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Interview with Dirty Groove Rockers CROBOT as they take over the DNA in San Francisco!

March 22, 2014

I have been looking forward to covering a lot of shows this month, but none as much as Crobot. Crobot is a four piece band from Pennsylvania that have a Dirty Groove Rock sound. They are like no other band out there today. Crobot is bringing the life back into classic rock/ stoner rock with a double dose of groove in a modern style. Think like Zep ala Soundgarden with a side of Wolfmother. They have such a killer sound that is groove heavy, riff rock or as they say: “Bang your head and shake your ass at the same time“. That is the perfect way to describe it it. One thing they are not lacking is ENERGY and you definitely can’t miss them. We were excited to have them coming to San Francisco and we caught up with them before playing their set at the DNA Lounge. Here is that interview: These guys are so much fun and they all have an infectious laugh. Their personalities light up the room on and off [Read More]

Interview with Eyes Set To Kill as they Infect San Francisco with their amazing performance!

March 22, 2014

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to catch Eyes Set To Kill in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. They have been busy on tour for the “Revolver Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Tour” and were performing at the intimate upstairs stage at the DNA Lounge. For the tour, they have been playing larger venues and it was great to catch them in this smaller setting as they played with Cilver and San Francisco band The Light Iris. We caught up with the band just after soundcheck and are pleased to bring you that interview here: After The Light Iris warming up the crowd with some great metal core and a great set by Cilver, Eyes Set To Kill came out and rocked the DNA. Even though Alexia said she was losing her voice, you would have never known since they sounded every bit as awesome as always. With the recent departure of Cisco, they had an energetic rhythm guitarist play on a couple songs with them. They also performed a couple acoustic [Read More]

Spiralarms delivers another high energy performance at the Heritage Theater in Campbell

March 15, 2014

Buckcherry is currently out on tour and they made a stop in Campbell on Thursday night at the Heritage Theater. We were excited to find out that Spiralarms was opening up for them. Spiralarms once again delivered their high energy set that had the crowd on their feet and up front to rock out! They sounded awesome and the set went by so quick because you were just captivated by them! SpiralArms is: Tim Narducci – Vocals/Guitar Craig Locicero – Guitar Anthony Traslavina – Guitar Chris “Cornbread” Lombardo – Bass/Vocals Brad Barth – Keyboards Andy Galeon – Drums Here is a couple videos that Rockin Ryan put together with photos and footage of their set at the Heritage Theater. Make sure to catch them at their upcoming shows: 4/3 Loaded • Hollywood/L.A. 4/4 Blank Club • San Jose Make sure you have their latest album Freedom which kicks ass from start to finish! In case you missed it before, here is a quick interview we did with Craig Locicero after Spiralarms opened for Steel Panther last year at the Regency Ballroom [Read More]

Interview with The Virginmarys as they tour with Buckcherry

March 15, 2014

The Virginmarys are currently out on tour with Buckcherry and we had the chance to catch them on their 2nd night of the tour at the Heritage Theater in Campbell, CA. They had an amazing year in 2013 with their breakout success of their debut album King of Conflict through Wind-Up Records. Their song, Just a Ride has become everyone’s fave and it’s one bad ass track that delivers intense high energy that I LOVE! Shortly before their performance, we were able to catch up with the guys and are pleased to bring you that interview here: The Virginmarys played to a sold out crowd at the Heritage Theater and their energy fueled the room. You may have heard that they are an incredible live band and sound just as awesome as their recordings and you know what? They are even better if that is possible! Here is their setlist of the night: Ally Dickaty on vocals and guitar is fierce as he bounces around and fills the room with emotionally driven lyrics. Matt Rose on [Read More]

Interview with Memoirs from SXSW by Patrick O’Heffernan

March 14, 2014

Interview with Memoirs from SXSW by Patrick O’Heffernan, Host, Music FridayLive! Interview conducted from South By Southwest 3/14/14 for Music Friday Live! You cannot look away from Memoir’s music video, “Look Away”. And you cannot get the music of that video, or any of Memoir’s music, out of your head. Dena Deadly, Zed Kelly and Remington Garner produce sound and images that are visually commanding, thematically stunning and totally addictive. When they released their first EP last year they put the music world on notice that a new force was now present and it cannot be ignored. There is nothing like this Los Angeles based indie-soul band. Memoir was formed last year by guitarist Zed Kelley and singer Dena Deadly, who met while collaborating at a recording studio in North Hollywood and later married. Together, Deadly, Kelley and her brother Remington Garner have written hit singles for artists like Cee-Lo Green, Will-I-Am , the Jonas Brothers and Pit Bull. Their music has soundtracked television shows and feature films including Failure to Launch, “The Lying Game” and [Read More]

Lyonn EP Knivsta is filled with lyrics of love, soft as a warm embrace

March 12, 2014

Allow the music of Lyonn to wrap around you as you dance with the melodies. Lyonn is the musical project by Tyler Gelrud and from first listen, you will instantly be charmed by his voice. Lyonn‘s current EP KNIVSTA is filled with honest and raw songs that beautifully tell the tales from Tyler’s life. The first song Silver Screen Love is a romantic tale that will have you reminiscing of the first time you were deeply in love, even feeling the fluttering of those butterflies as you remember their name and those special moments. The vocals dance in your head as it paints the picture of romance. On Bastille Day, once again you are drawn into the story of the song and the vocals are powerful and emotionally driven. Another song, Dancing Machine is another acoustic delight that will have you swaying in the moonlight and is set to be on the soon to be released EP, Promenade. You are really going to love it and I am excited that Lyonn is [Read More]

Switchblade Serenade upcoming shows and quick chat at NAMM 2014

March 11, 2014

One of our favorite rock bands, Switchblade Serenade have announced several upcoming shows. We have featured Switchblade Serenade several times on Music Junkie Press and were also one of our Top 12 Bands You Have to Know. If you are lucky enough to be in the East Coast area, I would suggest you drive, fly, walk or crawl your way to one of their shows. These young rockers are all about delivering full energetic rock with bad ass choruses, amazing guitar work and a hell of a fun time. Check out the upcoming shows planned for Switchblade Serenade: April 18th, Queens NY at Gussy’s May 3rd, New Haven, CT at Cafe Nine with Prophets of Addiction May 10th, Bristols CT at Bleachersew album More dates are soon to be announced. If you haven’t heard of Switchblade Serenade then you best head over and pick up their new CD “Alive at Night” which is available on Itunes here. HOT DAMN! It was definitely an album worth waiting for. It is a complete full on ROCK n ROLL album that [Read More]