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Tom Petty

Jul 31, 2010 music cassettes

Tom Petty

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tickets – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Ready First Album in 15 Years

 

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have their "mojo" back, as Billboard.com reports the veteran rock band will release their 12th studio album, aptly titled Mojo, on June 15. Two weeks after the CD release, Mojo will arrive on audio Blu-ray on June 29. The album is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' first album in eight years (Tom Petty released his last solo album, Highway Companion, in 2006) and they are celebrating with a tour.

The band was originally slated to begin their road trip in Raleigh, N.C. on May 6 but will now kick off their tour—which sees them sharing the bill with Joe Cocker to start—on June 5 in Oakland, Calif. The band rescheduled the dates in order to sync up their album release and tour and will add on the rescheduled dates to the end of the trek.

Joe Cocker will open for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for their first seven shows and a few of other veteran acts will support the band throughout the summer: ZZ Top and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Drive By Truckers and My Morning Jacket will also be along for the ride, which sees Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing in amphitheaters and arenas in cities like Morrison, Colo.; Oakland, Calif.; Vancouver, BC; George, Wash.; Calgary, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Kansas City, Mo.; Chicago, Ill.; Auburn Hills, Mich.; Burgettstown, Pa.; New York, N.Y.; Nashville, Tenn.; Hartford, Conn.; Tampa, Fla.; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas, Texas and more before wrapping things up with a gig in Irvine, Calif. on Oct. 2.

Mojo is the follow-up to 2002's The Last DJ and Billboard.com reports that the album was recorded without overdubs (that's live off the floor for you music buffs) in a style reminiscent of Tom Petty's years with his first band, Mudcrutch. "Something Good Coming" is the lead single off Mojo, and the single has already been praised by Spinner.

"If the first single, 'Something Good Coming,' is any indication, it's safe to say that fans have a lot of good things coming indeed," writes Spinner. "Petty digs right into it with the Heartbreakers in step and the breezy sound marks a return to form for the famously crafty singer-songwriter." Fans with <a href="http://www.stubhub.com/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-tickets/">Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tickets</a> from <a href="http://www.stubhub.com/">StubHub.com</a> can hear "Something Good Coming" live this summer.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recently debuted some new material on Saturday Night Live. Rolling Stone reports that the band was on hand to help SNL wrap up its 35th season on May 15—and it was their eighth appearance on the show! Petty first appeared on SNL during the fifth season of the NBC comedy sketch program in November 1979 and his most recent appearance was in April 1999 for a John Goodman-hosted show. On May 15, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers debuted two new tracks off Mojo: "I Should Have Known" and "Jefferson Jericho Blues." The show was hosted by another SNL regular, Alec Baldwin, who hosted the show for his 15th time (he now ties with SNL veteran Steve Martin).

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What are the cheapest tom petty tickets for 2010?

and if i have to sit way back is it still a good experience?

For the Philly area tickets are going for $95.00 for floor through first level, balance is $75.00. I'm going for the pre-sale tomorrow. It's an excellent concert. I'd rank him #2, a close second to the Rolling Stones. Providing I get my tickets tomorrow, this will be the 3rd time I'm going to see him. It's a very good time! Plus, way back should still be ok, most concerts have the big screens going on. It's all personal preference.

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Aussie Double

Jul 31, 2010 music cassettes

Aussie Double

Danish Player Will Travel Europe After Double Victory at Titan Poker

Kenneth Tomming, from Denmark, will represent Titan Poker, the largest poker room on the iPoker Network, at the European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo and the Eurocity Poker Tour (ECPT) Madrid Open this spring.

Kenneth, who has been playing at Titan Poker for less than a year, won both seats within just one week at online tournaments staged at the popular poker room. The talented poker player won a $3,000 prize package to the ECPT Madrid Open on Sunday the 2nd of March and just six days later claimed a seat to the European Poker Tour (EPT) San Remo worth $10,000.

He said: "So far, I've only really been playing poker on the Internet. However, I plan to play live much more in the future. I love to play poker and I'm good at it - and I plan to show this to everyone when I play at the EPT San Remo and at the ECPT Madrid Open!"

Sponsored by Titan Poker, the ECPT Madrid Open is an elite tournament open to just two hundred of the best online players across the globe. Kenneth will join this exclusive event in Madrid for three days at the beginning of May, and the following month he will fly to Italy to compete against the best poker players in San Remo. In both events, Titan Poker will pay for his flights, accommodation and Main Event buy-in.

Titan Poker regularly awards its players with seats at the world's most well-known poker tournaments, such as the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the Aussie Millions and various European Poker Tour events. Titan Poker is sending 18 players to the Irish Open this month and will also be sending a delegation of representatives to the EPT Monte Carlo and the World Poker Showdown in the Dominican Republic later this year. In May, Titan Poker will host the European Championship of Online Poker II (ECOOP) where skilled poker players will compete for a share of $3,600,000 dollars.

