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“You have cancer” are three words that can turn your life upside down. Last year, Ruby Mazur, the artist who created the “Mouth and Tongue” image for The Rolling Stones “Tumbling Dice” record sleeve heard those three words and was told that his brain cancer would only give him 6 months more to live. He
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The presence seems most perfect when its seeds lie in the past. On July 2, 3, & 4, artist and creator Ruby Mazur will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most recognizable images in rock n’ roll history. His “Mouth and Tongue” originally used by the Rolling Stones for their “Tumbling Dice”
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Music Evolved Records is throwing their launch party starring The Ebonizer on Saturday, July 31st, 7 PM at Plus 5 Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois. With its headquarters based in Chicago, Music Evolved Records is an independent record label accredited by the Better Business Bureau whose mission is To Entertain, To Educate, To Empower and To
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As The Simonetta Lein Show continues the kick-off of its third season, the show welcomes Grammy Award Nominated musician, singer-songwriter, producer, humanitarian, and son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Julian Marley. During Julian’s earliest years in Jamaica, he began to study under legendary reggae veterans, along with his own father’s inspiration, such as the Barrett
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Narrated by Kenny Aronoff himself “Sex, Drums, Rock ‘n’ Roll” the audio version is an intimate, riveting and passionate rendition of the inspirational book written by one of the historically documented best drummers on the planet. Aronoff played drums with John Mellencamp for 17 years, drummed for Smashing Pumpkins, and has played with The Beatles….a
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The Vigilis Project compels the listener to enter an enforced visit to an imaginary realm. Their progressive music is song and vocal driven with a dazzling vibrant fusion of acoustic melodies, intense, modern, heavy tones, colorful harmonics, crooked meter and subtle orchestral sound designs. At the helm of the project is songwriter, singer, guitarist and
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Rocky Kramer has just released his highly anticipated new single “Alcohol” off his award-winning album “Firestorm.” Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky recently performed at the SohoJohnny Let Me Help Inc/ #IAmNoJoke benefit concert along with some of the greatest musicians on the
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Rock Superstars Nova Rex have just launched their brand new website https://www.novarexrocks.com . Formed in 1985, Nova Rex is the band that has brought the world 36 years of kick ass Rock-N-Roll. Nova Rex has been featured in the hilarious hair metal documentary, “Nova Rex: Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy”, which has been seen by millions
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Rocky Kramer is a Norwegian artist relocated to California with a love for the energy of seventies and eighties hard rock, as seen on his record “Firestorm.” I sat down to talk with him about his musical inspirations. Edmund Barker:  How are you doing? Rocky Kramer:  Pretty well. EB: You down in California? RK: Yeah,
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Often recited as being reminiscent of The Beatles, the Chicago based duo, The PondHawks are quickly rising as one of the biggest Indie factions in the world.  Their vocals and harmonies continue to bend genres and delight fans. Their newest song, “Afraid of Love” continues to create a buzz and fans are anxiously awaiting to
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Rising Latino band Juliana has just released their new single “Tu Sabor” on March 26, 2021 via Tribeca Records owned by SohoJohnny. The stars of Juliana consist of songwriter, musician, director, producer and record holding Hollywood stuntman John Stewart, lead singer and songwriter Madeline Kaye, and drummer Bob Ross. It’s interesting to note that no
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Nova Rex’s Kenny Wilkerson is celebrating Autism Awareness Month in April by offering his highly acclaimed book, “Rockin’ Recipes for Autism”, a cookbook infused with recipes from some of the coolest and iconic musicians on the planet. The book also includes larger than life photographs and favorite memories from these legendary rockers including members from
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