Bust Of Frank Zappa Unveiled In Baltimore As Mayor Declares It Frank Zappa Day
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - A bust of Frank Zappa was installed today in Baltimore as Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake declared it to be Frank Zappa Day in the city of his birth. Gail, Dweezil, Ahmet, and Diva Zappa dedicated the statue. The bust is a replica of the original in Vilnius, ...
| Legendary Troubadour Ramblin' Jack Elliott At Bethel Woods Event Gallery
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Bethel Woods Center) - Ramblin' Jack Elliott is a true American original and 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Blues Album. On Sunday, September 26th he will perform his legendary country/folk music for the Bethel Woods' audience in the intimate, indoor Event ...
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Scotty Moore's Guitar Sound On 'Mystery Train' By Elvis Presley Recreated
Memphis, TN (Top40 Charts/ Rockabilly Guitar Page) - Ever since guitarist Vince Gordon heard "Mystery Train" and "My Baby Left Me" with Elvis Presley in his youth, he wanted that guitar sound. After years of extensive research he came up with an impressive result that can be heard on video. How everything ...
| Fender Launches 'Girl Rock Nation'
Phoenix, AZ (Top40 Charts/ Fender Musical Instruments Corp.) - Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (Fender) is starting a revolution - and that's a good thing. Fender has launched 'Girl Rock Nation,' a national campaign to inspire and motivate young women to rock whether by picking up a guitar, writing ...
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John Lefebvre Joined By All-star Cast Including Producer Brian Ahern, Slide Guitar Legend Greg Leisz, And Drummer Jim Keltner On 'Initial Album' (Nov 2, Eagle Medallion Fortress Records)
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - The credits for John Lefebvre's new record, 'Initial Album' (Nov 2, Eagle Medallion Fortress Records), read like a who's who in the world of rock and folk. Under the able guidance of famed producer Brian Ahern (Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash), Lefebvre recorded ...
| Fan Favorites Foreigner Will Be 'Rockin' At The Ryman' On September 19, 2010
Dallas, TX (Top40 Charts/ HDNet) - HDNet Concert Series will present the high definition debut of one of the most popular rock acts in history as Foreigner 'Can't Slow Down: Rockin' at the Ryman,' premieres on Sunday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET.Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular ...
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Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD/Blu-ray Details Announced
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Eric Clapton Official Website) - This summer, Eric Clapton gathered a veritable Who's Who of the world's most talented guitar players at the third Crossroads Guitar Festival, an 11-hour celebration of the six-string that attracted a sold-out crowd of more than 27,000 music ...
| A Night To Remember Jim Morrison, In Poetry, Song & Film
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Dawn's Highway Official Website) - Poet and rock and roll legend Jim Morrison will be remembered in poetry, song, and film on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The event will take place at The Rutledge in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The first readings will be selected from ...
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The Museum At Bethel Woods Honors Jimi Hendrix
Bethel, NY (Top40 Charts/ Bethel Woods Center) - On Saturday, September 18, 2010, The Museum at Bethel Woods will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the passing of Woodstock legend Jimi Hendrix with a simple, solemn tribute honoring his life and music. Flowers will be placed at the monument marking ...
| Theatre Within's 30th Annual John Lennon Tribute Features All-star Lineup
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Theatre Within) - For anyone who has heard the music of John Lennon, there is most likely a favorite song or two that touches their heart. To honor the memory of John Lennon and celebrate his music, his passion for peace and his love for New York City, Theatre Within will ...
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Richard Thompson Sets 2010 Tour Dates
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Richard Thompson Official Website) - Richard Thompson released a new album, Dream Attic, September 7. Recorded during a West Coast tour in February, the bulk of the performances were at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Produced by Thompson and longtime cohort ...
| Who's Going With The Lame... Play 'Morning Grooves' The New CD By Alessandro Bottura
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Alessandro Bottura Music) - Mind, Passion And Instinct: the triptych 'Mind, Passion and Instinct'- the title of one of the songs that make up this disc - seems to be the compass that guides the work of Alessandro Bottura. The little genius of progressive fusion and funky ...
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Hdnet Concert Series Rocks 'Rolling Stones At The Max'
Dallas, TX (Top40 Charts/ HDNet Official Website) - HDNet Concert Series will debut "Rolling Stones at the Max, this Sunday, September 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Fans and critics agree, this 1991 concert, "Rolling Stones at the Max" is the ultimate opportunity to experience the Rolling Stones at their best. ...
| Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase Updates Schedule
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase) - The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase is an alternative guitar show, featuring fine, handmade acoustic guitars and stringed musical instruments exhibited by their makers. Show and sale with continuous live acoustic music ...
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Founding Members Of YES, Toto Join First Los Angeles Concert
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ YOSO Official Website) - Come wag your tail and rock-out in Hollywood on November, 6th at the First Annual "Humanity Thru Music" concert and paw-sta dinner in benefit of Fur & Feather Animal Sanctuary a 501c3 dedicated to much needed animal welfare in California. Come help ...
| Telluride Blues & Brews Announces First Annual Sunset Blues Concert
Telluride, CO (Top40 Charts/ MediaCandy PR) - Need another reason to attend Telluride Blues & Brews? In addition to jaw-dropping scenery, performances by the finest blues, rock, gospel and soul artists and more than 150 brews from over 50 of the best microbreweries from the Southwest and beyond, the ...
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Randy Scott Named Guitar Center's King Of The Blues, The Nation's Greatest Undiscovered Blues Guitar Player
Westlake Village, CA (Top40 Charts/ Guitar Center) - Continuing its support of aspiring artists, Guitar Center (www.guitarcenter.com) the world's largest musical instrument retailer, today announced that Hacienda Heights' own Randy Scott has advanced beyond thousands of other guitarists and been named ...
| Hugh Laurie Records New Album With Joe Henry At Ocean Way
Westlake Village, CA (Top40 Charts/ Ocean Way Recording) - "House" Star Works with Top Musicians on New Orleans Blues Project! British actor/musician Hugh Laurie is recording an album of New Orleans Blues at Ocean Way in Hollywood. The star of the TV series "House," is teaming up with producer Joe Henry, ...
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Toronto-based Blues Guitarist Chris Antonik Releases Solo Recording
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Chris Antonik Official Website) - The debut solo album from Toronto guitarist Chris Antonik is a diverse, soulful and tightly executed blend of classic guitar blues and original, innovative, contemporary blues-rock. After thrilling audiences in Toronto blues clubs as a sideman, ...
| Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits Adds Concert Dates In 2011 At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV (Top40 Charts/ Santana Official Website) - Carlos Santana and his legendary band continue the successful run of Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with the addition of seven new concert dates in January 2011. In addition to the newly ...
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