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September 27th, 1964 The Beach Boys make their national television debut on CBS’ Ed Sullivan Show, performing their recent hit “I Get Around.” Releases none Recording 1938:Artie Shaw, “Nightmare” 1962:Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, “I’ll Have To Let Him Go” Charts 1947:Johnny Ace’s “My Song” hits #1 R&B 1952:Patti Page’s “I Went To Your Wedding” […]
September 26th, 1969 Legendary promoter Bill Graham opens the Fillmore West, a West Coast version of his popular New York “rock ballroom,” in San Francisco. Releases 1964:The Kinks, “You Really Got Me” 1967:Elvis Presley, “Big Boss Man” 1974:John Lennon, Walls And Bridges Recording 1957:The Monotones, “Book Of Love” 1967:The Beatles, “The Fool On The Hill” […]
September 16th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix takes the stage at a Eric Burdon and War concert at London club Ronnie Scott’s, marking the last time the guitarist will ever play in public. Releases 1972:John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Some Time In New York City Recording 1960:Johnny Burnette, “You’re Sixteen” 1968:The Beatles, “I Will” 1974:Bob Dylan, “Meet […]
If ever there was a powerful rock vocalist that has gone through so many incarnations and evolutions, it is Kelly Keeling. From his days with Baton Rouge in the 1990’s and through the mid-2000’s performing with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and jazz rock outfit O’2L. Writing, singing and performing with guitarists John Norum (Europe) and Michael Schenker. […]
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, and Columbia Records will celebrate the 80th birthday of legendary crooner Johnny Mathis with the release of Johnny Mathis: The Singles, a definitive four disc anthology, on September 25, 2015. Born September 30, 1935, a then-teenaged Johnny Mathis signed with Columbia Records in 1956, first entering […]
Amy Winehouse’s career, though meteoric, was unfortunately cut short by tragedy, but the multi-GRAMMY® Award winner’s musical legacy can now be appreciated anew with Island Records/Universal Music Enterprises’ digital re-mastering of her first two albums. The sultry jazz-and-soul-tinged 2003 debut Frank, a testament to her love of singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington […]
Joe Bonamassa Signature Fuzz Face® Distortion Hand wired using NOS Russian military germanium transistors, this pedal is voiced specifically for Joe’s humbucker-driven tone, adding sustain and thickness for a rich, creamy fuzz. True bypass, with replicas of vintage top hat knobs, and a deep and rich gloss black finish.
Washington D.C. area metal band A SOUND OF THUNDER has announced their new album “Tales from the Deadside”with a Kickstarter campaign that reached full funding in under 24 hours. The new album is a full-length concept album based onValiant Entertainment’s SHADOWMAN comic book series. The album was recorded at Assembly Line Studios with RIAA-platinum awarded […]
Today, Bohemian Guitars (www.bohemianguitars.com) launches the Boho 2.0 series, introducing the Ukulele, Bass and improved standard bodies to its upcycled oil can guitar line. In addition, Bohemian Guitars (BG) reveals three completely new designs; Bohemian Ale, Electric Limeade and Hot Sauce. Bohemian Guitars goes back to crowdfunding to launch the pre-order sales of the new […]
ARTIST/ TITLE New Light Choir- Volume II TRACKS: -Higher Fire (Proximity) -All I Need -Frost And Fire -April Witch -Violet Skies (From The Ashes) -July Sky -New Light In October -December Flying -Darkest Of Nights -Sea Of Stars MUSICIANS: John Niffenegger- vocals, guitars, bass and M-Tron Chris Dalton- drums Times are changing. A couple of […]