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Kenny Hoopla brought some modern punk rock to BottleRock!

June 14, 2023

With all of our BottleRock coverage, another standout artist is Kenny Hoopla. He has such a unique sound and is amazingly talented. His music can be called modern punk rock as it brings together everything from alt to punk, creating a sound that defies genres. Check out photos from his set by our Rockin Ryan: Watch is video for You Needed a Hit: Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Wewbsite: https://www.kennyhoopla.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KennyHoopla/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennyhoopla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyhoopla/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuR3olHylzVHN-m2lP4CCGg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennyhoopla

THE HEAD AND THE HEART PRESENT: DOWN IN THE VALLEY SEPTEMBER 2 + 3 IN NAPA, CA

June 13, 2023

The Head And The Heart and Another Planet Entertainment are excited to officially announce the inaugural lineup for Down in the Valley, an intimate destination weekend music festival at Oxbow RiverStage in Napa, CA happening September 2-3, 2023. The Head And the Heart will perform a special acoustic set, opening the festival on Saturday. They will also close both Saturday and Sunday evenings with a full band and original lineup including Josiah Johnson, who will also kick off the Sunday with a special solo set. The incredible festival lineup also features Waxahatchee, Dawes, Faye Webster, Madison Cunningham, Rayland Baxter, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Miya Folick and Shaina Shepherd. Set times and culinary offerings to be announced in the coming weeks. Please visit www.TheHeadAndTheHeart.com for more information. The Head and The Heart’s self-titled breakout debut produced instant classics including “Rivers and Roads” and “Down In The Valley” and is now Certified Gold. 2013’s Let’s Be Still and 2016’s Signs of Light both settled into Billboard’s Top 10 albums chart.The band has established [Read More]

Photo Gallery: Smashing Pumpkins at BottleRock Napa 2023

June 13, 2023

Smashing Pumpkins at BottleRock Napa 2023 delivered a flawless set, left us asking what year was it? They sounded on point and just as good as in the 90’s. They continue to bring their artistry to life with their music and captivate the audience. Check out the photo gallery from our Rockin Ryan: They released their twelfth studio album, Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts in three separate installments of 11 songs—Atum: Act One was released on November 15, 2022, Atum: Act Two was released on January 31, 2023, and Atum: Act Three was released on May 5, 2023. You can check out the video for their track Beguiled, off the album: Don’t miss them as they continue The World Is a Vampire Tour. We are excited to see another show coming up in the Bay Area and hope to bring you coverage. Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://smashingpumpkins.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smashingpumpkins Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmashingPumpkin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashingpumpkins/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmashingpumpkins

Photo Gallery; Post Malone at BottleRock and don’t miss him out on tour

June 13, 2023

Sometimes you find an artist who passionately brings the music to life with their emotions. At BottleRock Napa 2023 Post Malone was that artist. He truly bleeds his raw emotion and vulnerability into each song and you can ride the highs and lows with him throughout each one. His stage presence is commanding yet fun and inviting. Check out the photos of his set by our Rockin Ryan: Post Malone will be out on the If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour and you don’t want to miss it. We are excited to see a Bay Area date in Mountain View and hope to bring you coverage of that show. Tour Dates 07.08.23 If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour 2023 Noblesville, IN, USA 07.09.23 If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour 2023 Cincinnati, OH, USA 07.11.23 If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour 2023 Detroit, MI, USA 07.12.23 If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour 2023 Burgettstown, PA, USA 07.14.23 If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour [Read More]

Oke Junior at BottleRock Napa 2023

June 12, 2023

Hitting the Truly stage during BottleRock Napa 2023 was Oke Junior. More about Oke Junior: Matthew Osivwemu, also known as Oke Junior, is a hip hop performing artist from Oakland, California. When Oke was twelve years old he moved to Napa to live with his older brother Anthony. It was in Napa where Oke would turn his life around and began taking music seriously. His brother Anthony, who was also a music artist, became his music mentor. After winning multiple talents shows throughout Middle School & High School, Oke knew music was his calling. He was heavily influenced by 90’s and early 2000’s hip hop and R&B. Admiring artist like Mac Dre, 2pac, & Snoop Dogg. His story telling, lyrical skills, and versatility as an artist is what makes him a stand out talent coming out of the Bay Area. He graduated from Napa High with a full ride academic scholarship to Sacramento State. During his 2013 to 2017 attendance at Sacramento State Oke would record and release numerous projects and music videos. His music was [Read More]

The Alive delivered standout set at BottleRock Napa

June 12, 2023

Returning to BottleRock Napa was The Alive. With influences ranging from Sabbath, Nirvana, Rush, to Idles, The Alive was launched between surf & skate sessions in 2018. They once again delivered a standout performance! About The Alive Featuring Bastian Evans (18) on guitar & vocals with brothers Kai & Manoa Neukermans (18 & 14) on drums and bass. The Alive have been skating, surfing, and jamming together from 6 to 8 years old. Named one of Stab Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Culture Shifters of Tomorrow, the boys have been featured x Whalebone Magazine, Surfline, Guitar Player, CNN, People Magazine, Daily Mail UK, ABC, NPR, etc. The Alive have played benefits for Surfrider Foundation, Surfers Against Sewage in England, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, and Save the Waves to help protect our beaches and ocean. They are a BYOBottle artist committed to reducing single use plastics.’ Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: Watch their video for their track Come and Get It: Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up [Read More]

Photo Gallery of Red Hot Chili Peppers at BottleRock Napa 2023

June 12, 2023

It is always incredible to catch Red Hot Chili Peppers LIVE and BottleRock Napa 2023 was a highlight of those shows! They were on point with every note and sounded even better than before. They played a set that included fan favorites as well as songs off their latest album release, Return of the Dream Canteen. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: The tour continues across the world and you can check out tour dates here/ Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://redhotchilipeppers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiliPeppers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChiliPeppers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilipeppers/