Great melodies; the essential quality that has defined Grammy winning keyboardist / composer / producer Gregg Karukas’ 12 solo CD’s over a three decade career, with many #1 radio hits, both sophisticated and accessible. “Serenata”, his first ever solo piano project, offers romantic impressions of classic songs from iconic Brazilian artists Milton Nascimento and Dori […]
Tony Marts Presents “Rockin’ The Point” with the Billy Walton Band (BWB) every Thursday at The Point beginning Thursday, June 22 from 7-11 pm. Free to the public; 21 and over. 998 Bay Avenue. Info: (609) 626-4693 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089900552968. “For our Residency at The Point, we’ll dig into our back catalog, play some favorites, debut new songs, and jam on some classic covers,” […]
Rising modern powerhouse blues vocalist/keyboardist Eliza Neals is nominated in three categories for the Independent Blues Awards 2023, which are “Best Female Artist,” “Best Blues Rock Song” (Queen of the Nile), and “Best Blues Rock Album” (Badder To The Bone). Please cast your votes for Eliza now through September 15 at https://www.makingascene.org/independent-blues-awards-2023-vote-now/. In other news, Neals is prominently […]
Sweet & Lynch, the musical union of vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet (Stryper, Iconic) and guitarist George Lynch (Lynch Mob, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), have announced the long-awaited release of their third album, “Heart & Sacrifice”. The combination of Sweet’s powerful, high-octane vocals and Lynch’s immediately recognizable guitar heroics once again prove to be an unbeatable combination […]
For Los-Angeles based artist Roni Lee, music has always been the perfect vessel of true, unadulterated expression. With a life journal full of memories and experiences that span a highly-decorated 40-year career in music, Lee is a prime example of a self made woman in rock and roll who has managed to transcend boundaries, subvert […]
Nashville roots-rock group Sugar Lime Blue headline Day #1 of the Exit 56 Blues Festival, West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Interstate 40@Exit 56, 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Saturday, May 27. Set Time: 5pm. Free (donations gladly accepted). Info: (731) 779-9000 or visit https://www.exit56blues.com. Exit 56 Blues Festival celebrates the legacy of the Country Blues in the hometown of […]
A good time was had by all who came out to hear the bands at The Temecula Blues Festival. The mood was festive, peaceful and friendly. Perfect weather included sunshine and a nice breeze, food trucks, beer and venders with merch all in attendance. Concert goers will allowed to bring fold up chairs to sit […]
Love and a .38 is a blue collar rock band for the masses. Four guys from different parts of the country, whose triumphs, failures, and drive to play music brought them all to Los Angeles where they joined forces. Throughout their career they have been tirelessly D.I.Y. in every aspect of the music business. Not […]
Ally Venable, prolific Texas-based blues-rock guitarist/vocalist, is currently on her Real Gone Tour, with a local performance at The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Friday, May 19. Show: 8pm. Tickets: $15. (advance), $20. (door). Info: (864) 469-6416 or visit thespinningjennygreer.com. Texas blues/rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ally Venable has made her fiery presence known around the world […]
Whenever she sings, Seattle-based songwriter, Whitney Lyman, takes on a new form. In one moment she’s in midnight-purple shroud, humming low. In another, she’s throwing twin dice and exploding into a beam of starlight. Lyman, whose music is born from mystical sensibilities, has shared this spirit with a wide array of audiences, from Sofar Sounds […]