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RIP Greg Kihn Remembered for the Hit Songs Jeopardy and The Breakup Song

Greg Kihn, An Iconic Figure in the Realm of Rock Music Has Passed Away at the…
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THE SWEET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, “LITTLE MIRACLE”

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” FOR STAGES WORLDWIDE

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 REISSUED

CLASSIC SOLO EFFORTS FROM ALEX LIFESON AND GEDDY LEE TO BE REISSUEDIn an exciting announcement for…
RICK WAKEMAN ANNOUNCES THE FINAL ONE MAN SOLO TOUR, HIGHLIGHTING YES AND HIS SOLO WORK

RICK WAKEMANTHE FINAL ONE MAN SOLO TOUR An evening of highlights from his career with YES…
Sebastian Bach and Classless Act Ventura Theater 6/27/2024

by Alex Kluft/ Alex Kluft Photography Legendary frontman of 80’s Metal band Skid Row, Sebastian Bach…
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Tedeschi Trucks Band and Little Feat Greek Theater LA June 2024

Alex Kluft- photos and review Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to the Greek Theater in Los Angeles,…
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CACTUS RE-RECORDS GREATEST BLUES-ROCK SONGS WITH HELP FROM JOE BONAMASSA, BILLY SHEEHAN, RON BUMBLEFOOT THAL, PAT TRAVERS, DEE SNIDER and many more

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

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

WATCH: “Eyes Wide Open” WATCH: “We Are Shadows” Kittie have announced an exclusive run of North American…
Geoff Tate The Canyon Agoura Hills 4/18/2024

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Los Rios Rock School Honors Elton John

HELLO YELLOW BRICK ROAD Los Rios Rock School Records Eight of Elton John’s Greatest Hits Six…
Original “Eye of the Tiger” Songwriter Pens Rocky-Spirited Theme Song for Music-Focused Cancer Charity

A host of notable musicians join forces to collaborate on inspirational anthem that fuels the fight to…
Peter Frampton Live at Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort Shanda Golden Photography 4/11/2024

Peter Frampton Live at Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort Shanda Golden Photography 4/11/2024 Intro (Video…
Spector Launches Woodstock Custom Collection Volume II

Spector Launches Woodstock Custom Collection Volume II The Woodstock Custom Collection returns with 12 more one-of-a-kind…
Uli Jon Roth Whisky 4/3/2024

Alex Kluft Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth is finally back in the U.S. Before kicking off…
JEFF KOLLMAN “TONGS & THONGS” SINGLE FEATURING CHAD SMITH (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) OFF NEW ALBUM OUT APRIL 12TH

Jeff Kollman is best known for his heavy, melodic electric guitar playing, fusing elements of Jazz…
Tesla Grand Sierra Theater 3/23/2024

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Canned Heat Venice West 3/30/2024

Alex Kluft Canned Heat formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, Ca and are one year away…
Alkaline Trio Live at the Novo 2024

Alex Kluft One of Punk’s greatest bands to emerge in the mid-90’s Alkaline Trio from Chicago,…
Uli Jon Roth Interview 2024

Alex Kluft / CRN: You’re about to kick off the Interstellar Sky Guitar World Tour which…
INAUGURAL GRAMMY HALL OF FAME GALA PRESENTED BY CITY NATIONAL BANK AT THE NOVO THEATER WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 21

RECORDINGS BY BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DE LA SOUL, GUNS N’ ROSES, LAURYN HILL, CHARLEY PRIDE,…
’80s POP HITMAKERS WANG CHUNG, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE MOTELS, AND NAKED EYES ANNOUNCE THE “ABDUCTED BY THE ’80s” TOUR

80s POP HITMAKERS WANG CHUNG, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE MOTELS, AND NAKED EYES ANNOUNCE THE “ABDUCTED…
Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal: 65 Years & Counting Coming To The Saban Beverly Hills

Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal: 65 Years & Counting Coming the SabanSaban Beverly Hills March…
GRAMMY MUSEUM® AND RECORDING ACADEMY® CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF THE GRAMMY HALL OF FAME® ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

INAUGURAL GALA AT THE NOVO THEATER WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 21LOS ANGELES (March 5, 2024)…
Cool videos from upcoming releases from Kurt Deimer and Blacktop Mojo

Kurt Deimer: Blacktop Mojo:
Slash Star-Studded Blues Album Set for Release May 17 on Gibson Records, First Single ‘Killing Floor’ with Brian Johnson of AC/DC on Vocals, Out Today

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 this May and reveal video and single

Mandoki Soulmates announce new studio album “A Memory Of Our Future,”out May 10th via InsideOutRecords;reveal video and new…
NELSON Returns to the Canyon Club Agoura on March 23

NELSON LIVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 DOORS 7 P.M. | 9 P.M. CONCERT THE CANYON AGOURA HILLS | 28912…
BILLY ALEXANDER RELEASES “HAMMER OF THE GODS” / FROM HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM ROCK & ROLL DIARY

SINGER AND GUITARIST BILLY ALEXANDER RELEASES FIRST SONG AND VIDEO “HAMMER OF THE GODS” FROM HIS…
Extreme and Living Colour The Bellwether February 2024

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Living Colour and 2025 will be Extreme’s 40th anniversary. The…
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Chicago BAPAC Fred Kavli Theater Thousand Oaks February 2024

Alex Kluft/ Alex Kluft Photography What American band has been around 57 years, has won five…
CHIA Band Canyon Club Agoura March 1, 2024

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LEGENDARY GUITARIST ULI JON ROTH RETURNS ON TOUR OF NORTH AMERICA IN SPRING 2024 WITH AN INCREDIBLE 3 HOUR EXTRAVAGANZA!

