Posted March 18, 2024 at 12:11 pm | No comments
And what’s even more impressive is Brian Tarquin’s altruism, given his support and contributions to veterans’ and other causes, and the music projects he’s driven to completion with his fellow collaborators, who include some of the world’s first flight musicians: Jean Luc Ponty, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) and Larry McCray (John Mayall), the late Phil Naro, and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
Posted in: Blues Interviews, Industry Interviews, Industry Interviews, Instrumental Interviews, Interviews, Jazz Interviews, Legends Interviews, Metal Interviews, Recording Interviews, Rock, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized, World Music
Posted February 10, 2022 at 12:44 pm | No comments
Steve Rosen recently finished writing his book on his longtime friendshipwith Edward Van Halen. Titled, Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen, the hardback book traces Rosen’s friendship with the late, great guitar player, beginning in 1977 – prior to Van Halen’s debut release – and running through 2003.
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Posted August 1, 2020 at 10:16 am | No comments
Gaslighter is the latest album and first release under the group’s new name, The Chicks. At first listen, this album gave me a sense of nostalgia for the music I heard growing up in the rural American Midwest. The tracks that make up this album have a diverse range of energy, so no matter what mood you’re in, you can likely find something to bop to.
Posted in: Reviews, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Uncategorized
Posted August 16, 2019 at 2:02 pm | No comments
Released on the 26th of May 1967, The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was perhaps one of the most interesting pop/rock albums of the 21st century, due to its innovative approach. The album quickly became a hit, having topped the charts for 27 weeks in the U.K and 14 weeks in the U.S..
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Posted August 12, 2015 at 12:00 pm | No comments
On a darkened airport runway in the middle of an open field, Don Felder and crew hit the stage around 8:00 p.m. Felder was decked out in white and a standout plaid vest, looking Cali-tanned and relaxed. With a cherry sunburst Les Paul in hand, he opened the show with “Already Gone”, from the Eagles’ On the Border album, then cranked out a flawless 75-minute set of Eagle’s hits.
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Posted April 6, 2012 at 4:53 pm | 3 comments
Rick Allen is most notably known around the globe for being the drummer in Def Leppard. His powerful and unique rhythmic voice has profoundly influenced the signature sound of Def Leppard in their rise to become one of the greatest rock bands in history, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide.
Posted in: '80s Rock, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock, Rock Interviews
Posted April 3, 2012 at 4:36 pm | One comment
Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa will release a brand new solo album Driving Towards The Daylight (J&R Adventures) – his “lucky” 13th album.
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Posted March 28, 2012 at 11:07 am | No comments
We just got word that via Fret 12, Creed and Alter Bridge’s guitarist, Mark Tremonti, is offering up a chance to win a trip for two to a secret location in the United States to meet Mark Tremonti and preview his solo album , All I Was.
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Posted March 23, 2012 at 6:52 am | No comments
Syracuse based veteran hard-rockers Brand New Sin have announced tour dates in support of their latest offering, United State, (Goomba Music). On some of the dates the band will perform as direct support for the legendary Slash.
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Posted March 11, 2012 at 5:47 pm | No comments
Over the last few years, The Experience Hendrix Tour has quickly become one of the most anticipated concert events of the year, for both guitarists and Hendrix fans alike.
Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock
