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SCENE SETTER: Enter Sandman – Metallica Tribute Band Arrives in Barrie
What comes to your mind when you think of "the holiday spirit" or "goodwill towards each other"?
If you answered metal music, you are right!
Sandman, the only tribute group to receive blessings from metal music legends…
‘Voyage’ marks a lukewarm comeback for iconic band ABBA – the Oswegonian
Almost 40 years after the split from ABBA ("Dancing Queen"), the popular music group reunited to present their latest album, "Voyage" to fans.
Released on November 5th, âVoyageâ is a nostalgic…
Roger Daltrey calls the Rolling Stones a “mediocre pub band”
Who frontman Roger Daltrey described the Rolling Stones as a "mediocre pub band" in a recent interview.His comments follow those of Paul McCartney, who rekindled the Beatles vs. Stones argument when he called Mick Jagger's band a "cover…
Byron Bay band Parcels release second album
Day Night is Parcels' first album since their first success in 2018 | REMI FERRANTE HARTMAN
IF THERE IS A GROUP to which the ubiquitous phrase “That's all Gucci, baby” befits, it's Parcels.
The free-spirited,…
ABBA’s Voyage album review: “The band gets the job done with immeasurable ease”…
ABBA - made up of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid - is back with their first album in 40 yearsReview of ABBA's Voyage album: "The band gets the job done with immeasurable ease"Selected starSelected starSelected starSelected…
Christian band MercyMe to perform a variety of tracks in Columbus
Christian group MercyMe, which will play on November 7 at the Nationwide Arena, is not easy to classify."We've always been ready to try something different," said band bassist Nathan Cochran, 43, speaking by phone from the road. The group…
Best Music Sets at Outside Lands 2021: Every Band & Every Performance
Lizzo Headliner Set | Steve Jennings / WireImage / Getty ImagesLizzo Headliner Set | Steve Jennings / WireImage / Getty ImagesThere are a lot of music festivals, and if you are a music fan that follows the festival circuit, most of them!-->!-->…
Fall under the spell of Duran Duran’s “Future Past”, which reflects the ingenuity…
There's a moment in Duran Duran's new "Anniversary" video where tuxedo bassist John Taylor meets his youngster himself, in the form of an actor dressed like the spitting image of John Taylor from the early '80s. The…
ABBA: best pop group of all time or hell of heist music? Which side are you on?
AS ABBA is set to release their first new album in 40 years - Voyage, released next Friday - a die-hard fan and a staunch refusnik (who just happen to be a couple) clash over the big question. Are ABBA brilliant or the worst band…
The New Cool: Heavyweights Brass Band hits hard with new album
Hot enough to melt the snow in their hometown of Toronto, the Heavyweights Brass Band is serving their scorching fourth album on November 5th. Stir crazy was recorded in a three-day marathon session…
The secret society of 1980s freestyle group in Miami meets
One afternoon in April, Frank Lords was sitting by the pool when he received a phone call from an unknown number. He usually doesn't answer that kind of call, but something is forcing him to pick up. It was Rudy Gil, his former…
Scott Thompson of Kids in the Hall’s 80’s Band Mouth Congress gets new retrospective
Around the same time, an iconic Canadian sketch group Children in the room were founded, Scott thompson was also half of the queer punk duo Congress of the mouth. The other member of the group was Paul Bellini, who was a writer on Kids in…
Meet The Zephyr Bones, The Chilean-Spanish Indie Band Surfing On The Frontier Of The Beach Wave…
In the sunny rays that stretch over the coastal city of Barcelona, ââthis is where psychedelic band The Zephyr Bones found their final bond to enter their final form. It was…
The group’s “Cahoots” will be back in the 50th anniversary box
A 50th anniversary box set dedicated to the group's fourth studio album Coalition will extend beyond the newly remixed and remastered original tracks.The set, scheduled for December 10, will also include excerpts and alternative versions…
Columbus’ group Twenty One Pilots to perform 3 shows at Nationwide Arena
Is it possible that Twenty One Pilots has the ability to play hopscotch in the space-time continuum that most of us lack? How else to explain the rapid changes of the enigmatic pop duo and hostile to interviews? (The Dispatch requested…
Watch Brandon Hudson in Watershed Band’s ‘Captain John’ Music Video
The Watershed Band released the music video for "Captain John", a track from their top 10 album SUNSHINE which was released earlier this year. The video was produced, edited and edited by Brandon Hudson, who also starred in the…
Johns: Dreamers, the underrated band you should listen to | Pop
What do most of the rinks and the Stranger Things mall have in common? Their entire aesthetic matches a…
Chad Smith remembers hearing Red Hot Chili Pepper, how the band hated him at first
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has been with the band since 1988, but joining the band wasn't exactly a sure thing.
Smith said Rolling stone that when he auditioned for the group, they were less than…
Former Steel Panther bassist opens up about leaving the band
Travis Haley, formerly known as Lexxi Foxx in Steel Panther, has commented on his recent departure from the group in a new interview. Haley says he hasn't spoken with guitarist Satchel or drummer Stix Zadinia since leaving, adding "there…
“It’s a blues cover band”
Paul McCartney didn't hold back his feelings about the Rolling Stones in a new interview.
