Happy 4th of July America!

Riot Fest

Will include "Legacy" Danzig-The event in Chicago will have Danzig as it's headliner including members from Samhaim and Doyle Von Frankenstein.. Apparently Glen is doing three sets including members from his current band. Sounds awesome.

Rand-OM-Rama

• Amy Winehouse canceled her European Tour after a horrible start-she hasn't put out an album since 2006 anyways-that chick is just plain fried....
• Erasure is touring-including a stop at HOB in Dallas
• Clarence Clemons will be honored in Jersey tomorrow by flying flags at half staff? Isn't that a military/government honor?
• There are still a lot of bands coming to the DFW area over the summer-the only problem is picking something and/or finding something worth going to.....
• We attended the FWSO Star Wars Laser Lights Concerts in the Garden-the lasers were malfunctioning and one of my kids got hit in the head with a firework-and I ain't talking about a bottle rocket-luckily he A-OK and has a great story to tell.....

Leslie West loses lower leg

Guitarist Leslie West's lower leg was amputated due to complications from diabetes. It has been a rough week for some of the good old fashioned rock stalwarts....

Rock guitarist Leslie West's lower leg amputated

The Big Man Passes...

Clarence Clemons passed away last Saturday night at 69 from complications related to his stroke a couple weekends ago. Not just an original member of E. Street Band, but jammed with the Dead, Jerry Garcia and numerous others. His contributions will be missed. Pollstar article below.

E Street Band Sax Player Clarence Clemons Dies

Randominator

•  WOW-I haven't read the book but may very well have to do so. "Ticket Masters" explains the reason behind the rise of concert ticket prices and service fees and it is a little shocking: It alludes the artists and their managers are really the ones to blame-Ticket Masters
• Meanwhile the String Cheese Incident is right in the middle of all this for apparently suing Ticketmaster and actually winning control of some their own ticket sales-String Cheese Incident
• As reported Clarence Clemons is not doing well but is showing signs of recovery-From The Boss himself: "By now, many of you have heard that our beloved comrade and sax player Clarence Clemons has suffered a serious stroke. While all initial signs are encouraging, Clarence will need much care and support to achieve his potential once again. He has his wonderfully supportive wife, Victoria, excellent doctors and health care professionals, and is surrounded by friends and family.
  I thank you all for your prayers and positive energy and concern. This is a time for us all to share in a hopeful spirit that can ultimately inspire Clarence to greater heights."
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Clarence Clemons...

Saxophonist for the East Street Band suffered a stroke last weekend, unofficial sources are reporting two brain surgeries have been performed-He is obviously in a bad way right now but showing signs of improvement.

Randominization

• I finally got my concert list updated-Buffett is now tied with Metallica...
• I think we are forsaking the Buffett concert next year in lieu of a golf cart. In other words I will still see you in the parking lot.
• The Vans Warped tour ain't what it used to be.......
• My next show is actually the Star Wars Laser show with FWSO at Concerts in the Garden-with my upcoming schedule I may not get to see anyone else before Reverend Horton Heat-but I am looking....
• The Willie Nelson 4th of July picnic has a pretty group of headliners.

Coachella Twice

Apparently the Coachella organizers are going for two weekends this year. Know that necessarily doesn't mean twice the amount of performers-they plan on having the same acts both weekend. I am guessing a minimum of 20% difference between the acts for each weekend. Lineups yet to be announced-you can get in on the presale this weekend for 10% down and eight monthly installments. A three day pass will set you back $270.00