by Edward Lapple Wow, I just had an encounter with Godzilla. He’s in my attic. I realize that this will probably drift, Lord knows, maybe 270 degrees from this column’s normal, rather erratic, course but I am compelled to share this… more »

The former lead vocalist for Poison, Bret Michaels, was rushed to intensive care late Thursday night complaining of a severe headache after suffering a massive brain stem hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday. The report said doctors discovered bleeding… more »

A concert featuring Tallan Noble Latz, along with other musicians, comedians, and appearance by “The Special Ops Girls,” will be held April 23 at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The concert will be the national kick-off benefit for… more »

Rock4Life, scheduled for May 1 at Whiteness, near Ardersier, was expected to attract a crowd of about 20,000 and was to benefit the Highland Hospice. Veteran rockers Status Quo were among the acts due to appear at the event. The second day of the… more »

It is only 9 days until the Beale Street Music Festival. Billed as the Mardis Gras of the Mid-South, it offers over 60 acts on 4 stages in scenic Tom Lee Park, and what acts they are! Alice in Chains; Flaming Lips; Earth, Wind and Fire; Limp Bizkit; Goo… more »

The Mountainside Theater in Cherokee, N.C., has completed a $2.4 million renovation in time to showcase some of the best bluegrass talent in the region as it hosts the first Mountainside Art and Music Festival Saturday, May 1. Seven bands will perform… more »

Wow, what a month we’re having! Lining up gigs, interviews, new photogs and writers coming on board soon, and I have been madly editing video. Coming up we have Martin Tour Video #3. (Part Two is here.) It has the cool David Crosby 12-string in… more »