December 5, 2025
by Alex Lloyd Gross Due To COVID-19, no live shows anywhere in the world. Maybe a one off show here and there but nothing that is enough for a band to survive on. Most big name musicians will be fine. However, the people that make the show happen might not be fine. The road crew. …
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Reb Beach , the guitar virtuoso has a new record that has just been released. Just in time for the holidays, it makes a perfect gift for any rocker. Beach was a key member of the band Winger. They were climbing the charts. selling out concerts and then one day in…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Martin Barre, the guitarist for Jethro Tull has a new double CD out called 50 Years of Jethro Tull. The first CD is Martin and his band doing live in-studio performances of Jethro Tull songs. Gems such as “Nothing Is Easy”, “Song For Jeffrey” and a blistering version of “Teacher”. He…
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PHILADELPHIA – October 3, 2020 – Mural Arts Philadelphia, in partnership with curator Conrad Benner, announces To the Polls 2020, a nonpartisan initiative aimed to rally the Philadelphia community around civic participation through the act of voting. Six local artists will begin working on large-scale nonpartisan artworks that illustrate the importance of voting at LOVE Park during…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross The death of Eddie Van Halen has hit most rock fans hard. A knock out gut punch. His last time in the area was in August 27 2015. Van Halen played the outdoor arena in Camden. Man what a show. Deep cuts such as “Dirty Movies”, which was a treat ,…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Due to COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings, the annual Oktoberfest or Labor Day celebration that is held at Canstatters in Northeast Philadelphia is not happening in 2020. Not even on a smaller scale. Not to just stop in for a hamburger or a bratwurst. As you ride by, the gate is…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross One of the most popular attractions in the region is going to re open on July 24, 2020. Sesame Place. It’s going to look a bit different and hours of operation may change as well. All guest two and older must wear a mask unless you are in a water park…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross When it comes to controversial comments, it is best to keep them to yourself. Nick Cannon found that out the hard way this week, after being tossed into the unemployment line . He made Anti-Semitic comments during an interview. He did not keep his mouth shut and said basically that people…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross Parx casino is open. But it is a different scene than in February. The first thing you will notice is a canopy and markers for social distancing. You cannot just walk in . Assume that you get there and it is not busy, you will wait until called. An employee will…
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by Alex Lloyd Gross May 16 2020 is the 10th anniversary of the death of Ronnie James Dio, One of rocks most talented front men and a genuine nice person. Carmine and Vinnie Appice are spearheading a new video as a tribute to him. It will be available on most social media platforms. Vinny was…
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