This is really neat. It's sort of a "Jukebox Time Machine" of music. Each of the years below connects to the best 20 hits of that year via a Jukebox. Click on a year, wait a few seconds, and a Jukebox will appear showing you 20 hits from that year to select from. You can play all 20 hits, or.. click on just those that you like. Enjoy the ride!

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Listen to Alice Cooper on the Mark & Brian Radio Show September 13th at 7AM Pacific Time!

ALICE COOPER on MARK & BRIAN – 95.5 KLOS

* * * Tuesday, September 13 * * *

* * * 7AM PACIFIC ***

ALICE WILL BE CHATTING WITH THE GUYS ON OUR RELEASE DATE – AND MUCH FUN & MAHEM WILL BE DISCUSSED ABOUT OUR WHISKEY LAUNCH EVENT THIS WEEK

STREAM IT HERE:

http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=988&nid=2920

MORE FUN WITH ALICE ON THE KLOS CONTEST PAGE:

http://www.955klos.com/Article.asp?id=2276973&spid=16106

Not since he played The Whisky A Go-Go in 1969 has there been an event like this. Thursday September 15th, Alice Cooper is playing a private show with his full band, his make-up and his mayhem…all broadcast live on KLOS! Enter below to win your way into this intimate event

Oh yeah...one Grand Prize winner will be called on-stage by Jim Ladd to pick up their one-of-a-kind Custom Alice Fender Telecaster!

http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/citadel/?sid=988&nid=2920

Country Music Star Adam Gregory and Special Guests to Grace Cadillac Ranch
Stage March 3

Special performance saddles up for a good cause, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

WHO: Country music fans looking to give back to a local charity while listening to country crooners Adam Gregory, Trent Tomlinson and local favorite Matt Farris.

WHAT: On Thursday, March 3 at 9 p.m. Cadillac Ranch in Tempe Marketplace will open up their stage for one of country music’s rising stars, Adam Gregory. Best known for his singles “Crazy Days” and “What it Takes,” Gregory will be singing his favorites all for a good cause, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Country fans can sing along and get their dance on to not only Gregory, but Trent Tomlinson and Matt Farris, who will both be joining him on stage, along with other special guests.

Entry costs a $10 minimum donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which will accompany the portion of proceeds from the bar that will benefit this great cause.

For more information on this and other upcoming events at Cadillac Ranch visit www.Facebook.com/CadillacRanchTempe or call 480.894.1111.

WHERE:

Cadillac Ranch

Tempe Marketplace

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy

Tempe, AZ 85281

WHEN:

Thursday, March 3, 2011

9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

COST:

$10 donation

ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN BRAD MEHLDAU PERFORMS IN SCOTTSDALE

Brad Mehldau Trio

Saturday, January 22 at 8 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Virginia G. Piper Theater

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the Brad Mehldau Trio on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $24 and $34 online at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2.

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of jazz piano today, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path that embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike.

Mehldau has created brilliant re-workings of classic songs by The Beatles, Cole Porter, Radiohead, Paul Simon, Gershwin and others, alongside his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training, Mehldau has become “universally admired as one of the most adventurous pianists to arrive on the jazz scene in years.” (Los Angeles Times)

For this concert, Mehldau will be joined by Larry Grenadier on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums, who collaborated with the pianist on his latest critically acclaimed album, Highway Rider.

SEASON SPONSORSHIP The Arizona Republic is the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ 2010–11 season media sponsor. Additional support is provided by Frontdoors.

LOCATION AND PARKING Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, four blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.

ACCESSIBILITY Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers performance accommodations to enhance audience members’ experience, including: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation or live audio description with two weeks advance notice. Assistive-listening devices and wheelchair seating are always available. Visit the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Web site at www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or contact the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 994-ARTS ext. 2 [TDD: (480) 874-4694] for further details. Please inquire about services when ordering tickets.

