Chicago-based blues/rock band Mudflower is gearing up to release their new EP “Flor” early this year. Hailing from a city heavily undulated with rock, grunge, and punk music since the punk rock revolution in the 70s and 80s the three band members wanted to create music that borrows from multiple influences and continues the legacy of rock that as of today, …
Buddy Guy is bringing the blues back on the road. The legendary guitarist has returned for his first outing since the COVID-19 pandemic. The 85-year-old axman is still doing what he does best.
Guy kicked things off last night at the Santander Performing Arts Center with “Damn Right, I Got The Blues.” After the track, Buddy emphatically said to the …
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the incredible singer/songwriter Jefferson Angell of Seattle based rock band Walking Papers when they wrapped up a tremendous year opening up for Myles Kennedy to close out 2018. We can’t wait to see what 2019 will hold in store for this phenomenal group of musicians.
Walking Papers, led by Angell, are true rock n’ roll legends and Benjamin, Tristan, Will, Gregor, and Dan blew us away …
Images by Ashley Murphy
Words by Sandy Beitler
The 2108 Bourbon & Beyond Festival held at Champions Park, September 22nd and 23rd in Louisville, Kentucky featured a line-up like no other. Unfortunately the Sunday shows were canceled for safety issues due to severe rain and flooding. Festival goers still got to see great bands such as Lenny Kravitz, John Mayer, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Brian Setzer, Keb Mo, JJ Grey & Mofro, Joseph, …
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LAS RAGEOUS Music Festival
Announces Updated Performance Lineup Otherwise & New Years Day Join KOMP-FM & Smash Magazine Launch |
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Sin City’s premier rock and metal festival, Las Rageous, has released an updated performance |
Images by Johnnie Crow
Words by Melissa Butterfly
Adelitas Way brought a musical gift to the Brick By Brick in San Diego, California on December 15, 2018. The show was a very soulful experience, with performances by Down North, Of Limbo, and Joyous Wolf. All of these bands played their hearts out and gave San Diego a winter’s night to remember.
Seattle’s Down North kicked off the show with a soulful funky rock with energetic …
2nd Annual Bourbon & Beyond — September 22 & 23
5th Annual Louder Than Life — September 29 & 30
Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the 2018 dates for its nationally acclaimed festivals held at Champions Park in Louisville, KY.
The 2nd …
After a successful debut in 2017, which drew rock and metal fans from around the world with sellout crowds of 10,000 each day, Las Rageous returns for its second year on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21. The two-day music festival created by Live Nation will …
Images by Johnnie Crow
Words by Melissa Butterfly
With their beautiful hair and classic rock style, Joyous Wolf represents southern California to a T. Originally from Orange County, they drove north with passion, heart and soul to hit the L.A. scene hard. After making it in Hollywood, they are now taking their show on the road.
Vocalist Nick Reese, drummer Robert Sodaro and bassist Greg Braccio were in high school together when they met guitarist …
