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Interview with Justin Emord of Love and a .38 at NAMM 2014

January 31, 2014

Another one of our favorite bands that we found at NAMM is Love and a .38. They are truly one of the hardest working bands in Los Angeles and have a tight family (fan) base that extends across the country! We ran into bassist, Justin Emord at the Hipshot Products booth at NAMM 2014. We were able to grab for a quick interview as he had his bass, Aurora on display. Check out our interview here: We are excited to head down for Love and a .38’s upcoming show at the Troubadour in Hollywood on February 15th. Now I think I am going to have to crank up some Love and a .38 and I know the perfect song…. “Just a Woman”. That song is so bad ass and has such a bluesy classic rock sound to it and I just fell in love with it instantly. It has a great chorus that makes me want to cruise out on the open highway with no worries and my Love and a .38 turned up loud. If you [Read More]

Money Brothers release BAD ASS new song, Clarity (Behind the Curtain)

January 30, 2014

We had just told you yesterday about the newly released video from Money Brother$ titled, “Behind The Curtain” in which they answer some unanswered questions and rumors. You can read more from that earlier post here. They then went on to tell us about their new EP. Today they released another song, “Clarity (Behind the Curtain)” and it is heavy and bad ass! I love it, it has some spectacular screaming vocals and great clean choruses that just complete this song. They really did a fantastic job. Check it out for yourself here: https://moneybrothers.bandcamp.com/track/clarity-behind-the-curtain Hope you bought the track so you can be cranking that one up loud each day!We sure did. I am really looking forward to what else they have in store for us and counting down to them touring! In case you missed their video ‘Behind the Curtain’ from yesterday, you can check it out here: (this is a repost by A New Beginning since original was removed) Make sure to head over to their social media sites and stay connected. You [Read More]

Interview with Farewell My Love at NAMM 2014

January 30, 2014

NAMM 2014 was filled with so many talented musicians and each day we ran into so many great bands. We were excited to catch up and interview one of my favorite bands, Farewell My Love. This is one band that not only do they kick ass rockin but are some of the most nicest people in the industry today. We were hanging around and ran into three of the members, Ryan Howell, Röbby Creasey and Logan Thayer. You can check out the full video here: Farewell, My Love released their debut album, “Gold Tattoos” and is a MUST HAVE album. Two of my personal favorites on the album are Mirror, Mirror and Afraid of the Dark. Check out their music video for Mirror, Mirror here: Make sure to head over to Itunes here and pick up your copy of “Gold Tattoos” They have also announced tour dates set to start in March. Check the list below and pick up your tickets. We will be checking them out when they come to the Whisky-a-GoGo in Hollywood [Read More]

Money Brothers release new video “Behind the Curtain” which may answers some of your questions

January 30, 2014

One of our favorite bands, Money Brother$ have released a video titled, “Behind The Curtain” in which they answer some unanswered questions and rumors. They also tell us about their new EP that they are working on and we can’t wait to hear! Money Brother$ are definitely going to be one of the hottest bands this year and have a lot of great things to come. It will be no surprise how they will succeed in 2014 and take over the scene. In the video you get to know more about Monte, Michael and their newest member Patrick “Money” Crisci. They definitely have the drive and passion along with their amazing talent to achieve all their dreams. As Monte says, “Surround yourself with people you love and people you appreciate… You can be anything you want to be, you just have to believe in yourself” Check out the full video here: If you haven’t checked out their first sing, Break Free yet, check it out here. It is an amazing song that I don’t think [Read More]

Rockin Ryan shares his Photo Highlights of 2013

December 31, 2013

Our very own Rockin Ryan has had quite a busy year. This was his first year getting in the pit and down to business covering concerts. He not only handled all of our video interviews but covered numerous concerts, tours, festivals, NAMM coverage,tribute videos and so much more. He was busy today putting together his photography highlights of 2013. We did want to share his responses on our Best of 2013 so here they are…. Best Concert to Photograph? Steel Panther, Regency Ballroom Best Artist to Photograph? Ronnie Radke and Jacky Vincent of Falling in Reverse – Aftershock Festival Sacramento and Slim’s, San Francisco Favorite Photo of 2013 for you? Hell no! My pictures are like children, I don’t play favorites! So I will share all my favorites in a slide show below! But here are my Top Twenty: Best Venue of 2013? Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA Best Tour or Festival of 2013? Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, CA Best Song of 2013? Moving On by Asking Alexandria…. So much his favorite song, he made this tribute [Read More]

Highlights of our Holiday Q and A Special 2013!

December 25, 2013

This year were able to bring you so many great answers to our Holiday Q & A from so many great musicians, artists and more. Today we feature the highlights of our Q & A Series and make sure to check out all the 5 Part Series! Our Holiday Highlights includes: Michael and Monte Money – Money Brother$ Justin Emord – Love and a.38, Bassist Josie Stevens – Designer, TV Personality Tavis Stanley – Art of Dying, Guitarist Kenny Kweens – Villains of Vaudeville, Vocalist, Musician Kent Brooks – Like A Storm, Bassist, Vocals Siren Sycho – Death Koolaid, Singer Brody DeRozie – American Monster, Guitarist Justyn Vynn – Guitarist, Solo Artist Fiona Kernaghan Singer, Songwriter Ed ManDevil – Switchblade Serenade, Bassist Diamante Bovelli – Diamante, Singer Morten Garberg – NiteRain, Drummer Dean Pizzazz – Wayland, Bass Adrien Persen – NiteRain, Guitarist Joel Hoekstra – TransSiberian Orchestra, Guitarist Michael and Monte Money Money Brother$ What is the oddest gift you have ever received? Michael Money: In 2009 a fan gave me a Gizmo doll from japan just [Read More]

Holiday Q and A Special, Part 5

December 22, 2013

Allison Teague Purifoy – Roses Unread, Singer, Jon Stephenson – Digital Summer, Guitarist, Dean Pizzazz – Wayland, Bassist. Adrian Persen – NiteRain, Guitarist, Frank Karlsen – NiteRain, Bassist, Joel Hoekstra – Trans Siberian Orchestra, Guitarist, Tommy Girvin – Eddie Money Band, Guitarist & Mr. Tommy * * * * * Here we go with Part 5 of our Holiday Q and A Special with a whole new batch of musicians and artists.It is that time again, when you deck the halls, pull out the decorations, pour some Eggnog and sing Holiday songs. It is a time to get nostalgic and remember the past holidays. How about others? What was their oddest gift? Favorite Holiday Food? or Whose family tradition is eating the Rib? Here you go, Part 5 of our Holiday Q & A Special where we asked various musician and artists the same questions. In Part 5 we are pleased to feature the following: Allison Teague Purifoy – Roses Unread, Singer Jon Stephenson – Digital Summer, Guitarist Dean Pizzazz – Wayland, Bassist Adrian Persen – NiteRain, Guitarist Frank Karlsen – NiteRain, Bassist Joel Hoekstra – Trans Siberian Orchestra, Guitarist [Read More]