Overnight Sensation …

You long-time readers know the deal on this one. We’ve spread clues throughout the following items scheduled to post between now and early tomorrow morning. Whoever spots the most clues wins. Needless to say, cheaters will be disqualified.

Rod Stewart Announces Summer North American Tour – The singer heads out to amphitheatres accompanied by Bryan Adams.

The Breeders, Simian Mobile Disco Mess With Texas – Nearly 50 musicial and comedy acts are signed on for a free party in Austin’s Waterloo Park.

Billy Ray Cyrus Steps Center Stage – Miley’s pop hits the road to remind folks where all that talent comes from.

Link-O-Rama …

Judge says Ja Rule can’t post bail for gun possession co-defendants – Associated Press

Michael Jackson wants to stay at Neverland … forever! – CNN

Norwegian court postpones Amy Winehouse’s pot possession case – Associated Press

Gallows says its music is “like a smack in the face” – The Telegraph U.K.

Who’s the most unpopular man among recording industry pros? You’d have to search pretty far to find someone who tops EMI’s Guy Hands – The Guardian Unlimited U.K.

Eminem is working on his second book, described as “every bit as raw and uncensored as the man himself” – Associated Press

Dates, Dates & More Dates …

The tour date gods were definitely smiling on us this afternoon. We just posted several new summer North America dates for Rod Stewart. With special guest Bryan Adams appearing on the bill this should be a Rod tour to remember. Markets include Vegas, Detroit, Cincinnati, Boston, New York and Atlantic City.

The new Babyshambles dates we mentioned are for Europe and take place in April and July. Cities include Strasbourg, Lille, Aix Les Bains and Carhaix-Plouguer.

Lots of new dates for Chris Botti spanning March through May 2009. Along with various U.S. markets, Chris will also play China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Indonesia in May.

And the BoDeans keep adding dates. Today’s additions include March 31 in Richmond, VA, July 25 in Stillwater, MN, and August 2 in Sheboygan, WI.

During the day we also updated the schedules for Roger Waters, Brian Wilson, The Flaming Lips, Prince, Gallagher, Brenda Lee, Toubab Krewe, White Lion, ZZ Top, Nick Lowe, Eli Young Band, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dolly Parton, Eisley, Toby Keith, Shooter Jennings, Elf Power, Charley Pride, Fritz’s Polka Band, AM, Cursive, The Working Title, Tommy Emmanuel, Uncle Kracker, Western Underground, plus more bands and artists than those other Web sites are legally allowed to list.

And that’s how it went down today. Thank you for being our friend and we hope we can be of service tomorrow. Goodnight, Good luck and stay classy.