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    <description>Live never intended to take more than 15 years to release its first concert CD and DVD, “LIVE at the Paradiso--Amsterdam,” but, in hindsight, Ed Kowalczyk is sure glad it did. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“It was happening a few times before and it just didn’t feel right. This is perfect,” says Live’s front man and primary songwriter Ed Kowalczyk of the two shows recorded June 30 and July 1, 2008 before a fervent Dutch audience.  “The band is playing better than ever. The timing captured the band at a great moment in our career.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And what a career it is. Since forming in 1985, while in middle school in York, Pa., the quartet has sold more than 20 million CDs worldwide and is one of the most popular and enduring alternative rock bands of the past two decades. Its probing, multi-layered, intense tunes, such as “I Alone,” “Lightning Crashes” and “Selling the Drama,” provide the perfect anecdote for today’s often lightweight musical fluff. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In addition to the band’s stellar, dark cover of the Johnny Cash standard, “I Walk the Line,” the “Paradiso” CD includes two new Live studio songs: “Forever” and “Purifier.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “Forever” is a mid-tempo meditation on faith and loyalty.  “I was just wanting to do a song that has that message of holding on; ‘’the darker the night, the brighter the dawn. All these things move in seasons that feel kind of barren. But you find yourself after that period, coming into a reaping period.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Purifier” is a full-on rave up that was completed in two days. “Chad threw the riff down. I’d been listening to a lot of gospel, blues and old guitar evangelism. We started in the morning and by the next evening we had it. It’s a pretty awesome whirlwind. You feel the explosion in your gut.” The track features Blues Traveler’s John Popper, with whom Live toured last summer. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As strong as Live’s songs are on disc, the best, truest way to capture the band’s charismatic, transformative music is in concert. They are named Live, after all. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“If you’ve never seen the band in concert, this DVD makes a strong case for you to do just that!" says Kowalczyk of his hopes for the CD/DVD.  “These guys are kind of quiet, and then as soon as the PA comes on, they totally lose it.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He’s talking about his best friends and band mates, guitarist Chad Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer and drummer Chad Gracey, whom he’s know for most of his life. “By the time we got a record deal, we’d formed our personalities together. When the going got tough and we got famous and there were pressures and stuff, everyone had their role defined already. With Live, there are no surprises between the four of us.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The video gives fans total access to the quartet on the road, allowing an unprecedented look into the 22 hours spent off-stage every day. “It grounds the DVD in reality. This is really who we are,” Kowalczyk says.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With a deeply devoted fan base around the globe, Live could have picked virtually anywhere to record the DVD/CD, but ultimately settled on Amsterdam. “Amsterdam just has a great vibe no matter who you are,” Kowalczyk says. “Our fans here are super crazy about the band. Also, the idea of doing it internationally is another dimension, another color for our American fans. It was just a little bit more exotic.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The band loved the Paradiso because it provided an architectural analog to their sound. “The venue has built-in drama,” Kowalczyk says. “It’s an old Protestant church. It ties in with our ethos of a universal, spiritual message and to elevate the energy.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From the opening song, Live pounces on the stage with a ferocity, passion and purpose few bands possess. “My goal every night is to break down the boundaries between the fan and me. We just never stop trying to connect,” Kowalczyk says.  That trusting communion between band and audience is evident throughout, especially during such moments as “I Alone” when the crowd takes over the song.&lt;br /&gt;Reinventing its classics on stage is a constant endeavor as the songs evolve and take on new meaning. “Take a song like ‘Lightning Crashes’,” Kowalczyk says. “As soon as I had my first baby about six years ago, I feel it’s even more important to me now because I’ve been there. This song now means something totally deeper to me. That’s what I love about doing this for a living, if you get a good song, you really grow with them and they grow with you. They have their own kind of life and interact with you over the years.”</description>
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      <title>New Summer Store Promotion</title>
      <description>Friends of LIVE are launching a great summer promotion in the online store!  Every Friday for the next 8 weeks, we will be giving away one Autographed prize a week!  Here’s a run down of when we will select winners and the prizes:&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 1 (6/26): Autographed Drum Head &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 2 (7/3): Autographed set list from 5/9/09 Reno, NV Show&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 3 (7/10): Autographed set list from 5/9/09 Reno, NV Show &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 4 (7/17): Autographed set list from 5/13/09 Dallas, TX Show&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 5 (7/24): Autographed set list from 5/13/09 Dallas, TX Show&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 6 (7/31): Autographed set list from 5/13/09 Dallas, TX Show&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 7 (8/7): Autographed set list from 5/13/09 Dallas, TX Show&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Week 8 (8/14): Autographed Drum Head&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check out an image of the &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24VXFefRm_" title="http://www.friendsoflive.com/promotions/Summer09/drumhead.jpg"&gt;autographed drum head&lt;/a&gt; and an &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24VXFffRm_" title="http://www.friendsoflive.com/promotions/Summer09/setlist.jpg"&gt;autographed set list&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For every order placed in the online store, a unique 8 digit code will be provided.  