Guitar Virtuoso Sean Harkness Showcases His Talent at Birdland, Mar. 30 (video)
Winchester February 11, 2022
You may not know guitarist Sean Harkness, but you've probably heard his riffs and will have a rare chance to see him live next month at Birdland. ...
Tony Smith, a Star of New York City Disco Scene, Now Relives it on Satellite Radio
With the "Studio 54" movie by Matt Tymauer a regional hit here in New York City, we decided to take a look book at one of the definitive stars of those halcyon times when disco ruled in the '70s and early '80s....
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Elton John Star-Studded NYC Show Draws Clintons, Russell Crowe Other Celebs
Winchester October 23, 2018
Elton John made a two-night stand at his favorite venue in the world, Madison Square Garden in New York City, as part of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour," and it was star-studded in more ways than one....
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Tom Petty, One Year After Death, Has New Music Projects On the Way
Winchester October 8, 2018
Tom Petty died suddenly one year ago from an accidental drug overdoes, robbing rock music of one of its most enduring artists. For me, it seemed as if Petty would always be around delivering his rock solid music....
Mark Bego Pens Last Word on Aretha Franklin; Talks About Life, Career, Death
When celebrity author Mark Bego originally wrote his 1989 biography, "Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul," he had no idea that it would be updated three times, the latest being the new "Tribute Edition" of the book by Skyhorse Publishing, which puts her career in perspective since her death at 76 in August....
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Hozier Follows Up Album With New 4 Track EP Ahead of Nationwide Tour
Hozier, the pulti-platinum singer/songwriter, has released has released his latest EP, Nina Cried Power, via Columbia Records. The 4-track set is the first collection of new music Hozier has shared since the 2014 release of his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album....
The Mac Is Back! Mick, Stevie, Christine Recapture Fleetwood Mac Magic on Ellen
Winchester September 7, 2018
The re-constituted Fleetwood Mac appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show (their first-time ever on TV) performing "The Chain" and "Gypsy." At first blush, with new additions Neil Finn and Mike Campbell replacing Lindsay Buckingham, they pretty much sounded the same. And that's a good thing....
British Rock Legend Ian McDonald Sweetens the Pot With Honey West
Winchester January 7, 2018
Ian McDonald, best known for founding British supergroups King Crimson and Foreigner, takes the prize as the most interesting old-new act in music. His new group, Honey West, released their debut album, Bad Old World to rave reviews for its sound and lyrics. The album features Honey West founder, accomplished actor and neighbor Ted Zurkowski (the Actor's Studio)), McDonald's son Maxwell on bass, and Steve Holley from Paul McCartney's Wings on drums....
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Mark Bego: You May Not Be a Rock Star, But You Can Eat Like One
Rock and roll biographer Mark Bego is shifting gears with a big, bold and colorful cookbook. But he's not straying too far from his genre. His latest is "Eat Like a Rock Star," a compilation of recipes recommended by 46 artists, plus several of his own. Boz Scaggs, Richie Sambora, Joey Fatone, Micky Dolenz, Mary Wilson and Michael McDonald are among his rock star chefs. ...
Raspin Stuwart 'Smoke the Hookah' May Well Be 'Song of The Summer'
Who has the song of Summer 2017? Ed Sheeran? Kimberly Davis? Harry Styles? Miley Cyrus? Would you believe Raspin Stuwart? His ethereal, 2012 reggae-themed tune, "Smoke The Hookah," is the most radio-requested song this summer. The song (produced by Steve Reid and Bo Astrup) has also racked up an impressive number of downloads....
Improbable Songwriter Mike Greenly Ready to Pen Another Dance Hit
Winchester March 24, 2017
Mike Greenly is probably best known as the world's first "interactive journalist" but he's had a second career all along as a songwriter. He's now working with the likes of producer Tony Moran and vocalist Jason Walker. In fact, he penned Walker's No. 1 dance record "Say Yes." Now 72 and residing in New York City, Greenly is still writing speeches for the likes of Exxon/Mobil and Tito's Vodka, but his songwriting is also continuing to flourish....
Elvis Costello Explains Himself in New 'Live in Liverpool' DVD (video!)
Elvis Costello's career, like his music, has been multi-layered and ever changing, delighting and sometimes baffling fans and critics alike. But he finally puts it all in perspective in a just-released DVD from his recent solo "Detour" tour. It's stripped down and simply terrific. The DVD, "Elvis Costello Detour: Live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Featuring Larkin Poe," is best described as a musical documentary....