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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 7h

@thestraycats.bsky.social are still feeling sexy and 17, even in their 60s
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The “Stray Cats” haven’t stopped running, set to perform at Soaring Eagle

Forty-five years ago the world got its first recorded blast of the Stray Cats when the rockabilly trio from Long Island, then living in London, released its first single, “Runaway Boys.&#8221…

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 14h

Talking to #jonbatiste can always make you feel a little better about things
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Jon Batiste makes his music for ‘more than entertainment’

At 38, Jon Batiste has had a career that’s been more prolific and impactful than many artists twice his age. He’s released nine studio albums and won seven Grammy Awards, including albu…

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 1d

#losstraitjackets can't mask their continuing enthusiasm after 30 years of rockin'
@beachlandcle.bsky.social @yeproc.bsky.social @nicklowe.bsky.social
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Veteran rock troupe Los Straitjackets celebrates 30 years of masked musical fun

Splitting its time between backing Nick Lowe and its own work, Los Straitjackets — the quartet known for its Mexican wrestling masks and hot guitar licks — is back with its first album of original mat...

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 1d

Like the @detroitlions.bsky.social, #mumfordandsons sored points last night at @littlecaesarsarena.bsky.social in #detroit
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Mumford & Sons scores another Detroit win at Little Caesars Arena

What hasn’t changed was Mumford & Sons’ potency as a live act, and its 21-song performance on Monday will certainly be part of any discussion about the year’s best concerts.

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 1d

Like his dad, @lukasnelson.bsky.social is, well, on the road again
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Lukas Nelson at the Majestic Theatre, 5 things to know

Lukas Nelson has been known, for all of his life, as Willie Nelson’s son and occasionally part of his family band. And for 16 years of his music-making life he was the leader of the band Prom…

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 1d

Some #mumfordandsons B-stage action at @littlecaesarsarena.bsky.social in #detroit
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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 1d

Running together with #mumfordandsins at @littlecaesarsarena.bsky.social in #detroit
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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 2d

If you want some fun guitar stories, few are better go-tos than @warrenhaynes.bsky.social
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“Eric Clapton played it and was just fascinated. He said, ‘I haven’t seen this guitar since we made Layla.’” Warren Haynes on his 12-string Les Paul and playing the iconic guitars of Jeff Beck, Jimi H...

Haynes has been playing some interesting guitars as of late — his own and those of other famous players

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 2d

@anapopovic.bsky.social talks about the guitar that brought her to the "Dance" on her new album
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“My Foggy Strat gets all the fun of exploring the unknown ground.” Ana Popovic on how her custom Fender axe inspired the guitar-dance fusion on her new album, ‘Dance to the Rhythm’

“I don’t think there’s a rule,” Popovic says of applying guitar to dance tracks. “It’s whatever the song needs, wherever you want to take it

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 3d

@broadwayindetroit.bsky.social gets its Twain on tonight
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Richard Thomas follows in Hal Holbrook’s footsteps in ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’

In the wake of current events, Thomas — best known for playing John-Boy Walton on CBS’ “The Waltons” — is confident that “it’s a good time for Twain to be out there.&#…

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 4d

This week's rock talk with #bobandbrian on #1029thehog in #milwaukee
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10/17/25-Gary Graff remembers Ace, new Foo’s music, TSwifts new concert film, and more in Music News - 102.9 THE HOG

https://soundcloud.com/1029thehog/gary-graff-remembers-ace-new-foos-music-tswifts-new-concert-film-and-more-in-music-news

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 5d

Dipped into the archive of #AceFrehley interviews for a few gems as we celebrate him today...
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“I'm gonna keep going until the wheels fall off.” Ace Frehley on plans for his unfinished final album — plus memories of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss... and the hardest song to play

The late Space Ace was always good for a quote and a smile. Here he is, in his own words

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 5d

Checking out this week's new music releases
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Chrissie Hynde’s duets album and 11 more things you must hear this week

Akron native and Pretenders founder Chrissie Hynde goes solo again, this time dueting with her rock 'n' roll peers, to lead a new music releases roster that also includes work from Ty Dolla $ign, Boz ...

