News from the Music Industry

Roots arrival: Caleb Travers releases debut Saturday
Caleb Travers & Big City Lights are set to release their debut CD, ?Blue Weathered Dreams,? this Saturday at the Off Broadway. Travers, who has been paying his dues in local clubs for the past few years, has a low, of-the-earth type voice. The tracks are marked by moaning harmonica and wailing steel guitar work by veteran pedal-steel player, Scott Swartz. It?s a well-produced, genuine alt-country effort that evokes rural travels, family hardships and perseverance. I caught up with Travers

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:14:32 -0800
Blues Train Band celebrates CD release - SouthCoastToday.com
Blues Train Band celebrates CD releaseSouthCoastToday.com, MA - 21 hours agoTheir CD release party is set for 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the Whaling Museum in New Bedford. By SEAN McCARTHY They are a band of a different stripe ? a local …

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:11:22 GMT

With the help of good music, Amy Winehouse's career flourishes despite personal setbacks
LOS ANGELES : Even before the release of her heralded “Back to Black” album last year, Amy Winehouse’s reputation as a tortured soul threatened to overshadow her music.

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:54:27 GMT
Stainless Steel Quick Release Pin 1/4\ 2/Cd By Taco Metals”
Stainless Steel Quick Release Pin 1/4\ 2/Cd Item Number: TAC F1301051 Item Number(s): TAC F1301051 TAC-F1301051 TAC_F1301051 TACF1301051 ”
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Company: Taco Metals 

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OtakuGeneration (Show #139) PBC Productions
NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 139) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With PBC Productions, recorded live February 6th, 2008. This week we finally had a chance to talk with the gang (Brett, Chad, Darrin, Lindsey) at PBC Productions, we discussed how they came about, some of their adventures and more. If you’re into gaming, then have to check out their work! Hear from a group who’s pioneering high quality entertainment for gamers! They have something for everyone and did I mention they’re awesome? Bryce approves and so do we! We introduced a LIVE video stream while we record… for all of you stalkers… as well as talkshoe. So now you have a couple options to interact with us while we record the weekly show. NEWS: Vas built something unique for IE7 and FF 2.0 users… a search option for OGlink (click here) and shortner (also click here) that will let you get to the shortner/oglink redirect pages quicker! Check it out! Call Us!::: Skype Voicemail ::: You can leave us voicemail using Skype, at: otakugeneration or call: (610) 628.3154 -or- (206) 965.8154::: GoogeTalk Voicemail ::: You can also leave us voicemail with GoogleTalk, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com::: Gizmo ::: You can also leave us voicemail with using Gizmo, at: otakugenerationMentioned Stuff and Link(s) (during the show)OG LinkShortnerthe OG twitterOG talkshoe siteOG LIVE “Studio Cam”PBC ProductionsOnezumi.comEpic Webcomic Win ContestConvention Schedule (1.0) by Anne PackratConvention Schedule @ fansview.comPromos / BreakDie Alone:: Ingrid Michaelson (now on music.podshow.com)Fire Away :: Kill The Alarm (now on music.podshow.com)Fanboy Forecast (1.0) by Bryce :: (fanboyforecast@otakugeneration.net) (updates) :: smash bros brawl Figurine Review (1.0) by vas@otakugeneration.net :: (reviews@otakugeneration.net) (review) :: read about (purchase) :: where to buy (sculptor) :: website (designer) :: wiki (designer) :: websiteWeekly Anime DVD Releases (1.0) by Albert :: (releases@otakugeneration.net) .hack//Roots Vol. #6+Limited Edition Clockwork Fighters Vol. #3 Cowboy Bebop Remix Complete Collection Devil May Cry (TV) Vol. #1 Fullmetal Alchemist Season 2 Part 1 Magikano Vol. #2+ Artbox Negima Complete Box Set Phoenix Vol. #3 School Rumble Vol. #5 Shusaku The Letch Jefferson’s Wierd News (1.0) by Jefferson This week Jefferson brings us some news that interests him… Cheaper XBOX 360 coming to JapanA rose by any other colour is still…a rose?Coast Guard searching for lost Japanese balloonistTabloid Journalism Targets the Japanese Royal FamilyWhen Your Tobacco-Stained Wii Won’t Play BrawlNickname ME! by Alan :: (nickname@otakugeneration.net) None for this week… But don’t let that stop you from emailing us and telling us something about yourself… than we’ll give you a nick! This way you can be uniquely identifiable among the other OG listners! If you send us feedback, and you want us to nickname you, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With somewhere in the subject: NICKNAME MENOTE: If we’ve already nicknamed you, you can’t be re-nicked… unless you plead… lots! …and we mean LOTS!!! =D For Podcast promos or MP3 Feedback, email us, at: otaku.generation@gmail.com With the exact subject: MP3 PROMOTION :: (for podcast promos) MP3 FEEDBACK :: (for audio feedback) In the body of the message, put: Your NameYour PodcastYour websiteBrief copy about your podcast for us to readNOTE: No copyrighted music, or clips! We won’t play promos with this kind of content! Unless you own the copyright, and have given us written authorization! Join us next week… for more of something we used to call a “podcast talky” …back in the day! Cause we like it that way! A new show every Wednesday, so “podcast-in” with us! Download us, snear at us, but give us a listen… and maybe we won’t respect you in the morning… *meh* It’s still January! Give us your votes! [insert OG-bribes here… it’s late ((>.
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 05:23:00 EST

Stainless Steel Quick Release Pin 1/4\ 2/Cd By Taco Metals”
Stainless Steel Quick Release Pin 1/4\ 2/Cd Item Number: TAC F1301051 Item Number(s): TAC F1301051 TAC-F1301051 TAC_F1301051 TACF1301051 ”
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Company: Taco Metals 

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Love Now Promo Video
Download love_now.mpg Download the Video to promote our upcoming CD release.

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:38:44 EST
Centro-matic planning double album
Don’t know how I missed it, but last month Will Johnson of Centro-matic announced some juicy details about the group’s forthcoming release, which is tentatively scheduled to hit stores in spring.

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:32:52 GMT