This 8 digit code is the last 8 numbers of your order number (for example if your order # is WS619200923385654987 then your code is: 85654987).  Every Friday afternoon, we will select one prize code from the last 7 days of orders (Friday thru Thursday), and post this code in the “Features” section on the main page of the Friends of LIVE web site.  Fans can check in weekly to see if they are a winner!  The deadline to place an order to be included for each week’s drawing is Thursdays at Midnight ET.  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Homespun members: Don’t forget that your member discount has also been increased to 15% for a limited time!!  So you can also save money while getting the chance to win one of many autographed prizes!  Log into Homespun online now for details.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No purchase necessary to enter this contest.  For one free prize code during this promotion (limit of 1 free code per household), please send a 3x5 card with your name, address, and email address to: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friends of LIVE&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ATTN: Free Prize Code&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PO Box 20266&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lehigh Valley, PA  18002&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will receive your prize code via email along with details on what week the prize code is valid for (You may not request a specific week).  All free code requests must be received by July 31st, 2009.  FOL is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail that results in requests not arriving. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:43:30 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Eddie solo acoustic show confirmed</title>
      <description>Eddie will be performing a solo acoustic show at Schuba's in Chicago, IL on June 23rd.  This is a 21 and over event.  Tickets for this show go on sale to the general public on Friday (5/15) at Noon CT at &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24XM2kDKk_" title="http://www.schubas.com"&gt;www.schubas.com&lt;/a&gt; . We were able to get a presale set up for Homespun members. This presale starts now and will go until Friday (5/15) at 10 AM CT – or until presale tickets sell out (whichever occurs first). Homespun members: to purchase tickets during this presale, just log into your homespun online account. Once logged in click on the “Homespun Member Ticketing Page” link. This will take you to the secure page where you can purchase tickets.</description>
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      <link>http://www.imeem.com/people/nSLZ8Re/blogs/2009/05/13/OR4dzeFj/eddie-solo-acoustic-show-confirmed</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 22:14:22 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Forever Video</title>
      <description>The final version of the Forever Video has officially been released.  This video was made by Ray Slavenburg, a fan who entered and won the Forever Video Contest.  Check it the official Forever video in the Video section.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 19:35:09 -0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 19:28:36 -0000</pubDate>
      <title>Forever Video</title>
      <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.imeem.com/people/nSLZ8Re/video/GqMFDpD-/live-ray-slavenburg-forever-video-music-video/"&gt;&lt;img width="100" height="56" border="0" src="http://srv0204-07.sjc3.imeem.com/g/v/ced7c637812d5ed6eea15ba1006f33bc_00010.jpg" title="Click to play this video"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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      <title>LIVE in NY</title>
      <description>LIVE will be performing at the Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury in Westbury, NY on July 19th.  Tickets for this event go on sale Saturday (5/9) via Ticketmaster, but we were able to set up a Homespun member presale for the show in Westbury, NY on July 19th.  This member presale starts tomorrow (5/7/09) at 3PM ET and will end on Friday (5/8) at 4PM ET.  Homespun members: to purchase tickets during this presale, just log into your homespun online account. Once logged in click on the “Homespun Member Ticketing Page” link. This will take you to the secure page where you can purchase tickets. If you are not a member of Homespun, LIVE’s official fan club, then you will need to purchase a membership in our online store to participate in the presale. Once the membership is processed you will automatically receive your login information via email.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Homespun members: We’re also currently taking member meet and greet pass requests for this show. The deadline is June 21st at Midnight ET to submit your request for this show. So if you’re a current member that has not redeemed your membership benefit for one (1) meet and greet pass yet, and you’re planning on attending this show log into Homespun online now to get all the details on how to submit your request!&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Live Imeem</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 22:48:53 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>LIVE in New Hampshire</title>
      <description>LIVE will be performing at the Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion in Gilford, NH on June 19th.  Tickets for this show are on sale now via the &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24t5M0Mlj_" title="http://www.meadowbrook.net/?page=event_info&amp;show_code=061909"&gt;Meadowbrook web site&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Homespun members: We’re currently taking member meet and greet pass requests for this show.  The deadline is May 20th at Midnight EST to submit your request for this show.  So if you’re a current member that has not redeemed your membership benefit for one (1) meet and greet pass yet, and you’re planning on attending this show log into Homespun online now to get all the details on how to submit your request!&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 22:39:19 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Member presale and meet and greet pass opportunities</title>
