All four original members of A Flock Of Seagulls have reunited for their latest album Ascension.
It marks the first time Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds have appeared on record together since 1984’s The Story … Read the rest
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Cheap Trick kicks off the summer with a new single
Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen told Buzz Magazine that the boys have been working steady in the studio in advance of their summer tour with Poison. Nielsen reports that the currently untitled new album has ten tracks ready to roll.… Read the rest
Expansive Beastie Boys Book drops October 30th
Planning ahead for the holidays? Or maybe you just really need the ultimate Beastie Boys fix. Well, feast your beasties upon Beastie Boys Book, an expansive 592-page (!) book that’s pretty much the period at the end of the Beastie … Read the rest
Renee & Irish Greg’s Pop UP! Episode 33: The Sam Chase, David Luning, Mickelson
Renee Richardson and “Irish Greg” McQuaid have been Bay Area radio staples for more than two decades at Live 105, KFOG and KGO Radio in San Francisco. Follow Renee on Twitter HERE and Greg HERE. Follow their Facebook page … Read the rest
Renee & Irish Greg’s Pop UP! Episode 32: The Family Crest + Mira Goto
Renee Richardson and “Irish Greg” McQuaid have been Bay Area radio staples for more than two decades at Live 105, KFOG and KGO Radio in San Francisco. Follow Renee on Twitter HERE and Greg HERE. Follow their Facebook page … Read the rest
Huey Lewis and the News cancel all 2018 Shows Due to Hearing Loss
There are few constants in this world. Death, taxes, and the fact that Huey Lewis and the News are probably playing a gig somewhere, as they have for the past four decades.
But today, the band has announced that they’ve … Read the rest
Renee & Irish Greg’s Pop UP! Episode 31: Zoo Station + Eoin Harrington with Dick Bright
Renee Richardson and “Irish Greg” McQuaid have been Bay Area radio staples for more than two decades at Live 105, KFOG and KGO Radio in San Francisco. Follow Renee on Twitter HERE and Greg HERE. Follow their Facebook page … Read the rest
Happy Birthday, Soundwaves!
March 30, 1983.
That’s when we switched on the mic for the first time on public access TV, and played two hours of music on a Wednesday afternoon.
Who knew that afternoon what would follow: Soundwaves would produce 500 episodes … Read the rest
Kim Wilde has a Close Encounter, releases “Aliens”
With a well known penchant for wine tasting, Wilde wandered into her private garden with a glass of wine and two trustworthy companions, unknowingly embarking on an existential journey that would change their lives. Awestruck while witnessing a brilliant orb … Read the rest
Huey Lewis and the News Stage Musical in the Works
The music of Huey Lewis and the News will anchor a new stage musical, to be called Heart of Rock and Roll. Huey made the announcement with the help of celebrity fan Jimmy Kimmel, who humorously announces his plans … Read the rest
The Cars’ Shake It Up and Heartbeat City return with Expanded Editions
Coinciding with the Cars’ long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rhino will issue new editions for two of the band’s studio albums – Shake It Up and Heartbeat City. Both expanded titles, with previously unreleased … Read the rest
BAMMIES Reunion Concert announced for March 24th
The BAMMIES REUNION CONCERT is a star-studded gathering of the musicians and fans who took part in the San Francisco Bay Area Music Awards~ THE BAMMIES during the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s! The Bay Area has long had one of … Read the rest
David Byrne announces American Utopia album and 80-city Tour
David Byrne has announced an 80-city tour to support his new album American Utopia, and if you think the Talking Heads legend is going to take it easy, think again!
Byrne has called the tour “the most ambitious show I’ve … Read the rest
Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan dies at 46
Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of Irish rock band The Cranberries, has died in London. She was 46.
O’Riordan died in London, where she was recording, publicist Lindsey Holmes said. “No further details are available at this time,” Holmes said, adding … Read the rest
Stray Cats to Reunite, Headline Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Stray Cats will soon rock this town again! “This town” being Vegas, and the occasion being the perfect occasion for a little Stray Cat Strut!
Brain Setzer tweeted the announcement that he would not only be joining fellow Cats Slim … Read the rest
David Bowie Book Club launched by his Son
Leave it to David Bowie to make reading cool again.
In particular, we owe thanks to Bowie’s son, director Duncan Jones, who has launched an online book club dedicated to his late father’s favorite literary works.
In 2013, Bowie’s website … Read the rest
The Eagles Announce More 2018 Tour Dates
You can check out any time you’d like. But you can never leave!
Two years after the death of founding member Glenn Frey, and the announcement that the legendary rock band The Eagles had died with him, the band soldiers … Read the rest
Soundwaves Xmas 2017: Behind-the-Scenes
A peek behind-the-scenes on the production of Soundwaves Xmas 2017. All photos credited to Pamela Marcelino Duque and Emma Duque and DuMarc Photography.
BACK TO SOUNDWAVES XMAS 2017: THE OFFICIAL SITE
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Soundwaves Xmas 2017: The Official Site
Welcome to the official home of Soundwaves Xmas 2017, the 28th annual event celebrating Bay Area music and culture, as well as noteworthy nonprofits changing the world one neighborhood at a time!
Hosted by Soundwaves regulars Dennis Willis (… Read the rest
Announcing: Soundwaves Xmas 2017
We’re proud to announce the 2017 edition of SOUNDWAVES XMAS, the annual TV rock and roll holiday party that features exciting exclusive musical performances, and spotlights Bay Area nonprofits making a difference!
Hosted by Soundwaves regulars Dennis Willis (… Read the rest