Mad Men Need Money Oct 21, 2008
Going along with Leo and Cameron are Martin Scorsese, Justin Timberlake, Benicio Del Toro, and Rick's brother, musician Pete Yorn. If you remember, Rick Yorn brought all those clients to The Firm when Michael Ovitz s Artists Management Group capsized a few years ago. (Fox News)
Coming attractions: '24' inaugurates prequel to Season 7 Sep 19, 2008
He lost all his possessions, plus every master he has recorded, including many compiled as a songwriter and producer for such acts as Pink, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy and Pete Yorn. Several tunes on the album, out Nov. 11, address the fire and its aftermath. (USA Today -- Life)
Dark lord Nick Cave makes a rare local appearance Sep 12, 2008
Cash had earlier remade The Mercy Seat, a song in the Cave canon that vies for familiarity with Red Right Hand, featured in the TV series The X-Files (Cave is a fan) and films ranging from the Scream parody series to the recent hit Hellboy (Pete Yorn performed the version there). Cave's cinema work has become prominent of late, both on-screen, in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and behind the scenes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Disappearing act Sep 4, 2008
In the last 15 years, Syracuse has produced successful artists from a variety of genres, including metal (Brand New Sin, Ed Gein) and rock (SU alum Pete Yorn). More recently, six members of SU's indie-rock band Ra Ra Riot, currently touring and signed to Seattle-based Barsuk Records. (Daily Orange, NY)
Today in history Jul 28, 2008
Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn is 34. Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers is 31. (Montana Standard, MT)
Singer-Songwriter Landon Pigg Sets Out On 10 City Nationwide Club Tour Jan 30, 2008
The critics raved about Landon's debut album, People Magazine said, "...he hails from the country music capital of Nashville, but he follows in the moody Brit-pop tradition of Coldplay and Radiohead...Pigg displays a keen sense of melody to go along with the melancholy..." Performing Songwriter raved, "Pigg can write exhilarating melodies and delivers them in an emotional, Thom Yorke-ish tenor that frequently spirals off into lilting falsetto. In short, he keeps you listening." Teen Vogue... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Anything goes on band's new release Oct 26, 2007
Guest appearances include: Pete Yorn, My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way, Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba, Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazzara, Paramore's Hayley Williams and, my personal favorite, Anthony Green. Two discs of music with cool guest appearances are all well and good, but is the final product any good. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Rock Veterans Guest On New Say Anything Album... Sep 18, 2007
Pete Yorn, Anna Waronker, DJ Swamp, Bayside's Anthony Raneri, former Rainer Maria principal Caithlin De Marrais, Paramore's Hayley Williams, the Alklaine Trio's Matt Skiba, Saves The Day's Chris Conley and the Starting Line's Kenny Vassoli are among the other contributors to the album. Say Anything will join Hellogoodbye on the fall MySpace Music Tour, which launches Oct. 16 in Seattle. (Billboard.com)
After fire, show goes on Sep 16, 2007
"Around 2:30, I heard some popping noises," said Courtney Powell, who was watching Pete Yorn on the ATe. "You'd see a little smoke, then two cops went running in that direction.". (Austin 360 (subscription))
Fire Critically Injures Two At Austin City Limits... Sep 15, 2007
Pete Yorn was playing on the nearby AT&T stage when the fire broke out; his set was briefly suspended, but fire officials allowed him to resume. The smoke has since cleared from the general area. (Billboard.com)
L.A.-Based Rock Act 16 Frames Signs With Arista Records Aug 28, 2007
16 Frames' future is anything but static with their music already featured on "Men In Trees" and now on the highly anticipated new season of MTV's "The Hills." 16 Frames recently completed tour dates opening for Sheryl Crow, Crowded House and Pete Yorn. Source: Arista Records. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AT&T Admits Error In Pearl Jam Censorship Aug 11, 2007
