On The Blue Cruise 2027 Announced

 

Details around the On the Blue cruise for 2027 have been been announced. Sailing April 8-15, 2027 out of Miami, Florida, aboard Norwegian Jewel, the seven-day excursion will feature performances by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues and singer, songwriter, and actor Rick Springfield.

The lineup is filled out by Asia, Don Felder formerly of the Eagles, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, The Orchestra, Al Stewart, Leonid & Friends the music of Chicago, Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Firefall, Pure Prairie League, Ambrosia with special guests: Peter Beckett the voice of Player, John Ford Coley, Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass, Randy Hansen the music of Jimi Hendrix, Young Dubliners, Mellow Yellow, Marbin, Fernando Perdomo, The Bottom Feeders, The Empty Pockets, All Hat No Cattle, and Dueling Pianos. 

The music charter will visit four beautiful ports: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

Cabins start at $1,499.00 per person (double occupancy, not including mandatory taxes and fee supplement). For booking and more info, visit OntheBlueCruise.com. 

Deep Purple Releases Second Single From Forthcoming Album

Deep Purple have released their new single “Diablo,” the latest taste from SPLAT! — their new studio album, out July 3 on earMUSIC. The new track features a very special guest: Grammy-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter Keith Urban on second guitar. To hear the song, head over to Diablo link. 

“Diablo” follows “Arrogant Boy” (the album’s first single) and opens the door to one of DEEP PURPLE’s surreal new story worlds: the most dangerous place on earth, where a heroine crosses a river, jumps into a fighting pit, celebrates with a bucket of wine, falls into the glitter pool and somehow makes it back home with a tale to tell. “Diablo” is a classic DEEP PURPLE rocker — the kind of hard rock track that lives from the riff, the groove, and the band chemistry captured in the studio. 

The official music video for “Diablo” is a live performance piece that will premiere via earMUSIC’s YouTube channel on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM PT. Fans joining the premiere will also be able to chat with Deep Purple bassist Roger Glover.

“It is all about taking chances,” the band's frontman Ian Gillan says of “Diablo.” “Just for once in your life, do something exciting, step out of the mold, take that curious bend in the road instead of sticking to the highway and do something that will, for the rest of your life, either guide or warn you.”

Deep Purple are gearing up for a major run of European summer dates, starting next week in Finland, followed by shows in Norway, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy before the SPLAT! World Tour heads to North America. The upcoming touring schedule includes 86 shows across 28 countries. Tickets are available via Deep Purple’s official website.

Get Ready For Global Beatles Day On June 25th

On June, 25th, 1967, The Beatles walked into Studio One at Abbey Road Studios in London and sent a message to the world. Broadcast live as part of the BBC’s "Our World," the first international satellite television broadcast of their song, “All You Need Is Love” reached an estimated 400 million people around the globe. For a few extraordinary minutes, the world was watching together. 

Decades later in 2009 lifelong fan Faith Cohen decided this day deserved to be commemorated. From that belief, Global Beatles Day was born. A fan-made, fan-run celebration dedicated to the band, their music, and a message that continues to resonate across generations and around the world: love is all you need. 

From tribute concerts in Tokyo to Beatles-themed exhibitions in New York City, singalongs in Buenos Aires, and fan gatherings in Liverpool, Global Beatles Day has continued to grow organically. Its growth has been built on an enduring love for John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr and their message, and evolved into an annual event embraced by fans spanning generations and continents. 

Now, in a major milestone for the celebration, Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by The Beatles to manage their creative and business ventures, has formally acknowledged Global Beatles Day. 

On June 25th, alongside online and in-person events around the world that celebrate the band, The Beatles will also release a colorized version of their BBC Our World performance of “All You Need Is Love” for free on YouTube. The first time the iconic performance has been made available online, it will celebrate the iconic performance’s anniversary, mark Global Beatles Day, and give fans around the world the chance to relive that spectacular, global moment from 1967 and share their reaction in the live chat. 

Writing to Faith Cohen this week, Apple Corps CEO Tom Greene praised the fan-led initiative, writing: “More than ever, the message of The Beatles, and of ‘All You Need Is Love’ speaks to something vital for community, connection, and the power of bringing people together. That is what makes Global Beatles Day so special. It asks nothing more than for people, wherever they are, to stop, listen, and share a little joy.” 

Global Beatles Day started as a simple idea that has become a global movement built on joy, togetherness and connection, values that feel increasingly relevant today. And on June 25th, millions of fans worldwide are expected to do exactly what Global Beatles Day encourages: celebrating The Beatles, their music, and a message that continues to resonate across generations and around the world: love is all you need. 

