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JON SECADA receives Latin Grammy Nomination BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL ALBUM @JonSecada

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The Produce Like a Pro team had the great pleasure of taking students from the Los Rios Rock School to Sunset Sound for a recording project.  But not just any recording project, Studio 1 was set up and…

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KIKI EBSEN PERFORMS THE JONI MITCHELL PROJECT AT BOGIES

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JD King Video Review @JDKingMusic

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Blameshift Announce Co-Headlining Tour Dates with The Nearly Deads Sponsored by Strüng

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GARY NUMAN RELEASES POLITICALLY CHARGED 22ND ALBUM SAVAGE @numanofficial

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Get ready Los Angeles to party!  Bobby Watson, Grammy winner/ Gold & Platinum Record recording artist, and former bass player for Rufus,  is going to launch his new band, Rufusized  at The Rose Club in…

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“Ultimate Jam Night Presents: Ultimate Texas Jam”

On September 12, 2017, Ultimate Jam Night at the Whiskey A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA,  presented the “Ultimate Jam Night Presents: Ultimate Texas Jam” concert. The event was part of multi-city effort to raise…

Local Band Hangout Goes Reggae

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Ariana Savalas Performs The Ménage a Tour! At Spaghettini

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“The Fellas” 21st Album from Grammy Winning Artist Melissa Manchester

On September 8th, Grammy Winning Artist, Melissa Manchester will release her 21st album, The Fellas.  Here, Melissa Manchester is paying tribute to some of her favorite male fellas such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Mel…

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THC MUSIC AND EMP LABEL GROUP INK DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH KEVIN WOOD’S WAMMYBOX RECORDS TO DISTRIBUTE RELEASES FROM MALFUNKSHUN, ALL HAIL THE CROWN, AND MORE.

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Alternative Rock Band Color Til Monday Announced Dates with Sea of Trees and Goosey Grey @colortilmonday

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Spotify 10 Million+ Streams Ollie Gabriel New Indie Pop/Soul Rock New Single “Running Man” @OllieGabriel

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Valor & Vengeance Released “Sinking Further” Video and Digital Single on July 4, 2017 @valorvengeance

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Ringo Starr 77th Birthday Celebration/Peace & Love at Capitol Records

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Paul Childers at Summer NAMM 2017 @ChildersPaul

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Nichole Nordeman Releases “Every Mile Mattered” @nicholenordeman

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Darryl Walker ‘s Al Jarreau Tribute at Spaghettini

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Matt Koelsch New Indie Folk Single “Incomplete” @mattkoelsch

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Phil Varca & The SlamJammers Re-Releasing Hits, Sign With New Agency

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Frank Graves Blues Singer Performs at Palmdale Playhouse

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On July 7th – 9th, The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival will take place at the Embarcadero Marina Park North.  The host for this year will be the super charged, sharply dressed,…

Terry Wollman Performing at The Festival of Arts Laguna Beach

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GERI Horner Releases Video For Comeback Single “Angels in Chains” Her Tribute To George Michael

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Wild Ponies to Release ‘Galax’ on August 25 @WildPoniesT

The Nashville-based Wild Ponies are proud to announce the release of their new album, Galax, on August 25, via Gearbox Records. Bridging the gap between old and new, the album features revered…

An Evening With Keiko Matsui Performing With The Asia America Youth Symphony Orchestra David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor

On June 16th, the Aratani Theater was full of musical magic as the audience was treated to David Benoit conducting the Asia America Youth Symphony Orchestra and special guest, International jazz pianist,…

Geoff Alpert’s “Open Your Heart” CD Release Party At The E Spot

On June 15th at the E Spot, Geoff Alpert, contemporary jazz trombone player debuted his superb CD “Open Your Heart” with a star studded lineup of musicians… Gail Jhonson on acoustic piano & synthesizer, Greg Manning,…

Cuba’s Next Rising Star San Miguel Announces First Dates As Special Guest for Colin Hay in California @sanmiguelp7

Colin Hay, the Scottish born- Australian singer songwriter and former frontman for Men at Work, will be San Miguel’s guest at The Mint on July 6th, as a warm up to the California Run.…

Meklit Premieres New Album When The People Move, The Music Moves Too with PopMatters @MeklitMusic

Album out June 23rd via Six Degrees Records  and is Produced by Multi-Grammy Award Winner Dan Wilson , Featuring Performances By Andrew Bird and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Ethiopian-American artist Meklit just premiered…

The Care Concert All-Star Charity Event To Help Fight Homelessness @wecancalifornia

On Saturday, June 10th, at the Palace Theater in downtown Los Angeles, The Tribe, a collective of LA-based session and touring musicians and vocalists gathered to perform at an all-star musical fundraising…

Soul Record’s Artist Tena Riley Will Perform on Father’s Day

Soul Record’s recording artist, Tena Riley will be performing with her band, The Total Package on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th 2017, from 8pm – 12am in a Cabaret and Dance Show,…

Lee Brice Headlines 3rd Annual ShipKicker Country Music Festival at the Queen Mary July 1

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AJ Lambert, Granddaughter of Legendary Frank Sinatra, to Perform Aboard the Queen Mary at Local Band Hangout June 15

The Queen Mary welcomes back the popular monthly live music series, Local Band Hangout, on Thursday, June 15 at 8 p.m. in The Observation Bar & Art Deco Lounge with a special…

The Mel-E-Mel Show Live & Humble Rhythm Entertainment presents the Sir George Band at 1st Friday’s Creole Jazz

On Friday, June 2nd, The Mel-E-Mel Show Live & Humble Rhythm Entertainment presented the Sir George Band at 1stFriday’s Creole Jazz held at the Forge Event Center in Lancaster.  The Sir George…

JUST ANNOUNCED A LOS ANGELES EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS … GEOFF ALPERT – CD RELEASE EVENT

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RINGO STARR ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR HIS ANNUAL PEACE & LOVE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION JULY 7, 2017

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‘68 REVEALS MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE WORKERS ARE FEW”

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Singer-Songwriter Matt Koelsch Releases New Single “Perfectly Aligned”

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KSBR’S BIRTHDAY BASH 2017 SENDS THE CITY NATIONAL GROVE INTO JAM HEAVEN

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Don’t Believe In Ghosts Announce Debut Album GIVE IT MEANING to be released on June 30th via Forward Thinking

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DILLON FRANCIS’ “SAY LESS” FEATURING G-EAZY RECEIVES REMIXES FROM GORGON CITY AND EPTIC @dillonfrancis

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NEXT TO NONE launch video for new single “The Apple”

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The Mel-E-Mel Show Live And Humble Rhythm Entertainment Present Sir George Band

