Music is a complex world, defined by larger-than-life personalities and vastly different hordes of fans. Due to the wide variety and demands of attentive fans within the industry, music has grown to an immeasurably broad spectrum over the decades to suit everyone’s tastes. From jazz to grindcore, the music offersRead More →
According to the calendar, summer is officially here. No matter what you have on file in the coming months, Rock Music Menu has unearthed items that are guaranteed to make your dog days even cooler; Literally as well as figuratively. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting necessities forRead More →
St. Paul creator Tommy Sar recommends viewing the play”Cambodian rock bandat the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis, co-produced by Theater Mu. The play follows a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia after 30 years as his daughter pursues a war criminal. Key to the show is its music, as the actor-musiciansRead More →
James Rado, actor, playwright and director best known for creating (with collaborator Gerome Ragni) the groundbreaking 1967 production “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical,” has died at age 90. A publicist and friend of Rado’s confirmed to The Associated Press that he died of cardiopulmonary arrest Tuesday in New York.Read More →
Whether rock music is dead, dying, thriving underground, or alive and well has been the source of much debate for what seems like… well, far too long now, actually. © Provided by LouderSound Alice Cooper In 2014, Kiss’ Gene Simmons proclaimed that the days of rock music were over, andRead More →
Swinging was never enough. All of these now classic bands had tunes to go along with their chops, charisma and volume. Most people like songs more than bands. And that’s exactly what any up-and-coming rock band will need to rock mainstream audiences again. Songs. Obviously, new rock music is noRead More →
The trailer is, very often, the most important aspect of a movie, which can either entice potential viewers or scare them away. And, more and more often, what makes a trailer compelling or not is its effective use of music. Classic rock has, time and time again, proven to beRead More →
Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham had worked with Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Together they had helped shape the Liverpudlians’ image, but Epstein fired Oldham after an argument. “We were the instrument of [Oldham’s] revenge on Epstein,” Keith Richards wrote in his autobiography Life. Oldham didn’t understand right away. He triedRead More →
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Amani Family Services will hold its annual World Refugee Day celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Monday June 20 at the small lodge in Foster Park. World Refugee Day is an international day to honor refugees for their courage andRead More →
By Dana Hendrickson Email Dana Hendrickson About this blog: I hope readers of my blog will join me and other members of the Menlo Park community in a collective effort to transform our downtown into a much more where residents enjoy much more positive experiences and… ( Continued) About thisRead More →
The Black Crowes Release ‘1972’, a new EP with covers from Rolling Stones, T. Rex, Bowie and more Facebook Twitter E-mail Reddit If you’ve ever heard a song by The black crows – and you’ve no doubt already done so – their love for what came before them is evident,Read More →
Casinos are places where people go to have fun. They want to be entertained and have fun. The main means of entertainment are, of course, all these beautiful casino games. But the party doesn’t stop there! Another way to excite visitors is to play rock music. This musical genre isRead More →
In a recent interview with classic rock magazine, Motley Crue bassist and main songwriter Nikki Sixx lamented the current state of music, calling most of what he hears today “extremely overproduced” Advertising. Scroll to continue reading. “My criticism is that it is extremely overproduced in many cases,” 6x said. “It’sRead More →
It seems like every week I read about another of the many parks in the Hudson Valley announcing a concert series. Just today I found out that Chadwick Lake Park on Route 300 in the town of Newburgh has announced their 2022 summer concert lineup, and there are some greatRead More →
It seems like every week I read that another of the many parks in the Hudson Valley announces a concert series. Just today I found out that Chadwick Lake Park on Route 300 in the town of Newburgh has announced their 2022 summer concert lineup, and there are some greatRead More →
PAYSON, Utah (ABC4) – Music fans, mark your calendars as the third annual “Spry Here Comes the Sun” music festival starts in June! The celebration of classic rock will take place at Payson Memorial Park on June 24-25. The event offers free entry to all guests. Pets on a leashRead More →
Amid fluorescent blue lighting and artwork inspired by ’90s game shows, Kurtis Conner made his Fort Myers debut. The 28-year-old Canadian comedian and social media personality used cheesy one-liners and personal stories to keep performing arts venue Barbara B. Mann giggling throughout her two-hour show on June 10. It wasRead More →
