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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]

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]

Love and a .38 delivers straight up rock at their Troubadour set for Lara Gladstone’s Gutter n Grind

March 8, 2014

Last month, we headed down to the Troubadour to cover Lara Gladstone’s Gutter n Grind event at the Troubadour in Hollywood. We were excited to know that Love and a .38 would be there as they never disappoint in putting on an amazing set. Sure enough, they were there to deliver straight up rock and roll to the crowd and everyone was feeling alive. Love and a .38 will always will have you under their rock and roll spell. Love and a .38 harnessed the energy of the crowd and fueled it with their own, to create an excitement that could not be ignored. Whether you are caught in the powerful vocals of Ryan, the thundering riffs at the hands of Domo, the rousing bass lines of Justin or charged up by Danny on drums, one thing is for sure….. You are having a BAD ASS TIME! Together, these four with their individual personal styles, culminate and create a sound that needs to be heard. Whether you are a fan of classic or modern rock, blues, [Read More]

Farewell My Love announce “We Own The Night Tour” set for April

March 5, 2014

Farewell My Love have just announced the dates for the “We Own The Night Tour” in April. They will be hitting the road to play with Consider Me Dead and The Venetia Fair. The West Coast Tour is set to start on April 18th in Boise, ID at the Shredder. We look forward to catching them at their San Francisco show at the DNA Lounge. In case you missed it, check out our quick interview we did with three of the members, Ryan Howell, Röbby Creasey and Logan Thayer as we met up at the NAMM 2014 Convention in January. This is one band that not only kick ass rockin but are some of the most nicest people in the industry today. You can check out the full video here: Farewell, My Love released their debut album, “Gold Tattoos” and is a MUST HAVE album. Two of my personal favorites on the album are Mirror, Mirror and Afraid of the Dark. Check out their music video for Mirror, Mirror here: Make sure to head [Read More]

Like Monroe signs a record deal with Good Fight/Entertainment One Music!

March 4, 2014

We are excited to share with you some great news about one of our featured bands, Like Monroe have just announced they have inked a record deal with Good Fight/Entertainment One Music. Guitarist, Chris Deckards says, “We are excited and honored to join the eOne / Good Fight family. This is honestly a dream come true for all of us and we can’t wait to share our music with the world. We have been writing this album our whole career as musicians and we can’t wait to share our experience, strength and hope with all of you.” The yet to be titled LP is set for a Summer release and will be produced by Drew Fulk who is known for his work with Motionless In White & Upon a Burning Body. Like Monroe is also set to perform at the SXSW Festival on March 16th in Austin, TX and they have also confirmed that they will be opening for Asking Alexandria and Bring Me The Horizon on the Never Say Never Festival. We are [Read More]

Stratosphere by Matt Sorum’s Fierce Joy will feed your soul and is emotionally moving

February 20, 2014

During NAMM 2014 this year, amidst all the interviews and reviews, I was excited to stop and see Matt Sorum at his signing at the Gretsch Booth. I was even more excited to talk with him about his solo project, Matt Sorum‘s Fierce Joy. Matt will be releasing his new album, Stratosphere on March 11th but you don’t have to wait until then to get a listen. You can get your pre-order in right now on Itunes and get his first song, The Sea right away. Many know Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Matt Sorum for his role as legendary drummer of Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, and Velvet Revolver but now through his new album, Matt sheds a new light on his musical talents and once again has you in appreciation and awe. Matt wrote the entire album and plays the piano, acoustic guitar and lead vocals. He even chose to record it on a front end analog, Trident console. Once you take a first listen, you will be shaking your head ind wonder about [Read More]

Emperors and Elephants set to start “Devil in the Lake Tour” this week!

February 18, 2014

We recently told you about a great rock band from Chicago, Emperors and Elephants, who we ran into last month at NAMM 2014. Well, this week the high energy, hard driven rockers are going to start their “Devil in the Lake Tour” on February 20th in Pontiac, Illinois at Freakster’s Roadhouse. Their tour dates include the following: DATE CITY STATE VENUE Thursday February 20 Pontiac IL Freakster’s Roadhouse Friday February 28 Lansing MI Uli’s House of Rock Saturday March 1 Chicago IL The Chicago Loop Wednesday March 5 Tulsa OK Downtown Lounge Thursday March 6 Oklahoma City OK The Chameleon Room Friday March 7 San Antonio TX Fitzgerald’s Bar Saturday March 8 Houston TX BFE Rock Club Sunday March 9 San Leon TX 18th St Pier Thursday March 13 Libertyville IL Austin’s Fuel Room Friday March 21 Crest Hill IL Bada Brew Friday April 18 Lombard IL Brauerhouse Saturday April 19 St. Paul MN Amsterdam Bar and Hall Sunday April 20 Mankato MN Buster’s Friday April 25 Pittsburg PA Hard Rock Café Saturday April 26 Milford [Read More]