On Friday, June 2nd, The Mel-E-Mel Show Live & Humble Rhythm Entertainment presents the Sir George Band at 1st Friday’s Creole Jazz held at the Forge Event Center in Lancaster.  The Sir…

2017 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

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Breaking Statement On Chris Cornell’s Death- Wife, Vicky Cornell Blames Anxiety Meds

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Bash 2017 “Night Club” Edition

By Sheryl Aronson & Judy Ann Davila On May 28th, 2016  KSBR, 88.5 FM Saddleback College will be holding their infamous Birthday Bash at The City National Grove in Anaheim.  Doors open…

Healing Arts Reaching Kids “Rock for HARK” Three Dog Night Concert

By Sheryl Aronson On Sunday April 30th, the organization HARK (Healing Arts Reaching Kids) along with Children’s Hospital held a benefit concert featuring the all-star band, Three Dog Night. The ball room…

SLASH CONCERT TO BE BROADCAST IN VIRTUAL REALITY BY CITI, LIVE NATION AND NEXTVR #BeastlyBall

On Saturday, May 20th at 6pm at the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s 2017 Beastly Ball, legendary guitarist Slash will be performing with a number of special guests to celebrate the L.A.…

PHOENIX POP PUNK FAVORITES DOLL SKIN RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SHUT UP (YOU MISS ME)” AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING @DollSkinBand

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METALLICA TO KICK OFF THE WORLDWIRED 2017 North American Tour Tonight in Baltimore @Metallica

AVENGED SEVENFOLD AND VOLBEAT TO SUPPORT Metallica will kick off their WorldWired 2017 North American tour in support of their new album Hardwired…To Self-Destruct tonight in Baltimore, MD at M&T Bank Stadium.…

Lisa Loeb Receives GRAMMY Award Nomination For Feel What U Feel

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “GOODBYE ANGELS”

Grammy® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Red Hot Chili Peppers have released a new music video for their song “Goodbye Angels”, from the band’s most recent album The Getaway,…

Rolling Stone Names Phoebe Hunt A Country Artist You Need To Know @Phoebe_Hunt

New Album Shanti’s Shadow Out June 2nd   Rolling Stone Country has named Phoebe Hunt one of their Top 10 “New Country Artists You Need To Know.” The Austin, Texas-raised Americana songwriter will release…

Meklit to Release New Album When The People Move, The Music Moves Too June 23rd Via Six Degrees Records @meklitmusic

Produced by Multi-Grammy Award Winner Dan Wilson Features Performances By Andrew Bird and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band   Ethiopian-American artist Meklit will release her new album When the People Move, the Music Moves…

GRAMMY MUSEUM® AT L.A. LIVE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SEMINAL L.A. PUNK ROCK BAND X IN NEW EXHIBIT OPENING OCTOBER 13

X: 40 Years of Punk in Los Angeles offers a backstage pass into the life and career of the legendary leaders of the L.A. punk scene To celebrate the 40th anniversary of…

Björk Digital- LA Phil Presents Groundbreaking VR Exhibitions’ West Coast Premiere #VirtualReality

The LA Phil is thrilled to present the West Coast premiere of Björk Digital, an exhibition of groundbreaking VR video works featuring music from Björk’s latest album, Vulnicura. May 19-June 4 at…

The New Kings of Mariachi Are All Women. Flor de Toloache Announces a New Album +Single! @mariachinyc

Flor de Toloache’s 2014 self titled and debut album earned them a Latin Grammy® nomination. The new single drops TODAY celebrating 5 de Mayo. Latin Grammy® nominated Flor de Toloache has performed in several international…

LOS CAFRES – 2017 US Tour Dates @LosCafres

The Argentine band, Los Cafres surprises us once again with their new video from their new single, Perdón. What better way to celebrate this with a US tour? This summer a world tour…

Our Name is Barbra 2017 Project Angel Food Benefit @projangelfood

By Sheryl Aronson When I heard that The Hollywood 360 was invited to cover Project Angel Food, Our Name is Barbra 2017, I was ecstatic. They were raising money for a commendable…

Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire Took The Audience to Church To A Sold Out Crowd

By Sheryl Aronson On April 26th,  at Catalina Jazz Club, Larry Dunn and his dazzling, super charged Anthology of Earth, Wind, & Fire band took us to church.  They testified with their funk filled crackling…

An Evening With Draco Rosa -West Coast Tour Dates @dracorosa

The American-born Puerto Rican singer/ songwriter has announced that the West Coast dates for his tour will will re-scheduled for the Fall. Immersed in the recording of his new album and despite…

SAN MIGUEL “Un Poquito de Amor Everyday” Feat. Colin Hay (from Men At Work) Premieres Today!!! @SanMiguelp7

Cuba’s best tresero and next rising star San Miguel, announces the release of his debut album, a residency at The Mint and Summer dates in July. San Miguel’s debut album also titled “Un Poquito…

DenManTau A Band From Germany Who Takes to the Streets And Wows the Audiences @DenManTau

By Sheryl Aronson As Linita Masters and I were leaving NAMM one night this past January, we heard a band playing on the street that caught both of our keen listening ears. …

Mending Kids Announces Global Pop Sensation G.E.M as Global Celebrity Ambassador @GEMoving

First Visit to Children’s Orphanage in China already Confirmed & A Percentage of Tour Merchandise from G.E.M’s New World Tour Going to the Charity Mending Kids International, a non-profit organization known for…

Cinematic Folk Artist East of Eli Premiered New Single Entitled “Nowhere”

Cinematic folk artist East of Eli. His music is an infectious blend of cinematic folk and modern electronic sounds. The new single entitled “Nowhere” features his famed actress wife Chyler Leigh who stars on CW’s Supergirl. East of Eli …

SouLatino Ralph Dudley Puts a New Spin On Soul & Latin Music At His CD Release Party

By Sheryl Aronson On April 9th, Ralph Dudley’s SouLatino 11-piece big band detonated the stage at Spaghettini with some spicy, hot music.  It emphasized the lightning fast tempos and rhythms of Latin…

Charisse Mills Releases Her Single “One In A Million” @Charissemills

By Sheryl Aronson Charisse Mills is one of a kind.  She has combined her classically trained voice of opera with pop music and created a new genre of music called ‘pop’era.’ (Pronounced…

Queen Mary’s Local Band Hangout Goes Totally Long Beach Local Tonight @TheQueenMary

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Stevie Wonder was presented with ASCAP’s inaugural “Key of Life Award” @ ASCAP EXPO

Legendary songwriter and performer Stevie Wonder was presented with ASCAP‘s inaugural “Key of Life Award” today, at the marquee closing event of ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” EXPO in Los Angeles. “The Key of Life” award, presented to Wonder…

