RADIOHEAD were left with a raft of empty seats at a recent French gig after a
ticket giveaway proved a dismal failure.
The egghead rockers, known for their right-on eco credentials, came up with a
potty ploy to test our Continental cousins’ commitment to green
issues.
And they were roundly ignored for their troubles.
Singer THOM YORKE and his gang announced that 50 passes were up for
grabs for their show at Paris’s 17,000-capacity Bercy Arena and
would be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The only snag was that punters would have to collect them by BICYCLE from
record label XL’s Paris office.
But, in the land of the 2CV, our French friends were less than keen on the
eco-friendly stunt and XL were left with an ecologically unsound 35
unclaimed tickets on their hands.
That’s the branch of one tree wasted.
A source said: “Radiohead are using their current world tour to
highlight their commitment to green issues.
“They advise all gig-goers to use public transport and are doing all
they can to make their carbon footprint as small as possible.
“Unfortunately the French didn’t appear to share their
noble intentions and roundly ignored the free ticket tactic.”
The stunt may have flopped but I admire the stand the band are taking on the
environment.
Clearly, if we all keep going at the current rate there’ll only
be Fake Plastic Trees left . . .
Thursday 19 June 2008
Monday 9 June 2008
Dozens of Musicians Jazz Up Crystal's Fall Mexican Riviera Cruise
Performances Scheduled at Intimate Venues Throughout the Ship
LOS ANGELES, May 29 -- More than two dozen jazz legends
and contemporary jazz artists will dazzle music lovers aboard Crystal
Cruises 2008 Jazz voyage this fall. With a complement of talent to rival
the hottest shore side festivals, Crystal Symphony will depart roundtrip
from Los Angeles November 30, 2008, on a seven-day musical journey to Cabo
San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The acclaimed Harry Allen Quartet, Pieter Meijers Quartet, Bob Wilber
Quintet and a variety of solo headliners will fill the ship with the
swinging sounds of jazz in the classic styles of the '30s, '40s, and '50s,
with more than six jazz pianists, eight brass musicians and seven on drums
and strings.
Among the 24 featured performers are Grammy Award-winning
instrumentalist Bob Wilbur, noted for arranging Hollywood film scores
including Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club", renowned saxophonist
Harry Allen who has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and
James Taylor, acclaimed vocalist and award-winning bass player Nicki
Parrott and jazz pianist Johnny Varro whose music is informed by five
decades of playing with the greatest names in the jazz world.
Also scheduled is guest lecturer Loren Schoenberg, a fixture in the
jazz world for his encyclopedic knowledge of jazz and author of The NPR
Curious Listener's Guide to Jazz.
"The amount of high-caliber talent and the breadth of Crystal
Symphony's intimate performance venues make this an exceptionally rich
opportunity for jazz fans," says Bret Bullock, Crystal Cruises' vice
president of entertainment.
The jazz programming was created in partnership with respected
Jazzdagen Tours and is timed to coincide with the San Diego Jazz Festival.
Special savings fares for the cruise begin at $1,999 per person, double
occupancy.
The Crystal Difference
Aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity,
refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative
product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished
by classic service, abundant space, extensive choices and superior quality,
providing worldwide vacations of seven to 100+ days that bridge the best of
land and sea. Grounded in more than a decade of accolades, Crystal has been
voted "World's Best" by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast
Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.
For additional information and Crystal reservations, please contact a
travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line's website at
crystalcruises.com.
CONTACT: Mimi Weisband (310) 203-4302
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com
See Also
LOS ANGELES, May 29 -- More than two dozen jazz legends
and contemporary jazz artists will dazzle music lovers aboard Crystal
Cruises 2008 Jazz voyage this fall. With a complement of talent to rival
the hottest shore side festivals, Crystal Symphony will depart roundtrip
from Los Angeles November 30, 2008, on a seven-day musical journey to Cabo
San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The acclaimed Harry Allen Quartet, Pieter Meijers Quartet, Bob Wilber
Quintet and a variety of solo headliners will fill the ship with the
swinging sounds of jazz in the classic styles of the '30s, '40s, and '50s,
with more than six jazz pianists, eight brass musicians and seven on drums
and strings.
Among the 24 featured performers are Grammy Award-winning
instrumentalist Bob Wilbur, noted for arranging Hollywood film scores
including Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club", renowned saxophonist
Harry Allen who has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and
James Taylor, acclaimed vocalist and award-winning bass player Nicki
Parrott and jazz pianist Johnny Varro whose music is informed by five
decades of playing with the greatest names in the jazz world.
Also scheduled is guest lecturer Loren Schoenberg, a fixture in the
jazz world for his encyclopedic knowledge of jazz and author of The NPR
Curious Listener's Guide to Jazz.
"The amount of high-caliber talent and the breadth of Crystal
Symphony's intimate performance venues make this an exceptionally rich
opportunity for jazz fans," says Bret Bullock, Crystal Cruises' vice
president of entertainment.
The jazz programming was created in partnership with respected
Jazzdagen Tours and is timed to coincide with the San Diego Jazz Festival.
Special savings fares for the cruise begin at $1,999 per person, double
occupancy.
The Crystal Difference
Aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity,
refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative
product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished
by classic service, abundant space, extensive choices and superior quality,
providing worldwide vacations of seven to 100+ days that bridge the best of
land and sea. Grounded in more than a decade of accolades, Crystal has been
voted "World's Best" by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast
Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.
For additional information and Crystal reservations, please contact a
travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line's website at
crystalcruises.com.
CONTACT: Mimi Weisband (310) 203-4302
publicrelations@crystalcruises.com
See Also
Tuesday 3 June 2008
Supermodel's birthday party ends in tears
Naomi Campbell broke down in tears at her 38th birthday party.
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