Hall & Oates & Stern Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Hall & Oates made their first appearance together on Sirius XM’s The Howard Stern Show in New York where they played some tunes and discussed the key moments of their enduring career. The duo were promoting their new Blu-ray video release, Live from Dublin. Pictured (l-r): Manager Jonathan Wolfson, Daryl Hall, Howard Stern, John Oates.
20 Years and Counting
WOLFSON ENTERTAINMENT
Two decades after forming in 1995, Larry “Fuzzy” Knight and the Blowin’ Smoke Rhythm & Blues Revue are still going strong, entertaining audiences at festivals and better nightclubs throughout Southern California, often accompanied onstage by renowned guest musicians. The band recently announced the addition of a new member to the Blowin’ Smoke lineup, Don Preston. For more information, visit blowinsmokeband.com.
Common Wins Best Original Song
BRIAN STEWART
The Society Of Composers and Lyricists’ Oscar reception at La Boheme in Hollywood, CA was jam-packed with stars, nominees and people who make it happen behind the curtain. Pictured (l-r): Oscar-winner for Best Original Song, Common; Shari Hoffman, Director, Domestic and International Operations, AFM & SAG-AFTRA IRPD Fund; and Terry O’Neill, Research Analyst, SAG & AFTRA IRPD Fund.
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Memphis Native Wins Guitar Center Grand Finals
ALEX KLUFT
Bob Seger played a near-sold out show at the Los Angeles Forum. At 69, Seger continues to rock arenas and entertain audiences nationwide. He was touring in support of his latest release, Ride Out, on Capitol Records, which is his first release in eight years and second release in 19 years. For additional info, visit bobseger.com.
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Seger Rides Out on Tour
Lanita Smith is the winner of the Guitar Center Singer/Songwriter artist discovery program and will receive prizes including a Casio Privia digital piano. As the winner, Smith will also receive the opportunity to record a four-song EP with Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was, mentorship from Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat, a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, $25,000 cash, new music equipment and more. To view her performance, visit youtu.be/E4pQnTIsAxk.