Music News & Notes

Glassjaw first record to get pressed on vinyl

Roadrunner Records will be releasing Glassjaw's debut record 'Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence' for the first time on double vinyl.

The record is set to be released March 24th according to Interpunk.com.

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New Simple Minds Album

Simple Minds are working hard on the release their new album, "Graffiti Soul and it should be ready on May 25th (Universal Music Records).

The group has been very active in the last year, touring the U.K. and Europe with their 30th Anniversary Tour. While on tour, they wrote the music and eventually went into Rockfield Studios, where they had recorded some of their best work.

"Graffiti Soul is a bold and energetic collection of songs," relates lead singer Jim Kerr. "And we could not be happier with the result. Stylistically, this is a truly vibrant rock’n’roll album that’s bursting at the seams with quite possibly the most ballsy pop songs we have written in years."

"It’s taken us a while, but over the last couple of years Charlie Burchill and I have put together a great team of individuals to work with, and that, as well as a revitalized and energetic new commitment has triggered an effect that has dramatically overhauled Simple Minds. Graffiti Soul is testament to that.”

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Simon & Garfunkel Suprise Crowd

In a surprise reunion, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel performed for an estatic crowd last night (Feb. 13) at New York's Beacon Theatre, which is hosting its first event after a seven-month renovation by Madison Square Garden Entertainment.

The 60's troubadors performed "The Sound of Silence," "The Boxer" and "Old Friends" during the encore, marking what is believed to be just their third appearance together since concluding a 2004 reunion tour.

The event was attended by celebrities such as New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Fallon, and also showcased the Beacon's refurbished interior and new sound system.

The set list included an eclectic array of Simon classic including: "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," "Slip Slidin' Away," "Graceland," "Duncan" and "Loves Me Like a Rock," among others.

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Stevie Wonder To Peform at White House

Stevie Wonder is scheduled to perform at the White House for Barack Obama on February 25 as part of being honored with the Library of Congress Award. Obama used the Wonder classics "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and "Higher Ground" in his presidential campaign. The show will be broadcast the next night on PBS.

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Spandau Ballet Reunion

It appears that a Spandau Ballet reunion may actually happen. "We're not making announcements yet, but yes, basically, the boys are back in town," explained manager Steve Dagger. "Not just a nostalgic re-run of the old but a fresh slant on what Spandau Ballet are about."

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Yes Cancels Shows
Yes had to cancel a series of U. concerts when bassist Chris Squire was admitted to the hospital last Monday for an operation on his leg. No reason for the surgery has not been announced.