September's offerings Aug 24, 2008
Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick: A brief flashback for those who miss 8-tracks and feathered roach clips. Sept. 27. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New singer, same fun-loving Journey Aug 21, 2008
On a night that was intensely focused on vocalists, Cheap Trick suffered by comparison ... With Heart and Cheap Trick. (Boston Globe)
The Jonas Brothers Succeed Aug 21, 2008
The Jonas Brothers are being compared to the likes of Big Star and Cheap Trick and listening to A Little Bit Longer confirms why. With the soulful vocals of youngest sibling Nicholas leading the way, the brothers really do rock their way through A Little Bit Longer which is also filled with their songwriting and instrumental skills. (Suite101.com)
Tricky in the kitchen Aug 19, 2008
Robin Zander of Cheap Trick headed to Bokx 109 at Hotel Indigo last night, where chef Evan Percoco welcomed him into the kitchen with johnnycakes and seared scallops. (Zander and his son Robin helped out with the chef's creative spin on breakfast. (Boston Globe)
Steal this hook? DJ skirts copyright law Aug 8, 2008
Instead he mixes clips of contemporary hip-hop artists like Jay-Z and OutKast with time-tested rock riffs from groups like Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and AC/DC. The first track on "Feed the Animals," "Play Your Part (Pt. 1)," starts with a sample of a rap song by UGK and the ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-DUM rhythm of the Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin,' " among other things. At times the album sounds like a cleverly programmed K-tel compilation that presents catchy riffs instead of full songs, and part... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
LH Summerfest begins Aug. 6 Jul 30, 2008
He has performed in the region before such signed acts as Cheap Trick, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, Dierks Bentley and Trick Pony. Kurt has also performed with Black Diamond at a semi - professional national level, playing all around the Midwest at casinos, fairs rate events. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Elkins Vies For State Jr. Miss Title Jul 24, 2008
Elkins, contestant #7, will perform a jazz dance to "Don't Be Cruel" by Cheap Trick on Thursday night with Poise and Physical Fitness on Friday night. Official preliminary judging will begin for all contestants on Thursday, July 24th. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Boys Like Girls insincere Jul 23, 2008
At their best, on songs like Dance Hall Drug, they can remind you of Cheap Trick without a sense of humor (wouldn't that be The Flame. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Musicians' unions stay out of digital debate Jul 21, 2008
Sony BMG is facing a class action lawsuit initiated by the Allman Brothers Band and Cheap Trick over this issue for digital downloads and ringtones, and Universal Music Group faces a non-class status suit by some artists regarding a similar issue. According to AFTRA national executive director Kim Roberts Hedgpeth, the unions have stayed out of that particular fight because they wanted to let the legal process take its course. (Scientific American)
When public and private collide Jul 18, 2008
And we certainly don't need to give Fortuny credit for his cheap trick. After all, this was the week in which Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologised publicly for messing with his users' privacy and getting it wrong at the massively popular social networking site he created. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Harmonix, MTV Games unveil setlist for 'Rock Band 2' Jul 16, 2008
AC/DC AFI Alanis Morissette Alice in Chains Allman Brothers Avenged Sevenfold Bad Company Beastie Boys Beck Bikini Kill Billy Idol Blondie Bob Dylan Bon Jovi Cheap Trick Devo Dinosaur Jr. Disturbed Dream Theater Duran Duran Elvis Costello Fleetwood Mac Foo Fighters Guns N' Roses Interpol Jane's Addiction Jethro Tull Jimmy Eat World Joan Jett Journey Judas Priest Kansas L7 Lacuna Coil Linkin Park Lit Lush Mastodon Megadeth Metallica Mighty Mighty Bosstones Modest Mouse Motorhead Nirvana Norman... (USA Today -- Tech)
Rock Band II Jul 15, 2008
IGN: E3 2008: Rock Band 2 Complete Track List Revealed. Latest hot clips: A week of gaming bliss. (IGN PS2)
Mountain blues 17th annual Pocono Blues Festival Jul 15, 2008
Other festival notables include the Holmes Brothers, a harmony-rich blues-meets-gospel trio known for their striking interpretations of songs by everyone from John Fogerty to Cheap Trick; acoustic bluesman Eric Dibb, who Mr. Cloeren compared to Keb Mo ; Ronnie Baker Brooks, son of legendary bluesman Lonnie Brooks ( People who like guitar slingers will like him, Mr. Cloeren said): and popular Baton Rouge-based singer-guitarist-harmonica player Kenny Neal. Bowing out. (Scranton Times, PA)
