Chava Alberstein is doing several concerts these days. The famous Israeli folksinger is going to appear at Kaufmann Hall in New York City in about two weeks to sing some of her most popular songs.  She has been making music telling the story of the Israeli people for many years now and always impresses her audiences with the deep sound of her voice.  She was born in 1947 in Poland and her family moved to Israel when she was just 4 years old.  After spending time in the Israeli Defence Force, which every one does, then began making music, producing several dozen albums since then.  If you like mideastern folk music or anything like that, I would recommend going to see her on November 12.

One year ago, on October 30, 2007, the Eagles released their first album since 1978, called Long Road Out of Eden.  The album consisted of some new songs and some songs that they had performed in the 70s, but didn’t record, because the writer, J. D. Souther, wanted to release it on his own solo album. The album was available at first only on the group’s website and at Sam’s Club and Walmart stores.  Now, it’s also available through other retailers. One band member says that this is probably the last Eagles album that they will make together.  The band has also put together a tour to promote this new album.  They launched it in March 2008 and continue to perform into 2009.  The tour started in London, but will go on to cities in many other countries, including the US and Canada.  The group has also won a Grammy Award this year for the song “How Long” on the new album.

The alternative rock band, Coldplay, released their latest album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, a few months ago, and in just a few days, it was at the top of the UK charts.  In the first three days, it sold 302,000 copies in the UK alone, one of the fastest selling albums in history.  In the US it also reached #1 on the Bilboard charts, selling over 1.8 million copies. The CD contains 12 tracks, including 2 bonus tracks.  Coldplay has also begun a tour of the same name, and will visit numerous locations in the US and around the world.

Should you be hungry like a wolf for fantasticly crafted 80s music, Duran Duran is planning to sate your appetite. Revitalizing the spirit that drove one of the 1980s most popular sounds, Duran Duran has scheduled a dozen or so shows for the first half of December, right after they return from their international tour of countries like Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Argentina. If you were a fan of them back in their prime, the boys are back to show that they haven’t lost a step. In fact, they may have picked up a few extra ones since the last time you saw them. Check out their official fans’ webpage to properly stay up-to-date with Duran Duran news.

After releasing their new album “Fasciination” back in early August, the dance-punk/new-wave band The Faint is still touring throughout the US and is constantly adding more shows whenever they can.  The new single “The Geeks were Right” has recieved high laudation from fans and music critics and The Faint has decided to continue with more touring to support the album. They have scheduled tour dates that run right up until the Christmas season. Find out more about The Faint at their website.

The makers of Guitar Hero (now on version 4) have revealed that the new edition of the game will feature Billy Idol, among other huge bands like Sublime, Foo Fighters, and Van Halen. Idol’s “Rebel Yell” will allow punk fans the opportunity to emulate one of punk rock’s biggest poster boys. Do up your hair right, find a clip-on nose piercing, and start practicing on the red, yellow, and blue plastic buttons in anticipation of “Rebel Yell.” Learn more about the game on his official fan website.

Look at these guys in their posed “rockstar” stances. What is that, a machine gun drum stick? Is that an attempt at a Pete Townshend stance, oh wait, no he’s holding the guitar up to “balance” to the picture. And that’s not how you hold a guitar! Oh I forgot, Fall Out Boy wouldnt know how to do anything (from write music to hold instruments) on their own, my bad. Excuse me, make-up? Hey make-up we need more eyeliner on Pete Wentz!

Yeah, they are pretty big d-bags but for some reason America loves ‘em.  It’s just annoying when a crappy pop-punk bands ego gets so huge that you can see it manifest in a promotional picture.

They bang in their white tees, spit game in their white tees, and they look clean in their white tees- oh, wrong song- Hey, there Delilah, what’s it like in New York City…The Plain White T’s are back on tour following the release of their new album, Big Bad World.  Dont miss your chance to check out these cute as a button pop punkerswhen they come to your town.

Besides going to a GWAR or Misfits show, seeing Alice Cooper round Halloween is a perfect way to celebrate. As one of firsts to bring horror imagery to the stage, an Alice Cooper show brings rock and roll to its knees with blood, gore, and other shock rock antics that will have you biting the head of a chicken off in a frenzy…An Alice Cooper show also promises a delightful execution of their lead singer- it’s become a classic tradition.  With a new album out, the band is back on tour. For more information about Alice Cooper click here.