Thursday, March 9, 2006

Fuzzy Briefs: March 9, 2006 (More Breaking News!)

Over the course of the weekend I will have reviews for the following albums:
Asheru and Blue Black of the Unspoken Heard Soon Come...
David Gray Life In Slow Motion
Jaheim Ghetto Classics
Shout Out Louds Howl Howl Gaff Gaff
The Walkmen Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone

In addition, I'll have my wrap up of the Oscars (and my overall sentiments of the movie awards) complete during this time as well. In the meantime, I've got some news that just can't wait, so I'm going to go ahead and post that info and I'll have more for you in the next coming days, enjoy!

News!
Dave Matthews Band and Sheryl Crow to perform at Fenway Park July 7 and 8
I didn't think it would happen, but it appears to be true. I have no further information than what was stated in the title, but expect more to be coming soon. Of course, given that Sheryl Crow has been recovering from her battle with breast cancer, she is only expected to make her appearance as the opening act if her health allows her, but other than that the shows should continue without a hitch.

More DMB-related news!
Soulive has been slated as being the opening act for the July 28 show at Hartford. The funk/jazz group has been around the DMB circles for a while, most famously of which is the performance Louisiana Bayou that was televised from the Red Rocks show which featured Robert Randolph and Soulive trumpeter Rashawn Ross. The final piece of DMB news is that David Gray has been added to the Randall Island concert schedule on August 6, with Slightly Stoopid and Tea Leaf Green being added to perform on the side stage for both dates.

Red Hot Chili Peppers release trailer for new album containing clip from upcoming single
Here's the trailer from the band's upcoming album Stadium Arcadium. At the end of it you can catch the new single, "Dani California." Click here to play.

New Beck album?
While this hasn't been confirmed there are rumors spreading that Beck has a still untitled album in the works that was actually recorded shortly before what became the album Guero. If these rumors are indeed true this would be Beck's tenth album (11 if you want to count Guerolito, the remix companion to his recent release). Also of note, Beck has a couple of very well-done Nick Drake covers on his webpage that are worth checking out. If you're too lazy to look for yourself, the songs are "Which Will" and "Parasite."

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