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Krieger with Kaplan at the GibsonThe Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills was the setting during Grammy Week for a special evening in tribute to the Beatles. Performers at this loose and in-formal jam session included Brian Wilson, Kris Kristofferson (joined by guitar-ist Earl Slick), Mickey Dolenz, Jimmy Webb and Doors legend Robby Krieger, who joined Jonny Kaplan and his band for a classic Fab 4 number.

RIP Alex Lust Of The Feisty PiranhasAlex Lust, frontman for rockers the Feisty Piranhas, passed away recently. He was 25 years old. Despite his severe hearing impairment from birth, Alex developed his innate talent for music that grew throughout his all too short life. The Feisty Piranhas developed a fervid fan base, opening for the likes of the Misfits, NOFX, the Dickies, Filter, D.R.I., UFO and more. Music Connection, which followed Alex Lust’s artistic exploits through the years, extends its heartfelt regards to his family, friends and fans. See https://fb.com/feistypiranhas. A moving tribute is at http://demo craticunderground.com/10024320644.

A A Star Is BornAmong the luminaries at the Grammy Foundation’s A Star Is Born event, (l-r): Peter Asher, Patti Everly, song-writer/artist Brian Stewart, Capitol Studios Mgr. Paula Salvatore.

B Red Light Mgmt Holds Post-Grammy PartyRed Light Management (Ben Harper, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Alabama Shakes) held its annual post-Grammys party at Sky Bar at The Mondrian, presented by leading skin care brand Olay. Attendees, many of whom hung out in the Dell Lounge, included Harper, Victoria Justice, Ariel Winter, Pia Toscano, Pretty Lights and Kelis. Pictured (l-r): Herbie Hancock and Bruce Eskowitz, COO of Red Light.

C Primary Wave Music’s Pre-Grammy Event at RivaBella Primary Wave Music Group held its annual Pre-Grammy party at the RivaBella in Hollywood, an event that hosted A-list art-ists and industry heavyweights. Pictured (l-r): CeeLo Green, Melissa Etheridge and Larry Mestel (CEO of Primary Wave Music and manager to both Green and Etheridge).

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March 2014 musicconnection.com

In this issue of MC, writer Melinda Lewis detailed the bidding war that developed around the duster-donning, guitar-driven band, the Unforgiven. "The Palace was a veritable ocean of A&R types," Lewis wrote, "not only checking out the band but checking out each other's reactions." Elsewhere in the issue are pro!les of the Raveups, a concert review of Van Morrison and an in-depth exploration of the new Sim-mons electronic drums.

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In our cover story on indie buzz act the White Stripes, Jack White explained the philosophy behind the duo's strikingly different image. "If you go onstage in jeans and a T-shirt," he said, "you're doing what 10,000 other bands are do-ing. You are choosing that image, but you are choos-ing what 10,000 other bands are choosing."

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– ANDY MESECHER andym@musicconnection.com

10 Years Later, Emery Still Asks, ‘Are You Listening?’To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their Tooth & Nail debut The Weak’s End, emo-core founders Emery toured the U.S. DIY style. The band offered various ticket packages including dinner with the band, Q&A sessions, unique merch and standard general admission. Found-ing member Devin Shelton reunited with the band to split original vocal duties with Toby Morrell. Performing The Weak’s End from beginning to end, the band began the show screaming the three words that will forever ring in fans’ ears, “Are you listening?”

Crüe Calls It Quits After 30 YearsMötley Crüe held a press conference at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood to announce their resignation from the industry. The band will do a 72-city North American farewell tour and each member has signed a binding agree-ment preventing any of the four from ever again touring under the name. More details at http://motley.com.

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The 2014 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show was bigger than ever with hundreds of thousands of people coming and going to see what the pro audio industry has to offer in the coming year.A Pictured (l-r): Ian Neville of the Neville Brothers, Hal Henkel of Flying Camels and David Gartland of SagaGuitars at the Saga booth.B Pictured (l-r) at the Alfred booth: Vincent van Haaff, Bobby Owsinski, Mike Avenaim, Lenise Bent, Ashlee Nichols, Cynth, Cimcie Nichols, Ron Manus, C.J. Vanston, Ron Lagerlof and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter.C Pictured at the event (l-r): Music Connection Publisher Eric Bettelli, Phil Celia and Mojave Audio President Dusty Wakeman.

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