Month: October 2015

Concerts

Catch A Skylit Drive out on the HATE ME Tour

October 16, 2015

  A Skylit Drive are currently out on tour with Escape The Fate for the HATE ME Tour. They recently made a stop in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. It was an incredible night and A Skylit Drive killed it with a high energy set.  They treated the crowd to a couple new songs off their recently released ASD album. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan:   You can catch A Skylit Drive out on the Hate Me Tour. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show! Check out their song Self/Less which is off their new abum, ASD: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/askylitdrive Twitter – http://twitter.com/askylitdrive Instagram: https://instagram.com/askylitdrive/

'70s Rock

Red Sky Mary’s new video for Gone has you craving their live shows!

October 16, 2015

  One of my favorite new bands, Red Sky Mary from New Hampshire has just released their new video for Gone. The video captures the passion that these guys bring to the stage for their live performances. Check out the new video here: We caught Red Sky Mary when they performed with Texas Hippie Coalition out on the Smokin Hot Tour at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco.  We made sure we we were not going to miss them. They blew us with their signature sound that fuses 70’s classic rock with modern hard rock and a flash of blues.  They have energy, charisma, smoking guitar riffs, and vocals that will have you in lust with them! In case you missed it, check out our chat with the band shortly before their set at the DNA Lounge: They rocked the crowd and played our favorites from their debut album, River Child which was released earlier this year on Carved Records. You can pick up their new album on iTunes here. Here are some photos by our [Read More]

NAMM 2016

Day 96. 2016 Best Communities for Music Education Survey on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 16, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 96, we would like to feature Best Communities for Music Education Survey is now open! The program applauds schools and districts commitment to providing comprehensive music education. In a time where so many school districts have removed music and sports education from their curriculum, other schools are doing everything in their power to keep the music alive. Sometimes, music class could the one class that keeps a child involved in their school and continue their education. We have met so many musicians who have told us how their band or music class kept them wanting to go back to school. It was their release or outlet for them to create and we applaud the schools and districts who are working hard at supporting music!   School districts and schools across the country have the opportunity to receive national recognition for their commitment to providing students with access to comprehensive music education. NAMM Foundation’s 2016 Best Communities for Music Education (district) and SupportMusic Merit Award (individual school) [Read More]

Bands

Escape the Fate shake up the DNA Lounge for SF date on the Hate ME Tour

October 16, 2015

Escape The Fate have just begun their headlining HATE ME Tour in support of their new album which is scheduled for an October 30th release via Eleven Seven Music.  I can’t wait for everyone to hear the new music as I can wholeheartedly declare, is their best work to date. The album highlights their dedication and passion to their music and you can collectively appreciate the musicianship of the band. We were so excited to catch them on the second night of their tour in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. It turned out to be an incredible night of music! The night kicked off with fierce sets by Myka Relocate, Sirens & Sailors, Sworn In, and A Skylit Drive. We will make sure to bring you more coverage of all those sets. The night capped off with a highly energetic and fun set by Escape The Fate. Every time I see them perform, I am reminded of how awesome they are in their live performances. They really are the life of the party and bring [Read More]

Tour

Get ready for some fun as Family Force 5 announces Fall Tour dates!

October 15, 2015

  Just in time to shake up the fall leaves and kick up your heels, Family Force 5 has announced tour dates for their Tour Stands Still tour. he tour kicks off onOctober 16th in Vienna, Virginia and works its way throughout the United States wrapping up on November 2nd in Chicago, Illinois. The band will be touring in support of their critically acclaimed album Time Stands Still. The band has also announced their upcoming Time Still Stands remix album which comes out November 6th and is available for pre-order now! Check out their music video for their song, Sweep The Leg: Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show! “Tour Stands Still” Tour Dates: 10/16 – Jammin’ Java – Vienna, Virginia 10/17 – Visulite Theatre – Charlotte, North Carolina 10/18 – Center Stage – The Loft – Vinyl – Atlana, Georgia 10/21 – House of Blues Dallas – Dallas, Texas 10/22 – House of Blues Houston – Houston, Texas 10/25 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10/26 – House of Blues [Read More]

Alternative

Our Spotlight Band is Pain of Salvation

October 15, 2015

  Swedish progressive rockers, Pain of Salvation are our Spotlight Band. They have been busy working on new recording projects ever since their latest release, the semi-acoustic album “Falling Home” from January 2015.  Pain of Salvation have now also announced a next string of shows in The Netherlands and Italy: Pain of Salvation – Live 2015: Oct. 29, 2015 NL – Enschede @ Atak Oct. 30, 2015 NL – Apeldoorn @ Gigant Oct. 31, 2015 NL – Amstelveen @ P60 Dec. 12, 2015 IT – Rome @ Crossroads Live Club Dec. 13, 2015 IT – Milano @ Circolo Magnolia More dates to come…     Band Members: Daniel Gildenlöw – lead vocals, acoustic guitars Ragnar Zolberg – acoustic guitars, vocals Léo Margarit – drums, vocals Daniel D2 Karlsson – rhodes, organs, vocals Gustaf Hielm – acoustic basses, upright bass, vocals Additionally, following up on their latest “Road Salt” releases, Pain of Salvation have now started to work on material for their next studio album effort, a concept album that goes back to the band’s harder and [Read More]

NAMM 2016

Day 97. Recreational Music Making on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 15, 2015

  Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 97, we would like to feature Recreational Music Making. As we all know, life can be stressful with it’s ups and downs. One thing that I always turn to help in those situations is music. The power of music is amazing and so many people find themselves getting recharged and ready to go after listening or playing music.   During NAMM 2016, make sure to make time for the Recreational Music Making sessions in the RMM Forum. For more information head over to https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2015-09-02-recreational-music-making-2016-namm-show   RMM programming includes a full day of music making on Sunday, January 24 in the NAMM Member Center: Recorder circle, 10 a.m. Harmonica circle, 11:30 a.m. Music Making parade (multi-instrument), 12:45 p.m. Ukulele circle, 1:30 p.m. Bring your island spirit. No experience required. Brought to you by The NAMM Foundation and Kala Brand Music. Trumpet circle at 3 p.m. Join us for the second annual trumpet circle focused on fostering brass playing at the elementary level.  Brought to you by The [Read More]