Month: December 2015

Gear Highlight

Day 26. D’Addario Woodwind products are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 25, 2015

      D’Addario’s brand new woodwind products and accessories that will be showcased at this year’s NAMM, more info here: *Reserve Soprano and Tenor Saxophone Reeds: A completion of the Reserve Saxophone Reed Line, the Soprano and Tenor Saxophone reeds each feature seven strengths, ranging from 2.0 – 4.5, including a special 3.0+ (3.25) quarter strength. Each Reserve reed is made using D’Addario’s innovative Digital Vamping Process, which precisely measures and cuts every reed to the tightest tolerances. *Reeds Guards: D’Addario’s new Reed Guard is a stylish, effective way to keep reeds safe and secure. An innovation in protection, the new reed guards offer a convenient, affordable storage solution. The grooved surfaces prevent reed warping, and the soft elastomer cover is designed to securely yet gently hold an assortment of clarinet and saxophone reeds. *All-Natural Cork Grease: Made with a unique blend of natural and organic materials, this cork grease provides and retains ample, non-greasy lubrication to keep corks at their best and prevent them from breaking down. *Practice Grip: An instrumental hand exerciser [Read More]

music

Green Day releases new Christmas song, Xmas Time of the Year

December 24, 2015

It is Christmas Time and we all get to enjoy the great Christmas music, both old and new. Sometimes many great bands do covers of Christmas songs to spice them up, which we love and then there are new songs for us to fall in love with. Check out the new Green Day Christmas song, Xmas Time of the Year.

Concerts

Interview with From Ashes to New at Ace of Spades

December 24, 2015

This past weekend, From Ashes To New recently wrapped up the Christmas Vacation Tour with Falling In Reverse, Atreyu and Assuming We Survive. The tour made a stop in Sacramento at the Ace of Spades and we were definitely not going to miss it. From Ashes To New have been one of the bands on my must see list. They came on to the modern metal music scene with passion, energy and determination that will have them standing out from the rest. We had the chance to chat with vocalist Chris and drummer Tim shortly before their set. Check out our interview with them here: We can’t wait for the release of their forthcoming album Day One. This is one of those bands that you will have to keep your eye on because they are definitely on their way. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can also check out their video for their song Through It All: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date [Read More]

NAMM 2016

Day 27. Event Schedule on the NAMM APP is our feature on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 24, 2015

We started our Countdown to NAMM featuring the easy to use, NAMM APP. Now we hope you have already installed it and are planning your schedule.  Some of the features of the NAMM app are below: Browse exhibitors, mark them as favorites and locate them on the exhibit hall map Create a personal schedule of educational sessions by adding to the “My Schedule” feature Sync your personal app schedule across multiple devices Reference helpful maps to find your way around the show, map to meeting rooms and check out the best routes across the exhibit hall based on your location Stay up-to-date with real time alerts on show information and exhibitor news Follow the social media buzz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—add to the conversation using #NAMM Browse Anaheim restaurants and other local places, reference general information about the show and much more! Downloading the App Is Easy For all web-enabled devices, simply point your mobile browser to m.core-apps.com/namm16 to be automatically directed to the proper download version of the app. Bookmark this site for future use and easy reference. [Read More]

Contest

Enter to win tour tickets for Marianas Trench out on the Hey You Guys Tour!

December 24, 2015

Enter below for a chance to win a signed Astoria album art canvas print and a pair of tickets to the HEY YOU GUYS!! tour. 1 Grand Prize Winner will receive a canvas print signed by Marianas Trench, a merch pack from the band, along with a pair of tickets and meet & greet for the tour date of their choice. 1 winner will be chosen for each tour date to receive a pair of tickets. CLICK HERE TO ENTER   Check out their video for One Love: Make sure to head over and enter the contest HERE  and check out the list of tour dates!     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarianasTrench Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtrench

New Music

The Word Alive announce new album release for 2016

December 24, 2015

About two years after the release of ‘Real’, fans of The Word Alive can now look forward to the bands fourth full-length album called ‘Dark Matter’. It will be out March 18th, 2016. It is already available for physical pre-order on the Fearless Records webstore. Aside from the CD itself, there’s also a limited Vinyl version of the record and some awesome bundles. Head on over there and see for yourself. Digital pre-orders are set to launch January 8th, alongside with their new single called ‘Trapped’.   Check out a clip of ‘Trapped’ here     Lead singer Telle Smith explains, “Dark Matter is the result of our most in-depth writing and recording session we’ve done, and is something we consider to be our most dynamic and expansive album to date. This record completely defines and expresses who we are, and where we are going, taking the listener to the darkest and most honest places our band has dared to venture“. Here’s the track-list of ‘Dark Matter’: 1. Dreamer 2. Trapped 3. Face To Face [Read More]

Bands

Check out photos of Falling In Reverse from Sacramento on the Christmas Vacation Tour

December 23, 2015

This past weekend Falling In Reverse and Atreyu wrapped up the Christmas Vacation Tour in Fresno, California. The tour kicked off on in Boulder, CO and finished up in time for everyone to head home for the Holidays. We had the chance to catch them as they made a stop at the Ace of Spades in Sacramento.     The crowd was all fired up and it was a high energy night. Check out photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan:     Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website:  www.fallininreverse.com  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/fallinginreverseofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/FIROfficial iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/falling-in-reverse/id439592053