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52 years after she first covered the Canadian songwriter, Collins gives a shattering, wintry update to the Christmas classic

Decades before Lana Del Rey introduced Joni Mitchell to millennials, Judy Collins was spreading the Canadian bohemian gospel. Mitchell’s heart-wrenching Christmas classic “River” has just received its 687th cover, and it’s arguably one of the best: Collins’ rendition, released Friday off her new record Winter Stories, gives the piano-laden track a refreshing update.

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The gorgeous new holiday album featuring folk legend Judy Collins joined by Norwegian singer-songwriter Jonas Fjeld and North Calina bluegrass revivalists Chatham County Line!

Blending folk, bluegrass, country and traditional music, these three powerhouse musical figures have crafted an unconventional holiday release centering on wintry vignettes rather than carols and hymns yet it carries the spirit of the holidays throughout!

Fjeld and CCL have toured together and recorded two albums together both of which went gold in Norway!

Track List:
1. Northwest Passage
2. Mountain Girl
3. Winter Stories
4. Bury Me With My Guitar On
5. River
6. Sweet Refrain
7. Fallow Way
8. Angels In The Snow
9. Highwayman
10. Frozen North
11. The Blizzard

CATCH JUDY COLLINS ON TOUR!

12/15/19 – Vancouver, Canada – Kay Meek Theater

12/17/19 -Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater

12/19/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

12/20/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

12/21/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

12/22/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

* = Winter Stories shows

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Background/Info: After a promising self-titled and self-released album released in 2017, this American formation went on with another self-released album with remixes. This year they signed to Cleopatra Records to unleash their official debut album, which has been produced by John Bechdel (keyboardist of Ministry, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Killing Joke).

Content: “Wrtchd Thngs” is a diversified piece of music. It takes off with an intro followed by an electro cut reminding me of the good-old days of Skinny Puppy. But the album rapidly moves into the familiar industrial-rock style of the band. The songs are driven by heavy guitar riffs and enraged vocals. Some cuts might appeal for fans of KMFDM while other songs are more into an atmospheric approach.

+ + + : Chmcl Str8jckt has a typical industrial sound and it’s not surprising the band claims to be inspired by some Wax Trax band. They have a similar approach although I have to say the album is pretty diversified. I like the electro-driven “Ode To Peckinpah (Bloody Sam)”, and also the KMFDM-reminding “Bomb Cyclone” for its right balance between guitar and electronics. Another fascinating cut is “Black Vulture”, which moves crescendo till a furious final part. Chmcl Str8jckt has improved most aspects of the production, which result in a meaningful work.

– – – : Even if “Ode To Peckinpah (Bloody Sam)” is definitely my favorite song (I’m mainly an electro-lover!) it’s not entirely representative for the approach of the band. The album is however a solid and accomplished piece of music, but without an absolute hit!

Conclusion: Chmcl Str8jckt is what I would call ‘controlled power’; it sounds heavy and powerful, but never becomes industrial mayhem.

Best songs: “Ode To Peckinpah (Bloody Sam)”, “Baphomet”, “Fantasy”, “Black Vulture”.

Rate: (7).

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Out of the many Jersey bands makin’ waves, Dentist seem to be surfing some of the largest. With a couple of national and several regional tours under the Asbury Park-based indie trio’s collective belt, as well as three stellar LPs and plenty of fun and inventive videos since 2014, Dentist are one of the hardest-working acts in the Dirty Jerz and, therefore, one of the most in-demand for bills that need a good draw. I spoke with the trio—the co-founding husband-and-wife team of guitarist Justin and vocalist-bassist Emily Bornemann (who were in another award-winning indie-rock band together called No Wine for Kittens) and their rock-steady drummer Matt Hockenjos (once the mastermind behind the reggae-rock act Overmind)–about their 2019 accomplishments, as well as a few plans that they could share gazing into a rock ‘n’ roll crystal ball. Those include shows on Dec. 14 at Baby’s Alright in Brooklyn with Honduras and The Zings, and New Year’s Eve at The Saint in their hometown. If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t done so yet, definitely check out Dentist live, as well as at https://www.dentistband.com. And enjoy the following interview, mainly with Justin, but with Emily and Matt occasionally chiming in.

