Thursday, August 20th, 2009
by Amy Nutt
After a brief tour through the USA and Canada this past winter, Lil Wayne is back on the circuit again with his Americas Most Wanted Music Festival tour.
The Young Money production began its tour run in Scranton, Pennsylvania at the Toyota Pavilion on Monday July 27th. Among the headliners in addition to Lil Wayne, are Nicki Minaj, Young Jeezy, Jeremih , Soulja Boy and Drake, a rising young rapper. The tour will run from July 27th until September 6th and covers dozens of major cities in the US as well as performing at two Canadian venues, one in Vancouver, British Columbia and the second in Edmonton, Alberta.
Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy’s summer tour dates:
- July 27 – Scranton, PA at Toyota Pavilion – July 29 – Saratoga, NY at Performing Arts Center – July 30 – Pittsburgh, PA at Post Gazette Pavilion – July 31 – Philadelphia at Susquehanna Bank Center – August 01 – Wantagh, NY at Jones Beach Theater – August 02 – Virginia Beach at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – August 04 – Toronto at Molson Amphitheater – August 05 – Montreal at Bell Centre – August 06 – Cleveland at Blossom Pavilion – August 07 – Washington, D.C. at Nissan Pavilion – August 08 – Raleigh, NC at Walnut Creek Amphitheater – August 09 – Atlanta at Lakewood Amphitheater – August 12 – Phoenix at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater – August 13 – Los Angeles (TBD) – August 14 – Irvine, CA at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – August 15 – Concord, CA at Sleep Train Pavilion – August 17 – Vancouver at GM Place – August 18 – Edmonton, AB at Rexall Place – August 20 – Denver at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre – August 22 – Houston at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – August 23 – Dallas at Superpages.com Center
Nicki Minaj will be promoting her mix tape, ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ and says she is looking forward to getting back on the road with her Young Money family. Drake was expected to give a sneak peek of a few of his tracks from his anticipated debut album, ‘Thank Me Later,’ but that may be put on hold due to a recent knee injury. He hopes that the intensive acupuncture treatments he has been getting and with the help of a knee brace, he may be able to get on stage at least a few times during the tour. Drake felt that even if he travels with the tour, he can at least show that he is there for the rest of them for support. He was to perform a 30 minute set of his own as part of the show but he feels he may have to cut his stage time.
According to reports from the opening night in Scranton the tour kicked off with a bang leaving the fans in the PA town ready for and wanting more. Jeremih and Pleasure P started off the show with their sexy sultry tunes followed up by Soulja Boy with loads of energy setting the mood for the remainder of the night. The ladies in the crowd raised their voices to sing along when ‘Kiss Me through the Phone’ began to play, but the ultimate show stopper for Soulja Boy was during ‘Turn My Swag On’, when he began tossing $100 bills to the fans in the audience!
Young Jeezy kept up the crowds enthusiasm and his street team handed out items like towels and stickers to promote his upcoming LP. Then it was time for the headliner, Lil Wayne to come alive on stage, and that he did. The fans stood on seats and armrests of their chairs to have the best view possible when Lil Wayne appeared on stage. A large compliment of singers performed that evening and the entire family was onstage for the final song, ‘My Girl’ with the audience singing along.
This sounds like a concert that fans will not want to miss; so be sure to check you favorite ticket distributor and get the dates that they will be in the city near you. The show promises not to disappoint and will leave you wanting more and more and more!
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
by Susan Reynolds
There are many websites online that you can legally download music from. Downloading music online used to be illegal on every site however there are many sites that will allow you to do it legally. Choosing the site that is legal and priced well is difficult as there are many sites that price their music differently. You should search around for the best cost before you pick a site to stick with.
The most important part of downloading MP3s is to make sure that the site you are going to be using is legal. It?s extremely easy to download music online without even paying for it and without realizing that it?s not legal. There are many sites that boast that you can download as much music as you want per month. Most of these sites will charge you a monthly fee to download from them. The problem is that they do not have copyright permissions to distribute the music and thus you?re still downloading music illegally even though you?re paying for it. Other websites know that they can?t upload music legally so they act as a gateway for users to share music between each other. This method is very effective for downloading music however it?s still very illegal.
To help you escape all of the illegal sites you should use websites that are well known and that have been around for a while. If you download from a reputable site you won?t have to worry about spyware and viruses invading your computer. It?s very easy for someone to give a virus to another user since there are so many people downloading music from sites that aren?t well known.
