January 2019 | Music Junkie Press

NAMM NEWS: Terri Nunn of BERLIN to be Honored at 2019 She Rocks Awards

January 16, 2019

Frontwoman for iconic electro-pop band Berlin joins recently announced honorees Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb, Erika Ender, Nita Strauss and more ANAHIEM, Calif., January 16, 2019 – The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) proudly announces Terri Nunn as an honoree at the upcoming 2019 She Rocks Awards. Paying tribute to women in the music industry, the seventh annual She Rocks Awards will take place at 7:30p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at the House of Blues Anaheim, during the NAMM Show. Tickets can be purchased at sherocksawards.com.Terri Nunn is the charismatic singer of L.A.’s iconic synth electro-pop pioneers BERLIN, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The platinum-selling band topped the charts with hits such as “The Metro” and “No More Words” before releasing their unforgettable love song “Take My Breath Away” in 1986. The #1 international hit received both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for “Best Original Song.” Nunn’s ongoing influence earned her the #11 spot on VH1’s “100 Greatest Women in Rock.” She’s currently recording a new BERLIN album scheduled for release in early 2019. “We are pleased to be honoring the one and only [Read More]

TOUR NEWS: Catch Billy Raffoul this Spring/Summer out on tour with PARACHUTE!

January 16, 2019

We have been waiting to catch Billy Raffoul at another show. He was truly one of our favorite artists from BottleRock Napa 2018! The fast rising singer/songwriter has had us hooked on his debut EP 1975 which was released last year on Interscope Records. ‘The EP was produced by Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, The 1975 and Kaleo) at The Ranch Studios in Woodland Hills, CA and Rundown Studios in Santa Monica, CA. In additional to Crossey, 1975 features contributions from Julia Michaels, Matt Thiessen and David Campbell.‘ From the first moment we heard Billy at BottleRock, we were blown away. His voice is so unique and mesmerizing, carrying a depth of emotions and tones that envelope your soul. We are excited to announce that you can catch Billy Raffoul out on tour this Spring/Summer with PARACHUTE. Check the dates below: We are happy to see a San Francisco stop on June 7th at the beautiful venue, August Hall. We hope to see you there and we will see if we can bring you an interview. Make sure to visit [Read More]

The Driver Era have announced dates for their debut headlining tour

January 16, 2019

The Driver Era, the highly anticipated and loved music project by Ross and Rocky Lynch have announced dates for their debut headlining tour. We are excited to see a San Francisco date on the tour. The tour kicks off on March 13th in Boston, MA and wrap up in Seattle on April 6th. Check out the tour dates below: UPCOMING TOUR DATES March 13th – Boston, MA @ Great Scott March 14th – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage March 15th – Washington DC @ Union Stage March 16th – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer March 18th – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom March 25th – Denver, CO @ Globe Hall March 26th – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court March 28th – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar March 29th – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy March 30th – San Diego, CA @ The Irenic April 1 – San Francisco, CA @ Slims April 4th – Portland, OR @ Lola’s April 6th – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile You can pick up tickets [Read More]

KAABOO TEXAS DEBUTS ON MAY 10-12, 2019 Check out the lineup!

January 16, 2019

THE KILLERS, KID ROCK, STING, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, LITTLE BIG TOWN,THE AVETT BROTHERS, MS. LAURYN HILL, PITBULL, COUNTING CROWS,ALANIS MORISSETTE, LUDACRIS, AND MORE TO PERFORMDENNIS MILLER AND BRAD GARRETT LEAD THE HUMOR ME LINEUPPOOLSIDE DJ PERFORMANCES FROM CASH CASH,CHEAT CODES, CHROMEO, PAUL OAKENFOLD, AND MORE AT BASKPASSES ON SALE NOW Arlington, TX (January, 16th, 2019) – KAABOO is pleased to announce its 2019 music and comedy lineups for KAABOO Texas taking place May 10-12, 2019. The multi-stage and full sensory event will happen at the state-of-the-art AT&T Stadium and take place both inside and outdoors allowing guests to move freely throughout the property. Headliners including rock chart toppers The Killers, Top 40 crossover artist Kid Rock, 16-time Grammy award winner Sting, will be joined by classic Southern-Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, and platinum-selling country music artists Little Big Town. Additional hitmakers and bucket list artists include The Avett Brothers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Counting Crows, Alanis Morissette, The Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris, Flo Rida, Garbage, Andy Grammer, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Violent Femmes, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and many more. KAABOO’s HUMOR ME stage will be headed up by Saturday Night Live cast alum Dennis Miller, Everybody Loves Raymond’s Brad Garrett, and more. A full lineup of confirmed performers is below.KAABOO has made a name for itself [Read More]

