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Gear Box

When people talk about wah-wah pedals, they’re talking about the Cry Baby Wahs. This is the one that created some of the most timeless sounds in rock. The pedal that would eventually become the Cry Baby was first created in 1966 by engineers at the Thomas Organ Company. This new and expressive effect was an […]
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Press Releases

FLORENCE, Ariz. (April 12, 2015) – The Country Thunder Nation has another year under their belt. With a record sell-out of over 27,500, who wouldn’t want to renew their experience for next year? Thousands of sun-kissed fans soaked in gorgeous weather and performances by the most talented performers in Country music. The finale began with […]
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Press Releases

MIAMI and CHICAGO, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Guitars Over Guns announces that its CEO and Co-Founder, Chad Bernstein, has been named a CNN Hero in recognition of his efforts to help at-risk youth through mentoring and music education. CNN profiled Dr. Bernstein and his work with Guitars Over Guns (GOGO) in a segment which […]
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News

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Netflix will launch the documentary, The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir, exclusively on the world’s leading Internet TV network on Friday, May 22nd. The Netflix original documentary, winner of the 2014 Audience Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival, provides a revelatory look at […]
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Press Releases

ORLANDO, Fla., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock guests can end Tax Day on a high note with free Local Legendary™ Burgers for those willing to take the stage and Sing for their Supper! This April 15, guests who visit select Hard Rock Cafe locations across the country and sing a song on the cafe […]
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Drops

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Dance music star JES has already released two of this year’s stand-out tracks – “Two Souls” & “Yai (Here We Go Again)” with Cosmic Gate. Now, the diminutive diva with the big voice returns with the debut release “Hold On” on her own, brand new label InToneNation Records. […]
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News

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Willie Nelson, always a strong advocate for peaceful resolutions, reaches back to his deep gospel roots to send a message of peace, hope, and inspiration with his re-release of Peace in the Valley. “I don’t ever remember not playing and singing gospel music,” Willie recalls. “My grandparents were music […]
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Press Releases

April 6, 2015; Monterey, CA; Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce the results of the annual Next Generation Jazz Festival. A full list of top groups, scholarship and award winners can be found on the Festival’s website at montereyjazzfestival.org. Top High School Big Band Northgate High School (Walnut Creek, Calif.) Top High School Combo […]
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News

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SING IT ON, a docu-reality television series inspired by the blockbuster movie “Pitch Perfect” and produced by CORE Media Group, the co-producers of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” and John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co. will premiere on Pop on Wednesday, May 13 at a special time, 10:00 p.m., […]
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Tours

April 7, 2015 – Following a successful winter tour and his second season as a judge on American Idol, Harry Connick, Jr. announced today a 20+ city summer concert tour beginning July 9 in San Diego, CA that will travel through cities such as Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver and St. Louis. The tour also […]