Month: July 2016

Hard Rock

Relive Aiden live for the last time

July 20, 2016

On January 31st 2016 Aiden played their last ever show at the Underworld in London, UK. That show was recorded and will be available to purchase this Friday, July 22nd . It’ll only be available digital. Further details will be revealed soon. Here’s the first trailer Follow William Control, the heart and soul of Aiden, for further details https://www.facebook.com/weareaiden/ https://www.facebook.com/williamcontrolofficial/ https://twitter.com/williamcontrol http://williamcontrol.com/ ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp  

Alternative Rock

Temple of the Dog reunite announce dates for the first ever Temple of the Dog Tour!

July 20, 2016

HUGE NEWS! This will probably be the one concert that I have waited a couple decades to ever see. Temple of the Dog have reunited and have announced tour dates for their first ever tour. The Seattle supergroup which features Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, and Mike McCready, and drummer Matt Cameron(who plays drums with both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam) will be heading out on tour. We are excited to see that they will be coming to San Francisco. Tickets will be going on sale July 29th and the tour will be heading to five cities, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, in November. Check out the following video:   Also their self-titled album will be reissued on September 30th and you can pre-order it now by heading over to: https://templeofthedogshop.com/. This album is one of my favorites and truly was the soundtrack to many years of my life. So make sure to pick up your tickets on July 29th and get ready for Temple of the Dog! A special [Read More]

Entertainment

Grace Potter is ready to rock this Friday at the SOMO Concert Series

July 20, 2016

  Powerhouse vocalist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter is ready to rock the stage this Friday, July 22nd at the SOMO Concert Series held at the SOMO Village in Rohnert Park. This year Sonoma Cider, the award-winning hard cider producer, is partnering with Second Octave for delivering incredible concerts right here in Northern California at the North Bay’s “greenest” and most unique live entertainment venue. You can pick up tickets for the show by heading over to: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1173095. Check out more news on Grace Potter: Grace Potter is a powerhouse alternative rock vocalist singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actress. Potter became the lead singer of the Nocturnals while attending St. Lawrence University. The band self-released two albums before signing with Hollywood Records, and had three full-length studio albums with the label by 2012. The group is known for the song “Paris (Ooh La La),” featuring Potter’s vocals. Potter also had a hit duet with Kenny Chesney entitled, “You and Tequila”. “Alive Tonight,” is the first single from Midnight. It’s her first new music since 2012’s The Lion The Beast The [Read More]

New Music

Taking Back Sunday are set to debut their 7th album out on intimate club tour!

July 20, 2016

There is something about the energy that comes from intimate nightclub shows that I just love. You can just feel the energy and enthusiasm as it races through the tight crowds and highlights the honesty and passion of the music. I was excited to hear that Taking Back Sunday will be debuting their new album, Tidal Wave with an intimate club tour. This will be their seventh album and Tidal Wave picks right up where they left of with their 2014 release Happiness is… and takes them to a whole new level. Vocalist Adam Lazzara explains,  “By the time most bands get to this point in their career they are pretty set in what they do, but we were really mindful about approaching our musical ideas differently this time around and staying true to where the five of us are in our lives right now. This album is truly an expression of what Taking Back Sunday is during this snapshot in time as opposed to what we think people expect from our band.” The album is [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Detroit rockers Citizen Zero premiere new song, What a Feeling

July 20, 2016

I have a great song for you to tackle the middle of the work week. How about the new track, What a Feeling from Detroit rockers Citizen Zero? The track features a mesmerizing guitar, catchy chorus, and captivating vocals that will take you on a rock n roll ride with grunge bumps and alternative turns. What a Feeling is off their debut album, State of Mind which is set for an August 12th release on Wind Up Records. Check out the new track here: Ahead of their album release, they will be setting out on the road for a string of dates. We are hoping they add a Northern California date or we may try and catch them at the Whisky a GoGo on August 26th. 8/3 ASBURY PARK, NJ – House of Independents8/4 NEW YORK,  NY – American Beauty8/6 CAMP HILL, PA – Gulliftys8/7 SHARON PA – Quaker Steak and Lube8/9 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Deluxe at Old National 8/10 PONTIAC, MI – Crofoot8/11 FT.WAYNE IN – The Rusty Spur8/12 GREEN BAY, WI – The Sandlot Entertainment Complex 8/14 [Read More]

rock

Yes is set to kick off their summer tour, The Album Series, on July 25th and Alan White issues health update

July 19, 2016

Next Monday, July 25th, YES will be kicking off their 2016 Summer Tour, “The Album Series Drama + Topographic 1 & 4.” The 28-dateouting will feature the 1980 album DRAMA performed in its entirety, for the first time ever, and sides one and four of 1973’s double album TALES FROM TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, plus a selection of their greatest hits. Check out the news below: The trek will proceed as originally announced in light of the health update issued yesterday (7/18) from drummer Alan White, who recently underwent a successful surgery to repair an injured disc in his lower back. As White noted in a letter penned to the fans on www.yesworld.com, with rest and physical therapy, he will be rejoining the band as soon as physically possible. “I’m eager to be on the road with the band, but also need to ensure my recovery is complete before doing so.” Until then, White’s good friendJay Schellen will sit in and perform with YES. “Please welcome him to our YES family; he’s doing a great service by stepping [Read More]

Entertainment

Skye | Ross new album is set to take you on a kaleidescopic journey of silky and smooth music to feed your soul.

July 19, 2016

Sometimes I can find myself drowning in the fast paced world of today. Of course, when I do feel overwhelmed, I always turn to music to get me through. The music of Skye|Ross is definitely the cure all for those moments when you need to step back and breathe in new life. Skye|Ross which features Morcheeba vocalist Skye Edwards and multi-instrumentalist Ross Godfrey. They have enlisted members of their families to join in and together they have created their album, Skye & Ross. The album is set for a September 2nd release on Cooking Vinyl and it features music that will feed your soul. Imagine if you will, standing in the center divide of the freeway, with cars whirling by on both sides, and becoming overcome with the challenges of life; bills, mortgages, kids, time, health concerns or whatever stressors they may be. For that moment, you might feel numb or disconnected. When you take a listen to the velvety smooth music of Skye|Ross, it all seems to disappear.  You can be standing in the [Read More]