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 5d

Stopped by @wwj950.bsky.social last night to talk about #acefrehley, as you do...
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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 5d

The lowdown on a busy mid-October weekend of music in the #detroit metro
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Kid Rock’s keyboardist Jimmie Bones isn’t letting ALS keep him down

“I want to keep going as long as I physically am able to. There’s no cure for this, so what else can I do but go out laughing and trying to have a good time? I’m not going to be m…

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 6d

Sad to hear about @acefrehley.bsky.social 's passing today. Talked to him a lot over the years; he always had a lot to say. Here's the last time...
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Ace Frehley's ready to take the Kiss mantle in wake of the band's retirement

The way original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley sees it, he's the only show in town now that the band has retired. He's ready to do his part with a new solo album, "10,000 Volts," and by adding more Kiss...

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 6d

Getting the view from the inside of @thecarsofficial.bsky.social ...
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“I said, ‘That really f**ked my head up.’ He goes, ‘I don’t need to be reminded of my failings.’” Elliot Easton opens up about the Cars’ Ric Ocasek and says new music is coming featuring the group’s f...

As a book about the new wave legends comes out, Easton reveals that the surviving members have completed leftover tracks featuring Ocasek and Ben Orr

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 6d

A few out of the ordinary things to do in the #detroit metro this weekend
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Weekend entertainment ranges from art to dance to comedy and beyond

If you feel like stepping out for a night on the town, there are a few significant opportunities in the metro area over the next several days.

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 6d

Just a month away. Get your tickets now...
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The Time of Your Life: Totally 80s! Author Talk with Gary Graff and Live Performance of 80s Classics

Take a musical trip back to the 80s (and 90s!) with performances and conversation. Local author Gary Graff, editor of 501 Essential Albums of the 80s and 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, will be joine...

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 7d

@lukasnelson.bsky.social surely knows what it's like to be, as dad would say, on the road again
@sonymusicofficial.bsky.social
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Willie Nelson’s son Lukas on the real promise of doing it on his own

Willie Nelson’s son Lukas has put his band Promise of the Real on hold to go solo. He’ll bring songs from his first album under his own name to Cleveland’s Globe Iron on Monday, Oct. 20.

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 7d

@mikiberenyi.bsky.social Trio will live the Lush life Thursday night at #themagicbag in #ferndalemi
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Miki Berenyi Trio at the Magic Bag, 5 things to know

During the past couple of years Miki Berenyi began a new era, and she’s ending another this fall.

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 8d

#kttunstall says he's ready to dance with the "Devil" again
#thedevilwearsprada
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KT Tunstall Would ‘Love’ to Do a Song for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: ‘My Brain Is Crunching at the Moment’

KT Tunstall would "love" to do a song for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.'

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 8d

Always a pleasure to chop it up with the @ultclassicrock.bsky.social podcast
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Podcasts - Ultimate Classic Rock

Listen to your favorite Ultimate Classic Rock shows anytime you want. Download episodes on demand from Ultimate Classic Rock to listen anywhere, anytime. Download the Ultimate Classic Rock mobile app ...

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 9d

It's been a long time since we've heard from #bernieleadon. Great to have him back and active again
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“It was amazing to see how the crowds reacted to the songs. And it still happens when I play them.” As Bernie Leadon drops his first solo album in 21 years, he talks about the Eagles and the birth of ...

A pioneer of the West Coast sound that shaped the early 1970s, has lived a rich musical life since departing the Eagles in 1975

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graffonmusic.bsky.social @graffonmusic.bsky.social · 9d

This week's rock talk with #bobandbryan on #1029thehog in #milwaukee
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10/10/25-Gary Graff has Rush, Oasis, Dolly, Gene, No Doubt, and more in Music News - 102.9 THE HOG

https://soundcloud.com/1029thehog/gary-graff-has-rush-oasis-dolly-gene-no-doubt-and-more-in-music-news

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