Do-it-yourself shows: A 'Creature'...

Do-it-yourself shows: A 'Creature' feature

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Musical do-it-yourselfers have played a key role in developing Athens culture.
Without them, this city's music scene might never have developed into the vibrant, dynamic indie entity it is today.
The B-52s made their debut live performance at a friend's 1977 Valentine's Day party. R.E.M. played their first show in April 1980 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church - a repurposed building in which Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and others lived at the time.
And more recently, a spot known as the Secret Squirrel long has provided sanctuary for those who refuse to stop partying at 2 a.m.
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The MPG Launches The First In A Series..

The MPG Launches The First In A Series Of DIY Record Label Sessions

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In response to the changing landscape of the Record Industry, more Producers and Artists are looking to start their own record, publishing and production companies. The Music Producers Guild is holding a series of networking events designed to investigate the ins and outs of starting your own DIY record company.

The first successful DIY event was attended by more than 70 people and was moderated by MPG director and producer Tommy D. It was designed to give an overview of the process of DIY. It attracted speakers from AIM, The Musicians Union, BASCA, and some of the MPG's own members who have gone down the DIY route themselves.

The next event will take place at 7pm on March 30th 2011 at Metropolis Studios, Chiswick, London. It will explore marketing and distribution and the panel will include Karen Emanuel from Key Production, Jonathan Quarmby from AWAL, Michael Fuller from AIM, James McGuiness from Absolute Marketing and Distribution, and Tommy D, MPG Director, who says:
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Jackie Greene Tour Dates 2011 Announced

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Jackie Greene Tour Dates 2011 Announced

Jackie Greene are adding lots of tour dates for the spring and summer – so keep checking back, Hope to see ya out there on the road!

Tour Dates:

March

03/23/11     Jackie Greene in Sacramento, CA     Marilyn’s

03/24/11     Jackie Greene in Sacramento, CA     Blue Lamp

April

04/26/11     Jackie Greene in Pittsburgh, PA     Altar Bar

04/27/11     Jackie Greene in Alexandria, VA     Birchmere Music Hall

04/29/11     Jackie Greene in Virginia Beach, VA     The Jewish Mother

04/30/11     Jackie Greene in Richmond, VA     Capitol Ale House

May

05/05/11     Jackie Greene in Brooklyn, NY     Brooklyn Bowl

05/06/11     Jackie Greene in Woodstock, NY     Bearsville Theater

05/07/11     Jackie Greene in Montlair, NJ     Wellmont Theatre

05/08/11     Jackie Greene in Westhampton Beach, NY     Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center

05/13/11     Jackie Greene in Crystal Bay, NV     Crystal Bay Club

05/28/11     Jackie Greene in Santa Cruz, CA     Santa Cruz Blues Festival

June

06/19/11     Jackie Greene in Grass Valley, CA     Center for the Arts

August
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Public Image Ltd (Pil) Tour Dates 2011

John Mellencamp Tour Dates 2011

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John Mellencamp Tour Dates 2011 Announced

For the first time in 19 years, John Mellencamp is set to tour the UK and Europe with dates set for late June and July 2011. The new No Better Than This Tour dates will take in Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, UK, France, Italy, Switzerland.

Tour Dates:

April

04.01.11 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theater

04.02.11 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theatre

04.03.11 - Houston, TX - Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

04.06.11 - Denver, CO - Temple Buell Theatre

04.08.11 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theater

04.09.11 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield

04.10.11 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield

04.12.11 - Seattle, WA - McCaw Hall at Seattle Center

04.13.11 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theatre

04.15.11 - Edmonton, AB - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

04.16.11 - Edmonton, AB - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

04.19.11 - Saskatoon, SK - TCU Place

04.22.11 - Regina, SK - Conexus Arts Centre

04.23.11 - Regina, SK - Conexus Arts Centre

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The Script Tour Dates 2011 Announced

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The Script Tour Dates 2011 Announced

The Script have recently announced a Brighton Show and are also pleased to announce that they've been added to the bill for this summer's V Festival.

