Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with The Joe Perry Project. The eight-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL and wraps August 23 in Port Chester, New York, with an August 19 performance in Perry’s Boston hometown.
For the North American trek — which marks the first solo shows for Perry this year — the guitarist will be joined by his Aerosmith bandmates Brad Whitford (guitar) and Buck Johnson (keys), along with The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson (vocals), and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo (bass), and Eric Kretz (drums).
“Well…it’s time to let the music do the talkin again,” Perry said in a statement. “I’m really excited about the JPP line up this year!!!! Most of these guys played with me at The Roxy in L.A. at the debut event for my latest solo album [Sweetzerland Manifesto] in January 2018. They’re all busy as hell but thankfully they’re able to carve out some time for this run. And I’m not only lucky enough to have Brad Whitford onstage with me but Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes! [who sang ‘Fortunate One’ on Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII], Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz from STP!!! and Buck Johnson who plays keys and sings with Aerosmith, the Hollywood Vampires, and is also a solo artist in his own right.”
For the shows, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee says “the set list is gonna include my fav JPP cuts, STP, Black Crowes, and with Brad we’ll be hitting the Aero hits and some deep cuts and then ya never know!!!! Gonna be a BLAST, and if you’ve ever been to one of my shows you know the words GARAGE BAND on STEROIDS come to mind! See you there!!!!”
The JOE PERRY PROJECT 2025 dates are as follows:
August 13 - Seminole Hard Rock - Tampa, FL
August 14 - Seminole Hard Rock - Hollywood, FL
August 16 - HISTORY - Toronto, ON
August 17 - Kee to Bala - Muskoka, ON
August 19 - Wang Theatre - Boston, MA
August 20- Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH
August 22 - The Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino - Mashantucket, CT
Guitarist Don Felder, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with the Eagles, has released a brand-new single, “I Like The Things You Do,” from his upcoming solo album The Vault-Fifty Years of Music — his first studio project in five years and debut for Frontiers Music Srl. The career-spanning collection featuring re-recorded demos and unreleased gems from his extensive musical journey, including tracks originally submitted for Eagles albums.
A riff-heavy celebration of timeless attraction, “I Like the Things You Do” channels Felder’s signature blend of soaring guitar licks and feel-good groove, delivering a hard-charging rock anthem that nods to his roots while pushing forward with fresh energy. A new song, written as a tribute to his partner Jaden, the track pairs raw vocal swagger with classic, hook-laden musicianship that longtime fans will immediately recognize. Watch the official video below.
The single is a taste of what’s to come on The Vault-Fifty Years of Music, a genre-spanning collection that revisits and reimagines songs pulled from Felder’s own archives. From the bluesy slide guitar of “Move On,” a track first written by Felder in 1974 for inclusion on Eagles’ One of These Nights, to the fiery new version of his iconic “Heavy Metal,” the album blends vintage inspiration with modern production. Collaborators include a who’s-who of rock royalty such as Steve Lukather, David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Chad Cromwell, Matt & Gregg Bissonette and Nathan East.
The Vault is more than a retrospective—it’s a bold, guitar-fueled statement from an artist still firing on all cylinders after over five decades in the business. Felder, who famously co-wrote “Hotel California,” proves once again why he remains one of the most respected players in rock history.
The multi-talented Felder is also a best-selling New York Times author (Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles), a TV host (the MTV spoof FTV), and a soundtrack composer, having contributed two tracks to Heavy Metal and the score for the 1986 CBS cartoon series Galaxy High. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with artists such as the Bee Gees, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, and Andy Gibb, as well as contributing guitars to Stevie Nicks’ first two solo albums.
Felder remains a relentless creative force, balancing studio work with a packed touring schedule, including this summer’s Brotherhood of Rock tour alongside Styx and Kevin Cronin. See below for current tour itinerary.
