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Ruby James started her career in Orlando, Florida with her band appropriately named Ruby James. Then in 2006 she decided it was time to take it solo and this year gave us her debut album "Desert Rose". This self released full length album was produced by John Avila of Oingo Boingo fame and James co wrote on all the tracks with the exception of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game". I have to admit I was drawn to this album because I heard her version of "Wicked Game" but I'm listening to it daily because of everything else on it. Ruby James often is compared to Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Chrissy Hynde all of which are some of my favorite female singers of our time but I think Ruby is in a class of her own. She's a mix of rock, blues, jazz.....but that rustic, sultry voice makes her a standout no matter what she is singing. Today when so many female singers generally bore me to death...Ruby is one of a kind...you can hear it in her lyrics in the music and in that voice...damn what a voice!

Her song "Everything Good Goes Away" is on the soundtrack for the movie "The Women" which was produced by Jagged Films (Mick Jagger's production company). In my opinion its the best track on the album. It's also featured on Desert Rose which James describes as "a story of survival through the toughest of terrains and about a quest for self" A journey well worth taking!

Currently she is working with Charlie Sexton and his brother Will Sexton on a new album hopefully to be released by the end of the year . Until then pick up Desert Rose sit back and enjoy. I promise you won't be disappointed in fact you'll be begging for more.

Track list
1. The Words Good Bye
2. Everything Good Goes Away
3. Desert Rose
4. Passengers
5. Mistress of the Devil
6. Suicidal Sereade
7. Wicked Game
8. Strayed
9. When I'm Gone
10. I Don't Mind
11. Oh Mama
12. No Way to Love You Today

Check her out at http://www.rubyjames.com/ or www.myspace.com/rubyjames

Until next time
"C"

Sep 15 2008
8:00P
O2
London
Oct 21 2008
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Jobbing Arena
Glendale, Arizona
Oct 23 2008
8:00P
Tingley Coliseum
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Oct 25 2008
8:00P
Spring Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Oct 26 2008
8:00P
Wells Fargo Arena
Des Moines, Iowa
Nov 1 2008
8:00P
Rose Quarter
Portland, Oregon
Nov 3 2008
8:00P
Energy Solutions Arena
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov 4 2008
8:00P
Pepsi Center
Denver, Colorado
Nov 6 2008
8:00P
Qwest Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Nov 8 2008
8:00P
iWireless Center
Moline, Illinois
Nov 9 2008
8:00P
Schottenstein Center
Columbus, Ohio
Nov 17 2008
8:00P
Scottrade Center
St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 18 2008
8:00P
BOK Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nov 20 2008
8:00P
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas
Nov 22 2008
8:00P
Alltel Arena
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nov 23 2008
8:00P
New Orleans Arena
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dec 1 2008
8:00P
Key Arena
Seattle, Washington
Dec 2 2008
8:00P
GM Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
Dec 4 2008
8:00P
Pengrowth Saddledome
Calgary, Alberta
Dec 5 2008
8:00P
Pengrowth Saddledome
Calgary, Alberta
Dec 7 2008
8:00P
Rexall Place
Edmonton, Alberta
Dec 12 2008
8:00P
Citizens Business Bank Arena
Ontario, California
Dec 13 2008
8:00P
Save Mart Center
Fresno, California
Dec 15 2008
8:00P
Cox Arena
San Diego, California
Dec 17 2008
8:00P
The Forum
Los Angeles, California
Dec 18 2008
8:00P
The Forum
Los Angeles, California
Dec 20 2008
8:00P
Oracle Arena
Oakland, California
Jan 12 2009
8:00P
Bradley Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jan 13 2009
8:00P
Joe Louis Arena
Detroit, Michigan
Jan 15 2009
8:00P
Verizon Center
Washington DC, Washington DC
Jan 17 2009
8:00P
Wachovia Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan 18 2009
8:00P
TD Banknorth Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Jan 26 2009
8:00P
Allstate Arena
Chicago, Illinois
Jan 27 2009
8:00P
Allstate Arena
Chicago, Illinois
Jan 29 2009
8:00P
Nassau Coliseum
Uniondale, New York
Jan 31 2009
8:00P
Prudential Center
Newark, New Jersey
Feb 1 2009
8:00P
Prudential Center
Newark, New Jersey

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Do you ever think about how your life can influence others? This is a great article for so many reasons...I only wish I had written it myself.



