The one where Beth is a dorky Thespian, Devin rifles through the lost songs and Grace buys everything in bulk.
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Poet, lyricist, and philosopher, Jim Morrison (supposedly) died this day in 1971. He leaves behind a legacy of music that has influenced countless artists and the path of rock music in general. A child of a navy officer, his nomadic experience growing up as well as the influences of beat poets and surrealist artists would provide this musical icon with the tools he would later use to stand the world on its ear for decades to come.
We arrived at the site of the inaugural Rothbury festival tired, broken, and confused. We’d just spent the better part of 20 hours cooped up in a car that seemed to be moving at the speed of a geriatric with a broken hip. We got lost 4 times in Kentucky. Indiana lasted for days. Michigan seems like a dream to me now (we hitchhiked the rest of the way from Saginaw).
We’ve only been on the festival grounds for a few hours now, but already there is a palpable energy in the air. There is a sense of community here at Rothbury that is unlike any of the other festivals we’ve attended in the last months. Almost every festival goer is taking a concerted effort to respect and assist the festival’s goals of promoting environmental awareness. People are discussing the various methods of environmental protection instead of the requisite topics pertaining to the availability of illegal substances. For a festival that’s geared to a largely hippie demographic, it’s pretty cool.
We’re currently ensconced in the press tent attempting (and failing) to upload some of the videos we’ve shot today. Apparently Kyle Glass of Tenacious D will be here tomorrow to interview bands for GMNext, so maybe we’ll ask him for some tips on how to get a video site to work. When we do, expect to see several interviews with artists on the bill and ample crowd shots of the bedlam that will undoubtedly occur.
Amy Winehouse Slugs Fan
The rumor is Amy Winehouse was groped by a fan and she fought back. The incident took place at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England. I’m amazed at how she kept singing and punching at the same time.
Listen: Addicted by Amy Winehouse
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In a development of excruciatingly unsurprising nature, folk-country-rocker Ryan Adams and singer/actress Mandy Moore have officially ended their seven month relationship.
As is sometimes the case, the split was not caused by a difference of opinions or loss of that lovin’ feeling. According to a statement made by the “Gonna Make You Love Me” singer, the two were forced apart by the incessant encroachment of the dreaded paparazzi.
Have you ever dreamt of conducting a full orchestra or becoming a cutting-edge DJ? Chances are that won’t actually happen any time soon. However, with a little bit of imagination, you can come close!
Sharper Image has brought to you a brand new music performance system that combines two things nobody can get enough of — the emotional satisfaction of music and the stunning futuristic awesomeness of lasers.
Madonna Directs Film
Filth and Wisdom, Madonna’s directorial debut, written by Dan Caden, and starring Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, will open October 16th. The comedy is about three roommates, all dreamers living in London who end up in the sex trade.
It was the official selection at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival. The film has received mixed reviews; one review telling her to “hang on to her day job.” Ouch. I’m not a big fan of movie critics, so I’ll wait till October to make my own opinion. Personally, I’m excited, I think it will be a lot better than what these griping critics write.
Listen: 4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake and Timbaland) by Madonna
Listen: Passport by Gogol Bordello
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