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TOUR UPDATES

R.E.M. Sets Fall Tour R.E.M.'s fall North American tour is set for intimate venues. The 29-date tour starts Oct. 13 at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre and will end Nov. 27 in Denver. Tickets for some shows will go on-sale Aug. 21. Members of R.E.M.'s fan club will be offered special ticket opportunities. The tour is in support of the group's new Warner Bros. album, "Around the Sun," due Oct. 5 in North America via Warner Bros. First single "Leaving New York" is due to release Sept. 27 outside North America. Here are R.E.M.'s tour dates: Oct. 1: Philadelphia (Wachovia Center, Vote for Change tour) Oct. 2: Cleveland (Gund Arena, Vote for Change tour) Oct. 3: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Crisler Arena, Vote for Change tour) Oct. 5: St. Paul, Minn. (Xcel Energy Center, Vote for Change tour) Oct. 8: Orlando, Fla. (TD Waterhouse Centre, Vote for Change tour) Oct. 13: Los Angeles (Greek Theatre) Oct. 14: Santa Barbara, Calif. (Santa Barbara Bowl Oct. 15: San Francisco (Greek Amphitheatre) Oct. 16: Irvine, Calif. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) Oct. 19: St. Louis (Fox Theatre) Oct. 20: Indianapolis (Murat Theatre) Oct. 22: Nashville (Ryman Auditorium) Oct. 23: Atlanta (Gwinnett Arena) Oct. 25-26: Chicago (Chicago Theatre) Oct. 27: Akron, Ohio (E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall) Oct. 29: Boston (FleetCenter) Oct. 30: Atlantic City, N.J. (Borgata) Nov. 1: Washington, D.C. (DAR Constitution Hall) Nov. 4: New York (Madison Square Garden) Nov. 5: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun) Nov. 7: Pittsburgh (Palumbo Center) Nov. 9-10: Toronto (Hummingbird Center) Nov. 11: Ottawa, Ontario (Civic Centre) Nov. 12: Montreal (Bell Centre) Nov. 14: Thunder Bay, Ontario (Fort Williams Gardens) Nov. 15: Winnipeg, Manitoba (Centennial Concert Hall) Nov. 17: Calgary, Alberta (Saddledome) Nov. 19-20: Seattle (McCaw Hall) Nov. 21: Vancouver (Orpheum Theatre) Nov. 26: Salt Lake City (E Center) Nov. 27: Denver (Fillmore)   Brian Wilson To Tour U.S. Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson will bring his "Smile" live performances to the United States this fall, after debuting the "lost masterpiece" in concert in the United Kingdom and Europe earlier this year. The U.S. tour will kick off Sept. 30 in Minneapolis, with 21 dates announced so far. Shows are scheduled through Nov. 2 in Los Angeles and include a two-night stand New Yorks Carnegie Hall. Here are Brian Wilson's tour dates: Sept. 30: Minneapolis (Orpheum Theatre) Oct. 1: Madison, Wis. (Overture Hall) Oct. 2: Chicago (Auditorium Theatre) Oct. 4: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan Theatre) Oct. 6: Toronto (Massey Hall) Oct. 7: Cleveland (Music Hall) Oct. 8: Philadelphia (Keswick Theatre) Oct. 10: Washington, D.C. (Warner Theatre) Oct. 12-13: New York (Carnegie Hall) Oct. 14: Boston (Orpheum Theatre) Oct. 16: Atlanta (Chastain Amphitheatre) Oct. 18: Melbourne, Fla. (Knight Center for the Performing Arts) Oct. 20: Boca Raton (Mizner Amphitheatre) Oct. 21: Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) Oct. 23: Houston (Verizon Wireless Theatre) Oct. 24: Austin, Texas (Backyard) Oct. 25: Dallas (Nokia Live) Oct. 27: Denver (Paramount Theatre) Oct. 29: Pala, Calif. (Pala Events Center) Nov. 2: Los Angeles (Walt Disney Concert Hall) Premium seating is available for these and many other Concert & Sporting events - SEARCH FOR TICKETS NOW!

 

NEWS

Korn - greatest hits to include covers Hard rockers Korn will include two cover songs on their greatest hits release, due October 19. A version of Cameo's 1986 top 10 hit "Word Up" and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Parts 1, 2, 3," alongside such Korn favorites as "A.D.I.D.A.S.," "Falling Away From Me" and "Here To Stay." Pearl Jam Returns to Studio the Winter The Seattle rock group Pearl Jam will start work on its eighth studio album this winter. A release date has not been released.