Besides Pearl Jam's show, ATed 21 other performances ranging from Pete Yorn to G. Love and Special Sauce during the three-day Lollapalooza music festival. Coe said no other complaints have been made about censoring. (CBS News)
Weekend Guide Aug 9, 2007
PETE YORN: Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, Tues. 7:30 p.m. $22-$24; 412-323-1919. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Decades on, Crowded House is as solid as ever Aug 7, 2007
These days, Finn's son, Liam, is on hand to help out his old man on acoustic guitar (the younger Finn opened the show before affably bland singer-songwriter Pete Yorn's middling second-slot supporting set) ... With Pete Yorn and Liam Finn. (Boston Globe)
Interpol, Muse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Snow Patrol Bring Out The Fans For Lollapalooza's Crowded Day Two Aug 5, 2007
The pre-lunch hours also brought a rare bit of soul to the proceedings, with a funky set from sets from Georgia's Ryan Shaw, a dreadlocked Sam Cooke-alike who had to raise the roof even higher to with the sound bleeding over from dour rocker Pete Yorn on an adjacent stage. And if you haven't heard of Rer Kevin Michael yet, there's a good chance you will soon. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Neither comedies nor tragedies Jul 24, 2007
" They arrive like parents at the door of an unchaperoned party -- a wet-blanket finish for a joyride of a record.Driver surrounded herself on all sides with music pros, which was a good idea. Ryan Adams, Liz Phair, Pete Yorn (who produced the album under his nom de plume, Marc "Doc" Dauer ), Adams' band the Cardinals, and Wallflowers keyboardist Rami Jaffe lend glowing layers to the mild-mannered alt-country and lilting ballads that pile up like so many pleasantries on "Seastories. " Driver's... (Boston Globe)
Opening Day At Del Mar Jul 19, 2007
The performers include: Satellite Party Featuring Perry Farrell, Pinback, The Violent Femmes, Unwritten Law, Cake, Angels & Airwaves, and Pete Yorn. Other musical performances include The Cult on August 4th, Ziggy Marley, along with other reggae artists for the Reggae Festival on August 25th, a family concert by the San Diego Symphony for Family Fun Day on July 22nd, and a performance by Common Sense during the Microbrew festival. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Springsteen helps fund music ed Jul 19, 2007
Springsteen, who grew up and lives in neighboring New Jersey, made a surprise appearance at the Carnegie Hall concert in April and sang The Promised Land and Rosalita with guest artists such as Ronnie Spector and Pete Yorn. Springsteen also donated an unspecified amount to Music for Youth, a division of UJA-Federation of New York. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Summer race meet begins today Jul 18, 2007
Last modified Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:32 PM PDT. A horse gets exercised on the track at the Del Mar Race Track on Tuesday. (North County Times)
What's the perfect PRR playlist? Jul 3, 2007
Voo - For Sake of Space Tool - Vicarious The 20 Second Centry - Say Hi to your Mom Drilling - Minus the Bear Lose yourself - Eminem (guilty pleasure) Long Way Down - Pete Yorn Vitamin R - Chevelle Do It Again - Nada Surf Syracuse - Pinback A Homage to Shame - Oceansize. By Jumbo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Austin City Limits festival offerings worthwhile Jun 21, 2007
The mellow music of Pete Yorn is the perfect complement to a nice, cold water bottle - mellow and relaxing. Pete Yorn knows how to mix rock 'n' roll sensibilities with yearning, folksy lyrics. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2007 Jun 19, 2007
Bands: The Police; Tool; Widespread Panic; Kings of Leon; the Roots; White Stripes; Ben Harper nnocent Criminals; Wilco; Flaming Lips; Manu Chao Radio Bemba Sound System; String Cheese Incident; Franz Ferdinand; Ornette Coleman; Bob Weir g; Damien Rice; Ween; Gov't Mule; Ziggy Marley; the Decemberists; Michael Franti and Spearhead; Wolfmother; Regina Spektor; Black Keys; Galactic; DJ Shadow; Gillian Welch; Spoon; Keller Williams (WMD's); Sasha Digweed; STS9; Old Crow Medicine Show; North... (Variety)
