CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS

Tuesday night 7/14/20 LIVE

https://facebook.com/events/s/david-z-foundation-fundraiser/262448794859864/?ti=icl

David Z Foundation for the 3rd Annual David Z Fundraiser with VERY special guests:

•Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER)

•Mikkey Dee (SCORPIONS, MOTÖRHEAD)

•Rikki Rockett (POISON)

•DON Dokken (DOKKEN)

•Richie Kotzen (WINERY DOGS)

•Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO)

•Billy Sheehan (WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, SONS OF APOLLO)

•Jeff Scott Soto (T.S.O, SONS OF APOLLO)

•Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS)

•Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH)

•Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER)

•Mark Mendoza (TWISTED SISTER)

•Eddie Trunk (THAT METAL SHOW, SIRIUS XM)

•Joel Hoekstra (T.S.O, CHER, WHITESNAKE)

•John Popper (BLUES TRAVELER)

•Chris Barron (SPIN DOCTORS)

•TIFFANY

• Mark Alberici (TIFFANY)

•Eric Martin (MR. BIG)

•Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, T.S.O)

•James LoMenzo (JOHN FOGERTY, MEGADETH, WHITE LION)

•Chris Jericho (WWE, FOZZY)

•Constantine Maroulis (ROCK OF AGES, AMERICAN IDOL)

•Charlie Benante Official (ANTHRAX)

•Bumblefoot (WINERY DOGS)

•Stuart Hamm (JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI)

•Christopher Caffery (SAVATAGE, T.S.O)

•Paul Zablidowsky (SWEET, ZO2, Z ROCK, RUBIX KUBE LA, BOHEMIAN QUEEN)

•Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT, ALICE COOPER, MONTROSE)

•Mitch Perry (SWEET, EDGAR WINTER GROUP, MPG)

•Sean McNabb (MUSIC OF CREAM, DOKKEN)

•Richie Onori (SWEET)

• Stevie Stewart (SWEET)

•Joey Cassata (ZO2, Z ROCK, ERIC MARTIN)

•Ra Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES)

•IRA BLACK (DARK SKY CHOIR, LIZZY BORDEN, METAL CHURCH)

•John Moyer (DISTURBED)

•Walter Ino (THE BABYS, SURVIVOR)

•Debby Holiday

•Jesse B Snider

•Toshinari Yanagi (JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE)

•JOE TRAVERS (JOE SATRIANI)

•Eric Dover (SLASHES SNAKEPIT, JELLYFISH)

•Rubix Kube & RUBIX KUBE LA

•Gilbert Gottfried

•Carla Harvey (BUTCHER BABIES)

•Jeff Plate (SAVATAGE, T.S.O)

•Rob Affuso (SKID ROW)

•RANDY JACKSON (ZEBRA)

•MARK WOOD (T.S.O, CELINE DION)

•LAURA KAYE (ARETHA FRANKLIN, JAMES BROWN)

•AL PITRELLI (MEGADETH, SAVATAGE, T.S.O)

•RUSSELL ALLEN (T.S.O, ADRENALINE MOB)

•ANGUS CLARK (T.S.O, ROCK OF AGES)

•JERRY GASKILL (KING’S X)

•ZAK STEVENS (SAVATAGE, T.S.O)

•DUSTIN BRAYLEY (ROCK GODZ, T.S.O)

•JEN CELLA (T.S.O. COVER GIRL)

•GEORGIA NAPOLITANO (T.S.O)

•DINA FANAI (T.S.O)

•BOB KINKLE (T.S.O)

•CALEB JOHNSON (T.S.O)

•ROBIN BORNEMAN (T.S.O)

•TONY DICKINSON (T.S.O)

•JEFF ALLEGUE (JEN CELLA)

•JORDAN CANNATA (DARK SKY CHOIR)

•JARED CANNATA

•BOHEMIAN QUEEN

https://www.gofundme.com/f/dzf2020.

NEW SINGLE “BLAME IT ON THE DRUGS”  OUT TODAY

Ty Dennis, best known for his performances with original Doors members Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and Ian Astbury of The Cult, has teamed up with Society 1’s Matt Zane for a cover of the Led Zeppelin song “Four Sticks”.

While Ty did a blistering version of the drumming Zane handled vocals, bass and guitars.

