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August, 2003 News


New audio interview with Ed from Washington's 104.1 FM
Ed was interviewed on the Haber & Erin morning show on Washington, DC's 104.1 FM (WWZZ) radio station last week. Live are also the featured artist of the month at this station. I have added an mp3 of this interview to the Featured MP3 Section. * posted august 29, 2003
 
Heaven making a run for top 10 on Billboard chart
"Heaven" has been resting at number 11 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 singles chart for the past 2 weeks. However, it is expected to push into the top 10 next week, thanks to strong airplay following Live's latest television apperances. * posted august 29, 2003
 
Heaven video to move up to #12 on new VH1 Video Countdown
Live's video for "Heaven" will move up 1 more spot to #12 on the new VH1 Video Countdown. The video will be aired 4 times over the next week. Check out the TV Section for times and info on each appearance. * posted august 29, 2003
 
Giveaway winners announced!
The winners of the FansOfLive Giveaway have finally been announced! Congratulations to Sergei Demeshev of Moscow, Russia who won the "Simple Creed" cd single (from Giveaway #2), and Wendy Schultz of Milwaukee, Wisconsin who won a copy of the 2003 "Subculture Of Live" calendar (from Giveaway #2). The winners of Giveaway #1 were sent a winning notification via e-mail. Thanks to all 194 fans who participated in this Giveaway! * posted august 29, 2003
 
Live featured on new Wild On television program
Live are featured during the new Wild On program on the E! television network. This episode is called "Wild On Rocks Chicago", and premiered this evening at 10pm EDT. There was a short interview with Ed, along with footage of Live performing "The Sanctity Of Dreams" at the July 14th concert at the House Of Blues in Chicago. If you missed it, fear not, as it will be re-aired 4 times over the next week. Check out the TV Section for dates and times of each re-airing. * posted august 26, 2003
 
Australian bonus disc to be released in October
In addition to the release of the new cd single, there will be a new re-packaged version of "Birds Of Pray" released in October. This new version will contain an exclusive bonus disc and will be released a week after the new cd single (slated for release on October 6th). The tracklist for this bonus disc has yet to be confirmed, but I will post it on the site as soon as it becomes available. * posted august 26, 2003
 
New downloads from Secret Show in Las Vegas
I have added downloads of Ed's acoustic performances of "Heaven" and "Lightning Crashes" from the August 16th Secret Show in Las Vegas, Nevada to the Featured MP3 Section. More downloads from this Secret Show (including the introduction and both interview segments) are available for download in the Member Downloads Section. (Thanks to Nichola of Las Vegas for recording this show). * posted august 25, 2003
 
New singles confirmed for Holland and Australia!
Friends Of Live have confirmed that "Run Away" will be the new single off of "Birds Of Pray" in Holland, to be released commercially on September 23rd. And "Sweet Release" will be the new single off of "Birds Of Pray" in Australia, to be released commercially on October 6th. Both of these new singles will be released to radio sometime during September. The new single for the United States has yet to be confirmed. * posted august 25, 2003
 
US Tour to begin in October?
Chad Taylor mentioned backstage at the concert last night in Charlotte, North Carolina that Live's US tour will begin in October. (Thanks to Katie Taylor of Georgia for this update). Stay tuned for dates to be announced soon. The setlist and a review from this concert have been added to the Setlist & Review Section. * posted august 25, 2003
 
Run Away to be the new single off of Birds Of Pray?
The Subculture Of Live (official Dutch site) is reporting that "Run Away" will be the second single off of "Birds Of Pray" (in Holland).  For those that can't read Dutch, there is a translation of the update posted on their site in this thread of the Message Board. It's not clear as to whether or not "Run Away" will be the new single here in the United States too, but one would assume so. (Note: This has NOT been confirmed by FOL, but this is pretty valid news, considering it's coming from the Universal Music company and being reported by the official Dutch site). * posted august 23, 2003
 
Heaven video to move up to #13 on new VH1 Video Countdown
Live's video for "Heaven" will move up 1 more spot to #13 on the new VH1 Video Countdown. The video will be aired 4 times over the next week. Check out the TV Section for times and info on each appearance. * posted august 22, 2003
 
