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		<title>Country Music Is No Mere Genre</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Country Music originated in early 20th century among the whites in Rural areas of West and South. The roots of this music lie in Ballads, English tunes and Folk tunes. The term Country Music replaces what is popularly called Hill Billy Music.
Country Music has been associated with cowboy hats and boots. The fact is that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Country Music</strong> originated in early 20th century among the whites in Rural areas of West and South. The roots of this music lie in Ballads, English tunes and Folk tunes. <strong>The term Country Music replaces what is popularly called Hill Billy Music.</strong></p>
<p>Country Music has been associated with cowboy hats and boots. The fact is that apparel has got nothing to do with it. One of the veterans, Travis Tritt doesn&#8217;t wear a hat. <strong>Country Music is a genre that means disparate things to disparate people.</strong> If you look over at their interpretations, you will find for some it&#8217;s Johnny Cash&#8217;s weather beaten crooning or Shania Twain&#8217;s prancing-pony burlesque. Right since the beginning of the 21st century, music industry is divided and quite fractured as to what really the Country Music is. Virtually all people say that, when they hear it, they know its country or its not.</p>
<p>The relationship is one if hate and love, either listeners love it and hate other genres intensely. If you have met some hardcore country listeners, you will notice, they&#8217;ll always find a way to hear it, no matter what state country radio currently finds itself in. Even if an  artist&#8217;s  presence on country radio represents a certain type of success or acceptance, there&#8217;s no doubt that &#8220;real&#8221; country is always happening in the margins, in venues and coffeehouses, and on smaller labels or self-produced records.</p>
<p>Recently wonderfully wonderful divergent country records have been released by women artists like, the Dixie Chicks&#8217; &#8220;Home,&#8221; debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, knocking Eminem down a bit. The other two, Kelly Willis&#8217; &#8221; easy &#8221; and Allison Moorer&#8217;s &#8220;Miss Fortune,&#8221; are furthermore hailed as wonderful country music. These two artists are not quite famous but they have a solid fan following. American Country Music is being popularized by many artists like Rhonda Vincent, Mandy Barnett, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams III and Danni Leigh.</p>
<p><strong>Country Music has an association furthermore, the Country Music Association (CMA), founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee.</strong> It originally consisted of only 233 members. This was the first trade organization formed to  encourage  a music type of. The objectives of the organization are to  lead and enhance the development of Country Music throughout the world. They wish to show that it is a viable medium to advertisers, consumers and media. It provides a unity of purpose for the Country music industry.</p>
<p>The association presents annual wards additionally. Annual awards are given in the following twelve categories : Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Horizon Award, Vocal Group, Vocal Duo, Single, Album, Song, Music Event, Music Video, and Musician.</p>
<p><strong>Country Music is getting lot more world wide  attention following the Country Music Annual Awards was shifted to New York.</strong></p>
<p>An academy for this type of, the <strong>Academy of Country Music (ACM) </strong>was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. It was originally called the Country &amp; Western Music Academy; and was formed by people who wanted to share their love of Country music.</p>
<p>Country Music had a session following earlier but now it is gaining number of audiences day by day. Loud tuned , wonderful lyrics, special effects mark the many performances held in America by many country artists.</p>
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		<title>Country Music Goes Pop?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The complaint heard all over Nashville from the insiders to just the country music listeners of old is that there is too much pop music influencing many country performers making the songs what many are calling country pop making that a sub- type of its own.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The complaint heard all over Nashville from the insiders to just the <strong>country music listeners</strong> of old is that there is too much pop music influencing many country performers making the songs what many are calling country pop making that a sub- type of its own.</p>
<p>The performer at the head of the country pop movement is undoubtedly Taylor Swift, not saying she is the first one to do it but she is the first one to really have success at it. Not only has she&#8217;d success with top-40 radio but she recently did a taping with MTV&#8217;s TRL which is a rarity and al the majority unheard of in country music.</p>
<p>many individuals look at <strong>country pop</strong> as a terrible thing that it ought to be denounced or looked at as cheapening the rich culture of country music but if you look at the sales charts it is in my opinion stimulate ing country musicians as a whole as it is exposing many young audiences and audiences that can never have given country music a chance now to give a listen to an performer like Taylor Swift, Chuck Wicks, or Rascal Flatts then move on to other musicians such as Alan Jackson or Jason Aldean who are more traditional country.</p>
<p>If you attend a Taylor Swift show, if you could get tickets that is, there are thousands upon thousands of screaming young girls who are not only buying her albums but they are buying all kinds of merchandise and Taylor is famous for staying hours after a show to make sure anybody who wants something signed will get it, and optimum of all she takes her time with each person making them feel special which really makes her special. No w if she could get over the hump of a sophomore slump and her possibly outgrowing her fan base then she will be around for years to come.</p>
<p>If you look at the sales charts when all of the music business is down <strong>country music</strong> is staying strong and evolving to take over part of mainstream is something country has tried for a long time and they&#8217;re officially accomplishing it now, so could be some pop in my country music is not as bad as I think or a lot of individuals think.</p>