“What a thrill to reinterpret this classic Zeppelin song and dig in with our own hard rockin’ version. Matt laid down killer vocals, guitar, and bass so that I was able to do my thing and really go for it on this track. I love having the opportunity to totally let loose and play some things that may surprise the listener.” said Dennis

The drum track was captured in one take with no editing in post. The featured video is the actual recording of what you’re hearing. Upon viewing the performance Zane knew the song would have to be released with the accompanying video.

“Musicians just don’t pull that kind of thing off anymore. One take front to back, zero editing and what’s crazy is that this song is mainly in odd time. I wanted people to actual see it so they know it was for real. Ty is on another level.”

Ty is available for remote drum track recording, online drum lessons, and live performances. He plays DW Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals and Aquarian Drumheads. For more information check out tydennisdrums.com

TY DENNIS / MATT ZANE – FOUR STICKS (LED ZEPPELIN)
TY DENNIS / MATT ZANE – FOUR STICKS (LED ZEPPELIN)

“RIFF LORDS”

–WHERE ARTISTS TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY THEIR ICONIC RIFFS–

 

NEW EPISODES FEATURING:

PHIL X (BON JOVI) AND RICHIE FAULKNER (JUDAS PRIEST)

STREAMING NOW

(HERE)

NASHVILLE, TN (May 29, 2020) GIBSON TV, the iconic, American-made guitar maker’s first-ever all-original, worldwide online network–features original series from the world’s best storytellers.

 

GIBSON TV’s new series titled “RIFF LORDS” is a thoroughly epic and unique series which gives viewers the opportunity to learn their favorite riffs directly from the iconic artists who wrote them. Up close and personal, “RIFF LORDS” is a “how to” series that offers a once-in-a-lifetime guitar lesson.

 

All GIBSON TV original shows are streamed for free on Gibson.com (HERE); subscribe to GIBSON TV on YouTube and be notified when new episodes become available (HERE).

Watch and share the latest episodes of “RIFF LORDS” on GIBSON TV here:

 

PHIL X

(Bon Jovi, Phil X & the Drills)

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouyIwd8uWo

Phil X with his Gibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard Reissue w/ Maestro Vibrola.

In this episode of “Riff Lords,” guitarist Phil X breaks down how to play some of the most iconic Bon Jovi riffs as well as riffs from his band Phil X and The Drills. Phil X is a prolific session guitarist, having played on albums by Tommy Lee, Methods of Mayhem, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi, Rob Zombie, Chris Daughtry, Alice Cooper, and many others. In 2013, Phil X began touring with Bon Jovi and became an official member of the band in 2016. For more details on Phil X be sure to check out: https://philx.tv/.

Phil X “Riff Lords” Set List:

“Wanted Dead or Alive”

“Bad Medicine”

“You Give Love A Bad Name”

“Kiss My Troublemaker”

“Talk You Off The Ledge”

“No Woman Of Mine”

“Air Hockey Champion Of The World”

 

Guitars used by Phil X in this video: Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary ‘59 Les Paul Standard: https://www.gibson.com/Guitar/CUSFXC951/60th-Anniversary-1959-Les-Paul-Standard/Cherry-Teaburst, Gibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard Reissue w/ Maestro Vibrola: https://www.gibson.com/Guitar/CUSFUM384/1964-SG-Standard-Reissue-w-Maestro-Vibrola/Cherry-Red. 

Richie Faulkner

(Judas Priest)

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yK_yxI7AlU&t=2090s

Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest with his Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul.

In this new Gibson TV Original Series, “Riff Lords” gives viewers the chance to learn the riffs of their favorite songs directly from the guitarist who plays them. In Episode 1 of “Riff Lords,” Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner breaks down the riffs of iconic Judas Priest songs. For more details on Richie and for all things Judas Priest be sure to visit http://judaspriest.com.

 

Richie Faulkner “Riff Lords” Set List:

“Electric Eye”

Painkiller”

“Evil Never Dies”

“Hell Bent for Leather”

“Living After Midnight”

“Heading Out to The Highway”

“You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”

 

Guitars used by Richie Faulkner in this video: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Flying V: https://www.epiphone.com/Guitars/Flying-V and a Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul: https://www.gibson.com/Custom-Shop.

 

For all things Gibson: 

GIBSON.COM | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | GIBSON TV

The Suzi Quatro documentary will arrive this summer – “SUZI Q” – featuring Alice Cooper, Deborah Harry (Blondie), Joan Jett, Cherie Currie (The Runaways), Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads), Donita Sparks (L7), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Kathy Valentine (The GoGo’s), KT Tunstall, members of the Quatro family, and many more. 

