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Pixies to Appear on Fallon
The Pixies, currently in the final days of the U.S. leg of their "Doolittle Tour," and who will headline four sold-out shows at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom next week, have been confirmed to appear on "Late Night with Jimmy ...
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Vintage-Guitar Show Slated to Coincide with Musikmesse
The first International Vintage Show, an exhibition and sales forum for old and rare instruments and pop-music memorabilia, will be held during the Musikmesse, March 24-27 in Frankfurt, Germany. Much like shows in the U.S., its emphasis will be on ...
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Green Day Records New Version of "21 Guns"
Green Day are in the studio this week recording a new version of their hit single "21 Guns" with the cast of "American Idiot" - the critically-acclaimed stage version of the band's 2004 album that has been playing at Berkeley Rep ...
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Paper Zoo Tours with Daltrey
Paper Zoo, the Los Angeles four-piece band with a "psychedelic sound rooted in classic rock" continue to gain new fans and critical praise on their first national tour opening for the legendary Roger Daltrey. On the road in support of their ...
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Joe Perry
Concord Releases Hayes, Charles in <em>For Lovers</em> Series
Concord Music Group's <em>For Lovers</em> series will soon include CDs from Ray Charles and Isaac Hayes, featuring each artist's greatest love songs.
<em>Ray Charles' Sings for Lovers</em> leads with "I Can't Stop Loving ...
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Wariner to Perform on "A Prairie Home Companion"
Steve Wariner will be a guest on "A Prairie Home Companion" this Saturday, as it airs live from Minneapolis at 5 p.m. CST. The show is heard by more than four million listeners each week on some 600 public radio stations, and abroad on ...
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Chet Atkins
Strait Adds Womack To Tour
George Strait has added award-wining and platinum recording artist Lee Ann Womack to his previously announced arena tour with Reba McEntire. The tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late spring.
Womack has sold over 6 million albums, ...
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Zlozower to Sign Books at Mr. Musichead Gallery
Known for having shot photos that grace hundreds of magazine and album covers, L.A.-based rock photographer Neil Zlozower's images have solidified the iconic visual images of many music idols. The most recognized rock photographer from the '70s and ...
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Van Halen
Motley Crue
Fret12 Adds Leslie West Instructional DVD
Fret12 has added an instructional DVD by Leslie West to its <em>Sound and The Story</em> series. The DVDs combine instruction with stories behind the songs and the riffs.
West is the second guitar instructional release in the new ...
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Joe Satriani
Kulick Preps New Disc
Bruce Kulick, former Kiss/current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist, is set to release his third solo LP, <em>BK3</em>. In the works for nearly six years and produced by Jeremy Rubolino, BK3 delivers explosive hard rock arrangements and ...
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Devo, Warner Bros. Release Ltd Ed
Electro-art-rock iconoclasts DEVO celebrate their early recorded works from the Warner Bros. Records vaults with an expanded Ultra Devo-lux, Limited Edition four-disc set of their first and third groundbreaking albums: <em>Q: Are We Not Men? A: ...
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Never Shout Never Launches Acoustic Tour
Christofer Drew, the 18-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist who records under the name Never Shout Never, will hit the road in January for a solo acoustic tour in support of Never Shout Never's eight-song mini-album, entitled <em>What Is ...
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Weezer
Ringo Starr Declares <em>Y Not</em>!
For the first time in one of popular music's most enduring and illustrious career, Ringo Starr has decided to take charge and help produce himself. The result is perhaps the most personal and impressive album of this rock legend's entire solo career. ...
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Graham Nash Photo Book Set for Release
International legend Graham Nash captures the essence of his two favorite artforms-- music and photography--in this unique, energized collection of images. Spanning more than fifty years of music-making as seen through the eyes of 40 photographers, ...
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Mayer Slates "Live on Letterman" Concert Webcast
John Mayer will this Thursday perform for the "Live on Letterman" in a webcast concert from the Ed Sullivan Theater. It will follow the taping of Mayer's appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman." Mayer will perform songs ...
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Bon Jovi's <em>The Circle</em> Captures #1 Debut
Bon Jovi caps the celebration of their 25th year on record with a second consecutive #1 debut, as their 11th studio album <em>The Circle</em> - released November 10 - sails into the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart on the strength of ...
