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May 16, 2014
Turn Blue: A Conversation with The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney
A Conversation with The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney Mike Ragogna: Patrick, The Black Keys’ Turn Blue was compared to The Clash’s London Calling. How do you react to that? Patrick Carney: That’s insane. It’s really cool, that’s one of my favorite records. Listening to records like that and, for example, The White Album, and just […]
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May 15, 2014
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Iron Butterfly Live Album To Be Released
From the archives of ‘60s psychedelic rock comes this incredible live concert album showcasing the early beginnings of one of the most influential and legendary heavy psych bands ever, Iron Butterfly, available on CD and, for the first time, gorgeous 12” vinyl from Purple Pyramid Records starting May 27! Recorded at the historic Galaxy Club, which opened in 1964 just two doors west of the Whisky in the heart of the Sunset Strip, this brilliant performance features the rare early line-up of the band that recorded the monumentally important debut full-length Heavy: Doug Ingle (vocals, organ), Danny Weiss (guitar), Jerry Penrod (bass), Darryl DeLoach (vocals, percussion), Ron Bushy (drums).
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May 15, 2014
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Charlie Daniels Talks To Dan Rather On AXS TV May 26th
Southern style comes to AXS TV this Memorial Day weekend, as the home of live music events presents a special evening with country icon Charlie Daniels. The night begins with an all-new episode of THE BIG INTERVIEW, hosted by legendary newsman Dan Rather, at 9pE, discussing Daniels’ legendary life and career. Then, immediately after, tune in at 10pE for the annual “Volunteer Jam Featuring The Charlie Daniels Band,” a benefit concert for America’s soldiers and first- responders.
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May 15, 2014
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Exovex To Release New CD This Fall
Exovex, arguably one of the most talked about prog ensembles of 2014, prepares to release its debut album ‘Radio Silence’, featuring Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson) and Josh Freese (NIN, A Perfect Circle, Devo, The Vandals) on drums. The new project reflects progressive rock icons of the past while staying firmly rooted in the modern art rock genre. To date, two tracks have been released under the Exovex name: “Daylight” and “Seeker’s Prayer”. The tracks are pre-released versions of songs that will appear on ‘Radio Silence’, which is set for an October 2014 release. Both tracks are available for free download on the band’s website.
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May 15, 2014
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Kidd Wes Brings New “Trying” Video
Twenty-five-year-old emcee Emelike Nwosuocha a.k.a Kidd Wes is releasing the video for “Trying,” a track about a young man in America, “trying” to make his mother proud.
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May 15, 2014
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Of Mice And Men Unveils “Would You Still Be There” Video, Hits #4 On Billboard Album Chart
Today Southern California rock band Of Mice & Men revealed a new music video for their song “Would You Still Be There”, directed by Nathan Cox for Renaissance Man Productions. “Would You Still Be There” is featured on the band’s new releaseRestoring Force, which hit stores on January 28 via Rise Records and is available to purchase and stream now. To watch the new video now click HERE.
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May 15, 2014
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American Idol’s Danny Gokey Appears On Fox
BMG recording artist Danny Gokey, named by Ryan Seacrest.com as one of the top 5 favorite Idol contestants of all time, returns to American Idol tonight for the hometown special with the Season 13 top 3 finalists. Tune in to Fox tonight at 9:00p.m. EST to catch up with Danny on his American Idol homecoming.
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May 15, 2014
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Drew Thomson Signs With No Sleep Records
Huntington Beach based No Sleep Records is proud to welcome Canadian singer-songwriter, Single Mothers’ vocalist and part-time gold prospector Drew Thomson to the label’s growing family. The punk troubadour will release his new self-titled EP on June 24th. Fans can pre-order the vinyl release from No Sleep (Vinyl: http://bit.ly/1luru8y; Vinyl + T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/1gIlCaq) and stream a song, “Saturday Night/Sunday Morning,” now at BigTakover.com.
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