C.F. Martin & Co. will exclusively debut a new pickup and preamp system in 2016, the Aura® VT Enhance(TM) acoustic amplification by Fishman®, which offers the most advanced technology, Aura Acoustic Imaging, to preserve the unique and pristine acoustic tone of each instrument with studio microphone quality. In addition, the new streamlined Matrix VT Enhance(TM) […]
In its quest to help bring #PeacethroughMusic, The Jerry Garcia Foundation and Hard Rock Cafe will present a WhyHunger Holiday Benefit at 7 p.m. on December 18, 2015, at Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco. The event will feature special guest appearances by Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, seventeen-year-old guitar prodigy Corby Pryor, Rainbow Full […]
Paper Mill Playhouse announces complete casting for the world premiere musical A Bronx Tale: The Musical. The musical will be co-directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks, with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. The show features a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Leading the company are Jason […]
First recognized by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences with a GRAMMY(®) Award Nomination for Record Of The Year for his mega-hit “Mandy” in 1976, Manilow is celebrating his 15(th) GRAMMY(®) nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for his 2015 release, MY DREAM DUETS. The pop legend has been nominated for a […]
AXS TV expands its music programming lineup with the all-new original series ROCK & ROLL ROAD TRIP WITH SAMMY HAGAR PRESENTED BY MERCURY INSURANCE, premiering Sunday, January 24, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The six-episode series features all-star guest appearances and unforgettable performances, as the Red Rocker drives across the country to jam with […]
The Genesis Prize Foundation today announced that world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman has been selected as the 2016 Genesis Prize Laureate. The Genesis Prize is a $1 million annual award given to individuals who have achieved extraordinary professional success, have made a significant contribution to humanity, and inspire others through their engagement and dedication to […]
THE 1975 announced today that they will embark on a North American headline tour in support of their much-anticipated sophomore album, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it. The album is available February 26, 2016 via Dirty Hit/Interscope. The UK art-pop quartet will kick off their […]
THRILLER REMAINS THE BIGGEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME, TOPPING 100 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Estate of Michael Jackson, Epic Records and Legacy Recordings announced today that Michael Jackson’s THRILLER is the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 30X Multi-Platinum for U.S. sales, […]
Inspired and outraged by the terror attacks in Paris and California, Top Five Billboard artist Robert OZN has released his first recording in 25 years. The new track is called Je Suis Paris! (I Am Paris). “The Charlie Hebdo assassinations slammed me deeply in the gut,” says OZN, a groundbreaking MTV recording star in the […]
Guitartricks.com, a leader in online guitar lessons, celebrates the birthday of Keith Richards this week with a special commemorative video showcasing the top Rolling Stones riffs of all time. The best part is this outrageous video was done all in one single take, courtesy of Guitar Tricks Instructor, Mike Olekshy. Guitar Tricks offers guitar players […]