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Steven Tyler and Loving Mary to kick off Artpark’s Tuesdays In the Park concert series June 12; tickets still available

June 5, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Artpark’s Tuesdays In the Park in Lewiston, NY kicks off June 12 with Steven Tyler and Loving Mary. Tyler is [,,,]

NEW MUSIC: All This Time by Lyric Dubee out today!

May 30, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

So good to hear new music by one of my favourite artists, Lyric Dubee! His latest single, All This Time, [,,,]

The Melvins release latest album, Pinkus Abortion Technician; currently on North American tour

May 15, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

The Melvins return with the new album Pinkus Abortion Technician (April 20, Ipecac Recordings), featuring both ongoing Melvins’ bass player [,,,]

BMG To Reissue Three Classic Saxon Albums on May 25, 2018

May 14, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Saxon, over the decades have gone from being pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one [,,,]

City of the Weak with Echo Black, In Loving Memory, Big Tim Kellams, A Silent Ending and Melia live at Mohawk Place – Buffalo, New York – April 30, 2018

May 10, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

City of the Weak with Echo Black, In Loving Memory, Big Tim Kellams, A Silent Ending and Melia Mohawk Place [,,,]

Northern Invasion all set for May 12-13 at Somerset Amphtheater; Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and A Perfect Circle among acts to play

April 28, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Northern Invasion 2018 has a huge line up in store with some of the biggest metal and grunge acts around. [,,,]

Eric Andersen live at Sportsmens Tavern – Buffalo, NY – April 16, 2018

April 21, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Eric Andersen Sportsmens Tavern Buffalo, NY April 16, 2018 Eric Andersen played to a sold-out crowd in his hometown of [,,,]

STYX: Rock Icons Reflect On Their Legendary Career In All-New Episode Of “The Big Interview” Airing April 17

April 16, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, and Lawrence Gowan of the chart-topping rockers STYX sit down with Dan Rather for a [,,,]

Dear Rouge with Eleven North live at The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts – Ridgeway, Ontario – April 5, 2018

April 11, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Dear Rouge with Eleven North The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts Ridgeway, Ontario April 5, 2018 All photos by [,,,]

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers Unleash New Album, ‘More Yesterdays Than Tomorrows’

April 2, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

If it’s worthy rock n’ roll that you’re after, the latest release from Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers, ‘More Yesterdays [,,,]

The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip – Out April 3, 2018

April 2, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

In the summer of 2016, more than a third of Canadians tuned in to watch what was likely the Tragically [,,,]

Tony Bennett with Antonia Bennett live at the Avalon Ballroom, Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – March 28,2018

March 31, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Tony Bennett with Antonia Bennett and the Tony Bennett Quartet Avalon Ballroom (inside Fallsview Casino) Niagara Falls, Ontario March 28, [,,,]

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: The Lay Awakes – Falling In Love

March 22, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

The Lay Awakes are a Brooklyn, NY based husband and wife indie-pop duo with a story which is as remarkable [,,,]

PODCAST #11 – Shane Christopher Neal interviews Angela Siracusa and Gil Grand of Catchin Waves Radio Promotion

March 19, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Welcome to this week’s Shane Christopher Neal Podcast Show in Music Life Magazine’s Podcast Series. Each week Shane Christopher Neal of BS Live [,,,]

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Fletcher Gull – Deciduo

March 14, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Born and raised in Australia, Fletcher Gull’s wanderlust landed him in Toronto in early 2017 to soak up a little [,,,]

Greta Van Fleet Sets Records In the U.S. and Canada With Second Single “Safari Song”

March 12, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Following the band’s smash-hit debut “Highway Tune” that was #1 at both U.S. Active and Mainstream Rock Radio for several weeks, [,,,]

Todd Rundgren’s Utopia Reuniting for First North American Tour in 32 years – Releasing Limited Edition “The Road To Utopia” Box Set

March 8, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

The wait is over. No longer able to turn a deaf ear to the unceasing requests from fans and the [,,,]

Great Lake Swimmers with Megan Bonnell live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – March 1, 2018

March 6, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Great Lake Swimmers with Megan Bonnell FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario March 1, 2018 All photos by Joel [,,,]

EUROPE: Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music) To Celebrate Record Store Day With A Special Vinyl Release On April 21 Of ‘Walk The Earth’

March 6, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

In celebration of what has become one of the most eagerly anticipated days for all true music lovers – Record [,,,]

