Entertainment

Concerts

Whitesnake’s The Purple Tour delivered a monumental outstanding performance in San Francisco

June 12, 2015

Last night was quite a remarkable evening for us. We headed to San Francisco for Whitesnake’s “The Purple Tour” at The Regency Ballroom. The Purple Tour brings David Coverdale back to his roots as they also perform several songs off Whitesnake’s Purple Album which  has been described as “a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for DEEP PURPLE‘s Mark III and Mark IV studio albums.”  It was an absolutely magical evening of straight up rock. Young teen rock sensation, Diamante opened up the show with a fierce high energetic set. It is wonderful see how rock and roll is alive and thriving with the younger generation. Diamante has a charismatic charm when she performs and she captivated the crowd with her powerful vocals. We will be bringing you an interview later this weekend with her. Check out some photos from our Rockin Ryan of their set: The last time I saw Whitesnake was probably back in 1990 at the Shoreline Amphitheater. That concert stands out as one of my all [Read More]

Band

Linda Perry’s Make or Break Project winner Hemming set to release new album

June 11, 2015

  Hemming  was first introduced to the world through VH1’s Make or Break : The Linda Perry Project as one half of the Philadelphia punk duo Omar. Make or Break was developed by superstar producer and songwriter Linda Perry as the antithesis to reality music shows.  Martello joined the show as part of a band, but it was her solo work and a song called “Vitamins” that caught Perry’s attention and started Martello on the journey of finding and developing the voice of Hemming. At the conclusion of the show Martello was presented with the opportunity to make a record with Perry and that record is set to release on July 24th . The debut will mark the re-launch of Perry’s label, Custard Records. Hemming’s vocals draw you in and wraps you in a blanket of emotion. She brings out a honest rawness when she sings, which is so welcoming these days. She truly shines as an artist. Check out here new song, I’ll Never Be The Man For You which is off the upcoming album:   [Read More]

Band

Don’t miss toyGuitar as they set out on a West Coast Tour this month

June 9, 2015

One of our favorite hidden treasures of San Francisco, toyGuitar is gearing up to set out on tour later this month. toyGuitar will be bringing their infectious high energy punk infused rock to a venue near you!  Check the dates below and get ready to be blown away by them!   Here are some videos from the last time we saw them in San Francisco. Which reminds me…. it has been way too long! I need more toyGuitar! Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toyguitarband Twitter: https://twitter.com/t0yGuitar Instagram: http://instagram.com/t0yGuitar

BottleRock Napa

Interview with our BottleRock 2015 highlight, The Ryan Sims Band

June 5, 2015

BottleRock Napa 2015 was a sold out success! With over 90 acts gracing five stages, you had a variety of artists to check out in the three days. We were very excited to catch Ryan Sims Band perform on the City Winery Stage Friday evening. One thing is for sure, they truly delivered an energetic, fun set that included a fantastic 10 minute medley highlighting some of the best rock and Southern Rock! They made sure everyone was having a great time as the crowd got up and danced and sang along. We had the chance to chat with the band before their set and are pleased to bring you that interview here: We really look forward to the band returning for some more shows out here. They were definitely a highlight of BottleRock Napa 2015! Check out the photos from their set from our Rockin Ryan:   I hope you get the chance to pick up their self titled album which is available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ryan-sims/id814473561. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay [Read More]

Entertainment

Maggie Szabo road tests “Forgive and Forget” at BMI Acoustic Lounge. By Patrick O’Heffernan

June 3, 2015

  One of the many helpful things the non-profit music rights organization BMI does is produce showcases and events that spotlight new artists and gives a boost to the careers of artists ready to go to the next level.  In LA this takes many forms, including a monthly BMI Acoustic Lounge at the Genghis Cohen venue featuring four artists with only guitar or keyboard accompaniment.   This weeks’ BMI Acoustic Lounge featured emerging artists Melie Malavasi, Shyanne, Jordan Casty and the established singer/songwriter Maggie Szabo, whose career took off with the release of her single “Tidal Waves and Hurricanes” last year. The pews at GC’s were packed and the back of the room was SRO as each performer moved through the BMI protocol of sing a song, wait for the others to sing and then sing another, for a total of three songs each.   As is always the case, each artist was talented and ready. Casty, the only male singer on the stage, performed not only well, but with humor and a smile that [Read More]

Entertainment

BottleRock Napa 2015 was a sold out festival success

June 2, 2015

What a weekend it was! BottleRock Napa 2015 was a sold out success. The festival which brought in more than 100,000 attendees this past weekend of May 29,30, & 31st was an all around smashing success. Mark your calendars for May 27-29th, 2016! The date has been saved and you can even get a head start by picking up tickets. Packages include three-day general admission passes starting at $225, three-day VIP passes starting at $525, and three-day Platinum passes starting at $2,500. Tickets can be purchased at www.bottlerocknapavalley.com and Eventbrite.com. The 2015 festival delivered three days of fantastic lineups including such acts like Imagine Dragons, No Doubt, Snoop Dogg, Robert Plant, Passion Pit, Gipsy Kings and many more. With over 75 bands performing you had a wide array of bands to choose from for your entertainment. Check out a sneak peak of photos from our madman photographer, Rockin Ryan who covered 75 sets! In addition, one of the BottleRock Napa highlights was the Culinary Stage where you could watch Snoop Dogg and Morimoto rolling sushi or [Read More]

80s

Check out the new song, Us from Smashing Satellites

June 1, 2015

Smashing Satellites are gearing up for the release of their new album SonicAluzion which is set for a June 16th release. They have just premiered their new song, Us which delivers a funky new vibe that will insure to put a groove into your move. Check out the new track: You can preorder their new album, SonicAluzion by heading over to iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sonicaluzion/id983683599 In addition, how about winning a vintage strat signed by Smashing Satellites? Hell yes! In celebration of the band’s new album SonicAluzion,  SMASHING SATELLITES is giving one lucky winner a signed vintage 1980’s Candy Apple Red Solid Body Squier Stratocaster guitar!  You can check out their new song, What It’s All About and to enter the contest, visit the link below: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news! Smashing Satellites: Salvatore Costa Devon Lougheed Mick Valentyne Mykey Thomas ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://smashingsatellites.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingSatellites Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmashSatellites Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalvatoreMuzak Instagram: http://instagram.com/smashingsatellites Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmashingSatellites iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-side-sonicaluzion-ep/id907190639