GROUP AND STUDENT DISCOUNTS Attend with family and friends, or bring a group from your business, civic or religious organization. Save $4 per ticket and at least $30 in handling fees when purchasing 15 or more tickets to the same event (subject to availability; some restrictions apply). Instead of $2.50 per single ticket, the handling fee is only $7.50 total for group orders. Full-time students may purchase half-price tickets one hour before events/performances (subject to availability; limit one single ticket per full-time student; some restrictions apply). Must present current valid student I.D. in person at the patron services box office. No phone orders.

THE STORE The Store @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a unique selection of art-related merchandise, including handmade jewelry, imaginative toys, decorative objects from around the world, original furnishings for the home and office and music, books and greeting cards. Members receive a 10-percent discount, and gift-wrapping and shipping also are available. Purchases are tax-free and support the programs of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Store is open seven days a week: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.; and throughout most evening performances (30 minutes after final curtain). Phone: (480) 874-4644.

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS One of the premier performing-arts halls in the Western United States, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is recognized for its diverse, high-quality presentations of classical and world music, dance, jazz and theater, educational programs and festivals, which serve more than 300,000 people annually. The Center is among the most important projects of architect Bennie Gonzales, who designed the 1975 adobe-inspired building as part of the Scottsdale Civic Center complex. A major renovation in 2009 by architect John Douglas modernized the Center’s main entrance and interiors. The cool and spacious Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium welcomes visitors and showcases Kana Tanaka’s radiant glass sculpture, Spirit of Camelback, commissioned by the Scottsdale Public Art Program. Known for its intimacy and comfort, the Center’s state-of-the-art, 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater envelopes with its warm, wood interiors and excellent acoustics, while its gently sloped seating and superior viewing connect audience and artist. Additional venues include the Center’s 137-seat Stage 2 theater and neighboring 1,800-capacity Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. The Center is located on a lush, 21-acre urban park, a short walk from Scottsdale’s Old Town and gallery districts. Nearby attractions include Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE and Louise Nevelson’s Windows on the West sculptures as well as the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) with James Turrell’s Knight Rise skyspace.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is owned by the City of Scottsdale and, along with SMoCA and the Scottsdale Public Art Program, is managed by the nonprofit Scottsdale Cultural Council.

HOW TO REACH US

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Patron Services Box Office: (480) 994-ARTS (2787), ext. 2
TDD: (480) 874-4694
Web: www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org
E-mail: info@sccarts.org
Fax: (480) 874-4699

Sonoran Desert Chorale
“Home For The Holidays”

(Phoenix, AZ) Celebrate the sounds of the season with the Sonoran Desert Chorale’s 17^th annual holiday concert Home For the Holidays December 11 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Mesa and December 12 at 3 p.m. at Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley.

The performances welcome special guests The Southwest Brass in a collaboration of festive holiday music, including chorus, brass, organ and percussion, and featuring Z. Randall Stroope’s An American Christmas and Randol Alan Bass’s Gloria. The Chorale also celebrates England, Austria, Bulgaria, Spain, France and Germany in the singing of traditional seasonal carols from around the world. Plus, the annual Sing-Along incorporates organ, piano, the Chorale and audience participation.

The Magnificat by James Whitbourn, features tenor solo, SATB Choir, Organ and Gong, in a new setting of the Magnificat text with “full on” organ and dramatic use of the gong.

American Christmas was written out of Z. Randall Stroope’s desire to underscore the significant contribution America has made to music around the world. The American revivalist song “Zion Wells” is the “flagship” tune that waves in and out of American Christmas. The principal portion of the text to American Christmas (adapted by the composer) is from “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (attributed to Francis Wade). Perhaps the best known carol in American Christmas is ”I Wonder As I Wander,” an Appalachian carol for baritone and mixed choir. American Christmas includes a setting of Alfred Burt’s “Star Carol,” born out of a tradition started by Reverend Bates G. Burt, his composer son, Alfred, and a friend of the family, Whila Hutson. Together, the three collaborated each year on a new carol which was handed out in the form of a Christmas Card. The work, accompanied by Organ, a brass quintet and percussion, celebrates the season through the use of some of our country’s “National” carols and traditional music.