Connecting The Sixx Dots
Jacobs Media's Keith Cunningham weighs in on what you can expect from Nikki Sixx at this year's Jacobs Media Summit 13 in Austin, Texas:What Nikki Sixx knows about branding and the rock audience that you might not, is what we aim to find out when he joins us at Summit 13, on September 18th, in Austin.Why should you make the trek to Austin to see this session?Sure, he's touched more rock fans than any of us could ever dream of and his storied past is compelling. But we see Nikki as not just a wildly successful and talented rock star, but as one hell of a businessman, too. As I like to put it, he knows how to "connect the dots" to all platforms – and extend and evolve his brands in ways masters like Ries & Trout would admire.This is something everyone in radio should be thinking about: Figuring it out, evolving, and extending our brands to other platforms, in meaningful and strategic ways.Here are just a few examples of how Nikki Sixx has connected some of his dots:His best selling book, The Heroin Diaries, connects to a soundtrack, a band, a charity he formed, video, countless interviews, and a world tour (with even more connecting to come).Motley Crue's new single, "Saints of Los Angeles," connects to the front men from Trapt, Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Sixx: A.M.Trapt, Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Sixx: A.M. connect to CrueFest.CrueFest and its artists connect to the label Nikki heads, Eleven Seven records. The tour also connects itself to many other things like the Rock Band video game and Guitar Center, for example.Nikki's image and style connect to the clothing line he runs with Kelly Gray, Royal Underground (which can be found at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's, among others).Nikki is the unofficial leader and brains behind Motley Crue. That brand, as we all know, has done the unthinkable for most '80s hard rock acts – they've evolved numerous times, remained relevant for over 20 years, and have connected countless multi-platform dots over two decades. That takes brains and talent.There's a lot more we'll discuss with Nikki at the Summit, like what he'd do if he were elected the "President of Radio." (Whoops, I just connected a dot to another Summit session, sorry). And you'll have the chance to ask him a question or two via text message.Finally, the Summit started out as a Rock-centric event that has journeyed to diverse themes, from management to technology. With Nikki, the Summit returns to its Rock N' Roll roots. We're sure to hear a wild Nikki Sixx story or two, like him being arrested on the bullet train in Japan for throwing a bottle of Jack Daniels at some poor sap.But this won't be the predictable session with a rock star about sex, drugs and rock & roll. You'll meet a very smart businessman who has done more than most when it comes to reaching the rock universe and being successful. And he has strong opinions about the radio and music industry, and how its brands can get better. It'll be fun and productive.

