This past weekend AMP was privileged to attend Farm Aid 2018 at the XFINITY Theatre in Hartford. Thanks to the courtesies of media liaison Faith James and her crew AMP covered both the press conference and musical event. This is Farm Aid’s first visit to Connecticut in its 33 year history. Tickets sold out in just 4 hours. Even though billed as a benefit concert Farm Aid is so much more. Its main mission is to […]
TWITTER FINDS: VOLUME 9
HEART OF JORDAN-Lansing MI.- Impressive Michigan hard rockers dropping a new self titled LP on the 21st. The band just released a killer single “Deny” with a strong video for support. The band kicks ass. WRITTEN BY WOLVES-Auclkand New Zealand-Melodic but forceful this New Zealand band combine different genres to forge their unique sound. They have released a series of unforgettable singles and well conceived videos. THE SCARS HEAL IN TIME-Houston Texas-Spearheaded by sisters Kayla […]
THE STRUTS AND BADFLOWER
In one’s musical life there is always a young band or artist that you have the pleasure of experiencing in an intimate setting. Soon after they explode and are playing arenas and stadiums. I’ve been lucky and have had several of these occurrences, most notably The Police at CBGBs and U2 at the Ritz (now Webster Hall). Bringing my two teenage daughters to see The Struts and Badflower at New Haven’s College Street Music Hall […]