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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]

BullyWest delivers a fierce set at DNA Lounge and become a must see in 2015!

December 31, 2014

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]

Day 8 of our 12 Days of Vocalists goes to Manny Velez of BullyWest

December 22, 2014

For our Day 8 on our 12 Days of Vocalists I am taking the spotlight local to a voice that comes from Oakland but is sure to be heard everywhere! That is the stellar vocals of Manny Velez of BullyWest. BullyWest, an indie rock band from Oakland and if you are not familiar with them, you will be. The powerful trio of determined rockers deliver a sound that blends everything from grunge/rock/alternative/blues/americana and classic rock into their own unique style, they will truly capture your attention. Manny Velez not only gives a 150% on his vocals but is also ferocious on guitar. From the first time I heard his voice, I was blown away. Manny‘s voice reminds me of a blend of Jim Morrison and Chris Cornell and a side of Glenn Danzig, it will take you by surprise from the moment you first hear him. Then, you can’t wait to hear more of him. It is so apparent that Manny is passionate with his music and he brings that out in each and every song [Read More]

Day 5 of our 12 Days of Vocalists goes to Tom Keifer

December 19, 2014

Day 5 of our 12 Days of Vocalists goes to one of my favorite vocalists of all time, Tom Keifer. You just can deny that Tom and his signature vocals are absolutely amazing. His voice was not only the featured vocalist on the playlist of my life in the 80’s and 90’s but is back again in the spotlight. Tom’s solo album, The Way Life Goes brought him once again to the forefront with his beloved voice. His highly acclaimed solo record, The Way Life Goes 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. 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 [Read More]

Delta Rose album, Golden is out now, keep rock alive and pick your copy up!

December 3, 2014

The highly anticipated new album Golden from rockers Delta Rose is out now! This is one album that is well worth the wait! You can pick up your copy by vi visiting their website: http://www.deltaroseusa.com/. This past year it seemed that many things were said about Rock n Roll, from it being dead, or no new bands, etc. Well you can forget about all that! Rock n Roll is alive and thriving and when you take a listen to the new album from Delta Rose, you will strongly agree with me. They have such a welcoming sound that you just can’t wait to tell all your friends about them. Earlier this year, Delta Rose had the great honors of opening for Guns n Roses at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. They delivered a top notch set and have everyone leaving the venue, knowing who Delta Rose is! They always perform a kick ass set and Delta Rose is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but [Read More]

Pre-Order now available for new Delta Rose album, Golden

November 18, 2014

We are getting really close to the release of the new CD, Golden from blues rockers Delta Rose. This is one album that is well worth the wait! The album is set to release on December 2nd but you can get your pre-order in NOW by visiting their website: http://www.deltaroseusa.com/. This past year it seemed that many things were said about Rock n Roll, from it being dead, or no new bands, etc. Well you can forget about all that! Rock n Roll is alive and thriving and when you take a listen to the new album from Delta Rose, you will strongly agree with me. They have such a welcoming sound that you just can’t wait to tell all your friends about them. Earlier this year, Delta Rose had the great honors of opening for Guns n Roses at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. They delivered a top notch set and have everyone leaving the venue, knowing who Delta Rose is! They always perform a kick ass set and Delta Rose is [Read More]