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by Alex Kluft Photography Australian duo Air Supply played a sold out show at the Grove…

TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Arena Rock Legends…

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Lucius and Attention Bird Utopia  played the Wiltern Theater Friday night (11/21) in Los Angeles, CA. …

Alex Kluft Photography Edit this setlist | More Lifehouse setlists Lifehouse, once known as Blyss, formed…

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BLACKMORE’S NIGHT ANNOUNCE 2025 FALL TOUR – A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THEIR TIMELESS DISCOGRAPHY   Legendary…

Alex Kluft Photography Band of Horses and Iron & Wine played the Wiltern Theater September 24th.…

On Thursday, September 25, Guitar Center held a special event at its Hollywood Flagship Store (7425…

METAL ICONS JUDAS PRIEST AND OZZY OSBOURNE UNITE ON“WAR PIGS – CHARITY VERSION OUT TODAY HERE A…

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WILD HONEY FOUNDATION and the ZEVON FAMILYPRESENT JOIN ME IN L.A.: THE SONGS OF WARREN ZEVON…

ENVY OF NONE RETURN WITH NEW 3-TRACK SINGLE ‘THE THRILL’, NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY LIMITED EDITION…

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by Alex Kluft Legendary British Rock band 10cc finally returned to the U.S. for the first…

By Alex Kluft The Gipsy Kings Ft. Nicolas Reyes performed at the Greek Theater in Los…

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SLASH, the Iconic Grammy® Award-Winning Guitarist and Songwriter, Joins Forces withUniversal Studios Hollywood to Create All-New Experiences…

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—Set in the beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with a backdrop of turquoise…

Legendary former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN banded together with guitar virtuoso STEVE…

https://www.guitarcenter.com/sweepstakes.gc?icid=LP11628 Guitar Center and legendary punk band The Offspring join forces to offer an unforgettable fan…

Out May 16, Virtuoso bassist and composer Derek Frank’s new instrumental “Barker’s Boogie” serves up a soulful…

The Gibson TVseries titled “Through The Lens” takes viewers on a deep dive through the process of top photographers…

STYX Drummer Todd Sucherman Unveils Debut Art Collection: “REALITIES OF RHYTHM & TIMES” Legendary STYX drummer…

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Postell – who is best known for his work with the Immediate Family, David…

GIBSON PARTNERS WITH SIR BRIAN MAY TO RELEASE BRIAN MAY SJ-200 12-STRING AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON GIBSON.COM STUNNING,…

A BENEFIT CONCERT TO BE HELD ON MARCH 16, 2025AT THE UNITED THEATER IN LOS ANGELES  TICKETS…

CITY OF ANGELS WILDFIRES BENEFIT MIDDLE AGED DAD JAM BAND & FRIENDSPRESENT AN EVENING OF MUSIC, COMEDY…

Multi-platinum UK rock band THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor – have…

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Alex Kluft/ Alex Kluft Photography The 60’s Oldies Show took place at the Saban Theater in…

Monday, January 20, 2025 Los Angeles, CA – In reaction to the devastating situation that LosAngeles…

This show took place following 10 days of horrible wild fires across Los Angeles county. If…

First up, it’s Brian Hyland performing the hits “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” “Sealed With…

JETHRO TULL ANNOUNCE 24TH STUDIO ALBUM ‘CURIOUS RUMINANT’; LAUNCH VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK After two consecutive…

Steve Hackett’s annual performances at Trading Boundaries, in Sussex, UK have become something of a tradition for…

The year 2025 marks Todd Sucherman’s return to playing SONOR drums, re-embracing the SONOR sound that…

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Joe Holmes’ official music video for “Cross Eyed Stare” Video shot by: John Holmes & Patrick…

Steve Hackett announces ‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’ for release on January 17th 2025 Steve Hackett’s annual performances…

Viral Sensations Bernth, Charles Berthoud and Ola Englund (The Haunted, At the Gates, Six Feet Under) Unite for…

D’Angelico Guitars announced an all-new signature model with emerging online guitar sensation Giacomo Turra. The Excel Series…

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by Alex Kluft Legendary British Rock band 10cc finally returned to the U.S. for the first…

Greg Kihn, An Iconic Figure in the Realm of Rock Music Has Passed Away at the…

CLASSIC ROCKERS THE SWEET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, “LITTLE MIRACLE”  One of the most instantly recognizable…