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Morning panels featured some of the country’s most prominent advocates for music creators discussing the issues that songwriters and composers currently face. Two members of Congress, Rep. Karen Bass of California (D)…

Day 1 recap of ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” EXPO, from the Loews Hotel in Hollywood

Festivities kicked off with ASCAP’s Annual Membership Meeting, which included remarks from ASCAP President Paul Williams, CEO Elizabeth Matthews and EVP of Membership John Titta, as well as performances by five-time Grammy…

DJ Philips Throws A Swinging Birthday Party For Pat Prescott

By Sheryl Aronson The Rose Club, Pasadena. On March 29th, DJ Jonathan Phillips threw a rocking, rip roaring, swinging, jamming birthday party for the consummate Lady of Radio, Pat Prescott, 94.7 The…

George Clinton Honored and Charli XCX Hits High Note at the 21st SESAC Pop Awards @seasc

SESAC hosted its 21st annual Pop Awards at the historic Cipriani 42nd Street in New York tonight. The event was attended by the music industry’s top leaders, artists, songwriters and publishers. SESAC’s…

Bas360, Reggae Artist Presents His Live Performance At M8RX Club, Santa Barbara

By Sheryl Aronson Butterfly Beats & Beauty Productions Presents the versatile and supercharged Jamaican Reggae Artist, Bas 360, April 14th, at the Night Club/Lounge, M8RX in Santa Barbara.  Bas 360 is also…

Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire Performs at The Catalina Bar & Grill

By Sheryl Aronson On April 26th, Larry Dunn’s Anthology of Earth, Wind & Fire’s band will galvanize the stage of the Catalina Bar & Grill with their flaming funk, heavenly harmonies, and…

@TheFlatliners’ New LP “Inviting Light” Out Tomorrow on @RiseRecords

On Tour with Weezer, The Menzingers and More This Spring Toronto Canada’s The Flatliners are releasing ‘Inviting Light’, their sixth studio LP, tomorrow on Rise Records. Frontman and guitarist Chris Cresswell says,…

Discover SAN MIGUEL Cuba’s Next Contemporary Son Rising Star @sanmiguelp7

San Miguel Perez is referred to as “El Tresero Moderno” (The Modern Tresero) in his home country, Cuba. He’s considered one of the best tres and guitar players in Cuba, having won…

@JulianaHatfield Releases New Music Video And New Tour Dates

In support of her soon-to-be released record, Pussycat (April 28th on American Laundromat Records), Boston-based singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield will kick off a national tour on April 22nd in New Haven, CT. Juliana…

@WallaceDetroit Guitars Announces Limited Edition ‘Firehouse Series’

Wallace Detroit Guitars Announces Limited Edition ‘Firehouse Series’, Handcrafted with Reclaimed Wood from Iconic Detroit Firehouse Aged Maple and Pine Salvaged from Floor of Old Detroit Landmark Inspires Twelve One of a…

X Announces More Summer Tour Dates @Xtheband

X is ready to celebrate their 40 years together as a band with shows running all year long!  The party launches on May 1st in Albuquerque, NM, with dates hitting Oklahoma, Missouri,…

Meet Barnaby Clay – Director of SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK – Opens April 7th in LA @MagnoliaPics ‏

Magnolia Pictures, VICE Documentary Films, RockEye Productions and Straight Up Films presents SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK.  The film is directed by Barnaby Clay and an official selection of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. Barnaby…

The Saban Theater Presents Legendary Wayne Newton And Carly Robyn Green

By Sheryl Aronson This Saturday, April 8th, the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills will be presenting the legendary consummate performer, Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton.  He makes his return to Beverly Hills with…

Where all in Latin music meet: 2017 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards

By: Fredwill Hernandez   In its 28th year, and held annually, The Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards, is the oldest and only conference catering strictly to Latin music, will take place…

Ralph Dudley Interview As He Hits Spaghettini With His Hot New SoulLatino Sound

By Sheryl Aronson On April 9th, 7pm, Ralph Dudley will be hitting Spaghettini with his hot, sizzling new sound…SoulLatino.  After working diligently for over a year in the studio with some of…

Phil Perry Honors George Duke At A Tribute Concert: The Berks Jazz Festival @PhilPerry

By Sheryl Aronson On March 23rd, 2017 at the Centerstage in Burbank, Phil Perry joined an all-star cast of musicians preparing for the George Duke Tribute Concert taking place at the Berks…

NIKKA COSTA PREMIERES COVER OF PRINCE’S “NOTHING COMPARES 2 U” ON ALL MUSIC GUIDE @officialnikka

“Nothing Compares 2 U” is First Single Off Costa’s Forthcoming Album Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between to be Released This Summer via Metropolis Recordings Nikka Costa’s new album “Nikka & Strings, Underneath…

The Women’s International Music Network Announces Performers for 2017 She Rocks ASCAP Expo Showcase @the_wimn

The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN)announces the artists selected to perform at the official 2017 She Rocks Showcase during the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO. Taking place on Fri., April 14, 2017,…

Merchant Vinyl Company Launches Affordable, Efficient Record Pressing for Everybody

Recently launched, Merchant Vinyl Company aims to be the go-to spot for the independent music community’s vinyl pressing needs. Founded by Garrett Wadford after growing frustrated with the many hassles of pressing…

New Compilation of the Nation’s Best Emerging Rock Acts

Who needs another compilation featuring the same songs that radio has been shoving down your throat all year long? Come discover your new favorite band on Undiscovered:Rock. Bands featured on the compilation…

Photo Gallery – Funk Jazz Wednesday- The Rose , Pasadena, CA March 15th

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Gail Jhonson The First Lady of Smooth Jazz Is About Grace, Beauty and Serious Playing on the Keyboards

By Sheryl Aronson At the age of ten years old, Gail Jhonson knew she wanted to be a serious musician when she first began playing the piano.  Four years later, she and…

Rock N’ Fashion Show For Charity @LuckyStrikeLive

Hosted at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, Rock & Roll & Fashion Show will be a night of fusion, bringing together some of the world’s greatest musicians, models, and local fashion designers,…

Edge Of Paradise Announce GUITAR GIVEAWAY! @EdgeOfParadise1

Edge Of Paradise new CD ALIVE is now available for pre order, with release scheduled for March 10! Currently the CD is #2 best selling rock album on Amazon, among Hard Rock…

Photo Gallery -KaTa Matsuno at Funk Jazz Wednesday- The Rose , Pasadena, CA March 8th

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SXSW 2017 Official Showcase SOUNDS FROM COLOMBIA #ColombiaBringITOn

The Colombian government, through ProColombia (instution in charge of the commercial promotion of non traditional exports, international tourism and foreign investment in Colombia) and MinTIC (Ministry of Information Technology and Communications of Colombia), supports Colombia’s…