A new feature for The New Yorker notes "the inventiveness of melodies and chord progressions âas they evolved as…
‘F — You and your group’
Sebastian Bach knew he had a job to do.The former Skid Row frontman recently embarked on a three-month tour of the United States to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his former band's second album, Slave of grinding. After contracting…
Mastodon’s drummer explains why the band decided to make a double album
Double albums are usually a heavy task for bands, especially given the human attention span with the music. Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor told Loudwire Nights host Toni Gonzalez why the band decided to release their next album, Calm and…
KC and Sunshine Band co-founder sues EMI for copyright
KC and the Sunshine Band perform at the 2013 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Trelawny, January 26, 2013. REUTERS / Gilbert Bellamy Richard Finch says he terminated EMI's rights to his compositionsComplaint says Finch saw no…
Slade tribute band for Jack Up Christmas at Shanklin
NOL is approaching and you can count on Jack Up Events to get the party started.
Back by popular demand, Jack Up Christmas makes a welcome return to Lower Hyde Holiday Park in Shanklin on Saturday, November 20.…
Major in psychology juggles school and group life, occurs in four groups | Culture
In third grade, Kaila Halpine, now majoring in psychology, had her first performance on stage at the…
The Band’s Visit National Tour at DPAC October 5-10 is a unique theatrical experience, with a…
The Durham Performing Arts Center will host the National Tour of The group's visit October 5-10 (photo by Matthew Murphy)
If you're looking for a predictable and stereotypical musical play, don't read this review! If, on the other hand,…
The Ed Palermo Big Band – I have news for you: the music of Edgar Winter
For the famous jazz big band leader, arranger, composer and saxophonist Ed Palermo, Edgar Winter was not just an introductory jazz drug. For a youngster who grew up on the shores of New Jersey, the music of the Texan multi-instrumental…
McGill Funk Band “Stop, Drop & Groove” Performs to Full House
After nearly 16 months without live performances, McGill funk band Stop, Drop & Groove delighted students and jazz fans alike on September 25 with a return to an in-person show. Crowded in the Quai des Brumes bar, listeners were…
This popular group performs in Bensalem this weekend
The spooky season is underway and there are tons of fall activities happening around town. Things have not returned to 100% normal due to COVID-19, but there are still some scaled-down events you can attend.The annual fall festival in the…
Retro Revolution starring “World’s Biggest Disco Band” will benefit 2 local…
MCGREGOR, Texas (KWTX) - Two local nonprofits formed following the 2015 death of Rhett Hering, 15, the son of McGregor Mayor Jimmy Hering and his wife Lorna, will have their biggest fundraiser ever to date this weekend.Money raised from…
Dublin electronic disco group Loraine Club shares ‘Desire’ EP
For fans of Tame Impala, Jungle and Parcels, Loraine Club is a breath of fresh air in the Irish music scene.…
Guest opinion: This disco group rose above the backlash | Guest columns
In December, HBO aired the documentary "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," which recounted how…
5 cannabis products the Poolside daytime disco group can’t live without
Hailing from sunny Los Angeles, Jeffrey Paradise leads the daytime disco group Poolside with an inviting California vibe. The band's haunting sound was inspired - you guessed it - relaxing by the pool.
âWhen…
Legendary disco band Chic to perform at Lloyds Amphitheater in Bristol this summer
Iconic disco group Chic has been announced to perform in Bristol Harbor this summer, for a memorable evening of contagious success. Directed by the legendary Nile Rodgers, Chic is known for his incredible live performances and his summer!-->…
Super Typhoon Hagibis breathes new life into a Filipino disco band
MANILA â For a four-decade-old Filipino disco group, the eponymous super typhoon that hits Japan sparked a sudden interest in their macho act. Known as the âVillage Peopleâ of…
Supertyphon Hagibis breathes new life into Filipino disco band
MANILA (Reuters) - For a four-decade-old Filipino disco group, the namesake supertyphon that is taking down Japan has sparked a sudden interest in its macho act.Sonny Parsons (right), frontman of Filipino boy band Hagibis, poses for a…
Austrian disco group to perform “Vietnamese Girl” in Hanoi
By Y Ly March 6, 2019 | 15:27 GMT + 7
Joy band was founded in 1984 with three members: Freddy Jaklisch, Manfred Temmel and Andy Schweitzer. Photo acquired by VnExpress
Austrian band Joy will perform Vietnamese Girl, a…
Disco band Boney M. bring Christmas concert to Saskatoon
Breadcrumb Links Local arts Disco / reggae group Boney M., starring original singer Liz Mitchell, will take the stage in Saskatoon on December 10 with a show titled "Holiday Favorites and Classic Hits" Author of the…
Shed a tear with the sad disco band of Monterrey Young Tender
As trite as it may sound to claim that a song is universally understood despite the language - in this case, it's Spanish, and while around 43 million people (Latinx or not) are fluent, perhaps that you're not one of them - but this new…
Huge disco band Metronomy to perform in Bristol boutique for Oxjam Sessions
Metronomy may have performed at gigs and festivals around the world, but their most recently announced gig will be in the smallest of spaces - in a store right here in Bristol. The indie disco group formed in Brighton and have enjoyed!-->…
From a disco band to a baseball life
One of the most interesting things about new Springfield Cardinals manager Johnny Rodriguez has nothing to do with baseball.He recounted how as a teenager he played on central court for a team that included big league players, patrolling…
Video: Chicago label rediscovers 80s disco band
Universal Togetherness Band by Simon Brubaker on Vimeo.
For just a few years, in the late '70s and early' 80s, a little-known disco group swept the South Side of Chicago, making disco-era club goers dance to their unusual music.
In the…