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We went all out to interview your favorite artists, producers, vendors and just about everyone that was willing to give us some time to inform you of ALL THINGS NAMM. NAMM 2020-1 – Leland Sklar NAMM 2020-2 – Chad Szeliga (Black Star Riders) & Ellis Hall (The Ambassador of Soul) NAMM 2020-3 – […]
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Billy Price, Gulf Coast Records Artists Albert Castiglia, Jimmy Carpenter Nominated for 2020 Independent Blues Awards
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Gulf Coast Records placed three of their artists in the just-announced 2020 Independent Blues Awards. They are guitarist Albert Castiglia (“Contemporary Blues CD” “Blues Rock Band” “Stage Performance” “Road Warrior” “Blues Rock Song” “Song For The Common Good” “Music Video”); blues/soul vocalist Billy Price (“Traditional Blues CD” “R&B Song” “Song For The Common Good”); and saxophonist Jimmy Carpenter (“R&B/Soul CD”). Gulf Coast Co-Owner Mike […]
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BLUES BANGER in BOCA! The Funky Biscuit Presents Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia
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Live Music returns Memorial Day Weekend to The Funky Biscuit, who present a killer blues banger featuring guitar greats Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Two shows each night: 6pm and 9pm. Tickets: $80.-$240. 303 SE Mizner Blvd. Info: (561) 395-2929. Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-mike-zito-albert-castiglia-with-guest-jp-soars-6pm-show-tickets-105262952324. JP Soars is the Special Guest performer on […]
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Sean Ardoin - Powerful New Song & Video "What Do You See"
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Hard times call for hard questions. Louisiana-based, two-time Grammy nominee Sean Ardoin is asking one such question with his new song and video “What Do You See.” (Zydekool Records “I hope you watch this and can “see” what I’m trying to say,” says Ardoin. “In this song I’m saying ‘we are less different than we are alike.’ […]
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FLORIDA’S NEWEST ROCK FESTIVAL “REBEL ROCK FEST” PRESENTED BY MONSTER ENERGY HITS HARD
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Just announced to headline Rebel Rock Fest in Florida are hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan Members including (Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Killah Priest) and chart-topping rapper Machine Gun Kelly Even those who count themselves bigger fans of metal or rock still worship at the altar of the Wu. First established in the early 90s in New York, the […]
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Framing Hanley - Envy
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Framing Hanley are back and ENVY is their first album to be released in 6 years. It is out via Thermal Entertainment. It can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/3d7qidR Three singles have already been released in Puzzle Pieces, Baggage Claim and Throwing Knives. Puzzle Pieces has already surpassed 12 million streams on Spotify alone. The band released three albums prior to breaking up in […]
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San Diego County Fair Postponed to 2021
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Based on Governor Gavin Newsom’s press conference today, mass gatherings are not likely to be allowed for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we believe it is the responsible decision to postpone the San Diego County Fair to 2021. The postponement of the Fair was announced at today’s monthly 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors meeting […]
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HAREM SCAREM - Change The World
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When a discussion arises on who are the current heavyweights of the melodic hard rock scene, the list of names being bantered about cannot avoid a mention of Harem Scarem. And certainly for good reason. After a five year hiatus, in 2013 the band reunited to re-record from scratch their milestone release “Mood Swings.” Since […]
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Silverthorne - TEAR THE SKY WIDE OPEN
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are the rock band that people have been searching for! Producing a bombastic yet deeply authentic sound that delivers exciting, soulful and earthy rock songs SILVERTHORNE manage to cross rock genres with ease, whilst still flowing smoothly into your senses. SILVERTHORNE tips its hat to the classic rock bands of yesteryear as well as looking firmly […]
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KHYMERA - Master Of Illusions
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While KHYMERA started out as an alliance between Italian producer/musician, Daniele Liverani and then KANSAS singer Steve Walsh, it developed into a regular musical project when bassist and producer Dennis Ward (Magnum, Pink Cream 69) entered the fold. While known as a bassist, Dennis always sang background vocals with his bands, so he was more […]