Category: Alternative

Just when you thought you’ve heard of everything, along comes a group like The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. This group is the “hottest” thing around especially in the New York club scene. When The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black performs, the celebrities turn out, celebrities like actor Christian Slater, and supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Recording for Triple X Records, the group recently re­corded the CD. “The Anti-Naturalists.” We spoke with lead singer Kembra. Q – You’ve been through Syracuse at least a couple of times that I…

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Two years ago, R.E.M. was playing parties and clubs in their hometown of Athens, Ga. A lot has happened to them since then. They’ve toured up and down the East Coast landing the opening slot for the Gang Of Four Tour and won unanimous praise from critics around the country. Several record labels had been interested in the group, but it was finally I.R.S. Records who inked them to a recording deal this past May. Lead singer Michael Stipe talks about R.E.M. Q – How far away is Athens from…

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For many years now, Earl Slick has been the man behind the stars. He’s toured and played with David Bowie. He played on John Lennon’s last album Double Fantasy. He played on the Mick Jagger/ David Bowie single “Dancin’ In the Streets.” And he’s just released his first solo album “In Your Face” (Metal Blade/ Warner Bros. Records). And, if that’s not enough, Earl is the new guitar player for Little Caesar. Q – “In Your Face” is an instrumental. Why did you decide to go that route? A –…

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Kansas City is their home. CBS is their label. McGhee Entertainment (Bon Jovi, Scorpions, Skid Row) is their management. With such a winning combination, it’s only natural that a group moves to the Front. And, that’s exactly what they’ve done. “Front’ man Michael Anthony Franano fills us in. Q. You realize of course that one of the reasons the Front is being looked at so closely is your management. Does that put extra pressure on you guys every time you set foot on stage? A. I don’t think any of…

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Signed to Jon Bon Jovi’s new record label, Jambco, Billy Falcon is already enjoying a hit single — “Power Windows” — from his Pretty Blue World album. Billy has toured with both Don Henley and Stevie Nicks, for whom he also wrote (with Jon Bon Jovi) her big hit “Sometimes (It’s a Bitch).” Q – How did Jon Bon Jovi find out about Billy Falcon? A – I got a phone call about a year and a half ago, from a friend that said he knew a guy who worked…

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