Jimi Hendrix News

Lyric Culture (PINKSHEETS: LYJN), the music inspired lifestyle brand driven by the lyrics of legendary musical artists, has announced the launch of its new Jimi Hendrix men's collection, exclusively at Bloomingdale's nationwide.

Stephen Hawking and his fellow physicists may not have yet figured out the formula for traveling through the time-space continuum, but apparently the Metropolitan Room discovered the secret. Last Friday night (October 26), I walked through the curtain into the main performance space and entered a time tunnel that took me from the 21st century into the 1960s and '70s. Two lovely, rising young stars of cabaret, Lauren Fox and Jennifer Sheehan (photo left), had obviously hurtled though that same time warp because in two separate shows on the same evening, they performed songs that had been written and recorded 15 to 25 years before they were born. In the process they transported this particular Baby Boomer joyously back to his youth and to the days of cultural upheaval, generation gaps, peace, love, war, and some of the best pop/rock music ever written.

Progressive rock fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the forthcoming release of a new covers CD by music legends Nektar called "A Spoonful Of Time", featuring an all-star guest line-up.

Joe Satriani, one of rock music's most respected and celebrated electric guitar players, will undertake a 10-date UK tour starting Saturday 8th June at the Manchester Apollo. This will be Satriani's first UK tour since the Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards Tour 2010.

Naked Brand Group Inc. announced that Christian Wicks has joined the Company's advisory board and has been appointed Senior Sales Advisor. Also, on October 9th, FUBU clothing founder and ABC Shark Tank star, Daymond John, joined Naked® along with his marketing firm, Shark Branding, as advisors to the Company.

The 20th Century's most compelling decade will come roaring back to life as This Is The 60's lands at The McCallum Theatre for one performance, tonight, October 18 at 8:00 pm. More than a stage show, and much more than a concert, This is the ‘60s takes the audience on a cultural journey celebrating the 50th anniversary of so many milestones in news, pop culture, and music history in a unique multimedia blend of live music, historical film clips, dance, fashion, and animation.

The highly anticipated CD by jazz-fusion legends Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Dennis Chambers, will be released on Tone Center Records (a division of Shrapnel Records) today, October 16, 2012.

The 1960's was an exciting, innovative decade in the history of popular music. Through a creative blending of live music performance, film, dance, lighting, computer-generated imagery and high-concept stage design- THIS IS THE '60s, offers an evening's immersion into the pop culture of the 1960s. Utilizing everything from TV commercials, retro dance numbers, vintage fashions and historic newsreel footage, seven performers will faithfully recreate a wide range of music from the period. The company will perform for three shows in Stage One.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation brings ukulele "wunderkind" Jake Shimabukuro to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts stage on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 8pm.

Metropolitan Talent Presents announces that France's rock star, Johnny Hallyday, will perform in New York City tonight, October 7th at the Beacon Theatre as part of his 2012 world tour. This marks the French icon's first full concert performance in the Big Apple tonight, October 7.

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are set to perform their new single "Standing In The Sun" tonight, October 4 on CONAN airing at 11:00 PM/10:00 PM CT 11/10c on TBS.

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators are set to perform their new single "Standing In The Sun" Thursday, October 4 on CONAN airing at 11:00 PM/10:00 PM CT 11/10c on TBS.

97.3 KBCO & Z2 Entertainment will present Michael Kiwanuka at the Fox Theatre tonight, September 30th. Tickets are $15.00 in advance & $17 day of show.

Legendary gypsy guitarist/composer Dorado Schmitt from the Lorraine area of France, in the tradition of Manouche gypsy life and culture, taught his 3 sons to follow in his footsteps and become jazz afficionados in the style of the great late Django Reinhardt, renowned gypsy guitarist. Schmitt is known for his harmonious melodies, brilliant improvisations and extraordinary technique. He has performed at festivals around the world and with top Jazz luminaries Oscar Peterson, The Pizzarelli's , George Benson, Paquito D'Rivera, James Carter and more.

The 20th Century's most compelling decade will come roaring back to life as This Is The 60's lands at The McCallum Theatre for one performance, Thursday, October 18 at 8:00 pm. More than a stage show, and much more than a concert, This is the ‘60s takes the audience on a cultural journey celebrating the 50th anniversary of so many milestones in news, pop culture, and music history in a unique multimedia blend of live music, historical film clips, dance, fashion, and animation.

Michael Bellar and the As-Is Ensemble arrive at The Garage on Wednesday, October 10 with a performance at 8:30pm and a free general improvisation workshop at 4pm. This event is part of the 8th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival.

The 1960's was an exciting, innovative decade in the history of popular music. Through a creative blending of live music performance, film, dance, lighting, computer-generated imagery and high-concept stage design- THIS IS THE '60s, offers an evening's immersion into the pop culture of the 1960s. Utilizing everything from TV commercials, retro dance numbers, vintage fashions and historic newsreel footage, seven performers will faithfully recreate a wide range of music from the period. The company will perform for three shows in Stage One.

The legendary musical group Sha Na Na kicks off Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's fall concert season with a rollicking afternoon of classic Doo Wop and 1950s rock 'n' roll today, September 22 at 2 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham.

Iconic British brand Marshall, world famous and revolutionary amp producer, celebrates its Golden Anniversary year. To celebrate 50 legendary years of musical innovation, Marshall is taking over Wembley Arena for a full on Rock n Roll riot tonight, 22nd September. The artist line-up includes global rock royalty from bands including Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake, Chickenfoot, The Cult, Black Label Society and many more….. Tickets can be purchased via www.livenation.co.uk.

Considered as one of the most important and influential groups of the last half-century, The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernest Isley have enjoyed one of the longest, most influential, and most diverse careers in popular music. Come see why as they play at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on December 21, 2012. This performance is presented in partnership with the DOME Group.