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Rock and Country Collide On Shurman's New Album
There's a powerful sweet spot at the juncture where rock'n'roll and country intersect, giving the music that results a double-whammy that can't be denied. The Austin-based band Shurman hits that bulls-eye dead on packing a powerful punch of rock ...
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Keaggy Releases Christmas Disc
Singer/songwriter, guitarist and Grammy-nominated Gospel Music Hall of Famer Phil Keaggy is releasing <em>Welcome Inn: A Phil Keaggy Christmas</em>, via philkeaggy.com and other digital outlets.
<em>Welcome Inn</em> includes ...
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<em>VG</em> "Appears" in "Hi and Lois" - Again!
For the second time in just more than two years, <em>Vintage Guitar</em> magazine has made a cameo "appearance" in the King Features Syndicate comic strip "Hi and Lois."
The strip was created by Mort Walker and Dik ...
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Brazilian Guitarist Nato Lima Passes
Brazilian guitarist Nato Limo of Los Indios Tabajaras passed away November 15, 2009 after battling stomach cancer. He was 91.
Lima was the surviving member of the guitar duo Los Indios Tabajaras, and was responsible for drawing worldwide popularity ...
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Herring To Release New Album
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Collin Herring is set to release his fourth album, <em>Ocho</em>, on November 17. Herring and his band play a series of shows to introduce the album, starting with an in-store at Austin's Waterloo Records ...
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Gibson Introduces Angus Young SGs
For more than 35 years, AC/DC has represented the archetypal "big rock" guitar sound, setting the standards for countless bands to follow. In particular, Angus Young's incendiary lead tone and mammoth rhythm crunch have inspired wave after ...
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Frehley Set to Jam at Whiskey A-Go-Go
Ace Frehley will join this Sunday's Battle Of The Bands for Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp's showcase finale. Frehley will jam with the campers as they battle it out to be the top campers of 2009! Frehley will also be a headlining guest counselor November ...
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Ace Frehley
Christie's Goes Country
Christie's is pleased to offer The Country Music Sale featuring property from the Estate of Hank Thompson, the first sale dedicated to the creation, history, and evolution of Country Music. The foundation of the sale is property from the estate of ...
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Timothy B. Schmit Adds West Coast Concerts
The Eagles' Timothy B. Schmit has added West Coast concerts to showcase songs from new solo album Expando, his first in eight years. Fans in Portland, Seattle, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the chance to ...
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Leslie West
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Jimmie Bratcher Releases <em>Man! It's Christmas</em>
The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, releases his Christmas CD, <em>Man! It's Christmas</em>, today on Ain't Skeert Tunes.
Produced by Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, <em>Man! It's Christmas</em> hits the ground running with a jubilant classic ...
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Charlie Christian
Wariner Follows Release of Atkins Tribute
Steve Wariner will support Tuesday's release of his tribute to Chet Atkins with a slew of media appearances. Steve Wariner, c.g.p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins, produced by Wariner, is a collection of 11 songs in which he honors the legendary guitarist ...
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Messina To Perform at Harvest Hands Benefit
Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina has confirmed plans for a special holiday concert December 5 in Nashville. The performance--complete with the Brentwood United Methodist Church youth choir--will take place at the church with all ...
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Fear Factory Confirms U.S. Tour Dates
Candlelight Records today confirms February 9 as the American release date for <em>Mechanize</em>, the seventh studio album from Fear Factory. <em>Mechanize</em> features the highly reported reconciliation of vocalist Burton C. ...
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Remastered Neil Young Set for Release
As part of its ongoing Archives reissue campaign with legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, Reprise Records will release re-mastered versions of the first four of Young's classic solo albums, 1969's <em>Neil Young</em> and ...
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Angus Young
Gary Hoey Starts Annual "Ho! Ho! Hoey" Tour
Ax-slinger Gary Hoey is the brains behind the annual HO! HO! HOEY ROCKIN HOLIDAY TOUR. Along with a series of Christmas CDs Gary Hoey's on-air station visits have become a staple at hundreds of radio stations nationwide. His live rock and roll ...
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Seal to Release <em>Hits</em>
Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a collection of his greatest songs on one CD, <em>Hits</em>, to be released December 8, 2009 on Warner Bros. Records. Fans can purchase a CD or CD/DVD package which includes the Seal ...
