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New video from indie/blues guitarist Jackie Venson

December 17, 2015

Check out the new video from indie/blues guitarist/vocalist, Jackie Venson. The track, Back To Eearth comes from Venson’s forthcoming live album, Jackie Venson Live, set for a fall 2016 release.   Jackie is  the daughter of Austin music staple, Andrew Venson, Jackie’s early drive for music led her to Boston’s Berklee College of Music, where she picked up a guitar for the first time. Throughout the series’ five amphitheater performances, she supported famed country and southern icons Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and James Taylor. With a 2015 European tour already under her belt, Venson is slated for early 2016 performances across the United States. Check out the video here:   We will see if we can bring you an interview with Jackie soon. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.jackievenson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackievenson Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackievenson Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA3ErHXiiufRE03fLwcLoA

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Chat with John 5 as he returns to San Francisco for the Mad Monster Tour 2015

November 13, 2015

  Earlier this week, John 5 returned to the DNA Lounge as he brought the Mad Monster Tour to San Francisco with Doyle. It was an incredible night for music lovers! The night kicked off with a high energy set by local faves, The Vile Augury. Doyle came out next with a one hour set of new Doyle music and Misfits classics. We will be bringing more from both of those sets later this weekend. We were glad to catch up with John 5 before his set in San Francisco and talk about what is next for him and his busy schedule. Check out our interview here: John 5 and the Creatures hit the stage and the crowd went wild. We were all in awe of John’s extraordinary flawless playing as he demonstated just about every guitar technique you could think of. It was incredible and one of the most amazing instrumental sets I have witnessed! Absolutely epic performance from John 5 & The Creatures.  His set which was rich in diversity and included all types [Read More]

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Jacky Vincent has left Falling In Reverse to concentrate on solo career

October 30, 2015

It has been announced that Jacy Vincent has left Falling In Reverse to further concentrate on his solo career. The post was made on Falling In Reverse Facebook page referencing an article in Alternative Press.  The departure was amicable and we can’t wait wait to see what Jacky has next in store for his very promising future. We featured Jacky a couple years back as one of our 12 Days of Guitarists. Jacky is one of the most awesome shredders out there today. His solo album highlights his amazing guitar playing and his impeccable technique. His solo album Star X Speed Story is amazing and it literally takes you through his high energy, lightning speed shredding. It is one of the top guitar instrumental albums out, right up  there with Steve Vai, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert and my true favorite; Michael Angelo Batio whom Jacky credits a lot of his guitar playing. Some of my personal faves on the album are Without You, Runaway Tryst, Venom Love, Fatal Envy and of course Maybe I am a Wolf.  [Read More]

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Interview with John 5 and don’t miss him out on the Mad Monster Tour 2015

October 6, 2015

We have been so excited for the upcoming Mad Monster Tour featuring John 5 and DOYLE. This will definitely be one tour you can’t miss! John 5 will be touring in support of his upcoming greatest hits album. The album will include a live DVD featuring footage of John in concert. John has also been nominated for Artist of the Year through Vintage Guitar. We are so excited and have been voting for him. You can also head over and vote here: www.vintageguitar.com/readers-choice. The deadline to vote is November 12, and everyone who votes becomes eligible to win a Magnatone Varsity Reverb combo worth $2,099! We had the chance to chat with John 5 recently as he gears up for his tour. He even donated a pair of tickets to his upcoming concert for our raffle to benefit the victims of the recent Valley Fire at our Valley Fire Benefit Concert. We apprecate John’s generosity and the winners are so excited for the show at the DNA Lounge. Here is our interview with John 5:   [Read More]

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John 5 and Doyle team up for the Mad Monster Tour 2015

September 10, 2015

  Well, I have a tour for you this fall that you are not going to want to miss! John 5 is teaming up with DOYLE for their Mad Monster Tour 2015! The Mad Monster Tour will be in support of John 5’s upcoming greatest hits album. The album will include a live DVD featuring footage of John in concert. John will also be releasing three brand new singles beginning in October. We caught John5 earlier this year when he played to a sold out packed house at the DNA Lounge. It was a phenomenal night and you can check out our full coverage here: John 5 at DNA Lounge.  We are glad to see DOYLE on this tour as we have been waiting for his return! They have full list of tour dates for their ABOMINATOR TOUR which includes VIP Meet and Greet Packages available. Full details can be found by visiting www.OfficialDoyle.com/Store. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show. This will be one amazing adrenaline fueled tour that will leave a searing [Read More]

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Solo Artist Glenn Symmonds premieres new video for Santa Fe

July 22, 2015

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”  That quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson has always been a favorite of mine. Solo artist Glenn Symmonds seems to be the perfect example of the quote as he has been making his own path with his music after a lineup change in the Eddie Money Band.  Glenn has not only been an exceptional drummer but he is quite a talented singer, songwriter, and all around musician and has an extensive catalog of his solo work. Glenn recently released a music video for his song, Santa Fe which he explains more about the song, The song was written about a family vacation riding the rails… I’m the son of a hobo after all. The video was shot on location in and around Bloomington, Illinois and specifically at the astounding Vrooman Mansion. The entire experience was absolutely amazing and far beyond my expectations! Thank you to the cast & crew for the time, effort, dedication, hospitality & laughter… [Read More]

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Renowned Guitarist Marty Friedman announces “Inferno” tour dates

July 7, 2015

Renowned guitarist Marty Friedman has just announced North American dates for his Inferno Tour. This will be his first tour since 2003 and will take him on a 21 date headlining run. The tour is in support of highly acclaimed solo album, Inferno. Marty comments on the tour, “On the rare occasion that I stop and think I about it, I realize I’ve done an insane thing: I left a successful international band to concentrate my efforts on the domestic music scene of a country thousands of miles from my home. Different culture, different language, different planet. Since I went to Japan, so many Americans have supported me, and while many doubted I would ever play live in my homeland again, now it’s happening. Choosing the setlist and doing prep for this tour has been a blast. Words can not describe how excited I am about finally touring North America!” General admission and VIP packages will go on sale this Friday (10) at 10:00 a.m. local time. For more information, please visit http://martyfriedman.com/. Tour dates are listed below: 9/9 [Read More]