Tour

ANDREW W.K. ANNOUNCES “THE PARTY NEVER DIES TOUR”

June 13, 2017

It is time to mark your calendars for the Party of the year as Andrew W.K. announces tour dates for his “The Party Never Dies”  Tour.  The tour comes as he is set to release new music later this year via Sony Worldwide. Pre-sale tickets are available Wednesday, June 14 at 10am local time via Andrew’s website with public on-sale this Friday, June 16. Andrew W.K. Tour DatesNorth America Sep 14 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 17 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest – On Sale NowSep 18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 20 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 21 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 24 – Seattle, WA – Neumos – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 25 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom – Pre-Sale Wed @ 10amSep 27 – San Francisco, CA – Independent [Read More]

Indie

Bay Area indie pop rockers The Tambo Rays release new music video

June 12, 2017

Bay Area indie pop rockers The Tambo Rays are gearing up for the release of their new EP Recharge.  The EP is set for a July 17th release on OIM Records. To get you revved up for the release they have just released a music video for their track Yes and No. The video was directed by Frank Door and premiered on Wonderland Magazine. The band commented on the track, “This song is about letting go of old habits and beliefs, and the uncertainty that ensues the unfamiliar territory of new begins. It’s about confronting the difficulties of going in a direction different than the status quo, and releasing the expression of our most honest form of self, regardless of what others think.” Check out the video here: Their music is the perfect playlist for  summer fun as it flourishes with feel good vibes and infectious sound! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetamborays/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/THETAMBORAYS

Video

Volbeat share new animated video for Black Rose featuring Danko

June 12, 2017

Volbeat are currently out on tour with Metallica for the WorldWired stadium tour. They have just released a new animated video for their track Black Rose featuring Danko. The video was produced and directed by Toon 53 Productions, the clip features Volbeat like you’ve never seen them before. The song Black Rose just hit the top spot on the Active Rock charts and is available on the band’s critically acclaimed album, Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie [Republic Records]—out now. Watch the video here: Produced by longtime collaborator Jacob Hansen and co-produced by frontman Michael Poulsen and lead guitarist Rob Caggiano, Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie includes a total of 13 new tracks, reflecting their signature hybrid of rock prowess, metal power, blues soul, and rockabilly swing. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links:  Website: www.volbeat.dk Facebook: www.facebook.com/volbeat Twitter: www.twitter.com/volbeat Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/VolbeatVEVO Instagram: www.instagram.com/volbeat

Tour

Lucky Chops announce World Tour with Gogol Bordello

June 12, 2017

We are excited to share with you the news of Lucky Chops announcing dates of World Tour with Gogol Bordello. Their unique and infectious style of music is set to travel the world and please crowds for the coming months! Check out the news release below: Explosive five-piece brass/woodwind/drums juggernaut, LUCKY CHOPS, has just announced their first round of tour dates with the beloved Gypsy Punk band Gogol Bordello.This summer Lucky Chops will be making noise in Europe with a massive slew of sold out headlining shows and festivals in 13 different countries (See the full list of dates here). Fresh off their return to the United States, the first leg of their monstrous tour with Gogol Bordello begins September 18th at Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls, NY and rips through the nation with 26 announced dates that follow into early November (full list of dates below). “The musical and cultural fusion in Gogol Bordello is really relatable to us,” explains Lucky Chops. “It’s inspiring to experience performers giving 100% of themselves on stage like GB does, it [Read More]

Festival

Dreamers announce dates for a Fall tour with The Maine and Night Riots

June 12, 2017

  LIVE 105 BFD Festival on Saturday was incredible! We were excited to catch one of our Spotlight Bands, Dreamers on the Bud Light Stage. They brought their cosmic rock to the stage and got the crowd fueled with some nonstop dancing. They definitely deliver one of the best live sets! Take a look at some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: In addition to their extensive touring, they have just announced Fall Tour Dates supporting The Maine. Check the dates below and make sure to get yourself to a show:   Their feel good music is infectious and a mood elevator! For a band of three, their sound is might and powerful. In case you missed it, check out our interview with them when they came to San Francisco: Band Members: Nick Wold Nelson Jacob Wick Music: This Album Does Not Exist available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-album-does-not-exist/id1123862799?app=itunes   Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.   Information & Links: Website: http://www.dreamersuniverse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DREAMERSuniverse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreamersjoinus

Music News

AKA CONCERTS PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE SUMMER CONCERT! July 22nd at Phoenix Theater in Petaluma!

June 12, 2017

SATURDAY JULY 22ND! PHOENIX THEATER IN PETALUMA 4 GREAT BANDS!   Northern California, mark your calendars for a night of great ROCK N ROLL. The show features headline set by Los Angeles hard rockers, Blacklist Union. They deliver high energy hard rock that is sure to have the adrenaline racing through the crowd. Check out their video for their song, Evil Eye which is off their fourth CD Back To Momo. With Bad Boy Eddy on the bill, that is definitely an indicator of a MUST SEE SHOW! Bad Boy Eddy released their new album, Take A Bite Outta This on Demon Doll Records and is exactly what the Rock Doctor ordered. A hefty dose of fierce guitar riffs, powerful vocals and songs to bang your head with your fists in the air. A true resuscitation of rock.     Check out the video for Bad Boy Eddy’s song, The Chosen Ones which is off their new album,   Also playing that night is Tempest and Gypsy Flight! Gypsy Flight is an original hard rock [Read More]

Band of the Day

Paul Johnson and The About Last Nights new EP “Give Up The Ghost” is a must have!

June 12, 2017

  Our latest Spotlight Band is none other than Paul Johnson and the About Last Nights. These  Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based Power Pop / Alternative Rockers have released their new EP, Give Up The Ghost in May and it is a must have! Their music brings to life the “power” of power pop in a big way, reeling with infectious riffs, high energy rock, emotionally driven lyrics and addictive melodies. Their EP kicks off with Underachiever and is surely a misnomer for their musical skills! It has you singing along in no time and enjoying the straight up feel good rock music. Burn It Down is the first single of the album and is the perfect introduction for new fans to get hooked on their music. Paul Johnson comments about the track,  “Really, it’s adolescence. Being young, bored and hopeful that one day things will be whatever we make it, but right now is all that matters. Looking back as adults, we sometimes see that maybe those were the best times of our lives. Getting through those years [Read More]