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Yearly Archives: 2013

Interview with Lita Ford: Relentless in Red Leather

For a large part of the year Lita Ford has been touring, playing guitar and writing--tearing up stages from LA to Australia. Soon you’ll be able to sample her high-energy performances on The B**ch is Back…Live, a CD featuring classic as well as newer favorites. If you’re new to Lita, she started in the ‘70s all-girl rock band the Runaways along with Joan Jett, Sandy West, Jackie Fox and Cherie Currie. Then a successful solo career brought numerous recordings, such as the popular duet with Ozzy Osbourne “Close My Eyes Forever” and melodic, but, in-your-face songs like “Gotta Let Go” and “Kiss Me Deadly.”

Musicians Institute Welcomes The Voice Coach Debra Byrd as Vocal Program Chair

In-Demand Singer, Vocal Coach, Mentor & Arranger Has Extensive Experience with Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Bob Dylan, Barry Manilow & More 

Hannah VS The Many to Release New EP Ghost Stories on November 12

Described as a “hell-bent, theatrical indie rocker” by What’s Protocal and her music as “indie pop-rock meets jazzy show tunes” by AltSounds, Brooklyn based singer/songwriter and guitarist Hannah Fairchild is set to release a new EP titled Ghost Stories with her band Hannah VS The Many on Nov. 12.

Guitar World Launches AcousticNation.com

New channel offers a fresh approach to the vibrant acoustic music scene.

Brianna Lea Pruett’s Gypsy Bells Released Via Canyon Records

Canyon Records released the "breathtaking folk" and "quiet bucolic beauty" of Brianna Lea Pruett's stunning collection of songs that form her debut Gypsy Bells. Paste Magazine continues to...

Suzi Quatro: The Queen of Rock

Suzi Quatro is an icon – the first female bass player to become a major rock star. She has influenced everyone from Joan Jett...

Interview with Queen V: New York City’s Queen of Rock

New York City’s Queen of Rock, Queen V, began her career in the musical industry as a songwriter and performer and played NYC’s clubs CBGBs, Don Hill’s, The Palladium, The Bitter End and The Green Door.  She has had the chance to tour with rockers Twisted Sister, Billy Idol and Bon Jovi. After performing Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘bout Love” at the legendary Viper Room while in Hollywood, CA, she caught the eye of famed rockers Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) and Lemmy (Motorhead) and they all quickly became friends.

What if Miley Cyrus Played Her Guitar?

It’s been well over a month since Miley Cyrus showed up in Brooklyn for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, and went beyond just singing to pulling off the kind of moment that blew up on Twitter in numbers that would rival last February’s Super Bowl.  

Emmylou Harris Wins at Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony

Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell won Duo of the Year and Album of the Year for their collaborative album Old Yellow Moon at the Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee held September 18, 2013.

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