Rik Emmett (formerly with Truimph) & Dave Dunlop

Rik Emmett & Dave Dunlop visited Crystal Lake's RAUE Saturday night and rocked the join!!

Rik, formerly with 'Truimph', has several gold and platinum hanging on his wall after surviving three decades in the music buz. Awards from Best Guitarist at the '81 Junos to Best Smooth Jazz Guitarist in 2005, along with induction into the Canadian Rocl Hall of Fame in '93, the Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Junos Hall of Fame in 2008 highlight an ever-evolving career.

Dave has been a pro guitarist/songwriter/singer/educator for the past 20 years and is currently touring with Rik in a award-winning group called "Strung-Out Troubadours." Dave is also an endorser of Gibson guitars, Dean guitars and Traynor amplifiers. He was also lead guitarist and writer in 'The Full Nine,' signed with Disney's Mammoth Records.

His working relationship with Rik had grown to the point that they released a duo project called 'Strung-Out Troubadours,' with Dunlop co-writing, recording, co-producing, mixing and performing, all in his Room 9 studio.

In 2008 Dunlop joined the re-formed Hall of Famers,'Truimph', supporting the original line-up of Rik Emmett, Gil Moore, and Mike Levine. The 'Troubs' have since followed up the "Hugh's Room" disc with the 2009 critically acclaimed release"Push & Pull", again produced at Room 9.

Here's a video of Rik & Dave.

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"Fight The Good Fight"

AS I MATURE !!

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in.

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just big uncaring jerks.

I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades, and there better be a lot of money to take its place.

I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better have a big w***y or huge b**bs. (***ill **oo)

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.

I've learned that people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away.

I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it.

I've learned to forgive.

American Idol Results

Wednesday's Idol results show had a mixture of music. A nice duet by Brooke White and Justin Gaston. Singing Elvis' "If I Could Dream." I liked it but it wasn't close to the Celine Dion-Elvis Duet from a few years ago.

Here's the video of Celine and Elvis, remember?

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"If I Could Dream"

And then a rock performance by Adam Lambert singing his new single, "What Do You Want From Me."

-- What the hell was that???
I thought it was terrible, but just sayin'. I saw his video of this song and it was much better then his American Idol performance.
Here's his video.

"What Do You Want From Me"

Now for the results.
Andrew Garcia was the first sent home and rightfully so. He just didn't show real star quality and lacked energy in several of his performances.

The second one going home was Katie Stevens. Katie had some good performances but she needs more seasoning. She needs some additional vocal training. Both Andrew and Katie will be on the American Idol tour so check them out.

Next weeks guest mentor will be the great Alicia Keys.

American Idol Top 9 (Again)

Elvis is alive!!

Guest mentor for Tuesdays Elvis music was last years American Idol runner up, the flamboyant, Adam Lambert.



















Opening the show, with her electric guitar, was the terrific Crystal Bowersox singing a great Elvis Gospel song "Saved." And again Crystal was right on!

Andrew Garcia followed with "Hound Dog" and he forgot it was ELVIS!!
Andrew lacked any energy and it was not good.

Tim Urban got all the "Teenie Boopers" crying with "Can't Help Falling In Love With You." To me, it was just ok.

Lee Dewyze, who lives right down the road in Mount Prospect,Illinois, cut loose with "Little Less Conversation." Lee brought it.

Aaron Kelly made a high school musical out of "Blue Suede Shoes."

Siobhan Magnus, sang "Suspicious Minds" and again showed her soft side and her great range but didn't please the judges.

Big Mike Lynche, who was saved by the judges last week, sang with deep feelings,"In The Ghetto." Ellen said she was glad they saved him and Simon said it was a trillion times better then last week.

"Sassy" Katie Stevens, who told Adam she was concerned with the previous critiques by the judges, let loose with "Baby What Do You Want Me To Do" and it was sexy and good vocals.

Casey James wrapped up the show with "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" but Casey changed the song so much it didn't even sound like Elvis' version and the judges weren't impressed.

Now two are going home since the judges used the save on Big Mike last week. So here's my picks for the bottom three: Andrew Garcia has run out of time. He should be sent home. Aaron Kelly will be gone also unless the "Teenie Boopers" save him. Last pick will probably be Siobhan Magnus and if Aaron stays then Siobhan is gone.

We'll see Wednesday.

