11/11/2015 - Battle of the Bands and top celebrities lead line up of musical...
(Source: Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council) Wednesday 11 November 2015 Top young musicians from across the borough will be competing in front of a packed audience and celebrity judges...
View ArticleParis attacks: Band urges compassion, halts shows
NEW YORK: Eagles of Death Metal, the US band whose audience was massacred in the Paris attacks, on Wednesday called for "love and compassion" and put its shows on hold. The California rock band, in its...
View ArticleRock Hall Anniversary: Queen’s ‘A Night at the Opera’
By 1975, Queen’s popularity was rising, thanks to albums like 1974’s Sheer Heart Attack, and hits that included “Killer Queen” and “Liar”. But their next album released in November of that year, would...
View ArticleAndre Vanchot, metal vocalist from Black Knights Castle
Andre Vanchot is a true rock/metal vocalist with that primal scream that can be heard across a stadium. He's also quite imposing in height and his jet black long locks reak of metal. Examiner caught up...
View ArticleAnother week another list of shows in Atlanta for your listening pleasure
Here you go Atlanta, and surrounding areas, another selection of live music in and around town. Go see one or go see all because they are going to be good. Jonny Two Bags & Scott H Biram @ The...
View ArticleRonnie Wood: 'Rolling Stones won't retire'
The Rolling Stones really aren’t gathering any moss. Guitarist Ronnie Wood says when the veteran British rockers go back into the studio next month – before embarking on a February-March tour of Latin...
View ArticlePamela Anderson 'cured' of Hepatitis C
Pamela Anderson has revealed she has been cured of Hepatitis C - and, naturally, promptly celebrated by revealing a naked selfie. Posting a photo on her Instagram account on the weekend, the former...
View ArticleThe unique Band of the King’s Division of the British Army will perform in...
(Source: Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania) The Band of the King's Division of the British Army has a gift for Lithuanian soldiers and people on Lithuanian Armed Forces Day -...
View ArticleThe Roosevelts break the genre mold on their EP Cold Sheets
Though it’s virtually impossible to classify the thoroughly unique entity that is The Roosevelts, guitarist Jason Kloess certainly tells part of the story. As one half of the electric duo along with...
View ArticleThe BBC wasn't only the one to ban Beatles' 'A Day in the Life'
Everyone knows the lyrics of the Beatles' song “A Day in the Life” from the “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” album resulted in the song being banned from the BBC for alleged drug references. But...
View Article3rd Line Butterfly and the awesomeness of Korean alternative music (Ministry...
(Source: Ministry of Culture, Sports And Tourism of the Republic of Korea) Sophie Bowman When I was first studying Korean I used to listen to nothing but Korean pop songs to try to learn some extra...
View ArticleNeil Young's 'Bluenote Cafe' live Springsteen and the Wainwright Sisters top...
LIVE ALBUMS OF THE WEEK Neil Young Bluenote Cafe Right time, wrong place. Despite its title and cover art, the latest archival release in Neil Young’s Performance Series does not contain his legendary...
View ArticleSpace, music and the arts star in Houston Cinema Arts Fest
The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is branching out. While in the past, the festival concentrated on films that celebrated the arts and the creative process, this year, films about space get a spotlight....
View ArticleParis attacks: Gigs cancelled as bands pay respects
Motorhead, Coldplay and Foo Fighters have joined U2 in cancelling gigs in the wake of the Paris attacks. Foo Fighters, who were due to perform in Paris on Monday, have called off the remaining dates of...
View ArticleEagles of Death Metal fans rally to band's support
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fans of the California-based rock band Eagles of Death Metal, whose Paris show was turned into a massacre by gunmen who stormed the concert, have mounted a...
View ArticlePat Travers Band
The Robin 2 in Bilston, Wolverhampt Wednesday 18th November 2015 7:30pm No age restrictions Canadian rock and blues guitarist. With...
View ArticleQueen to headline Isle of Wight festival in 2016
The rock band, with singer Adam Lambert, will make their UK festival debut in June....
View ArticleReaders recommend: songs about crowns - results
Krauss to Kestner, Costello to Collective Soul, RR regular takeitawayGuru strides regally across many a kingdom to put a special Handel on last week’s topic...
View ArticlePolyphonic Spree joy has its roots in deep sadness
For a band known for exuding love and joy, the Polyphonic Spree rose from the ashes of great sorrow. Band founder Tim DeLaughter formed the group 15 years ago in the wake of a beloved friend's death....
View ArticleAlabama veteran recalls 'Soundtrack of the Vietnam War'
Dave Gallaher was an Air Force intelligence specialist from Atlanta serving in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, and during his off-duty hours he played guitar in this stripper-managed band, named The...
View ArticleQueen honoured as 'Living Legends'
Forty years after their smash hit 'Bohemian Rhapsody' was released, British rock band Queen have been honoured as "Living Legends" at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards. Formed in 1971, the band,...
View ArticlePat McManus band tickets
Rebellion in Manchester Wednesday 18th November 2015 7:00pm til 11:00pm (last entry 10:00pm) Minimum Age: 14 Irish Power Trio led by former Mama's Boys and Celtus guitarist/violinist,singer and...
