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UPON THIS DAWNING will be headlining The Artery Foundation Tour Across the Nation!

February 12, 2014

Upon this Dawning first announced that they finished their new album and then gave us the great news earlier this week that they have signed with Artery Recordings. Today they announced some more exciting news! Upon this Dawning will be headlining The Artery Foundation Across the Nation Tour with The Browning, Adestria, Phinehas & Dayseeker. The tour kicks off on April 18th in San Diego, California at the House of Blues. It is set to be an awesome tour and we can’t wait to catch them when they head through Sacramento. Also mark your calendars for next Monday, February 17th when Upon This Dawning will release their new single, “OBEY”. You can head over to their Facebook page for more details. Their new album WE ARE ALL SINNERS is set to release on April 29, 2014. Check out the video from Artery Recordings: It is definitely going to be a great year for Upon This Dawning and I hope you get to check them out when they come to your town. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/uponthisdawning Twitter: www.twitter.com/UponThisDawning Instagram: www.instagram.com/uponthisdawning

Review of Maggie’s Magic at the Hotel Cafe by Patrick O’Heffernan

February 12, 2014

MAGGIE ‘S MAGIC AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ Review by Patrick O’Heffernan, Host of Music FridayLive! Hotel Café, Hollywood, Saturday night. If you were in Los Angeles this was the place to be. Canadian-born, LA-based, soul pop singer Maggie (aka All About Maggie) was introducing her new single “Tidal Waves and Hurricanes” with a high-powered concert and a screening of the new song video. You did not want to miss this show. I got there a little before 8 pm for the 9 pm gig and the crowd was already filing in. Maggie and her band – Sam Campbell on drums, Nate Evans on rhythm guitar/background vocals, Mike Minjarez on bass guitar/keys/background vocals, Kyle Calvillo on lead guitar, and special guest Jarrett Furst on the carbon graphite cello were hanging out on the floor chatting with friends as the James Apollo Five finished up their set and the country singer Dawn McCoy came on. As McCoy sang her last song, there was a surge of Maggie fans through the door. Every chair was filled and [Read More]

Don’t miss Craig Owens of Chiodos February StageIt Show

February 10, 2014

Chiodos singer, Craig Owens will be doing his second of his monthy Stageit shows for 2014! Craig really enjoys the intimate experience that Stageit shows allows. Craig explains, “There are two ways that really resonate with me, in what I enjoyed about the last Stage It experience. First of all, playing these online shows are all about the fans. Reconnecting with them, on a personal and vulnerable level, is an overwhelmingly enjoyable, rewarding, and adventurous experience each time I get to do something like this. I think it breaks down the walls of the artist / fan relationship in ways that a rock performance with Chiodos could never do.” He continues, “The other side comes from a more personal perspective. The truth is, I just love making music. I love being creative. I love performing. I love singing, and I love playing guitar. Any chance I get to be creative, I take it and run. So any time I have a chance to grab a guitar, and sing in front of people that care – [Read More]

Check out our chat with the rockin girls of Bloody Mary at NAMM 2014!

February 6, 2014

One thing that I really love about attending NAMM is finding a lot of great new bands. One of those bands we found this year was Bloody Mary from Chicago. This is an all girl teenage rock band that has a big sound filled with lots of talent. It is amazing to hear them and then find out they are young teens. They have a solid sound that will definitely impress you! They have been rockin the Chicago scene but are also garnering National attention with their high energy performances. So who is Bloody Mary? You have Ana Apollo on Lead Guitar/Vocals, Kat Cannons on Drums/Vocals, Rickee Divine on Guitar/Vocals and Hollie Wood on Bass/Vocals. Together these guys deliver true rock n roll sound reminiscent of the Runaways or todays’ Cheri Bomb. One of the songs I really love of theirs is Where Do We Go and you can head over to their Facebook page and take a listen here. We ran into Bloody Mary at one of the most rockin booths of NAMM, the Dean Guitars booth and [Read More]

SKILLET release new video for “Not Gonna Die”

February 5, 2014

Skillet has just released their video for their single, Not Gonna Die which is off of their highly successful ‘Rise’ album. The new single has been climbing the charts just as the album’s earlier singles, Sick of It, Rise and American Noise. The album has been all over the charts and hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard’s Rock Chart, Hard Rock Chart, and iTunes Rock Album Chart. Check out the video here: Skillet has been busy with non stop touring in support of their album and make sure to check the tour dates below so you can catch their energetic and captivating concerts. You truly leave feeling absolutely energized and rejuvenated! Also make sure to vote for Skillet as they are nominated for the “Rock Album of the Year” in Loudwire’s 3rd Annual Music Awards! To vote, visit: http://loudwire.com/3rd-annual-loudwire-music-awards-vote-now/ ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.skillet.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/skillet Twitter: www.twitter.com/skilletmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/skilletband Upcoming Tour Dates: 2/6 — Springfield, Mo. — JQH Arena 2/7 — Mobile, Ala. — Mitchell Center 2/8 — Bossier City, La. — CenturyLink Arena 2/9 — Lubbock, Texas — United [Read More]

Delta Rose release new Epiphone Video and catch them at upcoming show!

February 5, 2014

Delta Rose baby! That is the band that I am hoping that you already know by now. We featured them last year during our Golden Gods Awards Coverage, Warped Tour Featured band as well as them being our Day 5 of our 12 Days of Bands You Have to Know. So I am hoping you have been paying close attention and are already familiar with these bad ass rockers… Delta Rose! These guys not only bring the old school rock and roll back to life with their young vibrant personalities but are also one of the hardest working bands on the scene. They are not only busy playing shows all over Southern California but we even caught them performing at the Gibson booth during NAMM 2014. They are an awesome band that you can’t help but fall in love with them. Delta Rose also keeps their fans up to date on their fun antics through their Epiphone Vlog that will have you cracking up every time. Here is their new one for you, “The Deal”: Now [Read More]

In This Moment signs to Atlantic Records and NEW album is in the WORKS!

February 5, 2014

In This Moment have just announced that they have signed with major record label, Atlantic Records. They are currently working on a new album and are set to have a new single out for us by mid year. We do not have much more information to report as we wait for the official press release with more details but we will continue to keep you updated. We had the opportunity to catch In This Moment last year on their Hell Pop Tour as well as Aftershock Festival, both amazing shows!!! As you know, Maria Brink on vocals has excellent stage presence. For the first time I saw her live, I had dubbed her the Metal Version of Lady Gaga, she just has a presence that you can’t ignore. Her vocals are spot on and is definitely a crowd pleaser. Then you look to each side of Maria and you are blown away by the guitarists; Chris Howorth on Lead guitar, Randy Weitzel on guitar and Travis Johnson who reminds my son Rockin Ryan of the [Read More]