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

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GIMME SOME TRUTH. 36 ‘Ultimate Mixes’ Rock John Lennon 80th Birthday

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Celebrating and released worldwide on October 9, 2020, to coincide with what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday, GIMME SOME TRUTH. THE ULTIMATE...
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Bennett Scholarships Awarded to Canyon, West Ranch Seniors

Graduating seniors Christine Nguyen of Canyon High School and Daniel Bisla of West Ranch High School were each awarded a 2019 Rod Bennett Memorial...
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Groovin’ Doug Sahm Film Premieres in L.A. July 30

UPDATE: Now-closed Kickstarter campaign to pay for music licensing surpassed $75,000 goal by $15K By Stephen K. Peeples “Sir Doug & The Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove,”...
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Book Review: Suze Rotolo’s ‘Freewheelin’ Time’ with Bob Dylan

For years, Suze Rotolo remained the mystery girl pictured with Bob Dylan walking down a slushy Greenwich Village street on the cover of his...

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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‘Dandy’ Don Whittemore – A 50-Year Appreciation

URL SlugFamily and friends of Los Angeles record industry veteran and ice cream entrepreneur "Dandy" Don Whittemore gathered at the Hilton in Woodland Hills...
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Chris Hillman’s Acclaimed Memoir, ‘Time Between,’ Heads Into Second Printing

Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chris Hillman’s memoir, "Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond," first published November...
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Perdomo Shines on ‘The Golden Hour’

Los Angeles-based session ace and producer Fernando Perdomo echoes the sound and sensitivity of classic '70s singer-songwriter records with his latest solo album, "The...
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan performed at the civil rights "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" on August 28, 1963. Photo": Rowland Scherman - U.S. National Archives and Records.

Book Review: On the Tracks: Bob Dylan ‘Chronicles Vol. 1’

On the Tracks: Reflections on "Chronicles Volume 1" by Bob Dylan, a book review by Stephen K. Peeples, Santa Clarita Valley Signal Staff Writer, was...

Herb Pedersen Q&A on Earl Scruggs, 03-31-12

Folk-country-rock-bluegrass-Americana legend Herb Pedersen (Vern & Ray, The Dillards, Desert Rose Band, Loafer's Glory) spoke with this reporter for a few minutes on Saturday,...