Month: March 2018

Music News

SOMO Concerts announces first show of the season: The Psychedelic Furs and X on July 25th!

March 22, 2018

Last week tickets went on sale for the first show of this year’s season at SOMO Concerts. Wednesday, July 25 Doors 5:00pm, Show 6:00pm Tickets On-Sale 3.16.18 Early Bird: $41 Includes Free Parking Advance:$46 Includes Free Parking   Details are below: Ineffable Live and Second Octave Presents: The Psychedelic Furs and X, live at SOMO Village Event Center on Wednesday, July 25! Tickets  are available at SOMOConcerts.com If you were to dissect today’s alternative rock music, you’ll find that much of it pays homage to The Psychedelic Furs​. Led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs scored major hits with “Love My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing seven studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, and a live concert DVD.     Born out of the post-punk UK rock scene, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands on US College and Modern Rock radio scoring a multitude of #1 singles. With the advent of MTV in the early 80’s the [Read More]

KAABOO 2018

SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS set to release third album this fall

March 22, 2018

Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators have announced the upcoming release of their third album in the fall. The group-SLASH (Guitar), MYLES KENNEDY (Vocals), BRENT FITZ (Drums), TODD KERNS (Bass & Vocals) and FRANK SIDORIS(Guitar & Vocals)–has entered the studio with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Iggy Pop, Incubus). Expect the group to announce a full North American tour for the fall.  You can also catch them in September performing at KAABOO Del Mar festival. It is one of the best music festivals that you have to check out.  Slash comments, “I’m excited about the new stuff we put together for this next record; it’s got some cool songs and it’s got a great live feel.  I’ve been working with Myles, Brent and Todd for about 8 years now. It’s been an amazing ride so far; as a band we continue to get better which is great. With the addition of Frank since the ‘World On Fire’ tour, I feel we have hit a great, creative stride which I definitely think shows on this next record.” SLASH adds, “Guns N’ Roses will be headlining European festivals this summer, it’s going to be a 110% performance and a huge [Read More]

Festival

KAABOO Del Mar announces lineup to include Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters and many more!

March 22, 2018

  KAABOO Del Mar announces the 2018 Lineup and it is  a stellar one! The festival returns with three days of blockbuster names on September 14-16. All passes go on sale today at 9 AM!! Check out the news below: All passes go on sale today at 9 am PT at kaaboodelmar.com. HANG LOOSE (GA) passes will be on sale starting at $249, while HANG FIVE and HANG TEN (VIP) passes are currently at $849 and $3299, respectively. HANG FIVE features premium stage viewing; exclusive culinary options for purchase; private restrooms; access to the Thursday night AMPLIFY Sneak Peek Party featuring Kool & the Gang; and more. New this year, KAABOO is offering the HANG FIVE+ (Drink Package) option which features the original three-day HANG FIVE package but with an additional private lounge serving guests included pass beverages. The HANG FIVE+ pass goes on sale for $1249. HANG TEN includes all the features of HANG FIVE plus access to on-stage viewing; exclusive meet and greet opportunities with KAABOO performers; complimentary beverages and food provided; golf cart access; and more. For [Read More]

New Music

Catch Kiefer Sutherland out on the Reckless 2018 Tour

March 19, 2018

  Kiefer Sutherland is returning to touring this Spring and early summer as he is putting the finishing touches on new music. He is embarking  on the Reckless 2018 North America and European Tour, kicking it off on April 10th in Nashville, TN. Kiefer comments about the tour, “I couldn’t have imagined the depth with which I have fallen in love with touring. To have the opportunity to convey intimate, personal stories to an audience, for me, has proven to be priceless,”  Check the dates below and get yourself to a show! April 10 Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, Tenn.April 12  Delmar Hall – St. Louis, Mo.April 13  Knuckleads – Kansas City, Mo.April 14  Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, Neb.April 17  Bluebird Theatre – Denver, Colo.April 18  Park City Live – Park City, UtahApril 20  Crystal Bay – Crown Room – Crystal Bay, Nev.April 21  Fremont Theatre – San Luis Obispo, Calif.April 22  Mystic Theatre – Petaluma, Calif.April 24 Crystal Palace – Bakersfield, Calif.April 26  Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, Calif.April 27  Music Box – [Read More]

Tour

Dropkick Murphys & Flogging Molly Announce First-Ever U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

March 19, 2018

A Tour 20 Years In The Making: Dropkick Murphys & Flogging Molly Announce First-Ever U.S. Co-Headlining Tour Kicking Off June 1 In Cleveland, OH Dropkick Murphys. Flogging Molly. They share a working class ethos, they share an Irish heritage and Celtic folk influence, and now – for the first time – these two giants of American punk rock will be sharing the stage for a co-headlining U.S. tour. This historic run, celebrating over 20 years of mayhem, kicks off June 1 at Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland, OH. Tickets for all shows are on sale now at www.dropkickmurphys.com and www.floggingmolly.com.   Dropkick Murphys just completed their 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Tour – including their annual sold-out hometown run of Boston shows – with NYC hardcore legends Agnostic Front and Boston ska pioneers Bim Skala Bim. This followed Dropkick Murphys’ sold-out European arena/concert hall tour – which included dates with Flogging Molly – in February. Flogging Molly is in the homestretch of their fast-paced selling Life Is Good Spring 2018 Tour, selling out over half of the dates in advance including their St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Hollywood’s Palladium, as well as the remaining shows. The band will [Read More]

Music News

STERN GROVE FESTIVAL’S “OPENING DAY” FEATURES PEABO BRYSON & JEFFREY OSBORNE

March 19, 2018

STERN GROVE FESTIVAL’S “OPENING DAY” ANNUAL BENEFIT THE BIG PICNICFEATURES PEABO BRYSON & JEFFREY OSBORNETO KICK OFF 81ST SEASON OF ADMISSION-FREE CONCERTSAT SAN FRANCISCO’S INIMITABLE OUTDOOR CONCERT VENUE   It will be an exciting opening day for the Stern Grove’s Festival this year. Check out the news release below: San Francisco, Calif. — Friday, March 16, 2018 — Stern Grove Festival Association embarks on its 81st Season with The Big Picnic, the organization’s annual fundraiser, on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Sigmund Stern Grove, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco. Annually, Stern Grove Festival raises upwards of $3 million in donations from individuals, foundations, members, and corporations, to sustain its ambitious admission-free programming. Stern Grove Festival’s iconic fundraising event, The Big Picnic, raises nearly $600,000 each year and kicks off the Festival’s summer season of free concerts and arts education programs. The Big Picnic Party is a ticketed, private event taking place at 11:30 a.m. before the concert at Stern Grove Festival. Ticket-holders receive parking and reserved picnic table seating in the meadow for the concert. The Big Picnic Concert inaugurates [Read More]