Music fans buy music at stores or online because they love what they hear, and real fans love to come to live concerts to experience the sights and sounds of their favorite bands or singers. The reality is, some artists aren’t very good live (lots of studio magic) while others are incredible in concert. We’ve […]
The Irish supergroup U2 is abroad, with news that Dublin has added more shows this week. Did you know that Bono is the only artist to have the distinction for being nominated for a Grammy, Golden Globe, Nobel Peace Prize and an Oscar? Plus, he was given the Honorary Knighthood from the Queen of England […]
The 2018 Ottawa Bluesfest lineup has been announced, and you may want to find your passport and head up to Ottawa, Lebreton Flats Park, in particular, this July 5th through July 15th. Scheduled to appear at this annual outdoor festival are the Dave Matthews Band, Bryan Adams, the Foo Fighters, Shawn Mendes, and 40 other […]
Southern rock is a wonderful genre of music, born in the early 70s, while rockers from predominantly southern states were fighting the big city bias and disco. We’ve put together a list of the best Southern rock bands ever, take a look and tell us what you think? 1.) Lynyrd Skynyrd 2.) Marshall Tucker 3.) […]
If you’re a Beatles fan you won’t want to miss the 2018 Fest for Beatles Fans, held this year at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Jersey City, March 9th through March 11th. The lineup includes Jeremy Clyde of Chad and Jeremy, BTO’s Randy Bachman, Peter Asher, Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band sax player Mark Rivera […]
The Rolling Stones have been the central theme behind a collection of memorabilia called ‘Exhibitionism’ currently on display in Las Vegas. There are now plans to move this display of collectibles to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Nashville, beginning March 29. More than 500 pieces of personal and business related items […]
The Smashing Pumpkins have reunited and have announced an aggressive 2018 North American Tour that will keep them busy this summer they call Smashing Pumpkins’ Shiny and Oh So Bright reunion tour. The Smashing Pumpkins are originally from Chicago, forming in the late 80s after founder Billy Corgan left St. Petersburg FL when his punk […]
This is the year of rock and roll musicals, given that Springsteen has enjoyed a long stay on Broadway this past year, David Byrne is writing a musical, and the Who’s Peter Townshend is busy writing his as well. The Broadway play and eventual movie ‘Rock of Ages’ proved to be a commercial success a […]
If you’re a musician, winning an MTV, Grammy, or People’s Choice Award means more revenue and a plaque on the wall in your agent’s office. Many rockers, however, consider the Swedish ‘Polar Music Prize’ to be the ‘Nobel Prize’ of music, and Metallica is honored to be receiving one of rock and rolls highest honors […]
Bob Seger’s 2017 comeback took a turn off the highway with a medical issue (back) that caused him to cancel the remaining tour after 17 stops, but he’s still excited about the latest LP and his promise to return to the tour, details coming soon. Bob released a video tribute recently, with lyrics, to the […]