Posts by Michele Amabile
Bon Jovi Drops New Song: ‘American Reckoning’ (Video)
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the social justice protests sweeping the country, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Bon Jovi is releasing a new song, “American Reckoning.” “I was moved to write American Reckoning as a witness to history,” said leader Jon Bon Jovi. “I believe the greatest gift of an artist…
Read MoreNils Lofgren Reveals Details of New Bruce Springsteen Album
E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren recently made a virtual appearance as part of Monmouth University’s new online series, What’s Up on E Street? from The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for Music . When asked about the forthcoming E Street Band album, Lofgren said it is one of Bruce Springsteen’s best, stating it’s “as great a record…as…
Read MoreNew Bruce Springsteen Online Series Features E Street Keyboardist, Roy Bittan
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University in West Long Branch has launched a new online series, What’s Up on E Street?, and the second episode set for July 14 features E Street Band Keyboardist Roy Bittan. “COVID has touched most every part of the music business,” said Bittan from…
Read MoreWatch Nancy Wilson Pay Homage to Bruce Springsteen with Quarantine Version of “The Rising” (Video)
Everyone knows that Heart’s Nancy Wilson can shred on guitar, and she has the voice of an angel, as evidenced in the song “These Dreams.” Now, Wilson is giving fans another gift with a virtual performance of Bruce Springsteen’s “The Rising.” “It’s a response to all the souls departing, and the bravery of the first…
Read MoreTommy Shaw Celebrates 43rd Anniversary of “The Grand Illusion” With Quarantine Video (Watch)
It’s the 43rd Anniversary of the Styx album, “The Grand Illusion,” and guitarist Tommy Shaw is celebrating with the release of a quarantine version of the song, “Fooling Yourself, assisted by the Cleveland’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra and Styx tour director Liza Grossman. The new arrangement–which features 90 musicians and singers–began in April, with Shaw recording…
Read MoreThe Smithereens Pay Homage to The Beatles With Lost Recordings
Just in time for Ringo Starr’s birthday week celebrations, The Smithereens have released a lost gem with back-to-back Beatles classics. The New Jersey Hall of famers today (July 6) released a 45 RPM of The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” featuring original Beatles’ drummer Andy White. Guitarist Jim Babjak, drummer Dennis…
Read MoreRingo Starr Birthday Celebration: How You Can Watch
If you want to celebrate Ringo Starr’s birthday celebration tomorrow (July 7), but somehow can’t access YouTube, there is another way to join in the fun. Ringo’s Big Birthday Show will be broadcast on AXS TV at 8 p.m. ET, the same time as the YouTube stream. Other Ringo themed specials–including a 7 p.m. repeat showing…
Read MoreRingo Starr Announces Virtual Birthday Concert
Ringo Starr will ring in his 80th birthday with a little help from his friends-including Beatles band mate Paul McCartney–with a YouTube concert celebration on July 7. The show will include appearances by Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark, Jr., Sheila E, Ben Harper, and others. As usual, fans are invited to wish the drumming legend happy…
Read MoreDrive-In Live Announces Two More Shows with Almost Queen and Iliza Schlesinger
Hot on the heels of two sold-out events with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and comedian Jim Gaffigan, The nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts will present two more shows with Almost Queen and comic Iliza Schlesinger from NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Both shows will take place at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport.…
Read MoreSix Flags to Open July 3
It’s official coaster fans! Six Flags Great Adventure is set to open on July 3, with an announcement about Hurricane Harbor set for a future date, the park said today. In accordance with Governor Phil Murphy’s opening guidelines for amusement parks, Six Flags Great Adventure will operate with reduced attendance levels and in preview mode…
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