Some Guy's Classic Rock & Roll Music Guide

Eric Burdon - Gotta Serve Somebody from Chimes Of Freedom: The Songs Of Bob Dylan

2012-01-26T00:03:00.001-06:00

Hot Tuna Tours!

2012-01-25T11:08:00.000-06:00

Hot Tuna Tours!

Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, rev up their audiences with groundbreaking music and insightful original songs that keep them a moving musical force. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees from their legendary Jefferson Airplane days, Hot Tuna updates their repertoire always keeping a roisterous sound and a wry sense of humor. Adding depth to the duo are mandolin virtuoso Barry Mitterhoff and drummer Skoota "The Funky" Warner. http://hottuna.com

Feb. 22 Camden Opera Hse, Camden, ME

Feb. 23 Infinity Hall, Norfolk, CT

Feb. 24 The Colonial Thtr, Keene, NH

Feb. 25 Swyer Thtr - The Egg, Albany, NY

Feb. 27 Rams Head Tvrn, Annapolis, MD

Feb. 29 The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA

Mar. 01 Jefferson Thtr, Charlottesville, VA

Mar. 02 Keswick Thtr, Glenside, PA

Mar. 03 Whitaker Ctr, Harrisburg, PA

Mar. 05 The German Hse, Rochester, NY

Mar. 06 The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI

Mar. 08 The Englert Thtr, Iowa City, IA

Mar. 09 Old Town School of Folk Music,

Mar. 10 Cedar Cultural Ctr, Minn, MN

Mar. 11 Pabst Thtr, Milwaukee, WI

Mar. 15 20th Century Thtr, Cincinnati, OH

April 19 Wanee Festival, Live Oak, FL

July 09 The Arts Center, Carrboro, NC

July 10 Bijou Thtr, Knoxville, TN

July 11 Diana Wortham Thtr @Pack Place, Asheville, NC

July 13 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA

July 14 Tampa Bay Perf. Arts Ctr, Tampa, FL

July 17 One World Thtr, Austin, TX

July 18 Kessler Thtr, Dallas, TX

July 20 Oriental Thtr, Denver, CO

July 21 Third Street Perf. Arts. Ctr, Carbondale, CO

July 25 Mesa Arts Ctr. Mesa, AZ

July 26 Orpheum Thtr, Flagstaff, AZ

July 27 Anthology, San Diego, CA

July 28 Rio Thtr, Santa Cruz, CA

July 30 & 31 Sweetwater, Mill Valley, CA

Aug. 02 Tower Thtr, Ben, OR

Aug. 04 Mnt Baker R&B Fest., Bellingham, WA (Electric)

Nov. 30 TBA, New York City, NY

Dec. 01 TBA, New York City, NY

Mar. 06-10, 2013 The Breezes, Grand Negril Resort, Jamaica

Norman Greenbaum's Spirit In The Sky Still Popular In 2012

2012-01-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

After 40 years, one of music's greatest gospel-rock hits 'Spirit In The Sky', penned by Norman Greenbaum, remains as popular today in 2012 as it did in 1970 when it rocketed to number #1 in the US and UK. While being named song of the year by Cashbox magazine, the track would go on to sell two million copies in 1970 and through the next 4 decades would be featured in 47 movies and dozens of commerical ads and TV series. In addition, two British cover versions of “Spirit In The Sky” also made it to number one on the charts, making the song a three-time number one hit!

So the question remains, why does 'Spirit In The Sky' still resonate with the music listener today? Norman explains, “A few reasons: It's just a great song, with a terrific production that has stood the test of time, still sounding as vibrant today as 40 years ago. It also sounds great in the car, yep, car radio. When we mixed it, we made sure it sounded as great on car stereos as it did on home systems. It has an unforgettable opening musical riff, at times referred to as 'the heavy duty industrial fuzz tone'. It gives people chills listening to it. Plus, when it was included on Rock Band 2 it brought a new generation into the mix. Now that the song is aging in years, but not excellence, many fans have aged with it and now recognize it not only as a great song that reminds them of their life back then, such as taking their first date to my concert, 'Spirit' being the first album they ever bought, their parents screaming to turn the volume down, love making in the back seat to it and my favorite, naming their car 'the green-bomb', and as a song to take with them as we near the time to go up to the Spirit In The Sky. Because I answer my own e-mail, many people relate to me the circumstances of a loved one passing and how my song has brought them solace and each time they hear my song, either on the radio, in a movie or on TV, they are reminded that their loved ones are OK and looking down on them."

The story behind the song “Spirit In The Sky” is an interesting one. The original idea for the song came from Norman watching a performance on TV one night by country legend Porter Wagoner, who was singing about a preacher. This inspired Greenbaum to write a religious rock song. Although many have believed through the years that Norman, born of Jewish heritage, was a 'born again Christian', in truth, this is not the case. He made the decision to challenge himself to writing a gospel lyric, hoping he wouldn't flub it and meticulously crafted music that went on to surpass everyone's expectations. The guitar riff to 'Spirit In The Sky' undoubtedly is just as important to the song's success as the words and music. “My riff is a take on old blues riffs, common in the '20s and '30s,” Norman explains. “Although a few other songs have similar riffs, my riff really stands out, as I infused a few original notes and changes the others do not have. Plus, the fuzz just ripples your mind. It is a sound that has never been reproduced, another reason the song stands so well.”

Recently, Norman Greenbaum hasredesigned his official website – www.spiritinthesky.comand has made available his much sought after CDs from the '60s and'70s, along with T-shirts, hats, mouse pads, signed photos and othermemorabilia! Although Norman has not recorded anything in recentyears, he is very active with his new website, posting messages tohis fans and making available rare photos for viewing. “Since mywebsite has been redesigned it is much more efficient and compact,with photo viewers and better links,” says Norman. “It also hasan improved store, where I have introduced a new product,Going-Greenbaum tote bags; the small-sized bag is made of cotton andthe large-sized bag is made of canvas. The new site also has musicclips of all of my songs available on CD and 'The Best of NormanGreenbaum' import is available again. I also will be introducing somenew shirt designs soon.”

Much to the excitement of his fans,Norman will be making a rare live appearance in February! “I'll bedoing a guest performance of 3 songs with the band Time In A Bottleat The Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, CA on February 18^th,”says Norman. “My original back-up singers The Stovall Sisters willbe joining me, the first time ever this has happened on stage! TimeIn A Bottle is a local rock/soul band. The Stovall Sisters will also bedoing a few of their own songs with the band.”

Finally, Norman has this to impart toaspiring songwriters everywhere: “Keep at it until it all fits,you'll know when. One song will stand out. Put all your effort intothat song. Of course, 'catchy' helps.”

