Vegas Rocks! Music Awards is set to hit the stage once again! This event will be featuring and honoring Rock Music Legends as it celebrates the future of Rock! The event will take place Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at The Orleans Showroom, The Orleans Hotel and Casino 4500 West Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89103 Artists Attending […]
With Foghat’s Twang and Bang tour well underway, regulars at the Belly Up Tavern were once again entertained by a slow ride into savory music, taking it easy on a Wednesday night. Originally formed by Dave Peverett, Foghat first emerged from London, and has stayed strong for longer than half a decade. The tavern was […]
John 5, Living Colour & The Violent Hour Headline The Observatory The Violent Hour Well, it was Friday night and I was ready to rock, so after a full day of walking around the NAMM convention in Anaheim, it was time to head out and go check out one of many different rock shows of […]
Martin Guitar Unveils Four All-New Models Ahead of The 2026 NAMM Show C. F. Martin & Co.® today announced four new instruments debuting ahead of The 2026 NAMM Show: the Super D-18, Super HD-28, Martin O’ahu K-42 Hibiscus, and Custom Shop M Paisley Ember Burst. Following the recent launch of the refreshed Road Series, these additions mark another […]
Duran Duran’s Iconic Sound Reaches Acrisure Arena Within the time between Christmas and New Years, Duran Duran made an appearance at Acrisure Arena. The “New Wave Pop” legends are diving into 2026 with a few remaining shows and fans both young and old cannot wait to see what’s next. With decades of hits under their […]
Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered — one of the most talked about shows of NAMM 2026. This 10 year anniversary celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s career will feature his greatest […]
When we last checked in with Sugar Fix in the article Sugar Fix – The Sweet Sound of Ambition | BackStage360.com the band was identified as a rising force of Teen Rockers in the Southern California Music Scene. One year later, in December 2025, that initial spark has been amplified. The band Liv Beall (Vocals), Ryder Beall […]
San Diego, CA – Get ready for a spectacular night of rock, soul, and community spirit! On Thursday, December 18th, three of San Diego’s most beloved acts—Daring Greatly, Jesse Ray Smith, and Alex Bergan—will take the stage at the iconic Music Box for an unforgettable evening with a powerful purpose. The collaborative heart of these San […]
The New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival returns to the historic New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., Thursday, January 15 through Saturday, January 17. Tickets/info: visit NewOrleansCBG.com. The festival will showcase Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee Jonathon “Boogie” Long, sensational old-time music duo Hillary Klug & Meredith Moon, exciting French trio La Durance Blues Band, New Jersey-based Americana outfit April Mae & the […]
It was a beautiful California (Summer in Autumn) Day in San Marcos, California at the TERI Campus of Life. I believe this was the first outdoor music festival hosted by TERI live and it proved to be a huge success. The Dragonfly Festival is the brainchild of Six String Society Producer, Kenneth Rexrode, a few […]