Summer preview of Northwest concerts Jun 8, 2007
Sept. 2 Crowded House with guests Pete Yorn and Liam Finn, 7 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, 1037 S.W. Broadway Drive. Tickets TBA, available beginning June 2 at www. (Missoulian, MT)
Schedule set for post-race concerts Jun 2, 2007
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Comprehensive event listings May 20, 2007
8/5: 7:30 p.m. Crowded House, Pete Yorn. $25-$45. (Boston Globe)
500-song marathon at Smith's May 14, 2007
The marathon ended Saturday night with appearances from the likes of singer-songwriter Pete Yorn ("Imagine"), country star Darryl Worley ("Johnny B. Goode") and Rer Dionne Farris ("Respect"). Each night's concerts lasted six-plus hours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Who do you want to hear? Locals share thoughts on bands for the Arts and Music Festival May 3, 2007
Groh suggested fellow New Jersey native Pete Yorn. "It's not that he would be my favorite pick," Groh said. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Nelly's Loose 'n' on fire Apr 23, 2007
Having just come off a huge US tour with Pete Yorn, he has released his third solo album, Memory Man, which is out now. Coincidently, Hales's earlier musical incarnations include playing in bands with his brother Ben. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Netvibes Universe Goes Live Apr 17, 2007
Official Netvibes Universe Pilot Partners Celebrities & Recording Artists 50 Cent Anthrax Army of Anyone B5 Ben Harper Black Market Hero Bloodsimple Bobby Valentino Chris Cornell Consequence Deftones DJ Whoo Kid Enrique Iglesias Flyleaf Frankie J G-Unit HELLYEAH Hot Rod Ice Cube Korn Lil Jon Lloyd Banks Lumidee Mandy Moore Mash Out Posse Metal Sanaz Mistress Juliya Mobb Deep Moby Mudvayne New Years Day Neyo Olivia Otep Paolo Nutini Pete Yorn Pit Bull Pretty Ricky Shadows Fall Snoop Dogg... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Muse, Stooges join Pearl Jam at Lollapalooza Apr 13, 2007
Muse, Stooges, MMJ join Pearl Jam at Lollapalooza. SEARCH MOVIE LISTINGS: lect. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Post aComment Apr 11, 2007
The rest of the schedule shapes up like this: G Love and Special Sauce on July 13; Bruce Hornsby on July 14; Ani DiFranco on July 20; indie rocker Pete Yorn on July 21; reggae band Steel Pulse on July 27; Musiq Soulchild on July 28; and Robert Randolph and the Family Band on Aug. 3. Live on the Levee opens at 6 each night with Family Fun Village activities on the north end of Sullivan Boulevard. (Belleville News-Democrat)
Local band goes to major label Apr 11, 2007
Moses Mayfield recently finished a three-week tour supporting Pete Yorn. Mayfield said the band received great responses while on tour with Yorn and it is affirming to get such a response to their new songs. (The Crimson White, AL)
Springsteen Steals The Show At Springsteen Tribute Apr 6, 2007
Prior to the Boss' appearance, the evening comprised several memorable performances, including stark acoustic readings of "Born in the U.S.A." and "Dancing in the Dark" by Joseph Arthur and Pete Yorn, respectively; a passionate "Streets of Fire" by Elysian Fields; and an infectiously charged "Atlantic City" by the Hold Steady. When Springsteen, acoustic guitar and harmonica in hand, arrived on stage just after the anticipated last act had exited, the crowd leapt to its feet, remaining there for... (Billboard.com)
Dave Matthews Band Confirms Summer Tour... Mar 31, 2007
Supporting acts on various dates include Xavier Rudd, Toots and the Maytals, Umphrey's McGee, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Pete Yorn, the Roots, the Wailers, Robert Earl Keen and Stephen Marley. Along with the L.A. shows, DMB will play two nights in Mansfield, Mass. (Billboard.com)
Dave Matthews Gets Roots-y: Hip-Hop Act Tapped For Tour Mar 31, 2007
