The journey begins as renowned guitarist, George Lynch, Vinnie Nicastro [drummer, artist and activist] and a musical band of politically engaged musicians climb into an old station wagon in the southwest desert to film a documentary
As the story goes, Ratt back in the 80’s helped pioneer Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Strip sound and scene. Architects of glam metal along side of Motley Crue, WASP, Dokken and Quiet Riot, Ratt created their own brand of sleazy melodic heavy metal best described as “Ratt & Roll”.
Jazz genius Pat Metheny, classical guitar-god Scott Tennant and session king Lee Ritenour are returning as Artist-in-Residences to the Crown of the Continent Guitar Workshop & Festival in Bigfork, Montana, Aug. 25 to Sept 1.
The Fender Custom Shop’s new spring instrument selection presents some of its most sophisticated and meticulously crafted product offerings to date, including four guitars and one bass.
The Thirstbusters, the pop/rock band who has jumped on to the music scene with thousands of fans, critical acclaim and a debut for their new single “Bad Bad Girl” on the series “90210”.
For over four decades Ted Nugent has been unstoppable, a dynamic musical force not to be reckoned with. Like a rock ‘n roll freight train that never falters or gets unhinged, Ted has continued to slay the wild hearts of fans and musicians throughout the world.
Considered to be one of the pioneers of heavy metal, Deep Purple have captivated the music world throughout the past four decades.
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival launched today and will run until May 5. I’ve covered Jazz Fest for years and the festival draws together top acts in jazz, blues, pop and rock that always electrify the spirit and the soul of New Orleans.
On November 9, 2010, Styx brought two of their most revered albums, 1977’s The Grand Illusion and 1978’sPieces Of Eight to the stage at the historic Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee. Eagle Rock Entertainment will release this concert,The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live, as a 2CD set on May 7, 2013.
DEVI [“Davey”] is a ‘70s-drenched rock band from Jersey City, led by Debra Devi, “a supersonic fret-burner who writes hauntingly memorable songs” [JamBase. She’s a Fender artist, and the first female guitarist to record for Guitar World’s “Lick of the Day” iPhone app.
