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MULTI-PLATINUM ROCKERS DROWNING POOL TO PART WAYS WITH SINGER

By William Simpson • Nov 29th, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

New York, NY- All-American anthemic rockers Drowning Pool announced today that they will be parting ways with their current singer, Ryan McCombs. The hard working Texas band, who has worked with 3 singers in their 10 year career, issued the following statement:
 
“We have always been a band who has gained success despite having multiple [...]



HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY GEORGE JONES

By William Simpson • Sep 15th, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

Article by William Simpson

An 80th birthday is always a momentous day, but friends and family made this one extra special in the life of country legend George Jones.  Although his actual birthday is September 12,  Jones, accompanied by his lovely wife Nancy, began the celebration the next night with a private party at Rippy’s Bar [...]



The rock world lost an icon…Jani Lane

By William Simpson • Aug 23rd, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

Written by Jennifer Reid

On August 11, 2011, the rock and roll community suffered a great loss with the passing of former Warrant front man Jani Lane. While no decisive conclusions on the cause of death have been revealed, preliminary investigations show that Lane, only 47, may have succumbed to his long battle with alcoholism. He [...]



Summer NAMM 2011

By William Simpson • Aug 1st, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

July,2011 – Nashville, TN
 
Summer NAMM 2011 has come to the country music capitol of the world and left with the excitement of staple brands as well as new products coming to the music industry.  NAMM filled the Nashville Convention Center and although not a large as its sister convention in Anaheim, CA, it was [...]



Judas Priest holds press conference to discuss upcoming tour and introduce newest member

By William Simpson • May 25th, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, all five members were in Los Angeles to answer questions about the upcoming ‘Epitaph U.S Tour’ and to formally introduce new guitarist Richie Faulkner (Who will be taking the place of KK Downing) It was recently announced that the upcoming ‘Epitaph Tour’ will be the last one from these heavy [...]



Jesse Keith Whitley Releases New Single

By William Simpson • May 14th, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

He’s a 3rd generation singer/songwriter, eager to make his own way and still honor tradition. Jesse Keith Whitley, the son of Lorrie Morgan and the late Keith Whitley, and grandson of Grand Ole Opry legend George Morgan, released his debut single to radio on May 9th.
“Kentucky Thunder” is the title track from Jesse’s debut project. [...]



ROCKLAHOMA 2011

By William Simpson • Feb 22nd, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

ROCKLAHOMA returns May 27-29 to kick off summer with the nation’s biggest Memorial Day Weekend party at Catch the Fever Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK! 2011 marks the 5th Anniversary of the three-day camp & rock festival that will feature a mix of the best classic bands and today’s top active rock artists. ROCKLAHOMA [...]



Winter NAMM 2011

By William Simpson • Feb 1st, 2011 • Category: StageShottz News

Jan,2011 – Anaheim.CA
 
The 4 day event known as Winter NAMM is but a memory. NAMM is a four full day showcase of all things new and upgraded in the musical industry, it gives manufacturers their first opportunity to show off their newest products and release dates for newest “pieces”, and give consumers a chance [...]



TRACY LAWRENCE 5th ANNUAL MISSION POSSIBLE TURKEY FRY

By William Simpson • Nov 25th, 2010 • Category: StageShottz News

NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION READIES FOR THE HOLIDAY WITH THE AID OF
TRACY LAWRENCE 5th ANNUAL MISSION POSSIBLE TURKEY FRY
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 24, 2010)—Twenty-year veteran of country music Tracy Lawrence, some famous Music City friends, MTSU students, local media and volunteers from the Nashville Rescue Mission joined together yesterday (Tuesday, November 23, 2010) to donate their time [...]



MICHAEL T. ROSS

By William Simpson • Oct 25th, 2010 • Category: StageShottz News

Keyboardist MICHAEL T. ROSS embarks on more European shows in November with guitarist ALEN BRENTINI, which includes supporting RICHIE KOTZEN at Boogaloo in Zagreb, Croatia on November 18th.
 
“While on some down time with LITA FORD, I’m excited to go back to Europe and work with Alen and share the stage again, which is a [...]