Month: December 2015

Alternative

Our Spotlight Band is The Knitts from Los Angeles!

December 15, 2015

  It frustrates me when someone tells me that they can’t find any new music to get excited about. They obviously are just listening to their regular playlist and have not made themselves accessible to the new music. There is a band that I am very excited about and wanted to share with you. Check out The Knitts from Los Angeles. First off, they are not a new band since they formed around 2011 but they are definitely new to me and I am lovin what I am hearing. They have the vigor of a garage rock band with a punk edge that will grab your attention. They have recently released the first single, Get Up Get Out which will be on their 2016 EP. Check out the song here: The Knitts are: Charlie Volkens – Guitars Justin Volkens – Vocals, Ukulele Jaime “Jimmy” Luque – Guitars Victor Portillo – Bass Brandon Sinclair – Drums Upcoming tour dates include: Friday, December 18 – Maui Sugar Mill Saloon – Tarzana, CA Monday, December 28 – Skinny’s – North Hollywood, CA Monday, [Read More]

music

Family bluegrass band, Mountain Faith signs to APA

December 15, 2015

The latest news in regards to the recent signing of Mountain Faith to APA:   APA is excited to announce the signing of family Bluegrass act Mountain Faith for booking representation. “Over the past fifteen years, Mountain Faith has become one of the most respected acts in the Bluegrass genre,” said APA’s Cass Scripps. “We are anxiously looking forward to sharing their unique story and talents with fans across the country, and putting them in front of as many people as possible.” Formed in 2000, Mountain Faith consists of lead vocalists Summer McMahan and Luke Dotson, banjo player and harmony singer Brayden McMahan, bass player Sam McMahan – who is Summer and Brayden’s father, and mandolin player Cory Piatt. Their unique style puts a new spin on Bluegrass music, featuring touches of Gospel, Folk, Pop, and R&B. The band, who has just returned from a successful series of stops performing for U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf, is wrapping up the year with several performances, including one at the Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers game [Read More]

music

Failure Anthem will be direct support for Adelita’s Way

December 15, 2015

Exciting news to share that Failure Anthem has been announced as direct support for Adelita’s Way on their upcoming tour. The tour is set to begin on January 16th and wrap up on February 14th. They will be out on tour just as their new album, First World Problems gets released on January 22nd.  Right now the band is concluding a tour opening for Like A Storm in support of their single “Paralyzed”, which continues to climb rock radio charts. Watch an exclusive live performance of the single when you Shazam “Paralyzed”. Check out the tour dates: Failure Anthem Tour Dates w/Like A Storm Dec. 15 – New York, NY – The Studio Dec. 16 – Syracuse, NY – Lost Horizon Dec. 18 – Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory Dec. 19 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Dec. 20 – Janesville, WI – The Back Bar   w/Adelitas Way Jan. 16 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock Jan. 20 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill Jan. 21 – [Read More]

Country

INAUGURAL SEASON OF ‘THE JOEY CANYON SHOW’ LAUNCHING JAN. 8TH

December 15, 2015

  Traditional Country singer-songwriter Joey Canyon has just announced the line-up for the first season of his new weekly RFD-TV series The Joey Canyon Show, and the 40 year Colorado native has put together a list of artists that represent the best in the Country Music format. “When I decided I wanted to do The Joey Canyon Show in my hometown of Denver, I was concerned that artists from Nashville and other places may not choose to come here, how wrong I was,” the singer said. “Every special guest I had on the show was very happy to be in Colorado and was very impressed with the set, the band and how well they were treated, they all were first class as you would expect from traditional country artists!” The 30-minute series will premiere on January 8, airing each Friday evening at 10pm Eastern / 9pm Central. The first guest will be hit-maker Mark Wills, known for hit singles as “Jacob’s Ladder,” “Wish You Were Here,” and the 2003 number one single “Nineteen Something.” Among [Read More]

Gear Highlight

36. StompLight is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 15, 2015

We are at number 36 for our Countdown to NAMM 2016 and we would like to feature the exciting new product, StompLight the world’s first theatrical lighting effects pedal, aims to change the way artists, musicians and DJ’s perform by producing colorful lighting effects at the touch of a button. Check out the news below: StompLight International, a pioneering lighting effects pedal (LEP) technology company in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the availability of their flagship product StompLight. StompLight is a portable unit, small enough to fit onto or by the side of a pedal board, in a DJ booth or as part of any minimalist stage setVup that produces dozens of colorful lighting effects at the click of a button. “StompLight’will change the way that artists and musicians perform, rehearse and record music,”’StompLight  Founder Michael Ahern’said. “StompLight’s patented design and integrated Cree LED lighting array promises musicians, DJ’s and theatrical performers fantastic stage lighting with the convenience of a single effects pedal. StompLight is a portable and easy-to-use tool that produces dozens of lighting effects [Read More]

Metal

Grave Digger celebrate 35 years of Powermetal     

December 15, 2015

In December 2015 Powermetal fans are in for something special. The German band Grave Digger celebrates their 35 years’ anniversary. They started out at the end of 1980. Their first record, called ‘Heavy Metal Breakdown’, was released in 1984. Many records, EP’s, festivals and tours down, there’s a new record release planned for 2016. Never tiring they just finished a US/Canada Tour in November with Blind Guardian. Since 35 years in the biz is a good reason to celebrate, Grave Digger invites everyone to a Big Birthday Bash at the end of 2015. What’s really special about that night is, that it’s dedicated to the early years, the 1980’s, of the band, with songs solely from that era. There are four shows announced: 26.12.2015 Glauchau – Alte Spinnerei 27.12.2015 München – Backstage 28.12.2015 Bochum – Zeche 29.12.2015 Berlin – C-Club Special guest will be Motorjesus, another German band. To get an idea on what they sounded like in, say in 1984, check out ‘Heavy Metal Breakdown’ here:   Also visit the bands’ social media: Grave [Read More]

NAMM 2016

37. Nita Strauss will co-host the She Rocks Awards on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 14, 2015

  Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 37, we would like to feature once again The She Rocks Awards. We are pleased to announce that Nita Strauss, acclaimed guitarist currently on tour with Alice Cooper to grace She Rocks Awards stage as co-host.  The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is thrilled to announce that Nita Strauss will co-host the 2016 She Rocks Awards. Honoring women who stand out as role models in the music industry, the She Rocks Awards will take place Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif., during the Winter NAMM Show. “I’m so excited to be a part of the She Rocks Awards this year, and join Laura Whitmore and the WiMN to honor some of the incredible women in all the different aspects of our industry,” said Strauss. Hosting duties will be shared between Strauss and WiMN Founder Laura B. Whitmore. “Nita Strauss has serious chops and is a role model for guitarists everywhere. When I asked her to join us for the She Rocks Awards, she didn’t hesitate. It will be a pleasure to share the [Read More]