VH1's Music Radar

VH1's Music Radar

Wed., December 22, 2004 - Tues., December 28, 2004

NEW YORK, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

"Inside Track" -VH1 lets you in on who we think is hot right now

Keane - Hailing from the teeny southern-Brit town of Battle, Keane has mastered the art of soft-rocking, piano-driven, melodic pop as sweet and infectious as it comes. If you don't believe us, just check the U.K. charts, where the trio's album Hopes and Fears spent four weeks at #1. If you want to hear more, check out live and exclusive Keane performances at Live@VH1.com.

What's on VH1.com?

Videos
Duran Duran: "What Happens Tomorrow" - (Sony)


As if there weren't enough stars in the band, their latest video has a distinctly galactic feel. Watch VH1.com's premiere! http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/duran_duran/artist.jhtml

Live
Vanessa Carlton: Live @ VH1.com - (A&M Records)


The pianist's new CD combines dark emotions with pretty melodies. She played VH1 songs from Harmonium and an old favorite, too. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/carlton_vanessa/videos.jhtml#live

The Zutons: Live @ VH1.com - (Epic Records)

The UK band's Who Killed the Zutons debut is an out-there masterpiece. Unplugged, their melodic gift shines. And how about that sax? http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/zutons/videos.jhtml#live

Launched
Robert Downey Jr: "Man Like Me" & "Broken" - (Sony Classical)


The actor's songwriting debut The Futurist is a crafty, catchy and very fun ride. Wanna hear for yourself? Here are two tastes. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/downey_jr_robert/artist.jhtml

Frickin' A: "Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas"

These troublemakers have a hilarious pop-punk take on the holiday season. Check out why they're not so happy Santa's on his way. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/frickin_a/artist.jhtml

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic invited friends such as Amy Grant, Richard Marx, Brian Setzer, The Smithereens, George Thorogood and John Waite to its studio to perform acoustic renditions of their favorite holiday songs. The performances will be presented in the "VH1 Classic Acoustic Holiday Concert." Songs include:

* The Brian Setzer Orchestra - 18-member band performs "Santa Claus Is
Back In Town" and "Sleigh Ride"
* The Smithereens - "Blue Christmas"
* George Thorogood - "Merry Christmas Baby"
* John Waite - "All I Want For Christmas"
* Amy Grant - "Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away"
* Richard Marx - "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"



The VH1 Classic Holiday Acoustic Performances Show will air Friday, December 24 at 6 PM, 10 PM and 2 AM and Saturday, December 25 at 6 AM, 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM and 10 PM.

*all times ET/PT

Contact: Lori Hornik/VH1
212-846-7131



Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/


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