Sign up to be part of the Global Beatles Day movement HERE.

Gentle Giant’s 'In A Glass House' Newly Remixed & Remastered Coming July 31st

 

In a Glass House by Gentle Giant, newly remixed and remastered by Grammy Award-winning producer Eber Pinheiro alongside the band’s own Derek Shulman, will be released July31st. Originally released in 1973, In a Glass House stands as a bold artistic statement that pushed the boundaries of composition, musicianship, and studio experimentation. 

With its intricate arrangements, shifting time signatures, and thought-provoking themes, the album remains a cornerstone of progressive rock and one of Gentle Giant’s most celebrated works. The album features some of the band’s most enduring compositions, including “The Runaway,” “Experience,” and the epic closing title track “In a Glass House.”

For the first time ever, In a Glass House has been newly mixed and made available in both 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos, opening up the album’s dense arrangements and intricate performances in an entirely new way.

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“When we made In a Glass House, we were pushing ourselves musically and creatively in every direction,” said Derek Shulman. “Hearing the recordings again and being able to remix them with today’s technology has revealed details and textures that were always there but never fully heard. We wanted to present In a Glass House the way we always hoped it could sound, clearer, more dynamic, and true to the original vision. The detail in the performances really comes through in this new mix.”

“The Dolby Atmos and surround mixes really allow the listener to step inside the music,” Shulman added. “It’s incredibly rewarding to hear the album take on a new life while still staying completely true to what we created in 1973.”

For longtime fans and new listeners alike, this new edition of In a Glass House presents the album with greater power, depth, and transparency than ever before, reaffirming its place as one of the defining recordings of the progressive rock era.

The release will be available in multiple formats, including a standard 180g vinyl LP, limited edition clear vinyl, CD, and a deluxe CD/Blu-ray edition featuring stereo, 5.1 surround sound, and Dolby Atmos mixes.

NYC To Co-Name West 8th Avenue 'Jimi Hendrix Way'

 

On June 10 at 11 AM, New York City will officially co-name West 8th Street Jimi Hendrix Way in honor of in honor of legendary guitarist and cultural icon Jimi Hendrix. The ceremony, rescheduled from February 24 due to inclement weather, will take place at the south east corner of Sixth Avenue and West 8th Street in Greenwich Village, just a block from the historic Electric Lady Studios.

The street co-naming is led by NYC District 2 Council Member Harvey Epstein and spearheaded by Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., the Hendrix family-owned company led by Janie Hendrix, alongside musician and writer Jeff Slate. The event will also serve as the public launch of a new national education partnership with Stevie Van Zandt’s TeachRock, expanding its library of more than 500 free, standards-aligned lessons that use music and popular culture to teach history, social studies, language arts, and other core subjects. The collaboration includes a new multimedia Hendrix curriculum designed for middle and high school students.

Joining Council Member Epstein at the ceremony will be TeachRock founder Stevie Van Zandt; Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C.; Grammy Award-winning guitarist Vernon Reid of Living Colour; legendary songwriter and performer Valerie Simpson; guitarist Felicia Collins, best known for her work with the CBS Orchestra and the World’s Most Dangerous Band on Late Show with David Letterman; and acclaimed producer and engineer Eddie Kramer, who worked closely with Hendrix and helped conceptualize Electric Lady Studios.

Local TeachRock educators and students will also participate, connecting one of rock music’s most revered creative landmarks with classrooms in New York City and the growing national network of educators using TeachRock curriculum in schools across the country.

The new lesson, Jimi Hendrix: Rock’s Trailblazing Innovator and Influential Guitarist, invites students to explore Hendrix’s journey from his Blues and R&B roots to his revolutionary impact on rock music, sound design, and live performance. Through video, interactive tools, and hands-on projects, students examine how Hendrix reshaped creative identity and why his influence continues to resonate more than 50 years later.

“We are proud to honor the legacy of Jimi Hendrix today,” said Council Member Harvey Epstein. “Our district has long been a hub of culture, arts, and activism, and Jimi Hendrix embodied all of those ideals. He was not only a groundbreaking musician, but also a powerful voice for peace, racial equity, and social justice. He revolutionized music in this neighborhood, and it is only fitting that these streets now carry his name.”

“Jimi Hendrix didn’t just play guitar — he reimagined what art could be,” said Stevie Van Zandt. “With TeachRock, we want students to experience that same sense of possibility and discovery that so many of us felt the first time we heard Jimi. His story, lyrics, and sound remind young people that creativity has no limits.”

