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San Francisco greets Lindsey Buckingham with a heart-warming reception at his sold out show

October 10, 2018

You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful night as Lindsey Buckingham returned to San Francisco for a stop on his solo tour. It was the second night of his North American Tour in support of his Solo Anthology and to catch him on his hometown show was a special treat. The show was held at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre which is the perfect venue to capture the energy and charisma that Lindsey and his band brings to the stage. The night kicked off with an entertaining set from Nairobi folk artist J.S. Ondara. He is set to release his first album and entertained the crowd with his new songs. A true highlight was when he put down his guitar and delivered a commanding acapella performance that brought cheers from the crowd. The crowd was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Lindsey Buckingham and when he hit the stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation, one of many throughout the night. The enthusiasm grew with each song as he performed a variety of his [Read More]

Greta Van Fleet; like a pair of shock paddles resuscitating the life of Rock n Roll

June 26, 2018

Within the last decade, we have seen many bands deliver some good blips on the heartline of the rock and roll, but none as huge as the spike that Greta Van Fleet is making. They are bringing a full on resuscitation to ROCK ‘N ROLL so get ready, hang on and enjoy the ride. We recently caught Greta Van Fleet perform at the beautiful intimate outdoor venue of John Anson Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood. The venue is situated in the rugged beauty of an LA County regional park. The setting was superb and as the bands took the stage, the sound was spot on. The crowd was greeted with a high energy gritty alt-rock set from SlothRust, LA/Brooklyn based three piece band. Their music is a great blend of 90’s grunge, garage punk, and alternative rock. The crowd grew to capacity as Greta Van Fleet were to take the stage. The excitement raced through the crowd as the lights dimmed and the band entered. From the first note to the last, the energy was [Read More]

Blue October at August Hall in SF; a true transcendent performance for the books

June 15, 2018

tran·scend·ent ˌtran(t)ˈsend(ə)nt/ adjective beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience. “the search for a transcendent level of knowledge” surpassing the ordinary; exceptional. “the Blue October concert was described as a “transcendent experience.”” Last night we ventured to San Francisco for the return of Blue October. They are currently out on tour as they prepare to release their ninth studio album, I Hope You’re Happy on August 17th via Up/Down-Brando Records. We have been anticipating this show as the music of Blue October has been the soundtrack of our lives for nearly the past 20 years. It was there for the good times, the bad times, the laughs, the tears, the triumphs, the losses and everything in between. We all have music that gets us through those times, but not often is it by the same artist/band. Most recently through our loss of the business and our home in the Santa Rosa fires, the music of Blue October was there as our staunch friend. Amid all the loss and struggle, we couldn’t help [Read More]

The night that changed our lives…. Tubbs Fire sweeps Santa Rosa

October 25, 2017

(Today, October 25th is the first time in 16 days that I have been able to log onto our site. I apologize for not being able to post! I appreciate all the support from everyone.) It was just another hot dry night at our home in Santa Rosa, also the home of Music Junkie Press. Brandon and Stephen were at the park playing baseball. Rockin Ryan was busy playing his guitar as I was going through mementos from my parents, separating things from their estate to be given to each of the six siblings. Reading funny birthday cards and each little note that my mother saved for over 40+ years. I would never have imagined that those precious items would soon be incinerated in a fire, just hours later. Our timeline….. October 8th 10:45 pm Power went out briefly for approximately 30-45 seconds, happened twice in 5 minutes. 11:15 pm Brandon and Stephen were sound asleep which means that Ryan and I \would stay up and take care of Music Junkie Press work, [Read More]

Blue October, The Fillmore San Francisco.

