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Lou Gramm – The Voice of Foreigner at The Canyon Club
by Sal Gomez Reciting the song titles “Feels Like the First Time” or “Double Vision” or…
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SOUNDCHECK LIVE 2 Lucky Strike Live, Hollywood, CA. 3/23/16
By William Greenberg (@SimiWill) Week 2 of Soundcheck Live entertained the Lucky Strike crowd with a…
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Lotus Land RUSH Tribute Rocks The Limelight for AXS TV
by Sal Gomez The 6th season of AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands show has now…
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Stone Temple Pilots one off performance with special guest Chester Bennington from Linkin Park at Benefit Show “From Classic to Rock”
“From Classic to Rock” – A Charity Concert for Public School ProgramsAward Winning Rock Stars and…
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Music Icons Jon Anderson & Jean Luc Ponty To Tour North America: Anderson Ponty Band
YES‘s original singer/songwriter for 35 years, Jon Anderson teams up with violin superstar Jean Luc Ponty to…
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NUNO BETTENCOURT, SEBASTIAN BACH kicked off SOUNDCHECK LIVE at LUCKY STRIKE
Steve Ferlazzo opened his jam this weeks with a stellar cast of musicians that jammed for…
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STEVE FERLAZZO REVEALS MORE DETAILS ABOUT SOUNDCHECK LIVE Premiering Tonight at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE
Steve Ferlazzo will premiere his new SOUNDCHECK LIVE production at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood on…
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Joe Satriani: From Surfing To Shockwave Tour
Joe Satriani‘s current North American tour with Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller, and Marco Minnemann Having seen…
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Nuno Bettencourt To Team Up With Sebastian Bach and All-star Cast For Debut of Soundcheck Live
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Lucky Strike Soundcheck Live Guest Curator Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme / Rihanna) will…
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“Soundcheck Live”: a New Night of Music Debuts this Wednesday, March 16 at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood with Resident Band Including Steve Ferlazzo, Glen Sobel, Restivo, Fekete and Frank
Wednesday night is the debut of “Soundcheck Live” – a new night of music at Lucky…
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Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience on World’s Greatest Tribute Bands
The energy, power, and audience love for the music of Chicago was very palpable Wednesday night…
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“The Fifth Beatle” George Martin passes away at the age of 90
George Martin, regarded by Beatles fans as the “Fifth Beatle”, has passed away at the age…
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Ultimate Jam Night Concludes Lucky Strike Live Residency UJN 55 3/3/2016
After hosting over a year of jam sessions that have included some great names in music,…
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Alex Lifeson, Alice Cooper, Robby Krieger among rock legends to appear at Warburton Celebrity golf & music event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The Warburton Celebrity Rock MusicJam Alex Lifeson, Alice Cooper and other rock legends to appear at Warburton…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 54
Videos by the inimitable Alex Kluft:
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DEAN ZIMMER Drumming Footage: Jamming On The Drums 2/24/2016
DW artist and “DRUMMER WANTED”star Dean Zimmer brought over his drum pedal and used a combination of 3 PDP…
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MADAME MAYHEM INTERVIEW from NAMM 2016 Discussing Her New Album, Tour Plans and More
California Rock News interviewed Madame Mayhem at the Samson Booth during NAMM to discuss NOW YOU KNOW, her…
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Ultimate Jam Night Lucky Strike Live 2/17/2016
PICS BY SAL GOMEZ AWARD WINNING VIDEOGRAPHY by ALEX KLUFT
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THE WORLD’S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS SEASON 6 PREMIERE WITH STRANGE DAYS: A TRIBUTE TO THE DOORS THE WHISKY #AXSTRIBUTE
KATIE DARYL returned to The Whisky to host the opener of the sixth season of AXS…
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LAMB OF GOD Announces U.S. Headline Tour with CLUTCH and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY + Festival Performance Dates
U.S. Tour Ticket Pre-Sales Begin TODAY @ 2:00pm Local Time Festival Appearances Include Bonnaroo, Rock…
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Artist Travis Moore Selected to Create Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Memorial Statue For The Rainbow
Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister, bassist and front man of Motörhead, passed away at his home in Los Angeles on…
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Faster Pussycat/Bulletboys/Tracii Guns – Canyon Club, Agoura. February 6th, 2016
Pictures: William Greenberg (@SimiWill) Tracii Guns Bulletboys Faster Pussycat www.fasterpussycat.com www.bulletboys.com Tracii Guns – Facebook
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GEOFF TATE’S OPERATION:MINDCRIME The Canyon Club
PICTURES BY ALEX KLUFT/ ALEX KLUFT PHOTOGRAPHY
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 51 LUCKY STRIKE LIVE “LUCKY’S 51”
VIDEOS BY ALEX KLUFT, JENNY HEDSTROM MARK LITSKY:
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Dave Mustaine appearance at Dean Guitars – NAMM 2016 – Sunday 1/24/16
Sunday is usually the relatively least mob-ish day of NAMM. This year was no exception. Most…