The next factor is finding a site that has the best price. You will want to check several sites to get an idea of how pricing works. Some sites will charge a flat rate per song and per album while other sites will charge more for newer music and less for older music. There are a few sites that you can legally download many songs for one price per month however you will not own the song you will have the song and be using it legally.
In many cases the best priced site will depend on how much music you want to download and whether they?re specific songs or whole albums. Besides music there are several sites that offer users the ability to download wallpapers, pictures, and videos. If you?re an avid iPod user that has multiple types of media on your iPod then you may want to consider sticking with one of these sites as you?ll have access to a lot more media types then just MP3s. In the end it?s all about how much and what you?re trying to download.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
by Susan Reynolds
If you’re looking for the latest music downloads for your iPhone, but don’t want to spend a ton, you now have plenty of options. Lots of new sites focusing on iPhone music downloads offer cheap prices and good quality. Now the only problem is deciding which site to use.
You could go by the assumption that finding exactly what you want means having many subscriptions to many different services. But to save money, finding one site that offers everything you want may be your best bet. Many sites offer videos, movies, games, and music videos downloads in addition to music. But what should you be focusing on when trying to find the perfect site?
1. Music Pricing While free sites and services do exist the cons may outweigh the pros. These sites can be riddled with spyware and adware just waiting to infect your phone. A good quality site where you pay a fee per download or for a membership can avoid the hassle of getting stuck with unwanted software with your downloads. Paid sites have become extremely affordable with as little as a one-time $50 lifetime membership fee. Lifetime memberships are especially economical considering they mean you get unlimited downloads.
2. Choices, choices, choices Really check out the sites you’re considering for your favorite genres and subgenres. Every site will offer differing amounts of your favorite types of music so make sure you find one that’s got everything (or almost everything) you want. Explore the site’s other media files like games, movies, and TV shows to get a good idea of what you’ll get out of the site as a whole.
Look for user friendliness. You’ll want a site that’s easy to understand. You don’t want to spend a lot of time trying to figure out where to find things. Look for reviews. Ask your friends for recommendations. Check out site forums. Most importantly, be sure that the service provides iPhone-compatible downloading and converting tools.
4. Quality of Technical Support Tech support can vary from site to site, so be sure you find one that can provide good support when you need it most. Many of the most popular iPhone music download services are able to attract and retain their customers due to the high quality of their customer and technical support.
Keep all of the above in mind when looking for an iPhone music download provider. If you’re curious about where other people go to get their downloads check out my music blog to get more information!
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
by Susan Reynolds
Music enthusiasts seem to always be taking it to the next level, regularly updating collections and searching for the latest information, news, and gossip about their favorite artists and bands. Because offline music resources, such as CDs, cassettes, and records, most of the younger generation are turning to the internet to expand their collection and satisfy their cravings for the latest music.
Websites that give their members or casual visitors the option to download free music online and that follow the latest music trends and news have become more and more popular in recent years; thousands of people go to these Internet pages daily. By allowing visitors to find up-to-date info on favorite musicians and bands, check the schedule for concerts and other events, and download music from a broad and well-structured site, these sites serve visitors well, especially the young. There?s lots of detail there to find out the newest info, whether it?s a club date, a CD release party, or news about a new band member
Since there are so many free music download sites that offer their services, finding the songs you want is very quick and easy. But sometimes finding your favorite music and songs for free can be nearly impossible. Downloading free music legally is only offered after a bit of time, and only if the artist and band allows their music to be distributed for free.
So, because of reasons that are very easy to understand, finding new released songs and music from a variety of favorite artists for free as downloads, within copyright regulations and laws is extremely difficult. Ignoring this is pretty easy, and freely downloading music creates popular websites and feedback is received every day.
The internet is overflowing with free music downloads and websites to provide the offers, it can get overwhelming sometimes, and it becomes harder and harder to distinguish the good from the bad sites to get the highest quality downloads and music you can get. The best music files are usually compressed to about 128 kd/s or higher, and come as MP3s or WAV files. There are many well organizes databases that cover a broad spectrum and are updated regularly. But to find the best libraries, and all the latest news on the best bands and artists, you have to keep up with the latest trends and stay serious and reliable, and dedicated to news on the internet. Once you have found what you want on a website, or even found a website that serves all your musical needs, you can stay up to date with the latest news and gossip and have fun downloading music without any fees or charges, and with very little effort or time.
