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Andy Watts Israel’s Ambassador of the Blues Releases “SuperGroove”

Andy Watts Israel’s Ambassador of the Blues Releases “SuperGroove”

Posted December 19, 2020 at 2:06 pm | No comments

Blues guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Andy Watts, known in his native Israel as Israel’s “Ambassador of the Blues”, has released his latest album, the aptly titled Supergroove, on Booga Records.

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Nile Rodgers’ We Are Family Foundation Announces the Inaugural  Youth To The Front Fund “Frontliners” 

Nile Rodgers’ We Are Family Foundation Announces the Inaugural  Youth To The Front Fund “Frontliners” 

Posted December 11, 2020 at 10:35 am | No comments

Nile Rodgers’ We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) created the Youth To The Front Fund (YTTFF) to support and fund under 30-year-old  BIPOC-centered youth activists, youth-led organizations, projects, innovations and creative  solutions that are at the forefront of fighting systemic racism, inequality and injustice in the  United States and around the world.

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Max Decharne Shines on 2020 Releases “New Shade of Black” & “Sixteen Coaches Long”

Max Decharne Shines on 2020 Releases “New Shade of Black” & “Sixteen Coaches Long”

Posted December 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm | No comments

One cool album released in early 2020, New Shade of Black gifts fans with some initial cuts of several songs released on records by The Flaming Stars. The songs were captured after Max noodled around developing them, so we get early glimpses of his style and lyricism.

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Guitarist Kevin M. Buck is Back with Classical Music for the Electric Guitar (Album-Book) and a New Single!

Guitarist Kevin M. Buck is Back with Classical Music for the Electric Guitar (Album-Book) and a New Single!

Posted December 8, 2020 at 5:00 am | No comments

Guitarist Kevin M. Buck is back at it with a new album coming out, and a full transcription book, of classical music for rock guitarists. The album-book Classical Music for the Electric Guitar will be released February 11th, 2021.

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Guitarist Jamie Glaser Points in a New Direction to Promote Social Media Management Success

Guitarist Jamie Glaser Points in a New Direction to Promote Social Media Management Success

Posted December 3, 2020 at 12:02 pm | One comment

Jamie Glaser is best known as the guitarist for multi-Grammy award winners Jean Luc Ponty, Bryan Adams, Chick Corea, and many more. His guitar is what you hear on TV shows like Seinfeld, Married with Children, and Saved by The Bell. As a composer, more than 80 compositions are presently used on Network TV as well as the Discovery Network on cable. Jamie’s guitar can be heard on Disney, Spielberg, and major motion pictures worldwide. 

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STYX Releases New Video of “Too Much Time on My Hands” to Support Pittsburgh

STYX Releases New Video of “Too Much Time on My Hands” to Support Pittsburgh

Posted December 3, 2020 at 7:19 am | No comments

Here’s a new STYX video to brighten your day! Their classic hit, “Too Much Time On My Hands,” was filmed from the band’s home studios specifically for Pittsburgh #SteelersNation in time for today’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Andy Timmons Presents “A.T. Plays Sgt. Pepper” in Two-Part Livestream December 5th at Noon (Pacific)

Andy Timmons Presents “A.T. Plays Sgt. Pepper” in Two-Part Livestream December 5th at Noon (Pacific)

Posted December 1, 2020 at 10:55 am | No comments

Andy Timmons has staged 65 Livestream performance via StageIt since the global pandemic began earlier this year. This coming Saturday on December 5, he looks back on his 2011 album release Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper, revisiting the repertoire and presenting the programming with Side 1 airing at Noon Pacific, followed by Side 2 at 6:00 P.M. Pacific. 

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The Biggest Entertainment Memorabilia Auction in Kruse GWS Auction’s History – Elvis, Johnny Cash, SRV…and More!

The Biggest Entertainment Memorabilia Auction in Kruse GWS Auction’s History – Elvis, Johnny Cash, SRV…and More!

Posted November 12, 2020 at 9:00 am | No comments

GWS Auctions, the world-record-breaking auction house specializing in entertainment memorabilia, fine jewelry, iconic fashion accessories and Royal artifacts has announced the “Artifacts of Hollywood and Music” auction event to take place Saturday, November 28, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. P.T. The auction is the largest entertainment memorabilia auction in the company’s history.  Over 175 items will be offered, many for the first time. In the world of memorabilia, the auction represents the biggest names ever, including Elvis Presley, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more…

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PRS Guitars Private Stock “Paul’s 85” Limited Edition Instruments

PRS Guitars Private Stock “Paul’s 85” Limited Edition Instruments

Posted October 22, 2020 at 1:29 pm | No comments

PRS Guitars – Paul’s 85 are a special run of Private Stock guitars, personally spec’d by Paul Reed Smith and meticulously crafted by the Private Stock team. The instruments started with a special selection of wide-curl maple tops that Paul set aside. He also selected all of the other woods, assisted on the neck shapes of every guitar, spec’d the pickups

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Veteran Music Industry Tech Mark Reis Releases “We Are All The Love” Video Two Weeks Before Election

Veteran Music Industry Tech Mark Reis Releases “We Are All The Love” Video Two Weeks Before Election

Posted October 21, 2020 at 11:50 am | No comments

Mark Reis, a veteran of the music industry who has spent most of his career working for The Eagles and Joe Walsh, among other chart-topping artists is adding a new title to his long list of achievements – songwriter. 

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