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Pete Townshend Tells the Story Behind ‘The Who Sell Out’ and Why He Never Got a Tattoo (The Interview)

Published on 2021/05/14

Join us for a conversation with Pete Townshend for a look at the story behind of The Who Sell Out, […]

Paul Weller: On His Lockdown Record ‘Fat Pop, Vol. 1,’ Stockpiling Songs for a Return to Live Concerts (Listen)

Published on 2021/05/14

In any decade of the latter half of the last century, Fat Pop, Vol. 1, the new album from Paul […]

Nancy Wilson on Being the ‘Boss’ for Her Solo LP ‘You and Me,’ the Power of Women in Music and Honoring Eddie Van Halen (The Interview)

Published on 2021/04/16

The many accomplishments and leadership provided by Nancy Wilson were recognized by the Women’s International Music Network at January 2021’s […]

Peter Frampton Q&A: On Reconnecting with the Guitar on His New ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ Album

Published on 2021/04/16

Pandemic lockdown or not, Peter Frampton is as busy as ever these days. His new album, Frampton Forgets the Words, […]

Watch in Awe as 20-Year-Old Polish Guitar Wizard Marcin Patrzalek Plays Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’

Published on 2021/02/15

Marcin Patrzalek is a 20-year-old guitarist from Poland with an especially eye-popping method of play — and a recent video […]

Mammoth WVH (Wolfgang Van Halen) Shares Aggressive Rocker ‘You’re To Blame,’ Debut LP Out 6/11 (Pre-Order)

Published on 2021/02/11

In mid-November, Wolfgang Van Halen, son of the late Eddie Van Halen, debuted a new solo song titled “Distance,” a […]

The Bernie Sanders Meme is a Perfect Fit on Classic Album Covers (Beatles, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac & More)

Published on 2021/01/22

Earlier this week, a simple image made its way onto the internet: United States Senator Bernie Sanders, sitting in folding […]

Mick Fleetwood: On Honoring Peter Green & the Magic of Fleetwood Mac’s Early Days (The Interview)

Published on 2021/01/14

In February 2020, just before the world went into lockdown, Mick Fleetwood, the namesake drummer of Fleetwood Mac since […]

This Photographer (@TheBandWasHere on Instagram) Finds the Places Where Music History Was Made (So You Don’t Have To)

Published on 2020/12/29

For the first time since the 1980s, vinyl record sales topped CDs in 2020. Each format has its fans for its […]

Willie Nelson Reminds Us All: ‘If You Don’t Like Who’s In There, Vote ‘Em Out’ with Timely New Song/Video

Published on 2020/09/29

“The biggest gun we’ve got is called the ballot box,” says Willie Nelson in his brand new music video for […]

AC/DC Continues Online Teases with New ‘PWR/UP’ Website, Social Media Posts, Newsletter

Published on 2020/09/29

OK, it definitely looks as if there will be some AC/DC activity in the near future. On Monday, the iconic […]

A Blissful, Skateboarding Man Singing Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ is Here to Bring Some Magic to Your 2020

Published on 2020/09/28

**Important Update: Mick Fleetwood has recreated this Fleetwood Mac viral video a little over a week after it made the […]

Behind the Curtain: Arthur Lee of Love and the Bonds We Make with the Music That Moves Us

Published on 2020/09/15

For his latest Behind the Curtain entry, rock journalist Steve Rosen recalls meeting one of his heroes, Arthur Lee of Love, […]

Top 11 Songs by Bands/Artists With the Best, Most Iconic Nicknames

Published on 2020/09/15

What’s in a (nick)name? Some of the biggest artists music history also had the best, most unforgettable nicknames. “Alexander the […]

New Music Out This Week 9/18: Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Ace Frehley, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, Joan Osborne, Fleetwood Mac

Published on 2020/09/14

This upcoming Friday, Sept. 18 brings with it a handful of new music releases spanning multiple genres. Below is our […]

