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LUCE and Tender Mercies join the fight against cancer!

January 29, 2013

I am back in the Bay Area after a long week at my favorite convention, NAMM. Now that I am back I wanted to let you all know about an upcoming local event featuring two incredible bands that are helping in the fight against cancer. Notes4Notes.org has organized a special event featuring two amazing local bands, Luce and Tender Mercies for a benefit concert being held at the historic Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette, California. Save the date of Thursday, February 21st with doors opening at 6:30 pm and concert starting at 7:30. There are a limited number of tickets available and I encourage you to get your tickets early. You can head over to Notes4Notes.org website and purchase them online today since space is limited. Notes4Notes.org is a non-profit organization that is bringing live music to benefit breast cancer treatment and prevention. Proceeds from this concert will support the International Center for Integrative Medicine (ICIM – www.icimhealth.org) in its effort to treat and prevent breast cancer. Now that you know about the cause, let’s talk about [Read More]

NAMM Metal Jam 2013 hits the Whiskey on the 23rd!

January 17, 2013

NAMM METAL JAM 2013 NAMM is only a week away and it is going to be an exciting one this year. One of highlights of this upcoming NAMM week will be the NAMM Metal Jam 2013 which is being held at the legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go on January 23rd. I have loved the last few Metal Jams that I went to but this time the list of All Stars is going to blow you away!!! You are in for an incredible night of awesome talent set to grace the stage. This is going to be an all ages show and is open to the general public, unlike the convention. So anyone can get their Metal on at this show. Tickets are only $12.00 and can be purchased on ticketweb.com. Make sure to get your tickets because this is going to be Sold Out and this is one not to miss. There will be members of so many incredible Metal bands to include Anthrax, Racer X, Queensryche, The Iron Maidens, Lynch Mob, Hurricane, etc. You really want to know, [Read More]

Time for An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October

January 17, 2013

One of my favorite singers has just announced his solo tour to highlight the release of the third edition of his book! Yes, Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October has just announced dates for his solo tour titled, “An Open Book” An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October. This coincides with release of the expanded 3rd edition of his book of lyrics and writings dubbed “Crazy Making” due out on April 1, 2013. These shows sound like they are going to be a lot fun and insightful as to the writings of Justin. Included with spoken word by Justin, there will be a Q & A session, and acoustic songs. You can also buy one of the very limited meet and greets with Justin and sit in on his sound check. As soon as I got the email, I got our tickets to the Santa Ana show at the Observatory on April 5, 2013. This should be perfect timing for Ryan to finish the vest that he made for Justin. We saw Blue October just [Read More]

Haunted by Heroes heading back to the Whiskey for CD Release Party!

January 15, 2013

With NAMM being almost a week away, I need to tell you about another band that will be playing at the Whiskey during NAMM week. Haunted by Heroes are known as the World’s Youngest Rock Band and these kids will be rocking the Whiskey on January 25th opening for Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions) & Warren DeMartini (RATT). What an incredible talent these boys have and they haven’t even hit their teen years yet! I actually saw them play last year at NAMM and was blown away by their energy at their young ages. If you closed your eyes when you listened to them, you would have never imagined that the great rock and roll was coming from a group of 12 year olds! At the time, I didn’t know where they were from but I did hear a lot of buzz about these kids. I was even more surprised to find out they were also from the Bay Area. I loved growing up in San Mateo and it is awesome to have these kids be from Pacifica. [Read More]

Matt Walst to replace Adam Gontier in Three Days Grace

January 9, 2013

Breaking News today in the Music World and it pertains to some of my favorite bands and artists! It was announced today on Three Days Grace Website that Adam Gontier is leaving the band and Matt Walst of My Darkest Days will be joining TDG on their upcoming tour as singer. Matt Walst is the brother of Brad Walst, the bassist for Three Days Grace. I know, I know, it may come as a big shock. Believe me I was extremely shocked as well, especially because there has just been so many of my favorites leaving bands or moving on, or bands breaking up. It has been a lot to take in. Here is the post from Three Days Grace website: * * * * * * * * * * MATT WALST OF MY DARKEST DAYS JOINS THREE DAYS GRACE AS LEAD SINGER FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 7:05 AM Three Days Grace has announced that Matt Walst, lead singer of My Darkest Days, will be joining the band as the lead [Read More]

“While She Waits” playing at the Whiskey during NAMM 2013!

January 7, 2013

As you may already know we are heading out to NAMM in Anaheim in just a couple weeks. Besides getting to check out the latest in music gear as well as get to see and talk to so many interesting musicians, I always look forward to what the nightlife brings during NAMM week. Every year, in addition to the long days at the Anaheim Convention Center there is a multitude of great bands playing throughout the Southern California area and all are hoping that you get to check them out. I have so many shows planned to cover for that week and I just recently added another one to my schedule. After listening to them I had to fit them in! Allow me to introduce you to an awesome Rock band from Phoenix, Arizona; While She Waits. These guys are delivering great rock and roll with a Southern flare that I am excited about. They already have an extensive following in the Phoenix area and have been nominated for Phoenix’ Best New Hard Rock Song. I [Read More]

Christian Martucci, creating a scene for great music!

January 6, 2013

Christian Martucci I am excited to tell you about Christian Martucci’s new solo project. I have my IPod filled with great songs from Christian’s past and they are some of my favorite songs. From “Nowhere Ride” by The Chelsea Smiles to “Last Fucking Hope” by Black President and to “Shine”, “Downsider” and “Lights Out” from “Thousand Watt Stare“. Christian is just purely awesome on guitar and vocals. He has such a great unique sound that just draws you in and energizes you. In my previous post from Thousand Watt Stare I described his voice as “Ramones with a touch of Johnny Rotten and a dash of Elvis Costello which is an incredible combination.” He is like liquid adrenaline running through your veins. Well, Christian is currently getting ready to release his new EP titled, “Man Without a Name”. If you are lucky enough to be in the Los Angeles area you can go to their album release which is scheduled for January 11th, 2013 at one of my favorite old stomping grounds, The Viper Room. [Read More]