Some free music downloading websites offer a connection between the music fans and the musicians and help current and aspiring bands and artists promote themselves online and gain more exposure. For artists who aren?t signed to a label, Internet sites are a great place to start building a long and rewarding career. With the help of the Internet sites already described, artists can present songs, video clips of performances, and publicity photos as well as communicating with their fans and meeting other artists for future collaborations.
This is a very innovative and forward thinking feature that gives many new and exciting prospects for unsigned, undiscovered artists to get noticed by professionals and music lovers alike. It’s a fast track to fame, stardom, and popularity. It represents everything a new aspiring artists needs, and music fans deserve, to get more attention and appreciating for the music lovers out there.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
by Susan Reynolds
In this day and age uploading music is easier than it has ever been. You can share your favorite media files to anyone in seconds with just a few clicks. This causes a problem when you?re looking for legal MP3s as you may run into MP3s that have just been shared. Remember that any media that is being shared amongst users without the permission of the record company or copyright company is illegal. It?s important to find sites that you can trust to get legal music from.
These MP3 sharing sites are becoming harder and harder for the record companies to track. It may be tempting to go with a site that isn?t legitimate. However in the long run you will risk getting caught like several other have as well as you will have stolen what you have. While it can be difficult to tell if a site is legitimate or not there are several signs that give away a sites non-legitimacy.
You can recognize one of these sharing sites when they claim to offer unlimited free music downloads. This is just too good to be true. Unless it is one of the few and hardly known sites that offer only media that is not under copyright, you have located one of these illegal sites. The only way a website can legally offer downloads to users is if they have permission of the copyright company, which will always require a fee. This means that there is no profitable way for an online company to offer unlimited music just for free. The copyright companies are having a difficult time charging the websites because they are not directly responsible for the sharing.
Even if a website does charge users it does not automatically make it legal. The website may be simply turning a profit off downloads without returning any to the copyright companies. Unfortunately it will be very hard for you to tell exactly where the funds from a website go. Checking into these details is far too time consuming and difficult to rely on while searching for a reputable company. You can however, search for complaints and blogs online to figure out what other people have found regarding the site.
There are two easy ways to know if you are paying for legal downloads. The first is that you decide to choose a site that is well known and has a good reputation backing it. Thus you will have nothing to worry about. Most of these sites will charge you per song or per album. This gives you the flexibility of buying either a whole album or just a song. The second way that you can know if you?re paying for a site that?s legal is to do a little research and find out which sites record companies endorse. A few searches on a search engine will give you a list from the record company about which sites you can trust.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
by Susan Reynolds
Downloading music programs has become very popular in recent years. There are free programs that allow you to obtain MP3 downloads with which you can obtain free music. This does not come without risk. Online privacy can be at risk with the use of this type of file sharing and damage to your computer could occur. Not only that, but you put yourself at risk when you download this music. The RIAA and the MPAA are on a campaign to find persons who are illegally downloading copy-righted music from the internet. You run the risk of being sued for illegally downloading this music and file sharing. There is also a move afoot to go after people who down movies illegally.
Besides possible RIAA and MPAA copy-right infringement lawsuit risks, there is more to be concerned about. In using file share software to get free MP3 downloads online, there are a range of hidden dangers you need to be aware of.
Top Dangers of File Share Software Music Download Programs 1) Adware – Most file sharing program have adware installed in their file share software. Adware is an advertising-supported business model that is used by large media companies. The media companies provide file share software developers banner ads to put in their file sharing programs as a way to generate profits from the free product. But the truth is that adware will load your computer with large amounts of unwanted advertising and can cause a variety of computer system problems.
2) Spyware – Spyware is also another hidden danger. This can be installed in free music download programs as well as other download programs. The spyware operation is not obvious to you, yet it is able to go into your computer and gather information concerning you and your internet habits. Spyware is very undesirable because it has the ability to change files on your computer without you even being aware that this is happening.
3) Spoofing – Many file sharing programs are swollen with corrupt and fake files. Spoofing happens when think you are downloading a song, but you get a corrupt music file instead of the song download. A new type of spoofing problem occurs with a brief 20 to 30 second music loop that continues to play over and over for 3 – 4 minutes. There is talk on the net that the RIAA may be behind many of these spoofing plans as a way to get people to pay for legal music downloads.
