On Monday, November 13, Silver Hill Hospital will hold its eighth annual fall benefit, the Giving Hope Gala, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, honoring Grammy Award-winning musician Nile Rodgers with the 2017 Visionary Award. The award recognizes an individual who, through personal contributions and action, has inspired others and helped remove the […]
If you came of age in the 80’s, you know the song “Only The Lonely.” The smash hit song sent hopeless romantics into a fury every time a Rock Jock spun the #9 single over the airwaves. This song got some serious airtime, and was followed by another hit single, “Suddenly Last Summer,” the next […]
Beautiful evening for a concert and Grand Funk Railroad proved tonight that the “American Band” can still rock. The band whose songs were a main staple on the radio and who racked up hits during the ’70s filled up the Grandstand Stage at San Diego’s own Del Mar Fair racetrack. Grand Funk is one of […]
Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet is back with a new live album and home video captured during his acclaimed performance at Frontiers Rock Festival III in Trezzo (Milan, Italy) on April 24, 2016. Accompanied by a stellar band featuring Beth-Ami Heavenstone on bass, South American guitar sensation Conrado Pesinato on lead guitar, and Mark Zonder […]
New York City based, indie/alt rockers, Don’t Believe in Ghosts, is set to release their debut album, “Give it Meaning” on June 30, 2017, and if their debut is simply a precursor into the future, these talented artists, should be on all indie rock fan’s radar. Great things can be seen on the horizon. The […]
The fairly massive stage was set up for the later appearing, classic rock favorites, Boston, and from my seat in section 101, Ms. Jett and the Blackhearts appeared dwarfed by their surroundings, although only for an instant, just before the downbeat, then once again they became bigger than life. Joan’s mezo-soprano vocals and energy are […]
Tony Castriotta – AKA: “RocMan Rocks” BackStage360.com “It’s all about the music.” While interviewing Tony Castriotta from BackStage360, I was extremely nervous; since, he is one of the best rock n’ roll interviewers of all time. From being a studio musician, songwriter, producer, to conducting interviews, album reviews, attending concerts, and promoting while working for BackStage360, […]
The new album second skin from “Snakecharmer” caught my attention right away when I saw the cover art. It has something sexy, mysterious and also secretive. It immediately grabs your attention and makes you want to know what the album is all about. I listened to the first song “Are You Ready To Fly” and […]
When you think of Brazil you tend to think of beautiful beaches, the large Jesus statue on Mount Corcodavo, beautiful women, and maybe even steak houses. You certainly don’t think ROCK! But that’s exactly what’s blasting in my ears right now…Rock…GOOD ROCK…right out of São Paulo, Brazil. Owl Company’s first album, “Horizon,” is a good representation […]
Tommy Tutone took the stage on the first night of the Temecula Valley Wine and Balloon Festival. The evening’s “Hot Air Balloon Glow” was just about to go off when they took the stage. Yes…They…because Tommy Tutone is the name of the band, and the lead singer is Tommy Heath. Everyone knows that popular song, […]