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3 Doors Down Announce Details for 13th Annual Better Life Foundation Concert

October 27, 2016

3 Doors Down have announced details for 13th Annual Better Life Foundation Concert. Tickets are onsale now. Check out the news below. 3 DOORS DOWN ANNOUNCE RISING COUNTRY STAR FRANKIE BALLARD AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR THEIR 13TH ANNUAL FOUNDATION CONCERT AT HARRAH’S CHEROKEE CASINO RESORT IN CHEROKEE, NC ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th Cherokee, NC — 3 Doors Down will stage the 13th annual The Better Life Foundation concert on Saturday, November 12th at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. The long-term mission of the foundation is to make a positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance, and to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs. Funds raised are distributed to organizations and hospitals that fulfill the band’s mission to enable children to develop their potential, achieve their goals, and become caring and responsible adults. Operating with the mission statement, “Changing the World, One Life at a Time,” 3 Doors Down has committed their energies over the past decade to make a [Read More]

The Pretty Reckless set Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Record with New No. 1

October 27, 2016

The Pretty Reckless just set Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Record with a new No. 1. It is an exciting time for The Pretty Reckless as they become the first act to send their first four entries to No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart (which began in 1981), as “Take Me Down” rises 2-1 on the chart dated Nov. 5. They were previously tied with 3 Doors Down. Have you seen their video for Take Me Down? If not, check it out here: The Pretty Reckless also extends its record for the most No. 1s by a femalefronted group on the chart, with four. The Pretty Reckless also extends its record for the most No. 1s by a femalefronted group on the chart, with four. – Kevin Rutherford. We recently caught The Pretty Reckless at their incredible performance for this year’s Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, this past weekend. They brought the energy to the stage as Taylor’s mesmerizing vocals captured the crowd. Check out some photos from our Rockin Ryan: The Pretty Reckless is: Taylor Momsen – [Read More]

Rivers Monroe heading out on the Somewhere Before Christmas Tour

October 27, 2016

Pop Punk band Rivers Monroe are getting ready to hit the road next week. They will be heading out on the Somewhere Before Christmas Tour with SayWeCanFly, Johnnie Guilbert, Social Repose & Chase Huglin. The tour kicks off on November 3rd and runs through December 4th. THE SOMEWHERE BEFORE CHRISTMAS TOUR 11/03/16 Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar 11/04/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge 11/05/16 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs 11/06/16 New York, NY @ Webster Hall (Studio) 11/08/16 Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry 11/09/16 Detroit, MI @ The Crofoot (Pike Room) 11/10/16 Columbus, OH @ Park Street Saloon 11/11/16 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club 11/12/16 Burnsville, IN @ The Garage 11/13/16 St. Louis, MO @ Fubar 11/18/16 Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk 11/19/16 Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak Music 11/20/16 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction 11/22/16 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre 11/23/16 Albuquerque, NM @ Blu Phoenix 11/25/16 San Antonio, TX @ The Korova 11/26/16 Ft. Worth, TX @ Tomcats West 11/27/16 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar 11/29/16 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth [Read More]

Day 82. Aerosmith’s Co-Founding Member & Lead Guitarist Joe Perry to Receive Les Paul Award at 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards

October 27, 2016

We have some exciting news to share with you. Aerosmith’s Co-Founding Member & Lead Guitarist Joe Perry to Receive Les Paul Award at 32nd Annual NAMM TEC Awards. We can’t wait to bring you coverage of this amazing event which will take place during the 32nd Annual TEC Awards at NAMM 2017 on January 21st. Check out the news below: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer to Perform at Ceremony Also Honoring Band’s Famed Producer, Jack Douglas, Saturday, January 21 Carlsbad, Calif. (October 27, 2016) – As part of its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), The NAMM Foundation has announced that rocker Joe Perry will receive the prestigious Les Paul Award. The annual award is given on behalf of the Les Paul Foundation and honors individuals that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology in the spirit of the famed audio pioneer, inventor and musician, Les Paul. The award will be presented at a January 21st ceremony being held in Anaheim, CA as part of [Read More]

83 on NAMM Countdown: Analog Alien Guitar Pedals; successfully recreating that vintage sound!

October 27, 2016

For Day 83 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM, we feature Analog Alien Guitar Pedals. This boutique guitar pedal successfully recreates vintage sounds from the 60’s and 70’s. The sounds that got us to fall deeply in love with music! They have some amazing pedals and we can’t wait to check them out firsthand at NAMM 2017. They will be at Booth #6898. Check out some of their pedals: Watch a video of a Tony Pasko demoing the Joe Walsh Double Classic: You can visit their website and watch more great videos as well as get information on all of their pedals. Make sure to visit them at NAMM 2017, Booth #6898! Website: http://www.analogalien.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Analog-Alien-Guitar-Pedals-149929521752152/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/analogalien Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 19 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 20 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, January 22 10 a.m.–5 p.m. *Hall E and Levels 2 & 3 open at 9:30 a.m. NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you [Read More]

WHITECHAPEL releases new video for Bring Me Home takes you on a powerful journey of loss

October 26, 2016

We recently caught an incredible performance by Whitechapel at this year’s Aftershock 2016 festival. They brought the energy to the crowd and definitely captured their attention. Here are some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: They most recently released a new music video for their song, Bring Me Home. The video was Filmed and directed by Mathis Arnell. Phil Bozeman comments about the song/video, “This video means more to me than any video we’ve ever done. It portrays my struggle through dealing with my dad’s death at the age of 10. The shots of me show me at my darkest moments. Suicidal thoughts, suicide note and feeling alone. The atmosphere of the room we shot this is nailed exactly how I was feeling at the time.” Check out the video here: Make sure to visit their social media sites for updated information. Information & Links: http://www.whitechapelband.com http://www.metalblade.com/whitechapel http://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal http://www.twitter.com/whitechapelband

NEWEST EDITION TO JAZZ DISPENSARY PRODUCT LINE, HOLIDAY TREATS, TO BE RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECORD STORE DAY’S BLACK FRIDAY EVENT

October 26, 2016

Elevate your holiday listening experience this season with the newest edition to the Jazz Dispensary family: Holiday Treats. Available exclusively for Record Store Day’s Black Friday event (Friday, November 25th), the limited-edition LP offers funky chestnuts from the likes of Booker T. & the MGs, Electric Jungle, and The Jive Turkeys, plus adventurous outings from Kenny Burrell, Rotary Connection,Pharoah Sanders, and more. Pressed on candy-red vinyl, this eclectic 10-trackcompilation comes housed in an eye-catching gummy-themed cover and delivers a healthy dose of the funky drum-breaks, soulful groove, and far-out vibrations that fans of the Jazz Dispensary series have come to love. Tracklist: 1 The Jive Turkeys – Get Down Santa (3:01) 2 Booker T. & the MGs – We Wish You a Merry Christmas (2:25) 3 Electric Jungle – Funky Funky Christmas (3:05) 4 Rufus Thomas – I’ll Be Your Santa Baby (3:34) 5 Juan Torres – Pueblito de Belem (2:23) 6 Joseph Byrd – Carol of the Bells (1:19) 7 Don Patterson – Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (5:29) 8 Kenny Burrell – My Favorite Things (3:34) [Read More]