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Getty ImagesDef Leppard has released a one-off, live performance from the historic venue, The Leadmill. This unique set is from one of the most intimate shows the band has played in the UK or Europe in over 35 years.  Released in conjunction of this week’s Record Store day, the album track-list includes 13 songs, such…

Getty ImagesKansas is adding a third and final leg to their tour. As the band celebrates half a century with 2 hour concerts, they’ve titled it…  50th Anniversary – Another Fork in The Road Tour. Kansas recently released a 3-CD set with the same name. The newly added dates set in theaters and performing arts…

Getty ImagesOfficially out know is the all-star version of Mark Knopfler’s “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero),” which is raising money for the U.K.’s Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, both co-founded by the Who’s Roger Daltrey, and the latter with bandmate Pete Townshend. The nearly 10-minute rendition includes contributions from a who’s-who of…

PRPhotos.comThe Pretenders will tour the U.S. this summer. They kick off July 13th in Red Bank, New Jersey and swings through Boston, Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco to name a few. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22nd. In between their headlining shows, they have scattered opening dates for Foo Fighters. Several of those…

Getty ImagesClub Kokomo Spirits, founded by The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, has introduced a new line of premium rums.  Mike Love commented: “We took it, distilled it and bottled it for everyone who takes a sip to enjoy, anywhere. Much like a Beach Boys song.” The new collection includes: three new craft rums, Artisanal White…

PRPhotos.comThe Dead Daisies announced an exclusive short run of U.S. tour dates kicking off in New York City on June 6. The 11 city trek will hit some of the band’s favorite cities, such as Flint, Michigan, Columbus Ohio, and Lititz, Pennsylvania. Ticket info has not been released yet. Lead singer, John Corabi said: “We’re…

PRPhotos.comLynyrd Skynyrd drummer, Michael Cartellone will make his Asheville, NC artwork debut on May 25th. About his paintings, Cartellone said: “My grandparents are from Bronte, Sicily and I have a lot of family still there. Each time I return from a visit I am inspired to paint the places I experienced. Every Italian-themed painting I…

Getty ImagesRoger Daltrey, legendary co-founder of The Who, will be returning to the States for a special solo tour this June. The shows will be mostly acoustic with Who songs and rarities, as well as his own solo music. The 80-year-old will kick off the nine-city tour on June 12 in Vienna, Virginia. Other stops include…

PRPhotos.comWhile gearing up for their nearly completely sold-out North American leg, of the Everything or Nothing at All Tour, Foo Fighters have added a new show at the Toyota Pavilion in Concord, CA on August 13th. Presales are happening now and tickets go on sale this Thursday, March 21st. The Nothing at All Tour, kicks…