56 Matching Articles for "rock"
Sadie Bass: Riding the Country Music Wave with FIVE Summer Festivals
Sadie Bass: Riding the Country Music Wave with Five Summer Festivals Country music sensation Sadie Bass is gearing up for an unforgettable summer, with five major festivals on her schedule. This rising star, known for her captivating voice and authentic country...
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival set for April 2 – 6, 2024
New venue, new programs added for 32nd Tin Pan South It’s official: Tin Pan South will be back in Nashville in April, with some exciting new programs and a new venue added to the lineup. The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has released new...
Mason Douglas Takes Fans on a Musical Journey Through Nashville with His Innovative App
Country singer-songwriter Mason Douglas has always been a storyteller, weaving tales of love, heartache, and the vibrant life in Nashville through his songs. Mason Douglas's poignant new song, "I Miss America," strikes a deep chord as it beautifully captures th...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Artefacts Coming to the Ryman
Rock Hall at the Ryman exhibit opens Nov 2 Would you like the opportunity to see some of the historical artefacts from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame without going all the way to Cleveland, Ohio? How about if you could see them at the Ryman in the heart of Nashville? On...
John Schneider Takes the Drive In Experience to a Whole New Level
Since the onset of this Coronavirus pandemic, the music industry has had to get creative in order to keep itself alive. From live streams to social media takeovers, artists have found a way to keep their music in front of audiences. While we can all agree that seeing a live...
Press Release: Best Peace Song Awarded To John Michael Ferrari
Best Peace Song Awarded to John Michael Ferrari "Like a Rock and Roll Band," by John Michael Ferrari, named Best Peace Song 2020 at Hollywood Tribute to the Oscars There is never a stranger in the audience!” — John Michael Ferrari BEVER...
Press Release: John Michael Ferrari wins Outstanding Male Singer/Songwriter Producers Choice Honors
Never Too Old to Win - 2019 Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter John Michael Ferrari - Producers Choice Honors The Producer's Choice Honors / F.A.M.E. Awards Honors Baby Boomer John Michael Ferrari with the Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter 2019 Award. LAS VEG...
The Defiants: 'ZOKUSHO' Album Review
The Defiants are back; they are back with their sophomore effort ZOKUSHO and it is the AOR album to end all AOR albums. The members of The Defiants are not newcomers but all veterans of the rock music scene, morphing out of a band from the late ’80s and early '...
Leatherjacks Featuring: Mauro Cordeiro
Hello everyone in Center Stage Magazine world, I am thrilled to bring you the following interview/album review from a very talented and hardworking musician from Sao Paulo Brazil by the name of Mauro Cordeiro and the release of the Leatherjacks album “The Lost Arks Of Rock...
Jasmine Cain: 'Seven' Album Review
JASMINE CAIN – “SEVEN” Review Release Date: May 10, 2019 Hard Rock / Classic Rock / Pop Rock fused together in an overwhelmingly fresh and in your face brand new album release from Nashville rocker JASMINE CAIN. I was fortunate enough to meet Jasmine...
CMA Fest 2018 with Missy: The Brothers Footman
If you are looking for something fresh, new, and in a category all its own, then you need to meet The Brothers Footman. After catching one of their live shows during CMA Fest 2018, I knew immediately that the world needed to see more of these guys, so we set up an interview for t...
Jasmine Cain Rocks
Jasmine Cain is the most explosive and dynamic lead singer/bass player that I have ever seen or heard and her band “Jasmine Cain” follows suit in every capacity. Cain has got to be one of the hardest working females in the music industry without a doubt. I watched...
CRS 2018 with Laura: Scooter Brown Band
There are a lot of really exciting things that come along with working as a journalist in this business, one of them being the ability to bring great new artists to you that you may not have heard of in the conventional means of mainstream radio or television. We recently i...