Mitch Daniels and Mung Chiang WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Mitch Daniels has one more year with Purdue. Daniels announced his retirement as university president on Friday. He has run Purdue since 2013 and is responsible for the university’s tuition freeze. Daniels went to Purdue after serving as governor ofRead More →
Zachary Kerley and Reed Hansen, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies DEKALB CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – DeKalb County Police have officers for a new bike patrol program.DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies Zachary Kerley and Reed Hansen recently graduated from the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Basic Mountain BikeRead More →
Originating in the 70s, punk was the product of a generation of young people who had had enough of social conformity and the jaded political landscape. The Sex Pistols embodied the punk rock ethos more than anyone and helped launch the genre into the big leagues of mainstream radio, influencingRead More →
From 6.00pm Friday to 2.00am Sunday, temporary restrictions on waiting, loading or unloading will be in place along sections of: A6094 High Street from Musselburgh Road and Eskglades, Dalkeith Disabled bays will be exempted and residents will still be able to park there. Temporary no stopping restrictions will be inRead More →
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Wednesday, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry joined the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division and community and neighborhood leaders to highlight development and investment plans continuous along the river. Phase II of Riverfront Public Space will continue Fort Wayne’s proactive efforts to revitalizeRead More →
Townsquare Media revived classic rock WBUF (92.9) as active rock on Friday, positioning it as “Buffalo’s Real Rock.” After 18 months of tackling classic Cumulus Media rocker “97 Rock” WGRF, the station now finds itself sandwiched between 97 Rock and its alternative sister station, “The Edge” WEDG (103.3). Townsquare’s “FreeRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows – it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all. But weRead More →
BARNEVELD — Unity Hall kicks off the summer with an upbeat evening of classic rock by Central NY’s Better Than Bowling and hot blues from Syracuse’s Colin Aberdeen at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 17, in the hall’s historic auditorium at 101 Vanderkemp Ave. at Barneveld. Doors will open atRead More →
As good news for TV geeks, family guy was renewed by Fox for another season and is still a great source of comedy after nearly 25 years. Meanwhile, the iconic show has successfully embraced numerous musical references and cameos across a wide range of genres, from popular songs to darlingRead More →
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TORONTO — Director Andrew Hamilton says his new concert film “The Onyx Experience” is not just a powerful celebration of Canada’s oft-underappreciated black rock music scene, but a reclaiming of a genre he’s been said it couldn’t be his. The filmmaker remembers being an avid fan of rock and metalRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (ADAMS) — Indiana’s governor wants to give every taxpayer in the state an extra $225 to fight inflation. On Thursday, Gov. Eric Holcomb proposed adding $225 to every automatic taxpayer refund in the state. The governor has already approved 125 refund checks,Read More →
Hot on the heels of the June 9 world premiere of The Onyx Experience, a new live concert film that traces black rock music in Canada, the conversation around the pioneers of the genre north of the border is rightfully reignited. The Onyx experience, visible above and on CBC MusicRead More →
Restrictions and road closures will be in place for various times from Friday June 17 to Sunday June 19 at 2am due to the Let’s Rock Music Festival at Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday June 18. Working with the police and organizers The council is working with UK Live andRead More →
American pop-rock band The Wrecks have released the covers for their second album “Sonder”. A record that came to light as the band’s singer-producer Nick Anderson dealt with a particularly painful breakup, “Sonder” came together mostly in isolation due to the pandemic. “Making this album was a very difficult andRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
George and Olivia Harrison By Michel Christophe Rock music menu Later this month will see the release of “Came the Lightening: Twenty Poems for George”, where writer and producer Olivia Harrison dedicates 20 poems to her late husband George Harrison. The book dedicated to the Beatles lead guitarist, solo singer-songwriterRead More →
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The city says efforts to add additional backup and improve reliability for more than 72,000 city utility water customers reached a major milestone on Wednesday. Neighborhood leaders and elected officials celebrated the installation of the newest utility water tower tank on White Oak Drive. AtRead More →
