saying have you heard of the The last shadow puppets ?

ready to jump into another work week. One kid sick, one kid at school, lots of training, my rents coming to town and a lot of day dreaming about the past weekend. :)

U2 to perform new single at Brits


The track is taken from the Irish band's forthcoming album No Line on the Horizon, due out in the spring.

It is U2's first LP since 2004's How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, which picked up eight Grammys in the US.

Brits committee chairman Ged Doherty said: "Their addition to this year's show makes it possibly the best we have ever had."
The awards ceremony will be screened live on ITV1. It is sponsored by MasterCard. The other confirmed performer is Pet Shop Boys, recipient of the outstanding contribution to music award. "We're thrilled to be able to confirm that U2 have chosen the Brits for their first global TV performance on their new album," said Ged Doherty, chairman of the Brits Committee and Sony Music Entertainment U.K. chairman and CEO, in a statement. "Their addition to the line-up for this year's show makes it possibly the best we have ever had. This cements The Brits as one of the biggest TV events in the world." The band has previously won seven Brit awards, five of them for best international group. The nominations for next month's awards will be unveiled Jan. 20.

Bogus U2 Tickets - So you have been warned

London, January 9 : Irish rock band U2 have cautioned their fans that some fraudsters are selling bogus tickets for their concerts, to be staged as part of a purported summer tour.

The 'Beautiful Day' hitmakers, whose new album 'New Line on the Horizon' is scheduled for release in March, have revealed on their official website that they have yet to confirm plans for a tour, and so any concert dates being touted online are fake.

"Please don't get stung by buying tickets for shows that don't exist," the Daily Express quoted a statement posted on the group's website as reading.

"You can be sure any future live announcements will be made on U2.com as soon as details are confirmed," the statement added.

This is the second time in six months that the band have had to warn their fans against buying counterfeit tickets circulating on the Internet.

In August last year, they were also forced to speak out to correct reports suggesting they were preparing to hit the road.

U2's One Video

As I was thinking about what to throw out today I was remembering the One video. This next administration seems to grab the concept of "we carry each other" Think about the way we are today and the future of what President Elect Obama has started to say. While the video is about taking a care of someone that is not the same as you, via color, race and does not think like you. President Elect has taken us back to a time when we did turn around to see where our brother stands. I think we are all heading in the right direction.

"One life
But we're not the same
We get to carry each other
Carry each other"

Springsteen Half Time show needs you


Remember a couple of postings back I told you I may be working the half time show. Well its offical. I will be at Rayjay eating boxed lunch hanging out and waiting from my 12 minutes of fame. Would you like to see Bruce Springsteen's Super Bowl half time show up close and free?

Producers of the Feb. 1, half time show need about 2,000 "excited fans" to be on the field during the concert by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Here's the catch: volunteers must be over 16, attend all rehearsals, register as part of a group of at least 10 and submit to a criminal background check. No recording devices are allowed.

saying I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to hear me say that

Inspired by Led Zeppelin


U2's new album 'No Line On The Horizon' is inspired by Led Zeppelin and the White Stripes.

The band's guitarist The Edge has revealed the group were influenced by the legendary British rock band and Jack White after the Irish axe man appeared in a programme documenting the history of the electric guitar with Jack and Led Zeppelin star Jimmy Page.

Speaking about his part in documentary 'It Might Get Loud', The Edge, 47, said: "I was just fascinated with seeing how Jimmy played those riffs so simply, and with Jack as well."

The Edge, real name David Howell Evans, also revealed how he and his bandmates - frontman Bono, bass guitarist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. - took an unconventional approach to making the record, which is released in March.

The Edge: "It started just with me playing and Larry drumming, and we took it from there. It's very raw and very to the point. It's like rock'n'roll 2009!"

Meanwhile, The Edge has revealed the scheduled opening date of the new 'Spider-Man' musical he has been working on with Bono, director Julie Taylor and scriptwriter Glenn Berger.

He said: "It is happening. It's a pretty good state, and I hope it will be open this year. We are not sure where in the world but most likely it will be in New York."

U2 Five Different Choices broken down for you

I was thinking today that we should really dig deeper into this U2 release. So here are the details I have found. Sources: Around the world -

ALBUM NAME: No Line On The Horizon

PRODUCER(s): Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, with additional production by Steve Lillywhite
ALBUM RELEASE DATE:
• March 2: Worldwide
• March 3: North America
• February 27: Germany, Austria, Ireland

FORMATS: The album will come in five different formats:

• Audio CD ($13.98 list price)
Description: "This version is the standard album CD in a plastic jewel case w /24 page color booklet."

• Vinyl (2 LP) ($17.98 list price)
Description: "This version is 2 vinyl discs in a folding sleeve with 16-page oversized booklet."

• Limited edition Digi-pack version (CD/Poster/Film Download) ($35.98 list price)
Description: "This version features the album CD in a cardboard folded sleeve w/ a 36-page color booklet and fold-out poster, as well as a new film from Anton Corbijn featuring the music of U2, available as exclusive downloadable content."

