News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

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Wild Honey to Salute Big Star ‘#1 Record’ 50th Year in Benefit Nov. 5

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the classic #1 Record album by Big Star, benefit concert producers the Wild Honey Foundation and...
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Joni Mitchell Archives, Rhino Box ‘The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)’

Ten-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will add another collection to her celebrated Archives Series this fall with "The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)," a new boxed...
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Bergstrom Gathers Family Memories, SCV Musical Friends in ‘Grandpa’s Yard’

UR"Grandpa's Yard," the sixth solo album by renowned Santa Clarita Valley Western singer-songwriter, guitarist, and historian John Bergstrom, gathers musical memories and his down-home...
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‘El Twanguero’ Diego Garcia Q&A with Stephen K. Peeples

URL SlDouble Latin Grammy-winning guitarist/vocalist/composer "El Twanguero" (Diego Garcia) spoke about his latest album, "Carreteras Secundarias Vol. II" ("Backroads Vol. II") with Grammy-nominated producer...

Photographer Henry Diltz on SCVTV ‘House Blend with Stephen K. Peeples’

URL SluLegendary music and pop culture photographer and storyteller Henry Diltz was the special guest on the eighth edition of “House Blend with Stephen...
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Delgado Brothers, Danny Diaz, Bob Robles: ‘Congo Square’ Guitar Duel

URL SluThe Delgado Brothers headlined a tribute and benefit concert for guitarist, teacher, and music shop owner Johnny Thompson at Barnes Park Amphitheatre in...
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Presidential Speechwriters Swap Stories at Library of Congress Roundtable

URL Speechwriters for United States Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, Reagan, and George Bush gathered to share some of their favorite stories in a roundtable discussion...
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Lennon, Ono, Rubin Talk About ‘Mike Douglas Show,’ Feb. 14-18, 1972

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John Lennon, Yoko Ono & Jerry Rubin Q-A with Rock Media About Co-Hosting 'The Mike Douglas Show' Week of Feb. 14-18, 1972 Note: The following...
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Jimi Hendrix ‘Voodoo Child’ Bio: Kubernik Brothers Q&A

EXP ANNOUNCER: We interrupt our regular programming with a special announcement regarding a new book about Jimi Hendrix whose authors offer a fresh perspective...
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George Wein, Newport Jazz, Folk Festival Impresario, Dead at 95

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Jazz pianist, producer, and promoter George Wein, who pioneered the modern music festival format in the ‘50s and by the ‘80s was the world’s...