Chris Gamper (GamperDrums) GamperDrums, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a prominent drum set artist hailing from Oakland, California. Known affectionately as Chris, Gamper, Gamp, or by other endearing (or occasionally less desirable) terms, he embodies a rich legacy in the local music scene. GamperDrums is a fixture in performances and recordings throughout […]
“Australia’s First Lady of the Blues” Anni Piper takes to the road for her Spring 2026 Tour, performing locally on the first stop of the tour at The Rosebud Theatre, 663 Southeast Jackson St., Thursday, March 26. Show: 6:00PM. All ages. Tickets: $20. Info: therosebudtheatre.com. Piper is renowned as a formidable live performer, fronting her tight three-piece band […]
Kansas City-based multi-instrumentalist Brody Buster is nominated in the “Best Emerging Artist Album” category for his critically-acclaimed album Redemption, at the 47th Annual Blues Music Awards, taking place May 7, 2026 in Memphis, TN. “This award is intended for an artist who is up and coming within the blues/music scene and is at the “jumping off” point […]
Prolific guitarist Tom ‘The Suit’ Forst and Beyond 1969 drop their exciting video “Comin’ Back To The Blues” on March 1, a musical prequel to the group’s upcoming live in-studio, all-original album, Back To The Blues (Release Date: April 25, 2026). “This video, like the album, is live — we wanted to create a sound that was […]
Every so often, a band emerges that reminds us why we fell in love with music in the first place. It’s not just about the sound but the energy, and the sense of possibility. Sugar Fix Band, a quintet of supremely talented teens who are putting their own spin on rock music. If the name […]
Announcing the 14th Annual Woodystock Blues Festival: A Concert for Charity in Support of Autism Awareness, a two-day event taking place Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, at beautifully scenic Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor Beach #4, 699 London Bridge Road. Gates open 10am and music starts at 11am sharp each day. Two-Day Pass: $45.00; Sunday Single-Day Pass: $25. […]
With Foghat’s Twang and Bang tour well underway, regulars at the Belly Up Tavern were once again entertained by a slow ride into savory music, taking it easy on a Wednesday night. Originally formed by Dave Peverett, Foghat first emerged from London, and has stayed strong for longer than half a decade. The tavern was […]
Jason “Malletman” Taylor (Vibraphonist) When “Malletman” steps on the stage get ready to brace yourself for an evening of musical excitement, as a leader of the locked-in groove of swing you will find his music begins to lift off and the fun begins. Malletman’s command of his performance is mesmerizing from twirling mallets, dancing ful […]
Interviews with Roni Lee (The Roni Lee Group) & Jenine Civil (Artist Relations-Ultimate Ears Pro) Roni Lee (Roni Lee Group) Roni Lee is an award-winning artist, singer-songwriter, and) OG guitarist who’s been making waves in Southern California and beyond since the glam and punk rock scene of the 70s. Never one to let boundaries […]
In March 2025, Berlin’s Frannz Club was transformed for one unforgettable night into a pulsating epicenter of rock ’n’ roll as legendary rock artist Mitch Ryder delivered a breathtaking performance, capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity for a brand-new live album. While the audio recordings were made in Berlin, the DVD footage was […]