Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Last Man Standing, Willie Nelson’s new studio album (and 11th for the label), on Friday, April 27. Arriving just in time for Willie’s 85th birthday (April 29), Last Man Standing will be available on CD, 12″ vinyl LP and digital formats. The first single from the project is the title track from the […]
In addition to panel discussions with today’s top hitmakers — Meghan Trainor, St. Vincent, JoJo and Jason Mraz among them — the 2018 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO gives attendees multiple chances to have their original songs heard by leaders from across the music industry. By giving up-and-comers the opportunity to get feedback from the minds behind today’s biggest hits, ASCAP […]
Palms Casino Resort and Live Nation present GRAMMY-nominated trio blink-182’s first-ever Las Vegas rock residency “Kings of the Weekend” at the newly renovated Pearl Concert Theater. The 16-show run, which begins May 26 with dates through November, is one of the resort’s first major entertainment collaborations as part of the recently announced $620 millionproperty-wide overhaul. In anticipation of announcing this milestone, blink-182 took a hand at making […]
Iced Earth’s latest offering ‘Incorruptible’ tops my list to the age old question of what music would you take to a stranded island. This exceptional album is on Century Media Records and while not a concept album, all the songs come together to create a unique combination. The songwriting, lyrics and vocals are brilliant, with […]
GRAMMY® Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins today announced the Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour, their first tour in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha. Produced by Live Nation, the 36-city tour will kick off in Glendale, AZ on July 12, 2018 and visit North American arenas throughout the summer. Tickets for the Shiny […]
“Thunderbolt” is the title of Saxon’s latest album. What’s in a name? “Thunderbolt!” Enough said! This is gritty, old-school metal, song after thumping, driving song, pure and simple. It is with pure joy that I got to listen to it over and over again. The guitar tone is on point, the rhythm section is driving, and […]
When I was told to review Eric Gales I didn’t really know a lot about the artist. I’ve heard from others that he was an unbelievable guitarist and performer so of course, I wanted to see what he was all about. I set my navigation and off I drove to McKinney Texas. Wow what a great […]
If you are in a band in San Diego or have been to any number of venues to see live music, Victor Nieto probably had something to do with your evening. Vic has been a talent buyer for many venues around San Diego for years and years. A few months back, Vic wasn’t feeling well and […]
The day started out to be an unusually sleepy, dark and dreary day on the San Diego harbor, but the Kenneth Rexrode Production’s annual Mardi Gras Cruise was determined to be a spirited, shining light on the water. If it’s in San Diego and produced by Kenneth Rexrode and the Six String Society, you already know […]
Ammunition was founded in 2014 by the songwriting duo Age Sten Nilsen (former WIG WAM singer) and the multi-talented Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse, W.E.T., Nordic Union). The band released the acclaimed debut album “Shanghaied” in 2015 independently. Teaming up with former TNT and Jack In The Box bassist Victor Cito Borge, keysman Lasse Finbråten (Circus Maximus, […]