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		<title>A Guide To Country Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hillbilly music, country, western music or country and western all refer to country music. This type of music is diverse. Many modern country music artistes have developed their styles from earlier singers. Whether it&#8217;s a classic or contemporary tune, for most who are new to country music it would be difficult to understand the divergent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hillbilly music, country, western music or country and western all refer to country music. </strong>This type of music is diverse. Many modern country music artistes have developed their styles from earlier singers. Whether it&#8217;s a classic or contemporary tune, for most who are new to country music it would be difficult to understand the divergent styles. A  guide to country music provides comparisons that allow individuals to identify with inimitable performers. individuals might read guides to identify with the divergent instruments that are used to produce the styles and rhythms. Since country music is a type of filled with many skill ed musicians, a number of guides provide details about upcoming musicians. They are authentic and allow audiences to understand and read about their idols.</p>
<p>people who aren&#8217;t terribly familiar with country music could need some advocate different iating betwixt the types of music. Guides offer information and advocate comprehend the varieties included. This includes pop country that&#8217;s perfected by artistes prefer Shania Twain. Rebel or rock country music includes songs that are performed by free spirited singers. They are a number of times independent and use bold rhythms. Texas country has produced singers such as Robert Earl Keen and Pat Green. Old country music is considered to be slow whereas real old country included yodelling. This has been the original folk derivation and continues to be popular.</p>
<p><strong>Guides provide an insight into new developments, performers, functions and country music shows. </strong>Guides advocate provide information regarding country music legends and compare modern artistes. The guides discuss a singer&#8217;s drawbacks and unique talent. The guides may be written by enthusiasts or critics and might at times reflect only the writers point of view. It is simple to find a country music  guide On-line or in magazines, journals and reviews.</p>
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		<title>Classic Country Music</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Country music made its mark in the early twentieth century. It was initially popular amongst the people in rural areas of the west and the south. This type of music has developed from ballads and famous folk tunes. From the days of Hillbilly music, country music is now simply referred to as country, western or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Country music</strong> made its mark in the early twentieth century. It was initially popular amongst the people in rural areas of the west and the south. This type of music has developed from ballads and famous folk tunes. From the days of Hillbilly music, country music is now simply referred to as country, western or country and western. <strong>Classic country music is an assortment of tunes from diverse cultures and music patterns.</strong></p>
<p>Each style is varying and unique in style. The use of rhythms, chord structures and musical intonations vary. Though modern country music could use contemporary beats, they are adaptations of classic versions. <strong>Classic country music</strong> has an individualistic character that has been developed to suit the  performer&#8217;s  voice modulation capacity and style. The classics are unique and provide inimitable singing styles. This includes the styles of music legends Jimmy Rodgers and Hank Williams.</p>
<p>Vernon Dalhart was one of the first renowned country singers to render an all time hit. Other meaningful country music performers were Riley Puckett, Don Richardson and Fiddling John Carson. Ernest Stoneman, Charlie Poole, the North Carolina Ramblers and The Skillet Lickers were others who made their presence felt in the field of country classic music in its early days.</p>
<p><strong>Classic country music</strong> has a universal charm and is renowned for its simple to understand rhythmic tunes and significant lyrics. A number of <strong>classic country tunes </strong>are recitals of western legends, heroes and gatherings. This significant music continues to be a popular option of music even today. The classic country music industry is a rewarding and profitable business that continues to reap rewards for their age-old copyrights. Millions of dollars are being realized and paid out as royalties even today. Listeners are still able to feel its rustic charm and intention. The fan following for <strong>classic country music</strong> is immense and continues to grow.</p>
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		<title>Country Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Country music is an amalgam of popular musical forms that has its roots in traditional folk music from the South. Country music is a catc club for the Nashville sound, bluegrass, western ballads, swing, Cajun, honky tonk, Appalachian, rockabilly and jug band music.
Although there are many styles of country music, it&#8217;s unique in the way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Country music</strong> is an amalgam of popular musical forms that has its roots in traditional folk music from the South. Country music is a catc club for the Nashville sound, bluegrass, western ballads, swing, Cajun, honky tonk, Appalachian, rockabilly and jug band music.</p>
<p>Although there are many styles of <strong>country music</strong>, it&#8217;s unique in the way its style is executed.  A lot of tunes are recorded to fit the style of country music and those who sing it. <strong>Famous country music singers</strong> include Bob Wills, Willie Nelson and George Strait. Country music listeners are mesmerized by the rhythms and the structures of the chords. In fact there are many tunes that are adapted to suit the country music style prefer the Milk Cow Blues tune – an early blues tune composed by Kokomo Arnold. Famous singers prefer Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, and George Strait have all sung their own versions of the Milk Cow Blues Tune.</p>
<p>It was in 1924, when Vernon Dalhart recorded <strong>“The Wreck of Old 97,” </strong>that Country music really took off. At that time other singers like Riley Pucket, Fiddling John Carson and Charlie Poole joined the country western scene, further popularizing the music. The popularity of country music continues to grow.</p>
<p><strong>Country music</strong> has its share of male and female singers who, through the years, have contributed greatly to the long-standing popularity of this music. They include well-known performers like, Johnny Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Patty Loveless, Barbara Mandrell, Lonestar, Shania Twain, Dwight Yoakam and a lot of others.</p>
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		<title>Pick Up The Phone Tour 2009: Stand-Up For Suicide Prevention &amp; Awareness</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The reality of depression and suicide has inspired artists to take part in the PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR, a music tour committed to reducing the stigma associated with mental health as well as making the access to help and hope for all safe and without fear.