Summerfest in Milwaukee 2010

This years line-up at Summerfest is teriffic!!

Tim McGraw & Lady Antebellum

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers with ZZ Top

Justin Bieber with Sean Kingston

Eric Clapton with Roger Daltry

Brooks and Dunn with Kellie Pickler and Gary Allan

Rush

Carrie Underwood

ALSO :

Sheryl Crow

Colbie Caillat

Kool & the Gang

The Wailers

311

Jeff Beck

Public Enemy

Thievery Corporation

Phil Vassas

STS9

The Moody Blues

Puddle of Mudd

Chevelle

The Hold Steady

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

O.A.R.

The Roots

The Bravery

Scorpions

The Devil Wears Prada

Modest Mouse

Danny Gokey

Go to www.summerfest.com for the days and times for all these great performers.

American Idol To 9 Results

Tonight's Idols show featured David Archuleta and Rihanna.

David sang "Imagine"


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"IMAGINE"

and Rihanna





provided some good music last night before Ryan got down to the bottom 3.


Well it was a surprise to me. While I had Aaron Kelly and Andrew Garcia right in the bottom 3, I missed when Big Mike Lynche was announced as the third one in the bottom three.
The bigger surprise was that he was up to be sent home after all the votes were tallied. However, it just bares me out when I said "Teenie Bopper" girls are voting for the young kids. Andrew and Mike are , I think, the two oldest Idol contestants this year.
Now the judges had the option to save Big Mike and after a short deliberation, they decided to keep Mike in the American Idol contest.
Wow, I'm glad they did, cause Mike is better than several of the remaining Top 9.
I hope kids start voting for the best performer instead of voting for the cutest guy.
We'll see next week !!

American Idol Top 9

Top 9 Idols brought it Tuesday night and it was a tough choice for the bottom 3 since all but Andrew Garcis did pretty good.
Songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney were selected by the Idols. Once again 'Teenie Bopper' girls will determine who goes home. The show now has nothing to do with who is the best only who is the cutiest guy. So here goes, Aaron Kelly opened the show with "Long And Winding Road." His performance was not the best but with the young girls votes, he should be safe.

Big Mike Lynche sang "Eleanor Rigby" and hit his usual good performance. Kara said Mike was "On Fire."

Tim Urban, who should have been gone already, did a good job with his electric guitar and selection of "All My Lovin."

Casey James did a terrific job with John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" which, I think, he was singing to his Cougar Kara. Simon said it was the best of the night, Randy said it had a good Blues sound, and Kara said it had a lot of Soul.

Lee Dewyze brought out the bag pipes to accompany him with "Hey Jude" and got good comments from all judges except Simon who thought Lee should have eliminated the pipes.

Andrew Garcia soloed "Can't Buy Me Love" and it was probably the song that sends him home.

Katie Stevens did a good job with "Let It Be" and got her best comments to date from the judges.

Crystal Bowersox, who I think is the next American Idol, again gave a great performance with"Come Together" and was accompanied by Ernie Fields Jr. with a Didgeridoo, a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Austrailians at least 1500 years ago.

Siobhan Magnus brought a tender, controlled song,"Across The Universe" that show cased her vocal abilities.

Now for the bottom three: My guess, Aaron Kelly, Soibhan Magnus, and Andrew Garcia with Andrew going home.

Tomorrow night Rhianna



and David Archuleta







will perform and we'll see who goes home.

A Good Young Country Girl _ Juleah Scott

Here's a very good young country girl who is going to make it big!! I met her Dad at our Panera this morning and he, as you can imagine, is really proud of Juleah!!

Juleah Scott, a recent addition to Country Music, has a couple of new songs that are really great!! "Get Carried Away" and "Try Walkin". Check them out and check Juleah out.

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"Juleah Scott"

Alan Jackson's new song! "It's Just That Way"

Now here's one of my current favorite's "It's Just That Way" and Alan will be at the Allstate Arena on May 1st so see you there!! Concert begins at 7pm with the terrific

deep voice of 'Josh Turner' and he is a hottie too!!!

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It's Just That Way"

Josh Turner

And here's Josh with his new hit.

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"Why Don't We Just Dance"

Tim Hawkins - OLD ROCK STAR SONGS

Here's one of the "Rockin' Old Man's" favorites!! Check it out!!



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"OLD ROCK STAR SONGS"

Also check out "THE POOP SCOOP BOOGIE"