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The Immediate Family Wraps Successful Sessions for Believe in Music Week and More!

The Immediate Family Wraps Successful Sessions for Believe in Music Week and More!

Posted February 3, 2021 at 1:11 pm | No comments

Quarto Valley Records (QVR) 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),  recently participated in several events at NAMM’s Believe in Music week (Jan 18-22)

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Leslie West Passes Away at Age 75 from Cardiac Arrest

Leslie West Passes Away at Age 75 from Cardiac Arrest

Posted December 23, 2020 at 7:48 pm | No comments

Leslie West, born Leslie Weinstein, has passed away. The iconic guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and storyteller has left a legacy that to this day is celebrated by peers and fans across The World. Weinstein was born in New York City, and first emerged in the scene as a member of The Vagrants. A few years later he and Felix Pappalardi formed Mountain, a band that was amongst the first to pioneer the genre later to become known as Heavy Metal.

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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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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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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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Jimmy Page: The Anthology – The Open Edition Available Now!

Jimmy Page: The Anthology – The Open Edition Available Now!

Posted October 14, 2020 at 9:24 am | No comments

Yesterday marked the beginning of the world wide roll out of Jimmy Page: The Anthology, starting in UK bookstores. Next week, The Open Edition will be available in bookstores in the US, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific, and in New Zealand in mid-November.

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aliensdontringdoorbells ‘Arrival’ Debut Album Set For Release October 2

aliensdontringdoorbells ‘Arrival’ Debut Album Set For Release October 2

Posted September 3, 2020 at 4:26 pm | One comment

aliensdontringdoorbells convey an undeniable ear for melody and keen eye for the mainstream with their effortlessly timeless sound. When it comes to music, the band cites OneRepublic, Maroon 5 and Weezer amongst their influence

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Lzzy Hale of Haelstorm Featured as AXS TV’s New Host for A Year In Music (Bonus Video)

Lzzy Hale of Haelstorm Featured as AXS TV’s New Host for A Year In Music (Bonus Video)

Posted August 26, 2020 at 2:16 pm | No comments

Press Release Source: AXS TV AXS TV’s acclaimed rock and culture series A Year In Music returns for its third season, premiering Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. In addition to 12 all-new episodes covering the landmark moments that shaped the ‘80s, ‘90s and Aughts, the series will feature a new host, Lzzy Hale—the popular […]

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