Inside The Unparalleled Creativity of Foo Fighters
From Robert Lang to “Run” The surprise we all woke up to on June 1st. The kind that was desperately needed. Foo Fighters sticking to their roots, deliver yet again, another breath of (saggy) fresh air. Left under the tree, was a glowing new rock explosion laced with a...
Grey Gersten: An Overnight, 9-Hour Record Release Event
Behind the unique launch of ‘Naked Light’ with: Grey Gersten New York City artist/musician Grey Gersten’s new album Naked Light, will be released on June 9th. Naked Light burns with the rawness of Neil Young and glows with the otherworldliness of Brian Eno....
BottleRock Napa Valley Festival 2017 — In 10 Stunning Photos
A pictorial review BottleRock Napa Valley just wrapped up its fifth annual festival this past weekend. The unique three-day event held in the heart of Napa, CA features top artists on four music stages, plus the infamous BottleRock culinary stage showcasing...
Michael J. Murray: Inside My Art — 360 Degree Spherical Panoramic Photographs
My unique process with: Michael J. Murray My Background: My journey began working as an assistant for commercial and advertising photographers in Rochester, NY about 20 years ago. There was a time when I thought that was my path. What I realized, thankfully, was that...
Meet mrcoolo: The Incredible 9-Year-Old Singer, Drummer, Guitar & Piano Player
The phenom rocks Guns N’ Roses, Michael Jackson, Adele & more Meet mrcoolo — a nine-year-old musical phenom who plays guitar, ukulele, piano, drums and sings. We’ll let the music do the talking. See for yourself: “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by: Guns N’ Roses “Man in the...
Craig Wedren: Writing “No Estoy Triste” for ‘How to be a Latin Lover’
Inside My Creative Process — with: Craig Wedren Photo by: Robyn Von SwankCraig Wedren wrote and produced the song “No Estoy Triste” from the critically acclaimed film, How to be a Latin Lover. For Wedren, his musical journey all started back with his hardcore punk...
Dear Chris Cornell, Thank Your For Everything
My son Jake drew me the picture on the left, completely unprompted one day. I came home from work and he said, “Dad, I made this for you at school. It’s a stage. Someday you will be on that stage working with Chris Cornell.” It’s been front and center on my desk ever...
Interview: Skating Polly – New Trick
We chat with Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse of Skating Polly, the rising stars of the post punk/grunge sound Kelli Mayo of Skating Polly You know the look, … the smile. The one given with great pride by a parent, teacher, or mentor when they realize their child or...
The Chris Cornell I’ll Remember
Memory of the Smile and Photo Tribute Chris Cornell 2015 May 18th, 2017 — Waking up to the news of Chris Cornell’s passing today was difficult for me. Emotional thoughts and memories washed over and through me like sets of uncontrollable waves. One memory stuck out…...
Passafire: How Reggae Music Has Influenced My Life:
With Ted Bowne, Passafire guitarist/vocalist photo by: Cedric Smith Around the same time I was learning to skate a half-pipe (12 yrs old) I went to Jamaica with my family on vacation. My mom told me that if I brought things I grew out of or didn’t want anymore I could...