Concerts

Concerts

Midnight by Joy Autumn. a lifetime of emotion compressed  into six brilliant songs

October 12, 2018

  Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles) Listening to Joy Autumn’s debut EP Midnight is a mystical, interior experience.  She brings you into the sunrise of her emotional life, her early morning disappointments, her dashed dreams and her hopes.  Autumn’s voice is vulnerable and steel-strong at the same time, with a curl that pierces you like a minor note.  Her lyrics paint  pointillist, tear-stained pictures — lights and shadows across her face.   She opens Midnight with” Searching for You”,  sung from the depths of the Hollywood tomb she spiraled into when, broke and eating canned food in a 400 square foot apartment, she sought sustenance in the predatory afterhours Hollywood party scene of drugs, alcohol, and sex. “ I was searching for myself in all the wrong places” she says, “going to parties until 4 in the morning to meet industry men who could help my career – and never did”. Running to put money in the meter with heels in the morning light/Those moments I wonder how I got to this place, she sings in [Read More]

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Crown The Empire with Coldrain and Volumes, Contributed by Alex Bock

October 12, 2018

  Backstage Club, Munich It’s been a while, since Crown The Empire have been out on tour in Germany as a headliner. 3 ½ years ago they played at the Backstage, but in a slightly bigger venue.  Their last live performance here though was about 10 months back, where they were supporting One OK Rock. It gave them a chance to introduce themselves to a bigger audience. Since CTE haven’t been out on tour in Germany a lot over the last years, it was hard to say, how many people would really show up. As it turned out, the choice of Coldrain as one of the support acts, was helpful on that part. Many of the people queueing wore Coldrain shirts and they were clearly here to party with them. The strength of the crowd was equally strong throughout the whole night. Coldrain got the crowd going from start to finish. The floor was packed and the fans were enjoying every minute of the bands’ set. Volumes kept up the good mood and with a [Read More]

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San Francisco greets Lindsey Buckingham with a heart-warming reception at his sold out show

October 10, 2018

You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful night as Lindsey Buckingham returned to San Francisco for a stop on his solo tour. It was the second night of his North American Tour in support of his Solo Anthology and to catch him on his hometown show was a special treat.  The show was held at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre which is the perfect venue to capture the energy and charisma that Lindsey and his band brings to the stage. The night kicked off with an entertaining set from Nairobi folk artist J.S. Ondara. He is set to release his first album and entertained the crowd with his new songs. A true highlight was when he put down his guitar and delivered a commanding acapella performance that brought cheers from the crowd. The crowd was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Lindsey Buckingham and when he hit the stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation, one of many throughout the night.  The enthusiasm grew with each song as he performed a variety of his [Read More]

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Dawes delivers a spectacular set to a sold out crowd at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma

October 5, 2018

As we approach the anniversary of the fire that took our home and business, anxieties have been running rampant. But through it all, music has continued to help and heal us.  Last night, was exactly what we needed to get us through this weekend.  Dawes made  a stop in Petaluma, CA to a sold out crowd at the Mystic Theatre and we couldn’t wait for the music to begin. From the first note to the last, our spirits were lifted as the band delivered a spectacular set.  The crowd would erupt in cheers as each song was played, singing along and letting the energy flow throughout the packed venue.  The Mystic Theatre was the perfect venue to capture the energy and spirit of Dawes, every crack and crevice of the venue was alive with music. Check out some photos of the night by Rockin Ryan:   If you didn’t get a chance to catch the show, don’t worry, Dawes has announced dates for the second leg of their tour! Check out the dates below and [Read More]

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Greta Van Fleet kicks off their 3 day Rock-n-Roll Bay Area Takeover with stellar show at Fox Theater in Oakland

September 18, 2018

Rock-n-Roll, Alive and Thriving There is no denying it. Rock n Roll is alive and thriving, just ask last night’s sold out crowd at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Rockers Greta Van Fleet kicked off night 1 of 3 Bay Area shows that we have dubbed, “Rock n Roll Bay Area Takeover”. The young fast rising Michigan band has caught the attention of rock n roll fans of all ages, as the crowd was diverse and included a range of young fans on up to seasoned rockers. The band features, brothers Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist Sam Kiszka, and long time family friend Danny Wagner on drums. Their music is a resurrection of the classic 70’s riff-heavy rock dipped in soulful blues. The venue was packed solid as Greta Van Fleet took the stage. Within seconds of their start, the crowd erupted in cheers and the rock n roll flowed nonstop. It was unbelievable to watch the crowd react and sing along to the songs. It was as if they knew they were witnessing one of the early [Read More]

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Interview with Drake Bell as he delivers eclectic fun night of music on his Uncovered Tour

September 16, 2018

This week we headed down to one of our go-to music spots, the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, CA for a great night of music. Nickelodeon’s favorite teen heartthrob Drake Bell made a stop out on his Uncovered Tour at the historic intimate venue.  Many know Drake for his comedic role on Nickelodeon’s highly popular Drake & Josh show, but if you haven’t listened to his music, you are missing out. Drake is a successful actor, musician, comedian and so much more. We couldn’t wait to catch his set and for our Drake Bell Interview. Interview We had a chance to chat with Drake a little before he took the stage, check out that interview here: The night kicked off with a great set by Petaluma locals Willow & Hound. They are fun indie rock band that captured the audience’s attention and started the night off with a killer set. Here are some photos by Rockin Ryan: His tour features just him and his guitar, playing some special songs and great covers.  The intimate venues are [Read More]

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The Marcus King Band & Bishop Gunn deliver crowd-rousing set at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma

September 14, 2018

The Marcus King Band and Bishop Gunn made a stop in Petaluma, California this past Wednesday. The bands are currently out on a highly praised tour and we were excited that they would be coming to perform at The Mystic Theatre.  They truly came and delivered 150% of high energy rock and roll, complete with southern rock and blues jam.  It was a packed house at the Mystic and the crowd went wild all night. Check out photos of the night by our Rockin Ryan: Bishop Gunn The Marcus King Band   The tour continues on and you can check out the upcoming tour dates by heading over to http://marcuskingband.com/tour/. It is one show you don’t want to miss! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://marcuskingband.com/tour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themarcuskingband/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marcuskingband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarcuskingband/   Website: http://bishopgunn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BishopgunnMs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bishopgunnmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopgunnmusic/