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Do You Love Rock & Roll?

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:40 +0000

They say you never forget your first. In my case, I remember my first and second…songs I played on the radio for the first time that is…geez, what did you think I was talking about? The first song that I ever played was from Boston – it was “More Than a Feeling”. I followed that [...]

Cheap Trick Rock New York City Gig to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of 'At Budokan'

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:42:54 +0000

Cheap Trick took their arena-friendly sounds to an intimate setting in New York City on Sunday night (April 28) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the performances that were recorded for their landmark live album ‘Cheap Trick at Budokan.’ In fact, it was 35 years to the day that the band performed the first of [...]

From Billings To Hollywood To Cannes Film Festival

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:59:37 +0000

When I first arrived in Billings last November, the town was “a buzz” about a movie being filmed in town. It’s always exciting when the magic of Hollywood comes to your town. The movie they were filming was called Nebraska, it’s the story of a father and son on a quest from Montana to Nebraska [...]

Rod Stewart, 'It's Over' – Song Review

Dave Lifton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:07:12 +0000

It’s less than a month before the May 7 release date of Rod Stewart‘s new album, ‘Time.’ Yesterday (April 15) he unveiled ‘It’s Over.’ In the lyric, Stewart describes a marriage that is ending in an acrimonious divorce after only five years. He runs through a litany of everything involved — the lawyers, the damage [...]

Buzzer Beaters: First Day of the Masters, Harang Goes to Seattle and More

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:23:36 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: Most of the way through day one of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, Australia’s Marc Leishman leads with a 6-under 66. Tiger Woods is four strokes back, and Jamie Donaldson knocked a hole-in-one. [Masters, Wales Online] The Seattle Mariners have acquired starting pitcher Aaron Harang from the Colorado Rockies in exchange [...]

Joe Satriani, 'A Door Into Summer' – Song Review

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:04:54 +0000

Instrumental rock guitar maestro (and Chickenfoot guitarist) Joe Satriani is releasing a new album titled 'Unstoppable Momentum' on May 7, and from the sound of its first single, 'A Door Into Summer,' it's going to be a classic slice of what he does best.

Rod Stewart, 'Finest Woman' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:59:34 +0000

Rod Stewart has released 'Finest Woman' as the new single from 'Time,' the album set to hit stores on May 7. Stewart, is full of zeal*, but short on originality on this carbon copy of 'She Makes Me Happy,' another song from 'Time.'

Various Artists, 'Love for Levon' — Album Review

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:56:19 +0000

On Oct. 3, 2012, less than six months after Levon Helm lost his long battle with cancer, a large and eclectic group of his friends, family, and peers assembled on stage at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., paying tribute to the man and his musical legacy in front of nearly 20,000 fans. The result, fittingly enough, was dubbed 'Love for Levon.'

Rod Stewart, 'She Makes Me Happy' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:29:59 +0000

Rod Stewart‘s return to songwriting brings genuine joy and elation to fans in the way of a first single called ‘She Makes Me Happy.’ The singer’s uptempo ode to a lover is refreshing and natural. Lyrically, ‘She Makes Me Happy’ may be a little too literal for some. Stewart’s boyish love could even be called [...]

Don Felder, 'Wash Away' (Feat. Tommy Shaw of Styx) – Song Review

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:25:40 +0000

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder recently released a solo album titled 'Road to Forever,' and on Monday (March 18) he released the second single from the project, a mid-tempo electric-acoustic hybrid titled 'Wash Away.' And while it might not be the second coming of 'Hotel California,' the track is a deserving effort with many strong elements, and more than worthy of a listen for any fan of his prior work.

Stevie Nicks + Sound City Players, 'You Can't Fix This' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:37:46 +0000

Stevie Nicks leads Dave Grohl and the Sound City Players on 'You Can't Fix This,' a song inspired by the death of the Fleetwood Mac singer's godson. The group recently performed a slower, bluesier version of the track from the 'Sound City' soundtrack on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' It's best experienced live.

John Fogerty, Rick Springfield + Stevie Nicks Rock NYC With Dave Grohl and the 'Sound City' Players

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:37:20 +0000

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame assembled an all-star cast of musicians for his new documentary 'Sound City,' and for the lucky fans in select cities, he has been taking the show on the road with him. Following performances in Park City, Utah, and Los Angeles, the Sound City Players hit New York City for a one-night stand last night (Feb. 13) at Hammerstein Ballroom.

Eric Clapton, 'Gotta Get Over' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:20:33 +0000

Middle school-grade album art and a terrible album title luckily seem to say nothing about the music on ‘Old Sock,’ Eric Clapton‘s upcoming studio release. ‘Gotta Get Over’ is the first song the guitar legend has shared with fans. The inspired jam is thick with Fender and Hammond, news that will bring a sigh of [...]

'Sound City' – Movie Review

Jeff Giles — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:21:31 +0000

For anyone who grew up wanting to make music during the first four and a half decades of the rock era, it’s hard to overestimate the importance and mystique of the recording studio. Sure, the amateur musician could invest in varying degrees of home equipment, but if you really wanted to get serious work done, [...]

Big Game, But Better Food!

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:41:28 +0000

So you got the late day phone call inviting you to a Super Bowl party. And you are supposed to bring a dish to add to the food festivities. No worries, here’s an old family recipe that is easy and good…or maybe that’s good and easy. This comes from my wife’s Grandma Ruby, a good [...]

Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen, Scott Reeder, 'From Can to Can't' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:35:55 +0000

More sounds from the upcoming 'Sound City Reel to Reel' album have been released. Rocker and film director Dave Grohl has teamed with Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick and bassist Scott Reeder to create 'From Can to Can't,' a soaring rock ballad that will transcend one back to 2002 when everything on the radio was thick with heartache power chords and thin on melody.

Eric Burdon, 'Water' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:25:40 +0000

Eric Burdon's personal stake in water conservation may be the only thing that distracts one from an otherwise great song from his upcoming ''Til Your River Runs Dry' album. WIth 'Water,' the lead singer of the Animals works his message around retro production, but after the third instrumental break one grows weary of his plight.

Heart, 'Stairway to Heaven' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:03:19 +0000

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart chose the iconic Led Zeppelin song 'Stairway to Heaven' to play for the legends at the Kennedy Center Honors late last year. The performance stirred up emotions deep within Robert Plant and brought the entire audience to their feet. A well-rehearsed, talented gospel choir covers any flaws in the Hall of Fame nominees' performance.

Natalie Maines, 'Mother' (Pink Floyd Cover) – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:08 +0000

Natalie Maines is supporting the West Memphis Three with a cover of Pink Floyd's 'Mother' for 'West of Memphis: Voices For Justice,' a benefit album for Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr. and Jason Baldwin, whose story is told in the 2012 'West of Memphis' documentary. The longtime Dixie Chicks singer's performance only hints at her country pedigree, and leaves behind much of the bravado she's known for. It's a humble, passionate cover.

David Bowie, 'Where Are We Now?' – Song Review

Annie Zaleski — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:13:13 +0000

It’s not surprising that David Bowie is in a contemplative mood on ‘Where Are We Now?’ the first single from ‘The Next Day,’ his first album in nearly a decade. After all, the man’s second (or third—or even fourth, depending on your perspective) career wind was curtailed drastically after he had to cancel his 2004 [...]