Beyond The Music with Laura: Sister Hazel
There are times in life when you can find yourself just strolling through each day, maybe forgetting to notice when something different happens. However, there are those days that you will always remember, as extraordinary. Today, was extraordinary. Let me explain. In th...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Fantastic Negrito at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, Kentucky
As defined by the artist himself, Fantastic Negrito is "a man’s truth told in the form of black roots music." To leave it there would be only scratching the surface of who this artist is. Born, Xavier Dphrepaulez, as one of 15 children, it would s...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Shawn James at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond
During Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival, I had the opportunity to talk with Shawn James as well as Shawn James from Shawn James & The Shapeshifters. If you are a little confused at first, it is okay, keep reading and watch the interview for clarity. C...
Beyond the Music with Laura: Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival
During the first annual Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky I had the opportunity to talk with the incomparable, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. There are artists that are well known for a song or particular sound, however, when it comes to Shepherd, the opening descri...
Press Release: Kid Rock Releases New Song "Tennessee Mountain Top"
KID ROCK RELEASES NEW SONG "TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN TOP" Impacting at Country Radio 10/2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At one minute past midnight, Kid Rock unveiled his latest song “Tennessee Mountain Top” on streaming and sales platforms. &...
Conversations with Missy: Richard Sterban on Elvis and The Oak Ridge Boys
Anticipating his entrance into the office of The Oak Ridge Boys, I was excited and eager to speak with legendary Bass Singer, Richard Sterban. Sterban is one of the very few artists I know of that can sing at an extremely low register. In the early 1970's, Sterban hir...
Music Is What Memories Sound Like, even 40 Years Later, Elvis Brings Those Memories to Life
August 16, 1977, at approximately 10:00 am, the world lost “The King”, Elvis Presley. I was 6 years old in 1977. I can barely recall memories from that age other than the dog I loved, Tiger, the house I lived in on North Drive in Louisville, Kentucky and I ho...
Elvis' Impact On the Life of a Modern Day Teenager
I'm a metalhead. Well, a rock and metal fan- to broaden the spectrum a little bit. It's important, however, that when I'm listening to rock music to not forget where it came from. In the 50's there were a myriad of artists pioneering the rock and roll sound that h...
Conversations with Missy: Paul Laine
Have you ever wanted to clone yourself because it seems there are more tasks than time to do them? Imagine being the member of more than one band, rehearsing, writing songs for others, writing songs for more than one genre, touring, filming, scheduling interviews, managing your h...
Tap Into Indie: Chesapeake Sons
Rounding out this week's Tap Into Indie Series is the talented and fun group Chesapeake Sons. Having this amazing band perform at the first Heart Songs Corporation and Center Stage Magazine Independent Artist Showcase was amazing. The crowd loved them and so did we. After...
Tap Into indie: Rocky
As we continue our Tap Into Indie Series, I have to say that this next artist is one that blew us all away with the power she possesses. Not only does Rocky have an amazing voice, she has equally incredible stage presence, songwriting skills, personality, and looks. She is the en...
Press Release: FREDDIE NELSON has just released the self-produced video for “Hey Doll” from his forthcoming debut solo album, SHAKE THE CAGE
Guitarist/singer/songwriter FREDDIE NELSON has just released the self-produced video for “Hey Doll” from his forthcoming debut solo album, SHAKE THE CAGE, which is due out July 7. The song is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and all other digital...
Conversations with Missy: Jonathan Wolfe of Vespera
If you are craving music from a band that cannot be placed into one specific genre of music, you need to check out Seattle-based band Vespera. Metal fans, rock fans, and fans of all around great music with fantastic lyrics will love this band. I recently had the opportun...
Press Release: The Kentucky Headhunters Are Going “On Safari” with U.K. Tour in Fall 2017
GRAMMY-Winning Southern Rock Band To Return Overseas In Support Of New Album Catch The Kentucky Headhunters on The Heartland Network’s “Reflections,” Beginning May 29 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 22, 2017) – Known as “southern rock royalty,” The...
Press Release: Risa Binder To Release New Single “YOU HAUL” On June 2
RISA BINDER TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “YOU HAUL” VIA ITUNES, AMAZON AND ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS ON WAREHOUSE RECORDS ON JUNE 2 ...
Kobra and the Lotus "Prevail I" Album Review
Hard Rock / Metal / Power Metal all rolled into one dynamic package hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, otherwise known as Kobra and the Lotus. I recall not long ago seeing this name on a bill that was coming through Pittsburgh, PA and thinking to myself is this an actual band...
