Chorus and Verse

E.G. Daily: Somebody\'s Loving You

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Pop artist E.G. Daily is back! The crooner of the chart-topping \'80s hit \"Say It, Say It\" and the popular albums \"Wild Child\" and \"Tearing Down The Walls\" has produced yet another sure-to-be-hit single, \"Somebody\'s Loving You.\" You may also recall E.G. from her memorable role as \"Dottie\" in \"Pee Wee\'s Big Adventure\" or as the voice of Tommy Pickles on the popular Nickelodeon show \"Rugrats.\"

Olivia Newton-John: Grace and Gratitude Renewed

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Olivia Newton-John, her name brings many things to mind - from her role as Sandy in \"Grease\" to the song that defined the \'80\'s workout craze, \"Physical.\" In short, Olivia is a pop icon. Recently, Olivia has added another facet to her career: spokesperson. Olivia is a breast cancer survivor and is on a mission to raise awareness and comfort levels by publicly discussing this very important issue.

Darlene Love: The Concert of Love

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Darlene Love, lead singer of the \'60\'s groups The Blossoms, The Crystals and Bob B. Sox and the Blue Jeans, is about to let loose a whole lot of affection. The Concert of Love features this great talent the way her fans like her, performing the songs on stage that made her famous: \"Da Doo Run Run,\" \"He\'s a Rebel,\" and \"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)\".

Kristine W.: Straight Up With A Twist

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recording artist Kristine W. has had more consecutive number one Billboard club hits in a row than any other artist. Nine, to be exact. What you may not know about this former Miss Washington is that she went on to win the Miss America talent competition singing, of all things, a jazz standard: \"Summertime\".

Swans: Michael Gira On My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Michael Gira knows the value of aural dynamics. His confrontationally driven and bluntly bludgeoning anthems are often exercises in exhaustive catharsis and thunderous release. Gira is like a shaman; a baritone oracle full of dark pronouncements and thunderous wrath. From the earliest inception of Swans, Gira has revolutionized sound in beautiful and frightening ways.

Girl in a Coma: Nina Diaz On Adventures in Coverland

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Girl in a Coma is more than a band named as a tribute to one of their idols, Morrissey. They are a multi-faceted, not to mention talented, group of women consisting of Phanie D. (drums), Jenn Alva (bass) and, on guitar, keys and lead vocalist, Nina Diaz.

The English Beat: The Next Wave of Dave Wakeling

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Back in \'79 there was a lot going on in merry old England. Punk had reached across the Atlantic and stabbed a new aesthetic into the already riled and disaffected youth. The Pistols had burned across the collective consciousness of the lunatic fringe; the Clash were embarking on world dominance and a host of other game-changing bands were making their mark. Disco, Heavy Metal, Glam... these were genres that dominated airwaves and record sales on both sides of the vast ocean.

Slayer: The Scariest, Heaviest Band Ever

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Slayer is the scariest, heaviest band ever. This is not a topic for debate; this is metal rule number one. Slayer is so badass that you can\'t even say their name: you have to crush the dual-syllable malediction into one long, monosyllabic oath and bellow it like a pillaging Cossack. Back in the \'80s, when parents were suing Ozzy because he told their kids to worship Satan, Slayer was convincing the cooler kids to carve their pentagrams in their flesh. Slayer is the kind of band that will kick your favorite band\'s ass and laugh while they\'re doing it. Believe that.

Margaret Cho: Her Debut CD And Cho Dependent Tour

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Margaret Cho. Her name brings many things to mind: comedy, movies, television, author, reality star, political activist. Whatever the image, Margaret breaks all boundaries and stereotypes. In short, she has almost done it all, until now. Margaret\'s final frontier is music. So, it should come as no surprise her latest effort is a 14-track (13 + a bonus) CD titled \"Cho Dependent,\" adding singer, songwriter and guitar player to her resume.

The Pixies: The Doolittle 20th Anniversary Tour

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Enough has been said about The Pixies to fill volumes of high-minded overly-expressive rock journalism tomes for decades. Their history is well known, their legacy is undeniable and the influence that they\'ve continued to hold over guitar-based rock bands is as palpable now as it was in the early \'90s. The Pixies are your favorite band\'s favorite band and throughout their mercurial existence they managed to inspire the Nirvana-induced glut of alternative music that exploded in early \'90s pop culture.

Erin Hamilton: Using Her Strength Against H8

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Erin Hamilton was born with performing in her soul. As the daughter of actress/comedian Carol Burnett and composer/producer Joe Hamilton, how could she not be? She first burst onto the dance club scene with a rousing cover of the Gary Wright song \"Dreamweaver\". It was a smash and Erin has been making sweet pretty music ever since.

