Bananarama – the UK trio known for hits such as “Cruel Summer” and “Venus” – have announced they have reunited, and will head out on tour.
The last time the gals performed together was in 1988 – 29 long years … Read the rest
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Styx plots a “Mission” to Mars for New Album
Thirty-four years after Kilroy Was Here and “Mr. Roboto” famously strained the concept-friendly rockers of Styx, the band is heading back to the future for their next Big Idea: a trip to Mars on their forthcoming 16th studio album, The … Read the rest
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band anniversary edition release
“It’s crazy to think that 50 years later we are looking back on this project with such fondness and a little bit of amazement at how four guys, a great producer and his engineers could make such a lasting … Read the rest
Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen announce Summer Tour
Two bands that seem meant for each other, Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen, have announced they’ll team up for a North American co-headlining summer tour that will see the two bands play 16 shows in July and August.… Read the rest
Happy Birthday, Soundwaves!
The venerable Bay Area music brand celebrates 34 years of music-based TV and audio programming with some big plans – and the return of a Soundwaves favorite!
The popular 80s-themed program Soundwaves FM returns Friday, March 31st at 5:00 PM … Read the rest
The Classic Concerts to feature Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Journey, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and Earth, Wind and Fire
The bicoastal Classic Concerts will bring together rock legends Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Journey, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and Earth, Wind and Fire for a two day, two city epic event.
They will perform at the Classic East and … Read the rest
Night Ranger return with Don’t Let Up album
Legendary Bay Area rockers Night Ranger are back with Don’t Let Up, their latest studio album, on March 24. The disc will be available in both a standard edition and a deluxe edition (featuring bonus track and bonus DVD … Read the rest
Joan Jett to join Boston on Hyper Space Tour
Boston is hitting the road, and they’re bringing Joan Jett & The Blackhearts along for the rock ‘n’ roll ride this summer!
The band’s “Hyper Space Tour,” which promises more than 50 gigs in total, kicks off April 14 in … Read the rest
Blondie announces Pollinator album and debuts catchy new single
Following on the heels of an epic 40th anniversary retrospective, Blondie is not keen to coast on the past.
But the past definitely informs their new collection of songs, in a great way!
After flirting with electronica, the iconic … Read the rest
Greg Kihn Band announces Rekihndled album and single
The Greg Kihn Band once sang “they don’t write ’em like that anymore.” The Bay Area rocker will put that theory to the test when his reformed band releases their cheekily-titled Rekihndled album on March 17th.
Check out the catchy … Read the rest
Hall and Oates + Tears For Fears Summer Tour Announced
Daryl Hall & John Oates and Tears for Fears are sowing the seeds of music! The 80s icons will co-headline a North American tour. The 29-date arena trek kicks off May 4th in Tulsa, Oklahoma and concludes July 28th in … Read the rest
Retro Futura 2017 Tour: Howard Jones, English Beat, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Katrina, and more!
The popular Retro Futura tour gears up for another run across America! The lineup: Howard Jones, English Beat, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Katrina (and the Waves), Paul Young and/or Bow Wow Wow’s Annabella.
July … Read the rest
John Mellencamp announces Sad Clowns and Hillbillies album and tour
John Mellencamp returns on April 28th with his 23rd full-length album, Sad Clowns and Hillbillies, and will tour this summer.
He’ll be joined by Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, who is featured … Read the rest
Soundwaves 10@10 #124: 1988
Soundwaves presents brand new editions of 10@10, the beloved long-running radio show that features ten great songs from one great year, as well as numerous samples of political, historical and pop culture happenings. Hosted by Dennis Willis and … Read the rest
Renee & Irish Greg’s Pop UP! Episode 11: Wesley Stace/John Wesley Harding
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
Soundwaves 10@10 #123: Get Happy!
Soundwaves presents brand new editions of 10@10, the beloved long-running radio show that features ten great songs from one great year, as well as numerous samples of political, historical and pop culture happenings. Hosted by Dennis Willis and … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Ocean Love (Episode 76)
Peter Finch has been a Bay Area radio staple for more than three decades at KMEL, KFOG and KGO radio in San Francisco. In 2014, he was inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. He hangs out with … Read the rest
Depeche Mode ask “Where’s the Revolution?”
Depeche Mode returns with a new single from their forthcoming album Spirit – and like the rest of the world, they’ve been thinking about politics!
“Where’s the Revolution” is the first new music from the British band in four years … Read the rest
Asia and King Crimson legend John Wetton dies at 67
Asia singer John Wetton has died from cancer on January 31, 2017 at the age of 67.
His long and storied career saw him rise to fame in the early ’70s as the singer and bassist in King Crimson and … Read the rest
The Finch Files: Trumpnauguration (Episode 75)
Peter Finch has been a Bay Area radio staple for more than three decades at KMEL, KFOG and KGO radio in San Francisco. In 2014, he was inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. He hangs out with … Read the rest