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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “My bass got caught in my pants and ripped them down to my ankles”: 11 real-life Spinal Tap moments from bass-playing royalty ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bass legends Victor Wooten, Thundercat, Duff McKagan and more share their own moments of outrage, downright stupidity and absolute genius ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B3viSYUcYzCgWSXi2XQ29X-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) of Spinal Tap performs during day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset on June 27, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) of Spinal Tap performs during day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset on June 27, 2009 in Glastonbury, England. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “That's my specialty: playing fast clusters of notes with the guitars. I had to pluck with four fingers instead of three!” Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert trade blistering licks in this standout rocker from Mr. Big ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inspired, according to Paul Gilbert, by the grooves of Christina Aguilera, Mr. Big’s Mean to Me is brimming with top-drawer axe-work ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stevie Glasgow ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NUCJ9wJxeUdkgH86FB7Hi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert from Mr Big performs at Le Bataclan on September 21, 2011 in Paris, France.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert from Mr Big performs at Le Bataclan on September 21, 2011 in Paris, France.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “The three-finger thing is actually easy. It’s like learning the patterns on a video game until you conquer it”: Billy Sheehan explains his three-finger plucking technique ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After almost 60 years of playing bass, Billy Sheehan is still learning – and still flooring listeners ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XGEN43b3YwTR8Vv2SCSZmf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Bassist Billy Sheehan performs bass clinic and Q&amp;A sponsored by Yamaha at Pitbull Audio on October 21, 2016 in National City, California. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Bassist Billy Sheehan performs bass clinic and Q&amp;A sponsored by Yamaha at Pitbull Audio on October 21, 2016 in National City, California. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “An improvement in both dynamics and string-to-string balance”: DiMarzio and Billy Sheehan have reinvented the P-Bass pickup with a new patent ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new DiMarzio design reimagines P-Bass pickup covers, promising improvements in both playability and performance ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ janelle.borg@futurenet.com (Janelle Borg) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janelle Borg ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VFecwCEXHw2GAbKqD9WGb9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “You could play a one-string bass with a pick and still create amazing music”: Billy Sheehan disputes his reputation as “an overplaying icon of lead bass” ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For Mr Bigand Sons Of Apollobassist Billy Sheehan, there’s more to playing rock bass than mere mechanics ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:25:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:13:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joel.mciver@futurenet.com (Joel McIver) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel McIver ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A85vyYpdHH8yZauNDebbaG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan from Mr Big performs at Le Bataclan on September 21, 2011 in Paris, France. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan from Mr Big performs at Le Bataclan on September 21, 2011 in Paris, France. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Winery Dogs’ Richie Kotzen and Billy Sheehan talk improv, adrenaline, and the importance of balancing godly chops with songs  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Yeah, they know they're good. But Sheehan and Kotzen's new Dogs album, III, makes the case for knowing where and when to unleash the fretboard pyro, and when to reference Motown ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:25:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joe Bosso ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8A4J68MYsfhqcSYFppMAKB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Billy Sheehan learned to slap ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ “I could never figure out where those notes were coming from. Then I’d go see Victor Wooten and just give up!” ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 12:47:09 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 May 2023 16:11:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sksGAwNxqJSHcnzCauVAee-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan interview with ScottsBassLessons]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan interview with ScottsBassLessons]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mr. Big announce farewell world tour ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ At each show, the band will perform their 1991 album, Lean into It – including the album's sing-along, chart-topping smash hit single, To Be With You – in its entirety ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:00:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Concert, Gigs &amp; Tours]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6R7kNApSj6wq4yiDz5qLb4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan (left) and Paul Gilbert perform onstage with Mr. Big at KOKO on October 17, 2014 in London]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan (left) and Paul Gilbert perform onstage with Mr. Big at KOKO on October 17, 2014 in London]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Rick Rubin says Paul McCartney is the “best of all bass players” ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In a new interview, Rubin has claimed the Beatles icon is the greatest of all time ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:23:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:32:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MLJssXG8syGiK369eyZbDW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[1966, British rock musician Paul McCartney playing on stage during The Beatles&#039;, last tour. Drummer Ringo Starr is visible in the background. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[1966, British rock musician Paul McCartney playing on stage during The Beatles&#039;, last tour. Drummer Ringo Starr is visible in the background. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Billy Sheehan on why, 40 years on, it was time to bring Talas back and celebrate the triumphant year of 1985 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ “We played together again, and we had a riot”: the bass icon reflects on a band who were heirs to the '80s hard-rock and metal guitar throne and a comeback tinged with tragedy ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Kovac ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vfWhoLFHduFRKEQdsWWnCA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[[from left] Talas guitarist  Kire Najdovski, vocalist  Phil Naro (1958-2021),  drummer Mark Miller  and bassist Billy Sheehan.