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Ramone’s Blitzkrieg –  Hitting the California Coast with Tour Dates Announced

Ramone’s Blitzkrieg – Hitting the California Coast with Tour Dates Announced

Posted January 26, 2024 at 7:39 am | No comments

Press Release Source: VQPR Legendary drummer, Marky Ramone (Ramones, Grammy Winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), announces a 10-date California tour with his band,Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg”, as part of his 2024 World Tour. “As the song says, we’ll be out here having fun, in the warm California sun and celebrating Punk Rock music. See […]

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Fender Releases Nile Rogers Hitmaker Stratocaster

Fender Releases Nile Rogers Hitmaker Stratocaster

Posted April 5, 2022 at 10:44 am | No comments

When played in Nile Roger’s signature “chucking” style, the sound of this guitar became an essential component of Nile’s world-famous songwriting. Fender worked closely with Rodgers to study the original Hitmaker and design a meticulous recreation of the original guitar. “The Hitmaker Stratocaster® guitar is the epitome of what Fender’s Artist Signature Series is capable of,” said Justin Norvell, Executive Vice President of Product, FMIC. “These projects celebrate both guitar and artist, but in this instance, Nile and his Hitmaker are inseparable from each other.

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EMMY®-NOMINATED “David Byrne’s American Utopia Directed by Spike Lee To Debut September 15th Nationwide

EMMY®-NOMINATED “David Byrne’s American Utopia Directed by Spike Lee To Debut September 15th Nationwide

Posted August 13, 2021 at 12:11 am | No comments

David Byrne’s American Utopia is an ecstatic and unifying celebration of music and community,” said Iconic CMO Steven Menkin. “Iconic Events Releasing is thrilled to bring American Utopia to movie theaters for the first time so that fans across the country can gather together to experience this must-see, must-hear musical theater event on the big screen.

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AXS TV’S Concert & Movies for March 30 – Rolling Stones, Stones, Queen, Stevie Nicks, La Bamba and More!

AXS TV’S Concert & Movies for March 30 – Rolling Stones, Stones, Queen, Stevie Nicks, La Bamba and More!

Posted March 27, 2020 at 3:08 pm | No comments

Powerhouse performances by rock n’ roll mainstays The Rolling Stones, beloved chart-toppers Queen, legendary rock trailblazer Paul McCartney, acclaimed British quartet The Who, and award-winning showman Elton John; as well as a tribute to “Women Who Rock” packed with unforgettable sets by Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks, country superstar Shania Twain, folk heroine Sheryl Crow, fiery rock siren Alanis Morissette, and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge

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AXS TV Premiers A Year in Music – Sounds of the ’60s ’70s ’80s July 7th!

AXS TV Premiers A Year in Music – Sounds of the ’60s ’70s ’80s July 7th!

Posted June 12, 2019 at 11:23 am | No comments

Beloved former MTV VJs Downtown Julie Brown and Matt Pinfield, rock superstar Don Felder and film, television and stand up comedy legend Tommy Chong are the pop culture icons and experts who host the AXS TV series. A Year In Music puts the spotlight on a different year each week

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Neil Young Archives Launches Revolutionary Hi-Res Streaming  APP & Membership Service!

Neil Young Archives Launches Revolutionary Hi-Res Streaming APP & Membership Service!

Posted December 20, 2018 at 5:17 pm | No comments

Neil Young is pleased to announce the official launch of the Neil Young Archives (NYA) revolutionary website and Hi-Res mobile app (available on iPhone now and Android soon) as a membership service. A first-of-its-kind musician’s website that offers the finest audio quality available anywhere online.

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Arthur Brown at 76: Still Crazy After All These Years?

Arthur Brown at 76: Still Crazy After All These Years?

Posted June 25, 2018 at 1:12 pm | No comments

Fifty years since he scored the sizzling 1968 chart-topper, “Fire,” Arthur Brown celebrated his 76th birthday over the weekend (Sunday, June 24) as a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock, and heavy metal influencer, with his rock ‘n’ roll sideshow, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.

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Neil Young Announces Album Performance Series: Bluenote Café

Neil Young Announces Album Performance Series: Bluenote Café

Posted October 9, 2015 at 10:51 am | No comments

Neil Young has announced that the latest Performance Series release from the Neil Young Archives is Bluenote Café – which will be released on November 13th via Reprise Records. The album collects various performances captured during Neil’s 1988 tour.

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Neil Young Ponomusic Company to Offer Free Upgrades – The Pono Promise

Neil Young Ponomusic Company to Offer Free Upgrades – The Pono Promise

Posted August 20, 2015 at 5:25 pm | No comments

PonoMusic, the High-Resolution music company founded by Neil Young, presents a revolutionary breakthrough to music sales.

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Neil Young + Promise of the Real Release The Monsanto Years June 29 on Reprise Records

Neil Young + Promise of the Real Release The Monsanto Years June 29 on Reprise Records

Posted May 26, 2015 at 10:18 am | No comments

Neil Young + Promise of the Real have joined forces and will release a new studio album, entitled The Monsanto Years, on June 29th via Reprise Records.

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