Houston-based art rockers Blue October will headline the inaugural [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://concert-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/suicide-prevention-suicide-awareness-tour-synclive-2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-824" title="Suicide prevention - suicide awareness tour - pick up the phone" src="http://concert-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/suicide-prevention-suicide-awareness-tour-synclive-2-223x300.jpg" alt="Suicide prevention - suicide awareness tour - pick up the phone" width="223" height="300" /></a>The reality of depression and suicide has inspired artists to take part in the PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR, a music tour committed to reducing the stigma associated with mental health as well as making the access to help and hope for all safe and without fear.</p>
<p>Houston-based art rockers <strong>Blue October</strong> will headline the inaugural PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR&#8211;where impassioned artists join together to raise awareness and funds for depression and suicide prevention&#8211;and Atlanta-based hip-hop artist and producer B.o.B will open on the trek.</p>
<p>The PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR marks the first-ever tour solely benefiting suicide prevention in history. The month-long trek will launch Thursday, October 22nd at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC and wrap up with a two-night stand at Stubbs in Austin, TX November 20 and 21. See the full PUTP tour itinerary below; tickets are on sale now. To purchase, visit: <a title="Pick up the phone tour 2009 - suicide prevention &amp; awareness tour" href="http://www.putp.org" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.putp.org?referer=');">http://www.putp.org</a> and <a title="Pick up the phone tour 2009 - suicide prevention &amp; awareness tour" href="http://www.blueoctoberfan.com/pickupthephone/" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.blueoctoberfan.com/pickupthephone/?referer=');">http://www.blueoctoberfan.com/pickupthephone/</a>.</p>
<p>The PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR will launch with a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00 AM. Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer of Blue October, will be on hand to speak and perform an acoustic set before members of Congress as well as supporters of the tour partners <strong>1-800 SUICIDE</strong>, <strong>PostSecret</strong> and <strong>TWLOHA</strong>.</p>
<p>Justin&#8211;who has struggled with bi-polar disorder most of his life&#8211;will be calling on Congress to fund both creative writing and art therapy programs as alternative options for mental health. The press conference will also urge Congress to fully fund the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act which provides the funding behind the majority of the suicide prevention programs in the United States today. The press conference is open to all on a first-come first-served basis, to RSVP, email TWLOHA: PUTP@TWLOHA.com.</p>
<p>The PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR is created through a partnership between the non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), the largest charity on MySpace and Facebook: Postsecret.com; Synclive.com; and 1-800 SUICIDE The National Hopeline Network.</p>
<p>Through 1-800 SUICIDE&#8211;which provides a life-saving service that is private and confidential for people in need&#8211;callers are routed directly to the closest crisis center in their immediate area so that quick referrals to behavioral health services and other supports can be offered. Since 1998, 1-800-SUICIDE has received over 3.6 million calls and rescued more than 4,000 individuals who had already initiated suicide plans.</p>
<p>The spokesperson for the PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR 2009, Justin Furstenfeld personally understands the struggles those who are affected by mental health issues face on a daily basis. “It has taken 20 years to have the chance to do a tour focusing on mental health issues which have been a daily battle for me for most of my life,” explains Justin.</p>
<p>“It’s great to finally be a part of a positive, progressive-thinking tour for an important cause which will make a direct impact and help people in desperate situations that need it the most.” In a strange turn of events in his own life, Justin worked at a mental hospital one day and, after suffering a breakdown, became a patient in a hospital the next.</p>
<p>Justin&#8211;who has taken medication for the condition since he was a teenager&#8211;now teaches creative writing at a mental hospital to young adults affected by mental health issues, self-abuse issues and sexual abuse. Through personal experiences and music, Justin challenges young minds to channel their emotions and anger into creative writing and art versus taking their frustrations out on themselves or the world around them.</p>
<p>He performs his art around the world, sending a message of hope to thousands who know and trust his message because he fights the same battles they fight every day. Justin is living proof that if you reach out and allow yourself to be helped you can lead a beautiful life filled with love, family and career.</p>
<p>“In moments of bravery and confusion and honesty, people turn to 1-800-SUICIDE&#8211;over three million of them,” points out Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA).</p>
<p>“The folks at the Hopeline Centers have been answering those calls for ten years, picking up the phone when it&#8217;s mattered most. Now to help those who will not pick up the phone, together with 1-800-SUICIDE we are launching the first 24&#215;7 online emotional support network called AliveIM!, which will soon be available at <a title="Suicide prevention and awareness support for pick up the phone tour" href="http://www.suicide.net" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.suicide.net?referer=');">www.suicide.net</a>.”</p>
<p>To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)&#8211;a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide&#8211;exists to encourage, inform and inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.</p>
