Friday, July 3, 2009

Interview: Paul McCartney talks about late King of Pop, music, his daughter Paul McCartney took time out from rehearsals for his concert next week in Halifax to discuss a range of topics, including his sentimental feelings for Michael Jackson. "I'll just remember Michael for being a huge talent and a great guy to be with. A very gracious, innocent, fun-loving guy, really. We just had a lot of fun together," McCartney said. Add a Comment  Source: CBC News

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Paul McCartney builds hype for upcoming show in Halifax with radio chat Paul McCartney spoke live to Q104 in Halifax Thursday morning and told the radio station work is now underway in putting together his song lineup for the July 11 show. "We just started to do a little bit of rehearsal to remind ourselves how it goes," McCartney said. "We're ready to play and very excited to coming out there." Comments (1)  Source: Metro News, Halifax

Preparations underway for Paul McCartney in Halifax It may not be long and winding, but the installation of a plywood road Wednesday kicked off preparations for Paul McCartney's concert in Halifax next week. Tractor-trailers will use the 30-metre road off Cunard Street to unload more than 100 tonnes of equipment and staging for the former Beatle's performance July 11 on the Commons. Add a Comment  Source: The Chronicle Herald, Canada

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

How it went bad between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney It was a friendship, and partnership, of two of the most famous entertainers on Earth, one that produced hits like "Say Say Say" and "The Girl Is Mine." But, the relationship between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney soured in 1985, when Jackson entered into a bidding war with McCartney for the rights to the Beatles song copyright catalog. Comments (3)  Source: ABC News

Monday, June 29, 2009

TicketLiquidator's Ticket of the Week: Paul McCartney TicketLiquidator, the leading provider of hard-to-find, low priced tickets, today announced that it offers low priced tickets for Paul McCartney's 2009 Tour. This year, McCartney will play select dates in New York, Maryland, Massachusetts and Georgia, with more potential tour dates anticipated to be announced. Comments (1)  Source: PR Inside

Hard Rock Calling wanted McCartney According to reports, Sir Paul McCartney was the first choice for the Hard Rock Calling organisers to top the Saturday night bill, which was filled by rock legend Neil Young. "Macca held a lot of talks with Hard Rock Calling about headlining the show," said an insider. "Paul was really keen on HRC but things didn't come together." Add a Comment  Source: Digital Spy

Paul McCartney denies plans for duet with Bob Dylan Paul McCartney has insisted that he has no plans to collaborate with Bob Dylan in the near future. McCartney told The Daily Telegraph: "That's a newspaper thing. He just said some very complimentary things about me in some interviews and I love him. I don't rule it out but we're not the kind of people who would ring each other up." Comments (1)  Source: Digital Spy

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Video: Paul McCartney surprises Neil Young on stage Paul McCartney emerges during the middle section A Day In The Life, and it takes a few seconds for the crowd to comprehend the scene that is before them. Then, reality sets in, and the cheers eventually subside for a collective sing-a-long that proves to be so loud that it manages to overwhelm even the fury of Young's guitar. Add a Comment  Related Articles  Source: Consequence of Sound

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Paul McCartney makes surprise appearance at Neil Young show Neil Young's Hard Rock Calling show in Hyde Park was given a surprise Saturday night when Paul McCartney made an unannounced appearance. Macca suddenly ran onstage during Young's traditional closing of A Day In The Life. Joining Young at the microphone, McCartney sang along for part of the song and then bowed in awe at Young's fearsome guitar playing. Add a Comment  Related Articles  Source: XFM, London

Friday, June 26, 2009

MGMT to support Paul McCartney in Boston in August Brooklyn based alternative/pop/rock ensemble MGMT are set to directly support Sir Paul McCartney for two special shows at Boston's Fenway Park on August 5th and 6th. News of McCartney's admiration for MGMT broke in early June. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Monday, June 29. Add a Comment  Source: PR Newswire

Wintersleep joins Paul McCartney's Halifax gig Wintersleep, currently touring behind 2007's Welcome To The Night Sky, have been added to the bill for Paul McCartney's July 11 concert at the Halifax Commons. Tickets are still on sale online and will cost $136, while VIP seats cost $316. It was announced on Thursday that McCartney hand-picked The Joel Plaskett Emergency to open the show. Add a Comment  Source: Chart Attack

City officials say Paul's Atlanta concert does not violate city policy Atlanta City officials maintain the upcoming Paul McCartney concert at Piedmont Park Conservancy does not violate the city's drought policy that banned large festivals from the park. But if the the concert tops 50,000, it would appear to break the city's policy of allowing only one large festival per city park for the 2009 season. Add a Comment  Source: Southern Voice

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Paul McCartney picks Canadian artist to open Halifax show Paul McCartney has personally selected Joel Plaskett to open for him at McCartney's only upcoming Canadian show, going down July 11 in Halifax, at the Halifax Common. Plaskett told CBC Radio 3 he's "pretty damn excited." McCartney let it be known earlier this month that he wanted a Canadian act to open the gig. Comments (3)  Source: Exclaim, Canada

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

McCartney to play Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Aug. 15 Nearly 44 years after playing Atlanta as a member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney will play Piedmont Park on August 15. The concert will benefit the Piedmont Conservancy and was announced Wednesday at the park's Magnolia Hall. McCartney's initial appearance in Atlanta with The Beatles was Aug. 18, 1965 at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. Add a Comment  Source: WSB, Atlanta

