Middle Class Rut "Busy Bein' Born" (Official Uncensored Version)

Second single from this band that really grabbed my attention... the first single/video, 'New Low' was very cool and this one sounds really on the angry side, but still fun!! And I'm loving the lead singers voice...

Kid Rock & Keith Urban - Concert Reviews....

This week has definitely been a great week in music for me personally... I was lucky enough to attend two concerts and both artists are so different but yet they do play for the same genre at times.   The first concert was on Tuesday, July 12th at the NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center, and it was one of the hottest days/nights in the metro area and this location is an open site so it was definitely warm.   But those nice cold beers went down real smooth!   If your from the east coast, you probably have probably guessed that the first concert was the always cool and tell it like it is, mister Robert Ritchie, Mr. Detroit himself, a.k.a Kid Rock.  Prior to getting on stage though, they had a slide show if you will, school pictures of Kid Rock, pictures of his young days rapping and facts about each album he ever, EVER released and of him currently, including photos of him with troops overseas that he has gone and visited and toured for.

He got on stage and his first song was, ‘American Bad Ass’, which of course was a perfect way to start a very hot Jersey night.  He really went through song after song with such energy and pure love and I could tell he wanted everyone to have a great night.  I couldn’t help but feel bad at times, when he, as well as his opening act, the great Sheryl Crow would mention how hot it was in New Jersey, but that didn’t stop either one of them of leaving everything they had on stage.  All of Kid Rock’s performances were great, but for me, the stand out performances were, when Sheryl Crow came out and they did ‘Love the One Your With’, and his encore sets, ‘All Summer Long’, ‘Only God Knows Why’ and ‘Born Free’.   I was hoping he would do some of my favorites off my favorite album, Rock n Roll Jesus, but at the end of the night, I had a great time and I was a HUGE fan of his but now LOVE him even more.   Oh, and one more thing, I thought it was awesome, when he played the guitar, did some good stuff on the turntables, and played the drums...if anyone every doubted his talent, well, there you go!   As Kid Rock told Jimmy Fallon this week, on Jimmy’s late night show, ‘I know about two things, music and beer’.  

Kid Rock sounded really great, I think I’ve seen every performance on TV or online that he has ever done (including interviews) and he sounded really great, like really, really great and I will definitely try to attend his concerts anytime he is on the east coast.  So here is a clip of the song I mentioned above with Sheryl Crow.

The second concert I attended was at Newark’s Prudential Center, a.k.a. The Rock.    This was actually the second time I’ve seen this artist, which is the reason I am fan, even after I heard a few songs and thought they were pretty good, but his live shows are what sold me.   Two years ago, he had Lady Antebellum or Sugarland open for him, but this year we got the new hit comer, Jake Owens.   It was the great, super sincere, country musician but plays his guitar like a rock’n’roll star, Keith Urban.  Luckily during his concert, I had an awesome phone which the video clips totally capture how great he really sounded.  He is also someone I will see time and time again... he is just that great and you can tell he has the best time playing on stage, with his guitars and sounds super appreciative of the crowd for being there.  

He opened his show with ‘I Wanna Put You in a Song’ and that was just brilliant - it got the crowd right off their asses and the entire audience was swaying their hips side to side uncontrollably.   I was telling my friends, even if your not a country fan, you would enjoy seeing Keith Urban play live... he rips on each one of his guitars which always amazes me how much of his love for rock music shows up in his country songs.... if your a fan of music, or have the respect for it as I do, and as many others do, such as Keith Urban, you will like, no, LOVE to see him play live.   Please check out these great clips and it definitely speaks for itself... no need for me to sell it, it sells itself.   Really great... 

These two great artists that I love for different reasons, but both are similar in appreciating the audience paying their hard earned money and choosing their concerts and both declared this during their show.  Both are hard working, family men and are also are out to help others, they are not just making all these millions and not doing anything - they are out there - always looking out for a way to help.   Besides writing great music, lyrics and performing like it will be their last show; they are both really talented guys and I would love to have the honor of meeting both of them one day and just sitting down and chit chatting over music with a nice cold beer.  I hope you get a chance to watch these guys play live real soon... 

The Family Tree Trailer 2011 HD

I'm liking the cast alot... the awesome Dermot Mulroney, the cool Selma Blair and Max Thieriot, the 90s teen now adult Rachael Leigh Cook, classic Jane Seymour and more....
Love films with family drama...maybe it comes from my family being big and at times crazy, but at the end alot of love!   What do you think...interested??

Emma Watson, young but such a Fashion Icon

Emma Watson is only 21 years old, but obviously starring in all of the Harry Potter films - we as fans of the books, films and now of these young actors, we have seen her grown up just like the rest of the cast, but Watson is such a fashion figure.  In the past two or three years she has just stood out to me so much with her red carpet choices.   Just really gorgeous, fun, amazing dresses.   This week, she is promoting the final film and its so bittersweet for the entire cast, especially Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, I would imagine.  Growing up on sets with these teammates and just having fun being kids and playing pretend and no matter what happens as they move on, onto other films, or in other areas, there will always be a bond, a connection.  How could there not be, even if for a split second they don't get along... I couldn't imagine them not having an sort of loving affection toward each other and such fond memories and a connection that no one could understand being that young and the phenomenon that Harry Potter was and still is.   Anyway, getting sentimental losing track of my original purpose, Emma Watson at the red carpet for a photo call, London's premiere and the premiere's after party.  Tell me she doesn't look simply enchanting...  
remember go see the movie next weekend and thanks to www.justjared.com for posting such awesome pictures of Emma Watson.

Jim Morrison... it's been 40 years since his death.