<p>Since 2006, TWLOHA has responded to over 100,000 messages from people in over 40 different countries and have invested over half a million dollars directly into treatment and recovery, including $50,000 to help fund the AliveIM! support network.</p>
<p>In another innovative move, the tour has partnered with <a title="Synclive - live music - live concerts - supporting the pick up the phone tour for sucide prevention and awareness" href="http://www.synclive.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.synclive.com?referer=');">Synclive.com</a> to air live performances from the artists via the Internet as well as provide an immediate online confidential connection for fans in need. Synclive.com will create an essential connection for concertgoers in crisis who are unable to approach a booth at the show in-person either for direct help or to volunteer for the online counseling program.</p>
<p>Formed in Houston in 1995, the rock five–piece Blue October have released five studio albums and sold over 2 million albums. The group released their fifth studio album Approaching Normal (Universal Motown), the follow-up to their 1.3 million-selling Foiled album; it spawned the hit “Hate Me,” which reached #2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, followed by &#8220;Into the Ocean,&#8221; a # 1 video on VH1 about a the metaphorical contemplation of suicide itself.</p>
<p>Approaching Normal debuted at # 13 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart in March 2009 and produced two top singles: “Dirt Room,” which rocketed to #6 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart marking the group’s third Top Ten singl, and “Say It.”</p>
<p>Blue October is Justin Furstenfeld (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jeremy Furstenfeld (drums, percussion), Ryan Delahoussaye (violin/viola, mandolin, piano, backing vocals), C.B. Hudson (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Matt Noveskey (bass guitar, backing vocals). Due to their hard-won and loyal fanbase, the group now tours all over the world. Check out <a title="Blue October" href="http://www.blueoctober.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.blueoctober.com?referer=');">www.blueoctober.com</a> and <a title="Blue October" href="http://www.myspace.com/blueoctober" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.myspace.com/blueoctober?referer=');">www.myspace.com/blueoctober</a>.</p>
<p>Hailing from Atlanta, B.o.B. also known as Bobby Ray is a hotly-tipped hip-hop artist and producer who will release his debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray via T.I.’s label Grand Hustle (Atlantic Records) in 2009. B.o.B. appeared on the covers of XXL and Vibe magazines as was hailed as part of “Hip-Hop’s class of ‘09” (XXL, 12/08). B.o.B describes his music as a fusion of influences ranging from 80’s, techno, rock, funk and du-wop. Check out <a href="http://www.bobatl.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.bobatl.com?referer=');">www.bobatl.com</a> and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/bobatl" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.myspace.com/bobatl?referer=');">www.myspace.com/bobatl</a>.</p>
<p>Recently, acclaimed actor James Earl Jones recorded a Public Service announcement for the PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR; click here to view: <a title="James Earl Jones recorded a Public Service announcement for the PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR" href="http://www.preventsuicide.us/hopeline-new/index.html" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.preventsuicide.us/hopeline-new/index.html?referer=');">http://www.preventsuicide.us/hopeline-new/index.html</a>.</p>
<h3>Following are the confirmed dates for the PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR 2009:</h3>
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<p><strong>DATE                  CITY                                VENUE</strong></p>
<p>10/21 <span class="city">Washington, DC</span> Capitol Hill &#8211; PUTP Press Conference</p>
<p><a href="http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1072741&amp;cobrand=white" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1072741_amp_cobrand=white&amp;referer=');">10/22 <span class="city">Charleston, SC</span> Music Farm (no B.o.B.)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413170" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/413170?referer=');">10/23 <span class="city">Charlotte, NC</span> Fillmore</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1072751&amp;cobrand=white" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1072751_amp_cobrand=white&amp;referer=');">10/24 <span class="city">Hilton Head, SC</span> Shoreline Ballroom</a></p>
<p>10/25 <span class="city">Atlanta, GA</span> 99X (Blue October radio show)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.freebirdlive.musictoday.com/FreebirdCafe/calendar.aspx" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.freebirdlive.musictoday.com/FreebirdCafe/calendar.aspx?referer=');">10/27 <span class="city">Jacksonville, FL</span> Freebird Live</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004324D66A5616?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004324D66A5616?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">10/28 <span class="city">Ft. Lauderdale, FL</span> Revolution</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2200432B91B83016?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/2200432B91B83016?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">10/30 <span class="city">Orlando, FL</span> House of Blues</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00432AD35156A2?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00432AD35156A2?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">10/31 <span class="city">Tampa, FL</span> The Ritz (Ybor City)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1076664&amp;cobrand=white" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1076664_amp_cobrand=white&amp;referer=');">11/01 <span class="city">Columbia, SC</span> Headliners</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.930.com/tickets" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.930.com/tickets?referer=');">11/02 <span class="city">WASHINGTON, DC</span> 9:30 Club</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/165" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/venue/165?referer=');">11/05 <span class="city">Rochester, NY</span> Water Street</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004337810B23A5?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004337810B23A5?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">11/06 <span class="city">Boston , MA</span> Reason to Live Tenth Anniversary Concert</a></p>
