Billy Joel pays tribute to his former band member David Brown
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Billy Joel has paid tribute to his former guitarist David Brown, who passed away Sunday, August 11. Brown played in Joel’s band from 1978 to 1991 and appeared on all of Joel’s albums from
Paul McCartney to play Costa Rica for the first time in over 10 years
ABC/Heidi Gutman Paul McCartney is set to play Costa Rica for the first time in more than a decade. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just added a Costa Rica date to his Got Back
Compilation of Lou Reed’s pre-Velvet Underground work with Pickwick Records coming this fall
Peter Pakvis/Redferns A new compilation album featuring Lou Reed’s pre-Velvet Underground music will be released this fall. Why Don’t You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65 features music Reed wrote during his tenure as an
No More Non-Members: Costco introduces a new membership scanner

Costco’s all across the Bay Area have introduced new membership card scanners to prevent non-members from shopping. Picture this: You’re craving those $1.50 Costco hot dogs, but are not a card-carrying member of the big-box retail chain.
More like Motör-cycles: Bikers escort bust of Lemmy's ashes from Bloodstock Festival
Gary Wolstenholme/Redferns A bust containing the ashes of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister took a VIP trip through England. After initially debuting at the Bloodstock Festival in Catton Park, Derbyshire, a procession of motorcycles — or, should we say, Motör-cycles
Collaboration with Sonoma Land Trust and local funders expands park

Sonoma County Regional Parks has purchased a key addition to Hood Mountain Park & Preserve in collaboration with Sonoma Land Trust and local funders. The property is a 100-acre ranch between Hood Mountain and Saddle Mountain. The
Costeaux Bakery adds new dining experience

Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg, 417 Healdsburg Ave., is set to offer a new dining experience. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will now have bistro-style dinner service from 4 to 8 p.m. at the downtown Healdsburg location. Guests will
Movie about Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart’s teen years in the works
ABC/Eric McCandless A movie about rocker Dave Stewart’s teen years is headed to the big screen. The Eurythmics star tells the site that director Shekhar Kapur has been hired to direct Ebony McQueen, a film based on Stewart’s 2022
On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994: Aerosmith & Metallica headline day two of Woodstock ’94
On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994 … Aerosmith headlined the second day of Woodstock ’94, a three-day festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock. Originally billed as “2 More Days of Peace and Music,”
Journey’s Neal Schon calls Jonathan Cain’s allegations “slanderous,” plans to fight them in court
Paras Griffin/Getty Images Journey’s Neal Schon is once again speaking out against his bandmate Jonathan Cain after Cain filed a lawsuit detailing what he claims is Schon’s overspending. “I find Cain’s slanderous allegations are very disruptive and damaging