Meet one of Britain’s youngest rock bands – with an average age of 13 – playing gigs across the UK. Beyond The Sons met through their music teacher three years ago and train every Saturday near their home in Newbury, Berkshire, south-central England. The group are already accomplished artists andRead More →
In the grand scheme of rock and roll instruments, keyboards really aren’t considered that cool. If you think it’s hard on your self-esteem as a bassist, just imagine trying to be the big bad rockstar while sitting behind that gigantic piano. That’s not to say the piano doesn’t have itsRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows – it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all. But weRead More →
Music is an integral part of Irish culture, and it is something that intrigues people all over the world. Many Irish artists have achieved success in the Irish music scene as well as around the world over the years. This includes many Irish rock bands that we still love andRead More →
A rock band who formed when they were just nine years old took to the stage near Reading for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Beyond The Sons met through their music teacher three years ago and now practice religiously every Saturday near their home in Newbury, Berks. The group – withRead More →
PREMA Racing’s Dennis Hauger has spent more than two years on the official F1 road, so it’s high time we got to know the Norwegian driver a little better. We caught up with the reigning Formula 3 champion, who talked about his idols, named the song he always listens toRead More →
Rock and roll has never been known to be the most stable of professions. While it can be fun to work your way to the top, the world of pop is unpredictable and you can find yourself back down to the bottom of the barrel in no time. It mayRead More →
Robert Plante and Alison Krauss started on Climb the Roof Tour by performing at Marvin Sands Center for the Performing Arts in Canandaigua, New York. Nevertheless, during their presentation, they carried out various Led Zeppelin classics. The two artists relied on their joint albums Raise the roof and raise sand.Read More →
Britain’s Johnny Depp – Credit: AP Johnny Depp returns to his classic rocker fantasies. After winning his libel case against ex-wife Amber Heard, the musician made an appearance at Jeff Beck’s concert in Gateshead, England, where the guitarist said his new album with Depp would arrive this summer. “I metRead More →
NRBQ Photo provided by Chocolate Church Arts Center The Chocolate Church Arts Center at 804 Washington St. in Bath will present a performance by classic rock band NRBQ on Friday, June 10. NRBQ (originally short for “New Rhythm and Blues Quartet”) formed in the mid-1960s and released their self-titled debutRead More →
When Record Store Day celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, it was a testament to the continuing revival of the vinyl format. Today, popular online audio recording database Discogs is taking it a step further by announcing the first-ever Independent Record Store Month, which will run throughout June. Taking itsRead More →
When Record Store Day celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, it was a testament to the continued revival of the vinyl format. Today, popular online audio recording database Discogs is taking it a step further by announcing the first-ever Independent Record Store Month, which will run throughout June. Taking itsRead More →
When Record Store Day celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, it was a testament to the continuing revival of the vinyl format. Today, popular online audio recording database Discogs is taking it a step further by announcing the first-ever Independent Record Store Month, which will run throughout June. Taking itsRead More →
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne City Councilwoman Sharon Tucker announced the upcoming Activate SouthEast (PASE) Fort Wayne project, an innovative program designed to engage and enable entrepreneurs to locate their service businesses in the southeast quadrant of Fort Wayne. town. The PASE Fort Wayne program has two components:Read More →
First, the bad sides. Box Office Mojo says that “The Rocker,” the 2008 musical featuring this fictional ’80s hair metal band, was a major box office bomb despite a truly impressive ensemble cast that would make “The Departed” jealous (Rainn Wilson, Emma Stone, Josh Gad, Jason Sudeikis, Will Arnett, JaneRead More →
(MENAFN-EIN Presswire) Johnnathan “FIST” releases new hit album FIST’s groundbreaking album combines musical masterpieces from different golden eras of music to produce an innovative consortium of tracks for listeners. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Johnnathan “FIST” Edwards is a 51-year-old rising star who has been producingRead More →
Johnnathan “FIST” releases new hit album FIST’s groundbreaking album combines musical masterpieces from different golden eras of music to produce an innovative consortium of tracks for listeners. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Johnnathan “FIST” Edwards is a 51-year-old rising star who has been producing music forRead More →