M3 Band Announcement - Wednesday

All this week, 98 Rock in Baltimore is supposed to announce a band playing the 2010 installment of the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Friday, it was announced the festival would be June 19. So far, Kix, Vince Neil, Warrant and LA Guns (Phil's version) are officially slated to perform. Today, 98 Rock just confirmed Winger.

You can always check the lineup on the my message board. Tomorrow, I'll add the next band(s) confirmed

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Chat Tonight - We'll Discuss Fave Videos

Last Wednesday, we had a nice chat about the upcoming festival/tour season. Tonight, join BBG! regular Kari and myself to discuss your favorite music videos of both the 80s Glam heyday and today. We'll chat at 9pm eastern. Just head over to the room and start talking - it's that easy!

Now, a couple of my new favorite videos.

Adam Lambert - "Whataya Want from Me"

Lady Gaga - "Paparazzi"

Check back at noon eastern today to learn another officially confirmed band for the 2010 M3 Rock Festival in Columbia, Maryland.

M3 Band Announcement - Tuesday

All this week, 98 Rock in Baltimore is supposed to announce a band playing the 2010 installment of the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Friday, it was announced the festival would be June 19.So far, Kix and Vince Neil are officially slated to perform. Today, 98 Rock just confirmed Warrant and LA Guns (Phil Lewis version).

You can always check the lineup on the my message board. Tomorrow, I'll add the next band(s) confirmed

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Rant of the Day: Is Festival VIP Really Necessary?

I don't know why American festivals think it's necessary to do the "VIP" experience to sell tickets. If you're not familiar, many American events (like Rocklahoma) offer expensive packages with a close seat, unlimited beer and food. European festivals don't do this and I think that's the way to go. I used to be a fan of the seat idea -- a guaranteed close view -- but never cared about the beer or food. I always flushed that money down the toilet regarding Rocklahoma (and Rock the Bayou, too) because I don't drink the beer and can't eat much of the food. So - is it fair for people to have to pay a couple hundred bucks more just for the seat and none of the other perks?

I bring up this topic because I noticed some people asking for a VIP package for M3 on another forum. I'm not really sure why a one-day event would demand such a package? There are ample beer and food stands. Sure, the VIP package usually includes air conditioning, but M3 is so early in the summer, the extreme heat usually isn't an issue. I know it doesn't get nearly as hot in Europe as it does in America, but still. I tried to explain the VIP thing to one of my British friends and he was both appalled and amused. Maybe we're all just spoiled, I don't know. I do know, however, Rock on the Range doesn't do the VIP thing (or at least it hasn't in the past) and the fest hasn't suffered for it - quite the contrary! It's set up European style with a barrier, and if you want front pit you get there early and fight for it. There's no free beer trough or food line. Just vendors like any other normal event. Tickets are cheap as a result.

The older I get, the more practical and tight I get with my money. Obviously, I've got no problem spending money traveling to shows. I support the bands I like and I want to have a good time whenever possible. That said, I'm sick of spending money when there's no value add: I need to get an actual bang for my buck. It just seems the entire infrastructure cost for a large scale event would be cheaper sans "VIP" and therefore ticket prices a little more friendly. At least, it would seem that way on most levels. So ends my rant of the day.

Check back at noon eastern for another confirmed M3 Festival band.

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M3 Band Announcement - Monday

All this week, 98 Rock in Baltimore is supposed to announce a band playing the 2010 installment of the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland at the Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Friday, it was announced the festival would be June 19 and that Kix is slated to perform. Today, 98 Rock just confirmed Vince Neil. Gotta admit, that one came out of left field for me, but ok. I love me some Motley Crue, so it's all good.

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Wig Wam Is Back!

You remember Wig Wam, right? The Norwegian Glam rockers create awesomely catchy riffs and I've been anxiously awaiting their new album for quite some time now. The album, Non Stop Rock and Roll is due out February 9th in the USA and January 29th in Europe. Check out some songs on the band's Myspace.

Here's the official press release about the band.

The Norwegian Glam Kings WIG WAM are finally back in the ring with their brand new album ! Aptly titled Non Stop Rock and Roll, this new record shows all the elements that made up the monster reputation these guys are internationally known for: driving energy, unstoppable force and never ending fun!

This is easily the band’s most complete album to date that offers 12 fresh sounding, breathtaking songs, that wears the guitars on it’s sleeves, still showing a more mature and less cheesy band. The catchy hooklines and melodic hard rock anthems that Wig Wam are known for are still very much present, yet the feel of this album brings you right in front of the Marshall amps. Blowing your speakers with full blown Rock’n Roll this album is a Hard Rocking musical journey from the catchy opening track and first single "Do Ya Wanna Taste It" to the electrifying riff of "Walls Come Down," from the Glam Rock happy going sing along anthem "C’mon Everybody" to the fast and furious title track. And hey, the boys also have the ability to set your girlfriend’s heart on fire with a couple of unique ballads for the ride. With three gifted songwriters in the camp, "Non Stop Rock And Roll," shines, tweaks and pounds a full blooded rock n' roll album ought to. Wig Wam is finally ready to take you to the ultimate rock trip, and bring their wild live performances on the road in 2010.

Damn Yankees Reunite (at NAMM)

Glamtastic! Rumors have been flying for well over a year that Damn Yankees would reunite. You remember Damn Yankees: the supergroup featuring Ted Nugent, Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw. I loved songs like "High Enough" and "Coming of Age" when I was a kid. I always wanted to see the band live, but it never happened for me. Now, I've got hope that it might happen for me -- and you.

Yesterday, the members of Damn Yankees reunited at NAMM to play a couple tunes. If you're not familiar, NAMM is an annual convention of music merchants and educators. Anyway, tons of musicians show up to show-off the latest gear and to play shows. Here's a clip of Damn Yankees at NAMM.