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Jeanine Fuller & The True Funk Souldier’s Open For 80’s Rockers Loverboy

Jeanine Fuller & The True Funk Souldiers Open up for 80’s Rockers Loverboy! It was a Hot but unsettled weather day in June in the city Of Oak Ridge Tennessee . That Didn’t stop Jeanine Fuller & The True Funk Souldiers. They were Opening for 80’s Rockers Loverboy at the Secret City Festival in Oak Ridge Tennessee. The Festival is held every year at A.K. … Continue reading Jeanine Fuller & The True Funk Souldier’s Open For 80’s Rockers Loverboy

musicmatters2018June 29, 2019Leave a comment

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KARA CONNOLLY RELEASES POWERFUL SOUL SEARCHING “LET ME GO”

Kara Connolly, premiered her new bold and cinematic new single “Let Me Go“. “Let Me Go” is on her LP Life in Rear View, which released May 17th and has been well received by fans. “Let Me Go” showcases power and soul. A beautifully composed song with a powerful message; be true to yourself and don’t be afraid to pave your own path even in … Continue reading KARA CONNOLLY RELEASES POWERFUL SOUL SEARCHING “LET ME GO”

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Styx at Chrysler Hall Norfolk, Virginia June 24, 2019

By Glenn Woodell If Styx is coming near you, just go see them! I was talking to one of the other music photographers after the show and we both agreed that the older bands put on more of a show and less of a series of songs than do so many of the newer bands. This was definitely the case with Styx. The sound quality … Continue reading Styx at Chrysler Hall Norfolk, Virginia June 24, 2019

Glenn WoodellJune 27, 2019June 27, 2019Leave a comment

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Southern Halo Added To Pepsi MidAmerica’s Country4Country Campaign Kickoff Concert Lineup

Fast-rising dynamic sister trio Southern Halo has joined Pepsi MidAmerica’s Country4Country campaign and will take the stage at the official kickoff concert on July 21 in Marion, IL at Rent One Park. Headliners include Country superstars Lady Antebellum, platinum-selling artist Chris Janson, Billboard “Artist to Watch” Jordan Davis, and rising Country artist Tucker Beathard. Opening acts scheduled to appear alongside Southern Halo are Ashlyn Grayce, James … Continue reading Southern Halo Added To Pepsi MidAmerica’s Country4Country Campaign Kickoff Concert Lineup

musicmattersmagazineJune 27, 2019June 27, 2019Leave a comment

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Monica Heats Up The Summer Night In Cleveland

R&B Singer Monica along with Dru Hill, and special guest Jagged Edge helped famed radio stations 93.1 WKZAK FM and Z107.9 FM kickoff the perfect summertime party with their annual Stone Soul Festival. Fans of all ages were in attendance, they filled the Nautica Pavilion to almost capacity and a lot of fans were still coming in well after the show had started, myself included. … Continue reading Monica Heats Up The Summer Night In Cleveland

musicmattersmagazineJune 26, 2019June 26, 2019Leave a comment

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BOBBY MESSANO Draws Deep From The Blues, Adds A Stiff Shot Of Rock And Comes Up With LEMONADE

Bobby Messano has conquered every musical challenge he’s faced. He’s topped the Billboard Blues Album chart. His searing solos and sizzling backup grooves have ignited albums by Gloria Gaynorand Peter Criss; Clarence Clemons trusted Messano to play the only guitar break on his Heroalbum. Steve Winwood,Foreigner’s Lou Gramm and country artist Rodney Atkins are among the headliners who have tapped him to serve as music director. Add the … Continue reading BOBBY MESSANO Draws Deep From The Blues, Adds A Stiff Shot Of Rock And Comes Up With LEMONADE

musicmattersmagazineJune 26, 2019June 26, 2019Leave a comment

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Sponge with Everafter at the Vanguard in Hampton, Virginia June 14, 2019

by Glenn Woodell There was a small but very dedicated crowd at the Vanguard for the Sponge show. Graduation weekend combined with rainy weather held back all but the die hard fans of this Detroit-based alternative, sometimes punky rock band. Virginia Beach-based favorites, Everafter, opened the show up with a powerful mix from this small but versatile trio, starting with an instrumental selection from Pink … Continue reading Sponge with Everafter at the Vanguard in Hampton, Virginia June 14, 2019

Glenn WoodellJune 23, 2019June 23, 2019Leave a comment

THE FELL Release Official Music Video for “Dancing on a Glass Floor”

Alternative Rock Band THE FELL—Stephen Vickers (vocals), Mike Krompass (guitars), Billy Sheehan (bass), Scott Westervelt (keys), Rich Redmond (drums)–has released the official music video for their new single, “Dancing On A Glass Floor.” Click HERE to Download / Stream “Dancing on a Glass Floor” “We’re excited to finally release our new single ‘Dancing On A Glass Floor’ under 1225 Label Group with global distribution through SONY/The Orchard. We’re loving the new direction of the forthcoming album and feel that … Continue reading THE FELL Release Official Music Video for “Dancing on a Glass Floor”

ColetteJosefJune 21, 2019July 4, 2019Leave a comment

BLACKTOP MOJO Release Official Music Video for “Can’t Sleep”

Blacktop Mojo has announced the release of their third album, Under The Sun, on September 13th. The album follows “Burn the Ships” which featured the singles “Where the Wind Blows” and their cover of Aerosmith’s “Dream On”. “Under the Sun” is available now for pre-order at all download platforms. Anyone preordering Under the Sun will receive the first single “Can’t Sleep” as an instant gratis … Continue reading BLACKTOP MOJO Release Official Music Video for “Can’t Sleep”

ColetteJosefJune 21, 2019July 2, 2019Leave a comment

AURIN Release Official Music Video for “Pause Rewind Repeat”

New Jersey based Hard Rock Band AURIN has released the official music video for their emotionally charged, new single, “Pause Rewind Repeat,” off of their upcoming third album, Serotonin. The band has also launched a Kickstarter campaign to help facilitate the production and release of Serotonin. “We are in a time in which political divides are tearing nations and their people apart. So many of us are too busy placing the … Continue reading AURIN Release Official Music Video for “Pause Rewind Repeat”

ColetteJosefJune 8, 2019July 3, 2019Leave a comment