David Bowie - Space Oddity - TV Appearance 1970

2012-01-23T01:10:00.000-06:00

Neil Young on The Johnny Cash Show - February 22, 1971

2012-01-19T08:45:00.000-06:00

Original YES Vocalist / Songwriter Jon Anderson To Play Select US Dates

2012-01-15T12:46:00.000-06:00

Music legend and original YES vocalist / songwriter Jon Anderson will be playing a series of select solo concert dates in the US starting in February. Jon Anderson, who has one of the most recognizable voices in music, and is best known for his work with YES, Vangelis and Kitaro, as well as his innovative solo efforts, recently completed a successful tour of the east coast in the US with fellow YES member Rick Wakeman and a solo tour of South America. Jon's solo tour promises to deliver an exciting mixture of material from his prolific solo career, collaborations with Vangelis and classic YES songs, along with new compositions from his new CD 'Survival & Other Stories'.

Jon Anderson US 2012 Tour Dates:

2/02/2012 - Mesa Arts Center - Piper Theater - Mesa, AZ - www.mesaartscenter.com

2/04/2012 - Wheeler Opera House - Aspen, CO - www.wheeleroperahouse.com

2/17/2012 - American Music Theater - Lancaster, PA - www.amtshows.com

2/19/2012 - Newton Theatre - Newton, NJ - www.thenewtontheatre.com

2/24/2012 - Ovation Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa - Henderson, NV - www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/entertainment/ovation.php

2/26/2012 - One World Theatre - Austin, TX - www.oneworldtheatre.org/home.html

2/28/2012 - Kessler Theater - Dallas, TX - www.thekessler.org

3/01/2012 - Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC - www.carolinatheatre.org

3/03/2012 - Parrish Auditorium Miami University Hamilton - Hamilton, OH

3/05/2012 - World Cafe Live - Wilmington - Wilmington, DE - www.worldcafelive.com

3/07/2012 - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA - www.philadelphia-theater.com/theaters/theater-of-living-arts/theater.php

3/08/2012 - Baltimore Sound Stage - Baltimore, MD - www.baltimoresoundstage.com

3/10/2012 - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York, NY - www.bbkingblues.com

3/14/2012 - Infinity Hall - Norfolk, CT - www.infinityhall.com

3/15/2012 - Wilbur Theatre - Boston, MA - www.thewilburtheatre.com

3/17/2012 - Narrows Center For The Arts - Fall River, MA - www.ncfta.org

Jon recently released an epic musical work entitled "OPEN." A return to the long-form composition that Jon Anderson is best known for, (“Close To The Edge”, “Gates of Delirium”, "Revealing" and “Awaken”), OPEN is a 21-minute exhilarating musical journey; a pioneering effort that weaves intricate melodic and harmonic themes within a classical music framework whilst showcasing Anderson's iconic vocals and timeless melodies throughout. In many ways OPEN is a return to Jon Anderson's musical roots, as YES music continually flows through his veins, making it only natural to revisit now and again. Coupled with wonderful orchestration by his neighbor and good friend Stefan Podell, messages of peace, love, light and freedom are further explored within OPEN, making listening an uplifting and joyous experience!

" 'Forever taken to that place of understanding,' are the first lyrics of 'OPEN', as though I am always remembering my true musical journey. To create this work, I sat with my 19th Century guitar and strummed ideas last spring 2010. Songs just poured out of me that week, and before I knew it I had created a long form musical idea, and with the help of Stefan Podell's powerful orchestration, we put together what is now 'OPEN.'

It has 4 movements all intertwined, and seems to have a life of its own. For those who love this kind of music, I feel so happy to present it as one of many I hope to create over the coming years. My love 'Janee' has helped in production with her unique musical observations and her angel voice. I am so happy and thankful... Many Blessings." Jon Anderson - October 2011

Jon Anderson's OPEN is available as a digital download and can be obtained at:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/open-single/id474552662?ls=1

In other news, Jon Anderson and fellow former YES member Rick Wakeman have released 'Anderson / Wakeman - The Living Tree In Concert Part One' CD on Gonzo MultiMedia. The legendary duo performed a series of successful concerts in the UK in 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed CD release 'The Living Tree', and recorded several of the performances. The CD can be obtained at www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk

For more information on Jon Anderson's upcoming tour go to www.jonanderson.com/tour.html

Jon Anderson 'Survival & Other Stories' available through Voiceprint Records

www.voiceprint.co.uk, www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk

The Doors Release First New Song In 40 Years

2012-01-10T09:45:00.002-06:00

The Doors just released their first new track in 40 years yesterday (Monday, 09-Jan-12) to kick off the belated 40th anniversary of the band's landmark L.A. Woman album.

Lost track She Smells So Nice, which L.A. Woman co-producer Bruce Botnick discovered while reviewing the album sessions for a remastered re-release project, debuted on the band’s Facebook.com page at noon in New York a day before it was released to radio.

The tune kickstarts what is being called The Year of The Doors and will pre-empt a new Dvd, Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman and the release of a 40th anniversary package featuring the remastered 1971 album and previously unreleased tunes from the recording session, like She Smells So Nice, and alternate takes of classic tracks L.A. Woman, Love Her Madly and Riders On The Storm.

OHIOPROG 2012 CANCELED

2012-01-07T10:42:00.000-06:00

OhioProg 2012 turned to crowd funding platform to make tickets available for the 3-day progressive
rock festival in an attempt to ensure enough people would attend to cover the costs and expenses of
holding such a grand event. The Kickstarter campaign ended on January 2, 2012 with only 60 tickets
pledged. A total of around 400-450 tickets pledged at the various levels would have reached the
funding goal.

The festival adopted Kickstarter’s project criteria in that, it is all-or-nothing funding. So, since the goal
was not reached OhioProg 2012 has been canceled. Also, because funding on Kickstarter is all or
nothing, all pledges have been automatically canceled.

We thank the many that did pledge and committed to attending the festival. The support meant a lot.
We’d also like to thank those at the Canton Palace Theatre and those in the Canton area who have been
very gracious to our staff and efforts. And of course all of the bands who were invited to perform at
OhioProg 2012, we thank you for believing in our event!

To join the OhioProg mailing list to benotified of future related events please visit the OhioProg website at www.ohioprog.com

Rolling Stone's Beatles Album-by-Album Guide iPad App

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000-06:00

ThisDayInMusicApps.com - This Day In LED ZEPPELIN

2012-01-05T00:00:00.000-06:00

Paul McCartney - My Valentine

2012-01-03T22:47:00.003-06:00

From the new album due February 2012.

Jimi Hendrix - Auld Lang Syne - 31/12/69

2011-12-31T00:00:00.000-06:00

CIRCA: New Year's Eve Internet Concert December 31st 2011

2011-12-28T00:03:00.001-06:00

CIRCA: featuring former YES members Billy Sherwood & Tony Kayewith Johnny Bruhns & Scott Connor will be in concert, live, interactive, inreal time and brought directly to your home via their new UStreamchannel “CIRCA: HQ” on December 31, 2011 (6:00 PM PST / 9:00 PM EST).

