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Concert Alert --- Don't Miss Tonight!!! Days Before Tomorrow in New York City

2011-10-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

This melodic prog rock band in the style of Rush, Yes, Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard. Their 2009 release, The Sky Is Falling, was produced by industry legend Ron Nevison, and it won Record of the Year in the 2009 L.A. Music Awards. The new music is more progressive, heavier, and riffier than their previous album, but still with the patented big hooks and multi-part harmonies fans have come to know.

Catch the band live tonight!!!

Days Before Tomorrow

Wed. Oct 12, 9:00 PM
Sullivan Hall
214 Sullivan Street
between Bleecker and 3rd Street, close to 6th Avenue

http://www.myspace.com/daysbeforetomorrow

http://www.youtube.com/daysbeforetomorrow

CD Review - YES: Fly From Here

2011-07-11T12:07:00.001-07:00

Our CD review for the new YES album Fly From Here has been posted here on SoundPress.net

YES: Concert Review - PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ - July 5, 2011

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SoundPress.net attended the "Progressive U.S. Tour" featuring STYX and YES at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. This was the second night of their much anticipated summer tour extravaganza. Please read our concert review and check out more recent coverage of YES at the following links!

MORE RECENT COVERAGE OF YES!
* YES: Fly from Here - CD Review
* YES: Concert Review - 2009
* YES: Concert Review - 2008

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BLACKMORE’S NIGHT CONJOURS UP A FALL EAST COAST TOUR

2009-09-17T06:20:00.000-07:00

Peasants and knights, jesters and kings, gypsys and princesses dance side by side down the city streets. This isnt a scene from yesteryear...the year is 2009 - the place - a concert hall near you. This is the world of Blackmore's Night and their eclectic musical blend of folk renaissance rock music.

Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night and their talented band of Minstrels (Earl Grey of Chimay, Gypsy Rose, Bard David of Larchmont, Squire Malcolm of Lumley and Die Geyer Albert) present a fascinating combination of soft rock music and European folk melodies often fusing instruments of the Renaissance era with those of the modern day. Ritchie has coined the term for this newly created category of music "Renaissance Rock". Much of their inspiration is their love for nature - and the pageantry and romance of the beautiful music of the Renaissance time.

Blackmore's Night and their 7 piece band weaves the mystical music of another time into their own sound with acoustic and electric guitars, strings, eclectic instruments like hurdy-gurdy and bagpipe entwined with Candice Night's ethereal voice.

MORE INFO AT:

www.blackmoresnight.com
www.candicenight.com

Les Paul Will Live on Through His Instruments and Innovations

2009-08-21T06:56:00.000-07:00

Les Paul’s Memorial Weekend begins today as - following a Wednesday funeral service in New York City - Paul will be buried at a private ceremony on Friday, August 21, at the Prairie Home Cemetery in his hometown of Waukesha , WI.

Kweevak had the honor of covering the late great Les Paul twice - with one report from a 2006 Iridium show - and one write-up from his 90th birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall.

Although Les Paul was more of a jazz musician, Les is considered by many to be the grandfather of rock and roll. It was Paul's innovations to the electric guitar that now bares his name that revolutionized the instrument and its impact.

Les Paul is also credited with creating multi-track recording, without which classic records such as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles) and Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd) could not have been made in the late 60's and early 70's.

Many of his innovations to amplification are the standards of today. In addition to his musical inventions Paul was also a popular and successful composer and player, often remembered for his work with his wife Mary Ford.

Mr. Paul has jammed with many of rock's royal line. Rockers who can trace their lineage and love of music back to Les and their first signature Les Paul guitars. For years, Paul played two shows every Monday night at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City. Often guest musicians would stop by and perform with the master. For anyone who had the privilege of seeing Les live, you know that he still played beautifully even with arthritis. Paul was joyful and joked as he gently grazed the strings of his guitars. His music and his muse were magical.

Les Paul will be sorely missed but he will live on forever through the gadgets, guitars, innovations and impacts that are his legacy.