Harmonix and MTV Games Unveil Setlist for Rock Band(TM)2 - The Ultimate Music Game Jul 15, 2008
Artist Song Title Decade AC/DC "Let There Be Rock" 1970s AFI "Girl's Gone Grey" 2000's Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know" 1990's Alice in Chains "Man in the Box" 1990's Allman Brothers "Ramblin' Man" 1970's Avenged Sevenfold "Almost Easy" 2000's Bad Company "Shooting Star" 1970's Beastie Boys "So Whatcha Want" 1990's Beck "E-Pro" 2000's Bikini Kill "Rebel Girl" 1990's Billy Idol "White Wedding Pt. I" 1980's Blondie "One Way or Another" 1970's Bob Dylan "Tangled Up in Blue" 1970's Bon Jovi... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Soundtrack for the great American road trip Jul 14, 2008
Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band is the Hold Steady's most obvious and direct predecessor (and Bruce loves 'em back), but others, like Cheap Trick and Boston, are also in clear sonic evidence. And if the Hold Steady evoke the great mid-American summer road trip, Finn's voice and lyrics expose its dark underbelly. (Salon)
Second Cup Caf: One Flew South Jul 13, 2008
After putting in his time, he began opening shows for high profile artists like Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar, Jefferson Starship, REO Speedwagon, Eddie Money and. 38 Special. (CBS News)
Motley Crue are still no Saints Jul 13, 2008
Its mishmash of influences among them Kiss, Cheap Trick, blues, punk resulted in raw, aggressive rock with catchy riffs that singer Vince Neil topped off with pouty vocals and caterwauls. The costumes and sound were the siren calls that launched glam metal, and for the rest of the decade dozens of bands and labels copied the Crue. (MSNBC -- Music)
Pre-E3 2008: Rock Band 2 Hands-On Jul 13, 2008
Cheap Trick "Hello There". Dream Theater "Panic Attack ". (IGN PS2)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Trace Adkins '03, '07 Frankie Avalon '98 Lance Bass ('N Sync) '01 Chuck Berry '01 Dick Biondi '05 Michael Bolton '00 Kix Brooks (Brooks '01 Meredith Brooks '02 Jimmy Buffett '98, '99, '03 Peter Cetera '03, '07 Chicago '06 Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) '98, '03 Deborah Cox '99 Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) '07 Charlie Daniels '00 Dennis DeYoung (Styx) '00 Joey Fatone ('N Sync) '01 John Fogerty '06 Peter Frampton '02 Debbie Gibson '05 Andy Griggs '02 Buddy Guy '98, '99 Mickey Hart (The Grateful... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Rockin' to the classics Jul 8, 2008
Artists' songs featured include hits by Motorhead, Muse, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, Cheap Trick, Spinal Tap, Foo Fighters, Rage Against the Machine and Weezer. From the Tuesday, July 08, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
One Day That Will Change Your Life: Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Jul 3, 2008
Hosted by Simon Kirke from Bad Company, this exclusive look at past Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camps includes never-before-heard performances by Brian Wilson, Cheap Trick, Mickey Hart and many more. Plus, past counselors like Roger Daltrey, Vince Neil, Slash, Brett Michaels, and Paul Stanley recount their camp experiences. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Puzzling out the artifice in Gloucester's 'Enigma Variations' Jul 2, 2008
Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's drama, which is getting a workmanlike production at the Gloucester Stage Company, never rises above the level of a cheap trick, one that becomes increasingly desperate in its efforts to manipulate the audience. The title, "Enigma Variations," refers to Edward Elgar's popular composition, which includes a theme and 14 variations. (Boston Globe)
McCain Stumbles Over Awkward Wife-Beating Joke... Jun 28, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
Jury’s Out to play Exit 197 Jun 27, 2008
Some of their selections include works recorded by Great White, Honeymoon Suite, Styx, Survivor, Lover Boy, Motley Crue, Thin Lizzy, Scorpions, Ides of March, Cheap Trick, Bon Jovi, Ozzy and Kiss. Members of the band and their talents are. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Music at Summerfest Milwaukee WI Jun 27, 2008
M & I Classic Rock Stage feature The Zombies at 3:00 pm and Cheap Trick at 10:00 pm. Other stages feature Pat Monahan of Train, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Javier Garcia, Willie Colon, Black Stone Cherry, Jackyl, Steel Pulse and Rhythm Method. (Suite101.com)
Joan Jett, REO Jun 27, 2008
