KISS to play club show in London on March 2nd 2010

KISS will perform at the 800-capacity O2 Academy Islington club in London, England on Tuesday, March 2.

Tickets for this special event will go on sale at noon (GMT) on Wednesday, February 24 and you may get them ONLY from this location.

You must use the promo code "sonic."

I was living 5 min walk from this club a few years ago, it's incredible how the neighborhood has changed over the last few years.

MGMT club show @ Paris' Trabendo on March 23rd 2010

MGMT will play a club show @ Trabendo ( 500 capacity ) in Paris on March 23rd.
Guess what ?
It's not a private show, tickets are on sale this Wednesday.

Rockerparis won't be there , MGMT really sucks

White Rabbits @ L' Album de la Semaine Paris Feb 23rd 2010

White Rabbits @ L' Album de la Semaine, Canal+
Paris Feb 23rd 2010

Setlist

Another indie rock band , this time based in Brooklyn, NY, & another band in which musicians are switching of instruments. Nothing new.
I mean all these bands are quite enjoyable, White Rabbits have an additional guy on percussions to give extra rythm power unfortunately what is missing is A song, nothing comes out in particular , thye miss melodies for the songs or a hook for the chorus.
So enjoyable but there's something missing.

There was a recording of Arte tv show " One shot not" as usual those bastards don't want to give the names of the artists ( Jamie Cullum among many others tonight ).
There's another recording tomorrow night

Le Loup @ Black session , C'est Lenoir Paris Feb 22nd 2010

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Le Loup @ Black Session #311, C'est Lenoir
France Inter radio @ Maison de la Radio, Paris Feb 22nd 2010

After watching Field Music confortably seated in the red sofas of the studios 105 with 250 other fellows. We need a small break, technicians need to change the set for Le Loup which is the second bnad to play tonight , this time LIVE on France Inter radio.
Completely different style , this time their music is closer to what Vampire Weekend can do with less African influences but much more dance.
They have a funny little singer whose acting on stage a bit like Tom Yorke ( moving a lot) & singing like Perry Farrell ( with lots of effects on the voice ).
Musically not really my cup of tea

Make your own opinion with this video ( not representative of their repertoire):

Patrice couldn't take any pics but I managed to record this

setlist & bus stop commercial with Muse

Field Music @ Black Session #311 C'est Lenoir Paris Feb 22nd 2010 8:00 PM

Field Music @ Black Session #311 C'est Lenoir.
Maison de la Radio, France Inter, Paris Feb 22nd 2010

Tonight is a special night for the Black session as there are two recordings.
First one is @ 8:15 PM with Field Music ( it will be broadcasted next week ) and second one is live on France Inter radio with Le Loup @ 10:00 PM as usual.
OK let's start with Field Music, they are an English band formed in 2004 they have split and then reformed recently , they have a third album out called " Field Music (measure)".
They are classified as an indie rock band but after hearing this black session, iI can tell you that they sound like a young prog. band with some jazz influence though not obvious, the musicianship is high, they'de better be good musicians as the songs are deconstructed with several breaks and rythm changes.
The drummer is also singing and playing guitar, the keyboard player is singing and also playing drums.
Interesting gig
Check them @ Point Ephémere in Paris on April 20th.
Once again it's more and more difficult to take Pics @ Black session, Don't know why ? these bands are for most of them completely unknown, don't they need publicity ?

Bassist & Guitarist + setlist

Chokebore @ Maroquinerie Paris Feb 19th 2010

Chokebore @ Maroquinerie, Paris
Feb 19th 2010

Two months after playing a secret -private acoustic show for an Oliver Peel session ( click for review, setlist, pics & video) in Paris, Troy Von Balthazar is back but this time with the reform CHOKEBORE.

Strangely enough , I knew who was Troy but I've never heard of Chokebore before and i've never listen to the band before tonight.
I've been told they opened for Nirvana a few years ago and Kurt siad in the press that it was one of his favorite band so they've been called 'grunge' but this Hawaian band is more indie rock.

In fact their music is closer to Pearl Jam with on one hand some heavy tunes and on the other hand some relax but dark tunes
The Maroquinerie is Sold-out and down the front Frenchies know the lyrics inside out, the atmosphere is relax even though at the end there was a bit of crowdsurfing for the heavier songs.

Cool 80 min+ set , setlist may not be accurate and missing one song as Troy took requests for the encore.

Marguerite & Baby tshirt, SETLIST ( not complete)

Unreleased song (? ):

Bon Scott, 30 years ago...

It's been 30 years today.
AC/DC's first singer Bon Scott died in a car in London.

Live in Cleveland '79 ( unreleased officially)

The XX @ Fnac Forum Feb 18th 2010

The XX showcase @ Fnac forum
Paris Feb 18th 2010

Before playing tonight a sold-out @ La Cigale, the talk of the town THE XX are playing a showcase at the Fnac Forum store @ 5:30 PM.
You could get invit from the store a couple of weeks ago on a "first come first serve basis".
Fans are coming quite late but the place is packed ( 300+ people).

All the medias are talking about this band, they've already played in Paris a few times including a first show at Point Ephemere in Oct 2009 (Correction: The first show in Paris was @ Social Club on July 1st 2009 ), they were completely unknown 6 months ago and now their shows are sold-out.

Hard to believe they're so popular considering the music they're playing.
I never heard them before and many friends told me The XX were just great.
Should I trust them ? I guess NOT, It's so lame , You know that here @ Rockerparis we love wild guitars, well... it's not really a guitar band and the minimalism of the music doesn't talk to us at all.

