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Gary MooreThe Sanctuary Years 4 CD + 5.1 mix Boxset to be released on June 23rd, 2023 On June 23rd BMG…

HAKEN LAUNCH NORTH AMERICAN TOURIN SUPPORT OF ‘FAUNA’ TODAYOne of the top modern prog bands, Haken,…

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To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their US Festival performance and the new release on Limited Edition…

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WELCOME BACK MY FRIENDS:THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER 2023 SUMMER TOUR  Sole surviving member…

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ENGL Amplification, Germany’s leading manufacturer of tube electric guitar amplifiers, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in…

Jethro Tull launch video for ‘Hammer On Hammer’;new studio album ‘RökFlöte’ out April 21st Jethro Tull are set…

New VOX amPlug Brian May guitar headphone amplifier and MV50 Brian May miniature amplifier head provide…

Company Joins the ACT Entertainment Booth at NAMM for the First Time ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading…

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SASS JORDAN HONORS TAYLOR HAWKINS WITH RELEASE OF “HIGH ROAD EASY” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, LIVE IN NEW…

DEREK SHERINIAN SET TO PLAY IN JOE SATRIANI’S BAND THIS SUMMER. Keyboard virtuoso Derek Sherinian will be joining…

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS YOU UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL IN NEW JERESEY. SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOUR…

Announcing “Music Creation 2023,” a Three-Day Conference in Los Angeles for Music Makers and Those Who…

Stellar guitarist joins lineup of honorees that include Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs (Fitz and the Tantrums),…

The mighty ZEBRA, 40 years ago today on March 21st 1983 released their acclaimed self titled…

Alex Kluft Singer-Songwriter legend JD Souther played the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America…

Magnolia Pictures will release LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING for special one-night-only theatrical screenings on April 11, followed by…

Custom AAAAA solid KOA wood top and back side real abalone binding over ebony wood fretboard/bridge…

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RockOutLoud.Live, The World’s First Online Virtual Music Lesson Platform, Designed by a Music Teacher for Music…

Yamaha to Unveil New Breakthrough Products at The NAMM Show The world-leading music and sound company…

Producer/Engineer/Audio Educator Warren Huart Launches Home Studio Recording, The Complete Guide Warren Huart, renowned by hundreds…

By Alex Kluft Guitar legend Eric Johnson played the Saban Theater last night in Beverly Hills,…

MOD Audio unleashes a bounty of new sounds with the launch of its new convolution reverb…

The NAMM Show, Anaheim, California – CardChords, a highly innovative learning tool that helps both guitar…

The Guess Who is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late…

A new nonprofit is holding its first event at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, to benefit…

Gibson:Keb’ Mo’ “3.0” 12-Fret J-45Available Worldwide on Gibson.com Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Marks Third Collaboration with…

JOHN 5 – “Strung Out” John 5 explains “This song is called “Strung Out” because I am so obsessed with…

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Trio Features Brian Ray (Paul McCartney, Etta James), Oliver Leiber (son of famed songwriter Jerry Leiber),…

The Canyon Club hosted The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools first “Battle of the Bands” with…

ORIANTHI WITH TRACII GUNS THE CANYON CLUB AGOURA January 2023

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ANNOUNCE 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR – ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD Philadelphia, PA – January 23, 2023 –…

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Acclaimed American guitarist JEFF KOLLMAN whose extensive resume includes the ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT, Rock’n’Roll Hall…

Stony Plain Records Announces Three-TimeGrammy-Winning Roots Music Legend Taj Mahal to Release New Album, Savoy,on April 28 Listen…

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TWISTED SISTER, LOU GRAMM, RAVEN, SEBASTIAN BACH, TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE METAL HALL OF FAME Gala to Feature Rockstar Performances…

Make Music Winter, the free, outdoor musical celebration with exuberant and participatory parades, performances, and events…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Kansas celebrate their 50th anniversary with release of ‘Another Fork In The Road –…

