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Blackfoot made their return to Knoxville Tennessee recently to bring their southern rock show to a different venue. This time playing The Concourse. It was a 3 band night featuring Blackfoot, Charlie Bonnet lll & The Folkin Gasholes & The Sedonas. Fans arrived early and lined up at the front of the stage rail. Opening the show was a local band The Sedonas. But … Continue reading Blackfoot Returns to Rock Knoxville Tn.
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
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”
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
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
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
Marcus Len: Who was your music guru? Shawn Perry: if you’re asking which artists influenced me the most I would probably have to say, Freddie Mercury, Sammy Hagar, and Prince… If you’re asking who personally mentored me I would have to say that would be my main guitar teacher growing up Ron Renick, he still teaching and was actually my big inspiration for becoming a … Continue reading Shawn Perry Chats About New Single, Influences, Writing, and More!
ALL GIRL AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND ROCKS BOOTLEGGER HARLEY DAVIDSON Shoot 2 Thrill is an All Girls AC/DC Tribute band from North Carolina . They Played Bootleggers Harley Davidson Big outside concert stage in Knoxville Tennessee to a very eager crowd. I wasn’t quite sure what to think at first but as soon as they started I knew it was going to be a great show … Continue reading All Girl AC/DC Tribute Band Shoot To Thrill Rocks Knoxville Tennessee
Country music icon, Tracy Lawrence returns with his 16th studio album titled ‘Made In America’. The alum is due out August 16th and the debut single off the upcoming album is the self titled album ‘Made in America ‘. Paying respect to those that make this country as great as it is and a sense of pride this one goes out to the hardworking American. … Continue reading Tracy Lawrence with 16th Studio Album ‘Made In America’ out Aug 16th!
NF just dropped his new music video for ‘The Search’! The dark and gloomy atmosphere sets the mood for NF to bust out and break new grounds. NF has been on fire since his debut and fans cannot get enough. He has multiple big hits and on every tour he sells out every…EVERY tour date. Will there be a tour? YES! Yes there will be … Continue reading NF Drops New Single ‘The Search’ with Headlining Tour!
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