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KNOTFEST JAPAN set for November 15th and 16th!

March 24, 2014

The date has been set for the weekend of November 15th and 16th of this year for Knotfest Japan. Japanese promoter Hayashi International Promotion (H.I.P.) has partnered with Slipknot and 5B Artist Management for the 2014 debut of KNOTFEST JAPAN. The two-day music festival, headlined by Slipknot on both days, will feature a mix of more than20 international and Japanese bands. SLIPKNOT will not only serve as the headliners for KNOTFEST JAPAN, but they will be involved in every aspect of the event. “Our Japanese fans have always meant so much to us and I’m excited to bring Knotfest to Japan!” says Shawn “Clown” Chrahan of Slipknot. “Knotfest is an event that includes the culture of Slipknot and the culture of Japan and is a celebration of rock n’ roll and everything it creates. It is an honor to be able to share and enjoy our festival with Japan, the Japanese people, our fans, and all the wonderful Japanese bands and all the other bands who will be playing with us. Arigato. We will be seeing you very soon. Stay (sic).” For the latest information or to purchase tickets for KNOTFEST JAPAN, please go to http://www.knotfestjapan.com/ ~ Marisol

The Deadlies is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 24, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is The Deadlies. For today, we wanted the spotlight on a local band with a big sound! You may have already seen or heard them play but were not familiar with them. The Deadlies can be described as a California surf punk/rock band with a little Honky Tonk and Country thrown in. One thing is for sure, when you listen to The Deadlies, you can’t help but move around and have some fun! They are “paying homage to the Ventures Dick Dale and the Chantays as well as the California Honky-tonk sound of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam while keeping an under lying presence of the California surf punk scene that brought us the Dickies, Agent Orange and Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs.” The Deadlies are the “Cave Band” on “Creepy KOFY Movietime”, the “house band” at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo and their music has been featured on Live 105, 107.7FM the Bone (San Francisco), 99.3FM KVYN (Napa) and 810AM KGO (San Francisco). Now [Read More]

The Deadlies is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 24, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is The Deadlies. For today, we wanted the spotlight on a local band with a big sound! You may have already seen or heard them play but were not familiar with them. The Deadlies can be described as a California surf punk/rock band with a little Honky Tonk and Country thrown in. One thing is for sure, when you listen to The Deadlies, you can’t help but move around and have some fun! They are “paying homage to the Ventures Dick Dale and the Chantays as well as the California Honky-tonk sound of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam while keeping an under lying presence of the California surf punk scene that brought us the Dickies, Agent Orange and Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs.” The Deadlies are the “Cave Band” on “Creepy KOFY Movietime”, the “house band” at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo and their music has been featured on Live 105, 107.7FM the Bone (San Francisco), 99.3FM KVYN (Napa) and 810AM KGO (San Francisco). Now [Read More]

The Deadlies is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 24, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is The Deadlies. For today, we wanted the spotlight on a local band with a big sound! You may have already seen or heard them play but were not familiar with them. The Deadlies can be described as a California surf punk/rock band with a little Honky Tonk and Country thrown in. One thing is for sure, when you listen to The Deadlies, you can’t help but move around and have some fun! They are “paying homage to the Ventures Dick Dale and the Chantays as well as the California Honky-tonk sound of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam while keeping an under lying presence of the California surf punk scene that brought us the Dickies, Agent Orange and Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs.” The Deadlies are the “Cave Band” on “Creepy KOFY Movietime”, the “house band” at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo and their music has been featured on Live 105, 107.7FM the Bone (San Francisco), 99.3FM KVYN (Napa) and 810AM KGO (San Francisco). Now [Read More]

Tea Leaf Green is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 22, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Tea Leaf Green. Get ready for a band that is going to bring up the level of energy and fun to this year’s Bottle Rock Napa. Tea Leaf Green can be described as Rock (when rock was just rock and not a range of genres, cores, levels!) or Indie Rock. “At the center, our commitment to this music and our passion for making it and performing it has remained rock steady,” explains Josh Clark. “Like countless bands creating phenomenal music today, we work on the edges of the mainstream where we can be heard, looking in on the tragedy that radio seems to have forgotten where to find the gold..” Tea Leaf Green has an amazing sound that can range from modern rock, classic rock to jam. What you are treated to is a variety of instruments that come together and create the perfect summer fun music that invigorates your spirit. Here is our quick feature: Band Members: Josh Clark – Guitar/Vocals Trevor Garrod – Keyboards/Harmonica/Vocals Reed Mathis [Read More]

Hard rockers Emphatic sign to Pavement Entertainment

March 21, 2014

Hard rockers Emphatic signs to Pavement Entertainment and are set to release their new album in late 2014. “With some welcomed changes that have occurred with Emphatic, we felt it necessary to get back into the studio and make an album that reflects the current vision of the band” states guitarist Justin McCain who will also be producing the new album. “We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to the road ahead“. Emphatic has had great success with their albums “Damage” and “Another Life”, along with 4 singles charting in the top 40 active rock charts. We are excited to see what this new album will bring and I am sure they will not disappoint in giving us another heavy dose of hard rock! The band has suffered through some changes in its past but according to Pavement’s Director of A&R Tim King, “Any band that has longevity and is in it for the long haul had to suffer through ups and downs. This includes changes with labels, management, and sometimes even band [Read More]

Ben Sollee is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

March 21, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Ben Sollee. This year’s Bottle Rock lineup has such a variety of music to enjoy and I hope that everyone will take the time to take it all in and enjoy the gift of music. Ben Sollee is just that, an amazingly talented cellist and singer who delivers his gift of music through soulful folk songs. His music can range from soft and sweet to fun and upbeat. He is a definite treasure in this year’s lineup. Ben grew up in Kentucky where he began playing the cello in fourth grade. Music was always surrounding him as his parents encouraged him in his art. H quickly grew into a spectacular songwriter and would bring his music to life on his cello. He is exceptional at creating depth in his musical elements and his folk songs dance off the notes and tones. You will be wildly captivated by him. Music: Half Made Man available on Itunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/half-made-man/id556347983 Song to Check out: Letting Go [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO4ssAB7IYs&feature=youtu.be] Check Ben out make [Read More]