Warren Zanes – Writing the Book on Tom Petty
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Warren Zanes – Writing the Book on Tom Petty

  Warren Zanes Writing the Book on Tom Petty by Jay S. Jacobs Thirty years ago, Warren Zanes and his brother Dan led a hip rock band called The Del Fuegos.  The Boston-based band released three albums on the cutting-edge Slash/WB label, gaining a cult following, but never quite making the breakthrough that was expected.  … Continue reading

Old 97’s & Banditos – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – October 17, 2015 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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Old 97’s & Banditos – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – October 17, 2015 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Old 97’s & Banditos – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – October 17, 2015 It is so perfect that during this time of Back to the Future reminiscences, Old 97’s are touring. A band that would fit right in circa 1955 with a few appearance alterations (Rhett Miller would at least have to button a … Continue reading

Delta Rae – World Cafe Live at the Queen – Wilmington, DE – August 29, 2015 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)
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Delta Rae – World Cafe Live at the Queen – Wilmington, DE – August 29, 2015 (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review)

Delta Rae – World Cafe Live at the Queen – Wilmington, DE – August 29, 2015 It almost feels too simplistic to compare Durham, NC’s faves Delta Rae with Fleetwood Mac.  After all they both have multiple lead singers (Rae has two women and two men, while the Mac had two women and only one … Continue reading

Uncle Kracker – Something New Under the Sun
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Uncle Kracker – Something New Under the Sun

Uncle Kracker Something New Under the Sun by Jay S. Jacobs Music has always been a rainbow coalition of sounds for Uncle Kracker, a mélange of rock, hip-hop, country, jazz, soul, blues and more.  That’s what they played on the radio (remember the radio?) when Kracker was growing up, and that’s what he has played … Continue reading

Aerosmith – Sing for the Years
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Aerosmith – Sing for the Years

Aerosmith Sing For the Years by Jay S. Jacobs Over forty years into their stellar career, Aerosmith is still considered one of America’s top rock bands.  With decades of hit records, sold-out tours, two autobiographies, several videos, a singer who extended his stardom on TV’s then-most popular show, and even a roller coaster in Disneyland, … Continue reading

Tessanne Chin Counts On Her Fans
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Tessanne Chin Counts On Her Fans

Tessanne Chin Counts On Her Fans by Ally Abramson Tessanne Chin is living her dream. After winning season five of The Voice in late 2013, Chin began performing all over the place, touring and racking up fans all over. Before her Voice experience, Chin was no stranger to the music business. She even released an … Continue reading

Paramore – Ain’t It Fun?
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Paramore – Ain’t It Fun?

Paramore – Ain’t It Fun? by Shana Bergmann Paramore is a spunky, in-your-face rock band from Franklin, Tennessee. Formed in 2004, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York. The group released its debut album All We Know Is Falling in 2005. Its follow-up Riot! in 2007 … Continue reading