Performing songs from the newlyreleased CIRCA: 'And So On' CD (available at www.circahq.com)as well as selected cuts from their previous studio CDs 'CIRCA: 2007'and 'CIRCA: HQ', and other tracks from their collective musical pasts.

HD cameras and pro audio combined putsyou right in the center of the action. There will be a host takingquestions for the band from the audience between songs making it atotally interactive experience and the first ever of its kind for CIRCA:

Put the champagne on ice, start the countdown and bring in the New Year with CIRCA: December 31^st– tickets can be ordered directly from CIRCA: HQ UStream channel using paypal at www.ustream.tv/channel/circa-hq Anyone who misses the show in real time can at any point purchase a ticket and watch it at their own convenience from the UStream archives.

Preview 3 excerpts "Life's Offering", "Till We Get There" and "And So On" from the new CIRCA: CD 'And So On' on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/CircaHQ?feature=mhee#p/c/D2D8A5458B653210/4/swbxCGqX3ds

The Dick Cavett Show: George Harrison & Ravi Shankar

2011-12-25T00:00:00.000-06:00

Frank Zappa - BBC Documentary 1993

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

Michael Schenker Tour Dates

2011-12-22T00:00:00.000-06:00

Michael Schenker "Temple Of Rock" - US Tour 2012

(Featuring Robin McAuley)

Launches February 15 in San Francisco

Michael Schenker, a true purveyor first-class hard guitar rock, released the aptly titled "Temple of Rock" on October 11 on CD, digital formats, and vinyl. He will now be touring with Robin McAuley in support of the album...

02.15.12 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MEZZANINE

02.16.12 - SANTA ROSA, CA - THE LAST DAY SALOON

02.17.12 - PORTLAND, OR - DANTES

02.18.12 - TACOMA, WA - BACKSTAGE BAR & GRILL

02.19.12 - SEATTLE, WA - STUDIO SEVEN

02.20.12 - VICTORIA, BC - 9 ONE 9 NIGHTCLUB

02.21.12 - VANCOUVER, BC - VENUE NIGHTCLUB

02.23.12 - ORANGEVALE, CA - THE BOARDWALK

02.24.12 - CORONA, CA - MARQUEE 15

02.25.12 - WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES

02.26.12 - SAN DIEGO, CA - 4TH AND B CONCERT THEATRE

02.28.12 - TBA

03.01.11 - LIBERTYVILLE, IL - AUSTINS

03.03.12 - DETROIT, MI - HARPOS

03.04.12 - ETOBICOKE, ON - THE ROCK PILE

03.05.12 - CLEVELAND, OH - PEABODY'S

03.07.12 - SPRINGFIELD, VA - JAXX

03.08.12 - FOXBOROUGH, MA - SHOWCASE LIVE

03.09.12 - ASBURY PARK, NJ - THE STONE PONY

03.10.12 - NEW YORK, NY- THE GRAMERCY THEATRE

03.11.12 - ALLENTOWN, PA - CROCODILE ROCK

03.15.12 - TBA

03.16.12 - SAN ANTONIO, TX - BACKSTAGE LIVE SA

03.17.12 - DALLAS, TX - TREES

03.18.12 - TBA

03.20.12 - TBA

03.21.12 - TEMPE, AZ - CLUB RED

03.22.12 - LAS VEGAS, NV - VAMP'D

03.23.12 - AGOURA HILLS, CA - THE CANYON CLUB

03.24.12 - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA - THE COACH HOUSE

The list of Schenker's successes is extensive... As a young man he lent his very special sound, together with his brother Rudolf, to the Scorpions, which later made the band one of the first real international hard rock stars from Germany. In the 70s, he similarly helped the British rock legends U.F.O. to their definitive breakthrough, turning songs like "Rock Bottom" or "Doctor, Doctor" into hits everyone knows.

In 1980, it was time for him to form the first band of his own... The Michael Schenker Group, or MSG for short. Some of the world's best musicians were asembled, cavorting with founding members such as Gary Barden, Don Airey or Simon Phillips. Not forgetting that no one less that Roger Glover from Deep Purple manned the production console for the first record. Since then, the three letters MSG have become a synonym for honest, hand-crafted and impelling premium hard rock.

Now, after extensive touring, and following a well-earned rest, Schenker has returned with his group to add a new jewel to his creative work. Names such as Pete Way, Wayne Findlay, Neil Murray and Chris Slade still represent the highest of standards and get aficionados' heartbeats racing. One of the biggest treats is his collaboration with the former Scorpions drummer, Herman "the German" Rarebell, as well as his beloved brother Rudolf. And yet the list is even longer with Doogie White (former member of the Rainbows), Super drummer Carmine Appice and Elliott Tichy. However the one name missing in 2011 is Gary Barden. Michael Voss, the new vocalist, is more than "just" a replacement. The experienced producer and singer showed just what he is capable of during the last MSG tour.

Schenker says:

"The Temple of Rock is within me where I create since I was introduced to the amazing invention of the distorted Guitar which is for me the most enjoyable and the best possible way to express myself. The Rock Guitar Sound that I fell in love with, mostly expressed as Lead break, is what I have nurtured and treasured all of my life. Combined with the infinite spring from within and the amazing musicians around me I keep expressing an ongoing development of my Art(Being). With Temple of Rock I am entering a new stage of my life, a new level of existence enjoying life more than ever, reaping the joy of all sorts of developments from the past.

Also, it seems to me that collectively, with true expressive makers of Rock Music, we have been building the external Temple Of Rock for many years and have now come to the point of putting on the roofing and celebrating the almost completion of the Temple. All generations of this period are meeting all over the world on one stage it seems celebrating an Era of 'Hand Made Rock' which will never be the same again due to invention of new technology but of course New Temples and New Wonders will arise to enjoy expressions in new ways."

Elvis Found Alive

2011-12-15T00:31:00.000-06:00

ELVIS FOUND ALIVE

Directed and Produced by Joel Gilbert

Coming to DVD on January 24

Also New 'Elvis Found Alive' Digital Audio on iTunes and Amazon Today

and on CD January 10

MVD Visual announces the release of a new film from Highway 61 Entertainment - ELVIS FOUND ALIVE - for North American distribution on DVD on January 24, 2012. Also a new CD 'Elvis Found Alive' will be released digitally on December 6, and on CD January 10. Film description below:

ELVIS has been FOUND, ALIVE! After visiting Graceland, Director Joel Gilbert made a Freedom of Information Act request for US government files on Elvis Presley. Incredibly, documents arrived from the FBI revealing an address for Federal Agent "Jon Burrows," Elvis' 1970's alias, in Simi Valley, California. After a brief confrontation, Elvis agreed to chronicle the secret history of his life and "death" in an exclusive interview.

