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Hannah Wicklund releases emotionally healing new track, Witness

July 27, 2023

  Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Hannah Wicklund is set to release her full length album The Prize on October 13th.  On July 26th, Wicklund released her latest single, Witness, which is off her upcoming album. The song is her most personal to date and about claiming heartbreak, embracing it and using that to heal through some of the toughest times in life. Hannah confesses, “Getting into your first relationship as a strong, driven young woman, it’s very difficult to experience someone dim your light, but even harder to recognize it. Insecurities within young people play out in terrifying ways, and it’s very hard to not absorb other people’s darkness. Witness was the awareness I found in myself that it is not my responsibility to save anyone.” The single arrives accompanied by another of Hannah’s whimsical oil paintings as the single cover art. “With the artwork behind ‘Witness’, I wanted to capture the release of someone from your life; that last look before they are gone. So clearly the castle is my space, and watching ‘him’ go from the front [Read More]

Blues

Garret T. Willie release epic new rock/blues track, Love Hangover

June 16, 2023

Garret T. Willie is an old soul that you have to check out.  The rock and blues guitarist truly channels classic blues and rock with his music.  He has just released his  new track, Love Hangover and it is epic!  Garret commenting about the new song, “That’s one that Parker really took the lead on. He was, like, ‘I wanna write a really good, radio-ready banger.’ So I said ‘Okay, let’s do it.’ He started playing me this drum loop that, I swear, he just ripped from Gary Glitter’s ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and I looked at him right away and he said ‘Don’t fuckin’ give me that look, just riff over it. Just trust me on this.’ So I kept trying and trying and trying and playing this and that, playing this and that, this and that, until finally I gotiff, the one that’s on the record. And then he said ‘I like that. Do it again.’“The song is about this one Muse, I guess you could say, that I had at that point in [Read More]

Guitarist

True Guitar God, Legend Eddie Van Halen 1955 – 2020

October 6, 2020

Truly the most iconic, influential guitarist, Eddie Van Halen passed away. His son Wolfgang Van Halen confirms his death with a heartbreaking post on Instagram:     View this post on Instagram   I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning. He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss. I love you so much, Pop. A post shared by Wolf Van Halen (@wolfvanhalen) on Oct 6, 2020 at 12:26pm PDT The last time we saw Eddie perform was back in 2015 whenVAN HALEN delivered an epic full on ROCK N ROLL set at Shoreline Amphitheater we went as a family to cover their show at Shoreline. It was such a memorable night for all of us. He was truly my husband and sons’ idol. He is the [Read More]

Concerts

Nick Perri shares a sneak peek trailer for his upcoming concert, Live at the Drive In

October 5, 2020

The Music Industry has truly taken a huge hit during Covid-19 shutdown. But thankfully, so many artists have kept us sane with their live streams and virtual concerts. Later this month, Nick Perri and The Underground Thieves (Trio) will be holdling their pay-per-view concert, Live at the Drive In. Video To get you ready for this upcoming event, check out the sneak peek trailer for the concert event of the month.   https://youtu.be/-9y09Fhm4ME Watch Event You will have three ways to watch the event. Watch on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-r0xJJApI/?igshid=1lnl2gh14y5v2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/264426914928/posts/10158571972494929/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/-9y09Fhm4ME Tickets Friday October 16th2 Showtimes:Viewing #1 – 2pm EST / 7pm GMT (London)Viewing #2 – 9pm ESTTickets start at $10https://nickperritheundergroundthieves.veeps.com/   If watching the show isn’t rockin enough, how about a chance to win a Gibson Firebird?  With each ticket purchased, you will be automatically entered to wina GIBSON FIREBIRD.  Proceeds will benefit the band, crew, and a portion will also be donated to MusiCares   Make sure to visit the social media sites for the latest news. Information & Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickperri/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickperrimusic/ [Read More]

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JEREMY EDGE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “FIREDANCER”

October 5, 2020

New Release Former Candlelight Red guitarist Jeremy Edge is quickly establishing himself as an axe slinging guitarist/singer, stretching his musical horizons beyond hard rock and metal.  Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) has just released his new release, The Jeremy Edge Project, which features guest performances by Brandon Yeagley (Crobot), Brett Hestla (Dark New Day), and master blues guitarist Josh Smith. It is available for streaming and download, as well as all major outlets on both CD and Limited Edition Vinyl.  The album features 9 tracks – varying from bluesy and soulful ballads to in your face rock grooves with blazing guitar. He has just released a video for the lead off track on the record “Firedancer”, which already has people taken notice of this blistering track. Video Check out the video for the new track: The album The opening track on the album, Firedancer Intro is a guitar explosion that could easily be mistaken for a long-buried Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn track that was recently discovered. This leads into Firedancer, a straight-head hard rocker that would be most familiar to [Read More]

Gear Highlight

NAMM NEWS: Gibson will premiere The Slash Collection at Winter NAMM

January 9, 2020

Gibson announces history making new Slash Collection to premiere at Winter NAMM later this month. Check out the news below: NASHVILLE, TN (January 9, 2020) By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of shaping sound for present and future generations. The new Gibson celebrates the iconic models of Gibson’s Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across generations, genders and genres of music. A partnership that crosses over three decades, Gibson and Slash announced today, January 9, the release of the first-ever Slash Collection. In a history-making move for the brand, the Slash Collection will feature multiple acoustic and electric guitars. The new Slash Collection will officially premiere at the Gibson experience space, 3rd Floor, Ballroom A, during Winter NAMM2020 in Anaheim, CA (January 15-19).  Slash and Gibson’s Luthiers worked in close collaboration with attention to the fine details at Gibson’s headquarters in Nashville, TN. The Gibson Slash Collection features fourLes Paul Standard electric guitarsand two J-45 Standard acoustic guitars. Inspiring multiple generations of players around the world, the Slash Collection is comprised of the most influential Gibson guitars Slash has used throughout his career and can be seen live onstage with Slash today. Each Slash Collection Les Paul Standard features a AAA maple top, a solid Mahogany body and Slash’s personal touches including [Read More]

Guitarist

Legendary Guitarist Peter Frampton to Receive The Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM 2019

December 6, 2018

  Each year during NAMM. the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award is given out to honor those individuals who personify the innovative thinking of Les Paul.  Coming up in 2019, the award will be given to legendary guitarist Peter Frampton.  The award will be given during the 34th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence and Creative Awards. Check out the latest news release:   CARLSBAD, Calif.– December 6, 2018 –GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, and innovator Peter Frampton will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34thAnnual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. The award is given to those individuals who personify the innovative thinking of Les Paul, the Father of Modern of Music. The Les Paul Foundation partners with NAMM each year to honorthe individuals that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology, which also celebrates the legacy of the late, great Les Paul.  Frampton notes, “It is a distinct honor to receive the Les Paul Innovation Award. I would say that [Read More]