Everyone gets sick at some point or another. And this week I have been plagued by the flu. So while I have been staying home, sleeping, sniffling, and trying to catch up on school work I also managed to have enough time to put together a home sick playlist. It's basically a collection of songs you can still listen to when you're head in pounding and all you can do is sleep and listen to what's around you.

 

1. Into Your Arms-The Maine
2. Mess I Made-Parachute
3. Jasey Rae (acoustic) -All Time Low
4. Heartbreak World-Matt Nathanson
5. 1000 Miles-Vanessa Carlton
6. Beautifully-Jay Brannan
7. You Found Me-The Fray
8. She (For Liz)-Parachute
9. Curve Of The Earth-Matt Nathanson
10. Getaway Car-My Favorite Highway
11. Stay With Me Tonight-Houston Calls
12. Oceans Away-The Fray
13. Hills and Valleys-The Rocket Summer

On a select three dates The Pretty Reckless and special guests will be going on of a mini-tour. Two dates are in the US and one in Canada. Tonight kicks it all off in Baltimore with The Queen Killing Kings and Stereo Trigger. If you can make it out be sure to get your tickets. Full coverage including pictures and interview footage will be posted soon so stay tuned.

10/10 - Bourbon St – The Quarter, Baltimore

10/16 – Hard Rock Café, Niagra/Buffalo, NYC

10/17 – The Bovine, Toronto, CAN

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The guys from The Friday Night Boys are calling it quits after a great three year run of being a band. The four popular boys took to the Fueled By Ramen blog to break their news to their undoubtedly upset fans. Signede by lead singer Andrew Goldstein he explains that the boys will be splitting off into solo projects of some sort but as a band The Friday Night Boys are done.

The blog:

"After three and a half years as band, The Friday Night Boys are officially splitting up. Many of you know that things don’t always go the way they are originally planned, but it is a decision we all agreed upon. However, I would like to take note of the positive experiences we had as a band, as well as with fans and friends.

We would like to thank all of the people that took the time to listen to our music, come to our shows, buy our merch, and talk to us. You all made flying down a highway at 4am pounding red bulls in a puttering old van much easier and enjoyable. Especially those of you who saw us time and time again all over the country. It was an honor to see your familiar faceswhenever and where ever we showed up. The lovely FNB fans brought us all the Cheez Its, cookies, cupcakes and gummy wormswe could eat! I think I’m good on those foods for a few years at least. So thank you.

We were able to live our dreams because of you. We would also like to thank our label, managers, friends, other bands, and family for being so supportive and helping us in every way.

So what’s next? Chris will be releasing solo material that you all should check out. Mike is releasing a project called Time Travel, and the first show is November 2nd at the Ottobar. Robby will be performing with him as well as working in a congressman’s office and playing music in other capacities. I currently do not have plans of releasing a solo project or playing in a band anytime soon, however, I am writing and producing for other artists and bands. I’ll let you all know what’s up on Twitter.

We would like to offer special prices for everyone to pick up our remaining merch. Head to The Fueled By Ramen Webstore to get t-shirts for $5 and hoodies for $15 through October 18th. We will also give out an autographed copy of “Off The Deep End” to a random customer each day during the sale! Thank you all for the support you have given us over the years!

-Andrew Goldstein
The Friday Night Boys"

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Today Ke$ha posted a NEW version of her music video for her single Take It Off, you know, the song that is on the radio 24/7. 

In the video description Ke$ha writes,

"heyy to all my fans! sooooo….me n my friends were bored and we were really channeling some 80s hard (tron, david bowie in labrynth, revenge of the nerds) and we made this new video for take it off. it was really fun to make. i hope you guys like it!!!!!"

Still trying to decide which version we like better, but its obvious Ke$ha had a lot more fun making this version.

 

If you want to win tickets to the Fearless Friends Tour featuring Mayday Parade, Breathe Carolina, Artist vs. Poet, Every Avenue and Go Radio, here's what you have to do.

 

1. go to www.maydayparade.com or more specifically http://www.maydayparade.com/blog/win-free-tickets-to-see-mayday-parade/
2. Know what date and city you want to go to on tour
3. create an account and leave a comment on the blog

and that's it! you're done! Three simple steps and you'll be automatically entered to be selected to win two tickets. They're giving a pair away to every city and sometime before the show you will be notified if you've won. It's always worth a shot to win free tickets to a tour as huge as this. Tour starts on October 13th so start commenting!

10.13.10 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre 
10.14.10 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre 
10.15.10 – Sayreville, NY @ Starland Ballroom 
10.16.10 – Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey 
10.17.10 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club 
10.19.10 – Williamsville, NY @ Infinity 
10.20.10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts 
10.21.10 – Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre 
10.22.10 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend 
10.23.10 – Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live 
10.24.10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 
10.26.10 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts 
10.27.10 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 
10.28.10- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall 
10.29.10 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues 
10.30.10 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 
10.31.10 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze 
11.2.10 – Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court 
11.3.10 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s 
11.4.10 – Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club 
11.5.10 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground 
11.6.10 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre 
11.8.10 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 
11.9.10 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 
11.10.10 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 
11.11.10 – Orangevale, CA @ Boardwalk 
11.12.10 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom 
11.13.10 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 
11.14.10 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues 
11.16.10 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 
11.17.10 – Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues 
11.18.10 – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre 
11.19.10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre 
11.20.10 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 
11.21.10 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues 
11.23.10 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit 
11.24.10 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues 
11.26.10 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues 
11.27.10 – Tampa, FL @ State Theatre 
11.28.10 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

 

 

With only 20 days until the release of the much anticipated album 'Speak Now' by Taylor Swift ordering options and special packages are starting to arise. With a new song being released today, (to be posted later) we thought it would be appropriate to post on one package including special bonus tracks on the album. 