About Titan Poker

Titan Poker is the leading online poker room in Europe and part of the iPoker Network. Titan Poker's software was developed by Playtech, a public company and leading gaming software developer. Titan Poker guarantees more than $12,500,000 in monthly prizes, has nearly 30,000 online players at peak hours, and awards winning players with entries to the major poker tournaments worldwide. Titan Poker features special jackpot sit 'n' go tournaments with progressive prizes and jackpots as high as $100,000. Titan Poker is exclusively promoted by Euro Partners, the worlds largest e-gaming affiliate program. For more information about Titan Poker please visit the Titan Poker website.

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Why double standards by Aussies cricketers?

On one side Aussie cricketers say that Indian crowds are not decent and are racist but on the other hand they are willing to come to India in front of these crowds to play IPL. why double standard by Aussies cricketers.

Does anyone know, that Symonds and Harbhajan are appearing in a commercial advertisement togethor. What is going on with Aussie cricketers. Is it that money can even subdue the wounds of racism , as blamed by them on Harbhajan.

Doesn't make sense, can anyone clarify

one thing you can be sure of is they wont charta plane to come home with their tails between their legs when they dont agree with a decision or whn the indian crowds abuse them

Aussie Double Drop @ Hong Kong Sevens 2009 (Cam 2)

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Soulbender Oop

Jul 31, 2010 music cassettes

Soulbender Oop

Way That

Jul 31, 2010 music cassettes

Way That

Ways To Beat Stress

A friend of mine (who is a smoker) once told me that a "puff" of smoke or smoke break outside would help to put his weary mind in peace and took a step back from the hectic pace of the office. He works in a high rise building and will go all the way down outside his office lobby to have a smoke break at least 2 or 3 times a day.

Well, that's his way to manage stress. But for me personally, there are better and healthier ways to reduce stress and recharge our minds. Here are 4 ways you can use to beat your stress.

Meditation: Practiced for thousands of years in many Asian cultures, meditation has long been recognized as one of the most powerful tools we have for cultivating peace of mind and balance. Numerous studies have proven the incredibly positive effect that meditation has on stress reduction. There are literally hundreds of meditation techniques taught around the world. For beginners, the most helpful approach is to start with basic mindfulness techniques that develop both relaxation and alertness. Once a basic ground of awareness has been stabilized, then more advanced meditation practices can be undertaken.

Stop gossiping. Ouch! This one is going to hurt a little, but the pay-off is big. When you gossip, you are telling the person you are gossiping to that you will do the same thing when he/she is not present. You also have the added stress of keeping straight who you have told what. Gossip really adds up to appearing (and being) untrustworthy. Not the best trait to cultivate as a co-worker!

Downward Facing Dog Pose - Calms Your Mind and Relieves Mild Depression or Agitation

If you own a dog you know where the name of this exercise comes from. Each time your dog gets up from a rest he takes pleasure in this luxurious stretch -- you can do the same thing. Begin this pose on your hands and knees and then lift your knees from the floor. Straighten your knees but don't lock them and lift your tailbone towards the ceiling. Maintain the pose for several breaths, or even longer. You can stay in this pose for up to five minutes if it feels comfortable.

Take a walk in a pleasant area. Even if you don't think your neighborhood is the greatest, you can probably find a suitable place a short ride or drive away. Take a brief detour to it, to or from work. Or, if that's not possible, just walk around and pick out some nice things to notice right where you are. Walking is a great fat-burner, and a pleasant environment is an unbeatable stress-buster.

Physical activities such as sports will help your body to produce more endorphins; these are known as "feel-happy" hormones which are released when we do exercise. They help calm our nerves and reduce stress. There are so many activities you can do such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, roller-blading, etc. Just pick your favorite. For me personally, best time to exercise is between 6:30PM to 7:30PM (after my work and before my dinner time at 8PM). If you can't manage to spare time in the late afternoon; then the best alternative is early in the morning before you start work.

Snuggle With Your Spouse - Yes, snuggling up on the bed or couch with a spouse is a great idea. You don't need any talking, but if so feel free to open up and talk about the things that make you happy.

Go Play Games With Family Members - Take some time to play games with family members and just have a great time. Play paintball, soccer, volleyball, golf or maybe an indoor card game. If you are playing with children feel free to let them win a few rounds.

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whats that scientific theory that proposes the number of alien civilizations in the milky way?

How many civilizations did it come up with?

I think you're talking about the Drake Equation, but it's NOT a theory - it's just a back-of-the-envelope calculation, and has a lot of problems with assumptions and numbers we don't actually know.

Negima!? S2 - 2 - No way! That's what you do for a probationary contract?!

