In 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd was on top of the world. The band just released their fifth record, Street Survivors, when the unthinkable happened. The plane crashed killed six and injured 20. Of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band members that were on that flight, only 2 are still alive. One of those survivors, former drummer Artimus Pyle, … Continue reading A Conversation with Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Artimus Pyle
The Blues Fix – Davy Knowles
Although still in his early 30’s, Davy Knowles has been part of the blues scene for almost 15 years. He has taken his British blues influences and evolved them into a modern blues guitar style that is unlike any other guitarist out there. His new record, What Happens Next, is out October 22 and he … Continue reading The Blues Fix – Davy Knowles
A Conversation With The Tubes Frontman Fee Waybill
Few bands in music history have a story quite like The Tubes. They made their name by being one of the first bands to combine theatrics with rock in stage shows that are still talked about to this day. The Tubes are about to hit the road again, performing their classic album The Completion Backward … Continue reading A Conversation With The Tubes Frontman Fee Waybill
Rick Wakeman – Academy of Music, Northampton, MA 10/15/21
If you walk into Rick Wakeman’s “Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour” expecting, as ARW billed their shows, an evening of Yes music plus, you will be disappointed. If, however, you go in realizing that Yes was a small part of Wakeman’s amazing musical journey then you will be thrilled and thoroughly entertained. After kicking … Continue reading Rick Wakeman – Academy of Music, Northampton, MA 10/15/21
New Music Showcase: Lorne Behrman, When I Hit The Floor
Lorne Behrman has been a fixture on the NYC music scene for quite a while. After appearing on the fantastic debut from The Sweet Things, he is launching his own solo career with his new EP When I Hit The Floor. I recently caught up with Lorne to talk about the record, playing live, and … Continue reading New Music Showcase: Lorne Behrman, When I Hit The Floor
A Conversation With Anthrax Vocalist Joey Belladonna
Known as one of The Big 4, Anthrax was a band that helped launch the thrash metal genre of the 1980s. Vocalist Joey Belladonna was there for the classic recordings and rejoined the band a decade ago creating modern Anthrax classics. Recently, Joey took time out to talk about a new project he has, a … Continue reading A Conversation With Anthrax Vocalist Joey Belladonna
A Conversation with Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto
Jeff Scott Soto burst upon the scene fronting Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force in 1984 and since then has put together a catalog unrivaled by his contemporaries. Over the past year, he has begun looking back through that vast catalog and reimagining some of his favorite songs. His latest project is Duets Collection, Vol. 1 which … Continue reading A Conversation with Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto
A Conversation with Eclipse Frontman Erik Martensson
Over the last decade, Eclipse has emerged as the leader in the world of melodic rock. They released a live record, Viva La VicTOURia, in 2020 off the huge success of their Paradigm album. Now they are back with a new release, Wired, and frontman Erik Martensson makes his second trip to the site to … Continue reading A Conversation with Eclipse Frontman Erik Martensson
A Conversation with KK’s Priest Vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens
Tim “Ripper” Owens is best known for his 2 record stint fronting the mighty Judas Priest. Former Priest guitarist KK Downing is back with a new band called KK’s Priest and brought along his one-time singer to front the band. Their debut record, Sermons of the Sinner, is out October 1 and Ripper recently took … Continue reading A Conversation with KK’s Priest Vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens
Farm Aid 2021 – Xfinity Theater, Hartford, CT 9/25/21
After hosting a virtual festival in 2020, Farm Aid returned to the Xfinity Theater in Hartford, CT for an in-person, day-long celebration of music and the American farmer. This was the second time in its 36 year history that the event has taken place in Hartford, the previous time was in 2018. With Covid still … Continue reading Farm Aid 2021 – Xfinity Theater, Hartford, CT 9/25/21