CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS

Keith Emerson Tribute Concert Reunion Livestream Pictures 3/5/2021 WLV, CA

Photos by Alex Kluft Photos by Alex Kluft https://youtu.be/1yhKWgrv2x0 This special event celebrating the life and music of legendary keyboardist/composer Keith Emerson was hosted by Mark Thompson former KLOS radio host (Mark & Brian) broadcasting from North Carolina and live-streamed for free by Alert The Globe. The event will gave fans …

Keith Emerson Free Tribute Concert Reunion Livestream on Friday March 5 at 12PM Pacific/ 8 PM UK time

This special event celebrating the life and music of legendary keyboardist/composer Keith Emerson will be hosted by Mark Thompson former KLOS radio host (Mark & Brian) broadcasting from North Carolina and live-streamed for free by Alert The Globe.The event will give fans the opportunity to hear artists’ stories and personal experiences working …

NAMM 2021 Virtual Believe in Music Convention Highlights

Of the sessions viewed via the NAMM 2021 app over this week, these were among the best we saw (some aren’t available on YouTube yet, so there may be a part 2): Thomas McRocklin/ Fishmam Awesome player, great clinician and a great demonstration of the pickups he uses with incredible …

Gibson and Rock Icon Gene Simmons Enter Joint Venture to Launch G²

G² To Introduce New Electric Guitar and Bass Collections and Streaming Entertainment Content You live and die by the instrument in your hands. You can stick your tongue out only so many times, but you have got to deliver the goods.”  –Gene Simmons Gibson, the iconic American guitar brand, has …

Gibson Announces Addition of Mesa/Boogie

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most respected and prestigious brands in sound and guitar amplification. Mesa/Boogie – the original “Boutique” amplifier company – was founded 51 years ago by Randy Smith, who is responsible for creating the ground-breaking …

Radiant Echoes Collection By Joe Satriani

  Radiant Echoes Collection By Joe Satriani   http://www.joesatrianiart.com/echoes/ The latest art collection from guitar legend Joe Satriani, Radiant Echoes Collection features 2 new versions of his classic Time Shredder, as well as a new version of his classic piece The Stare. [VIEW NOW]

NANCY WILSON TO BE HONORED AT THE 2021 SHE ROCKS AWARDS

Heart co-founder Nancy Wilson will be honored at this year’s She Rocks Awards! An icon in rock, Nancy is a true visionary and a singular talent. She joins the rest of our honoree lineup including The Go-Go’s, Cherie Currie; drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, Evanescence front woman Amy Lee, comedian Margaret Cho, and many other amazing female role models. …

Bush Ventura Nov 21, 2020

311 11/14/2020 VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS

The Strange Journey Of Guns N’ Roses In Gaming

Guns N’ Roses have had a fascinating and ultimately epic history, complete with one of the more impressive revivals in rock history over the last few years. Throughout this history, we pay attention to the albums, the tours, the memorable quotes and disagreements, and again, recently, the comeback. But along …

COSMOSQUAD Announce Pre-Halloween Live Stream Concert; Jeff Kollman Recalls Playing For Eddie Van Halen

Long running Los Angeles, CA all-instrumental prog metal/fusion triumvirate COSMOSQUAD have announced a live stream concert which is set to take place this Friday, October 30th at 7:00pm PST. The band will be plugging in for a 2-hour set from the Baked Potato in Studio City, CA where the trio has been regulars for the …

Guns N’ Roses ‘Not In This Lifetime’ Pinball Game Available Worldwide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OscRgrh8G5A&feature=youtu.be Photo credit for all images: Charles Acosta of Pinballphotos.com.  Rock and roll legends Guns N’ Roses have teamed with Jersey Jack Pinball–the American-made, #1 industry leader in pinball–to design their very own groundbreaking Guns ‘N’ Roses ‘Not In This Lifetime’ pinball game. The new Guns N’ Roses pinball game elevates the beloved American pastime–which is going through …

NAMM Announces Believe in Music Week, January 18, 2021

NAMM Announces Believe in Music Week, January 18, 2021 Believe in Music Week is an online global gathering to unify and support people who bring music to the world. During the week of January 18, 2021, Believe in Music will celebrate music makers around the world, and offer educational events and product demos at …

PAS Honors Don Lombardi With 2020 President’s Industry Award

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) is proud to announce founder and president, Don Lombardi has been honored by the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) with their prestigious 2020 President’s Industry Award. The Award recognizes individuals in the Percussion Industry who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their field and exceptional support of the Society. From humble beginnings Lombardi became …

Watch “Riff Lords” Streaming Now On Gibson TV; Learn How To Play Iconic Riffs With Phil X Of Bon Jovi And Richie Faulkner Of Judas Priest

“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 …

Tony MacAlpine at Universal Bar and Grill, Los Angeles, CA, USA The Electric Illusionist Tour 2020

Videos by Chuck Walker Pics by The Faust

A Bowie Celebration at The Rose, Pasadena, CA, USA North America 2020 Diamond Dogs & Ziggy Stardust 3/6/2020

Photography by Manny Dominguez A Bowie Celebration Setlist at The Rose, Pasadena, CA, USA Tour: North America 2020 -The Diamond Dogs & Ziggy Stardust Tour Edit this setlist | More A Bowie Celebration setlists

KISS Staples Center 3/4/2020

Photos by David Khorsandi     More KISS setlists

SOUNDCHECK LIVE NUNO DUG PINNICK PHIL X RICHIE KOTZEN LUCKY STRIKE FEBRUARY 2020 2/26/2020

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 …

Eddie Money Tribute Saban Theatre Beverly Hills 2/20/2020

Star-Studded Tribute To Eddie Money:Hagar/Springfield/Thorogood & More Edit this setlist | More Various Artists setlists

NAMM Media Preview Day Anaheim 2020 Juanes Los Lobos

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SANTA CLARITA BENEFIT CONCERT for SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL at THE CANYON 1/5/2020

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

Steve Vai An Earth Dweller’s Return Fathom Gallery 12/14/2019

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, …

Blue Oyster Cult Canyon Montclair 12/6/2019

Photos by Manny Dominguez

ACE FREHLEY CANYON CLUB Agoura Hills 11/15/2019

Kz Guitars: How a One Man Factory in Japan Ended Up Creating Signature Instruments for The Struts and the “Red Special”

Kz Guitar Works is a local all-handmade guitar factory in Zushi City, Japan. Kz Guitar Works was established in 2001 by ESP Craft Academy graduate Kaz Ijyuin as a one-man operated shop specialized in building a close copy of Queen’s Brian May’s Red Special guitar to honor Queen’s music with May’s …

5th Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party Event Pics November 2019

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 …

In Conversation: Ringo Starr, Filmmaker David Lynch & Photographer Henry Diltz 10/29/2019

Photos by Manny Dominguez  

Medlock Krieger 2019

Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Golf Classic and All-Star Concert 2019 Night 2 Concert Robby Krieger Chad Smith Adrian Young Orianthi Dennis Quaid Patrick Warburton Jason Scheff Glen Sobel

Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Golf Classic and All-Star Concert 2019 Night 2 Concert to Benefit Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The 12th Annual Scott Medlock-Robby Krieger Invitational and All-Star Concert benefiting Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology & St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® with Jerry …