Time to strap on a dynamite belt?In a recent thread Townsman Chickenfrank made the following comment that is worthy of bringing to The Main Stage, as part of our occasional Rock Crimes series. His comment may still qualify as May's Comment of the Month (I'll have to consult with the judges), but until then, this is too important a topic not to bring to the fore. Chick wrote:CNN has an article a...
In between concerts there are a few news bits to share. First, Jeremey Hunsicker, lead singer for the Journey tribute band Frontiers and co-writer of Journey’s 2008 single “Never Walk Away”, is currently at work on a solo album. The material is sounding very promising, and you can listen to several full tracks at his [...]
GQ's Alex Pappademas offers highlights of his two-hour, 11,000 word interview with the former lead singer of Journey. Foolish, Foolish Throat: A Q&A with Steve Perry: I live just above San Diego, in Del Mar. And occasionally when I get...~~
ON SALE SUNDAY, JUNE 8th at 10AM!SHERYL CROW with James Blunt and Toots & The Maytals Wednesday, August 27th, Doors 6:00PM/ Show 7:00PMSleep Train Pavilion at Concord Tickets are $86.50, $66.50, $52.50 and $42.50 for reserved seating or $32.00 for general admission plus applicable chargesPurchase a 4 pack of tickets for only $78.00 JOURNEYwith Heart and Cheap Trick Wednesday, September 24th, Do...
Formed in San Francisco in 1973, under the auspices of former Santana manager Herbie Herbert, originally called the Golden Gate Rhythm Section, the original lineup of Journey included recent Santana alumni Neal Schon on lead guitar and Gregg Rolie on keyboards and lead vocals. Drummer Prairie Prince of The Tubes, bassist Ross Valory and rhythm guitarist George Tickner, both of Frumious Ba...
Well, my first first experiences with music would have to be because of my mother: Rod Stewart. It sorta sets me aside from others when a song he's either covered, or he originally sung, and I sing along. Add to that those silly compilation tapes for the holidays.Besides that, I never really listened to music all that much. Then I started watching TV more. My first experience with modern r...
Some time ago, I realized something interesting about my musical tastes. I only listen to stuff I can sing to (or want to sing to). So, even if the music is amazing, but the singer has a crappy voice, or I just don't like his voice, or if the singer is a girl, I don't want to listen to it. This isn't to say I'm sort of musical sexist, I respect plenty of female vocalists, but I don't really ...
The day before the 2008 U.S. election is finally here. After two long years of listening to the campaigns, the wait is almost over. This election is historic in so many ways and has been an emotional roller coaster ride. It has divided this nation in an ugly way. Friends, families and even strangers have argued their side to the point of division in some cases. Perhaps a song can remind us to s...
That shattering sound you just heard? That would be that hipster facade I've worn for so long, being broken to bits.Journey were the first band I remember hearing on the radio that I looked forward to hearing, so that, while perched in the back of my Mom's car, I'd perk up when their music came on. If you're in your late 30's or older, you remember the songs: "Don't Stop Believin'", "Who's Cryi...
With todays technology, people can feel like they are part of the band with the game Guitar Hero. While it is incredible, and highly addictive, it is not the first time that music has been featured in a video game. The folks at game daily made a list of the top 10 games that rock, (but not as hard as Guitar Hero). Some of these I had not ever heard of, and I am wondering why the game Amplitude ...
Yes...it took awhile, and my friend Linda to make me see the light...but once I 'got' the ending to the Sopranos, I thought it was brilliant. I should have had more faith than that in David Chase...he is successful for a reason
...see that sign...up close, it's just that...a fekkin' sign comprised of huge letters on a hill but it boggles my dome sometimes at all the drama that takes place in this town when the cameras aren't even rolling...I started writing this piece last week, after a screener while waiting for a bus in front of the Larry Flynt building over on Wilshire and La Cienega, I continued writing on the sub...