Eddie Trunk’s 40th Anniversary Jam at the Hard Rock Las Vegas was Amazing #ET40

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Last night, the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay Las Vegas hosted maybe the best music event I’ve ever seen. Mike Portnoy managed to top Eddie’s 30th Anniversary.

There was a star-studded line-up on the red carpet. I’m glad I had a seat because it was a long show.

Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl
Criss Angel
Danny Koker and Brad Gillis
Line to Get In
Brian Slagel
Sign Outside of House of Blues
Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots
Merchandise
Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots
Don Jamieson
Bumblefoot
DJ Ashba of Guns N Roses, etc.
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41
Jesse James Depree of Jackyl
Craig Gass and more
Wendy Dio (wife of Ronnie James Dio)
Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath. Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons.
Geezer Butler
Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl
Geezer Butler with Corey Taylor of Slipknot
Billy Sheehan of Winery Dogs and Mr Big
Danny the count Koker
One version of the setlist
Michael Anthony performing with Oranthi and Alice Cooper
Michael Anthony and Alice Cooper
Stoney Curtis with Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon
Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon
Sammy Hagar pouring drink down Eddie Trunk’s throat
Lita Ford
Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar
Sebastian Bach
Don Jamieson and Brian Slagel
Stephen Pearcy
Dean DeLeo watching Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley
Eddie Trunk Family
David Ellefson of Megadeth with Brad Gillis and Robert Mason
Another version of the setlist
Participants take a bow
Eddie Trunk and Danny Koker snort whiskey
Geezer Butler and Corey Taylor

Eddie Trunk’s 40th Year in Radio All-Star Jam was attended by tons of rock legends, some performed, some watched.

There were so many musicians just hanging out. The setlist kept changing. Not included in the setlist was Jackyl’s Jesse James Dupree who performed Sin City.

Pat Travers performed Snortin’ Whiskey. Eddie Trunk and Danny Koker got a glass of Whiskey and actually snorted it.

Michael Anthony played bass on Alice Cooper’s School’s Out.

Sebastian Bach covered Rush’s Tom Sawyer.

Andrew Dice Clay couldn’t attend so he sent a video.

Ace Frehley was slurring. Bitched about the sound. Asked if Criss Angel would be pulling a rabbit out of his ass. Ace was awesome. Lots of other musicians were filming him. Eddie asked him about Kiss continuing to tour as avatars. Ace didn’t want to comment and piss off Gene and Paul.

Some people at the event:

  • Brad Willis – Queensryche
  • Johnny 5
  • Kip Winger
  • Dean DeLeo – STP
  • Brian Slagel
  • Don Jamieson
  • Danny Koker
  • Sum 41
  • Criss Angel
  • Craig Gass
  • Bumblefoot
  • DJ Ashba
  • Wendy Dio
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Legendary 80s Band Kix Played One of their Final Shows at Cult Classic Brewing in Maryland

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On August 19th, I got the opportunity to see one of the last few performances of the band Kix. It took place in the parking lot of the Cult Classic Brewery (great beer and food) in Stevensville, Maryland. It was previously an A&P supermarket so this parking lot was big.

Their Walkin’ Away tour wraps up Sunday, September 17th at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia Maryland.

I grew up listening to these guys and will sorely miss them.

The show was amazing, as well as the opening band, Stone Horses.

Stage before Kix Show
Kix Line
Kix Line
Stone Horses
Kix License Plate
Kix Cold Shower
Brewers Watching Kix Show
Brewmaster Filming Kix Show
Kix Merchandise
Kix Merchandise
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Apple Tice’s Corner Store Has Officially Reopened

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After several months of renovations, one of the original Apple Stores, Tice’s Corner, has officially reopened. The doors opened sharply at 10am after a brief countdown.

This Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey store features the first Apple AirTag display. It will act as a prototype for other stores.

There was no free SWAG at this reopening.

Other highlights:

  1. Ceilings are covered in fabric to reduce noise.
  2. iPhone case drawers resemble bank vault drawers. They were first featured at Apple Upper East Side (because it used to be a bank).
  3. Arcade display is interactive. Touch each app screen to see a demo and scan a QR code to download the app.
  4. Tables in the far back are used for presentations. The tables actually exude sound from the center so you can always hear the person presenting.
  5. There are two tables for genius bar appointments. The tables use heat recognition to open the outlet panel. Swipe your hand next to the panel to open and close (see video).
  6. Front doors are now automatic.
  7. There is a pickup area on the back wall.
Vinny Raffa Stickers
Apple Fabric Ceiling
Apple HomePod Display
Apple Presentation Tables
iPhone Case Bank Vault Drawers
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American Dream Apple Store is Now Open

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Today, the Apple Store at the American Dream mall had its grand opening. American Dream, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the second largest mall in the United States.

Apple Store American Dream

The store was scheduled to open at 11am, but they opened a few minutes early. Apple always gives a free gift to attendees (shirts, books, posters). This time, it was a tote bag with the Apple logo. It didn’t have the location which is unusual. Seemed rather generic.

There were 100 people in line when it opened. The line grew as more and more mall-goers noticed the line.

Many employees from other Apple locations cut the line. I’ve seen this a lot in New York City. One guy will be in line, then his coworkers show up and join him. The entitled people behind me were from the Willowbrook Mall location.

I got introduced to Craig, Apple’s “Market Leader.” He’s been at Apple ten years and has been part of all the Apple Store openings in the area.

An American Dream Apple Store employee told me this is the only new Apple Store in the US this year.

Apple Store American Dream mall opens its doors
Apple Store American Dream
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