SUZI Q is the definitive, unexpurgated story of the girl from Detroit City who redefined the role and image of women in rock’n’roll, when she broke through around the world in 1973. Singer, songwriter, bass player, author, actress, radio presenter, poet, still touring and recording music – there is only one Suzi Q.

From Australian filmmakers Liam Firmager and Tait Brady, SUZI Q positions Suzi as the trailblazer and inspiration for a generation of women who were to follow after her in the next decade, but whose  trailblazing status was not sufficiently recognised by the music industry and contemporary audiences, especially in North America. SUZI Q reminds contemporary audiences of her pioneering influence, white-hot talent and string of incandescent rock hits, like CAN THE CAN, 48 CRASH and DAYTONA DEMON that were the vehicle for her explosion of gender stereotypes in rock n roll, rewriting the rule book for the expected image of women in rock music and reaching millions of people worldwide in the process. 

With theaters closed, Utopia Distribution will host a “SUZI Q” virtual event on July 1st featuring the film and an exclusive Q&A featuring Suzi Quatro and a Special Guest (available for 24 hours only) in advance of the film’s traditional release on VOD and DVD on July 3rd. 

To buy your ticket for the July 1st event powered by Altavod, visit: 

https://www.altavod.com/movies/suzi-q

Stewart Copeland Art

Kansas Announces Their New Album, The Absence of Presence, due in June and “Throwing Mountains” Video

Videos by Chuck Walker

Pics by Michael Eskenazi

Photography by Manny Dominguez

A Bowie Celebration Setlist
at The Rose, Pasadena, CA, USA
Tour: North America 2020 -The Diamond Dogs & Ziggy Stardust Tour

Photos by David Khorsandi

GUEST CURATOR – dUg Pinnick
Legendary Kings X and KXM vocalist/bassist, Dug Pinnick steps in to the Guest Curator role this months to deliver 45 minutes of Jimi Hendrix classics with some notable friends. Dug’s set will start at 11pm

w Special Guests
Nuno Bettencourt- Extreme, Generation Axe, Rihanna
Richie Kotzen – Solo Artist, The Winery Dogs
TheRealPhilX – Bon Jovi, The Drills
Stephen Perkins – Jane’s Addiction, ThinkEXp
Hal Sparks –
Tracey Spacey T. Singleton – Sound Barrier, Praise the Dead
Jeff Marshall – Alan Parsons, Bo Bice, Bleeding Harp
Matt Kjorvestad – dUg Pinnick, Earl Slick, Mark Hudson
Scot Bihlman – Grinder Blues, dUg Pinnick
Ben Lerner – dUg Pinnick, Marco Minnemann
Erick Tatuaca – Poundhound, Hydrenalin, The Savages
Steve Ferlazzo

SOUNDCHECK LIVE RESIDENT BAND
Steve Ferlazzo – Avril Lavigne, Dramagods, Tribe of Judah
Glen Sobel – Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires
Carl Restivo – Tom Morello, Satellite Party, SSSC
Joe Augello – Robin Thicke, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Hudson
Julia Lage-Oficial – Richie Kotzen, Kicking Harold, Phoenix Rising

Special Guests:
Will Birckhead – Jennifer Lopez, Hanson, Booker T. Jones
John Bisaha – The Babys
Johnny Martin – LA GUNS, Adler, Chelsea Smiles, Frankie + the Studs
David Goodstein – Jackson Browne, Ricky Martin and Ivan Neville, Joe Perry
Katja Rieckermann – Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga, Nile Rogers, Dave Stewart

Meet the Cast:

August Zadra – Dennis DeYoung
Matt Fuller – Puddle of Mudd
Mick Scott – Villains in Vogue
Michael Odabashian – Kicking Harold, Zander Bleck
Eliza James Music Inc – Burt Bacharach, Paul Anka
Holly Bisaha – The Babys
Jay Gore – Michael McDonald, Eddie Money, Glenn Hughes
Barry Pointer Music – Hollywood Roses, The Anatomy, Owner/Producer/Mixer at Riott House Studios.
Pierce Akers – Slaves to Humanity
Aiden Amini – Slaves to Humanity
Victor Brodén – LeeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, Richard Marx,
Jennifer Jo Oberle – Vertical Horizon, Five for Fighting
Leanne Bowes – Hank Von Hell, Corey Feldman, Cyndi Lauper
Brittany Nicole Bowman – Melissa Bottlieb
Michael Martinsson – Shock G., Dilana
Alexander E. Gonzalez – Gonzophonic, Justin Hopkins
Sugarmill Slim – Harmonica
Annette Marie Frank – Mvps, LA ALLSTARS
Lisa Margaroli Music – Jeff Beck, Lou Gramm, Linda Perry

