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John McCutcheon Presents His Highlander Center Songwriting Camp

John McCutcheon Presents His Highlander Center Songwriting Camp

Posted July 18, 2015 at 10:36 am | No comments

With its panoramic view of the Smoky Mountains, the Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee was a magical spot for multi-instrumentalist, John McCutcheon, to present his songwriting camp that immersed a group of songwriters deep into the heart of lyrics, melody and soul.

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Peter Frampton to release Premonition, When All the Pieces Fit and Now in 2015

Peter Frampton to release Premonition, When All the Pieces Fit and Now in 2015

Posted June 25, 2015 at 6:47 am | No comments

After an incredible run through the 1970s on A&M Records, Peter Frampton reemerged in 1986 on a new label, with a new album and single that found him back on the Billboard charts and radios across the world.

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Billy Idol – Giving the Devil his Due in Morristown NJ 6/5/15

Billy Idol – Giving the Devil his Due in Morristown NJ 6/5/15

Posted June 21, 2015 at 6:24 pm | No comments

On the second leg of Billy Idol’s North American Tour for his latest CD release – Kings & Queens of the Underground, Billy and his band blazed into Morristown New Jersey, on Friday 6/5 giving a passionate performance dripping with sweaty sexual energy.

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The Most Important Beatle Guitar Ever To Hit the Auction Block Goes Up For Sale

The Most Important Beatle Guitar Ever To Hit the Auction Block Goes Up For Sale

Posted June 5, 2015 at 9:10 am | No comments

Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and music memorabilia auction house announced the upcoming sale of the most historically important guitar associated with The Beatles ever to be offered – John Lennon’s original 1962 J-160E Gibson Acoustic guitar. The guitar has been lost for over 50 years and represents a rare and significant guitar to John Lennon’s history.

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John McCutcheon Announces Summer Dates in VA and at Sirius XM’s Village Folk Show

John McCutcheon Announces Summer Dates in VA and at Sirius XM’s Village Folk Show

Posted May 29, 2015 at 9:08 am | No comments

Wisconsin-bred, Georgia-based John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. He truly is folk music’s Renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author.

Posted in: Folk, Folk News, Guitar News, Singer Songwriter News

Neil Young + Promise of the Real Release The Monsanto Years June 29 on Reprise Records

Neil Young + Promise of the Real Release The Monsanto Years June 29 on Reprise Records

Posted May 26, 2015 at 10:18 am | No comments

Neil Young + Promise of the Real have joined forces and will release a new studio album, entitled The Monsanto Years, on June 29th via Reprise Records.

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Guitar Great Dave Edmunds Returns with All Instrumental Rags & Classics Album

Guitar Great Dave Edmunds Returns with All Instrumental Rags & Classics Album

Posted May 20, 2015 at 5:15 am | No comments

Over the years, Dave Edmunds has worked with some of the biggest names in rock history – Paul McCartney, Jeff Lynn, Elvis Costello, Carl Perkins, Stray Cats, Status Quo, and Dion (among many others), in addition to issuing albums as a member of Rockpile and his own solo releases.

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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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