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Bid Now to Own One of a KindBonvillain Design Studio & Joe Satriani Collaboration Art GuitarAll Proceeds…

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INSIDE THE MIX WITH EVA REISTADNUGEN Audio Q&A with Globetrotting Mixing Engineer For more info about…

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TWISTED SISTER TO BE INDUCTED INTO METAL HALL OF FAME Philadelphia, PA (November 22, 2022) – ROCAVAKA…

Kansas celebrate their 50th anniversary with release of ‘Another Fork In The Road – 50 Years…

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NOVEMBER 3RD, 2022. NEW YORK CITY – Introducing the D’Angelico Excel Series Tour Collection — a new take…

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JOHN ENTWISTLE’S “BOGEY MAN,” FEATURING KEITH MOON ON DRUMS, GETS NEW LYRIC VIDEO JUST IN TIME…

THE DEBUT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL SAGEBRUSH CANTINA MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN! FESTIVAL WITH SONS OF…

Synthplex 2022 Kicks off in an hour!!! Really came together in a short time. Give us…

THE BAND IS MAKING PLANS TO TOUR THROUGHOUT 2023  III EP IS OUT NOW “Zebrahead sing…

Concert benefiting The Medlock-Krieger Foundation and in memory of Scott Medlock to support charities that mean…

LOS ANGELES ROCK BAND DESERT DRAGON TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN ON NOVEMBER 11 THE FIRST…

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT AND BLACKBIRD ENTERTAINMENT HAVE TEAMED UP AGAIN TO BRING TO YOU FOR THE FIRST…

Life Pack Organics Company is proud to present ReTune, a series of products developed by musicians for musicians,…

  HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST, SIGNED GUITAR GIVE-AWAY + MORE! HOLLYWOOD, Rock Against MS returns to the World-Famous Whisky A Go-Go, where it…

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Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Bruce Cockburn Announces November 25th Digital Release of Rarities, Along With Three Career-Defining Classic Albums on Vinyl from True North…

DONNER ELECTRIC GUITARS BROUGHT ’90s ROCK TO PRIVATE POLICY NYFW SHOW The DST-400 Seeker Series Electric Guitars and the…

The HUSH-I Silent Guitar boasts several features that allows musicians to play their guitar anytime, anywhere…

DEAD DAISIES-RADIANCE BY BILLDERHAM Hats off to supergroup The Dead Daisies for their phenomenal new release…

Review By BILDERHAM Photos by CHUCK WALKER It’s always a special treat to see a band…

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JOHN ENTWISTLE‘S RARITIES OXHUMED – VOLUME ONE, FEATURING UNRELEASED AND REMASTERED STUDIO TRACKS, DEMOS, AND LIVE…

photography and video by Chuck Walker MR. MUSICHEAD GALLERY PRESENTS CHRIS CUFFARO’S GREATEST HITS: JANES ADDICTION…

Watch “Cult of Personality” Live at Rock In Rio here:   On the heels of their incredible performance at…

Multi-instrumentalist, music producer, songwriter, audio engineer, and educator turned YouTube personality; Rick uses his platform to…

Combining two of the world’s best acoustic and electronic drum companies to focus on delivering new…

Portland-based husband and wife rock duo Charles and Kaylie Caswell, known as Berried Alive, have released…

Guitars For Peace Gibson Launches Ukraine Relief Program To Raise Awareness and Funds For The People…

Fishman Collaborates Thomas McRocklinon new Fluence Custom Series Pickup Set Fishman has released the new Fluence…

Steven Adler Brings Appetite for Destruction to Palm SpringsThe desert has always had a magical connection…

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Veteran photographer/director Chris Cuffaro is pleased to announce the official launch of Greatest Hits: Jane’s Addiction,…

A very special live performance! Derek Sherinian, Simon Phillips, Ric Fierabracci, and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. Monday,…

Echo & the Bunnymen S The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, USA Tour: Celebrating 40 Years of…

Jam-Band Goose has been on tour consistently since May 2021 and even in 2020 played a…

