Monthly Archives: September 2010
Ozzy Osbourne Announces North American Fall Tour
OZZY OSBOURNE will return to North America for a month-long arena tour launching November 12 in Victoria, B.C. and concluding December 12 in Minneapolis. These shows--in support of his album <em>SCREAM</em> (Epic Records) and latest single ...
Ray Charles Rarities Set for Release
Concord Records is celebrating the 80th birthday of the legendary Ray Charles with a special gift for his legions of fans: <em>Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters</em>. This treasure trove of newly discovered recordings, highlighted by a ...
Machine Head Guitarist Rob Flynn Victimized by Robbery
Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area group Machine Head was the victim of a robbery at his home September 7, sometime between 1:15pm and 3:15pm PST. Flynn and his family were not present. Stolen items include the guitar Flynn used to...
Budda Updates Budwah Pedal
The hidden artillery of professional touring musicians, the Budwah™ Budda Wah has long been regarded as one of the finest Wah-Wah pedals available. Now Budda has updated and improved the Budwah with major enhancements, taking the same tried and ...
Portnoy Leaves Dream Theater, Band Issues Statement
In the wake of Mike Portnoy's announcement that he is leaving Dream Theater, the remaining members of the band have issued the following statement about the matter:
"To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with profound sadness - regret - ...
Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase Updates Schedule
The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase is an alternative guitar show, featuring fine, handmade acoustic guitars and stringed musical instruments exhibited by their makers. Show and sale with continuous live acoustic music performances, Luthier Mi...
Singer Robin Rogers Seriously Ill
Blind Pig recording artist Robin Rogers, who was admitted to the hospital on August 18th with serious liver problems, has now been diagnosed with liver cancer. She was hospitalized for complications caused by Hepatitis C, and a CT scan prior to surger...
Seymour Duncan Names Phil Ressler CEO
Seymour W. Duncan and Cathy Carter Duncan, founders and owners of Seymour Duncan Pickups and Pedals, today announced the appointment of Phil Ressler as CEO and President. A long-time guitar player and collector, Ressler is a seasoned executive leader w...
Country’s Oldest Folk Festival Rolls On
The year was 1947. TV's were just being tested, the phrase "baby boomers" was years away from being coined, and a little getaway town in the Ozarks held its first folk festival. 63 years later TV's are omnipresent, baby boomers are seniors, a...
Suicidal Tendencies Tour Dates Announced
Suicidal Tendencies will embark on a U.S. tour staring October 15 and rolling through late November with additional dates to be announced. The trek coincides with the <em>No Mercy Fool!/The Suicidal Family</em> offering released September 7...