At the 2022 NAMM show, I could most likely be found at one of the many guitar merchant booths checking out the amazing guitars on display. There was no shortage of new and exciting strummers, from acoustic to electric. Although I love an acoustic’s pure and bright sound, plugging in and pedaling up takes the […]
Brad Osborne, Jeff Mulrennan and Greg Matheny began making music together back in Aurora, Colorado. In the 80’s they were living the best years of their lives, touring across the Western US, poised—or so they thought—for imminent rock and roll stardom. https://madradioofficial.com/ Our Interview with Jeff Mulrennan:
Although there are many rock festivals held throughout the world during the summer months, the only one to focus solely on core-based music (metalcore, deathcore, slam, beatdown, etc.) will take place from August 26-28 – the Kentucky Irate Fest. Held at the MG Prime Entertainment Complex (7021 Global Drive, in Louisville, Kentucky), each day will […]
The ‘Piana From Savannah’, acclaimed 2019 Grammy-nominated American Roots artist Victor Wainwright and the Train is on tour this Summer, with a local performance in Wheeling at 21st Heritage Music Blues Fest, Heritage Port, Sunday, August 14. Showtime: 8:00PM. Tickets: $40.-$400. Info: BluesFest 2022 Passes – Heritage Music (heritage-music-bluesfest.myshopify.com). Wainwright, now Memphis-based, was recently nominated in the Piano category for the 2022 […]
Most of the summer concert series are now down to the last month (already!). The Magnolia in El Cajon and the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego have been added. Both have a full lineup of events, including Alicia Keys at Cal Coast. The new Snapdragon Stadium’s first concert is Jimmy […]
Over the past four decades violinist Alicia Previn has been a part of dozens of acclaimed recordings, toured internationally several times over and established herself as a first call musician with great improvisational skills. An inspired live performer, her ability to play across genres has made her a fan favorite at venues big and small. […]
The Zombies played the Belly Up Tavern on Sunday, on their “Life is a Merry Go Round” tour, bringing their vibrant brand of mod rock to Solana Beach. Not knowing much about the band, I didn’t know what to expect. Looking at the happy crowd assembling in front of the stage offered no more insight, […]
Roni Lee: (Guitarist – Vocalist) Los Angeles was the epicenter of rock and roll, and Roni Lee found herself sharing stages with the likes of Van Halen, the Ramones, Steppenwolf, The Motels, and Blondie in the late ’70s. https://ronileegroup.com/
TRAUMA issue official video for first single from new album. “Walk Away” has been released today, and it is accompanied by an official video that’s available for viewing on https://youtu.be/p4qVUXg46XkTRAUMA about the song:“There are a lot of different elements to this song, musically with dynamics and tempo changes, lots of harmony guitars and blistering drums. It’s […]
As I cruised throughout the 813,607 sq. foot exhibit hall at this year’s NAMM show, I reveled in all the compelling musical merchandise. I mostly gravitated to the guitar merchants because not only do I find the instrument aesthetically pleasing, but I am a novice player as well. Among the many guitars I checked out, […]