http://ragmag.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Chuck M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:19:18 GMT 2009-12-31T05:19:18Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755013 Here are some pics I came across of a school project my daugther had to do.  The 1st grade teacher has the students create flat characters of themselves and send them away to "visit" someone.  . . . Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:59:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977755013 Chuck M. 2009-07-29T14:59:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726694 Due to the recent passing of Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans, I thought I would share a review of his Evanscapps cd, which came out a few years ago.  The cd was recently re-issued (ironically a . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:44:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726694 Chuck M. 2009-07-01T20:44:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726679 Paul Gilbert & Freddie Nelson UNITED STATES Mascot Records Take Freddie Nelson (Too Tall Jones) and Paul Gilbert (Racer X, Mr. Big) - mix and shake them up and out spits one sparkling release titled . . . Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:29:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977726679 Chuck M. 2009-07-01T20:29:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717540 I'm not sure where to start on this.  I don't know how I feel about the new compensation program.  They want to give more points for more original work, which I do understand.  However, . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:58:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717540 Chuck M. 2009-06-21T17:58:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707132 ...because they have cotton balls! Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:16:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707132 Chuck M. 2009-06-10T15:16:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707093 With his guitar work as a member of FIREHOUSE, Bill Leverty set the rock world ablaze with his fiery riffs and solos. But Leverty is no one-trick pony, as evidenced by his new solo release, "Deep South". . . . Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:33:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977707093 Chuck M. 2009-06-10T14:33:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703365 According to Nwanews.com, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, co-founders of the rock ban KISS, made a surprise stop at the at the 39th annual Wal-Mart shareholders meeting in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, . . . Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:09:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977703365 Chuck M. 2009-06-06T17:09:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679689 Bosses at Rihanna's record label are demanding the online removal of alleged nude photographs of the singer, according to a new report. Salacious snapshots apparently featuring the singer surfaced . . . Mon, 11 May 2009 14:33:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977679689 Chuck M. 2009-05-11T14:33:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676701 It is with much sadness that I have to report that Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans has lost his battle with cancer.  He was one of the good ones in the music industry and one of my closest friends . . . Thu, 07 May 2009 22:58:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676701 Chuck M. 2009-05-07T22:58:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672059 Performance times have been announced for ROCK ON THE RANGE , the annual rock festival at Crew Stadium in centrally located Columbus, Ohio. The two-day, multi-stage music and lifestyle event will feature . . . Sat, 02 May 2009 19:43:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672059 Chuck M. 2009-05-02T19:43:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671169 This is one of the stories that I don't like to share.  Unfortunately, Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Ean Evans has been battling cancer since the beginning of the year.  A benefit was held for . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 16:50:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671169 Chuck M. 2009-05-01T16:50:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671095 Let There Be Rock - The Story Of AC/DC will be re-released on May 1, 2009 featuring a new chapter, an interview with Angus Young from November 4, 2008, new photographs and an audio CD of an interview . . . Fri, 01 May 2009 15:38:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977671095 Chuck M. 2009-05-01T15:38:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669612 Def Leppard are set to release deluxe editions of the classic albums Pyromania and Adrenalize, on June 8th (UK), June 9th (world), June 16th (North America). The band will also headline Dublin's . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:25:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669612 Chuck M. 2009-04-29T21:25:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651584 Warhammeronline.com is reporting: What happens when you combine hard-rock with the madness and fury of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning? We found out when Eric Bloom (well-known gamer and Level . . . Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:29:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977651584 Chuck M. 2009-04-09T23:29:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650198 Fan-filmed footage recorded at KISS gig in São Paulo, Brazil  . Check out a clip below Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:46:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977650198 Chuck M. 2009-04-08T14:46:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645705 Billboard.com has issued the following report from Gary Graff: DUFF MCKAGAN wants to be of service with more than his music these days. The GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER bassist, who's . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:06:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645705 Chuck M. 2009-04-03T18:06:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645670 Snow Patrol was confirmed this week to support Coldplay on the June leg of their upcoming US arena tour. The eleven date engagement will commence on June 5th in Indianapolis, IN and run through June 21st, . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:34:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645670 Chuck M. 2009-04-03T17:34:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645668 HDNet Concert Series presents the legendary Pretenders, on tour for their first album in a decade, Sunday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET The HDNet Concert Series presents the premiere of The Pretenders . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:33:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645668 Chuck M. 2009-04-03T17:33:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645649   COLLIN RAYE PARTNERS WITH OPERATION KIDS TO OFFER FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW SONG "SHE'S WITH ME" TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN FACING EXTRAORDINARY MEDICAL EXPENSES Country . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:18:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645649 Chuck M. 2009-04-03T17:18:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645598 Yesterday (Thursday, April 2nd) the Hard Rock Cafe opened at the Yankee Stadium in New York City, NY. Former KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY, backed by ANTHRAX members Scott Ian and Frank Bello, as well . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:30:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645598 Chuck M. 2009-04-03T16:30:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645590 The Colorado Rock Fest - Iron N Ink is scheduled for June 12th-16th at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Confirmed acts for the event include: APRIL WINE, BRET MICHAELS, . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:26:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645590 Chuck M. 2009-04-03T16:26:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644602 Unquestionably the most acclaimed collection of live performances captured on video for what most consider the greatest live act in rock history has been expanded into a two-DVD deluxe limited edition . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:07:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644602 Chuck M. 2009-04-02T16:07:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644556 KISS vocalist/rhythm guitarist PAUL STANLEY's site reports: Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:31:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644556 Chuck M. 2009-04-02T15:31:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644502 I know a lot of people on here are trying to make some money so I thought I would share this with you.  I just came across this website a few weeks ago and thought I would share it.  It's . . . Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:38:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977644502 Chuck M. 2009-04-02T14:38:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641893 Legends of Punk Let Fans Choose Set List; Money Raised to Benefit Struggling Artists Through Sweet Relief Musicians Fund X, giants of the original L.A. punk scene, are gearing up for a series of concert . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:11:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641893 Chuck M. 2009-03-30T23:11:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641891 Jonas Brothers' explosive growth as a touring band was affirmed this weekend when multiple dates on the North American leg of their upcoming world tour quickly sold out. Fans of the Grammy nominated . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:08:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641891 Chuck M. 2009-03-30T23:08:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641889 Contest Sponsored By Metropark Could Land Lucky Winner A Trip To Miami And Visit To Cash Money Recording Studio 'Let It Rock' Tour Produced By Live Nation Kicks Off April 3 rd . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:06:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641889 Chuck M. 2009-03-30T23:06:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641546 Yellow Ape Productions have announced Jim Haggerty's Witchmaster General will be released April 20th at a gala premiere at the Bellmore Theater in Long Island, New York - the night after L.A. Guns . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:07:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641546 Chuck M. 2009-03-30T17:07:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641428   Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:07:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641428 Chuck M. 2009-03-30T15:07:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641421 Ashley Tisdale , the singer and actress known to millions as the star of the blockbuster High School Musical series, will release her second album for Warner Bros. Records, entitled Guilty Pleasure . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:01:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641421 Chuck M. 2009-03-30T15:01:17Z