Sorry for the pics once again, it seems that @ Fnac they want bands to play in complete darkness.
I'll try to post a video later

Setlist

We went yesterday @ Fnac St Lazare to see Micky Green playing a 40 min showcase.
She's gorgeous ( she's a former model) but the music is crap.
He record Cie refused that we take Pics during her set, what a bunch of cunts !

Arborea + Guests @ Oliver Peel session # 17 Paris Feb 16th 2010

Arborea + Guests Dave Olliffe, Frederic D'Oberland & Sandra @
Oliver Peel session #17 Paris Feb 16th 2010

Very unusual day for an Oliver Peel session, we're in the middle of the week just a couple of days after Rivkah played the very same place.
At Oliver's we rock ( sorry... Folk ) not only on fridays or saturdays night.

First to play are Dave Olliffe & Frederic D' Oberland ( & Sandra on harmonium).
Laid back acoustic & Electric guitars and a bit of harmonium thrown in, "ambiance music" should we call it with a terrific sound.
Perfect for a movie soundtrack.

After a intermission with red & white wine + sandwiches & cakes( courtesy of our host Cécile Peel).
It's time for Arborea to grace the improvised stage @ Oliver's.
Different country , they're from Maine, USA and different music.
Much more roots, original American folk( protest) songs, the beginning is really quiet on acoustic guitar or banjo for this couple-duet then the electric guitar kicks in ( hope the neighbours won't complain ) for more "noisy"songs.
That was their last show on their European tour and they seemed to have enjoy their trip in France. We did too... great double act.

Videos to follow shortly...

Corinne Bayley Rae @ Fnac Forum Paris Feb 16th 2010

Corinne Bayley Rae @ Fnac Forum
Paris Feb 16th 2010

Corinne Bayley Rae is attracting many people for this showcase @ Fnac Forum, the place is packed and she came with her whole band and a full production, no acoustic.
Two guitar players , a keyboardist, bassist, drummer & Corinne on vocals.
It's a real gig and she has a record out today called "The sea"

She's an English singer and is playing a kind of easy listening Pop-Soul.
As you can see she's a beauty and has a nice voice but the music is a little bit too light for me.
Nevertheless the 50 min set was really enjoyable.
Too bad she played the whole set almost completely in the dark.

Setlist

Jeff Beck & Eric clapton @ O2 London Feb 13th 2010

Enjoy HD Top quality video !


SETLIST: (from Where's Eric)

JEFF BECK & HIS BAND
Jeff Beck - guitar
Jason Rebello - keyboards
Rhonda Smith - bass
Narada Michael Walden - drums

ERIC CLAPTON & HIS BAND
Eric Clapton - guitar / vocals
Chris Stainton - keyboards
Walt Richmond - keyboards
Willie Weeks - bass
Steve Gadd - drums
Michelle John - backing vocals
Sharon White - backing vocals

THE O2 - 13 FEBRUARY 2010
Jeff Beck's Set List (45 Minutes)
01. Eternity's Breath
02. Stratus
03. Led Boots
04. Corpus Christi Carol - with 12 piece orchestra (from Jeff's forthcoming album)
05. Bass solo by Rhonda Smith
06. Hammerhead - with 12 piece orchestra (from Jeff's forthcoming album)
07. Mna Na Heireann - with Sharon Corr on violin and orchestra
08. People Get Ready
09. Big Block
10. There's No Other Me - with Joss Stone (from Jeff's forthcoming album)
11. I Put A Spell On You - with Joss Stone (from Jeff's forthcoming album)
12. A Day In The Life - with 12 piece orchestra

Eric Clapton's Set List (Approximately 60 Minutes)
01. Driftin' - acoustic
02. Layla - acoustic
03. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - acoustic
04. Running On Faith - acoustic
05. When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful
06. Tell The Truth
07. Key To The Highway
08. I Shot The Sheriff
09. Wonderful Tonight
10. Cocaine
11. Crossroads

Jeff Beck's and Eric Clapton's Set List (Approximately 70 Minutes)
01. Shake Your Moneymaker
02. Moon River
03. You Need Love
04. Outside Woman Blues
05. Little Brown Bird
06. Wee Wee Baby
07. (I Want To Take You) Higher
08. Hi Ho Silver Lining - encore (Eric and Jeff shared vocals)

Aerosmith with Tyler confirmed for Download Fest in England

After all the shit that happened between Aerosmith & Steven Tyler these last few weeks, I'm quite surprise of the announcement of Aerosmith headlining the Download Fest this summer.

Some other shows will be confirmed soon ( Graspop in Belgium and a Show @Paris Bercy on June 29th ).

AEROSMITH with another singer could have been interesting & funny.

Other news:

• Slash said that he will play many Guns N Roses songs on his solo tour this summer.

• Them Crooked Vultures live @ "Austin City Limits" TV program on September 30, 2009. FULL LIVE SHOW HERE
• A man suffers cardiac arrest at AC/DC last show in Melbourne Australia.
• Hellfest in France is getting more hot names including Alice Cooper, Ratt & others TBC (KISS & Twisted sister are headlining )
  

Lee Fields & The Expressions @ L' Album de la Semaine Canal+ Paris Feb 15th 2010

Lee Fields @ Album de la semaine Canal+
Paris feb 15th 2010

Soul man Lee Fields & The Expressions is playing famous Canal+ TV show "L' Album de la Semaine".
7 musicians on stage and soul man Lee Fields , funny how the guy is looking like Mr James Brown even the voice sounds a bit like Mr Brown's.
The music is really soul ( 60's style ) à la Ottis Redding.
Lee doesn't dance like Mr Brown but he has the voice .

RIP Bertrand who was doing cartoons of all the artists playing @ "L' Album de la semaine ".
He will be missed.
See many of his cartoons HERE.