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THE DOORS’ Robby Krieger & John Densmore To Honor Ray Manzarek: ‘A Celebration For Ray Manzarek’ To Take Place on Friday, February 12 at The Fonda Theatre
THE DOORS’ Robby Krieger & John Densmore To Honor Ray Manzarek: ‘A Celebration For Ray Manzarek’…
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Joey Vera Interview at NAMM 2016
Joey Vera, Armored Saint and Fates Warning bassist, sat down for an interview with California Rock…
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NAMM REPORT by Damageplan Dan
The 2016 edition of the NAMM show was the biggest yet. Thousands of exhibitors, buyers,…
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NAMM DAY 3 ANAHEIM, CA 2016
This was a great day to kick back a little starting it off by watching Steve…
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NAMM DAY 2 ANAHEIM, CA 2016
Day 2 started with sore feet and a quick tour of the Les Paul Big Sound Experience Truck.…
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NAMM DAY 1 ANAHEIM, CA 2016
NAMM started off early with a breakfast and a performance by Jake Shimabukuro and presentation with NAMM…
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RONNIE MONTROSE REMEMBERED The Observatory 1/23/2016
Pictures by ALEX KLUFT / ALEX KLUFT PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.ronniemontroseremembered.com/ MONTROSE REMEMBERED INTERVIEWS BY SHANDA GOLDEN IN THE…
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GREG KOCH FISHMAN GUITAR PICKUP CLINIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC THOUSAND OAKS, CA 1/26/2016
FISHMAN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GREG KOCH STRAT: LES PAUL: TELE: ACOUSTIC: INTRO:
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RAY LUZIER INTERVIEW at the VIC FIRTH BOOTH AT NAMM ANAHEIM 1/22/2016
Drummer extraordinaire Ray Luzier discussed his new VIC FIRTH signature sticks, his music career, playing with…
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Can-Do Musos 2016 “Empowering Disabled Musicians” NAMM event: Dean Zimmer, Mark Goffeney, Joe Hardy and Andrew Hewitt Performances #NAMMShow
CAN-DO MUSOS FOUNDERS DOM FAMULARO, ANDREW HEWIT and DAVID SEGAL hosted the Can-Do Musos event at NAMM…
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Bonzo Bash NAMM M3 Anaheim 1/22/2016
Pics by Sal Gomez
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HURRY! A Celebration of the Music of Rush M3 Anaheim NAMM 1/21/2016
Blabbermouth Article on HURRY! SAL GOMEZ PHOTOGRAPHY
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The John Lennon Educational Bus at NAMM
by Sal Gomez Celebrating its 19th year offering hands on education and mobile production facilities for…
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JAM NIGHT LUCKY STRIKE TURNS 1 YEAR OLD
I spent a good portion of my year in a bowling alley…….. and I didn’t even…
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GUNS N’ ROSES’ HISTORIC RETURN TO THE STAGE OPENING WEEKEND OF T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Tickets on Sale Saturday, January 23 at 10am LAS…
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MARK GOFFENEY Discusses Upcoming Can Do Musos Event at NAMM and “Hands Free” Mini-Documentary
CRN caught up with guitarist Mark Goffeney, who was featured in “Hands Free“- the mini-documentary by Ross Harris and…
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HURRY: A Celebration of Rush Music to Take Place January 21 in Anaheim
HURRY: A Celebration of Rush Music! Rob Affuso (Skid Row / Four By Fate) James LoMenzo…
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Randy Rhoads Remembered: A Celebration Of A Legend to take place Saturday, January 23 in Anaheim
Confirmed Guitarists: Doug Aldrich (Formerly Whitesnake/ Dio) Michael Angelo Batio Courtney Cox (Iron Maidens) Roy Z…
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BONZO BASH To Take Place January 22 in Anaheim During NAMM
Bonzo Bash – a tribute to JOHN BONHAM will take place on FRIDAY, January 22 2016…
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ULTIMATE JAM at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE Returned with Tributes to David Bowie And Lemmy 1/13/2016
PICTURES BY SIMI WILL:
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VIDEO INTERVIEW BACKSTAGE with SAM BARNETT MAZDA RACE CAR DRIVER & ROCK MUSIC LOVER
Mazda race car driver SAM BARNETT is an avid rock fan and was part of the Bowling For Bunnies charity…
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AXS TV’S THE WORLD’S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS RENEWED FOR A SIXTH SEASON
AXS TV has renewed “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” for Season 6 with host and producer Katie…
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David Bowie Memorial Walk of Fame 1/11/2016
Photos by Manny Dominguez
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Richie Kotzen Band The Baked Potato, Studio City, CA January 9th, 2016
Recap and Pictures by William Greenberg (@SimiWill) Richie Kotzen with his band, Dylan Wilson (Bass) and…
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Metal Allegiance and Many Special Guests Pay Tribute To Lemmy At The Whisky 1/9/2015
Some pics from backstage at tonight's epic @metalallegiance Lemmy tribute. Emotional nite but great vibes &…
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Interview with DAVID ELLEFSON at METAL ALLEGIANCE Show at The Whisky Honoring Lemmy 1/9/2016
Natalia Britt of California Rock News met with David Ellefson (MEGADETH) prior to the METAL ALLEGIANCE…
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Jack Russell’s Great White – Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA. 1/8/16
Recap and pictures by William Greenberg (@SimiWill) Jack Russell’s Great White brought their blues based, hard…
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Monster Energy Presents DIMEBASH 2016: The Monster Energy Ride for Dime/ DIO Stand Up and Shout Foundation