In Elvis Found Alive, Elvis reflects on his early life and career, and describes his admiration for his look-alike, comic book hero Captain Marvel Jr. He explains that social unrest in the late 1960's and terrorism by the Weather Underground drove him to ask President Nixon to make him a Federal Agent. "If I could help save America, maybe it was my true destiny that God had prepared me for."

Elvis reveals that he battled Weatherman Bill Ayers and the Mafia crime families during the 1970's, leading to a faked death to go undercover. What followed was a long struggle to return to his singing career, and an Obama administration that is preventing it to this day. Elvis Presley remains the single most influential and respected figure in the history of Rock and Roll music. Today he is a symbol of America, as recognizable as the flag. Get ready, he's back!

After filming the Elvis Found Alive film, a new CD was recorded featuring classic Elvis songs with modern rock arrangements, and more recent songs by Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, The Police, and Richard Marx. The newly written hit 'Lisa Marie' is released for the first time.

Chicago Presents an Evening of Holiday Music and Greatest Hits

2011-12-15T00:17:00.000-06:00

Chicago Presents an Evening of Holiday Music and Greatest Hits

Paul Simon - Getting Ready for Christmas Day

2011-11-24T00:00:00.000-06:00

Interview with Freda Kelly, Head of the Beatles Fan Club

2011-11-22T11:23:00.001-06:00

Wayne Kramer and James Williamson Guitar Gods Limited Edition Collectible Figures Released

2011-11-20T23:19:00.001-06:00

Wayne Kramer and James Williamson Guitar Gods Figures

Numbered limited-edition 7-inch "riffing" figures with rocking heads

Arriving this month are the next figures in the GUITAR GODS series...

Brother Wayne Kramer, founder of Detroit's radical rock group MC5, and James Williamson, best known for co-writing and playing on "Raw Power" in the protopunk rock band Iggy & The Stooges and his contributions "Kill City" with Iggy Pop, as well as producing "New Values" for Iggy Pop.

Both guitarists were named in Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Both figures deliver a signature riff at the push of a button and are displayed in a multi-panel box, stand at 7 inches tall, are made of a lightweight polyresin, and retail for $24.95.

The Wayne Kramer figure is limited to 750 numbered units. Wayne dons his White Panther Party threads, curly hair, and American flag guitar. Brother Wayne's inimitable style was the first to combine rock with free jazz to create the genre's most unique result -- high-energy sci-fi hard rock and roll.

Order and sound clip: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=GRTGODS102

The James Williamson figure is limited to 500 numbered units. James is accurately sculpted right down to his signature threads, hipster hair, and Sunburst Solid Body Guitar. James' guitar style is widely acknowledged to have been an influential guitar style for 100's of guitarists from the Sex Pistols to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Green Day. James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 2010 along with the other members of the Stooges.

Order and sound clip: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=GRTGODS103

When Good and Evil Collide – Original Judas Priest Vocal Legend Al Atkins and Christian Guitarist Paul May Release 'Atkins / May Project – Serpent's Kiss'

2011-11-18T09:05:00.001-06:00

The rock world is buzzing with proofthat good and evil can in fact work together in the form of formerJudas Priest vocal legend and Holy Rage heavy metal frontman AlAtkins and Christian guitarist and music artist Paul May. Togetherthese extreme opposites combine creating a powerful new CD called'Serpent's Kiss', now available on Gonzo Multimedia. The 10-trackalbum is the product of two of the Midlands finest architects of rockand metal coming together to create something that is unique andtotally exhilarating!

There are enough doses of melody andmetal madness to entice all fans of the genre, and while it is solid,honest working class heavy metal, it also has its roots incontemporary metal with some fine axe-work and killer choruses. The cover art for 'Serpent's Kiss' is also unique as it was created by world famous fantasy artist Rodney Matthews.

Al Atkins: More noted for forming UK'sJudas Priest and fronting them for four years and laying down thefoundations which would see them eventually selling 40 million albumsworldwide. He also wrote songs for them which went gold like “DreamerDeceiver”, “Never Satisfied”, “Winter”, “Caviar andMeths” and Priest's all time classic “Victim of Changes”. Al'sunique powerful vocal style sites influences by noted rock singersRoger Daltrey, Paul Rodgers and longtime friend Robert Plant. Al hasdone countless radio and TV interviews worldwide and recently wasfilmed for BBC TV 'British Heritage' and 'Banger Films' Canada forthe metal evolution series on VH1. He has even written a book on hismusical life about growing up in Birmingham, UK alongside RobertPlant and Black Sabbath called 'Dawn of the Metal Gods'. Al hasreleased 6 solo albums to date, toured the US twice, and has worked with Brian Tatler (Diamond Head), Dave Holland (Judas Priest), Dennis Stratton (Iron Maiden) and Bernie Torme (Ozzy/Gillan).Al recently released a new self titled album with his offshoot bandHoly Rage and has now teamed up with brilliant Christianwriter/guitarist Paul May and recorded an album called 'Serpent'sKiss', which Al says are the best recordings to date!

Paul May: Some people learn to playguitar, Paul was born (again) to play guitar! Paul has becomerespected for his passionate, soulful guitar work and noted for hisexplosive and exciting solos. As a world class professional guitaristand songwriter, Paul has played and recorded sessions across theglobe, touring and playing throughout the UK, Europe, USA and theEastern block. Paul appears on around 50 albums to date, featured inboth the secular and Christian arenas. Paul is also a record producerand has covered the entire spectrum of musical tastes in production.Paul has played, recorded with and produced alongside the bands andmembers of: Al Atkins (Judas Priest), Dave Holland (Judas Priest),Roy Wood (Move, ELO, Wizard), Jon Brooks (The Charlatans), SmokinRoadie/Tempest, MC5, V-Rats, Janus, A.N.D, Dave Rowley Band, LarryNorman and many others. Along with working with Al Atkins, Paulcurrently plays guitar with A.N.D and Temple Dogs.

"Working with Paul May on the 'Serpent's Kiss' album was a fantastic journey," says Al. "From the opening song 'The Shallowing' to the last song 'Theatre of Fools', it was an honor to have been asked by the brilliant guitarist Paul May to put this project together... Without a doubt this is one of the best albums I have appeared on since my early days with Judas Priest and that says something having written and recorded several of my own works."

"This album was meant to be," explains Paul. "When Al agreed to do the vocals it inspired me to write specific tracks tailored for his voice. Not only did Al deliver in abundance, he did so with world class! It's what I'd call a 'Classic Hard Rock/Metal' album; that covers a wealth of subject matters and life experiences. It's all rock 'n' roll! And a real triumph to me in so many ways. I just feel blessed! To again, be involved with such a great vocalist and friend and end up with such a cracking album is a gift indeed - rock on!"