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Presents “Strange 80s” Inaugural Annual Benefit Concert

Hosted by Finn Wolfhard of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” With Performances By: Tenacious D, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Sarah Silverman, and members of: OK Go, Goldfinger, Sugarcult, Anberlin, Anthrax, Velvet Revolver, Taking Back Sunday & more!  Sweet Relief…

DREAMCAR SELLS OUT WEST COAST TOUR

DREAMCAR today announced that all shows on their upcoming West Coast tour have sold out. “We couldn’t be happier about the excitement our first shows have elicited! It matches our own. Can’t…

CHINO XL AND RAMA DUKE REINVENT RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS’ GLOBAL SMASH ‘UNDER THE BRIDGE’ FOR A NEW GENERATION

Debut release from LA-based label 1520 Entertainment unites pedigree artists with Grammy-winning producer. Official Video for “Under the Bridge” Released Today on AXS.com/AXS BUZZ It is hardly commonplace for hip-hop and rock…

Patsy Cline: American Masters Now Streaming & On PBS

Patsy Cline: American Masters is streaming now on PBS Passport, a members-only streaming service, available in most areas via http://pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS OTT apps. Broadcasts continue all this month on PBS (check…

Jon Secada Releases his tribute album to Beny Moré

Jon Secada’s  ‘… To Beny Moré, with Love.’ is being released today. The first single, ‘Como Fue’, is a duo with Beny Moré and one of the most recognizable classics from the Cuban songwriter, producer and…

Dance Gavin Dance Unveil “Inspire The Liars” Video; Band’s Tour with Chon Selling Out

Sacramento, CA’s Dance Gavin Dance have unveiled their latest music video “Inspire The Liars”, which is now streaming here. The band’s ‘The Robot with Human Hair vs. CHONzilla Tour’ with San Diego’s…

Photo Gallery -DJ Jonathan Phillips Presents Funk Jazz Wednesday at the Rose , Pasadena, CA March 1st

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Guitar Player Challenges Music Industry: Who Will Save the Guitar?

The March 2017 issue of Guitar Player magazine studies what Editor in Chief Michael Molenda calls a “potential extinction-level event”—the number of teens and Millennials who leave the guitar under their beds…

Lucky Boys Confusion Celebrates 20th Anniversary

After premiering last night on Chicago’s WKQX 101.1 FM, “It’s After Midnight“, the first new song from Lucky Boys Confusion in ten years is now streaming on Youtube. Lucky Boys Confusion is…

MON LAFERTE TRIUMPHS AT THE PRESTIGIOUS VIÑA DEL MAR FESTIVAL IN CHILE

In front of more than 15.000 people, Mon Laferte made her debut in the festival that she’s been watching her entire life. The artist returned to her hometown to participate in the 58th…

ROGER WATERS AND NICK MASON Make Rare Public Appearance Together

ROGER WATERS AND NICK MASON MAKE RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE TOGETHER AHEAD OF THE OPENING OF PINK FLOYD EXHIBITION On Thursday 16 February, Pink Floyd’s founder members Roger Waters and Nick Mason made…

Larry Dunn Wallops the Casio Keyboards At NAMM 2017

When I heard that Larry Dunn was going to give a demonstration at the Casio Booth on Saturday, January 21st, at NAMM, I zipped over there immediately.  My listening ears were gearing…

Bunny Brunel & Kaylene Peoples Performing at Alvas Showroom

On Saturday, Frebruary 25th, at 8pm in the Alvas Showroom,  San Pedro, please join Grammy-nominated Bassist Bunny Brunel and award-winner jazz vocalist/flutist Kaylene Peoples for an uncompromising musical experience with straight-ahead acoustic…

EVERYBODY PANIC! Release Live Video for “Our Last Goodbye”

CaviGold Records rockers EVERYBODY PANIC! released their self-made live video of the song “Our Last Goodbye” that was filmed recently while on tour with Mushroomhead. EVERYBODY PANIC! is a highly charged rock…

Announcing the Road To Rock Into Spring Tour Featuring Alive In Barcelona, Silent Theory and The Broken Thumbs

Hard Rock band, Alive in Barcelona have announced the Road to Rock into Spring Tour with bands Silent Theory and The Broken Thumbs. The tour will kick off April 26th in Garden…

Renowned Spanish Composer Alberto De La Rocha Brings Us ‘The Magic of Life’

Winner for the “Best Instrumental Contemporary Orchestral Music” Award at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards.  “The Magic of Life” is a multi-faceted album that seamlessly combines disparate musical styles into a…

Whole Planet Foundation Pre-Grammy Showcase & Benefit At the OHM Nightclub

By Sheryl Aronson On Thursday, February 9th, 2017, the Whole Planet Foundation held a Pre-Grammy Showcase and Benefit event at the OHM Nightclub in Hollywood.  They were honoring the co-founders of Alaffia, an organization…

“Alive”, the new single/video from US rockers, Edge Of Paradise.

“Alive”, the new single/video from US rockers, Edge Of Paradise. Song is produced by Chuck Johnson (Korn, Slipknot)  mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Pop Evil…) Video is directed by Val Rassi. “Alive”…

Holy+Gold, Featuring Former Members of Norma Jean, The Chariot, The Glass Ocean, Releasing “Feral Children” on February 17

While the name Holy + Gold might not instantly ring a bell, the Atlanta five-piece consists of some familiar names including former members of the band’s Norma Jean, The Chariot and The…

SHE ROCKS AWARDS Red Carpet at NAMM 2017

The Hollywood 360 covered the red carpet at SHE ROCKS AWARDS on Friday, January 20th, 2017 at the NAMM Show.  Some of the 2017 Honorees were Lita Ford, Ronnie Spector, Shirley Manson,…

Eastman Instruments NAMM 2017

The Hollywood 360 visited the Eastman Booth at the NAMM show and talked with Joe Cupica, Communications Director,  Robert Greenberg, Saxophone Specialist, and Otto D’Ambrosia, Guitar Designer.   The Hollywood 360: Please…

LADY GAGA SET TO PERFORM WITH METALLICA AT THE 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS FEB. 12

The Recording Academy® and CBS Television Network have confirmed that Lady Gaga will be performing with Metal Icons , Metallica at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. In true GRAMMY® Moment fashion, this pairing is…

BLAMESHIFT PREMIERE THEIR MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “MONSTER”

Long Island, NY based rock band Blameshift premiered the music video for their single “Monster” through VEVO. The video directed by Eric Schneider coined the hashtag #iamamonster, showing the dirty path of…

Two Time Grammy Winner, Terri Lyne Carrington Ends Her European Tour With a Bang

By Sheryl Aronson When I decided to pick up the pen again 2 ½ years ago to pursue my dream of being a writer on a full-time basis, it was quite appropriate…

