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Remembering A Beautiful Moment With Bob Dylan: The Story Behind the Photo Session

Remembering A Beautiful Moment With Bob Dylan: The Story Behind the Photo Session

Posted May 25, 2020 at 9:22 pm | No comments

In early 1969 Bob Dylan called and asked me to take a picture for the back of his new album, Nashville Skyline. He had the front cover already picked out—a picture of the skyline of Nashville, where he had recorded the album.One afternoon, I went over to his place. As we left the house, he grabbed a hat, and asked, “Do you think we could use this?” I had no idea if it would be good or not, so I told him “Take it, and we’ll see.”

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Pink Floyd to Release Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick and David – An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist

Pink Floyd to Release Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick and David – An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist

Posted May 22, 2020 at 10:10 am | No comments

Pink Floyd launched a brand-new daily evolving playlist today, Friday, May 22, 2020. Entitled ‘Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick and David – An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist’, this new and exciting way to rediscover and immerse in Pink Floyd’s music

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The Immediate Family’s Debut Single “Cruel Twist” Coming On Quarto Valley Records

The Immediate Family’s Debut Single “Cruel Twist” Coming On Quarto Valley Records

Posted May 14, 2020 at 11:40 am | No comments

The Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”) is a rock and roll band composed of four of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals).

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Dan Rather Interviews Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on AXS-TV Wednesday, May 13

Dan Rather Interviews Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on AXS-TV Wednesday, May 13

Posted May 11, 2020 at 7:47 pm | No comments

The Big Interview is hosted and conducted by newsman Dan Rather, who is a respected a journalist and anchor that anchored CBS Evening News for 24 years.  Some of the recent interviews he’s conducted for The Big Interview are Robbie Robertson, Debbie Harry, the Eagles’ Don Felder, and Dolly Parton

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The Immediate Family to Be Featured in Five Consecutive Episodes of Pods & Sods Podcast 

The Immediate Family to Be Featured in Five Consecutive Episodes of Pods & Sods Podcast 

Posted May 3, 2020 at 6:51 pm | No comments

Quarto Valley Records recording artists The Immediate Family, a rock & roll band composed of longtime friends and legendary musicians Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Steve Postell (guitar and vocals)

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AXS-TV And Farm Aid Raise over $500,000 for Family Farmers Impacted by COVID-19

AXS-TV And Farm Aid Raise over $500,000 for Family Farmers Impacted by COVID-19

Posted April 16, 2020 at 1:40 pm | No comments

AXS TV, the premier television network and digital media company for music programming, was proud to partner with Farm Aid to produce and broadcast the special virtual benefit concert event At Home With Farm Aid. The concert, which originally aired on Saturday, April 11, raised over $500,000 for family farmers

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AXS TV Announces Season Premiere of ‘The Big Interview’ with Dan Rather’ on Wed., April 15 at 8 pm ET

AXS TV Announces Season Premiere of ‘The Big Interview’ with Dan Rather’ on Wed., April 15 at 8 pm ET

Posted March 27, 2020 at 2:41 pm | No comments

AXS TV announced today that the eighth season of its critically-acclaimed celebrity sit-down series The Big Interview With Dan Rather will premiere with chart-topping rock legend Huey Lewis on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 pm. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.

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Joe Satriani Reschedules His Shapeshifting U.K. and First Leg of European Tour

Joe Satriani Reschedules His Shapeshifting U.K. and First Leg of European Tour

Posted March 25, 2020 at 5:55 am | No comments

For two decades, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani has traveled the world, playing to sold-out crowds as both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. SATRIANI’s studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums

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The 10th Annual Memorial Awards Gala Salutes Ronnie James Dio (GALLERY)

The 10th Annual Memorial Awards Gala Salutes Ronnie James Dio (GALLERY)

Posted March 9, 2020 at 8:55 pm | No comments

On the morning of May 16th, 2010, Ronnie James Dio passed away after losing a long-fought battle against stomach cancer. On the evening of February 20th, 2020, Hollywood’s The Avalon laid out the red carpet to host a celebratory gathering to exemplify the lasting impression of the late rock and roll icon.

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The Third Mind Debut Album Out Now on Yep Roc Records

The Third Mind Debut Album Out Now on Yep Roc Records

Posted February 27, 2020 at 8:57 am | No comments

California -based supergroup The Third Mind’s debut is out now on Yep Roc Records. Billboard premiered the video for “The Dolphins,” the only track on the album with vocals by Dave Alvin.

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