<p>11/07 <span class="city">Napa, CA</span> Hot AC (Blue October radio show)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05004328EF77BBE5" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/05004328EF77BBE5?referer=');">11/10 <span class="city">Columbus, OH</span> LC Pavilion </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0400432BD5EE4F9F?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/0400432BD5EE4F9F?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">11/12 <span class="city">Chicago, IL</span> House of Blues</a></p>
<p><a href="http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=ROYAL_OAK&amp;pid=6602685" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=ROYAL_OAK_amp_pid=6602685&amp;referer=');">11/13 <span class="city">Detroit, MI</span> Royal Oak</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0800432AB7FC522B?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/0800432AB7FC522B?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">11/14 <span class="city">Kalamazoo, MI </span> State Theater</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500432E96A65E00?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/0500432E96A65E00?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">11/15 <span class="city">Cleveland, OH</span> House of Blues</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600434F8B858F71?artistid=712450&amp;majorcatid=10001&amp;minorcatid=60" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600434F8B858F71?artistid=712450_amp_majorcatid=10001_amp_minorcatid=60&amp;referer=');">11/17 <span class="city">COLUMBIA, MO</span> Blue Note</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.protixonline.com/View_Event.asp?id=172" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.protixonline.com/View_Event.asp?id=172&amp;referer=');">11/18 <span class="city">Tulsa, OK</span> Cain’s</a></p>
<p><a href="http://stubbs.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&amp;lid=36385&amp;eid=42749" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/stubbs.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1_amp_lid=36385_amp_eid=42749&amp;referer=');">11/20 <span class="city">Austin, TX</span> Stubb’s</a></p>
<p><a href="http://stubbs.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&amp;lid=36387&amp;eid=42751" target="new" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/stubbs.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1_amp_lid=36387_amp_eid=42751&amp;referer=');">11/21 <span class="city">Austin, TX</span> Stubb’s</a></p>
<h3><strong>Partners for the first-ever PICK UP THE PHONE TOUR 2009 include</strong>:</h3>
<h4><a title="Hopeline - Suicide prevention and awareness - suicide hotline" href="http://www.hopeline.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.hopeline.com?referer=');"><strong>1-800-SUICIDE &#8211; National Hopeline Network</strong></a></h4>
<p>About the National Hopeline Network 1-800 SUICIDE (784-2433) and the Kristin Brooks Hope Center (KBHC):<br />
After losing his wife, Kristin Brooks to suicide in 1998, Reese Butler founded the Kristin Brooks Hope Center (KBHC), which created the National Hopeline Network 1-800 SUICIDE.</p>
<p>In 2000, Reese gained the support of the late Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN), Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) and obtained more than seven million dollars to expand and support the National Hopeline Network which is comprised of 200 community crisis centers in 48 states.</p>
<p>Callers in crisis to 1800-SUICIDE are routed to the closest crisis center in their immediate area so that quick referrals to behavioral health services and other supports can be offered. Since 1998, 1-800-SUICIDE has received more than 3 million calls and rescued more than 4,000 individuals who had already initiated suicide plans. www.hopeline.com</p>
<h4><strong><a title="TWLOHA - Suicide prevention and suicide awareness" href="http://www.twloha.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.twloha.com?referer=');">About To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA)</a>:</strong></h4>
<p>In 2006, Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story, a glimpse into a friend’s life and her first steps to recovery from drug addiction, self-injury, and depression. The story, titled To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), and t-shirts Tworkowski printed to help pay for his friend’s recovery, started a movement, not only within his local Orlando, FL community, but one that was swiftly embraced by people everywhere.</p>
<p>Realizing a strong need to bring these mental health issues to light, Jamie created TWLOHA&#8211;a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide&#8211;and enlisted bands such as Paramore, Thrice, Anberlin, Switchfoot, Bayside, The Almost to spread TWLOHA’s message.</p>
<p>Jamie and TWLOHA joined national and international touring bands spreading their message of hope before bands took the stage each night. In August 2007, MySpace awarded TWLOHA the winner of their “Impact Award” for “Community Building,” TWLOHA garnered the most votes in the history of the Impact Awards.</p>
<p>To Write Love on Her Arms began with one broken girl, one painful night; addiction, depression, self-injury. It is the realization of what life can be when people commit to meeting a need. “A friend of mine told me there is no such thing as suicide prevention. This is an attempt to prove him wrong, to say that love can change a life. We can hold back the darkness. Rescue is possible,” says Tworkowski. www.twloha.com</p>
<h4><strong>About <a title="Synclive - live music - live concerts - supporting the pick up the phone tour for sucide prevention and awareness" href="http://www.synclive.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.synclive.com?referer=');">Synclive.Com</a>:</strong></h4>
