Category: Music

Catching Up with Eagles and Poco Co-Founder Randy Meisner (Archival Interview)

Catching Up with Eagles and Poco Co-Founder Randy Meisner (Archival Interview)

Published on 2023/07/28

And now, an archival interview with the late Randy Meisner, as originally published in 2016.  Working with the likes of […]

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Raspberries: An Influential Case for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Raspberries: An Influential Case for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Published on 2021/02/22

Why the Raspberries will ALWAYS matter to me, and why they SHOULD matter to you In early February, the Rock […]

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Rich Mattson and the Northstars: New Album “Skylights” & Virtual Release Show — Friday 2/5

Rich Mattson and the Northstars: New Album “Skylights” & Virtual Release Show — Friday 2/5

Published on 2021/02/02

Followers of Minneapolis music are well aware of the Rich Mattson brand.  From his days with the popular alt-country-rock band […]

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David Gilmour Discusses His Christie’s Guitar Auction for Charity

David Gilmour Discusses His Christie’s Guitar Auction for Charity

Published on 2019/06/10

This month, famed auction house Christie’s will auction more than 120 of rock and roll legend David Gilmour’s guitars. The David […]

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Ann Wilson’s Ultimate Musical Tribute to Those ‘Immortal’ Musicians We’ve Lost (Q&A)

Ann Wilson’s Ultimate Musical Tribute to Those ‘Immortal’ Musicians We’ve Lost (Q&A)

Published on 2018/09/11

Doing a cover song or a full album of covers can be problematic. The unadventurous ones fall in line with […]

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Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Janis Joplin’

Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Janis Joplin’

Published on 2017/02/28

Janis Joplin was called “the greatest white urban blues and soul singer of her generation” by the Rock and Roll […]

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Gary Wright Q&A: ‘Dream Weaver,’ ‘Ring of Changes’ and Friendship with George Harrison

Gary Wright Q&A: ‘Dream Weaver,’ ‘Ring of Changes’ and Friendship with George Harrison

Published on 2017/02/13

Talk about better late than never. 44 years since it was recorded, Gary Wright‘s 1972 album, Ring of Changes, finally saw release a […]

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Robbie Robertson’s ‘Testimony’ — The Interview

Robbie Robertson’s ‘Testimony’ — The Interview

Published on 2017/02/10

They’re songs that sound like they’ve been around forever, timeless musical screeds drawing from a deep well of country, R&B, […]

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Talking 'Integrity Blues' and 20+ Years of Jimmy Eat World with Drummer Zach Lind (Q&A)

Talking 'Integrity Blues' and 20+ Years of Jimmy Eat World with Drummer Zach Lind (Q&A)

Published on 2017/02/10

Arizona’s Jimmy Eat World recently announced plans for a busy 2017. Specifically, they’ll be touring around North America (and beyond) […]

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Stone Sour, Slipknot and the Value of Taking Chances: A Chat with Corey Taylor

Stone Sour, Slipknot and the Value of Taking Chances: A Chat with Corey Taylor

Published on 2017/02/07

For the past two decades, Corey Taylor has been the ringleader of the metal band Slipknot. He’s also, even before […]

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Producer Don Was on the Rolling Stones' Future: 'The Rock Cellar Conversations' Podcast Premiere

Producer Don Was on the Rolling Stones' Future: 'The Rock Cellar Conversations' Podcast Premiere

Published on 2017/01/12

“There was no vision for this album,” says producer Don Was of The Rolling Stones’ new CD, Blue & Lonesome. […]

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Riffin' with the Croz: David Crosby on CSNY, the Byrds, 'Serving the Song' and Reunions (Q&A)

Riffin' with the Croz: David Crosby on CSNY, the Byrds, 'Serving the Song' and Reunions (Q&A)

Published on 2017/01/12

When I meet up with David Crosby during rehearsals for his fall tour supporting his new solo album Lighthouse, he […]

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Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Bob Dylan’

Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Bob Dylan’

Published on 2017/01/12

When he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, President Obama said of Bob Dylan, “There is not […]

