Get Front Row Seats to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Concert: Encore, on BD/DVD on 9/21

Happy Friday everyone. Coming next month, here are details about the must-have "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Concert: Encore"...

From Rush, Heart and Red Hot Chili Peppers to ABBA, Alice Cooper and bluesman Albert King, Get a front row seat to never-before-released Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Concerts

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT: ENCORE

Street Date: September 21, 2018

Blu-ray/DVD SRP: $39.99/$34.99

Available for the First Time at Retail on Any Format, the Four Hall of Fame Ceremonies Featured (2010-2013) Include 44 Iconic Performances from Inductees Such as Genesis, The Stooges, The Hollies, Tom Waits, Dr. John, Leon Russell, Darlene Love, Freddie King, Donovan, Small Faces/Faces, Heart, Rare Artist Collaborations and More!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Each year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors rock music's pioneering figures during a prestigious black-tie ceremony. As the Hall of Fame enters its third decade, it's these singular induction ceremonies-featuring the biggest names in classic rock from the '60s, '70s and '80s-that have become nearly as epic as the artists they celebrate.

This September, join in the festivities with front row seats to four incredible induction ceremonies with ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT: ENCORE. Never before available at retail on any format, these memorable live concert events from 2010-2013 are filled with the collaborations and jam sessions that have made Rock Hall concerts legendary. And with on-stage reunions, unforgettable induction speeches and iconic performances, these once-in-a-lifetime events will be available at retail in a 2-disc Blu-ray and 4-disc DVD configuration.

Among the singular highlights: 

• The legendary Canadian power trio Rush performing fiery classics Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio for their fervent fans. 
• Red Hot Chili Peppers leading a searing all-star jam session of Higher Ground anchored by Slash and Ron Wood.  
• Heart going Crazy on You before being joined onstage by fellow members of Seattle rock royalty from Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. 
• Alice Cooper ripping into ferocious versions of Eighteen and Under My Wheels before closing the set with Rob Zombie on School's Out.
• The Hurdy Gurdy Man Donovan is joined onstage by John Mellencamp for a chilling performance of Season of the Witch.
• Complete HOF induction speeces including Don Henley inducting Randy Newman, Neil Young inducting Tom Waits and many more. 

The Rock Hall induction ceremonies further immortalize the legends of rock and the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT: ENCORE puts four singular and electric concerts together into one spectacular collection -- a must-have for music lovers everywhere!

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About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's mission is to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. The institution carries out its mission by giving voice to the stories of the people, artifacts and events that shaped rock and roll - through Museum exhibits, materials in the Museum's Library and Archives, traveling exhibitions, and a wide array of innovative educational programs and activities. The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays (and Saturdays through Labor Day), the Museum is open until 9 p.m. For more information, please call 216.781.ROCK (7625), visit rockhall.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@rock_hall) and Instagram (@rockhall).

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CONCERT, 2010-2014

Type: DVD (4 Discs)/Blu-ray (2 Discs)

Running Time: 481 mins.

Genre: Music DVD

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (16 x 9)

Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1/Stereo 2.0

Walter Trout, Mindi Abair, Janiva Magness, Kenny Wayne Shepherd celebrate the blues

The blues continue to be relevant thanks to modern-day champions including Walter Trout, Mindi Abair, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Janiva Magness, all of whom have recently issued some of the strongest discs of their careers.

Artist: Walter Trout

Album: The Blues Came Callin' (Provogue)

You might like if you enjoy: Joe Bonamassa, Albert King, John Mayall

Tell me more: No need to relegate blues to a museum. Not as long as proponents such as Walter Trout have something to say about it. On the master singer-songwriter-guitar virtuoso's new album The Blues Came Callin', Trout kicks off the disc with a heart-wrenching look at his fight for life on the searing "Wastin Away" (he received a life-saving liver transplant in May 2014, but faces a long recovery), while later the long-time Huntington Beach, California-based icon has plenty to say about the crazy state of affairs today via "The World Is Goin' Crazy (And So Am I)," and ultimately the power of love ("Nobody Moves Me Like You Do"). Across the dozen-track album, Trout unleashes some of the most fervent guitar work of his distinguished career (just listen to his blazing solos on "Willie" and "The Blues Came Callin'"), while his top-tier vocals add emotional depth to his original songcraft. Indeed when The Blues Came Callin', Trout answered. Big time. A deluxe 2-disc version of the album includes a documentary on DVD about Trout's recent challenges. Information: WalterTrout.com.

Get 'The Blues Came Callin' (with bonus DVD documentary)" now

Artist: Mindi Abair
Album: Wild Heart (Heads Up/Concord)

You might like if you enjoy: Trombone Shorty, Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Keb' Mo'

Tell me more: Although saxophone player Mindi Abair has explored a number of styles (jazz, funk, soul, R&B, pop and rock) on previous releases, her aptly-titled new album Wild Heart finds the Florida native adding a strong dose of blues to the mix. The loose instrumental "Amazing Game" (where Abair's work on alto, tenor and baritone saxophones is enhanced by Trombone Shorty's work on his horn) is the first of a number of tracks that features high-profile guests. Elsewhere, she teams with Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry on the rousing instrumental "Kick Ass" and with Keb' Mo' and Booker T. Jones on the tender blues tune "I'll Be Your Home." Wild Heart also lets Abair show off her strong singing soprano on several tracks, including the blues-tinged rocker "I Can't Lose" and infectious "Train," as well as the decidedly beautiful "Just Say When" where she is joined by singer-Hammond B3 great Gregg Allman. Information: MindiAbair.com.  
Get 'Wild Heart' here

Artist: Janiva Magness

Album: Original (Fathead Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Ruthie Foster, Bettye LaVette

Tell me more: On her latest LP Original, noted blues singer Janiva Magness lays it all on the table. Whether singing of loss ("Let Me Breathe," "When You Were My King") or survival ("I Need A Man," "Everything Is Alright"), Magness sings with a potency and force that fully binds the rich textures of electric and folk blues, Americana, R&B and even Stax-styled soul together into a luxuriant tapestry. Having overcome a number of recent trials (including surgery in December 2012 that left Magness unable to speak for several weeks), the power of Magness' vocal performances on ballads such as "Mountain" and blues rockers like "Who Am I" is even more impressive. Information: JanivaMagness.com.

Artist: The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Album: Goin' Home (Concord Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Warren Haynes, Eric Clapton

Tell me more: Few genres fuse past and present as powerfully as the blues. So it's little surprise that guitar hero Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Goin' Home collection is so flawless in its path that finds his four-man band and some notable friends (including Joe Walsh, Kim Wilson, Warren Haynes, Robert Randolph, Keb' Mo' and even legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr) joining in the celebration of many of blues' greatest 20th century icons. Highlights include a spirited take on Willie Dixon's "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" (featuring Pastor Brady Blade, Sr. on vocals), a flat out rocking take on Stevie Ray Vaughan's "House Is Rockin'" boasting Shepherd's smoking guitar play and a probing version of Albert King's "Breaking Up Somebody's Home" featuring Haynes. Information: KennyWayneShepherd.com.

Purchase 'Goin' Home' here

Robert Kinsler