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Much to the anticipation of blues music aficionados worldwide, acclaimed blues guitarist Eli Cook will be releasing his new CD titled ‘Primitive Son’ on April 29, 2014 on Cleopatra Records. Making this eagerly awaited release even more exciting is the inclusion of legendary guest artists such as Leslie West of Mountain, Pat Travers, Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Harvey Mandel, Eric Gales, Reese Wynans of Double Trouble, Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio), Tinsley Ellis, Rod Piazza and Jorgon Carlson of Gov’t Mule! The legendary Son House (1902-1988) was known to say “Blues is a feelin’”. Eli Cook’s music expresses that same raw honesty in a unique blend of contemporary and old-school styles, creating an original sound at the fore-front of modern Blues and Rock.
Continue readingVeruca Salt recently broke the news of their epic reunion and Record Store Day release on April 19th, a 10-inch which will include their first new material in over fourteen years. Today the band announces a U.S. tour, during which the band will perform together with all four original members for the first time since 1995. See below for shows near you.
Continue readingThe Backstreet Boys continue to have an amazing year! This past Sunday night, the group walked away with MTV’s “Best Musical Moment” Movie Award for their appearance in Seth Rogen’s hit film This Is The End.
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MCA Nashville singer/songwriter Kip Moore is releasing “Dirt Road,” from his upcoming sophomore album. The track is available at all digital retailers today and was written by Moore along with close friends Westin Davis and Dan Couch (Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and “Hey Pretty Girl”). Highlighted by Moore’s smoky voice, the song features a surging tempo and vibrating guitars encompassing of the road warrior’s signature rock vibe.
Continue readingSony Masterworks and internationally-renowned superstar Dolly Parton celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday, April 19, with the release of a limited 7-inch vinyl. The blue vinyl features two tracks from Parton’s upcoming album Blue Smoke – “Blue Smoke” and “Home.”
Continue readingCiti will present three exclusive concerts from Grammy® Award winning recording artist Ray LaMontagne in celebration of the release of his fifth studio album Supernova due out April 29, 2014 on RCA Records. The shows will take place in New York on May 1 at Town Hall, in Los Angeles on May 6 at Cathedral Sanctuary, and in Chicago on May 8 at Park West. The Belle Brigade will act as support at the Los Angeles date. A portion of proceeds will benefit Musicians On Call, a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities across the United States.
Continue readingLast night, Cody Simpson premiered the official video for his latest single Surfboard on CBS’ The Insider and on his official YouTube page,here. The brand new video shows a new side of the Aussie pop star that Idolator dubbed a “leap from the guitar strumming boy-next-door to provocative ladies’ man.” The clip also features Sports-Illustrated “Rookie of the Year,” Gigi Hadid.
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Paul Carrack has been called a “national treasure” and “the man with the golden voice” by the BBC, he’s enjoyed chart success as a solo performer and with the bands Ace, Squeeze, Roxy Music and Mike + The Mechanics. Carrackis a relative newcomer to Eric Clapton’s band, having only joined in March 2013.
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