tickets on Sale April 6

Rochester, NY (PRWeb) April 6, 2007 -- The sixth annual Rochester International Jazz Festival www.rochesterjazz.com presented by Heluva Good Quality Foods today announced the lineup for its biggest and most diverse festival of creative improvised music. More than 600 artists from 13 countries will perform in more than 200 concerts at 18 venues during the nine-day event June 8-16.

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Music/Tours Feature

Award Winning Graham Wood Drout & Iko Iko Florida Soulful Swampadelic Blues Tour Coming To Palm Beach, Orlando, Gainesville, Amelia Island, Indiatlantic, Melbourne

Legendary Soulful Swampadelic Blues/Rockers, Graham Wood Drout & IKO IKO are appearing at premier concert clubs in Florida this month including Gainesville's Side Bar, Harriet Himmel Theater in West Palm Beach, Orlando's House of Blues, Indiatlantic's Lou's Blues and Fernandina Beach's Frisky Mermaid on Amelia Island. These new dates added just after Drout's Song of The Year honors from The Blues Critics Choice Awards for his tune, The Ghosts of Mississippi. Full schedules and information are available from the venues or visit www.iko-iko.com for more details.

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Rock'n'Roll Feature

Multi-Platinum Selling Rock Heroes' Hinder Set to Headline First MadPackers.com "Door To Dorm" Music Tour Kicking Off Spring Break on March 16 in South Padre, Texas

Hinder to headline first MadPackers.com "Door To Dorm" tour.

(PRWeb) March 9, 2007 -- Multi-platinum selling rock heroes HINDER are set to headline the inaugural MADPACKERS.COM "DOOR TO DORM" music tour, kicking off Spring Break in South Padre, Texas on March 16. The tour will hit 17 colleges and three major music festivals, reaching more than 800,000 fans when it resumes its full five-week schedule running April 13 through May 16. Grammy-nominated alt/metal group PAPA ROACH and multi-platinum selling post grunge band PUDDLE OF MUDD will join the tour as supporting acts on select dates.

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Music Feature

She's Ready For Her Close-Up Dynamic, Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Sarah Kelly Set To Make Austin Debut at SXSW

(PRWeb) March 7, 2007 -- Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sarah Kelly makes her Austin debut at SXSW 2007.

News & Media Alert for Wednesday (3/14) and Thursday (3/15):

WHO:

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter SARAH KELLY, whose earthy
soulfulness has often been compared to Janis Joplin with her passionate vocal delivery and unique artistic presence, is set to make her Austin debut at SXSW. KELLY is 2-for-2 with GRAMMY nominations, recently being recognized for her sophomore release Where the Past Meets Today, along with her 2004 debut Take Me Away. She is now on the shortlist of breakout artists to watch in 2007.

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Rock'n'Roll Feature

"Have Guitar, Will Travel" Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis Hits The Road To Resume His First Ever National Solo Acoustic Tour - "Have Guitar, Will Travel," March 1 Through April 4

Grammy nominated Staind frontman Aaron Lewis hits the road for his first, ever national solo acoustic tour "Have Guitar, Will Travel."

(PRWeb) February 26, 2007 -- GRAMMY-nominated STAIND frontman AARON LEWIS - hits the road again to resume his highly successful, solo-acoustic tour "Have Guitar, Will Travel," March 1 through April 4, allowing fans to experience the iconic singer/songwriter in an intimate, one-of-a-kind setting.

Armed solely with guitar, Lewis will perform Staind hits along with his favorite obscure cover tunes, while also taking special requests directly from his audience. The highly dynamic performer also enjoys customizing his set on the spot, ensuring that every show is fresh and spontaneous. Lewis, who is widely recognized as one of the most prolific and relevant artists of his era, first captivated a generation with his solid MTV Unplugged performance nearly a decade ago. He brings simplicity and the great craft of his songwriting back to the forefront of rock, as he continues to sell out venues across the nation - with just his guitar and songs.

Flip/Atlantic Records has just released Staind's first-ever hits collection entitled The Singles: 1996-2006, along with the simultaneous release of a separate companion DVD, Staind: the Videos. The 16-track recording features such #1 rock radio staples as "It's Been Awhile," "For You," "So Far Away," and "Right Here," along with never-before released live acoustic cover versions of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb," Tool's "Sober," Alice In Chains' "Nutshell," and a live, acoustic version of "Everything Changes." The version of "Outside" appearing on the album is also the same original cut that was included on the Family Values Tour 1999 with Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst.

To date, Staind has sold more than 15 million records worldwide, with its last three albums entering the Billboard 200 in the #1 spot. 2005's Chapter V has been certified RIAA platinum and features the single "Right Here," which marked the group's fourth #1 rock radio track.

Still living in Western Massachusetts where he grew up, Lewis has not forgotten his roots. He recently returned to his hometown of Longmeadow, MA and donated his time for a special benefit concert with all proceeds going directly to the school's art and music programs. Lewis remains an extreme guitar aficionado, with a prized collection of vintage Gibson Les Paul guitars. He is a loyal Gibson player, with a continuously expanding collection. For more information, please visit www.staind.com or www.myspace.com/staind.

Have Guitar, Will Travel - Tour Dates
         
3/1            Royal Oak Music Theatre                 Detroit (Royal Oak), MI
3/2            House of Blues                     Cleveland, OH
3/3             Egyptian Room at Murat Center             Indianapolis, IN
3/5            House of Blues                    Chicago, IL
3/6            Pantages Theater                    Minneapolis, MN
3/7            The Pageant                     St. Louis, MO
3/9             Pabst Theatre                     Milwaukee, WI
3/10            Uptown Theatre                    Kansas City, MO
3/13 -14            House of Blues                    Anaheim, CA
3/16            Nokia Theatre @ Grand Prairie             Dallas, TX
3/17            The Sugarmill Room                New Orleans, LA
3/19            Verizon Wireless Theater                 Houston, TX
3/20            Strand Theatre                    Shreveport, LA
3/22            Tivoli Theatre                    Chattanooga, TN
3/23            Saenger Theatre                    Pensacola, FL
3/24            Tabernacle                    Atlanta, GA
3/25            Saenger Theatre                    Hattiesburg, MS
3/27            Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena            Hollywood, FL   
3/29             Hard Rock Live                     Orlando, FL
3/31 - 4/1        Starland Ballroom                    Sayreville, NJ
4/3            Electric Factory                    Philadelphia, PA
4/4            University of Buffalo, Center for Arts Mainstage         Buffalo, NY

*Advance and Onsite Interview Availability and Select Review Tickets Available

Contact:    Lori Lousararian - 310/854-8104                    Karen Sundell - 310/854-8167

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