News …

Bands & Brands – The New York Times (registration may be required)

Lloyd Cole – Enjoying the calm – San Francisco Chronicle

The Pipettes doin’ what they do – The Boston Globe

Joan Jett doesn’t “kiss the ring” – The Sunday Times

The Switchfoot / Relient K tour and that “family feeling” – The Flint Journal

Dwight Yoakam talks about his tribute to Buck Owens – The Tennessean

Views …

Feist charms San Francisco – San Jose Mercury News (registration may be required)

Fats Domino still knows where to find his thrills – The New York Times (registration may be required)

Queen Latifah rocks hard at the Hard Rock – Orlando Sentinel

Trans-Siberian Orchestra – “Let’s hear it for the light guy!” – Telegram & Gazette

The Beach Boys down under – The Sunday Times (Perth)

They Might Be Giants work hard at having fun – The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

They Say It’s Their Birthday (Or so says Associated Press)

In 1943, Brian Hyland

In 1945, Neil Young

In 1949, Arthur Tavares

In 1950, Barbara Fairchild