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A DIFFERENT KIND OF VAN HALEN???
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2/21/2012 12:30:00 PM
REVIEW: VAN HALEN - A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH
by Ray Koob
As a guy who panned For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in my initial review (having to eat my own words in the end), I have learned to be more cautious in these things. I even gave Van Halen III a close second listen before settling on my opinion (It was just okay).
It’d be easy to dismiss A Different Kind Of Truth as a sad attempt to rebuild a band long demolished. God knows that their first single from this album, “Tattoo,” has prompted many critics to dismiss the new record. Those critics would be as wrong as I was in 1991.
So many fans have reacted negatively to the song, despite it colorful lyrics. The success of that lead track is more a reflection on everyone’s desire to get back to the Diamond Dave days than the song’s ...
35TH ANNUAL FLYERS WIVE FIGHT FOR LIVES CARNIVAL IS THIS SUNDAY!!!
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2/14/2012 12:10:00 PM
For 35 years, the Flyers Wives Fight For Lives has raised money for various charities that help save and improve lives! This Sunday, it's my honor to appear at the Carnival again. I will be in the "Remember The Spectrum" booth, with Flyers alumni among my co-hosts. Be sure you come and find us behind Section 215 at Wells Fargo Center!!!
I'll be there from Noon 'til 3PM or so... Stop by, meet some of the guys, and talk concert history about my favorite venue ever...The Philadelphia Air-Conditioned Spectrum!!!
If you'd like to purchase tickets in advance, which I advise you to do, CLICK HERE!!!
And, of course, be sure to wear the orange and the black!
ACCESS SPORTS HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR ITS "TICKETS FOR KIDS" MISSION!!!
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2/14/2012 11:47:00 AM
Eastern University and Access Sports Pair Up For Educational Symposium and Fundraiser at Wells Fargo Center March 3
On March 3, 3012, the Wells Fargo Center, home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers, will play host to two events that have sports at their core—an educational symposium and a fun filled dinner and auction that show the roles sports can have—and should have—in the lives of able-bodied and the disabled alike. Comcast Spectacor is generously donating the space
From 10:00am till 5:00pm, Eastern University’s School of Leadership & Development will host Sports As Caring, a symposium that will focus on the role sports play in building life skills and a sense of community, and how sports are/can be used in therapy when working with people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Panelists include Mike Quick, sports commentator and former Philadelphia Eagle; Jim Britt, VP-COO of the Ed Snider Youth Hockey ...
A CANDLELIGHT CONCERT FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS
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2/14/2012 11:31:00 AM
Last week, I received this note from Alan Miller, father of the man, Eric Miller who is putting together this benefit concert to help others dealing with epilpesy in their life:
"In August of 2011, my son's (Eric Miller's) bride (Carolina) of less than two years passed away suddenly from an epileptic seizure. She was only 25 at the time. Since then, Eric has taken upon himself to produce this fantastic Candlelight Concert for Epilepsy Awareness to be held on March 24th at the Patriots Theater in Trenton. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Epilepsy Foundation to aid in their quest to help others with this terrible affliction.
Performers include Dennis DeYoung of Styx, Corey Glover of Living Colour, Marshall Crenshaw of Beatlemania, Dan Reed and many more."
That info again:
Candlelight Concert For Epilepsy Awareness (featuring Dennis DeYoung of Styx)
Patriots Theater in Trenton, NJ
Saturday, ...
SPRINGSTEEN NAMES HORN SECTION FOR UPCOMING TOUR!
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2/9/2012 2:24:00 PM
Can we call them the new Miami Horns??? Yes, it will take 5 accomplished, mortal men to replace one Big Man! When Bruce Spingsteen hits the road next month, he will have a 5-piece horn section which will include Ed Mannion (Southside Johnny, Miami Horns) and Jake Clemons (Clarence's nephew) on sax, Barry Danielan (Dizzy Gillispie, Tito Puentes, Branford Marsalis, Tower of Power, Blood, Sweat & Tears) and Curt Ramm (Chic, They Might Be Giants, Seger Sessions Band) on trumpet and Clark Gayton (Lionel Hampton, McCoy Tyner, Ray Charles) on trombone.
Most impressive, Boss!!!
Here's an article about the announcement on philly.com and on spinner.com
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