• Limited edition Magazine version (CD/Magazine/Film Download) ($49.98 list price)
Description: "This version features the album CD in a special 60-page soft cover magazine-style book as well as a new film from Anton Corbijn featuring the music of U2, available as exclusive downloadable content."

• Limited edition: Box Set version (CD/Poster/Book/DVD) ($95.98 list price)
Description: "This version is a deluxe limited-edition-collector’s item: packaged in a special box, album CD in a cardboard folded sleeve w/ 36 page color booklet and fold out poster. Box also includes 60-page hard cover book plus an additional fold-out poster and a DVD of the new film from Anton Corbijn featuring the music of U2 in a slip case cover."

Q magazine's album preview mentions the following songs, some of which are new and some previously mentioned:

• "Magnificent" ("classic U2isms" ... "atmospheric sweep")
• "Crazy Tonight" (will.i.am worked on this one)
• "Stand Up" ("swaggering" ... "coruscated Edge guitar work")
• "Get Your Boots On" ("a heaving electro-rocker")
• "Winter" ("about a soldier in an unspecified war zone")
• "Unknown Caller" ("stately")
• "Moment of Surrender" ("a strident seven-minute epic recorded in a single take")
• "Breathe" (Eno loves this song)
• "No Line On The Horizon" (there were two versions being considered at the time)
• "Every Breaking Wave" (Bono: "We might be on to something special there.")

looking to bring shareholder value today by cleaning out my inbox and moving all of the messages to my out box

Super Bowl 43 Halftime show


Coming to Tampa for the third time the Super Bowl Once again I am going to jump and work a couple of events.

The NFL Experience is the most exciting continuous event surrounding Super Bowl XLIII -- pro football's interactive fan festival offering participatory games, displays, entertainment attractions, kids' football clinics, free autograph sessions and the largest football card show ever. This will be a event that goes on all week. I have no clue what I will be doing yet.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform live on NBC in the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Now this is show time. I will be working on the halftime show for the rest of the month in January. Getting ready for 12 minutes. Practice begins later in the month. I have done this before its pretty fun. Having been in the business before I really like the whole settting up and show time experince.

ready to jump into a work, time to run 14 hour days again. Hello

What should be the focus of 2009

I have been thinking for a couple of weeks what could be the focus for 2009. As most of you have seen the site has been updated, Yes we do have a couple of sponsors and we do welcome them all. Now the question comes what should we be talking about.

Should I talk about how I wish I was getting a bailout or the fact that Bush is soon to be out of office.

Or how about this who is this Madoff guy? He really scammed some people and most likely will walk away from it all.
Lots of conversation around the issues that maybe important to you or someone you know. Really I am not just going to talk about sex, drugs and rock and roll. Lets face it that would be a limited conversation. I am thinking that its time to focus on something different. I am going to write about the issues that I am interested in. I welcome your feedback or suggestions.

Assbrellas !

*When using an Assbrella for sun protection, be sure to apply sun tan lotion of at least SPF 30 to both yourself and the ass." After reading this I knew I had to share it with all of you ! How many times have we said your an ASS. Now we can express it by sending a assbrella to them ! I say order two or more. Remember to say you saw it here. Don't be an ASS - Pass the URL please

http://www.assbrellas.com/

U2 set to release five different versions

U2 are set to release five different versions of new album 'No Line On The Horizon', with a host of extras including a new film by Anton Corbijn available to fans.

As well as a standard CD and vinyl issue, 'No Line On The Horizon' will be released in three limited editions, reports Billboard.

The digi-pack version offers the full album along with a 36-page booklet, a fold-out poster and a downloadable film by Corbijn, featuring the music of U2.

A magazine version of the album comes with a 60-page soft cover magazine-style book, along with the Corbijn film as a download.

The most excessive of the five releases is the box set, which features a 60-page hardback book, a second poster and a DVD version of Corbijn's film.

If your looking to pre-order, AMAZON is the best place with the fastest shipping

No Line On The Horizon [Box Set] [Limited Edition CD/Poster/Book/DVD

going to enjoy the last week day vacation, Monday its back to work !

U2 Their back ! Welcome 2009


Not that every post will be about my group ! However I thought I would drop in some words from Bono about the new album. Watch for lots of press and a full marketing kick off to hit America shortly - "Sure, you're always nervous, but we've gone at it as if it was our first and the critics who have gotten a chance to listen to it already have all said it's the best yet" Bono told me, referring to the album No Line on the Horizon. "We're going after the younger audience this time too," he revealed.

Happy New Year 2009

Happy New Year everyone ! As we move forward into a New Year and a new President we can take pause in the past and learn from it. We can make a difference and the future belongs to you and me. So enjoy tonight and lets get this country back on track.

I could say more, however I am at a lose for words, this past year was the worst I have ever experienced yet I walk away from it knowing that I have learned a thing or two about me. I am going to make the most of 2009 - Peace

The First Major City Welcomes in 2009

A stunning firework display in Auckland, New Zealand, marked the first passing of midnight in a major city at 11am British time.

It was preceded by Kiritimati, or Christmas Island, in the Pacific Ocean, the first inhabited place on Earth to celebrate the new year, which passed midnight at 10am British time.

"I sincerely hope that 2009 will be a year of peace and progress."