 

ITEM OF THE WEEK

Sony Walkman Armband Stereo Radio - $31.99   (Reg. $69.99) You're active and on the go, but never out of your element when you strap on the SRF-M80V S2 Sports Walkman armband radio from Sony. This multi-function radio lets you tune into not only your favorite radio stations, but you can also listen to local TV stations and local weather broadcasts. The convenient LED display angle is easy to read while on the run. This water resistant radio keeps the music pumping while you get your heart rate pumping. This is the perfect companion for any activity. Features include: AM/FM stereo tuner TV tuner and weather band tuning function Mega bass sound system 25-station preset memory Stereo headphones Water resistant Wrap-around armband with reflector Stop watch with split timer Instruction sheet Requires two AAA batteries (not included)   Sony Walkman Armband Stereo Radio - $31.99   (Reg. $69.99)

 

BIRTHDAYS

August 12 Sir Mix-A-Lott (1963) Roy Hay (Culture Club) (1961) Suzanne Vega (1959) Pat Metheny (1954) Kid Creole (1950) Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) (1949) Jennifer Warren (1941) August 13 Dan Fogelberg (1951) Don Ho (1930) August 14 Kevin Cadogan (Third Eye Blind) (1970) Sharon Bryant (Atlantic Starr) (1956) Slim Dunlap (the Replacements) (1951) David Crosby (Crosby, Stills & Nash) (1941) Dash Crofts (Seals & Crofts) (1940) August 15 Michael Graham (Boyzone) (1972) August 16 Vanessa Carlton (1980) Emily Erwin (Dixie Chicks) (1972) Chris Pedersen (Camper Van Beethoven) (1960) Madonna (1958) Tim Farriss (INXS) (1957) James "J.T." Taylor (Kool & The Gang) (1953) Barry Hay (Golden Earring) (1948) August 17 Posdnuous (De Le Soul) (1969) Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids On The Block) (1969) Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson) (1966) Steve Gorman (Black Crowes) (1965) Maria McKee (1964) Belinda Carlisle (1958) Colin Moulding (XTC) (1955) Sib Hashian (Boston) (1949) August 18 Everlast (1969) Ron Stryker (Men At Work) (1957) Dennis Elliot (Foreigner) (1950) Nona Hendryx (1945) August 19 Lil' Romeo (1989) Lee Ann Womack (1966) MC Eric (Technotronic) (1968) John Deacon (Queen) (1951) Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) (1945) Ginger Baker (Cream) (1939) August 20 Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit) (1970) Doug Fieger (The Knack) (1952) John Hiatt (1952) Robert Plant (1948) James Pankow (Chicago) (1947) Isaac Hayes (1942)

 