The Randol Alan Bass Gloria, a stunning setting of the Gloria text for divisi choir, is set to 2 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba, full organ and percussion.

Tickets for Home For the Holidays are $15 Adults or $12 Seniors (62 +), Children, Students, and Groups of 10 or more. They may be purchased by calling 480-305-4538 or at the door 30 minutes prior to curtain. Student Rush tickets are available 10 minutes prior to curtain.

To learn more about the Sonoran Desert Chorale, please go to www.sonorandesertchorale.org.

EVENT INFORMATION

WHO: SONORAN DESERT CHORALE
WHAT: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
WHERE: Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
15 E. First Avenue, Mesa (right across from the Mesa Arts Center)
Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 3 p.m.
Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley
TICKETS: Adults: $15.00

Seniors (62+)/Children/Students: $12.00

www.sonorandesertchorale.org

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Sonoran Desert Chorale was founded in 1994 and is led by Music Director Jeff Harris. Since its inception, the group has become a highly regarded and sophisticated choral organization, presenting musical compositions from cultures around the globe as well as important pieces from the European and American music traditions. Concerts frequently include guest performances and collaborations with distinguished artists and organizations in the community such as the Phoenix Children’s Chorus, Southwest Brass, Mesa Caledonian Pipe. In 2005, the Chorale was invited to perform with Broadway superstar Michael Crawford for the inaugural concert of the $150 million Mesa Arts Center. The Chorale frequently is engaged for a European concert tour, with performances throughout Europe, including Venice, Salzburg, and Prague. Significant support is received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. http://www.sonorandesertchorale.org/

Sonoran Desert Chorale announce their 2010-11 Season
(Phoenix, Ariz) Music Director Jeff Harris and the Sonoran Desert Chorale announce their 2010-11 Season, entitled Pathways in Song. Inspired by the human journey, from discoveries made while traveling distant lands to the internal enlightenment found within spiritual awakening, the Chorale illustrates these moments in their courageous season, Pathways in Song,

In Search of Light
Saturday October 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Mesa
Sunday October 10, 2010 at 3:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley
The Chorale kicks off its season with its first concert, In Search of Light, October 9^th at 7:30 pm at First United Church in Mesa and October 10^th at 3:00 pm at the Valley Presbyterian Church in Paradise Valley. Featuring the chorale works of James Whtibourn and Rene Clausen, this opening concert explores the words and writings of history’s most enlightened men and women – from St. John the Apostle and the Buddha to Desmond Tutu and Mother Theresa.
Home for the Holidays
Saturday December 11, 2010 at 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Mesa
Sunday December 12, 2010 at 3:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley
The Chorale continues its annual holiday celebration with special guest, The Southwest Brass, for a concert of festive seasonal music. The performances feature Randol Alan Bass’s Gloria, as well as traditional carol settings from around the globe. Raise your voice along with the Chorale in the annual carol sing-along. Let the music lift your spirits for the holidays to come!
American Routes
Saturday February 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Mesa
Sunday February 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley
2011 will find the Chorale traversing American Routes, with traditional folk hymns and spirituals from American composers. They will trace the paths of 21^st Century contemporary American composers from Eric Whitacre, Z. Randall Stroope, and Moses Hogan to the stirring traditional folk hymns and spirituals arranged by Mack Wilberg.
Crossing Paths (April 30, May 1 2011)
Saturday April 30, 2011 at 7:30 pm First United Methodist Church, Mesa
Sunday May 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm Valley Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley
The season concludes with Crossing Paths as the Chorale offers music inspired by the great European crossroads of Vienna and Budapest. This final concert also serves to kick off the Sonoran Desert Chorale’s 4^th International Tour next summer as the group embarks on a historic tour with performances scheduled throughout Austria, Hungary and Slovenia.

Sonoran Desert Chorale Tickets

Season packages for the four-concert season are $50 and $40, available now by calling 480-305-4538. Single tickets for all concerts go on sale September 1st and are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62) and students. For general information about the Sonoran Desert Chorale, please visit www.sonorandesertchorale.org .