Interview with Justin of Blue October ahead of their stellar performance at The Fillmore in San Francisco

May 20, 2017

Earlier this week we headed to the legendary Fillmore as Blue October brought the Heart Go Bang Tour to San Francisco. We have impatiently waited for this date to arrive. See, Blue October was not just another band for us to cover, they are a band that had provided the playlist to my life’s ups and downs for the past 20 years. Most recently in March, during my Mother’s hospice care at home, she would lay next to me and listen to Blue October, nearly silent for days, yet show would respond and tell me she liked the songs. Her favorite during that time, The Feel Again, (Stay). What a heavy song and yet, I truly clutched to those words… Stay… selfishly I wanted more time with her. After she passed away, I could feel the dark depression setting in as it had with my Father 5 years earlier. But I turned to music and once again to Blue October. Their latest album, Home which shot up the charts to a No. 1 spot [Read More]

Impressions of the Tattoo Days Rosenheim 2026

October 14, 2026

For the fourth time, the small Bavarian town of Rosenheim hosted the Tattoo Days at the Auerbräu Festhalle/Loretowiese, where just a few weeks ago they celebrated the annual Herbstfest (which is like a very small Oktoberfest, but more quiet and much more affordable). Again, the organizers, Anne and Quan from the Hellgallery Tattoo Studios, managed to put together quite a program for two days. We were able to join the event on Saturday. Aside from getting the chance to watch some amazing tattoo artists doing their work, there were several contests for different tattoo categories, the first two rounds of the Miss Tattoo contest, a comedian, and a mentalist. We also caught glimpses of some “tattoo nightmares”. The wonderful Dirk Thunig led through both days, and he did a pretty amazing job. The tattoo studios were from all over the place, just to name a few: Hellpoint Tattoo, Sleeping Society Ink, Soulink Tattoo, Schattenwerk Tattoo, Fast Life Ink, Chabos Tattoo, Jetitats, Bloodline Tattoo and many more. Check HERE for more information on all the amazing [Read More]

Photo gallery: The Devil Wears Prada, Novelists, 156/Silence and Oversize

October 14, 2026

This fall clearly has some goodies in stock for us. We started with Beartooth in late September, then The Amity Affliction and last week The Devil Wears Prada came back to our beautiful city of Munich. Accompanied by Oversize, 156/Silence and Novelists they once again managed to turn the Werk into a gigantic melting pot. Check out our photos to get an idea of what you’re about to experience at a TDWP-show and make sure to catch either of the bands live when they get to your town! Oversize 156/Silence Novelists The Devil Wears Prada For more information on the bands, follow their social media: The Devil Wears Prada https://www.facebook.com/tdwp https://tdwpband.com/ https://x.com/TDWPband https://www.instagram.com/tdwpband Novelists https://www.facebook.com/NovelistsFR https://linktr.ee/_NOVELISTS https://x.com/novelistsmusic https://www.instagram.com/novelists 156/Silence https://www.facebook.com/156Silence https://linktr.ee/156silence https://x.com/156silence https://www.instagram.com/156silence Oversize https://www.facebook.com/oversizeband https://bfan.link/into-the-ceiling https://x.com/oversizeband https://www.instagram.com/oversizeband/ Backstage https://www.facebook.com/backstagemunich https://www.backstage.eu/ See you in the pit! ~Alex

Photo gallery: The Amity Affliction, Silent Planet, Varials and Orthodox

October 14, 2026

The Amity Affliction made a stop in Munich during their current European/UK tour. They played a sold-out house, their biggest show in Munich to date! Their set included a good mix of all their albums and also five songs from their most recent record “House Of Cards”, which were a banger live. Here are some impressions of the show. If you have a chance, make sure to catch the bands live! Orthodox Varials Silent Planet The Amity Affliction The Amity Affliction will head out on their House Of Cards tour in the US soon with Bless The Fall, Orthodox and Buried In Spring. Make sure to get your tickets, because they’re selling fast! For more information on the bands, follow their social media: The Amity Affliction https://www.facebook.com/theamityafflictionofficial https://theamityaffliction.net/ https://twitter.com/amityaffliction https://www.instagram.com/theamityaffliction Silent Planet https://www.facebook.com/silentplanetmusic https://silentplanetmerch.com/ https://www.twitter.com/silentplanet/ https://www.instagram.com/silentplanetband/ Varials https://www.facebook.com/VarialsPA https://varialspa.net/ https://twitter.com/varialspa https://www.instagram.com/varialspa/ Orthodox https://www.facebook.com/orthodoxtn https://orthodoxtn.com/ https://www.twitter.com/orthodoxtn https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxtn See you in the pit! ~ Alex

Everclear Returns to San Francisco October 24th with The Lucky 7 Tour!

