September 2007 Nite Crawl

Nite Crawl

September Nite Crawl 2007

By Roger Anderson

Paris Hilton’s crib is up for sale, for a mere $4.25M . . . Fred Goldman has a change of heart concerning publishing a book newly titled, “Simpson’s Confession,” once referred to as “despicable” now has taken on an all new meaning “profitable.” The price of one’s self-respect sure changes when it pads one’s back pocket, shame on you Freddy! . . . Lucky strikes for any fans who witnessed a rock star sighting last month at the Bryant-Lake Bowl w/ Sheryl Crow on the lanes, now that’s a real pin-up! . . . Prince’s new CD “Planet Earth” hits the racks as well as Kiss alumni, Peter Criss’s new release “One For All,” also Carrie Underwood’s 2^nd album is expected for Oct. 23^rd, now you’re walking the walk and talking the talk. By the way, how about Chris Daughtry with ‘07’s number one album. Just a note of achievement, Daughtry sold more copies than Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee and Elliot Yamin combined, who would have guessed? Duh! What’s the bets on 17 yr old recent Idol, Jordin with a new single “Tattoo” released Aug. 27^th and a follow up album set for Nov? I say it’s “skin to win!!!!” . . . Come Live the Adventure! 2007 Renaissance Festival Theme Weekends now during the month of Sept. - www.renaissancefest.com . . . Rock ‘n’ Roll Triple Play 2007 w/ Counting Crows, LIVE & Collective Soul, Sept. 1^st @ Midway Stadium, kids under 12 get in FREE! . . . Sept. 3^rd Def Leppard, Foreigner & Styx climax the fair in style! . . . The 17^th Annual Chilifeed in Ellsworth, WI, Sept. 7^th w/ Corey Stevens & the all original Great White w/ special guest Scarlet Haze on the 8^th, check out Great White’s new release, “Back to the Rhythm” . . . RUSH Snakes & Arrows Tour Sept. 9^th @ Xcel Energy Center . . . The 24^th Annual MTV Awards show broadcasts live via the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Sun., Sept. 9^th @ 9pm ET. “Best New Artist” nominees include Winehouse, Fergie & Nelly Furtado, who says sex don’t sell,” and if that isn’t enough how about Rihanna, who rec’d 5 nominations as well as Shakira or 7 categories for Beyonce, holy shit, sexy not only sells, it’s righteously on top! Shake the booty girls, MTV has very good taste in all shapes and colors! . . . Traffic’s Dave Mason & John Mayall Sept. 18^th @ the Cabooze . . . Irish rebel, Sinead O’Conner, Sept. 24^th @ Pantages Theatre . . . Wed., Sept. 19^th @ the State Theater, 9-Time Grammy Nominee Steve Vai, “the world’s most innovative guitarist” . . . Sept. 21-22, the first McNally Smith Minnesota Music Festival feat. Soul Asylum, Quietdrive, Martin Zellar, The Honeydogs, & more tba @ Harriet Island . . . JOSS STONE, “Look for me, I’m in the front row!” @ Myth Sept. 26^th!! . . . Gretchen Wilson @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Fri., Sept. 28^th & Icon Tony Bennett Fri., Oct. 26^th -Ticketmaster.com . . . The Gin Blossoms (“Hey Jealousy”) Sun., Sept. 30^th @ the Fine Line . . . 23 yr old British Star, Amy Winehouse @ the State Theater rescheduled for Oct. 1^st, I think, is she really going to Rehab? . . . Maroon 5 w/ special guest Swedish rockers, the Hives @ Xcel Energy Center, Oct. 1^st . . . Little River Band w/ Kurt Jorgensen @ the Medina Ballroom, Fri., Oct. 5^th . . . Blue October / Yellowcard & more @ Myth, Oct. 13^th . . . Sugarland w/ Little Big Town & Jake Owen at Target Center Sat., Oct. 13^th . . . The Black Crowes Oct. 16^th @ the State Theater in Mpls . . . Patty Smyth & Scandal w/ local favs, Zed Leppelin @ the Medina Ballroom, Sat., Oct. 20^th . . . 22 years later, the “original” Van Halen’s Diamond Dave and Eddie Van Halen joined by Wolfgang Van Halen “Jump(s)” @ Target Center Oct. 24^th . . . Roarrrrrrrr for The Lion King 10^th Anniversary Engagement @ the Orpheum Theatre Oct. 25-Nov. 25^th . . . Rascal Flatts w/ special guest Jason Aldean @ Xcel Oct. 27^th, yahoo! . . . the funniest mother f*cker alive, Lewis Black @ Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Nov. 9^th . . . Tori Amos @ Northrop , Nov. 7^th . . . Don’t forget just 115 days ‘til Christmas!