CLASSIC ROCK LEGENDS WISHBONE ASH CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ‘ELEGANT STEALTH’

2011-11-16T12:38:00.000-06:00

ElegantStealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash,one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock.Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11new tracks that reflect a diverse realm of styles and moods. Elegant Stealth will be released on ZXY Music on November 25th.

Formedin 1969, Wishbone Ash has more than 20 original studio recordings andseveral live albums to their credit. On ElegantStealth,the group coalesces around strong songwriting and serious chops.Founding member Andy Powell handles lead vocals and trades licks withFinland’s guitar wizard Muddy Manninen. Bassist Bob Skeat, a14-year veteran of the band and in-demand studio musician, sets thepace with Joe Crabtree, one of the best of Britain’s new breed ofdrummers, having played with Pendragon and David Cross of KingCrimson.

Theband demonstrates its versatility on ElegantStealth,from the pop/rocker “Reason to Believe” to the gentler vibe of“Give it Up” to tunes like “Warm Tears” and “Big Issues,”where the band gets to stretch out and flex its musical muscles.

Guestartists appearing on the new CD include DeepPurple’s Don Airey, whoplayed Hammond B3 organ on the instrumental “Mud-slick,” andIreland’s PatMcManus playedfiddle on “Can’t Go It Alone,” which he penned specially forWishbone Ash.

CitingWishbone Ash as an influence on their style, ThinLizzy,IronMaiden,Southern Rock outfits like LynyrdSkynyrdand, more recently, heavyweights like Opethandsome of the guitar-based Indie/Alternative bands, have all taken alittle something from the legendary twin-guitar approach of WishboneAsh. Truly, there is no other rock band on the planet that has donemore with the twin guitar concept than the Ash.

Theband’s recent dates in Japan and arena shows in South Africa were aprelude to a 6-week European tour to support ElegantStealthstarting in early January. The States will be visited in April withsummer festival work there and in Europe in 2012.

Tourdates and more information can be found at www.wishboneash.com

Yes Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Release 'Anderson / Wakeman -The Living Tree In Concert Part One'

2011-11-11T10:05:00.001-06:00

As a follow-upto their critically acclaimed CD 'The Living Tree' from 2010, YESlegends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman prepare to release 'Anderson / Wakeman - The LivingTree In Concert Part One' on Gonzo Multimedia on November 28^th.The CD was recorded during the duo's British tour in 2010 and comeshoused in a sleeve design by Mark Wilkinson who was also responsiblefor the design of the artwork for 'The Living Tree'.

Havingworked together on and off since 1971's groundbreaking YES masterwork'Fragile', Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman have traveled similarmusical paths that have eventually and happily led their careers backtogether again. The duo began performing live together in the UK in2006 playing both classics from the YES catalogue and selected tracksfrom the pair's individual solo releases. In 2009 Anderson andWakeman recorded the highly anticipated album 'The Living Tree' whichgarnered rave reviews worldwide. In 2010 it was announced that JonAnderson and Rick Wakeman were to tour together once more at the endof the year. The wildly successful tour featured material from theirtime with YES, but more importantly material from the duo's new CD'The Living Tree'. A collection of live highlights from the tour werecompiled and overseen by Jon and Rick for the upcoming release 'Anderson / Wakeman - TheLiving Tree In Concert Part One'.

"The live recordings have a unique feel, the way we perform the show, it's as though all the songs 'old and new' were written just a few months ago, all very timeless," says Jon. "For many years Jon and I have felt it was really important to record all we do," adds Rick, "whether for general release or just personal purposes, the decision being very much that of quality. We were so happy with the way that the live music was happening that we felt this was a must to record and put out a mixture of the music, both old and new, as a record of where we are at, at this moment, and also perhaps giving a hint as to where we can go on to. Music for us is progressive in all genres, and this album is yet another stepping stone in that quest."

Van Morrison with Tom Jones and Jeff Beck - Bring It On Home/Trouble in Mind

2011-11-09T12:04:00.001-06:00

OHIOPROG 2012 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

2011-11-07T01:33:00.000-06:00

Tickets are now available for OhioProg 2012 | Ohio's Premiere Progressive Rock Festival. Get your tickets
through the OhioProg 2012 "Pledge Your Ticket" program on Kickstarter from now until January 2, 2012.

Attendees can be a part of an event funded by the fans, for the fans and enjoyed by the fans of progressive rock.
OhioProg is set to take place September 7th, 8th & 9th of 2012 at the Canton Palace Theatre in Canton, Ohio.

The performance schedule is as follows:

Friday, September 7, 2012 “A Tribute to the Classics” Pre-Show
• 5:00pm - 6:30pm Going for the One (USA)
• 7:00pm - 8:30pm Gende’s Giant (USA)
• 9:00pm - 11:00pm Script for a Jester’s Tour (UK)

Saturday, September 8, 2012 “Main Event”
• 11:00am - 12:30pm Orphan Project (USA)
• 2:00pm - 3:30pm Persephone’s Dream (USA)
• 5:00pm - 7:00pm RC2 (ES)
• 9:00pm - 11:00pm FM (CA)

Saturday, September 8, 2012 “After-Party” at The Auricle
• 11:45pm - 12:20am Dag Swanö (SE)
• 12:30am - 1:30am Gravity (USA)

Sunday, September 9, 2012 “Main Event”
• 11:30am - 1:00pm After the Fall (USA)
• 1:30pm – 3:00pm Cryptic Vision (USA)
• 5:00pm - 7:00pm Arena (UK)
• 8:00pm - 10:00pm Nightingale (SE)

http://tickets.ohioprog.com

OhioProg 2012 | Ohio's Premiere Progressive Rock Festival

2011-11-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

Ohio’s premiere progressive rock festival, OhioProg, announces its inaugural year. OhioProg is set to

take place over three days, September 7, 8 & 9 of 2012 at the Canton Palace Theatre located at 605

Market Avenue North in Downtown Canton, Ohio. This 1509 seat theatre originally opened in 1926

and each seat provides a glorious view of the stage and scenery. An exceptional line-up has been

assembled which includes a Friday pre-show, “A Tribute to the Classics,” and a Saturday & Sunday

full-day main event featuring thirteen bands spanning five countries.

Headlining day one of OhioProg 2012 is the return of FM. Cameron Hawkins' Canadian progressive
rock act reforms with two brand new members to perform for the first time in nearly six years. 2011
marks the 35th anniversary of the band’s inception. Headlining day two, Dan Swanö and brother Dag
Swanö return from Sweden to bring their progressive rock act, Nightingale, back to the US for only
their second appearance here in the States; the first since 2001. Mick Pointer, Clive Nolan, John
Jowitt, John Mitchell and Paul Manzi round out the all-star cast of the veteran UK progressive rock
band Arena. Jowitt returns to Arena on bass and the band will have a new album under their belt
before the festival. RC2 from Barcelona will be making their first US appearance at OhioProg 2012.
After nearly 20 years together, Persephone’s Dream comes from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and despite
living minutes away from the Ohio border they have not once performed in Ohio. Orphan Project is
from Maryland. Connecticut based band, After the Fall, have regrouped for an OhioProg 2012
appearance. After the Fall’s last release, “kNOwleDGE,” came out in 2005. Additionally, hailing
from Florida, progressive rock festival veterans, Cryptic Vision, return to the festival circuit with a
new album forthcoming, the third album in a trilogy started in 2003 with “Moments of Clarity”.

