Artimus Pyle Featured on New Album 'A Tribute to Eric Clapton'
The new album also includes performances by Artimus Pyle, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Sammy Kershaw, Molly Hatchet, Kirk Fletcher, The Stooges' James Williamson, Eric Gales, Rat Scabies, Pat Travers, Arthur Brown, David Sancious, and more.
Kaapstaad (Tim Spelman) Releases New Single, 'Aula'
Stockholm-based Australian doctor turned musician TIM SPELMAN (also of Swedish indie pop group TINY FIGHTER) has released his new single 'Aula' under the name KAAPSTAAD, his solo electronic music project in pursuit of what could be described as sublime Nordic ambient-chill. This sophomore single is out today, having achieved that very objective, hot on the trails of his recently-released piano-based ambient debut solo 'Night'. NYC's Big Takeover Magazine writes, 'There is something in the spaciousness of this piano and beat-driven instrumental that captures more than just a vague feeling of relaxation... minimal structures perfectly describe windswept lands, its spacious ways conjuring big, star-strewn, open skies and wide-open spaces'.
HAWKESTREL Release Second Album 'PIONEERS OF SPACE'
Hot on the tail feathers of last year’s debut album from Hawkestrel, the project spearheaded by former Hawkwind bass player Alan Davey, comes this brand-new album from the quintessential Hawkwind supergroup!
Vive Le Rock Awards 2020 to Take Place at 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Staking its reputation as an essential rock 'n' roll date in the annual calendar, with two now fabled awards nights at the 02 Islington Academy in 2018 and 2019 which saw a vast array of iconic artists performing and rubbing shoulders, the 2020 Vive Le Rock Awards is confirmed to take place this coming April 1st.
Diligent Champion Of Music And Entertainment, Nancy Lewis Jones, Passes Away
Nancy Carol Lewis Jones died peacefully on December 20, 2019 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City after a short illness. She was born on the February 20, 1943 in Detroit to Mack and Carol Edith (nee Schulz) Lewis. She attended Cooke Elementary, Redford High, and Michigan State University, where she majored in TV and Radio Production. At MSU she was Campus Correspondent for Billboard and first became seriously interested in the British Music scene when she went to review a concert of The Dave Clark Five in Lansing.
Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy Tour Comes to SOPAC Nov 17
Carl Palmer, among the most renowned drummers in rock history and a founding member of the supergroups Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia, brings Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy to SOPAC on Sunday, November 17 as part of the final leg of his 2019 World Tour, Emerson, Lake & Palmer Lives On!
Curran and Book Passage Announce Two New Events As Part Of Curran's SHOW & TELL Series
Curran and Book Passage announced today that they will present two new special events as part of Curran's SHOW & TELL series. On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton will celebrate the women who have inspired them as they discuss a?oeThe Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resiliencea?? at Temple Emanu-El (2 Lake Street, San Francisco). On Monday, October 21, 2019, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow will discuss his new book, a?oeCatch and Kill,a?? sharing his experience of exposing serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at the Calvary Presbyterian Church (2515 Fillmore Street, San Francisco). Tickets for each event are available online at SFCURRAN.com. In partnership with Book Passage, tickets for both events come with the book.
Four Stages and a Wedding - Recap From a Wild PSYCHO LAS VEGAS Festival Weekend
PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 is officially in the books following a weekend at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino overflowing with ripping tunes, long hair swinging in head banging action and overall musical shenanigans for all things rock and metal. Over the course of the festival weekend, plus its Thursday pre-party, more than 70 bands took over the stages at Mandalay Bay from the Events Center to Mandalay Beach, House of Blues and Rhythm & Riffs Lounge. This was the first year the festival took place at Mandalay Bay.
The Original Misfits Join Psycho Las Vegas 2019 Lineup
The Original MISFITS featuring original singersongwriter Glenn Danzig and original bassist Jerry Only, ride again in Las Vegas! The legendary band returns to Sin City to headline PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. This all-in move is no bluff, PSYCHO LAS VEGAS hosts one of the year's best festival lineups with the addition of the Original MISFITS. The band will be making only their second-ever festival appearance since reuniting in 2016 for a handful of special engagements. PSYCHO LAS VEGAS is no stranger to the bold and daring – making waves across the festival scene since the announcement of its move to Mandalay Bay for the seventh edition of the annual rock n' roll pilgrimage. This year's PSYCHO LAS VEGAS will also play host to Opeth's only 2019 U.S. performance, the return of fan favorites Electric Wizard and High on Fire, and more than 70 other artists from around the world gracing four stages at the majestic resort August 16-18.
Roger Dean Joins YES' 'The Royal Affair Tour'
World-renowned English artist and designer Roger Dean-whose masterful artwork has graced classic album covers and posters, most prominently by YES and Asia-has joined the much-anticipated North American concert tour, 'The Royal Affair Tour,' as a special guest. Headlined by prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES, the trek launches Wednesday, June 12 in Bethlehem, PA and wrapsSunday, July 28 in Saratoga, CA. See below for full list of tour dates and go towww.yesworld.com/live for ticketing information.
PSYCHO LAS VEGAS Announces Daily Lineup and Single Day Tickets On Sale
The biggest names in metal and rock come together this August 16-18 for PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The daily lineup for this celebration of rock n' roll will feature everything fans have come to know and love. Single day tickets go on sale today at 10 AM PST for $109 plus fees per day at VivaPsycho.com and AXS.com.
Megadeth and Opeth Join Electric Wizard to Headline PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2019 at Mandalay Bay This August
PSYCHO LAS VEGAS continues to make waves as it announces its full artist lineup for this year's festival at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino August 16 – 18, 2019. From Opeth's only U.S. performance of 2019 and Megadeth performing their only Vegas show of the year, to the return of fan favorite Electric Wizard, the lineup is sure to create one for the record books. Four stages with more than 65 bands will rock the resort as both first-time and veteran acts bring the biggest and most electrifying PSYCHO LAS VEGAS music fest to life:
YES Announces Multi-Act 'The Royal Affair Tour' In North America
The 2019 summer concert calendar has just been lit up with the announcement of YES'North American concert tour, 'The Royal Affair Tour.' Headlined by prog rock pioneers and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES, who triumphed last year with their acclaimed and hugely successful #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES tour, thismust-see best-of-British-rock show will also feature Asia with the return of founding member Steve Howe in a special performance, John Lodge of The Moody Blues, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy with guest vocals by Arthur Brown.