Monster Energy Presents DIMEBASH 2016 The Monster Energy Ride for Dime A Night of Live Music…
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The Sunset Jam To Debut on January 11. 2016
The Sunset Jam Reveals Inaugural Show Details The Sunset Jam looks to build a community focusing…
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Delta Deep Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA January 6, 2016
DELTA DEEP kicked off their “2016 Sugar Shack Tour” at the Canyon Club. (ARTICLE FROM BLABBERMOUTH:…
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Steel Panther to kick off their L.A. residency this Thursday at Fonda Theater
Steel Panther is back to Los Angeles Fonda Theater. The band will kick off their winter…
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GUNS N’ ROSES MAKE HISTORY WITH 2016 RETURN
Iconic Lineup to Headline COACHELLA Music & Arts Festival in April in Indio, CA January 5,…
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Retrospective: Top 10 of 2015 by Natalia Britt
For me 2015 was definitely a rocking year. As a concert photographer I sure get to…
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Motley Crue final show at Staples Center 12/31/2015
Motley Crue, a name synonymous with rock n’roll debauchery, has been around for over three decades.…
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MOTLEY CRUE at the STAPLES CENTER 12/30/2015
MOTLEY CRUE Girls, Girls, Girls Wild Side Primal Scream Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.) Don’t Go Away…
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MOTLEY CRUE and ALICE COOPER HONDA CENTER 12/22/2015
ALICE COOPER Edit this setlist | More Alice Cooper setlists MOTLEY CRUE Edit this setlist…
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Doug Aldrich, Tracii Guns and more Announced for Ronnie Montrose Remembered
NOTE: SLASH is no longer scheduled to perform at the event. Participants include Brad Whitford, Steve Stevens,…
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Billy Sheehan Says David Lee Roth Is ‘Into’ Reuniting ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Band To Celebrate 30th Anniversary – Blabbermouth.net
Source: Billy Sheehan Says David Lee Roth Is ‘Into’ Reuniting ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Band To…
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ROBIN ZANDER At Ultimate Jam Night Lucky Strike After Induction Into Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame 12/16/2015
RIKI RACHTMAN ANNOUNCED DAX NIELSEN AND ROBIN ZANDER FROM CHEAP TRICK JUST MINUTES AFTER THE NEWS CAME OUT…
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TONY MacALPINE BENEFIT THE WILTERN 12/12/2015
A Benefit Concert for Tony MacAlpine featuring Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Derek…
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David Lee Roth Will Make Another Reunion Attempt With His ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Band – Blabbermouth.net
Source: David Lee Roth Will Make Another Reunion Attempt With His ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ Band…
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GREGG BISSONETTE MASTER CLASS AT CLU 12/12/2015
GREGG BISSONETTE held a master class for the CAL LUTHERAN MUSIC DEPARTMENT at the Preus-Brandt Forum. Gregg recently became…
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EDDIE MONEY 54th Grand Marshal of the Camarillo Christmas Parade and Performance 12/12/2015
Presented by Pleasant Valley Park and Recreation TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT DEDICATION…
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ROBERT TRUJILLO AND WARREN DeMARTINI GUESTED WITH DWEEZIL ZAPPA’S “ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA” on FRANK ZAPPA TUNES at the SABAN THEATER
Zappa Plays Zappa 40th Anniversary Tour of One Size Fits All – played in its entirety. METALLICA‘S…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 46 with NUNO BETTENCOURT at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 12/9/2015
NUNO BETTENCOURT returned to Ultimate Jam Night and, along with several performers, paid tribute to Scott…
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Tributes to RUSH, BONHAM and RANDY RHOADS during Winter NAMM in Anaheim at “BASHFEST”
BONZO BASH, RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED, HURRY! (A Celebration of Rush Music) come together as “BASHFEST” at Winter…
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John Lennon Memorial at Capitol Records
John Lennon Memorial Celebration By Sal Gomez Fans of John Lennon & The Beatles gathered outside…
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Lombardo, Luzier, Perkins, Chad Smith, Glen Sobel and more at Bonzo Bash 2016
Glen Sobel, Simon Wright, Dave Lombardo, Ray Luzier, Stephen Perkins, Chad Smith and Mike Terrana announced…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 45 LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 12/2/2015
PICS BY SIMI WILL: Wasted Years and 2 Minutes to Midnight performed by Kiko Loureiro…
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GIVING TUESDAY December 2, 2015
It’s not just a day, it’s a movement #GivingTuesday was created to unite everyone in a…
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The Fab Four Holiday Concert at The Grove Anaheim, CA
The magic and the music of The Beatles will surely live up to the predictions of…
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FARMIKOS Premieres New Music Video with Members of PHILM and CANDIRIA
FARMIKOS, the Los Angeles-based band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE and DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Joe Holmes…
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SURPRISE PERFORMANCE BY DAVID LEE ROTH with STEVE VAI, BILLY SHEEHAN, GREGG BISSONETTE, BRETT TUGGLE — 30th Anniversary of the Eat ‘Em And Smile Band CANCELED LAST MINUTE
DAVID LEE ROTH LEAVING LUCKY STRIKE LIVE AFTER ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 44 ULTIMATE JAM 44 Lucky…
