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JOAN BAEZ EARNS GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR BEST FOLK ALBUM
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The Recording Academy has nominated Joan Baez’s Whistle Down The Wind, her first new studio record in ten years, for Best Folk Album. The 61st GRAMMY Awards will air February 10th. Fan’s can purchase the album here. Due to popular demand, Baez has extended her final formal tour, the extensive “Fare Thee Well Tour,” into 2019 including stops at New York’s Beacon Theatre, […]
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Kissworld - The Best Of KISS' To Be Released
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On January 25, 2019, UMe releases KISSWORLD – The Best Of KISS on CD and digitally, with the standard black vinyl and limited edition color vinyl being released on March 29. Pre-order, here. KISS, America’s #1 Gold Record Award winning group of all time in every category, has a stunning catalog of rock ‘n’ roll classics. The release of KISSWORLD – The Best Of […]
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SOCAL Diva’s of the Blues Festival
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SOCAL Diva’s of the Blues Festival Where can you go and see not one, not two but eight great Blues band for the cost of a burger and soda each? Well, you could head out to just about any event hosted by the Old Town Blues Club. “This blues festival is unique in that we […]
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Judas Priest Brings FIREPOWER
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On the strength of Judas Priest’s new album “FIREPOWER” Rob Halford and the boys hit the stage with their hit song off the new album Firepower with the title track. It became apparent instantly that we were all in for an inspiring performance from the Metal God Himself, Rob Halford. Although I have seen them […]
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9th annual Rock n’ Roll Reunion Benefit
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Magic Entertainment and San Diego native, Anthony Carrasco, continues to prove, that undeniably, he knows how to throw a party! The 9th annual Rock n’ Roll Reunion Benefit, went off without a hitch. Going back to an all San Diego lineup of live music, a new venue, standing room only and an always crowded dance […]
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Cheap Trick - Live at Petco Park
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Join me on a gorgeous Southern California evening at San Diego’s Petco Park with Def Leppard, Journey and our featured artist Cheap Trick. The venue was huge and my view was partially blocked for the performance but I could still hear the music. Cheap Trick started the show with “Hello There” which has been their […]
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Light the Torch
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When Light the Torch took the stage the audience started chanting “HOWARD, HOWARD, HOWARD” which is a reference to Light the Torch’s vocalist Howard Jones. Howard is well known as the Ex lead singer of Killswitch Engage, which he was a part of from 2002-2011. He then joined Light the Torch in 2012 and has […]
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OZZY OSBOURNE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES ON NORTH AMERICAN “NO MORE TOURS 2”
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has announced additional North American tour dates for 2019. For these shows, OSBOURNE will be backed by his longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards), with Megadeth supporting for the entire North American run. Tickets for the 2019 North American “NO MORE TOURS 2” shows go on sale to the general public […]
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The Goo Goo Dolls, Train Announces a Legendary Summer Tour with Co-Headliners and Grammy-Nominated Rockers
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Today, after an iconic 20+ years of music, Columbia Records Grammy-winning multi-platinum selling band Train officially releases their highly anticipated Greatest Hits album and simultaneously announces a legendary summer tour with co-headliners and Grammy-nominated rockers, the Goo Goo Dolls. The amphitheater tour will feature special guest Allen Stone and hit over 39 stops across North America. The outing, produced by Live […]
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Kiko Loureiro Guitar Clinic
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KIKO LOUREIRO GUITAR CLINIC Hosted by Pitbull Audio and Ibanez, the highlight of the evening was the Kiko Loureiro Guitar Clinic. If you’re a fan of Megadeth, (Who received their first well deserved Grammy in 2017) you will know the work of Kiko Loureiro. Kiko’s work with Megadeth since he joined the band in 2015 […]