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Frank Zappa's Unreleased 'America Drinks & Goes Home' From Forthcoming Collection Available Now

by Josh Sharpe — May 21, 2024

Originally released on Absolutely Free in 1967, the track shows off the quick wit and crooning style of the wonderful singer Ray Collins. The song, played in the first of the three sets that night, was written as a parody of the days when Zappa played the Calif. bar circuit in the early ‘60s. This release follows a previously unreleased version of “The Duke,” which at the time of the Whisky ’68 recording was a brand new composition. Listen to the song now!

Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar

by Michael Major — Nov 17, 2023

This circa 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, first stage-played by the legendary guitarist while touring the United States with iconic rock band Cream, known as Clapton's 'Fool,' sold for $1.27 million, the first time a Clapton guitar has sold for seven figures at auction and setting a world record for the sale of a Clapton guitar.

The Nashville Bel Canto Foundation Hosted A Program Launch Gala At BMI Celebrating Emerging Opera Talent

by A.A. Cristi — Mar 14, 2023

Opera enthusiasts, culture cultivators and audiophiles were treated to a lavish celebration at the launch of the Nashville Bel Canto Foundation on Friday, March 10 at BMI, hosted by founder and president Stefano Baldasseroni. The fundraising gala featured four of the top rising operatic talent from The Curtis Institute, The Julliard School and Yale School of Music accompanied by Nicolò Sbuelz of The Metropolitan Opera. 

Little Feat and Nicki Bluhm Come to Boulder Theater in December

by Stephi Wild — Aug 9, 2022

Little Feat is the classic example of a fusion of many styles and musical genres made into something utterly distinctive.  Their brilliant  musicianship transcends boundaries, uniting California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie into a rich gumbo, that has been leading people in joyful dance ever since.  

BWW Interview: Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew of The Boxmasters Talk New Music and Tour

by Kevin Pollack — May 24, 2022

Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960's. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star.

CANNED HEAT Added To Bethel Woods Event Gallery Line-up

by Stephi Wild — May 14, 2019

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the nonprofit cultural center located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, N.Y., will welcome Woodstock alumni Canned Heat on Friday, September 13th and Max Weinberg's Jukebox on November 24th. Both shows will take place in the intimate, indoor Event Gallery. Reserved seating tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 17th at 10:00 AM at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, www.Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or by phone at 1.800.745.3000.

ABSOLUTELY FREAKED! to Premiere at Open Stage of Harrisburg in January 2019

by A.A. Cristi — Nov 9, 2018

Open Stage of Harrisburg and Joseph Osborne Productions invite you to join them for the world premiere of ABSOLUTELY FREAKED - an experiential rock concert featuring the early works of Frank Zappa.  Authorized by the Zappa estate and with arrangements and music direction by Joseph Osborne and direction by Chris Gibson, this world premiere showcases Frank Zappa's early works from 1966 to 1972 - including the classic Zappa and the Mother of Invention songs "Plastic People", "Dirty Love", "Who Are The Brain Police", "Going To Montana", "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" and more.