Steppenwolf was formed in 1967 in LA by John Kay (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Goldy McJohn (organ, piano) and Jerry Edmonton (drums) who were previously members of the Canadian band The Sparrows. They were joined by Michael Monarch (lead guitar) and Rushton Moreve (bass). The band signed to Dunhill/ABC the same year and with producer Gabriel… Continue reading Steppenwolf “Magic Carpet Ride: The Dunhill / ABC Years (1967-1971)” 4CD Set – Available 11/19
Beginning today, Country Rebel media and lifestyle outlet is premiering four special performance videos by CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, David Frizzell. The first video features Frizzell and The Voice Season 10 finalist, Mary Sarah together for a special performance of Frizzell’s tune, “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma.” This lively duet will… Continue reading David Frizzell Premieres First of Five Special Features with Country Rebel
Most strands of American music have an iconic instrument. Horns for jazz, banjos for bluegrass, and electric guitars for rock and roll, but few invoke the immediate recognition as the accordion found in the wildly unique music of Louisiana Cajuns. And few know the instrument as intimately as world-renowned accordion player, builder, and author, Marc… Continue reading Marc Savoy Shares The Fascinating History Of Cajun Music’s Iconic Instrument
With OZZY OSBOURNE’s DIARY OF A MADMAN celebrating its 40th anniversary this week, a variety of video clips have been released to commemorate the album. These include a new video for “Flying High Again,” (created from exclusive images from Ross Halfin’s newly released Randy Rhoads book), along with live versions of “Over the Mountain,” “Flying… Continue reading OZZY OSBOURNE’s ‘Diary Of A Madman’ 40th Anniversary Expanded Digital Edition Out Today; New Video For “Flying High Again”
Today, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling band Goo Goo Dolls have released the deluxe edition of It’s Christmas All Over [Warner Records]. The twelve-song LP marks a special version of the band’s first-ever Christmas record, featuring the brand new original track “One Last Song About Christmas” and a never-before-heard cover of “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” a holiday music… Continue reading GOO GOO DOLLS RELEASE DELUXE EDITION OF IT’S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER
Award-winning Bluegrass artist Rick Faris is celebrating the release his sophomore Dark Shadow Recording album The Next Mountain. Produced by Dark Shadow Recording label head Stephen Mougin, the 12-track record includes a cast of astounding pickers and singers including Sam Bush, Ronnie Bowman, Becky Buller, Ronnie McCoury and more. The follow-up to Faris’ critically acclaimed debut album Breaking In Lonesome, The… Continue reading Rick Faris Releases New Album The Next Mountain
Jesse Cook — the multi-Platinum/Gold award-winning and internationally acclaimed producer, composer, and guitarist — has announced the first leg of his U.S. “Tempest II” tour. Launching in Spokane, WA on January 19 at Bing Crosby Theater and spanning 28-dates, the trek will take Cook and his band through the West Coast and into the Midwest.… Continue reading Jesse Cook Announces 28-Date U.S. "Tempest II" Tour
Earlier last year, in the beginnings of shelter-in-place orders and mask mandates, The Steel Wheels’ primary songwriter Trent Wagler began crowdsourcing personal experiences of fans and forging them into songs. The project quickly became an avenue for fans of the band to commission works and send musical greetings to their loved ones as well, and… Continue reading The Steel Wheels Release "Everyone A Song, Vol. 2"
From the first notes of Adam Shoenfeld’s new record All the Birds Sing–out January 28th via Lozen Entertainment Group/Copperline–the musicianship and wealth of drawn influences are readily apparent. Spending the last two decades bringing his rock-leaning sound to Nashville’s premier country music scene and his last nine years in Tim McGraw’s touring band, Shoenfeld has… Continue reading Adam Shoenfeld Picks Up the Microphone for His New Solo Album All the Birds Sing
The Future, the third studio album from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, is out now on Stax Records. Fans can listen to/share the new record HERE. In addition, the band will play their knockout single “Survivor” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” November 9 and are also set to appear on “CBS This… Continue reading Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats’ third studio album The Future out now
