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SUMMER TOUR: Slash and Aerosmith team up for an awesome summer tour!

March 22, 2014

This summer we will be treated to an incredible rock and roll tour featuring Aerosmith and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy. Now that is one tour that I hope you don’t miss. The perfect way to spend your summer with old fashioned down and dirty Rock N Roll. Slash confirmed the upcoming tour on his Twitter as well as Aerosmith members: We will keep you updated on the tour dates but I have an idea I know where I will be seeing them but I can’t release that info yet…. Stay Tuned for more details. ~ Marisol

Interview with Eyes Set To Kill as they Infect San Francisco with their amazing performance!

March 22, 2014

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to catch Eyes Set To Kill in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. They have been busy on tour for the “Revolver Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Tour” and were performing at the intimate upstairs stage at the DNA Lounge. For the tour, they have been playing larger venues and it was great to catch them in this smaller setting as they played with Cilver and San Francisco band The Light Iris. We caught up with the band just after soundcheck and are pleased to bring you that interview here: After The Light Iris warming up the crowd with some great metal core and a great set by Cilver, Eyes Set To Kill came out and rocked the DNA. Even though Alexia said she was losing her voice, you would have never known since they sounded every bit as awesome as always. With the recent departure of Cisco, they had an energetic rhythm guitarist play on a couple songs with them. They also performed a couple acoustic [Read More]

Blake Collins’ debut EP: a new talent with a Lennon sound and good potential

March 21, 2014

Blake Collins’ debut EP: a new talent with a Lennon sound and good potential by Patrick O’Heffernan Host, Music FridayLive! Even at his young age, Blake Collins is a renaissance man: painting, collage, drawing, poetry, and of course, music. A young, multi-talented artist with boyish good looks and a degree in fine art from UCLA, he is very busy. He has released his first EP, A Bell Locks In, and is working on a second EP and a full length album while he produces for others and plays bass, keyboard and guitar for three other bands. He also designed and produced the artwork for A Bell Locks In. Recorded in a home studio, the EP shows his strong potential as a songwriter and singer, although the sound is little homemade. A more dynamic microphone or a soundproofed studio would have nailed the production as professional. But, as it is – which is certainly not bad – Blake’s first venture is well worth trying out and he is an artist to watch. By far my favorite [Read More]

Hard rockers Emphatic sign to Pavement Entertainment

March 21, 2014

Hard rockers Emphatic signs to Pavement Entertainment and are set to release their new album in late 2014. “With some welcomed changes that have occurred with Emphatic, we felt it necessary to get back into the studio and make an album that reflects the current vision of the band” states guitarist Justin McCain who will also be producing the new album. “We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to the road ahead“. Emphatic has had great success with their albums “Damage” and “Another Life”, along with 4 singles charting in the top 40 active rock charts. We are excited to see what this new album will bring and I am sure they will not disappoint in giving us another heavy dose of hard rock! The band has suffered through some changes in its past but according to Pavement’s Director of A&R Tim King, “Any band that has longevity and is in it for the long haul had to suffer through ups and downs. This includes changes with labels, management, and sometimes even band [Read More]

Ben Sollee is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

March 21, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Ben Sollee. This year’s Bottle Rock lineup has such a variety of music to enjoy and I hope that everyone will take the time to take it all in and enjoy the gift of music. Ben Sollee is just that, an amazingly talented cellist and singer who delivers his gift of music through soulful folk songs. His music can range from soft and sweet to fun and upbeat. He is a definite treasure in this year’s lineup. Ben grew up in Kentucky where he began playing the cello in fourth grade. Music was always surrounding him as his parents encouraged him in his art. H quickly grew into a spectacular songwriter and would bring his music to life on his cello. He is exceptional at creating depth in his musical elements and his folk songs dance off the notes and tones. You will be wildly captivated by him. Music: Half Made Man available on Itunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/half-made-man/id556347983 Song to Check out: Letting Go Check Ben out make sure [Read More]

Yellowcard signs to Razor & Tie as new album is set to release this Fall.

March 21, 2014

Yellowcard has signed with Razor & Tie and will be releasing a new album this fall. Razor & Tie Co-Owners Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam add, “It’s great to have Yellowcard on Razor & Tie. They make rock the way we like it — with energy, hooks and attitude. They are total pros and we couldn’t be more proud to work with them.” Yellowcard comments, “We are beyond excited for what lies ahead. There are so many amazing opportunities on the horizon for us, and we are stoked to have a new partner in Razor & Tie.” Yellowcard has had great success with their last albums and EPs and I am sure plenty are excited to see what this new album will bring. They have a strong dedicated and rapidly growing fanbase who make sure everyone knows Yellowcard. They are also set to tour with the Vans Warped Tour starting on June 13th which they are no stranger to, having been on the tour four different years. Yellowcard is: Ryan Key – Vocals, Guitar Ryan Mendez – Guitar, Background Vocals Sean Mackin [Read More]

Wake up your dark side with Generation Empty and their video for American Dream

March 21, 2014

We all know that we can’t just have rainbows and unicorn music, sometimes we need to awaken our dark side. Generation Empty is the band for you to check out to do just that. Generation Empty is a Industrial/Metal/Rock band from Pennsylvania that also infuses some dubstep and sleaze rock. They are a band not be placed in a genre label since their music contains a variety of influences that create a great combination. Generation Empty is Tox on Vocals & programming Chuk_Devlin on Guitar Billy Spazm on Live Drums RedHat on Keys/Synth Noxx on Live Bass Their music, an industrial rock hybrid is filled with dirty groove riffs, variety of electronics and thought provoking lyrics that will take you on a dark journey inspired by some of the best 90s industrial metal bands. They definitely don’t come across dated as such and are a fresh captivating sound for today in this sometime’s dark world.Check out their video for their song, American Dream: American Dream is off their Incubated EP and is available for [Read More]