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ISSUE #16 | MAY 2012
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Jack White Scores First Number One Album
 For all the (crazy) hats that Jack White has worn, he has never hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 until now. He missed the top with his bands the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, and Dead Weather. But last week, his debut solo album, “Blunderbuss,” sold 138,000 copies and launched to the top. The rest of the top five was dominated by holdovers like Adele’s ubiquitous “21,” and Lionel Richie’s “Tuskegee.” “Blunderbuss” is ridden with White’s authentic sound, but features a preoccupation with love gone bad in its bruised lyrics of nosebleeds and burst lips.
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Rock Band Train Bottles their Own Wine
 Backstage of recent Train concerts, one can find the band enjoying a bottle or two of their new wine entitled “Save Me, San Francisco.” Train produces the red with ACME Wine Movers, a new division of The Wine Group. The new enterprise comes as no surprise being that the band started out in San Francisco, just a microphone stand’s throw away from the Napa Valley’s many wineries. Lead singer Pat Monahan said, “A couple of years ago, we decided that we wanted to start bringing San Francisco to the rest of the world, and we decided that we would start by bringing one of the best things that we know about San Francisco, which is the wine.” The Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co. sells for $9.99 a bottle online and at restaurants like The Hard Rock Café.
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Massive Jazz Festival in New Orleans
 Legendary musicians kicked off International Jazz Day on Tuesday with a sunrise concert in the big easy, New Orleans. The day culminated in the evening with a grand concert at the United Nations featuring Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones, among others. The concert not only paid tribute to jazz’s most prominent influences but also celebrated blues, world music, and other genres. Thousands of performers across the globe transcended barriers by celebrating International Jazz Day.
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Duran Duran to headline the 2012 Outdoor Olympic Concert.
 The 1980s heartthrobs, Duran Duran, will kick off the 2012 London Olympics’ opening ceremony on July 27 in London’s Hyde Park. This tradition features acts from each of the four parts of the United Kingdom. This year, the other headliners are Snow Patrol from Northern Ireland, Stereophonics from Wales, and Paolo Nutini from Scotland. The games’ opening ceremony will be broadcast on giant screens at the gig. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4.
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Gregg Allman releases memoir and arranges a book tour
 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member came out with his memoir, “My Cross to Bear” on Tuesday. His memoir chronicles The Allman Brothers Band’s rise to fame, his struggles with women and drugs, and his brother Duane’s death. A recent release of an excerpt details his night with Cher and the worst date ever. The 62-year-old keyboard player and musician delayed the book tour after experiencing arrhythmia following a recent surgery. He cleared tests last Friday, so his tour will stop in Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.
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UPCOMING NEW RELEASES: 05/01 | 05/08 | 05/15 | 05/22 | 05/29
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MAY 1st
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Norah Jones |
Little Broken Hearts |
Blue Note |
| Rufus Wainwright |
Out of the Game |
Polydor |
| Chelle Rose |
Ghost of Browder Holler |
Lil’ Damsel |
| Callaghan |
Life In Full Color |
Green Town Music |
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MAY 8th
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ARTIST
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LABEL
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Paul Thorn
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What the Hell is Goin’ On? |
Perpetual Obscurity |
| Sara Watkins |
Sun Midnight Sun |
Nonesuch |
| Rita Wilson |
AM/FM |
Decca |
| Glenn Frey |
After Hours |
Universal Music |
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MAY 15th
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ARTIST
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LABEL
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Willie Nelson
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Heroes |
Legacy |
| Beach House |
Bloom |
Sub Pop |
| Strangled Darlings |
Red, Yellow & Blue |
Mudfarm |
| John Pizzarelli |
Double Exposure |
Concord Music Group |
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MAY 22nd
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ARTIST
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Joey Ramone
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…Ya Know? |
BMG |
| John Mayer |
Born and Raised |
Columbia |
| Tedeschi Trucks Band |
Live: Everybody’s Talkin’ |
Sony |
| Cory Branan |
Mutt |
Bloodshot |
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MAY 29th
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ARTIST
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Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
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Here |
Community Music |
The Walkmen
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Heaven |
Fat Possum |
Ian Tyson |
Raven Singer |
Stony Plain |
| Rory Block |
I Belong To The Band |
Stony Plain |
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 FEATURES:
DEPARTMENTS
 Letter: Elmore finds its way to 50. Founders Arnie Goodman and Suzanne Cadgene renew their Elmore vows and announce a new (digital) baby
Opening Act: Snippets, fun, interviews, reviews. Go meet Elmore at shows and compare notes!
Kickin’ in Your Stall: Carl Gustafson opens his roll top desk to find his better self and the friends he hasn’t yet met
 Influences: You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere – Three stars behind radio: Little Steven Van Zandt, Alice Cooper and Cousin Bruce Morrow
On The Record: The Boss’ band has seen losses in the past few years, but with Wrecking Ball, Springsteen and the E Street Band push through to new ground. The Civil Wars’ wax romantic (how’s that?) on their debut album; likewise Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band puts forth a first (say what?); 11 songs in 13 days by Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore, the Mastersons (who’s who?); recent Grammy-winner for Best New Artist Esperanza Spalding releases a terrific fourth album (no kidding)
Re:Issues: An old, new release from the genius that was Arthur Lee and Love, ahead of their time and behind on recognition. Read about their influences; hear his solo soul 100%. Pink Floyd’s The Wall: hear 27 demos and watch the DVD on the Experience Edition
Pet Sounds: Ali Green looks back and counts down her colorful Top Ten Bands list, which includes Black, White and Pink (no, not that one)
What’d I Say: Something old, something new, some songs covered, some songs blue, Jim Hynes has a few for you
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning: John Kuroski finds that Chicago DJ Richard Pegue may have been mad, may have been genius, but he certainly had soul
Also Appearing: The Robert Glasper Experiment paid off at the Highline Ballroom; Gregg Rolie, late of Santana and Journey
Collecting: Arnie Goodman chooses his favorite 50 albums from his collection of 10,000. Good luck re-filing them, dude
Get to Know 20: Great Singles Released 50 Years Ago
This Month’s Trivia
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