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V² delivers flawless set at top notch venue, Rock Star University House of Rock in Santa Rosa

July 10, 2016

We had the pleasure of catching V² (pronounced V squared), which features the young 13 year old twins Vittorio and Vincenzo as they opened up for rockers, Puddle of Mudd. The concert was held at the Home of V², Rock Star University House of Rock which is by far the most impressive of venues that I have ever experienced. With a history of covering nearly 1,000 concerts in approximately 75+ different venues, the House of Rock undeniably tops the list for most impressive venues. The intimate venue which features a jaw dropping memorabilia collection, spectacular state of the art sound and stage system, full lighting and effects, comfortable seating to include sofa lounges, bar benches, bistro bar tables or if you prefer, general admission standing right in front of the stage. The stage features a catwalk that insures everyone in the venue is getting the best view at all times. Stay tuned for our upcoming feature on this amazing venue and how it brings a first class concert experience to everyone that walks through the doors. [Read More]

Bad Boy Eddy release new video for “The Chosen Ones” and catch them at Cruefest 2016!

June 5, 2016

Rockers Bad Boy Eddy have just released a music video for their new song, The Chosen Ones. It is the perfect anthemic rock song that will have you raise your hands in the air and declare, we are The Chosen Ones. It is exactly what we need to resuscitate ROCK N ROLL! They bring back our love for the fierce guitar riffs, powerful vocals and songs that will have you head banging and rocking out. Check out the video here and you just might find a cameo by our own Rockin Ryan: If you haven’t seen them perform live, you are missing out. Bad Boy Eddy has one of the best stage presences’ and you can’t help but get in the game and rock out with them. There is no standing still when Bad Boy Eddy performs. They insure that the crowd is having a good time and that is what we need more of. We are pleased to announce that they will be part of the 15th Annual CRUEFEST “Benefit For Cancer Research” coming up [Read More]

Bad Boy Eddy releases bad ass new song!

March 8, 2016

We are so excited to tell you about the new song that fierce rockers Bad Boy Eddy have just released! Their new song, The Chosen Ones is sure to get you ready to rock the night away. Check it out here: Bad Boy Eddy are exactly what we need to resuscitate ROCK N ROLL! They bring back our love for the fierce guitar riffs, powerful vocals and songs that will have you head banging and rocking out. If you haven’t seen them perform live, you are missing out. Bad Boy Eddy has one of the best stage presences’ and you can’t help but get in the game and rock out with them. There is no standing still when Bad Boy Eddy performs. They insure that the crowd is having a good time and that is what we need more of. They have an upcoming show on March 25th right here in Santa Rosa, Ca at Annie O’s. It will be a night of unbelievable rock with Bad Boy Eddy, Sweet Addiction, and Gypsy Flight. It [Read More]

Farewell, My Love announces the departure of Ryan Howell and Logan Thayer

September 1, 2014

Farewell, My Love has just announced the departure of vocalist Ryan Howell and guitarist, Logan Thayer. The news was released on their Facebook page and also mentions they will be heading in to the studio this winter to record new music. Here is the following post: Farewell Family, We are saddened to announce that our brothers, Logan Thayer and Ryan Howell, will no longer be a part of Farewell, My Love. They will be moving on to pursue tremendous opportunities of their own. Please join us in wishingLogan and Ryan the best of luck in their new endeavors. We are all truly blessed to have had them in our lives. This in turn gives F,ML the chance to pursue new and exciting opportunities of our own. With this being said, Chad Kowal is stepping up as the lead vocalist. We will be going into the studio this Winter to prepare for a new album to be released in Spring of 2015. We are very eager to show you all what we have in store Regards, Farewell, [Read More]

Farewell, My Love talks with us about fans, The Rock and Rebel Tour and more new music!

June 15, 2014

Farewell, My Love is in the first week of their Rock and Rebel Tour and they have been lighting up the venues with their energetic sets. Just a couple months ago, we had told you about the awesome show that Farewell, My Love delivered on their stop into San Francisco for the We Own The Night Tour. This past Thursday, we were treated to the return of Farewell, My Love as they brought The Rock and Rebel Tour into Santa Rosa at the Live Musician’s Co-op. We had a chance to talk with them before their set and are pleased to bring you that interview here. We missed Charlee, but were glad to have caught him at the end. Check it out here: Here is a repost of our review of their Santa Rosa show in case you missed it: The energy of the crowd was pretty good for a Thursday night and the band kicked into high hear as they took the stage. Farewell, My Love always give a 150% when they hit the stage. It was great to [Read More]

Farewell, My Love takes The Rock and Rebel Tour to Santa Rosa

June 15, 2014

Just a couple months ago, we had told you about the awesome show that Farewell, My Love delivered on their stop into San Francisco for the We Own The Night Tour. This past Thursday, we were treated to the return of Farewell, My Love as they brought The Rock and Rebel Tour into Santa Rosa. The tour just started on June 10th in Bakersfield at Jerry’s Pizza and features Farewell, My Love, Jamies Elsewhere, Incredible’ Me and Lionfight. On their stop at the Live Musician’s Co-op here in Santa Rosa, it also featured three of our favorite local bands, Awoken Shadows, A Hero To Fall and Chapters. The energy of the crowd was pretty good for a Thursday night and the band kicked into high hear as they took the stage. Farewell, My Love always give a 150% when they hit the stage. It was great to see many of the familiar faces in the crowd. One thing is for sure, they have very dedicated fans and when they are playing, they always make sure to make it out to [Read More]

Wine Country producing great heavy metal with Waxwyng

June 30, 2013

Just over an hour North of San Francisco, lies Santa Rosa. The rock and metal music scene has had a tough time for the past few years here. We lost our only Metal/Rock radio station, 101.7 the Fox a couple years back, a string of night club closures including the most recent of the Last Day Saloon. You might think that with all this happening, Metal and Hard Rock is scarce up here, but local Heavy Metal Band Waxwyng is making sure it is here to stay! Waxwyng are five guys who deliver some energetic progressive metal with influences from Classic Rock, Thrash, and much more. You have the powerhouse vocals of Matt Cruz, Edgard Duenes and Will Reyes shredding on guitars, Alex Wilson slamming on bass, and kicking ass on drums is Andreas Hernandez. Their influences have been listed as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera, Metallica, Skid Row Periphery, Tool and the list can go on. You really can hear their influences in their music. They are not there to imitate, just to create. They [Read More]