Brotherhood of Rock tour with Styx & Kevin Cronin (* are Solo Don Felder Shows)
May 10, 2025 – Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, AZ*
May 25, 2025 – Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, FL*
May 26, 2025 – Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, FL*
May 28, 2025 – Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC
May 30, 2025 – Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood, FL
May 31, 2025 – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL
June 2, 2025 – Daily's Place, Jacksonville, FL
June 4, 2025 – Germania Insurance Amphitheatre, Austin, TX
June 6, 2025 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX
June 7, 2025 – Thunder Ridge Nature's Arena, Ridgedale, MO
June 9, 2025 – Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, Denver, CO
June 11, 2025 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, Salt Lake City, UT
June 13, 2025 – Toyota Pavilion at Concord, Concord, CA
June 14, 2025 – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre, Bend, OR
June 15, 2025 – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre, Ridgefield, WA
June 28, 2025 – Isleta Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, NM
June 29, 2025 – Ford Amphitheater, Colorado Springs, CO
July 2, 2025 – Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
July 3, 2025 – Vibrant Arena at The Mark, Moline, IL
July 5, 2025 – Coca-Cola Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL
July 6, 2025 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
July 8, 2025 – PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
July 9, 2025 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC
July 11, 2025 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
July 12, 2025 – Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
July 14, 2025 – Empower FCU Amphitheatre, Syracuse, NY
August 1, 2025 - Dos Equis Pavilion - Dallas, TX
August 2, 2025 - Brandon Amphitheater - Brandon, MS
August 4, 2025 - FirstBank Amphitheatre - Franklin, TN
August 6, 2025 - Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront - Richmond, VA
August 8, 2025 - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion - Camden, NJ
August 10, 2025 - The Pavilion at Star Lake - Burgettstown, PA
August 12, 2025 - Broadview Stage at SPAC - Saratoga Springs, NY
August 13, 2025 - Budweiser Stage - Toronto, ON
August 15, 2025 - Ruoff Music Center - Noblesville, IN
August 16, 2025 - Pine Knob Music Center - Clarkston, MI
August 19, 2025 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
August 20, 2025 - Blossom Music Center - Cleveland, OH
August 22, 2025 - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis, MO
August 23, 2025 - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre - Chicago, IL
August 24, 2025 - American Family Insurance Amphitheatre - Milwaukee, WI
Wentworth Gallery will present an exclusive collection of works by Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Elvis Costello. Making his debut art showing, Costello will showcase his creations at two Wentworth Gallery locations on the East Coast.
The artist will appear at Wentworth Gallery in Short Hills Mall on May 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm as well as at the Wentworth Gallery at Tysons Galleria on May 31st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. This is the first time Costello's work has been displayed in these locations.
Elvis Costello's journeys and curiosities continue to inspire songwriting and storytelling that acknowledges few stop-signs or borderlines. His songs have filled 33 and a third studio albums. His voice has been heard on stages from The Yankee Clipper in Liverpool to the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Hollywood and from Carnegie Hall to the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, l’Olympia, Paris, the London Palladium, and in Cain’s Ballroom Tulsa. His solo performance of The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love” during “Live Aid” was accompanied by many of the 70,000 attendees at Wembley Stadium on that day in 1985.
Costello’s songs have been recorded by some of the greatest voices in popular music including Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Solomon Burke and Johnny Cash.
His renowned collaborations include 15 songs written with Paul McCartney, 30 songs written with Burt Bacharach and an equal number written with New Orleans master, Allen Toussaint and Costello’s wife, the jazz pianist and vocalist, Diana Krall.
At 70, Costello extends this creative energy into the world of visual arts, bringing his distinctive vision to a new medium. His transition into painting builds on the recording artist’s input into bold, experimental album covers that have gradually become more collaborative but have long reflected his visual instincts. Known for their striking imagery and unconventional typography, these covers offered an early glimpse of the artistic preferences he now fully showcases in his own visual compositions.
Much like his music, Costello’s artwork challenges norms and invites deeper interpretation, revealing the same spirit that defines his career. His upcoming debut at Wentworth Gallery represents an exciting chapter, merging his musical legacy with his burgeoning presence as a painter. As he continues to surprise, confound and amuse. This artistic expansion underscores his multifaceted talents, making his journey from music to visual art a natural evolution.
IN GALLERY APPEARANCES BY ELVIS COSTELLO
(artist will be in attendance at all showings)
Saturday May 3 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wentworth Gallery at Mall at Short Hills
Address: 1200 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 564-9776
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Saturday May 31 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wentworth Gallery at Tysons Galleria
Address: 1807 Galleria at Tysons II, McLean, VA 22102
For the first time in over 50 years, the original Alice Cooper group has reunited to release a brand-new studio album, The Revenge Of Alice Cooper, set to release on July 25th via earMUSIC.
