Browsing Year 2012

A Tribute to Deep Purple’s Machine Head Lands September 25

A Tribute to Deep Purple’s Machine Head Lands September 25

Posted September 27, 2012 at 10:11 am | No comments

Eagle Records is delighted to announce the release of Re-Machined – A Tribute To Deep Purple’s Machine Head album on September 25

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Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day to Movie Theaters Worldwide on Wednesday – 10/17/2012

Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day to Movie Theaters Worldwide on Wednesday – 10/17/2012

Posted September 27, 2012 at 8:04 am | No comments

When Led Zeppelin came together in December of 2007 to perform a one-night-only reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena in tribute of their friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, more than 20 million fans applied for the 18,000 available tickets in a worldwide lottery.

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Alan Jackson’s Hit Parade at Wolf Trap

Alan Jackson’s Hit Parade at Wolf Trap

Posted September 26, 2012 at 9:56 pm | No comments

As expected, Alan Jackson’s show at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia, in August rocked the house, with fans singing along with lyrics that are by now hardwired into their Alan Jackson memory modes.

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Steve Vai Rocks and Smokes D.C.’s Howard Theater

Steve Vai Rocks and Smokes D.C.’s Howard Theater

Posted September 26, 2012 at 2:23 pm | One comment

Steve Vai and crew landed in the Nation’s capital in August to launch a musical tirade befitting one of the best guitarists on the planet. Behind was enough amp tonnage to crush, with top brands like Fender, Freeman, Legacy and PRS.

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A Match Made in Hell – Kiss and Motley Crue, The Tour to end all tours!

A Match Made in Hell – Kiss and Motley Crue, The Tour to end all tours!

Posted September 26, 2012 at 10:19 am | No comments

With only three shows left in their summer tour schedule, Kiss and Motley Crue pulled out all the stops and put on one Hell of a show at PNC in Holmdel, New Jersey, as they shared the stage in a tour simply and powerfully dubbed “The Tour”.

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Review: Jackyl Marks Their Return with Best in Show

Review: Jackyl Marks Their Return with Best in Show

Posted September 26, 2012 at 9:59 am | No comments

Well known for their signature southern hard rock that takes some dynamite influences of AC/DC’s dynamo power and a few heavy doses of David Lee Roth’s charisma, their raunchy fun attitude, and arguably even more so for their unrivaled chainsaw solos, Jackyl marks their 2012 return with the Best In Show.

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Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, Al Jourgensen Plug Racy New Blues Book

Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, Al Jourgensen Plug Racy New Blues Book

Posted September 22, 2012 at 10:28 am | One comment

Joe Bonamassa, Bonnie Raitt, Ministry singer/guitarist Al Jourgensen and Muddy Waters guitarist Bob Margolin all love the award-winning new The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu, available now as an eBook and in print.

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Review: Van Halen’s A Different Kind of Truth Tab Book

Review: Van Halen’s A Different Kind of Truth Tab Book

Posted September 20, 2012 at 4:41 pm | One comment

Five words: A Different Kind of Truth. Although having already given a magnificent 2007 reunion tour, the almighty Van Halen’s true return finally came around this year with their first new studio album in over 28 years with the just-as-legendary David Lee Roth on lead vocals.

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Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theater – Live from New York Double Album Release

Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theater – Live from New York Double Album Release

Posted September 20, 2012 at 8:13 am | No comments

Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre – Live From New York is a double live album to be released by J&R Adventures in the US on Tuesday September 25th, featuring 20 stunning tracks that span his incredible career.

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PRS Guitars Works the Crowd at Experience PRS 2012

PRS Guitars Works the Crowd at Experience PRS 2012

Posted September 19, 2012 at 10:39 am | One comment

PRS Guitars hosted around 2,600 guests this past weekend at it’s annual trade show, Experience PRS 2012, that included, celebrity performers, dealers and international distributors, PRS fans and members of the media.

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