Music May-July 2007

NEWS

Music stores shift sales amid consolidation
"The times, they are a-changin'" is robustly clear to the several thousand music industry attendees going to Chicago April 29-May 2 for the National Assn. of Recording Merchandisers’ yearly confab. Full story

High-def still quiet for music DVDs
Sales of high-definition music DVDs have been disappointing, but it’s much too early to signal defeat, according to several industry pros. Full story

UPCOMING TITLES

Buena Vista
High School Musical: The Concert Extreme Access Pass is the first installment in Disney Channel’s D* Concert series; teen idol and girl-next-door Hannah Montana is back in the spotlight in Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile. Both street June 26, prebook May 15; DVD $19.99 each

DreamWorks/Paramount
Oscar-winning DreamGirls is loosely based on the career of Diana Ross and the Supremes. Street May 1, prebook now; DVD $29.99, two-disc set $34.99

Eagle Rock/Red
Paul Rodgers: Live in Glasgow features songs from the former frontman for Free, Bad Company and others. Street May 29, prebook May 4; DVD $14.98

First Run
Allan Miller’s The Bolero captures Zubin Mehta as he conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic; In Search of Cezanne explores the life and legacy of the 19th century painter. Street May 22, prebook now; two-pack DVD $24.95

Image
Greg Lake Live is a 2005 concert by the singer of King Crimson and legendary rock band Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Street June 5, prebook April 24; DVD $24.99

Sammy Hagar and the Wabos: Livin’ It Up! in St. Louis follows their 2006 sold-out tour. Street June 26, prebook May 15, DVD $24.99

Kultur
Vocal Group Hall of Fame Induction Concert Vol. 4 documents the Association’s “Never My Love,” Mary Wilson of the Supremes’ “Keep Me Hangin’ On” and more. Street May 29, prebook April 24; DVD $19.99

Lightyear/Caroline
Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks, Lou Reed: A Night With Lou Reed, Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams and Jefferson Starship: The Definitive Concert feature classic rock concerts. All street June 5, prebook May 8; DVD $14.98 each

Microcinema
Punk Drunk Love: The Images of Mick Rock is about the ’70s photographer who captured David Bowie, Iggy Pop and the Rolling Stones and others. Street May 29, prebook April 27; DVD $24.98

MVD
Tim Buckley: My Fleeting House features performances and footage spanning the musician’s 1967-74 career. Street May 15, prebook now; DVD $19.99

Jesus Lizard: Live (DVD $16.95) features the band’s 1994 performance at Boston’s Venus De Milo; 25 Years at New Morning (DVD $19.99) documents what made the Parisian club a jazz institution. Both street June 5, prebook May 1

New West/Red
Live From Austin, TX: Lynyrd Skynyrd—Austin City Limits has been released from the vaults of the acclaimed PBS series. Street June 5, prebook now; DVD $16.98

Palm/Vivendi Visual
You’re Gonna Miss Me is a documentary about Roky Erickson of 13th Floor Elevators. Street July 10, prebook June 12; DVD $24.98

Rhino/WEA
Big hair, big hits and big riffs return with Ratt: The Videos, Twisted Sister: The Video Years (DVD $14.99 each) and Winger: Live in Tokyo (DVD $19.99). All street June 26, prebook May 8

Screen Media/Universal
Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops is a look into the world of hip-hop moguls. Street July 31, prebook July 3; DVD $24.98

SISU
Broza 5: Live (DVD $24.95) has some of the world’s top soft jazz musicians; Yehoram Gaon celebrates his birthplace in I Am a Jerusalemite (DVD $29.95). Both street May 15, prebook now

ThinkFilm
Glastonbury features performances from the festival’s past three decades. Street June 12, prebook May 17; DVD $24.98

The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico looks at the country rock star. Street June 19, prebook May 24; DVD $27.98

Timeless
Liberace: The Ultimate Entertainer (three-disc set $29.98) is about the musician known for his flamboyant and unique style; Giovanni: Timeless stars the pianist, composer and arranger (DVD $14.98). Both street June 19, prebook May 15

Vivendi Visual
Mixtape, Inc. covers the battle brewing between mixtape DJs, performers, retailers and buyers versus multi-billion-dollar record labels. Street May 22, prebook April 24; DVD $14.99

—Compiled by Cheryl Biggs

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