February 7, 2008 - Australian garage rockers The Vines continue to ease back into live performances, with a few dates planned across the US this spring.
April 11, 2006 - On album opener "Anysound," The Vines' lead singer, Craig Nicholls, screams, "I am a vine / All twisted and frayed." For the 13 tracks that comprise "Vision Valley," the Aussie group's third album, much of Nicholls' twisted psyche is on display. If only there were some compelling sounds to frame his mental and emotional struggles.
February 24, 2006 - A forthcoming Tony Bennett 80th birthday tribute album will pair the crooner with a long list of stars, including Bono, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Billy Joel, James Taylor and Elvis Costello.
April 9, 2004 - Craig Nicholls, lead singer for The Vines, is either insane or brilliant. Thursday night (4/8) at The Wiltern LG in Los Angeles, he showed signs of both.
February 2, 2004 - Shortly before their new album arrives in stores, The Vines kick off a tour of North American clubs and theaters that will feature fellow Aussie rockers Jet in the opening slot.
On album opener "Anysound," The Vines' lead singer, Craig Nicholls, screams, "I am a vine / All twisted and frayed." For the 13 tracks that comprise "Vision Valley," the Aussie group's third album, much of Nicholls' twisted psyche is on display. If only there were some compelling sounds to frame his mental and emotional struggles.
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