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Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), Los Lobos, and Gabe Dixon (TTB Keyboardist) played the Greek Theater in…

RUSH Lead Guitarist and Rock & Roll Legend  Alex Lifeson and Gibson Gives Donate Funds To Monroe…

Steve Hackett launches live clip of ‘The Devil’s Cathedral’; taken from ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out…

Guitar legend Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter is best known as a member of the original Steely Dan…

Televised live for the first time, The Throw Down Cornhole Festival offers cash prizes totaling $350,000…

Kramer Announces New Striker Collection, Available Worldwide; Collection Arrives In Three New Configurations For Left and…

photos by David Khorsandi AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOWTHE DELICATE SOUND OF THUNDER (FROM DOWN UNDER) 8-4-2022FRED…

Alex Kluft Photography Two of the greatest groups to come out of Los Angeles, CA played…

Exclusively on the Gibson App; Gibson App Elevates the Guitar-Learning Experience with Interactive Lessons From the…

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Berried Alive Release Genre-Bending New Single “Hawaiian Punch” Berried Alive have released “Hawaiian Punch,” the seventh…

Cliff Burton Will be Featured in the KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Collectible Statue Series  This Hand-Crafted Collectible…

Flannel Nation Festival Moves To New Location Within The Port Of Los Angeles: San Pedro’s BROUWERIJ…

DEREK SHERINIAN shares new single “Aurora Australis” New album ‘Vortex’ out now World acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian,…

THE DEAD DAISIES RADIATE SOME HEAT WITH NEW ALBUM ‘RADIANCE’ ‘RADIANCE’ is ten tracks of pure…

By Alex Kluft Photography Three of the greatest Hair-Metal bands and the leader of one stopped…

The Happy Together Tour is back after three years and stopped at the Pacific Amphitheater at…

https://www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com https://www.surferspointlive.com Sugar Ray and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Headlined the Tequila & Taco Music Festival on July…

EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER‘SINGLES’ DELUXE COLOUR 7” VINYL BOX SETTO BE RELEASED BY BMG ON AUGUST 26th 2022ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://ELP.lnk.to/SinglesPR Although…

From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, MESA/Boogie has remained the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising…

Alex Kluft Photography Indie-Folk band Fleet Foxes played the Greek Theater Friday night The band formed…

THE DEAD DAISIES HIT THE US THIS FALL Hot off the back of their European Summer…

Hyper Gallery announces limited-edition album cover print of Alan Parsons’ From The New World, by acclaimed…

Gilbert O’Sullivan One of the most revered singer-songwriters of his generation announces the release of his new…

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Gibson Gives–Purpose-Driven, Philanthropic Arm of Gibson–Announces Auction Of Autographed, Limited-Edition Guitars: Angus Young – AC/DC Autographed…

Steve Hackett announces ‘Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More’– out September 2nd 2022 Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett…

The new studio album from world acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian, (Sons of Apollo, Black Country Communion), ‘Vortex’,…

A very special live performance! Derek Sherinian, Simon Phillips, Ric Fierabracci, and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. Monday,…

Slash Partners with Soundscape VR For Virtual Reality Concert; New Album ‘4’ To Make VR Debut…

Cat Stevens: Legendary Troubadour Partners With Gibson Acoustic For Gibson Cat Stevens J-180 Collector’s Edition, Offered…

Sugar Ray, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Headline Tequila & Taco Music Festival July 9 & 10 Ventura’s…

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Black & Blue and Inferno Red high-gloss are introduced as new color options for the series,…

“Mouth Shut” is off Lit’s long-awaited seventh studio album, Tastes Like Gold which was also just released via…

KURT DEIMER PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS LATE FATHER WITH NEW SINGLE, “MY DAD,” IN TIME FOR…

Raiding the Rock Vault returns to rock Las Vegas! “Entering its 10th year as a Vegas…

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most iconic guitar designs of all time, and…