4) Pornography – Pornography is a very serious problem when using file share software. Every file share user should be aware that porn peddlers will camouflage their software as a new game download, or free music downloads files, to get you to click on the link. If you click on the fake file, you’ll be redirected to a porn site. It’s sneaky, and a very serious problem if kids have access to file sharing programs.
Considering all the above issues, is it really safe to download free music online? There are some serious risks that the user needs to be aware of before considering downloading music, including possible legal sanctions brought on by the RIAA for copy right violations. It’s important to make sure you are knowledgeable in this area before downloading free music. Use your common sense. Your best bet is to find a free legal download program where you can download music for absolutely free.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
by Derrick Vanago
Are you a beginner on the guitar looking for lessons online? Are you in search of guitar lessons beginners like you can learn quickly? There are a few outstanding programs around if you know what to look for.
Online guitar lessons are a hot topic these days. The problem here is that a lot of programs out there tend to over complicate the learning process causing many would be guitar heroes to lose interest quickly. A program that focuses on making the learning process fun and interesting is key.
Tons of people are making their way to the internet and learning to master all kinds of instruments because of the affordability and freedom with online instruction. Online guitar lessons is just very convenient.
What is the main point to consider when choosing your online guitar lesson program? It should be fun and enjoyable so you will like learning.
You see, if the online program you pick is fun and enjoyable then you will like practicing and you will learn faster and easier. Your choice of program should purposely start your learning process by having fun while learning the basics. Right here is where a solid foundation of the basics of guitar can be built.
After you become rooted in the basics you can then progress to the more advanced skills. The more you enjoy learning the better you will feel and the better you feel, the more you will like practicing and making progress. Pretty soon you will be on your first world tour.
Really, how many of us like doing something that makes us feel uncomfortable or lost? A good guitar program should instill a sense of enjoyment, confidence and progress in every beginner.
There are many guitar lessons online with boat loads of “knowledge” which is good. There are not many programs that know how to “teach” the knowledge you need so choose a program that will make your learning curve enjoyable.
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
by Juju Robles
There are a variety of different ways to learn how to play bass guitar and the varieties all can have an impact on how you learn. For instance, if you wish to play blues music bass lessons for blues music would be really focused on your style but bass lessons can be taken for all styles, genres and levels. There are even differences in wanting to be solo musician playing around the house for fun and playing in a band which will cause variations in how you should learn your new instrument.
Whether you want to learn flashy new skills or maybe even just learn about bass scales, it’s possible to do everything you could have ever wanted. There is a great number of different skills involved with playing the bass guitar that it would be nigh on impossible to master everyone but having fun is surely the most important issue.
To answer your question on how to tune a bass guitar, since I don’t know exactly how many strings are on your bass guitar I shall present you with different options, namely, 4-string, 5 string, 6 string, and 7 string basses. First of all we shall look at the standard tuning of bass guitars.
Choose a bass guitar and familiarize yourself in holding it. The “waist” or the slope of the body of the guitar would fit perfectly on your thigh while sitting. Regularly exercise the flexibility of your fingers by alternately tapping each on a flat surface so that strumming the notes will not be a problem.
So, now you’ve got to actually LEARN. There are basic techniques that will help you to achieve success in a few steps, so don’t over look them. You should be open-minded to properly learn ALL that you can.
Bass practice with fretboard patterns should include things such as the use of sweep picking with the 3 note per string pentatonic scale in the rock or blues bass style. You want to be able to practice with many different scales patterns as possible so that you are able to execute the runs and licks and lead lines of a wide variety of bass players and style of music that you personally are interested in.
A bass guitarist who is unable to play the basic styles and techniques will be found out very quickly and they will find it difficult to join bands or jam with other musicians. Always remember that no matter what new skills you pick up along the way you need to be able to play the basics. Blues bass guitar can be fun.
Hope that this helps you take the first steps in learning bass. You should be able to express yourself, of course. But without this information, there are no elements available for expressing yourself!
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
by Susan Reynolds
Downloading MP3 files has so many advantages that it is no wonder it is the most popular choice for audio storage. MP3 files are extremely compatible with computer and laptops no matter what operating system they are using. The programs that are already installed on the systems are all equipped with the capabilities to open and play MP3 files and are usually able to offer easy transfer selections to your other listening devices such as iPods, phones, or CD. The MP3 has sound quality that is unmatched by other formats and is as clean and crisp as an original CD. The MP3 also offer a conveyance with its compression size making it possible to store thousands of files on your storage devices.
