Month: February 2015

New Music

Catch Wake The Sun out on tour for a shot of infectious blues rock

February 11, 2015

I have a great band to tell you about and they just might become your new favorite band. The fast rising rockers, Wake The Sun are setting out on tour across the States for a tour gearing up for the release of their self titled EP due out on March 24th. They will be bringing their infectious blues infused rock to a venue near you. Check the tour dates below (additional dates to be added): FEBRUARY 11 Wed           Orlando, FL                West End Trading 13 Fri               Jacksonville FL          Jack Rabbits 15 Sun             Nashville TN               The Basement 16 Mon           Birmingham AL         The Nick 19 Thu             Austin TX                    Rattle Inn 21 Sat Houston TX                 Fitzgerald’s 22 Sun             Fort Worth TX             Grotto 25 Wed           Las Vegas NV           Triple B (Backstage Bar & Billiards) 26 Thu             Los Angeles CA       The Mint 27 Fri               Santa Ana CA          The Copper Door 28 Sat San Francisco CA    Hotel Utah MARCH 02 Mon           Sacramento CA      Press Club 03 Tue             Eugene OR                Wow Hall 04 [Read More]

'80s Rock

Santa Cruz returns to the US for tour with Amaranthe and I Prevail

February 11, 2015

Well, yesterday being my birthday, I think my favorite gift was hearing the news that Santa Cruz will be returning to the US for the Amaranthe Massive Addictive Tour. Also on the lineup is I Prevail.  WHAT AWESOME NEWS! If you haven’t seen or heard of Santa Cruz, stop what you are doing right now and get ready for a shot of some straight up ROCK N ROLL! The tour dates are listed below: We are happy to see a San Francisco date so we will make sure to bring you full coverage and a band interview.  If you haven’t already checked out their lyric video for My Remedy, crank it up loud and check it out here: We can’t wait for the return of Santa Cruz to the US. They have a lot of great things in store for 2015 and get ready for them to dominate this year with their ROCK N ROLL! Check out our chat with Archie here: In  case you missed our earlier interview from last year, you can check [Read More]

Band

Of Mice & Men announces North American headlining tour

February 10, 2015

Of Mice & Men have just announced dates for a North American headlining tour. The tour is set to kick off on April 28th at Revolution in Ft. Lauderdale. Check the dates below so you can make plans to not miss them out on this tour: Date                      City                                        Venue April 25                 Jacksonville, FL                  Welcome To Rockville   HEADLINING TOUR   April 28                 Ft. Lauderdale, FL              Revolution April 30                 Nashville, TN                     Rocketown May 1                    Atlanta, GA                       Tabernacle May 2                    Charlotte, NC                    Carolina Rebellion ** May 6                    Silver Spring, MD              The Fillmore May 7                    Philadelphia, PA                Electric Factory May 9                    Las Vegas, NV                   Rock In Rio ** May 11                 Sayreville, NJ                     Starland Balroom May 12                 Worcester, MA                 The Palladium May 13                 NYC, NY                              Best Buy Theater May 16                Columbus, OH                     Rock On The Range ** May 17                 Sauget, IL                           Pops May 19                 Chicago, IL                         House Of Blues May 20                 Chicago, IL                         House [Read More]

Concerts

Hellyeah bring the Blood For Blood tour to the Ace of Spades

February 9, 2015

Last night we made it to the Ace of Spades in Sacramento for the Hellyeah Blood For Blood Tour. We arrived early to the venue and even at a couple hours before the door opening, the line was beginning to wrap around the street. It was definitely going to be a packed house. We made it inside and caught the last couple songs of Archer who we hope to get a chance to see again.  Then after, Like A Storm and Devour the Day delivered kick ass sets. The crowd was highly anticipating the arrival of Hellyeah and the energy intensified in the venue to new heights as the lights dimmed and they hit the stage. The crowd went wild with screams as Vinnie Paul took his place at his throne ready to takeover Sacramento and have us all in awe of his phenomenal playing! One thing is for sure, from the second they hit the stage, you can’t help but get adrenalized with their high velocity performance. Frontman Chad had the crowd under his [Read More]

Concerts

Like A Storm take over the Ace of Spades on the Blood for Blood Tour

February 9, 2015

Last night we were at the Ace of Spades in Sacramento for the Hellyeah Blood For Blood Tour. With the crowd arriving early and wrapping around the block a couple hours before doors opening, gave us all the indication we were in for a packed house. We arrived and caught a couple songs of Archer who warmed up the crowd and then Like A Storm came out and once again delivered a 150% with their performance. We have been seeing them perform since they first toured the states with Alter Bridge back in 2010/2011 and they are just as impressive as that first time they blew us away. It was awesome to see so many Like A Storm shirts in the crowd and how so many were singing along to and knew all the words. We had the chance to chat with bassist, Kent Brooks earlier before the show and we will be bringing you that interview later this week. We got to talk about this tour and how you can get yourself a VIP [Read More]

Bands

State Line Empire releases new single, Kill It With Fire

February 9, 2015

State Line Empire have just released their new song, Kill It With Fire. It is a bad ass new track that will get you amped up and ready to rock! We first heard them perform the song last year as they opened for Skid Row at The Whisky A GoGo. We are so glad that the new song is out and you can head on over to iTunes and pick it up now. In addition to the new single, State Line Empire will be performing tomorrow night at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco as they open up for John 5. They are also set to open up for him on Wednesday as they return to the Whisky a GoGo. For more details, make sure to visit their social media sites! We will try and bring you an update from them and coverage from their San Francisco show. I will leave you with our last interview from when they performed with Skid Row. Also check out a live footage video for Break Me Down: Visit [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Interview with September Mourning at NAMM 2015

February 9, 2015

We had the pleasure of chatting with alternative dark hard rockers, September Mourning at NAMM 2015. We met up at Blackstar Amplification booth and are pleased to bring the interview to you here: In case you haven’t already seen it, check out their video for their powerful new single, Children Of Fate. It is like a heavy dose of cinematic hard rock that captures your attention. The vocals of September are passionate and soaring as she takes you through melodic bliss. The song has a powerful message as well, vocalist September explains, Children of Fate is a call to arms for every person who has felt helpless, hopeless or worthless…a battle cry against the negativity we are surrounded by everyday. It is a song about the strength of knowing it’s not just you, alone, verses the world, it is all of us together verses whatever stands in our way. Musically, It is the first chapter in the story of September Mourning. Check it out here: September Mourning is: September – Vocals Shadou – Bass Riven -Guitar Wraith – [Read More]