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Talas]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tal Wilkenfeld on Jeff Beck: “We’ve lost our favorite guitarist, and one of the most intelligent, intuitive people I’ve ever met” ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tal Wilkenfeld, Stanley Clarke, Paul McCartney, Bootsy Collins, Flea, Duff McKagan and many more pay tribute to guitarist Jeff Beck ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:38:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:30:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cDyrhG7WhNk6vpa2Bb2EJG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Guitarist Jeff Beck (L) and bassist Tal Wilkenfeld perform at the Grammy Foundation&#039;s &quot;Starry Night&quot; Gala honoring Sir George Martin on July 12, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Guitarist Jeff Beck (L) and bassist Tal Wilkenfeld perform at the Grammy Foundation&#039;s &quot;Starry Night&quot; Gala honoring Sir George Martin on July 12, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Justin Hawkins: “What?! Split harmonics on the bass?” ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins reacts to the fast and furious licks of Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen of rock supergroup The Winery Dogs ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HxG4ztomWwGYEnhmqFD8Co-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan revive The Winery Dogs with energetic new single, Xanadu ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The lick-heavy lead single is the first to be lifted from the supergroup's first studio album in 8 years, III ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matthew.owen@futurenet.com (Matt Owen) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Owen ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9fM6StT7ev7gyHATCVvV4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis and Mr. Big’s Billy Sheehan announce new Skills project, share debut single, Stop the World ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The track is lifted from Skills' first studio record, Different Worlds, due May 13 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:56:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:02:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matthew.owen@futurenet.com (Matt Owen) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Owen ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A3UkhjRjZ2CXqLk6zJa4zn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Billy Sheehan looks back on 30 years of Mr. Big’s Lean Into It ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How the 1991 album defied the rise of grunge and changed the band’s lives with a number one hit for the ages ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:43:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mike Brooks ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bDwUdrsh9FTmToeqPEzjnF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steve Vai announces Vai Academy 6.0, featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Guthrie Govan, Yvette Young, Billy Sheehan and more ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The four-day workshop will take place August 4-8, 2022 at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:02:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:06:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8cJ3Cx9jN9gHFjqCYJweYh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Winery Dogs are working on a new album ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The follow-up to 2015's Hot Streak is currently being hashed out by the trio in Los Angeles ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:11:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zfTeW9mNMKfEeJAy8mSCe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[(from left) Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs perform at The Culture Room on May 14, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[(from left) Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs perform at The Culture Room on May 14, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Yamaha celebrates 30 years of the Billy Sheehan signature series with limited-edition Attitude 30th bass ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Each of the 30 basses available comes with a signed certificate of authenticity ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:08:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:08:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sam Roche ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AbRV2EhrCQqGM9AsbMPj8E-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa to guest on new Derek Sherinian album, The Phoenix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The insane lineup also includes Kiko Loureiro, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan and more ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:41:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Bienstock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u7EM3izfiZM2Nq9tqszzfK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Derek Sherinian of Sons of Apollo performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco on January 26, 2020 ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Derek Sherinian of Sons of Apollo performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco on January 26, 2020 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Billy Sheehan: "I never considered I had any natural talent at all. I just had a burning desire to play" ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Guest editor and lord of the low-end, Sheehan talks complex arrangements, gear essentials and low-carb diets ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:06:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:10:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joel.mciver@futurenet.com (Joel McIver) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel McIver ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YQ39yDtPaNQogdkrQXVoQK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan: &quot;I love playing. I can sit down for three hours and have a one-man party on the bass&quot;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Billy Sheehan: &quot;I love playing. I can sit down for three hours and have a one-man party on the bass&quot;]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Billy Sheehan names 5 of his favorite bass albums ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sheehan is one of the world’s most accomplished bassists - so we can all learn from the five albums that influenced him ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:08:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ bassplayer@futurenet.com (Bass Player Staff) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bass Player Staff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rLPkY4WxKbKkgPwTFpY3k6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bumblefoot and Billy Sheehan went totally "ampless" on the new Sons of Apollo album ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ “This will piss off the purists,” the guitarist says ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:08:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:08:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Bienstock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SN6VYb2MGSS3j9M4JQw9uM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Turns out Billy Sheehan was offered the Van Halen bass player slot three separate times ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ “As much as I would have loved to do that, I want to see Michael Anthony in the band,” says the Mr Big bassist ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:51:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bassists]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Bienstock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2uasfAy2sQQGhT4YMwXd6C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Watch the Winery Dogs Rip Through “Oblivion” Onstage in Denver ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The trio, featuring Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy, is in the midst of their first U.S. tour in three years. