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Sammy Hagar set to headline “Rock Legends Cruise VI” in 2017

October 18, 2016

SAMMY HAGAR TO HEADLINE “ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE VI” SETTING SAIL WITH THE LARGEST ROCK FESTIVAL AT SEA FEBRUARY 15-19, 2018 VOYAGES ON SALE TODAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 at 10 am EST THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR MUSIC FANS 4-NIGHTS, 20+ LEGENDARY ACTS, 60 + CONCERTS, ARTIST Q&A’S, MEET & GREETS, “SAMMY’S BEACH BAR RUM” BAR & MORE ABOARD THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN “INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS” LOS ANGELES, October 18, 2016 -“Rock Legends Cruise” (RLC) is giving music fans a reason to celebrate with the announcement today that Sammy Hagar, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted musician, who literally wrote the New York Times Bestselling party handbook, is confirmed to headline RLC VI, February 15-19, 2018. RLC VI will mark the first cruise Hagar’s ever headlined and with cabin’s on-sale today, it’s perfectly timed to make the ultimate holiday gift for the music-lover on your list. RLC is the largest rock festival at sea and by the time they set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico aboard the beautiful Royal Caribbean Independence of [Read More]

95 on NAMM Countdown: PRS Guitars announce new Tremonti Baritone Limited Edition Signature Model

October 15, 2016

For Day 95 on our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM 2017, we would like to feature the new PRS Tremonti Baritone Limited Edition Signature Model which was just released. Check out the news below: PRS Guitars is pleased to continue their relationship with Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed fame with the announcement of the Limited Edition Tremonti Baritone model. Based on Mark Tremonti’s signature PRS model, this limited edition guitar features a longer 25.5” scale length that allows players to tune down but ditch the wound “G” so they have the freedom to play lead as well as rhythm. Tremonti’s signature pickups are a perfect fit with an aggressive, articulate tone and the Pattern Thin figured maple neck makes playing a breeze the all the way up the neck. “This is one of my favorite guitars I’ve ever played. It’s a dream come true for people who like to tune low and still be able to solo. I absolutely love it,” said Mark Tremonti in a recent interview. Check out the following video [Read More]

Don’t Miss Through Fire out on tour this fall!

October 8, 2016

Through Fire have announced plenty of dates this Fall for you to catch them out on tour! They recently wrapped up a tour with Sick Puppies and are continuing to hit the road in support of their breakthrough album, Breathe. Their song Stronger is off that album and is their smash #1 chart-topping single on iTunes, and SiriusXM’s Octane (where it has remained at #1 for 5 weeks). Check out the video for their track here: The first batch of tour dates have them out on the road with Failure Anthem, starting on October 24th. Also appearing will be Letters from the Fire and Cover Your Tracks. The 14 show run begins on October 24th in New York City and ends on November 9th in Kansas City. Oct. 24 – New York, NY – Studio @ Webster Hall Oct. 25 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall Oct. 26 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz Oct. 28 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground Oct. 29 – Manchester, NH – Jewel Nightclub Oct. 31 – Pontiac, MI – [Read More]

David Gray announces select dates for The Best of David Gray Tour

October 5, 2016

We are very excited to share the news that David Gray has announced a select run of North American Fall Tour Dates in conjunction with the upcoming “The Best of” album. The tour will kick off on November 17th in Boston, MA. The announcement of David Gray’s tour follows the release of his new track “Smoke Without Fire” off of his new Greatest Hits collection- entitled “The Best Of,” which includes “Smoke Without Fire,” and an additional newly penned song “Enter Lightly.” Check out the song Smoke Without Fire here: “The Best Of” also features the 25th Anniversary version of “Shine,” re-recorded exclusively for this greatest hits collection. The album is set for release on October 28, 2016 (IHT Records/Kobalt) and will be available in both standard and deluxe versions. With The Best Of, David Gray has delivered on a rare remit- a living, breathing collection every bit as dynamic and vital as the 25 year long career it spans. Check out the tour dates here: Tour Routing: November 17th Boston, MA Shubert Theatre November [Read More]

Funkendank Oktoberfest with Galactic, Pimps of Joytime, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Dixie Giants and Royal Jelly Jive.

September 26, 2016

SOMO Concert Series is set to wrap up it’s festival season and they have quite a finale planned. The finale will feature Funkendank Oktoberfest with Galactic, Pimps of Joytime, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Dixie Giants and Royal Jelly Jive. Set for October 22nd. Check out the news below and make sure to not miss this incredible finale: ROHNERT PARK, CA (September 26, 2016) – On October 22nd SOMO Concerts releases their season finalé of this year’s 11 concert pop-up festival season with a brand new beer and music experience: Fϋnkendänk Oktoberfest. In collaboration with RateBeer.com, HopMonk, The Press Democrat and Mead Clark, this is a celebration of some select beers from some of the nation’s top brewers, this is not your older brother’s beer fest. VIPs are granted early access at 12:30pm to the Mead Clark VIP Lounge with a 2pm show start for general admission. Tickets are $49 General Admission, $69 Taster’s Ticket and $140 VIP and can be purchased at http://ticketf.ly/296I0RC or fünkendänk.com. The Beer The inaugural event features two of craft beer’s [Read More]

GREEN DAY announces dates for US and Canadian Club Tour & European stadium tour

September 6, 2016

GREEN DAY are set to release their new album Revolution Radio on October 7th via Reprise Records. In support of the release of their new album, they have announced dates for a US and Canadian Club Tour as well as dates for a European Stadium tour. Check out the news below which was posted on their website: September 6th, 2016 — (Los Angeles, CA) — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will hit the road for a series of intimate club shows in the U.S. and Canada in support of their upcoming 12th studio album, Revolution Radio, which will be released by Reprise Records on October 7th. The North American dates kick off on September 20th in St. Louis, MO and conclude with a show on October 20th in Berkeley, CA. Tickets will be available for purchase by Idiot Nation members on Wednesday, September 7th at 9:00 AM local venue time. For more info on the pre-sale, visit www.gdidiotnation.com. A general on-sale will begin Friday, September 9th [Read More]

Catch SABATON out on tour with Trivium and Huntress

August 24, 2016

SABATON are gearing up for their US Tour with Trivium and Huntress which starts in three weeks. The Silence in the Snow Fall Tour will kick off on September 15th in Columbus, Ohio and wraps up on October 21st in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This will be the first U.S. tour with their new guitarist Tommy Johannson after the departure of their former guitarist Thobbe En glund. The band issued the following statement, “Thank you Thobbe, welcome Tommy! Our guitar player Thobbe did his final concert with us on last Saturday’s very emotional show at the SABATON OPEN AIR festival. Celebrating the release of our new album while saying goodbye to a great friend is lots of mixed feelings. But the future is bright since this was not nearly our last stand, from now on you will see Tommy Johansson playing guitars with SABATON and we all look forward to see you on the road!” Johansson added: “For me to be a part of the SABATON family is a huge honor and I couldn’t be [Read More]