Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band added to Grammys line-up

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added: 3 Feb 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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The Recording Academy and CBS announced on that Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band had been added to the list of performers at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, being broadcast on Sunday, February 12.

No word at the moment on what Bruce will be performing, which could range from music from his upcoming album to a salute to the late-Clarence Clemons during the "passings" segment.

Other artists schedule to perform include Paul McCartney, Glen Campbell (with Blake Shelton and the Band Perry), Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay and Rihanna, Bruno Mars, the Foo Fighters, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. Presenters will include Dierks Bentley, Drake, Miranda Lambert, Ringo Starr, ?uestlove, Fergie and Jack Black. LL Cool J is hosting.

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The Great Escape reveal initial line-up

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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The Great Escape is thrilled to be announcing an initial line-up of acts to play across its 30 venues in Brighton this May. Crossing genres from Catalan garage to Australian Electro-chant, UK Surf to Canadian Blues, a staggering host of remarkable sounds are on show already. Old or young, jaded or woefully naïve, TGE 2012 will have something to surprise you.

The initial line-up includes rockers DRY THE RIVER, Danish electro-poppers WHEN SAINTS GO MACHINE, Catalan garage supremos MUJERES, Afrotronic super group AFRICA EXPRESS SOUND SYSTEM**, hard-core Aussie duo DZ DEATHRAYS, Dalston outfit SPECTOR, piping-hot new US bands HOWLER from Minneapolis and FRIENDS from Brooklyn, deranged electro idealist GRIMES, tribal pop Londoners ZULU WINTER, instrumental/electronic four-piece DJANGO DJANGO and Berlin-based pianist NILS FRAHM.

The festival is world famous for the massive acts who've cut their teeth on its stages: highlights include Bon Iver, Adele, Tinie Tempah, Mumford and Sons and Ed Sheeran. This year, with more raw talent on display than is strictly fair on other festivals, the pressure will be on to spot the next big thing amongst the noise.

The line up so far is as follows:
Africa Express Sound System**/ Dry The River / Spector / We Are the Ocean / Friends / Howler / Zulu Winter / Grimes / DZ Deathrays / Nils Frahm / A Winged Victory For The Sullen / Jamie N Commons / Django Django / Eagulls / Perfume Genius / Com Truise / ? (Alt-J) / When Saints Go Machine / Sonic Boom Six / François And The Atlas Mountains / Bos Angeles / Young Dreams / Doldrums / Weird Dreams / Young Magic / The British Expeditionary Force / Max Cooper / Jinja Safari / College, Graphics / Slow Down, Molasses / Mojo Fury / Mallory Knox / Hawk Eyes / Peace / Yukon Blonde / Emma Louise / Juveniles / Binary / Sing Tank / The Soft / Karlmarx / Inland Sea / Half Moon Run / Owlle / Princess Chelsea / Mesparrow / Stranded Horse / Avalanche City / Trust / The Darcys / Jordan Cook, and many more to be announced soon.

TGE is also especially delighted to welcome to the festival Mujeres / Me And The Bees / Seward and Furguson, as part of the lead International partnership with the Institut Ramon Llull, presenting Catalan Sounds ' music from Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. More Catalan and Balearic artist confirmations to follow soon.

The Great Escape will return to the bustling British seaside city of Brighton from 10th-12th May 2012, presenting festival-goers with over 300 new local and international artists across 30 different venues throughout the city. Running alongside this is the Great Escape convention programme which hosts a variety of insightful industry talks, panel debates, targeted networking sessions and key note interviews for industry professionals and music business fans.

THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL
BRIGHTON, WEST SUSSEX, UK
THURSDAY 10 ' SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012

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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds extend line-up

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added: 23 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will be augmented on the forthcoming tour of UK and Ireland by a three-piece brass section and the choirs Crouch End Festival Chorus and Hertfordshire Chorus.

Also announced is Reverend And The Makers for support at Manchester, Aberdeen, Sheffield, Glasgow, London and Birmingham.

Full details of the tour:

13/02/12 - MANCHESTER, MEN Arena - SOLD OUT
14/02/12 - ABERDEEN, P&J Arena - SOLD OUT
16/02/12 - BELFAST, Odyssey Arena - SOLD OUT
17/02/12 - DUBLIN, The O2 - SOLD OUT
19/02/12 - SHEFFIELD, Motorpoint Arena
23/02/12 - NEWCASTLE, Metro Radio Arena - SOLD OUT
24/02/12 - GLASGOW, SECC Hall 4 - SOLD OUT
26/02/12 - LONDON, The O2 - SOLD OUT
01/03/12 - BIRMINGHAM, NIA - SOLD OUT

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Rewind Scotland reveals 2012 Line-up

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added: 20 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Due to the outstanding success of the first 'Rewind Scotland ' The 80s Festival' in Perth, Scotland during July 2011, the festival returns for the second year.

