On this day, February 13th, 2005, the legendary Ray Charles posthumously won 8 Grammys at the 2005 Grammy Awards for this incredible album "Genius Loves Company". The album featured the who's who of singer-songwriters such as Norah Jones, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and scores of other artists from the jazz, singer-songwriter, … Continue reading (Album Review) “Genius Loves Company” by RAY CHARLES
AXS TV Celebrates Black History Month Every Saturday in February from 8 PM EST to 10 EST, featuring Legendary Performances and Exclusive Interviews
AXS TV pays tribute to some of music’s most influential icons this February with a “Celebrating Black History Month” lineup featuring a special Saturday Stack block on February 6, as well as insightful artist profiles on Rock Legends and candid conversations on The Big Interview With Dan Rather—airing every Saturday at 8pE. The complete programming lineup will also be streamed on the Network’s website. … Continue reading AXS TV Celebrates Black History Month Every Saturday in February from 8 PM EST to 10 EST, featuring Legendary Performances and Exclusive Interviews
(Concert Review) STONE TEMPLE PILOTS & RIVAL SONS with special guests TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN Live at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in New York, New York (9/22/2019)
On this night, Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons took over the Coney Island Boardwalk with special guests Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown. This night symbolized the passing of the torch as Stone Temple Pilots certainly christened Rival Sons and Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown. Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown was the first to take … Continue reading (Concert Review) STONE TEMPLE PILOTS & RIVAL SONS with special guests TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN Live at Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk in New York, New York (9/22/2019)
Weekend Brunch Edition: Madness To Creation Celebrates African-American Artist Appreciation Month! Top 100 of All-Time!
Editor's Note: We carefully crafted this list of 100 songs that are most famous by African-Americans in virtually every genre we can think of! We have also included songs by #NoRanchBrah and Don Crescendo for you to check out! We have many artists ranging from metal/rock in Living Colour and Sevendust to the oldies in … Continue reading Weekend Brunch Edition: Madness To Creation Celebrates African-American Artist Appreciation Month! Top 100 of All-Time!
The Musician’s Tribune Vol. 33: “Perspectives from a Band out of Venezuela, Turkey, Netherlands, and Brazil” by BLACK LYON
Editor's Note: Los Angeles became a central location for Black Lyon, who have members from Venezuela, Turkey, Netherlands, and Brazil. Black Lyon draws their major influences from Sia, Clean Bandit, and Lana Del Ray while drawing from the romantic musical compositions of John Williams. Black Lyon formed in 2017 and they're already making waves with … Continue reading The Musician’s Tribune Vol. 33: “Perspectives from a Band out of Venezuela, Turkey, Netherlands, and Brazil” by BLACK LYON
PAUL SHAFFER to Embark on New Celebrity Interview Show “Paul Shaffer Plus One” on SiriusXM and AXS TV!
Musician and television star Paul Shaffer announced today a multi-platform content deal to host the all-new interview series Paul Shaffer Plus One. The program will debut in an hour-long format on SiriusXM and on AXS TV in a half-hour format debuting Sunday nights in primetime this summer. Paul Shaffer Plus One finds the multi-talented musician sitting down for candid in-depth conversations with … Continue reading PAUL SHAFFER to Embark on New Celebrity Interview Show “Paul Shaffer Plus One” on SiriusXM and AXS TV!
(Album Review) “Take It With You” by KATIE KNIPP
Editor's Note: I would like to welcome another Iowan to the fold, her name is Chris McCormick, but she goes by MaggieMae50. She will be contributing on an occasional basis covering the world of blues, classic rock, and singer/songwriter style of music. This woman has one of the most open minds when it comes to … Continue reading (Album Review) “Take It With You” by KATIE KNIPP
Upright Man Sits Down with Madness To Creation to Discuss a Whole Lot of Randomness!
Editor's Note: New York City-based rock band Upright Man is Aidan Dolan (guitar/vocals), Nick Katz (bass/vocals) and Max Yassky (drums/percussion/background vocals). The group met while studying classical music composition at New York University where they played together on various projects ranging from classical ensembles to rock bands. Their strong writing chemistry spurred the formation of … Continue reading Upright Man Sits Down with Madness To Creation to Discuss a Whole Lot of Randomness!
Fuel Rocks Iowa!
It has been a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend and I wanted to use this time real quick to remind my readers that Memorial Weekend is more than parties and having barbecues, it's about the men and women who have made sacrifices, and if you're a veteran or currently serving and happen to be reading this, … Continue reading Fuel Rocks Iowa!