Music enthusiasts, get ready for a night of true musical passion and inspiration as legendary guitarist…
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at Grand Sierra Resort February 2024

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

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

The Math Rock Duo standards Unveils “Big Bad” as the Latest Single From Their Upcoming Third…
CARL PALMER ANNOUNCES ‘FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN’ DELUXE CAREER SPANNING 3 X CD & BLU-RAY BOX SET WITH BMG ON APRIL 5TH, 2024

CARL PALMER‘FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN’DELUXE CAREER SPANNING 3 x CD & BLU-RAY BOX SET Pre-Order: https://ELP.lnk.to/carlpalmerboxPRIncludes…
Metal Allegiance Anaheim 2024 Alex Kluft Photography
Matteo Mancuso The Canyon Club Agoura 2024

https://www.matteomancuso.net Walking through a music convention last year, my kids had to witness me totally losing…
TREVOR RABIN RELEASES DEMO VERSION OF ‘FRAGILE’ ON DIGITIAL SERVICES

TREVOR RABIN RELEASES DEMO VERSION OF ‘FRAGILE’ ON DIGITIAL SERVICES Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer,…
Steel Panther House of Blues Anaheim February 2024

Steel Panther (previously Metal Shop and Metal Skool) has been around the Sunset Strip since 2000…
The Immediate Family announces February tour dates with Elliot Easton

Revered supergroup The Immediate Family – composed of guitarists/singers/songwriters Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell, and the renowned rhythm section of…
G3 Joe Satriani Steve Vai Eric Johnson at Grand Sierra pictures by Shanda Golden Friday February 2, 2024

G3 Joe Satriani Steve Vai Eric Johnson at Grand Sierra pictures by Shanda Golden
American Classics benefit photos Canyon MusiCares January 2024

Alex Kluft Photography Performers, host, fans and special guests attended the first annual American Classics charity…
Paul McCartney And Wings’ ‘Band On The Run’ Returns In Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition

Paul McCartney And Wings’ ‘Band On The Run’ Returns In Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition The expanded…
MEANSTREAK Blood Moon EP Out Now

Meanstreak is an all-female metal band from New York, formed in 1985 by guitarists Marlene Portnoy and Rena Sands Petrucci who…
7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala 2024

Alex Kluft Photography Tom Morello Inducted by JOHN 5 at Metal Hall Of Fame Gala 2024…
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American Classics honoring Leslie West Give Back Through Music Red Carpet and Backstage Charity Event for MusiCares Canyon Club, Agoura 1/23/2024

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David Ellefson Interview Metal Allegiance 2024

by Alex Kluft CRN: Let’s talk about the beginning of Metal Allegiance. It began in 2011…
ZEBRA 2024 TOUR, NEW ALBUM, RE-ISSUE AND DOCUMENTARY

Zebra will celebrate their 49th year together with all original members Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann and…
Rick Wakeman: The Final Solo Tour

THE FINAL SOLO TOURRICK WAKEMANAN ALL NEW SHOW FEATURING HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS CAREER WITH YES AND…
ORGY 25 Years of Candyass Tour

ORGYCelebrates 25 Years of CandyassORGY/COLD Co-Headline US Tour Starts April 11Tickets On Sale Now!Candyass & Vapor Transmission Remastered Reissues on Vinyl…
Robby Krieger Whisky 60th Anniversary 1/16/2024

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Jethro Tull The Château D’Herouville Sessions available on vinyl for the first time

The Château D’Herouville SessionsAvailable to pre-order nowIn the summer of 1972, Jethro Tull went to record…
Chad Smith and Friends Aviator Nation Dreamland Malibu December 2023

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Updates to inaugural American Classics all star charity for MusiCares honoring Leslie West

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Gibson Amplifiers Return With the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20

Gibson Amplifiers Return With the Falcon 5, and Falcon 20 Compact, Low-Wattage Tube Amplifiers Reimagine Vintage Tone for…
Epiphone Introduces the Rex Brown Thunderbird

Rex Brown, renowned for his electrifying stage presence and transformative impact on rock and metal with…
BLS’s Jeff Fabb releases debut solo effort “Stealing Souls”

