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Barrence Whitfield’s Savage 70th: A Howlin’ Homage at the Regent Theatre

Barrence Whitfield’s Savage 70th: A Howlin’ Homage at the Regent Theatre

Arlington, MA—June 13, 2025 It wasn’t just a birthday. It was a homecoming. A revival. A soul-drenched rallying cry that echoed through the bones of the Regent Theatre and out into the humid summer streets of Arlington. On Friday night, the legendary Barrence Whitfield celebrated his 70th birthday not with a quiet nod to time’s […]

Barrence Whitfield Celebrates 70th Birthday with Star-Studded Musical Tribute at the Regent Theatre

Barrence Whitfield Celebrates 70th Birthday with Star-Studded Musical Tribute at the Regent Theatre

Arlington, MA — June 13, 2025 — The Regent Theatre came alive with rhythm, soul, and celebration as legendary R&B performer Barrence Whitfield marked his 70th birthday with a powerful evening of music and tributes during “Barrence Whitfield & Friends: A Savage 70th Celebration.” Held on Friday, June 13th at 7:30 p.m., the event showcased […]

Gary Sohmers Unveils Exclusive Autographed Beasties Collectibles at WexRex

Gary Sohmers Unveils Exclusive Autographed Beasties Collectibles at WexRex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2025 Hudson, Massachusetts Gary Sohmers Unveils Exclusive Autographed Beasties Collectibles at WexRex Pop culture maven and legendary collector Gary Sohmers—endearingly known as the “King of Pop Culture”—is proud to announce a rare and exclusive release at his renowned collectibles emporium, WexRex, located in downtown Hudson, MA. For the first time […]

Chris Farlowe Defies Death Hoax: The Legendary Musician’s Unwavering Influence and Resilience

Chris Farlowe Defies Death Hoax

In the digital era, gossip zips, particularly regarding celebrities’ supposed demises. On April 4, 2023, Theafterword.co.uk, Twitter, and snbc13.com hummed with assertions that British musician Chris Farlowe had perished. Gary Sohmers later refuted these claims, attesting to Farlowe’s stellar health. His mesmerizing voice persists in enchanting fans worldwide. The death hoax entangling Farlowe sowed chaos […]

Punk-Rock Singer Gary Sohmers Releases ‘Forever Girl’ From The ‘Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Act One’ Album

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Punk-Rock Singer Gary Sohmers Releases ‘Forever Girl’ From The ‘Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Act One’ Album Conversations About Her is a We Plug GOOD Music Blog – HER = You + Music + Film + Arts + Fashion + Women + Whatever Else Floats Our Boat & Whatever Else Grates Our Brain + Generally […]

“Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Act One – Impulse” Hits Earth; Book Of Grā Released

“Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Act One - Impulse” Hits Earth; Book Of Grā Released

Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Act One – Impulse released across all digital services in conjunction with the first installment of the book series, Book Of Grā. Following along the path paved by other cult classics, Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Act One – Impulse tells the first half of the story, and is just […]

“Book Of Grā” Hits Earth On 1/23/23, First In The “Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera” Novel Series

“Book Of Grā” Hits Earth On 1/23/23, First In The “Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera” Novel Series

There are good and bad Beasties within us all. Originally envisioned for the stage, written by Gary Sohmers, the story certainly holds its own in book form. The cast concept recording of the first act, entitled Impulse, was released in December of 2022, and now the first installment of the book series is to be […]

In ‘Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera,’ a talented team revives a latent genre

Barrence Whitfield and Gary Sohmers at Q Division Studios. (Courtesy Gary Sohmers)

Is there any genre of pop music that runs more counter to the tenor of today’s times than the rock opera? The giants of rock opera, productions like “Jesus Christ Superstar,” The Who’s “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia,” The Kinks’ “Preservation,” Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” came from long ago […]

Gary Sohmers Interview with Highwire Daze by Ken Morton

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Gary Sohmers is best known for his 13 Seasons spent within the ranks of the PBS hit series Antiques Roadshow. Maestro Sohmers has also been rocking the world with his various auditory journeys, his latest and most ambitious being Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera. In addition to Gary Sohmer’s work on the expansive venture, the […]

Vents Magazine INTERVIEW: Beasties

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Vents Magazine is the premier online publication for music news, entertainment, movies, and other articles online. INTERVIEW: Beasties 1.) We’re pleased as punch to have with us the one and only Gary Sohmers whose latest on-fire production – the audacious and utterly brilliant EP Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera – has been burning up record […]