Not This Time

Original organiser of the first 1969 “Woodstock” festival Michael Lang could not find a sponsor in order to fund festival’s 40th anniversary, said Rolling Stone magazine on August 3. As promoters say, if this event did eventually happen then it would absorb up to ten million dollars. However, Woodstock  is not that popular anymore, or there is just not enough people who have money and would like to share it with music lovers. “Woodstock-2009” had to take place in New York right in the midst of August (15 and 16). Those bands and musicians which have performed at the original “Woodstock” had to be located in the area of Prospect park in Brooklyn. Interesting place to make this sort of event, hence it’s not that big, at least it’s way smaller than those grand areas in upstate New York. Previously Lang kept on saying that if he will be able to sign a contract then the entrance should be free for everybody. This sounds even bigger because just imagine how many people would pound into Brooklyn and Prospect park recreational area. Artists who have agreed to participate were The Who, Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Levon Helm Band, Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Co., Ten Years After, Canned Heat, Mountain, Carlos Santana and many others. Brooklyn would be taken apart by pieces because it takes millions to see totally free “Woodstock”.

A Source: ThatsJustMusic.com

Back In The Game

American legends Red Hot Chili Peppers are planning to return in the following October. This information was given by the band’s drummer Chad Smith in his recent interview to Billboard. Awesome news because earlier this year it seemed that they’re not planning to come back at all or at least not in the nearest future. It looks like these guys cannot stay apart for a long time, even when they’ve had their serious drugs related crisis back in the 90’s. Band members have decided to take a break from the ‘business’, take some rest from each other after the release of “Stadium Arcadium” in 2006 and the world tour which followed it. The whole break took two years, and now they would like to reunite and possibly show something new to their fans. However, not every member of the band was doing nothing, for example guitarist John Frusciante had recorded a solo album “The Empyrean”, bassist Flea took music courses at the University of Southern California, and Chad Smith had created the band Chickenfoot with Van Halen and Joe Satriani. Only vocalist Anthony Kiedis was not dealing with music, but he was busy raising his year and a half old son. As Chad had said, the band is not possessing any specific plans yet, but their upcoming gathering should be the start up for new ideas.

A Source: ThatsJustMusic.com