Styx – Return of the Wanted Men by Ally Abramson Styx has been a major influence in the music world for over four decades. Over the years, they have gained a loyal fan base spanning many generations. These loyal followers come from all over and enjoy Styx on the road during their numerous tours. Since … Continue reading
In This Cinematic Telling Soul Godfather James Brown Taught Us How to Get On Up by Brad Balfour Though by no means a perfect film or conventional biopic, the recently released Get On Up wrangles with the complicated life of one of pop music’s pioneers and enduring legends: James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. If … Continue reading
Dave Wakeling of English Beat – Making Party Music For Crying Out Loud by Jay S. Jacobs http://popentertainment-interviews.tumblr.com/post/90555752259/dave-wakeling-of-english-beat-making-party-music Right on the tail end of the punk scene, England was seized by the 2 Tone revolution. It was an explosion of ska – the rougher, rock-tinged cousin of reggae – mostly made up of bands who … Continue reading
Clint Eastwood, John Lloyd Young, Vincent Piazza, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice – Down on the Corner with the Jersey Boys by Ally Abramson Clint Eastwood is the “Big Man In Town” now. Eastwood recently finished a new project that tells an old story, a story that has been told many times through music. The … Continue reading
Donnie Kehr – From Broadway’s Jersey Boys To Clint Eastwood’s, the Actor Has Oh What a Night by Brad Balfour Actor/musician Donnie Kehr may not have a shitload of face time in the cinematic version of Jersey Boys but as loan shark Norm Waxman, he has the right moments that not only showcase his talents but places … Continue reading
David Paich of Toto – Whispers of Some Quiet Conversation by Jay S. Jacobs http://popentertainment.com/features_music/Totopaich.htm 36 years is a huge chunk of anyone’s life, particularly if you are just about to turn 60 at the end of the upcoming month. Keyboardist David Paich was in his mid-twenties when he hooked up with a bunch of … Continue reading
Ronstadt Generations – Rooted In Family By Mark Mussari http://www.popentertainment.com/features_music/ronstadts.htm “Though leaves are many,” the Irish Poet William Butler Yeats once observed, “the root is one.” Sit down to talk with the members of Ronstadt Generations — Michael J. Ronstadt and his sons Michael G. and Petie — and you’ll feel the strength of their … Continue reading
Terri Nunn of Berlin – Embraces Her Animal Instincts by Jay S. Jacobs Berlin rode the synthesized new wave to pop stardom in the early 80s. The band was formed in Santa Monica, California, in the late 70s when songwriter and producer John Crawford hooked up with former actress and model Terri Nunn to take … Continue reading
Experience Hendrix Concert featuring Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, Johnny Lang, Brad Whitford, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Billy Cox, Malina Moye, Eric Gales, Doyle Bramhall II, Cesar Rojas and David Hidalgo – The Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA – March 21, 2014 Photos by Jim Rinaldi © 2014. All rights reserved. Continue reading
Graham Nash – Life Used To Be So Hard, But Now Everything Is Easy by Ken Sharp Two time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash knows a thing or two about chemistry. As a founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN)/ Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) or … Continue reading
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