Every time I pass a dentist’s office with a big sign that reads ‘DENTIST,’ I think of you, laugh, and wonder, did you intentionally name the band so that people think of you every time they pass a dentist’s office?

The same thing happens to us whenever we see a sign that just says “dentist.” Hopefully this happens to a lot of people that know us, but it wasn’t intentional. Maybe we’ll start telling people it was, so we seem smarter than we are.

So what did inspire the name?

When we first started the band, it was only a recording project, and we weren’t taking it that seriously yet. The name was just something we found amusing at the time and didn’t come from anywhere in particular.

What were Dentist’s greatest accomplishments of 2019?

Our biggest accomplishment was probably going on tour with Brick + Mortar. This was our first time opening for a bigger act on a long tour, so we had the opportunity to play in front of a lot of new
people all over the country. For this tour, we got sponsored by Taco Bell as part of their Feed the Beat program and were also featured on Taco Bell’s Instagram story. In addition to that, we opened up for some bands that we are huge fans of, like A Giant Dog and White Reaper. We also had another year at SXSW as official artists, and we managed to record and write a new song with an accompanying video.

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Dentist return with their latest album of infectious indie-pop!

The new album from New Jersey’s buzziest indie surf rock band, Dentist!

Named one of the top 10 bands at this year’s SXSW by Mercury News and a darling of critics at NPR, Stereogum, Flood Magazine and more, Dentist are primed to explode in popularity with this their third and strongest album to date!

The band tours consistently and has shared the stage with Laura Stevenson, Television, Screaming Females, Ringo Deathstarr and more!

TRACK LIST
1. Upset Words
2. Night Swimming
3. Alone In The Garden
4. OH
5. Tight Spot
6. Remind Me
7. Figure-four
8. All Is Well (In Hell)
9. Corked
10. Owl Doom Pt. 2
11. The Latter

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Hot on the heels of the release of their first new album in decades, RISEN, seminal rock band ANGEL is now set to tour the United States, Europe and Japan beginning next month. December finds ANGEL on select tour dates in the United States with a full Spring, 2020 tour to be announced. ANGEL will also be part of the Rock Legends Cruise in February alongside such heavyweights as Roger Daltrey, Sebastian Bach, Robby Krieger and more. In April, ANGEL returns to Japan for a series of shows. Please see below for the current itinerary with more tour dates (including Europe) to be announced.

ANGEL is an American rock band from Washington, D.C. Discovered by Gene Simmons of KISS and then signed to Casablanca Records, ANGEL came to be known for their elaborate stage show and all-white costumes. For Casablanca, Angel released six albums and toured non-stop playing American arenas with such global superstars as Aerosmith, Rush, Journey, Styx, Ted Nugent and more. They even headlined two nights at Japan’s legendary Budokan. ANGEL appeared on the television shows American Bandstand, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, The Midnight Special, and in the film Foxes.

Fast-forward to 2019 and ANGEL have reunited to release a brand new album, RISEN. Released on October 4th via Cleopatra Records, RISEN has received rave reviews from the press with Classic Rock declaring the album to be “packed with heavenly hooks and harmonies”. The album charted on multiple Billboard charts coming in at #14 on Hard Rock Albums, #34 on Independent Albums, #36 on Rock Album Sales, #82 on Top Current Albums (Sales) and #98 on Top Album Sales, respectively. ANGEL is original band members Punky Meadows (lead guitar) and Frank Dimino (lead vocals) along with Danny Farrow (rhythm guitar), Charlie Calv (keyboards), Billy Orrico (bass guitar) and Steve Ojane (drums).

12/13/2019 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
12/14/2019 – Stafford Springs, CT – Palace Theater
12/15/2019 – Scranton, PA – Stage West
2/27/2019 – 3.2.2019 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Rock Legends Cruise
4/4/2020 – Osaka, Japan – AM Halll
4/5/2020 – Nagoya, Japan – Bottom Line
4/7/2020 – Tokyo, Japan – Shinjuku Blaze
4/8/2020 – Tokyo, Japan – Shinjuku Blaze

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Hawkwind alumnus Alan Davey isn’t the first artist who comes to mind when you think of covering a Post Malone song. But when he heard “Circles” (which just topped the Billboard Hot 100), the veteran prog rocker immediately thought he could do something with it — an instrumental version for his collective Hawkestrel, with guests Todd Rundgren on guitar and L. Shankar (Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa, Shakti) on violin, whose sci-fi themed video is premiering exclusively on Billboard.com

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Released a year ago, Written In Blood marks the end of the Jorge Herrera era and introduces David Rodriguez as the new singer. Less raspy and cleaner-sounding, there was bound to be a backlash (“Without Jorge, it’s not The Casualties”), but the revised sound could definitely make them more appealing to young ears.

