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Live Springsteen = Pure Joy!
Another Bruce show and my face still aches from all the smiling and musical happiness! Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, otherwise known as, "The Boss", rolled into San Francisco on his "Land of Hopes and Dreams American Tour," Monday April 13, 2026. He played to a sold out Chase Center, with his usual super high energy show. This time he was raging against the maga machine complete with Tom Morello (from the band RAGE). The Chase center was packed. This venue capacity is

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Apr 1512 min read


Drummer, Dave Getz Continues the Legacy!
Dave Getz, original drummer for Janis Joplin, Big Brother and the Holding Company The original drummer from Big Brother and the Holding Company, Dave Getz is still holding a beat for the body of music that he helped create, with Janis Joplin. A position in the music industry he has been fulfilling for 70 years, since he was only 15 years old. As the drummer for the legacy band Big Brother and the Holding Company, Dave Getz played on one of the greatest rock albums of all time

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Remembering Drummer Clem Burke
Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away a year ago this week, and now Debbie Harry and Chris Stein are preparing for a future without him. Blondie has recently announced their new album, High Noon , to be released in 2026 including Clem Burke's distinct drumming. And with an album release there is usually a tour that accompanies it. But with this one it's different than their previous albums as their star drummer Clem Burke would not be there. Deborah Harry (81) and Chris Ste

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Apr 8, 20257 min read


Celebrating Greatness
A Tribute Band Roundtable with Rebel Rebel and The Minks By Michael Molenda Rebel Rebel Photos by Michael J. Kirshner | Minks photo by...
Michael Molenda | The Music Soup
Apr 2, 202313 min read
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