JOHN “JR” ROBINSON, ONE OF THE MOST RECORDED DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME, READIES “THE JOHN “JR” ROBINSON EXPERIENCE”…

CLASSIC SOLO EFFORTS FROM ALEX LIFESON AND GEDDY LEE TO BE REISSUEDIn an exciting announcement for…

by Alex Kluft/ Alex Kluft Photography Legendary frontman of 80’s Metal band Skid Row, Sebastian Bach…

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Carmine Appice Rebuilds Legendary Rock Band CACTUS With Powerful New ALL-STAR AlbumTEMPLE OF BLUES- INFLUENCES &…

“My Dream”, the single from Middle Child Syndrome set to come out on Friday, May 31st.…

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WATCH: “Eyes Wide Open” WATCH: “We Are Shadows” Kittie have announced an exclusive run of North American…

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HELLO YELLOW BRICK ROAD Los Rios Rock School Records Eight of Elton John’s Greatest Hits Six…

A host of notable musicians join forces to collaborate on inspirational anthem that fuels the fight to…

Spector Launches Woodstock Custom Collection Volume II The Woodstock Custom Collection returns with 12 more one-of-a-kind…

Jeff Kollman is best known for his heavy, melodic electric guitar playing, fusing elements of Jazz…

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Alex Kluft Canned Heat formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, Ca and are one year away…

Alex Kluft One of Punk’s greatest bands to emerge in the mid-90’s Alkaline Trio from Chicago,…

Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal: 65 Years & Counting Coming the SabanSaban Beverly Hills March…

INAUGURAL GALA AT THE NOVO THEATER WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 21LOS ANGELES (March 5, 2024)…

Kurt Deimer: Blacktop Mojo:

Slash’s ‘Orgy of the Damned’ Sixth Solo Album Set for Global Release May 17 on Gibson Records- Pre…

Mandoki Soulmates announce new studio album “A Memory Of Our Future,”out May 10th via InsideOutRecords;reveal video and new…

NELSON LIVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 DOORS 7 P.M. | 9 P.M. CONCERT  THE CANYON AGOURA HILLS | 28912…

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Music enthusiasts, get ready for a night of true musical passion and inspiration as legendary guitarist…

Guitar Heroes appear on “Some Assembly Required” to benefit the Jason Becker Special Needs Trust. Additionally,…

The Math Rock Duo standards Unveils “Big Bad” as the Latest Single From Their Upcoming Third…

CARL PALMER‘FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN’DELUXE CAREER SPANNING 3 x CD & BLU-RAY BOX SET Pre-Order: https://ELP.lnk.to/carlpalmerboxPRIncludes…

Paul McCartney And Wings’ ‘Band On The Run’ Returns In Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition The expanded…

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ORGYCelebrates 25 Years of CandyassORGY/COLD Co-Headline US Tour Starts April 11Tickets On Sale Now!Candyass & Vapor Transmission Remastered Reissues on Vinyl…

Give Back Through Music (GBTM) is producing its first annual American Classics concert, celebrating legendary American music icons who have…

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Revered supergroup The Immediate Family shares new song “Whole Lotta Rock and Roll” from their forthcoming…

Kramer:Unveils First-Ever Lzzy Hale VoyagerAvailable Worldwide onKramerGuitars.com GRAMMY® Award-Winning Vocalist and Guitarist For Halestorm, Lzzy Hale is the…

Brit Floyd, the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band, closed out their tour at the Majestic…

Perseverance Records Releases Themes From Fantastic Films, Vol. 2: Who Wants To Live Forever, an aural…

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EVENT DETAILS Comedian and actor David Forseth will serve as the Music Saves Lives ™ charity…

This yearly appointment is a celebration of legendary music icons. One can call it “lifetime achievement,”…

Steve Hackett celebrates over 50 years of music with his new conceptual studio album ‘The Circus…

Debbie Gibson, Britt Lightning, Kelsy Karter, Sylvia Massy, and Laura Karpman among those to be honored…

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IMMEDIATE FAMILY tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar,…

World- Famous Guitar-Maker Paul Reed Smith and His Band, Eightlock, Set to Release New CD, Lions Roaring…

METAL ALLEGIANCE SET TO ROCK ANAHEIM WITH SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW ON JANUARY 25TH 2024 METAL…

The Power Trip festival took place over the weekend and saw the biggest names in metal…