<p>Synclive.com is a highly interactive music and entertainment Internet community that allows users to broadcast their live performances, as they happen, over the Internet to a worldwide audience. Synclive.com is currently reaching 127 countries with over 1 million video views a month. Shows can be broadcast from anywhere, at anytime. Synclive.com offers artists a tremendous promotional platform for worldwide exposure.</p>
<p>It is a great way to promote new music, a new tour, new merchandise, and stay intimately connected with your fans. Shows are streamed live, recorded and stored at the artist’s discretion for future on demand viewing. Our most used tool is the embedded player which allows an artist’s live and on demand shows to be placed on all of their websites so fans can watch the show in the artist’s environment. Synclive.com is free for artists, fans, and venues to use and is open to all genres of music and live entertainment. www.synclive.com</p>
<p><strong>About <a title="Suicide prevention and awareness support for pick up the phone tour" href="http://www.postsecret.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.postsecret.com?referer=');">PostSecret.com</a>:</strong></p>
<p>Called “the most trusted stranger in America,” Frank Warren is the sole founder and curator of the PostSecret Project: A collection of nearly 500,000 highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world, displaying the soulful secrets we never voice.</p>
<p>The PostSecret.com site now receives more than 1,000,000 visitors every week. In 2005, the All-American Rejects approached Warren about using images of actual PostSecret images in their “Dirty Little Secret” music video. They offered Warren $1,000, but Warren instead asked them to donate $2,000 to 1800-SUICIDE where Warren is a volunteer.</p>
<p>The donation was made and the music video became one of the most requested on MTV. The National Mental Health Association presented Warren with an award for his work in raising public awareness of Suicide. The PostSecret project has now raised over $210,000 for 1800-SUICIDE. PostSecret was awarded the December 2008 “Myspace Impact Award” and donated 100% of the proceeds to 1-800 SUICIDE. Look for the new PostScret book titled Confessions on Life, Death and God due out October 6. www.postsecret.com</p>
<h4><strong>For more information about the PUTP tour, visit</strong>:</h4>
<ul>
<li><a title="Pick up the phone tour 2009 - suicide prevention &amp; awareness tour" href="http://www.putp.org" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.putp.org?referer=');">www.putp.org</a></li>
<li><a title="Hopeline - Suicide prevention and awareness - suicide hotline" href="http://www.hopeline.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.hopeline.com?referer=');">www.hopeline.com</a></li>
<li><a title="TWLOHA - Suicide prevention and suicide awareness" href="http://www.twloha.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.twloha.com?referer=');">ww.twloha.com</a></li>
<li><a title="Synclive - live music - live concerts - supporting the pick up the phone tour for sucide prevention and awareness" href="http://www.synclive.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.synclive.com?referer=');">www.synclive.com</a></li>
<li><a title="Suicide prevention and awareness support for pick up the phone tour" href="http://www.postsecret.com" target="_blank" onclick="pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.postsecret.com?referer=');">www.postsecret.com</a></li>
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		<title>Independent Music: The Swedish Independent Music Empire</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to indie music, there are many hotbeds of talent but Sweden is not normally one you would naturally contemplate. Unfortunately, the music history of that nation appears to start and end with Abba for many people, but over the past decade or so, there have been a rising number of bands from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>When it comes to indie music,</strong> there are many hotbeds of talent but Sweden is not normally one you would naturally contemplate. Unfortunately, the music history of that nation appears to start and end with Abba for many people, but over the past decade or so, there have been a rising number of bands from Sweden impacting on the indie world.</p>
<p>The the majority noticeable would be The Cardigans who achieved massive world wide fame with their &#8216;Lovefool&#8217; single and blend of charming and slightly tween indie -pop. Perhaps as a reaction to their fame, The Cardigans change d their style, their music got harder and Nina Persson went from blonde to brunette. They might not feature on the radio as much today as they used to but the band still draws a fairly large crowd to any festival they perform at.</p>
<p>If that has been all that Sweden contributed to independent music, it would be a poor return, but when you think about the following acts, you&#8217;ll realise just how many of your preferred tracks have hailed from Sweden:</p>
<p>• The Wannadies</p>
<p>• Peter, Bjorn and John</p>
<p>• The Hives</p>
<p>• The Concretes</p>
<p>• Love Is All</p>
<p>• The Shout out Louds</p>
<p>• I&#8217;m From Barcelona</p>
<p>• Jose Gonzalez</p>
<p>• The Knife</p>
<p>For such a short space of time that&#8217;s an impressive list of bands and you can be familiar with some of these songs :</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;Young Folks&#8217; by Peter, Bjorn and John</strong></p>
<p>You might not know the title but as soon you hear the whistling section of &#8216;Young Folks&#8217; you&#8217;ll know exactly what the song is and recall what a phenomenon it has been at the time. The track came second in the NME&#8217;s list of best tunes of 2006 and fifth in the Pitchfork review of tracks from 2006.</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;Hate To Say I Told You So&#8217; by The Hives</strong></p>
<p>Not a lot of performers might announce themselves as your new preferred band and keep a straight face but The Hives aren&#8217;t like a lot of other bands. Filled with a confidence that no other band seems capable of matching this track captured the garage rock revival of the early 2000&#8217;s to perfection. The snarling guitar riff and stop-start sections provide the perfect accompaniment to Howlin&#8217; Pelle Almqvist&#8217;s trademark yelps and screams.</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;You Can&#8217;t Hurry Love&#8217; by The Concretes</strong></p>
