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Solo Artist Glenn Symmonds premieres new video for Santa Fe

July 22, 2015

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” That quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson has always been a favorite of mine. Solo artist Glenn Symmonds seems to be the perfect example of the quote as he has been making his own path with his music after a lineup change in the Eddie Money Band. Glenn has not only been an exceptional drummer but he is quite a talented singer, songwriter, and all around musician and has an extensive catalog of his solo work. Glenn recently released a music video for his song, Santa Fe which he explains more about the song, The song was written about a family vacation riding the rails… I’m the son of a hobo after all. The video was shot on location in and around Bloomington, Illinois and specifically at the astounding Vrooman Mansion. The entire experience was absolutely amazing and far beyond my expectations! Thank you to the cast & crew for the time, effort, dedication, hospitality & laughter… [Read More]

Delta Rose are gearing up to head out on the Road to Rocklahoma Tour!

April 28, 2015

Delta Rose are gearing up to head out on their Road To Rocklahoma Tour called “Swingin’ Heavy Tour” along with another one of our favorites, Diamond Lane. They will be playing 13 shows in 7 states and we are so excited for them. They currently have a Kickstarter in effect to help with their cost for this tour and they are just about to reach their goal! If you are all about straight up Rock n Roll with a flair for blues, then Delta Rose is your new addiction! Head on over to their Kickstarter page and show your support for this hard working band. You will of course, get some cool merch and rewards in return for your pledge. Here is the video for their Kickstarter and the link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deltarose/: We can’t wait for them to return from Rocklahoma and show everyone the high energy, non stop rock stage performance from Delta Rose. I can assure you that they will blow everyone away and become the highlight of the Festival. Below are the tour [Read More]

Diamond Lane and Delta Rose announce Tour Dates!

April 7, 2015

We are so excited to announce that two of our favorite bands, Diamond Lane and Delta Rose have teamed up and have announced a string of tour dates! It is going to be one hell of a tour! So far the dates are as listed below: 5/7 – St. George, Utah – Jazzy’s 5/8 – St. George, Utah – Retrospect RockFest 5/9 – St. George, Utah – Retrospect Rockfest 5/12 – Tempe, AZ – Yucca Tap Room 5/13 – Prescott, AZ – The Drunken Lass 5/16 – Golden, CO – Buffalo Rose 5/17 – Midland, TX – Blue Max w/ Scattered Hamlet 5/20 – Dallas, TX – The Boiler Room w/ Scattered Hamlet & Archer 5/21 – 5/24 – Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma 5/29 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d 5/30 – Hollywood, CA – Homecoming Bash @ Viper Room We are so hoping they bring a couple Northern California dates our way. We really are getting Diamond Lane and Delta Rose withdrawals!!! You can check out some of our interviews with the bands [Read More]

Tom Keifer releases new video for It’s Not Enough

April 6, 2015

One of our favorite vocalists, Tom Keifer has just released a new video for his song, It’s Not Enough. The song is one of my favorites off his highly acclaimed solo record, The Way Life Goes which has had him busy touring for the past two years. If you don’t already have it, do yourself a big favor and pick it up. It is filled with rockin tracks featuring his beloved signature vocals and emotionally driven lyrics. It truly takes you on a musical journey highlighting emotions and heart felt songs while satisfying your need for rock. The video features footage from his 2014 tour and will have you excited to catch him out live. Check out the video here: Even though Tom suffered some vocal setbacks over the years, you would have never known since his voice can deliver the power notes of his Cinderella hits with as much as passion and intensity as when they were first released. He is spectacular and I can’t wait for him to tour once again. Check out [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the day is The Bad Jones

January 8, 2015

Today’s BottleRock Napa 2015 Featured Band of the Day is The Bad Jones. This is one band that dispels the rumors of Rock being dead. These guys deliver a fierce rockin set that proves the flame of Rock n Roll will never be extinguished. Formerly as Soul Pie, this Bay Area band are truly doing their part in bringing a strong resurgence into Rock infused with their infectious style of blues and funk. If you have never seen them before, you are going to love them. I am so glad that they will be at BottleRock and I know they will blow everyone away with their performance. We caught them perform last year at the Phoenix Theater and you can check out coverage from that night by visiting here: The Bad Jones at Phoenix Theater, Petaluma. Check out some photos from their set here: So definitely pick up your tickets to BottleRock Napa and check out The Bad Jones. With soaring vocals, stellar blues riffs, hard and edgy melodic rock that will waken all your senses, keyboards [Read More]

Start 2015 off right with a dose of blues rock from The Stone Foxes

January 5, 2015

The Stone Foxes from San Francisco will have you looking forward to the First Friday of every month as they release a new single on each one. Forget traditional album releases, The Stone Foxes are doing it their way. They will be releasing a new song on the fist Friday of every month for the next year. At the end of the year the band will be compiling all the songs, photos, live recordings, alternative mixes and art work into one large unique album package for Twelve Spells that is currently available in multiple formats for Pre-Order on theStoneFoxes.com. Now to start off 2015 right, check out their new song, Jericho The song is a stellar rock blues track that has you swaying in your hips, clapping your hands and feeling the groove. It features a classic gospel rock vibe that is infectious and will have singing along in no time. Frontman Shannon Koehler comments on the song, “is about someone trying to break through to someone and trying to break down the walls that people [Read More]

Interview with BullyWest at DNA Lounge in San Francisco

January 5, 2015

Shortly before Christmas we had the opportunity to catch BullyWest perform at the DNA Lounge for the Jingle Bell Rock and Metal Fest. It was great to see the band perform again as they blew us away when we saw them at the Phoenix Theater in Petaluma earlier this year. They once again proved to be a band to not miss when they come playing at a venue near you. The powerful trio of rockers deliver a sound that blends everything from grunge/rock/alternative/blues/americana and classic rock into their own unique style that will capture your attention every time. We featured vocalist, Manny Velez as Day 8 of our 12 Days of Vocalists and you can read more about that here: Day 8 of 12 Days of Vocalists. In addition to featuring Manny Velez on guitar and vocals, you have Shane Delea on bass who can rock out as well as deliver some sweet blues on his bass. To round out the trio, you have Bernt Strom on drums giving 150% as he is ferociously [Read More]