Junior's Reading And Viewing List: April 1 - 10, 2011

Last Update - May 15, 2011 at 10:22 PM EDT

Junior's April 1 through April 10, 2011 'Reading And Viewing List' includes title links, with article snippets, from items published during the first ten days of April 2011.

Washington Capitals hockey, music, Formula One racing and WRC rally news are the topics included in this post.


April 10, 2011

Born Again 2 CD Deluxe Edition Coming May 30
By Joe Siegler at Black Sabbath Online

The much anticipated 2 CD Deluxe Edition of Born Again turned up on Amazon UK's site for pre-order. Fans have asked for this for a long time, and finally it's coming. The track listing...


April 9, 2011

Postgame Notebook: Panthers 1, Capitals 0
Posted at WashingtonCaps.com

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - While the Florida Panthers celebrated the end of a long losing streak, the Washington Capitals were looking ahead to the playoffs...


Exclusive Rubens Barrichello Q&A: I'm more motivated than ever
Posted at Formula1.com

Rubens Barrichello may be enduring a tricky start to his 19th season of Formula One competition, but his love for the sport hasn't dimmed. As determined as ever to succeed, Barrichello is working tirelessly to improve his chances of success at Williams this year. And while starting from 15th place on the grid for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix might not be ideal, the Brazilian is hopeful he'll do much better in the race itself...


April 8, 2011

Friday analysis - more to come from quietly confident Red Bull?
Posted at Formula1.com

As usual teams focused mainly on learning about set-up, actuation of their drag reduction rear wins, KERS and how differently the Pirelli tyres behaved in the heat of Sepang on Friday. They also had two extra sets per driver of super-hard development tyres to try...


Def Leppard: Live Album Details
Posted by mdome at Classic Rock

...It’s titled Mirrorball, and the full track listing is:...


Practice One - Webber sets strong Sepang standard
Posted at Formula1.com

Mark Webber sent shivers down the spines of rivals here in Sepang this morning as he lapped his Red Bull RB7 1.665s faster than anyone else. Lewis Hamilton got closest in his McLaren, but his 1m 39.316s best was light years behind Webber's 1m 37.651s...


April 7, 2011

British Heavy Rock Legends Uriah Heep Release First Video
From Upcoming 'Into The Wild' Studio Album
Posted by Nightwatcher at Nightwatcher's House Of Rock

British Heavy Rock Legends Uriah Heep have released the first video "Nail On The Head" from the upcoming studio album 'Into The Wild', The release is the band's 23rd studio album, which will be released on April 15 in Europe and May 3 in North America via Frontiers Records...

Audio Samples from "In The Wild"

Acropolis Hall of Fame honours McRae
Posted at WRC.com

World championship legend Colin McRae will be honoured by an exhibition during the Acropolis Rally in June...


April 6, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Capitals 5, Panthers 2
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

High Note At Home – Washington concluded the home portion of its 2010-11 schedule with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night at Verizon Center...


April 5, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Capitals 3, Maple Leafs 2, SO
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Southeast Supremacy – The Caps took a 3-2 shootout decision from the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday to clinch their fourth consecutive Southeast Division crown. That matches San Jose for the longest current streak of its kind in the NHL...


Raikkonen's NASCAR debut date confirmed
Posted at WRC.com

Kimi Raikkonen, currently ninth in the World Rally Championship drivers' standings, will enter his first NASCAR Truck Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on 20 May...


April 2, 2011

POSTGAME NOTEBOOK: Capitals 5, Sabres 4, OT
By Mike Vogel - Senior Writer at WashingtonCaps.com

Lofty Perch – With their thrilling fall-from-ahead-then-come-from-behind victory over the Buffalo Sabres at Verizon Center on Saturday night, the Washington Capitals pushed their way past the Philadelphia Flyers and into the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings...


