Music heals

If you didn’t catch the white coat and the stethoscope, you might take Dr. Mike Miller for a middle-aged rocker, roaming the halls of the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

For years, Miller, a research cardiologist, has been studying the effects of happiness — or things that make people happy — on our hearts. He began his research with laughter, and found watching funny movies and laughing at them could actually open up blood vessels, allowing blood to circulate more freely.

Miller thought, if laughter can do that, why not music? So, he tested the effects of music on the cardiovascular system. “Turns out music may be one of the best de-stressors — either by playing or even listening to music,” said Miller.

The setup was basically the same as with the laughter study: Using high-tech imaging, Miller measured blood vessel size as people listened to music.

More Britney News…This a Bit More Enlightened

When she arrived in Miami for her performance rather than hitting the beach she went to Miami’s Childrens Hospital. A spokeperson for the hospital said she took pictures with the kids, gave autographs. The kids we so excited to meet Britney. She also donated money to the hospital’s Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program.

LiLo Wants to Cover Britney (In More Ways Than One)

Lindsay Lohan is still recording her album and the lesbian now says she wants to cover either Womanizer of Oops…I did it Again.

Ok, #1 the AUDACITY

#2 Is this some kind of sick subliminal message? I bet that’s what she says every time she gets down and dirty was Sam…”OOPS…I did her again!”

#3 And the other option…”Womanizer” – is she giving Sam a little jab here? Maybe Lilo relates to this song cuz she is always getting banged around (and not in the good way) by her lady lova.

think Lilo is crying out for help.

Britney Adds a Kitty to Her Circus

So we’ve all heard of wardrobe malfunctions but what about microphone malfuctions. Last night in Tampa britney spears was doing a costume change and she was heard says live on her mic “my pussy was hanging out”. The crowd burst into laughter. That’s definitely an O-M-G moment.

Amy Winehous Backs Out of Coachella…Standard

She has been denied a work visa because of legal troubles. Remember back in 2008, at the Grammys, she had to perform in London live via Satelite because she  couldn’t sway officials that she was off drugs. Yeah, seems like that isn’t even gonna be an option this year. Can we say “Trainwreck?!”

We Have a secret…

Be sure to tune in on Monday, the 29th. We have a huge announcement!!!!!

WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS

So for all you who listened to the show on July 28th, you heard Chris Drew of NeverShoutNever and if you felt the way we did, you loved him and his music. We just received confirmation, via Rochelle, that Chris will be calling into our show regularly to give us updates on how went from an unsigned 17 year old to a ROCKSTAR!!!

Here are some updates straight from the source:

-THE YIPPEE EP was released on July 29th – GO BUY IT
-Chris will be in the October issue of Alternative Press Magazine (in their AP&R section)
-He will also be in the October/November issue of AMP MAGAZINE
-Chris will be in the studio this coming weekend record a cover song which will be released on itunes in the fall!!!

Happy Monday

Jackamore = Amazing Concert

So last night I went to Jack’s Mannequin and Paramore at the OC Fair and it was an amazing show.

Jack's Rockin out

For starters, the lead singer, Andrew McMahon, of Jack’s Mannequin can work the stage and the piano. He was all over, had 2 mics at the piano because he moves around all crazy. To top it off, his mom, dad and friends were all in the audience and he dedicated the track “La La Lie” to all the people there… hmmm… His mom was rocking out, like any mom would be at their son’s show. Go buy there songs on itunes!

Paramore came out and the audience went buck wild!!!! Girls were screaming “I love you”, guys were screaming “Marry me” and the girl in front of me bobbed in place. The lead singer, Hayley Williams, is great on stage she works every side, she gets the audience pumped up by talking to them and worst of all, she does a head shake to the beat and it gives me a head rush just watching her!

If you are looking for an amazing concert experience with a price tag that won’t break your piggy bank, then check out ticketmaster.com for all the tour dates! Our seats were amazing! Thank you Atlantic Records!

Happy weekend. I’m going up to San Luis Obispo ,

Tim

Know before its big…

For all you music lovers we got some news for you! Nevershoutnever, a one man band that is new to the scene about about to make waves across the industry, will be calling into The Block FM on Monday morning! Picture a 17 year old kid, Chris, singing some mellow music on an acoustic guitar.

Check out Monday’s show at 9:00am PST to hear NeverShoutNever talk about everything from the new album, to his love life, to being a vegetarian. In the meantime, check Chris Drew of NeverShoutNever out on iTunes with his new mini-album release of The Yippee EP. You can also catch NeverShoutNever on MTV’s TRL next Wednesday!

Happy weekend!

Tim

The Paramore Fan in us all

One of Tim and Cassie’s favorite bands, Paramore, is on kicking of there tour and are coming to The OC Fair on July 30th and Tim will be there. Listen on July 31st to hear all about it!

Not in Southern California? Check out their website!

-Posted by Tim

Jessica Simpson…The Country Singer?

Jessica Simpson made her country debut this week at Country Thunder in Wisconsin on Saturday night. According to reports, when she got on stage, half the audience started booing and the other half started cheering. One audience member said, “She’s an embarrassment to country music.” Another one said, “It’s crap. She doesn’t belong here.”

As much as Tim and Cassie love Jessica Simpson, maybe country isn’t her thing. Stick to shoes, paparazzi and your dog, Jess

-Posted by Tim