Rock Cellar Independent Artist Spotlight: Guitarist Federico Navarro Trías

Published on 2020/09/14

The Independent Artist Spotlight is a new branch of Rock Cellar aimed at presenting under-the-radar musical acts that deserve your […]

Daniel Gallagher Discusses Rory Gallagher’s ‘Blues’ – the Best and Rarest Blues Compilation Album from the Late Irish Guitar Icon

Published on 2020/07/23

Legendary Irish guitarist, the late Rory Gallagher, is the subject of Blues, a deluxe 3-CD set exploring his immersion in […]

Out Now: The Pretenders Return with Resilient New Album ‘Hate for Sale’ (Listen)

Published on 2020/07/20

Hate for Sale, the eleventh studio album from Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders and the follow-up to 2016’s Alone, was […]

What Are Your Top 5 Songs from The Beatles?

Published on 2020/07/13

(Update 7/30: Submissions for the Top 5 Songs from The Beatles are now closed. Thank you!) The Beatles. Their music […]

Phoebe Bridgers Releases Anticipated New Album ‘Punisher,’ a Stunning Sophomore Record (Listen)

Published on 2020/06/18

Singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has earned a strong following since releasing her debut solo album, Stranger in the Alps, in 2017. […]

June 2020 Issue

Published on 2020/06/10

Click below to enjoy our new June 2020 features: Ronnie Wood: Artist, Painter, Author, Rolling Stone (The Interview) Q&A: Dion […]

Part 2: Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Gigs They’ve Seen (Memories from Rick Springfield, Gene Simmons, Eric Carmen, More)

Published on 2020/06/10

With a return to live concerts unlikely for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, join us for the next best […]

Editorial: Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and the Fallacy of Demanding That Socially-Conscious Musicians/Entertainers ‘Stick to Music’

Published on 2020/06/08

The ubiquity of social media over the past decade-plus has led to one inescapable truth: Everybody can express themselves no […]

Out Now: ‘Notes on a Conditional Form’ by The 1975 is an Ambitious, Exhausting and Rewarding Adventure (Album Review)

Published on 2020/05/21

The 1975 doesn’t make albums of easy-digestible indie pop/rock, opting instead for sprawling, genre-hopping explorations in grandiosity and excess rooted […]

Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Acts They’ve Seen in Concert (Paul Stanley, Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather and More)

Published on 2020/05/13

Whether it’s The Who, The Rolling Stones or Foo Fighters tearing it up in stadiums, witnessing KISS, Aerosmith or Madonna […]

‘All Together Now!’ All-Star Online Concert Event Raises $110,000+ for COVID-19 Relief in Los Angeles (Watch/Donate)

Published on 2020/04/27

This past Saturday, April 25, Rock Cellar Productions in association with the Get Together Foundation and City Council member John […]

Watch John Fogerty + His Kids, the ‘Fogerty Factory,’ Play ‘Centerfield’ and Some CCR Classics for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Published on 2020/04/24

John Fogerty and his kids, a.k.a. the Fogerty Factory, took part in NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, the new series […]

New Report Suggests The Return of Concerts Might Not Be a ‘Plausible Possibility’ Until Fall 2021 Due to COVID-19

Published on 2020/04/13

Among the many elements of ‘normal life’ that have been upended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is the […]

Dolly Parton Wrote a Poem for Everybody Stuck at Home Anxiously Waiting for Things to Go Back to Normal

Published on 2020/04/09

The current reality facing many people the world over right now is one of anxiety and confusion, set in place […]

Need Something to Watch? RockCellarTV: Intimate Music Interviews with Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren, Stewart Copeland, Steve Lukather, Judy Collins, Gene Simmons, Mike Love and More

Published on 2020/04/07

The challenge of finding that perfect thing to watch can be difficult — and with everybody at home due to […]

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

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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.

