Month: August 2015

music

Kalsey Kulyk’s Part 3 is a peculiar magic that exists in our past and her present. By Patrick O’Heffernan

August 8, 2015

Los Angeles. I have talked here about the “Canadian Invasion” – the flow of talented musicians from Canada to the US that seems to be a permanent fixture of the music scene in both countries.  We have interviewed many of them here – Maggie Szabo, Olivia Penalva and the band YUCA are three that come to mind.  Recently I was introduced to the music of another Canadian, Kalsey Kulyk. Kulyk is from a tiny town on the Hudson Bay of 1500 souls, but her talent is much, much bigger.  After a very rough bout with cancer and chemotherapy when she was 19, she moved to Las Vegas to work with famed record producer, Richard Dashut (Fleetwood Mac).  Dashut saw her potential and developed her style and sound so deftly that she landed a record deal with Phaymis Records. Her self-titled debut EP, produced by Lannie Williams, did so well last year that she expanded it to two volumes (Kalsey Kulyk Part 1 and Part 2) and has just released a new single, “Rewind”.   Kalsey [Read More]

Blues

The Delta Saints deliver an epic rockin blues set out on tour, that is not to be missed!

August 6, 2015

We recently brought you some information about the infectious music of Nashville blues rockers, The Delta Saints. We were able to catch their set last night at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. The venue is ideal for capturing a band that delivers such energy and emotion when they perform and that is exactly what The Delta Saints did last night. We had the chance to chat with vocalist/guitarist and bassist, Ben Ringel and David Supica earlier before their set and will be bringing that interview to you later this weekend. The Delta Saints kicked off the night with a set of swampy blues rock that would invigorate you and awake your soul. I have enjoyed their CDs but they truly take it to another level when you watch them perform. They dig deep and give every last bit of energy and emotion into each song. Ben’s vocals carry such a depth of emotion along with the swampy grooves on keys, blistering guitars, funktastic bass lines and on point hard hitting drums. What I love about [Read More]

Tour

Kamelot World Tour hits Europe in September/October 2015

August 5, 2015

After the world wide release of their latest studio album ‘Haven’ on May 8th, which includes guest vocals by Alicia White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Troy Donockley (Nightwish) and Charlotte Wessels (Delain), Kamelot started out on a world tour in North Amercia. In September/October this brings them to Europe, starting in Paris on September 17th and ending in Tilburg on October 16th.   The band says, “Kamelot Nation Europe!! Kamelot is super stoked to announce this tour and special guests Gus G. and Kobra and The Lotus. Crushing riffs and metal anthems are coming back this September and October!!” Kamelot guitarist Thomas Youngblood adds: “Since Haven has been released, we have been waiting anxiously to play the new songs for our fans in Europe, it’s time now! I am also happy to have our long time friend Gus G. and Canadians Kobra and The Lotus on board. This will be one killer package for the fans.” As mentioned above, Gus G. (Firewind/Ozzy) will be bring his latest album Brand New Revolution to the tour, along with openers, Canada’s Kobra And [Read More]

Band

Fronzilla announces tour dates with Palisades, Whitney Peyton and It Lives, It Breathes

August 5, 2015

  Fronzilla has been delivering ferociously energetic sets with Attila out on Vans Warped Tour this summer. Get ready for Fronzilla’s headlining tour with Palisades, Whitney Peyton and It Lives It Breathes.  VIP On Sale: Thursday, August 6th at 1pm EST. General On Sale: Monday, August 10th at 10am local FRONZILLA FALL 2015 TOUR DATES: 9/17 Underbelly | Jacksonville, Fla. 9/18 The Orpheum | Tampa, Fla. 9/19 Backbooth | Orlando, Fla. 9/20 The Masquerade | Atlanta, Ga. 9/21 Southland Ballroom | Raleigh, N.C. 9/23 The Palladium | Worcester, Mass. 9/24 Voltage Lounge | Philadelphia, Pa. 9/25 Revolution Music Hall | Amityville, N.Y. 9/26 The Smiling Moose | Pittsburgh, Pa. 9/27 Shelter | Detroit, Mich. 9/28 The Stache at Intersection | Grand Rapids, Mich. 9/29 Subterranean | Chicago, Ill. 10/1 Marquis Theater | Denver, Colo. 10/2 In the Venue | Salt Lake City, Utah 10/3 The Boardwalk | Orangevale, Calif. 10/4 Chain Reaction | Anaheim, Calif. 10/6 Joe’s Grotto | Phoenix, Ariz. 10/8 Korova | San Antonio, Texas 10/9 The Rail Club | Fort Worth, Texas 10/10 Walter’s Downtown | [Read More]

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Tara Macri releases feel good video for her song, Prettiest Girl In The Room

August 4, 2015

Los Angeles based singer, Tara Macri releases new video for her song, Prettiest Girl In The Room and it truly is a great feel good song for a much needed pick me up. Everyone has those times where they feel hopeless, sad or in despair and it may seem so hard to rise from those feelings. What is special, is when you have that one person whom you know you can call on, to make you feel like the Prettiest Girl In The Room. That is the message behind the song. Tara comments about the video, The fashion and look in the video was inspired by Audrey Hepburn. We were going for a modern day Audrey Hepburn look. I love her uniqueness & classiness and have always been a huge fan of hers. In any situation I always ask – what would Audrey Hepburn do?” Check out the video here: Tara brings out such a natural honesty when she sings and creates an emotional connection with the listener. We will see if we can bring [Read More]

music

INSOMNIUM announces tour replacement for Niilo Sevanen

August 4, 2015

  Finnish melodic death metallers INSOMNIUM are just about to embark on their headlining North American tour this week. They have also announced a live replacement for vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevanen. The band comments: “Dear fans, Last Saturday we got unexpected phone call while driving to Gothoom Festival in Slovakia. Unfortunately, serious illness had taken place in Niilo’s close family. We all felt devastated but somehow we were still able to pull through the show. However, due to these unpredicted circumstances, there was no way Niilo could have been able to leave his family behind and attend the upcoming US tour. Family is the most important thing and always comes first. We were left with two equally bad options. To cancel the tour altogether or to go and try to find replacement for Niilo in couple of days notice. We had already invested considerable amount of money on this tour and whole tour personnel had made commitments to take time off from other work to do this tour. At the same time we felt really bad [Read More]

Band

Northern California, Come get your FIX of Rock n Roll on August 18th at Phoenix Theater, Petaluma

August 4, 2015

Hell no, Rock Ain’t Dead! It is alive and thriving and there are so many great bands out there that are determined to make sure the rock n roll torch burns bright. For Northern California, they will have the chance to catch four of these great hard rocking rockin bands as they play at the historical Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, California on August 18th. All Ages Show. Tickets for the night are only $8 and will include four bad ass sets to include blues rock, hard rock, and balls to the wall rock and roll with Faith and Bullets, Sweet Addiction, Delta Rose and Diamond Lane. We have featured all these great bands on Music Junkie Press and it is like a wish come true to have them all perform together. Head over to TicketFly and get your tickets today! * * * * * * * * * * * Diamond Lane have been busy in the studio working on new music that will surely melt our faces off. Their latest album, Terrorizer is [Read More]