Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founder of the legendary heavy metal record label Megaforce Records, will release a tell-all book this fall. Entitled Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness., Zazula describes the book as “not a typical rock n’ roll book, but rather, a blue collar success story”. Heavy Tales is due … Continue reading Megaforce Records Founder Jonny Z to Release Tell-All Book →

“I have the best job in the world. I’m able to do exactly what it is I want to do musically speaking and somehow get away with it. And I’m forever grateful for that.” In addition to his well-earned status as a master musician, Warren Haynes is as humble a human being as you’ll find. … Continue reading Songs and Scenes: Gov’t Mule Release Live Album and Film Package ‘Bring on the Music – Live at the Capitol Theatre’ →

Just before Christmas in 1988, Warren Haynes and a few friends took the stage at a small (now-defunct) rock club in Asheville, NC called 45 Cherry. The 28-year old guitar prodigy was a still weeks away from being asked to join the reuniting Allman Brothers Band and six years from forming his current band, Gov’t … Continue reading Watch: Dave Grohl Joins Warren Haynes at the 30th Annual Christmas Jam →

Ann Wilson’s poignant new album Immortal was released Friday after months of anticipation. Fittingly titled, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite artists, all of whom have passed away in recent years but whose musical legacy lives on (the full track listing is below). “I didn’t … Continue reading Ann Wilson’s New Album ‘Immortal’ Out Now →

Country star Eric Church was joined on stage at the American Roots and Arts Festival in Raleigh, NC this past Sunday by Warren Haynes and Joanna Cotten for a rendition of “The Weight” by The Band. Check out the video below. Haynes, best known as a former member of the Allman Brothers Band and as … Continue reading Watch Warren Haynes Cover “The Weight” with Eric Church →

Members of the Allman Brothers Band staged a mini reunion this past weekend at Scranton, PA’s Peach Festival during Gregg Allman‘s headlining set. Warren Haynes and Jaimoe both joined Allman on stage for a performance of the Elmore James tune “One Way Out” which you can watch below. Both former ABB members also performed at … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band Members Reunite at Peach Festival →

The Peach Musical Festival in Scranton, PA will return this summer with a lineup the features Gregg Allman, Santana, Bob Weir with Billy & The Kids, Willie Nelson & Family, Warren Haynes ft. Railroad Earth, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Butch Trucks & very special friends, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Lotus and more. The Peach Festival, … Continue reading Peach Festival Lineup Includes Gregg Allman, Santana and Bob Weir →

“This is a homecoming in more ways than one,” Kenny Wayne Shepherd says of Goin’ Home, The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s newest album, and their debut on Concord Records. “I felt like I was retracing my steps and reliving all the good times that I’ve had in my life because of this music.  And hopefully, … Continue reading Kenny Wayne Shepherd Talks New Album →

Forty-five years after the group was formed, The Allman Brothers Band have announced their final shows together in the band’s current configuration, and potentially for all time. The final two concerts will take place at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, where the group began an annual residency in 1989 and have performed at 232 times … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band Announce Final Shows →

The Allman Brothers Band’s annual run of shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre is always magical, but 2009’s 40th anniversary run was unique, with over 60 guests sitting in with the band. But on March 26, 2009 – the 40th anniversary of the original lineup’s first performance – the band honored the legacy with … Continue reading Allman Brothers Band to Release 40th Anniversary DVD →