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Hey Jude voted best McCartney song Rolling Stone magazine asked readers to name their favourite composition by Paul McCartney on his 67th birthday. Hey Jude beat other popular Beatles songs to the top spot, with Penny Lane in second place and Eleanor Rigby seventh. However, many of Sir Paul's post-Beatles hits, including Jet and Band on the Run, made it to the list as well. Comments (1)  Source: Gear4Music

Friday, June 19, 2009

McCartney, Yoko join campaign for birthday Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono added messages to a website on Friday calling for the release on her 64th birthday. Add a Comment  Source: Google/AFP

British farmers slam Macca's Mondays initiative British farmers have slammed Paul McCartney's bid for one day a week, dubbing it a "gimmicky" campaign. Macca insists it will help. However, officials at the National Farmers Union insist Paul overestimates the environmental problems. Comments (1)  Related Articles  Source: Britain News

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Paul McCartney to perform live in Washington DC on Aug. 1 Paul McCartney will perform at FedExField, the home of the Washington Redskins, on Saturday, August 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26 at 10:00 A.M. ET. The FedExField concert will come on the heels of Paul McCartney's three sold-out shows at the new Citi Field in New York, with the public snapping up tickets minutes after they went on sale. Add a Comment  Source: Beatles News

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

What do you do when Paul McCartney steals your thunder? What do you do if you've spent over a year planning a campaign, you've got the web site, the supporters, the content, everything is in place and you're ready to launch, and then 2 weeks before D Day Paul McCartney appears on TV with a carbon copy of your campaign? That's exactly what has happened to Chantal Cooke. Add a Comment  Related Articles  Source: PR Log

Paul McCartney to write songs for new animated film Paul McCartney will provide a score of original songs to an animated adaptation of his children's book, High in the Clouds. Variety reports that the film will be directed by Rob Minkoff, who also directed The Lion King. High in the Clouds tells the story of a squirrel's quest for a tropical animal sanctuary. Comments (3)  Source: Entertainment Weekly

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Paul McCartney tickets make Citi Field number one venue In the wake of last week's news that Paul McCartney will play the first shows ever at the new Citi Field in Flushing, NY, the venue shot to number one in TicketNews's exclusive venues rankings for the week ending Sunday, June 14. McCartney also hit at number one this week in TicketNews's Top Concert Events. Add a Comment  Source: Ticket News

Monday, June 15, 2009

Third McCartney NY performance added due to overwhelming demand Paul McCartney has added a third concert at Citi Field, the new home of the Mets. The added concert will be on Tuesday, July 21. The addition of a third show follows overwhelming demand and unparalleled sales for his historic July 17 and July 18 concerts with all tickets selling out in just under five minutes. Add a Comment  Source: New York Mets

Beatles Liverpool history goes under the hammer John Lennon's guitar from the early 60s and the oldest signed photo of Paul McCartney are just two Beatles lots set to feature at a Christie's auction. The 1958 Hofner Senator is expected to sell for between $163,000 and $245,000 and comes with an authentification certificate from George Harrison. Add a Comment  Source: Liverpool Echo

Paul McCartney advocates Monday Paul McCartney is behind the Monday campaign that aims to persuade people to go veggie once a week. "We should care because if we don't, we are going to leave our children and their children in a hell of a mess," Paul said. Comments (1)  Related Articles  Source: Britain News

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Rare live Harrison, McCartney and Clapton performances now on iTunes Live performances by Paul McCartney and George Harrison are now available on the iTunes Store. The videos, from Prince's Trust rock galas throughout the 1980s, include the first time that George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr performed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on stage. Comments (3)  Source: PR USA

Friday, June 12, 2009

New Book: McCartney and Me It's 1968 and every kid in the world wants to meet the Beatles. One does. Bobby Stuart loves the Beatles, and his life is about to take a wild turn. Along the way Bobby records at Abbey Road Studios, meets the Queen of England, becomes friends with his musical hero, Paul McCartney. Add a Comment  Source: The Examiner

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Paul McCartney to give early solo recordings to tiny indy label Paul McCartney left EMI in 2007 after more than 45 years, claiming it had become "boring". Now, after the London-based label One Little Indian released his third album in his electronic side-project The Fireman last year, he was so pleased with their work, he will allow them to oversee the reissue of a selection of his early studio recordings. Add a Comment  Source: The Sun, UK

Paul McCartney disillusioned with British politics Paul McCartney says he refused to vote in the U.K.'s recent European elections, now that the U.K. government has faced weeks of scrutiny after a British newspaper revealed the extent of taxpayers' money used to fund lavish lifestyles for Members of Parliament. Paul said, "All that expenses rubbish has made me disillusioned with British politics." Add a Comment  Source: The Daily Express, UK

Stella McCartney to design kids collection for Gap Stella McCartney will design a new clothing collection for children and babies for Gap, the company said Wednesday. The collaboration is part of an effort to revive the Gap brand. The new McCartney collection is expected to launch in late 2009, and will be sold in select GapKids and babyGap stores in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Ireland and Japan and online. Add a Comment  Source: The Boston Globe

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Paul McCartney says, I want to work with MGMT Paul McCartney has said that he would like to work with MGMT. Paul revealed his admiration for the psych-pop duo, and said that if they rang he up he would be happy to collaborate. "I like MGMT," Paul said. "I'd like to work on some more dancey stuff with MGMT. But it has to happen organically." Add a Comment  Source: NME

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