Written In Blood
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Release Date: 10/28/18

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“Fucking Hate You” shows the chaos of the band’s live shows, but the cohesion of a band – new singer notwithstanding – who’ve played for 20+ years together.

“I did not write this song about mindless violence,” explains bassist Rick Lopez. “It’s a song about frustration. An emotional explosion caused by constantly being misunderstood. I hate being judged for being different”

Catch The Casualties on Tour
11/20 – The Siren – Morro Bay, CA
11/21 – American Legion – Lancaster, CA
11/22 – Garden Amphitheatre – Garden Grove, CA
11/23 – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, CA

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Legendary street punk band jump in the studio and unleash their fury on some of the highlights from their extensive catalog dating all the way back to their 1997 debut album!

Includes all-new supercharged versions of such classics as “Unknown Soldier,” “We Are All We Have,” “Punk Rock Love” and more!

This band continues to thrive releasing new albums with vocalist David Rodriguez, including 2018’s extremely well-received Written In Blood, and performing numerous shows throughout the US!

Available on both CD in a special gatefold wallet and vinyl in your choice of either RED, BLUE or GREEN!

Also available: Written In Blood CD & LP (CLO 0987)

Track List

1. Chaos Sound
2. Riot
3. Rejected And Unwanted
4. Under Attack
5. Unknown Soldier
6. Criminal Class
7. Resistance
8. Feed Off Fear
9. Punk Rock Love
10. Tomorrow Belongs To Us
11. Made In NYC
12. Do You Wanna Dance
13. My Blood, My Life, Always Forward
14. Unemployed
15. On The Front Line
16. Ugly Bastards
17. War Is Business
18. Running Through The Night
19. We Are All We Have

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With the help of several unlikely collaborators, he delves into several new wave classics that are equal to and maybe even surpassing the original. The album kicks off with the title track which is a cover of The Lords of the New Church 1982 single. Hasselhoff’s voice soars through the chorus, and the song has the perfect post-punk rhythm due in part to the amazing guitar work from James Williamson, former member of The Stooges. The second track “Head On” is probably my second favorite on the record. Originally written and recorded by The Jesus and Mary Chain in 1989, the track is aided in part by some stellar guitar work from legendary The Cars lead guitarist Elliot Easton. The song has a contemporary feel but doesn’t lose what made the original a classic.

One of my personal favorite pop songs is “I Melt with You” from Modern English. If you’re a fan of ’80s cinema, there’s no way you could possibly not love this song and not have images from Valley Girl running around in your head. Hasselhoff had me fall in love with the song all over again. His version doesn’t stray too much from the original, but with the addition of guitar maestro Steve Stevens, the song plays a bit heavier and delivers a wonderful gut punch. If you’re doing an album that covers some new wave classics, then there’s no way he could ignore Echo and the Bunnymen. Their 1987 single “Lips Like Sugar” is tackled and the results are, once again, near perfection. This track is extra special because the Hoff is accompanied by ’80s legends A Flock of Seagulls. Their song “I Ran” is legendary and their inclusion on this album is a terrific nod to their legacy. Maybe Hoff can cover them on the next one.

When people hear the name ‘David Hasselhoff’, you never know exactly what type of reaction you may get. ’80s children may get excited since many grew up on the series Knight Rider, and his character Michael Knight is a hero to many. Then there’s Baywatch. the super-cheesy, ridiculous action-drama that launched a resurgence for the actor, but not exactly in the way he may have imagined. That series (and, to a lesser degree, spin-off series Baywatch Nights) sort of gave birth to the almost laughable persona some still associate him with. As much of a cheese ball he may be, he’s embraced it, owns it, making him a truly unique media personality who recognizes what he’s seen as and just has fun with it. No other celebrity (maybe William Shatner) is able to do what he does and come out on top every single time. In the late ’80s, he launched a music career and hit number one…in Europe, where he’s a huge draw. His music was a bit silly and laughable to most Americans’ ears, but in 2015 he recorded the single “True Survivor” for the Swedish short film Kung Fury and something magical happened.

