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The best live albums put you right there on the front row. And as the raucous Friday night crowd welcomed Eric Johanson to the stage at the Ground Zero Club in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a set that mines his Billboard-topping studio catalog, you’ll feel this generational performer in your bones. “I want Live In Mississippi to […]
When an artist of Mitch Ryder’s caliber looks back over their storied six-decade career and tells you their latest album is essential listening, you should take that statement seriously. Ryder, as anyone who has followed the roots and branches of American music will attest, is one of the faces carved onto rock ‘n’ roll’s Mount Rushmore, and the […]
To celebrate the debut of their 9th studio album, “Oh Brother,” Dawes is traveling across the states. The folk rock band made a stop at Solana Beach’s The Belly Up Tavern, just in time before the holiday break. The tavern’s white-bellied shark donned a Santa Claus hat and had elf feet peeking out of its […]
The John January Band was formed to give birth to this epic LP. Each musician, an army of four, is accomplished. I also had the opportunity to meet them and hear them play live, which animated their album in the best way possible. I had the pleasure of sitting down with John, to discuss his […]
Swedish hard rockers Seventh Crystal have released their highly anticipated third studio album “Entity”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track and accompanying visualizer video “Siren Song” are also available now. Describing the new single, the band had to say the following: “According to Greek mythology, sirens were beings who with their beautiful, […]
Every now and again, art offers up the perfect storm. When creative worlds collide with a furious cacophony of power, licks and lyrics, magic happens. Such is the case with Kings of Mercia, whose second album, Battle Scars, is the continuation of a story as unlikely as it is glorious. When guitarist Jim Matheos of prog-metal powerhouse […]
PROSPECT HILL is climbing the music industry again. With some changes in the line-up, the band now has Edgar Troncoso as lead vocalist, Derek Rousseau as lead guitarist, Johnny Roberge as guitar, Mark Roberge as drummer, and Andy Bochart as Bass Guitar. The band had some struggles with label issues in 2013 getting music released, […]
Naturally, the excellent reputation of a successful hard rock act such as Victory is based – among other things – on the superb achievements of their long-standing career. The early days of the Hanover-based group date back to the 1980s and include immortal album classics and successful tours around the globe. However, none of this […]
The new Starbuck triple vinyl or CD box set album is out, 35 songs and lyrics. Includes all six Billboard Top 100 hits from 1976-1980 plus 10 Yacht Rock, Beach, and AC chart hits from 2015-2023, rare cuts and more. Available here – https://www.renaissancerecordsus.com/collections/starbuck Read More – Bruce Blackman
“Two Shots At Glory” serves as a commemoration of Crazy Lixx’s illustrious 20+ year career, featuring reimagined renditions of their iconic choruses, unforgettable hooks, and electrifying guitar solos, all while introducing some exciting new surprises. The compilation was introduced by reimagined classics from the band’s catalogue “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”, “Lights Out!” and “Fire It Up!” […]