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Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd Discuss the Loss of Ronnie Van Zant, Their Legacy and Why Their Farewell Tour Isn’t the End on AXS TV Tuesday October 23 (9pE/6pP)

Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd Discuss the Loss of Ronnie Van Zant, Their Legacy and Why Their Farewell Tour Isn’t the End on AXS TV Tuesday October 23 (9pE/6pP)

Posted October 22, 2018 at 1:02 pm | No comments

Johnny Van Zant, Gary Rossington, and Rickey Medlocke—members of the groundbreaking Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd—join Dan Rather for a candid conversation in an all-new episode of The Big Interview on Tuesday, October 23 at 9pE/6pP.

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The Contortionist Announce ‘The Reimagined’ 2018 Tour Dates

The Contortionist Announce ‘The Reimagined’ 2018 Tour Dates

Posted September 25, 2018 at 9:12 am | No comments

Indiana-based progressive metal unit The Contortionist have announced a leg of United States tour dates for fall 2018. The Contortionist are four studio albums and three EPs into their nine year career, yet already have developed a bold reputation for their unique atmospheric approach through extensive treks alongside such modern prog heavyweights as Animals As Leaders, Born of Osiris, and Nothing More. With their upcoming run, dubbed ‘The Reimagined’ tour

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Dan Rather Interviews Ringo Starr for TBI’s 100th Episode

Dan Rather Interviews Ringo Starr for TBI’s 100th Episode

Posted August 21, 2018 at 1:34 pm | No comments

AXS TV’s The Big Interview With Dan Rather celebrates its landmark 100TH episode with an exclusive sit-down with The Beatles’ Ringo Starr, kicking off the second-half of the series’ sixth season on Tuesday, October 2, at 9pE/6pP. During the candid conversation, Starr goes in-depth sharing stories from his acclaimed career as he talks about about his endless love of performing

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Debra Devi Plays South Mountain International Blues Festival September 9 (Free)

Debra Devi Plays South Mountain International Blues Festival September 9 (Free)

Posted August 7, 2018 at 4:57 pm | No comments

Classic rock/Americana artist Debra Devi has a bluesy side that she’ll showcase at Northern NJ’s largest free blues festival – South Mountain International Blues Festival – on Sunday September 9 at 1:30 PM – 9 Cherry Lane, South Mountain Reservation, West Orange, New Jersey

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Steve Vai Announces The Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon – SEPT 28-30

Steve Vai Announces The Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon – SEPT 28-30

Posted August 6, 2018 at 1:34 pm | No comments

Steve Vai has announced he will host and serve as the musical director for “The Big Mama Jama Jam-a-thon” — an open, improvisational music/art event where the music doesn’t stop for 52 hours — to be held Sept. 28-30, 2018 at Musicians Institute’s brand new venue, LiveHouse, in Los Angeles, California.

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Classic Rock Greats The Guess Who Return with “The Future IS What It Used To Be

Classic Rock Greats The Guess Who Return with “The Future IS What It Used To Be

Posted July 30, 2018 at 10:34 am | No comments

The Guess Who is responsible for countless rock classics, which still retain a major presence on rock radio – “American Woman,” “No Time,” “These Eyes,” etcetera. The band is set to return on September 14th with their latest album, ‘The Future IS What It Used To Be’, released via Cleopatra Records (available in CD, Vinyl, and Digital formats).

Posted in: Classic Rock, Rock News, Six Strings of Separation, Uncategorized

STYX: Tommy Shaw And The Contemporary Youth Orchestra ‘Sing For The Day!’ Debuts At #5

STYX: Tommy Shaw And The Contemporary Youth Orchestra ‘Sing For The Day!’ Debuts At #5

Posted July 17, 2018 at 12:45 pm | No comments

Sing for the Day! Tommy Shaw solo 2016 concert performance with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra made a grand debut on four of Billboard’s charts last week, including #5 on the “Classical Albums” chart. It also debuted at #5 on the “Classical Crossover Albums” chart, #6 on the “Top DVD Music Videos” chart, #8 on the “Music Video Sales” chart, and #49 on the “Rock Albums” chart.

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Jacob Cade Teams Up With Halestorm’s Izzy Hale & Joe Hottinger for a New Track & Tour Dates

Jacob Cade Teams Up With Halestorm’s Izzy Hale & Joe Hottinger for a New Track & Tour Dates

Posted July 17, 2018 at 12:14 pm | No comments

One of the most spirited rockers today is undoubtedly singer/guitarist Jacob Cade, who’s seemingly never-ending energy has landed him opening slots with the likes of Steel Panther, Bobaflex, Winger, and Dokken. And now, Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger are on board the Jacob Cade train

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Arthur Brown at 76: Still Crazy After All These Years?

Arthur Brown at 76: Still Crazy After All These Years?

Posted June 25, 2018 at 1:12 pm | No comments

Fifty years since he scored the sizzling 1968 chart-topper, “Fire,” Arthur Brown celebrated his 76th birthday over the weekend (Sunday, June 24) as a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock, and heavy metal influencer, with his rock ‘n’ roll sideshow, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.

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Eddie Trunk with George Thorogood, Taylor Hawkins and the Prophets of Rage on Trunkfest July 1st

Eddie Trunk with George Thorogood, Taylor Hawkins and the Prophets of Rage on Trunkfest July 1st

Posted June 25, 2018 at 9:21 am | No comments

Rock expert and TV/radio personality Eddie Trunk hits the road, taking viewers behind the scenes of the sights, sounds, bands, and stunts that make some of the country’s top music festivals so legendary in the all-new AXS TV series TrunkFest—premiering Sunday, July 1 at 9:30pE.

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