As with last year's unforgettable concert performances and festivities, this year's Rewind Scotland boasts another massive live outdoor line-up of the crème de la crème of 80s recording artists/performers.

Rewind Scotland will take place from Friday 20th July until Sunday 22nd July at Scone Palace, Perthshire, Scotland (www.scone-palace.co.uk). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday 20th January. Details of ticket outlets and prices are available from the official website www.rewindfestival.com.

Saturday 21st July will be headlined by Ali Campbell's UB40 with support from Average White Band, Jimmy Somerville, Midge Ure, Five Star, Go West, Sinitta, Chesney Hawkes, Katrina (ex-Katrina and the Waves), Limahl, Right Said Fred, and Les McKeown's Legendary Bay City Rollers.

Sunday 22nd July will be headlined by Holly Johnson, supporting line-up includes Village People, Squeeze, Lightning Seeds, Marc Almond, ABC, Roland Gift, The Straits, Wang Chung, John Parr, Altered Images, and The Christians.

Rewind Scotland Festival will once again take place at the historic setting of Scone Palace in Perthshire; home of The Earls of Mansfield and the crowning palace of the Kings of Scotland. The festival includes additional festivities ranging from Silent Discos to Live Karaoke bars along with various Camping and Glamping (Glamorous Camping) options.

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Primal Scream wanted Bez to join line-up

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added: 15 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Bobby Gillespie reportedly asked the Happy Mondays man to replace Mani on bass since he is returning to The Stone Roses as part of their reunion.

Speaking when the reformation of the Madchester band was announced he admitted that is was difficult to leave Primal Scream, describing it as "heartbreaking."

He went on to explain the latter band were supportive of his departure, saying, "we've talked and they know where I am with this, I've always had it on my mind and I've never written it off. I've been allowed to follow my dream and I'm eternally grateful to them for that."

Now Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has confessed they are searching for the right person to replace him.

The singer's told NME that he asked Bez from The Happy Mondays last month.

"I was at an awards ceremony and Bez said to me, 'What are you gonna do now that Mani's gone?' and I said, 'Can you play the bass, Bez?' How cool would that be? Bass and maracas! He was like, 'I'd love to do it Bob, but I can't fucking play!'"

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Aretha Franklin, Charlie Wilson and Stylistics join Essence Festival line-up

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added: 13 Jan 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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The 2012 Essence Festival, scheduled for July 6, 7 and 8 in New Orleans, has announced their initial lineup of talent that mixes a number of esteemed veterans with the best of today's R&B voices.

"The theme of this year's Essence Music Festival celebrates our most powerful voices. Whether it's Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul commanding respect or Rep. Maxine Waters demanding better conditions for our community, these powerful voices resonate with our audience like no other," said Michelle Ebanks, president, Essence Communications Inc. "As we all face a new reality in these critical times, we want to inspire our Festival-goers to leave this year's Festival even more resilient and motivated so that they can be empowered to create change in their own communities."

After another record-breaking year in 2011, this year's line-up promises to be a weekend to remember. Stellar acts leading the list of artists set to perform at the legendary Louisiana Superdome include:

Aretha Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Fantasia
Stephanie Mills
Charlie Wilson
Keyshia Cole
Ledisi
SWV
Dru Hill
Raheem DeVaughn
Estelle
Goapele
Vivian Green
Kindred the Family Soul
Luke James
Eric Roberson
Stylistics
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Bridget Kelly
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
The Stooges Brass Band
Khris Royal & Dark Matter

In addition, ESSENCE will honor iconic singer Aretha Franklin with "The Power Award." The Queen of Soul previously performed at the Festival in 1995 and 2005.

In addition to the colossal music line-up, the audience can look forward to the annual Essence Empowerment Experience, which is free and open to the public at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Festival-goers will experience three full days of socio-political dialogue, health and wellness discussions and spiritual inspiration led by dynamic motivational speakers. The initial roster of leading authors, speakers and leaders include: Steve Harvey, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Maxine Waters and Dr. Steve Perry. The weekend will culminate on Sunday with a rousing All-star Gospel tribute honoring gospel mega-stars Fred Hammond and Mary Mary.

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