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Plant Robert

Jul 30, 2010 music cassettes

Plant Robert

Vinyl Record Sound Quality Thrives at US Plant

Our music is sounding better than ever because we can hear it on vinyl again. Millions of music lovers all over the world are discovering and rediscovering why vinyl is the best sound reproduction format. Along with the growth of this historic sound medium is a renewed interest in record companies and manufacturers who produce the vinyl records that the music community is buying. Let's explore a company dedicated to the quality of their vinyl products and most importantly, the sound of the music.

I spoke with Eric Astor, CEO and Manish Naik, COO of Furnace MFG (www.furnacecd.com) and although the company offers a multitude of sound and promotional services, we will focus on the vinyl record aspects of the company. The company has secured exclusive North American partnerships with two of the best audiophile quality pressing plants in Europe and as we will learn, it is all about producing the best sounding vinyl that can be manufactured. Let's learn more about them:

Who are you and what does your company do?

"Furnace MFG is located in the Washington, DC metro area and we are a one-stop source for CD, DVD and vinyl manufacturing. Furnace MFG has been hard at work pressing CDs and DVDs for the independent music community since 1996. We have made exclusive agreements with two of the best pressing plants in the world to provide the best sounding records on the planet," explained Eric.

"Many people ask why our prices are more expensive than pressing plants in the US. The answer is simple: we offer the best quality sound and physical product on the planet and it costs a bit more to produce this kind of quality. Vinyl pressing is a refined art - unlike a modern CD plant. It takes decades of experience to produce consistent quality records and by teaming up with our partners we have over 120 years of knowhow in the pressing business. We also work with our partners overseas to press and package sleeved vinyl that is then shipped to Furnace MFG in Fairfax, Virginia. The meticulous staff at Furnace MFG inspects each record for quality and consistency. It is then assembled, packaged, boxed and shipped right from our state of the art packaging facility on to your location. We are your one stop source for vinyl, jackets, inserts, posters, dropcards, mastering, cutting or anything else vinyl related."

Why is the vinyl record making a resurgence?

"We think there are two main reasons that vinyl is making a resurgence. The first is that consumers are re-discovering (or discovering for the first time) that listening to a vinyl record is completely different than listening to a CD or a downloaded song. The quality of sound is clearly better with richer tones since a vinyl record plays exactly how an artist recorded the song with no loss of translation to a digital format. There is also an entire experience of listening to a record which is missing from CDs and MP3's. Selecting the record, taking it out of the sleeve, putting it on the turntable, looking over the jacket and liner notes; these actions combine to create an actual 'experience' of listening. Listening to a record is in and of itself, the activity. Listening to an MP3 is generally done while doing something else and is more often than not, a background activity," said Manish.

"The second reason for the resurgence in vinyl records is that artists and labels are once again embracing the format. Artists love the sound of vinyl and feel it's a truer representation of their music. Labels are realizing that although the raw sales of vinyl are low compared to CDs, the margins are much higher and are paying attention to this new revenue source in the face of decreasing CD sales and increasing digital downloads."

"The combination of consumer interest and interest from the labels is what is fueling this growth. One couldn't exist without the other and we feel that this trend will continue for years. Vinyl will never overtake CD sales but there will continue to be a core group of consumers interested in this format," continued Manish.

"One thing that the music industry must take into consideration though is that vinyl will only grow and expand if the quality is there. If a buyer's first experience with vinyl is a negative one, they will not be coming back to the format. There are a lot of poorly pressed records out there that do not enrich the listening experience. If this is what buyers come to expect, they will stop buying vinyl and go back to buying CDs or sharing files. This is where we think Furnace provides the most help in the marketplace - ensuring that each and every record we produce is amongst the best pressed in the world and something that a band or label can stand behind and be proud of."

Is the PVC made in America and then shipped to the pressing plants?

"Each plant that Furnace has a formed an exclusive partnership with source their own PVC. They are the experts in understanding which products work best with their pressing machines and which products produce the best sounds," explained Manish. "Both Pallas (Germany) and Record Industry (The Netherlands) have their own PVC formula that is made specifically for their plant."

"All vinyl is pressed in Europe and then shipped on pallets via airplane to our facility in northern Virginia (just outside Washington DC) where we assemble the final product and finish for retail distribution. Vinyl is usually from the plant to our dock in less than 24 hours which preserves the quality of the product and allows us to offer industry leading lead times."

What are the costs associated with releasing a vinyl record?

"There are various costs associated with vinyl records. Some of these are mastering/cutting, test pressings, actual vinyl production, jacket & insert printing, assembly costs, and final finishing costs," said Eric. "The costs varies greatly depending on the weight of the record (120 g, 140g, or 180g), the turnaround time desired (either 4 weeks or 8 weeks), and the complexity of the assembly and finishing. For someone just getting into vinyl production, here's a helpful list of the production steps (post recording), all of which Furnace offers to our clients:

-EQ / Leveling / Audio Mastering
-Lacquer or DMM Cutting
-Galvanics / Metalwork (father, mother and stamper creation)
-Producing Test Pressings for customer approval
-Label design and printing
-Jacket, insert and marketing sticker design and printing
-Vinyl Pressing
-Assembly, wrapping/bagging, boxing and shipping

You tell me the vinyl is pressed in different countries, can you elaborate, why ship the work overseas?

