Singer Songwriter News

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

Rush’s Alex Lifeson Joins PRS Acoustic Signature Artist Family

Posted January 24, 2014 at 10:29 am | No comments

PRS Guitars is pleased to announce the new Private Stock Alex Lifeson Thinline acoustic guitar, new for NAMM 2014.

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Sammy Hagar Premieres Knockdown Dragout Rock Collaboration Album

Sammy Hagar Premieres Knockdown Dragout Rock Collaboration Album

Posted August 9, 2013 at 8:58 am | No comments

Last week, Sammy Hagar launched a series of premieres for “Knockdown Dragout” — the anthemic lead track from his highly-anticipated upcoming rock collaborations album, “Sammy Hagar and Friends” — with a high-octane performance onThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

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Dick Wagner Jamming with Guitar for Vets as First Artist Ambassador

Dick Wagner Jamming with Guitar for Vets as First Artist Ambassador

Posted June 6, 2013 at 4:59 am | No comments

Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a non-profit organization providing guitar instruction and free acoustic guitars to injured military veterans and they have launched their “Artist Ambassador” coalition. Their first “Artist Ambassador” is Dick Wagner, who famously banded with co-lead guitarist Steve Hunter for Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.

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An Evening with Motown Legend Barrett Strong

An Evening with Motown Legend Barrett Strong

Posted June 4, 2013 at 11:16 am | No comments

Inducted in 2004 to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Barrett Strong is a pivotal figure in Detroit’s history as a singer, writer and composer. “Money (That’s What I Want)” for Anna Records in 1960 provided vital capital for Berry Gordy Jr. to expand his operation. The song gave Mr. Strong his only major hit as a vocalist, reaching #2 on the R&B charts and barely missing the pop Top 20. “Money” is one of the most widely covered songs including a cool version by “The BEATLES.”

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Paul McCartney Comes to Yoko Ono’s Defense in Interview

Paul McCartney Comes to Yoko Ono’s Defense in Interview

Posted May 15, 2013 at 5:22 pm | No comments

Avid Beatles fans have been blaming Yoko Ono for the break-up of the Beatles for over 40 years. In a surprise gesture, Paul McCartney has come to her defense

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Marshall Crenshaw Subscription Release of Stranger and Stranger EP

Marshall Crenshaw Subscription Release of Stranger and Stranger EP

Posted May 15, 2013 at 10:34 am | No comments

Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw announced his launch of a subscription whereby his fans could receive a series of three 10-inch vinyl EPs, each of which would include a new A-side backed with a cover song and a remake of a song from his earlier career.

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Rockin’ the RED – Taylor Swift tour hits Washington, D.C. – PART 1

Rockin’ the RED – Taylor Swift tour hits Washington, D.C. – PART 1

Posted May 14, 2013 at 8:32 am | No comments

While the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. is home to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and their rally cry to “Rock the Red”, it would be The RED Tour of multi-platinum superstar Taylor Swift doing the rocking on this evening, for the first of back to back sold out performances.

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Happy Together Tour 2013 To Celebrate The Music of the Sixties

Happy Together Tour 2013 To Celebrate The Music of the Sixties

Posted April 11, 2013 at 11:14 am | 3 comments

In the three years since The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie brought back some friends for the 25th Anniversary Tour in 2010, “Happy Together” has become one of the most successful summer tours in existence, constantly hitting the road and celebrating the music of the ’60s for thousands of “Happy” fans to enjoy across North America.

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Remastered Townes Van Zandt Albums Now on CD and Vinyl

Remastered Townes Van Zandt Albums Now on CD and Vinyl

Posted April 11, 2013 at 9:55 am | No comments

Even though Townes Van Zandt may not be a household name, he is a legend to songwriters and the music fans who love them.

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Take Flight Again in 2013…With Wings (Paul McCartney)

Take Flight Again in 2013…With Wings (Paul McCartney)

Posted April 10, 2013 at 8:06 am | No comments

This Spring will see another chapter unfold in the life of Wings, the U.K. rock group formed by Paul McCartney after the break-up of The Beatles – and one of the most successful bands the UK has ever produced.

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