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  • Mike Ragogna: Gearheads Unite: Conversations with Bachman & Turner, Plus Life is Good Concerts, and Freetime with ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01AMA Conversation with Fred Turner Mike Ragogna: Let's talk about your new album Bachman & Turner. First of all, the music is classic, and...
  • Br1ght Pr1mate step up their game, boy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:36PMMonkey shines Br1ght Pr1mate aren't sure what you're going to think of them. (And you'll have your chance when they come to the Middle East this Saturday.) ON THE 1’s AND 2’s “I don’t know if there’s any precedent for it really,” says James Therrien about his Game Boy performance console. “It’s almost like conducting a small quartet.” Br1ght Pr1mate aren't sure what you're going to think of them ...
  • La Crosse-based band Elle Woods rocks out crowd at Jellystone event Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:00AMBeing in a heavy metal band isn't all screaming and darkclothing.
  • OneNineFourSixZero Sunstone Studios / Lighthouse Lounge Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:31AMIf you haven't noticed already, there's a bunch of new businesses coming to Phoenixville. While I'm pretty excited for the new Smoothie joint Strawberry Fields, I couldn't help but note a rehearsal space just opened its doors. Enter Sunstone Studios / Lighthouse Lounge, a service to all things band related.
  • Ex-Stooge back in the game at 60 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:32PMJames Williamson has the best retirement plan ever. After three decadesin the computer and electronics industries, Williamson is hanging uphis gray suit and going back to his first job — as guitarist for Iggy& the Stooges. That makes the second time he's saved this band.
  • Danzig Celebrate 30 Years as the Dark Lord of Rock Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:25PMFiled under: Exclusive , New Music The corporate music establishment that punk bands like the Misfits once railed against has fallen on hard times, but Glenn Danzig says very little has changed for him in the 30-plus years since he recorded his first album. "It's like the old saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same. And you can see the cycle coming around," Danzig tells ...
  • Eclectic electric jazz comes of age Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:20AMBack in the 1980s, the marriage of jazz and electronics produced the unfortunate, creativity destroying "jazz fusion" genre. That was because drum machines, synthesizer produced horn lines and computer generated hand claps were often too perfect. A sort of "sanitized for your protection" version of motel drinking glasses. Think about the then innovative trumpeter m: Miles Davis ' album Tutu ...
  • Fishing around: Catching stripers on a fly rocks Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:02AMI don't know if Johnny Spampinato is the best left-handed guitarist to catch smallmouth on floating tippet or the best fisherman who ever wrote a song for The Simpsons.
  • Supersuckers, Brewerâs Invitational & Carverfest 2010 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:14PM2010-08-26
  • Bill's Music House celebrates 45 years in Catonsville Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:37AMLoud music spilled out from the small lot next to Bill's Music House on Frederick Road Aug. 22, filling the air along Catonsville's main street with the sounds of a live band. Children bounced on a brightly colored moon bounce while hundreds of older visitors milled about. Sunday's celebration of the...
  • Are the Constantines breaking up or ‘just slowing down’? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:24AMGUELPH – A cloak of mystery has descended over Guelph’s poet, punk-sonic sons, the Constantines.
  • The New Music City, U.S.A. Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:13AMThese last days of August, you might think you were living in Nashville or Austin, what with the waves of musical talent from near and far rolling onto our shores.
  • DMB Bassist Creates High Tech Tunes Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:17PMIf you've ever wondered how bassist Stefan Lessard of The Dave Matthews Band creates his unique sound on stage, you may be surprised to find out it's all thanks to some high tech gadgets.
  • Slayer, Megadeth bang it in Camden Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:32AMAs Sir Paul was concluding his two-night stand in South Philly on Sunday eve, another exuberant bass-playing vocalist - Tom Araya of Slayer - was holding forth onstage across the Delaware.
  • Review: AmpliTube iRig Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:13PMIf you're a guitarist with an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, the AmpliTube iRig offers an inexpensive, practical solution for rehearsing over headphones, but it falls short as a song-writing tool.
  • The Amps: Pacer Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:20PMThe Breeders had had something of a hit with Last Splash - certainly with Cannonball doing the rounds of hip radio stations and plastered across MTV. And then Kelley Deal - a major junkie - was busted and had to go into rehab.
  • Bill Clinton praises hearing center, urges support Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:51AMNICHOLASVILLE — Whether it's helping the earthquake-stricken people in Haiti or the hear
  • Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:10PMDVD Talk Collector Series Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is shockingly refreshing - exciting, idiosyncratic summer entertainment of the best kind. Staying extraordinarily true to the characters and tone established in Bryan Lee O'Malley's highly personal and very funny comic book series, co-scripter and director Edgar Wright piles on huge amounts of cinematic technique to a story that barrels ...
