By: Michael D. Vogel © October 16, 2012. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved. Published in: Examiner.com – October 18 , 2012 The greatest rock & roll band in history with over 300 million records sold, brings the MOST DEMANDED TICKET IN MUSIC HISTORY TO THE MASSES! There was no tour. There wasn’t a 6 night stand of warm-up gigs in small venues to get ready for the concert either – there was […]

By: Michael D. Vogel © February 7, 2012. Michael D.Vogel. All Rights Reserved Published in: Examiner.com – June 28, 2012  Dwight Twilley – Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande) What you should know: – Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dwight Twilley plays songs that are filled with guitar-pop melodies, producing an auditory freshness a la The Beatles. Emerging from the post – MTV nebula of artists, Twilley has proven he has the unique ability of writing effervescent songs that are not only refreshing but also possess steady growth appeal; […]

By: Michael D. Vogel © February 7, 2012. Michael D.Vogel. All Rights Reserved Published in: Examiner.com – August 19, 2012 7Horse – “Low Fuel Drug Run” From The Release – Let The 7Horse Run (Los Gatos/Rent A Label) What you should know: – 7Horse is the rhythm section of dada, Joie Calio and Phil Leavitt, who show that versatility is the name of the game. The Los Angeles/Seattle duo has an organic, textured sound that instantly makes them stand out from the crowd. The […]

By: Michael D. Vogel © February 7, 2012. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved Published in: Examiner.com – May 2, 2012  Rush – “Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland” (Roadrunner) What you should know: – Fresh off their Time Machine tour, rock stalwart Rush are already back in the studio working on their 20th studio album, Clockwork Angels slated for release June 12th. Two tracks have already made their way to radio over the past year, but not wanting to keep the […]

– Rock Formats Music Reviews (10.25.11) By: Michael D. Vogel © October 25, 2011. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved Published in: Revved Magazine – October 25, 2011 Examiner.com – December 2, 2011    Songs Stevie Nicks “Secret Love” From The Release In Your Dreams (Reprise) Members: Stevie Nicks – vocals; Lindsey Buckingham – guitar, vocals; Glen Ballard – guitar, keyboard, piano; Mike Bradford – bass; Tom Bukovac – electric guitar; Mike Campbell – bass, […]

(click on picture to open file) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 FROM: Michael D. Vogel 30 YEAR SOCAL ROCK RADIO FIXTURE UNCLE JOE BENSON BRINGS THE ROCK “Off The Record” “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll”… and everyone’s favorite Rock & Roll Uncle, Joe Benson, has been talking with every significant Classic Rock artist to ever climb that mountain! On […]

– Rock Formats Music Reviews (7.5.11) By: Michael D. Vogel    © July 5, 2011. Michael D. Vogel.  All Rights Reserved. Published in: Free Gotham  – July 7, 2011 Examiner.com – July 6, 2011  Songs  The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Song: “Never Lookin’ Back” From the release: How I Go Label: Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records/RRP Members: Kenny Wayne Shepherd – guitar, vocals; Noah Hunt – vocals; Chris Layton – drums; Scott Nelson – bass; Riley Osbourne […]

 – Rock Formats Music Reviews (6.6.11) By: Michael D. Vogel    © June 6, 2011. Michael D. Vogel.  All Rights Reserved. Published in: Free Gotham  – June 8, 2011 Examiner.com – June 7, 2011   Singles Evans Blue Song: “Say It” From the release: Evans Blue  Label: Sounds+Sights Members: Dan Chandler – vocals, Parker Lauzon – guitars, V – guitars, Joe Pitter – bass, H-Bomb Davis – drums Producer: Trevor Kustiak Origin: Evans Blue hail from diverse […]

All posts from 2010 compiled into a monthly virtual magazine: Music reviews: Ian Moore, Robert Plant, Alpha Rev, Godsmack, We Are the Fallen, Rolling Stones, Elton John/Leon Russell, Dwight Twilley, Sweet Psychosis and Plain white T's Features: 311, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Metallica Book Review: Full Metal Jackie

           (click on picture to open file)    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2010                                                          FROM: Michael D. Vogel              Uncle Joe Offers A Rockin’ Christmas Special   Ho Ho Ho!… Looking for that last minute Christmas show? Need some rock to go with your egg nog. Look no further than UNCLE JOE BENSON, a legend in SOCAL radio and a walking encyclopedia of music. […]