Headlining the “A Tribute to the Classics” pre-show is Script for a Jester’s Tour, a Marillion tribute
act featuring original Marillion drummer Mick Pointer and Nick Barrett of Pendragon. They will
perform alongside Going for the One, a Yes tribute group based here in the US. Gende's Giant round
out the pre-show line-up. The Illinois group, led by Mike Gende, come together to perform the
complex, intricate and classic music of Gentle Giant

Legendary Alice Cooper Group Drummer and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Neal Smith To Unleash 'KillSmith Two'

2011-11-03T09:50:00.000-05:00

Hot on the heels of his induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, legendary Alice Cooper Group drummer Neal Smith is preparing to unleash upon the world his most aggressive release to date – 'KillSmith Two'; a mind blistering, head banging masterpiece in metal macabre. Neal Smith, who recently reunited with Alice Coope rand recorded several new tracks for Alice's 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' (which also features fellow AC Group members Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunaway), promises his new CD will rock you to your very soul and then stomp on it!

“I think it's the best writing I've ever done with industrial strength music,” says Neal. “The fourth song on the 'K$2' CD is called' Evil Voodoo Moon'. It is the song that's the mother of Alice's latest single called 'I'll Bite Your Face Off”, featured on his great new CD 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare'. One of the main goals I had in mind while writing 'K$2' was to keep my lyrics radio friendly this time. My colorful vocabulary could make a drunken sailor blush. So I took it back a few notches for airplay, something I didn't do on my first KillSmith CD 'Sexual Savior' when I just let all hell breakloose.”

Neal Smith is best known worldwide for his innovative drumming and outrageous stage antics with the original AliceCooper Group. His solid drumming is the hallmark sound behind such classic 1970's Alice Cooper hits "School'sOut", "I'm Eighteen", "Billion Dollar Babies" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy". Neal is also a prolific songwriter, who helped pen many of Cooper's best known songs. The Alice Cooper Group was the first band to introduce theatrics to the rock and roll stage, the group has sold over 25 million records worldwide. Neal has six gold and five platinum records to his credit, and has performed before millions on extensive grand World Tours. From the late 1970s to the present, Smith's trademark drums can be heard on several albums, including the BillionDollar Babies, The Plasmatics, Buck Dharma, Deadringer, Bouchard, Dunaway and Smith, Cinematik and his most recent critically acclaimed solo project KillSmith CDs. KillSmith's debut CD 'Sexual Savior' released in 2008 garnered praise from fans and critics worldwide. And now with 'KillSmith Two', Neal takes his ferocious brand of rock and roll to another level!

“In addition to crafting my lyrics for the radio, the new songs on 'K$2' have evolved with more defined choruses and themes,” explains Neal.“Heavy industrial guitars are still the heart of the KillSmithsound along with my pounding drums.”

KillSmithfeatures: Neal 'Kill' Smith (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, synthesizer,drums & percussion), Peter 'The Cat' Catucci (bass guitar &backing vocals), Doug Wahlberg (lead guitar), Kevin Franklin (leadguitar), Bryan Morrell (lead guitar) and Pete 'Keys' Hickey(keyboards)

A forty year veteran in the music industry, Neal Smith's vast achievements have finally been recognized with his recent and prestigious induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. “I am happiest for the fans of the original Alice Cooper Band,” saysNeal. “As I said in my acceptance speech at our induction into theHall of Fame, this was all about them and because of them. Without our faithful fans around the world, that night would never have happened.At the pinnacle of our success the only awards we ever received or cared about were in the shape of gold and platinum albums and that was only because of our fans. Even the established music business in the seventies shunned the Alice Cooper Band and never considered us for Grammys or any of the other music awards at the time. Living on the fringe of acceptability has always been the norm for me. Now I've been asked to become legitimate in the music world and that's a role I'm very uncomfortable with, but KillSmith keeps me on the fringe in my comfort zone.”

Possibly one of the most anticipated reunions of the decade in the rock world recently transpired with the surviving members of the original Alice Cooper group and producer Bob Ezrin recording together for the first time in 37 years! “Well it was fantastic to work with everyone again in the same room,” says Neal. “Over the years I've seen Alice, Michael, Dennis and Bob many times all over the US and Canada. But it was in September 2010 when we were all finally together again in one location in a recording studio in New York City. In the studio we even set up a little memorial for Glen Buxton, it consisted of a Fender amp, a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of Seagram's VO whiskey. So GB was with us there in spirit. We were all laughing, having a blast with the same insane sense of humor that we've always had – it was a great time. But when we got down to business and recording machines were running, the ever present chemistry was still there and the magic started happening again. That was the first time that all five of us, Alice, Michael, Dennis, Bob and I had been in the recording studio together since the 'Billion Dollar Babies' albumwas recorded in 1972/73. I hope we do it again!”

Plans to tour in support of the release of 'KillSmith Two' are currently in the works. “Along with Peter, Kevin, Doug and myself, we are currently in rehearsals working on a new KillSmith show right now.Any future show dates will be announced on my website,” says Neal.

Neal Smith 'KillSmith Two' is available from http://cdbaby.com/cd/nealsmith3

Nils Lofgren To Release "Old School" On Tuesday, November 1st

2011-10-30T00:49:00.001-05:00

First full studio album in five years features such music icons as

Lou Gramm, Sam Moore and Paul Rodgers

It's been five years since the release of Nils Lofgren's last studio album featuring his own songs and, with his forthcoming release titled, Old School, he's got something to say.

An effort that's been in the works since the culmination of Springsteen's Working on a Dream Tour in November of 2009, Lofgren's Old School covers a variety of topics including desperation, self-doubt, true love, departed friends, holding on to your dreams and the world gone mad... along with a tribute to the late, great Ray Charles.

"These songs reflect characters with some radical feelings and beliefs," states the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lofgren. "They're definitely thought-provoking."

The CD -- due out on Tuesday, November 1st -- will be his eighth studio release on Vision Music, the label also responsible for 2008's The Loner - Nils Sings Neil (an homage to Neil Young, whom Nils started his career with over four decades ago) and 2006's Sacred Weapon.

"Old School has many different types of songs and feels... some rough, bluesy tracks to haunting acoustic songs," continues Lofgren. "There's some interesting and controversial characters in these songs and I look forward to everyone's reaction."

