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and RAVEN TO BE INDUCTED INTO METAL HALL OF FAME, CHRIS IMPELLITTERI, LOU GRAMM, TWISTED SISTER
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The Metal Hall of Fame today announced the induction of 4 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal legends into the Metal Hall of Fame: Twisted Sister, Lou Gramm, Chris Impellitteri, and Raven. Celebrated guitarist Steve Vai (Whitesnake /David Lee Roth) and legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, (Winery Dogs) will induct Twisted Sister. The event will include numerous performances, surprise artist appearances, a Meet & Greet, and All Star Jams. It will be […]
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BONFIRE introduces new vocalist DYAN
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German hard rock titans BONFIRE have revealed their new vocalist. The band has joined forces with exceptional singer and frontman DYAN, who may be yet unknown but will immediately convince every heavy and hard rock fan!“As most of you already know. Bonfire was in the process of re-recording the first 3 albums for a special Box Set to […]
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Pink - Get The Party Started
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I remember when Pink just started her solo career with her first big hit “There You Go” in the Year 2000. It is crazy how time flies by and to look back and see how Pink has grown and what she has become is just mind blowing. She is one of the strongest, most giving, […]
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Pianotastic ~ A Six String Society Beyond the Ordinary Production
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It was a fantastic way to begin the holiday “feels” on a chilly San Diego December night. There was a bit of “Hollywood” nostalgia and excitement as I drove past the marquee with red flashing stars and lights of the Oceanside Star Theater that read, Six String Society Presents, Pianotastic. The Star Theater is a […]
By Jen B on
Ambrosia - A Kaleidoscope of Sound
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The music of the 1970s was immensely dynamic and diverse. I had the good fortune of spending my formative years immersed in the symphonic artistry born during this era, which ultimately left me with an unabated love and insatiable thirst for music. Naturally, I jump at the chance to see live performances from just about […]
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San Diego Jazz Festival
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The world class Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego hosted the 4th annual SD Smooth Jazz festival June 11th & 12th, 2022, a long held popular festival in the mid-year San Diego music scene. Cohosted by the phenomenal Pat Prescott of 94.7, “The Wave” radio Station and promoted by Rainbow Promotions, this annual event combines […]
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Anthony Cullins at Belly Up Tavern, Six String Society - Unforgettable Night of Music at the Belly Up Tavern
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Kenneth Rexrode’s Six String Society brought together three exceptional musicians for an unforgettable night of prominent guitar music at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith was the first to take the stage. Hailing from the UK, Smith was the 2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and in 2008 and 2021, he […]
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Legends Concert - NAMM Show 2022
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This group of talented musicians from the 1960s and ’70s, Legends, provided an energetic blast-from-the-past performance. Singing and playing hits from their respective bands were: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, and Alice Cooper) Marco Reyes (War) Larry Antonino (Pablo Cruise) Jerry Salas (El Chicano) Bob Luna (Played with Paul McCartney) Greg Alban (Patrick Moraz […]
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The Rooftop Bass
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In 1969, the Beatles completed songwriting, rehearsals and recordings for what would become their 12th studio album. It was to become their very last public appearance together. They decided on a concert to play these new songs and arrangements. The unannounced performance was held on the roof of Apple Studios in London’s Savile Row. The […]
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NAMM Merchandise- Plugging In and Pedaling Up
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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 […]
