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
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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… Read the rest
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
Soundwaves Xmas – The 2017 Motion Poster
New Wave City brings the Music for 25 Years
A look at the history and enduring appeal of New Wave City, an ongoing San Francisco event billed as “the First & Foremost 80’s Dance Party.” Dennis Willis chats with co-creator Steve Indig (aka DJ Shindog) about the epic NWC … Read the rest
Music legend Tom Petty dies at 66
Music legend Tom Petty has died at the age of 66, after being found in cardiac arrest at his home.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers completed their 40th anniversary tour just last Monday with three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. … Read the rest
Cheap Trick to release Christmas Christmas on October 20th
Arriving October 20th is the newest release from Cheap Trick, thier third album within 18 months – a holiday package called Christmas Christmas.
The team from Big Machine Records stated “Arriving mere months after We’re Alright!, Cheap Trick co-produced … Read the rest
Gene Simmons will Personally Deliver his Box Set The Vault – For a Price!
With the entrepreneurial spirit that we’ve come to expect from the consistently “high-risk/high-reward” Mr. Simmons, Gene has topped himself with the extremely lofty offerings of The Vault. And it will only cost you $50,000. Sort of.
Let me explain.
The … Read the rest
Police, Bowie, Level 42 and King Crimson alum form supergroup Gizmodrome
Police drummer Stewart Copeland is once again surrounded by music legends making exciting music!
He’s arguably the biggest name in a rock supergroup called Gizmodrome, a four-piece band that consists of Copeland, Level 42 bassist Mark King, Italian keyboardist Vittorio … Read the rest
Gary Numan releases Savage: Songs From A Broken World
Gary Numan is a bona fide new wave legend, but that’s only the tip of the musical iceberg for him.
After scoring a massive hit with “Cars” at the age of 20, Numan’s career has touched everything from jazz, funk, … Read the rest
Introducing … The Soundwaves Project
IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC!
It’s September, which means it’s time to talk about Christmas. In particular, Soundwaves Xmas!
For 28 years, Soundwaves Xmas, our annual holiday special, has raised food, clothing, toys and awareness for … Read the rest
Jane Wiedlin launches new project Elettrodomestico
Go-Go guitarist Jane Wiedlin has launched her new project … the duo Elettrodomestico, with Pietro Straccia
Elettrodomestico hearkens back to a more experimental synth-dance sound, which in 2017, makes it sound timeless. Their debut album, If You’re a Boy or … Read the rest
Heart’s Nancy Wilson premieres new band Roadcase Royale
Heart fans are starting to get that feeling like their parents are getting a divorce.
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson are weathering some big-time personal issues, which has shuttered their legendary band Heart for an undetermined time.
Whereas Ann is … Read the rest
SiriusXM to stream rare Bruce Springsteen concerts
It’s not exactly Birth of The Boss, but it’s close!
Bruce Springsteen has unearthed over two dozen live releases, including several that were only just recently discovered.
Since August 4th, Springsteen’s SiriusXM channel has started running a series of … Read the rest
Ronnie Montrose’s epic 10×10 project to be released September 23rd
Ronnie Montrose’ dream becomes a posthumous reality with the collaboration of a lifetime.
Available on CD, 180-gram vinyl LP, as well as digitally, 10×10 was conceptualized before his untimely death in 2012. Montrose created the collaborative idea with Rickey Phillips … Read the rest
MTV reboots TRL and tweaks the VMAs … but will it matter?
“MTV’s reinvention is coming by harnessing its heritage,” says Chris McCarthy, the first-year president who is taxed with the enviable goal of making MTV relevant again. The network overhaul comes after a five-plus year disconnect with viewers, with most complaints … Read the rest
Mick Jagger gets Political on Two New Singles
With a progressive conservative view that is becoming increasingly popular in these days of political division, Sir Mick Jagger released two new songs with accompanying videos on the day after his seventy fourth birthday, July 26th.
Knighted on December 12th … Read the rest