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Mick Jones of Foreigner – We’ve Always Been and Continue to be a Rock Band

Posted October 28, 2015 at 12:13 pm | No comments

Mick Jones, lead guitarist for Foreigner, has been rocking the world with his brand of melodic rock since the band’s self titled album in 1977.

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John 5 – Learning is my Drug and Inspiration Drives Me!

John 5 – Learning is my Drug and Inspiration Drives Me!

Posted October 19, 2015 at 12:39 pm | One comment

One of the hardest working musicians on the planet has to be guitar virtuoso John 5. He is out touring with Rob Zombie for the month of October and in November he embarks on a string of West Coast solo instrumental dates. John’s also releasing a Greatest Hits CD/DVD of fan favorite songs, and if that wasn’t enough, he is working on a new instrumental studio CD.

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Montana’s Crown Guitar Fest Delivers Magical Moments

Posted October 19, 2015 at 11:00 am | No comments

By: Debra Devi This was the year Montana’s nonprofit Crown Guitar Festival & Workshop truly delivered on the promise it has had since it was a gleam in founder David Feffer’s eyes, as cross-genre collaborations between the world’s greatest guitar players materialized in dramatic fashion. Impromptu musical moments that could happen “only at the Crown” […]

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The Winery Dogs – On a Hot Streak at the Playstation Theater in NYC 10/10/15

The Winery Dogs – On a Hot Streak at the Playstation Theater in NYC 10/10/15

Posted October 16, 2015 at 9:02 am | No comments

Poised on the cusp of greatness, the Winery Dogs are a powerhouse musical trio featuring three of the rock world’s most talented musicians – Richie Kotzen a guitar phenom, Mike Portnoy drummer extraordinaire [formerly of Dream Theater], and Billy Sheehan the master bassist [Mr. Big]. Three legendary musicians whose star wattage could illuminate Broadway with their presence and chemistry.

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Edgar Winter to Release Rebel Road for European Tour

Posted October 14, 2015 at 4:47 am | No comments

Blues Rock legend, multi-instrumentalist and former child prodigy Edgar Winter to release album ‘Rebel Road’ as a full European release to coincide with his first European tour since 2011.

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Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions – The Legacy of an Illustrious Career!

Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions – The Legacy of an Illustrious Career!

Posted October 12, 2015 at 1:39 pm | 7 comments

Fifty years since they formed, the Scorpions are still going strong. Lounging in retirement isn’t really in the cards. And, for the record, their 2010 Farwell Tour announcement was a bit premature due to the resurgence of interest from a younger audience and the success of their 2010 CD, Sting in the Tail.

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Billy Morrison, God Shaped Hole – Delivering Punk Rock Ethos & Attitude

Billy Morrison, God Shaped Hole – Delivering Punk Rock Ethos & Attitude

Posted October 5, 2015 at 5:00 am | One comment

Guitarist Billy Morrison has a solid history playing rock/punk music including working with The Cult, Camp Freddy and more recently, Billy Idol and Royal Machines.

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Acoustic Virtuosos Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo in NYC

Posted October 2, 2015 at 12:32 pm | No comments

On Sunday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m., Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola, along with up and coming artist Vinny Raniolo, will be serving their special blend of swing, the blues, and innovative takes on classical tunes at St. Joe’s Visual and Performing Arts Department, NYC.

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Brotherhood of the Guitar – Jacob Deraps

Brotherhood of the Guitar – Jacob Deraps

Posted September 29, 2015 at 5:00 am | No comments

The Brotherhood of the Guitar found Jacob Deraps up in Canada and discovered a phenomenal young guitarist who could channel Eddie Van Halen and more on his axe. Clean, articulate sonics and an ease of playing that was as nonchalant as flipping a burger, yet as crafty and serious as a full force gale.

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Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs on Hot Streak – Somebody has to Walk the Dog!

Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs on Hot Streak – Somebody has to Walk the Dog!

Posted September 28, 2015 at 12:23 pm | One comment

Hot Streak is the supercharged follow-up CD to The Winery Dogs self-titled 2013 debut, a powerhouse musical trio featuring Richie Kotzen on guitar, Mike Portnoy on drums and Billy Sheehan on bass.

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