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What’s Coming This October?

October will be an exciting month for new music, re-issues, and or releases of interest for the real music fan. Here’s what’s coming in October… The Rolling Stones release their long-awaited media driven LP called, ‘On Air in the Sixties’ which will include Book and companion DVD. David Crosby will release ‘Sky Trails,’ and David Gilmour gives us ‘Live at Pompeii.’ Gary Wright’s ‘Greatest Hits’ hits the stores in October, […]

todaySeptember 25, 2017

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Metallica to Release Live Performance From Over 30 Years Ago

Metallica has been around for a long time, so long that we forget that they were rocking out in the 80s! Well, the band is releasing their “Master of Puppets” box set later this year and it’ll include a special live performance from over 30 years ago. The band has included a version of their “For Whom the Bell Tolls” from that is from a live show of theirs in […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017

Classic Hits

38 Special’s Limited Fall Tour Dates

There may not be another Southern Rock group like 38 Special. We couldn’t imagine getting on the road without throwing in a tape or CD to hear “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Hold On Loosely,” “Wild Eyed Southern Boys,” or “Second Chance.” Rockers Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant grew up in the same neighborhood in the late 60s, so by the early 70s they were hanging out in […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017

Classic Hits

Former Eagles Member Hitting the Road in 2017

Timothy B. Schmit the one-time member who replaced bassist Randy Meisner in both Poco and the Eagles has released ‘Leap of Faith’ his latest album and has announced an upcoming fall tour. Tim’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Eagles, but his touch can be heard on many great songs from Andrew Gold and Steely Dan. He’s also had great success as a […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017

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Digging Deeper Into George Martin

There’s an old saying that behind every successful man stands a great woman,. In rock and roll, there stands three kingmakers, the men behind three iconic bands that changed the course of music. Their names are Robert Stigwood, George Martin, and Murray Wilson. Let’s spend a little time getting to know the man that may have had the best ears in all of music – George Martin. The very first […]

todaySeptember 21, 2017

Classic Hits

An Austin City Limits Performer You’ll Enjoy Seeing

The Pretenders will appear on the popular ‘Austin City Limits’ program October 14th, part of the upcoming fall shows. NPR viewers and those that love the series will be thrilled with the variety of performers that are scheduled to appear this fall including Ed Sheeran, the Zac Brown Band, Norah Jones and more. ‘Austin City Limits’ is now in its 43rd year, featuring a diversity of stars that range from […]

todaySeptember 21, 2017

Classic Hits

You’ll Never Believe What These Rockers Did Before They Were Stars!

When a rock star appears on stage it’s magical. The live music, the memories, the moment your favorite song crashes through the sound system. It must be great to be a rock star, but like you, these musicians held regular jobs before the fame and fortune kicked in. Pink Floyd’s David once worked as a roadie for Nick Mason the drummer? The late Lemmy toured with Jimi Hendrix as a […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017

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Remembering Walter Becker’s Greatness

We’re still reeling from the death of founding Steely Dan member Walter Becker, a gift from the music Gods lost a few weeks ago. He and Donald Fagen met at Bard College, toured as the backup band for Jay and the American’s for a summer, and once had actor Chevy Chase as their drummer. Walter died of an undisclosed illness at the age of 67. How good of a song […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017

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Heart – Our Sisters of Rock and Roll

Nancy Wilson has been on tour this summer with Bob Seger, but it’s not been all peaches and cream for the ladies. Ann Wilson’s husband Dean Stuart Wetter was arrested last year for assault, while the Wilson family contemplates another Heart tour given the tension created by Dean last year. One of the early 'founding sisters' of rock was Ann and Nancy Wilson, the co-founders of the Northwest-based super-group Heart. […]

todaySeptember 19, 2017

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