IT'S THE BEGINNING OF THE END

2009-06-20T09:11:00.001-07:00

"Plastic, wood and canvas become sculptural objects. Discs and media dissolve into shape, color and surface. Stone meets circuit. Glass displays the world's beauty".

Pat Carullo's own words best describes his "Terminal Art" a conceptual commentary of changes in media. The running theme of his exhibit at the ARTery in Milford, Pennsylvania (June 11-July 6, 2009) is technical transformations from one form to another - i.e. LPs to Ipods - that become almost obsolete upon release.

Carullo melds a multiple of media, documenting transition from one model of technology to another. Pat uses old computers and monitors as baselines, blending the not so distant past with the present. His nine singular art pieces presented in convergent forms are engaging with colorful, changing imagery and pointed commentary.

On a chance encounter, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Carullo on the opening day of THE END - a unique critique on "Terminal Art" and the fleeting nature of media’s mediums in the modern age. Pat was friendly and spoke enthusiastically about the ideas behind his pieces and intelligently on current issues. His work reveals that just as music has moved from analog to digital to ethereal, so has the world of art.

Carullo's shows that the end of one form is the beginning of another, not just in technology but also in life. Pat's pieces are bold, brilliant and green with its reuse of old media and substantially insightful and innovative. In addition to the ARTery exhibit Pat's work can be viewed at www.youtube.com/GardenArtist

VIRTUAL BEATLEMANIA ON ROCK BAND

2009-06-04T06:09:00.000-07:00

John, Paul, George, Ringo and you, yes, you! The most amazing version of the interactive and musically immersive Rock Band series has just been revealed and it might create a whole new wave of gaming mania - it's already made quite a splash. On June 1, 2009 original band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, came together to kick off the 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit with the world premiere of The Beatles: Rock Band. The first-of-its-kind music-based video game offers a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career, and legacy. Presented by Apple Corps, Ltd., and MTV Games' Harmonix Music Systems, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), The Beatles: Rock Band will be released worldwide on 9/9/09, as will the release of the entire, original, digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue. See the full story now at http://www.kweevak.com/files-articles/rd_art_2009_06_01_beatles.php

John Lennon Memories and Memorabilia On Display In New York!

2009-05-24T07:09:00.000-07:00

The photo above shows John Lennon’s United States Resident Alien Visa (Green Card) circa 1976. When Lennon's temporary visa expired in February 1972, the Nixon administration sought to have him deported, citing a 1968 conviction for the possession of marijuana. The real reason for the deportation action was based on Lennon's politics and the Nixon administration's belief that Lennon posed a potential political threat to the American government. After a four-year battle, Lennon finally won the right to stay in the United States. In 1983, a lawsuit was brought against the FBI under the Freedom of Information Act to release its files on John Lennon, which document the Bureau's role in the Nixon administration's attempt to stop Lennon's anti-war campaign before the 1972 election. This interesting artifact is just one of many now on display at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC Presents John Lennon: The New York City Years. This feature exhibit explores John Lennon's passion for music, art, politics and film, with New York City as his backdrop. Capturing a time in Lennon's life that was full of political and social activism, the exhibit reflects the spirit of the era during which he created some of his best work. Highlights of the Lennon exhibit include his inimitable fashion statements, iconic photographs, legendary instruments, original handwritten lyrics and artwork. Visitors to JOHN LENNON: THE NEW YORK CITY YEARS will also be the first to see Lennon's actual "New York City" t-shirt, which became indelibly identified with John Lennon, as well as the famed Telecaster guitar Lennon used during the historic Elton John concert at Madison Square Garden in 1974. In addition, JOHN LENNON: THE NEW YORK CITY YEARS presents numerous rare and original hand written lyrics, with more than ten songs on display, including "Nobody Told Me," "Luck of the Irish," and the legendary "Whatever Gets You thru the Night." Created for the NYC Annex by Yoko Ono and curated by Jim Henke, Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, JOHN LENNON: THE NEW YORK CITY YEARS serves as a tribute to Lennon, his work both in and out of the music scene and the undeniable influences of New York City. A portion of the cost of each ticket to the exhibition will be donated to Spirit Foundations, a charitable foundation set up by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, to further their philanthropic initiatives. Exhibition Planning and Design for JOHN LENNON: THE NEW YORK CITY YEARS is by the New York based company Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated. For more information read about our recent visit to the Annex today!
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An Inspiring Visit to OCC and the World Headquarters of Orange County Choppers