Mark Everett Guardians of the Grain CD Review

by LeeAnn Sharpe

“Guardians of the Grain” by Mark Everett hit the market this month with 12 of the most delicious new tracks you could ever hear. Everett’s beautifully deep resonating voice brings life to articulately crafted lyrics telling stories in these ballads. Those with a love for history and bygone years will enjoy his nostalgic lines. Danceable and catchy, you will find yourself singing along in no time. He engages a theme of longing for the kinder gentler world of the past and offering hope for the future.

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Everett was raised all over Canada, with his guitar, a Christmas gift from his father in 1983, his constant companion. “I have always felt that old guitar has been there as my one truest friend...and music the truest form of my personal expression. I live for that!” he says.

Beginning with melodic chords, “Guardians of the Grain” – (by Clyde Jorgensen, J. Watts, and Mark Everett) tells the story of grain silos on farms across Canada guarding the harvest in a time when farmers stood proud. The lyrics proclaim “Now the world has changed and those giants don’t rule.” This number will really grow on you more each time you hear it.

“Don’t Take it So Hard” – (by C.D. Lenard) has a crisp full life of it’s own. Try not to tap your foot to this song and you will not succeed. Your girl leaves “It’s not the end of the world” lyrics can be taken to heart in a number of ways; the lesson we all learn when a heart is broke.

“The Drive” – (by Mark Everett) is a slower paced heartfelt sorrowful ballad that came from personal experience of heartache and loss of his Dad. “Time will heal the pain I feel, they say. But I feel it will never be the same…” echo the same sense of loss that “Guardians of the Grain” and “Where the Mustangs Run Free” do. Each lyric speaks of a time when the promised land was ours and the recent changes in life aren’t always for the best.

Everett grew up drawing influence from many different artists like Hank Thompson, George Jones and later Radney Foster and Randy Travis. “As I get older, I realize that only time brings life experiences that make for real personal artistic influence. For me, blessings and trials such as becoming a father, losing loved ones, and just plain old laughs and struggles down life’s sometimes hard and dusty road are ultimately the greatest sources of my music”, Everett commented.

“Where the Mustangs Run Free”. (by R. Lane, Clyde Jorgensen, J. Watts, and C. Dunnagan) is, in my opinion, a musical masterpiece. With the longing for a past life, “Where the Mustangs Run Free” begins with crisp clear melodic finger picking guitar and strong bass that continues like a playful mustang running through at a good pace. A depth and dimension to the orchestration of this piece brings to mind the majestic themes of western movies and story telling that makes it an experience to be enjoyed time and again. You will see those mustangs and feel their hoof beats. And you too will long for a time and place where the mustangs run free.

“Kiss My Ex” – (by Bill Turner) is sassy, humorous and upbeat, if I were to describe this ditty. Everett adds a little twang and character to his voice to a number that pretty much is explained in it’s title. Everett met Clyde Jorgensen in 2001. He says. “He (Jorgensen) was the one who turned my idea of recording a CD into a reality. We took some material he had written, some I had written, and co-wrote a couple of tracks, putting them together to create the “Guardians of the Grain” album.”

“When the Diesel Winds Down” – (by Mark Everett and Clyde Jorgensen) displays the collaborative power of this duo taking advantage of Everett’s voice and Jorgensen’s knack with lyrics. “Daddy drove rigs back as far as ’69…” Flashing back on memories again and how “When I feel sad I think about my dear old Dad”.

“Welcome Home to Alberta” – (by Mark Everett) is a love song to the “true north strong and free, “It’s a place of wealth and beauty. It’s a place for you and me.” Everett’s love for Alberta rings true. “The beauty of this land is something everyone should see.” Alberta’s Chamber should adopt this number real fast!

“Truckin” – (by Clyde Jorgensen and C.D. Lenard) picks up the pace for an upbeat great dancing number.

Work and family kept Everett travelling the highway between the northern Alberta family farm near High Level and his southern home near Lethbridge. He spent time in Phoenix working with Jorgensen, which as he says, “Made me feel like I have a third home there as well.”