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LUCKY STRIKE LIVE ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT SET 1 11/25/2015
No set 2 – the event was canceled by the fire marshal
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Ultimate Jam 44 – EAT EM and SMILE REUNION ANNOUNCED- VAI, SHEEHAN and BISSONETTE with “MICHAEL STARR”
EAT ‘EM AND SMILE BAND REUNITES AT ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 44 – VAI, SHEEHAN, BISSONETTE JOINED…
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BOWLING WITH BUNNIES Charity Fundraiser at Lucky Strike Live featuring DERYCK WHIBLEY, NOODLES, GILBY CLARK and TODD MORSE
Second Annual Bowling with Bunnies Lucky Strike Hollywood, Hollywood, CA 6801 Hollywood Boulevard 1st Floor Hollywood…
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BOWLING WITH BUNNIES Red Carpet Footage Charity Fundraiser at Lucky Strike Live Red Carpet Coverage from 2nd Annual Event 11/19/2015
Red Carpet Interviews by Alex Kluft, pictures by William Greenberg Second Annual “Bowling with Bunnies” Benefit…
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BOWLING WITH BUNNIES LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 11/19/2015
LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK Second Annual “Bowling with Bunnies” Benefit Show Lucky Strike Hollywood, Hollywood, CA…
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ACE FREHLEY ALL-STAR TRIBUTE and JAM at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood featuring Ack: A Tribute to Ace Frehley
The Los Angeles “All-star jam style” debut of Ack A Tribute to Ace Frehley took place last Thursday…
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Queen Nation + Mirage The Canyon Club 11/13/2015
The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills CA is the place see the most popular and hardest…
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JOHN 5 Interview at DISCOVERY VENTURA 11/8/2015
JOHN 5 (Facebook Twitter Website) interviewed with CRN at the Ventura stop of the Mad Monster Tour with Doyle, where…
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DENNIS LEEFLANG Interview at Ultimate Jam Night Lucky Strike Live 11/4/2015
DENNIS LEEFLANG, longtime drummer for Ron “BUMBLEFOOT” Thal, moved to California from New York earlier this…
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JOHN 5 and The Creatures with DOYLE at DISCOVERY VENTURA 11/8/2015
JOHN 5 PRE-SHOW INTERVIEW IN VENTURA and SHOW RECAP JOHN 5 Website RODGER CARTER Website Ian…
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ACE FREHLEY ALL-STAR TRIBUTE and JAM at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood featuring Ack: A Tribute to Ace Frehley
The Los Angeles “All-star jam style” debut of Ack A Tribute to Ace Frehley will take…
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Highlights from Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp show at Lucky Strike Live
Highlights from Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp show at Lucky Strike Live: Photo credit: Mandy…
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THE WINERY DOGS Footage from The Saban Theatre 11/6/2015
Set List Oblivion Captain Love We Are One Hot Streak How Long Time Machine Empire Fire…
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The Petty Breakers at The Grove Theater Upland, CA 11/6/2015
Tom Petty fans, rejoice — your thirst for the South Floridian and his…
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THE WINERY DOGS at THE CANYON CLUB 11/5/2015
THE WINERY DOGS The Winery Dogs set The Canyon Club on fire If there is one…
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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR TONY MACALPINE AT THE WILTERN IN DECEMBER
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Mike Portnoy, bass icon Billy Sheehan and Derek Sherinian and many more…
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Rhonda’s Kiss All-Star Benefit Concert featuring Dave Navarro, Duff McKagan, Juliette Lewis, Billy Idol and Surprise Appearance By Billy Gibbons 11/03/2015
RHONDA’S KISS (an organization that raises money for cancer patients who can’t afford treatment) ALL-STAR BENEFIT CONCERT was…
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KNOTFEST 2015: Interview with Bonner Baker from FIRE FROM THE GODS
SimiWill of California Rock News sat down with Bonner Baker from Texas-based metal/hardcore band Fire From…
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Ultimate Jam Night 40 at Lucky Strike Live 10/28/2015
COVERAGE FROM ULTIMATE JAM 39 FEATURING EXTREME Pictures by William Greenberg @SimiWill
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KNOTFEST DAY II: Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, Clutch & more 10/25/15
Day 2 and final Day of Knotfest 2015 rocked the grounds of San Manuel Amphitheater on…
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KNOTFEST DAY I: Judas Priest, Korn, GWAR, Body Count & more 10/24/15
Knotfest 2015 Day 1 kicked off yesterday at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA. Attracting…
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Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – Palladium 10/23/2015
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators played a sold-out show at Hollywood Palladium on Friday…
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INTERVIEW WITH BILLY SHEEHAN FROM THE WINERY DOGS
Billy called in before load-in for The Winery Dogs show in Texas to talk to California…
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INTERVIEW WITH BILLY SHEEHAN FROM THE WINERY DOGS
Billy called in before load-in for The Winery Dogs show in Texas to talk to California…
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MARK GOFFENEY MINI-DOC by ROSS HARRIS and STANLEY GONZALES
Inspirational and talented San Diego guitarist Mark Goffeney‘s mini-documentary by Ross Harris and Stanley Gonzales.
