Author Archives: Mike
Author Archives: Mike
Some of the biggest stars in country music turned out for a red carpet event Thursday, April 23, to commemorate the grand opening of the George Jones Museum, celebrating the life and work of one of the icons of country music. More than 800 people turned out for the gala event.
Continue readingEarlier this week, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon premiered the new Violent Femmes video for their new single “Love Love Love Love Love.” The clip was animated and directed all on iPhone by Jake Brebes, who also wrote the song. “Love Love Love Love Love” comes from the band’s eagerly awaited new EP, HAPPY NEW YEAR, that was exclusively released on Record Store Day on 180 gram champagne clear vinyl. The EP is one of the top 2015 Record Store Day sellers to date, and will be available digitally worldwide on June 2.
Continue readingFollowing an incredible 2014 which saw Paul McCartney’s universally acclaimed Out There tour play 32 shows in 30 cities throughout South, Central and North America, Paul has confirmed June 21 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia as the first U.S. arena date of the 2015 Out There tour. Currently tearing through Japan and South Korea, and with confirmed headline slots at Firefly Music Festival June 19 in Dover, DE as well as Lollapalooza July 31 in Chicago, the June 21 date will mark Paul’s first appearance in Philadelphia since the sold out August 14-15, 2010 doubleheader on the Up & Coming Tour that dazzled over 30,000 fans.
Continue readingCharlie Puth – the singer/co-writer/co-producer behind global No. 1 single “See You Again”- will perform the Paul Walker tribute song from the “FURIOUS 7: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” alongside Wiz Khalifa on Saturday Night Live on May 2nd (airs at 11:30pm ET/PT on NBC). The following Monday morning (May 4th), Puth will release his debut EP titled Some Type Of Love. The four song collection features lead single “Marvin Gaye” feat. Meghan Trainor and retro ballad “I Won’t Tell A Soul,” both streaming now at http://youtube.com/charlieputh.
Continue readingYak have shared a video for their current single “Plastic People,” comprised of a montage of footage from their thrilling live shows for which they’re become infamous.
Continue readingElton John, The Who, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, No Doubt and Keith Urban are among the featured performers in AXS TV’s broadcast of the 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, airing daily May 1-3 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. This marks the third second consecutive year that AXS TV will serve as the official broadcast home to “Jazz Fest,” giving viewers an exclusive front-of-the-line pass to one of the most celebrated music festivals in the United States, putting the spotlight on classic bands, modern hit-makers, and local favorites in one fully loaded weekend.
Continue readingGERALD V. CASALE, legendary musician and co-founder of the band DEVO, has announced the launch of his new vintages for THE 50 BY 50–the wine brand. The new vintages: the “2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir” and the “2014 Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir,” will debut at a spring tasting party on Saturday, May 16 at Wally’s Beverly Hills (447 N. Cañon Drive, 1pm-4pm). Join us to taste the new vintages from THE 50 BY 50.
Continue readingBrian Marquis has partnered with The Boston Globe for the premiere of his new music video for “From Boston”, directed by Jorge Suarez. The video was filmed on the streets of Boston, featuring nearly every notable local landmark, and shows Boston through Marquis’ eyes.
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