A host of support acts including the Roots, Guster, Stephen Marley, Xavier Rudd, Toots & the Maytals, Umphrey's McGee, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, the Wailers, Robert Earl Keen Jr. and Pete Yorn has been tapped to join DMB on various dates along the way. Presale tickets will be available to members of the band's fan club, the Warehouse, through April 9, with tickets going on sale to the general public April 21. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Minnie Driver Returns To Music : Actress to release another album earl... Mar 22, 2007
The record was by Marc "Doc" Dauer, who is best known for his work with New Jersey musical hero Pete Yorn. It was mixed by Grammy winning Jim Scott, known for his work with the Dixie Chicks, Lucinda Williams, and Tom Petty). (IGN FilmForce)
Will the real Pop please stand up? Mar 20, 2007
Indie rocker Pete Yorn was at the First Act Guitar Studio in the Back Bay yesterday for a small set sponsored by FM radio station WFNX before heading to his Avalon concert last night. Shooting continued yesterday on the Cape for the movie "Chatham," with actors Bruce Dern and Mariel Hemingway on the set of director/writer Daniel Adams's movie. (Boston Globe)
Pop m00001593usic Mar 14, 2007
Pete Yorn -- Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday, House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave. 216-523-2583. With Minibar and Aqualung. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Yearning for Yorn Feb 23, 2007
Pete Yorn likes to have a certain order to his album titles. The musician's debut record was dubbed usicforthemorningafter. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Billboard Bits: Springsteen Tribute, Grammys, 'Xanadu'... Feb 3, 2007
Jewel, Steve Earle, Babyface and Pete Yorn are among the artists confirmed for an April 5 benefit concert at New York's Carnegie Hall celebrating the music of Bruce Springsteen. According to the venue's , the Music for Youth benefit will support music education for underprivileged children. (Billboard.com)
If You Only Had 10 Songs... Jan 31, 2007
Jeff S. 1) "Running to Stand Still" - U2 2) "He's My Star" - Poster Children 3) "Mudhouse" - Bob Schneider 4) "I Will Not Take These Things For Granted" - Toad The Wet Sprocket 5) "Honey And The Moon" - Joseph Arthur 6) "The Man" - Pete Yorn 7) "The Seed" - The Roots 8) "La Cienega Just Smiled" - Ryan Adams 9) "Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World" - U2 10)"Summertime - The SundaysJennifer J. 1) "Running on Empty" - Jackson Browne 2) "Brandy" - Looking Glass 3) "Wasted On The Way" -... (KIRO TV, WA)
'Dreamgirls' Leads 79th Academy Awards Pack With Eight Nominations Including Three In Best Original Song Category Jan 30, 2007
The Columbia Records roster has boasted such superstars as Marc Anthony, Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Cypress Hill, Miles Davis, Destiny's Child, Dixie Chicks, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, the Fugees, Jagged Edge, Ricky Martin, John Mayer, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Train, Pete Yorn, and many more. Music World Entertainment. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Let Francoeur swing away Jan 23, 2007
Also ben Kweller, pete yorn, and Miracle of 86 (even thought they are named after the mets). By TennesseePaul. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Win Tickets or 'Ballsy' Steve-O Memorabilia! Jan 13, 2007
The picture also features appearances by Lee Majors, Judd Nelson and Pete Yorn. The film has been rated R for "pervasive strong, crude & sexual content, drug & alcohol abuse, language, violence & nudity" for which Xenon Pictures couldn't be more proud. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Columbia Records/ Jan 5, 2007
In the news release, U.K. Pop Music Phenomenon Aqualung to Play Select Dates on Upcoming Pete Yorn Tour, issued earlier today by Columbia Records over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the New Aqualung Album, "Memory Man" will be available Tuesday, March 13, not Tuesday March 6 as originally issued inadvertently ... U.K. Pop Music Phenomenon Aqualung to Play Select Dates on Upcoming Pete Yorn Tour ... NEW YORK, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Aqualung, the ongoing musical project of British... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
