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The Fixx at The Keswick Theatre

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The Fixx Was In

New wave legends The Fixx and sharp-witted singer-songwriter Jill Sobule deliver a night of nostalgia, storytelling, and sonic fire at the Keswick Theatre.Article, Photos and Videos byMelissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Mattters Media Productions, LLCThe Fixx, the British new wave band renowned for their distinctive sound and thought-provoking lyrics, graced the stage at The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, on Sunday, April 6, as part of their 2025 USA Tour. The setlist featured a […]

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Musical Tribe

Culture

5 Key Elements to Strengthening Your Local Music Community

Building a Hard Rock Tribe: The Power of Unity in Every Scene Hard rock is alive and thriving in many places, but too often, the scene for original music is lacking. Whether it’s the Philly tri-state area, or any other city across the globe, local venues and bands are working tirelessly to bring new, original music to the stage. The challenge, however, is getting people to show up and support […]

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2025 Hard Rock Demands

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My Top 10 Hard Rock Demands for 2025

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine A New Year, A New Rock Resolution It’s a new year, and I’m going to keep hopeful. Before the holidays, I was listening to Eddie Trunk’s Trunk Nation show on Sirius XM, and he proposed what I thought was a great idea: Instead of calls complaining about what’s not happening in Rock, why not channel some positive energy? Listeners could share their hopes and […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025 43

Steel Panther at the Keswick Theatre

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Gloryholes and Guitar Solos: Steel Panther Brings the Party to Glenside

Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Matters Media Productions, LLCSteel Panther lit up Glenside this past Sunday with their electrifying 15th-anniversary “Feel The Steel” tour stop at the Keswick Theatre.The show was a lively homage to glam metal, giving fans everything they could have hoped for from this flamboyant group. Many attendees arrived dressed in their best '80s-inspired outfits, ready to rock out to hits like “Eyes Of A Panther,” […]

todayDecember 3, 2024 78 13

Rock Band Performing a SWOT Analysis

Music Marketing

SWOT Your Band Into Shape

How a Simple Strategy Can Help Your Band Find Its Identity, Strengthen Its Weaknesses, and Rock the Competition Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine I’ve been at this game for a long time—working in the same industry for decades. It’s easy to get jaded, thinking I’ve seen it all. And it’s true—there are a lot of repeating patterns in this business. Problems that need to be addressed over and over […]

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Stryper’s 40th Anniversary Tour Electrifies the Keswick Theatre

November 9, 2024 Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-Parent Music Matters Media Productions, LLC Heavy metal fans know there’s nothing quite like the surge of adrenaline that hits when a band you love takes the stage. Now, throw in the high-voltage energy of Stryper—a band that’s been blending faith and furious riffs for four decades—and you’ve got yourself a night that hits harder than a double-shot of espresso. This past […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 47 3

Trucker Diablo

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Trucker Diablo Roars Back with New Album Social Hand Grenade and Hard-Hitting Single “Dig”

Northern Ireland’s Rock Rebels Are Back! After a decade of powerhouse albums and a well-earned reputation for big riffs and bigger stage presence, Trucker Diablo is charging back onto the scene with Social Hand Grenade, a collection that promises to push their sound into uncharted territory. Their latest single, "Dig," marks the dawn of a new era for the band, with its menacing groove and punchy lyrics that capture the […]

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