She's helped launch the careers of a variety of artists, ranging from former Runaways opening acts like Cheap Trick and Tom Petty to contemporary punk bands like the Dollyrots and Girl in a Coma via her Blackheart Records label. Her label originated out of the trunk of a car when other labels refused to release her music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Some easily dismissed acts deserve a second look Jun 20, 2008
CHEAP TRICK: It seems likely that I've waxed poetic in these pages about Cheap Trick in the past ... A pop act that embraced both stadium rock and punk, Cheap Trick is the real deal. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gulf Shores has plenty of family fun Jun 19, 2008
5); and Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick (Aug. 6). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The royal treatment Jun 17, 2008
The group's latest, "Calling the World," continues in the vein of its spiritual forefathers the Beach Boys and Cheap Trick, with soothing, piano-driven new wave pop and sunny, anthemic rock choruses. The band, which has supported the likes of Weezer, the Strokes, and Fergie, find its center somewhere in the midst of that wide swath of indie cool and mainstream pop appeal. (Boston Globe)
Fair for all Jun 12, 2008
June 21: In Color (Cheap Trick tribute). June 22: Lady Dottie and the Diamonds (blues/soul). (North County Times)
John Varvatos expands fashion empire to S.F. Jun 2, 2008
That helps explain his long-term relationship designing sneakers for Converse - the laceless Chuck Taylor is his baby - and a series of ad campaigns featuring rock legends such as Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and, this season, Cheap Trick. Varvatos' penchant for drawing on the past for inspiration, then using Old World techniques to create something suitable for tomorrow, has become his signature since he struck out on his own in 2000 after designing for Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Where Carney is hipRock 'n' roll still draws crowds to The Barn May 30, 2008
On May 22, The Koozies played such crowd-pleasers as "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash, "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison and "I Want You to Want Me" by Cheap Trick. The three- man band played the classics with a contemporary interpretation -- faster tempo, louder drums and a touch of distortion. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Flashback attack: Must every rock band reunite? May 21, 2008
Seventies bands Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick are also touring together this summer. The package deal is good for bands that couldn't sell out arenas on their own, Pedersen said, and it's good for fans who want to maximize the nostalgic bang for their buck. (Yahoo News)
"Bill Edwards Presents" Creates One-Night Only Concert Gala Event Starring Alicia Keys, Josh Groban and John Mayer to Launch $700 million MG May 20, 2008
Upcoming Bill Edwards Presents projects include Cheap Trick's 40th Anniversary Symphony Concert Tour (beginning June 28 at the Hollywood Bowl) and, a spectacular production show incorporating classics that were hits in both English and Spanish with Latin superstar and multiple Grammy winner, Jon Secada ... This remarkable list of industry executives, along with a roster of talented artists including Jon Secada, Cheap Trick, Stryper, Carnie Wilson, Country Singer/Songwriter Joey Daniels and other... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Events listings May 18, 2008
8/19: 7 p.m. Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick. $20-$125. (Boston Globe)
MADE IN FREEPORT: Kelly in tune with kids May 18, 2008
His collection includes Aerosmith, ZZTop, Cheap Trick, Cher, Joan Jett, Jackson Browne, and a host of other famous rock groups and musicians. "I ve had some life experiences. Where I m at in my life now, it helps me explain to kids that there are consequences from your choices," Kelly said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Montage of talent May 16, 2008
Aug. 16, Journey, with Heart and Cheap Trick If it were 1978, this would be the summer bill to end all summer bills. Alas, it s 2008, and all three of these once-mighty bands have long since passed their prime. (Scranton Times, PA)
BMW Shorties 2008: Discovering real talent May 13, 2008
For the films that didnt make the cut, Tan explains, Some of them had good ideas but the stories dragged on too long. Another cheap trick was using too much music to draw emotion, but it also showed that the filmmaker was hoping to use music to cover for visual weaknesses. There was also some who linked the theme with something too obvious. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Night Ranger, Head East top acts at Canton business grand opening May 11, 2008
