(written by Islander) Given the current state of the world and “the music business” in particular, it frequently astounds us that young people continue starting up new bands and pouring their energies into creating songs and playing shows. Didn’t anyone tell them the odds of survival are near hopeless? Well, no one told the Gothenburg […]
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One of Phoenix’s most beloved holiday traditions is gearing up for another go-round. Alice Cooper‘s 24th annual “Christmas Pudding” fundraiser lands at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona on Dec. 12, 2026, and this year’s guest roster is stacked: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm, and John 5 and the Creatures are all set to join Cooper onstage.
Every dollar raised goes toward the music, dance, art and vocational programs Alice Cooper‘s Solid Rock Teen Centers run for kids ages 12 to 20 across Phoenix, Mesa and Goodyear.
“We are excited to celebrate our 24th year with another incredible lineup of artists who generously give their time and talent to support the teens at our three Teen Centers,” said Alice Cooper. “We are grateful to everyone who continues to make ‘Christmas Pudding’ one of the Valley’s favorite holiday traditions, and we look forward to another unforgettable night of music and mayhem.”
On-sale dates are as follows. Tickets can be purchased here.
Solid Rock pre-sale: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Celebrity pre-sale: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, 10 a.m. Public on-sale: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 10 a.m.
“Christmas Pudding” has become an annual showcase for artists willing to donate their time to help Cooper keep the Solid Rock Teen Centers running.
The tradition dates back to 2001, when Alice Cooper and his wife Sheryl started the concert as a way to fund a physical space where local teens could study dance, music and art free of charge. That goal finally came together in May 2012 with the opening of Alice Cooper‘s Rock Teen Center.
“I’m not a teacher, but I have a great Rolodex,” Cooper told the Phoenix New Times back in 2013. “So for ‘Christmas Pudding’, I can go through that Rolodex and call different people and they will show up and do a few songs.”
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Riding the wave of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album, Canadian rock powerhouse The Damn Truth are turning up the heat ahead of the worldwide release of ‘The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition)‘ on September 11th, 2026 with the release of their explosive new single ‘Killer Whale‘ on Tuesday 25th August 2026, complete with a […]
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Around these parts, the tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis is best known for his work with the Messthetics, the jazz-rock trio featuring Fugazi’s rhythm section. But like many jazz artists, he’s way too prolific to be contained to one lane. Just two months ago, Lewis’ quartet released the spiritually charged Omni. Now he’s already back to announce another new LP.
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Back in May, Marshall unveiled a limited-edition range of hardware to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix plugging into one of its amps for the first time in the shape of an Acton III Bluetooth speaker, a JMH Half Stack amp and a Fuzz Face distortion pedal.
Today, Marshall are expanding the collaboration with another trio of limited-edition releases which draw from “the cosmic imagery, exploration of space, and distinctive use of colour woven throughout Jimi Hendrix’s music, art and creative world.”
The first product is a new edition of the foldable on-ear Marshall Major V headphones. These are branded on the inner headband to celebrate the anniversary, with a swirling oil-on-water purple and black finish used on the ear cups.
The next product is a new entry to Marshall’s popular Emberton III portable speaker range and it also features the purple and black colour scheme. There’s a silver all-seeing eye on the top of the speaker and it also has purple LEDs. The silicone sleeve has been hand-dipped using a water transfer print, so every unit produced is unique.
The final product of the new trio is a portable JMH Studio amp. It also features the oil-on-water design and is said to deliver “expressive cleans and deep blues textures to expansive, harmonically rich, and searing amplified” audio.
It’s made from plywood and wrapped in black Tolex and features silver beading detailing the dials, logo, handle, grille and back panel.
Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix and sister of the iconic guitarist says: “The story of Jimi and Marshall has always been personal to me because I first heard it from my dad, Al Hendrix.
“Dad was there and shared those memories with me, so I carry that story only one degree from its source. Jimi was always searching for a sound that did not yet exist, pushing beyond what anyone thought an electric guitar could do.
“Marshall gave him the power and freedom to turn those bold ideas into a sound the world had never heard before. Sixty years later, that connection between Jimi and Marshall still speaks to new generations of musicians who are pushing creative boundaries and searching for their own sound.”
All three products are now available direct from the official Marshall website. The Major V Hendrix edition headphones are priced at $159.99/£129.99, while the Emberton III Hendrix edition costs $179.99/£149.99. Finally, the Studio JMH Half Stack Hendrix edition amp comes in at $2499.99/£1749.99.
Want more Marshall? Then take a look at our guides to the best Marshall headphones and our pick of our favourite Marshall speakers.
