Month: August 2016

Concerts

Concert Review Free & Easy Festival – August 3rd, 2016 (Club) – The Real McKenzies

August 18, 2016

I made my third trip to the Free & Easy 2016 for a special treat, The Real McKenzies. What sounds like a band from the Scottish Highlands is actually a six piece from Vancouver, British Columbia. According to their facebook page they are ‘The Original Celtic Punk band’ and if you’re ever watching a live set of the band, you’ll probably agree to that. Opening bands were Beeswax from Germany and Igel Vs. Shark from Austria. Both bands sounding differently from The Real McKenzies musicwise, but then, how many bagpipes do you hear in rock/punk music?! Throughout the first two bands the audience was really reluctant, interestingly it was the same case in the venue next door. For the first half of the evening we switched locations and moved around a lot to get some impressions of the other bands playing the festival and there was the same situation in the Halle too. You could easily stand in front of the stage with no one behind you, even if you just came in through the [Read More]

Bands

Interview with our Warped Tour highlight band; PALAYE ROYALE

August 16, 2016

This year our Vans Warped Tour highlight band is none other than Palaye Royale. These guys delivered an amazing set day after day, raising the energy and bringing the true rock spirit to life. Their fan base dramatically increased with each and every show, their meet and greet lines grew longer and they never tired of meeting their dedicated fans. These guys are truly genuine musicians with hearts of gold and the passion shines through every note played or every lyric sang. Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: We also had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the guys and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: We hope you have already picked up their new album, Boom, Boom Room which is a musical gem that is destined to become the soundtrack of many great times of your life. You can pick it up on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/boom-boom-room-side-a/id1096688692. Palaye Royale has such an incredible and supportive fanbase. We wanted to share with you one fan’s experience, https://twitter.com/CreepWolfe22 and how [Read More]

Festival

KAABOO DEL MAR featured Band of the Day is Atlas Genius

August 16, 2016

  We hope you are ready for  the mix-perience of a lifetime as Kaaboo returns for another great year of music, food and comedy! The “mix-perience” of a lifetime, presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA, will be held at the world-famous Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds in Del Mar (San Diego), CA on September 16-18, 2016.    Today we feature Atlas Genius as our Featured Band of the Day for the KAABOO DEL MAR Festival.  These guys will be bringing an infectious indie alternative music to the stage. They are from Adelaide, Australia and recently released their second album through Warner Brothers. This hard working band has been performing at festivals around the world, in addition to numerous television performances to include The Tonight Show With Leno, The Late Show With David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Atlas Genius is: Keith – Guitar & Vox Michael – Drums Music: Inanimate Objects  now available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inanimate-objects/id1006063233?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Song to Check out: Stockholm Video to check out:  If So   We look forward to this incredible festival and hope you have [Read More]

Blues

Kenny Davin Fine and The Tennessee Texans release video of new single, The Ballad of the Tennessee Texans

August 16, 2016

Singer-Songwriter Kenny Davin Fine and The Tennessee Texans are bringing a rock-spirational message through their new release of Brand New Road. Kenny Davin Fine is quite passionate about his music and he is multi-instrumental and is a spiritual journeyman who enlightens those who listen as his thought provoking lyrics will awaken your senses. His music brings together a combination of rock, country and blues and has something for everyone to enjoy, all the while touching the hearts of the listener and delivering inspiring messages. Music is the healer of the soul, and Kenny is a true example of this. Check out more news on Kenny as well as his new video: Dr. Kenneth Davin Fine is also an academic medical doctor. Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and internationally recognized for his nutritional research and scientific publications, he continues to be professionally involved in patient care, medical research, teaching, nutritional pioneering, and public health. In 2000, with the help of his pioneering online diagnostic laboratory, EnteroLab.com, he launched into the public realm the now very popular [Read More]

Tour

The Suffers announce additional dates for their Fall Tour

August 16, 2016

The 10-piece ensemble, The Suffers have just announced additional dates for their Fall Tour. The tour will now run through November 20th and hit 7 more cities across the US. Check out the full list of dates below!  The band officially released their debut self-titled album on February 12th, which is now available on iTunes, Amazon & Spotify. Surrounding the release, The Suffers performed on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Check out their performance of Peanuts on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Tour dates are listed below: Upcoming Shows: ** = w/ Mavis Staples # = w/ support from Jakübi BOLD = newly announced 8/18 – Santa Monica, CA @ Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert** 8/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Afropunk Festival 9/1 – Queretaro, Mexico @ Hay Festival 9/22 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5 # 9/23 – Charleston, SC @ The Pour House # 9/24 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle # 9/25 – Franklin, TN @ Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 9/27 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel Club # 9/29 – [Read More]

Concerts

Periphery brings Sonic Unrest Tour to legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. Photo Gallery

August 16, 2016

Periphery are currently out on their Sonic Unrest Tour that takes them across the US. The tour includes support by SikTh, Toothgrinder and Chon. They are definitely setting out to deliver a great night of intense progressive and metal. The tour recently stopped in San Francisco and gave quite a show at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The night started off with Toothgrinder: Up next was Chon who are out of San Diego: SikTh took the stage and this is their first ever US Tour, so they definitely left an impression on the fans! Periphery hit the stage and unleashed their intense heavy music that captured the crowd’s attention from the first song to the last. Make sure to catch these awesome bands out on tour as they come through to your town.   ~ Photography by https://www.facebook.com/seabassphotography

Concerts

SikTh continues on first US Tour with Periphery and makes a stop in San Francisco

August 16, 2016

This past weekend, SikTh had the chance to perform at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco as they continue out on their first ever US Tour. The Sonic Unrest Tour features Periphery along with Toothgrinder and Chon. SikTh vocalist Mikee Goodman comments: “Touring America has always been a huge goal for SikTh; up to this point it hasn’t been possible, but we’re pleased to announce we are finally coming over as direct support to Periphery in August! August is a significant month in our career as it marks the 16th anniversary of our first release (‘The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out Wait for Something Wild’). We’ve taken our time, but this is a great tour and opportunity to play for our very patient fans in the U.S. and also make new fans!”  SikTh is touring in support of its ‘Opacities’ mini-album, available on iTunes at:http://smarturl.it/Opacities_Digital. ‘Opacities’ was described by guitarist Dan Weller as a “more thoughtful, heavier, more refined” record. This is demonstrated in the video for “Philistine Philosophies,” which was directed and created by Mikee W. Goodman. Check out the [Read More]