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Re: Blind Melon
^ Actually AIC is supposedly working on new mateiral. A believe a roadie commented on one of their recording sessions somewhere.
Re: Blind Melon
True but then we wouldn't of had the return of DOWN. 
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I for one don't really want to hear the the new guy try and sing on an Alice in Chains record.... I don't think Layne could ever be replaced in that aspect of the band. Touring is one thing.
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Re: Blind Melon
Pride&Glory wrote:AIC are working on new material. Will prob be released in late 08 or early 09.
too bad Phil Anselmo didnt join them...he kicked ass on that one bootleg
Yeah.. and Phil sucks.
Re: Blind Melon
Neemo wrote:Pride&Glory wrote:AIC are working on new material. Will prob be released in late 08 or early 09.
too bad Phil Anselmo didnt join them...he kicked ass on that one bootleg
Yeah.. and Phil sucks.
What's your reasoning behind Phil Anselmo "sucking"?
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Re: Blind Melon
Communist China wrote:Neemo wrote:too bad Phil Anselmo didnt join them...he kicked ass on that one bootleg
Yeah.. and Phil sucks.
What's your reasoning behind Phil Anselmo "sucking"?
The songs he's on and bands he's been in.
Re: Blind Melon
Haha right. The bands too? He was in the last great American heavy metal band. There's a ton of great new metal bands but none of the come close to reaching the bar Pantera set. Maybe you don't appreciate heavy metal music but to say it sucks because you do not understand it is foolish. If you liked and understood metal than I don't think you would be so quick to say that even if you didn't like them. You can't put down talent and not give up respect to where it's due. Phil Anselmo can write really good deep lyrics and knows how to put together a good song. One of the best metal vocalists of all time. Has pipes singers in other areas of music don't have.
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Re: Blind Melon
In case there's a BM fan in this thread other than myself... the band's latest blog + tour dates.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
3:54 PM - Attn: you re: press release
Please note below the rather urgent press release regarding all things Melon. Also, the version of "Wishing Well" that's on the player now is mastered.... Everyone update your torrents accordingly. Album's done, artwork's getting done, all of us have had liposuction, and are getting our teeth whitened next Thursday for the February tour. See ya soon...
b. melon
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CELEBRATED ROCK BAND BLIND MELON
EMBARK ON A U.S. TOUR IN SUPPORT OF THEIR UPCOMING
ALBUM ENTITLED "FOR MY FRIENDS"
In recent years, the tale of Blind Melon has taken a dramatic turn - from an abrupt and tragic end, to a rebirth and reconnection with their legion of fans. No matter how you slice it, the group was responsible for some of the most memorable and pure-sounding rock music of the '90s. And with their reformation in 2007 with singer Travis Warren, Blind Melon are poised to pick up exactly where they left off a decade earlier - as evidenced by their forthcoming CD entitled For My Friends set for release on April 22, 2008.
On February 28th Blind Melon are set to embark on a five month U.S. tour, a continuation of what they built in the 90's and the beginning of what they are building for the future. "We couldn't have planned this and we certainly couldn't have forced this. It was meant to be and it was meant to be now." commented bassist Brad Smith. Guitarist Christopher Thorn adds, "We weren't waiting around for Travis to show up in our lives. But when we met Travis, we just knew Blind Melon had to reform and be a band again. We feel so lucky to have this second chance, this new beginning."
Blind Melon originally formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, when five transplants from other states crossed paths - singer Shannon Hoon (from Indiana), guitarist Christopher Thorn (from Pennsylvania), and guitarist Rogers Stevens, bassist Brad Smith, and drummer Glen Graham (all from Mississippi). With a buzz created around the band, the group's now-classic self-titled debut was released in 1992 and their song "No Rain" became a smash on radio and MTV.
Unfortunately, it was around this time that Shannon Hoon's drug addiction took a turn for the worse and he overdosed while on tour at the age of 28. The four surviving members regrouped and issued an outtakes collection, 1996's 'Nico' (named after Hoon's then-baby daughter, and spawning such further Melon classics as "Soup" and "Soul One"), as well as the Grammy-nominated home video, 'Letters from a Porcupine.' At that point, an attempt to find a replacement for Hoon was abandoned, and in 1999, the group officially went their separate ways. Smith and Thorn subsequently formed a short-lived group, Unified Theory, as well as opening up their own recording studio (Wishbone), and becoming much-in-demand producers.
In 2006, Smith and Thorn were asked to produce some songs for Texas-based singer/songwriter, Travis Warren, who also happened to be a diehard Blind Melon fan. While working with Warren in the studio, Smith jokingly said to Thorn that Travis "could sing Blind Melon songs in his sleep." The idea was born. The four remaining members - who hadn't been in the same room in years - came together to be reacquainted with each other, and to meet with Warren. Soon after, it had become apparent that they had finally located Blind Melon's new singer. With Stevens and Graham reclaiming their spots as well, Blind Melon was back in business. Setting up shop at Wishbone, the reformed band spent most of 2007 writing and recording. But before issuing a new album, the group decided to introduce their newest member via a highly successful and completely sold out club tour in late 2007. The tour elicited an overwhelming response from audiences and prepped both old fans and new fans for what Blind Melon has in store for 2008.
Contact: Deborah Radel or Heather Lindner at DRPR, 310.360.3997 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:pr@drpr.us" pr@drpr.us
Blind Melon Tour Dates
Thursday, February 28th Dexter's Riverdale, NJ
Friday, February 29th Webster's Theatre Hartford, CT
Saturday, March 1st Hiro Ballroom New York, NY
Monday, March 3rd 9:30 Club Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 4th The Norva Norfolk, VA
Wednesday, March 5th The National Richmond, VA
Friday, March 7th Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, NC
Saturday, March 8th Backbooth Orlando, FL
Sunday, March 9th Langerado Festival Everglades National Park, FL
Tuesday, March 11th Jupiter Bar and Grill Tuscaloosa, AL
Wednesday, March 12th Rhythm and Brews Chattanooga, TN
Friday, March 14th The Cannery Ballroom Nashville, TN
Saturday, March 15th The Vogue Indianapolis, IN
Sunday, March 16th St. Andrews's Hall Detroit, MI
Tuesday, March 18th Rave Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, March 20th The Redstone Room Davenport, IA
Friday, March 21st Station 4 St. Paul, MN
Saturday, March 22nd Slowdown Omaha, NE
Monday, March 24th Pop's Sauget, IL
Tuesday, March 25th The Beaumont Club Kansas City, MO
Thursday, March 27th Belly Up Aspen, CO
Friday, March 28th Fox Theatre Boulder, CO
Saturday, March 29th Mesa Theatre Grand Junction, CO
Monday, March 31st The Big Easy Boise, ID
Tuesday, April 1st El Corazon Seattle, WA
Thursday, April 3rd The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA
Friday, April 4th Independent San Francisco, CA
Friday, April 18th House of Blues Dallas, TX
Saturday, April 19th Antones Austin, TX
Sunday, April 20th Meridian Houston, TX
Tuesday, April 22nd Varsity Theatre Baton Rouge, LA
Wednesday, April 23rd Soul Kitchen Mobile, AL
Tuesday, April 29th Club Red Tempe, AZ
Wednesday, April 30th Jillian's Las Vegas, NV
Friday, May 2nd El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, May 3rd The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sunday, May 4th Canes Bar & Grill San Diego, CA