Midnight Oil Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA, USA Midnight Oil played the Hollywood Palladium last night as…

As a Los Angeles-based producer and owner of Riott House Studio, Barry Pointer works alongside some…

Meeting the president of Inzane Skins, John Gleneicki, was a definite highlight of NAMM. https://www.inzaneskins.com/ The…

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Meredith Brooks, Carmen Vandenberg, MILCK and Many Other Musicians and Audio Industry Professionals Honored at Prestigious…

After two years of absence, the leaders, innovators, experts, artists, and creators across the music products,…

Alex Kluft And thus far, the reviews of The Zappa Band have been outstanding, including praise…

WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 37TH ANNUAL TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE & CREATIVITY (TEC) AWARDS PETER ASHER INDUCTED TO…

MusicSketch for iPhone® delivers a powerful app to capture and publish lead sheets quickly, and export them…

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Multi-GRAMMY® winner, composer and performer Kenny Loggins has been presented with the National Association of Music…

 3-5:00PM, Idea Center, Hall C Lobby Entrance, Anaheim Convention Center THE 2022 NAMM SHOW & MEDIA…

Perry Farrell and Etty Lau Farrell Announce Return Of Heaven After Dark Concerts w/ PORNO FOR PYROS show July…

DEREK SHERINIAN shares new single “The Scorpion” from upcoming album ‘The Vortex’ World acclaimed keyboardist Derek…

Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that over-deliver on tone, value…

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Metaverse Cinematic Showcases Daisy and The Daisies Digital Offspring ‘Radiance’ is the first single from The…

Fishman Debuts Artist Masters Series Featuring Justin Derrico, Guitarist for Pink and NBC’s The Voice Fishman’s…

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“RICHRATH PROJECT 3:13” RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE“HEARD IT ON THE RADIO” AND TOUR  RICHRATH PROJECT 3:13 continues…

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Studio CT is proud to be representing the critically-acclaimed photographer, Jeff Katz. With his work capturing…

Charles and Kaylie Caswell – the pear behind the Portland, Oregon-based outfit Berried Alive – have…

THE ZAPPA BAND LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER HEADLINING TOUR One of the most ground-breaking, original, and fearless figures…

SPRING TOUR DATES 04.29.22 HARRISBURG, PA XL LIVE 05.01.22 HARTFORD, CT INFINITY HARTFORD 05.03.22 PATCHOGUE, NY…

ACT Entertainment, the newly formed entity of the ACT Lighting and RHC Holdings companies, will showcase…

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DEREK SHERINIAN shares new single “The Vortex” from upcoming album Simon Phillips returns on drums along…

Showcasing new products and hosting two all-star concerts for the first live NAMM gathering since 2020…

TESLA ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR “LET’S GET REAL!” SPRING/SUMMER TOUR Tesla, the iconic hard rock band…

Kurt Deimer has come a long way in less than six months. After joining forces with…

Veteran Music Industry Insider Paula Moore Releases New ‘Modern-Day Self-Help’ Book ‘GLITTER & GRIT: BE GREATER…

Latin Percussion Launches The Alex González Signature Cowbell25th April, 2022 – Oxnard, (CA) Latin Percussion (LP) is…

ENVY OF NONE, PREMIERE THEIR NEW VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE “NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU” TAKEN…

Cloud Microphones, makers of the Cloudlifter Mic Activator, expands their microphone line with a new passive…

Auction coincides with 40th anniversary of Elvis’ home opening to the public and release of new…

Women Who Rock™ Presented by Gibson Live Benefit Concert Features Performances From Aimee Mann, Flor De Toloache,…

Meredith Brooks, MILCK and More to Join Honorees Dionne Warwick, Carmen Vandenberg and Yvette Young to…

Round Hill Music and nugs.net Announce Exclusive Global Premiere of the Triumph Feature Documentary Rock &…

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JENNIFER LOPEZ TO HEADLINE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION ANNUAL BLUE DIAMOND GALA ON JUNE 16,…

