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The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of  “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Alex Lifeson

The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Alex Lifeson

Posted December 19, 2024 at 7:19 pm | No comments

The National GUITAR Museum announced that Alex Lifeson, one of the most revered rock guitarists of the past 50 years, will receive its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award for 2024. Lifeson is the fifteenth recipient of the award.

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Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin & Danny Carey Present Live From Los Angeles Nov. 10th!

Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin & Danny Carey Present Live From Los Angeles Nov. 10th!

Posted October 29, 2024 at 10:00 am | No comments

Today, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey have announced plans to present a global livestream titled, Live From Los Angeles on November 10 at 8PM Pacific. The worldwide demand for BEAT appearances has been deafening since the ensemble’s formation was announced

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Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame Awardee Skunk Baxter Releases New Storyteller’s’ Edition of Speed of Heat

Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame Awardee Skunk Baxter Releases New Storyteller’s’ Edition of Speed of Heat

Posted October 4, 2024 at 12:20 pm | No comments

Legendary multi-gold and platinum album, Grammy winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter expands his acclaimed first-ever solo album, Speed of Heat, with a brand new Storytellers Edition exclusively available on all DSPs today via BMG/Renew Records.

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Kirk Pasich Project Releases Third Single “Nights Are Forever Without You” Feat. Vocalist Ginny Luke

Kirk Pasich Project Releases Third Single “Nights Are Forever Without You” Feat. Vocalist Ginny Luke

Posted October 1, 2024 at 9:56 pm | No comments

The Kirk Pasich Project is thrilled to announce the release of their third single, “Nights Are Forever Without You,” featuring the powerful and evocative vocals of Ginny Luke. This track is the latest offering from their forthcoming release, the 21-song concept album/rock opera, Radio (Alone in the Night), due October 25th via Blue Élan Records.

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Classic Solo Efforts From Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee To Be Reissued

Classic Solo Efforts From Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee To Be Reissued

Posted July 19, 2024 at 10:34 pm | No comments

In an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My Favourite Headache will be re-released on August 9, 2024

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New Bruce Cockburn U.S. Tour To Be Announced to Support O Sun O Moon Album Release

New Bruce Cockburn U.S. Tour To Be Announced to Support O Sun O Moon Album Release

Posted May 7, 2024 at 10:29 am | No comments

Universally-acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Bruce Cockburn continues his worldwide tour in support of his latest album, O Sun O Moon, with the upcoming announcement of a new series of dates in the U.S. throughout the month of November. The new dates will be announced May 6th, with tickets going on sale May 10th.

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Andy Timmons Presents “The Boy From Bechenham” – a Tribute to Peter Frampton

Andy Timmons Presents “The Boy From Bechenham” – a Tribute to Peter Frampton

Posted April 5, 2024 at 11:00 am | No comments

Timmons shares, “I grew up on ‘70s rock and was very fortunate that my brother John (8 years my elder) was buying all of Peter Frampton’s records from Humble Pie forward. Those LPs, particularly “Frampton” and of course the insanely great “Frampton Comes Alive” are a huge part of my musical foundation. Peter has a singular style and melodic sensibility that flows through his guitar playing, singing and songwriting.

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Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends to Release “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” January 19th

Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends to Release “Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” January 19th

Posted February 6, 2024 at 2:28 pm | No comments

Brian Tarquin has won 3 Emmy’s for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series” and has been nominated for an Emmy 6 times. In 2022 & 2023 the Josie Music Awards nominated Tarquin for “Musician of the Year (Guitar)” and “Music Producer of the Year.”

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Ramone’s Blitzkrieg –  Hitting the California Coast with Tour Dates Announced

Ramone’s Blitzkrieg – Hitting the California Coast with Tour Dates Announced

Posted January 26, 2024 at 7:39 am | No comments

Press Release Source: VQPR Legendary drummer, Marky Ramone (Ramones, Grammy Winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), announces a 10-date California tour with his band,Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg”, as part of his 2024 World Tour. “As the song says, we’ll be out here having fun, in the warm California sun and celebrating Punk Rock music. See […]

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Dave Grohl Releases Live Performance of “Play” – Expanded to 36 Minutes (Available Dec. 8th)

Dave Grohl Releases Live Performance of “Play” – Expanded to 36 Minutes (Available Dec. 8th)

Posted December 1, 2023 at 4:51 pm | No comments

The upcoming release of The Benefit Concert Volume 20 by Warren Haynes includes a spectacular highlight: the first-ever–and only to date–performance of Dave Grohl’s 23-minute instrumental epic, “Play,” which extends to an extraordinary 36 minutes in its live rendition. This live performance is now available, offering fans the opportunity to witness “Play” being brought to life on that unforgettable evening. 

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