View ArticleQueen add Classic Rock Roll's Living Legends award to honours
LONDON (Reuters) - Forty years after their smash hit "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released, British rock band Queen have been honoured as "Living Legends" at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards. Formed...
View ArticleBand in Paris attack urges compassion, halts shows
New York: Eagles of Death Metal, the US band whose audience was massacred in the Paris attacks, on Wednesday called for "love and compassion" and put its shows on hold. The California rock band, in its...
View ArticleFlowers, candles, tears at Kam River vigil to remember Jethro Anderson
About two dozen people gathered at the Kaministiquia River Heritage River park in Thunder Bay, Ont., on Wednesday night to remember Jethro Anderson. The body of the teen from Kasabonika Lake First...
View ArticleTim DeLaughter and The Polyphonic Spree bring the feel-good factor
For a band known for exuding love and joy, The Polyphonic Spree rose from the ashes of great sorrow. Band founder Tim DeLaughter formed the group 15 years ago in the wake of a beloved friend’s death....
View ArticleTedeshi Trucks Band : Prudential Bluesfest Indigo 02 7/11/2015
TTB rolled into town to add excitement and adulation to this years' rip roaring Prudential Bluesfest held at the O2.A great lolloping 12 piece band that Dereck Trucks describes as 'feeding the beast'...
View ArticleSteve Smith: Former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson opens up about new band,...
Jon Anderson, the 71-year-old singer-songwriter for English progressive rock giants Yes from its earliest days in London in 1968 until 2004, is touring for the first time with famed French fusion...
View ArticleSteve Smith: Former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson opens up about new band,...
Jon Anderson, the 71-year-old singer-songwriter for English progressive rock giants Yes from its earliest days in London in 1968 until 2004, is touring for the first time with famed French fusion...
View ArticleConcert Review: "Jethro Tull - The Rock Opera"
From the beginning, Ian Anderson was Jethro Tull. The legendary singer, songwriter, flautist and acoustic guitar player was the driving force behind the group from its earliest days in the late...
View ArticleIan Anderson brings Jethro Tull, the man and the band, to life
Jethro Tull is giving some love to its namesake. The band led by singer-flutist-guitarist Ian Anderson will perform a multi-media rock opera on Wednesday in Newark that reimagines the life of the...
View ArticleRockers unite for Rhondas Kiss benefit
A veritable army of veteran rockers showed up to jam at El Rey theater in Los Angeles, November 3rd. The event, which may have been one of the best rock shows of the year, in Southern California,...
View ArticleHip-hop legend KRS-One to rap at Club 4X in Merriman Valley
Next Saturday, the Merriman Valley will get a blast from the Bronx when hip-hop legend KRS-One performs at Club 4X on Akron-Peninsula Road. KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, the group he started...
View Article3 Doors Down to perform Saturday with LSU's Tiger Band
Rock band 3 Doors Down is scheduled to perform with LSU's Tiger Band during halftime of the football game against Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium...
View ArticleDef Leppard on the prowl once again as they return for Belfast concert
If they ever made a Mount Rushmore of rock, then you can bet your best leather jacket that Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott’s mug would be up there alongside the likes of the Rolling Stones and Led...
View ArticleJazz great Wynton Marsalis honored for humanitarian work
Jazz great Wynton Marsalis has been honored with an award named for a pioneering opera singer. The Marian Anderson Award...
View Article20 Cover Versions of Classic Songs That Improve on the Originals
1. “I’m a Believer” (Composed by Neil Diamond; first sung by the Monkees; covered by Robert Wyatt.) It’s widely known that Neil Diamond was a Brill Building song craftsperson before his singing career...
View ArticleDamon Albarn musical whisks 'Alice' into the virtual world
A troubled teenage girl who seeks refuge in a fantastical online world is the star of a new musical co-written by Blur frontman Damon Albarn to mark the 150th anniversary of "Alice in Wonderland"....
View ArticleRock, pop music fiesta in store at One Bengaluru festival
BENGALURU: All shades of rock and pop will play out at Orion Mall as part of a day-long cultural festival. The One Bengaluru Festival hosted by Bangalore Mirror on November 28 will start with some...
View ArticleSinger Kate Miller-Heidke showcases her skills at the Sydney Festival
Kate Miller-Heidke hit on a cute idea with the campaign to crowd fund her latest album O Vertigo! In exchange for a $100 donation she would sing Happy Birthday down the phone to the birthday boy or...
View ArticleThe youths out to save Hong Kong's unique opera
It is a centuries-old art form and a unique part of Hong Kong's identity but many people fear that Cantonese opera could die out if it doesn't reinvent itself. The BBC's Helier Cheung delves into a...
View ArticleSpringsteen's 'The River' box set, Roger Waters' 'The Wall', live Rush and...
BOX SETS OF THE WEEK Bruce Springsteen The Ties That Bind: The River Collection It’s wide. It’s deep. It’s long. It’s a journey — sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but always flowing forward, unstoppable...
View ArticleThurston Moore Band out to push barriers
A lot has happened in the life of Thurston Moore in the past few years. The Sonic Youth founder was at the centre of an alt-rock-royalty hurricane when he split with his bandmate and wife of 25 years,...
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