  • The Lunch Hour: Where music begins Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:47AMI got my first guitar when i was 16. It was a used, solid black electric Harmony — a $100 pawnshop specimen. I still have never bought a shiny new guitar from a music store showroom.
  • Review: AmpliTube for iPad Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 12:39PMThis beautifully designed guitar and bass amp modeling app for the iPad offers a wide range of effects, amplifiers, speakers and microphones, allowing you to customize your tone in infinite ways.
  • Big House still rocks Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:05PMIt seems everyone who comes to the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in Macon has a tale or two to tell.
  • Los Straightjackets crank the cool with reverb and twang Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:09AMLos Straitjackets are spiritual sons of The Ventures, and like that classic combo they decorate the basic instrumental surf sound with pop songs, standards, film scores and rampaging originals. The band decided to continue on, with portions of tour profits going toward Amis' health care bills. Longtime fans might have scratched their heads about who would make announcements, as Amis was the king ...
  • Sammy Hagar keeps ’em buzzing at Pacific Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:06PM“We’re gonna break all the rules if we haven’t already,” said Sammy Hagar toward the start of his exuberant show Wednesday night at Pacific Amphitheatre. It wasn’t an empty boast. With a career that spans nearly 40 years through stints in...
  • Sammy Hagar keeps 'em buzzing at Pacific Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:06PM“We’re gonna break all the rules if we haven’t already,” said Sammy Hagar toward the start of his exuberant show Wednesday night at Pacific Amphitheatre. It wasn’t an empty boast. With a career that spans nearly 40 years through stints in...
  • Oh! Oh! The Sound Outside picks up the beat Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:11AMIt’s a sunny afternoon in Southeast Portland, but the Sound Outside is inside. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Sallie Ford is rehearsing with Alaskan natives Tyler Tornfelt on standup bass and Ford Tennis on drums, as well as Portlander Jeff Munger on lead guitar. Tennis is 26, and his band ...
  • Live Review: MAHA Music Festival Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:48PMYear two of the MAHA Music Festival was already a success by the time the first band took the main stage, even though things had gotten off to a rocky start.
  • Simi girl and her guitar thrive at Grammy Camp Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:55PMKristen Castro of Simi Valley found her niche one holiday season when her older sister got a guitar for Christmas . Then 10 years old, she would bug her sister to teach her the basics of guitar playing. “She taught me the ‘007’ thing to get me away from her,” she said, laughing.
  • The John Lennon Songwriting Contest 'Maxell Song of the Year' Goes to Canadian Duo, Madison Violet Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:30PMThe Alternative Country duo, Madison Violet, has been announced the winner of the coveted "Maxell Song of the Year" from the 13th annual John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their original composition, "The Ransom." Â The duo made up of Brenely MacEachern, who sings the lead vocals on the track, and Lisa MacIsaac, who sings the harmony, will be awarded $20,000 courtesy of Maxell, in addition to ...
  • Tech Beat: DMB bassist creates high tech tunes Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:07AMIf you've ever wondered how bassist Stefan Lessard of The Dave Matthews Band creates his unique sound on stage, you may be surprised to find out it's all thanks to some high tech gadgets. Adam Balkin filed the following report.
  • AmpliTube for iPad available, Yngwie Malmsteen en route to Apple Store Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:59PMJust a quick note for all of you virtual amping enthusiasts: IK Multimedia has announced that the AmpliTube is now available for iPad. As you'd expect, it works with your iRig hardware and the UI seems benefit from the extra screen real estate (let's be honest -- twiddling all those knobs and stomp boxes on the iPod Touch was a little bit much for us to take). It comes in two flavors: free ...
  • News: IK Multimedia releases AmpliTube for iPad Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:54PMFollowing up on its May announcement of the AmpliTube iRig adapter, IK Multimedia has released the iPad version of its AmpliTube for iPad companion software. Designed to be used with the iRig adapter, the AmpliTube app provides a portable multi-touch tone-modeling solution for guitar and bass players. The app provides the same 23 amps and effects as the iPhone version, accessible from a single ...
  • Product News: AmpliTube for iPad Hits App Store Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:25PMIK Multimedia released AmpliTube for iPad Thursday. Like the iPhone version, AmpliTube for iPad offers a total of 23 amps, cabinets, microphones, and effects, but the interface has been designed to take advantage of the iPad’s screen real estate. The result allows you to turn your iPad into a virtual van full of guitar or bass sounds. iPhone - IkMultimedia - Guitar - AmpliTube - IPad
  • Event: Good Little Fox @ Amplifier, Perth (16/07/10) Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:19PMIf you like Bear Grylls, jogging on the spot, joining the Riverdance or braving the wet, Amps would have catered to your needs on Friday night.
