Best Business Community Leader: Khalid Acheckzai

Khalid Acheckzai, president and CEO of Poppy Bank, was voted best community business leader in the North Bay based on his unwavering community support and provision of economic and social opportunity throughout the North Bay. Acheckzai’s connection
Brian May introduces the Star Fleet Project players
UMe/Courtesy of Queen Brian May has shared another video giving insight into his 1983 side band Star Fleet Project, this time introducing folks to his bandmates, Eddie Van Halen, Alan Gratzer, Phil Chen and Fred Mandel. In the clip, May calls Van Halen “a phenomenon,” sharing that they
Motörhead's Phil Campbell announces new Bastard Sons album, 'Kings of the Asylum'
Nuclear Blast Longtime Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has announced a new album with his Bastard Sons band. The upcoming record is titled Kings of the Asylum and arrives September 1. You can listen to the first single, “Schizophrenia,” now
Elton John to be joined by four guests for Glastonbury performance
Craig Sjodin/ABC Elton John previously hinted that he was going to have “guest artists” join him during his headlining set at the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, June 25, and now his husband and manager David Furnish has spilled a
Paul Simon sells Simon & Garfunkel royalty rights to BMG
Ian Gavan/Getty Images Paul Simon has made another catalog deal. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has sold the royalty rights to his Simon & Garfunkel music to BMG. The deal also includes neighboring rights income, which refers to the
Best Nonprofit Organization: Redwood Empire Food Bank

The Redwood Empire Food Bank holds a strong presence in Sonoma County and surrounding communities. The barrels with the green-and-white apple logo can be found in many local grocery stores, and the large trucks are spotted throughout
Ringo Starr, Toto & more playing benefit concert for The Ed Asner Family Center
ABC/ Heid Gutman Ringo Starr, Toto and guitarist Joe Bonamassa are just a few of the artists signed on to perform for a special show to help raise funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, which provides programs to support special needs children
Metallica announces '72 Seasons'-themed edition of Blackened Whiskey
ABC/Randy Holmes Metallica has announced a 72 Seasons-themed edition of the band’s Blackened Whiskey. The latest batch of the metal legends’ signature spirit comes in a bottle inspired by the cover artwork of the new 72 Seasons
New box set highlights Jeff Beck power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice
ATCO/Rhino A new box set will celebrate the music of Beck, Bogert & Appice, the power trio made up of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, bassist/singer Tim Bogert and drummer/singer Carmine Appice. Live In Japan 1973, Live In London 1974 is dedicated to Beck,
Paul McCartney on new Beatles song: “Nothing has been artificially or synthetically created”
ABC/Heidi Gutman Paul McCartney is setting the record straight about reports artificial intelligence was used to “extricate” John Lennon’s voice from an old demo, for what he says will be “the last Beatles record.” McCartney first revealed the news of the new Beatles