The 2017 Grammy Awards Nominees

By Sheryl Aronson The 59th Grammy Awards will be televised this Sunday, February 12th, 8pn on CBS.  James Corden, of the “Late, Late Shows” will host the star-studded night, taking place at…

JANEY STREET WINS BIG AT 2016 LA MUSIC CRITIC AWARDS

Acclaimed Songwriter & Former Clive Davis Protégée Continues Journey Sharing her Passion and Music via Blue Élan Records February 2, 2017 – For those that “know” their music, the name JANEY STREET…

NAMM 2017 Interview- Bob Mintzer, Jazz Saxophonist for The Yellowjackets

When I went to visit Eastman Instruments with Bennie Maupin, a wonderful surprise awaited.  Bob Mintzer, saxophonist for the world renowned group, Yellowjackets, was blowing away on the newest model of an…

NEON COVEN DEBUT EP “RISEN” OUT TODAY

Neon Coven, the new industrial rock band from Los Angeles, CA, has released its debut EP “Risen” today via New Ocean Media. Recorded in Hollywood, the EP was produced by Jacob Bunton. The EP consists…

NAMM 2017 Interview- Bennie Maupin

During his fifty- year career in the business, Bennie Maupin’s ingenious style of playing on the saxophone and bass clarinet has built him a reputation as being one of the foremost innovators. …

Lucky Strike Got Down and Funky With The Brandon Brown Collective

By Sheryl Aronson On Friday night, January 20th, The Lucky Strike Bowling Alley/Concert Club throbbed with the pulsating funky music of The Brandon Brown Collective, consisting of a twelve -piece band.  This…

Green Day NO. 1 At Alternative Radio for Second Consecutive Week

“STILL BREATHING” ALSO CLIMBS TO THE TOP OF ACTIVE ROCK CHART Grammy® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Green Day have topped both the Billboard and Mediabase Alternative radio charts for…

Queen Mary’s New Local Band Hangout Continues with Karina Nistal, Hellhounds of London, and Aragorn & Olivia

First Concert of New Music Series Kicked Off With Sell-Out Crowd The Queen Mary’s new breakout live music series, Local Band Hangout, continues with performances by Karina Nistal, Hellhounds of London, and…

Young Musicians Win Grammy Foundation® And Musicares® Teens Make Music Contest And A 59TH Annual Grammy Awards® Experience

Talon David, a teen singer/ songwriter, has been chosen as the winner of the seventh annual GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares® Teens Make Music Contest for her original interpretation of the importance of…

NAMM 2017 Interview – Kiki Ebsen , Chase Huna

By Sheryl Aronson I ran into my friends who I’ve had the opportunity to cover in The Hollywood 360 either in a feature story or a review of a concert performance. Here…

ALEX COLE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HIS CD “BAD BOY ROCKER”

ALEX COLE is “Living The American Dream!” Born and raised in Milan Italy, he traveled to the United States to pursue his love for Rock ’N’ Roll. He was discovered by the…

NAMM 2017 Interviews – J. Boykin, Tomoka Nomura-Jarvis, Willie Bradley II.

The Hollywood 360 hit the floor running on Friday, January 20th at NAMM 2017 held at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Time to pull out the camera, the phones, and get the latest…

Rock Against Human Trafficking A Night of Fun For A Serious Cause

By Sheryl Aronson Grammy Time approaching!  In honor of the late rock and roll star, Andy Fraser, (All Right Now) who I met and interviewed at the after party of the Grammys…

US rockers, Edge Of Paradise announce Artwork + Release date for their upcoming CD “ALIVE”

Edge Of Paradise is gearing up for their 3rd release, 5 song EP ‘ALIVE’, to be released via ILS/UNIVERSAL, March 10th. Produced by Chuck Johnson (Korn, Slipknot), mixed by Jay Ruston, Michael…

Atlas Founder/CEO Richard Stumpf Has Announced An Exclusive Global Music Publishing Deal With Warren Haynes

Named one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” Warren Haynes is recognized as a prolific musician and a cornerstone of the American music landscape. He has brought his virtuosic artistry to three…

Much To See, Hear, And Learn During 115th (2017) NAMM Show – Part #2

By: Fredwill Hernandez The National Association of Music Merchants [NAMM], kicked off its 115th NAMM show, the four day event which started Thur. – Jan. 19, will run through Sun.- Jan 22,…

Much to see, hear, and learn at 115th (2017) NAMM Show !

By: Fredwill Hernandez The National Association of Music Merchants [NAMM], kicked off its 115th NAMM show, on Thur. – Jan. 19, running through Sun.- Jan 22, at the  Anaheim Convention Center [Anaheim,…

The Hollywood 360 Interview : Terrell Sass Grammy Nominated Producer/Musician For Mya’s R&B Album Smoove Jones

By Sheryl Aronson The Hollywood 360 would like to congratulate Terrell Sass and all the members of the production team for their Grammy nomination Best R&B Album for Mya’s Smoove Jones Album.…

The Hollywood 360 Covers NAMM 2017

NAMM 2017, January 19-22, Anaheim Convention Center, where the music industry worldwide gathers in this spectacular reunion to promote and network their latest products in audio, live sound, lighting, technology, instruments, and…

The Hollywood 360 Interview : Damon Elliott Composer for “Through My Father’s Eyes, The Ronda Rousey Story”

By Sheryl Aronson On December 30th, at the movie premiere Through My Father’s Eyes, The Ronda Rousey Story, I had the privilege of interviewing the film’s composer, Damon Elliott.  The wonderful side…

The Hollywood 360 Interview- O’Towns’s Jacob Underwood and Chandler Bay

By Linita Masters Back in 2000, ABC, together with MTV, produced a reality TV series called “Making the Band” where young men vied for a position in the next big boy band.…

Pop-Up Event – “A NIGHT IN THE SERAGLIO” Union Station With The Los Angeles Opera

L.A.’S UNION STATION AND THE LA OPERA PRESENT THE EXPERIENTIAL POP-UP EVENT “A NIGHT IN THE SERAGLIO” DTLA’s historic Union Station will be transformed into a Roaring Twenties jazz club when the LA Opera…

Brandon Brown Bassist Extraordinaire Debuts His 12 Piece Band At Lucky Strike

By Sheryl Aronson I had a wonderful sit down interview with Brandon Brown, who is now Pop Star’s Fergie’s first bassist.  I learned that Brandon will be debuting the Brandon Brown Collective,…

Westfield Massacre to Headline The All-American Massacre at Malone’s , Jan. 14

Youngblood Productions and The 517 Agency are proud to announce their first co-produced concert, The All-American Massacre. Westfield Massacre will be headlining the event, and will take place at Malone’s Concert Venue…

