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La Santa Cecelia’s Buenaventura: confidence, message, and sheer joy.

April 6, 2016

I have been listening to the new album, Buena Ventura, by the Latin Grammy winning band La Santa Cecelia’s since it was first sent to me a month ago. LSC is a hometown LA band and I wanted to hear them do the songs live before writing about them. LSC is more than a band, it is a community and an inspiration and a performance delight; seeing them live gives wider context to the recording. I saw LSC live last week at the 2200-seat Walt Disney Hall in concert. That performance confirmed everything I heard in the recording; La Marisoul (aka Marisol Hernandez) and the entire band have matured and notched up the talent level while holding tight to the core joy and energy that brought them from street busking 8 years ago to debuting at #1 on iTunes Latin albums last month. Each of the ten songs on the bilingual album is crafted with precision gained not only from hard work in the studio but from the experience of touring [Read More]

Country Legend Merle Haggard dies on his 79th Birthday

April 6, 2016

Sad news to report as country music legend, Merle Haggard has passed away on his 79th birthday. Merle had been recovering from a double pneumonia that hit him in December 2015. He was set to reschedule his December tour dates and had lost a lot of weight with the pneumonia. He had been looking forward to regaining his strength and hitting the road again. He is in our hearts and we send our condolences to his family and friends. His son Ben who was in the band, had handled all the social media sites and it was great to see the other side of the once private, gruff, reserved man. He would share such great photos. Like the one below where a fan was praying for Merle’s strength: Told dad there was a guy praying behind the bus, he looked down and weeped.. Moved by the love from the fans! pic.twitter.com/0yS4VA4iF4 — Ben Haggard (@BenHaggardMusic) February 3, 2016 Merle would update us on his health as well, like the following post on Facebook: Thank you [Read More]

Everybody Wants the Struts and now you can play them in Guitar Hero Live

April 6, 2016

It is a true fact, Everybody does want The Struts! The Brit rockers have been taking over the music scene with their infectious Brit rock! They blew us away on their recent headlining tour and you check out our coverage of their opening night in Santa Barbara here. Well now, you can have the fun and play The Struts in Guitar Hero Live as three of their songs have just been added! To celebrate their new album, Everybody Wants, Guitar Hero GHTV is introducing three playable music videos from the latest album via the Everybody Wants The Struts Premium Show: The Struts – Could Have Been Me The Struts – Put Your Money On Me The Struts – Kiss This Additionally, the Pop Punk 2002 Premium Show has been added to the GHTV lineup while Back to the 90’s continues into this week with the below tracks: Pop Punk 2002 Sum 41 – Still Waiting Good Charlotte – Lifestyles of The Rich And Famous American Hi-Fi – Flavor Of The Weak Back to the 90’s… [Read More]

Interview with alternative rockers, Bleeker

April 6, 2016

We recently featured alternative rockers Bleeker as our Spotlight Band. These guys blew us away when we caught them opening up for The Struts out on their headlining tour. They delivered a high energy set that blends the edge of alternative, fun-spirit of pop, and kick ass rock n roll. We had the opportunity to talk with vocalists Taylor Perkins and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for your time. We were blown away with your recent performance in Santa Barbara opening for The Struts. Was this first time for you guys to be playing out in California? Taylor: It was! We have spent a lot of time in California making records and writing but never actually playing! We usually spend our time in LA, or Malibu, so it was great to see some of the surrounding cities as well. Music Junkie Press: It is refreshing to see such energy from a band on stage and how [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Featured Artist of the Day is Andy Grammer

April 6, 2016

Today our BottleRock Napa Featured Artist is Andy Grammer and we are looking forward to his set. Andy is a Los Angeles born, New York raised singer-songwriter that has a sweet sultry voice that will grab your attention. His pop songs have quickly risen the charts and continues to garner him high praises and accolades. His feel good music is food for the soul and will brighten your day. So make sure not to miss them playing at the JaM Cellars Stage on Friday, May 27th at 2:45. Music: Magazines or Novels available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/magazines-or-novels-deluxe/id1050300320?app=itunes Song to Check out: Good To Be Alive Video to check out: Honey I’m Good Check them out out and make sure to visit their social media sites for the latest news. Make sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of May 27-29th for the BottleRock Napa 2016 Festival. You can get more details about the festival and pick up your tickets at http://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com You can check out below all the bands that have been announced and stay tuned for a new [Read More]

Concert Review Funeral For A Friend – Last Chance To Dance – tour with ZOAX and Shai Hulud

April 5, 2016

Munich, Kranhalle (Feierwerk), March 29th, 2016 Funeral For A Friend are currently on a farewell tour through different countries. They say goodbye to their audience after 15 years. With them on this tour are ZOAX, a relatively new band from the UK and Shai Hulud, a US based band that is in the business for about 20 years now. There’s always two shows in a row with playthroughs of the band’s first two records ‘Casually Dressed & Deep In Conversation’ and `Hours’. Opening band was ZOAX. They’re from the UK and formed in 2013. It was their third time playing in Germany, so far always as an opening band. We were lucky to catch Adam Carroll (vocals) and Doug Wotherspoon (guitar) for an interview that you can check out here: It was my second time to see them play, first was with Nothing More in November 2015. Both times were great. Adam has an awesome way to interact with the audience, inviting them several times to come closer to the stage and [Read More]

San Diego stoner rockers, Red Wizard are set to release debut album

April 5, 2016

Red Wizard, the stoner rockers out of San Diego are set to release their debut album titled Cosmosis through Ripple Music on April 8th on CD/Digital and April 9th for Vinyl via STB Records. Wizard are set to take you on a blazing ride of fuzzy guitars and vintage sounds that will have you thinking you are in a pleasant time warp. Check out their song, Tides of War to get a taste: Red Wizard is: Travis Baucum – Vocals/Harmonica David Wilburn – Bass Casey Lamontagne – Guitar Miles Von Ricketson – Lead Guitar Shane Kepler – Drum Make sure to visit their social media sites for their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redwizardry/?fref=ts Bandcamp: http://redwizard.bandcamp.com/