The 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom awards were announced last week, earning Bruce Springsteen and Diana Ross from the music world the nation’s highest honor. Did you know that previous winners include Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, each Beatle, Pearl Bailey, Count Basie, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, B. B. King, […]
Singers and songwriters work hard to make your favorite music, earning Grammys, Billboard Awards, and sometimes Oscars if a song is used in film; all are wonderful honors. Perhaps the most heralded recognition is that from the Presidential Medal of Freedom award, handed out each year by the White House. Announced just this week, Bruce […]
Gavin DeGraw has spent most of 2017 touring with pal Andy Grammer, but will finish out 2016 with more dates. Below the latest itinerary is a set list of sing you’ll likely hear at the event, taken from a previous tour stop. December 3rd, TB (YTBD) December 8th, Denver, CO December 9th, Dan Francisco, CA […]
Rickie Lee Jones has been an entertainer and powerful woman in the music industry for decades, enjoying moderate success in a male dominated world. Rickie is a two-time Grammy Award winner, and author of great songs like her 1979 tune “Chuck E.’s In Love.” Rickie is finishing up her 2016 touring season in Jerusalem, but […]
If you love to watch TV during the holiday season, you know that the ‘Christmas in Rockefeller’ special is one of the highlights. Announced last week, Dolly Parton and Tony Bennett will perform on this year’s ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ special. This will be the 84th annual lighting of the Christmas tree at the popular […]
When you go ‘clubbing’ you often hear someone else’s favorite song in the jukebox at the bar, so we thought we’d help you out by sharing the most played jukebox songs from 2015, as researched and reported by the jukebox association of America. The numbers from 2016 are still rolling in, so we’ll have to […]
Don’t look now but we’re not that far from 2017. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to put more fun in your life, then taking in a concert by a favorite singer or band will be just the thing. In 2017, the following artists are just a few that will be on the […]
Bob Seger is still alive and kicking and on the road as we speak. 2016 has been a great year for Bob, a memoir, new album, and SRO at live dates demonstrate the power of rock and the durability of one of rock’s greatest ambassadors. The late Glenn Frey played guitar on Bob’s first big […]
These are exciting times for a few special artists. Just this week, ‘Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ the soundtrack to 2016 DreamWorks Animation film Trolls, was released. What does this have to do with your favorite music? Check out the songs and artists, and you understand the connection. One of the biggest songs on the […]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their very first album 40 years ago this month; time flies when you’re having fun right? In celebration of that landmark moment, vinyl editions of Tom’s studio albums will be released in two limited-edition companion box sets in early December. Here are the LPs and from which box set… […]