Browsing Year 2012

The Moody Blues Live In Concert: Days of Future Passed, The Voyage Continues

The Moody Blues Live In Concert: Days of Future Passed, The Voyage Continues

Posted April 8, 2012 at 9:58 pm | 11 comments

It was 1967 when an R&B band from Birmingham, England , decided their second album would be nothing like their first.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Jam Band Reviews, Photographers, Prog Rock Reviews, Reviews, Singer Songwriter

Rick Allen of Def Leppard Interview: Fine Art Debut “Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change”

Rick Allen of Def Leppard Interview: Fine Art Debut “Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change”

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

Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest – Featuring Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Rick Derringer, Mountain’s Leslie West and Savoy Brown’s  Kim Simmonds –  To Make Tour Debut in May

Rock ‘n’ Blues Fest – Featuring Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Rick Derringer, Mountain’s Leslie West and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds – To Make Tour Debut in May

Posted April 5, 2012 at 2:55 pm | One comment

Beginning in late July, the Rock’n’Blues Fest will debut featuring five well-known players who were initially inspired to pick up their instruments due to their love for rock and blues: Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West and Kim Simmonds.

Posted in: Blues, Blues News, Classic Rock, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars’ Exclusive Collection Series III Instruments by Private Stock Now Available

PRS Guitars’ Exclusive Collection Series III Instruments by Private Stock Now Available

Posted April 5, 2012 at 10:00 am | No comments

Introduced in the fall of 2011, PRS Guitars’ Collection Series instruments are built in small batches by the company’s Private Stock department.

Posted in: Acoustic News, Guitar News, Industry News, Music Industry Around the Globe, Uncategorized

Sonny Landreth’s 11th Album Elemental Journey is First All-Instrumental Outing

Sonny Landreth’s 11th Album Elemental Journey is First All-Instrumental Outing

Posted April 5, 2012 at 7:32 am | No comments

Sonny Landreth’s 11th album, bearing the fittingly evocative title Elemental Journey, is something very different from the Louisiana slide wizard.

Posted in: Blues, Guitar News, Rock News, Uncategorized

PRS Guitars Introduces the New PRS Artist Package

PRS Guitars Introduces the New PRS Artist Package

Posted April 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm | One comment

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is proud to introduce the new PRS Artist Package, an exclusive platform that offers expanded features, options, and colors on select models in the PRS core electric guitar line.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Luthier News, Product News, Uncategorized

Guitar Superstar Joe Bonamassa Works with Aerosmith Guitarist on New Solo Album “Driving Towards The Daylight” – releasing May 22

Guitar Superstar Joe Bonamassa Works with Aerosmith Guitarist on New Solo Album “Driving Towards The Daylight” – releasing May 22

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.

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock, Rock News, Uncategorized

New York’s Wayne Krantz Sets Release Date for Howie 61 – April 17

New York’s Wayne Krantz Sets Release Date for Howie 61 – April 17

Posted April 3, 2012 at 11:53 am | No comments

Ever-evolving and improvisational New York guitarist, Wayne Krantz, announces the release of his tenth album, Howie 61, on April 17 through Abstract Logix Records.

Posted in: Blues, Blues News, Guitar News, Jazz News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick 2 Released by Ian Anderson Today in the U.S.

Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick 2 Released by Ian Anderson Today in the U.S.

Posted April 3, 2012 at 10:46 am | No comments

Following the recent announcement of a 19-date tour to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ‘Thick As A Brick,’ on April 2nd (April 3rd in North America) Ian Anderson will release a sequel to the original album.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Prog Rock News, Rock News, Uncategorized

Pink Floyd The Story of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-Ray

Pink Floyd The Story of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-Ray

Posted April 3, 2012 at 10:25 am | No comments

Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the simultaneous release on June 26 of Pink Floyd The Story Of Wish You Were Here on DVD and Blu-ray. This is the authorized story of the album made with the full involvement and approval of the members of Pink Floyd. [Pre-book Order Date June 1, MSRP $TBA]

Posted in: Classic Rock, Guitar News, Product News, Uncategorized