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 12:59:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 May 2019 13:42:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Bienstock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o57ncT64qjanxL3GcHGwAJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Watch David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Backing Band Reunite for First Time in 33 Years  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan rip through “Shy Boy” at ‘Ultimate NAMM Night’ jam. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:32:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bands]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Bienstock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYiQEamcwRL3yZ4QeKhtGo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Winery Dogs Announce New U.S. Tour Dates ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The band will hit the road on the Who Let the Dogs Out trek in May. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mr. Big to Record One More Album Before Calling It Quits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Singer Eric Martin says it would be “uncomfortable” to continue on without late drummer Pat Torpey. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:14:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mr. Big Announce New Live Album, 'Live from Milan' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mr. Big Announce New Live Album, 'Live from Milan' ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 17:34:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VD4ig7Kv6MCbfiTc4Ly56M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Top 10 Guitar Harmonies of All Time  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Top 10 Guitar Harmonies of All Time ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 19:23:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:48:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guitar World Staff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cojcxvxc6Jzx5H6QG6SPG3-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sons of Apollo Premiere New "Alive" Music Video ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sons of Apollo Premiere New "Alive" Music Video ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:07:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guitar World Staff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J9KgW9H2ZU92TnczwWBBJA-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pat Torpey, Drummer and Founding Member of Mr. Big, Dead at 64 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pat Torpey, Drummer and Founding Member of Mr. Big, Dead at 64 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:37:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NFVsXvghzXczKrJzrMBo44-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sons of Apollo Announce First U.S. Shows ]]></title>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:24:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Concert, Gigs &amp; Tours]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MM5cL7aUmZVuH8Qv8TjZw7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mike Portnoy, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan Discuss Sons of Apollo in Exclusive Interview ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A couple weeks ago, Sons of Apollo—a new supergroup featuring former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto—unveiled their first single, "Signs of the Time." Now, GuitarWorld.com presents an exclusive interview with all five members, in which they discuss how the all-star project came together. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:24:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RvxMaSgr7ruU4mvxuBV3QV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sons of Apollo, Featuring Ex-Members of Dream Theater, Guns N’ Roses and Journey, Announce Debut Album ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For the past few months, rumors have been circulating about a new secret project including former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian. With the announcement of the debut album from Sons of Apollo, a brand-new supergroup featuring Portnoy, Sherinian and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto, these rumors have been confirmed as true. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:29:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guitar World Staff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KrNDe5LeGeFBQteE5udttk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Fell Premiere New Music Video for "Footprints"  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Fell are a new group that features Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Winery Dogs) on bass, Randy Cooke on drums, Mike Krompass on guitar and Anthony De La Torre on vocals. Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of the music video for the band's new single, "Footprints." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:28:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BwGDst3XpKNbEmfTm4zZaL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mr. Big Exclusive Live Video Preview of 'Defying Gravity' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Watch our exclusive live video of Mr. Big's stripped down perfromance of songs from their upcomig album, Defying Gravity. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 19:16:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Guitar World Staff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nNEUxzDB4FD2s8D8uaNPhN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stream Today's Interview with Mr. Big Right Here ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ BackStory Events and Guitar World invite you to join us for the live stream of our exclusive interview with Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey and Matt Starr of Mr. Big! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:56:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bands]]></category>
