Graspop 2015 Lineup

Graspop 2015 in Belgium is the place to be I guess. Slash tweeted his involvement the other day. I have to admit, this festival looks awesome and Belgium would be a great place for a vacation too! Not a chance I can convince my husband of this though - so if you're going, please let me know so I can live vicariously through you! Happy Christmas eve everyone!

Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators will be playing Graspop 2015 in Belgium. #slashnews pic.twitter.com/ESY5sScVqN

— Slash (@Slash) December 22, 2014

Farewell Joe Cocker

Singer Joe Cocker died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was 70. The link is to the New York Times obit. Here's Joe's greatest hits. So good.

Three Days To Christmas...

One of my new faves, Jesse Kinch, has released a cover of the song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." Enjoy!

Time To Rank The Best of 2014

It's hard to believe, but 2014 is nearly over. Soon we'll be popping champagne and ringing in 2015. This means we need to rank the best albums of 2014. Before I just drop a blanket list, I'd like to know your picks for the best of the best. And the music doesn't have to be all Glam either. I like all types of music and if an album is extraordinary, we should be talking about it for sure. So, what did you like best in 2014? I can't wait to read your picks!

Joe Perry, 'Run Run Rudolph'

A couple weeks ago, Joe Perry released a four song EP called Joe Perry's Merry Christmas. One of the tracks is a cover of the classic Christmas song "Run Run Rudolph." Joe put out a video for the fans for the holiday season and that clip is below.

ShipRocked Adds More Bands

Various activities have been announced for ShipRocked--the ultimate rock music cruise vacation--which sails roundtrip between Port Miami andGreat Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas from February 2-6, 2015 onboard Norwegian Pearl.

In addition, the ShipRocked band lineup has been expanded to include Gemini Syndrome, Icon For Hire, Three Years Hollow, Daybreak Embrace and Sidewise. Rex Brown (Kill Devil Hill/ex-Pantera), Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and Alex Skolnick (Testament) are among the special guests confirmed to perform with Metal Allegiance on ShipRocked.

ShipRocked 2015--fueled by Monster Energy--will be headlined by Limp Bizkit. The sixth ShipRocked will also feature Chevelle (Pre-Party only), heavy metal all-star band Metal Allegiance, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, P.O.D., Sevendust, Tremonti, Andrew W.K., Living Colour, Filter,Lacuna Coil, Nonpoint, Otherwise, Zach Myers of Shinedown with J.R. Moore & Zack Mack, Crobot, Thousand Foot Krutch, Wilson, Gemini Syndrome, Icon For Hire, Andy Wood, Letters From The Fire, Cilver, Daybreak Embrace, Sidewise, Three Years Hollow, and DJ Lippy Rage.

ShipRocked guests are invited to start their vacation early with the ShipRocked Super Sailgate Pre-Party on February 1, 2015. The Pre-Party will feature Chevelle’s only ShipRocked performance, as well as sets from Sevendust and Wilson.

A limited number of staterooms for ShipRocked 2015 are still available at www.ShipRocked.com.

ShipRocked 2015 will be hosted by satellite radio host Kayla Riley, as well as Ralph Sutton of The Tour Bus Radio and The SDR Show.

Each night, guests will be treated to a late night taping of The SDR Show (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll Show; www.theSDRshow.com) hosted by Ralph Sutton and comedian Jay Oakerson, who will interview various band members.  

Comedians Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez will also perform various stand-up sets throughout the cruise.

New to ShipRocked this year will be a tattoo parlor hosted by Spaded & Jaded Tattoo (http://spadedandjaded.com) and yoga with Mari Dew ofRock My Yoga (www.RockMyYoga.com).

ShipRocked on-board and beach activities also include the usual photo meet and greets, pool-side games, artist Q&A sessions, trivia challenges, game shows, parties, contests and more.

ShipRocked will continue its tradition of featuring various theme nights for guests (listed below). Visit http://www.shiprocked.com/experience/theme-nights/ for full details. 

• Superfans Sports Night - Sunday, February 1
• Heroes vs. Villains – Monday, February 2
• Mardi Gras Maskarade - Tuesday, February 3
• People Of Walmart - Wednesday, February 4
• ShipRocky Horror Picture Show - Thursday, February 5

Also onboard, the ShipRocked charity auction will benefit Cancer Sucks (www.cancersucks.com), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative medical research and finding a cure for cancer. The auction will feature one-of-a-kind rock memorabilia from current and past ShipRockedbands and more. ShipRocked guests have a history of generosity. In 2014, ShipRocked Cancer Sucks! onboard charity auction raised over $100,000.

Each ShipRocked is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that provides guests with the opportunity to vacation with their favorite bands, meet new friends, and reunite with old friends year after year. ShipRocked guests will enjoy multiple performances from bands on different stages throughout the ship or on the beach stage.

Guests will spend two full days enjoying concerts and activities on a private beach on Norwegian’s private island Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas (http://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/great-stirrup-cay). The island features a large performance area on the beach and offers various island excursions such as parasailing, snorkeling and more. Onboard, Norwegian Pearl offers guests access to 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, four hot tubs, a fitness center, and a well-appointed spa.  Those looking for more adventurous activities can bowl a few frames at the on board lanes, shoot hoops on the sports court or tempt lady luck at The Pearl Club Casino.

Frank Hannon Band Releases Video For 'Born Free'

Frank Hannon is best known as the guitarist of Tesla, but he's also got a solo band called The Frank Hannon Band. The band has a new album called World Peace and it will be out soon. The first single from that album is "Born Free" and the video is below. Obviously this is a must for Tesla fans.