Month: September 2017

Interview

Interview with Francisca Valenzuela by Patrick O’Heffernan

September 30, 2017

  Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles, CA) Singer, songwriter, poet, designer, entrepreneur and unstoppable force of nature, Francisca Valenzuela is a phenomenal multifaceted artist who has commanded stages in Latin America, Europe and the US.  Born in San Francisco, USA, of Chilean parents, Francisca’s career includes platinum and gold albums, world tours, a Latin Grammy nomination, and founding a major music festival. She  has shared stages with U2, Café Tacvba, Ximena Sariñana, and many others. She  received the 40 Principales América Award and  the  Best International Artist at the MIN 2015 Independent Music Awards in Madrid, Spain. She designed and launched two clothing lines with the Chilean retail brands: Work it! and Look Sharp! Currently, Francisca is an ambassador for the It Gets Better Foundation and has been selected as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum.  Last year  Valenzuela founded and organized the Ruidosa feminist festiva.  Her most recent album is Tajo Abierto.   I interviewed her 9/20/17 in Spanish and English with Dianna Carolina of Gypset Magazine.  This is the English interview. The [Read More]

Tour

New track from Strawberry Girls is a throwback to 2000, check out First Kiss

September 29, 2017

Strawberry Girls are ready to take you back to 2000 with their new track, First Kiss. The new song takes you back to the early 2000’s days of post-hardcore that the band grew up on.  As Guitarist Zac Garren shared, “It’s heavily influenced by the more progressive bands of that genre that defined our tastes throughout Jr High and High School. Bands like At The Drive-In, The Fall Of Troy, and The Mars Volta. I’d say it’s the closest we’ve come to writing something similar to my previous band, Dance Gavin Dance, which was fun to do.” “First Kiss” was the perfect choice for the title as the phrase creates nostalgia. Garren explained, “The title comes from the nostalgic nature we get from the song, which I personally view as a metaphor for the first time experiencing something new and special in life.” Strawberry Girls have always been a very hands-on and DIY band and as Garren added, “We enjoy the creative freedom that comes with that.” Every part of the new single was done by the [Read More]

Concerts

PHOTO GALLERY: Jason Aldean at Concord Pavilion, Sept. 28, 2017 by Sean Liming

September 29, 2017

Kane Brown open the night up at the Concord Pavilion for the fans with his deep Georgia southern voice. They young 23 year old country artist soothed the young fans with his looks and lyrics and while the older fans don’t mind it either. Dropping new songs that are going to be on his new album coming out in October. Next up was Chris Young who just flew in from Houston Texas this morning. Chris Young must really enjoy playing for all his fans or it must be a country thing. Chris was all smiles and getting the fans what they paid for tonight, great music and being friendly to all that came to watch not him but him and the other performers tonight. Fans were singing along lyric to lyric from the front of the stage to the back of the grass. Finally it was the headliner, Jason Aldean to end this perfect night in fall. The cool night of 65 degrees felt like nothing as Jason Alden sure rose the temperature at concord [Read More]

Aftershock 2017

SET TIMES for Aftershock 2017 Festival have been announced! Start planning your schedule

September 29, 2017

We are excited to share with you the set times for Aftershock 2017 Festival. Now you can start planning your schedule. Check out the news release below:   Band performance times and expanded onsite experiences have been announced for the sixth annual Monster Energy Aftershock–California’s biggest rock festival–Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 at Discovery Park, near downtown Sacramento, CA. Nine Inch Nails, Ozzy Osbourne featuring Zakk Wylde, A Perfect Circle, Five Finger Death Punch, Run The Jewels, Stone Sour, Marilyn Manson, and Mastodon top a bill of more than 35 artists performing on three stages.   Monster Energy Aftershock is the final event of the Fall For All festival series, created by Danny Wimmer Presents, which kicks off this weekend (September 30 & October 1) at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY. In addition to music, Monster Energy Aftershock offers many onsite experiences, including artist signings at the Monster Energy Experience, along with beverage sampling and prime viewing from the Monster Energy viewing deck. Fans can get the full VIP treatment at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort VIP Lounge, participate in some rock ‘n’ roll philanthropy at Take Me Home animal rescue and Fxck Cancer / [Read More]

Concerts

Seaway brings their pop punk to Cornerstone in Berkeley. Contributed by Sean Liming

September 28, 2017

From the Canadian city of Oakville, Seaway made their way in a van stopping along the way to make their punk rock presence know where they go. Their energetic beats and rythmes remind you of the older bands of Weezer and Third Eye Blind but to your surprise they make it their own and own it. With their just release album, Vacation, out in stores they were sure to not disappoint. And being in Berkeley where everyone know of Green Day, Seaway wants to keep the Punk/Rock anthem doing strong. Their catchy tunes of “Something Wonderful and “Lula on the Beach” got the crowd singing and festive while being those songs that replay in your head. Check out photos from their set: Check out photos of the other bands as well: Like Pacific Grayscale Four Years Strong Seaway are currently out on tour in support of their new album Vacation. Check out their video for their track Apartment:   ~ Photography by: Sean Liming Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeanLimingPhotography/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.liming/

Tour

Motionless In White release “hot” new video

September 27, 2017

Motionless In White released a new video today for the song ‘Necessary Evil’. The song itself features Jonathan Davis from Korn. As Chris Motionless stated in various interviews, the idea to get Jonathan Davis on board for the song came during the writing process. Korn have always been one of Chris’ favorite bands. Both bands toured together last year, so he decided to ask Jonathan Davis if he’d do guest vocals and obviously he accepted. Check out the new video here: Chris Motionless on the collaboration with Jonathan Davis   Motionless In White just finished a tour through Australia and will soon be touring home territory again. The Graveyard Shift Tour with The Amity Affliction, Miss May I and William Control starts out September 28th in Las Vegas, NV. Go fetch your tickets. You don’t want to miss this! For more information on the band and further touring, go visit their social media http://motionlessinwhite.net/ https://www.facebook.com/motionlessinwhite/ https://twitter.com/MIWband https://www.instagram.com/miwband/ Contributed by  Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp  

Festival

TOP 7 Bands to Catch at Cal Jam 17!

September 27, 2017

Here we are, nearly a week away from CalJam 17 and I hope you are ready for quite a festival! The lineup which features Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Cage the Elephant, Liam Gallagher and so many more, is one you don’t want to miss.   Check out the lineup below: The all day festival features a full day of rock and roll, but will also have so much more to offer. In addition to 12 hours of rock and roll good times, Cal Jam 17 offers camping, carnival rides, a water park, attractions, a mobile recording studio & so much more. On Friday night, October 6, campers will also experience the world’s best Go-Go band Big Tony & Trouble Funk, an outdoor movie theater and many other surprises. Camping space is limited, so act fast. Ticket Includes: Rock and Roll Carnival Rides and Waterpark Foo Fighter Museum & more!   To get you ready for Cal Jam 17 check out our picks for the Top 7 Bands to Catch at CalJam! 7. [Read More]