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  1. Q&A: WovenRead the original story

    Saturday | Dallas Observer

    Los Angeles band Woven play an interesting mixture of electronica and rock. Though they explore a wide variety of sounds, they generally combine unique, dark electronic textures and heavy two-drummer percussion ...

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  2. Diego Luna Talks Rock'n'Roll FavesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 28 | Spin

    ... to, which is where I heard Pink Floyd for the first time." More recently, Luna discovered prog-rockers the Mars Volta. "The first time I heard the Mars Volta, I had a feeling I was experiencing something that people must have felt when they first ...

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  3. Racer X To Perform At NAMM [News]Read the original story

    Thursday Nov 27 | Ultimate-guitar.com

    ... will consist of Paul Gilbert , Scott Travis (Judas Priest), Jeff Martin (Badlands, Msg) and John Alderete (The Mars Volta). The last Racer X performance in the U.S. was held on May 25, 2001. It was filmed for the live DVD " Live At The Whisky - ...

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    Related Topix: Heavy-Metal, Racer X, Anaheim, CA, Paul Gilbert, Pop/Rock

  4. Racer X To Perform At NammRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 25 | BlabberMouth.net

    ... consist of Paul Gilbert , Scott Travis ( JUDAS PRIEST ), Jeff Martin ( BADLANDS , MSG ) and John Alderete ( THE MARS VOLTA ). The last RACER X performance in the U.S. was held on May 25, 2001. It was filmed for the live DVD "Live At The Whisky - ...

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    Related Topix: Heavy-Metal, Racer X, Anaheim, CA, Paul Gilbert, Pop/Rock

  5. Over 3,000 attended the first Soundowntown event in Santa AnaRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 23 | Orange Juice

    ... was treated to the progressive instrumental sounds of Zechs Marquise which to some would sound reminiscent of The Mars Volta. With two of the Marquise members being brothers of Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, this comparison seemed only ... 2 comments

    Related Topix: Progressive-Rock

  6. Media reviews not in 'critical' conditionRead the original story

    Friday Nov 21 | The Badger Herald Online

    ... may have diminished, but it's still there. Pitchfork Media is living proof of this. Pitchfork has not given the Mars Volta anything over 4.9 in any review, and the 4.9 was their debut album. In fact, their latest record, The Bedlam in Goliath , ...

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  7. SoundDowntown Music & Arts Festival, Downtown Santa Ana, CA

    Wednesday Nov 19 | Filter-Mag

    ... was treated to the progressive instrumental sounds of Zechs Marquise which to some would sound reminiscent of The Mars Volta . With two of the Marquise members being brothers of Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez , this comparison seemed only ...

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    Related Topix: Santa Ana, CA, Progressive-Rock

  8. Richards Rooming At Spaceland

    Tuesday Nov 18 | Pollstar News

    ... ), drops Feb. 10 on Nettwerk. The album also features Richards' backing band, which includes Eva Gardner ( The Mars Volta ) on bass, drummer Keith Mitchell (Mazzy Star), Ben Peeler ( The Wallflowers ) on pedal steel guitar and Josh Schwartz ( ...

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    Related Topix: Progressive-Rock

  9. Music Review: The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute

    Tuesday Nov 18 | Blogcritics

    A great CD from the band that is changing the face of progressive music. If there is one CD among contemporary bands that everyone should check out, it is Frances the Mute by the Mars Volta.

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    Related Topix: Progressive-Rock

  10. Love ConnectionRead the original story

    Monday Nov 17 | Cavalier Daily

    ... Trivium, Coheed and Cambria, Basshunter, Rush and Iron Maiden. Absolute favorite band of all time for me is The Mars Volta. What's your favorite food? Thai and Chinese food. I love spicy food with a passion, and all the bland stuff O-Hill and ...

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  11. News Omar Lopez to Release New Solo Album

    Tuesday Nov 11 | XLR8R

    ... from progressive to psychedelic to funk, and falls perfectly into the space between Lopeza guitar work for The Mars Volta and prior solo releases, such as 2007a s The Apocalypse Inside of an Orange . Old Money 01 The Power of Myth 02 How to Bill the ...

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    Related Topix: Progressive-Rock

  12. At Least One Mars Rover Is Still WorkingRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 11 | CMJ

    Omar Rodriguez Lopez, guitarist/writer/producer for the Texas prog-rock outfit Mars Volta, has announced plans to release his new solo album, Old Money , on January 29 through Stones Throw.

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    Related Topix: Progressive-Rock

  13. Mars Volta Guitarist ReleasesRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 11 | ChartAttack

    The Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez will release a new solo album titled Old Money on Jan.

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  14. Omar Rodriquez-Lopez Inks Deal With Stones Throw

    Tuesday Nov 11 | Filter-Mag

    Omar Rodriguez-Lopez , one of the founding members of The Mars Volta , has just inked a solo deal with LA-based, Stones Throw Records .

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    Related Topix: Progressive-Rock

  15. New Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Solo Album Available NowRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 11 | Guitar World

    Omar Rodriguez Lopez's Old Money is the first album that the Mars Volta guitarist/producer/writer/arranger will release with Stones Throw Records.

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  16. Omar Rodriguez-Lopez AlbumRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 11 | Punkbands dot com

    Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (The Mars Volta) has released his new album entitled, Old Money, today via Stones Throw Records. The album is only available digitally for now. You can pick it up here .

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  17. Mars Volta's Rodriguez-Lopez Releases Solo Album

    Monday Nov 10 | Spin

    ... nding" 8. "Vipers In The Bosom" 9. "I Like Rockefellers' First Two Albums, But After That..." 10. "Old Money" The Mars Volta

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  18. X factor: Multiple Latin Grammy nominee Ximena SarinanaRead the original story

    Friday Nov 7 | Houston Chronicle

    ... Luz Clarita more than a decade ago. (Sariana is also currently dating Omar Rodrguez-Lpez of the art rock band the Mars Volta.) The seeds of what would eventually become Mediocre were planted during her musical training, which included a five-week ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Needlepoint, Hobbies

  19. Music Saves LivesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 7 | The Tack

    Throughout my life, I have loved music. One of my favorite things about music is being able to go to concerts.

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  20. BOOK/MAGAZINE: The 27s Has ArrivedRead the original story

    Friday Nov 7 | All About Jazz

    ... de Freitas of Echo & The Bunnymen, Pigpen of the Grateful Dead, Kristin Pfaff of Hole, and Jeremy Ward of The Mars Volta. Don't miss out on the Greatest Myth of Rock & Roll! You can purchase this book online now here . It will be available in book ...

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