“Catherine’s Song (The Way You Love Me)” – (by Clyde Jorgensen) is a simple beautiful love song that showcases Jorgensen’s skill with words and feelings. He sings the harmony as well. He has one lucky lady. Although he would say it’s the other way around, that he’s the lucky one.

“Would You Like to Dance” – (by Clyde Jorgensen and C.D. Lenard, B. Bailey) is upbeat and lively almost a Cajun beat. It makes a great dancing tune. “Would you like to dance or are you still mad at your Ex?” Can’t you just imagine hearing that at the bar?

“Better Watch Out” – (by Clyde Jorgensen) Jorgensen makes this one a true duet with Everett. And the juxtaposition of Jorgensen’s rough gravel voice against Everett’s silky smooth voice is an interestingly successful contrast.

“Once Again Your Love Surrounds Me” – (by Clyde Jorgensen) proves Jorgensen a true romantic with an ability to put words to music in a classic style. Yet each is fresh and new. Everett delivers the message with the feeling it deserves.

“The success of this CD was made possible by Clyde and Billy William’s awesome talent and patience. These two veterans of the business made me laugh every time we were in the studio. So even though we put our all into it, it never felt like work,” says Everett.

Also performing on this project were Billy Williams (guitar and piano), Mike Smith (steel guitar), Jerica Nicolaides (fiddle), Mike Brouchette (harmonica), Lycia Ware, Steve Parrish, & Clyde Jorgensen (background vocals).

Everett says, “I really hope my music connects with the folks who hear it. This first project has really opened up an exciting chapter in my life. I am already working on new material for another project. But first I’m very anxious to see the response to the “Guardians of the Grain”. I am really hoping everyone comes to enjoy these songs like I do.”

You can learn more about Mark Everett at www.markeverettmusic.com “Guardians of the Grain” 2009 Daffy Dane Music, 10476 N Balboa Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351. Recorded and mastered at Billy Williams Studio in cooperation with Trails End Productions .

Adam Steffey and friends deliver a complete, hard-driving, smooth bluegrass record for the ages.

You may have heard Adam Steffey's mind-blowing mandolin chops before, as he's played with several bluegrass bands, notably Alison Krauss and Union Station, Mountain Heart, and most recently Dan Tyminski Band. The IBMA has recognized him as mandolin player of the year 6 times. Now, he's joined Sugar Hill for a brilliant solo record, "One More For The Road," which features jaw-dropping instrumental virtuosity along with some fantastic vocals. Until now, Adam hasn't been particularly well-known for his vocals, but on the title track and others, he proves that his solid baritone pipes belong with the best of them. Add in songs featuring the likes of Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Ronnie Bowman, and Chris Stapleton (of The Steeldrivers), and you have a smorgasbord of vocal talent on this record. Bluegrass DJs are already praising it as among the best of the year.

For this week only, you can stream the full record on Adam's iLike page: Click here and choose "Play All" under Featured Songs.

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Adam Steffey

"One More For The Road"

Released 9/22/09

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band joins Sugar Hill for new record of genuine roots music

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -- the iconic and profoundly influential group often cited as the catalysts for an entire movement in country and roots music -- released their first studio album in five years, "Speed of Life", on September 22. The new record presents the band in their signature laid back style, anchored by the deft musicianship, diverse songwriting, and genuine vocal styles of the core band of Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, and John McEuen.

You can check out a video of the "Making Of"... along with a few streaming tracks OVER HERE!.

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In The Studio with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Other Big News - Sarah Jarosz and Sam Bush on Prairie Home Companion this Saturday (9/26)!

The fantastic, venerable radio program "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor has invited Sugar Hill prodigy Sarah Jarosz and veteran Sam Bush to perform on this weekend's season-opening broadcast! Please do your best to tune in - we're expecting great things! In case you're not sure when it plays in your area, check this list with all the details.

Coming in October - Sam Bush - "Circles Around Me" (10/20). More info at the all-new sambush.com.