NAMM Spotlight: ICONIC, AMERICAN-MADE GUITAR BRAND USHERS IN NEW ERA

January 14, 2019

UNVEILS GIBSON EXPERIENCE FOR WINTER NAMM 2019 JAN. 23-27 FEATURING PERFORMANCES AND APPEARANCES FROM LEGENDARY ARTISTS AND FUTURE HITMAKERS INCLUDING BILLY GIBBONS, ROBBY KRIEGER, PETER FRAMPTON, RICK NIELSEN, NANCY WILSON, MICHAEL CLIFFORD, VIVIAN CAMPBELL, JASON HOOK, TRINI LOPEZ, DAVE AMATO, DAVE RUDE, CAM, BLACK PISTOL FIRE, JARED JAMES NICHOLS AND MORE Historical accuracy. Contemporary solutions. Limited runs and customized creations. New levels of artist and fan engagement. New energy, products and focus. Welcome to Gibson in 2019. Since 1894, the GIBSON story has been central to the development of sound and the guitar itself. In 2019, after more than a century, GIBSON artists, players and fans will experience the all American-made instrument brand rejuvenated. GIBSON announced today, January 14 it will unveil a new era in product evolution and brand building with multiple experiences at NAMM 2019 next week in Anaheim, CA. The GIBSON NAMM 2019 experience will feature daily events from artist performances, Q&A’s and new product debuts at the GIBSON space in Room #207, (daily 11-5pm). GIBSON’s events will start with a media preview and Custom Shop preview sale on Wednesday, January 23 and an opening party will launch Thursday, January 24 at City National Grove of Anaheim with [Read More]

BottleRock Napa 2019 announces LINEUP featuring Imagine Dragons, Logic, Santana, Neil Young and many more!

January 7, 2019

7TH ANNUAL BOTTLEROCK NAPA VALLEY MAY 24 – 26, 2019 Friday: Imagine Dragons and Logic Saturday: Neil Young + Promise of the Real and Pharrell Williams Sunday: Mumford & Sons and Santana Over 80 musical acts including OneRepublic, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Tash Sultana, Sylvan Esso, Gary Clark Jr., Lord Huron and dozens more to perform at the 3-Day music, wine, food and craft brew festival 3-Day Festival Passes On Sale Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 10AM PST Single-Day Festival Passes On Sale Thursday, January 10, 2019, 10AM PST Get ready for BottleRock Napa 2019! The diverse lineup brings something for everyone and this lineup will have everyone excited. So pick up your passes and plan your BottleRock 2019. Check out the news below: NAPA, CA, January 7, 2019 — BottleRock Napa Valley 2019, presented by JaM Cellars, announces its seventh annual festival lineup today, which includes headline artists Mumford & Sons, Imagine Dragons, Neil Young + Promise of the Real, Pharrell Williams, Santana and Logic. The three-day music, wine, food and craft [Read More]

My Life With Thrill Kill Kult release new single, The Chains of Fame and tour dates!

January 5, 2019

My Life With Thrill Kill Kult are set to release their new album, In The House Of Strange Affairs on Februarty 14, 2019. They have released their new single, The Chains of Fame which is off the upcoming album. Matt Matasci comments about the track, “A dynamic song, “The Chains of the Fame” feels like a much shorter song than its four minute run-time. Cinematic strings and unexpected audio samples during the bridge of the song lead to a futuristic bridge that make the long-running and mega-influential band sound as relevant as ever.” Check out the new track: You can catch My Life With Thrill Kill Kult out on tour. They will be heading out on tour with Curse Mackey for the Strange Affairs Tour. Check the dates below: 05/05 @ Beauty Bar – Las Vegas, NV 05/07 @ Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT 05/10 @ Dante’s – Portland, OR 05/11 @The Crocodile – Seattle, WA 05/14 @ Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA 05/15 @DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA 05/16 @ The Ritz – San Jose, CA 05/28 @ 191 Toole – Tucson, AZ 05/30 @ [Read More]