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DELTA ROSE returns to the Troubadour in Hollywood on May 10th!

April 28, 2014

Get ready for the return of Delta Rose to the Troubadour in Hollywood on May 10th. They are going to be there for the CD release show of Diamond Lane and they always deliver a 100% intense ROCK N ROLL performance that is not to be missed! We recently told you about their new album they are working on. It is going to blow your mind! I had a chance to take a listen and I am telling you, get ready, strap your boots on and hold on tight because these boys are going to rock your world. They have a new 6 song EP that they are finishing up and it is stellar, from start to finish. In a time when the lines of rock and roll have been blurred by genres, cores, subcores, crossovers, and so much more, Delta Rose answers my need for true rock and roll. Their rock and roll is infused with blues and groove that there is no way, you can listen to them and stand still. You just have [Read More]

Matisyahu is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 21, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Matisyahu. Matisyahu brings a fresh new life to the music scene and has been inspiring people for the past decade with his reggae hip hop style and alternative music. His energy is infectious and when he sings you can’t help but feel lighter as your troubles lift away. Matisyahu has a very unique story of his upbringing and how he became to be known as “The hasidic reggae superstar”. His story, just like his music takes you into such depths with his songs and a journey. His music has evolved over the years, just as his spirituality. Listening to him, can create the perfect blissful mood. Matisyahu currently has his new album, AKEDA which is set to release on June 4th. Akeda is said to be his most personal album and one which he had the most creative control over. As Matisyahu says, “Akeda is the kind of album an artist makes when there is no other creative choice but to turn oneself inside-‐out, to scrape the [Read More]

Oak Street Blues span across the genres for some alternative country rock

April 14, 2014

Yes, that is right I called it alternative, country, rock and I might add even hints of electronic, blues and pop. That is exactly what you get from Southern California band, Oak Street Blues.The band was founded by Chris Hall, and with his 15 year history with several bands from a variety of genres, he brought together his influences to create their own unique sound that reminds me of a cross between Tom Petty and Wilco. Oak Street Blues is Chris Hall on Lead Guitar/Singer, Stephanie Sheer on Keyboards/Vocals, Jenny Arias on Bass and Alejandra Arellano on Drums. When they come together and perform you are guaranteed an energetic, lively and unpredictable time but hence you will always have fun! You may even catch sight of a Pumpkin, Penguin, Spaceman or Mr. Frog. “Sometimes it’s nice to just get away from your daily life to enjoy a fun-filled concert setting that will make you laugh and jump around,” says Oak Street Blues guitarist/lead singer Chris Hall. “Rock ’n‘ roll comes to life at our shows. We will definitely entertain you.” Their latest EP, Calico, is [Read More]

Barenaked Ladies is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

April 1, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Barenaked Ladies. Today I am featuring one of my very personal favorites on the Bottle Rock lineup for this year. Barenaked Ladies often referred as BNL, has been one of my favorite bands for well over 20 years. I think if I look hard enough I could still find my original Gordon CD or maybe even the cassette tape that a friend from Canada gave to me prior. I remember the first time I saw them live was in a club in British Columbia and I was there for business and went to check out a local show with some friends. I had no idea who they were or what their music was like. I was your typical 20 year old something that enjoyed all types of music. Well, they came out and performed and sang fun loving songs with so much charisma and energy that I was instantly hooked. When I went back home to the SF Bay Area I told all my friends about them, and [Read More]

Crazy Famous is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 31, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Crazy Famous. For this rainy day, I wanted to feature a band that is sure to lift your spirits with their soulful rock n roll. Crazy Famous is based out of Healdsburg, California and features three guys who create a big sound. Their music brings back that vintage classic rock feel blended with everything from soul, indie, blues, and so much more. They are music that just feels right. They have been playing at festivals, bars and venues up and down the West Coast since 2008. Now it is your time to not miss them perform at this year’s Bottle Rock Napa Festival. Crazy Famous are the winners of the North Bay Music awards & voted ‘Best Rock Band’ by The Bohemian Magazine and are well on their way of proving that title to everyone. They are also known for their high energy performance. They have their self titled 2013 album available on their website. Once you take a listen, you will need to add it [Read More]

Irontom is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 29, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Irontom. These five guys from Los Angeles are bringing to life a fresh new sound in rock and roll. Irontom is full of energy and have an alternative rock sound that will have you enjoying their catchy melodies and energetic sound. You can feel the influences in their music that ranges from classic rock, punk, alternative and everything in between. They remind me of a sibling of Artic Monkeys or Cage The Elephant. Irontom currently have a couple EPs out. One is The Loose and has one of my favorite songs, Mind My Halo in it. Also out is the EP, The Nitro which was produced byindustry heavyweight Alain Johannes (Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures). You can head over to their website and sign up for their email mailing list and download a new song, “What Will Happen to All the Indie Stars“. I look forward to seeing them perform at the this year’s Bottle Rock Napa since I got word that they put on [Read More]

Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 28, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony. Allow me to introduce you to an amazing new band that I just discovered. I was in the midst of our Bottle Rock Napa features and one of the bands I was to check out was Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony. That was several hours ago and I still haven’t been able to get the smile off my face. These three guys have created a sound they call “Adventure Rock”, I call it DAMN FINE MUSIC! Fun rockin music that is purely good for the soul. They have such a playful sense in their lyrics and melodies that you can’t help but enjoy them. I can only imagine how they would be LIVE! The first song that I heard was their hit 93,000,000 Miles and the intro reminds me of the larger than life sound of Queen and I swear I thought I found a long lost Queen tape! The song is SPECTACULAR! You will not want to turn [Read More]