James Nichols

BROTHER CANE is set to make a triumphant return commemorating their 30th Anniversary. A U.S. celebration tour is set to begin October 26 in Woodstock, GA continuing through December 2nd in Memphis, TN. More dates are expected to be announced soon, see below for the initial itinerary and full details.

An accomplished musician, guitarist and songwriter, Cesar has performed with and recorded alongside artists spanning an eclectic range of music genres, such as Mana, Kirk Hammett, and Rob Trujillo (Metallica), Rex Brown (Pantera), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Snake Sabo (Skid Row), Jared James Nichols, Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) and Fito Paez.

The organizers of Pure Imagination – the female led and curated, environmentally forward, all-ages destination festival taking place on May 20th in Prescott, AZ – have announced the addition of two acts to the already fantastic line-up for its sophomore edition: Los Lobos and Dirtwire.

Acclaimed rock trio Fortune Child is back with their latest single, 'Save the One,' a fresh twist on classic inspirations, set for release March 31st. Having found the perfect blend of soul, blues, and rock, the group are known for their innovative sound and simultaneous commitment to the redefinition of rock, 'while still holding true to their roots.'

On the track – produced, engineered, and mixed by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Slash, Rival Sons) – vulnerable vocals snake around melodic guitar in ominous fashion. Baring its fangs, “Down The Drain” snaps into a chorus punctuated by a wailing lead. Watch the official music video, directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts (Lamb of God, All That Remains).

The weekend’s stellar lineup of rock and metal heavyweights features headliners Slipknot and Rob Zombie (Thursday), KISS and Judas Priest (Friday), My Chemical Romance and Papa Roach (Saturday) and Foo Fighters and Shinedown (Sunday), along with a range of additional top music artists.

Blues Traveler have announced the release of 'Keep Your Light On Mama', a bonus track from their recently released album, 'Traveler's Blues'. Listen to their latest album now!

After several years of performing and writing songs, the band was discovered by Resurgence America while performing at the Bourbon Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.

This spectacular display of musicianship is presented by Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation and will raise money to support the music community through their Fueling Musicians Program.

As the Austin rock group Black Pistol Fire gear up for the release of their new album Look Alive, watch guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Kevin McKeown deliver a sedated live performance of the band's song “Level” exclusively today, on American Songwriter.com, HERE.  

Due to production delays currently affecting the music industry, Craft Recordings announces the new comprehensive reissue of George Thorogood and The Destroyers' Live in Boston, 1982 will now be available worldwide on December 18th (as a four-LP set on 180-gram vinyl, a two-CD set, and across digital platforms).

 Join us on Friday, July 24 as we celebrate 40 years of AC/DC's landmark album Back in Black with the “Back in Black 40th Anniversary: A Virtual Celebration” livestream event.

At Gibson--the iconic, American-made instrument brand--we've been synonymous with shaping, creating, inspiring and contributing to the 'share of sound' for 126 years. Although the current crisis is disrupting our everyday lives, it has also reminded us of what is most important. “As world leaders in music, we are stepping in and bringing both legendary and new artists, music brands and industry partners together across the globe to launch 'Gibson HomeMade'; a worldwide program to unite music lovers everywhere and spread hope through tough times,” says Cesar Gueikian, Chief Merchant Officer of Gibson.

In continuation of the international touring portion of their 2019 Warpaint tour, Buckcherry announces new dates in Australia and Japan today. The Australian portion runs from October 8th to October 13th and includes shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. Support for all shows will be provided by Hardcore Superstar and Bad Moon Born. The Japanese shows will be in Tokyo and Osaka on October 15th and October 16th and features support by Jared James Nichols.

Coming off a 5th sold-out Caribbean sailing ofKeeping the Blues Alive at Sea this past February, Joe Bonamassa makes history with Sixthman, the industry leader in festivals at sea, by selling out another cruise in the same year in The Mediterranean. A waiting list is active for fans that would like to sign up should availability open for the five day inaugural voyage sailing August 16-21, 2019 from Barcelona, Spain, to Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Malletta, Malta. The Mediterranean edition of Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea will feature performances by Peter Frampton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, and dozens more Blues artists.

The "Nature Boy" himself, Ric Flair, rounds out a slew of new lineup additions preparing to set sail on board Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea Part Deux: Second Wave. The sophomore voyage from the original sold-out adventure Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager At Sea, launched in partnership with Sixthman, the industry leaders in festivals at sea, is scheduled to sail from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas on January 20 - January 24, 2020. Guests can reserve their cabin for a deposit as low as $150 per person and flexible payment plans are available. For more information, visit chrisjerichocruise.com or call Sixthman directly at 877-379-9174 between the hours of 10AM ET and 6PM ET. All booked guests will be treated to a special photo opportunity with Chris Jericho and their cabinmates.

As previously announced, in 2019, after more than a century, GIBSON artists, players and fans will experience the all American-madeinstrument brand rejuvenated. The guitar of choice for artists in rock, pop, country, blues, folk, jazz and beyond, the new GIBSON era celebrates iconic models while looking to the future with instruments that will nurture new players across generations, genders and genres of music. GIBSON will showcase the new line-up and artist collaborations next week at NAMM in Anaheim, CA, January 23-27. The newGIBSON guitars will be available for purchase later this year.

Historical accuracy. Contemporary solutions. Limited runs and customized creations. New levels of artist and fan engagement. New energy, products and focus. Welcome to Gibson in 2019.  

Midlands based hard rock band, The Bad Flowers have today launched their official lyric video to promote their new single 'Who Needs A Soul'. The single is released on Friday 14th September and coincides with their Planet Rocks Presents co-headline with Federal Charm starting at the Bristol Thekla on Wednesday 19th September. Special guests will be Those Damn Crows. Tickets are available from planetrocktickets.co.uk and thebadflowers.uk.

Midlands based hard rock band, The Bad Flowers and Stockport-based blues rockers Federal Charm will co-headline a Planet Rock Presents tour in the UK starting at the Thekla Bristol on Wednesday 19th September finishing up on Sunday 30th September at London's Borderline. Tickets go on sale at 9am Friday 1st June from planetrocktickets.co.uk, thebadflowers.uk and federalcharm.com.