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Zew Krewe Blogs
May 072012
Tuesday, May 1st
Sonny James (singer) is 83
- Elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006
Judy Collins (singer) is 73
- From Seattle, Washington
Rita Coolidge (singer) is 67
- Was a backing vocalist for Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton
Dann Florek (actor) is 62
“Captain Donald Cragen” on Law & Order: SVU
Ray Parker, Jr. (singer-songwriter) is 58
- Wrote the theme song to the movie Ghostbusters
Maia Morgenstern (actress) is 50
“Mary” in The Passion [...]
Kudos Rollin’ in the Hay dudes who score a slot on world famous Bonnaroo, thanks to the fans and supporters who vote. Several more acts added including Rodrigo y Gabriella with the C.U.B.A. Orchestra.
Drummer, vocalist of The Band lost battle with cancer today; Marcus Mumford is grooming for a wedding this weekend with actress Carey Mulligan.
Live from New York, It’s Jack White!
Apr 182012
The cast of Glee will cover music from Green Day, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteenin upcoming episodes.
Apr 102012
Finally, we can get the debut from Scars on 45 and Alabama Shakes. Also on sale today, Bonnie Raitt, Counting Crows, Mickey Hart Band and Florence + the Machine unplugged.
Marcus Mumford explains ‘doom folk’; Red Hot chili Peppers offer free music downloads; Florence to release MTV Unplugged album next week which includes a Johnny Cash cover.
Jack “thomas edison IV” White invents another new kind of vinyl record; Franti working on new material; Fun with Puns.
Well they’re making it a big ol’ partay for the final four in NOLA this weekend. According to Offbeat, NCAA is putting on a Big Dance Concert with free shows all weekend in Woldenberg Park
Patrick Carney says “perfectly sequenced, perfectly written, perfectly performed by machines;” while Billy Corgan thinks “Posers have taken over the world”. Meanwhile, back in Austin, the Boss reflects on rock and roll history.
92ZEW hosted a free show with Imagine Dragons for a ‘Super 2nd 2sday’ with Kristy Lee at the Shed. The band on their way to SXSW played a stellar show too.
We’ve been waiting for this since we heard about it during Hangout Festival last year. Mix a little night trip with your Black Keys for a revolution.
WZEW welcomes to the staff Birmingham radio vet, Hurricane Shane, who takes over mornings and programming.
Feb 132012
Some most excellent shots just uploaded Hangout Festival 2011. Taken by Lee Ann’s Detroit photographer friend Steve Galli.
Admit it, you’ve always wondered how the Passions theme song would sound with Ryan Adams singing it, or maybe the BJ and the Bear theme with Cee Lo’s vocals? Well now you can hear it in reality, see it in cartoon.
Feb 022012
Another fun Google app on android, Androidify.
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Computer problems around the 23rd? Funny looking sky? Maybe this is why, solar radiation storm. Video cam catches some vividly pretty, awe-inspiring sky images.
Jan 242012
I was asked what the set list was in todays Gumbo Shop, so I thought I would post it here
Theme – Cities and Towns
Memphis in the Meantime – John Hiatt
Save Me San Francisco – Train
Time Spent In Los Angeles – Dawes
Mobile -Marcia Ball
In a NY Minute – Don Henley
Stuck Inside Of Mobile with the Memphis [...]
So get Friday raging and check out this surf-rockin’ mashup that’s quite witty too. “No to the Gay Bar” (‘and now you do what they told ya … at the gay bar’).
Details revealed regarding the Dan Auerbach / Dr. John collaboration revealed to us during Hangout Fest.
In honor of MLK Day, here’s some motivating/inspirational quotes and some intriguing trivia (did you know he quit high school? To go to College!!). And here’s the Google Doodle for the day too.
Two big shows this week for the latest and greatest. Detroit Auto Show and CES (Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas), and wow are developers stepping up, and back, and down, and around….
Jimmy Fallon takes lyrical alteration to a whole new level when he brings Tim Tebow into David Bowie’s ‘Major Tom’. Watch the video from NBC here.