This album is heralded as the successor to their iconic records Schools Out, Billion Dollar Babies, Love It to Death, and Killer.
The first single from the album, "Black Mamba," is out. It features guitarist Robby Krieger of The Doors, and serves as a venomous introduction to the new era of Alice Cooper, packed with familiar classic riffs and electrifying energy. Check it out below.
The Revenge Of Alice Cooper is a high-voltage journey into vintage horror and classic '70s shock rock, capturing the sound, energy, and mischief that made the original Alice Cooper band legendary. In a truly special moment, the album features a posthumous appearance by Glen Buxton, the band's original guitarist who passed away in 1997, through an unreleased recording that seamlessly blends the past with the present on "What Happened To You," featuring his original guitar part.
Additionally, one of the bonus tracks (box set & limited smart format) also includes a long-lost gem from 1970 - a raw, alternate take of "Return Of The Spiders" (not the version heard on Easy Action)—recently unearthed from original multi-tracks missing for 50 years and now enhanced and mixed by Bob Ezrin.
The original Alice Cooper group - Alice Cooper (vocals), Michael Bruce (guitar), Dennis Dunaway (bass), Neal Smith (drums), and Glen Buxton (guitar) - redefined rock in the early 1970s, blending raw, hard-hitting music with shocking theatricality. With Bob Ezrin at the helm, they pioneered shock rock, delivering rebellious anthems, dark storytelling, and over-the-top stage shows featuring guillotines, snakes, and macabre theatrics.
Albums like Love It to Death (1971), Killer (1971), School’s Out (1972), and Billion Dollar Babies (1973) turned them into superstars, producing legendary hits like “I’m Eighteen,” “Elected,” “School’s Out,” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy”. Their mix of hard rock, glam, and horror made them one of the most influential and controversial bands of their era, leaving a permanent mark on rock history.
With The Revenge Of Alice Cooper, the original band reunites for one more epic chapter, reclaiming the sound and legacy that made them legends.
Roy Thomas Baker, one of the rock era’s most successful music producers, died at the age of 78 at his home in Lake Havasu City, AZ on April 12 it was just revealed by his family. The cause of death has not been established. Baker produced many of Queen’s major works including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” that was released in 1975. It is currently the most streamed song to have been recorded in the 20th century and was named by The Guinness Book of Records as the top British single of all time. Queen’s Roger Taylor noted of Baker, “I think he brought a certain amount of discipline and a lot of cynicism and a passion for fattening desserts. He liked his food, Roy. He was very disciplined and very strict in the beginning . . . he would always get it right. The take had to be right.”
Born in Hampstead, London, Baker began his career in music at Decca Studios in London where he served as second engineer to Gus Dudgeon and Tony Visconti. He worked on recordings by Ten Years After, Dr. John, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Savoy Brown, Moody Blues, Nazareth, Yes, David Bowie, Be Bop Deluxe, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Dusty Springfield and many more. By 1971, he had become chief engineer with notable sonic successes including Free’s “Alright Now” and “Bang A Gong” by T. Rex. He later moved his base of operations to Trident Studios where he began developing and producing an unknown band named Queen, whose ensuing successes were virtually unprecedented. Baker then moved to the US at the behest of Columbia Records. He produced Journey, Ian Hunter, Ronnie Wood and Reggie Knighton for his RTB Audio Visual Productions.
Neal Schon of Journey recalled working with Baker, “We did Infinity with the infamous Roy Thomas Baker, and we did so many different things on that record that I’d never tried, or even thought about doing. I learned a lot from Roy.”
In the US, Elektra Records, Queen’s US label, assigned him album projects by Lindsey Buckingham, Dokken, Mötley Crüe, Joe Lynn Turner and The Cars. He produced the latter’s first four albums and a string of hits including “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Good Times Roll” and “Shake It Up.” The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton recalled Baker and his contribution to their success. “Roy was one of the pieces of the puzzle that made The Cars what they became. He didn’t belabor anything or take things overly seriously. He was fun to work with, a mirthful guy whose affect was kind of Monty Pythonesque and, as it happens, a great cook.”
