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Bands

It is time for you to hear A Story Beneath

May 7, 2013

I have recently been listening a lot to a great band from Santa Clarita, California. I hope you are familiar with them and if not, it is time to get acquainted with A Story Beneath. Phil Goff is on Guitar and Vocals, Toddy Libby on Bass and Keys, and Markus Flick on drums. These three guys come together with driving rhythms, melodic chords blended with some powerful rock reminiscent of Silverchair, early Tool and Incubus but they definitely have a sound of their own.  Once you start listening to them, believe me, you might not stop. They currently play one of my new “Go To” Songs, “Chamelion”. This song just gets up in me and has me revived in an instant. Make sure to check it out on their Reverbnation page or on their band profile from Facebook.  A Story Beneath has as a lot of great things ahead for them. They currently are in the Battle of the Bands competition to play the Ernie Ball stage at this year’s Warped Tour. You can vote [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Steven Adler back in rehab, Summer Tour postponed!

May 2, 2013

Breaking News! The much anticipated Adler “Back from the Dead” tour has been postponed. It is reported that Steven has checked himself into a undisclosed rehabilitation facility to continue working on his sobriety. We all send Steven our support and look forward to his return. I am sure he will come back stronger than ever since nothing can keep him down. Make sure to get the Adler CD which has become our favorite album of the years favorites are “Good to be Bad” featuring John 5, “The One that you Hated”, and “Own Worst Enemy”. I will get more info for you since I am posting this from Los Angeles as we are getting ready for the Revolver Golden Gods Awards!! * * * Update May 6, 2013 * * *  Steven has put out a statement regarding his return to rehab which was posted earlier today on his blog.  “I picked up a bottle and drank. This occurred a few times and that is a few times too many. I knew that this had [Read More]

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Bands

Time to rock out to The Jaded

April 29, 2013

The Jaded It has been quite some time that I can say that my old stomping grounds, San Francisco has produced a great rock and roll band. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of great things have come from San Francisco.  Sourdough soup bowl from Boudin’s.  Seafood at the Wharf.  The Stinking Rose. Fun nights at Candlestick. but a great rock band…. not in a while… until now. We had the pleasure of seeing San Francisco rock band, The Jaded up here at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa. These guys just bring old school rock and roll and wrap in everything from funk to old school sound, that just has you wanting more and more.  The Jaded is Jimmy Steal aka Sergio on vocals/rhythm guitar, Matt Notter on bass, Downey Orrick on lead guitar/backing vocals and Elliot Starno on drums and percussion.  These four come together to send you into rock and roll bliss with their sound. We had the chance to catch up with The Jaded at their recent show at the [Read More]

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Bands

Interview with Sam Hughes of The Sammus Theory

April 28, 2013

These past couple of days I have found myself listening to the new album by The Sammus Theory, “Entitled Anonymous”. On April 23rd, they released their third album and it is by no surprise outstanding.  This album really delivers strong hooks, heavy power and is filled with their passion to rock. The Sammus Theory is Sam Hughes on Vocals, Kyle Welnel on rhythm guitar, Jeremy Tabor on lead guitar, Brent Gilliland on bass and Marshall Harrod on drums. Together they create the powerhouse rock that will have you engaged from the first song to the last. I will get you a full review of this CD soon but for now  I wanted to share an interview we recently had with Sam Hughes. You can check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHcS94CwRGE&feature=youtu.be]   Head over to their website where you can get your own copy of “Entitled Anonymous”. You can get your digital copy, physical copy or my preferred: BOTH!  Tell me which are some of your favorite songs. So far, I really love, “Scarlet Letter Devil”, “Entitled Anonymous” [Read More]

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Concerts

Interview with Adam Hall of Another Lost Year

April 24, 2013

Last year I told you about a great new band, Another Lost Year from North Carolina.  They have been doing non stop shows and their songs have been getting a lot of great airplay. We had the opportunity to interview guitarist, Adam Hall and we wanted to bring that interview to you.  Also I have included below my original post on this great band.  So check out the interview with Adam where you can learn about which was the most influential rock albums for him, or one of his favorite moments from the Showboat RockFest last year or when are they coming back to the West Coast!  We thank Adam for his time. We hope you can all check the tour schedule on their website  or on my list below, and catch their adrenaline filled concerts. Enjoy, Marisol   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKnteJlPiXc&feature=youtu.be]   ______________________Repost of August, 8, 2012______________________ Allow me to introduce you to a great new band that hails from Charlotte, NC,  “Another Lost Year”. Once you take a listen, I am sure you will be hearing [Read More]

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Alternative

Check out The Wearies from San Francisco!

April 18, 2013

I have to tell you about this great new band from San Francisco, The Wearies. They remind me of a modern day improved version of the Byrds fronted by Elvis Costello.  You have the feel good energy flowing and you just can’t sit back and listen; you have to MOVE! You can definitely call them a fun rock band with just the right amount of pop blended in for good measure. Truly a musical fusion you are going to enjoy similar to another one of my all time favorites, Joe Jackson. The Wearies has Erik Mullins on vocals and guitar, Robbie Martinez on lead guitar, Kevin Michael on Bass and Adam Monroe on drums.  I really hope to catch this band soon since I am already singing along to their songs that I listen to on their website.  You will love America Miss, where they truly shine with their edgy pop/new wave sound.  Here is a video fro that song: If you are lucky enough to live near San Francisco, you can catch them at their [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Road Crew is coming to Rock Your World!

April 15, 2013

Last Friday night I had my faith in rock and roll restored by a local rock band that just will have you craving more! Road Crew is from Santa Rosa, California (wine country just north of San Francisco) and Friday they were playing at one of the last venues we have here for enjoying live rock shows, The Last Day Saloon. We are still in shock over news that it will be closing in May.  After the one and only rock station, the FOXX closed just a couple years ago, I was beginning to fear that rock and roll was dying in this area. I found myself making weekly trips to San Francisco, Sacramento and even Los Angeles to make sure I was getting my fix of rock and roll bands. I was so excited to find out that this great rock band, Road Crew was from right here! These four guys are rock and roll personified. They definitely have what it takes to keep the rock scene alive and they have the sound to prove [Read More]