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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Mike McCray / News Avoiding Idol chatter
Posted By Mike McCray on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 3:29 PM
I can't be the only music writer in the country who doesn't watch American Idol. I mean, I'm familiar. I know the people from the show who've gone on to success outside of it, but, being completely honest, I haven't seen more than 30 seconds of it live since maybe season 2 and you know what? I'm good with that. But every now and then someone will ask me if I saw the last episode then try to explain to me what I'm missing.
This happened again last night. In the middle of a crowded club, a grown ass man, tried to describe to me one of the contestants' physical build. Now, the guy telling was big in the stereotypical club bouncer, rapper security guard way but his enthusiasm for the show made me feel like at under six foot, I could probably take him.
I mean he was hyped. Talking with his hands and all these gestures, I'm sure from across the room it looked like he was telling the greatest story ever, but alas, he was not. After sensing that I had little to no interest in this, presumably after I said, "Man, I haven't watched that show since the Fantasia and Ruben days," he reaches for every married man's excuse for watching Idol, Oxygen or WE, "you know my wife be watching that stuff."
Really? Your wife's the one making you text votes every week? Sure, pal.
The funny thing is, if he actually described someone's singing ability, I may have went home and checked it out, something crazy like "Pants On The Ground" happening again, sure, I'd YouTube that but really, I have to see this guy's neck? I'll pass on that Idol moment.
On TV / Awards / News Idol makes no sense - Haeley Vaughn vs. Tori Kelly
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 1:12 PM
On last night's American Idol, the women's pics came down to two contestants — Haeley Vaughn and Tori Kelly. My mom called and said, "You need to watch Idol and tell me what the judges were thinking with these two..."
So, I tuned in. On the one side was Vaughn and the judges saying she had good days and bad. They show a clip of her performance and it's pretty awful. On the other side they show Kelly, who sounds like she has some talent. So, who did they pick?
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Vaughn. Huh? Why? Because she wants to be the next Carrie Underwood? Yeah, makes no sense to me... Then again, remember Sanjaya?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Opinion / Jason Younger / News The apocalypse is upon us...
Posted By Jason Younger on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 3:34 PM
It appears the end is near my friends. That’s the only explanation I can think of anyway. And it looks like 2010 is the year it’s all gonna go down. We are not even finished with February and already the signs are obvious. Don’t believe me? Here is a look at some of the “happenings” that have already occurred. If all this can happen in recent weeks, the future of mankind is all downhill from here:
* Sebastian Bach, lead singer of 80’s metal band Skid Row, has gone to fat camp. And is allowing VH1 to film it and show it to the world. Oh, and he’s on the show with the likes of Kevin Federline and Bobby Brown.
* Ozzy Osbourne wrote a book.
* The Who get chosen to do the Super Bowl halftime show in front of the largest audience in TV history. They proceed to lay the biggest egg since Jessica Simpson stepped out in her “big-girl” pants.
* Legendary producer Quincy Jones decides to remake "We Are the World" to support Haiti relief, adding "We Are the World" to the top of the list of songs that should never be remade because they sucked so bad the first time around. I know it’s for charity, but there are better ways to give than supporting bad music.
* Jane’s Addiction, Spice Girls, Oasis (again – minus Noel Gallagher), Aerosmith (minus Steven Tyler), Journey (with their reality show winning lead singer) are all staging “comebacks”. In other news, cotton ball sales are through the roof.
* Jeff Bridges stars in the movie Crazy Heart, about a down on his luck, washed up singer. The Oscar nominated actor, when asked to describe his character, said that if he were real, the character would have been the fifth Highwayman with Willie, Wayland, Johnny and Mr. Kristofferson. Any time you put the words Jeff Bridges and Johnny Cash in the same sentence, it can’t be good.
* A Jonas brother got married. Hopefully her name starts with Yoko and ends with Ono.
News The Pretty Reckless has familiar name to some
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:32 AM
So, the other day, during a rare moment of free time, I started to look through the bands that are playing at this year's Warped Tour — it's stopping at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte on July 22.
I'm going down the list and recognizing a bunch of names — Alesana, Andrew W.K., Breathe Carolina, Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Haste the Day, Mayday Parade, Reel Big Fish, Sum 41, Versaemerge...
Then I see "The Pretty Reckless." Hmmm... why does that sound familiar? Turns out The Pretty Reckless may be more well known for its singer than for its music at this point.
The band features Taylor Momsen, who stars on the CW show Gossip Girl.
So, are they any good...? Um... she has to prove she's not just another actor/actress trying to be in a band.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
On TV / Awards / News NBC's Olympics theme - sound familiar?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 3:06 PM
I just saw a post at another site that let people know that the theme song for NBC's Olympics coverage isn't so sport-specific:
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Hilarious...
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: Angels & Airwaves
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Angels & Airwaves will be performing at The Fillmore Charlotte on May 11 with Say Anything. Angels & Airwaves is the side project from Blink-182's Tom DeLonge.
Giveaway / News Win AFI tickets and a meet-and greet!
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Are you a big AFI fan? The band will be in town, in support of its new album Crash Love, on Saturday, March 13, for a concert at The Fillmore Charlotte with The Loved Ones and Scarlet Grey. To go along with the show, we're giving away two tickets and a chance to meet the band before the show.
So, how do you win? We want to know why you're such a big AFI fan — why do you want to meet the band? What does their music mean to you? What's your favorite story relating to their music or lyrics?
Post your response in the comments section below with your e-mail address so we can contact the winner. You have until the end of the day on Friday, March 5, to enter. On Monday, March 8, we'll post the winner's entry and notify them about how to claim their tickets, etc. At the end of the day on Friday, March 5, we'll choose the most creative or meaningful story as the winner.
CD Reviews / News Mixtape Review: Chris Brown
Posted By Mike McCray on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:31 PM
The Good: It took a media controversy for this dude to finally to step away from doing bubblegum shit. However, don't get it twisted. Most of this is still for young girls, but at least he can outright talk about sex, curse and be a more stereotypical R&B singer — we're too old for the innuendo. His "remixes" of Trey Songz hits are funny and "Sex" could actually be a really sold single.
Live Reviews / News Live Review: Goodie Mob + B.o.B
Posted By Mike McCray on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Goodie Mob + B.o.B
Amos' South End
February 14, 2010
The Deal: Legendary Atlanta quartet rock the stage together for the first time in a decade with up-and-comer B.o.B opening things up.
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Live review: Iron Maiden, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 6/21/2012 10
Band kicks off 2012 tour in Charlotte.
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Congrats to the Avetts!