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Kingston Trio, Front Porch County Band: Legendary American Originals
Fifty years ago, in the autumn of 1959, American musical history was made. With the release of its fourth album, <em>Here We Go Again</em>, The Kingston Trio placed four albums in Billboard's Top 10 Album Chart --- a feat never attained ...
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"Rock to Roll" Charity Event Set for December 3
The fourth annual "Rock to Roll" charity event spearheaded by SideOneDummy Co-Founder Joe Sib is happening this year at Slim's in San Francisco December 3. The event will directly benefit the non-profit organization UCP Wheels for Humanity. ...
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Douglas, Oates, O'Connell Prep "Jerry Christmas!" Tour
Grammy-winning Dobro master Jerry Douglas will perform in select U.S. markets as he tours in support of his holiday album, <em>Jerry Christmas!</em>. Douglas will appear alongside guitarist John Oates and Grammy-nominated vocalist/actress ...
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Danko Jones to Join GnR for Canadian Tour
Danko Jones, who blew away the crowd with their salacious mix of punk and spoken word at the Viper Room in late September--return to Los Angeles December 9 for a show at The Troubadour. On December 3, they'll perform at the Hunnypot Radio & ...
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John Paul Jones
George Strait Sets Tour Dates
The "King of Country" is back! 17x CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee George Strait will kick off his arena tour early next year and this time, he's bringing along one very special lady - Reba McEntire.
The superstar acts performed ...
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Lost Fingers Announce Release Date
The Lost Fingers vupcoming debut album, <em>Lost In The 80's</em>, has the Canadian trio delivers a raucous rollercoaster of new memoires from hits that define the musical highpoints of the '80s - in a unique, original and simply ...
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Slik Helvetika Return
The roaring sounds of vintage metal blended with modern rock are on display throughout <em>Hafnium</em> - the third release overall by the Pennsylvania-based outfit, Slik Helvetika, and their new video, for the lead-off single, ...
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Guitar Hanger Launches
The Guitar Hanger gives you quick and easy access to your instrument while also protecting it from potential harm and theft. The Guitar Hanger allows you to store your instrument anywhere with a closet rod or hook, and by utilizing our non-mechanical ...
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Kenny Rogers "Christmas & Hits" Tour Returns
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means music legend Kenny Rogers will once again be embarking on his highly acclaimed annual holiday tour, bringing his exceptional talent and signature sound to stages across America. The 2009 ...
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Spector Launches Forte Line
Spector's new Forte basses are handcrafted in New York and have;
• Spector NS curved body style
• Forte4: 34" scale, Forte5 35" scale
• Graphite Reinforced 3pc Neck-Thru Rock Maple Neck, 24 Fret Pau Ferro
Fingerboard, no ...
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Gilmour-Produced Unicorn Albums See The Light
Pink Floyd fanatics rejoice with the first time release of two rare David-Gilmour-produced albums by UK country rock band Unicorn! The CDs <em>Blue Pine Trees</em> and <em>Too Many Crooks</em> will be released by premier ...
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David Gilmour
Band of Heathens on "Austin City Limits" with Elvis Costello
The Band of Heathens, whose new album One Foot in the Ether the web 'zine AmericanaRoots.com ponders as "the best record of 2009," will appear on PBS' <em>Austin City Limits</em> on November 7 on a bill headlined by Elvis ...
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Maroon 5 Kick Off Tour
Maroon 5 is gearing up to kick off its nationwide college tou . The multi-city tour will launch at Murray State University in Kentucky and make eleven stops before wrapping in Kansas at the end of the month. Alternative rock band Guster will be making ...
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Sugar Blue's <em>Threshold</em> Set for Release
"We have chosen the title <em>Threshold</em> because the tunes open new musical territory for us," says bluesman Sugar Blue of his new album, due out January 26, 2010 on Beeble Music. The album follows the acclaimed 2007 album ...
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Lick Library Releases Zakk Wylde & Randy Rhoads <em>The Solos</em>
Lick Library's <em>Learn to Play - The Solos</em> format now includes Zakk Wylde and Randy Rhoads. The design of the <em>Learn to Play The Solos</em> DVDs includes a CD of professionally recorded guitar jam backing tracks at ...
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String Cheese Incident releases <em>Trick or Treat</em>
The String Cheese Incident has slowed its schedule considerably in recent years, but fans get a chance to relive the group's legendary "Hulaween" shows on the forthcoming live release, <em>Trick or Treat</em>. The two-disc ...
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