| May 7, 2005: Night Ranger This week's "Revival" highlights a new recording of “Sister Christian”, featured on the 2005 cd Vh1 Classic: Metal Mania Stripped. It's a compilation of acoustic ballads – all songs that you’d hear on CWR. It is the second song from the cd that I’m sharing with you. On May 26th the band will be performing a benefit concert at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa. They’ve also got a new website where you can get tour information, see pictures, find out the latest news on the band and buy merchandise. Check it out at www.nightranger.com. |
| May 14, 2005: Tesla This week's "Revival" highlights a song from Tesla's most recent Into The Now cd called "Caught In A Dream". It was an easy decision to feature our hometown boys this week for a few reasons. First, they are always good to everyone here in Sacramento, popping up at local gigs and oftentimes performing spontaneously at venues in town. Second, the guys in the band, particularly Frank Hannon and Jeff Keith, have always been so kind to me and CWR. And the biggest reason - I wanted to get you ready to rock out with the guys as they performed their acoustic tour on May 19th and 20th at the Crest Theatre. These guys always give us awesome music to enjoy and continuously make us proud. Long live Tesla! Check out more about them at www.teslatheband.com! |
| May 21, 2005: Def Leppard The big day was last Tuesday - Def Leppard's Rock Of Ages: The Definitive Collection was released in stores! Of course that means I'd highlight my boys this week on "Revival". The double cd is truly a "best of" collection, which includes 35 tracks and some new material to fill your ears. Tonight I'm playing "No Matter What", a cover of Badfinger's hit in the 70's. Joe Elliott calls it "One of those songs that when it comes on the radio, you turn it up. LOUD!!!" You can also expect it to appear on the upcoming "covers" album. For more information on my boys who continue to rock, check out their website at www.defleppard.com! |
| May 28, 2005: George Lynch This week's "Revival" highlights George Lynch's 2004 cd Furious George, a compilation that pays tribute to the works of musicians, songwriters and guitarists who inspired Mr. Lynch to pursue a life of music. The song featured is "Precious and Grace", originally recorded by ZZ Top. Mr. Lynch says "I remember the first time I heard these guys. I was living at a friend's house and I was about 17 or so. We got a copy of the first ZZ Top record and were mesmerized with Gibbon's tone and feel. His style has made a huge impact on my playing and I constantly refer back to him for inspiration for chops, feel and tone." Other artists covered on this cd include Grand Funk, Hendrix, Mississippi Queen, Jeff Beck and more. For more information, go to www.georgelynch.com. |
| Chicks Who Rock... "Revival" |
| May 2005 |