“True Survivor” might actually be one of the greatest ’80s action film songs NOT recorded in the ’80s. It’s a perfect example of those killer action movie songs like “Push It to the Limit” from Scarface, “Fight to Survive (Kumite)” from Bloodsport, or “You’re the Best” from The Karate Kid. Keeping with the ’80s theme, Hasselhoff recently released his new album “Open Your Eyes” on Cleopatra Records and does what very few can pull off, re-invents himself and completely slays on every single song. In fact, it’s one of my favorite records of the year.

The hits don’t stop there, either. The next track might be his riskiest. It’s a cover of the David Bowie classic “Heroes.” This song has been covered to death, but he somehow manages to put his own unique spin on it by singing it partially in German. It’s a simple twist but it somehow adds a new layer to it. After contributing to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack, composer Tyler Bates returns the favor and accompanies Hoff on this one, an interesting collaboration. In my opinion, the only misstep on the record is the Whitesnake cover, “Here I go Again.” Even with Tracii Guns on guitar, I’m not sure Hoff’s voice was a perfect fit for it. It’s good, it just doesn’t hit like the other tracks.

The next couple songs “Jump in My Car” and “Rhinestone Cowby” are a step in the right direction and aided by his collaborations with Todd Rundgren and Charlie Daniels. “If You Could Read My Mind” is a Gordon Lightfoot cover and is turned into a duet with Ava Cherry and it’s a beautiful rendition. The cartoon band The Archies released “Sugar, Sugar” in 1969 and Hoff updates the track and gives it a modern dance feel that really shouldn’t work, but it does. “Mit 66 Jahren” is a German song from singer Udo Jurgens and it’s feels a bit out of place but since it’s The Hoff who has a huge following in that country (and the 30th anniversary of the wall coming down), makes total sense. Covering Neil Diamond is never an easy task but when you’re accompanied by industrial legends Ministry, things get interesting real quick. It has a weird techno vibe that helps to keep you tapping your feet throughout. The album closes with a fitting tribute to Old Blue Eyes by covering “That’s Life.” Sinatra would be proud and after the predominantly post-punk journey we’re taken on, the song brings us back to the present and plants us into our own mortality.

I never thought I would find myself being so compelled to write a review of an album like this, let alone one by David Hasselhoff, but I did and it feels really good. It’s a great record and one I just can’t seem to get enough of. With the exception of a couple weaker tracks, the album manages to capture an era, update it, and is able to fill listeners with this cozy, warm feeling. Hoff has nothing but respect from me and if he decides to tour in support of this album, I will be right there in front. Congratulations, sir! This is one fine album and I truly hope the next one hits as hard as this one.

The new album ‘Open Your Eyes’

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Platinum selling recording artist and star of the sand and screen, David Hasselhoff, celebrates a truly historical moment with this monumental new studio album!

Marking the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, Hasselhoff bridges several musical cultures including the UK, Germany, and the US!

Packaged in a deluxe 6-panel wallet, album highlights include The Hoff’s fantastic take on The Lords Of The New Church’s “Open Your Eyes,” Mondern English’s “I Melt With You,” Echo & The Bunnymen’s “Lips Like Sugar,” Bowie’s “‘Heroes’” (with verses sung in German) and many more!

Features an incredible cast of diverse supporting acts including Todd Rundgren, The Stooges’ James Williamson, country legend Charlie Daniels, industrial pioneers Ministry, The Cars’ Elliot Easton and more!

Available on both CD and limited edition RED vinyl!