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1 Hour Private Drum Lesson with Glen Sobel Drummer for Alice Cooper
Bid to receive a private drum lesson from Glen Sobel in Los Angeles to benefit the…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 38 at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE Featuring NUNO BETTENCOURT 10/14/2015
Nuno discussing Jam night with us during the summer at the Rainbow for the Cathouse Live,…
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John Lennon 75th Birthday Milestone Celebration at Capitol Records 10/9/2015
Pictures by Sal Gomez The John Lennon 75th Birthday Milestone Celebration took place Friday, October 9 in…
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LUCKY STRIKE LIVE ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA FEATURING STEVEN ADLER 10/7/2015
STEVEN ADLER‘s band ADLER (with JACOB BUNTON on vocals, LONNY PAUL on guitar and JOHNNY MARTIN on bass), and …
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MEDLOCK KRIEGER INVITATIONAL AND ALLSTAR CELEBRITY CONCERT Pictures Interviews and Videos 10/5/2015
PICTURES by “SIMI WILL” WILLIAM GREENBERG INTERVIEWS by ALEX KLUFT VIDEOS by California Rock News
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ORIANTHI and RICHIE SAMBORA JAMMING with ROBBY KRIEGER and FRIENDS MEDLOCK KRIEGER MOORPARK 10/5/2015
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world…
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8th Annual Medlock Krieger Invitational And All-star Concert Moorpark Country Club 10/5/2015
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world…
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MEDLOCK-KRIEGER Invitational: Golf Tournament and All Star Concert Moorpark, CA October 5, 2015 JACK BLACK to Join Robby Krieger and Friends
ANNOUNCED: JACK BLACK, RICHIE SAMBORA, ROBBY KRIEGER, SEBASTIAN BACH, ORIANTHI, TERI NUNN and BERLIN, DANNY SERAPHINE OF CHICAGO,…
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Ultimate Jam Night 36 at Lucky Strike Live: Tribute to the Beatles – 9/30/15
Pictures by William Greenberg Twitter: @simiwill Instagram: TheSqueakyWill Videos by John Bereziuk:
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Ultimate Jam Night 36 at Lucky Strike Live 10/7/2015
More Billy Sheehan and Gregg Bissonette footage (with Steve Ferlazzo, Carl Restivo and Stephen Chesney) Pics…
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Ultimate Jam Night 35 at Lucky Strike Live 9/23/2015
More Billy Sheehan and Gregg Bissonette footage (with Steve Ferlazzo, Carl Restivo and Stephen Chesney) Pics…
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Billy Sheehan and Greg Bissonette Perform DLR + Van Halen Lucky Strike Live 9/23/2015
Billy Sheehan – bass Gregg Bissonette – drums Carl Restivo – vocals Steve Ferlazzo – keys…
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NATHAN EAST, LEMMY KILMISTER, BEN KENNEY & LOUIS JOHNSON TRIBUTE HEADLINE BASS PLAYER LIVE! 2015 WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 7 & 8 IN LOS ANGELES
Bass Player Magazine returns for its eighth year in Los Angeles with the premier live bass guitar…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 34 LUCKY STRIKE LIVE ULTIMATE JAM 9/16/2015
UJN 34 PERFORMERS: Alex Donaldson, Andrea Hamilton, Anthony Biuso, Ann Boleyn, August Zadra, Barry Pointer, Dusty…
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Progressive Teen Prodigies NEXT TO NONE, Featuring Drummer Max Portnoy, Announce Upcoming Tour Dates
NEXT TO NONE truly are next to none. Youth prodigy bands are a dime a dozen in the realms…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 33 WITH COLIN HAY LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 9/9/2015
SIMI WILL PICS: MORE PICS
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Femme Fatale The Whisky A Go Go 9/5/2015
William Greenberg Twitter: @SimiWill Instagram: TheSqueakyWill Lorraine Lewis and her band of Femmes (or should it be…
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EVE 6 CANYON CLUB 9/3/2015
Not really knowing anything about this band, it was a chance trip to the Canyon Club…
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MARTY FRIEDMAN to Kick Off First American tour in 12 years, Debuts New track ‘Jasmine Cyanide’ and Announces ‘Inferno’ Deluxe Edition
MARTY FRIEDMAN – Guitarist to kick off first American tour in 12 years next week,…
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Update: Steel Panther, Phil X and the Drills, Richie Kotzen, Barb Wire Dolls & Special Guests Raise over $20,000 for Little Girl’s Leukemia Treatment
THE WHISKY A GO-GO PRESENTS: A DAY FOR CHARLOTTE – A BENEFIT FOR CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA AWARENESS…
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Slipknot, Lamb of God, Bullet For My Valentine, and Motionless In White #SummersLastStandTour MGM Las Vegas, NV 8/28/2015
Summer’s Last Stand Tour Set Las Vegas On Fire pics and recap by Natalia Britt With…
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Gary Holt ESP Guitar Clinic – Camarillo, CA 8/28/15
pics and recap by Will Greenberg Gary Holt from Exodus and more currently the mighty Slayer…
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Raiding the Rock Vault The Tropicana 8/27/2015: The California Rock News Field Trip
Raiding The Rock Vault, the premier rock show in Tropicana Las Vegas, has been rated a…
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Heavy Mellow (Woods, Villegas, Bennett) with Arlene Hurtado & Chuck Wright Ultimate Jam Lucky Strike 8/26/2015
Flamenco metal guitar masters and Monsters of Rock Cruise favorites Ben Woods and Luis Villegas HEAVY MELLOW (with Mike Bennett on…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 31 LUCKY STRIKE SET 2 8/26/2015
Set 2 had everything from a Prince Tribute Band to a rare appearance by Lizzy Borden,…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 31 LUCKY STRIKE SET 2 8/26/2015
Set 2 had everything from a Prince Tribute Band to a rare appearance by Lizzy Borden,…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT LUCKY STRIKE LIVE SET 1 8/26/2015
