Artists Archive
Why Are Nickelback So Hated?
February 24, 2013
Second only to The Beatles when it comes to the 2000s biggest-selling foreign act on the Billboard charts, Canadian quintet Nickelback have also sold 50 million records, picked up 12 Juno Awards and scored two number one albums in the US since arriving on their Hanna hometown’s rock circuit in 1996. And yet there appears
The Influence of Alice In Chains
February 23, 2013
Perhaps it’s the fact that they never had a genuine crossover hit in the shape of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” or “Black Hole Sun,” or maybe it’s because their constant themes of depression, suicide and drug addiction were just too dark and nihilistic for some, likewise Layne Staley’s long-running and eventually fatal battle with heroin,
Led Zeppelin Reunion? Robert Plant’s Stokes Rumor Mill Saying 2014 Calendar Is Open
February 19, 2013
Last time we heard anything about a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, Jimmy Page was saying that the idea was nixed because Robert Plant was “busy.” Now it’s Plant that’s speaking out on rumors, apparently hinting that he would be open to a stint on the road next year. “[Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones] are
Dave Matthews Band Pack Summer with 45-Date Concert Tour
February 18, 2013
Dave Matthews Band has spent many a summers on the road, and this year will be no different as the group releases an extensive North American tour schedule. Many stops on the tour feature multiple night stands, and the jaunt will be begin on May 17 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands,
Greatest Guitarists of All Time
February 17, 2013
It’s a daunting task to list the greatest guitarists of all time. But these particular five have influenced legions of artists through sheer innovation and wonderful playing, touting both virtuosity and melodic wit in their unique craft. From the 1930s (Robert Johnson) to today (Sonic Youth), their influences are so great many aspiring guitarists immediately
Prince Signs On for Three Nights at Montreux Jazz Festival
February 15, 2013
Prince will perform three concerts at this year’s Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. The concerts will be held July 13-15 at the festival, which runs from July 5-20 this year. Prince will be considered one of the headliners of the festival, and the rest of the lineup will be announced April 18. This is the
Rumors Point to Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z MegaTour This Summer
February 12, 2013
Rumor has it Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z will embark on a stadium tour this summer in what could be one of the biggest bills of the year. Rolling Stone reports that sources involved in negotiations for the deal say the two will play 11 to 13 stadium concerts this summer, but other details are lacking.
Nash Bash Comes to New York City with Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans
February 12, 2013
Country Music is coming to the Big Apple with a three day event at the Roseland Ballroom featuring Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans and Blake Shelton. The concert series is presented by NASH FM 94.7, which is the only country station in New York City. The station was launched last month by Cumulus Broadcasting. The series
Adele Gives Chris Brown an Etiquette Lesson at Grammys
February 12, 2013
It seems that Adele was none to pleased with Chris Brown’s lack of respect after he lost the Urban Contemporary Album category to Frank Ocean. As Ocean walked toward the stage to receive the award, he appeared to receive a standing ovation from everyone in the audience except Brown, who remained seated. Adele, who was
Concert Review: Winter Jam 2013 at Philips Arena in Atlanta
February 11, 2013
[slideshow gallery_id=”5″] Praise and worship were the order of the day at Atlanta’s Philips Arena when Winter Jam 2013 stopped by Sunday night. Would you expect anything less from Christian music’s largest annual tour? The 10 artist event easily sold out the 21,000 seat arena even though it did so in a rather unconventional way.