Press Release: Freddie Nelson Is Shaking Things Up With His New Release, Shake The Cage
FREDDIE NELSON READY TO ‘SHAKE THE CAGE’ WITH DEBUT SOLO ALBUM DUE OUT JULY 7 May 10, 2017 -- Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer FREDDIE NELSON first came to international attention in 2010 when he collaborated with guitar virt...
Steel Panther Invades Marathon Music Works in Nashville
If you do not have a sense of humour or are easily offended, stop reading now. For those of you who love a good joke, do not mind sexual content mixed in with vulgar and crude lyrics creatively presented in a comedic fashion backed by stellar musicians, then Steel Panther is the...
Declassified with JT: Freddie Nelson - Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
Freddie Nelson – Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist When one thinks of vocal greats a few names immediately come to mind - Elvis Presley, Freddy Mercury, Jeff Lynne, Steven Tyler and even Robin Zander, yet one name that is not on that list, one name that I believe soon will...
Press Release: StarVista LIVE Expands Super Star Line-Up For The Southern Rock Cruise with Black Stone Cherry
For Immediate Release: Black Stone Cherry will join already announced Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Wet Willie, Louisiana’s Leroux, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, The Curt Towne Band, Live at the Fi...
Conversations with Missy: Slim Jim Phantom
When Rock Royalty reaches out to you for an interview, first you pinch yourself, then you quickly say "Hell Yes". I can honestly say that I still do not feel worthy enough to have been given the opportunity to speak with Slim Jim Phantom. Realizing that we both had a...
Conversations with Missy: Collin Raye
Having the opportunity to have conversations with artists that I respect and adore is one of my biggest dreams come true. Though I have developed a love and respect for each of the artists I have interviewed, there are a few that have a very deep and special meaning to me persona...
Press Release: Hank Williams Jr. Adds Summer Run To Busy 2017 Schedule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 29, 2017) – The legendary Hank Williams Jr. has kicked 2017 into high gear with a handful of rollicking performances thus far. Never one to slow down, the country music icon has added additional shows to his summer concert calendar. Included in his r...
Press Release: Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” To Air On SiriusXM Prime Country This Weekend
Raye Celebrates 25 Years, Performs Hits On SiriusXM Channel 58 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 22, 2017) – 2017 marks 25 years since multi-platinum selling country sensation Collin Raye emerged on the scene with his No. 1 smash “Love, Me.” In celebration of the miles...
Press Release: AT&T and AUDIENCE® Network Present: "Chris Janson" March 24th
Concert Special Airs Friday, March 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT On DIRECTV and U-verse (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114) and DIRECTV Now Watch A "First Look" As Chris Janson Performs "Everybody" On Rolling Stone Country Janson Preparing New Music For Forthcom...
Press Release: Elvis® Fans from Around the World are Headed to Nashville for 4-Day Celebration of the King of Rock and Roll
Elvis® Fans from Around the World are Headed to Nashville for 4-Day Celebration of the King of Rock and Roll Nashville Elvis Festival will be filled with celebrity appearances, live music events and on-stage interviews with Elvis Presley’s friends and band members....
Press Release: Live At The Bottom Line Series Releases Jack Bruce & Friends Project
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 17, 2017) – If you are only familiar with Jack Bruce’s legendary work with Cream, you are missing out on a critical part of Rock and Roll history. Now, that legacy is in the spotlight with the release of Jack Bruce and Friends: Live From The Bo...
Press Release: The Kentucky Headhunters Premiere Video for “God Loves A Rolling Stone” on Taste Of Country
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 14, 2017) -- The Kentucky Headhunters’ brand new music video for “God Loves A Rolling Stone” can be seen today on TasteOfCountry.com. Click HERE to watch the video now. “God Loves A Rolling Stone” is the first single from the...
Press Release: Grammy Winning Producer/Guitarist Bob Kulick To Release “Skeletons In The Closet” Enlists All-Star Cast
Throughout his forty year music career Bob Kulick has worked with an astonishing array of artists: From Meat Loaf to Motorhead. From KISS to Michael Bolton. WASP to Diana Ross as well as legends such as Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and Paul Stanley's first solo album...
