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Reviews:
Liliac, September Mourning and Chip & The Charge Ups – Warrendale, PA – 7/15/2024
On Monday night local trio Chip & The Charge Ups featuring father and daughter Chip and Maleena Dominick kicked off the show at Jergels in Warrendale. Their opening set included their Black & Gold anthem, "The Ol' Two Niner," which honors former...
Bret Michaels with Lou Gramm & Dee Snider, Chris Janson, and Don Felder – Burgettstown, PA – 7/13/2024
Despite 'Starlake' in Burgettstown being only about a twenty minute drive from my house, The Pure Rock Shop hasn't covered many shows there over the past few decades. But with the All-Star line-up on the Bret Michaels Parti Gras tour this summer, we couldn't...
Vixen Rocked the Honda Center with New Lead Singer Rosa Laricchiuta
Vixen, the iconic all-female rock band, recently introduced Rosa Laricchiuta as their new lead singer, succeeding Lorraine Lewis. The band made their debut with Rosa on 6/21/2024 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, sharing the stage with legendary...
Interviews:
Eric Martin of Mr. Big Talks “Live from Milan”, Scrap Metal and Solo Tour
The Pure Rock Shop caught up with Eric Martin from Mr. Big to discuss the band's new double album and DVD set Live from Milan featuring more than 20 songs performed at a small club outside of Milan, Italy during a show with Faster Pussycat and The Answer. Given that...
Jeff Pilson Interview from Foreigner’s Juke Box Hero Summer Tour
Jeff Pilson joined The Pure Rock Shop on WNJR 91.7 FM to discuss highlights from Foreigner's symphony shows including a special guest appearance by his daughter, as well as the current Juke Box Hero tour with Whitesnake and Jason Bonham, which includes plans for a...
Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake Interview
Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Cher guitarist Joel Hoekstra talks to The Pure Rock Shop on WNJR 91.7 FM about his current tour with Whitesnake and plans for the release of the bands next studio album, finding time for solo projects and the story behind his...
News:
DORO reveals new animated video from Balázs Gróf for “Lean Rock Machine”
Legendary heavy metal icon DORO is back with a thunderous new single, "Lean Mean Rock Machine," which comes accompanied by an electrifying animated video crafted by acclaimed visual artist Balázs Gróf. This adrenaline-fueled anthem, taken from her latest album...
FOZZY ANNOUNCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Living up to their unabashed and uncaged reputation, FOZZY will be gearing up for their 25th Anniversary tour starting October 3 at Madlife Studios in Woodstock, Georgia. The tour runs through October 21 in Cleveland. Special guests The Nocturnal Affair and Clozure...
RED VOODOO DROP THEIR LATEST SINGLE “STYLE” WITH SELF-TITLED DEBUT ENDORSED BY SAMMY HAGAR TO FOLLOW
Red Voodoo is breaking out on the scene with their electric stage presence, polished harmonies, and classic but fresh new take on rock 'n' roll. Based out of Sacramento, CA, the group has been playing clubs since 2019 and released two singles, "Rise Up" and "Bring It...
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