      <description>We were able to set up a Homespun member ticket presale for the 7/18 Cleveland House of Blues show.  This member presale begins tomorrow (4/29) at 10AM EST and will run until Thursday (4/30) at 4PM ET.  Homespun members: to purchase tickets during this presale, just log into your homespun online account. Once logged in click on the “Homespun Member Ticketing Page” link. This will take you to the secure page where you can purchase tickets. &lt;br /&gt;If you are not a member of Homespun, LIVE’s official fan club, then you will need to purchase a membership in our online store to participate in the presale. Once the membership is processed you will automatically receive your login information via email.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are also taking member meet and greet pass requests for the following shows:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6/13/09 – San Diego, CA: House of Blues&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The deadline is May 20nd at Midnight ET to submit your request for this show&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7/17/09 – Rama, Ontario, Canada: Casino Rama&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7/18/09 – Cleveland, OH: House of Blues&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The deadline is June 21st at Midnight ET to submit your request for these 2 shows&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Homespun members: if you’re planning on attending one of these shows, send in your email submission now to: FOLpasses@aol.com&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Don’t forget to include your name, show attending, and email address.  &lt;br /&gt;Please also put the show you’re attending as the email subject.  &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt; NOTE: You must be a current member of Homespun as of the deadline date listed to qualify.   If you are not a current Homespun member, you need to purchase a Homespun membership before submitting your ticket requests.  Memberships can be purchased via our online store.  After the deadline passes, we will randomly select the pass recipients and will email them.  Please remember to read all of the details and rules by clicking &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24VXFnaCj_" title="http://www.friendsoflive.com/MeetandGreetBenefit/MeetandGreetBenefit.html"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>http://www.imeem.com/people/nSLZ8Re/blogs/2009/04/29/ED__J49E/member-presale-and-meet-and-greet-pass-opportunities</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:52:40 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>More July Dates</title>
      <description>LIVE has confirmed more tour dates in July.  LIVE will be performing at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest in Canada on July 16th.  Tickets are on sale now for this event.  You can find all the festival and ticket details at the &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24TtLdaCj_" title="http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca"&gt;Cisco Bluesfest web site&lt;/a&gt;.  LIVE will also be performing at the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, Canada on July 17th.  Tickets for this show go on sale on Saturday (5/2) via &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Ts2eaCj_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.ca/venue/131147"&gt;Ticketmaster&lt;/a&gt;.  LIVE will perform at the House of Blues in Cleveland, OH on July 18th.  Tickets for this show go on sale Friday (5/1) via the &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24z0LfaCj_" title="http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=57744"&gt;House of Blues web site&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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      <link>http://www.imeem.com/people/nSLZ8Re/blogs/2009/04/29/P8iiGLbF/more-july-dates</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:51:50 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Forever Video Contest Winners</title>
      <description>Congratulations to the grand prize winner of our Forever Video Contest: Ray Slavenburg&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can check out Ray’s winning video on YouTube &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/14u_8Tsi_" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqrDozjICPs"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our 4 Runner Up Winners are:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enith Ehlen&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bill Horton&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stijn Bokhove&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Michel BAM Grens&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ray’s video beat a lot of tough competition, and will be marketed as LIVE’s “Forever” Video!  We received many of top-quality videos submissions, so it was a very difficult task to narrow it down to just these few!  We would like to thank everyone who participated in this contest.  You all did a great job! &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>http://www.imeem.com/people/nSLZ8Re/blogs/2009/04/24/vPrB1CFq/forever-video-contest-winners</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:15:06 -0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ed's Interview on Alice 97.3 FM</title>
      <description>Eddie was able to share a special interview and solo acoustic performance of&lt;br /&gt;"Forever" with Jayn from Alice in San Francisco recently.  The station is&lt;br /&gt;interested in listener reaction to the music for potential airplay.  Listen&lt;br /&gt;to the interview and performance &lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24mRDyrRi_" title="http://www.radioalice.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&amp;audioId=3624422"&gt; here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The station streams online at radioalice.com  You can request the full band&lt;br /&gt;version of "Forever" by emailing either/both:&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24mRDzrRi_" title="http://www.radioalice.com/pages/72698.php"&gt; http://www.radioalice.com/pages/72698.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://links.imeem.com/24mRD-rRi_" title="http://www.radioalice.com/pages/72178.php"&gt; http://www.radioalice.com/pages/72178.php &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy the session and let the station know your favorite part!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>http://www.imeem.com/people/nSLZ8Re/blogs/2009/04/20/mTm59sKM/eds-interview-on-alice-973-fm</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:51 -0000</pubDate>
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