<p>Starting off with a guitar riff that might al most have come from the Jesus and Mary Chain, it is a shock when the sweet vocals of Victoria Bergsman kicks in and transforms the song into a delightful and melodic upbeat number. The frantic drum build up to the payoff line for the chorus is joyous and although the band has ploughed on since this 2003 release, they have been unable to match its overall quality.</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;Heartbeats&#8217; by Jose Gonzalez</strong></p>
<p>Although this song has been written by fellow Swedes, The Knife, Jose Gonzalez brought the track to a expansive r audiences. The al most mourning feel of Gonzalez&#8217;s downbeat vocals mixed with a quiet acoustic backing ensures this is a song equipped to tug at your heartstrings. Appearing in a major commercial gave the track globally exposure and Jose&#8217;s brilliant cover of Kylie Minogue&#8217;s &#8216;Hand on Your Heart&#8217; proved he might take any song and turn it into a downbeat classic.</p>
<p>This is by no means all that Swedish independent has to provide the world but it does provide a fantastic place to start checking this vibrant independent scene in Scandinavia out.</p>
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		<title>Create Indie Music &#8211; Six Hot Tips for Creating Indie Music at Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you ever study creative writing in English class? When you started your creative writing process you initially may have thought…I don&#8217;t know what I&#8217;m going to write about, I&#8217;m suppose to just write something without spending time thinking about what I&#8217;m writing about? Chances are, you could have been thinking this, but before you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you ever study creative writing in English class? When you started your creative writing process you initially may have thought…I don&#8217;t know what I&#8217;m going to write about, I&#8217;m suppose to just write something without spending time thinking about what I&#8217;m writing about? Chances are, you could have been thinking this, but before you knew it, you captured 2+ pages of a great story or experience you had before you even stopped writing once. You can apply this same concept when creating indie music from the comfort of your home.</p>
<p><strong>1) Create music extemporaneously.</strong></p>
<p>Whether you try to compose a song on the piano, guitar, or drums etc. playing extemporaneously can really unleash your creativity, and help you compose music that you may not have even believed you were capable of creating. When you create your indie music, unleash your creativity without thinking about it. Don&#8217;t think about every note or scale you&#8217;re playing, JUST PLAY to create music that is truly unique, and set your music and talents apart from others.</p>
<p><strong>2) Don&#8217;t over think when you are creating your music.</strong></p>
<p>The great thing is your music creations will come together must faster if you don&#8217;t think too hard about what you&#8217;re playing and how it&#8217;s sounding. Create your music, and there will be time later to refine what you create.</p>
<p><strong>3) Create indie music that is not overly mechanical and contrived.</strong></p>
<p>To make sure your music sounds real and is a reflection of your creativity, again…JUST PLAY your music by expressing what is inside of you…your rhythm, your creativity etc. The best way to unleash this is to do it naturally, when you&#8217;re relaxed, not over critical of every note you&#8217;re playing.</p>
<p><strong>4) Create your music in an environment that fosters your creativity.</strong></p>
<p>Like any artist, you want to create your masterpiece in an environment where you feel comfortable and relaxed. Whether that&#8217;s your home recording studio, basement or patio etc. make sure you&#8217;re in a stress free environment, so your talents can really shine when you&#8217;re creating your music.</p>
<p><strong>5) Just play your music like you don&#8217;t have a care in the world.</strong></p>
<p>As you do that, you will probably start playing a cool new lick and groove that you were surprised you could create yourself. Remember, your first instinct in expressing yourself through your own music creation, is probably your best instinct.</p>
<p><strong>6) Record your music.</strong></p>
<p>An important note is that you should capture the great new music you create so you can share your creativity with others. Record your music, but try to forget that you&#8217;re recording so you can relax and play what comes through your heart and soul.</p>
<p>Unleash your creativity, and don&#8217;t over think what you&#8217;re doing when you&#8217;re creating your indie music&#8230;chances are you&#8217;ll be extremely pleased with your results.</p>
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		<title>Country Music: Music for Every Generation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although it may seem that country music has been around forever, it has actually only been around since the early 20th century. Although some may call it “cowboy music” the roots of country music may actually be found in the blues, gospel, Celtic and folk music. It began in the early 20th century in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although it may seem that country music has been around forever, it has actually only been around since the early 20th century. Although some may call it <strong>“cowboy music”</strong> the roots of country music may actually be found in the blues, gospel, Celtic and folk music. It began in the early 20th century in the Appalachians of the southeastern USA. <strong>Country music is the “working class” music of the south.</strong> It oftentimes tells a story or has a moral. In today&#8217;s fast-paced, high-tech world, it&#8217;s amazing that “old fashioned” country music still has a place in the hearts of so a lot of -even if you listen to it on your ipod or MP3 player.</p>