While with Elektra, Roy Thomas Baker oversaw the signing of Metallica, Simply Red, Yello, Peter Schilling and 10,000 Maniacs. Over the course of his career, he also produced Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Devo, Ozzy Osbourne, Sammy Hager, The Stranglers, Guns N’ Roses and Smashing Pumpkins. Jimmy Chamberlain of the Pumpkins noted of Baker, “That guy hears things that nobody else hears! I learned more with Roy Thomas Baker in those four or five months [recording the Zeitgeist album] than I have ever learned in my entire recording career.”
Roy Thomas Baker is survived by his wife Tere Livrano Baker and brother Alan Baker. Additionally, he leaves Eva Ashley, his aunt, Tere’s nephews Dominic Ledesma and Julian Ledesma, as well as sisters-in-law Lezlee, Lori and Lyn Livrano.
It’s been suggested that Roy Thomas Baker’s life was the inspiration for The Cars’ first hit single “Good Times Roll.”
Following performances earlier this year in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Vancouver, Edmonton, Boston and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Heart has added more dates to their Royal Flush Tour 2025. This next leg will see the band embark on August 8 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA and continue through August 30 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY. The tour rolls on with appearances scheduled in Bakersfield, Akron, Kansas City as well as a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
With a career spanning five plus decades, Heart continues to ignite the stage, performing their beloved, iconic and chart-dominating anthems—including “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” and “These Dreams.” The current lineup features Ann Wilson (lead vocals and flute), Nancy Wilson (rhythm lead and acoustic guitar, mandolin, mandola, autoharp, blues harp, backing and lead vocals), Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (lead and rhythm guitar), Paul Moak (lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, mandolin, banjo and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals) and Sean Lane (drums and bike).
Ann Wilson said, “The music we are making at this moment has timeless teeth, muscle, bone and hair, also poetry, soul and emotion. I'm very proud to be a part of it all and I will give all of myself to it as long as we both shall live. It's magic!”
Nancy Wilson shared, “I’m super proud of how this band is crafting the ongoing tour. The show continues expanding with elements ranging from kick ass rock to acoustic campfire jams. We love celebrating and sharing the electric energy of a 100% live on the spot real rock show.”
Heart will be joined by special guests, including Todd Rundgren on select North American dates.
ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 - NEW DATES (with Special Guest Todd Rundgren, unless otherwise noted)
August 8 – Quincy, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre +
August 10 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^
August 12 – Bakersfield, CA – Dignity Health Arena ^
August 13 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena ^
August 15 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage *
August 16 – Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center ^
August 18 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena ^
August 19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^
August 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^
August 23 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center *
August 24 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena ^
August 26 – Akron, OH – The University of Akron - E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall *
August 29 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC +
August 30 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts +
^ with Todd Rundgren
*An Evening With Heart
+ Special Guest to Be Announced
Previously Announced ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025 Dates (the below are all An Evening With Heart)
May 31 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Mark G Etess Arena
June 1 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
June 3 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
June 4 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
June 6 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival
June 7 – Hinckley, MN – Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheater
June 10 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
June 12 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox
June 14 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
June 15 – Cedar Park, TX – H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
June 17 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre
June 18 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane's River Center
June 20 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
June 22 – N. Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
June 24 – Jacksonville, FL – VuStar Veterans Memorial Arena
June 25 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
June 27 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
June 28 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
August 27 – Allentown, PA – The Great Allentown Fair
As a part of the year-long Bob Marley’s 80th birthday celebration, Ziggy Marley’s Tuff Gong Worldwide will re-release the critically acclaimed documentary Marley via video steaming platforms and a special 80th Collector’s Edition DVD, which includes two hours of never-before-seen interview footage with the reggae icon’s friends and family.
Marley, first released in 2012 and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, Marley is widely regarded as the definitive documentary on the life, music, and legacy of the global reggae icon. Featuring rare footage, never-before-seen performances, and interviews with Marley’s family, friends, and collaborators, Marley offers an intimate and comprehensive look at the man behind the music. The film explores his journey from humble beginnings in Jamaica to becoming one of the most influential musicians of all time, spreading messages of love, unity, and resistance that continue to resonate worldwide.
Marley is available via domestic video streaming platforms now; with a global streaming release of July 15, 2025. The 80th Edition Collectors DVD is available at Amazon and independent film and music retailers.
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