Category: News
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The Daily Wrocket Launches!
I’ve been having an amazing time the past months preparing for the launch of the Daily Wrocket my brand new Band-a-Day blog about Wizard Rock. Finally, after months of planning and preparation, it has launched! You can check out the site today for the first Band of the Day. Unless you’re at Wrockstock with me,…
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PotterTeeVee to Stream Wrockstock
For those of you who are not yet aware of the awesomeness that is Potter TeeVee (PTV), it is the latest and greatest advance in encouraging growth and continuance in the Harry Potter fandom at large. PTV, run by Jennifer Levine, intends to stream live events pertaining to Harry Potter on their Livestream channel whenever…
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Wrock 4 Equality!
One of the greatest things about Wizard Rock, in my opinion, is how often it is used as a rallying point for some good cause or other. One of my favorite examples to cite to outsiders is Wizard Rock the Vote, a Harry Potter Alliance campaign to sign up new voters and encourage everyone to…
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Wrockstock Schedule!
In case you’re trying to plan your naptimes already. Friday, November 6th 8pm The Moaning Myrtles 9pm Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills 10pm Ministry of Magic Saturday, November 7th 2pm Draco and the Malfoys 3pm Creevey Crisis 4pm Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls 8pm Diagon Alley 9pm Swish and Flick 10pm Gred and Forge…
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A tribute to a musical and recording pioneer
I’m sure many of us are familiar with Les Paul, the famous jazz guitarist who passed away earlier today. Much of our familiarity comes from his “signature model” guitar, made by Gibson. The Les Paul is one of the most distinctive electric guitars in today’s music (along with the Fender Stratocaster) and I bet many…
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Wizard Rock on Conan O’Brien
Have you seen this?!
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The Dumbledore Challenge Calls to Wizard Rockers
If you are a member of the Harry Potter fandom and are on Twitter, chances are you’ve noticed everyone using the #Dumbledore hashtag in order to try and make it a trending topic. This is part of the #Dumbledore Twitter Challenge and I’ve already noticed the Wrock community joining in whole-heartedly! So if you haven’t…
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Half-Blood Prince and Azkatraz Events!
Can you believe that tomorrow, at midnight, many of us will get to see Half-Blood Prince? The excitement abounds! So, here’s what you can do this week to celebrate:
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Hogwarts Class of ’84
After summer tours and Azkatraz, it may seem like a long way to Wrockstock in November. You know what we could use in the meantime? A wizard rock show, and not just any old show. Let’s party like it’s…1984? Well, we’re in luck. On August 29th, the Doubletree Guest Suites in Cincinnati will play host…
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What Would Dumbledore Do?
Many times in the past, the Wizard Rock community (and the Wizrocklopedia specifically) have worked in coordination with the Harry Potter Alliance to spread awareness, raise money, or just have a good time for a good cause! Freya and I are extremely excited to continue this working relationship with the HP Alliance and have jumped…