April 1, 2011

A TWO-point night -- Game 78: Caps 4 - Blue Jackets 3 (OT)
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

...It was by no means easy, and it was by no means pretty, but the Caps were the only team among the top four in the East to win last night. You had a harbinger of things to come when Alexander Semin had two quick shots on goalie Steve Mason barely a minute into the game and barely five feet from the net. Mason stopped those, one on a nifty right toe save, but it was his big rebound he gave up...

Def Leppard With Cheap Trick Fall Tour Extension Cancelled

Announcement of cancellation posted at DefLeppard.com on 10/16/2009:


Third leg of 2009 tour cancelled

Due to unforeseen personal matters, the third leg of Def Leppard’s North American Tour, set to begin on October 22nd, has been cancelled. "We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans," said the band in a statement. "That's why we've agonized over this decision. Even if just a single concert, we don't take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life’s commitments need to be the priority."

Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase.

Def Leppard With Cheap Trick At Giant Center In Hershey, PA Updated

This Tour Extension Has Been Cancelled!

Def Leppard With Cheap Trick At Giant Center In Hershey, PA Update:

Def Leppard Extends Summer Concert Tour
Special Guests are Cheap Trick

(HERSHEY, PA) — The hottest rock tour of the summer has just gotten hotter. More dates have just been added to the critically hailed tour of the summer starring British rock legends Def Leppard, special guests Cheap Trick and Man Raze. One of the dates added is Friday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. when the tour pulls into Hershey, PA to perform at Giant Center. Tickets go on sale [To general public] Saturday, October 3 at 10:00 AM EDT [Pre-Sale Thursday, October 1 from 10:00 AM EDT to 10:00 PM EDT - Password: hollywood].

"We are really amazed by how well the tour has been received," said Def Leppard front man Joe Elliott. "Our fans have been absolutely fantastic. There's really no greater compliment than to be asked to keep on doing it so that's what we're going to do."

The tour highlights three decades of music from one of rock 'n' roll's greatest bands. With combined sales of 80 Million albums worldwide, fans will be treated to hits like "Photograph," "Rock Of Ages," "C'mon C'mon," "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Foolin'," "Bringin' On The Heartbreak," "Nine Lives," as well as Cheap Trick classics "I Want You To Want Me" and "Surrender."

Def Leppard (Joe Elliott/vocals, Vivian Campbell/guitar, Phil Collen/guitar, Rick "Sav" Savage/bass and Rick Allen/drums) sits at the top of an iconic class of rock 'n' roll bands. The band's most recent album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge debuted last year at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200.

Over the course of their career, Def Leppard has produced a series of classic groundbreaking albums that set the sound for generations of music fans and artists. The group's spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name and are an institution in the touring industry as they continue to sell out arenas worldwide.

With more than 5,000 performances, 20 million records sold, 29 movie soundtracks and 40 gold and platinum-recording awards, Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the 70s they've been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable.

Cheap Trick's acclaimed new album, The Latest, continues their reign as power-pop progenitors as they celebrate their 35th anniversary together. Since forming in the city of Rockford, IL in 1974, they have sold over 20 million albums and had numerous hits including "Surrender," "I Want You to Want Me" and "Dream Police." Cheap Trick features the original line-up of Robin Zander - vocals and guitar, Rick Nielsen - guitar and backing vocals, Bun E. Carlos - drums and backing vocals & Tom Petersson - bass and backing vocals.

Def Leppard has teamed up with I Love All Access to offer the ultimate fan experience for the tour featuring a variety of packages. For more details, go to http://www.iloveallaccess.com/.

For more Def Leppard tour news and information go to defleppard.com.

For more information on Cheap Trick, visit cheaptrick.com.

