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Howie Day is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 14, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Howie Day. Howie has one of the most phenomenal voices that truly speaks to you, whether he is there to cheer you up, inspire you, remind you of a special memory, or comfort you through hard times. There is something magical about his songs, they seem to be the perfect fit to whatever mood I am in. This morning I was rushing around dealing with several challenges and I was running around and I knew I needed to just take a bit of time to quiet down and slow down to reflect. Then, on the radio, came Howie Day’s Collide. First I was greeted with memories of a very special time when I first hear that song years ago. Then I realized the song gave me the perfect time to slow down and reflect and realize that I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing. Then of course, I had to hear more from Howie. One of the next songs I listened to [Read More]

Robert DeLong is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 12, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Robert DeLong. Today I want to bring you something a little bit different than what I usually share with you. That is the great new music by Robert DeLong. Robert is a singer/songwriter that is truly a one man electronic band. When he performs live, he is a one-man band who uses MIDI interfaces, a full drum set, guitar, drum pads, keyboards, laptops and game controllers, looping his music live to fuse electronic dance beats with striking melodies and lyrics with emotional heart. What you are treated to is a eclectic and highly energetic performance that brings you anything from pop, dance, house, rock and roll and so much more. I think Bottle Rock Napa has done such a great job at bringing in a variety of music styles and genres for everyone to enjoy. Robert played at SXSW and had everyone taking notice of his creative unique sound. He has been dubbed the ‘2013 Artist To Watch’ by the likes of MTV, Billboard and VIBE and continues [Read More]

Cosmos Percussion Orchestra is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

April 11, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Cosmos Percussion Orchestra. Doesn’t that name just intrigue you? They are “The Bay Area’s Premiere World Rock Fusion Group, is a unique group of percussionists and melodic musicians that fully engage and connect with their audiences through their original fusion of melodic rhythms inclusive of Rock, Funk, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Brazilian, African, and Mediterranean.” Yes, this band is awesome and even more awesome to experience live. They captivate their audience with their driving percussion and infectious beats that has the crowd on their feet moving in no time. Cosmos Percussion Orchestra deliver engaging rhythms, melodic basslines, smooth guitars, and some great blues and funk vibe in their song Thursday. It is definitely one fo you to check out. What I really enjoy about this band is that they bring all their own influences into this melting pot of music and create a style unique, charismatic and entertaining for all to enjoy. Cosmos Percussion Orchestra have performed at various festivals, private events, and numerous private and public shows all [Read More]

The Fray is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

April 10, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is The Fray. The Fray has been one of my favorite bands for quite a while. I think I have seen them live about four times and honestly I just can get enough of them! I remember the first time I fell in love with them was when I heard their song Over My Head on the radio. I tried to find out who it was and no one knew. It took me a couple weeks of trying to catch it again on the radio and this time I was going to find out! I did and quickly went out to buy the album How To Save a Life and my long love affair soon began. The Fray always has music that just spoke to me at the right times in my life. The honest and raw lyrics touch upon the many challenges in life and were sung so beautifully and in a perfect composition. Their songs became the soundtrack of my life’s ups and downs and [Read More]

Thom Chacon is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 9, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Thom Chacon. For today I wanted to feature an artist who truly makes an impression with his words and melodies in his song. Thom Chacon is an Americana delight as his music brings to light his influences of Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle and Townes Van Zandt, among others. His love of nature in his personal life trickles into his song as you find yourself often painting a scenic picture in your head as you listen to him. His narrative style evokes so much passion in his songs and his vocals are soul touching. One of the songs that highlights this style is in Chasing the Pain, amazing song that tells such a reflective story of pain. Thom‘s songwriting is spectacular and reminds me of true Johnny Cash style. Thom has gone on to tour around the world, opening for artists as diverse as Los Lonely Boys and Jason Mraz, playing shows in Thailand and India, and even one memorable gig on July 4, 2004 at Folsom [Read More]

Smash Mouth is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

April 8, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Smash Mouth. This band does not need any introduction as almost all of us at one time or another cranked up “All Star” and sang out loud at the top of our lungs. I have always had a love affair with Smash Mouth since they bring out the fun side in me and capture the perfect essence of summer! You can’t help but listen to their music loud and dance along as their music has always been the life of the party! “When we play itʼs a nonstop party,” Steve Harwell, lead singer says. That is so true and I hope you all come out to enjoy Smash Mouth and their non stop party at this year’s Bottle Rock Napa Festival. Smash Mouth started back in 1994 in San Jose and this year is the 20 year Anniversary for them. They have hits that were and still are everyone’s favorites such as Walkinʼ on the Sun and All Star,Then the Morning Comes, Canʼt Get Enough Of You Baby, and [Read More]

Railroad Earth is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

April 7, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Railroad Earth. For today I wanted to introduce you to a band with a great big sound. Railroad Earth is that band and you will love what they bring to the music scene. There is no genre or style that you can place them since they are just bent on making great music and guaranteeing a fun time when they perform. Their music can give hints of their influences ranging from bluegrass, classic rock, Americana, Country or most simply: Rock and Roll. They are definitely great performers and very talented musicians, as the band members are very skilled at a variety of musical instruments. They have recently released their latest album, Last of the Outlaws which is their seventh studio album. They are currently touring in support of the new album and will be touring through Summer. You will have to make sure to check their tour dates so you don’t miss one of their amazing performances. Their sets are full on entertaining and can even be [Read More]