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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers announce tour dates and album release of July 29th

May 22, 2014

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced the release of their new album, Hypnotic Eye set for July 29th. Hypnotic Eye is the first studio album in four years and will be coming out on Reprise Records. Hypnotic Eye will be available in CD, digital, high resolution Blu-ray audio and vinyl formats. The vinyl will be available as 1-LP or as 2-LPs inclusive of an additional track not available in any other format. Beginning June 3, fans can pre-order the vinyl, CD and Blu-ray audio editions on TomPetty.com and Amazon and can pre-order the digital edition on iTunes and Amazon. In addition to the news of the much anticipated album, they have announced the dates for the North American 2014 Tour. The tour, featuring very special guest Steve Winwood, will begin in San Diego, CA on August 3rd. The tour includes already announced headline performances at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival and at the Lockn’ Festival in Arrington, VA. On Labor Day weekend, for the first time ever, the band will perform at Boston’s Fenway Park. Check out the [Read More]

An Interview with Ragdoll at the Whisky a GoGo

May 22, 2014

We recently brought you our coverage of Australian rockers Ragdoll as they performed last Saturday night at the Whisky a GoGo. You can read more about that night here: Ragdoll at Whisky A GoGo. They were in town to open for legendary rockers Skid Row and it was an awesome night and they put on a excellent set. Ragdoll have returned to the the US in support of their upcoming release, Ragdoll Rewound which is a compilation of Ragdoll‘s first two releases (‘Ragdoll Rock’ and ‘Here Today’) plus four live recordings, one of which is a new composition, “Rewind Your Mind.” The album is set to release later this week on May 23rd. This powerful trio are creating a strong rock and roll sound worthy of your attention. Ragdoll is Ryan Rafferty on Lead Vocals/Bass, Leon Todd on Guitar and Cam Barrett on Drums. We had a chance to talk with Ragdoll after their set at the Whisky and take them around the Sunset Strip a shoot a couple fun photos. Check out our interview with Ragdoll and Rockin Ryan’s photos from [Read More]

Snakeskyn Whiskey release new video for Outta My Way off their new album!

May 22, 2014

Snakeskyn Whiskey recently released their new album, Against The World and it ROCKS!!! The last time we saw Snakeskyn Whiskey was last year when they came into town and opened up for CrashDiet at the DNA Lounge. You can read all about that here: Snakeskyn Whiskey At DNA Lounge. Well, they are back and ready to rock. Their new album promises to satisfy your need for sold strong hard rock. They have recently released a music video for their track, Outta My Way and you can check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsABwrSWyhE&feature=youtu.be] Snakeskyn Whiskey is: Matt Dibi – Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar Jordan Dibi – Bass/Back Up Vocals Tommy Tarantilis – Drums Carmine Scaringi – Lead Guitar/Back Up Vocals So make sure to pick up their new CD on iTunes and we will keep you updated with any tour news. Also visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.snakeskynwhiskey.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/snakeskynwhiskey Twitter: www.twitter.com/snakeskyn iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/snakeskyn-whiskey/id463791344 CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/snakeskynwhiskey

AM Taxi releases video for new song, Central Standard Time off forthcoming EP, King Of The Pond

May 22, 2014

Allow me to reintroduce you to your favorite band, AM Taxi. Yes they might have been away from the music scene for a bit, but they are back, better than ever and ready to pick up where they left off. I still remember the first time I ever heard AM Taxi was back in 2010 as they opened up for Spill Canvas at Slim’s. You can read all about that night here: AM TAXI at Slim’s. AM Taxi is: Adam Krier: Vocals/Guitar Jason Schultejann: Bass Chris Smith: Drums/Back up Vocals Jay Marino: Guitar/Back up Vocals Chicago based AM Taxi has one of the most refreshing sounds of old school punk blended with a twist of modern pop. I have been playing my You Don’t Stand a Chance CD almost weekly since the first time I got it several years ago. Fed Up, The Mistake, Dead Street and Charissa are on rotation for my daily playlist. Now we have new music by AM Taxi as they are set to release their new EP King of the Pond [Read More]

Fire-driven Rock coming at you from Red Sky Mary

May 21, 2014

I have an unbelievably awesome new band for you to check out. Hopefully, they are not new to you but they are new to me! So get ready, you might have to sit down to hear this one. Allow me to introduce you to Red Sky Mary from New Hampshire. These guys have a 70’s rock vibe and a sound that will just take over you. I swear, it was like listening to a long lost Led Zeppelin reel. They have energy, charisma, smoking guitar riffs, and vocals that will have you in lust with them! How about you check out their song, South of The City here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/138279671″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] The band says about the new track, “South of the City is about those nights where the party starts a little too early and ends a lot too late. It’s about paying our dues on the road, the ups and downs, blown van tires, gigs every weekend. It is a reminder to our fans and our selves that the [Read More]

MAE set to perform Live StageIt on June 7th and “Destinations: B-Sides” set to release on Vinyl

May 21, 2014

Influential Norfolk rock band Mae is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their classic debut album Destination: Beautiful and fan coveted compilation Destination: B-Sides with an intimate one-time-only online performance at StageIt.com on June 7th. The show will feature the band performing from their studio and interacting with fans, all streaming live online and on mobile devices for ticket-holders. Tickets are available now at http://spr.tn/maegeit. Spartan Records has also announced plans to release Destination: B-Sides on limited edition vinyl record for the first time in the near future. The album will be available for pre-order on an exclusive vinyl variant during the band’s StageIt performance and a portion of the proceeds raised from the performance will go towards re-recording of additional tracks, which will be included on the first ever vinyl pressing of the album. We have always loved the intimacy that a StageIt performance brings. The artist truly makes you feel like you are in the studio with them performing. Mae, in partnership with Spartan Records, will kick off a week-long celebration dubbed #maeweek beginning May 19th through May 23rd. Each day that week, Spartan Records will release an extremely limited edition of [Read More]

Blues Rockers Delta Rose premiere new song, One Is Too Many and are set to open for Guns N’ Roses!

May 21, 2014

Blues Rockers Delta Rose premieres new song, One Is Too Many We have exciting news to share with you. Our friends in Delta Rose will be opening for Guns n Roses this Saturday, May 24th at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One thing is for sure, it will be an incredible night and Delta Rose will be delivering another one of their kick ass sets! Delta Rose is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but have showmanship that is well beyond their years. While many young bands are out there creating music that sounds as if it is a carbon copy of eachother, Delta Rose is creating their own style of music. It is pure blues and rock n roll and it is addictive. In order to get celebrate their show this weekend, Delta Rose is premiering their new song, One Is Too Many which is off their forthcoming new album. Check out the song here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTWm7FgOiek&feature=youtu.be] To all the people who are crying [Read More]