It's a pretty horrible one actually. On the Australian Made Tour in, it was about 87' - 88'. There was us, there was Barnsey (Jimmy Barnes), The Models, The Divinyls. You know it was a really fun tour actually, and we were sharing a brass section with The Models and the guy... One of the brass players he was fairly frail, he was quite young and he had a pacemaker and he actually collapsed and died during our set which was rather disturbing. It would be the most memorable but, only because it was so unpleasant. I would have to say that one sticks out for me.
What's your ideal festival line-up? Gee, that's a hard one. It's pretty good these day's they have guys like Neil Young coming out, and it's good. It shouldn't be a real generational thing. There are still a lot of good musicians that have inspired a lot of the younger bands and I think that it's nice that they put these guys on the bill. It's an economic thing, obviously a lot of people want to see them but, I think it's also good for the younger people to see where a lot of this kinda stuff came from in the first place. I think the bills are pretty good actually.
Also, with the older bands and artists playing at shows it's a big thing for the younger ones because they have been inspired by that performer and seeing them play and being able to play along aside them is a big kick. Yeah, I think it's great and as long as they can still cut the mustard, I've heard that on some occasions they have been a bit disappointing but, they really have got there acts together these guys if they are still doing it. It's pretty obvious when they aren't. I sort of jokingly say "I'm getting the hang of it now", because I sort of am really, It's taken awhile but, you kinda have to be a bit more professional as you get older about doing it because, you need to be. It's amusing to see the 20yr old guys staggering around drunk on stage, that's kinda entertaining. But, when you get older it's not such a good look. You need to start thinking about being a bit more professional and getting your act together a bit.
The fall of the aging rock star. Haha Yeah, that's your job. If you want to keep doing it you need to stay reasonably healthy. I swim, I try and swim some laps everyday. That's how I occupy myself on tour. I've got to find out where the pool is otherwise I get a bit twitchy if I don't get to do my laps every day. You start to realize if you don't have your health you don't have anything. It's true of anybody but, particularly for entertainers if you let yourself go, your in trouble.
What's your most favourite artist you have seen at a festival? I would have to say Roy Orbison. I saw him only a couple of year's before he died. I couldn't believe it. He had already had the open heart surgery and, he had a shocking life the poor guy. He's always been a hero of mine. I actually got to see him, which was a big thrill.
What are your tips for attending a festival? I don't know. My kids are going to them kind of regularly and they seem to have a good time. I think the main thing is you need to get in early if you want to get ticket's to these things, because they seem to sell out really fast. They are really popular and just enjoy them.
The Jonas Brothers
Posted
on June 25 2009
The Jonas Brothers score second US #1!
Jonas Brothers’ LINES, VINES AND TRYING Times debuts at # 1 on the Billboard Top 200 today, selling nearly 250,000 units, a mere ten months after their third studio album A LITTLE BIT LONGER debuted at the top of the charts. Jonas Brothers now have two US # 1 debuts within a ten month period; the last act to have two #1 debuts within a year was Jay-Z when he did it in December 2006 and November 2007. Their triumphant return to the # 1 slot is one of 2009’s top debuts, and follows the kick off of their Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 this weekend at the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas in front of nearly 50,000 fans. The tour opened to rave reviews and decibel busting cheers for Jonas Brothers’ “in the round” concert.
In addition to the Jonas Brothers’ # 1 debut in the US, LINES, VINES AND TRYING TIMES debuted # 1 in Canada, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Central America. The album also debuted top ten in the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, New Zealand and Ireland.
Jonas Brothers have built an astounding presence on line, and boast 1.2 million Facebook friends, 1.3 million mySpace friends and 1.3 million Say Now friends. On YouTube, they are the # 1 most subscribed musician channel and # 5 overall. It is no surprise that LINES, VINES AND TRYING TIMES catapulted to # 1 on iTunes on its first day.
Critics have taken note of their authentic musicality. The New York Times stated, “On ‘Lines, Vines and Trying Times’ the Jonas Brothers continue to specialize in the smartly straightforward: neatly constructed pop-rock songs with shades of the Beatles and the Brill Building.” Billboard’s review stated, “’Paranoid’ furthers the brothers’ evolution as craftsmen of catchy and original-sounding hooks. This songs shines on its own musical merit.”
Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 sold nearly 1 million tickets in its first week on sale. “Jonas Brothers have become a true global touring powerhouse,” said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation, the producer of the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009. “They are in the midst of a hugely successful run of North American stadiums and arenas and then will move on to top arenas in cities across Europe in the fall. The growth of their worldwide fan base has been nothing short of explosive and the momentum we have created together will enable us to continue to develop new territories around the world as we move forward with this unstoppable band.”
Earlier this year, Jonas Brothers received their first Grammy nomination, and have won a slew of awards from around the world, including an American Music Award, as well as multiple Kids’ Choice and Teen Choice awards. Jonas Brothers have also received 8 nominations for the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Worldwide, Jonas Brothers have sold over 8 million albums, and have garnered 36 gold and platinum album certifications.
LINES, VINES AND TRYING TIMES has been heralded as Jonas Brothers’ most musically ambitious album to date. The future is bright and limitless.
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Posted 02/06/2010
If we were hanging with you and your band backstage, what would we be getting up to?
It depends? Do you have good gag reflex?
If you could request anything on your rider what would it be?
Personally, I would go for a large pool of milk with a very large 3 kilogram timtam resting in it for everyone to share or wrestle in. maybe just once though, I can see how it could all go wrong.
Give one of your personal favourite bands a plug.
Actually Empire Rising who will be touring with us in July are one of the most exciting bands I have seen in a long time, definitely worth getting in early to check them out.
What's your most essential item to take on tour?
My fancy toiletry bag!
What's your secret talent?
Multitasking!! Like right now, im doing this interview and looking up porn at the same time.
AND... Where are we best to stalk you: MySpace, Facebook or Twitter? Which one's updated the most?
Our Twitter page is actually the one to go to at the moment, never thought it would happen but we are loving it.
New Empire
Since their formation, the Sydney four-piece have constantly been experimenting and fusing different styles to create their original and powerful brand of music. New Empire's high energy and powerful live show combined with their heartfelt and honest music makes them one of Sydney's most popular new bands. Awoe magazine has described New Empire as "the essentials of the rock pop culture", and this is clearly echoed by thousands of music lovers across the country.
Forming in the late Summer of 2003, Euphoria Audio are a Rock/Popular band from Wakefield, UK. They have worked closely with producers Stuart Epps (Oasis, Robbie Williams, Jimmy Page) and Steve Levine (Culture Club, The Beach Boys), and most recently have recorded in Trondheim, Norway with Universals D-sign Music (Kylie Minogue, Joe Cocker).
In 2010 the band showcased at the Musexpo music conference in Los Angeles in front of world-wide delegates as well as a performance at the legendary Viper Room.