The programs that are currently installed on your computer are already equipped to handle MP3 files, making the files a popular choice for people who are looking online for their favorite tunes. The MP3 format is the highest quality that is available on the internet and have a ton of great features. It is no surprise that millions of MP3 files are downloaded each and every day to peoples computers, laptops, phones and iPods.
Anytime you are on the internet you are putting your computer and the information on it at risk. There is a real threat to becoming infected with malware programs such as viruses, trojans, spyware or adware. If you use a little bit of common sense and are smart about your downloading you can remain safe while doing so. The use of a good antivirus program is the only way to defend your computer against the dangers associated with the internet.
Be smart about where you download files from. You should always be sure that the files you are downloading come from a trusted source. Website that offer MP3 files for download are usually safe but you have to make sure they are a legitimate download site before continuing with them. The attachments you receive in your inbox are no different, you should trust the sender of the email containing the attachment before opening the file. Using an antivirus program to scan the files before opening them is recommended even when you do know and trust the source they came from.
P2P programs are an increasingly popular method for users to find and download all of their music favorites. The programs have no files of their own for you to download they only offer a platform for people to share files with one another. You have to remember that when you download an MP3 file or any file type from a P2P program you trust the stranger who has the file to give you with an uninfected file. This trust sometimes comes with fear when you have no way of determining who you are actually obtaining the file from. Many of the P2P programs offer file grades that will assist in deciding if the file is safe enough to download. The MP3 file is rated by other users who either have the file or have downloaded the file and with a high rating you can determine the file is most likely virus free. How many times the file has been downloaded is also part of the grading process not only the stars beside it that are given from various users.
You have to be smart and stay safe while downloading any type of files from the internet. If you use your antivirus program to scan the files before opening and you are only visiting trusted sites to obtain the files your internet downloading experience will be a good one.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
by Davis Hawthorne
Frank Sinatra is rightful known today as an entertainment icon, but many forget that there was a time when he was just another washed up teen idol trying to reinvent himself artistically and revive his career. After his teen idol stardom ended, Sinatra went through a rough period that he described as ‘all Monday’s’ when his personal life was in shambles, his professional prospects non-existent and his financial status in ruin.
To make things even worse, his bosses at Columbia Records were mis-managing his talent in an ill-advised effort to make him a ‘novelty singer’. This included a short lived pairing with Mitch Miller–the very low point of which was a horrible record called ‘Mama Will Bark’. Here the greatest voice of the 20th Century recorded a duet with a busty actress named Dagmar and a dog impersonator barking and howling in the background. These records were poorly received by the public–not a surprise in retrospect–and in 1952 Columbia Records dumped Sinatra.
In 1953, June Hutton and Jo Stafford brought him to the attention of Capitol Records A&R man Dave Dexter, Jr. This led to a deal with the label, which began an era that many ‘Sinatra-philes’ consider his best work. Frank worked with Axel Stordahl (June Hutton’s husband, with whom he had worked at Columbia) and these sessions produced some decent recordings, including “I’m Walking Behind You” and “Lean Baby”, but nothing incredibly significant. Dexter wanted Frank to try something different, and with Stordahl leaving to accept a job with Eddie Fisher in New York, he agreed reluctantly to a pairing with Nelson Riddle.
To say that the first Sinatra/Riddle session was a success is an understatement, and “I’ve Got The World On The String” is somewhat of a ’shot heard round the world’ for Sinatra’s career and popular music in general. The Ted Kohler/Harold Arlen song is given new vibrancy with Riddle’s buoyant arrangement and Sinatra’s new found vocal maturity. The song was a modest commercial success at the time, reaching #14 on the single charts, but became a classic. It was also a favorite of Sinatra himself, and he continued to perform the song live, frequently as a show opener, for the rest of his life.
When examined in a modern context, Sinatra’s career ‘reinvention’ is almost mind boggling. It’s difficult to envision a star of today popular with the teenage set–like The Jonas Brothers for example–becoming accepted as a serious vocalist for adults. Sinatra not only became a critical and popular sensation, but would go down in history as arguably the most important entertainer ever in American popular culture. None of this would have happened were it not for the magical pairing of Sinatra with Nelson Riddle.
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