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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 […]
By Annette Higby on
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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 […]
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Alicia Previn, Author, Composer, Publisher, Singer / Songwriter
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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. […]
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The Zombies - Life is a Merry Go Round
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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, […]
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roni lee
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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.
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TRAUMA Official Video - Walk Aawy
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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 […]
By Jen B on
namm, New Strumming Machines at NAMM
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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, […]
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JP Soars & The Red Hots On Tour
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JP Soars, acclaimed blues-rock guitarist/vocalist and King of the Cigar Box Guitar, hits the road with his longtime group The Red Hots, with a local performance at Pennington’s, 106 E. Main St., Saturday, July 30. Show: 8:00PM. Tickets: $15. Info: (740) 946-5040 or visit J.P. Soars and The Red Hots LIVE @ Pennington’s in Jewett! […]
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Justin Emord - Love and a .38
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Justin Emord: (Bassist – Love and a .38 & The Pride) Not concerned with hyphens and sub genres, they have taken an “It’s all rock and roll to me” approach to their career. Justin is also involved with music education as an ambassador for NAMM. The Pride is composed of Daniel McGuffey on vocals, Ryan Hudson […]
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NAMM 2022 TEC Awards
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The 2022 NAMM Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (TEC) were held on Saturday, June 4, at the Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, California. Because of the pandemic, this year was a reunion as we returned to the live, in-person NAMM show. It was brought back to life with an emphasis on safety and security. Actor, comedian, […]