How would you like to see Steve Miller, The Doobie Brothers, Journey, and Santana in concert this September? You will be able to see these incredible rockers on stage for what’s being billed as a ‘legendary night’ at San Francisco’s AT&T Park. This San Francisco Fest is September 4th, but tickets went on sale two […]
Rock bands can be pretty fickle on stage and in their personal lives, yet when it comes to the requests some bands make for their venue dressing rooms, it gets really funky. Here are more odd demands or requirements for dressing rooms a few of the biggest stars require while on the road… Metallica requires […]
George Martin was more than a producer for the Beatles; he produced or arraigned all but one of the Beatles albums. George had the vision and the script the boys would follow all the way to super stardom. Sadly, George Martin died a few weeks ago at the age of 90. His influence can be […]
Melissa Etheridge cares about women’s health (being a breast cancer survivor), the environment, and now the city of Flint, Michigan. Flint is the epicenter of the lead laced water scandal that has been unfolding, inspiring celebrates and musician from all walks of life and music genres to lend a helping hand. Melissa has recently announced […]
When bands go on tour, their management sends a ‘rider’ to the upcoming venues, with a list (actually demands) of what is expected when the band gets to the gig. Often times it’s the kind of food, beverages, dressing rooms characteristics etc. However, some bands get crazy with their requests. These are a few that […]
Motown Music rocked the 60s, filling the airwaves with hope and change. Did you know that Detroit, Michigan also had its share of classic rock artists? At the top of that list you’ll find Bob Seger and Mitch Ryder, but the real father of Rock n’ Roll, Bill Haley, was also born in the Motor […]
Loosely known as the ‘5th Beatle,’ George Martin died a few weeks ago; most critics agree without George we would probably not have the Beatles as we know them, Let’s take look at part two of ‘Songs by the Other George’ to help celebrate his touch.. “Strawberry Fields Forever” introduced studio tricks such as reversed […]
Bob Dylan is on the road in 2016 with a full tour that will support the release of his new album ‘Fallen Angeles.’ On this tour, star singing icon Mavis Staples of the legendary Staples Singers, will be joining him. What a two-some! Dylan is 74, but still manages to put on a great show. […]
For some unknown reason, the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland, Ohio, not New York, Detroit or Los Angeles. We don’t understand it, but it’s been there for quite some time. So, we’re just not going to question it. The Hall celebrates the best of the best rockers who have stuck it […]
The Beatles’ manager and musical muse George Martin died a few weeks ago at the age of 90. Managers typically book gigs, keep the boys out of trouble, and often time sit in the recording studio during sessions and give their opinion about how a song is being laid down. George Martin’s influence in the […]