NAMM 2017: Antelope Audio Antelope Will Host Producer Greg Wells, Film Score Composer Thor Laewe, Mix Engineer Brian Vibberts and others

Antelope Audio to open the realm of recording possibilities, with interface launch, performances and engaging booth discussions Antelope Audio [Hall A – Booth 6596] promises to continue pushing the realm of what…

Bennie Maupin Upfront with the Bass Clarinet

By Sheryl Aronson This is my review of Bennie Maupin’s concert at the Blue Whale June 2016. In 1973, I sat at the front row table in Paul’s Mall, Copley Square, Boston…

METAL BLADE RECORDS, SCORPIONS, AND THE RAINBOW JUST NOMINATED TO THE HALL OF HEAVY METAL HISTORY

Metal Blade Records (Celebrating their 35th Anniversary), Scorpions, and the Rainbow Bar and Grill have just joined the list of Metal Royalty who have been nominated for induction into the 2017 Hall…

REBELS & RENEGADES TOUR Featuring Shallow Side, Seasons After and Guns Out At Sundown

REBELS & RENEGADES TOUR Seasons After are happy to announce that they are heading out on tour with the guys in SHALLOW SIDE and GUNS OUT AT SUNDOWN. Additional dates are being…

Soundcheck Live Toys for Tots Holiday Party at Lucky Strike Live

Last night (December 21, 2016), a special edition and holiday celebration of Soundcheck Live! at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood was held to benefit Toys for Tots and started off with high energy as the fans rallied up in…

Forever and Forever Keiko Matsui Keeps Her Creative Spirit Alive

By Museically Inclined An Exclusive By Mikey Adam Cohen & Sheryl Aronson Last December I had the pleasure to attend Keiko Matsui’s all acoustic concert which kicked off a turning point in…

Money Carsin Mighty Works Media Recording Artist Claims Himself as Big Bro

By Sheryl Aronson I be in the booth with the weapon on, the mic a 6 shooter got the Wesson on, I been dope and never been stepped on, I been dope…

The Hollywood 360 EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PREMIERE: Thomas Nicholas Band “LAID”

  #FratParty will be available Feb 3, 2017. You can pre-order the forth coming #FratParty album now at: TINband.com/FratParty   You can catch the band on their #FratParty World Tour which will be going across the…

Pop Icon ADAM ANT Announces Glitter-Rockers Glam Skanks As North American Tour Opener

Pop icon Adam Ant announced that LA Glitter-rockers Glam Skanks (www.GlamSkanks.com) are joining him as direct support for the January/February 2017 North American leg of his 35th anniversary Kings of the Wild…

Mighty Works Media Releases JBiggs… #Tunagang Music Video “GOD BLESS AMERICA”

By Sheryl Aronson Image: A father sits down next to his young son and together they watch the news where a black man just got shot. The son asks him innocently, “Why…

LA SANTA CECILIA Receives GRAMMY® Nomination For “Buenaventura”.

This is the second time that La Santa Cecilia has been nominated for an award. In 2014 the band from Los Angeles, won in the category for Best Rock Album, Alternative or Urban.   “Buenaventura”…

NAMM news – Analog Synths Rising

Player Demand for Greater Musical Expression Fuels Five-Year Growth of Analog Synthesizers Following three decades of digital interfaces and sampler dominance, a new generation of musicians desiring a return to warm, pure…

KCET Broadcasts 53rd Annual Wassail Concert at Chapman University

This year’s program will feature a magnificent selection of holiday season favorites and will be held for the first time in the acclaimed Musco Center for the arts. The new 1,044 set,…

Kiki Ebsen Honors Her Father In A One Woman Show

By Sheryl Aronson On December 28th (which is my birthday) 2016,  Kiki Ebsen will be presenting her fabulous show: To Dad with Love: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen featuring Kiki Ebsen, at…

Kiki Ebsen Honors Joni Mitchell In Concert at the E Spot

By Sheryl Aronson On November 4th at the E Spot.   Kiki Ebsen decided to honor iconic Joni Mitchell’s birthday by performing: Kiki Ebsen presents The Joni Mitchell Project. With her classy, elegant…

Terry Wollman’s 60th Birthday Celebration At the E Spot

By Museically Inclined Sheryl Aronson & Mikey Adam Cohen On November 6th, producer/composer/musician Terry Wollman celebrated his 60th birthday with friends and fans at the E Spot in Studio City. The house…

Soul Records Launches Official Website

Our own Sheryl Aronson has been working as Soul Records, Director of Communications and announced today that Soul Records has now launched its official website. At SoulRecordsllc.com you can check out their photo…

Larry & Luisa Dunn Honored at the Southern California Health & Education’s Celebration of Barbados’s 49 Years of Independence

By Sheryl Aronson Last year I had the honor of covering Larry and Luisa Dunn at the Southern California Health and Education Scholarship Dinner and Dance.  Here’s the article on that evening.…

Dru-Zak and Soul Records Launch The Shimmy Twist EP, CD

By Sheryl Aronson On my trip back East to Camden, NJ, I caught up with Soul Record’s recording artist Dru-Zak, but this time on his home turf.   In May of 2015, I…

Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition & Jazz Tribute Gala to Quincy Jones

An Exclusive by Museically Inclined Sheryl Aronson & Mikey Adam Cohen Last November Museically Inclined attended the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition and Tribute Gala to Quincy Jones.  What an extraordinary…

JACOB WHITESIDES Performs at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards and 12th annual Hershey New Year’s Eve

Chart-topping singer/songwriter Jacob Whitesides will perform at the 90th Annual 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Fans can tune in to NBC on Thursday November 24th to catch this…

John Legend, Stevie Wonder at LA Darkness and Light Album Release Party #MAKETHEDIFFERENCE

Last night, (BELVEDERE)RED and John Legend joined fo rces for the launch party of his new album, Darkness and Light.  The evening showcased John’s newest songs and an intimate Q&A discussion about the inspiration for…

The Edge of Seventeen Official Soundtrack Now Available @EdgeOf17

STX Entertainment releases the Official Soundtrack for The Edge of Seventeen today! The Soundtrack features new singles from The Struts and Birdy, as well as standout hits from notable artists like Phantogram,…

THE “2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS” RED CARPET PHOTOS @AMAs #ama

International supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor/comedian Jay Pharoah host the “2016 American Music Awards,” broadcasting live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (8:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. At…

Well-Known Strangers Release New Single “Splinter” Now At Radio; Show Dates Announced

Racine, Wisconsin Adult Album Alternative band Well-Known Strangers is back with a brand new single “Splinter” off of their upcoming album Aligned due out January 20, 2017. “Splinter,” is now being added…