SHINEDOWN

THE SOUND OF MADNESS



Brent Smith - vocals

Barry Kerch - drums

Nick Perri - guitar

Zach Myers - guitar

Eric Bass - bass

So where should I begin....for me I was first introduced to Shinedown about 4 years ago when they played at a summer festival held in my hometown every year. The attraction was instant!It had been years since I had felt that kind of intense energy from a band. They drew the audience in...spun them around a few hundred times and with the grace of a seasoned band twenty years older they kicked their ass. They played again the following year and once again the band and Brent Smith blew the crowd away. With one command Brent Smith separated the crowd of 40,000 people right up the middle until a roadway was formed leading to the stage. Then he asked everyone to come together in the middle as one. I will never forget the feeling of standing on the side as the crowd became like the ocean and swept away leaving me standing alone amongst the trash and empty blankets. I remember thinking that they would follow him to hell and back if he was to ask....that is the power of Shinedown.
So being ever faithful I have waited for their follow up album and their return to my hometown. Well it took a while but finally after over a year my wish has come true this month. The new album The Sound of Madness came out the 25th of June and just a few weeks earlier I was privileged to see my band again at the same summer festival we hold every year. I am a very lucky girl! The album is by far better than anything out today and most definitely will make Shinedown part of a very exclusive group of artist....the best of the best! There is not one song of the 14 songs on my CD that is not capable of setting the charts on fire. The writing...the music....the story behind each song....well if your breathing and living a life...then you will get it! Every song will touch you because you've lived it. Shinedown had the ability to write about life,the life that we all live...the anger, misunderstandings, love, sorrow, blessings and regrets...the things we would have changed if we only knew at the time. Yes, I could go on and on and yes,you would be sick of me telling you how much I love this band. But its true and listen when I tell you that you have to buy this album. Take it home...put it in your stereo...put your headphones on or blast it through the speakers...read the words...listen to the music...hell ya its a good day in rock n roll.
I can't really give you a few tracks that are my favorites...they all are! You'll just have to buy the CD and figure out that part for yourself. The band is already touring and I'm sure they'll be on the road for a while so check their websites for the tour dates. Don't miss out on seeing them live...truly its an experience you'll never forget.
"C"

www.shinedown.com
www.shinedownnation.com
www.atlanticrecords.com

It's a brand new album for Motley Crue and a new hit single with "Saints of Los Angeles" They're also bringing to the table a new summer tour called "Crue Fest" which promises to be HUGH!!! Joining them on stage will be Buckcherry, Papa Rouch, Sixx:AM and Trapt. I can't wait! Tickets are on sale already and you can go through the Motley Crue website at http://www.motley.com/ and get them there...and of course check out all the new stuff going on with one of our favorite bands of all time. Don't forget you can also catch up with them at www.myspace.com/motleycrue. Go check them out...the boys are back and no one is happier than me.
"C"

July 1 - West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheater 3 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheater 5 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 6 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 8 - Wantagh, NY - Jones Beach Amphitheater 9 - Buffalo, NY -Darien Lake Amphitheater 10 - Sarnia, ON - Bayfest 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Susquehanna Bank Center 13 - Washington, DC - Nissan Pavilion 15 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Center 16 - Chicago, IL - FMB Pavilion 18 - Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 19 - Milwaukee, WI -Marcus Amphitheater 20 - St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 22 - Houston, TX - Woodlands/Toyota Ctr. 23 - San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 24 - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Amphitheater 26 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion 27 - Denver, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheater 29 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA 31 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion August 1 - Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay 2 - Los Angeles, CA - Glen Helen Pavilion 5 - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheater 6 - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater 8 - Seattle, WA - White River Amphitheater 9 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden 11 - Vancouver, BC - GM Place 13 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place 14 - Calgary, AB - Saddledome 15 - Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre 17 - Winnipeg, MB -MTS Centre 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Amphitheater 20 - Cleveland, OH -Blossom Music Center 22 - Boston, MA - Tweeter Center 23 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center 24 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena 28 - Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheater 29 - Albany, NY - SPAC 30 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion 31 - Pittsburgh, PA - Post Gazette Pavilion

Columbus Crew Stadium
Columbus, Ohio

May 17th and 18th,2008!




Line Up for May 17th:

Stone Temple Pilots
Disturbed
Stained
Killswitch Engage
Serj Tankian
Shinedown
Finger Eleven
Filter
10 Years
Red
Theory of a Deadman
Ashes Divide
Airbourne
and more....

Line up for May 18th:

3 Doors Down
Kid Rock
Seether
Papa Roach
Flyleaf
Alter Bridge
Sevendust
Default
Black Tide
Bobaflex
Drive A
Revelation Theory
and more

For ticket information just go to
www.rockontherange.com
or
www.myspace.com/rockontherange

2008 ROCKLAHOMA LINEUP ANNOUNCED


HOLLYWOOD, CA— The line up for 2008's Rocklahoma was announced by Catch the Fever Music Festivals at a press conference held at the historic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood.

