Paul Gilbert HOB 1/9/2013

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Paul Gilbert House of Blues I was just starting high school in the mid-80s  when my aunt and uncle took me to my first heavy metal concert (I won’t get into the shows my mom and grandma took me to prior to that). They took me to the Country Club in…

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Orgy canyon

Originally posted on California Rock News 2012 Concerts:
This show absolutely kicked ass and was one of the best shows of the year, for sure.     The Canyon had a comedy night earlier in the evening (headlined by Dana Carvey), so the doors for this concert didn’t open until after 10:00PM.   The opener played and then Orgy…

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DUG PINNICK OF KINGS X NAILS PURPLE HAZE WITH STEEL PANTHER HOUSE of BLUES 11/26/2012

We saw Dug out in the front of the venue before the show and asked if he was performing tonight.     He said he was just there to watch the show.    However, he ended up getting on stage and doing a brilliant version of Purple Haze.  This was a truly outstanding performance.  Rock on, Dug!!  … Continue reading DUG PINNICK OF KINGS X NAILS PURPLE HAZE WITH STEEL PANTHER HOUSE of BLUES 11/26/2012

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JON ANDERSON at THE GRAMMY MUSEUM CLIVE DAVIS THEATER 11/5/2012

I was at the Grammy Museum box office last week getting ready to see Foreigner in their intimate Clive Davis Theater performance and remembered that Jon Anderson had an upcoming appearance. Jon Anderson has some great stories- he’s really seen and done a lifetime of cool stuff.   He was so engaging with his conversation between… Continue reading JON ANDERSON at THE GRAMMY MUSEUM CLIVE DAVIS THEATER 11/5/2012

Heavy Mellow Rocking the Heavy Metal Classics Flamenco-style at the Hard Rock Café in Hollywood 11/1/2012

Heavy Mellow is an incredibly cool musical concept.    Luis Villegas and Benjamin Woods are both marvelous guitar players.   These two flamenco guitar masters were accompanied by monster percussionist Mike Bennett  as they proceeded to play flamenco renditions of familiar heavy metal tunes.   And what a great show it was…              Over the course of… Continue reading Heavy Mellow Rocking the Heavy Metal Classics Flamenco-style at the Hard Rock Café in Hollywood 11/1/2012

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