All American Rejects Free Show - 12/16/08

The American rock band, the All-American Rejects, will be performing a free show on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the Hollywood & Highland Complex. The show is free to attend and open to the general public, however, if you would like to meet the band and have them sign their new CD, When The World Comes Crashing Down, then you have to buy the album from the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood. All the funs tarts at 8:00 pm with a special live performance in the Hollywood & Highland courtyard, followed by a CD signing at Virgin Megastore. See you there!!

Just Stand Up To Cancer

As many people may know, either from personal experience or just from reading about it in the news, breast cancer is becoming a growing epidemic and is affecting more and more women each year. To help promote awarness and the importance of early detection and treatment, 15 musical divas have joined together to lend their voices to the inspirational track: "Just Stand Up To Cancer." The track features legendary superstars such as Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Beyonce, and include appearances from Carrie Underwood, Fergie, Leona Lewis, Sheryl Crow, Rihanna, Melissa Etheridge, Miley Cyrus, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara and LeeAnn Rimes. The track will be available on iTunes on September 2, 2008. And, if that were not enough, there will be a concert special to be aired on three major networks consecutively on September 5, 2008. AND, all the proceeds go to breast cancer research, so be sure to help support this cause.

Fergie and Natasha Bedingfiel Smash L.A. August 30, 2008

Also coming to the Wiltern this summer, Fergie and Natasha Bedingfield have teamed up with Pepsi: Smash to perform a very exclusive show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. If you remember, the Pepsi: Smash Company recieved a lot of recognition in 2006 for hosting Mariah Carey's very first concert since her Charmbracelet tour. And, just like the Mariah concert, the only way to get into the venue and see the show, which takes place August 30, 2008, you have to win the tickets or find a scalper selling their tickets. As of today, you can win by going to the Pepsi: Smash website, calling KIIS-FM, or through Craigslist, where the tickets are selling for about $65 each.

Common & N*E*R*D take the stage

It was announced a few short weeks ago that legendary rapper and performer, Common would be embarking on a short national tour to help promote his latest studio album and to raise money for his foundation, The Common Ground Foundation. But, less than 24 hours ago, a rep of his secretly announced that skater-hip-hop trio, N.E.R.D. would be supporting Common in the North American leg of the tour. For all the Los Angeles and surrounding area fans of these two performers, you can catch them September 14, 2008 at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, or on September 15, 2008 at the Grove in Anaheim. Hopefully, see you there.

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ROAD TO VMAS: RECAP

Photo by BRENT

Photo by BRENT

Photo by BRENT

Well the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, CA, hosted on July 23, 2008 MTV2's and Time Warner Cables sponsored event Road To VMA's where aspiring L.A. talent got the opportunity to compete in a music competition for a spot to be featured in the 2008 Video Music Awards. The event was taped at the famous Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, CA, and the competitors - The Ruse, U-N-I, and End Roulette - were judged by celebrity panelists Kat Von D, Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio, and The Game. The show was great and the bands were amazing, but a real downer that night was The Game's personality. Judging by his facial expressions and his constant textingon his iPhone, it appeared as though he did not want to be there. The only time he looked away from his phone was when it was his time to speak and when a begging fan managed to get his attention and ask for a photo (but trust me, as soon as the photo was done and over with, it was back to the iPhone). Kat Von D and Matt Skiba were much nicer and more loyal to their fans, stopping to take photos and sign autographs with whomever asked. You would think being from Cali himself and being recognized by the fans who support him, The Game would be a bit more courteous. Anyways, just thought I'd share.

Robin Thicke is coming to the House!

Robin Thicke has just announced that he is doing a House of Blues tour beginning this summer. He will be performing hits from his last studio album as well as upcoming hits from his new studio album. No word yet about any opening acts, but he is known for putting on a decent show.

Sun. 08/10/08 House of Blues Anaheim $37; get tix here
Thur. 08/14/08 House of Blues Sunset Strip $37; get tix here

TRV$ DJ-AM show at the Roxy Theatre!

The Roxy Theatre is hosting another great show this month. On July 30, 2008, Travis Barker will be ripping the stage as he and DJ AM cover today's hottest hits. The duo, who goes by the name TRV$ DJ-AM, have been touring for months now going from town to town covering hits and performing some crazy shows following the success of Travis Barker's youtube videos where he performed solo drum performances of "Crank Dat" and "Party Like A Rockstar." So if you're a fan of Hip Hop music and Rock music and would love to see them collide as a legendary drummer and DJ mix the two together, this is the show for you. Tickets are $21.50 for GA (general admission) tickets.

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check out a video of TRV$ DJ-AM in action