<p>The 1st country music recording that really got noticed has been of Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter family back in 1927. This type of music had been around for a few years before that, but this has been the “breakthrough album” for the type of. Jimmie Rodgers played what has been called <strong>“country folk”</strong> and related stories with his songs. He sang about everything from alcohol to women and even included humor in a lot of of his songs. The Carter family has been multi- skill ed and not only sang beautifully, but additionally played skillfully on guitars and other stringed instruments in true Appalachian tradition.</p>
<p>The next “pioneer” of the country music industry was Hank Williams Sr. He took cues from his predecessor, Jimmie Rodgers and sang tunes about life, love, and loss. He died young, just as Mr. Rodgers did but not before passing on his musical genius to his children and eventually his grandchild.</p>
<p>The country scene differ d in the 1960&#8217;s just like everything else in the United States. Two branches broke apart and one followed the traditional and the other put more emphasis on a smooth solo vocal and less emphasis on solo instruments- like the rock and roll of the day. This division continues to some degree today.</p>
<p>Still another extensive division occurred in the 1990&#8217;s when some of the young performers blended the country sound with some rock and other sounds. This led to more disharmony and some protests by the “old” school country performers.</p>
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		<title>Rock Music &#8211; The Popular type of Music</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rock music is a well accepted form of music, which is a combination of drums, guitars and bass. This music uses keyboard instruments like piano, synthesisers, organ, etc. There&#8217;s a performer of artists who focus only on rock music and they&#8217;re called rock band. Rock music is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. Hard rock [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Rock music is a well accepted form of music</strong>, which is a combination of drums, guitars and bass. This music uses keyboard instruments like piano, synthesisers, organ, etc. There&#8217;s a performer of artists who focus only on rock music and they&#8217;re called rock band. Rock music is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. Hard rock is specially like d by the western youth.</p>
<p>Today, individuals are crazy about music. They want to listen their favorite music whenever they have leisure time. Music is created to give you pleasure. The fascinating world of music lets you enjoy music in one form or other. <strong>There are various categories of music these days: pop music, folk music, jazz music and rock music.</strong> All these kind of music are enjoyable to hear. The tunes take you through diverse feelings. <strong>Rock and Roll music </strong>is loud and fast than anything you&#8217;ve heard before.</p>
<p>In 1960, British and American rock performers became popular. Bands like Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Queen, Black Sabbath, etc. are some of the famous bands. In 1980,the type of that was quite popular was glam metal. The various artists like Twisted Sister, Guns N&#8217; Roses, Bon Jovi, Queen, Kiss, Sweet and the New York(NY) Dolls were the artists of 1980&#8217;s.</p>
<p>This type of music became popular in the 1950s in USA and Europe. This famous music is mainly based on older musical styles prefer the rhythm and blues music originated by African American performers such as Chuck Berry and Little Richard. The music has a heavy focus on guitar, drums and compelling vocals. The the majority popular artist of rock music in the early days was Elvis Presley. His dance and compelling music might surprise anyone. &#8220;The Beatles&#8221; became successful in the 1960&#8217;s. This group was inspired by Blues and rhythm.</p>
<p><strong>Rock and Roll music</strong> is evolving itself and coming in a variety of styles. Other music forms prefer heavy metal are furthermore a form of rock music. Some of the heavy metal bands include Metallic and Megadeth. Rock and Roll music comes in a broad  range of forms prefer soft pop and heavy metal. This <strong>&#8221; Rock and Roll &#8216;N Roll&#8221;</strong> kind of music became popular in 1950s and 1960s. This new sound came from a lot of musical styles.</p>
<p>In the initial days, this music has been admired only in small venues and on radio. Afterwards, it became famous with the programs prefer American Bandstand. Then, individuals can view their favorite performers on the television.  Many individuals criticised about this kind of music as they did not prefer the loud and fast lyrics.</p>
<p><strong>Rock n Roll music began with jazz music, blues tunes, etc.</strong> It additionally featured electrically amplified guitars, drummers and harmonicas. By the mid-1950, performers like Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Joe Turner became famous with the white audiences s. Radio disc jockeys named this music rock &#8216;n roll.</p>
<p>One of the optimum musical album, &#8220;Sticks and Stones&#8221; has everything from fun to catchy guitar riffs. It covers a range of emotions and depicts the depth of their talent. The album grabs attention with the song &#8220;Cathedral.&#8221;. The catchy rock beat combines with a variety of instrumentation. The title track &#8220;Sticks and Stones&#8221; is furthermore benefit listening. The hard to resist lyrics would make your day. The instrumental track &#8220;ZOZ&#8221; is a classic jam track with brilliant double guitar interface. Another noteworthy feature of this track is the striking beats. Another beautiful track is &#8220;All Roads Lead to Home&#8221;. This track shows the fast and catchy style of the band. Lastly, there is a song that the majority college students may appreciate. &#8220;Raise a Glass&#8221;, an old Irish folk song has people singing along in the background. The album is a mixture of a expansive  variety of the music in the history of rock. This rock album is definitely benefit listening and deserves a space on your iPod.</p>
<p>You may find a <strong>variety of rock music videos Online</strong> and find the top tracks in the rock music charts. Do not wait, just browse the Web to get your favorite rock</p>
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