Entertainment

Entertainment

“Weird Al” Yankovic brings The Mandatory World Tour to the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park this weekend!

July 28, 2016

We are excited to share with you the news that “Weird Al” Yankovic will be bringing The Mandatory World Tour to the Green Music Center at Sonoma State this Saturday, July 30th. The biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history – “Weird Al” Yankovic now in his fourth career decade, has received countless accolades for classics like “Eat It” and “Fat”. Al’s latest album Mandatory Fun became the first comedy album to EVER debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Check out Al’s performance on Conan:   Details for the show are listed below: Saturday, July 30, 7:30 pm Weill Hall and Lawn Gates open at 5:30pm Czar VIP Experience –  includes: • One Premium Reserved ticket in the first 10 rows • After-show Meet & Greet with Weird Al • Invitation to pre-show party in the Mandatory Lounge with our Minister of Propaganda/DJ and cash bar. Meet fellow comrades. Enlist in entertaining games and contests. Consume snack provisions. Engage in large quantities of Mandatory Fun • Exclusive Weird Al CZAR Merchandise Gift • Personally signed Limited-Edition Mandatory [Read More]

Bands

All Time Low release LIVE video of Something’s Gotta Give from upcoming DVD release

July 27, 2016

    All Time Low are set to release their Straight To DVD II: Past, Present and Future Hearts on August 26th through Hopeless Records. The release includes live album with two new B-Sides. They are giving fans another sneak peek of the release with the “Something’s Gotta Give (Live)” music video. The video, taken from the upcoming DVD, features the band’s performance of the single in front of a sold out audience at London’s famed Wembley Arena last year. Check out the video here:   Fans can pre-order physical copies now here: smarturl.it/STDIIPreorder. It is also available for pre-order digitally through iTunes with an instant download of “Something’s Gotta Give (Live)”: http://smarturl.it/StraightToDVDII You can watch a trailer here: In addition to the standard CD/DVD, a special deluxe version of STD II will also be available to pre-order. It includes 2 CDs + DVD with 4 Exclusive Fan-Favorite Tracks + 12″ x 12″ Limited Edition Photo Art Book featuring 72 pages of exclusive live and behind the scenes photos. Only 5,000 are available worldwide. Pre-order now at [Read More]

Alternative

Toad the Wet Sprocket returns to the Fillmore in the SF to a packed venue!

July 25, 2016

  We trekked out to San Francisco Saturday evening to catch Toad the Wet Sprocket perform at the legendary Fillmore. Toad are currently out on tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their “Fear” album, one of my favorites. The crowd arrived early and the venue was soon packed to near capacity. The night featured sets by Luke Wade and Rusted Root.  We also might add that we had the opportunity to catch San Francisco band Gutter Swan perform in the Poster Room upstairs in between sets. This acoustic duo was a highlight for us, as they captured our attention with their engaging sets of familiar songs that now held their personal style. Pop/Folk Singer/Songwriter Luke Wade took to the stage and from the start, his compelling vocals insured everyone was going to have a great time. Rusted Root ignited the crowd with their high energy set that brings to life a fusion of music of, rock, blues, world and much more. Their set so easily invites the crowd to dance along and feel [Read More]

Entertainment

Check out the second single from “The Land” film; Dopeman by Machine Gun Kelly

July 25, 2016

With The Land, film and soundtrack set to release this Friday, July 29th through Mass Appeal Records, they are releasing the second single off the soundtrack. The song is Dopeman by Machine Gun Kelly, who stars in and also serves as an executive producer of the film. Check out the new track here:   Additionally, the film will premiere in Los Angeles on 7/28 at The Ace Hotel; 100 lucky VIP ticket holders will have the chance to meet with the cast.  Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.axs.com/events/312076/the-land-tickets?skin=acehotel   The film will premiere in Los Angeles, this Thursday at The Ace Hotel. 100 lucky VIP Ticket holders will have the chance to meet the cast. Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.axs.com/events/312076/the-land-tickets?skin=acehotel The soundtrack can be pre-ordered now by heading over to: https://theland.lnk.to/TheLandSoundtrackPR Check the soundtrack’s full tracklist below: 1. “Intro” – Nosaj Thing 2. “Paid” – Pusha T & Jeremih 3. “Dopeman” – Machine Gun Kelly 4. “Figure It Out” feat. Kanye West & Nas – French Montana 5. “Goodbye” – Ezzy 6. “Cisco’s Theme” – Fashawn 7. “Frequency High” [Read More]

Concerts

Joe Perry returns to the stage as The Hollywood Vampires ROCK Rohnert Park with a sensational set!

July 23, 2016

We are excited to share with you the wonderful news that guitarist extraordinaire Joe Perry returned to the stage last night with the Hollywood Vampires. The venue Weill Hall Green Music Center in Rohnert Park in Rohnert Park was packed as everyone awaited the arrival of the Hollywood Vampires.  It is a beautiful venue on the grounds of Sonoma State University that not only houses an indoor venue but the show is enjoyed by thousands who are enjoying the concert at tables on one of the grassy terraces, or on their own blankets or folding chairs on the lawn. The show kicked off with a short entertaining video introduction that highlights the musicians that they are playing tribute to and the crowd went wild as they went right into performing their song, Raise the Dead. The strong set included excellent covers from so many bands, The Who, David Bowie, the Doors, Spirit, T Rex, Aerosmith and many more.  They were incredible since the Hollywood Vampires truly take the song and really just infuse it with even more [Read More]

Alternative

Catch Toad the Wet Sprocket in San Francisco this Saturday as the celebrate 25 years of “Fear” album

July 20, 2016

This Saturday, July 23rd, you will be able to catch Toad the Wet Sprocket perform at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. Toad are currently out on tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their “Fear” album, one of my favorites. Toad’s music has been the soundtrack to my life, it has been there for my ups and my downs. Their songs have always been for me; some of the most raw, honest, emotionally driven music.  I have been a longtime Toad fan and have even had their song, “I Will Not Take These Things for Granted” played at my wedding. I have met many fans who also expressed their continuous love for their music and have been ecstatic to catch them out on this very special tour. Tickets can be purchased for the show by heading over to http://thefillmore.com/event/toad-the-wet-sprocket-with-rusted-root/. The show will also feature Rusted Root and Luke Wade. You can also check out Gutter Swan upstairs in the Poster Room. The tour continues across the country and there is also an incredible VIP Experience which [Read More]

Entertainment

Grace Potter is ready to rock this Friday at the SOMO Concert Series

July 20, 2016

  Powerhouse vocalist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter is ready to rock the stage this Friday, July 22nd at the SOMO Concert Series held at the SOMO Village in Rohnert Park. This year Sonoma Cider, the award-winning hard cider producer, is partnering with Second Octave for delivering incredible concerts right here in Northern California at the North Bay’s “greenest” and most unique live entertainment venue. You can pick up tickets for the show by heading over to: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1173095. Check out more news on Grace Potter: Grace Potter is a powerhouse alternative rock vocalist singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actress. Potter became the lead singer of the Nocturnals while attending St. Lawrence University. The band self-released two albums before signing with Hollywood Records, and had three full-length studio albums with the label by 2012. The group is known for the song “Paris (Ooh La La),” featuring Potter’s vocals. Potter also had a hit duet with Kenny Chesney entitled, “You and Tequila”. “Alive Tonight,” is the first single from Midnight. It’s her first new music since 2012’s The Lion The Beast The [Read More]