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Don’t miss R5 at Great American Music Hall

July 14, 2017

R5 at Great American Music Hall, will be a show not to be missed. Make your plans and pick up your tickets! The energetic and engaging band, R,5 will be coming to San Francisco at Great American Music Hall on Monday night, July 17th. The band is currently out on the first leg of their successful New Addictions Tour. They have been out on the tour guaranteeing a great fun night with their dance invoking infectious pop music. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show: Pick up their new EP, New Addictions Head on over to their website or your favorite music retailer. In case you missed it, check out their video for their track, IF. The video was shot in San Diego with video director Michael Borden and pays homage to famous movie scenes from Risky Business, Pulp Fiction and Boogie Nights to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Good Fellas. We hope to see you enjoying R5 at the Great American Music Hall on Monday night! Make [Read More]

Swanky Tiger is delivering a dose of nasty rock n roll with their new EP, Mechanical Nightmares

June 26, 2017

Mondays can always be a challenge but if you crank up loud the new Swanky Tiger EP, I assure you, your mood will be lifted. Swanky Tiger have just released their 4 song EP, Mechanical Nightmares. It is four songs that will become regulars on your playlist! Their nasty rock n roll is exactly what we need more of. It brings to life the big sound of rock, angsty vocals, infused with punk, catchy melodies. You can pick up the EP by heading over to https://swankytiger.bandcamp.com/album/mechanical-nightmares. Take a listen: They successfully blend a style of hard rock, the edginess of punk, and catchy pop elements with alternative edges. It is refreshing to see a band bring out their own new sound and style, and not be afraid to break down the genre walls. I hope you check them out! Swanky Tiger is: Oliver Myles Mashburn -Vocals, Guitar Will Rockefeller -Rhythm, Lead guitars Michael “Deez” Glendening -Bass, Guitar, Keys Clemens Grassmann -Drums, Percussion Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date [Read More]

Watch Michael Franti & Spearhead on ‘LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN’

June 6, 2017

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD–-led by the socially and environmentally conscious singer, songwriter and guitarist–are set to perform their latest single, the positive and uplifting “Summertime Is In Our Hands,” on the nationally syndicated talk show “LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN,” Thursday, June 8. This appearance comes as they return to New York on their “Love Out Loud” World Tour with a show on June 9 at The Paramount in Huntington, NY and June 10 at The Playstation Theater in New York City. MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD released a joyous, positive and uplifting video for “Summertime Is In Our Hands” over the Memorial Day Weekend. Filmed in Bali and directed by Franti, the video brings to life a vibrant story about enjoying every moment with a heartening plot twist towards the end. Check out the video here: The song–off his most recent and ninth studio album, SOULROCKER (Fantasy Records)–carries very meaningful inspiration for Franti as it was written when his son was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. As a result of the diagnosis, they grew closer, valuing their time. The feeling [Read More]

Michael Franti & Spearhead release music video for new single Summertime Is In Our Hands

June 1, 2017

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD–led by the socially and environmentally conscious singer, songwriter and guitarist–released a joyous, positive and uplifting video for “Summertime Is In Our Hands” over the Memorial Day Weekend. Filmed in Bali and directed by Franti, the video brings to life a vibrant story about enjoying every moment with a heartening plot twist towards the end. Check out the video here: The song–off his most recent and ninth studio album, SOULROCKER (Fantasy Records)–carries very meaningful inspiration for Franti as it was written when his son was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. As a result of the diagnosis, they grew closer, valuing their time. The feeling is “summer is whenever, the memories last,” says Franti. “Live your life to the fullest, even in the darkest hour.” A mini-documentary about the “Summertime Is In Our Hands” video and the “Do It For The Love“ organization–the wish-granting non-profit co-founded by Franti and his wife Sara that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts–has also been released. Watch the moving mini-documentary here. Recently, [Read More]

THIS SATURDAY! Catch CHON at Slim’s out on their headlining North American Tour

June 1, 2017

Imagine a successful blend of rock, alternative and progressive and you have arrived at the infectious sound of CHON. CHON is set to release their second full-length album Homey on June 16th via Sumerian Records. CHON explains about the upcoming release, “We’re super proud to show everyone our new album “Homey”. This time we tried a lot of new things out that we’ve always wanted to do, one of which being the chance to collab with a bunch of our favorite artists of all time, so this is a really special album to us. The loose concept behind the name “Homey” comes from the music being inspired by where we live in Southern California. A lot of magical moments went into the creation of this thing, and we hope you feel ’em” Homey Tracklisting: 01. Sleepy Tea 02. Waterslide 03. CHONxGoYama: Berry Streets 04. No Signal 05. Checkpoint 06. CHONxLophile: Nayhoo (feat. Masego) 07. Here and There 08. The Space 09. CHONxGiraffage: Feel This Way 10. Continue? 11. CHONxROM: Glitch 12. Wave Bounce You can catch CHON [Read More]

Check out Colossal Street Jam for your fix of 70’s inspired melodic rock and roll

May 9, 2017

For our next Spotlight Band, we would like to feature a band that is bringing back the feel good rock of the 70’s. Colossal Street Jam from New Jersey have released an 11 track LP, Living Free that will have you hooked from the first listen. It is a great heaping dose of 70’s inspired classic rock, full of great melodies, infectious vocals and feel good rock vibes. They comment about their music, At the end of the day, no matter what is going on, we did this for us. In the old days, we did this to be famous, to make money, and to be rock stars. Now, we’re doing this for us, and I think that’s why it’s working and getting a great response. Check out their video for their track, I Can’t Take It: Band Members: Gene Potts – Vocals Sal Marra – Guitar, Vocals & Fender Rhodes Tony Flora – Bass Dave Halpern – Drums & All Percussion Eric Safka – Hammond B3, Piano, Fender Rhodes You can pick up the new [Read More]

Feed your mind, body and spirit by joining Michael Franti & Spearhead for their Love Out Loud Yoga Event

May 3, 2017

We are excited that you can have the opportunity to feed your mind, body and spirit with Michael Franti & Spearhead. Michael Franti has partnered with dynamic yoga teacher Gina Caputo for “LOVE OUT LOUD YOGA. The event is set for July 13th at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. Check out the news below: It’s a special yoga and live acoustic music jam–set for Thursday, July 13 prior to MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD’s headlining concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO with other artists Trevor Hall and HIRIE–benefiting “Do It For The Love.” Co-founded by Franti and his wife Sara, the organization is a wish-granting non-profit that brings people living with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts. Tickets for the special event billed as an invitation to Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve will go on sale Thursday, May 4 at 11:00am MDT exclusively to MICHAEL FRANTI fan club members prior to the general on sale Tuesday, May 9 at 10:00am MDT. Doors for “LOVE OUT LOUD YOGA” will open at [Read More]