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Blackberry Smoke returns to legendary Fillmore in San Francisco with sensational set

July 30, 2017

Blackberry Smoke returns to Fillmore San Francisco. Blackberry Smoke Fillmore Show. They returned to San Francisco at the legendary Fillmore for a night of incredible awe-inspiring rock. They continue to garner high praise for their straight-up-no-frills rock n roll. Blackberry Smoke have successfully fused a blend of music styles and have cemented their infectious signature sound that has us all captivated. It is nostalgic yet timeless, it’s Southern Rock and smooth blues, country and rock combined. Whatever you want to call it, it is just DAMN FINE MUSIC! Their set had the crowd energized and mesmerized. We were hooked on the harmonies and captivated by smokin guitar riffs and sweet finger picking. You could gaze across the crowded venue to see everyone enjoying the show, with nearly no cell phones in the air. Everybody was truly “in the moment” and feeling the music. Check out photos by Rockin Ryan. (click to enlarge) The night was capped off with a special encore presentation featuring Chris Robinson and it had everyone in cheers! It was truly [Read More]

WATCH: Shallow Side release music video for Renegade (Styx)

November 22, 2016

We are so excited to share with you the newly released video from Shallow Side for their cover of Styx’s Renegade. “Renegade” as well as their previous single “Rebel” will appear on their debut full length album ONE on Thermal Entertainment, LLC due in 2017. “Renegade” is the band’s take on the classic Styx song written by Tommy Shaw. Eric Boatright says “The song for me has it all. I’ve always been a fan of what I would consider one of America’s greatest rock bands and it became a no brainer when we mentioned ‘Renegade.’ Love Styx, love the song and we wanted to take that same world and bring it to where we are today.” The band received a great endorsement when Tommy Shaw was sent the video and said “Damn that’s smokin’, I approve”. Check out the video here: Shallow Side are: Eric Boatright (Vocals) Cody Hampton (Bass/Guitar) Seth Trimble (Guitar/Keyboard) Heath Fields (Drums) The band is doing a brief run to end 2016: 12-02-16 in Queens, NY at Blackthorn 51 12-09-16 [Read More]

Check out the new track Living For The Weekend from Maradeen off their new album

August 26, 2016

The Southern rock pop flair of Maradeen will capture your attention with their new track, Living For The Weekend. The song is off their upcoming new album, Above the Horizon which is set for an October 21st release. The album described as “seamlessly blends pop hooks with masterful musicianship and southern rock flair with each song telling a story”. Vocalist and guitarist Whit Murray explains the inspiration behind the new single: “One of my best friends who I grew up with is insanely creative and sort of lives vicariously through what we do and loves helping out anyway he can. We text back and forth just bouncing ideas off of each other. I told him, I need the single for our last album that we’re recording. I told him that Wes said if I came up with a good title, he’d help me write it. My friend asked the premise for the title and I told him we needed a chorus that college kids are going to be singing at Hangout Fest, arm and arm, [Read More]

Shallow Side gives us our fix of Southern Hard Rock with their new video for Rebel

July 25, 2016

Shallow Side out of Alabama are ready to give us our fix of Southern hard rock with their new video for the bad ass track, Rebel. It is the first single off their upcoming debut album, ONE. The video was directed by Jim Foster at Red 13 Media and was filmed in their hometown of Cullman, Alabama. Vocalist Eric Boatright, comments, Rock-N-Roll has always had a place in the south. Now it has new faces. It has a new heartbeat. It’s more alive today than it’s ever been. With a New attitude and a fresh new look we will change the way people view American Rock-N-Roll. Like Rebels. Check out the new video here: This is one hard ass working band as they have quite a share of challenges and hardships. But the passion has always been deep in their heart and they have persevered through it all. Eric comments, “We’ve been through the ringer, no one can say we haven’t paid our dues. We’ve been stranded without a pot to piss in promised tomorrow [Read More]

Get ready to ROCK with the return of While She Waits

June 13, 2016

We are so pleased to announce the return of Southern Rockers, While She Waits. You all know that you can’t keep good rockers down so they are back after a small hiatus. We would also like to introduce Dylan Kidner as their new guitarist! Vocalist James Cole comments, “We are coming back because we deserve to be heard. We felt we were all missing something after the retirement. We are back….we are excited…. And we will rock.” They are managed by JP Hersberg and are busy working on a new EP and some tours so hold on tight as they will be taking us on a wild rock n roll ride! While She Waits is: James Cole – Vocals Dylan Kidner – Guitar Tim Rooen – Guitar Dave “Blood” Vessel – Bass Aaron Belk – Drums Make sure to visit their social media pages for more information. Information & links: Website:http://www.whileshewaitsmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/While-She-Waits/487870754593671 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhileSheWaits

Gideon’s Army will have you hooked with their new southern infused rock track

May 4, 2016

Gideon’s Army which is the brainchild of vocalist/guitarist Robert Bray is delivering a much needed dose of southern infused rock. You can’t help but be held captive by his powerful vocals as he brings to life his emotions through his music. He has just released a new single, Devil of Ramadi and you can check it out here: The song is off their forthcoming full-length album, King of the League, due out May 27th. Make sure to visit their social media sites as they are set to tour in support of the new album. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gideonsarmymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegideonsarmy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmichaelbray/

Get ready for some southern infused rock by Gideon’s Army

December 31, 2015

Gideon’s Army which is the brainchild of vocalist/guitarist Robert Bray is delivering a much needed dose of southern infused rock. Check out the new song, Don’t Mind which is from their forthcoming full-length album, King of the League, due out in early 2016. Make sure to visit their social media sites as they are set to tour in support of the new album in 2016. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gideonsarmymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegideonsarmy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmichaelbray/