Most American citizens think of the state of New York as New York City, Manhattan, and those other three exotic travel destinations; Albany, Rochester, and Buffalo. There are however, pockets of New York state that are just as relevant. Take the hamlet of Patchogue New York. This little city is on the southern portion of […]
Don McClean made more news a few weeks ago when it was revealed that his tune “American Pie” (the day the music died), Buddy Holly plane crash 1959 would be secured in the National Library of Congress. In what’s called the National Recording Registry, recordings that culturally or historically reflect life in the United States […]
In the 19902, the band ‘U2’ became Ireland’s most profitable export. U2 has come along way since the early 80s, when they began as “Feedback,” then changed their name to “The Hype,” then eventually “U2.” Did you know that Bono was knighted by the Queen in 2007, or that he and Edge co-own a hotel […]
In music, it’s all about the fans and the music of course. Along the way it’s also nice to be recognized by your peers, thus the Billboard Song of the Year, Brit Award, and Grammy is he cherry on the top for any musician’s ego. It’s hard to believe, but the list of singers and […]
Memphis was the city used as a background in the John Gresham book and film ‘The Firm’ starring Tom Cruise, the home of Elvis, and the location for the Beale Street music Festival, which is being held this upcoming weekend, May 5th, 6th and 7th. Memphis is the home of Beale Street Blues, Justin Timberlake, […]
Let’s talk about celebrity homes. The home once owned by David Bowie and his wife Iman in New York City is a beautiful three bedroom, two and ½ bath apartment is in the famous Essex House building, available if you can come up with the listed price of $6.5 million. If you’d rather visit than […]
Although it’s not the same as ‘where were you when JFK was assassinated,’ most rock fans remember the moment their favorite radio station or TV bulletin gave us the tragic news that the plane carrying Lynyrd Skynyrd going down. In retrospect, it’s amazing there were any survivors in that plane crash at all! Now, there’s […]
Mountain Jam is a three-day festival held at Hunter Mountain, NY every June, (this year June 16th, 17th, and 18th) and it’s an outdoor festival you’ll want to give serious consideration. The confirmed lineup includes Peter Frampton, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Steve Miller Band and more. Many of the additional artists have a […]
How many musicians get to orchestrate an entire music festival? Well, leave it to Bruce, Bruce Hornsby that is. He and the Virginia Arts Festival have gotten together to collaborate on what’s being called the ‘Funhouse Fest’ at the Lawn at the Art Museums in Colonial Williamsburg, VA. The festival will be held in Williamsburg […]
It’s Monday, so let’s kick off the work week with your music news headlines… If someone tells you that Gregg Allman is dying, don’t believe them. Rumors that Gregg was admitted to hospice care this past week are not true, and Gregg personally told fans that, yes, he’s not well, but expects to make a […]