The Revival brings you: The Road Rage To Revival Tour Featuring Dead Horse Trauma with The Alpha Complex

Des Moines, Iowa Metal band Dead Horse Trauma have announced The Road Rage To Revival Tour with Sacramento, California band The Alpha Complexthat features former Motograter and Riven vocalist, Michael “Angel” Woodruff.…

Christine Devine Announced as 2017 She Rocks Awards Host

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) announces that TV news personality Christine Devine has joined as the host of the upcoming 2017 She Rocks Awards. Recognizing women who stand out as…

“GOING HOME” FROM SINGER-GUITARIST TOM “THE SUIT” FORST NOW ON VEVO

FACTORY UNDERGROUND ANNOUNCES A NEW LYRIC MUSIC VIDEO FOR AMERICANA BLUES SONG “GOING HOME” FROM SINGER-GUITARIST TOM “THE SUIT” FORST NOW ON VEVO The song, which was released in October 2016, is…

METALLICA ANNOUNCES BLACKENED FRIDAY -HARDWIRED…TO SELF-DESTRUCT OUT ON NOVEMBER 18TH

Grammy® Award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Record Store Day ambassadors Metallica will celebrate the release of their forthcoming album Hardwired…To Self-Destruct with fans and independent record stores around…

Andrew Neu’s 17- Piece Big Band Recording Live at East West Studios

By Sheryl Aronson & Mikey Adam Cohen Studio 1 at East West Studios, Hollywood, was where Andrew Neu, musician/composer decided to record the Bonsera/Neu 17-piece Big Band for his newest CD, which…

LARRY DUNN’S ANTHOLOGY OF EARTH, WIND & FIRE

By Sheryl Aronson I experienced a scrumptious treat on Thursday evening, November 3rd when I heard LARRY DUNN’S ANTHOLOGY of Earth, Wind & Fire at San Manual Indian and Bingo Casino.  They…

GROUPLOVE RELEASE “WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE” REMIX EP

REMIXES BY: GIGAMESH, TAYLOR WISE, SWEEKUH, LUCAS NORD Grouplove today shared an EP of remixes of  “Welcome To Your Life”, the lead single off the critically acclaimed third album Big Mess. Featuring…

2017 She Rocks Awards Honorees Announced

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), is thrilled to announce the 2017 She Rocks Awards honorees. Paying tribute to women in the music industry, the fifth annual She Rocks Awards at…

“She Rocks, Vol.1” Guitar Compilation – Released via Steve Vai’s Favored Nations on January 20, 2017

SHE ROCKS, VOL.1 GUITAR COMPILATION FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST FEMALE GUITARISTS TODAY Who says the ladies can’t rock? Today Favored Nations Entertainment announces the upcoming release of the all-female compilation, She…

Jazz For America’s Future Concert At Symphony Space

By Sheryl Aronson The Jazz for America’s Future 2016 concert will take place on November 2nd at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, Symphony Space, in New York.  All proceeds will go to…

A Different Spin On Love and Soul

By Sheryl Aronson Terri Lyne Carrington released the CD, Mosaic Project: Love and Soul, August 2015.  A few months later, I had an opportunity to interview the three-time Grammy Award winning artist…

Pop Artist J.W. CUDD Releases New Music Video “Boomerang”

Pop Artist/Actor J.W. CUDD has released his latest music video worldwide: BOOMERANG. The Texas native, who can currently be seen in LISTEN the movie, wrote the upbeat pop track and went on…

Little Help from His Friends Ringo Starr And The All-Starr Band Are Forever Young

By Sheryl Aronson Here’s my theory. The Baby Boomers’ rallying cries were: rock’n roll…peace and love…inclusiveness…so many of us are still youthful (in physical appearance, emotionally, spiritually, and in our hearts) because…

The Women’s Int’l Music Network and #SaveAGuitar Announce Brandy Robinson as the Winner of the She Rocks Awards Opening Act Contest

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) and #SaveAGuitar announce guitarist and singer/songwriter Brandy Robinson as the winner of the #SaveAGuitar and She Rocks Awards contest. As the winner, Robinson will have…

Terry Wollman Celebrates His 60th Birthday With a Concert at the E Spot

By Sheryl Aronson Please join the versatile musician/producer/composer extraordinaire, Terry Wollman as he celebrates his 60th birthday, Sunday, November 6th at the E Spot/Vitello’s, 8p.m.  The musical menu for the evening will…

Still Has the Hunger In Her Heart After Forty-Five Years

By Museically Inclined Sheryl Aronson & Mikey Adam Cohen In October 2015, I had the honor of meeting Melissa Manchester and interviewing her after her appearance on Smooth Saturdays with Aysha, which…

Ringo Starr & His All Star Band Rock Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Theater

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Yesterday, Foals took home the 2016 NME Award for best album for their critically acclaimed record What Went Down.  What Went Down emerged to the best reviews of the band’s career as…

GHOST WINS FIRST GRAMMY® AWARD

Ghost’s “Cirice”, from their critically acclaimed third album Meliora, has been awarded a Grammy® for ‘Best Metal Performance’ at the 2016 Grammy® Awards. Meliora was released on August 21, 2015 and debuted…

MUSE WINS SECOND GRAMMY® AWARD

Muse won their second Grammy® Award today in the Best Rock Album Category for their heralded seventh album Drones. The album was released last summer by Warner Bros. Records and debuted at Number One…

GRAMMY WEEKEND – Rock The Yacht Experience

Organized by Dope Network (http://dopenetwork.com) The 2016 Rock The Yacht Experience event was held tonight, the evening before Grammy Night. Red Carpet appearances included Dale Ramsey, Drumma Boy, recording artist Seemore Cash,…

SWMRS’ DEBUT ALBUM DRIVE NORTH OUT TODAY

MASSIVE US HEADLINING TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK Today Bay Area quartet SWMRS released their debut album Drive North via their own Uncool Records. Produced by FIDLAR frontman Zac Carper in the band’s…

Country Singer Vince Gill Inducted into Guitar Center’s RockWalk

“Forty years into this, it’s still as much fun as it’s ever been to play music,” Vince Gill. By: Linita Masters Hollywood, CA -Guitar Center Hollywood ( The Hollywood Times ) 02/06/2016-…

The NAMM Convention Day II

By Linita Masters Jan. 25, 2016– Day II started off by obtaining more insight into the newest developments in the Music Industry. I talked with a young man, Stephen Yorkley, Manager of…

114th NAMM Show Media Preview Day

By: Fredwill Hernandez The National Association of Music Merchants [NAMM], held an invitation-only media preview day Wed. – Jan. 20, 2016, at the NAMM U Idea Center, Anaheim Convention Center, to kick-off…

IHEARTMEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ITS ANNUAL MEGA EVENTS

By Rena Renee The announcement and the return of the IHeartRadio Music Festivals annual “Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star” talent search and its Daytime Village is set for September 23 and 24 in…

Club Nokia Hosts Guitar Center’s 27th Annual Drum Off

Sometimes drummers don’t get enough attention. They’re way in the back on the stage and are usually covered up by the literal face of the band (A.K.A. the lead singer). If they’re…

From L.A. To D.C. John Lloyd Young Brings The Music!

