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Full Throttle Proprietor Michael Ballard releases statement following fire that burns iconic saloon to the ground

September 9, 2015

Full Throttle Saloon has captured the hearts of many over the past couple decades and has known as the World’s Biggest Biker Bar. Proprietor Michael Ballard created the saloon in Sturgis and would host thousands upon thousands of bikers who traveled to Sturgis, SD and became known for the show Full Throttle Saloon. Michael Ballard offers the following statement: “Over the last two decades, The Full Throttle Saloon has been the epicenter of my life. Walking the grounds following this tragedy is simply devastating. We created a destination that resonated with working class America, and became over time a landmark for this great town which is Sturgis. Over the last several years, I’ve taken the success of the Full Throttle and made a significant investment in rebuilding my hometown of Trimble, Tennessee (where the Full Throttle S’loonshine distillery is based). Because of that large financial investment I am not in a position to just start rebuilding today. Right now I have to process what has happened and then figure out the future. As our plans [Read More]

Within The Ruins have serious van accident, no major injuries

February 16, 2015

We were getting excited to catch Within The Ruins as they are set to tour with Suicide Silence, Emmure and Fit For An Autopsy for the month long tour. We will be heading out to see Suicide Silence but we will miss Within The Ruins in Sacramento as they have to sit out the first couple shows of the tour due to a serious van accident. It has been reported that they flipped their van and trailer off an interstate in Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. It was great news to hear that no one was hurt but their van, trailer and gear were completely destroyed. Guitarist Joe Cocchi reports, “We rolled about three times from what I can remember and landed on the median. Our van and trailer are totaled. All I can say is that we’re happy to be alive. I don’t know how, but none of us were injured. We’re on the road touring because this is all we know and love, and we want to continue. Help us get back on our feet by picking [Read More]

Interview with SomeKindaWonderful at legendary Fillmore in San Francisco

December 2, 2014

SomeKindaWonderful just finishedy entertaining crowds across the country with their genre-bending music that injects energy into every listener and brings them to life. The 34 date US Fall tour opening for New Politics and Bad Suns wrapped up this past Sunday in Hartford, CT. We brought you our coverage of their amazing set in San Francisco and performed at the legendary Fillmore. You can check out that coverage here. It was amazing to see finally catch this band live. SomeKindaWonderful is: Jordy Towers – Vocals/lyrics Matt Gibson – Guitar Ben Schigel – Drums Justin Andres – Bass/Keys Sarah Dryer – Vocals/Percussion Check out our interview with SomeKindaWonderful here: These five are pure entertainment when they hit the stage. You cannot categorize them simply by placing them in a genre checkbox, they bring so many great elements of alternative, rock, hip hop, soul, grunge and so much more. Their refreshing sound will become true music to your ears as they jump start your love of all music. Check out the photos from our Rockin Ryan of their set: [Read More]

NEW POLITICS release music video for Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens)

November 12, 2014

Our friends in New Politics have just released their new music video for their song, Everywhere I Go, (Kings and Queens). You will even catch Thanks to The Walking Dead’s Christian Serratos, pro skater Ben Hatchell, and LOLO in it. So check it out here: New Politics are currently out on their headlining tour with Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful. In case you missed it, check out a repost of our coverage from their San Francisco show: * * * * * * * New Politics are out on another headlining tour which will take them across the country. Sunday night they made a stop in San Francisco and performed at the legendary Fillmore. It was great to see them headline at the Fillmore when only a few years ago, they were there opening for The Dirty Heads. From the first time, we saw New Politics open for The Spill Canvas at Slim’s in 2010. They blew us away as we dubbed them “Energizer Bunny Meets Nirvana”. They put on one of the most energetic, engaging sets that you [Read More]

Saving Abel launch album pre-release of Blood Stained Revolution

November 6, 2014

Saving Abel are set to release their new album, Blood Stained Revolution on November 11th. The band has launched a digital pre-release of the album that goes live today via Rockbiz. The complete album is available for $5.00 with 10% of gross proceeds going to support veterans. All purchases from today through midnight November 10 will support charitable organizations working on behalf those who have served. The album is available here: http://shop.rokbiz.com/shop/saving-abel/blood-stained-revolution-entire-album-digital-download. Saving Abel guitarist Scott Bartlett shares, “We’ve always supported the troops. They remind us every night on tour that our music has helped them through some of their darkest hours away from home and family. There is a mutual respect between SA and the military that is very endearing and very real. If they are going to risk their lives so that we can play rock and roll, we need to remind them as often as we can that we recognize their sacrifice. Releasing the album on Veteran’s Day is not a coincidence, it was a choice made by the five of us. We [Read More]

NEW POLITICS return to the legendary Fillmore in SF for their headlining tour

November 5, 2014

Our friends in New Politics have been out on another headlining tour which will take them across the country. Sunday night they made a stop in San Francisco and performed at the legendary Fillmore. It was great to see them headline at the Fillmore when only a few years ago, they were there opening for The Dirty Heads. From the first time, we saw New Politics open for The Spill Canvas at Slim’s in 2010. They blew us away as we dubbed them “Energizer Bunny Meets Nirvana”. They put on one of the most energetic, engaging sets that you don’t ever want to miss. Once again at the Fillmore, they exceeded all of our expectations and delivered a top notch set. Check out a sneak peek of photos from our Rockin Ryan of their set: Their set included old and new songs which had the crowd brimming with excitement. It was great to hear the crowd singing along to their new song, Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens) which will be featured on their upcoming new album, VIkings set for [Read More]

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SomeKindaWonderful perform at legendary Fillmore in San Francisco opening for New Politics

November 5, 2014

SomeKindaWonderful are currently entertaining crowds across the country with their genre-bending music that injects energy into every listener and brings them to life. They are currently out on the 34 date US Fall tour opening for New Politics and Bad Suns. This past weekend, they made a stop in San Francisco and performed at the legendary Fillmore. It was amazing to see finally catch this band live. SomeKindaWonderful is: Jordy Towers – Vocals/lyrics Matt Gibson – Guitar Ben Schigel – Drums Justin Andres – Bass/Keys Sarah Dryer – Vocals/Percussion These five are pure entertainment when they hit the stage. You cannot categorize them simply by placing them in a genre checkbox, they bring so many great elements of alternative, rock, hip hop, soul, grunge and so much more. Their refreshing sound will become true music to your ears as they jump start your love of all music. The crowd went wild at the Fillmore and even more so when they performed their hit, Reverse which is a love story gone wrong – written chronologically backwards. “I don’t [Read More]