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Neil Young Goes ‘Coastal’ at The Ford, Greek Theatre in L.A.

Neil Young performed in concert for around 6,000 fans who packed the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night, July 10, 2023, the...
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John Jorgenson on His Bluegrass Band, Herb Pedersen & Chris Hillman

The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band made its long-awaited return to the concert stage in late July 2021, bringing its high-lonesome harmonies and wide-ranging instrumental...
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Willie Nelson, Lone Star Jerry Retzloff & The Texas Music Conspiracy

Former Lone Star Brewing Co. district sales manager Jerry Retzloff flashed back half a lifetime to Austin and the Texas music scene in the...
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Grammy Legend Al Schmitt Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ceremony Outside Capitol Tower Set for Thurs., Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m.  By Stephen K. Peeples Al Schmitt, the most honored recording engineer and producer in Grammy...

‘Willie and Family Live’ Album Review, L.A. Weekly (1978)

L.A. Weekly published this writer's short review of the "Willie and Family Live" album in the alt-news tabloid's December 21, 1978 edition. The double...
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Cohen’s Spotify Playlist: The Ultimate Bob Dylan Chronology

American songwriter and performer Bob Dylan has been relatively prolific in a creative life that's spanned almost 60 years. Since his eponymous debut album in...

Nikhil Korula Band Grooves in San Diego

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Blending jazz, rock and reggae, the Nikhil Korula Band will bring its vibrant sound and dance rhythms to RT’s Longboard Grill in San Diego...
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‘Strat Cats’ Jeff Beck & Buddy Guy Tour U.S., Rock Hollywood Bowl Aug. 10

By Stephen K. Peeples Grammy-winning Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame icons and Fender Stratocaster-playing "Strat Cats" Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy hit the road this...
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Lennonology Author Joins John Lennon 75th Birthday Party

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Noted Beatles author Chip Madinger publishes Lennon-Ono chronology spanning 1966-1980 By Stephen K. Peeples Just in time to help celebrate what would have been rock music...
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Frank Sinatra Centennial – ‘A Voice on Air’ Radio Collection

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Exclusive Q&A with Frank Sinatra Boxed Set Producer Charles L. Granata & Associate Producer Martin Melucci UPDATED with more photos By Stephen K. Peeples Music fans worldwide celebrate...