Month: March 2015

Interview

Interview with Denny Tedesco, Director of “The Wrecking Crews” documentary. By Patrick O’Heffernan

March 21, 2015

 Interview with Denny Tedesco, Director of “The Wrecking Crews” documentary on the session musicians who brought the world rock and roll.   Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles) The film The Wrecking Crew, is the story of guitarist Tommy Tedesco and the session musicians who played on hundreds, if not thousands of the hit records of the 60’s and 70’s.  Eighteen years in the making, The Wrecking Crew features interviews with the group members, stars like Cher and Nancy Sinatra and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, plus the music of the times.   Few fans realized that the people playing on the 45’s they bought were often not the bands shown on the cover, but a fluid group of session musicians, some of whom did not originally like rock and roll  but made a good living playing it in the studio. When Tedesco was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, his son Denny, a TV producer,  started taping interviews to record that era and the people who made it happen. With the help of family, friends and [Read More]

Pop

Next Door To the Moon release new video for Tell Me When It’s Over

March 21, 2015

The pop rock project of Connor Daniel, Next Door To the Moon have released a new video for their song Tell Me When It’s Over. The catchy track with hints of pop punk will grab a hold of you and have you hooked. Check out the video here: It is a great song  that highlights Connor’s emotionally driven lyrics and honest soul baring songwriting skills. He then spotlights them in his fun catchy songs that will have you moving in no time. The debut single will have you anticipating more new music and waiting to catch Next Door To the Moon perform live. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview with Connor soon. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://nextdoortothemoon.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NextDoorToTheMoon Twitter: www.Twitter.com/NDTTM Instagram: www.Instagram.com/NDTTM Youtube: www.YouTube.com/NextDoorToTheMoonTV

Band of the Day

Kickin Valentina is our Band of the Day

March 21, 2015

  Today’s Band of the Day goes to a kick ass Rock n Roll band, Kickin Valentina. Kickin Valentina are from Atlanta, GA and they deliver an incredibly infectious sleazy rock and roll with a side of groove that will keep you moving! They are just about to release their new album, Super Atomic this April 28th on Highway 9 Records. They album was recorded at Muse Productions Studio with renowned Producer/Engineer Andy Reilly (Bruce Dickinson, UFO, Cradle of Filth, Asia, The Quireboys.  The album will definitely deliver a straight up shot of rock n roll that will put an end to the rumor that rock is dead. Powerful vocals, kick ass guitars and catchy choruses will have you instantly hooked. Kickin Valentina members: Heber Pampillon – Guitar Jimmy Berdine – Drums Joe Edwards – Vocals Chris Taylor – Bass Genre:  Rock and Roll, Sleaze, Location: Atlanta, GA Feature: Gruff infectious vocals, wild guitars, in your face rock n roll Music: Upcoming album Super Atomic can be pre-ordered here: http://kickinvalentina.ecrater.com/p/22089141/pre-sale-for-kickin-valentina-super Songs to Check out:  Wrong Way Video to check out: [Read More]

Band

Hey Violet formerly known as Cherry Bomb release new video/song

March 20, 2015

Hey Violet formerly known as Cherri Bomb have released a fun new video/song. Check it out here: We are excited for their new future and can’t wait to see what is in store for Hey Violet this year! Hey Violet is: Nia Lovelis – Drums, Vocals Miranda Miller – Guitar, Keys, Vocals Rena Lovelis -Bass, Vocals Casey Moreta – Lead Guitar, Vocals We hope they have some shows upcoming so we can bring you a new interview with Hey Violet. You can check out our last interview with them as Cherry Bomb when they performed at the Troubadour in August, 2014.   Make sure to stay up to date on their latest news by visiting their social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.heyviolet.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heyvioletofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/heyviolet Instagram: http://instagram.com/heyviolet YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_YtXxRY3Z38Fs1QG25Jxw/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/heyviolet

Concerts

Photo Gallery of Fallujah at hometown SF Show

March 20, 2015

San Francisco Bay Area metal band Fallujah is currently out on an extensive North American Winter Tour. They recently made a stop in their hometown of San Francisco and took over the DNA Lounge. Photographer Brian Kirksey was in attendance to capture it all. Check out a photo gallery from the night: Fallujah is: Alex Hofmann – Vocals Scott Carstairs – Guitars Brian James- Guitars Robert Morey – Bass Andrew Baird – Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fallujahofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fallujahbayarea Photo Credit: Brian Kirksey – http://www.briankirkseyphoto.com/

Concerts

Concert Review: Glamour Of The Kill with Neoblind at Backstage Club in Munich contributed by Alexandra

March 20, 2015

Munich, Backstage Club, March 16, 2015 Contributed by Alexandra The venue, that Glamour Of The Kill played in, is a really small club, but cozy and just right for a fun night and that’s what it was. The opening band was Neoblind, a local band from Augsburg. They are currently partaking in a band-competition, where they just reached the semi-finale. Glamour Of The Kill started their set with the song ‘Out Of Conrol’ from their recent EP ‘After hours’. The original track was recorded with Jacoby Shaddix, who’s known to everyone as the frontman of Papa Roach. The set consisted of songs from the last two CD’s ‘Summoning’ and ‘Savages’ and they played, besides ‘Out Of Control’ also all the other songs of their current EP and an amazing cover of ‘Love Gun’ by Kiss. It was an energetic, fun set. The size of the venue was perfect for them. It wasn’t sold out, put packed none the less. There’s so much more feel and intimacy to club shows than at a big show. I [Read More]

Interview

Interview with John Vesely of Secondhand Serenade at legendary Fillmore in SF

March 20, 2015

We recently brought you our coverage of the Radio Revival Tour featuring Secondhand Serenade and Ryan Cabrera as it made a stop at the legendary Fillmore in SF. In case you missed it, check out our coverage here:  Radio Revival Tour stops into San Francisco and also our Interview with Ryan Cabrera.  It was an amazing night of music that ignited my soul and awakened my senses.  We had the opportunity to chat with John Vesely of Secondhand Serenade shortly before his set and you can check it out here: It was great to see Secondhand Serenade perform at The Fillmore and to witness their “hometown” show on this tour. It was like seeing the return of an old friend and picking up exactly where you left off. The energy was infectious and the crowd sang along to their favorite tracks. I was happy to see them perform songs from their latest album, Undefeated. John’s emotive vocals draw you in and he brings the spotlight to his passion for his music. What an amazing night of fantastic music! The [Read More]