And Now, Warrant

Yesterday, we all basked in the glory of an early version of Cinderella hocking chili dogs. Today, a very young Warrant (I mean, look at Jani!) selling "backstage information" to kids via phone. They called these overpriced 900-number scams "rocklines" back in the day. Incidentally, I'm pretty sure the guy who voiced this rockline commercial was also the same voice of Ticketron. Ah, memories.

A Classic Cinderella Moment

Thanks to email, Facebook and Twitter – a classic commercial featuring our beloved Cinderella hocking... chili dogs. Yep.

Monster Energy Sailing On ShipRocked 2011

 Here's some cool information from my good friends at ShipRocked. Have you booked your cabin yet? There's still time - the fun happens in November!

Los Angeles, CA - July 28, 2011 - Monster Energy joins ShipRocked 2011 as it sets sail November 14-19, 2011 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, heading for the tip of Mexico and the Caribbean. Now in its fourth year, ShipRocked brings a mix of classic and new rock powerhouses upon the seas featuring LA's multi-platinum Buckcherry, along with progressive metal pioneers Queensrÿche, Oklahoma retro rockers Hinder, metal desperados Hellyeah, the hard rocking crowd favorite Sevendust, Australia's hot export Sick Puppies, rock radio mainstays Candlebox and alt-rock pioneers Filter, funk-rock champions Living Colour, and LA's road warriors In This Moment, are all sure to wreak havoc on the high seas. Main support comes from SR perennials and favorites Lynam as well as the inescapable Texas thunder of Broken Teeth and new sensation Rival Sons.  

In response to Monster Energy's involvement ShipRocked's Alan Koenig stated," ShipRocked is very proud to welcome Monster Energy as it shares our commitment to supporting great music. On ShipRocked, cruise goers will have the chance to experience a concert event with an intensity only matched by 20-foot sea swells, helping solidify a four-pronged trident of rock and roll mayhem."  Koenig adds, "ShipRocked 2011 will truly be the ultimate rock and roll cruise vacation. We've got an amazing lineup of artists, all meeting and greeting fans, performing multiple shows over five days and nights.  We'll be sailing to two exotic ports-of-call onboard a beautiful new luxury liner filled with spacious balcony cabins.  Mix in a lot of fun with the warm Caribbean sun, and it's simply the best value out there."  

The setting is the MSC Poesia, one of the cruise industry's most acclaimed new super cruise ships, which features the luxurious Aqua Spa, two pools, four Jacuzzis, a state-of-the-art cardio gym, salon, sushi bar, a la carte Italian dining, wine tasting bar, and the Teatro Carlo Felice, a beautiful and intimate Las Vegas-style theater.   It all begins in Fort Lauderdale, FL, visiting the premier Mexican ports of Costa Maya and Cozumel.  Prices start at only $799 per person (subject to availability), based on double occupancy, and include all access to all ShipRocked concerts and special events, deluxe stateroom, meals, ship facilities, and much, much more!  Space is limited so early booking is encouraged to guarantee your cabin. 

Tickets for ShipRocked 2011 are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and are only available by booking online at www.GetShipRocked.com   or by calling 1-888-438-9509.  

Help Big Cock Make A New Record

My friends in Big Cock are making a new record and they need your help. The new trend is using Kickstarter - a fundraising tool - to make records. The new record will be called Four Play (get it, ha).

Here's a little info on the record from Big Cock and Kickstarter:

We want to make "Four-Play" bigger and bolder than any of our previous albums and we'd love to have you all involved:

The sound is going to be bigger, the production more extravagant. We want to make a Big Cock album you can take home and show the folks.

So what can you do? Visit the Big Cock Kickstarter page and make a pledge. Pledges start at just a buck and then go up in phases. In each phase, backers get a special reward.

Help Me Spend My iTunes Gift Card

One of my friends gave me an iTunes gift card for no reason. She's just that awesome! So, I accepted the card (free music!) and placed it in my purse. The other day I moved the card to the drawer of my night stand. Why did I do this? Because I had no idea of what to buy. It's true: I'm sitting on free music and just have zero idea of what to purchase. So I'm leaning on you like I have so many times in the past.

What would you buy if someone handed you an iTunes gift card? I want something awesome (obviously) and I'd prefer something new. I don't want ANY classic Glam (because I've basically got it all) and I'm trying to get into some new bands. Remember, if it isn't necessarily melodic, then I like it heavy. Mix the two and you're golden. So help me here: what should I buy with my gift card? I always love your band selections and to hear of all the great tunes you've discovered. Go!

Proof That Glam Can Make Anything Bearable

Holy Glam! I pride myself on completely avoiding the Rebecca Black "Friday" debacle. Well, that is until I stumbled upon a Glam version last night. Truth be told, the "hair metal version" actually makes "Friday" bearable. The guitars are great. The song was remade by someone named Mike Walter. I hope we hear more from him soon.

Here's the original version of "Friday." You've been warned. It's bad.

'Can't Get Enough' - Def Leppard and Bon Jovi Together

It's Monday... again. To make the transition back to work a little easier, I present you with an awesome video: Def Leppard and Bon Jovi together in concert back in 1992. They are performing a cover of Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough." I love this clip as it is both Jovi and Def Lep at their prime.