Posted by Janet Shan | Sunday, August 15, 2010

Erykah Badu’s tardiness at arriving on-stage at Atlanta’s Chastain Park leads to sound-cut and boos at singer by angry fans.
Singer Erykah Badu had a rude awakening at Atlanta’s Chastain Park when she showed up late for her performance. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Badu didn’t take the stage until 9:50 p.m. Saturday night. She was terribly late. What she didn’t realize is that Chastain Park is known for being strict about performance times. Well, an hour after neo-soul singer Bilal left the stage, Badu’s band sauntered on stage. Then she showed up to perform. I hate to be late because it takes me out of my element and basically ruins my day. It is rude that she is notoriously late and doesn’t seem to care.

The management at Chastain Park had other things in mind for Ms. Badu. She sang for an hour and 10 minutes and then the sound was gone. According to the AJC, a startled Badu started checking her microphone, before realizing that she had been cut off for the night. That reportedly occurred after all 11:01 p.m. Smack-down and rightly so.

Moral of the story — your diva ways will backfire in many venues. Erykah Badu is notoriously late for performances and that is a slap in the faces of all her fans. The least she can do is show up early to a concert for which many of her fans, are struggling to make ends meet. This isn’t fair to her fans in the least, who spent more time warming their seats at Chastain Park and other venues, than actually watching her performance. The reality is that Erykah Badu and other performers who are chronically late are selling their fans short and taking them for granted.

Teisha Marie

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Doug Jenson / Feel Kings

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‘String Theory’ is the Latest Studio Album by Doug Jenson and the Feel Kings

(Original Dirt) July 14, 2010 — Doug Jenson and the Feel Kings continue their unique ‘blues grind’ sound with the release of their long awaited second studio album ‘String Theory’.

‘String Theory’ features a wide ranging collection of all new songs, including “Keep The Roads Rollin“, “I Am Protection“, and “The Ache“.

“This album is the logical extention of a creative genius.” says award-winning producer Gerry Dere. “Unsurpassed as a blues guitar player, (Doug Jenson) plays from the heart with a warmth that few others can emulate.”

To listen to samples of all songs, along with lyrics and liner notes, visit: http://www.dougjenson.com.

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Bryan Lavigne

Biography:
Bryan Lavigne is a songwriter, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist living in a small town near Tulsa Oklahoma. Stubbornly independent, he writes, records and mixes his songs in his studio (and personal hiding place) at an undisclosed location very close to the outside of his home. Bryan has played music since he was 8 years old. Starting with the trumpet he then discovered the guitar at 13 and drums shortly after. Drums became his obsession, but the guitar was available so he developed a love for both. He also sings and plays bass.

After playing live for years in northwestern Oklahoma, Bryan took a long break and built a recording studio. His first solo album “Big Picture Idiot” was based on his realization that he hated being a corporate computer geek. Toward the end of writing it he quit his job and devoted his time to music and his family. His second album “Doubts and Donuts” features driving guitars over funk inspired rhythms. Strong catchy melodies guide the lyrics that are about topics ranging from evolution to donuts. Bryan is fascinated with absurdity, contradictions and humor and finds that he and most of life is loaded with them. He writes lyrics that are based on observational humor, but with darker more serious subjects at their core.

Bryan’s musical influences include Rush, Cake, Beck, Weezer, Radiohead, Muse, Incubus, Living Colour, Rage Against The Machine, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and anything George Clinton recorded. He is drawn to lyrics by Sting, Kurt Cobain, Trey Parker, John McCrea, Neil Peart and Jonathan Coulton. For the last year, Bryan has been the drummer for “Beergut” a rock band out of Claremore Oklahoma. To develop both his mental discipline and his beer gut, he has recently started rolling a 15 pound ball down 60 feet of oiled wood into 10 surprisingly stubborn objects repeatedly until he is too tired or frustrated to continue. He also repairs and modifies tube amps and builds guitar speaker cabinets in his spare time.

Mark Sanders

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Mark Sanders releases his breakthrough CD, One More Mile. Featuring ten original songs destined to be modern classics. Remarkably, all of the parts on One More Mile were played by Mark Sanders. Even though these original songs are based in the blues they are unique and modern. Mark’s guitar playing is soaring and emotional and his vocals reach out and grab you. One More Mile establishes Mark Sanders as a unique performer with a sound that is all his own.

Chris Miller

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Chris Miller’s shows are simple. Just a man and his guitar.

He makes the most of that one instrument, though.

“I use a loop station to layer rhythm guitar parts or percussion parts on the spot. This enables me to sound more like a duo show,” he says. “For example when I play my original song ‘Take Me,’ I first set up a percussion loop by slapping the guitar, then later in the song I add the rhythm guitar so that I can do some lead lines. I still consider myself more of a guitarist than a singer.”

After doing everything from driving concrete trucks in Kansas City, to graphic editing for commercial print shops in Colorado Springs, Chris is glad to be able to call music his full time career now. Averaging more than three shows a week for the last three years, he’s played for everything from weddings and private events to casinos, coffee houses and wineries from Galena to Des Moines.

“I got my start singing in front of people as a worship leader for my church in Colorado Springs. They were very patient with me as I learned the craft, but it was pretty bad for quite a while,” he says. “Then I played in several bands. In college I played guitar for a Christian metal band. We toured some but never really made an impact.”

Chris’ energy reflects the audience that he’s playing for. At sports bars he can be a bit of a goofball. Shows at galleries and wineries, though, tend to be quieter, more intimate and full of his original songs.

“I’ve released four albums of original material. All independent, no manager or label. The first three I recorded in my home studio with one microphone and lots of patience,” he says. “My newest, ‘Taylor & Me,’ was recorded at Catamount Studio in Cedar Falls. My first album is available for free on my website. The later three are available at all the major online music stores.”

Chris hopes a recent change in address will help his music career move as well.

“I recently moved into an RV camper full time, so home comes with me,” he says. “I’m hoping this will facilitate more extensive touring, but for now I’m just trying to adjust to the new lifestyle.

“I’ll be happy if I can just keep writing and performing for a living.“

— PETE
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Chuck Eaton

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Talented musician, Chuck Eaton, and his excellent album, “Lights” will engage the listener with his collection of delightful Contemporary songs. Eaton, who not only wrote these wonderful songs, shows just how talented he is by also performing all instrumentation throughout the CD. Feel the melodic grooves on, “Drenched With Rain,” as the rhythm moves with a striding beat while the laid back vocals complements the charming lyrics. The title track, “Lights,” will impress you with its tender vocals and are also splashed with sweet harmonies. The ballad, “What Can We Take From A Great Love,” proves to be insightful as the reflective lyrics are accompanied by sweet guitar chords and a nice, well balanced synth horn riff. If you like to sit back and relax to easy listening music, then you will surely enjoy the beautiful compositions on the Contemporary album, “Lights”.

- Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

Truckers Tracks Vol III

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A compilation of country, americana, and southern rock songs created to inspire drivers and entertain music fans of all kinds