BIO OF THE WEEK

Ashlee Simpson   I’m a simple girl in a complex world,” sings 19-year-old Ashlee Simpson on a track aptly titled “Autobiography” from her debut Geffen Records album Pieces of Me. But that doesn’t begin to sum up this multi-talented performer’s accomplishments at her tender age. With a regular role as Cecilia in WB’s hit TV Seventh Heaven , the upcoming Ashlee reality series on MTV and debut album bowing in July, Ashlee is about to emerge from the shadows. “I’ve always been obsessed with music,” says Ashlee, who adds that her tastes—along with her album—are not at all like older sister Jessica’s. “We’re into totally different bands and artists.” Produced by John Shanks (Michele Branch, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Alanis Morrissette, Unwritten Law), the new album has elements of rock, punk, and pop, recalling Ashlee’s own favorite bands—ranging from Janis Joplin and Steve Nicks to Pat Benatar, the Pretenders and Blondie through Fiona Apple, Hole and Green Day. Ashlee co-wrote every song on the album. “I just wanted to go in and make a record and not worry about what genre it would be,” she says. “I went in to have a good time and did. It’s a rock record, with a cool edge to it. It’s the first time people are getting to hear what I sound like.” The first single, “Pieces of Me,” is a full-throttle rocker about a best friend who brings comfort at the end of a long, stressful day of work. “It’s like a sigh,” she says. “When I finally see him, all the other dramas fade away.” “Autobiography” plays around with her public image, daring those who want to know her to walk up and “baby just ask me.” The tongue-in-cheek rave-up “LaLa” is about sexual fantasies, with Ashlee role-playing as an alley cat and a French maid, but all in fun. “There’s a lot of sarcasm in that song,” she says. “It’s something every girl thinks about, so I decided to make a joke about it. It’s one of the songs you can dance around to.” The Waco, TX-born Ashlee has been dancing since she was three, and by 11, she was the youngest person ever admitted into the prestigious School of American Ballet. She moved to L.A. with her parents and Jessica when she was 14, pursuing an acting career and dancing in her sister’s stage show, but dreaming of doing music all the while. She went on to make appearances on Malcolm in the Middle and The View before landing a regular role in Seventh Heaven. Last year, she had the track “Just Let Me Cry” on Disney’s Freaky Friday soundtrack, and then began recording earlier this year on breaks from filming the TV show. “I’ve been working on the album for five months now, and I’m just so excited for it to come out,” she says. “I feel like it’s very true to who I am. I was there every step of the way. My acting experience really helped me get into the characters of the songs and be in the moment with them. I was able to go back to the events I’m singing about and bring them to life.” Coinciding with the release of the new album, Ashlee is also starring in her own MTV reality series, which will track her through the whole process. “Jessica said she couldn’t believe I was doing a show also,” she laughs. “Now, when I come over, I bring over my cameras, while there’s always a crew around her house. It’s actually quite funny. Jess taught me it’s cool to be yourself.” With the album done, Ashlee looks back and calls the experience “therapeutic.” “Anything I held on my shoulders, I got to put it out there. It enabled me to find out who I am, to discover my identity in the world.” The world is set to learn all about the latest multimedia Simpson star on both disc and TV. Check out these Ashlee Simpson products: Ashlee Simpson - Autobiography (2004) - $9.99

 

MUSIC HISTORY

127 years ago Thomas Edison invents the phonograph. (1877) 55 years ago Mark Knopfler, guitarist and vocalist for Dire Straits, is born. (1949)   45 years ago Singer Suzanne Vega is born. (1959)   44 years ago The Silver Beetles recruit drummer Pete Best. We all know what happened after that. (1960)   38 years ago The Beatles start their final U.S. tour at Chicago's International Amphitheatre. Earlier in the day, John Lennon held a press conference and apologized for his remark about the band being more popular than Jesus Christ. (1966)   37 years ago Fleetwood Mac, a British blues-rock band, makes its stage debut at the London National Jazz & Blues Festival. (1967)   34 years ago Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie and others appear at a Woody Guthrie memorial concert held at the Hollywood Bowl. (1970)   32 years ago The Festival of Hope is the first rock festival to raise funds for an established charity. Acts include Jefferson Airplane, Stephan Stills, James Brown and others. Only half of the expected 400,000 show up the second day and while they raked in $300,000, the festival incurred expenses of $400,000. (1972) 26 years ago Pete Meaden, the Who's publicist and manager in their High Number days, commits suicide in London by ingesting an overdose of barbituates. Meaden helped the group refine their mod image. He was 35. (1978) 19 years ago Madonna and actor Sean Penn get married in Malibu, as helicopters with photographers hovered overhead. They would divorce in 1989. (1985)   15 years ago Bon Jovi's "New Jersey" LP becomes the first U.S. album to be released legally in the Soviet Union. The Russian label Melodiya pays the group with a truckload of firewood since rubles can't leave Russia. (1989)   11 years ago The Red Hot Chili Peppers replace guitarist Arik Marshall with Jesse Tobias, who in turn was replaced by Dave Navarro three months later. (1993)   10 years ago "Woodstock '94" was held in Saugerties, New York. About 350,000 attended the show, which included mudfights and performances by Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, Aerosmith and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. (1994)   9 years ago Grateful Dead singer, guitarist and spiritual leader Jerry Garcia dies of a heart attack while undergoing drug rehabilitation. He was 53. (1995)   8 years ago Carlos Santana receives a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame. (1996) 7 years ago MTV debuts the Fleetwood Mac reunion concert. The special was taken from two performances at a Warner Brothers soundstage a few months earlier. (1997)   5 years ago Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan is found dead in his New Orleans apartment. He was 31. (1999)

 

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