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Concordia gets you energized with their new music!

October 16, 2012

Con·cor·di·a [kon-kawr-dee-uh] noun: 1. the ancient Roman goddess of harmony or peace. 2. a KICK ASS Rock Band from Cleveland, Ohio that you have to know about! I told you a bit about Concordia when I went to see them open up for 12 Stones at the Phoenix in Petaluma earlier this year. You can read more about that show here. Well since then, I have been immensely enjoying my CD that I picked up at that show, aptly titled “Clarity of Perception”. Their sound blends many of my favorite music styles together to create an intense fusion of music that gives you catchy melodies, energy driven riffs, fantastic vocals that keep you engaged and energized. You can head over to Concordia’s website to get your own copy of “Clarity of Perception” or download from Itunes. Concordia is Eric Emery on Vocals, Cory Juba on Guitar, Nick Smith on Bass and Kyle Tresch on drums. We recently were able to catch up with Eric Emery who formed Concordia back in 2011. Music Junkie Press: First, Eric, tell us about how you [Read More]

Learning Guitar from a Rock Star!!

October 8, 2012

So you want to learn how to play guitar? Or do you want to perfect your finger tapping? Or do you want to bust out some blues licks? Or how about just improve your guitar style? Well all these things can be achieved by taking classes from a Rock Star. I am not talking about plugging your plastic guitar into your XBox or your Wii set.. I am talking about the real thing! How about taking Skype lessons from the very talented awesome guitarist of Art of Dying, Tavis Stanley? Tavis Stanley plays for the incredible band Art of Dying and has been playing and touring for the past 15 years. What great experience you will get by learning from this teacher. He is offering online courses via Skype and fits them within his busy touring schedule. This is a gem that you have to enjoy. Several months ago, my son started taking guitar lessons from one of my favorite guitarists, Tavis of Art of Dying. As many of you know that band’s music had kept me [Read More]

"Don’t Walk Away" from Mike Trisain!

October 6, 2012

Today I want to introduce you to Mike Trisain who is from New York, New York and is providing us with some great Rock/Edge Metal music . We had a chance to catch up with Mike and we hope you get to know this great musician. His music reminds me of early Billy Idol with a dark side of David Bowie and an edgier Alice in Chains. I think you are going to enjoy this! Music Junkie Press: Mike, you are an inspiration to others and your music will always be soul touching and we are grateful for that! Keep giving us such beautiful music to be thankful for. Mike Trisain: First off I would like to thank you for the opportunity to talk with you about my music I really appreciate it. Music Junkie Press: Can you tell us about how you would describe your genre of music? Mike Trisain: To sum up my music in a genre I would have to say mostly rooted in Hard rock and heavy metal and add rock folk so you [Read More]

Enjoy a Funky Rock and Blues Fusion with AmAEvolutioN!

September 30, 2012

The great thing about Music is that there are so many different genres out there to enjoy at any time. I love not being pegged into a music genre hole and just listening to one thing. I listen to all types of music and enjoy each one of them. So today I want to introduce you to enjoy a Funky Rock and Blues fusion cocktail that is AmAEvolutioN. They have such an incredible sound that just blends so many types of music and just comes together beautifully. You will hear some Rock, R & B, Soul, Funk and Blues all meshed together that just has me captivated! Being a native from the Bay Area, I applaud Berkeley native Nadiya Lewis on her commanding presence on her vocals. She just sings right to your soul and you can just feel her emotions! Then you can really enjoy the guitarist Sergio de Paula Lima as he lays down some great guitar work complimenting the cool bass lines of Musashi “Moose” Lethridge and topping it off with the smooth [Read More]

Rock N for a Cure Benefit Concert not to be MISSED!!

September 28, 2012

First, I have to tell you that I have learned about so many of my childhood and high school friends who are battling this ugly disease of Cancer and it really makes me want to scream. It humbles me to hear about them being in the fight of their life and I want to be there to support them and give them strength. To be their Rock! Well I am sure many of you know sisters, mothers, aunts, grandmothers, friends and family who have Breast Cancer and now you can ROCK OUT as we help find a cure! Through RockforCure.com they are having their Benefit Concert for Breast Cancer Research this October 18, 2012 at the Citizens Business Arena in Ontario, California being held by Communities Production in conjunction with Sarzo. The lineup this year is incredible and you can enjoy some awesome 80’s Rock and help cancer research. Now, who is playing you ask?? Well how about a lineup that includes: Skid Row, LA Guns, Dokken, Lordz of Rock which features the greatness of [Read More]

Get your Rock and Roll Fix with Shotgun Harlot!

September 26, 2012

Sometimes with music today, I long to hear down and dirty ROCK n ROLL!! You know what I am talking about, right? The kind of Rock that has you with your fists in the air, drink in the other hand and just raising some hell with your friends. Those were the good days but wait, they don’t have to be in the past. There is a great band that I saw last month, Shotgun Harlot when they opened up for 12 Stones at the historical Phoenix Theater in Petaluma. You can revisit my review of that night here: “‘Get Infected with 12 Stones”. That was an awesome night and I really fell in love with Shotgun Harlot. Well I recently had the opportunity to interview Dylan D. Waltz lead singer of the band and here is what he had to say: Music Junkie Press: How and when did Shotgun Harlot come together? Dylan Waltz: I was in the process of piecing together a new band when a mutual friend of Joe and [Read More]

Miggs’ 15th & Hope brings you to life!

September 12, 2012

Guess what arrived yesterday?? Something I have been waiting for and it was definitely worth the wait! It was Miggs‘ new full length album, 15th & Hope. I know I told you a little bit ago about how you have to take a listen to them well now I AM SHOUTING IT TO YOU! In case you didn’t get to pre-order the CD, get your butt online and download it from Itunes or order it from Amazon or maybe be like me and get a download and a CD! I immediately starting playing it and I have been in love with it ever since. They have such a successful blend of alternative and melodic pop rock that brings you some great upbeat and fun music. This album reminds me when I first fell in love with Train or Matt Nathanson. It gives you that feel good music that you can listen to anytime of day. Make sure to take a listen and add MIGGS to your playlist. 15th & Hope was produced by 15 time [Read More]