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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]

Interview with Revolushn and get to know their special brand of psychadelic insanity

September 20, 2017

Revolushn Interview by Eileen Shapiro With their own very special brand of psychedelic insanity, the San Francisco psych rock collective has just unleashed “Further!!”, to the unsuspecting world, a sonically tasteful album, with darkened lyrics and happy endings. Members of this faction include: No, on guitar, keys and vocals. No first picked up a guitar at 5 years old, and had his first band at age 11. No spent several years as a sessions player and Revolushn is his first effort at creating a sound and style. Dekay (David Kendrick), is the real rock star as No describes him, and has been a professional musician all of his life. He’s been a member of bands such as “Devo”, “Sparks”, and “Gleaming Spires”, and writes most of the lyrics for the group while playing the drums. Guinevere Q NBFD, plays the bass and does vocals. She is an activist, an award winning composer, a published poet and a full-time musician. Young Sun began his career as an actor in theater, commercials and film. He pays [Read More]

Singer-Songwriter Ethan Gruska heading to legendary Fillmore in San Francisco

September 7, 2017

Singer Songwriter Ethan Gruska released his debut solo album, Slowmotionary earlier this year. His album soon earned high praises and he performed on Carson Daly. Check out his performance by clicking the link below: https://www.nbc.com/last-call-with-carson-daly/video/ethan-gruska-rather-be/3507941 You can also check out his music video for his song Reoccuring Dream. Ethan brings a depth of emotion to his songs that flourish with authenticity, creating a connection with the listener. You can catch Ethan perform on Monday September 11th at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. You can head over to the following link and pick up your tickets: https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/1C0052C6BD8330A7 Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.ethangruska.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EthanGruska/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethangruska Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethangruska/

Mucho baile at Gran Performances with Buyepongo and Sidestepper leading the dance.

July 26, 2017

Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles) It was dance, dance, dance with LA-based polyrhythmic cumbia-rock-funk-merengue band Buyepongo and electroacústica Columbian music group Sidestepper. Both dance pavilions at the California Plaza were elbow to elbow with writhing crowds that spilled over into the VIP seats and the picnic areas, rocking out to music that just wouldn’t let you stay seated. The hugely popular and resolutely community oriented Buyepongo was exactly in their element at the free Grand Performances concert series, which has been called “a grand gift to the public.” by the Los Angeles Times. Those were their people dancing – Latinos, Asians, blacks, gringos — the spicy rainbow mashup that exults in the dynamic culture jumble of Los Angeles. Buyepongo has played major venues and motivated crowds on both coasts and around the world, sharing stages with bands like Quantic in the UK, Ondatropica in Colombia, Ozomatli, Booker T and Cut Chemist and Sharon Jones in the US, Celso Piña in Mexico, and many others. But all the world tours were forgotten Friday night; [Read More]

R5 LIVE out on New Addictions Tour is a MUST-SEE!

July 19, 2017

R5 LIVE out on tour deliver MUST-SEE performance! R5 recently returned to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on Monday night and it was the place to be. The band which features four siblings; Ross, Riker, Rydel and Rocky Lynch along with long time friend, Ellington Ratliff, truly gave the crowd a fun night of music. Fans had lined up early in the day to get a great spot for the show. If you have ever been to Great American Music Hall, you will know – every spot is excellent in the legendary venue. The night kicked off with an energetic and engaging set by New Beat Fund. Followed by a very captivating set from Hailey Knox. Two great opening bands that you have to check out. Check out our other posts featuring New But Fund Set and Hailey Knox set. R5 took the stage amid a venue filled with screaming fans. From the moment R5 took the stage, the anticipation from the fans led to a burst of energy that quickly filled [Read More]

New Beat Fund Photo Gallery, supporting R5 on New Addictions Tour.

July 19, 2017

New Beat Fund Photo Gallery highlights their fun set. This past Monday, we caught New Beat Fund open for R5 on their New Addictions Tour. They opened the night at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and instantly turned the venue into a party! The band which fuses electro-tinged rock, punk and rap delivered a fun engaging set to the crowd. Their high energy was infectious as the crowd bounced and danced to their tracks. They definitely brought a feel good party vibe to the set. Check out photos from their set by Rockin Ryan. (Click to enlarge photos) They have a couple more dates left on the tour with R5- July 10th at The Crocodile in Seattle, WA and July 20th at Wonder Ball in Portland, OR. If you can make sure to check out those dates. You just might see them join R5 on stage for their encore as the night turns in to one great party on stage! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay connected. [Read More]

Hailey Knox in San Francisco opening for R5

July 19, 2017

Hailey Knox was a truly welcome surprise. Monday night at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco was the place to be for great music. R5 brought their New Addictions Tour to San Francisco and it included two great openers; New Beat Fund and Hailey Knox. After a fun party set from New Beat Fund we were greeted by a young singer along with her acoustic guitar. The singer songwriter was young Hailey Knox and she treated the crowd to an amazing set of her eclectic and captivating performance. Her vocals were mesmerizing and truly surprised us. Check out photos from her set by Rockin Ryan. (Click to enlarge photos) The crowd was truly captivated by Hailey’s performance and she so easily created a deep connection with the audience. She brought out a fun jazz side to her music and the crowd was loving every bit of it. We can’t wait to hear more of Hailey Knox. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on her latest news. [Read More]