Singer Marc Cohen was shot in the head after an attempted carjacking incident following a performance. Cohen is most known for his "Walking in Memphis" song which he won a Grammy for best new artist in 1992.
1 millions songs were downloaded in 4 days after the release of iTunes in Japan. [Yahoo News]
U.S. communications regulators will review whether Sony BMG Music Entertainment and radio stations violated rules that require disclosure of payments for airing songs. The payola scandal lead to a $10 million settlement by Sony BMG with the state of New York. [Washington Post]
Across the Narrows lineup is quite impressive. Set for October 1-2 at Brooklyn's Keyspan Park and Staten Island's Richmond County Bank Ballpark, the event will feature headlining sets from Oasis, the Killers, Beck and the Pixies.
More after the jump
Keyspan Park:
10/1
Pixies
Gang of Four
Built to Spill
Rilo Kiley
Death From Above 1979
Mando Diao
Nine Black Alps
10/2
Beck
Belle & Sebastian
The Polyphonic Spree
The Raveonettes
Gang Gang Dance
Whirlwind Heat
Richmond County Bank Ballpark:
10/1
The Killers
New York Dolls
Interpol
British Sea Power
Tegan and Sara
The Ordinary Boys
Lake Trout (huh?)
10/2
Oasis
Jet
Doves
The Lemonheads
Kasabian
Jesse Malin
The Redwalls
According to Billboard (via BrooklynVegan), tickets can be purchased separately for each of the four shows, and a discounted ticket will be available for any two concerts. VIP package details are still being finalized.
EDIT:Tickets will be on sale this Friday, August 12th at 10AM. Be sure to read the the fine print.
ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION. There is no reserved seating.
Tickets for each event will be $55.00.
VIP Tickets will be available for $250.00.
Amentities include
* VIP VIEWING AREA
* VIP "ATN" LOUNGE - FOOD/DRINKS
* ADMISSION TO VIP AFTER PARTY AT IRVING PLAZA
* OPEN BAR
* ACROSS THE NARROWS
* EVENT GIFT
A limited number of discount two day passes will be available for $100.00.
www.acrossthepondnyc.com
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