Tickets for this show are $99.00, $79.00, $49.00 and $29.00 (processing fees apply and twelve ticket limit) and are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at HersheyEntertainment.com, Ticketmaster.com, and LiveNation.com. The wristband policy will be in effect for this concert. Fans are permitted on the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex property beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 3. Two hours prior to the on-sale, fans are directed in front of Giant Center Box Office, where they are issued a numbered wristband. Wristbands are available for one hour, and at the conclusion of that hour, a selected fan will randomly select a wristband that will determine the line order. For example: if 1,000 wristbands are issued during that hour and the number 500 is selected, the person wearing wristband 500 will be the first person in line. Numbers 501 to 1,000 will proceed in line behind, followed by numbers 1 through 499. Once the line is in place, everyone arriving after the wristbands were issued will be escorted to the end of the numbered line.

Def Leppard With Cheap Trick 2009 Tour Extended

This Tour Extension Has Been Cancelled!

Announcement posted at DefLeppard.com:

PRESS RELEASE: 2009 tour extension

DEF LEPPARD EXTENDS SUMMER CONCERT TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHEAP TRICK

ADDITIONAL U.S. AND CANADIAN SHOWS ADDED TO THE CONCERT EVENT OF THE SUMMER

The hottest rock tour of the summer has just gotten hotter. Fifteen additional concerts, including seven in Canada, have been added to the critically hailed tour of the summer starring British rock legends Def Leppard, special guests Cheap Trick and Man Raze. Tickets in select markets go on sale beginning September 25 at LiveNation.com. Additional dates to be announced soon.

"We are really amazed by how well the tour has been received," said Def Leppard front man Joe Elliott. "Our fans have been absolutely fantastic. There's really no greater compliment than to be asked to keep on doing it so that's what we're going to do."

The tour's third leg will kick off in Reno, Nevada on Thursday, October 22nd. It highlights three decades of music from one of rock 'n' roll's greatest bands. With combined sales of 80 Million albums worldwide, 65 million from Leppard alone, fans will be treated to hits like "PHOTOGRAPH," "ROCK OF AGES," "C'MON C'MON," "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME," "FOOLIN'," "BRINGIN' ON THE HEARTBREAK," "NINE LIVES," as well as Cheap Trick classics "I WANT YOU TO WANT ME" and "SURRENDER."

The tour has played to massive crowds throughout the summer. Celebrity guests, some of which include Taylor Swift, Larry Mullen, Jr. Of U2, and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction, along with a wide range of fans of all ages have come to see the mega hit-filled show. Def Leppard also launched the first interactive tour in history via Rockzimity, a Bluetooth and Wifi exclusive.

Def Leppard (Joe Elliott/vocals, Vivian Campbell/guitar, Phil Collen/guitar, Rick "Sav" Savage/bass and Rick Allen/drums) sits at the top of an iconic class of rock 'n' roll bands. In fact, they are one of a handful of select groups, including the likes of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and The Eagles, who have been awarded the R.I.A.A.'s prestigious Diamond Award more than once ("PYROMANIA" and "HYSTERIA"). The band's most recent album "SONGS FROM THE SPARKLE LOUNGE" debuted last year at #5 on the Billboard Top 200. They've also sold out the 02 in Dublin AND headlined Britain's Download Festival 2009 to more then 80,000. Over the course of their career, Def Leppard has produced a series of classic groundbreaking albums that set the sound for generations of music fans and artists. The group's spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name and are an institution in the touring industry as they continue to sell out arenas worldwide.

With more than 5,000 performances, 20 million records sold, 29 movie soundtracks and 40 gold and platinum-recording awards, Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the 70s they've been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable.

Cheap Trick's acclaimed new album, The Latest, continues their reign as power-pop progenitors as they celebrate their 35th anniversary together. Since forming in the city of Rockford, IL in 1974, they have sold over 20 million albums and had numerous hits including "SURRENDER," "I WANT YOU TO WANT ME" and "DREAM POLICE." Cheap Trick features the original line-up of Robin Zander - vocals and guitar, Rick Nielsen - guitar and backing vocals, Bun E. Carlos - drums and backing vocals and Tom Petersson - bass and backing vocals.

Live Nation will produce the tour nationally. Additional ticket and tour information is available at LiveNation.com.