Set one of Ultimate Jam Night 31 was a show of its own that included Richie…
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Heart Debuts at the Hollywood Bowl with The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Hollywood, CA 8/21/2015
.@officialheart @HollywoodBowl August 21 & 22 Who here is going? http://t.co/O0l11dkWAm pic.twitter.com/8rB3ztAwOu — Heart (@officialheart) August…
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Cathouse Live at Irvine Meadows – A Hot Summer in the City Day (from RockSandy.com)
Originally posted on rocksandy.rocks: I love summer – it’s my favorite season. But even for a…
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MOTORHEAD and SAXON KICK OFF THEIR TOUR Riverside Live/ Municipal Auditorium Riverside, CA 8/19/2015
Embarking on their 20 city North American tour, MOTORHEAD kicked off their tour in Riverside, CA with SAXON and ANTHRAX (who will also…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 30 LUCKY STRIKE LIVE featuring Billy Sheehan, Jeff Scott Soto and The Chambers Brothers 8/19/2015
COMPLETE ALBUM (pics by STEPHEN ROSE/ steverosephotos Ultimate Jam Night Week #30 was another interesting Wednesday…
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Gene Simmons, Johnny Depp, Extreme and More at Mending Kids Benefit
Originally posted on CALIFORNIA ROCK NEWS: The “Music On A Mission” Mending Kids event was held…
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STEEL PANTHER, PHIL X and THE DRILLS Richie Kotzen and Special All-Star Guests: A DAY FOR CHARLOTTE Benefit Concert The Whisky 8/17/2015
THE WHISKY A GO-GO PRESENTS: A DAY FOR CHARLOTTE – A BENEFIT FOR CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA AWARENESS…
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Gene Simmons, Johnny Depp, Extreme MUSIC ON A MISSION: Mending Kids Benefit LUCKY STRIKE LIVE Hollywood, CA
The “Music On A Mission” Mending Kids event was held on Sunday evening and opened with…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 30 PREVIEW: Wednesday August 19th at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE at Hollywood and Highland
Wednesday August 19th at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE at Hollywood and Highland 8:00PM to 1:00AM NO COVER…
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CATHOUSE LIVE COVERAGE from IRVINE MEADOWS 8/15/2015
8/15/15: Cathouse Live, Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Irvine, CA MAIN STAGE REVIEW The Cathouse Live was the…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 29 LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 8/12/2015
8/12/15: Ultimate Jam 29 – Lucky Strike Live – Hollywood, CA I’d say that this Jam…
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Jaco’s World • Wayne Shorter Quartet HOLLYWOOD BOWL 8/12/2015
Jaco’s World: Alex Acuña, special guest Manolo Badrena, special guest John Beasley, special guest Peter Erskine,…
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LA KISS SEASON 2 FINAL HOME GAME vs SAN JOSE SABERCATS with GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY and ERIC SINGER of KISS in attendance 8/8/2015
Sadly, Season 2 of the LA KISS has come to an end after playing the San…
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Huey Lewis and the News – Ventura, County Fair, Ventura, CA 8/7/15
William GreenbergTwitter: @SimiWill Each year my best friend Jen and I make plans to head out…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 28 At LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 8/5/2015
More Ultimate Jam 28 pics from WENDY BIRD FOTOS RICKY HOLLYWOOD GORDON AND DJ ASHBA
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TINA GUO – NEW ALBUM “CELLO METAL” RELEASED TODAY, PERFORMANCE/JAM FOOTAGE AND CD RELEASE PARTY THIS WEEKEND
Classical cellist Tina Guo’s debut full-length metal album, Cello Metal is now available and includes guest guitarists Nita Strauss, John…
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STEEL PANTHER AND FRIENDS CLOSED DOWN THE HOUSE OF BLUES SUNSET 8/3/2015
Broadcast live on Yahoo Music, Steel Panther said goodbye to the venue that hosted many wonderful…
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Thrash Legends EXODUS to Support KING DIAMOND on Upcoming “Abigail In Concert 2015” U.S. Tour
Thrash Legends EXODUS to Support KING DIAMOND on Upcoming “Abigail In Concert 2015” U.S. Tour…
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GENE SIMMONS, NUNO BETTENCOURT, JOHNNY DEPP, GARY CHERONE GILBY CLARKE: MUSIC ON A MISSION Special All-Star Benefit Concert: MENDING KIDS LUCKY STRIKE LIVE AUGUST 16, 2015
MUSIC ON A MISSION Featuring Johnny Depp, Gene Simmons, Gilby Clarke, Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, Steve…
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LA KISS Football Game August 8th at the Honda Center to feature Metallica Tribute Band Damage Inc.
This last L.A. KISS Football home game at the HONDA CENTER will feature DAMAGE INC –…
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L.A. GUNS at THE WHISKY 7/31/2015
BY IZZY PRESLEY Contributing Writer July 31, 2015 HOLLYWOOD, CA – Not to quote Faster Pussycat,…
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ROBERT CRAY BAND THE CANYON CLUB 7/31/2015 Happy 62nd Birthday To Robert Cray
Robert Cray is one of the few musicians who has managed to stay in such top form…
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STEEL PANTHER, PHIL X and THE DRILLS with Special All-Star Guests Benefit Concert: A DAY FOR CHARLOTTE The Whisky a Go Go Monday Aug 17, 2015
THE WHISKY A GO-GO PRESENTS: A DAY FOR CHARLOTTE – A BENEFIT FOR CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA AWARENESS…
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SAXON Releases Official “Battering Ram” Music Video
21st Album “Battering Ram” Out in North America via UDR Music on October 16, 2015 Pre-Order Available…
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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT Featuring Ralph Saenz and Tina Guo LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 7/29/2015
Thanks to WendyBird Fotos www.wendybirdfotos.com for the pics.
