They call me gonzo because I have an unhealthy fondness for The Muppets. I really enjoy snorkeling, decoupage, extreme ironing and blogging. If I had to sum my life in a single word, it would be: "breathtaking." Beneath my hard exterior lies the heart of a monk and the soul of a hummingbird. This bio was written by Woody, the company digital guy, who is, as you read this, being set on fire by Gonzo, who is not amused by this nonsense.
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Louisiana’s Favorite Artist Is…Kevin Gates?
Kevin Gates? Louisiana's Favorite Band/Artist? At least that's according to the Echo Nest, a music intelligence cooperative out of Somerville, Maine.
Alter Bridge Unplug for Billboard Magazine [VIDEO]
Alter Bridge are getting ready to kick off tour in support of their new album "Fortress". As a little warm up (and a way to get some pre-tour publicity), singer Myles Kennedy and guitarist Mark Tremonti unplugged for a three-song performance for music industry magazine Billboard:
Alter Bridge kick off their 2014 tour on April 14th at The House of Blues in Dallas....
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Comes Home for “Goin’ Home”
There's been a lot of Kenny Wayne Shepherd sightings in Shreveport lately.
Rumor has it that Kenny is coming home...at least on a part-time basis...with a new Shreveport address, and he's been spending some time at Blade Studios here, putting the finishing touches on a new album, "Goin' Home", his first studio album since his work with blues-rock supergroup The Rides - a project that a
Iron Horse Throws Down Bluegrass Cover of Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’ [VIDEO]
The Black Album. Metallica's eponymous 1991 album. A watershed moment in the band's career - an album that could be considered Metallica's "Greatest Hits."
Best Job for Economic Growth and Wealth Potential: TV Evangelist [VIDEO]
Forget stock broker, lawyer, or doctor. If you really want to make the big bucks (and pay no taxes), pick up a bible and get a cable access TV show. In no time, you'll find yourself on easy street! Take a look at some of these Pimps for God who have multi-million mansions and a fleets of private jets - bought with money scored from easy marks who think their checkbook gives them easy access to
Watch People Barely Escape Death in This Amazing Video [VIDEO]
Who needs nine lives when you can escape death by this >< much? Check out this amazing video of people that are one step, one false move away from the Grim Reaper - but it just wasn't their time...
What's the closet you've ever been to death - and lived to talk about it...
Norwegian Olympic TV Commercial Has BIG Surprise Ending [VIDEO}
While those of us who watched NBC's coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics here in the U.S. were treated to a barrage of Geico, AT & T, and VISA commercials, the rest of the world was being entertained between uplifting figure skating rounds by commercials like this one, for Norway's Sporting Goods company XXL All Sports United...
Guns ‘N’ Roses New Orleans Style [VIDEO]
How many times have you thought to yourself, "Hey, I wonder what that song would have sounded like if it were done in New Orleans? In 1928!!!"
Thankfully, the fine folks at Postmodern Jukebox have your answer. Their new album, "Twist is the New Twerk", takes a very different view of 17 songs from recent years...
KISS Headline Benefit Concert [VIDEO]
KISS left the massive stage, pyro, and set-list at home, and rocked the House House of Blues in L.A. on Friday for a good cause.
KISS headlined the Mending Kids All-Star Benefit Concert with support from Tom Jones, Natasha Bedingfield, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brenna Whitaker and her Little Big Band, and Vintage Trouble...
Five Finger Death Punch Make Time For the Troops [VIDEO]
It's always good to hear artists supporting the troops - whether it's a mention in an interview, a blurb in the liner notes of their latest album, or a shout out from the stage. Some bands, though, take their support to another level by actually taking the time to hang with the guys and girls that have our back all over the world...
Nigerian Restaurant Serves Roasted Human Heads. Mmm, Mmm, Good. [VIDEO]
O.K. That whole crawfish "suck the head" deal is one thing, but a restaurant in Nigeria has gone a bit too far with the concept.
According to yourjewishnews, an anonymous tip led Amambra, Nigeria police to a restaurant where they discovered two fresh human heads wrapped in cellophane...
“Snake Salvation” Minister Dies in the Most Obvious Way Possible [VIDEO]
The wise man says, if you tempt death often enough, eventually, he will take the bait. A lesson learned all-too-well yesterday by Jamie Coots.
Coots, if you're not familiar with him, is a Pentecostal preacher from Kentucky, made famous as the snake handler on Nat Geo's "Snake Salvation" reality show...