The BIGSBY Pedal – a collaboration between Gamechanger Audio and Fender is now available!Gamechanger Audio and…

Gene Simmons G² Thunderbird Bass Gibson Partners With International Rock Legend And Co-Founder Of KISS, To…

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STYX AND IOANNIS RELEASE 50TH ANNIVERSARY COVER ART PRINTS Legendary Greek-born album cover artist IOANNIS is…

CRUISE TO THE EDGE 2022 ANNOUNCES FINAL LINEUP WORLD’S GREATEST PROGRESSIVE ROCK EXPERIENCE SAILING MAY 2nd-7th…

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In 1989, the hit single “Nothing Ever Happens” propelled Del Amitri to sharing a Top of…

JOHN MAYALL The Canyon Club Agoura 3/25/2022 Often referred to as “The Godfather of British Blues,”…

https://www.gibson.com/en-US/ Gibson TV is thrilled to present its first show dedicated to the worlds of heavy…

Fred Armisen Returns to Host The 37th Annual NAMM TEC Awards  Musician, SNL alum and Portlandia…

1959 LEGENDS CUSTOM COLLABORATION TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES & GIBSON CREATE A ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM GUITAR AND MOTORCYCLE FOR…

In celebration of the band as well as the critically acclaimed documentary Tom Petty, Somewhere You…

The 2022 Awards co-hosted by Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and Katie Daryl (AXS TV host) Virtual Red…

2022 Honorees Dionne Warwick A six-time GRAMMY Award-winner and Lifetime GRAMMY recipient, music legend Dionne Warwick continues to…

GIBSON GIVES PRESENTS: DEVON ALLMAN AND ERIC GALES A TWO-NIGHT BENEFIT CONCERT IN ST. LOUIS AT…

Mike Campbell’s new album with The Dirty Knobs, External Combustion, is out now along with a…

ENVY OF NONE, PREMIERE THEIR NEW VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE “LOOK INSIDE” TAKEN FROM THEIR DEBUT…

The first, full-scale, technologically superior e-drum kit; a true drum collector’s dream Video: Michael Bedard, EFNOTE’s…

For 128 years,Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–has shaped sound across generations and genres and has emerged as…

STEPHEN BISHOP SET TO RELEASE AUTOBIOGRAPHY ‘ON AND OFF’ MAY 2nd 2022 The Grammy and Oscar-nominated…

They are the most famous band to come out of Cochtotan, California. In fact, they are…

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Steve Morse Art Scene Four http://stevemorseart.com Deep Purple’s legendary guitarist Steve Morse has been underway with…

NEW ALBUM “POP DRUNK SNOT BREAD,” OUT APRIL 22ND 2022 is shaping up to be the…

Rock Out With Foo Fighters In The Flesh Get tickets to Studio 666 for this FRIDAY…

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Perry Farrell, godfather of alternative rock and front man of Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros, and…

Paul McCartney just announced his 2022 North American tour 🚨 > GET MORE INFORMATION Thursday 28 April –…

Photography by Alex Kluft https://peternoone.com Lead singer Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been…

Pink Floyd – PULSE Pink Floyd’s P•U•L•S•E• concert film is now available as 2x Blu-ray and…

https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Guitar/ACCK88741/Jerry-Cantrell-Fire-Devil-Songwriter/Ebony Gibson is proud to introduce the Jerry Cantrell “Fire Devil” Songwriter acoustic with the legendary…

Matty Shreds – Into The Unknown ft. Lukas Rossi Matty Shreds is a multi-instrumentalist from Ontario,…

MUSIC. MONEY. MADNESS… JIMI HENDRIX LIVE IN MAUI, the Grammy-nominated documentary film is now playing in…

Enter the Lair of the Hydra with Steve Vai The folks at Gear Club are joined…

“If there is a more accomplished, empathetic and versatile all-instrumental trio in rock than The Aristocrats,…

The all-new Royale represents a new chapter in Supro history as the first loud clean amp…