Veteran Guitarist Keith Howland is Still Chicago’s “New Guy”

by Kurt Schwarz

After celebrating its 45th anniversary earlier this year, the legendary band, Chicago, doesn’t seem to be slowing down. A key component in the band’s longevity and current success is guitarist Keith Howland who, after 17 years in the band, is still considered the “new guy.” “Some of the great 70′s bands still tour with ZERO members, none,” [...]

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Book Review: “The One – The Life and Music of James Brown” by RJ Smith

by mochadad

Title: The One – The Life and Music of James Brown Artist: RJ Smith Publisher: Gotham Release Date: 03/20/2012 Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars The first record I remember listening to was “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” by James Brown. I was enthralled by the funky horns, the guitar break, and Brown’s raspy [...]

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Indie Artist Spotlight: Justyna Kelley

by frhodes

Nashville, TN is known as Music City because of the phenomenal musical talent the city has produced or attracted. Justyna Kelley is the latest Nashville artist to make a splash on the music industry. As the daughter of songwriter/recording artist Irene Kelley, the younger Kelley was destined to be a musician. Kelley spent her formative years, [...]

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OurStage.com Offers Indie Artists an Opportunity to Play at the 2012 Vans Warped Tour

by mochadad

Indie artists often have a hard time gaining exposure. OurStage.com, the premiere digital music destination for unsigned artists, wants to help. For the first time, OurStage will sponsor a stage for twenty-two stops on the 2012 Vans Warped Tour and is offering independent musicians the opportunity to play on the OurStage.com Stage. Artists looking for their shot [...]

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John Mayer Launches New U.S. Tour to Benefit U.S. Military Veterans

by mochadad

Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician John Mayer launches his first U.S. tour in two years on April 9. The upcoming tour will benefit U.S. military veterans. Mayer became passionate about supporting U.S. war veterans following a visit to the Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune in North Carolina four years ago. He has since spent time with active military and veterans while [...]

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Indie Artist Spotlight: Jas Patrick

by Kurt Schwarz

Nashville-based, independent artist Jas Patrick has rhythm pumping in his heart and music flowing through his veins. As the child of a professional musician, Patrick’s musical blood-line runs deep. “There really wasn’t a time in my life that my father didn’t influence me with his music and especially his idea of music,”  Patrick said. Although [...]

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Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana to Begin a Two-Year Engagement at The House of Blues in Las Vegas

by mochadad

Carlos Santana is a true guitar hero. His brand of Latin-influenced rock has inspired and entertained generations of fans. Over his 40 year career, he has sold more than 90 million records, won ten Grammy Awards (including nine for “Supernatural“), and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With the release of “Guitar Heaven,” Santana [...]

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Album Review: “Kisses on the Bottom” by Paul McCartney

by DaveGavri

Artist: Paul McCartney Title: Kisses on the Bottom Label: Mercury Release Date: 2/07/12 Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars Sir Paul McCartney has released his first album since 2007 titled “Kisses on the Bottom.” Aspiring to make an easy-listening mood album, McCartney hired a team of professionals that showcased jazz pianist Diana Krall and her [...]

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New Music Releases 02/28/2012

by mochadad

FEATURED RELEASE Carolina Chocolate Drops – “Leaving Eden” (Nonesuch): Carolina Chocolate Drop’s second full-length disc, was produced by Nashville stalwart Buddy Miller, the go-to guy for artists ranging from Solomon Burke to Robert Plant to Emmylou Harris. On this 15-song collection, recorded live in the studio with all the players in a single room, the [...]

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Free Music Download: “Real” by The Controversy

by mochadad

In 2011, we featured solo artist, Laura Vall. Since then, Vall has formed a new group, The Controversy. “We’ve decided to do the name change because of the increasing involvement of my guitar player, co-writer and co-producer Thomas Hjorth,” said Vall. “It felt weird that we were being marketed under my name when we were [...]

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