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Fran and Anton Cosmo will be performing to help raise awareness for organ donation.
The concert, which will be held at The Stage on 6th Street in Austin, is to help raise awareness of organ donation and raise funds for Austin booking agent Tammy Miranda. Tammy has an autoimmune condition that causes liver failure. She has about a year to live. Tammy doesn't qualify for Medicaid and cannot get insurance.
Fran knows the importance of organ donation; his brother Ralph was saved with a double lung transplant. Fran has said "My brother Ralph had less than a month to live, but then had a double lung transplant! Now he is doing GREAT. I know in my heart that this is all going to turn out just as well for Tammy, I can feel it!"
Tammy Miranda is forming a foundation to raise funds for organ transplants.
You can buy tickets or make a donation by going to teamtammymiranda.com
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Tom Scholz will be appearing at MIT's Tech Night at the Pops on June 02.
From MIT:
Each year the MIT Reunion Classes invite the graduating students (undergraduate and graduate) to join them at Tech Night at the Pops. This year's Tech Night at the Pops is Thursday, June 2, from 8-10 pm at Symphony Hall in Boston, featuring guitarist Tom Scholz '69 of the Platinum Award winning band BOSTON and mezzo-soprano Stephanie McGuire '96.
For those interested, the Boston Symphony Orchestra site has the program listing.
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This is a song from the Ryan Dupont Band, featuring Brad Delp on backing vocals.
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[Short Link: http://3rdstg.ca/myaero] On March 02, Jeff Myaero (Myaeromusic) released the single of Everybody Says I Love You. This recording features Brad Delp on vocals, as well as Barry Goudreau on guitar. This song was originally released in 2008 on the album Shut Up and Kiss Me, which is still available at Discark. Now, the song has been released as a single, with half of the proceeds going support to the Brad Delp Foundation.You can get the single in iTunes and at Amazon. Info from WAAF Blog. |
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I can't believe it's been four years since Brad Delp died.
I remember the day like it was yesterday, when I first heard the news that Brad was gone, I couldn't believe it - in fact I didn't believe it right away, not until I read a news article from a major news organization. Once I was forced to accept that this was real, I spent hours going through all the news channels on TV, looking for articles online, anything that had more information as to what happened. Then when it was revealed that he took his own life, I was in utter shock. I, like many others had no idea of the depression Brad felt or any problems he was having in his life.
Many try to point the finger, find a reason why this happened. I don't think there is one thing that pushed Brad to that point and I don't think we'll ever truly understand, even with the recent article The Boston Globe wrote, or the emails that have surfaced. Even if we could find an answer, it doesn't change what happened, doesn't change what the world lost on that day.
The Brad Delp Foundation was created by his friends and family to carry on the legacy of giving and kindness of Brad.
Let's take the time to remember the man, remember the voice. Listen to any recordings you have with Brad and celebrate the life of Brad. Please share any stories or memories you have of Brad in the comments.
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[Short Link: http://3rdstg.ca/coveringrelease] It took a while, but Stryper's latest album The Covering has finally been released. If you've haven't been keeping up on this album, it comprises of cover songs of some of the bands that influenced Stryper, like Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne, Sweet, Judas Priest, Van Halen and more.The album was originally due to be released last fall, but the release date was pushed to February 15 to give more time to set up the release. Stryper did make early copies available for sale on their website in the second half of January. You can get the album online at Stryper.com, iTunes and Amazon |
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BOSTON singer Tommy DeCarlo has just released his first single. The song I Think I Fell In Love With You, is the story of how Tommy met his wife Annie.
Here's the story from Tommy's official site:
The story goes back to 1987 when native upstate New Yorker Tommy was visiting his grandparents in Florida. Chance brought Tommy and Annie to the same restaurant on the same night and there was a strong and immediate attraction. However given Annie's shy nature, the fact that she had no telephone, and the geographical distance, a year-long correspondence via mail ensued. In the age of texting and instant messaging, not to mention online dating, the randomness of the couple getting together permanently was like destiny. Given their very young ages, 20 and 22, it's all the more extraordinary they reunited, got married, raised two wonderful adult children and continue the romance. They have literally been together their whole adult lives and have done and learned and experienced most of life's biggest milestones together.
The track features guitar performance by long time BOSTON member Gary Pihl. Tommy has also released another track A Man He'll Always Be. If you've been following Tommy, you may have already heard this song as it was a tribute he wrote for Brad Delp. The song has been expanded from the original version, which featured Tommy with a piano.
You can get these songs at CD Baby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/tommydecarlo2
If you want to sing along to these songs, I transcribed the lyrics.
Update January 10: Tommy posted a behind the scenes video from the recording of the single.
Update January 11: Now available on iTunes.
Update January 12: Now available on Amazon.com.
Update January 21: Now available on CD through eBay (includes autographed 8x10)
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Gibson.com published a list called Rock This Town! 10 Great Bands Named After Places, where they highlight bands named after places. Boston was featured as #10.
10. Boston
Were there any mid-’70s album collections that didn’t include Boston’s 1976 debut album? The group did in fact emerge from the Beantown scene, and songs such as “More Than a Feeling” and “Peace of Mind” almost instantly became part of the classic rock canon. While the bands’ hits have been overplayed enough to lose some impact, it’s worth remembering just how revolutionary, innovative and influential founder Tom Scholz’s guitar and production work were at the time.
You can see the remaining entries in the list at www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/rock-this-town-1209/
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Former Boston guitarist/songwriter Anton Cosmo (aka Anthony Cosmo) has recently released a new album. The album, called The In Between, was released in October. It appears by looking at iTunes, Amazon and Magnatune that the release date is different between them. This album contains some tracks that first appeared on Anton's 2007 album Regrets, released under the name The Casting.
The album is available on iTunes, Amazon and Magnatune.
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The December People, which features BOSTON member Gary Pihl, have a couple of performances lined up:
Sunday, Dec. 5 San Jose Holiday Parade
The International Award-Winning SAN JOSE HOLIDAY PARADE, considered one of the “TOP 25 PARADES IN AMERICA” by the International Festivals and Events Association, is ready to step off the holiday season in Northern California! The San Jose Holiday Parade, the largest parade of its kind in Northern California, and one of the largest in the state, is ready to usher in the holidays with its giant helium balloons, over two dozen marching bands, creative floats, dozens of specialty units, clowns and Santa Claus.Beginning at 8:30 a.m., televised live on NBC Bay Area at 9:00 a.m. and streamed worldwide on NBCBayArea.com.
Friday December 10 - San Jose "Can Jam" at the Avalon
KFOX Radio 98.5 San Jose sponsors a Can-Jam charity food drive with the December People and the winners of this year’s Last Band Standing contest. Starts 7:30 PM
Location:
777 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA, 95051
Phone: 408-241-0777