The Doobie Bros Are Celebrating 50 Years of Bliss by Going on Tour
The Doobie Brothers are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a Las Vegas residency, beginning in Feb., and then going on tour in June. Of special interest to fans is that Michael McDonald, who hasn't toured with the group for almost 25 years, will be performing....
Tina Turner Turns 80
There's more to celebrate this week than just Thanksgiving--for example, Tina Turner turned 80 three-days ago, plus "Tina The Musical" recently opened on Broadway. (It's about her, not starring her.) Turner was big in the 60s and 70s, and then, in1984, she hit it out...
Sunday Night’s American Music Awards Highlights: Green Day, Taylor Swift
Last week it was the Country Music Awards, this week it's the 47th Annual American Music Awards, Sunday night, Nov. 24th, live, from L.A.'s Microsoft Theater, 5P Pacific, 8P East, on ABC-TV. One of the show's highlights will be Green Day celebrating the 25th...
Ringo Starr: Working , Contributing, Creating
"What's My Name," the new single from Ringo Starr's newest album, his 20th, also named "What's My Name," sounds like a Beatles song from back in the day. Rock n' roll. Joyous and fun to listen to. It's smart but not too complicated-- a masterful mix of the best...
For Veterans Day: John Fogerty Singing “Fortunate Son” Live at Red Rocks
Today is the release of "John Fogerty--50 Year Trip: Live At Red Rocks." Recorded last June, it includes his "Fortunate Son," a Creedence Clearwater Revival hit that touched a national nerve 50- years ago, at the height of the Vietnam War, with this famous line that...
It’s a Big Day For Miranda Lambert
Even though she's won more CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year awards than anyone else, it's been two years since Miranda Lambert's last album--and today's the day she releases "Wildcard," a 14-song collection that's her long awaited 7th studio album. Lambert is on a...
Music For Grown-Ups: Lana del Rey Sings “Season of the Witch”
In just six days "Trick or Treaters" will come a-knocking, and you'll need a musical backdrop for handing out treats at the door or for a party crowd. Of course, you'll include the standbys:"Thriller," "Monster Mash" and "Ghostbusters" but don't leave out one of the...
Ed $heeran’s Recent Tour Was the Biggest Box Office Gross Ever
Among the hundreds of concert tours and millions of tickets sold, one artist now stands above the rest. Ed Sheeran's recent "Divide" tour grossed a mind boggling $736.7 million. The bed-head red-head singer/songwriter extraordinaire takes the crown from U2 who have...
It’s Practically Un-American to Not Like Dolly Parton…
It’s “Dolly Week” In Nashville, and tomorrow night the cream of Nashville’s Country music community will enjoy two sold out shows: “Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry,” with guest stars galore: Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Emmylou Harris, Toby Keith,...