TRACKLIST
1. Open Your Eyes feat. James Williamson
2. Head On feat. Elliot Easton
3. I Melt With You feat. Steve Stevens
4. Lips Like Sugar feat. A Flock of Seagulls
5. “Heroes” feat. Tyler Bates
6. Here I Go Again feat. Tracii Guns
7. Jump In My Car feat. Todd Rundgren
8. Rhinestone Cowboy feat. Charlie Daniels
9. If You Could Read My Mind feat. Ava Cherry
10. Sugar, Sugar feat. Steve Cropper
11. Mit 66 Jahren feat. Patrick Moraz [CD ONLY]
12. Sweet Caroline feat. Ministry
13. That’s Life

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Muzica: Killa Fonic, Carla’s Dreams, Mihai Alexandru Bogdan (Quick), Alex Cotoi
Text: Killa Fonic, Carla’s Dreams
Productie: Mihai Alexandru Bogdan (Quick), Alex Cotoi

Director: Bogdan Păun
DoP: Alexandru Mureșan
Video production: Loops Production

KILLA FONIC feat. Carla`s Dreams – Bambolina | VERSURI

Mainile sus bambolina,
Asta nu-i un jaf cu crima,
Vreau sa-ti fur inima din prima,
Jur ca nu fug decat cu tine da, da

Are 2 kile in portbagaj guapa cand face twerk bro
Vrea s-o dea cu golani de rang mare, nu de bloc bro
Jos bandana de pe fata, fug cu ea cu scart ah
Bandita mi-a rapit mintea, acum o jefuiesc eu
Amandoi sub soare, ne incingem ca si capota ah
Calc-o tare baby fanculo la vida loca ah
Cum o dai tu n-o da nici o femeie da-o fato
Cum ti-o dau io n-o sa ti-o dea nici un barbat vreodata
Ne pierdem pe drumul etern, facem amor mademoiselle yeah yeah
Ne lipim trupurile ude in apa noastra ma inec

Hook
Aprinzi tigara numai dupa sex
In general, tu nu fumezi,
Reactionezi la ce fac, dar te faci ca nu ma vezi
Te crezi speciala si bine crezi
Eu cred ca esti un medic bun
Si stii cum sa tratezi un golanas fara trecut cu ochii aia verzi
In care vezi promisiunea ca-i usor sa pierzi
Suspecta-n sute de cazuri din Cartierul Francez
Curbele tale martori, buzele tale dovezi

Dansam in picioarele goale in piata in ploaie,
Cum ne facem noi fara nici un drog greu,
Unghiile tale fato imi mangaie tatuajele,
O leg de pat cu o curea si o esarfa Hermes,
Nu zic detalii in plus ca sunt prea taboo babe,
Da stiu ca esti gata fato s-o facem la noapte
Tu dai din tocuri da-te mare cu ce ai in spate
Ai pielea ca si caramelul, o sa te gust baby

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Veteran singer-songwriter Judy Collins charms on “Northwest Passage,” where she collaborates with Norwegian artist Jonas Fjeld and the quarter Chatham County Line.

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The folk classic “Northwest Passage” is a track featured on Collins’ Winter Stories, which is expected to be released on November 29 via Wildflower Records/Cleopatra Records.

The song features Collins’ resonant, atmospheric vocals, coupled by Fjeld’s rich, rumbling voice. It is a distinct and rootsy version of Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rogers’ original recording. All artists, including special musical guests Chatham County Line, deliver on the harmony parts. This refreshing version is worth more than just a passing glance, and it garners two giant thumbs up.
Fans and listeners can check out “Northwest Passage” in Billboard Magazine, which premiered it last month.

Judging from the song “Northwest Passage,” her upcoming studio album, Winter Stories, with Chatham County Line and Jonas Fjeld should be quite the musical experience.

Winter Stories is Available for Pre-Order
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To learn more about Judy Collins and her music, check out her official website.

CATCH JUDY COLLINS ON TOUR!

11/16/19 – Scarnton, PA – The Theater at North

* 11/18/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/19/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/20/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/22/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/23/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/25/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/26/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

* 11/27/19 – New York, NY – JOE’S PUB

11/30/19 – Rockville Center, NY – Madison Theatre

* 12/1/19 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur

* 12/4/19 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse

* 12/5/19 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse

* 12/6/19- Alexandria VA – The Birchmere

* 12/7/19 – Alexandria VA – The Birchmere

12/15/19 – Vancouver, Canada – Kay Meek Theater

12/17/19 -Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater

12/19/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

12/20/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

12/21/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

12/22/19 – Seattle, WA – Seattle Jazz Alley

* = Winter Stories shows

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Barcelona-Based Post-Punk band PARANORMALES sign to Cleopatra Records. The new album by PARANORMALES to be released 2020 produced by Maurizio Baggio ( Soft Moon, Boy Harsher, Holygram).