Hosted by the Mega-Host- Izzy Presley

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OPENER – KEELAN ELLIS

KEELAN ELLIS(lv)/ZAK ST.JOHN(d)/SAM HARMON(b)/MICHAEL O’GRADY(g1)

TEN CENT MILLIONAIRE

HEAVY CROWN

CHIP AWAY AT THE STONE

PIXEL LADY

GLITTER QUEEN

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OPENER – WAYLAND

MITCH ARNOLD(lv)(g2)/HOSS WRIGHT(d)/DALLAS HALL(b)/PHIL VILENSKI(g1)

I’M NOT ALRIGHT

BE THE LION

THE WORST

HOW LONG

GETTING HIGHER

ACT I – SOUNDCHECK LIVE

WHEN DOVES CRY – Prince

CARL RESTIVO(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/ELIZA JAMES(vln)/ANNETTE FRANK/LISA MARGAROLI/JULIA LAGE(bv)

NEW MISTAKE – Jellyfish

CARL RESTIVO(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JULIA LAGE(b)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/LISA MARGAROLI/ANNETTE FRANK(bv)

COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN – Led Zeppelin

AIDEN AMINI(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JOHNNY MARTIN(b)/PIERCE AKERS(g1)/BARRY POINTER(g2)

COCHISE – Audioslave

AIDEN AMINI(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JOHNNY MARTIN(b)/PIERCE AKERS(g1)/BARRY POINTER(g2)

FOX ON THE RUN – Sweet

MICK SCOTT(lv)/BRITTANY BOWMAN(d)/WILL BIRCKHEAD(b)/MATT FULLER(g1)/MICHAEL “THE SWEDE” MARTINSSON(g2)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/ACE VON JOHNSON/LISA MARGAROLI(bv)

ELO KIDDIES – Cheap Trick

MICK SCOTT(lv)/BRITTANY BOWMAN(d)/WILL BIRCKHEAD(b)/MATT FULLER(g1)/MICHAEL “THE SWEDE” MARTINSSON(g2)

BEST OF WHAT I GOT – Bad English

JOHN BISAHA(lv)/DAVID GOODSTEIN(d)/LEANNE BOWES(b)/AUGUST ZADRA(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/LISA MARGAROLI/HOLLY BISAHA(bv)

WHERE WERE YOU – Journey

JOHN BISAHA(lv)/DAVID GOODSTEIN(d)/LEANNE BOWES(b)/AUGUST ZADRA(g1)(bv)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)(bv)/HOLLY BISAHA(bv)

SHOCK THE MONKEY – Peter Gabriel

CARL RESTIVO(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JULIA LAGE(b)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/ANNETTE FRANK/LISA MARGAROLI(bv)

ACT II – DUG PINNICK – GUEST CURATED SET

11:00 – ARE YOU EXPERIENCED – Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/STEPHEN PERKINS(d)/SPACEY T.(g1)/BEN LERNER(g2)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)

PURPLE HAZE – Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/STEPHEN PERKINS(d)/RICHIE KOTZEN(g1)

CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC – Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/ERICK TATUACA(d)/JEFF MARSHALL(g1)/HAL SPARKS(bv)

FOXY LADY – Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/MATT KJORVESTAD(d)/PHIL X(g1)

MANIC DEPRESSION – Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/MATT KJORVESTAD(d)/PHIL X(g1)

FIRE- Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/SOCT BIHLMAN(d)/NUNO BETTENCOURT(g1)/HAL SPARKS(bv)

VOODOO CHILD – Jimi Hendrix

DUG PINNICK(lv)(b)/SOCT BIHLMAN(d)/RICHIE KOTZEN(g2)/NUNO BETTENCOURT(g1)

ACT III – SOUNDCHECK LIVE

NOBODY’S FAULT – Led Zeppelin

CARL RESTIVO(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JULIA LAGE(b)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/SUGARMILL SLIM(harmonica)

CRYSTAL BALL – Styx

AUGUST ZADRA(lv)(acou/gtr2)/MIKE ODABASHIAN(d)/JENN OBERLE(b)(bv)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/ANNETTE FRANK/LISA MARGAROLI(bv)

WHEN IT’S OVER – Loverboy

AUGUST ZADRA(lv)(g1)/MIKE ODABASHIAN(d)/JENN OBERLE(b)/JAY GORE(g2)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/ANNETTE FRANK/LISA MARGAROLI(bv)

CONTROL – Janet Jackson

ANNETTE FRANK(lv)/ALEX GONZALES(d)/VICTOR BRODÉN(b)/JAY GORE(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/LISA MARGAROLI/JENN(bv)

THE GLAMOROUS LIFE – Sheila E.