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‘Lonely Boy’ Steve Jones on His New Book, Life with the Sex Pistols, Bob Dylan and More

‘Lonely Boy’ Steve Jones on His New Book, Life with the Sex Pistols, Bob Dylan and More

Published on 2017/01/12

Steve Jones was one of those kids whose high school yearbook entry would have read “Most likely not to succeed.” His life path […]

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Rick Wakeman: On ‘Piano Portraits,’ David Bowie, Yes in the Rock Hall of Fame and More (Q&A)

Rick Wakeman: On ‘Piano Portraits,’ David Bowie, Yes in the Rock Hall of Fame and More (Q&A)

Published on 2017/01/12

At age five, Rick Wakeman began taking piano lessons — talk about musical lessons that truly paid off decades later! […]

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Behind the Curtain: Great Adventures with Ray Manzarek of the Doors

Behind the Curtain: Great Adventures with Ray Manzarek of the Doors

Published on 2017/01/12

January 4, 2017 was christened The Day of the Doors in Venice, California — and surviving members John Densmore and […]

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It’s All About Timing with 'The Right Reverend' Tom Jacob (Q&A)

It’s All About Timing with 'The Right Reverend' Tom Jacob (Q&A)

Published on 2016/12/20

From his beginnings in Houston, Texas to performing at Army bases in Vietnam with his musical family and, eventually, linking […]

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On the Road, ‘Alone’ with Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders

On the Road, ‘Alone’ with Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders

Published on 2016/12/09

“I adore her,” Chrissie Hynde says of fellow rock legend Stevie Nicks, on whose current tour Hynde’s band the Pretenders […]

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Greetings from Bunezuela: A Chat with Longtime Cheap Trick Drummer Bun E. Carlos

Greetings from Bunezuela: A Chat with Longtime Cheap Trick Drummer Bun E. Carlos

Published on 2016/12/09

In today’s fast-paced culture addicted to instant gratification, some things take time — months, years and sometimes decades. Case in […]

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Life Beyond Skynyrd: Guitarist Gary Rossington and Wife Dale ‘Take It On Faith’ (Interview)

Life Beyond Skynyrd: Guitarist Gary Rossington and Wife Dale ‘Take It On Faith’ (Interview)

Published on 2016/12/09

As a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, guitarist Gary Rossington is true rock and roll survivor. Away from his work […]

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Behind the Curtain: David Lindley

Behind the Curtain: David Lindley

Published on 2016/12/09

There’s an old saying about traveling to the beat of your own drummer. Taking the road less walked upon. Following […]

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Q&A with Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Rob Bonfiglio

Q&A with Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Rob Bonfiglio

Published on 2016/11/28

Rob Bonfiglio may not be a household name, but he deserves to be. The Berklee College of Music graduate is […]

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Behind the Curtain: Rock Roundtable

Behind the Curtain: Rock Roundtable

Published on 2016/11/10

Veteran rock journalist Steve Rosen details his ambitious Rock Roundtable, a group interview with five key guitarists of the hard […]

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Timothy B. Schmit Takes a ‘Leap of Faith’ – The Interview

Timothy B. Schmit Takes a ‘Leap of Faith’ – The Interview

Published on 2016/11/10

Timothy B. Schmit has been blessed with an extraordinary voice capable of profound expressiveness and he’s a damn fine bass […]

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Carl Palmer on the Legacy of Emerson, Lake and Palmer (Q&A)

Carl Palmer on the Legacy of Emerson, Lake and Palmer (Q&A)

Published on 2016/11/10

Between 1970 -1973 with the studio albums Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Trilogy, Tarkus and Brain Salad Surgery, ELP created some of prog […]

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Q&A, Part 2: Mike Love on Lawsuits, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Being Cast as the Beach Boys' 'Villain'

Q&A, Part 2: Mike Love on Lawsuits, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Being Cast as the Beach Boys' 'Villain'

Published on 2016/11/03

This is the conclusion to last month’s interview with Mike Love of the Beach Boys — get caught up with […]

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Remembering Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsys: Q&A with Billy Cox