The 5CD+3DVD Monster Edition and 4LP sets include brand new mixes, demos, and live recordings, offering a deeper…

Jethro Tull launch alternative mixes of latest album ‘RökFlöte’Jethro Tull released their 23rd studio album, ‘RökFlöte’,…

JELUSICK, FRONTED BY POWERHOUSE VOCALIST DINO JELUSICK, DROPS DEBUT ALBUM FOLLOW THE BLIND MAN, THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT. “FLY…

photos by Alex Kluft The Roxy celebrated 50 years with various events including a Proclamation from…

SONOR Expands All New Kompressor Series Snare Drum SeriesFollowing the successful launch of the Kompressor Snare…

ENGL Amplification launches the ENGL E670FE Special Edition Founders Edition: the ultimate high gain amplifierENGL Amplification,…

Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Partners with Gibson Pioneering Alliance in Experiential Learningto Create Expert…

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THE FESTIVAL’S GUITAR CENTER VILLAGE OPENS EARLY AT 9 A.M. PDT AND FEATURES MAJOR GUITAR/GEAR EXHIBITORS…

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Zebra Announce Second Leg of 2023 Tour Due to Overwhelming Demand (New York, NY) – 40…

Spector Spector Expands Its Popular NS Ethos & NS Dimension Lines with the HP Series With…

Ann Wilson of Heart to Headline Women Who Rock™ 6th Annual Benefit Concert, Presented by Gibson…

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT TEAMS UP TO DISTRIBUTE CANADIAN LABEL MUSIC IN MOTION ENT. WORLDWIDE. FIRST RELEASE IS…

During rehearsals in New York Brian, Michael & Doug were jamming on ‘Slide It In’ and…

TREVOR RABIN LAUNCHES ‘BIG MISTAKES;’ DEBUT SINGLE FROM ‘RIO,’ HIS FIRST NEW VOCAL-LED SOLO ALBUM IN…

GLENN HUGHES TO CO-HEADLINE U.S. TOUR WITH YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ PERFORM CLASSIC HITS FROM THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEEP PURPLE’S LEGENDARY…

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July Instagram 

This is Stephanie and Scott Raley from Sacramento. She made this tapestry and it has been…

Trevor Rabin signs to InsideOutMusic for the release of ‘Rio’; his first vocal-led solo album in over…

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Tour: Family & Friends Tour 2023 photos by Alex Kluft Edit this setlist | More Al Jardine…

BMG ANNOUNCE HEADCAT VINYL AND CD RELEASES  OF ‘WALK THE WALK…TALK THE TALK/LIVE IN BERLIN/DREAMCATCHER’  AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15TH,…

Photos and review by Alex Kluft Alex Kluft Photography Tori Amos played the Greek Theatre in…

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Epiphone: Alex Lifeson Les Paul Custom Axcess Available Worldwide on Epiphone.com RUSH Lead Guitarist and Rock ‘n’…

Guitar Center Announces an Exclusive Sweepstakes Opportunity for Two Grand Prize Winners to Attend Eric Clapton’s Crossroads…

THE BEAR TO RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “STRANGE CURRENCIES (REMIX)”WATCH HERE  R.E.M.’s music is featured prominently…

THE WORLD’S LARGEST CORNHOLE FESTIVAL ADDS CLASSIC CAR SHOW  The Throw Down Takes Over the Ventura Co. Fairgrounds from August…

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Alex Kluft Legendary 80’s Christian Metal band Stryper played a sold out show at the Whisky…

The Guess Who is the legendary Canadian band that enjoyed chart-topping hits in the late 60s…

Updated USA NS basses combine the most popular elements of Spector’s Brooklyn, Kramer, and modern Woodstock…

FENDER HONORS SHREDDER JOHN 5 WITH LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE TELECASTER®+ ACCESSORIES COLLECTION CAPTURING GUITARIST’S BOLD AND INVENTIVE STYLE…

Dave Koltai, known in the music industry as the sound designer for Pigtronix and Supro, now…

Ten years ago The Dead Daisies burst onto the music scene with a mission to gather…

LINUS ENTERTAINMENT SET TO RELEASE “GORDON LIGHTFOOT – AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL,” THE REVERED SONGWRITER’S FINAL…

TREV LUKATHER TO RELEASE SINGLE ‘THE SOUND’on TayStorm Records/iGroove May 4, 2023 ‘The Sound’ is the first official single…