Tour Dates:

March

Evening News Arena, Manchester, UK
March 18 2011

Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena, UK
March 19 2011

Glasgow, S.E.C.C., UK
March 21 2011

Aberdeen, Exhibition Centre, UK
March 22 2011

Bournemouth, Int'nl Centre, UK
March 24 2011

London, Wembley Arena, UK
March 25 2011

London, The O2 Arena, UK
March 26 2011

Plymouth Pavilions, UK
March 28 2011

Cardiff, International Arena, UK
March 29 2011

June

Isle Of Wight, Isle Of Wight Festival, UK
June 12 2011

July

Balado/T in the Park, UK
July 09 2011

August

V Festival, Staffordshire, UK
August 20 2011

V Festival, Chelmsford, UK
August 21 2011

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Jam in the Dam 2012 Lineup Announced

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Jam in the Dam 2011 Lineup Announced & Tickets Info

Jam in the Dam: a multi-day, multi-room extravaganza held at the legendary Melkweg in Amsterdam,  Netherlands. The music runs from 8:00 pm to 2:30 am. This schedule allows fans to enjoy the wonders of Amsterdam by day and rock out by night. The city's rich cultural offerings include famous museums and art galleries such as the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum; cozy pubs and café terraces; open-air markets and trendy boutiques; and of course the legendary coffee shops. This unique opportunity to combine the exploration of a world-class European city with the expansion of musical horizons is what makes Jam in the Dam an experience not to be missed.

Jam in the Dam Lineup 2012: moe., Mike Gordon, Dark Star Orchestra, Lotus, Keller Williams.

Tickets are available starting March 24 at Missiontix at $225 Early Bird pricing, saving $60 off of the gate. In Europe, tickets will go on sale soon at ticketmaster.nl, and will be priced at 170 Euro for Early Bird.
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Nightmare Before Xmas 2011 Lineup

Nightmare Before Xmas 2011 Lineup Announced & Tickets Info | GoRockfest.Com - The Latest Rockfest, Artist's Live News

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Nightmare Before Xmas 2011 Lineup Announced & Tickets Info

ATP's second festival weekend for December 2011 at Butlins, Minehead is the Nightmare Before Christmas - this year curated by three of the most stunning live acts on the planet - Battles, Caribou and Les Savy Fav!

Nightmare Before Xmas Lineup 2011:

Friday 9th December - Curated by Les Savy Fav: Les Savy Fav, Archers Of Loaf, No Age, Marnie Stern + more TBC

Saturday 10th December - Curated by Battles: Battles, Flying Lotus, The Psychic Paramount, Walls (live) + more TBC

Sunday 11th December - Curated by Caribou: Caribou, The Ex with Getachew Mekuria, Junior Boys, Omar Souleyman + more TBC

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CELEBRATE BON JOVI 10 MILLION FACEBOOK

CELEBRATE BON JOVI 10 MILLION FACEBOOK FANS AND WIN | GoRockfest.Com - The Latest Rockfest, Artist's Live News

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CELEBRATE BON JOVI 10 MILLION FACEBOOK FANS AND WIN

Join Bon Jovi in celebrating by creating your own sign similar to the one they are holding in their Facebook profile picture, then take a photo of you holding it, post it as your Facebook profile photo, and send it to 10million@bonjovi.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !

One lucky fan will randomly be selected to win the signed banner that Bon Jovi is holding in their profile picture!

Not a Facebook fan of Bon Jovi? Like their page now!
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Free Download The Beyond Wonderland

Free Download The Beyond Wonderland Mobile App | GoRockfest.Com - The Latest Rockfest, Artist's Live News

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Free Download The Beyond Wonderland Mobile App

The Beyond Wonderland mobile application has arrived. Download it today for free!

This app for iPhone and Android lets you easily explore all Beyond Wonderland has to offer.
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