Def Leppard has teamed up with I Love All Access to offer the ultimate fan experience for the tour featuring a variety of packages. For more details go to ILoveAllAccess.com.


TOUR DATES as listed on both bands' web sites:

OCT 22 - Reno, NV (US) at Events Center - Tickets
OCT 24 - Boise, ID (US) at Idaho Center - Tickets
OCT 25 - Spokane, WA (US) at Spokane Arena - Tickets
OCT 27 - Vancouver, BC (Ca) at Pacific Coliseum - Tickets
OCT 29 - Regina, SK (Ca) at Brandt Center - On Sale OCT 2, 10:00 AM
OCT 31 - Edmonton, AB (Ca) at Rexall Place - Tickets
NOV 2 - Calgary, AB (Ca) at Pengrowth Saddledome - Tickets
NOV 4 - Winnipeg, MB (Ca) at MTS Centre - Tickets
NOV 6 - Minneapolis, MN (US) at Xcel Energy Center - Tickets
NOV 7 - Omaha, NE (US) at Qwest Center - On Sale OCT 3, 10:00 AM
NOV 9 - Detroit, MI (US) at Joe Louis Arena - Tickets
NOV 10 - Grand Rapids, MI (US) at Van Andel Arena - Tickets
NOV 12 - Ottawa, ON (Ca) at Scotiabank Place - Tickets
NOV 13 - Hamilton, ON (Ca) at Copps Coliseum - Tickets
NOV 14 - Columbus, OH (US) at Nationwide Arena - Tickets
NOV 18 - Montreal, QC (Ca) at Bell Centre - Tickets
NOV 20 - Hershey, PA (US) at Giant Center - On Sale OCT 3, 10:00 AM
NOV 21 - Atlantic City, NJ (US) at Etess - On Sale OCT 3, 12:00 PM
NOV 24 - Nashville, TN (US) at Sommet Center (Rescheduled Date) - Tickets
NOV 25 - Louisville, KY (US) at Freedom Hall - On Sale OCT 10, 10:00 AM
NOV 28 - Beaumont, TX (US) at Ford Park - On Sale OCT 10, 10:00 AM

Today's Tune: "I Can't Go Home" By Robert Cray

Robert Cray in concert. Photo courtesy WireImage.

Robert Cray, American Blues guitarist and singer was born on August 1, 1953. Happy 56th Birthday Robert! In honor of Mr. Cray, today's tune is "I Can't Go Home", from his 1988 album 'Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark'.

Other people born on the 1st of August include: 1933 – American actor and comedian Dom DeLuise, 1951 – American musician Tommy Bolin (The James Gang, Deep Purple), 1959 – English rock singer Joe Elliott (Def Leppard).

Robert Cray Band - "I Can't Go Home"

July 2009 Concerts In DC, MD, PA & VA

Here is a current list of some noteable concerts scheduled to take place in July 2009, at venues in Hershey PA, Maryland, Northern VA and Washington DC.


Aerosmith & ZZ Top - July 3rd at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey, PA -> Postponed

Jay & The Americans - July 5th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Styx & 38 Special - July 7th at The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD

Elton John & Billy Joel: 'Face 2 Face Tour 2009' - July 11th concert tickets, Parking tickets at Nationals Park in Washington, DC

Rock Royalty: The Ultimate British Classic Rock Festival - July 12th at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD

Def Leppard, Cheap Trick & Poison - July 12th at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA

Joe Cocker & Dave Mason - July 14th at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD

BSO "with full rock band" perform The Music of Queen: A Rock Symphony - July 18th at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD

Alan Parsons Live Project - July 19th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

'Hippiefest Tour 2009' - July 23rd at Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD

Crosby, Stills & Nash - July 29th at Hershey Theatre in Hershey, PA

Lynyrd Skynyrd & Kid Rock - July 31st at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey, PA

*All details are subject to change!

Def Leppard, Poison & Cheap Trick In Bristow, VA July 2009

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Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick
tickets go on sale tomorrow at Live Nation.