John Lloyd Young Rings In the New Year A Few Days Early!  By Michele Black “We changed up the order of the songs this evening based on what we felt was best…

RENEE MARINO MAKES LOS ANGELES SOLO CABARET DEBUT!

L.A Hit By A Powerhouse from Jersey! By Michele Black Los Feliz was rocked by a 10.0 earthquake last Monday evening! Did you feel it? I, along with a sold out crowd,…

Regional Mexican Norteño music pioneer Ramon Ayala unveils Tragos Amargos (Bitter Shots) Tequila line

By : Fredwill Hernandez Mexican musician, composer, and songwriter Ramon Ayala [y sus Bravos del Norte], known artistically as “El Rey del Accordion” [“The King of the Accordion”], considered a Regional Mexican…

THE WEEKND, BRUNO MARS AND MARK RONSON WIN BIG AT SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2015

HOSTED BY ERYKAH BADU, KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS RECEIVED THE LEGEND AWARD AND JILL SCOTT HONORED WITH THE FIRST EVER LADY OF SOUL AWARD   SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2015 celebrated the greatest legends…

Celine Dion surprises attendees during The Latin Recording Academy’s 2015 Lifetime Achievement Awards

By: Fredwill Hernandez As part of the week-long 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards TM festivities The Latin Recording Academy honored Gato Barbieri, Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel, Angela Carrasco, Djavan, El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico, and Pablo Milanés with…

Ignacio Val kicks off the Inaugural L Festival

By: Fredwill Hernandez Anticipation was set high as attendees started to arrive early for the inaugural L Festival (Feria Cultural Latinoamericana), a two-day family festival where music, food, and art came together, held…

The Inaugural Latin American Music Awards

By: Fredwill Hernandez Anticipation was set high for the inaugural Latin American Music Awards, and therefore on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 7, Hollywood Blvd., was shut down between Highland and Orange,…

Countdown to the 1st Annual Latin American Music Awards

The Hollywood 360 was granted access to the rehearsals and had the opportunity to speak with some of the nominees and presenters to get their feelings on the inaugural LAMAs. By: Fredwill…

Carrying On Father’s Legacy -“Son of Sunshine Royalty”

Ron Louis Smith II–Son of Famed ‘KC and the Sunshine Band’ Horn Player, Songwriter, Producer, and Founding Member–to Release Debut Album July, 2015 (Miami, FLA) — Having been pioneers in the Disco…

Regulo Caro Breaks Narco Corrido (Narco Culture Folk Tales) Mold with “Me Gustas Me Gustas”

“Me Gustas Me Gustas,” By: Fredwill Hernandez Bell Gardens, CA, based DEL Records, the leading independent U.S.-based Latin Entertainment company showcasing Regional Mexican music in the U.S. and Mexico, held a press…

BET Honors Smokey Robinson with the Lifetime Achievement award

Smokey Robinson will be honored with the coveted Lifetime Achievement award at the 15th annual “BET Awards” 2015. Today, BET Networks revealed that legendary R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson…

The Catalina Club Hollywood Plays Host To Erich Bergen!

Erich Bergen Is Back In L.A !!!! By: Michele Black I was recently assigned to cover none other than the always fun and hilariously entertaining Erich Bergen, coming off the success of…

Aguilar Siblings Shine During the 26th Annual Fiesta Broadway

By: Fredwill Hernandez Channel 22 MundoFOX, the Los Angeles flagship affiliate of MundoFOX and the official [title sponsor] television station of the [2015] Fiesta Broadway, got a head start by celebrating the 26th…

John Lloyd Young Hits The Trifecta!

John Lloyd Young –“Food For Thought” Art Reception By Michele Black Beverly Hills–  “I never expected to have a show. It keeps me sane as an actor to have something to work…

100,000 attendees expected during the 2015 NAB Show in Las Vegas (LVCC)

By Fredwill Hernandez Every April (this year from April. 11 -16, 2015) over 100,000 enthusiast representing primarily the broadcast, digital and entertainment industries, among others from over 159 countries, will converge in…

John Lloyd Young – A Sweet Treat on Valentine’s Day!

  By Michele Black Hearts, chocolates and flowers? Nah, not this Valentine’s Day! Not when you have the deliciously talented, and oh so sweet John Lloyd Young in concert! There’s something brave…

Adopt the Arts adopts Westminster Avenue Elementary music program

“Let’s rock on.”- Carter Lay   By Fredwill Hernandez Excitement was in the air as Adopt the Arts, the Los Angeles-based non-profit created by Guns N’ Roses former drummer Matt Sorum (a…

LA’s Next Great Stage Star 2015!

By Michele Black We were invited to review the finale of “L.A‘s Next Great Stage Star 2015” by the show’s Executive Producer Michael Sterling, of Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal and Michael…

John Lloyd Young Home For The Holidays!

Give yourself or someone you love the gift of John Lloyd Young!! By Michele Black Time for some holiday cheer! Need the perfect gift idea for that hard-to-please person in your life?…

Social Media Sensation Luis Coronel overlooked by Latin GRAMMY’s debuts #1 on Billboard

Quiero Ser Tu Dueño (I Want To Be Yours) debuted No. 1 on iTunes albums chart. By:  Fredwill Hernandez In spite of being overlooked in the Best New Artist category [or in…

Univision’s Uforia Music Fest

By Fredwill Hernandez Anticipation and excitement was in the air as fans started to arrive early for Univision’s 2014 Uforia Music Festival, formerly known as the H2O Music Festival held at Exposition Park in…

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Rising Indie Rock Band Lands at the BOOTLEG HIFI! By Linita Masters Los Angeles, CA  – Eliciting their name from singer/songwriter Dave Munro’s real-life position with the military, Boston-based Air Traffic Controller…

Hollywood & Highland Wine & Jazz Summer Series Comes to a Sizzling Hot Close

Funding a Great Cause. By Linita Masters Hollywood, CA -Who doesn’t love a little wine and some live jazz outdoors, under the stars. That’s exactly what the Hollywood & Highland Wine and…

N.W.A Reunion at THE BET Experience at L.A. Live Staples Center Concert

The final Staples Center concert of BET Experience at L.A. Live saw the much anticipated N.W.A. reunion of Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella, with a missing Dr. Dre and an…

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