2019 is a milestone year for guitar legend Carlos Santana. Not only does it mark the 20th anniversary of his 1999 album Supernatural, which was a massive hit and a landmark achievement for his storied career thanks to collaborations with the likes of Rob Thomas (on the still-everywhere-today hit “Smooth”) and others, but it’s also […]
Every year, it seems Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band head out on the road — and 2019 will be no exception, especially since the super group will be commemorating three decades of unity in the process. Along for the fun under the leadership of Ringo will be his longtime colleagues and pals Steve […]
This past spring, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and his impeccable (and underrated) backing band went out on the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, a trek across North America catering to only the most dedicated fans interested in long concerts of deep cuts and rarely-played material. It was truly an effort for longtime, die-hard Yankovic fans, and it […]
A recent infection in his hand forced Ozzy Osbourne to cancel some dates on his farewell No More Tours 2 outing, but the Prince of Darkness has since announced another string of shows for next summer. Osbourne and his band — Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards) — will pick […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mark Knopfler is preparing to release his new studio album, Down the Road Wherever, on Nov. 16 (pre-order at this link). He previously previewed the album with a single titled “Good On You Son,” and he’s now followed that up with a second song. “Back on the Dance Floor” features […]
In our recent interview with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, he said he was hopeful of bringing his Saucerful of Secrets project to North America, adding, “we absolutely are thinking about it, and talking about it, and it’s very much one of the things we’d like to do. It’d probably be next year rather than […]
This past summer, Jeff Lynne‘s ELO went out on a huge tour — Lynne’s first proper ELO tour in more than 30 years — and it went so well, Lynne and his band are doing it again in 2019. On Monday, plans were unveiled for another installment of the tour with a 20-date outing lined […]
Last January, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry released Sweetzerland Manifesto, a solo record featuring a host of special guests. He then played a handful of gigs in promotion of that record with several of those guests (including Johnny Depp, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Terry Reid and more). This fall, Perry will head out on an […]
In recent weeks, guitar legend Lindsey Buckingham has been previewing his new compilation Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham, which brings together several of his most important recordings outside Fleetwood Mac. The album was released on Friday, and is a solid listen for those planning to attend one of Buckingham’s solo tour — more […]
Recently, celebrated indie/rock band Mumford & Sons announced the forthcoming release of Delta, their fourth full-length album, which will be out on Nov. 16. (Pre-order your copy now). In addition to the news, the band premiered its lead single, “Guiding Light”: They then gave the song its live debut on the Tonight Show: A 60-date […]