The album starts off with the controversial title track, "Old School," which features former Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm.

"our spineless Congress should all be fired

get some women and men

with balls and sense hired

child rape and murder

one strike and you're down and out

with our kid's lives at stake what's to figure out

oh no ain't no old school anymore..."

It's not for the timid.

Old School features a total of a dozen songs (see below for track listing), all produced by Nils with the exception of the song, "Why Me," which was produced, recorded and mixed by Brian Christian (Alice Cooper/KISS/The Babys fame).

The song, "Amy Joan Blues" features legendary vocalist Paul Rodgers while the cut, "Ain't Too Many Of Us Left," features Rock Hall of Fame inductee Sam Moore from the popular sixties duo Sam & Dave.

Sam Moore comments about the collaboration, "It hit me when I was in the studio with Nils that we've lost so many of our friends, peers and colleagues in the past few years... The Big Man, Billy Preston, Wilson Pickett, George Harrison, Solomon Burke, Johnny Cash, Isaac Hayes. It hit me how true it is that there 'ain't too many of us left.' I was flattered and honored that Nils asked me to join him to pay a little honor and remind everyone in some way to remember our dear but departed friends and loved ones."

"Ain't Too Many Of Us Left" has been made available as a free download at www.nilslofgren.com for fans to enjoy and the entire CD can be pre-ordered on the site as well.

Also appearing on Old School is the song, "Irish Angel" (written by the great Bruce McCabe) that Nils has been singing for years at his acoustic shows along with a ballad Nils wrote with an old friend and great DC-area artist, Root Boy Slim, called, "Let Her Get Away."

"I've always wanted to share that particular song but never got it together until now," says Nils. "Sadly, Root Boy's not with us any longer, but I know there are fans out there that will appreciate this touching, haunted country-type ballad of ours."

Speaking of old friends near and dear... Old School is dedicated to Nils' dear friend and band mate, Clarence "Big Man" Clemons.

As an integral member of the Bruce Sprngsteen's E Street Band since 1984, Nils has remained consistently busy as part of the group, and as a solo artist.

In addition to songwriting and performing, Nils also devotes substantial time to his online guitar school (http://www.nilslofgren.com/Lessons07.html), which has garnered tremendous response from guitar players all over the world. Beginner lessons are offered in English, Spanish and Italian...

In early September, Nils released "When You Are Loved" (via free download on his site), a 9-11 song that honors heroes, victims and families.

Nils is on the road for a few dates to talk up the album and have some fun.

He'll travel from town-to-town, playing his favorite songs in intimate venues, talking to friends and fans... something he's enjoyed for 43 years now.

Call it "Old School."

Listen to Ain't Too Many of Us Left

New Aural Documentary on Legendary Mothers of Invention Member Bunk Gardner Now Available For Digital Download - THE BUNK GARDNER STORY

2011-10-19T11:29:00.001-05:00

Click for recording session photos

Much to the elation of Mothers of Invention fans across the globe, now available for digital download is the amazing audiobiography of the original Mothers Of Invention reed player BUNK GARDNER - joined by the hip to keyboard player DON PRESTON. A rare glimpse of the creation of the MOI, and a new perspective on this important chapter of the 20th century music.

THE BUNK GARDNER STORY is an audiobook of nearly three hours, including ringside comments by Don Preston, and bonus material by the Don And Bunk Show. Part one is now released, part two will be released in November. THE BUNK GARDNER STORY was recorded in ARTHUR BARROW’s lotek studio, LA, and produced by JON LARSEN for ZONIC ENTERTAINMENT.

Phil Manzanera's "Corroncho" Coming Nov 8

2011-10-17T00:03:00.000-05:00

CORRONCHO

A Star-studded Spanish language album by Roxy Music guitarist

Phil Manzanera and Columbian artist/sculptor Lucho Brieva.

To Be Released on CD in North America on

November 8, 2011 via MVD Entertainment Group

Features guest appearances from Robert Wyatt, Paul Thompson, Enrique Bunbury, Chrissie Hynde, Annie Lennox, Quimi Portet and Gilad Atzmon,

as well as Aldo Lopez Gavilan, one of Cuba's top pianists.

Corroncho is a Spanish speaking album recorded by Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera and Colombian artist/sculptor, Lucho Brieva in London between 2003-2008. The idea came from a track called 'Complicada' written by Chrissie Hynde whilst collaborating with her on a Spanish version of that song. The album proceeded via the track 'Lowrider' to a full blown set of songs about two corroncho characters (corroncho is the Colombian slightly pejorative name given by people from the capital, Bogota, to people from the Carribean Coast, particulary Barranquilla, which is politically incorrect but humourous!)

The album is a collection of songs based on two latin males, their trials and tribulations, good and bad points, loves and hates, political coorectness and incorrectness but ultimately their good humour , good heart and ability to dance, all illuminating the many social issues in present day South Americas. The music is low fI and takes in salsa, Cumbia , Pop, Ballads and Chillout! There are guest appearances from Robert Wyatt, Paul Thompson, Enrique Bunbury, Chrissie Hynde, Annie Lennox, Quimi Portet and Gilad Atzmon, aswell as Aldo Lopez Gavilan, one of Cuba's top pianists.

CORRONCHO EPK from PM801 on Vimeo.

PETER GABRIEL´S NEW BLOOD ALBUM

2011-10-16T23:50:00.001-05:00

John Lennon & Harry Nilsson at the March Of Dimes Benefit in NYC on April 28, 1974

2011-09-29T08:56:00.001-05:00

Stax Museum Celebrates Soul Star Otis Redding's Legacy

2011-09-27T09:55:00.000-05:00

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Winterland EPK

2011-09-24T00:30:00.002-05:00

YES Legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman To Tour The US Fall 2011

2011-09-21T00:26:00.000-05:00

Much to the delight of fortunate music fansin the Eastern part of North America, music legends and formerYES members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman will be playing a selectnumber of engagements this coming Fall 2011. The legendary duoperformed a series of successful concerts in the UK in 2010 in support of their critically acclaimed CD release 'The LivingTree', and are now bringing their highly anticipated show to America!

Havingworked together on and off since 1971's groundbreaking YES masterwork'Fragile', Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman have traveled similarmusical paths that have eventually and happily led their careers backtogether again! Now once again, the duo promise a magical evening ofmusic and humor for all who attend! “Expect a night of music, full of YES classics and new adventures in song from 'The Living Tree' album and moments of brilliance, humor and affection borne from a friendship and musical partnership that has lasted 40 years”, says Jon. "We knew from the responses on the last YES tour that the acoustic section was extremely popular and that many of the pieces could be re-arranged and adapted to make very interesting and hopefully enjoyable new ways of playing YES music and our own music," adds Rick.

