Wednesday, April 7, 2010

GaGa for Lollapalooza!


We are amped to announce the 2010 Lollapalooza lineup for the three day, eight stage music event taking place at Grant Park in Chicago August 6th – 10th. Our favorite artists Green Day, Lady Gaga, The Strokes, Cypress Hill and AFI among 130 others are set to perform.

Back in 2007 the fame monster performed on a smaller stage, and is sure to blow the crowd away as a returning now as a Grammy nominated artists with four no. 1’s on the same album under her belt.

Lollapalooza which was founded by Perry Farrel, front man for Jane’s Addiction which later split in 1991.He then created a new band (Porno for Pyros) which also later split. Embarking on a solo career in 2005 he released Satellite Party.

Every ticket purchased for Lollapalooza will help out parks in Chicago and to date 5 million dollars have been donated to Parkways Foundation, which help enrich communities and historic preservations.

Surf on over too http://www.lollapalooza.com/ and get your tickets before they are sold out!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Daughtry invades March Madness!


Did any of you catch Daughtry play at the Men’s Final Four which took place in Indianapolis this past Saturday? The countdown to the Final Four included schools; Duke, West Virginia, Butler and Michigan State. The Coke Zero Countdown, Final Four Pep Rally was the largest pep rally ever with cheerleaders and mascots. The event was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featured guests artists Darius Rucker and multi-platinum rock band Daughtry. They performed hit songs “Everytime You Turn Around" and "There and “Back Again”. The event was streamed live on Facebook! Did any one see the event?? How great is the band? Check out there sophomore album Leave this Town, defiantly check it out we love “Life after you”! What’s your favorite song off the album?
Check out the band on tour that just kicks off this week!

And Congrats to Butler and Duke, good luck in the big game tonight!

We Love 'The Script'


The Irish trio, pop indie band, The Script, released their first debut album in August of 2008 with chart toppers like We Cry which was #13 on the UK’s charts. More recently the song Breakeven is still a hot song that is receiving plenty of radio time.

Haven’t heard the song? Well you should defiantly check out this track with catchy lyrics that you’re sure to love!

The band will be on VH1s unplugged premiering Wednesday April 7th.

Jason Castro Announces Tour Dates


The seventh season American Idol contestant Jason Castro is releasing a long awaited debut self titled album with hot new singles “That’s what I’m here for”,” Lets Just Fall in Love Again” as well as “Over the Rainbow which will release on April 13th with 14 new songs! You can purchase the deluxe pack which includes a calendar, instant mp3 of “Lets Just Fall in Love Again” and autographed limited edition poster among other exclusive items.
The Texas native will kick off the tour in Dallas with the release of the new album. Ready to hear those “heart on a sleeve” lyrics live? Check out one of his shows when it comes to a town near you.

04.22.10 Chaser's - Scottsdale, AZ
04.23.10 5th Avenue Side Stage - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
04.25.10 Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA
04.27.10 Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS
04.28.10 LINCOLN HALL - Chicago, IL
04.30.10 The Pike Room at Crofoot - Pontiac, MI
05.01.10 Grog Shop - Cleveland Heights, OH
05.02.10 The Basement - Columbus, OH
05.03.10 Disney's Hollywood Studio Park - Orlando, FL
05.04.10 Vinyl - Atlanta, GA
05.06.10 Rocketown - Nashville, TN
05.08.10 Capitol Theatre - Clearwater, FL
05.12.10 Joe's Pub - New York, NY
05.13.10 Jammin java - Vienna, VA
05.15.10 Cafe 939 - Boston, MA

Can’t make it to a show? Pre order a copy of the album; check out his website at http://jasoncastromusic.com

Friday, April 2, 2010

The Ready Set!


Pete Wentz has launched the careers of big time bands such as 'Cobra Starship and 'Hey Monday'. His newest band, Ready Set has a fresh sound that is sure to be a fixture on the radio!

Pete was even gracious enough to channel his inner 'Zombie' and join the guys in their video for "Love Like Woe." The song is fire! Check it out here on AMP'd!


Love Like Woe

The Ready Set | MySpace Music Videos

'Boys Like Girls' Prom Winner Revealed!


Breman High School has won a performance from Boys Like Girls at their Senior Prom, all thanks to senior Alicia Cauffman! She submitted a video for Seventeen Magazine's "Ultimate Prom" contest.

According to Cauffman, "It's going to be so crazy! Everybody's so amped up already that it's just going to be so much better when it happens."

the prom will be May 8th! Congrats to Breman High School! Enjoy!