"As we entered the business of vinyl manufacturing, we knew that there was really only one plant in the US that has the quality that the audiophile market craves," explained Eric. "There are other domestic options but the quality produced in these plants was less than we were willing to put our name on. We signed exclusive relationships with two of Europe's best vinyl plants (Pallas Group, and Record Industry). These plants have a long tradition in the vinyl business and the craftsmanship of their employees is amazing. To give you an example, the mother plate inspector at Pallas worked as an apprentice for 10 years before taking over that job. At Record Industry, they have produced some of the world's best selling releases on vinyl including "Dark Side of the Moon" and various Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam and Beatles titles. Record Industry's main cutting engineer has cut all of the aforementioned records during his 33 year career with a variety of labels and plants. We are confident that any record produced by our partners will be of very high quality and consistency - because that's what our customers and record buyers demand."

What is the difference between 'regular' vinyl and the 'audiophile' releases that are becoming more popular these days?

"It's all about the sound quality. If you take two plants and give them lacquers cut from the finest cutting studio in the world and ask them to press up some records - you will often times get two completely different products. The PVC material used, the galvanics process and the pressing formulas at our two facilities are the secret weapon to creating some of the best records in the world. If a plant does not put the care and expense into creating superior metal parts, you will hear it in the vinyl. If a plant treats each record the same and doesn't factor in the cut and the other 9,000 things you need to consider when pressing vinyl records, you can have problems there as well. You will get non-fill, poor tracking, etc when inexperienced people are running the equipment. Both of our plants have been around for decades and the experience on the floor is not something you can buy or learn overnight," explained Manish.

"Most of the records that are marketed as Audiophile releases are pressed on heavyweight vinyl. 180g records, for example, are less prone to warp or dish. When pressed correctly, you will get a superior and long lasting product from a heavyweight record."

What attracts you to records?

"We are consumers of records much like all other consumers. For us, records enable us to connect with the music in ways that CDs and digital music just won't allow. We all have MP3 players and love them for the storage capacity and flexibility but there are times when putting on a record is an unbeatable experience. Also, some records I have owned for 25 years plus and I remember the money I saved to buy them, the smell of the record when I opened it and the store I bought it from. Each time I put on one of those records it brings me back to a place and time of my life - most of the time it's a positive memory."

Tell us about some of your clients:

"We have a wide variety of clients from major music labels like Warner Music and Universal to independent labels as well. We also work with licensed reissue labels that focus on high quality vinyl such as Mobile Fidelity, Acoustic Sounds and Original Recordings Group. These guys produce ultra high quality records and packaging that are amongst the leaders in the field - going as far as flying out the original tapes to the cutting studio or going through 3 and 4 sets of lacquers until they have the perfect cut."

"We also work with a wealth of independent labels and bands. This is where we are put to the test. Everyone is looking to do something different and unique and everyone is on a budget. We have enough experience to work with people to collect their wants and desires, talk budget and then match them up with a package that most closely meets their needs. Since most of our customers are either new to vinyl or new to getting back to vinyl, we act as a consultant sometimes as much as we do a pressing plant."

Where do you see the record industry in 5 years, is this just a fad or will vinyl continue to be in demand?

"We expect the record industry to continue its growth for the next few years eventually flattening out in about 5 years," explained Eric. "We do not think the resurgence in vinyl is a fad but rather a new/old format that more and more people will continue to discover. As long as labels are willing to put out a high quality record for their bands, fans will be there to buy them. Vinyl never died. The customer never rejected the format. The labels, seeing higher profit margins, inflated MSRPs for the Compact Disc and shoved vinyl aside and told record stores to make way for CDs and liquidate their vinyl. Indie stores and mail-order houses/websites always sold vinyl and they always will. Let's hope the labels and bands keep running with it and keep the customer base happy."

It's amazing to learn that a company actually cares about the most important element of the vinyl record, the quality of the sound. It's why many mainstream artists and indie bands are returning to this glorious recording format and why the music consumers are clamoring for more vinyl record releases. It's all about the sound, which is why we love our music in the first place and why so many musical acts are seeking the services of Furnace MFG.

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Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates
http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
, where you can pick up a copy of his FREE ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting."

On the Led Zeppelin tune "The Battle of Evermore" who is the female backing vocal to Robert Plant?

I've been told numerous singers and none of them are correct.

The backup singer is Sandy Denny who sings duet with Robert Plant

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