Entries from Bostonist tagged with 'countrymusic'
February 17, 2008
This week on "Gone Country," we found out that Bobby Brown is able to sleep and dream about himself sleeping. There's some meaning in that, but we're not sure what it is. He also had an emotional moment while visiting a children's hospital. A little songwriting happened at the end, but note that on a show in which celebrities are expected to morph into country musicians, very little performance of country music is taking place.......
Continue Reading "Representing on Reality TV: Gone Country, Big Brother"February 3, 2008
Two episodes of CMT's "Gone Country" have already aired, and Bobby Brown is on his way to becoming a country-music star, of sorts. Bostonist wasn't sure about watching because the show is in Nashville, not Boston, but Bostonist couldn't resist seeing Boston's bad boy on another reality show. And "Gone Country" doesn't disappoint for sheer weirdness. Bobby Brown isn't the only one aiming for country music stardom. Dee Snider, Carnie Wilson, Diana DiGarmo, Maureen McCormick,......
Continue Reading "Representing on Reality TV: The Odd Couple"January 25, 2008
Music After revealing his approach in last night's speech, DJ Spooky dispenses with the theory and dives into the practice. He'll be spinning for the ICA's Experiment, and the ICA lobby will turn into a dance floor. Ghostdad, Kingdon, DJ Lone Wolf, DJ Die Young, and Baltimoroder will be on hand. Learn more about this weekend's DJ Spooky marathon. ICA Boston, 8:00 pm until midnight, $20. DJ Spooky not enough for you? Thunderdome X featuring......
Continue Reading "Happening Tonight"January 14, 2008
After what could be considered a triumphant show at this year's Boston Music Awards, Bobby Brown still can't find any love from local law enforcement. According to Laurel Sweet, the State Police want to charge Brown with cocaine possession. The state police had to deal with Brown, who caused a ruckus at a Holiday Inn in Brockton last December and allegedly had some cocaine. Brown's case will be heard in Brockton District Court on February......
Continue Reading "Bobby Brown Watch: Brockton Rocks Bobby"October 22, 2007
Singer and Boston native Bobby Brown, who never met a reality show he didn't like, is going to star on Country Music Television's "Gone Country," in which he joins fellow semi-celebs in the pursuit of country music stardom. Given Brown's gift for generating shocking television, the country-music element isn't the big news. What's important is that Brown will be training for Grand Old Opry greatness alongside Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Sisqo, Carnie Wilson, Diana DeGarmo,......
Continue Reading "Yee-Haw!: Bobby Brown Takes on Nashville"March 30, 2007
You might think you've seen it all on YouTube or by watching Web Junk 2.0, but Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher are connoisseurs of filmed oddities. These two have been digging through stray videotapes and a few Dumpsters since they were teenagers, and you won't believe what they've found. They'll be sharing their treasures with the masses tomorrow night, Saturday, March 31, at midnight at Coolidge Corner Theater. Tickets are $9.50. If you think you've......
Continue Reading "10 Questions With Joe & Nick of the Found Footage Film Festival"March 12, 2007
The Click Five, Boston's skinny-tie clad power pop band, is down one lead singer. The Globe reported today that Eric Dill has left the band. While the rest of the band wished Dill luck in a statement, they were quick to remind fans that the first single off the band's sophomore release will be piped through radio speakers next month. They also joke -- oh how we hope they joke -- about "hot topless shots"......
Continue Reading "Music Roundup: Bad news for Click, good news for Lynn"