October 12, 2026

Everclear is heading back to San Francisco, and we couldn’t be more excited! The iconic ’90s alternative rock band, led by frontman Art Alexakis, will take the stage at The Independent on Saturday, October 24th, bringing along special guests American Hi-Fi for The Lucky 7 Tour. We had the pleasure of covering Everclear’s 2024 San Francisco show, and what a great night of music it was! We are definitely looking forward to their return, and this time around, fans will have a chance to help choose the songs they hear live! For The Lucky 7 Tour, Everclear is letting fans vote for their favorite songs from the band’s extensive catalog. In addition to classics like “Santa Monica” and “Father of Mine,” the seven most requested songs in each city will make it into that night’s setlist. How cool is that? Whether you have a longtime favorite or a deep cut you’ve been hoping to hear live, now is your chance! Cast your vote here: https://everclear.set.fan/ Everclear has been delivering some of the most memorable [Read More]

MEMORIAM Announce Final Album Endgame & shares new single

October 12, 2026

British death metal veterans MEMORIAM are preparing to bring their musical journey to a close with the release of their sixth and final studio album, Endgame, arriving January 29, 2027, via Reaper Entertainment. The band has just released the first single, “Nothing More To Say,” and they are making sure this final chapter goes out with a bang. The track delivers everything fans have come to love about MEMORIAM. Crushing guitar riffs, relentless intensity, and Karl Willetts’ unmistakable vocals are front and center. Add in the explosive drumming of Dirk Verbeuren, and you have one hell of a way to kick off their final album. Produced by longtime collaborator Russ Russell, “Nothing More To Say” stays true to the band’s signature death metal sound while bringing an added level of aggression and intensity. For Willetts, the song carries a much deeper meaning, especially knowing that Endgame will be their last album. “‘Nothing More To Say’ is the first single and opening track from our final album, Endgame. For me, there is something deeply poignant about [Read More]

Passenger Celebrates 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars

October 12, 2026

Passenger Celebrates 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars with Intimate Performance of “Ghosts” Passenger shares the story behind his beloved Gibson J-45 and performs his new single “Ghosts” ahead of the release of Wild Love on November 6. There is something special about the connection between a musician and their guitar. For singer-songwriter Passenger, that connection began years ago while busking on the streets of Australia, long before his music would reach audiences around the world. As Gibson celebrates 100 years of its legendary flat-top acoustic guitars, Passenger joins the celebration with an intimate performance of his new song “Ghosts,” played on the Gibson J-45 that has become such an important part of his musical journey. Filmed at his Black Crow recording studio in the English countryside, the performance is part of Gibson Europe’s ongoing 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars series, which brings together artists to share their music and the stories behind the guitars they love. For Passenger, whose real name is Michael David Rosenberg, the Gibson J-45 has been with [Read More]

Greta Van Fleet deliver Palace for the People: A Journey of Freedom, Healing, and Cathartic Bliss

October 9, 2026

There are albums you listen to, albums you fall in love with, and then there are albums that become part of your life. They seem to weave themselves into your memories, carry you through moments you never imagined facing, and soon become the soundtrack to your own story. For us, Greta Van Fleet has always been so much more than a band. On the night of October 8, 2017, the Tubbs Fire forever changed our lives. We lost our home, our business, treasured memories, and so much of the world we had built. What followed was a time of unimaginable loss and the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding our lives. During those darkest days, Greta Van Fleet’s From the Fires EP became a true source of healing. Their music brought moments of joy in a time when happiness felt impossible, and brought strength when we were exhausted, and most importantly gave us hope when the future seemed so uncertain. There was something about the raw passion and freedom in their music that reminded us we could [Read More]