  • Hunting, sniper video games full of holes Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:18AMTwo new video games are in love with sniper rifles. The better game is "Sniper: Ghost Warrior," in which you portray a soldier in tropic jungles, using scope-rifles to snipe at rival soldiers who shoot back at you. The lesser game is "Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt," in which you snipe at deer and moose that don't shoot back at you.
  • Live Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:26PMMonotonix, Mr. Free and the Satellite Freakout by Billups Allen MONOTONIX, MR. FREE AND THE SATELLITE FREAKOUT CLUB CONGRESS Tuesday, July 6 Any doubts that rock 'n' roll is still dangerous were quelled when Tucson's Mr. Free and the Satellite Freakout and Israel's Monotonix performed at Club Congress. The show redefined audience participation during what proved to be an awesome pairing of bands ...
  • Camp Jam: A unique learning opportunity for students Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:32AMCamp Jam: A unique learning opportunity for students
  • Orange Amps Power Summer Music Festivals Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:59AMFor readers who are into music gear related news, Orange Amplifiers sent over this announcement
  • In Defense of Audiophilia [Audiophilia] Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:10AM# audiophilia It rarely occurs to me to defend my interest in recreating the sound of live music. I do it because I love to listen to beautiful sound. Is wanting great audio crazy? More »
  • New shooting game hits target Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMTwo new video games are in love with sniper rifles. The better game is Sniper: Ghost Warrior, in which you portray a soldier in tropic jungles, using scope-rifles to snipe at rival soldiers who shoot back at you. The lesser game is Bass Pro Shops: The Hun
  • Finally, an all-girl group that kicks serious ass Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:13AMTherese Owen goes to a Cortina Whiplash gig for the upcoming launch of their debut album and is impressed.
  • Hartley Peavey Reflects on 45 Years, Part 1 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:55PMHartley Peavey says the last two years have been the hardest to operate a business that he has seen in his long career. But still, he says the company is going strong.
  • Review: Happy Birthday for Stanley Clarke and a happy crowd Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:59AMVirtuoso three-hour-plus concert from jazz-rock titans
  • Silversun Pickups Show Why They Should Be Huge Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:07PMIn the past few years, rock radio has largely trended away from angsty, guitar-driven rock bands.
  • Vassar not scared to walk away from country music two-step Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 2:17PMVassar produced his new CD himself — a rarity in a country music. He also had his touring band record the songs on "The Traveling Circus " instead of the usual approach of using studio musicians.
  • BIMM, Total Guitar And Metal Hammer Team Up To Rock This Summer! Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:57AMCalling all musicians, find out how you can up your game with BIMM Summer Schools inside! BIMM have three different Summer Schools running in August 2010 and places are selling out fast!
  • Monday, 28th June 2010: Rice Above! #12 w Zai Kuning, Amino Acid Orchestra & The Abang Guard Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 11:18PM[ June 28, 2010; 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ] RICE ABOVE! #12! The Flowers of Romance! - A Night of Blood-Letting! RM20, MONDAY 8.30PM, 29th June 2010 @ No Black Tie, 7 Jalan Mesui (off Jalan Nagasari / off Jalan Raja Chulan) Behind Istana Hotel, near Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur MAP: http://www.noblacktie.com.my/tmpnbt/findus/ ZAI KUNING - Singapore's enfant ...
  • Blare without fear Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:02PMRehearsing for a rock group and maintaining good neighbourly relations are often not possible together. There seems to be a way out. You can book yourself a slot at a practice pad.
  • Thiel CS2.4 Loudspeaker Review Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:56AMI reviewed the stand mounted MCS-1 a while back (link (home-theater-loudspeakers/bookshelf-monitor-loudspeakers/thiel-mcs1-loudspeakers.html)) and it was my first experience with a Thiel loudspeaker. I found out why Thiel had built a reputation of building superb sounding, neutral, and coherent speakers for 30 years. Their products are designed and built in Lexington Kentucky and all are all ...
  • Vicky and the Vengents Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 11:30AMVicky and the Vengents
  • Giro '10: Roadside Wrap Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 11:21AMWhen I first interviewed Giro d’Italia TT stage winner Gustav Erik Larsson, our conversation spiralled off into debating the merits of Ozzy Osbourne-era Black Sabbath versus the Sabs when the late great Ronnie James Dio took over.