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Billy Morrison, God Shaped Hole – Delivering Punk Rock Ethos & Attitude

Billy Morrison, God Shaped Hole – Delivering Punk Rock Ethos & Attitude

Posted October 5, 2015 at 5:00 am | One comment

Guitarist Billy Morrison has a solid history playing rock/punk music including working with The Cult, Camp Freddy and more recently, Billy Idol and Royal Machines.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

Acoustic Virtuosos Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo in NYC

Posted October 2, 2015 at 12:32 pm | No comments

On Sunday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m., Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola, along with up and coming artist Vinny Raniolo, will be serving their special blend of swing, the blues, and innovative takes on classical tunes at St. Joe’s Visual and Performing Arts Department, NYC.

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T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Clive Davis Research Fellowship Award

T.J. Martell Foundation Announces Clive Davis Research Fellowship Award

Posted September 30, 2015 at 7:59 am | No comments

This year, the T.J. Martell Foundation proudly celebrates its 40th year with the creation of The Clive Davis Research Fellowship Award. The permanent grant bearing the five-time Grammy-winner’s name will be awarded annually to a scientist or medical professional undertaking substantial early-stage work aimed at finding a cure for Leukemia, Cancer or AIDS at one of T.J. Martell Foundation’s funded institutions.

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Brotherhood of the Guitar – Jacob Deraps

Brotherhood of the Guitar – Jacob Deraps

Posted September 29, 2015 at 5:00 am | No comments

The Brotherhood of the Guitar found Jacob Deraps up in Canada and discovered a phenomenal young guitarist who could channel Eddie Van Halen and more on his axe. Clean, articulate sonics and an ease of playing that was as nonchalant as flipping a burger, yet as crafty and serious as a full force gale.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs on Hot Streak – Somebody has to Walk the Dog!

Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs on Hot Streak – Somebody has to Walk the Dog!

Posted September 28, 2015 at 12:23 pm | One comment

Hot Streak is the supercharged follow-up CD to The Winery Dogs self-titled 2013 debut, a powerhouse musical trio featuring Richie Kotzen on guitar, Mike Portnoy on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass.

Posted in: Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

30th Anniversary of Senate Hearing Where Dee Snider Frank Zappa and John Denver Testified

30th Anniversary of Senate Hearing Where Dee Snider Frank Zappa and John Denver Testified

Posted September 15, 2015 at 6:29 pm | No comments

September 19, 1985 was a historic day for all of us who work in the music business. That was the day that three musicians Frank Zappa, John Denver and Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider, were called to testify at a Senate hearing instigated by the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), who wanted to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing “offensive material.”

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Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach Collection at Julien’s Auctions ​Dec 4th and 5th

Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach Collection at Julien’s Auctions ​Dec 4th and 5th

Posted September 14, 2015 at 8:55 am | No comments

Comprised of musical instruments including drums and guitars, career memorabilia from the Beatles era and Ringo’s solo career including his All-Starr Band, fine antiques, custom-made eclectic furnishings, fine art and personal items, this auction will be a unique and historic event.

Posted in: Guitar News, Industry News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

5 Seconds of Summer Labor Day Weekend Bash in Camden, NJ

5 Seconds of Summer Labor Day Weekend Bash in Camden, NJ

Posted September 14, 2015 at 8:15 am | No comments

5 Seconds of Summer, or as diehard fans call them, 5SOS, blew the lid off of Camden, New Jersey’s Susquehanna Bank Center on Labor Day Friday. There was no better way to kick-off the holiday weekend than with a blockbuster party hosted by 5SOS!

Posted in: Guitar News, Rock News, Singer Songwriter News

The Brotherhood of the Guitar: Steve Costello

The Brotherhood of the Guitar: Steve Costello

Posted September 11, 2015 at 5:38 am | One comment

Ernie Ball, Inc., and Guitar Center have encouraged the growth and maturation of The Brotherhood through financial and other support. And Brian Ball, president, Ernic Ball, Inc., is incrementally building The Ernie Ball Brotherhood of the young artists, who are both promising young guitarists, but also have an affinity for his company’s gear.

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John Renbourn – The Attic Tapes

John Renbourn – The Attic Tapes

Posted September 10, 2015 at 3:30 am | No comments

Lovingly remastered from a series of long lost tapes dating back to the early 1960s, The Attic Tapes, is a vintage collection of previously unreleased recordings and early works by John Renbourn, one of guitar music’s truly great innovators.

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