Secret show downloads coming soon
I will be posting downloads of Ed's acoustic performance from the August 16th Secret Show in Las Vegas to the site on Monday, August 25th. The rest of the show (including the introduction and interview segments) will only be available in the Member Downloads Section. * posted august 22, 2003
 
Giveaway winners to be announced next week
I will be announcing the winners of the FansOfLive Giveaway next Wednesday (August 27th). Thanks to all 194 fans who entered! * posted august 22, 2003
 
Saturday Night Live rerun to air next Saturday
Live's performance of "Lakini's Juice" on Saturday Night Live (originally aired in the 1996-1997 season) will be re-aired next Saturday (August 30th) at 2pm EDT on the Comedy Central network. More details on this apperance are in the TV Section. * posted august 20, 2003
 
New downloads from Extra Lounge appearance
I recorded Ed's solo acoustic performance of "Heaven" that was broadcast on the Extra Lounge last Saturday, and have added an mp3 of it to the Featured MP3 Section. I have also added the "Extra Mix" segment and the intro to "Heaven" that were aired during this episode to the Member Downloads Section. * posted august 20, 2003
 
Event and ticket info for Dallas concert
According to Friends Of Live, no tickets will be sold to the September 4th Dallas concert. You must win tickets via the T-mobile website or through Dallas' 102.1 FM (KDGE) radio station. There will be a live webcast of this concert on September 4th on the T-mobile website. * posted august 20, 2003
 
Re-airing of Tonight Show appearance
If you missed Live's performance of "Heaven" from The Tonight Show last week, make sure to tune in next Monday (August 25th) for a re-airing of this episode (which begins at 11:35 pm EDT on the NBC network). More info is located in the TV Section. * posted august 18, 2003
 
Recent setlists and reviews
I have added the setlists and a few reviews from the recent concerts this past weekend to the Setlist & Review Section. If anyone has a review to contribute, I will post it to the site if you send it to me. * posted august 18, 2003
 
Seattle show to be filmed for future VH1 broadcast!
The September 8th concert at EMP Sky Church in Seattle, Washington will be a very intimate concert, with only 500 tickets to be sold. Live will be performing along with Sugar Ray, and VH1 will be present, filming this concert for broadcast at a later date on their network. Don't forget tickets, which cost $15, go on-sale tomorrow morning via Ticketmaster (a link to purchase tickets is located in the Tour Section). * posted august 15, 2003
 
New download of Live's performance from The Tonight Show
I recorded Live's performance of "Heaven" that was broadcast on The Tonight Show this evening, and have added an mp3 of it to the Featured MP3 Section. * posted august 15, 2003
 
More info on Sao Paulo tour date
Live will perform at Via Funchal in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 25th. Tickets will be going on-sale through Ticketronics or by phone at 0300-789-3350. More info on this concert has been added to the Tour Section. (Thanks to Renata of Where The God Sleeps for this info). * posted august 14, 2003
 
Ed to perform Heaven on The Extra Lounge this weekend!
i just received word that Ed Kowalcyzk will be performing "Heaven" (by himself) on the The Extra Lounge in Glendale, California this Saturday, August 16th at 7pm PDT. The Extra Lounge is part of the television program, "Extra". Please check your local listings for airtimes or visit Extra's website for airings in your area. * posted august 13, 2003
 
Secret Show broadcast to begin at 4pm this Saturday
The secret show broadcast from Las Vegas will begin at 4pm PDT this Saturday (from an undisclosed location). Mix 94.1's Tom Mitchell will be hosting this show, which is called the "Live Underground Lounge". More info is located in the TV Section. * posted august 13, 2003
 
Heaven video to move up to #14 on new VH1 Video Countdown
Live's video for "Heaven" will move up 1 more spot to #14 on the new VH1 Video Countdown. The video will be aired 4 times over the next week. Check out the TV Section for times and info on each appearance. * posted august 13, 2003
 
Another update on Secret Show in Las Vegas
The secret show in Las Vegas will take place this Saturday, not this Friday as originally reported. As posted earlier, this show will be broadcast live on Las Vegas' Mix 94.1 (KMXB) radio station. More info on this secret show is available in the Tour Section. If someone would PLEASE record this broadcast, I would appreciate it alot (please contact me if you or someone you know is planning to do so). * posted august 13, 2003
 