The lesson was co-developed with educator and musician John Anthony and features exclusive archival footage and expert interviews provided by Experience Hendrix, L.L.C., including Hendrix’s iconic 1967 Monterey International Pop Festival performance. TeachRock also partnered with NYU’s MusEdLab to create interactive tools that allow students to experiment with the guitar effects and sonic innovations that defined Hendrix’s signature sound.

“This collaboration speaks directly to the heart of our mission, carrying Jimi’s legacy forward through education,” said Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. “His music remains a powerful gateway for young people to connect with history, creativity, and their own potential.”

In keeping with TeachRock’s commitment to accessible education, the free lesson, aligned with National Standards for Music Education, National Core Arts Standards, Social Studies standards, and Common Core State Standards, is available now at teachrock.org/ as part of TeachRock’s free curriculum library.

Yes To Release 'Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976' In July

 

Yes celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of its most storied performances on July 17 with Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976. The live album’s first official release arrives on the heels of the band’s new studio album, Aurora, debuting on June 12.

In addition to double CD and triple LP versions of Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Rhino.com is offering an exclusive vinyl LP edition (limited to 500) that includes a 12x12 lithograph of of new original album artwork by Roger Dean. A special Spirit of ’76 vinyl edition will also be available at select independent retailers with an insert. The album will also be available to download and stream.

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On June 17, 1976, the formidable Relayer lineup of Yes — Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, and Patrick Moraz — performed in front of a capacity crowd at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ. The quintet was captured mid-tour during a live broadcast on New York’s WNEW-FM. While the performance has remained one of the band’s most popular bootlegs for decades, this release marks its first official appearance. Ahead of the full release, the live version of “Roundabout” is out digitally. Have a listen below.

The recording finds the band at a creative peak during the “Solo Albums Tour.” Following the success of Relayer (1974), the members spent 1975 recording five individual solo projects; this 1976 tour was the first time these new arrangements were integrated into the live set. The performance balances full-band epics like “The Gates Of Delirium” and “Ritual” with staples like “Siberian Khatru” and “Heart Of The Sunrise.” The set also features rare individual spotlights for Anderson’s ethereal selections from Olias of Sunhillow and Moraz’s rhythmic explorations from The Story of I, alongside Howe’s acoustic signature, “Clap.” The performance concludes with a rare rendition of “I’m Down,” a high-energy classic originally by The Beatles.

New King Crimson Live Release ‘2014 NYC’ Releasing July 10

 

From 2014 to 2021 King Crimson played music that was, in keeping with Robert Fripp's approach, "new whenever it is performed", freshly minted each night for a new audience to hear. The band would frequently stay in one city for more than one night so that demand for tickets could be met while still appearing in venues where all of the audience could both see and hear fully.

2014 NYC is the start of a new series (to be released on 2LP and 2CD), compiled from those runs of concerts at a single venue/city and commences from the first year of touring with a set taken from the band's four-night run in NYC in September 2014.

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For King Crimson, New York was never just a tour-stop – it was a recurring stage in the band’s mythology. Starting with the 1969 Fillmore East breakthrough and running through those early-’70s returns, climaxing in the Larks’-era farewell to that chapter at Central Park in 1974.

And when Crimson kept mutating, the city kept calling them back. Robert Fripp later pointed to the six nights at the Savoy in 1981 (after rehearsals tucked away in the garment district) as a high-water mark, and later line-ups - the Double Trio, Double Duo, and a 2008 quintet with newly recruited Gavin Harrison at the Nokia Theatre  continued the Manhattan connection, right up to a major reset at the same venue (by then the Best Buy Theatre) in 2014.

That 2014 band (guitarist Robert Fripp, guitarist and vocalist Jakko Jakszyk, horn and reed player Mel Collins, bassist Tony Levin, and drummers Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, and Pat Mastelotto) looked like nothing else on the circuit: three drummers lined up across the front - an idea Fripp described as a sudden “point of seeing - turning rhythm into a moving, interlocked engine”.

Crucially, they didn’t treat the back catalog like museum pieces; they played it as living material, rebuilt with microscopic attention rather than copied note-for-note. The “drumsons” delivered a choreographed surge and uncanny unity (Harrison joked it felt like “one drummer with six legs and six arms”), and a calmer group chemistry let the seven-piece hit with brute force and fine detail at once - refreshing older classics and giving newer pieces extra muscle.

In New York, moments like “Starless,” framed with a deliberate red-light nod to 1974, landed as proof that Crimson could honour its past without slipping into nostalgia: a band that kept reinventing its own language, still pushing forward with no obvious limit.

Later this year, there will be a 2 x Blu-ray release of King Crimson’s entire 19-date U.S. tour from 2014 which will also include this compilation.