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                            <![CDATA[ We’ve teamed up with BackStory Events to present an intimate conversation with Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey and Matt Starr of Mr. Big! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:34:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bands]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Watch Mr. Big Discuss Their New Single, "1992" ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ These are excitingtimes in the world of Mr. Big. The band, which was formed almost 30 years ago in Los Angeles, will release their ninth studio album,Defying Gravity,next month (July 7). ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:36:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ damian.fanelli@futurenet.com (Damian Fanelli) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Damian Fanelli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6hAFpAvA3Px6N5QxCuo7AG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mr. Big's Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan Team Up for Monster Performance in 2009 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For today's Friday Flashback, we revisit June 20, 2009, when Mr. Big performed at the world-famous Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:02:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Guitarists]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile: how the Van Halen frontman bounced back with Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In 1986, David Lee Roth was still staking his claim as a solo artist following his departure from Van Halen. Then he released Eat ’Em and Smile, and as the album raced up the charts it was obvious that Diamond Dave was back at the top of his game ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Zakk Wylde Performs Black Sabbath's "Fairies Wear Boots," "N.I.B." and "War Pigs" at Tony MacAlpine Benefit Show ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ "The Benefit for Tony MacAlpine," which took place at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre, featured appearances by Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Derek Sherinian and John 5, plus Tom Morello, Nuno Bettencourt and RIchie Kotzen. That Metal Show's Eddie Trunk served as master of ceremonies. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:46:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Concert, Gigs &amp; Tours]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ damian.fanelli@futurenet.com (Damian Fanelli) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Damian Fanelli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xm32wuH2yhu6qbJc6nu9x4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and Gregg Bissonette Announce 'Eat 'Em and Smile' 30th Anniversary Show ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This Wednesday night (November 25), Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette will get together at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, California, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile album. They'll be joined by guest vocalist Ralph Saenz, also known as Steel Panther's Michael Starr. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:35:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Concert, Gigs &amp; Tours]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Damian Fanelli, James Wood ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DXuJFykacNaxGFrVBch8BM-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Winery Dogs Discuss "Empire," a Track from Their New Album, 'Hot Streak' — Exclusive Video ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this exclusive video, the Winery Dogs' Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy discuss "Empire," a track off their new album, Hot Streak. As it turns out, "Empire" almost didn't make it onto the new album. Find out the full story in the video below! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:26:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ damian.fanelli@futurenet.com (Damian Fanelli) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Damian Fanelli ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ywhc4QXE9eeGkjonyH3cW7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winery Dogs Richie Kotzen and Billy Sheehan Talk Gear and New Album, 'Hot Streak' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After taking the world by storm with their infectious 2013 debut album, the Winery Dogs are back with a blistering new album that runs the gambit of musical styles. For Hot Streak, which will be released October 2, we find the power-trio of Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy once again firing on all cylinders, expanding their horizons while staying true to their roots. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Wood ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nSLCi2vK9xtAdrMihPfkSW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Winery Dogs Premiere New Song, "Oblivion" ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Check out the premiere of the new Winery Dogs song “Oblivion” below. The track is from the band’s forthcoming album, Hot Streak. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:19:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Releases]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christopher Scapelliti ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YSCk5vGjhhEKtcPYNVg4Ki-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Billy Sheehan Appears on 'No Guitar is Safe' Podcast ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From working with Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Paul Gilbert, to sharing the bill with Yngwie Malmsteen, Billy Sheehan has some amazing stories to tell. With that in mind, No Guitar is Safe, invited Sheehan to be a guest on the most recent episode of their weekly podcast. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:18:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Music Industry]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ghyKHneKjcbwDQwATQhxdN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winery Dogs Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy Talk Dog Camp 2015, Now with Discount — Video ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As we've reported, the Winery Dogs—Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy—will kick off their Dog Camp 2015 this summer at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York, from July 27 to 31. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 20:32:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Artists]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winery Dogs Announce Dog Camp 2015 with Alex Skolnick and Dave Ellefson — Video ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and Richie Kotzen of the Winery Dogs have announced Dog Camp 2015, their second-annual immersive program for aspiring musicians of all ages and levels. It's set for July 27 to 31 at Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York. This year's Dog Camp also will feature bassist Dave Ellefson (Megadeth) and guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament, Rodrigo Y Gabriela). ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:35:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Events &amp; Trade Shows]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan Discuss Mr. Big’s New Album, '…The Stories We Could Tell' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s been just over 25 years since virtuoso guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan formed Mr. Big with singer Eric Martin and drummer Pat Torpey. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Bienstock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m6e8KHpsYEk3PDiMcctTS4-1280-80.png">
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