Black Label Society’s Drummer Jeff Fabb releases debut solo effort “Stealing Souls” All Instruments played by Jeff Fabb…
STEVE HACKETT LAUNCHES ‘WHEREVER YOU ARE FROM ‘THE CIRCUS AND THE NIGHTWALE’

STEVE HACKETT LAUNCHES ‘WHEREVER YOU ARE’; SECOND TRACK TAKEN FROM ‘THE CIRCUS AND THE NIGHTWALE’ Legendary rock…
ICONIC GUITARIST RIK EMMETT RELEASES DEFINITIVE HITS COLLECTION

ICONIC GUITARIST RIK EMMETT RELEASES DEFINITIVE HITS COLLECTION INCLUDING TWO UNRELEASED SONGSCanadian label Music In Motion…
The Aristocrats premiere new video for upcoming new album Duck

Good news for 2024: A new video single for the leadoff track “Hey, Where’s MY Drink…
Robby Krieger added to Give Back Through Music Leslie West tribute at the Canyon Agoura to benefit MusiCares®

Give Back Through Music (GBTM) is producing its first annual American Classics concert, celebrating legendary American music icons who have…
Instagram December 2023

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The Immediate Family shares “Whole Lotta Rock and Roll,” the new track from forthcoming album Skin In The Game

Revered supergroup The Immediate Family shares new song “Whole Lotta Rock and Roll” from their forthcoming…
Lzzy Hale, GRAMMY® Award-Winning Vocalist and Guitarist For Halestorm, Unveils Kramer Voyager

Kramer:Unveils First-Ever Lzzy Hale VoyagerAvailable Worldwide onKramerGuitars.com GRAMMY® Award-Winning Vocalist and Guitarist For Halestorm, Lzzy Hale is the…
Josh Homme and Friends Benefit for Suicide Awareness/ Prevention Canyon Club Agoura 12/4/2023

Alex Kluft Photography The Canyon Club, Music Saves Lives Presents An All-Star Jam Session With “Josh…
Brit Floyd Ventura Theater 12/1/2023

Brit Floyd, the world’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band, closed out their tour at the Majestic…
Forsaken Themes From Fantastic Films, Vol. 2: Who Wants To Live Forever

Perseverance Records Releases Themes From Fantastic Films, Vol. 2: Who Wants To Live Forever, an aural…
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Josh Homme & Friends All-Star Acoustic Jam Brett Scallions Kevin Martin Orianthi Billy Morrison Julia Lage Jonathan Mover Richie Kotzen

EVENT DETAILS Comedian and actor David Forseth will serve as the Music Saves Lives ™ charity…
Steve Lukather, Dee Snider, Richie Kotzen, Matteo Mancuso, Orianthi and Tracii Guns to perform at American Classics: Honoring Leslie West

This yearly appointment is a celebration of legendary music icons. One can call it “lifetime achievement,”…
Tower of Power BAPAC Fred Kavli 11/25/2023

Tower of Power played the first night of their Holiday & Hits tour at the Fred…
Soundcheck Live October Lucky Strike Live Hollywood and Highland Soundchucktober 2023

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Soundcheck Live Lucky Strike Live November 2023

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Steve Hackett celebrates over 50 years of music with his new conceptual studio album ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’

Steve Hackett celebrates over 50 years of music with his new conceptual studio album ‘The Circus…
Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren Pantages Theater 11/6/2023

Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren played the Pantages Theatre in…
Debbie Gibson, Susanna Hoffs, Britt Lightning and more at the She Rocks Awards

Debbie Gibson, Britt Lightning, Kelsy Karter, Sylvia Massy, and Laura Karpman among those to be honored…
Ice Cube Grand Sierra Resort 11/04/2023

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Yes The Wiltern 10/30/2023

By Alex Kluft Yes has had many lineup changes in 55 years and two hiatuses and…
IMMEDIATE FAMILY Trailer: the official follow-up to THE WRECKING CREW!

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 on December 1st

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 ALLEGIANCE SET TO ROCK ANAHEIM WITH SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW ON JANUARY 25TH 2024 METAL…
Power Trip Day 3 Metallica and Tool Empire Polo Field 10/8/2023

Power Trip Day 3 Metallica and Tool Empire Polo Field The Power Trip festival took place…
Power Trip Day 2 AC/DC and Judas Priest 10/7/2023

The Power Trip festival took place over the weekend and saw the biggest names in metal…
Power Trip Day 1 Iron Maiden Guns N Roses Empire Polo Field 10/6/2023

Power Trip Day 1 Empire Polo Field Iron Maiden rocked as the first band to take…
Jethro Tull at the Greek Theater Los Angeles Sept 2023

Legendary British Progressive-Rock band Jethro Tull played the Greek Theater September 27th on their The Seven…
Sting at Acrisure Arena Thousand Palms 10/5/2023

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Celebrating 40 years of The Broadsword And The Beast

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 launch alternative mixes of latest album ‘RökFlöte’Jethro Tull released their 23rd studio album, ‘RökFlöte’,…
Dino Jelusick releases debut solo album

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