Today, internationally renowned guitarslinger, vocalist, songwriter, Damon Johnson announces the release of his new album Battle Lessons, due January 22, 2021 via Double Dragon Records.
With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time.
With the support of the MusiCares Foundation, the team behind Soundcheck Live is bringing together 68 of the brightest stars in the music world to deliver a stirring performance of “Let It Be” for a good cause.
Dynamic rock 'n' roll singer and guitarist Derek Day has released his new single 'Another Day' along with its accompanying music video. On 'Another Day,' a hummable riff gives way to a sinewy, screeching lead as Derek's vocals build towards a cathartic chorus. Underpinned by raw soul and a subtle funk swagger, Day really sharpens his signature style on the new song, which first premiered via Pure Grain Audio, who raved, 'With a bright future ahead, Derek Day is undoubtedly destined to become one of the most talked-about guitarists and musicians of 2020.'
The Metal Hall of Fame has announced that the 2020 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala will be filmed live for Amazon Prime Movies. Hard Rock and Heavy Metal fans in attendance will be featured in the filming, which will take place January 15, 2020, at the Marriott Delta Garden Grove, in Anaheim CA. The World Premier will be aired in early 2020 on Amazon Prime, to over 100 Million viewers.
Jeff Goldblum will be featured in a new anti-bullying doc #NoJoke, coming October 22.
On Sun Sept 22nd, All Music Inc, the legendary guitar shop/music store/school and launching pad for yesterday and today's emerging musicians in Plainview NY, is celebrating 35 years in business with an installment of their “ROCK THE LOT” outdoor concert series on site at 397D S Oyster Bay Rd, Plainview, NY 11803 from 9am to 5pm.
Hailing from 50 cities around the world, 15 of the next generation of guitar greats were announced as winners of the seventh annual international Wilson Center Guitar Festival (Guitar Festival) on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Guitarists Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol) have confirmed the star-studded line-up for the second annual 'ABOVE GROUND' benefit concert on Monday, September 16 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood.
After overcoming some fierce competition, SoCal Indie Rockers NEVERWONDER have advanced to the Finals of Wright Records' 'Battle Of The Bands,' at Malone's Concert Venue, 604 E. Dyer Rd., this Saturday, August 17. Start Time: 3:30pm. Tickets: Pre-Sale $22., Door $32. Purchase advanced tickets at https://www.acropolistickets.com/event/Wright-Records-5th-Annual-Battle-Of-The-Bands-THE-FINAL-ROUND.
Sweetwater's GearFest 2019 was a record-breaking success that attracted the largest crowds ever in the event's 18 year history. GearFest is the nation's only music and pro audio festival and trade show open to the public, eliminating barriers between customers, vendors, and artists.
Grammy Winner Andrew Synowiec has released his Debut album today entitled Second Story. The entire album was recorded in 6 hours at Band House Studios in Hollywood, CA.
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO is on their European Conundrum Tour which is playing at Zorlu Performing Arts Center in Turkey on March 14, 2019.
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO is on their European Conundrum Tour which is playing at Zorlu Performing Arts Center in Turkey on March 14, 2019.
“He would have wanted the show to go on,” Band of Friends bassist Gerry McAvoy laments about the passing of his lifelong friend and drummer, Ted McKenna. The two men had crisscrossed the globe together for decades playing high octane blues-rock at clubs, theaters, and festivals before McKenna passed away due to complications from a routine surgery he elected to undergo on his down time between tours.
Since releasing their self-titled debut in March 2017, APE SHIFTER have completed two European club tours encompassing Germany, Switzerland, and The Netherlands. They have shared the bill with Loudness, The Skull, White Cowbell Oklahoma, and Mörglbl, among others. Festival performances have included Zytanien (main stage), Burg Herzberg Festival, OBOA, Free n Easy, Festival Kult!, and others.
On Monday, January 7, 2019 at 8:30pm, German-born composer, vocalist, and internationally renowned theremin virtuosa Carolina Eyck; multi-faceted cellist Clarice Jensen; and the dynamic American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) join forces for a performance at DROM (85 Avenue A), each performing an engaging 30-minute set.
Following up on the announcement that live music's premier hologram production company Eyellusion has signed with APA for representation worldwide for their tours, the ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST can now share the exclusive promotional video (which includes audio of Frank Zappa speaking about Holograms) for the 'The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa' tour.
Stef and Peppino met in Benicia, California around 1999 because both their children went to the same school. They both had the "Italian connection" and a passion for guitars.
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