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Anthrax Thrashes the Sunset Strip HOUSE OF BLUES 7/29/2015
Goodbye House of Blues… Hello ANTHRAX! If ever there was a fitting farewell to a place…
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Doug Aldrich KINGS OF CHAOS Debut In SAN FRANCISCO Wednesday July, 29
KINGS OF CHAOS— Doug Aldrich will make his premiere at Kings of Chaos with Slash, Sammy…
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HEART OF STORM PREMIERE: ORPHEUM THEATER REVIEW by KRISTY KATZ
REVIEW BY Kristy Katz PICTURES by Natalia Britt A storm was brewing in southern California this…
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Diamante Interview and Pictures from Whisky-A-Go-Go 7/23/15
Diamante released her successful “Dirty Blonde” EP; has appeared on Revolver’s “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock”…
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Heart Of Storm Interview and Preview : Internationally Acclaimed Live Rock Concert And Russian Ballet Experience Premieres In Los Angeles
HEART OF STORM–the internationally acclaimed one-of-a-kind live rock concert and Russian ballet experience–will make its premiere in Los Angeles on Friday, July…
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CULTURE CLUB Kicked off the First of Two Shows at The Greek Theater 7/23/2015 by Alex Kluft
After a few reunion tour attempts that didn’t work out, Culture Club is finally back together and…
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Nuno Bettencourt, Ralph Saenz and Graham Bonnet guested at Ultimate Jam Night 26 Lucky Strike 7/22/2015
Extreme‘s Nuno Bettencourt, Steel Panther‘s Ralph Saenz (AKA Michael Starr), Alcatrazz vocal legend Graham Bonnet and…
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LA KISS Defeated LAS VEGAS OUTLAWS at The Honda Center 7/18/2015 Rayshaun Kizer Voted Week 17 AFL MVP
He’s done it again! Rayshaun Kizer wins the AFL MVP of the Week (93.6% of vote)…
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DAVE LOMBARDO INTERVIEW at PHILM show Plus Performance Footage from The WHISKY 7/21/2015
Natalia Britt of California Rock News sat down with Dave Lombardo hours before his concert with…
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Rock Against MS All Star Benefit Red Balls Rock ‘n Roll Pizza, Moorpark, CA 7/18/2015
Pictures/ Video/Photography: Dustin Jack Photo Show Recap: William Greenberg A wet, blustery evening could not dampen…
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A BEAUTIFUL DISASTER with MIKE ORLANDO Signs With UNION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP’s JOHN GOMEZ
PHOTO CREDIT: Dana Griffo July 20th 2015 – A Beautiful Disaster, the brand new band featuring…
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STEEL PANTHER Brought Heavy Metal Back To The LA KISS GAME THE HONDA CENTER 7/18/2015
Steel Panther played the very first home game for the LA KISS for their inaugural season…
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Brothers CARMINE and VINNY APPICE Battled at DRUM WARS at THE WHISKY 7/16/2015
Fans headed out to the Whisky A Go Go on Thursday night and what they saw…
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Ben Woods: Interview with Flamenco Guitar Metal Sensation
Born and raised in Seattle, Ben Woods taught himself electric guitar by playing along to Iron Maiden…
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ULTIMATE JAM 25 Featuring BILLY SHEEHAN and MICHAEL STARR LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 7/15/2015
7/15/15: Ultimate Jam – Lucky Strike Live, Hollywood, CA Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot), take a bow.…
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CATHOUSE LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE RAINBOW 7/15/2015 INTERVIEWS WITH RIKI, NUNO and more
During the CATHOUSE LIVE press conference that took place at the Rainbow this afternoon, CRN interviewed…
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EXMORTUS FINISHES RECORDING NEW ALBUM AND ANNOUNCES SHOWS WITH MARTY FRIEDMAN
Slaves not only to the sword, but the road as well, the Los Angeles-based metal act EXMORTUS refuses…
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HOLY GRAIL KICKS OFF SUMMER TOUR, ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL LIVE DATES
The California-based heavy metal troupe HOLY GRAIL kicked off a month-long summer tour with a mind-blowing headlining performance…
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THE BATTLE FOR CATHOUSE LIVE Whisky A GO GO 7/14/2015
Pictures by Simi Will Will Greenberg 7/14/15: Battle of the Bands for Cathouse Live –…
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BILLY SHEEHAN, DUG PINNICK, RIKI RACHTMAN, RICHIE RAMONE, RAFAEL MOREIRA and more at upcoming ULTIMATE JAM 25 on July 15
Heavy Mellow opens the show at 8:45 with a set of Flamenco Metal acoustic classics. Billy…
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Preview/ Interview of CATHOUSE LIVE with LA Guns’ MICHAEL GRANT and KENNY KWEENS
Natalia Britt caught up with Michael Grant and Kenny Kweens from LA GUNS, who discussed playing…
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THE SWEET THE CANYON CLUB 7/11/2015
7/11/15: The Sweet at The Canyon Club The “Godfather’s of Glam” are back. The Sweet rocked…
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Dave Lombardo Scene Four at Forgotten Saints Hollywood – drum demonstration of the artwork 7/11/2015
On July 11, 2015 legendary drummer Dave Lombardo unveiled his Scene Four “Rhythm Mysterium“art debut collection of…
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ADLER at the Whisky: Interview with Steven Adler and The Band and Pictures Whisky a Go Go 7/10/2015
ADLER LIVES AGAIN AT THE WHISKY BY IZZY PRESLEY (Contributing writer) July 10,2015 Los Angeles,…
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Heavy Metal Flamenco Guitar Pioneer BEN WOODS Releases Guitar Instructional Book “METAL CLASSICS For FINGERSTYLE GUITAR”
Ben Woods (Heavy Mellow, Flametal) has released METAL CLASSICS For FINGERSTYLE GUITAR – an instructional book…
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GABBIE RAE, SAM BAM KOLTUN and JULIA LAGE set at LUCKY STRIKE LIVE 7/8/2015
Jam Night favorites Gabbie Rae, Sam Bam Koltun and Julia Lage played an acoustic set to…
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RINGO STARR’S 75th BIRTHDAY AT CAPITOL RECORDS – pictures and recap from SAL GOMEZ
SAL GOMEZ is a huge fan of Ringo Starr and The Beatles. As a photographer, journalist…
