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Mr. Big to Release Final Live Album in September
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2024 The BIG Finish Live is a brand-new live album and concert film of MR.BIG’s “The BIG Finish” farewell tour, where the band played their million-selling LEAN INTO IT album in its entirety, plus additional MR.BIG classics....
Video: Supergroup Hellings Drops New Single "A Fool In Love"
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2023 Hellings, the all-star supergroup featuring Brett Hellings; Richard Fortus (Guns N' Roses), Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, Warlock, Lady Gaga, Meat Loaf), Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Steve Vai), and Kenny Aronoff (J...
Mr. Big Announces World Tour 'The Big Finish'
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023 MR. BIG is putting on their signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour, aptly titled “The BIG Finish.” Since the band’s original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease in 2018, the band now feels it’s time to mark the end of this chapter...
The Winery Dogs Release New Album 'III'
by Michael Major - February 05, 2023 III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston. Even without radio airplay, videos for the first two songs to be released from the album—“Xanadu” and “Mad Wo...
THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 Set for release February 3 on the band’s Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard), III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston....
THE WINERY DOGS to Release New Album 'III' in February
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022 It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as THE WINERY DOGS--RICHIE KOTZEN, MIKE PORTNOY, and BILLY SHEEHAN--marked their recording territory with new music. But now, following a seven-year break from the studio, THE WINERY DOGS are back in full force with their a...
Blues Rock Maestro Anthony Gomes To Release 'High Voltage Blues' On September 23
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2022 Known for his unforgettable live shows and catchy guitar riffs, acclaimed blues-rock guitarist Anthony Gomes will release his 13th album entitled High Voltage Blues on Friday, September 23rd. ...
Bass Extremes Debut New Single 'Just-in Time' Featuring Tool's Justin Chancellor
by Michael Major - August 05, 2022 It’s the second single/video revealed ahead of their upcoming album, S’Low Down. The 10-track album features a variety of legendary musicians, including Ron Carter, Bootsy Collins, Marcus Miller, Oteil Burbridge, Justin Chancellor, Linda Oh, Edgar Meyer, John Patitucci, Billy Sheehan, Joe Dart, and ...
Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce Funk The World Tour
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022 Freekbass & The Bump Assembly are embarking on the 2022 Funk The World Tour featuring Sammi Garett (formerly of Turkuaz). Freekbass & The Bump Assembly is a high-energy live show like no other. Funk and Live music fans will want to plan a party around this show when it comes to their town....
Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Announce 2022 'Funk The World' Tour
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022 Part musical journey, part Ohio-Funk experience, everyone from bass guitar enthusiasts, to Funk and Live music fans will want to go to this show when it comes to their town. The tour kicks off in Youngstown, OH on July 22 and will head through Denver, Chicago, and more before concluding in Freekbass...
TALAS Classic Hard Rock Band Announce New Album '1985'
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022 TALAS is back with the release of their new album 1985. Formed in the early ‘70s and dissolved in 1985, TALAS may have never reached arena-headlining status, but they were an integral part of the early ‘80s hard rock scene, and their long-awaited return does not disappoint. Pre-order the new album n...
VIDEO: Madame Mayhem Releases Music Video for 'I Am More' Single
by Michael Major - September 24, 2021 The Manhattan born singer/songwriter takes charge of her own anxiety, hurt, and alienation, crushing it with sheer force of will, then channeling the remaining ether into pulse-pounding anthems, instantly connecting with anyone who has struggled....
Damon Johnson's New Album Out Tomorrow
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2021 Battle Lessons was recorded in Damon’s adopted hometown of Nashville, produced and mixed by multi-platinum producer/mixer, Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Rush, Stone Sour and more)....
DAMON JOHNSON & The Get Ready Debut New Video for 'Battle Lessons'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 13, 2021 Debuting today on Vevo, the new video for the title track to Damon Johnson and The Get Ready’s upcoming album, Battle Lessons, due out February 19, 2021 via Double Dragon Records....
Damon Johnson Announces New Band and Album 'Damon Johnson & The Get Ready'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2020 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....
Madame Mayhem Releases New Cover + Video of Aerosmith's 'Livin' On The Edge'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 04, 2020 MADAME MAYHEM released her cover of Aerosmith's 'Livin' On The Edge' to all digital platforms today! ...
Madame Mayhem Releases New Single 'Breaking Down'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 03, 2020 MADAME MAYHEM has released her new single 'BREAKING DOWN.' 'Breaking Down,' is the follow up to 2019's 'Broken.' ...
Sons of Apollo Launch Video For 'Asphyxiation'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 24, 2020 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)—recently released their second studio album MMXX to m...
Sons Of Apollo Release New Album MMXX
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2020 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with...
Sons Of Apollo Launch Video For 'Desolate July'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2020 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with...
Sons of Apollo Launch 'Fall to Ascend' Video
by Abigail Charpentier - December 13, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boo...
Sons of Apollo Announce New Album MMXX
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boo...
Sons of Apollo to Ring in the New Decade with Second Studio Album
by Abigail Charpentier - November 06, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--are ready to ring in the new decade with a sonic boo...
SONS OF APOLLO Announces 2020 'MMXX Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019 SONS OF APOLLO--former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)--is currently finishing up their second album which w...
Sweetwater's GearFest 2019 Draws Record Crowds
by Tori Hartshorn - June 25, 2019 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. ... |