I mentioned, briefly, last month about the return of Dinosaur Jr.
The band, which will be returning to TV on April 15 and performing its first shows since 1989, is also planning a trip to the Carolinas.
The original trio of J Mascis, Emmett Jefferson "Murph" Murphy III and Lou Barlow will make a stop in Chapel Hill at the Cat's Cradle on July 10.
The band is known for laying the blueprint for alternative rock, and it should be interesting to see how long the reunion lasts.
Jane's on TV
I'm not sure if I'm the only one who has seen it, but there's a new Coors Light commercial featuring "Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction.
I was shocked that the band would "sell out" so blatently. Sure, many people only know the band for "Been Caught Stealing," but that was more radio's fault than the band's.
On his Web site, former Jane's guitarist comments on the advertisement:
"Unfortunately, as a result of our untimely departure we were stuck with tons of outstanding bills. If the band was still out there working, we would never have done it. I understand how this is upsetting to some, but at least the song will get heard by some who have never learned of the band."
I'm not sure what to think of it....I understand the need to pay bills, but to sell your song to sell something else is rarely a good thing.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at April 15, 2005 12:06 PM
