All this week, 98 Rock in Baltimore is supposed to announce a band playing the 2010 installment of the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Friday, it was announced the festival would be June 19 and that Kix is slated to perform. Today, 98 Rock just confirmed Vince Neil. Gotta admit, that one came out of left field for me, but ok. I love me some Motley Crue, so it's all good.
You can always check the lineup on the my message board. Tomorrow, I'll add the next band(s) confirmed
You remember Wig Wam, right? The Norwegian Glam rockers create awesomely catchy riffs and I've been anxiously awaiting their new album for quite some time now. The album, Non Stop Rock and Roll is due out February 9th in the USA and January 29th in Europe. Check out some songs on the band's Myspace.
Here's the official press release about the band.
The Norwegian Glam Kings WIG WAM are finally back in the ring with their brand new album ! Aptly titled Non Stop Rock and Roll, this new record shows all the elements that made up the monster reputation these guys are internationally known for: driving energy, unstoppable force and never ending fun!
This is easily the band’s most complete album to date that offers 12 fresh sounding, breathtaking songs, that wears the guitars on it’s sleeves, still showing a more mature and less cheesy band. The catchy hooklines and melodic hard rock anthems that Wig Wam are known for are still very much present, yet the feel of this album brings you right in front of the Marshall amps. Blowing your speakers with full blown Rock’n Roll this album is a Hard Rocking musical journey from the
catchy opening track and first single "Do Ya Wanna Taste It" to the electrifying riff of "Walls Come Down," from the Glam Rock happy going sing along anthem "C’mon Everybody" to the fast and furious title track. And hey, the boys also have the ability to set your girlfriend’s heart on fire with a couple of unique ballads for the ride. With three gifted songwriters in the camp, "Non Stop Rock And Roll," shines, tweaks and pounds a full blooded rock n' roll album ought to.
Wig Wam is finally ready to take you to the ultimate rock trip, and bring their wild live performances on the road in 2010.
Glamtastic! Rumors have been flying for well over a year that Damn Yankees would reunite. You remember Damn Yankees: the supergroup featuring Ted Nugent, Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw. I loved songs like "High Enough" and "Coming of Age" when I was a kid. I always wanted to see the band live, but it never happened for me. Now, I've got hope that it might happen for me -- and you.
Yesterday, the members of Damn Yankees reunited at NAMM to play a couple tunes. If you're not familiar, NAMM is an annual convention of music merchants and educators. Anyway, tons of musicians show up to show-off the latest gear and to play shows. Here's a clip of Damn Yankees at NAMM.
Cinderella made some bad ass videos in their day and I know we're all hoping to see at least a couple appearances by the band on the summer festival circuit. While we wait for announcements, my choices for Cinderella's top 5 videos.
Nobody's Fool
Coming Home
Gypsy Road
Heartbreak Station
The Last Mile
Agree? Disagree? Let me know your choices for Cinderella's top 5 videos.
Earlier today, 98 Rock in Baltimore started announcing the M3 lineup. The festival is set for Saturday, June 19. Here it is:
Kix
Clearly, I'm updating this live. Here's hoping there's more announcements but I losing faith. The hairball hour is about half over with no more announcements. It would also be nice to know just when tickets go on sale and how to buy them. I'll make some calls today and try to find out that information for you guys. Le sigh. As always, as bands are added, I'll update this site.
I've been told by multiple people that Baltimore, Maryland Radio Station 98 Rock will make the official M3 festival lineup announcement today at noon (eastern). I don't live in Baltimore, so I can only trust my friends who live in the Charm City. Listen online to the announcement. Once the announcement happens, I'll post the lineup here and I'll open up the chat room for awhile to discuss.
If the announcement doesn't happen, well, we'll talk about something else.
Music really is the universal language. As soon as news of the massive Haitian earthquake crossed the wires Tuesday evening, many musicians were out in front of the story, gathering troops and rallying the battle cry for relief aid. Perhaps no one is closer to the situation than Wyclef Jean. He's Haitian born and probably best known as a member of The Fugees. He's also done tons of work for Haiti, including establishing the Yele Haiti foundation, which provides scholarships. Jean's been really good about being accessible to the media, doing interviews with many TV outlets about the Haitian disaster and urging people to donate.
Slash Tweeted that he wanted to organize a benefit concert for the victims. Coldplay's Chris Martin got in on the act, too, urging fans to donate. I'm pretty sure all this means we can expect to see a massive "Aid for Africa" type sort of project, and I think that's great. If there was some sort of big fund raising concert, I'd be happy to help. I don't know how to do much, but an extra pair of hands always helps.
Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:41AM 
