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SVEN GALI’s trademark blend of heavy riffs, gritty vocals, and anthemic melodies span decades. Cutting their teeth in the bar circuit of Southern Ontario, Canada in the late 80’s, SVEN GALI’s live show was a full on circus of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. Emerging with a record deal with BMG, SVEN GALI released […]
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Steve Hackett
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Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ on February 16th 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’s’ 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his […]
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JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES THE INVINCIBLE SHIELD TOUR
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Sabaton To Join Across All Shows. Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 15 with Artist Presale General Onsale Begins on Friday, November 17 at 10AM Local on judaspriestinvincibleshield.com Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. The all-time greats will take over the U.S.A. this spring with 14 shows. […]
By Ava Sarnowski on
Al Stewart - Modern Times
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Touring and backing Stewart, was Chicago quartet, The Empty Pockets, who consisted of Josh Solomon on the guitar, Erika Brett on the keyboard, Nate Bellon on the bass, and Adam Balasco on drums. Brett, Solomon, and Bellon all provide vocals, in addition to playing their respective instruments. All together, they create an indescribably beautiful, laidback […]
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Concerts, METAL ALLEGIANCE, namm
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METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself. On January 25th 2024, the band will re-assemble at The House Of Blues […]
By Ava Sarnowski on
Hallogras Cruise 2023 Aboard the William D. Evans
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This year’s Hallogras Cruise, aboard the William D. Evans Steamboat, went out on a high note. Hosted by Six String Society, it was an event that embraced the Halloween spirit. Attendees were attired in festive costumes, and a competition that appreciated all of them. With three stories for folks to explore, entertainment could always be […]
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RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND, Ringo Starr and the ALL STARR BAND
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Sometimes you don’t pick the kind of music you like, it picks you. You’re not sure why but your foot starts a tappin and there’s an electrical impulse keeping an internal timing. It used to be that when I thought of music, it was all Rock & Roll. It wasn’t as much of a desire […]
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Red Reign Celebrates Release of “Don’t Look Back”
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Based in Richmond, Virginia, the band has been playing since 2015, and supported national acts like Tesla, Dokken, Winger, Slaughter, and Quiet Riot, and many more. Their four piece band includes the lead vocalist and guitarist, Bubba McMichael, Stevie Shred as lead guitarist, Larry Moore as bassist and backing vocalist, and Sammy Lee on […]
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Donavon Frankenreiter - Painting the Music
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From professional surfer to musician, Donavon Frankenreiter has traversed the world for four decades, performing at multiple concert halls. His music is defined for its introspective lyrics, earnest delivery, and generally carefree vibes. He recently performed at the Belly Up Tavern for two consecutive nights, June 16th and 17th. Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern was […]
By Jen B on
Tower of Power - What is Hip?
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For over half a century, Tower of Power has been recording and performing their unparalleled style of “funkifized” R&B soul. Whether you’re listening through your home sound system or seeing them live in concert, there’s no denying this band has serious chops. In fact, it is the opinion of many, myself included, that TOP’s horn […]