2005

The movie critics for Time magazine, Richard Schickel and Richard Corliss, have compiled an unranked list of the 100 greatest films. It was posted Sunday on www.Time.com. Included are traditionally acclaimed flicks like “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Casablanca” and “Citizen Kane,” as well as more atypical choices like “Finding Nemo,” “Star Wars” and the 2002 Brazilian gang story, “City of God.” Other rnotable picks include: Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, A Hard Days Night, The Lord Of The Rings and Blade Runner.

To read more about Time Magazine’s list, please visit time.com.

Jerry Garcia’s artwork has been compiled in a book and traveling exhibition to debut this fall. Jerry Garcia: The Collected Artwork — featuring texts by GRATEFUL DEAD drummer MICKEY HART, BOB DYLAN, CARLOS SANTANA, PATTI SMITH and GRACE SLICK — hits stores September 9th. The show will tour museums in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta .

Source rollingstone.com.

Nine Inch Nails is the first headlining act set for the seventh Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans, Billboard.com can exclusively reveal. Festival executive producer Steve Rehage says the Oct. 29-30 event will feature upward of 80 bands spread across seven stages. The full lineup will be announced June 24.

Nine Inch Nails leader Trent Reznor owns a home and studio in the Big Easy, which has long made him a target of Voodoo organizers. “With Trent’s history with New Orleans, we’re looking for a big homecoming,” Rehage says. “He’s been to the festival for years, and we’ve always approached him about performing. We’re very excited about it.”

This year, Voodoo will be held on a golf course within City Park, and the previous festival grounds will be converted into space for tent and RV camping. Rehage also says ticket prices will be reduced. “The weekend pass will be $60, and $35 for camping,” he says. “So for under $100, you can be in the midst of New Orleans during Halloween. It’s absolutely insane.”

The 2004 edition of the festival featured performances by Beastie Boys, Green Day, Velvet Revolver and the Pixies, and drew 55,000 fans over the course of two days.

Rehage says “every second” of past festivals has been filmed, and that some kind of commercial release is “something we’re definitely looking into.” For more information on the festival, visit its official Web site.

Source billboard.com.

Xavier Rudd has inked an exclusive worldwide licensing deal with
Foundations/Universal Records, and will release his Solace CD in the US on June 7th. Xavier will be also embark on a summer tour of the States beginning in Boston on June 3rd and running through the end of summer, including stops at the 2005 Bonnaroo Festival on June 10th and 11th.

TOUR DATES

June 3 Boston B of A Pavilion
June 4 Poughkeepsie Hunter Mountain
June 5 Philadelphia Festival Pier
June 6 NYC Bowery
June 7 Norfolk Harbor Center
June 8 Myrtle Beach House of Blues
June 9 Richmond, VA Innsbruck Pavilion
June 11 BONNAROO Saturday at 4:00, Tent #3
June 14 Ann Arbor The Ark
June 15 Chicago Navy Pier
June 16 Chicago Navy Pier
June 17 Minneapolis Zoo Amphitheater
June 19 Lawrence, KS Wakarusa Festival
June 22 Cincinnati Zooma Tour, Riverbend Music Center
June 24 Atlanta Zooma Tour, Hi-Fi BuAmphitheater
June 25 Tampa Zooma Tour, Ford Amphitheater
June 26 West Palm Beach Zooma Tour, Sound AdviceAmphitheater
June 27 New Orleans House of Blues
June 30 Boulder, CO Fox Theater
July 1st Denver Red Rocks
July 16 Anchorage, AK West Delaney Park
July 26 Washington, DC The State Theater
July 29 Ashville, NC The Bele Chere Festival
July 30 Floyd, VA The Floyd Festival
July 31 Chicago Taste of Lincoln Ave Festival

Moviegoers flocked to the dark side in droves, giving the final installment of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” tale a record-breaking midnight run.

“Star Wars: Episode III

The Black Crowes, Maceo Parker and the Subdudes are among the artists who will take part in Colorado’s 12th annual Telluride Blues & Brews festival. Set for Sept. 16-18 in the Telluride Town Park, the three-day event will present an eclectic slate of music and a host of beers for revelers to enjoy.

The reunited Crowes will headline the festival’s first night, which will also feature performances by Susan Tedeschi and the Subdudes.

Sax great Parker anchors the second day’s bill, with Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory and Mofro among those slated to be on hand. That day will also host the Grand Tasting, with 50 microbreweries showcasing their wares, including Atlanta’s Sweet Water Brewery, Montana’s Flathead Lake Brewing Company and Colorado’s own Flying Dog Brewery.

The final day of the festival will feature guitar talents Chris Thomas King and Sonny Landreth, as well as the Dixie Hummingbirds and Henry Butler. Other artists confirmed for the event are Eddie Turner, Corey Harris, Hazel Miller, Eric Lindell and Dwayne Dopsie.

Various multi-day passes are on sale now at Tellurideblues.com or 866-515-6166, with single-day tickets set to go on sale June 1.

Source billboard.com.