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You can just call him ‘Idol’ from now on
If you missed Zakk Wylde’s head-shredding performance on “American Idol” recently, you missed a heck of a show. If you’re a fan of Wylde — or Black Label Society —... Read more »
Dressing like Roy Rogers not discouraged
Well, buckaroos and buckarettes, Riders in the Sky are coming to town. They’re bringing their mix of Western music, friendly banter and humor to the Rio Grande Zoo for a... Read more »
After storm, a band and its city changed forever
The history of Hot 8 Brass Band is divided in two distinct periods — before and after Hurricane Katrina. The 2005 storm had a major effect on the livelihood of... Read more »
Indy metal band blazes its own trail
Back in Indianapolis, hard-core punk ruled the local scene. It was a difficult task for The Contortionist to break through with its heavy metal — but the band did it.... Read more »
Classic Delta blues takes a detour to Iowa’s fields
His rugged, raspy voice is from another era, a time when blues were the soundtrack of life on the Mississippi Delta. So where did a 32-year-old musician from Lee County,... Read more »
Entrepreneur and singer, but first of all, mom
Jenni Rivera is a busy woman — that’s putting it lightly. The musician has a career of more than 15 years. She is the star of a reality show, “I... Read more »
Pros keep salsa smooth
When percussionist Angel Rodriguez was looking to form a salsa band, he wanted to invite professional musicians. “I wanted friends who have performed on TV shows, do studio work, not... Read more »
Ah, for a new start in Great Northwest
For a century and a half, people have been heading to Seattle to make their fortunes. Timber. Gold. Some software mogul who got his start in Albuquerque. And music. The... Read more »
Trio Gives New Life to Beatles Catalog
Eric Krasno loves music. Whether it’s rock and roll or jazz or soul, the guitarist is at peace with music. “It’s something I’ve been around all my life,” he said... Read more »
Comedienne utilizes female perspective in routine
Janine Gardner fell into comedy by mistake. The veteran comedienne was working in the engineering field before she got bitten by the comedy bug. “It was something that I always... Read more »
Metal imports from Brazil to resume
Brazil’s finest veteran metal band, Sepultura, hasn’t stepped on U.S. ground for five years. But with a new album scheduled to hit stores in June, and a new headlining tour... Read more »
Touring success a high point for folkies
Pulling into the parking lot of the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, N.Y., Jeff Prystowsky is anxious to get all of his equipment out of the van. The band members in... Read more »