With An Unprecedented Demand For Tickets, Slayer Announces A Second American Leg For Its Final World Tour

March 6, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Literally by popular demand – with more than half the tour dates already either completely sold out or a sell-out [,,,]

90s Alternative Rock Band ACID TEST Back With Brand New EP “Jus’ Rite” – Out April 27

March 3, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

Propelled by a desire to rekindle a fulfilling musical partnership and motivated by a lingering feeling that they had some [,,,]

Interviews

Rock On the Range 2018 happening May 18-20, 2018 at Mapfre Park – Columbus, Ohio; Tool, Alice In Chains, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Three Days Grace, Stone Temple Pilots plus many more set to perform

February 25, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

The 12th annual Rock On the Range, America’s premier rock festival, May 18, 19 and 20 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, [,,,]

Interviews

Ottawa BluesFest Presale February 15; Bryan Adams, Foo Fighters, Jethro Tull, Dave Matthews and more set to rock this year’s Ottawa BluesFest – July 5-15, 2018

February 13, 2018 Joel Naphin 0

This year’s Ottawa BluesFest happens July 5-15, 2018 and will feature many great performers including Bryan Adams, Foo Fighters, [,,,]

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Articles by Joel Naphin

Steven Tyler and Loving Mary to kick off Artpark’s Tuesdays In the Park concert series June 12; tickets still available

NEW MUSIC: All This Time by Lyric Dubee out today!

Neil Sedaka live at Avalon Ballroom – Niagara Falls, Ontario – May 25, 2018

Pitbull live at Avalon Ballroom – Niagara Falls, Ontario – May 22, 2018

The Melvins live at Velvet Underground – Toronto, Ontario – May 16, 2018

The Melvins release latest album, Pinkus Abortion Technician; currently on North American tour

BMG To Reissue Three Classic Saxon Albums on May 25, 2018

City of the Weak with Echo Black, In Loving Memory, Big Tim Kellams, A Silent Ending and Melia live at Mohawk Place – Buffalo, New York – April 30, 2018

Northern Invasion all set for May 12-13 at Somerset Amphtheater; Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and A Perfect Circle among acts to play

Eric Andersen live at Sportsmens Tavern – Buffalo, NY – April 16, 2018

STYX: Rock Icons Reflect On Their Legendary Career In All-New Episode Of “The Big Interview” Airing April 17

Dear Rouge with Eleven North live at The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts – Ridgeway, Ontario – April 5, 2018

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers Unleash New Album, ‘More Yesterdays Than Tomorrows’

The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip – Out April 3, 2018

Tony Bennett with Antonia Bennett live at the Avalon Ballroom, Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – March 28,2018

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: The Lay Awakes – Falling In Love

PODCAST #11 – Shane Christopher Neal interviews Angela Siracusa and Gil Grand of Catchin Waves Radio Promotion

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Fletcher Gull – Deciduo

Greta Van Fleet Sets Records In the U.S. and Canada With Second Single “Safari Song”

Todd Rundgren’s Utopia Reuniting for First North American Tour in 32 years – Releasing Limited Edition “The Road To Utopia” Box Set

Great Lake Swimmers with Megan Bonnell live at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – March 1, 2018

EUROPE: Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music) To Celebrate Record Store Day With A Special Vinyl Release On April 21 Of ‘Walk The Earth’

With An Unprecedented Demand For Tickets, Slayer Announces A Second American Leg For Its Final World Tour

90s Alternative Rock Band ACID TEST Back With Brand New EP “Jus’ Rite” – Out April 27

Rock On the Range 2018 happening May 18-20, 2018 at Mapfre Park – Columbus, Ohio; Tool, Alice In Chains, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Three Days Grace, Stone Temple Pilots plus many more set to perform

Sons of Apollo with Sifting live at Town Ballroom – Buffalo, New York – February 16, 2018

Tour and Ticket Info for the I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven Canadian tour; Pre-sale Begins February 14 and 15

I Mother Earth & Finger Eleven live at FirstOntario Concert Hall May 18, 2018; Tickets on sale Feb. 16 at 10am

STYX, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS To Co-Headline U.S. Summer Tour Kicking Off May 30 With TESLA

Ottawa BluesFest Presale February 15; Bryan Adams, Foo Fighters, Jethro Tull, Dave Matthews and more set to rock this year’s Ottawa BluesFest – July 5-15, 2018