One of our favorite bands Steely Dan is taking residency in Las Vegas in April at the luxurious Venetian, giving you a chance to have some Vegas fun while taking in the concert of a lifetime. Did you know that ‘SNL’ alumni Chevy Chase once played (drummer) with the boys under an early name while […]
Here are your Monday morning music headlines. Enjoy! The band Kings of Leon released a great tune called ‘Reverend’ and have recently produced a video for the song, found on YouTube. Mick Fleetwood has written a memoir, scheduled to be released in the fall. There will only be 2,000 printed, every one signed by Mick. […]
Rock makes strange bedfellows. In the 70s two of the hottest bands heard on your favorite radio station included e Boston and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Boston broke all the rules; their singer had a high voice, there were no album notes or pictures. Joan broke the glass ceiling for women in rock, proving […]
You know what it means to cover a song right? It’s when an artist records their version of a song written by someone else. More often than not the original song remains the more popular or preferred version, but here are the covers that we believe outdo the originals… “Proud Mary” Ike and Tina Turner/C.C.R. […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in beautiful Cleveland, Ohio is hallowed ground for those that contributed to the soundtrack of our lives. What’s happening at the Hall this spring? ‘Revelations; The Jimi Hendrix Experiences, Are you experienced’ is an exhibit that details in film the life and times of one of the greatest […]
George Michael passed away Christmas Day this past year, bringing down the excitement of the holidays. The man was a star and his passing was completely unexpected to us. Just recently the coroner investigating Michael’s death determined that he did in fact die of natural causes. They cited dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis as the exact […]
Buffalo, NY is famous for wings and harsh winters. It’s also a city that gave the world the awesome group The Goo Goo Dolls. They began their journey in the mid-80s, selling over 25 million albums to date and releasing nearly 20 albums. Who are these guys? Like all garage bands, the Goo Goo Dolls […]
Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead has been battling bladder cancer since last year, with no word on his progress. He’s on the road as we speak, (Phil Lesh and Friends) with stops at Port Chester on March 15th, 16th and 17th. His recent health news made us think about the Dead again. The Grateful […]
London has been the birthplace for many legendary rock bands, none more rocking that the group “Foghat.” The band originally included Dave Peverett on the guitar as well as vocals, Tony Stevens on bass, and Roger Earl on drums. Here are three of their most recognizable tunes… “Fool for the City” was somewhat of a […]
Recently we saw Bob Dylan on TV in a commercial for IBM with Watson, and it made us think about celebrity endorsements from the world of music. Do you remember these collaborations? I guess they needed the money, as rock group Cream did a beer commercial for Falstaff in the mid-60s. Paul Stanley of KISS […]