Always Bill: A Tribute
By Ira Kantor
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Bill Withers, it’s that you could have soul beyond just your music.
Where other acts of his era banked their talents...
Best Vintage Rock Studio Albums Of 2013
The idea of making a new studio ''album" is a daunting task these days for many artists in an age of iTunes and Spotify. Still, 2013 saw the release...
Getting Frisky At The Whisky’s 50th Anniversary
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ron Lyon
Hard to believe the Whisky a Go Go has been around for 50 years. I first ventured into the club in the...
Sin-atra ~ A Heavy Metal Tribute To Frank Sinatra
By Shawn Perry
There’s little doubt that someone at some point in time in the last couple decades probably thought it would be an interesting experiment to marry heavy metal...
Cruisin’ To The Edge With Yes Bassist Billy Sherwood
By Shawn Perry
By now, Billy Sherwood has proven himself a worthy replacement for Chris Squire in Yes. At least as far as in live performance. The possibility of new...
Bohemian Rhapsody: No Breakthru Biopic But Flush With Killer Moments
Warning: I take all things Queen very seriously.
Since age eight, this has been my favorite band. I consider it my personal mission to extol the greatness — both in...
Cruise To The Edge | February 7-11, 2017 | Tampa to Cozumel – Feature...
February 7-11, 2017 ~ Tampa to Cozumel
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Ira Kantor, Erin Perry & Shawn Perry
Progressive rock has often looked to the ocean for inspiration. Procol Harum,...
Slash Receives Les Paul Spirit Award In Hollywood
Story by Jordan West
Photos by Ron Lyon
Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Slash was presented with the Les Paul Spirit Award on October 5 (2026) at the Les Paul Recording Studio...
Revisiting The Black Crowes’ ‘Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’
By Jason Young
In 1992, the Black Crowes had already achieved success by the time their song “Remedy” hit the airwaves. One of the exciting new acts of the early...
Ultimate Jam Night: The Sunset Strip’s Last Refuge For Rock & Roll
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Alex Kluft & Ron Lyon
The Sunset Strip in Hollywood is a different place than it was in the 20th Century. London Fog is gone....
