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Justin Hayward Announces Summer 2015 Northeast Tour Dates

Justin Hayward Announces Summer 2015 Northeast Tour Dates

Posted April 22, 2015 at 11:58 am | No comments

Justin Hayward, esteemed vocalist, lead guitarist, and composer of the Moody Blues, will embark on a northeast solo tour of North America this August, following a UK run in July.

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The Mavericks will Debut New Album MONO February 17

The Mavericks will Debut New Album MONO February 17

Posted February 5, 2015 at 6:26 am | No comments

The Mavericks, who’ve made magic in the studio and delivered their genre-defying sound to live audiences since the early ’90s, will release Mono (The Valory Music Co.) on February 17, 2015, and two days later will embark on their “one-world” themed Mono Mundo Tour 2015.

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Loudoun County distillery sponsors Art & Music Contest for local artists – $1000 Grand Prize!

Loudoun County distillery sponsors Art & Music Contest for local artists – $1000 Grand Prize!

Posted February 1, 2015 at 11:19 am | No comments

Catoctin Creek is proud to announce its first ever art contest. Intended as a way to support and promote the diverse local art and music community of Loudoun County, Virginia, and surrounding areas, Catoctin Creek will accept submissions of art, with a grand prize of $1000 for the winning piece!

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Tour the UK in 2014

Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Tour the UK in 2014

Posted November 10, 2014 at 7:10 am | No comments

The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is a veritable who’s who in rock and blues. The band features long-time vocalist Noah Hunt, plus drummer Chris Layton, a 2014 inductee into the Musicians Hall of Fame as a member of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, ex-Firm bassist Tony Franklin and keyboardist Riley Osbourn (the latter is the former keyboardist for Willie Nelson).

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Kinks Legend and R&R Hall of Famer Dave Davies to Release Rippin Up Time

Kinks Legend and R&R Hall of Famer Dave Davies to Release Rippin Up Time

Posted September 29, 2014 at 7:03 pm | One comment

The man who forever changed the sound of rock ‘n’ roll when he invented distortion, Kinks legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material called ‘Rippin’ Up Time’ on New York based Red River Entertainment.

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Eric Clapton Releases The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Eric Clapton Releases The Breeze – An Appreciation of JJ Cale

Posted August 21, 2014 at 12:44 pm | No comments

Eric Clapton has often stated that JJ Cale is one of the single most important figures in rock history, a sentiment echoed by many of his fellow musicians. Cale’s influence on Clapton was profound, and his influence on many more of today’s artists cannot be overstated.

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The Brotherhood of the Guitar Looking for a New Generation of Guitar Heroes

The Brotherhood of the Guitar Looking for a New Generation of Guitar Heroes

Posted August 11, 2014 at 5:28 pm | No comments

The Brotherhood of the Guitar, a brainchild of rock photographer, Robert Knight, backed by Fender Guitars, Guitar Center and Ernie Ball is gaining traction and beginning to launch into it’s own guitar movement.

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Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival August 24-31 Featuring Top Artists

Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival August 24-31 Featuring Top Artists

Posted August 1, 2014 at 8:29 pm | One comment

For the first time, a blazing female lead guitarist—blues star Ana Popovic—will join the exclusive ranks of Artists-In-Residence (AIRs) in northwestern Montana, at this summer’s week-long Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival.

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Alice Cooper Inducted into White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper Inducted into White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame

Posted July 9, 2014 at 2:13 am | No comments

Dreams can come true, as rock icon Alice Cooper can attest, following his induction into the White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame at White Castle headquarters in Columbus, Ohio on July 7th, 2014.

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Grammy Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Announces New CD Different Shade of Blue

Grammy Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Announces New CD Different Shade of Blue

Posted June 10, 2014 at 10:00 pm | No comments

Grammy-nominated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa has today announced that his brand new solo album “Different Shades Of Blue” will be released on Monday September 22nd (Mascot / Provogue).

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