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Dirty Honey kicks off Can’t Find the Brakes Tour in San Francisco

October 19, 2023

Our favorite rockers Dirty Honey kicked off their headlining “Can’t Find the Brakes Tour” last night in San Francisco with a jaw dropping high energy performance at The Regency Ballroom. The band is heading out across North America in support of their blazing new album Can’t Find the Brakes. The night started with a rockin set by Austin Meade who we recently caught at Aftershock Festival 2023. Dirty Honey features powerhouse vocals by Marc Labelle, incendiary guitar playing from John Notto, thunderous bass from Justin Smolian and it was the first show where we were introduced to the new drummer Jaydon Bean and he definitely blew us away. They hit the stage and rocked the crowd with a high energy performance of the title track Can’t Find the Brakes. They continued with full force into Heartbreaker and the fans were loving every minute of it. The band sounded spot on and the charismatic energy of each member flowed seamlessly and effortlessly. It was magical as you witnessed legends in the making performing right there in [Read More]

Get ready San Francisco! Ron Gallo coming to Brick and Mortar on Sept 18th

September 12, 2023

Next Monday, get ready for a kick ass show in San Francisco. Ron Gallo is making a stop of his headlining tour at the Brick & Mortar in SF and we hope you will join us. It will definitely be a show you don’t want to miss. Gallo delivers an edgy blend of alt-punk garage band vibes that is highly addictive in every way. To catch his performance in the intimate environment of the great Brick & Mortar will be a show to remember. Opening for Ron Gallo is one of our favorite Bay Area bands, Life Size Models. You can pick up tickets by heading over to HERE. If you haven’t watched yet, make sure to check out the video for Ron Gallo’s live performance of their new album Foreground Music. This live and unannounced show was from a rooftop in the rapidly gentrifying Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. It was the first and only place to hear the album at the time. The roof overlooks a soon-to-be major development site and the famous Fishtown [Read More]

EXTREME Thicker Than Blood Tour takes over San Francisco

August 27, 2023

Saturday night, Regency Ballroom was packed as EXTREME brought their Thicker Than Blood Tour to San Francisco. Extreme has been selling out venue after venue as they bring their high octane hard rock energy to stages across the US. The night opened with a fiercely energetic set by Living Colour. They sounded amazing and put on quite a show. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: Extreme hit the stage and started the night off with It (‘s a Monster). The band sounded tight and they delivered a stadium worthy show. Vocalist Gary Cherone is a true frontman and was captivating from start to finish and his voice was timeless. The backbeat of the band was highlighted with Pat Badger’s hard hitting bass and Paul Gary’s thunderous drumming. You couldn’t help but be in awe of guitarist Nuno Bettencourt’s playing. He is simply magical and is truly a legendary guitarist. Check out photos from our Rockin Ryan: Extreme released their new album SIX and you can pick it up HERE. Make [Read More]

Foreigner delivers stellar set at Shoreline for The Historic Farewell Tour

August 25, 2023

Last night was not your typical Thursday night in the Bay Area and it is one that will remain strong in our memories. We were at the Shoreline Amphitheatre to see Foreigner – The Historic Farewell tour with Loverboy. The venue was quickly filling up as a couple high school choirs were battling out. They got the crowd warmed up and the energy quickly elevated the second Loverboy took the stage. Loverboy kicked it off strong with Notorious and the crowd erupted in cheers, they followed it up with a personal favorite Lucky Ones. The hits kept on coming, one after another and the crowd was soaking it all in. You could feel the nostalgia in the air as many of us were reliving our high school years. It was incredible to watch groups of friends come together to revisit a band that was the soundtrack of their youth and to witness Loverboy deliver the songs nearly exactly ss they sounded years ago! I was sitting near a couple of large groups who were dancing [Read More]

3TEETH Releases New Single/Video for “Higher Than Death”

August 24, 2023

3TEETH are set to release their first full length album in four years. Their album EndEx is set for a September 22nd release via Century Media Records. They have just released a new single along with an animated video for their song Higher than Death. Check out the track here: Album News EndEx features the handiwork of a solid extended team including the accomplished sound designer Mick Gordon (best known for his work on the gaming phenomenon DOOM) who produced several of the tracks along with producer Nick Rowe and mixer Sean Beavan (NIN), bringing in another dimension to the band’s unmistakable sound. Early singles have included noisemaker “Paralyze” (featuring Ho99o9); the gripping sonic salvo, “Merchant of the Void,” that touches on the bleak landscape of modern society amid A.I. takeovers and economic collapse; “Slum Planet,” taking aim at the ills of a sick planet obsessed with over-consumption at all costs; Scorpion,” a track in which the band’s instrumental arsenal is tempered by alluring female vocal chants that provide an ambient feel; and the stripped-back single “Drift,” paired with a video showing the band at work in the studio. Ahead [Read More]

Photo gallery :Raygun Rebels – Benefit show for Children’s Cancer fund

June 26, 2023

Last weekend we were able to catch the guys from Raygun Rebels live at a benefit event for the Children’s Cancer Fund. Enjoy the photos and make sure to check out the band live and on their social media: For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/raygunrebels http://www.raygunrebels.de/ https://www.twitter.com/raygunrebels Beneficiary of the event: https://www.kinderkrebshilfe-ebersberg.de/ The event was organized by: https://www.facebook.com/SoulInkTattooundGemaelde https://www.facebook.com/EbersbergEvent https://www.facebook.com/bernd.matzke.7 ~ Alex

Micky James releases vibrant new track, Loner of the Year

June 24, 2023

Rocker Micky James has released a vibrant killer new single via Shelter/BMG, and you are going to love it. The song, Loner of the Year is about the complicated relationship that we have with our mental health and the acceptance of loneliness,” states Micky about the new single. Check out the song below or head over HERE. More about Micky James Micky has found success on the road over the last couple of years (and pre-pandemic), supporting acts like The Struts, The Regrettes, Cherry Pools, and playing festivals such as Firefly Music Festival, Pleasantville Music Festival, the KISS Cruise and more. Born and raised in the shadows of Philly and NYC, Micky James naturally developed a taste for the theatrical and aspired to become a performer from a young age. In his music and personal style, Micky explores a sound and aesthetic that is nostalgic of a bygone era in rock-n-roll music, while still maintaining a contemporary pop ambition. Micky’s unique vocals are reminiscent of great character voices such as David Bowie and Julian Casablancas, [Read More]