Press Release: ACM New Male Vocalist Nominee Chris Janson to Co-Host CMT Hot 20 Countdown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2017) - Fresh off a weekend jamming with Kid Rock during a show in Florida, ACM Awards® ‘New Male Vocalist’ nominee and Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville recording artist Chris Janson will bring his famous energy to CMT Hot 20 Countd...
An Open Book Tour with Justin Furstenfeld stops in Louisville, Kentucky
A stage set with blue lighting. One chair and one mic centered on the stage. An acoustic guitar resting on a stand. Chairs arranged in rows for the audience. Families and individuals of all ages in attendance. This is not how you would typically d...
Press Release: Blues Legend John Lee Hooker 100th Birthday Year Celebration Begins
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM RECKONING PUBLIC RELATIONS: The son of a sharecropper, blues legend John Lee Hooker was one of the very first artists to break out of that genre and become a world-wide force. He based his sound on a driving boogie beat and lyrics that sometimes see...
TC3 Make Memories at The Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY
The Cadillac Three (known as TC3) brought their Black Roses Tour to The Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky. This was a night where memories were made for the fans as well as the band, with TC3 posting on social media that “Louisville wins the award for best crow...
Press Release: Sleep Signals Team Up With VEVO For Video Premiere of "I'll Save You"
Sleep Signals, a Minneapolis, MN. based rock band, came crashing into the music scene in 2014. With the new single release of “I’ll Save You”, the partnership with VEVO for the music video premiere, the End Of The World Tour kicking off this year as well as a ne...
Press Release: Imminence Looks To Shake Off Genre based Boundaries Releasing This Is Goodbye March 31st
The Swedish alternative rock/metal band Imminence is set to release their highly anticipated new album titled This Is Goodbye on March 31, 2017. Eddie Berg, frontman for the band, discusses that this album is “a direct reference to the changes we’ve gone through...
The KATTL Drive Has Begun and They Are Running a New Breed with a New Brand
KATTL There is no misspelling here, the name of this concept is KATTL. It is pronounced as “cattle” and they even have a distinctive hand gesture. Notice, I said concept, instead of only calling them a “band”. When talking to one of the foun...
Carter Winter takes over Tin Roof in Louisville, Kentucky
Carter Winter. If you have not heard that name by now you must be listening to your same, predictable playlist and not expanding out into the genre of “modern traditionalist” artists within the country music scene. The first time I saw Winter perform, which was...
A Night at the Rock Quarry with Ty Herndon, Anita Cochran and Lulu Roman
As a writer for Center Stage Magazine and host of Conversations with Missy, I have met many remarkable artists, PR professionals, managers, agents, fans and venue owners. After launching my conversation with Ty Herndon, venue owner Betty Bryan sent me a personal invitation to com...
Conversations with Missy: Christina Chriss
You may recognize her from fronting the band Kaleido along with performing at the Warped Tour and sharing the stage with acts like Aerosmith and Kid Rock, but did you know Christina Chriss has also launched her solo career? I had so many questions for this extremely tal...
in2une Music Nashville Showcase at the Hard Rock Nashville
On January 21, 2016, Center Stage Magazine was invited to cover the in2une Nashville Showcase at the Hard Rock Cafe. This showcase featured Backroad Anthem, Farewell Angelina, Rachele Lynae and Matt Gary. As you will see in our video, these artists know how to entertain a cr...
Conversations with Missy: David Pollack
Energy. Tenacity. Perseverance. Hard work. These are the necessary traits it requires to be successful in the music industry. These are the qualities that artist David Pollack possesses. With his smooth and soothing voice, he will immediately enchant you. His background...
William Control: The Desire and Seduction
In a dark room with an array of t-shirts lining the walls of Chain Reaction in Anaheim, Ca., stood many fans adorning elaborate gothic attire. They are eagerly awaiting the presence of the Goth Father, William Control. From the moment he stepped out onto the stage he was hy...
Jonathan Lee Band: California Country
California Country. What is it exactly? You can say it is a mixture of rock, extreme talent, higher education, incredible sense of humor, grit, soul, a touch of blue grass and an all around good time. The Jonathan Lee Band is as California Country as it gets. Playing 220 shows l...
