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Hot Tuna (Electric) headlines Bellingham's Mount Baker Blues Festival

Hot Tuna (Electric) headlines Bellingham's Mount Baker Blues Festival

By Steve Newton | February 8, 2012
One of the seventies' most underrated rock acts is still going strong.
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Former Scorpions Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker sting Seattle soon

Former Scorpions Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker sting Seattle soon

By Steve Newton | February 5, 2012
There's some shit-hot hard-rock guitar happening Stateside this month.
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The Trailer Park Boys' Randy and Mr. Lahey bring cheeseburgers 'n' JD to Vancouver

The Trailer Park Boys' Randy and Mr. Lahey bring cheeseburgers 'n' JD to Vancouver

By Steve Newton | February 3, 2012
Comic actors Pat Roach and John Dunsworth perform in character at the Biltmore on Monday.
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Sick and twisted horror hits UBC with Troma's Father's Day

Sick and twisted horror hits UBC with Troma's Father's Day

By Steve Newton | February 3, 2012
If you've got some spare time and a few brain cells to lose, get your grindhouse on this Monday.
Leslie West performs live for first time since leg amputation

Leslie West performs live for first time since leg amputation

By Steve Newton | February 1, 2012
The American guitar hero was overcome with emotion at a gig in Manhattan last night.
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Blind Dog Thompkins asks: what's your blues name?

Blind Dog Thompkins asks: what's your blues name?

By Steve Newton | January 26, 2012
Who wouldn't want a nickname like Blind Lemon Jefferson or Hound Dog Taylor?
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Neil Young + Crazy Horse = guitar-rock heaven

Neil Young + Crazy Horse = guitar-rock heaven

By Steve Newton | January 25, 2012
The lineup that gave us "Cortez the Killer" and "Like a Hurricane" is back in action.
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Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to guitar legend Paul Kossoff at NAMM

Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to guitar legend Paul Kossoff at NAMM

By Steve Newton | January 24, 2012
He proudly introduces the new Kossoff signature model Les Paul.
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Kick-ass kid pays homage to her pets in "My First Hardcore Song"

Kick-ass kid pays homage to her pets in "My First Hardcore Song"

By Steve Newton | January 19, 2012
The eight-year-old turns her trampoline into a stuffy-stuffed mosh pit.
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"Get back on board, for fuck's sake!": Italian Coast Guard to cruise ship captain

"Get back on board, for fuck's sake!": Italian Coast Guard to cruise ship captain

By Steve Newton | January 17, 2012
Things aren't looking good for the captain who allegedly abandoned the cruise ship he wrecked.
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Muhammad Ali, badass superhero, turns 70 today

Muhammad Ali, badass superhero, turns 70 today

By Steve Newton | January 17, 2012
Watch a vintage clip of him saving a suicidal man's life.
Van Halen shouldn't feel too bad; the new Chickenfoot single stinks too

Van Halen shouldn't feel too bad; the new Chickenfoot single stinks too

By Steve Newton | January 10, 2012
What's up with big-name bands releasing crappy tunes these days?
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Van Halen stinks up cyberspace with new single "Tattoo"

Van Halen stinks up cyberspace with new single "Tattoo"

By Steve Newton | January 10, 2012
It doesn't bode well for the hard-rock legends' heavily hyped new album.
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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi diagnosed with cancer

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi diagnosed with cancer

By Steve Newton | January 9, 2012
The legendary riffmaster posted news of his illness on his website today.
Ted Nugent endorsed as Republican presidential candidate on The Simpsons, almost

Ted Nugent endorsed as Republican presidential candidate on The Simpsons, almost

By Steve Newton | January 8, 2012
Who knows? The way things are going, the Nuge may yet throw his camouflage cowboy hat into the ring.
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