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THE EFFECT – AN INTERVIEW WITH NIC COLLINS AND TREV LUKATHER

THE EFFECT – AN INTERVIEW WITH NIC COLLINS AND TREV LUKATHER

Not often does one throw out the word “supergroup” when discussing a new band but The Effect defy that statement. Even though the band is young, the members are all seasoned musicians with a ton of experience both on the road and in the studio. Guitarist Trev Lukather is the son of Toto’s Steve Lukather. Drummer, Nic Collins is Phil Collins’ offspring. Steve Maggiora on keys has toured extensively with Toto and newcomer Emmett Stang […]

BREAKING BENJAMIN/FALLING IN REVERSE – THE BIG GIG

BREAKING BENJAMIN/FALLING IN REVERSE – THE BIG GIG

The Big Gig at the DCU Center Worcester, MA featuring headliners Breaking Benjamin Saturday I headed up to Boston to grab my son Jagger for the Big Gig in Worcester. Whenever Worcester has a show I like to get there early and head to Mezcal Tequila Cantina right outside the DCU Center. Usually I don’t comment on pre show meals but besides never having a bad meal there they have a guacamole flight on the […]

DOROTHY – GIFTS FROM THE HOLY GHOST – ALBUM REVIEW

DOROTHY – GIFTS FROM THE HOLY GHOST – ALBUM REVIEW

Dorothy is a hi-energy rock band fronted by the charismatic Dorothy Martin. The group delivers a hard hitting sound that encompasses diverse genres including blues, hard rock and post-grunge. Their music is driving and full of incendiary nuances. Dorothy recently released their new album entitled Gifts From The Holy Ghost via Spinefarm/Roc Nation. The record’s back story is one for the books. Martin was inspired when she was forced to face death on her tour bus. After […]