You can’t judge a rock band by one record. Some of the loudest, heavy metal rockers have also made some of the best, softer-rock acoustic albums. Ready for a quiet riot? Gerard Zappa Wooster takes these critically acclaimed acoustic albums by rockers for a spin. “MTV Unplugged in New York,”…

Gerard Zappa is the bass guitarist for the Steve Augeri Band, the former lead singer of Journey. Throughout his years of experience, Zappa has learned what it takes to be a successful guitarist and live his dream of being a professional musician. …

In a recent survey conducted by NAMM, 85% of Americans believe that music is a “very important part of their lives,’ however, only 12% of American adults actively play an instrument. While it is considered more difficult to learn a musical instrument as an adult, there are steps adults can…

Touring for all musicians ended when live events stopped in March of 2020. Covid-19 and the worldwide pandemic kept all music venues closed and musicians working out of their homes. But starting in June 2021, live music will find its way back to venues across the country. …

While the true toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on various industries remains unknown, financial analysts believe that it could take years for the economy to fully recover from the previous year’s events. One of the many industries to be affected by the global pandemic has been the music industry and…