Month: April 2016

Alternative

Candlebox returns to San Francisco for stellar set at Slim’s

April 18, 2016

  The multi-platinum rockers Candlebox have returned to San Francisco for a stop on their Disappearing In Airports tour. They played at Slim’s on Saturday night and it was a packed house!  They are touring in support of their highly anticipated album, Disappearing in Airports, which is set for an April 22nd release. The night kicked off with a great set by Peter RG as he got the crowd ready to rock and you will see a couple Candlebox members in Peter RG. Next up was the insanely energetic Lullwater. We caught them last year out on tour with Butcher Babies and Amaranthe and it was great to see them raise the roof off Slim’s. The crowd was filled to what must have been capacity as there was no room to move about as Candlebox hit the stage. Everyone wanted to be up front for their incredible set. They were amazing and their sound was timeless as many longtime fans found themselves back in the ’90s singing all of their favorites.  What was quite impressive [Read More]

Music News

FULL THROTTLE SALOON PROPRIETORS MICHAEL & ANGIE BALLARD AND PARTNER JESSE JAMES DUPREE TO RE-BUILD FULL THROTTLE SALOON

April 18, 2016

We all remember the devastating news of the fire that struck the Full Throttle Saloon last year and burned it to the ground. You can read our story on it here. We are excited to share the news with you that Full Throttle Saloon proprietors Michael and Angie Ballard and partner Jesse James Dupree will rebuild the Full Throttle Saloon on new 600 acre plot! Check out the news below:   PLANS ANNOUNCED TO NAME FACILITY “THE PAPPY HOEL CAMPGROUND” HONORING THE FOUNDER OF THE STURGIS RALLY NOW IN ITS 76TH YEAR Trio Begin Taking RV, Camper and Cabin Rentals As They Break Ground This Week TED NUGENT, ZAKK WYLDE AND JACKYL ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINERS   Sturgis, SD — Full Throttle Saloon proprietors Michael & Angie Ballard and partner Jesse James Dupree will re-build the Full Throttle Saloon months after a fire destroyed the legendary landmark.  The new location will be a 600 acre attraction allowing the trio to host RVs and unlimited campers for the first time in the saloon’s history.  Honoring the rally’s [Read More]

Concerts

Concert Review Neck Deep with WSTR and Creeper at the Strom

April 17, 2016

Munich, April 11th, 2016 It was an all English evening last Monday. When we got to the venue about 30 minutes before doors there weren’t that many people already waiting outside, so we were curious how many would show up that night. Turned out, the club was pretty packed…. WSTR were the first to hit the stage. Their set was very well received. The Liverpool based band released their EP last year September. Check it out. If you like Neck Deep, you’ll like them too. Second opener were Creeper. They just recently released an EP ‚The Stranger‘ not that long ago. They definitely brought along some fans to that show. There were quite a few people already singing along to their songs. It’s been their first time in Germany, but I’m sure it won’t be their last. Neck Deep, the headliner of the night, really tore the place apart. Or should I say their fans did? From the first tunes to the last note the crowd jumped, staged dived and sang along to each and [Read More]

Alternative

Our Spotlight Band is Chase the Ace, and watch their new video!

April 16, 2016

  Today our featured band is Chase The Ace. These guys know how to ROCK! They have just released the second song off their new album, Hell Yeah! and it is a bad ass track. Dead Man Rockin’ delivers a high energy rockin track that has you wanting more from them. They deliver balls to the wall rock with a metal flair and glam rock fashion. Get ready for Chase The Ace as they continue to blaze on with the rock and roll torch! Chase The Ace is: Roi Vito Peleg – Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Yam Artzy – Drums / Back Vocals Dan Parsons – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals Yair Gadon – Bass / Back Vocals   Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam rock, Metal, Location: London, Israel Feature: High energy hard rock with glam rock and heavy metal flair. Smoking riffs, powerful vocals Current release: New album, Hell Yeah! is out now. Pick it up on their site: http://chasetheaceband.com/merch/hell-yeah/ Video to check out:  Dead Man Rockin’ Check out some photos from their show from last year with Michael Monroe. Our Alex Bock covered the [Read More]

New Music

Assuming We Survive set to release debut album this summer on Warped Tour

April 16, 2016

We are excited to announce that Assuming We Survive will be releasing their debut full length album this summer on Vans Warped Tour. The album, All Roads Lead Home is set for a June 24th release via iTunes.  You can check out their newly released music video for Better Without You here: Make sure to catch Assuming We Survive this summer as they are out on the Vans Warped Tour. Dates can be found at http://vanswarpedtour.com/. Information & Links: Website: http://assumingwesurvive.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWSband/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/awsmusic

Hard Rock

Haunted by Heroes return to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on April 22nd

April 15, 2016

We are excited to announce the return of the bad ass young rockers, Haunted by Heroes to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. They are set to perform on April 22nd and you can pick up your tickets by heading over to the following link: https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2016/04-22d.html. The band which features founding members, twins, Chris (drums) and Nick (bass)  and Max on Guitar. These guys have been rocking out for eight + years and have really impressed us with their high energy rock and roll.   They will be featuring their new song, Break which we listened to, and can declare it “ROCKS!” This new song really highlights the musicianship of these highly talented young men. It will definitely garner them high praises and have everyone take a closer look at this hard working rock band. You can head over to their Facebook Page and check out the song teaser.  We hope to see you at the DNA Lounge and we will try and bring you another interview. To get you ready, check out some photos from their set [Read More]

The Pharcyde
BottleRock Napa

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is The Pharcyde

April 15, 2016

  Today our BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is The Pharcyde. BottleRock Napa has always done an excellent job at bringing together a variety of music styles and genres with the success of creating new fans for each band playing. We are excited that The Pharcyde will be bringing their hip hop energy to the Midway Stage. Their long time history will be bringing plenty of fans to watch them bring their rap game to new heights at BottleRock. In the early 90’s, when gangsta’ rap consumed the airwaves, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision. Opting to stay true to themselves with their left field but still South-Central sensibility, rap had seen few groups so self-deprecating and so smart, four visionary rappers adroitly able to split the difference between helium-voiced and hard-core. Listening to “Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde” two full decades after its release, its sense of timeliness is unmistakable. Every song on the album inverts [Read More]