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Fairground Romancenew
Chrissie Hynde finds the thin line between love and art.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
10-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Slash's Lucky 13new
Slash's band, Velvet Revolver, may still be looking for the right singer But the guitarist didn't have the same problem when it came to his recently released self-titled solo album.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
08-30-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Black Eyed Peas Laugh All the Way to the Banknew
It may be hard to imagine it now, but there was a time when the Black Eyed Peas were primarily known for the serious, socially conscious side of its music. Early albums gave the group a reputation for being socially aware.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
03-23-2010 |
Concerts
Queensryche Deploys a New Concept Album for the Troopsnew
Geoff Tate interviewed soldiers who served in most every military conflict since World War II. Their stories became fodder for American Soldier, a CD that explores what it means to be in combat from the perspectives of the fighters themselves.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jason Aldean Keeps Using What He's Gotnew
Thanks to a string of successful singles, Aldean has spent much of the past two years touring with two of the biggest acts in country music: Rascal Flatts in 2007 and Tim McGraw this summer.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: country, Jason Aldean
Post-Perfect Circle, Billy Howerdel Puts Himself Out Frontnew
He's stepped out as Ashes Divide's singer, now that the group is on tour.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
George Thorogood's Making New Music, But He Knows What You Want to Hearnew
Thorogood is considering at what point he should quit making new music and instead rely on his back catalog to fill the set list for his live shows.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: George Thorogood, The Hard Stuff
Lyle Lovett's Not-quite-as-Large Band Hits the Roadnew
This summer, Lovett will turn his attention from writing to touring. This time out, the Large Band won't be quite as big (er, large) as it has been on some tours.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
07-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Steve Winwood Keeps the Faithnew
Former Traffic frontman looks back on Blind Faith and reunites with Eric Clapton.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
07-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
After Work with a Fountain and Pumpkin, America Returns to the Roadnew
Part of what's interesting about the studio recordings for Here & Now is they involve an unlikely collaboration with co-producers Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and James Iha, the former guitarist with Smashing Pumpkins -- two artists associated with modern rock, not the kind of relaxed country pop for which America is known.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
07-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
R.E.M. Returns to Harder, Faster Soundsnew
The extended period of writing and rehearsing that preceded the recording of Accelerate, coupled with playing live in the studio, paid major dividends on the CD, which was recorded in nine weeks.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
06-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Accelerate, r.e.m.
Dillinger Escape Plan Really Needs Thisnew
It's become common with Dillinger Escape Plan to discuss how much adversity the band has encountered and how it's been able to soldier through many hard times.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
No Country for the Old Men of Bon Jovinew
After Lost Highway came out, many fans began referring to it as the group's country record. Guitarist Richie Sambora maintains that's a misnomer.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lost Highway, bon jovi
The Hold Steady's Love-Hate Relationship With 'Bar Band'new
The members of the band seem to have embraced the label, even though guitarist Tad Kubler realizes it can carry some negative connotations.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
11-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Hold Steady
Paramore Shows its Grrl Powernew
With Hayley Williams' pipes powering the band, Paramore could be the next No Doubt.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
11-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
