Chaucer Freight

Today's the big U.S. release day for Paul Weller's new album, Saturns Pattern, which is garnering some excellent reviews. To go along with the LP, he's just added a run of dates on the West Coast. Brad Paisley's touring schedule has the country superstar topping festival lineups and headlining major venues.

Now he has a new gig to add to the mix - opening for The Rolling Stones. Dean Schachtel, 49, who managed Ronnie James Dio's Niji Entertainment Group and worked closely with Dio and his wife, Wendy, for many years, died unexpectedly May 18, his wife Teresa confirmed on her Facebook page.