2009-05-22T05:50:00.000-07:00

Kweevak.com and Orange County Choppers have a lot in common. First, both companies recently celebrated 10 years in business in 2009 - and both entities conduct their work within earshot of the New York State Thruway. While Kweevak.com helps musicians promote their artistry OCC is best known for the two-wheeled works of art they have been producing upstate for over a decade now. Team Kweevak took a long-overdue visit to OCC's International Headquarters in Newburgh, New York on May 18, 2009 and we came away inspired. Read our full report on the visit today for more information on Paul Teutul, Sr.’s new book and Paul Teutul, Jr’s new fashion boutique!
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CD Review: Geoff Achison - One Ticket, One Ride

2009-05-17T07:37:00.000-07:00

CD Review: Geoff Achison - One Ticket, One Ride: Geoff Achison has been a favorite of the Kweevak.com website for a number of years and we dare say that One Ticket, One Ride is Geoff’s best record to date. The CD is versatile and vibrant featuring a wide range of moods and talented musicians who Achison met while living in the Atlanta area for a spell. Geoff is a guitarist who plays with passion and precision. His rootsy vocals are well suited for the blues which he tends to favor. On this album, Achison explores an array of arrangements and styles. The CD opens strong with the up-beat, bluesy "Sent To The Edge" showcasing stellar string work from Geoff and robust rhythms. "My Little Bag" flows on catchy chords combined with caustic commentary on the wonders and woes of plastic bags and people’s un-willingness to change for the greater good. "Kinda Makes Sense" is a prime example of exploration with its dash of reggae and rapping vocals intertwined with horns. "Pocketful Of Spells" - one of three intricate instrumentals - is a pretty pensive piece featuring slight sound effects and strings. "Bootbanger" kicks into a funky foray with horns and hefty guitar grooves. "Testosta Rhonda" grabs the listener with its edgy Johnny B. Goode rock vibe. One Ticket, One Ride is diverse in scope and dynamic in style, demonstrating that Geoff is not just a beguiling blues guitarist but a musician with many muses. Achison will be touring Australia and America in 2009 in support of the new record. (Review by Laura Turner Lynch)
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Arnel Pineda's Amazing Journey

2009-05-08T07:05:00.001-07:00

The classic rock band Journey is experiencing a career resurrection - riding the wave of excitement brought on by their recent award winning Revelation CD. Equally revealing was the talent embodied by their new lead singer - Filipino Arnel Pineda - who was plucked from obscurity after being discovered by the band's founder and guitarist Neal Schon on YouTube. Read all about Journey, Arnel and their worldwide musical revolution now underway at the following links!
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The Terry Adams Rock & Roll Quartet Shakes the Lake in Ringwood

2009-05-08T04:47:00.000-07:00

When Terry Adams of NRBQ fame formed his new band in early 2008 reports from the road indicated that the new group - The Terry Adams Rock & Roll Quartet - were picking right up where his old outfit had left off. When the band appeared at the Live at Drew's house concert series in Ringwood, New Jersey on May 3rd, 2009 it was the last show of their Spring tour - and it seemed as though they didn't want to leave the stage. Two hours and forty five minutes after beginning their set - and 41 songs later - they finally did. Terry Adams was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and is best known for his work in NRBQ (New Rhythm and Blues Quartet) whose music ran the gamut from blues, country, jazz, pop and rock. NRBQ was well respected for their versatile and vibrant live performances. Adams' aggressive approach to the piano has drawn comparisons to Jerry Lee Lewis but Terry builds on that legacy taking it to his own lofty level. Adams is currently playing and performing in the Terry Adams Rock and Roll Quartet and the legendary entertainer has surrounded himself with youthful and hungry performers who are loaded with talent. The band is Terry Adams - piano, Scott Ligon - guitar, Pete Donnelly - bass and Conrad Choucroun - drums. Read the whole article here!
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