What happened to the music business? Because of the recent digital revolution new music is virtually free. Anyone can download and share music. In the days of vinyl and tape, copies of the original had a significant quality lost. Copies of digital recordings are exact replications of the original with no sonic loss. Digital music comes in a variety of forms. The two most common are MP3 which are easy to share online because of the small file size. And WAVs which contain 10 times the data of an MP3. If you listen close to those files on a good audio system it's easy to see how much you're missing when compared to the original WAV file.
What does all this mean? It means you better be able to play your ass off live. It means when you get on that stage you need to be a master at your craft. It's the difference between making a movie or being on Broadway. On a movie set you get multiple takes for every scene until you get it perfect. Performing on a Broadway stage you get one shot to share your craft with a live audience.
The beauty of live music in concert is that you never have to do the same show two nights in a row. You can change the set or just jam new parts to old songs. Each live show is its own individual experience. And there are two kinds of people, the ones who saw it and the ones who didn't.
My hope is that live performance will see a resurgence of virtuosos who developed their talent without looking at the clock. Musicians and singers that create music without gimmicks. The great bands throughout history have always had chemistry if not personally certainly musically. This is what keeps audiences coming back and buying tickets.
We decided to make the best music that we can make in the studio and post it on a site to be streamed and enjoyed free of charge. The thought is if you become a fan of the music you'll buy a ticket to a show when the artist comes to your town. And be a part of a personal music experience that will live in your mind forever. I hope you'll visit us at Publique Records
Long live rock!
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Q&A Interview With Robin Zander and Steve Luongo - A Robin Zander Band Concert Preview (Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles)
Headed to town for a pair of shows this weekend at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, I spoke with Cheap Trick vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robin Zander and drummer Steve Luongo about their partnership in the Robin Zander Band, covering The Who, an affinity for Christmas tunes and how passion for the music and having fun playing it define the Robin Zander Band...
Friday, March 13, 2015
The press release for Anthony Parsons & TorQue
Anthony
Parsons & TorQue
Steve Luongo and Mark Hitt have been playing music together
for decades. These two seasoned musicians
began a 40 year musical history lesson as original members of the legendary Rat
Race Choir in the ‘70s. In 2001 Steve
was on a break from touring with The John Entwistle Band when he and Mark
started recording in the studio. Later
that year they formed TorQue and those original sessions resulted in the
release of “TorQue 103103” to rave reviews. TorQue went on to perform or record
with some of the biggest names in music history like John Entwistle (The Who),
Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams (AC/DC), Leslie West (Mountain), Jack Bruce (Cream),
Eddie Money, Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad) and the list goes on. Robin
Zander called them “one of the best bands in the world.” Zander backs that up by continuing to tour
with the trio including bassist Larry Hobbs under the banner Robin Zander Band. It should be noted they are far more than a
backup band. They are all virtual masters at their craft. Anthony Parsons is a young singer from England who was
discovered by Bitsa Talent a few years ago. They signed the 22 year old
artist to their management team & began developing his obvious natural
talents. This singer-songwriter, who also plays guitar and keyboards, has been
collaborating extensively with TorQue in the studio. Together they have
recorded enough material to release no less than three albums in three
completely different genres. They did this specifically looking for the right
material for Anthony. But, they all soon
realized that together no matter what they recorded they created a truly
unique sound that was prevalent in any style. What began as a platform for
Anthony Parson’s vocal career wound up being the beginning of a truly unified
musical project. Anthony Parsons & TorQue have merged 40 plus years of
passion and experience with the youth and vibrancy of an exciting new
artist. The result is a stunning journey through decades of great rock songs
that blend seamlessly with their own new original material. Anthony
Parsons & TorQue – The definitive future of classic rock. This is
the American debut of Anthony Parsons & TorQue. Their initial three day
Florida run will end with a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans to attend a
recording session at The Hideaway Recording Studio in St. Petersburg, FL. You will be able to watch first hand as these artists go through the process of recording music for a summer release and launch a new artist's career.
Robin Zander Band promo reel
Anthony Parsons unreleased DVD “Anthony Parsons”
TorQue during the Classic Rock Cares tour with Brian Johnson& Cliff Williams of AC/DC
Thursday, March 12, 2015
TorQue recorded a live performance for DVD at BB Kings
NYC. The show was
also broadcast live in Hi-DEF on HD.net. Luongo &
Hitt were featured twice on the album
Songs from the Material World, a tribute to George
Harrison released by Koch Records. They recorded “Old Brown Shoe” with Leslie
West as well as the Beatles classic “Here Comes the Sun” with John Entwistle. In addition to their unique blend of progressive
rock Steve and Mark have written songs for several artists in a variety of genres from
rock & roll to country and pop. They have composed music in multiple styles
for films, televisions and documentaries which they continue to do as the primary composers for the “Double O” network. Steve
Luongo and Mark Hitt are once again playing together in The Robin Zander Band
along with their bassist Larry Hobbs. This past July, Steve and Mark celebrated
40 years of musical collaboration which is a rare occurrence by any standard. They
continue to perform together in concert and create new material in the studio. One last noteworthy stat, is that they remain
friends which is another rarity in the music industry. The Robin Zander Band performs music from their collective history such as The Who, Led
Zeppelin, Cream, Rat Race Choir and of course Cheap Trick along with new
original material. Robin Zander (The Man of 1000 Voices) is considered one of the
greatest vocalists in rock history. When
the Robin Zander Band performs it is easy to see why he picked these musicians
for his solo band. The Robin Zander Band offers fans a chance to attend a VIP sound-check and private meet and greet with the Robin
& company. Passes for these events are only available at www.robinzanderband.com.
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