Lauren Hildebrandt: Getting Underneath Her Latest Single

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Singer/dancer and self-proclaimed \"theatre geek\" Lauren Hildebrandt first caught the public\'s attention by landing in the Top 12 of the televised national talent competition \"Fame.\" From there \"Hildy\" (her official nickname) took her talents to the dance floor with the Billboard hit singles \"Burnin\' Out\" and \"My Life Again.\" After her success with dance music, \"Hildy\" decided to branch out into the world of pop with her first full-length album \"Not Really A Waitress\" which unleashed the hit single \"Boyshorts.\"

The Casting Out: Punk Father, Hardcore Son

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Delaware-based band The Casting Out has its roots planted firmly in that hardcore scene. Vocalist Nathan Gray first gained notoriety while fronting the politically-charged Boy Sets Fire, who were an acclaimed, underground sensation in the \'90s. Boy Sets Fire eventually landed on a major label before disbanding and its dynamic frontman wasted no time in putting together his next project: The Casting Out.

Ace Frehley: The Space Ace Returns To Outer Space

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The legendary Ace Frehley launched a million guitar lessons and made his mark as one of the truly innovative and trailblazing axemen in music as an original member of KISS. The Space Ace has been cited by acts as diverse as Pearl Jam, Garth Brooks and the Melvins as an influence and his place in history is established as a player who affected everyone who came after him.

Kindred Souls: New CD Benefits FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The New Jersey-based six-piece Kindred Souls is adding a special twist to the CD release party for their new EP, \"Social Ninja,\" being held at The Saint (601 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ) on Saturday, July 18th. The band has dedicated the release of the EP to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The FoodBank\'s 1,000 volunteers serve over 270 pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs every year.

Anna Dagmar: Let the Waves Come in Threes

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

With her third full-length album, \"Let the Waves Come in Threes,\" Dagmar has developed an elegance and style that is warm and accessible, yet uniquely her own. Not too many artists write music that fits into the underground club and the concert hall, or that is just as inspirational to the jazz performer as the gospel choir. The fact that her sound can be this diverse and draw from so many different places, but still be accessible and enjoyable by a wide spectrum of music fans is a testament to her talent and development as a performer.

James Dalton: Going Back To That Truth Thing

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The language of music is one which can travel across the vast boundaries of the world, taking on a new shape with each region it crosses. Musician James Dalton has taken this journey with his songs, cultivating his own musical identity at each stop.

April Smith: Travelling Across The Century

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Who dares to paint a musical picture with a non-traditional landscape in an era where safe, cliché sounds dominate the air waves? April Smith does. Smith\'s band, the Great Picture Show, travels across the century to help construct her songs, musing from traditional blues standards of yesterday, to the sharp, distorted guitars of today\'s rawer bands, like Radiohead. This versatility lets the Brooklyn, NY-based singer/songwriter express a wide range of emotions from joyous to melancholy, sometimes in the same four bars of music.

Mimi Cross: Everything Has Changed For Me

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

It seems that as Mimi Cross enters a new phase in her life, she has found new sources of inspiration. The birth of her son Charles has caused Cross to delve into a new style, while still experimenting with those from which she has drawn in the past, such as electronic music.

Level-C: Very Metal And Taking It To The Next Level

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Cleveland-based Level-C covers a vast range of emotions in its power metal surge. The band has toured the country promoting its studio efforts and ranked in the Top 10 of 800 bands who competed for the Battle for Ozzfest. Though it was not included in the full season of the show, it did appear on its first episode, which received heavy rotation by MTV.

Sekond Skyn: Not Trying To Reinvent The Wheel, Just Making A Better One

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

If you're an avid reader of Chorus and Verse like myself (I have to be, I'm the editor), you probably know that SlowDrown was one of my all-time favorite Jersey Shore bands. The band was a perfect cross between the blood-curdling metal that I grew up on and the melodic beauty of some of today's better modern hard rock bands.

Linda Chorney: Truly Eclectic, Thought-Provoking

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A typical Friday on the Jersey Shore usually finds me at McLoone's Rum Runner, tethered to the piano bar and as close to Mr. Bobby Bandiera as possible. His local gigs have been scarce lately as he and Bon Jovi have been otherwise engaged, conquering the world. But on one recent evening he invited to the stage a slender woman in pink plaid golf pants and a bright orange Yankees ski hat.

Tasting Grace: Rock Music Was In My Heart

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Vocalist/acoustic guitarist Jenna Milanos still remembers playing the 45s she inherited from her father who passed away when she was four. The collection of classic rock included Pat Benatar, Journey, Pink Floyd and the Who.

Papa Roach: They Took No Prisoners

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600

They took no prisoners and left nothing on the stage. That best describes how Papa Roach delivered its razor sharp fistful of rage to a sold out crowd at the Starland Ballroom (570 Jernee Mill Rd., Sayreville, NJ) on Nov. 24.

Danny White: Working With Legendary Engineer Shelly Yakus

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

For years, Danny White has remained true to his Jersey Shore roots. White continues to play music that brings listeners back to the Shore's past. His sincere, groundbreaking slice of Americana continues to help the Shore sound evolve towards the future.