Gene Simmons Selects Local Band ‘Mach 22’ As Opening Act For June 2 Concert At Trocadero Theatre

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by Russ_Cohen - May 26, 2017May 26, 20170

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons has selected local Philadelphia band Mach 22 to perform as an opening act at the Wizard World: An Evening with Gene Simmons and His Band," Friday, June 2, at the The Trocadero Theatre (1003 Arch St. in Center City).Mach 22 (http://www.mach22music.com/) was

Alexz Johnson — From B.C. To Brooklyn – 2014 Flashback

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by Russ_Cohen - March 14, 2017March 14, 20170

Alexz Johnson is a singer who has just released her first EP called “Heart”. It’s a project funded by a PledgeMusic campaign, this wasn’t her first choice because he has been signed by big labels but this is clearly her best choice since she raised $50,000 so far and a

Zac Brown Band, NASCAR honor Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Jr.

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by Russ_Cohen - March 2, 20170

Zac Brown Band's new single "My Old Man" is the soundtrack to NASCAR's touching tribute video to stock car racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. The video commemorates the 16th anniversary of Earnhardt's passing, and features clips of Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. through the years. "My Old Man" is a reflection

Songwriters Hall of Fame – Jon Anderson of Yes Should Be on the Ballot

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by Russ_Cohen - October 17, 2016November 16, 20160

The Songwriters Hall of Fame is a place I hold in high regard. They’re better than the Rock and Roll Hall because they seem to be less commercial. They have a very eclectic group of members and yet Jon Anderson of Yes fame, and much more, hasn’t been voted in. On

GREEN DAY ANNOUNCE U.S. AND CANADIAN CLUB AND EUROPEAN ARENA TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF UPCOMING ALBUM REVOLUTION RADIO

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by Sportsologist - September 6, 20160

September 6th, 2016 - (Los Angeles, CA) - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will hit the road for a series of intimate club shows in the U.S. and Canada in support of their upcoming 12th studio album, Revolution Radio, which will be released

Heart Headlines Great Summer Triple Bill

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by Russ_Cohen - August 13, 20160

Camden, NJ - - The band opened up with “Wild Child”. They built up some anticipation at the beginning and Ann Wilson already started to wow the crowd with her special vocals. Their second selection was “Magic Man”. Guitarist, Craig Bartock really worked the whammy bar to perfection. Keyboardist, Chris Joyner played

GREEN DAY WILL RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM – REVOLUTION RADIO – ON OCTOBER 7TH VIA REPRISE RECORDS

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by Sportsology - August 11, 20160

ALBUM IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY FIRST SINGLE, "BANG BANG," NOW AVAILABLE August 11, 2016 - (Los Angeles, CA) - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will release their 12th studio album, entitled Revolution Radio, on October 7th via Reprise Records. The album is available for

Shinedown Delivered At The MMRBQ

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by Russ_Cohen - June 20, 2016June 20, 20160

It was a rainy day in Camden, New Jersey but the show wasn't cancelled. It wasn't an option. WMMR had burgers to grill and fans had bands that they wanted to see. One of the bands that made their day worth while was Shinedown. Having seem 3 times now I

Ode To The Guitar Tech

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by Russ_Cohen - May 18, 2016May 18, 20160

After covering the Generation AXE tour I now have a new found respect for the guitar tech. Yes you get to tune of the axe’s of legends like Tosin Abasi, of “Animals” fame, Nuno Bettencourt, who was in the band “Extreme”, Zakk Wylde, of Ozzy Osbourne fame as well as

The Who at 50 – – I Can’t Explain How Good They Are

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by Russ_Cohen - April 30, 20160

Joan Jett opened up for the Who at the Wells Fargo Center. They had worked together many times before and the first lady of guitar legends didn’t disappoint. She opened up with “Bad Reputation” and that fired up the crowd. “Cherry Bomb” was up next bringing back memories of her first