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The Avalon on Vine in Hollywood has hosted some of the wildest and most unforgettable concerts, clubs and events in L.A. history. Founded in 1977 on the principle of bridging the gap between “the ...

GRAVITAS is a contemporary concept album created by Grammy‑nominated international songwriter and record producer David Courtney, with spoken‑word composed by renowned poet and lyricist Stephen ...

Filipina-American DJ and producer Soraya grew up in Southern California, and started going to raves and small renegades when she was super young (around 14, 15 years old). "I asked my parents for ...

The Ed Sullivan Show has found an entirely new audience across digital platforms with 1 million YouTube subscribers, 1 billion views on Facebook and now, 1 billion views on YouTube. Fans can explore ...

As bassist for Bad Brains, Jenifer deserves a place on the Mount Rushmore of reggae-flavored punk rockers, yet his passion for jazz came first. Here, he explores that aspect of his musical soul, ...

According to news from D'Addario this week, the Town of Babylon and D'Addario & Company took part in a ceremony to unveil ...

Saint Micah unveils the official video for “The Grind,” a stylized, fashion-driven visual directed by Domen and Van De Velde. The release coincides with a new remix from Dave Audé, extending the track ...

During 1966, photographer Nurit Wilde, “Sweet Nurit from Lookout Mountain Street,” touted Jackson Browne songs to Fairfax High School teenagers in West Hollywood and Laurel Canyon. In 1967 Wilde took ...

It’s been just over fifty years since Steve Harris founded Iron Maiden in East London. In those early years, Harris refined ...

On Thursday, August 20, six hopefuls selected from more than 2,600 drummers across the country converged upon Hollywood’s legendary Fonda Theater. They were there to cross sticks and match chops to ...

Singer and songwriter Ruby Friedman of Portland, OR-based Ruby Friedman Orchestra told us about her love for her Neumann TLM ...