They have toured with many popular artists including REO Speedwagon, Styx, Journey, Bad Company, Pat Benatar, Loverboy, Poison, Cinderella, Boston, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick and Kansas. They have released 17 recordings, including "Hole In the Sun" in 2008. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Weekend entertainment guide May 8, 2008
JOURNEY WITH HEART AND CHEAP TRICK: Aug. 16, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. $27. (Scranton Times, PA)
Concert list now hits 15 at Montage May 5, 2008
Aug. 16 Journey, with Heart and Cheap Trick. Aug. 23 Rascal Flatts, with Taylor Swift. (Scranton Times, PA)
Allman Brothers Band, Three Doors Down among acts coming to Montage Mountain May 3, 2008
n Aug. 16 Journey, with Heart and Cheap Trick. n Aug. 23 Rascal Flatts, with Taylor Swift. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR May 2, 2008
AUGUST 16 -- JOURNEY, HEART and CHEAP TRICK at the Toyota Pavilion on Montage Mountain. Tickets are $27. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
TAB is out to make a name for itself Apr 18, 2008
With its spare production, brawny riffage, and collision of classic influences like the Beatles, Stones, Cheap Trick, and Led Zeppelin, that mission was accomplished. Reviews have name-checked everyone from Oasis to Fugazi, but very rarely Aerosmith, which is fine by TAB.. (Boston Globe)
'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' Lowdown -- Why The Boston Band Is Getting Its Own Game Apr 18, 2008
The other 40 percent will be from Aersomith contemporaries like Cheap Trick and Mott the Hoople. The Aerosmith songs will all be masters, except for three, including "Make It" and "Movin' Out," which the band rerecorded for the game. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Murphy's still popular Apr 17, 2008
Some dishes are overwrought and capitalize on the popularity of easily recognized ingredients a bit of a cheap trick, like selling doughnuts at a State Fair. Crispy flatbread, for instance, is anything but. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sir George Martin to Be Honored with The GRAMMY Foundation(R) Leadership Award at Starry Night Gala Apr 17, 2008
Of the hundreds of major artists with whom he has worked, a sampling includes: America, Aerosmith, Shirley Bassey, the Bee Gees, Jeff Beck, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Carrey, Cheap Trick, Cher, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Dire Straits, Earth Wind & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Goldie Hawn, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Cleo Laine, Paul McCartney, John McLaughlin, Joni Mitchell, Dudley Moore, Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka, Peter Sellers, Carly Simon,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Group turns down Journey's offer Apr 12, 2008
It was a double bill with Cheap Trick ... Then Journey announced it would perform a triple bill with Cheap Trick and Heart on Aug. 23 at the state fair's Mohegan Sun Grandstand, 12 days before the disability group's scheduled show. (Syracuse.com)
"American Idol" Gives Michael Johns Back...So I'll Take Him! Apr 11, 2008
As sad as I was to see M.J. go, I was twice as mad at the cheap trick Fox played having Ryan make the comment, "as you all know, last season after Idol gives back we did not send a contestant home." It's like they take pleasure in crushing the contestants. Why give them that last hope of a life line and then shove them over the edge. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Cougar Lounge - A Bag Of Hammers Apr 7, 2008
It worked marvelously during the Kansas-UNC Final Four game because while everybody else was listening to Packer brainlessly declare the game to be over just over midway through the first half, the Lounge was listening to Cheap Trick while Kansas was urging UNC to "Surrender" it was far more apropos. UNC fans were surely so angry they were shaking like milk when Packer made his foolish utterance [we think that it was the 4197th of his broadcasting career but Seth Davis will certainly break... (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Smaller venues nipping at the big guys' heels Apr 7, 2008
July 15: Journey, Cheap Trick, Heart. July 16: Slipknot, Disturbed, more TBA. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Master of rock Apr 4, 2008
Megadeth, Cheap Trick. That's because Greene has worked with a few over the last 20 years, including Desmond Child, Glen Ballard and Diane Warren, and bands like Megadeth, Tonic, Lita Ford, Cheap Trick, Patti LaBelle, Wilson Phillips and others. (AZCentral -- Business)
Review: Foo Fighters rock Vancouver in energetic show Apr 1, 2008
