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Heart premieres LIVE Video of Beautiful Broken and catch them out on tour!

August 12, 2016

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends HEART today (8/12) have partnered with VEVO to premiere their live performance video of “Beautiful Broken,” the lead single off the band’s recently released (7/8) new studio album BEAUTIFUL BROKEN. It was filmed in Chicago, IL at the historic Genesee Theatre this past May and directed and produced by Dusty Kraatz of XI Media Productions (who has also directed videos for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and All That Remains).  Watch the video by heading over to VEVO at the following link: http://www.vevo.com/watch/heart/Beautiful-Broken-(Live)/USC4R1605468 BEAUTIFUL BROKEN—HEART‘s sixteenth album in a career with over 35 million albums sold–finds Ann and Nancy Wilson exploring new songs, but taking some of their favorite “cherry picks” from their catalog and rerecording and rethinking them.   HEART are currently on the road and earning critical acclaim on the “Rock Hall Three For All” tour, their summer headlining run with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, to befollowed by HEART solo shows in October. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.heart-music.com/tour HEART’s remaining 2016 tour dates are [Read More]

Music News

The Wild announce tour dates as support for Airbourne on North American Tour

August 3, 2016

We are excited to share the news with you that rockers The Wild be heading out on tour as the support for AIRBOURNE on their North American Tour. The tour will kick off on September 12th in San Diego and wrap up in October in Maryland. We are happy to see a San Francisco date so we can bring you coverage. Lead vocalist and guitarist Dylan Villain comments, “This pairing is perfect. I think the fans are gonna love it. We have a lot of respect for the guys in Airbourne and what they’ve done for rock’n’roll over the years. Being out on the road with them in North America is a hell of a thing & a dream come true for us. We’re all fired up over here.”   Check out the tour dates below: Mon/Sep 12, 2016 – San Diego, CA – House of BluesTue/Sep 13, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy TheatreWed/Sep 14, 2016 – San Francisco, CA – IndependentFri/Sep 16, 2016 – Seattle, WA – TractorSat/Sep 17, 2016 – Vancouver, [Read More]

Entertainment

Grace Potter is ready to rock this Friday at the SOMO Concert Series

July 20, 2016

  Powerhouse vocalist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grace Potter is ready to rock the stage this Friday, July 22nd at the SOMO Concert Series held at the SOMO Village in Rohnert Park. This year Sonoma Cider, the award-winning hard cider producer, is partnering with Second Octave for delivering incredible concerts right here in Northern California at the North Bay’s “greenest” and most unique live entertainment venue. You can pick up tickets for the show by heading over to: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1173095. Check out more news on Grace Potter: Grace Potter is a powerhouse alternative rock vocalist singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actress. Potter became the lead singer of the Nocturnals while attending St. Lawrence University. The band self-released two albums before signing with Hollywood Records, and had three full-length studio albums with the label by 2012. The group is known for the song “Paris (Ooh La La),” featuring Potter’s vocals. Potter also had a hit duet with Kenny Chesney entitled, “You and Tequila”. “Alive Tonight,” is the first single from Midnight. It’s her first new music since 2012’s The Lion The Beast The [Read More]

Entertainment

This Thursday: Boz Scaggs with special guest The Robert Cray Band in Rohnert Park

July 12, 2016

This Thursday, July 14th Boz Scaggs will be performing at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Also performing will be special guest The Robert Cray Band. Show starts at 7:30 and you can get all the details by heading over to: http://gmc.sonoma.edu/event/3139447-boz-scaggs-. Boz Scaggs, with his unmistakable sly drawl has captivated audiences worldwide with hits including “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle”. Together with blues-rock guitar powerhouse Robert Cray and his band, they are sure to rock the stage in this dynamite double bill of two masterful bluesman. Boz released his released his album A Fool To Care last year and has continued to garner high praise for his soulful voice and compelling tracks. You can pick up the album by heading over to iTunes here.   Upcoming tour dates: JULY 16 – Lake Tahoe, NV – MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa – Tickets 17 – Grass Valley, CA – Nevada County Fairgrounds – Tickets 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre – Tickets 20 – Beaver Creek, CO [Read More]

Concerts

Allen Stone with Monophonics deliver crowd rejuvenating sets at SOMO Concert Series

July 2, 2016

What better way to get yourself through the work week, than with a night of  high energy soul music by Allen Stone and the Monophonics. The concert was held at the SOMO Village in Rohnert Park for the SOMO Concert Series. This year Sonoma Cider, the award-winning hard cider producer, is partnering with Second Octave for delivering incredible concerts right here in Northern California at the North Bay’s “greenest” and most unique live entertainment venue. The night kicked off with a rousing set of psychedelic soul by the Bay Area’s favorites, Monophonics. They always deliver a set that invites the crowd to get up and dance. Allen Stone came out and delivered an amazing set of R&B and soul. The energy and soul filled with the crowd as everyone moved to the music and created a wave of uplifting spirits. Allen was incredible and you just can’t help but fall captive to his intensely rich vocals and smooth guitar work.  He is definitely a must see! Make sure to  check out the upcoming concerts at the [Read More]

Entertainment

Don’t miss Allen Stone this Thursday at SOMO Concert Series

June 27, 2016

We are looking forward to this Thursday as Allen Stone with the Monophonics will be heading into the SOMO Concert Series in Rohnert Park. This year Sonoma Cider, the award-winning hard cider producer, is partnering with Second Octave for the SOMO Concert Series.  Check out the news below: As the North Bay’s “greenest” and most unique live entertainment venue, the 3,000 seat outdoor venue will host an incredible line-up of acts for the 2016 season. This year, Sonoma Cider will be serving concert goers with their flagship local organic cider line as well as showcasing a limited cider release at every show. The Solar-powered SOMO Village in Rohnert Park, a mixed-use community on 200 acres, was designated as the first One Planet Community in North America.   The SOMO Concert Series line-up for 2016 includes: Allen Stone with Monophonics Thursday, June 30 Brit Floyd: Space and Time Continuum Sunday, July 10 Grace Potter with Special Guest Friday, July 22 UB40 with Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey, with The Wailers Wednesday, July 27 Sonoma Blues Festival featuring [Read More]

Music News

Pre-order the last Yellowcard album and don’t miss them out on their Farewell Tour

June 24, 2016

  Yellowcard have announced the release of what will be their last album. Their self titled album will be released on September 30, 2016 via Hopeless Records. In addition to the album release, they will be embarking on a Final World Tour, set to kick off on October 6th in San Antonio, TX. Yellowcard comments on their announcement, “When saying farewell, it is hard to know where to start, especially when there are so many reasons not to say it, but the time has come to share this news.  After countless discussions and months of thought, we have decided that it is time for Yellowcard to come to an end. This will be our last album and our final world tour.”  The tour is sure to be one that you don’t want to miss. Yellowcard delivers an explosive set that displays their endless energy and a crowd that is captivated from start to finish. They comment on the tour, “We wanted to have the chance to share our farewell with as many fans around the world [Read More]