Every now and again, art offers up the perfect storm. When creative worlds collide with a furious cacophony of power, licks and lyrics, magic happens. Such is the case with Kings of Mercia, whose second album, Battle Scars, is the continuation of a story as unlikely as it is glorious. When guitarist Jim Matheos of prog-metal powerhouse […]
Back-to-back Hurricanes can’t stop the music in southwest Florida, as the Charity Pros have announced January 10-12, 2025, as the new dates for the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival at the Seminole Rodeo Grounds in Immokalee, Florida. The storms have passed, and the stars will shine on the Hurricane Heroes Stage. Coming straight off their sold-out […]
The New Phunk Odyssey Tour featuring acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks and her good musical pals The Fitzkee Brothers, take to the road for a four-city tour along with Gordon Stirling & The People, with the first show at Death Punch Bar, 2321 18th St. NW, Saturday, October 26. Doors: 7pm. Show: 9pm. Tickets: $15. Info: (202) […]
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Ruf Records is proud to announce a monumental tour that will showcase the legacy of one of the most influential labels in modern blues history. The Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, headlined by Samantha Fish and Canned Heat, with special guests Mitch Ryder and Bernard Allison, and a special performance by Ghalia Volt’s One Woman Band, kicks […]
Billy Walton Band, one of the Tri-State area’s busiest, most popular groups, and on the heels of their recent hot performance at the iconic Stone Pony, will rock Asbury Park’s equally-cool Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave., Friday, October 18. Doors: 7pm. Show: 8PM. Tickets for this very special event are $20. Info: (732) 502-8886 or visit wonderbarasburypark.com. “We […]
BLUES People, 2023 and 2024 North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) International Blues Challenge (IBC) Winners, and 2024 IBC Semifinalists in Memphis, headline a NJBS concert and fundraiser taking place at Crossroads in Garwood, 78 North Ave., Sunday, October 13. 4pm-7pm. Tickets: $10. Info: (908) 232-5666 or visit linktr.ee/xxroads. Also performing: Ed Alstrom, NJBS IBC Winner in the Solo/Duo category. BLUES […]
Naturally, the excellent reputation of a successful hard rock act such as Victory is based – among other things – on the superb achievements of their long-standing career. The early days of the Hanover-based group date back to the 1980s and include immortal album classics and successful tours around the globe. However, none of this […]
The new Starbuck triple vinyl or CD box set album is out, 35 songs and lyrics. Includes all six Billboard Top 100 hits from 1976-1980 plus 10 Yacht Rock, Beach, and AC chart hits from 2015-2023, rare cuts and more. Available here – https://www.renaissancerecordsus.com/collections/starbuck Read More – Bruce Blackman