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Irontom is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 29, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Irontom. These five guys from Los Angeles are bringing to life a fresh new sound in rock and roll. Irontom is full of energy and have an alternative rock sound that will have you enjoying their catchy melodies and energetic sound. You can feel the influences in their music that ranges from classic rock, punk, alternative and everything in between. They remind me of a sibling of Artic Monkeys or Cage The Elephant. Irontom currently have a couple EPs out. One is The Loose and has one of my favorite songs, Mind My Halo in it. Also out is the EP, The Nitro which was produced byindustry heavyweight Alain Johannes (Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures). You can head over to their website and sign up for their email mailing list and download a new song, “What Will Happen to All the Indie Stars“. I look forward to seeing them perform at the this year’s Bottle Rock Napa since I got word that they put on [Read More]

Billy Idol announces title of new album set for an October 2014 release!

March 28, 2014

We have been hearing a lot of news about Billy Idol and his plans for a new album. He recently released that the title of the album is ‘Return To Splendor’ and is set for an October release. The album will be released on the BFI label. We are very excited for the new album. Billy tweeted earlier this month that he was finishing vocals on a couple of the tracks and it is nearing completion. Here is the latest tweet with the album title: Billy has a couple US dates and then they are off to tour in Europe. Dates for Europe are listed below. We look forward to October and to Billy adding US Tour Dates after they return from overseas! Seeing Billy Idol perform two back to back shows in San Francisco in 2010 was the highlight of my concert coverages and it has been way toooooo long! I need my Billy fix! Tour Dates: EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR 2014: 31 May, 2014 – The House Of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ. CLICK HERE [Read More]

Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 28, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony. Allow me to introduce you to an amazing new band that I just discovered. I was in the midst of our Bottle Rock Napa features and one of the bands I was to check out was Major Powers & The Lo-Fi Symphony. That was several hours ago and I still haven’t been able to get the smile off my face. These three guys have created a sound they call “Adventure Rock”, I call it DAMN FINE MUSIC! Fun rockin music that is purely good for the soul. They have such a playful sense in their lyrics and melodies that you can’t help but enjoy them. I can only imagine how they would be LIVE! The first song that I heard was their hit 93,000,000 Miles and the intro reminds me of the larger than life sound of Queen and I swear I thought I found a long lost Queen tape! The song is SPECTACULAR! You will not want to turn [Read More]

Breakaway Patriot is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 27, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Breakaway Patriot from San Francisco. Breakaway Patriot has an Alternative Rock/Pop Rock feel to them but don’t let me categorize them because they have music that will span the genre boundaries. Emotionally driven lyrics, catchy hooks and melodic choruses is exactly what they deliver. Once you take a first listen, you will be hooked. Their song Jessika Raine is fantastic and has an amazing intro that I love. It has such a bluesy rock feel, spirited beat and along with the passionate vocals, definitely a hit. Breakaway Patriot gained a lot of notoriety when their song, Flying on the Water was selected as the official theme song for the 2013 America’s Cup in San Francisco. It was great for them to get the attention they deserve. You can purchase their song Flying on the Water as well as their EP Strong on Itunes. I am sure you will be hearing a lot more from this great band. Here is our quick band feature: Band Members: Brad Tyner – [Read More]

ROCK Legend Ace Frehley’s new album Space Invader set for a June 24th Release

March 27, 2014

Rock Legend Ace Frehley has announced the title for his new album, Space Invader and is set to be released on June 24th through Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). This will be his first new solo album in 5 years and we are all looking forward to it. Ace shared the news with the following statement, “Life on Earth has been very good to me, and the body of work I’ve created over the years has withstood the test of time. Today I see no obstacles before me and my creativity has never been more fine tuned. Growing up in an Alien world has enhanced my senses and allowed me to succeed where others would have failed. The best is yet to come!” Ace widely known as the original “Space Ace” and founding guitarist for 16 cumulative years (over 2 tenures) of the multi platinum selling rock band KISS. Frehley will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and will also be appearing at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards in April. Ace will [Read More]

2Cellos will blow your mind with their rock and pop covers on their cellos!

March 26, 2014

You know how much I love cover songs but now I have something really special for you! How about checking out two amazingly talented cellist perform rock and pop songs on their cellos? You would think it wouldn’t be possible to get the spectacular level of perfection on these covers but you do with 2Cellos. 2Cellos are young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser and have achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level and breaking the boundaries between different genres of music, from classical and film music to pop and rock. They are cello virtuosos and are amazing people with their brilliant playing. You have to take a listen and enjoy the music. Despite their huge internet fame through their covers on Youtube, their true passion remains in performing live. They are planning to play several dates in Australia in May as well as Korea and Italy. For all tour dates, make sure to visit the tour page on their website: http://www.2cellos.com/us/events I will leave you with several of my favorite [Read More]

Rockstar Mayhem Festival lineup announcement coming soon, Bay Area date confirmed

March 26, 2014

We are only days away from announcing the Lineup for this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. I hope you are ready for this one, because it will definitely be one not to miss! Our lips are sealed but I know where I will on July 6th! Several dates for this year’s Mayhem Fest have already been announced. Northern California get ready and mark your calendar’s for July 6th at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Other dates are as follows: July 05 San Bernardino, CA San Manuel Amphitheater July 06 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheater July 08 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre July 11 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion July 12 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheatre July 14 Denver, CO TBA July 16 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater July 17 Clarkston, MID TE Energy Music Theatre July 19 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center July 20 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre July 22 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center July 23 Saratoga, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 26 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion July 27 Hartford, CT Xfinity Theatre July 29 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake July [Read More]