Jan 052012
Righteous Babe, Ani DiFranco, put the finishing touches on her new musical creation, ‘Which Side Are You On’ which arrives January 23.
It’s a new year now, time to listen forward to a plethora of new music set to come our way soon. From Bonnie Raitt to the Shins to Galactic, there’s something for all types of music fans.
Happy Holidaze!
Paul Simonen “we stormed the oil rig and went to the office to ask what their oil spill response plan was. They basically said if you don’t get off the oil rig, then we will phone the authorities in Greenland and say you’ve hijacked the oil rig, and the police will come and arrest you. And that’s pretty much what happened.”
2une in 2 win 4:20 this week: Tickets to NMA show + meet n greet, soundcheck party at Soul Kitchen Saturday night. Hangout Festival players North Mississippi Allstars are back in action and Luther talked with us about new album, moonlighting as a Black Crowe, NOLA music and more.
Dec 022011
No, it’s not a new band name or an offshoot of the Blue Angels, really, cars that fly!
Google pays homage to Mark Twain with a birthday doodle, but this doodle looks a little different than the original. Can you spot the difference?
If you missed it and want to play the game, here’s the three songs and winner’s ‘circle’.
Generous Georgia Jammers get wind of ‘Music Instrument Drive’ at Newbern Middle School in Valdosta and decide to drum up some help through Tunes for Tots, their own charitysince 2005 to help spread music education into public schools.
The Boss announces upcoming tour, new album; Occupy Wall Street spin-off ‘Occupy Musicians’; Black Keys on Colbert, SNL and Letterman.
Nov 172011
Animal lovers adore Coldplay’s new video 
U2′s Achtung Baby getting remastered, reissued and also covered. Album of cover versions features Jack White, Patti Smith, Killers and more.
Nov 162011
Google is debuting something new today with a big press conference. Obviously by looking at pictures being uploaded, it is of musical nature.
/Lee Ann
Kristy Lee is keeping busy with more tour dates added, including four with Leon Russell that commence November 16 in Connecticut and include a gig in New York City, Nov. 21.
Nov 092011
The Los Angeles home where Michael Jackson spent his last days can be yours as well as the bed he died in.
Nov 072011
Audio game show played weekdays at 3:30 with Lee Ann. Three songs, one theme. First Zewer with right answer is deemed the Smartest in Lower Alabama and scores $20 Gift Card to the River Shack (beneath the Dog River Bridge) and the CD of the week.
Nov 042011
We are thrilled that a tech giant like Google not only recognizes Mobile AL, but is using it as a model for their new “Mobilizing Mobile”, a new mobile internet platform. They’re opening a store, holding workshops and events to help local businesses build mobile web presence and drive economic growth of our area.
Nov 032011
John Lennon’s firstborn, Julian, expressed on Facebook his bitter disappointment at apparently being snubbed by Paul and other Beatles when it comes to being invited to several recent big Beatle events.
Cutie Pie Couple, actress Zooey Deschanel and Death Cab frontman Ben Gibbard confirmed that yes, after two years of wedded bliss, they are splitting up, amicably of course. No comment, but a confirmation received by US Weekly.
Oct 282011
3 songs, one theme. What’s the common link of these 3 songs? Sponsored by River Shack beneath Dog River Bridge
Oct 282011
Listen to some brand new ‘indie’ music that’s just arrived: Black Keys, Tom Waits, Givers, The Hours, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr. Thoughts?
Oct 272011
Infectious new video by Black Keys, wonder if it will inspire a new R&R line dance?
Oct 262011
for the artistic side of Halloween, here are some great pumpkin face/image ideas.
10/26/2011
Oct 242011
Casey and Alex dropped by the ZEW Lounge to chat before their show at Soul Kitchen tonight. New management, new album, new chapter in life.
Watch and Listen in High Def.
Oct 242011
Robert Plant, Decemberists, Mumford & Sons, Will Kimbrough, Avett Brothers, Justin Townes Earle, among the nominees for Americana Awards.
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