News …
Hells Angels once plotted to kill Mick Jagger, according to BBC documentary - Associated Press
Rapper Juvenile's daughter, mother of child and another child found shot to death - Associated Press
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak knocks iPhone - PC Pro U.K.
About 18 percent of the Australian population pirate music - Melbourne Herald Sun
No, not a band, but an "iBand" - The New York Times (registration may be required)
"Unlikely rebel" Kenny G talks about his new Latin-influenced album - Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)
Views …
Kate Nash in Nottingham - "Tip-toeing on to the stage in a pretty tea dress, smiling sweetly and sipping from a china mug, Nash has an almost doll-like appearance. " - Nottingham Evening Post
Elton John in Sudbury - "There was no question those lucky enough to scoop up tickets for the concert - the 6,000-plus tickets sold out in 45 minutes - knew they were at an event." - The Sudbury Star
Arlo Guthrie in Fayetteville - "…he felt like a good friend by night's end." - Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Nicole Atkins in Portland - "Her voice, if not acrobatic, carries emotion as if feelings were tangible, were things that could be hurled through the air. It's a voice strong enough to slug you." - The Oregonian
Levon Helm Band in Boston - "Triumph and joy. You could see it in Levon Helm's eyes, on his ear-to-ear grin, and most of all, you could hear it within the soul of the music Saturday night." - The Boston Globe
Grizzly Bear and the Los Angeles Philharmonic - "As a means of building a bridge between the 'serious' realm of classical music and contemporary pop styles, Saturday's double billing of the L.A. Philharmonic and indie post-post-rock band Grizzly Bear couldn't have been a better match." - Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)
Lang Lang in Toronto - "With a brilliant and inspired performance, Lang proved he has both style and substance." - The Globe & Mail
They Say It's Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Jennifer Warnes is 61
Robyn Hitchcock is 55
John Lilley (The Hooters) is 54
Tone Loc is 42
John Bigham (Fishbone) is 39