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Pete Wentz joins Cinematic Sunrise onstage

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/4/09 @ 4:42 AM - altpress.com

UPDATE 4:42 a.m. 12/04
Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz played with Cinematic Sunrise during their show last night at Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Wentz replaced bassist Marcus VanKirk onstage a few songs into the set and later tweeted, "[VanKirk] will always be and is the bassist of cinematic sunrise. Were just having fun. Thanks for letting me share in it."

However, Owens and Wentz didn't reveal the secret that they've been hinting at. Wentz also said, "Craig still hasn't spilled the beans."

There are indications that Wentz might be playing with the band again during their show tonight at the Troubadour in Hollywood, and that the announcement will be made then. Check out fan video footage of the Chain Reaction show below.

UPDATE 6:01 p.m.
Apparently Pete Wentz will be playing bass during Cinematic Sunrise's set tonight. According to a tweet from Craig Owens: "Cinematic Sunrise show tonight in Anaheim @ Chain. Surprises: Nash Breen(ArmorForSleep) on drums & a cute dark haired emo kid on bass + ??!?">

ORIGINAL POST 3:12 p.m.
Rumors are swirling that ex-Chiodos vocalist Craig Owens will be working either with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz or his label, Decaydance. Owens posted the photo in this brief online yesterday with the caption, "Here's to the future @petewentz ! It starts 12/03 in Anaheim @ Chain Reaction."

Owens has gone on to say that an announcement will be made at tonight's Cinematic Sunrise show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California. "@petewentz -TIME TO UNVEIL - HELP GET #PeteWentzCraigOwens AS A TRENDING TOPIC & we will spill beans @ 12/03 @ Chain & 12/04 @ Troub."

This has also been making the rounds online today. What do you think the news will be?

Bayside frontman posts solo demo

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/4/09 @ 12:24 AM - altpress.com

Bayside's Anthony Raneri has posted his first solo demo on his MySpace page. You can listen to "The Ballad Of Bill The Saint" here.

Paper And Plastick sign Greenland Is Melting

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 12/4/09 @ 12:14 AM - altpress.com

Paper And Plastick recently added Gainesville, Florida country punks Greenland Is Melting to their roster.

According to the label's Web site:

We at Paper + Plastick have once again dipped our hands into the fine pool of musicians in Gainesville, Florida to bring to you Greenland Is Melting. Built on a solid foundation of folk music and combined with a shared love of harmonies and a DIY attitude, the trio dishes out their brand of honest, accessible, and singable tunes to the public.

The band's album, Our Hearts Are Gold, Our Grass Is Blue, is available to download for free here. A vinyl version is set to be issued sometime in early 2010.

Every Avenue plan January tour with the Audition

Alternative Press - Scott Heisel on 12/3/09 @ 5:02 PM - altpress.com

Before they begin their opening stint on the 2010 AP Tour this March, pop-rockers Every Avenue will headline their own short trek. Dubbed the "Who's Driving?" tour, EA will be accompanied by fellow 2010 AP Tour band the Summer Set, as well as the Audition, Sparks The Rescue and Ian Walsh. Dates:

1/08/10 - Elgin, IL @ Mad Maggies
1/09/10 - Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
1/10/10 - Kettering, OH @ The Attic
1/12/10 - Altoona, PA @ The Eldolyn Terrace
1/13/10 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon
1/14/10 - Vineland, NJ @ Hanger 84
1/15/10 - Wilmington, DE @ The Harmony Garage Hall
1/16/10 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft @ The Chance
1/17/10 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
1/19/10 - Bowling Green, OH @ Howards

Something Corporate to reunite for Bamboozle Left

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 12/3/09 @ 3:29 PM - altpress.com

Something Corporate have posted a video revealing that they will be playing next spring's Bamboozle Left in California. The band have been on hiatus since 2006 as frontman Andrew McMahon focused on Jack's Mannequin. Bamboozle Left will take place March 27 and 28 in Anaheim. Watch the video below.

Holiday music from My Chem, the Used, more on iTunes

Alternative Press - Nichole Fazekas on 12/3/09 @ 1:42 PM - altpress.com

Warner Bros. has released the digital album, Gift Wrapped: 20 Songs That Keep On Giving! featuring holiday songs by My Chemical Romance, the Used, Never Shout Never, Jack's Mannequin and more.

TRACKLISTING:
Michael Bublé - "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" (live)
My Chemical Romance - "All I Want For Christmas Is You (2005)"
The Flaming Lips - "A Change At Christmas (Say It Isn't So)"
Nikki & Rich - "This Time of Year"
Foxy Shazam - "Walking in the Air"
Jack's Mannequin - "Lights and Buzz"
Meaghan Smith - "Silver Bells"
Randy Travis - "Winter Wonderland"
Regina Spektor - "My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year)" [iTunes Live Session Performance]
Tyler Hilton - "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
Mêlée - "(When Is) Hanukkah This Year?"
The Used - "Alone This Holiday"
Never Shout Never - "30 Days"
Dwight Yoakam - "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"
Jeremy Lister - "Santa's Lost His Mojo"
Relient K - "Merry Christmas, Here's To Many More"
Whitney Duncan - "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
The Brian Setzer Orchestra - "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"
Blake Shelton - "Silent Night"
R.E.M. - "Deck The Halls"

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