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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)

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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Pete Townshend Tells the Story Behind ‘The Who Sell Out’ and Why He Never Got a Tattoo (The Interview)

Paul Weller: On His Lockdown Record ‘Fat Pop, Vol. 1,’ Stockpiling Songs for a Return to Live Concerts (Listen)

Nancy Wilson on Being the ‘Boss’ for Her Solo LP ‘You and Me,’ the Power of Women in Music and Honoring Eddie Van Halen (The Interview)

Peter Frampton Q&A: On Reconnecting with the Guitar on His New ‘Frampton Forgets the Words’ Album

Watch in Awe as 20-Year-Old Polish Guitar Wizard Marcin Patrzalek Plays Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’

Mammoth WVH (Wolfgang Van Halen) Shares Aggressive Rocker ‘You’re To Blame,’ Debut LP Out 6/11 (Pre-Order)

The Bernie Sanders Meme is a Perfect Fit on Classic Album Covers (Beatles, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac & More)

Mick Fleetwood: On Honoring Peter Green & the Magic of Fleetwood Mac’s Early Days (The Interview)

This Photographer (@TheBandWasHere on Instagram) Finds the Places Where Music History Was Made (So You Don’t Have To)

Willie Nelson Reminds Us All: ‘If You Don’t Like Who’s In There, Vote ‘Em Out’ with Timely New Song/Video

AC/DC Continues Online Teases with New ‘PWR/UP’ Website, Social Media Posts, Newsletter

A Blissful, Skateboarding Man Singing Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ is Here to Bring Some Magic to Your 2020

Behind the Curtain: Arthur Lee of Love and the Bonds We Make with the Music That Moves Us

Top 11 Songs by Bands/Artists With the Best, Most Iconic Nicknames

New Music Out This Week 9/18: Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Ace Frehley, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, Joan Osborne, Fleetwood Mac

Rock Cellar Independent Artist Spotlight: Guitarist Federico Navarro Trías

Daniel Gallagher Discusses Rory Gallagher’s ‘Blues’ – the Best and Rarest Blues Compilation Album from the Late Irish Guitar Icon

Out Now: The Pretenders Return with Resilient New Album ‘Hate for Sale’ (Listen)

What Are Your Top 5 Songs from The Beatles?

Phoebe Bridgers Releases Anticipated New Album ‘Punisher,’ a Stunning Sophomore Record (Listen)

June 2020 Issue

Part 2: Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Gigs They’ve Seen (Memories from Rick Springfield, Gene Simmons, Eric Carmen, More)

Editorial: Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and the Fallacy of Demanding That Socially-Conscious Musicians/Entertainers ‘Stick to Music’

Out Now: ‘Notes on a Conditional Form’ by The 1975 is an Ambitious, Exhausting and Rewarding Adventure (Album Review)

Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Acts They’ve Seen in Concert (Paul Stanley, Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather and More)

‘All Together Now!’ All-Star Online Concert Event Raises $110,000+ for COVID-19 Relief in Los Angeles (Watch/Donate)

Watch John Fogerty + His Kids, the ‘Fogerty Factory,’ Play ‘Centerfield’ and Some CCR Classics for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

New Report Suggests The Return of Concerts Might Not Be a ‘Plausible Possibility’ Until Fall 2021 Due to COVID-19

Dolly Parton Wrote a Poem for Everybody Stuck at Home Anxiously Waiting for Things to Go Back to Normal

Need Something to Watch? RockCellarTV: Intimate Music Interviews with Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren, Stewart Copeland, Steve Lukather, Judy Collins, Gene Simmons, Mike Love and More

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

Shop Rock Cellar Store

Check out all Rock'N'Roll Items, Books, CDs, Albums, Vinyls, Special Box Sets, T-shirts, and more...

SoCal Club Scene

Your resource for live music events in SoCal

Rock Cellar TV

Emerging Artist Corner

Discover new up-and-coming talent every Wednesday

Get Together Foundation

Joni Mitchell At Newport [CD]

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

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

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

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

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