As Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold Tour With Special Guests Pretenders winds down for the year with 8 shows left, Live Nation, the tour’s promoter has announced 20 new shows beginning February 23 in Reno, Nevada. A full list of dates follows this release. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public […]
The Killers – vocalist/keyboardist Brandon Flowers, guitarist Dave Keuning, bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci — emerged from Las Vegas, their name a tribute to the logo on the bass drum of the fictitious band seen in their favorite band New Order’s music video for “Crystal.” They released their major label debut album, Hot […]
Not many metal bands come out of Eastern Europe but I was able to meet up with one recently. Relicseed metal from Latvia recently toured the US bringing their Metallica inspired music to stages across the nation. In this interview, I talk with Edgars (singer and guitarist) and Nathan (drums). We talk about Latvia, what […]
Sin Circus is a four piece rock band from Washington state featuring members ages 19 to 23. They have a blast on stage performing high energy originals along with a live montage of perfectly played riffs from all your favorite rocks songs from back in the day. The band was formed in Seattle, WA in […]
I am fairly certain that the roof of the Infinity Room at the Pala Resort and Casino is a few inches higher than it was before November 19th, when the resort played host to the fabulous Pat Benatar tribute band, Live From Earth. I want what she’s having! How is it that there is that […]
Last week Backstage360 was fortunate enough to witness Dream Theater perform its newest album “THE ASTONISHING” in its entirety. To say that this incredible band is a favorite of mine would be an understatement. This incredible new album was performed to its absolute perfection in its entirety. Because of the fact that it’s a double […]
The Music Box is tucked away between Little Italy and Downtown, San Diego, but it draws some of the best bands from all around the world, and even from next-door Arizona. Tonight was no exception as we waited for the South-African born brothers, known simply by their last name…KONGOS! The night began with an English […]
I showed up early to the House of Blues, San Diego…not to see the opening bands (I ‘m very glad that I did though), but mainly because free parking starts at 6pm on Sundays. I really wanted to see the type of people that were showing up, the free parking was just a bonus. Just […]
As part of its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), The NAMM Foundation has announced that rocker Joe Perry will receive the prestigious Les Paul Award. The annual award is given on behalf of the Les Paul Foundation and honors individuals that have set the highest standards of excellence in […]
Daring Greatly, in case you haven’t heard yet, is the new band to go see and listen to. The band was recently invited to play at the Whiskey a Go-Go in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip. Lucky for me and more than 40 other fans, Dail had the brilliant idea of chartering a bus […]