Live confirm 2 tour dates in Brazil
Live will be performing in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 25th (venue TBA). Event and ticket info for this concert will be post to the site as it becomes available. Live will also be performing at the Brasilia Music Festival in Brasilia, Brazil on September 27th. Event and ticket info for this concert has been added to the Tour Section. * posted august 13, 2003
 
Live playing in Seattle on September 8th
Live will be performing at EMP's Sky Church in Seattle, Washington on September 8th. There will be an internet presale tomorrow morning at 10am PDT, with the public onsale starting this Saturday at 9am PDT. A link to purchase tickets has been added to the Tour Section. * posted august 13, 2003
 
Alberta tour dates scheduled
Live are slated to perform at Cowboys in Calgary, Alberta on September 9th and at The Joint in Edmonton, Alberta on September 11th. Tickets for the Edmonton concert will go on-sale this Saturday at 10am PDT (a link to purchase tickets has been posted in the Tour Section). Ticket info for the Calgary date will be posted on the site as it becomes available. * posted august 13, 2003
 
Heaven nears top 10 on Billboard singles chart
"Heaven" has gained 3 more spots on Billboard's new "Adult Top 40" chart, rising from #15 to #12. If "Heaven" were to rise into the top 10, it would be their first top-10 hit in America since "The Dolphin's Cry" in 2000. * posted august 12, 2003
 
Update on secret show broadcast
According to the programming director at Las Vegas' Mix 94.1 (KMXB) radio station, the secret show in Las Vegas this Friday will be broadcast on Mix 94.1 in the late afternoon (around approximately 4 pm PST) this Saturday, not this Friday, as originally reported. * posted august 12, 2003
 
Parkersburg concert cancelled
The Live concert scheduled for August 23rd at the West Virginia Motor Speedway in Parkersburg, West Virginia has been cancelled. No information was given as to why the concert was cancelled, however. Please contact the venue for refund info for tickets. * posted august 12, 2003
 
Live to perform secret show in Las Vegas!
I just received word that Live will be performing a secret show in Las Vegas, Nevada this Friday (August 15th), sponsored by Las Vegas' Mix 94.1 (KMXB) radio station. This show will be broadcast on Mix 94.1 on Saturday around approximately 4 pm PST. Ed will be performing 3 songs at this show, along with either Chad Taylor or the whole band (final decision hasn't been made yet). I don't have info on how to gain access to this show, but I would advise you to listen to Mix 94.1 for more details if you live in the Las Vegas area. * posted august 12, 2003
 
Dallas tour date & Update on rumored Buzzfest show
Live have confirmed a new tour date for September 4th in Dallas, Texas at The Gypsy Room. Event and ticket info will be added to the site as it becomes available. Also, Friends Of Live has posted that Live will not be performing at the BuzzFest in Tennessee on September 6th (as originally reported on their site), as Live will be performing in Washington, DC on this date. * posted august 11, 2003
 
Heaven video to move up to #15 on new VH1 Video Countdown
Live's video for "Heaven" will move up 1 more spot to #15 on the new VH1 Video Countdown. The video will be aired 4 times over the next week. Check out the TV Section for times and info on each appearance. * posted august 7, 2003
 
Re-airing of Saturday Night Live appearance next week
Live's performance of "I Alone" on Saturday Night Live (originally aired in the 1994-1995 season) will be re-aired next Saturday at 8am EST on the Comedy Central network. More details on this apperance are in the TV Section. * posted august 7, 2003
 
New download section open on the site
I have opened a new download section on the site.  This section will be open to members of the message board only.  Check out the Member Downloads section in the MP3 Section for more details. If you're interested in supporting this section and/or the site, please check out the Donations Section to help out. Thanks! * posted august 6, 2003
 
Last chance to enter FansOfLive Giveaway
Less than a week remains until the deadline is reached for the FansOfLive Giveaway. If you haven't entered yet, enter now to win free Live stuff! * posted august 5, 2003
 

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