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John 5 and Doyle team up for the Mad Monster Tour 2015

September 10, 2015

Well, I have a tour for you this fall that you are not going to want to miss! John 5 is teaming up with DOYLE for their Mad Monster Tour 2015! The Mad Monster Tour will be in support of John 5’s upcoming greatest hits album. The album will include a live DVD featuring footage of John in concert. John will also be releasing three brand new singles beginning in October. We caught John5 earlier this year when he played to a sold out packed house at the DNA Lounge. It was a phenomenal night and you can check out our full coverage here: John 5 at DNA Lounge. We are glad to see DOYLE on this tour as we have been waiting for his return! They have full list of tour dates for their ABOMINATOR TOUR which includes VIP Meet and Greet Packages available. Full details can be found by visiting www.OfficialDoyle.com/Store. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show. This will be one amazing adrenaline fueled tour that will leave a searing [Read More]

John 5 delivers an epic flawless set at sold out San Francisco show!

February 11, 2015

One of my favorite guitarists who we have featured many times here on Music Junkie Press has conquered the DNA Lounge in San Francisco! Yes, that is right John 5 guitarist extraordinaire made his debut performance at the DNA Lounge for the second show of his instrumental solo tour. What a show it was! Absolutely epic performance from John 5 & The Creatures. The Above DNA which is known for it’s energy harnessing environment was packed to capacity as John 5 delivered a flawless, awe inspiring and jaw dropping instrumental performance. His set which was rich in diversity and included all types of his playing; shred, fast and furious riffs, thrash, metal, sweep picking, teeth plucking and everything in between. The crowd was equally as diverse as it had young ones from 6 years old to seasoned rockers, men and women were in attendance for this special show. Everybody was there to catch this stellar performance by a guitar virtuouso. We had the chance to chat with John 5 before his set and are pleased to [Read More]

John 5 announces tour in February!

December 9, 2014

One of my favorite guitarists who we have featured many times here on Music Junkie Press has announced an upcoming solo tour! Yes, that is right John 5 has announced that he will be setting out on a tour performing shows featuring his phenomenal instrumental work. If you don’t already have his latest CD, Careful with that Axe then make sure to head over to his website and pick up an autographed copy. You can check out our feature article: Prepare to Be Blown Away By John 5’s New Album. Check out the dates below for the upcoming tour: 02/08/15 Ramona, CA Ramona Mainstage 02/10/15 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge 02/11/15 Los Angeles, CA Whisky A Go Go 02/11/15 Las Vegas, NV VAMP’D 02/14/15 Tempe, AZ Pub Rock 02/24/15 San Antonio, TX Capone’s 02/25/15 Dallas, TX Tree’s We are excited to see that there is a San Francisco date at the DNA Lounge and it is on my birthday! What a present that will be to see John 5 perform live. We will make sure [Read More]

Instrumental rock band, STS9 ready to set off on 25 date Autumn Tour

September 28, 2014

The instrumental rock band STS9 from Atlanta are ready to embark on a 25 date Autumn Tour 2014 which will kick off on October 9th at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis. This will be the first official headlining tour in over a year for STS9. Hot off their two-night sold-out run at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado earlier this month, the group–Hunter Brown (guitar/sequences), Jeffree Lerner (percussion), David Phipps(keyboards/synths), Zach Velmer (drums) and Alana Rocklin (bass)–will be supported on select dates by Grammy-winning producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. The 25-date tour will kick off October 9 at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis and then make its way east stopping in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Portland before hitting New York Cityon Friday, October 17 at the Best Buy Theater. From there, the tour heads to Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, DC, Richmond, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. As the birthplace ofSTS9 over 15 years ago, the group will perform back-to-back nights in Atlanta on November 1 and 2 at The Tabernacle and then stop in Fayetteville, Tulsa, Dallas [Read More]

TAUK bring to life their funky progressive sound with their new song, Friction

July 8, 2014

TAUK are premiering their new song Friction which is off their soon to be released LP Collisions. TAUK has a very unique style that fuses together funk, melodic instrumental, blues, grooves and progressive rock. They successfully capture the listener through their instrumental music and create such depth and layers that blend fluidly. Their new single, Friction is the perfect example of that creative process. Check it out here: Their new album, Collisions is set to release on July 22nd and was produced by legendary Grammy-Winner Robert Carranza (Mars Volta, Jack Johnson). Pre-Order of the 10-track LP, Collisions, available beginning today for just $10, here: http://tauk.bandcamp.com/. The band will celebrate their new album at their hometown Album Release Show at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY on July 19th. Tickets are still available, here: http://tktwb.tw/1mqgXiW and all advance ticket purchases come with a physical copy of the new album, available for pickup at the show. TAUK are currently out on tour and you can catch them at the following dates: July 9 – Baltimore, MD @ The 8×10 w/ Cory Henry of Snarky Puppy & Jordan August Band (residency) [Read More]

Enduring Days You will Overcome by Electric Litany dances with your soul and embraces your spirit!

February 28, 2014

It might have been 4 years since the debut release of the successful album, “How To Be a Child and Win the War”, Electric Litany proves with their new album, they are ready to shine once again. Their new album, “Enduring Days You will Overcome” is an amazing collection of soul touching songs that embrace your spirit and breathes new life into your consciousness. Greco-London band Electric Litany produced the album with Alan Parsons and recorded the album in several studios in London, Welsh and the island of Corfu and mastering was completed at Abbey Road Studios and is released through Inner Ear Records. The album is quite spectacular as you engage yourself into the brooding vocals amidst melancholic and dreamy atmospheres presenting itself as well orchestrated and captivating. Check out their video for the song, Feather of Ecstasy which is off the new album: I encourage you to check out the new album and get drawn in as your spirit is embraced and enlightened by Electric Litany. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: [Read More]

Day 4 of Guitarists goes to Jacky Vincent

December 17, 2013

Day 4 of Guitarists goes to one of the most awesome shredders out there today, Jacky Vincent. Many may know Jacky as lead guitarist for Falling in Reverse but he also has a bad ass solo album that highlights is amazing guitar playing. Jacky has impeccable technique and is truly a guitar hero. His solo album Star X Speed Story and it literally takes you through his high energy, lightning speed shredding. It is one of the top guitar instrumental albums out, right up there with Steve Vai, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert and my true favorite; Michael Angelo Batio whom Jacky credits a lot of his guitar playing. Some of my personal faves on the album are Without You, Runaway Tryst, Venom Love, Fatal Envy and of course Maybe I am a Wolf. When you listen, you can seriously feel his guitar singing to you, it is absolutely magical how he makes each note come to life. You can pick up his album by heading over to Itunes here. You can check out a tribute [Read More]