Remembering Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsys: Q&A with Billy Cox

Published on 2016/11/03

Reflecting back on Jimi Hendrix’s career, one marvels at how productive and creative he was in a short span of just […]

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Johnny Marr: New Autobiography 'Set the Boy Free' Released 11/3, U.S. Book Starts 11/15

Johnny Marr: New Autobiography 'Set the Boy Free' Released 11/3, U.S. Book Starts 11/15

Published on 2016/11/02

After years in the scene as a member of the Smiths, not to mention his work with acts as eclectic […]

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Vivian Campbell: A Life in Rock with Dio, Def Leppard and Last in Line (Q&A)

Vivian Campbell: A Life in Rock with Dio, Def Leppard and Last in Line (Q&A)

Published on 2016/10/26

Decades after the release of Dio’s early ’80s albums, in particular, Holy Diver and The Last In Line, those recordings are widely recognized by music fans […]

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Behind the Curtain: Getting Amped with Alexander (Howard) Dumble

Behind the Curtain: Getting Amped with Alexander (Howard) Dumble

Published on 2016/10/07

Steve Rosen checks in with another entry in Behind the Curtain… Down through the years, the term “mad genius” has […]

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Brian Wilson - Live at the Roxy Theatre 25th Anniversary Edition

Artist: Brian Wilson

$27.98

Brian Wilson's 'Live at the Roxy Theatre' is available now as a 25th anniversary re-release! Pick it up on CD or LP at our Rock Cellar Store.

Joni Mitchell At Newport [CD]

Artist: Joni Mitchell

$14.98

Joni Mitchell stunned the Newport Folk Festival audience last summer when she gave a surprise performance – her first in 20 years – delivering a heartfelt set filled with some of her greatest songs. Mitchell’s triumphant return to the stage on July 24, 2022, will be featured on a new live album from Rhino, AT NEWPORT, available on July 28, 2023 on CD and 2-LP black vinyl. Produced by close collaborator Brandi Carlile, along with Mitchell, the music will also be released the same day on digital and streaming services and Dolby Atmos.

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New from Willie Nelson: Listen to “Heart of America,” Attached to the Prime Video Limited Series ‘The Gray House’ (Premiering Feb. 26)

New from Willie Nelson: Listen to “Heart of America,” Attached to the Prime Video Limited Series ‘The Gray House’ (Premiering Feb. 26)

Published on 2026/02/03

A new Willie Nelson song turned up online this week. Titled “Heart of America,” it’s attached to a new limited […]

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Larkin Poe and Gov’t Mule Announce Spring 2026 Tour Dates Among Respective Busy Schedules

Larkin Poe and Gov’t Mule Announce Spring 2026 Tour Dates Among Respective Busy Schedules

Published on 2026/02/03

Grammy-winning duo Larkin Poe are joining forces with Gov’t Mule for a run of live dates together in the spring. […]

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Tim McGraw Announces ‘Pawn Shop Guitar’ Tour with Special Guests The Chicks, Lady A, and More

Tim McGraw Announces ‘Pawn Shop Guitar’ Tour with Special Guests The Chicks, Lady A, and More

Published on 2026/02/03

Some truly big names in country music will join forces later this year when superstar Tim McGraw links up with […]

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Staind Details ‘Break the Cycle’ 25th Anniversary Tour ft. Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder

Staind Details ‘Break the Cycle’ 25th Anniversary Tour ft. Seether, Hoobastank and Hinder

Published on 2026/02/03

Staind will head out on a tour later this year commemorating the 25th anniversary of Break the Cycle, the band’s […]

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Van Halen ‘5150’: 40th Anniversary Expanded Edition of Sammy Hagar’s 1986 VH Debut March 27, with Rare + Live Tracks (Preview)

Van Halen ‘5150’: 40th Anniversary Expanded Edition of Sammy Hagar’s 1986 VH Debut March 27, with Rare + Live Tracks (Preview)

Published on 2026/02/03

In 1986, Van Halen began a new era with 5150, the first studio album with Sammy Hagar on vocals in […]

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