One of the best deals out there is the Speak Now delux edition CD including the music video for Mine along with some behind the scenes footage. The CD also has bonus tracks including some acoustic versions of songs already on the album.

Speak Now releases worldwide on October 25th.

» 1. "Mine"
» 2. "Sparks Fly"
» 3. "Back to December"
» 4. "Speak Now"
» 5. "Dear John"
» 6. "Mean"
» 7. "The Story of Us"
» 8. "Never Grow Up"
» 9. "Enchanted"
» 10. "Better Than Revenge" 
» 11. "Innocent"
» 12. "Haunted"
» 13. "Last Kiss" 
» 14. "Long Live"
» 15. "Ours"
» 16. "If This Was a Movie" 
» 17. "Superman"
» 18. "Back to December" (acoustic) 
» 19. "Haunted" (acoustic)
» 20. "Mine" (acoustic)

On Saturday September 25th Merriwether Post Pavilion was alive with the sounds and cheers of 20,000 people all seeing 18 bands for absolutely free. The fifth annual Virgin Mobile Festival was held this year under the slogan, "let free ring" and by making the festival free, it meant there were going to be some fantastic sponsors. Of course there were Virgin Mobile phones you could test out as well as a "text to get your fortune" throne, complete with fortune teller. Personally my favorite sponsor was the Skatepark of Baltimore ramp and tent. If you made a small donation you'd get ice cold water and avoid the $4 water sold by the venue but you could also watch skateboarders in action, displaying their talent for 20,000 people who passed by.

The real reason everyone was there though was not for the sponsors, it was for the music. At Free Fest there was something for everyone. Rappers, Rockers, Techno, Easy Listening, it was there and all spread out during the ongoing festival. 

Since the line-up was first announced I knew that I had to see Joan Jett live, because who knows when I'd ever get this chance again. During her performance some people criticized her entrance, or lack there of. A few people were turned off by the fact that at the beginning of her set, all she did was run on stage and tune her guitar before she began to play. This moment however was one of my favorite parts because it showed how down to earth she really is. I was a little concerned about how Joan would sound due to her age, but all worry vanished when she began to sing her first song, Bad Reputation. If I got anything out of the day it was seeing Joan Jett for a set that only comes around once in a lifetime.  

So, that was my take on the fantastic day at the Virgin Mobile Free Festival. Stay tuned and you'll hear dad's take on the day.

Spoiler Alert: He's going to talk about Chromeo A LOT

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 Just getting off their exclusive acoustic run on the Vans Warped Tour along with some time on the road with Hanson the band A Rocket To The Moon has been able to keep themselves busy. If you don't know ARTTM then you're not one of their 34 million + listeners who visit their vibrant aqua myspace page. Basing their music on a four person band ARTTM is the perfect band to compliment the sounds of pop/punk band All Time Low. ARTTM will be joining ATL as well as City Comma State on the mostly sold out Small Package Tour starting in exactly two weeks. If you're one of the lucky few people to make it out to the show be sure to pay extra special attention to A Rocket To The Moon.

10.18 Philadelphia, PA // North Star Bar: SOLD OUT 
10.19 Boston, MA // Middle East Downstairs: SOLD OUT
10.20 Hartford, CT // Webster Theater: SOLD OUT
10.22 New York, NY // Irving Plaza: SOLD OUT
10.23 Towson, MD // Recher Theatre: SOLD OUT 
10.24 Detroit, MI // Shelter: SOLD OUT 
10.25 Cleveland, OH // Grog Shop: SOLD OUT
10.26 Chicago, IL // Lincoln Hall: SOLD OUT
10.27 Minneapolis, MN // Triple Rock: SOLD OUT
10.29 Milwaukee, WI // The Rave II: SOLD OUT
10.30 Iowa City, IA // The Blue Moose Tap: SOLD OUT 
11.01 St. Louis, MO // The Firebird: SOLD OUT
11.02 Omaha, NE // The Slowdown: TICKETS
11.03 Denver, CO // Marquis Theater: SOLD OUT
11.06 Seattle, WA // El Corazon: SOLD OUT
11.07 Portland, OR // Hawthorne Theater: TICKETS
11.08 Orangevale, CA // The Boardwalk: TICKETS
11.09 San Francisco, CA // Bottom of The Hill: SOLD OUT
11.10 West Hollywood, CA // Troubadour: SOLD OUT
11.12 Anaheim, CA // Chain Reaction: SOLD OUT
11.13 Tucson, AZ // The Rock: TICKETS
11.15 Dallas, TX // House Of Blues: SOLD OUT 
11.17 Orlando, FL // The Social: SOLD OUT

FTSK along with Secondhand Serenade and Family Force 5 are all heading out on the road for a short tour this winter. If you haven't already be sure to check them out at www.myspace.com/foreverthesickestkids

Wed – 12/1 – Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room
Thu – 12/2 – Columbus, OH / Newport Music Hall
Fri – 12/3 – Cincinnati, OH / The Underground
Sat – 12/4 – Madison, WI / Barrymore Theatre
Sun – 12/5 – Omaha, NE / Sokol Auditorium
Tue – 12/7 – Colorado Springs, CO / Pikes Peak Center
Thu – 12/9 – Anaheim, CA / HOB
Fri – 12/10 – Sacramento, CA / Crest Theatre
Sat – 12/11 – Fresno, CA / Rainbow Ballroom
Mon – 12/13 – Salt Lake City, UT / In The Venue
Tue – 12/14 – Las Vegas, NV / House Of Blues
Wed – 12/15 – Mesa, AZ / The Nile
Thu – 12/16 – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine
Sat – 12/18 – San Antonio, TX / TriPoint
Sun – 12/19 – Dallas, TX / House Of Blues