The tour is being produced by Metropolitan Talent Presents and is booked by Keith Naisbitt of Los Angeles based Agency for the Performing Arts. John Scher co-CEO of Metropolitan says, "We are incredibly proud to be presenting the North American debut of this legendary duo! Jon and Rick ARE the voice and sound of YES, as well as famously successful solo performers! This tour will be areal treat for their legions of fans."

Here'swhat the UK press has said about the Anderson Wakeman tour:

“One of the songs played on the night was the impressive '23/24/11' (from Anderson Wakeman - The Living Tree), the true story of a soldier out in Afghanistan who had that amount of time left to serve as his tour of duty. Looking round at the audience there wasn't a dry eye left in the house. Once more the combination of Jon's amazing vocal style and the lyrics work perfectly.” - Ian D. Hall, LS Media, UK

“Anderson showed yet again that he is the true voice of YES...Wakeman provided the keyboard wizardry and a stream of stories.” - Ian Harvey, Express & Star, UK

“Supporters of these two legends can witness close up, their unique bond which spans almost 40 years; and why these two are being billed as the 'Heart and Soul' of Prog giants YES.” - Classic Media, UK

"Constant humorous interludes and witty interjections from the pair helped enliven the show and added a welcomed lightness. Not only were these anecdotes entertaining, they were also insightful...these two are a perfect creative partnership." - Neil Mach, Staines Weblog

TheAnderson Wakeman Fall 2011 Tour Dates:

10/19/11 - Potawatomi Casino - Milwaukee, WI

10/22/11 - Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead - Munhall, PA

10/23/11 - Lisner Auditorium - Washington, DC

10/24/11 - Concert Hall - New York, NY

10/26/11 - Kleinhans Music Hall - Buffalo, NY

10/27/11 - The Palace Theatre - Albany, NY

10/29/11 - Tropicana Casino Resort - Atlantic City, NJ

10/30/11 - Temple Performing Arts Center - Philadelphia, PA

11/01/11 - Capitol Center for the Arts - Concord, NH

11/02/11 - The Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT

11/04/11 - Count Basie Theatre - Red Bank, NJ

11/05/11 - Sherman Theatre - Stroudsburg, PA

11/06/11 - Theatre at Westbury - Westbury, NY

11/08/11 - Hanover Theatre - Worcester, MA

11/10/11 - Grande Theatre du Quebec - Quebec City, QC, Canada

11/12/11 - St. Denis Theatre - Montreal, QC, Canada

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix) - November 27, 1942 ~ September 18, 1970

2011-09-18T02:37:00.001-05:00

Bob Dylan - Love & Theft - TV Commercial Ad 2001

2011-09-11T11:14:00.001-05:00

The Beach Boys - SMiLE Sessions Release Date - November 1st 2011

2011-09-05T10:27:00.000-05:00

A Brief History of the Beatles

2011-09-01T01:07:00.001-05:00

Tom Waits' Private Listening Party - New Album Out October 25

2011-08-23T12:34:00.001-05:00

RIP, Jerry Leiber (August 22, 2011) Songwriting Legend, Leiber & Stoller

2011-08-22T22:44:00.000-05:00

Jerry Leiber along with partner, Mike Stoller was arguably the greatest pop songwriting team of the second half of the 20th century if not all time. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Leiber moved to Los Angeles where he met Stoller in 1950 while the pair were still in high school. Leiber, a record store clerk, and Stoller, a pianist quickly realized that they shared a love of the blues and rhythm & blues music and immediately began collaborating on songs. Within the next few years, their creations were becoming hits for singers of jazz, blues, R&B and rock ‘n roll alike. [The Music's Over]

New CD Release By Guitarist Rick Tedesco Features Rock Legends Ian Hunter and Dennis Dunaway

2011-08-18T00:13:00.005-05:00

Guitaristsaround the planet are buzzing with excitement about the debut solo CDrelease by guitar maestro Rick Tedesco titled 'A Light In The Attic”.Known for his guitar and studio work with Rock n Roll Hall of Fameinductee and original Alice Cooper Group founding member DennisDunaway's group the Dennis Dunaway Project, as well as Mott theHoople legend Ian Hunter, Rick Tedesco's new CD promises to deliver aheavy dose of hard driving rock and roll!

“I met Dennis through Ian Hunteractually,” Rick explains. “Ian was helping BDS with their album'Back From Hell' and Ian pulled me in to help get their soundtogether. I met Ian years ago while working in a music store andended up setting up a studio in his house and then started workingwith him. I have been on every record since 'Rant' in one capacity oranother: engineer, producer, background vocals, guitars,piano...comedian.”

“Rick explores the darker recesses ofhis attic and confronts a lot of honest emotions. And with thismoving rock album, he turns the light on for all to see.” DennisDunaway, founding member of the Alice Cooper Group

Rick Tedesco began playing guitar inthe early 1970s with musical influence's deeply rooted in the GlamRock movement of that decade; Alice Cooper, David Bowie and IanHunter served as early role models. Also the second wave of Britishrock bands of the '70s were of particular interest to the youngmusician. As far as guitarists go, Mick Ronson was a huge influenceon Rick, as well as Randy Rhodes and Ace Frehley. In the past 15years Rick Tedesco has played guitar, piano, bass, sang andengineered on Ian Hunter's last several releases. He also played manyinstruments, sang, produced and engineered the Dennis DunawayProject's critically acclaimed CD 'Bones From The Yard'. Rick alsoruns his own successful business www.GuitarHangar.comwhere he sells vintage and rare musical instruments. “The GuitarHangar was established in 1999 and we cater to the higher end guitarsand amps,” says Rick, “boutique stuff...a collector's paradise aswell and really quality stuff for the working musician.”

"Rick and I have been mates for a long time. He's a bit 'heavier' than me in his musical taste and style but we get along great and he's been of significant help to me over the years." - Ian Hunter

And now with Rick Tedesco's debut solorelease, the music world will be able to experience his fascinatingmusical vision “ 'A Light In The Attic' is really a metaphor forlooking around in the dark, eerie, questionable areas of the mind andshining a light on them,” Rick explains. “Sexual taboos,obsession, life, love, death, the end of the world etc... it's allthere.”

As far as plans for the future, Rickdivulges, “I play out with a good friend of mine, Doug Wahlberg,and we are already out there playing songs from the CD. Doug co-wrotea couple songs with me on the CD as well. My studio is always busy...Dennis is always busy... I'm sure at some point we will be busytogether again. I'm always doing stuff with Ian...he's in my studioevery week it seems. I've already started plotting out my next albumand have the first song recorded for it already. I just want to keepgoing and stay focused on being creative. That's when I'm thehappiest.”

For more information: www.guitarhangar.com www.facebook.com/rick.tedesco www.myspace.com/ricktedesco

The Beatles - Why Music Matters

2011-08-17T10:37:00.001-05:00