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LUCKY STRIKE LIVE ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT 24 featuring Phil X, Nuno Bettencourt and Billy Sheehan 7/8/2015
Close to 50 performers took the stage for LUCKY STRIKE JAM NIGHT 24……. And the show completely rocked.…
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RICH REDMOND at THE DRUM CHANNEL during THE BIG DRUM BONANZA July 2015
RICH REDMOND (country music’s most ROCKING drummer) conducted a masterclass at The Drum Channel during the…
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RICH REDMOND INTERVIEW at THE DRUM CHANNEL during THE BIG DRUM BONANZA July 2015
DW/ Drum Channel artist RICH REDMOND was interviewed by Alex Kluft on the second day of…
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Cellist Tina Guo’s Debut Metal Album Featuring John 5 and Al DiMeola Pre-Order and Show Information
Classical cellist Tina Guo’s debut full-length metal album, Cello Metal, pre-release is available/ pre-order now. After a…
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RINGO STARR’S 75th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at CAPITOL RECORDS HOLLYWOOD 7/7/15
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALEX KLUFT/ ALEX KLUFT PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.ringostarr.com
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MONSTER ENERGY CAROLINA REBELLION AFTERMOVIE DEBUTS TODAY
MONSTER ENERGY CAROLINA REBELLION AFTERMOVIE DEBUTS TODAY AT www.Facebook.com/CarolinaRebellion The official Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion Aftermovie debuts today…
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SUNSET STRIP TRIVIA to take place at THE VIPER ROOM on July 28 9PM
SUNSET STRIP TRIVIA 7 Rounds of Sunset Strip-based Trivia featuring Celebrities, Comedians and Rockstars asking the…
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FAN HALEN MOTLEY CRUE’D MAD TEMPLE at The Viper Room 7/3/2015
MAD TEMPLE MOTLEY CRUE’D FAN HALEN
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BEACH BOYS All Star Charity Tribute CANYON CLUB 7/2/2015 pictures by ALEX KLUFT
All Star lineup: Carnie and Wendy Wilson (Wilson Phillips) Bob Cowsill (The Cowsills) Don Randi (original…
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THOMAS LANG’S 2015 BIG DRUM BONANZA: DW Factory Tour and DRUM CHANNEL SHOWS 7/2/2015
Masterclasses with Rich Redmond and Tony Royster, Jr. Roundtable with Thomas Lang, Jim Keltner, Redmond and…
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JOHN MAYALL The Whisky a Go Go 7/1/2015 by Alex Kluft
Blues legend John Mayall played the Whisky Wednesday night. Mayall’s band, The Bluesbreakers, included Eric…
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LUCKY STRIKE JAM ULTIMATE WEEK 23 7/1/2015
Ultimate Jam – Lucky Strike Live 7/1/15 by WILLIAM GREENBERG SIMIWILL The Ultimate Jam avalanche just keeps…
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Shattered Sun discuss their debut album and Mayhem Fest
Victory Records’ SHATTERED SUN is a remarkable example of hard work and determination, coming a long…
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The FIXX The Canyon Club 6/28/2015
Cy Curnin – lead vocals (1979-present) Adam Woods – drums, percussion (1979-present) Rupert Greenall – keyboards,…
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CHAD GRAY of HELLYEAH Discusses Touring With Slayer at the Mayhem Festival, a New Album, The Song “Hush” and more
HELLYEAH visited San Bernardino, CA. on the second stop of the 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on…
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Slayer King Diamond and Hellyeah Headlined the 2015 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino/Devore 6/27/2015
Stay tuned and keep checking back for for pictures, interviews and other exclusive footage. SLAYER KING…
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JOHN MAYALL to perform at The Whisky a Go Go next Wednesday July 1, 2015
The career of music legend John Mayall has spanned over 50 years. It was 50 years…
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LUCKY STRIKE LIVE “ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT”: WEEK 22 6/24/2015
recap by William Greenberg Twitter: @SimiWill photo/videography by Alex Kluft Photography (where indicated) To put it simply… The…
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LA KISS vs. PHILADELPHIA SOUL Honda Center 6/20/2015
@LAKISS_AFL @HondaCenter last Saturday’s game recap/ @LAKISSJoe “State of Team” address +more: http://t.co/cvQySIkBCX pic.twitter.com/qMk3ZdWYE1 — Chip…
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FEISTY PIRANHAS – EVIL MONKEY CD AND DVD
In July 2013, while covering The Big Drum Bonanza (Thomas Lang‘s 5 day drum camp in Ventura County, CA),…
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Randy Rhoads Remembered Las Palmas Hollywood 6/18/2015
CHAS WEST ROY Z YOU CAN’T KILL ROCK N ROLL RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED LAS PALMAS HOLLYWOOD…
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Blue Sky Riders, Andy McKee, Jake Shimabukuro and Tommy Emmanuel Concerts Announced for Lisa Smith Wengler Center For The Arts at Pepperdine University
UPCOMING SHOWS SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Blue Sky Riders (Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, & Gary Burr) SEPTEMBER…
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Jessie Santos from Shattered Sun discusses the Mayhem Music Fest and Upcoming Touring Plans
The Texas six-piece band SHATTERED SUN (Twitter, FB) have been conquering new horizons with their debut album Hope Within…
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SLAYER Returns to LA To Headline THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL
KICK OFF DATES: Friday, June 26th @ Sleep Train Amphitheatre – 2050 Entertainment Cir,…
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RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED Line-Up Announced for LAS PALMAS Hollywood on June 18, 2015
GUITARISTS ROY Z MIKE ORLANDO JOEY TAFFOLA ROWAN ROBERSTON IRA BLACK BRIAN TICHY “MADMEN” (Backing Band)…
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RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED Line-Up Announced for the COACH HOUSE San Juan Capistrano on June 20, 2015
GUITARISTS MIKE ORLANDO ROY Z JOEY TAFFOLA ROWAN ROBERSTON MITCH PERRY BRIAN TICHY “MADMEN” (Backing Band)…
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