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Avenue Army to co-host Sam Ash’s Thank-a-Palooza Customer Appreciation Event and Blood Drive November 16th, 2019 with a performance by Cleopatra Records own “Avenue Army” band!

Live music, GIVEAWAYS, free food, and BLOOD DRIVE. 1-5pm! Come out for an AWESOME event!

Sam Ash Music Stores (San Diego)
3418 College Ave, San Diego, California 92115
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Also catch the Band on 91x fm on Sunday night 11/10/19
“ Loudspeaker “ radio show, main host Tim Pyles, focuses on the San Diego local music scene.
Avenue Army discus signing to Cleopatra, tour plans and performance at Balboa Park December Nights 12/7

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Put away the pumpkins, kids – it’s time to hang the fishnet stockings, trim the plastic, spittle-flecked tree and celebrate another Punk Rock Christmas! A one-of-a-kind gathering of superstars from pop, rock, metal and country music have recorded these exclusive tracks of their takes on the holiday classics to create a Christmas album like no other! 

“Today, Todd Rundgren took in the magnificent view inside the Main Reading Room following a ceremony where the acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer donated a fan-produced Braille version of his autobiography, “The Individualist,” made by Chelsea Dye…”

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Legendary songwriter, guitarist, producer and now an official nominee for the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, Todd Rundgren, pens his first ever autobiography reflecting on both his phenomenal career as well as his rollercoaster of a personal life!

Over 200 pages of recollections, structured into bite-sized 3 paragraph chapters, about Rundgren’s encounters with rock royalty including Janis Joplin, Brian Wilson, Ringo Starr, Patti Smith, The NY Dolls, Meatloaf, and many more along with numerous photos never before published!

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The story of hard rock icons GREAT WHITE, best known for their smash hit singles “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” and “Rock Me”, begins with the meeting of vocalist Jack Russell and guitarist Mark Kendall. The partnership between these two extraordinarily talented artists would go on to produce multiple platinum-selling albums and made GREAT WHITE one of the most fearsome rock outfits to launch out of California’s ’80s metal powder keg. But before Russell and Kendall formed GREAT WHITE, they first came together as DANTE FOX, a short-lived, hard-chargin’ band of young upstarts who banged out original songs written by Russell and Kendall. And now for the first time ever, these early demos are being released to fans and collectors alike on the compilation “The Roots Of Great White 1978-1982”, available on both CD and limited-edition blue vinyl courtesy of Deadline Music, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc.

This excellent compilation includes songs that would eventually find their way on to GREAT WHITE’s 1984 self-titled debut album such as “In Love” (later re-written as “On Your Knees”) and “Money” (later rewritten as “Stick It”). As Russell himself notes: “Although roughly recorded on eigfht-track tape, the listener will get a glimpse of what was to come. They represent the birth of the band that later became GREAT WHITE.”

“The Roots Of Great White 1978-1982” will be available everywhere records are sold starting October 25.

From the vault of powerhouse vocalist, Jack Russell, comes this almost lost gem of early demo recordings featuring Russell’s earliest recorded collaborations with guitarist Mark Kendall, which formed the foundation of ’80s hard rock icons Great White!

Includes songs that would eventually find their way onto Great White’s 1984 self-titled debut album such as “In Love” (later re-written as “On Your Knees”) and “Money” (later rewritten as “Stick It”)!

Available on both CD and limited edition BLUE vinyl!

Track listing:
01. In Love
02. Last Time
03. Motor Love
04. Money
05. Head Over Heels
06. There’s No Way
07. Front Row Girl
08. The Strike
09. Bead In The Rain
10. Lonnie Never Lied
11. Stay Away
12. Need Your Love
13. On The Run
14. She’s Got Fever
15. Calling You
16. Space Age Rock
17. The Blues

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I walked into the “The House of Blues”, which at first glance appeared to me as the Disneyland of the music world (coincidentally in Anaheim near Disney), to hear the music of L. Shankar, globally treasured vocalist and violinist and Scott Page sovereign saxophonist from Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Toto, Think:EXP, The Hailers, and a host of others. The show was promoted by Glen Stern, drummer, and legendary California music hero to many.

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