News …
Evidently giving gamers the ability to mimic rock stars isn't enough as "Guitar Hero World Tour" will give them the chance to actually create real music using faux instruments - CNN
Scarlett Johansson brings the sexy to this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert - Associated Press
Still no verdict in Britney driving-without-a-license case. Monday ended with the jury in deadlock. Where's King Solomon when you need him? - Chicago Sun-Times / Associated Press
Will music from the cloud help save Lala.com? - The Washington Post / TechCrunch
Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes gets his freak on - The Buffalo News
Getting up-to-speed on Gang Gang Dance - The New York Times (registration may be required)
Views …
Fleet Foxes in Seattle - "It seems the world is ready for a mellow, folk-influenced, laid-back band of singer-musicians whose words and music conjure Northwest wildlife and wilderness, from fragrant springtimes and warm summers to snowy winters when you have to bundle up.' - The Seattle Times
Coldplay in Ottawa - " … kicked off the North American leg of their world tour at Scotiabank Place last night, and it sure didn't take long to turn into a joyous sing-along as the four band members were caught up in a swell of about 13,000 voices." - Ottawa Citizen / Canada.com
Glen Campbell in London - "'Gentle on my Mind' and 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix' showcased his still sweet, utterly effortless vocals and a mighty 'Galveston' his great guitar playing." - The Times Online U.K.
Lindsey Buckingham in Boston - "The 59-year-old singer-songwriter offered fresh interpretations of his well-known Fleetwood Mac material and reveled in a solo catalog that has encompassed everything from pure pop to off-the-wall experimentation." - The Boston Globe
Celine Dion in Vancouver - " … a seamless run-through of her career highlights and picks from Taking Chances in a blinding extravaganza of dance and a blizzard of video screens, which fold into various screens throughout the show." - The Vancouver Sun / Canada.com
Randy Newman in Santa Barbara - "Truly a great American storyteller, his satirical and often hysterical approaches to world problems made for a comedic and lighthearted evening at the Lobero." - Santa Barbara Independent
They Say It's Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Manfred Mann is 68
Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the MG's) is 67
Elvin Bishop is 66
Lee Loughnane (Chicago) is 62
Charlotte Caffey (Go-Go's) is 55
Julian Cope is 51
Steve Lukather (Toto) is 51
Nick Oliveri (Mondo Generator) is 37
Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay) is 35