With the 4th of July weekend...I forgot to post my dedication to the great Jim Morrison.  It's been 40 years since James Douglas Morrison (7/3/1971) has passed away and it's crazy to me to see how he still has such an impact on people. Of course, his music, the band, The Doors are legendary, and the two of the three remaining band mates, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger still tour and they were actually in Paris and went over to visit Jim's grave on the morning of July 3rd. (Not sure what drummer, John Densmore is up to these days.)   However, the cemetery were full of fans, loyal fans from all over.   If you go to www.youtube.com and search 'Jim Morrison' you will find a bunch of videos.

 
 Growing up I had heard their songs, but didn't really discover The Doors or Jim Morrison until my early teens, probably 13 or 14 and I was totally mesmerized by Jim Morrison, something about his eyes and his face... it's like he wants to breath you in.  I don't know something about him was very enchanting and mysterious to me. Even now, looking over videos and decided which ones to post... still has this weird sense to me.  I've also included some of my favorite quotes by him.  It's strange, that idea of what if he was still alive.   Would he had just faded away in his poetry and writings, maybe directing.  Would he be touring or still be involved in music?  I don't know... either way, I appreciate his words, his music, his performances and honor the mystery of a man. R.I.P. Jim Morrison





"The future is uncertain but the end is always near." 


"Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free." 


"The most loving parents and relatives commit murder with smiles on their faces. They force us to destroy the person we really are: a subtle kind of murder." 


"I like any reaction I can get with my music. Just anything to get people to think. I mean if you can get a whole room full of drunk, stoned people to actually wake up and think, you're doing something." 

Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend

I've been wanting to post this video for awhile... finally was able to do so... here you go.  

Call Your Girlfriend from Robyn on Vimeo.

Blue October - 2 NEW Songs...

You all should know that I'm a HUGE fan of Blue October... for many reasons, but one being the words are so well written, Justin (lead singer) knows how to pour his heart and soul into every song and he has a GREAT voice... and the band has great music to back up these powerful words. Lyrically Justin is one of my favorite writers - HANDS DOWN. They are releasing a new album next month, Any Man in America, and here are the first two songs so far... I believe they are both available to purchase, so get on that ASAP. First one, 'The Feel Again (Stay)' is intense and its a very personal one to Justin (they are all usually very personal). The second video I posted is the first song I heard on NY's RXP 101.9 and it's called 'The Chills'.

One Day -- second trailer....

I'm going to be real honest... I hope this movie doesn't suck! lol
I'm really excited about this film, Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess and Patricia Clarkson - can't go wrong, right?

Shia LaBeouf: Hollywood's Last Bad Boy Cover Stars: Details.com

This is the second cover that Details Magazine has put the great, young, super talented and cool Shia LaBeouf (that I recall anyway, I think I have the first cover saved somewhere in my library/office). I think he is a talented actor, but I also think that he just has this real normal attitude about life and enjoying all the possibilities. For a young guy, actor who has been in films and has had success - they could be interviewing a totally different guy. What I really like is that he doesn't sound like he has changed much from the first interview. Not in a bad way....but obviously, everyone changes as they get older and through life lessons, but his core seems to be the same. Very honest, up front and real, which I have to admire and I really enjoy his way of thinking. Check our the article and please check out the slideshow... I felt generous so I posted some pics already.

Shia LaBeouf: Hollywood's Last Bad Boy Cover Stars: Details.com

Bonus Photos of Shia LaBeouf Cover Stars: Details.com

R.I.P. Peter Falk

Another person who I remember watching as a child with my family has passed away this weekend.  Mr. Peter Falk... a.k.a. 'Columbo'  from the hit tv show 'Columbo'.   Such a great humorous show it was... such spunk Falk put into that character, always so fun to watch.   Another favorite of mine to watch with him was the awkwardly funny movie, 'Death by Murder'.   Remember running home from school and watching it on HBO.... it was such a funny movie and literally just looked it up on amazon and there it is... it's been added to my cart.   It's sad to see all these iconic individuals who have left such imprints on me pass away.  Obviously, the people I watched on tv and film, and these musicians I've listened to, some are much older than me and I'm well aware of the whole life nature and people grow old and eventually leave this world.  But it's not something I thought about as a fan...  

I've decided to post some clips from the show and from the film... R.I.P. Peter Falk....your legacy lives on... thank you!!

A Dangerous Method -- Film Trailer....

LOVE the cast in this, the great Viggo Mortensen, the lovely talented Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender and the very intriguing Vincent Cassel.  After the trailer, I definitely wanted to see how this would end for the individuals... are you in for this movie???

R.I.P. Clarence Clemons

I just had to post something...been meaning to since I heard the very sad news about losing the great legendary Clarence Clemons. I'm sad in many ways, one, that when I see Bruce Springsteen on tour... Clarence won't be there on the saxophone. Secondly, he was too young and thirdly, it feels as a bit of my childhood memory goes with him. So imagine as I get older, the rest of the E Street Band including Springsteen also get older. I have such fond memories as a little girl listening to Springsteen with my dad and my father pumping up the volume and they are such special moments and memories that are very dear to me. The LOVE I have for Rock'n'Roll comes from my dad... and Bruce Springsteen is a music god, lyrically and musically. For those whose who are fan of E Street Band knows how this will be such a sad cloud but I will remember Clarence forever and will remember the music and the fun he had on stage.... just a real great thing to watch! I called my dad today to make sure he had heard about Clarence and he said, "but he was young".

I decided to post a few videos I found online that show the amazing Clarence Clemons at his best... R.I.P. Clarence Clemons a.ka. BIG MAN. You have left such a legacy that will NOT be forgotten!!!!

Rock on all, rock on.....