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Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out and C&V by amit

On August 3rd, 2006 C&V was given the opportunity to attend a screening of Stewart Copeland’s rock documentary, Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out, as well as a question and answer session with the drummer afterwards. Copeland’s Everyone Stares is a compilation of home videos he filmed using a Super-8 during the early 1980’s hay day of The Police. In the film, he chronicles the band’s life as hotel nomads and the antics backstage, at music video shoots and recording sessions. Although the film isn’t an in-depth look into the tribulations of The Police, it does illustrate the excitement band members Andy Summers, Sting and Stewart Copeland experienced together as a world-class rock band. Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out will be released on DVD September 25th. More details here.

Join C&V for an informative Q&A with The Police’s Stewart Copeland as he discusses everything from life with band to obtaining music rights for films.

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posted on 12:10 am 08/23/2006
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Review: The Whigs - 8/8/06 by brent

The Whigs played the HiTone in Memphis, TN on August 8th, 2006 and our correspondent, Brent, was lucky enough to attend the show and write a review. Here’s his review:

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The Whigs made their second foray into Memphis this past Wednesday night (08/02) at midtown Memphis’ HiTone Café. Recently signed to ATO Records, home to such artists as My Morning Jacket, Ben Kweller, and Gomez, The Whigs always seem to draw well in bassist Hank Sullivant’s hometown.

Having been heralded by the likes of Fader Magazine, Pop Matters, and Rolling Stone (“may well be the best unsigned band in America” extolled Rolling Stone, pre-ATO), Athens, GA darlings The Whigs have come into their own as a rock n’ roll tour-de-force. From the tight opening lines of “Like a Vibration” to the manic energy of “OK, Alright” and crowd favorite “Technology,” The Whigs seem like seasoned vets rather than 3 20-somethings that signed a major label deal two hours after their last collegiate exam.

Evoking some of the bands from the Elephant 6 collective, The Whigs have a certain pop sensibility that doesn’t threaten to overshadow their indie rock roots. Become the toast of a musically spoiled town like Athens doesn’t come easy though. Lead singer Parker Gispert and the boys played 2+ solid years of shows in the Athens/Atlanta area while building up a stellar live reputation and a significant fan base, many of whom knew every word, despite the lack of any recorded material. That all changed in the summer of 2005.

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posted on 2:12 pm 08/18/2006
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New OutKast Album On MySpace by amit

Our contributor Nate sent us a heads-up on some OutKast news. On the official OutKast MySpace page their entire new album “Idlewild” is up and available to stream. Is the “Speakerboxx/The Love Below” America ready for this album despite the tastes of “Hey Ya!” and “Roses” still on their palate? “Idlewild” could prove to be a harder album to swallow thanks to tracks like the stripped down blues and beat number “Idlewild Blue (Don’tchu Worry ’bout Me).” Not say it isn’t quality work. OutKast has always had the unique sound that’s helped play on almost all genres of radio airwaves. Either way, head on over to the MySpace page and judge for yourself. Don’t forget the duo is also releasing a feature length movie of the same name “coming soon.”

posted on 3:47 pm 08/17/2006
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Wolfmother’s Jackass 2 Video Clip by amit

Check out a 40 second clip of the band Wolfmother rocking out on the “set” of Jackass 2.

posted on 1:43 pm 08/17/2006
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Justin Timberlake: Popstar, Movie Star, Geek Squad Agent by amit

Justin Timberlake released his newest single, “SexyBack,” a week or so ago and it has the world stunned. Not because of an insanely catchy hook, off-the-wall lyrics, or some “Lord of the Dance”-esque gyration. But rather, Timberlake’s role as a secret Geek Squad agent. If you follow the “plot” and “characters” of the music video closely, you’ll notice a troubled gal with an Apple Powerbook from 2001. The semi-undressed lady realizes her laptop’s not working and proceeds to use a butterfly knife to pry open the keyboard all because her MySpace page isn’t loading. After a failed attempt at computer repair she calls none other than Agent J.T. (hacker name: T!^^Berl@ke). Can the King of Pop and PCs save the day? Watch the riveting video and find out..

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posted on 2:44 pm 08/04/2006
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