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The 7th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival Kicks Off June 8th

The 7th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival Kicks Off June 8th

Posted June 6, 2014 at 8:00 am | One comment

As part of its continuing grassroots tradition, the Red Hook Jazz Festival (RHJF) is a 100% volunteer-run event that receives no major corporate sponsorship beyond in-kind donations from local businesses, nor any major grants this year.

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California Breed – All About Love in NYC at the Gramercy Theater!

California Breed – All About Love in NYC at the Gramercy Theater!

Posted June 5, 2014 at 9:29 am | No comments

California Breed is an explosive new trio that includes Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame on bass, Jason Bonham of Black Country Communion and the son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham on drums and a stellar newcomer, Andrew Watts, on guitar.

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Gibson Brands Unveil Gibson Custom’s Tribute to Southern Rock 1959 Les Paul

Gibson Brands Unveil Gibson Custom’s Tribute to Southern Rock 1959 Les Paul

Posted June 4, 2014 at 9:50 am | One comment

Gibson Custom, a division of Gibson Brands, is excited to announce the industry’s first tribute to a genre of music with the launch of the Southern Rock Tribute Program and the corresponding guitar, the Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul. The Southern Rock Tribute Program celebrates the cultural importance of the musical genre and the Les Paul’s significance in Southern Rock’s lineage.

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Marshall Crenshaw Releases Red Wine EP

Marshall Crenshaw Releases Red Wine EP

Posted June 3, 2014 at 11:23 am | No comments

Legendary rocker, Marshall Crenshaw, releases his new EP entitled Red Wine, as part of his limited edition subscription based EP series available only on 10” vinyl and digital download.

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Alice Cooper – Alcohol and Drugs Kept Me From Making More Hit Records!

Alice Cooper – Alcohol and Drugs Kept Me From Making More Hit Records!

Posted June 2, 2014 at 12:18 pm | 2 comments

Super Duper Alice Cooper is a story of a young man named Vincent Furnier, who had a longing for rock ‘n’ roll stardom and wanting to push the limits of excess on stage and off.

Posted in: Blues Interviews, Legends Interviews, Metal Interviews, Rock Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

Review – Guitar in the ’80s Tablature Book from Hal Leonard

Review – Guitar in the ’80s Tablature Book from Hal Leonard

Posted June 2, 2014 at 11:17 am | One comment

Representing an impressive collection of artists and anthems from throughout this same decade is the newly released, Guitar in the ’80s, tablature book from Hal Leonard.

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Wally Stocker of The Babys – Writing this new CD felt quite natural!

Posted May 30, 2014 at 6:21 am | No comments

After a 30 years absence in the rock n’ roll world, The Babys have reunited! Original lead guitarist, Wally Stocker, and drummer, Tony Brock, have joined forces with lead vocalist/ bassist, John Bisaha, and veteran rhythm guitarist, Joey Sykes, to release their new CD, I’ll Have Some of That due out on June 24th.

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Eric Johnson Announces Summer tour in Support of Europe Live

Eric Johnson Announces Summer tour in Support of Europe Live

Posted May 28, 2014 at 11:49 am | No comments

Eric Johnson has announced a summer tour that begins in Des Moines on July 30 at Wooly’s and runs through August 16th at the Bluebird Theater in Denver.

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Steve Lukather of Toto on 35 Anniversary Concert DVD – Surrounded by my friends!

Steve Lukather of Toto on 35 Anniversary Concert DVD – Surrounded by my friends!

Posted May 28, 2014 at 11:13 am | 4 comments

Toto is one of those rare bands who whose success has given them transatlantic fame, having sold over 35 million albums globally and touring the world since their inception

Posted in: Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock Interviews, Uncategorized

PRS Signature Artist Mark Tremonti Shows Off New One-of-a-Kind
 PRS Guitar

PRS Signature Artist Mark Tremonti Shows Off New One-of-a-Kind
 PRS Guitar

Posted May 28, 2014 at 2:46 am | No comments

When Mark Tremonti, PRS signature artist and world-acclaimed heavy metal guitarist of Alter Bridge and Creed, approached Joe Fenton and commissioned the artist to decorate his first-ever guitar, the result was a one-of-a-kind PRS guitar masterpiece that looks as badass as it sounds.

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