ANNETTE FRANK(lv)/ALEX GONZALES(d)/VICTOR BRODÉN(b)/JAY GORE(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)/KATJA RIECKERMANN(sax)/LISA MARGAROLI/JENN(bv)

MIDLIFE CRISIS – Faith No More

CARL RESTIVO(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JULIA LAGE(b)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)

SO WHAT’CHA WANT – Beastie Boys

CARL RESTIVO(lv)/GLEN SOBEL(d)/JULIA LAGE(b)/JOE AUGELLO(g1)/STEVE FERLAZZO(k)

Gregg Bissonette, Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Richard Marx, Warren Ham, Mick Mahan, Jeff Babko, Cecilia Noel, Matt Scanell,

 

Photos by Chuck Walker

STEVE VAI: An Earth Dweller’s Return showcases the musician’s hand painted guitars and artwork, created often in airplanes, tour buses, hotel rooms, backstage, and his own home studio. Steve allows his unconscious to guide the process and because of this, he is able to create unique compositions, informed by his unique life experiences and the visual information he’s been absorbing since childhood.

Some of the work is freeform with an almost psychedelic residue and others, have a more hieroglyphic vibe that feels connected to the layout and mathematics of music charts. Steve Vai’s work has an unmistakable rhythm that comes from a creative process born in the recording studio and applied to the visual arts.

Photos by Manny Dominguez

Photos by Chuck Walker

Thursday, November 7, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

at PINZ Bowling Center, Studio City, CA

 

Hosted by Broadcast Personality Eddie Trunk

 

Bringing together rock musicians and celebrities to benefit

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell and Dio, will host its 5th Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party to raise awareness and funds for its mission of cancer prevention, early detection research and education. Hosted by broadcast personality Eddie Trunk.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

6:30-8:30 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals

8:30 p.m. PBA World Champion bowler Jason Belmonte bowling demonstration

9 p.m. Celebrity Bowling Tournament

PINZ Bowling Center

12655 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California

Eddie Trunk’s team tried to defend their 2018 1st Place win with a celebrity team comprised of Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) and Brent Woods (Sebastian Bach) plus eBay auction winner Dan Hayes.

Also joining the festivities this year was PBA World Champion bowler Jason Belmonte. Those planning to attend include musicians Dewey Bragg (Kill Devil Hill), Phil Buckman (Fuel, Petty Cash), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Jason Cornwell and Jimmy Burkard of Westbound, Jeff Dewbray, Logan Nikolic, and Patrick Stone of Budderside, Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, DC4), Matt and Shawn Duncan of DC4, Fred Coury (Cinderella), Art Cruz (Lamb of God),Bjorn Englen (Dio), Marc Ferrari (Keel, Cold Sweat), David “Rock” Feinstein (Elf, The Rods), Damon Fox (The Cult), Craig Goldy and Scott Warren of Dio, members of Granny 4 Barrel, Rita Haney, Sonia Harley, Terry Ilous (XYZ, Great White), Richie Kotzen (Winery Dogs), Frank Kramer (KLOS Radio), actor/musician Sean McNabb (Lynch Mob), Dave “Chili” Moreno (Westbound, Puddle of Mudd), Todd Morse (Offspring, Petty Cash), Ronny Munroe (TSO, Metal Church), Sadie Nardini (Sadie and the Tribe), Rob “Blasko” Nicholson (Ozzy Osbourne), The Stray Cats’ Slim Jim Phantom, Rowan Robertson (Dio, DC4), Gonzo and Phil Sandoval (Armored Saint), Rudy Sarzo (Dio, Quiet Riot), Brett Scallions (Fuel), Ernie Snair (The Loveless), Steve Smyth (One Machine, Testament), Michael Spencer (Flotsam & Jetsam), Brian Tichy (Whitesnake), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal), Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning), Chas West (Westbound, Bonham), Roy Z (Westbound, Halford) and actors Star Fields (Sons of Anarchy), Al Coronel (The Last Ship), Frankie Loyal (Mayans MC) and James St. Vincent (Being, The Depths).