Extended blues jams on "Monkey Wrench" "Skin and Bones", and the Hawkins-sung "Cold Day in the Sun" rung decidedly of 70s white boy blues and rock, evoking such unexpected comparisons as Steely Dan and arena rockers Boston and Cheap Trick. By the end of the set, even the rabid crowd seemed worn out, and a slowed down, lite rock version of Foo's fave "Big Me", sung at laconic pace with cellist Jessy Greene, did little to rev up the mood. (Canada.com)
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Mar 29, 2008
Nipmuc High Dream Police - Cheap Trick All the Young Dudes (cover) - Mott the Hoople Make It - Aerosmith Uncle Salty - Aerosmith Draw the Line - Aerosmith. Max's Kansas City I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts All Day and All of the Night (Cover) - The Kinks No Surprize - Aerosmith Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith Movin' Out - Aerosmith. (IGN PS2)
Post a comment Mar 20, 2008
And Never will we let a cheap trick divide us and let someone deprive us of our victory. Dirty how you play for no reason dirty shall you be for no reason. (International Herald Tribune)
Ms. Mcdormand Misses As Pettigrew-some Mar 7, 2008
And it seems rather a cheap trick to move up the bombing of London by a full year or so just to punch up this adaptation of a novel that predates World War II.. That said, "Miss Pettigrew" is quite watchable (if instantly forgettable) thanks to gorgeous sets and the delightful Adams essentially playing a naughtier version of her wide-eyed "Enchanted" princess. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Everclear's Favorite Covers Collected by Art Alexakis for 'The Vegas Years,' to be Released April 15 by Capitol/EMI Mar 4, 2008
The rest of the tracks are culled from various studio sessions and include rare and never-before-heard recordings, from "American Girl" -- recorded in 1994 for a Tom Petty tribute album -- to two newly recorded covers: Hall & Oates' "Rich Girl" and Paul Revere & The Raiders' "Kicks." Also included are Everclear's takes on Yaz's "Bad Connection," Cheap Trick's "Southern Girls," Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town," Neil Young's "Pocahontas," The Go-Go's' "Our Lips Are Sealed," Woody Guthrie's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A trio of tributes Feb 23, 2008
To top it all off at 11:30, members of the Rudds will want you to want them and need you to need them when they perform as Clock Strikes Ten, a tribute to Cheap Trick. 8 p.m. $8. (Boston Globe)
Picks of the week Feb 22, 2008
A special tribute night gets underway at the Lizard Lounge with a bevy of local bands, including the Pills, Rudds, and Gentlemen covering Wings, Nick Lowe, and Cheap Trick. Chris Brokaw and Geoff Farina are at P.A.'s Lounge with Ryan Lee Crosby. (Boston Globe)
Atlanta's Trances Arc set to release 'XOXOX' Feb 21, 2008
"XOXOX" presents 10 cuts filled with guitar-led excellence that recalls echoes of the best of the British Invasion bands, their Brit-pop/punk offspring and quirky American artists like the Killers and Cheap Trick. All band members share songwriting credit, although Toldeo (who, like Hagen, is an Athens native) and Dorio are basically in charge of "the basics." The group's prolific work rate has resulted in a considerable backlog of tunes, some of which have been around since earlier incarnations... (Athens Banner-Herald)
When public and private collide Feb 17, 2008
And we certainly don't need to give Fortuny credit for his cheap trick. After all, this was the week in which Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg apologised publicly for messing with his users' privacy and getting it wrong at the massively popular social networking site he created. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Alex P. Keaton is A-OK Feb 9, 2008
A fashionista who's also a rock fan, Varvatos's current ad campaign features Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, and Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, whom DeRosa hung out with backstage. Also stopping by to say hello was Joan Jett. (Boston Globe)
Eagles' 4th show Feb 9, 2008
Maybe Cheap Trick will come back again since I havn t seen them either and they won t ask big bucks to see them ... I saw Cheap Trick when I was in college. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roustabout! goes 'Soft' Feb 6, 2008
Cheap Trick complaining about it, for instance. Soft, which will be playing today's 10 p.m. Roustabout. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sophia Bush Goes Goody Two-Shoes At Fashion Week Feb 6, 2008
Speaking of old, uh, school rockers, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick graced John Varvatos' Monday night show at 7 World Financial Center. Cheap Trick's new CD, "Rockford," was part of the gift bag ... Fret not - it'll be the same Cheap Trick we've been hearing for the past 30 years says singer Robin Zander. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
