Singer

No Picture
Band

Get to know more about Taylor and the Wild Now

September 23, 2014

The soulful rock band from Austin, Texas; Taylor & The Wild Now have recently released their debut EP last month.  The band was formed by Taylor Baker (guitar, vocals, banjo) and includes Drew Walker (guitar, trumpet). The Austin area greeted the release with praise and excitement, Taylor explains, “We are so incredibly proud of this EP; it encompasses such a beautiful collaboration of sound, ideas, and styles.  We put our all into it and we can’t wait to share it with the world!” Check out our Q & A with Taylor here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! Tell us about how you two came together and created Taylor & The Wild Now? Taylor: Hi!  We met through mutual friends during SXSW at a Local Natives concert. Drew would sit in with my band at the time and play trumpet, and it eventually turned into us creating our own project. Music Junkie Press: We love Wanderlust [Read More]

No Picture
Band

Make sure to catch Scott Stapp on his Proof of Live Tour

September 17, 2014

“I’m saying hello to a new dream I’m taking it back what’s left of me Don’t even try You can’t stop me now! I gotta feeling where I used to be numb. I can feel it now rushing through my blood. I’m stronger than I ever thought I was, and now I found another way out of here.” – Scott Stapp ‘Break Out’ Lyrics Grammy award winning artist Scott Stapp has been busy touring this summer in support of his spectacular solo album, Proof of Life. This is the second full length album and is quite a personal one for Scott. The album is a collection of amazing rock tracks yet filled with emotionally driven lyrics and sung through the amazingly unmistakable vocals of Scott. Proof of Life is the first new material since Scott‘s release of his 2012 uncensored memoir where he shared his life story of his fundamentalist upbringing, the rise of Creed, his ongoing battle with addiction, the rediscovery of his faith and the launch of his solo career. The album has been [Read More]

No Picture
Alternative

Check out the spectacular cover by Panic! at the Disco of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody

September 15, 2014

Panic! at the Disco have been performing their amazing set out on their Gospel Tour and we brought you our full coverage of their San Jose show. In case you missed it, you can check out our full coverage here: Panic! at the Disco at SJSU.  Panic! at the Disco had an amazing stage set up with probably one of the best light shows I have seen in a long time. One of the biggest highlights was to see their cover of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. It was spine tingling. Want to check it out? Well watch this video of their spectacular cover: Vocalist, Brendon Urie, whom earlier this year won for Best Vocalist at the APMA awards proved once again that he is well deserving of the award. I can’t tell you how in awe I am of his vocals. This is definitely my top choice for my new list of Cover Songs!! Check out the photos by Rockin Ryan of their set: Check out a couple videos from the set: Also make sure you have [Read More]

No Picture
Band

Travis Hayes and the Young Daze light up the DNA Lounge

September 8, 2014

Friday night we were treated to a night of great music. It started off with an acoustic set by  Dead Frets, then onto a great indie punk set by Divided Heaven and here we are at the spectacular set of Travis Hayes and the Young Daze. Singer/songwriter Travis Hayes had his complete band with him and they put on a great set. The set list for the night included: Song From a Movie Young Daze Follow Me Home Bath Salts Towns Like These Night Swimming Twenty Nothing Teen Haze Warm Bodies If you are from the Bay Area and haven’t been to a Travis Hayes show, then you are missing out.  It is a full on energetic set that infects the crowd as they are singing along and dancing around the room. His music is like an instant shot of adrenaline and feel good vibes.  His heartfelt music will captivate you and feed your soul. Check out the photos from the set by our Rockin Ryan: One thing that drove me crazy at the show, was while I [Read More]

Blues

Richie Kotzen awakens your every sense with his performance at Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3 Festival.

September 4, 2014

Last Saturday, we had an amazing time covering the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3 Festival at the Great American Music Hall. It was a night full of spectacular music and Richie Kotzen headlined the event after some stellar sets by  Michael Lee Firkins  Spiralarms and Ben Woods. The event which is put together by Dave Lopez and is a benefit with proceeds going towards medical supplies for Jason as well as his future care. It was a magical night where many great musicians came to honor the amazing fighting spirit of Jason as he battles ALS. Jason was in attendance with his family and friends as we all enjoyed a fantastic night of amazing music. Richie completely rocked the place and his energy on stage is unstoppable. His passion and emotion came through strongly with each note and word. Richie has one of the most powerful voices out and when he sings, his voice just travels through your body, awakening every sense, inviting you to move and then touches your heart.  It was quite an emotional [Read More]

No Picture
Band

Michael Lee Firkins brings the rockin blues to life at the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3 Festival

September 4, 2014

Another great highlight from the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3 Festival was the great set by Michael Lee Firkins featuring Courtney DeAugustine on drums and Dave Rapa on bass. It was amazing as always to watch them perform and Michael is captivating to watch on guitar. He brought the perfect fusion of blues and rock to life at the venue and everyone was enjoying it. I was so glad to see Courtney on drums, we had the chance to catch her perform earlier this year at the Bonzo Bash and she is spectacular with her energetic precision drumming. Dave on bass makes it look so easy as he is knocking out bass lines and always with an infectious smile on his face. In addition, we were treated to legendary Steve Hunter joining in on a couple songs! What a stellar night for music! When Michael plays, you are drawn to him as he stuns the crowd with his slide playing, singing and fueling the crowd with funky rockin blues. The notes and tones he brings [Read More]

No Picture
Concerts

Mikey Wax announces fall tour dates

September 3, 2014

This summer we all enjoyed great music and especially the new music by Mikey Wax. His new self titled album was released in June and was the perfect album for the soundtrack for your summer. With pop songs to invigorate you, inspire you and feed your soul, it was a summer must have. Mikey‘s pop style songs are heartfelt, emotionally driven and will hold you captive by those smooth vocals. Mikey has announced several fall tour dates. He has several dates with Brendan James before he heads out for 10 shows with Parachute and Matt Wertz. Check out the tour dates below and see if he is coming to a venue near you. Sep 04   McLoons Pier House (Childhood Cancer Fundraiser) Long Branch, NJ Sep 08   Old Rock House (With Brendan James)  St Louis, MO Sep 09   SPACE (With Brendan James)     Chicago, IL Sep 12   Seven Steps Up (With Brendan James)  Spring Lake, MI Sep 15   Rumba Cafe (With Brendan James)         Columbus, OH Sep 16   Club Cafe (With Brendan James)               Pittsburgh, PA Sep 18   Cafe939 [Read More]