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TSO FOUNDER DIED OF OVERDOSE The Medical Examiner's report is in and it is a sad conclusion to a very creative mans life.  Paul O'Neill A Florida medical examiner says Paul O’Neill, who founded the progressive metal band Trans-Siberian Orchestra , died from an accidental drug overdose. Hillsborough County Paul O'Neill The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner in Tampa wrote in an autopsy report dated May 25 that O’Neill had methadone, codeine, diazepam and an antihistamine in his system when he died April 5 in Tampa. The county released the report on Tuesday. Cause of Death The cause of death for the 61-year-old was intoxication and the manner of death was drug abuse. O’Neill was found dead in his hotel room by hotel staff at a Tampa Embassy Suites. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is well-known for its spectacular holiday concerts filled with theatrics, lasers and pyrotechnics.

T Bone Burnett, Jeff Bridges, Wes Studi, Ali MacGraw, Annika Marks, Rickey Medlock and Stevie Salas Headline the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience Back for its fifth year of unique entertainment, the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFME) will provide a weeklong lineup June 6 th –June 11 th . In addition to one-of-a-kind musical performances, independent and blockbuster films and opportunities to engage with filmmakers, actors and musicians, AFME will be featuring showcase events with special guests, including “The Dude” himself, Jeff Bridges, 13-time Grammy ® Award-winning artist; T Bone Burnett, acclaimed actor and producer; Wes Studi; Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot’s legendary guitarist Rickey Medlock; actress Ali MacGraw; guitarist and producer Stevie Salas; The Fosters’ Annika Marks and many others. “Each year, AFME is getting bigger and better with exciting events and talent in attendance, and this year’s lineup is second-to-none,” said Ivan Wiener, AFME ...

THIRD ANNUAL OUTLAW COUNTRY CRUISE TO SET SAIL JANUARY 2018 Damn fine lineup includes Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Rodney Crowell, and more 4-night music experience sails from New Orleans to Costa Maya, Mexico aboard Norwegian Pearl Reserve your vacation now at  outlawcountrycruise.com Blackberry Smoke Atlanta, GA –   The Outlaw Country Cruise  is back on the high seas in 2018, celebrating its third annual Caribbean voyage after boasting sold-out festivals its first two years.  Presented by Sixthman  and Steven Van Zandt’s  Renegade Circus , the party  sets sail January 22 - 26 ,  2018 hosting over 2,500 fans of Outlaw Country, Southern rock, honky-tonk and Americana music in the lap of luxury between  New Orleans and Costa Maya, Mexico .  It is sure to be one helluva boat ride with over four nights of rebels, renegades, and rabble-rousers making lifelong music memorie...

Billy Ray Cyrus Returns to Rolling Thunder,  Dedicates  "Some Game All" to Fallen Veteran During  Grand Ole  Opry Performance.  Cyrus to Perform May 28  during "Rolling Thunder Ride  for Freedom" in  Washington, D.C. Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus continues supporting U.S. veterans and expressing his appreciation for troops who've made the ultimate sacrifice. The internationally renowned superstar recently dedicated a performance of "Some Gave All" on the Grand Ole Opry to 1st Lt. Weston C. Lee, who was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated during his patrol in Mosul, Iraq. "Weston Lee died serving our country and we should all be forever grateful for his service. I dedicated "Some Gave All" on the Opry for Lee and all those who haven't returned home," Cyrus said. On May 28, Cyrus will return to Washington, D.C. to perform during Rolling Thunder for Freedom events. Rolling Thunder is one of the world...

Ty Herndon will headline the "Country For a Cause" benefit concert, held on June 5th at Nashville Palace. Lulu Roman hosts a star-studded lineup including Kelly Lang, Doug Supernaw, Sylvia, and more. Proceeds benefit charities including Pearl Point. Sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, "Country For A Cause," June 5th at The Nashville Palace, will be a night to remember, as host, Lulu Roman welcomes headliner, Ty Herndon, Kelly Lang, Jody Miller, Highway 101, Sylvia, Baillie & The Boys, Ronnie McDowell, Dave Gibson, Doug Supernaw, Margie Singleton, Melissa Luman, Hawkshaw Hawkins Jr., Ava Barber, Tim Atwood, Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Victoria Hallman, and many more to the stage. This event will raise money for an adopted family, who will be on hand, that has lost their oldest son to heart disease. Their youngest son is autistic, with an immune disorder. Also on hand will be Pearl Point Cancer Research. There will be a silent auction and fun for th...

THE BIG BOX LITTLE RIVER BAND Little River Band release ‘The Big Box’ celebrating over 40 years of music.  On May 5th, 2017, ‘The Big Box,’ will be available worldwide on  Amazon ,  iTunes  and  Target .  The Little River Band who is best known for their mega hits like,  “Cool Change,”    “Take It Easy On Me,”   “Reminiscing,” “Help is on its Way,”   “Lonesome Loser,”   “Man on your Mind,” “The Other Guy,”   “The Night Owls,”  “Lady,”  and  “Happy Anniversary,”   celebrate 40 years of music in one big box set.    Wayne Nelson, lead singer and bass player for the band says this about  ‘The Big Box.’  “What sets the Big Box apart from other LRB compilations is the brand new music and live concert footage that's included. Since 1999, there's been a change in the band's energy - to get back to writing and recording new material. There's no doubt that process has injected new spi...