It’s been a fun week! Wednesday night, I went to the Rock Hall with my pals D.X. Ferris from Scene Magazine, Sirius XM personality Dusty Street, and Pale Hollow drummer Nick Perry, for an evening of Q&A with drummer Joe Vitale about his book Backstage Pass. If the goal is to leave ’em wanting more, […]
Tag: Rock and Roll Weekend
The 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies – Reflections from Cleveland
Wow, what a weekend. Guitar extravaganza closes out the Rock Hall inductions with, from left, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Ron Wood, Joe Perry, Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield. photo by Joshua Gunter / The Plain Dealer I seriously had every intention of merely “swiping” and linking to Brian’s overview of the event. And then, Friday […]
A magnificently Metallic night at the House of Blues
“Why is everyone leaving me?” “Flemming, why are you doing this to me?” The short middle-aged guy is leaning up against the bar, joking with Flemming at the end of what might be just another night at the House of Blues here in Cleveland. Except that tonight, we’re talking about legendary Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen, […]
Eddie Trunk with Night Ranger
This weekend, I got to spend some time talking with syndicated radio personality Eddie Trunk (Sirius/XM, That Metal Show, Q104.3/ NYC, etc.) and it was good to hear the latest down low regarding his radio activities and otherwise. Today, while recovering from the induction ceremonies last night, I came across an interview that Eddie did […]
Everywhere I look, all I see is Metallica
I have to say that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction weekend here in Cleveland is off to a good start for me personally. Last night was an EPIC night of fun for this music fan, and I’ll fill you in on all or most of the details after the weekend is over. […]
Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band – 10 Years Back & Still Burnin’ Down The Road
Just in case you missed it, I’m going to be the last person to post video of Springsteen’s appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart this past week (following Pete at Blogness, Dave at Wings For Wheels,etc.) The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M – Th 11p / 10c Bruce Springsteen – Interview comedycentral.com […]
Jonah Koslen to recreate classic MSB CD
I was jazzed to see the news about former Michael Stanley Band singer-songwriter Jonah Koslen who recently announced an April 18th date at The Winchester where he will recreate the classic MSB live album Stagepass with his creatively titled band Stage Pass Now. As someone that didn’t grow up here in Cleveland, it took me […]