Hosted by nationally syndicated DJ and VJ Eddie Trunk, the press conference was attended by Bret Michaels, front man of Poison, all of Warrant featuring Jani Lane, along with members of Cinderella, LA Guns, Enuf Z Nuff, Beautiful Creatures, Night Ranger, XYZ, Pretty Boy Floyd, Vain, and Lynch Mob. Trunk, who is heard nationally and on XM Satellite Radio's channel 41 The Boneyard and is seen as the VH on VH-1 Classic, invited rock fans worldwide to attend Rocklahoma, June 10-13, 2008, at the Catch the Fever Festival grounds in Pryor Oklahoma. The press conference was broadcasted live on XM's Boneyard Channel 41, as well as streamed on Wyldside Radio.

Over 80 bands will be performing on three giant stages over July 10 through July 13th. As announced, Rocklahoma's initial lineup on the main stage is:

Thursday (Pre Party for those who have bought three day tickets) Bret Michaels, LA Guns featuring Tracii Guns, Enuf Z Nuff, Vain, House of Lords and Jet Boy.

Friday: XYZ, Armored Saint, Kingdom Come, Night Ranger, TBA, Triumph and TBA.

Saturday: Pretty Boy Floyd, Every Mother's Nightmare, Tora Tora, Black N Blue, Trixter, Kix, Warrant featuring Jani Lane and Cinderella

Sunday: Axe, Beautiful Creatures, Zebra, Lynch Mob, TBA, Tesla and TBA

Additional bands on the main stage will be added in the upcoming weeks. The initial lineup and bands are subject to change as bands are added and the exact schedule is arranged.

Two side stages adjacent to the main stage feature over twenty-eight regional artists on each stage.

The Retrospect Records stage includes the following bands: Jester, Sidekixx, Pair-A-Dice, Front Runner, Tommy Had a Vision, Valor, Gypsy Blue, Whitefoxx, Blue Tiger, Wild August, Messang, Paul Shortino, Mariah, Warryor, Bad Candy, Lorraine, Nasty Nasty, Real Steel, Cuttlass, Vyper, Mass, Bad Candy, Oney, Strikeforce, Herazz, Reckless, Heartless, Ron Keel, Warryor and Alibi.

On the Tri-Label Group stage has Texas Hippie Coalition, Karnevil featuring Dario Lorina, Dirty Penny, Crooked X, Gypsy Pistoleros, Sweet FA, Banshee, Gods of Kansas, Lipstick Magazine, Pownd, Shadowside, Mindflow, Warmachine, Asphalt Valentine, Krucible featuring Lance King.


Rocklahoma is the world's largest Rock Festival of its type featuring bands from the eighties. Attendance is expected from all fifty states, every Province in Canada and every country in Europe.

Located four miles north of Pryor, OK, off Highway 69, the Catch the Fever facilities include over 6,200 assigned and numbered seats, as well as general admission on the lawn for over 50,000 people. The grounds also feature over 4,000 campsites, on-site parking, bathroom facilities, a convenience store, and overnight security provided by Mayes County Sheriff's Department. Rocklahoma features a Picture Alley that allows anyone in attendance to approach the stage during any performance and take photographs of a favorite artist at close range.

General Admission Tickets and V.I.P. tickets to Rocklahoma are currently on sale and available by calling toll free 866-310-2288 or by going online at www.feverfest.com

If you guys need more info check out the official "Rocklahoma" my space at
www.myspace.com/rocklahoma.

They also have most of the band websites listed for you. That way you can spend your day listening to all the great music...and trying to figure out where you packed away all those great T-Shirts...but leave the spandex where it is...somethings are better left to the memory.
C