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SnoCore Tour announces dates for coast to coast tour with Flyleaf, Adelita’s Way and more!

Posted: December 5, 2014 in Band, Concerts, music, Music News, rock, Tour
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SnoCore Tour have announced their coast to coast itinerary and we are excited to see that there is a scheduled date right here in Sacramento at the Ace of Spades on March 11th. The lineup for the tour  will feature Flyleaf as headliner and direct support from Adelita’s Way, Framing Hanley and Fit for Rivals. The tour is set to begin on February 3, 2015 in Charlotte, NC at Amos Southend.  The on-sale goes live on Saturday, December 6 at Noon via www.snocore.com. Check the dates below and see if they will be coming to a venue near you:

Confirmed SNOCORE Tour appearances include these markets with additional dates to be announced shortly:

  • 2/03     Charlotte, NC                                                 Amos South End
  • 2/04     Baltimore, MD                                                Rams Head
  • 2/06     Clifton Park, NY                                            Upstate Concert Hall
  • 2/07     Manchester, NH                                              Jewel
  • 2/08     Lancaster, PA                                                 Chameleon Club
  • 2/13     Syracuse, NY                                                  Lost Horizon
  • 2/14     Buffalo, NY                                                    Rapids Theatre
  • 2/15     Pittsburgh, PA                                                Altar Bar
  • 2/17     Louisville, KY                                                Expo Five
  • 2.18     Columbus, OH                                                A&R Music Bar
  • 2/20     South Bend, IN                                              Club Fever
  • 2/21     Flint, MI                                                          Machine Shop
  • 2/22     Joliet, IL                                                          Mojoes
  • 2/24     Libertyville, IL                                                Austins
  • 2/25     Minneapolis, MN                                            POVS
  • 2/27     Denver, CO                                                     Summit Music Hall
  • 2/28     Grand Junction, CO                                        Mesa Theatre
  • 3/03     Salt Lake City, UT                                          Hanger 18
  • 3/04     Missoula, MT                                                  The Wilma
  • 3/06     Spokane, WA                                                  Knitting Factory
  • 3/07     Seattle, WA                                                    Studio Seven
  • 3/10     Reno, NV                                                        Knitting Factory
  • 3/11     Sacramento, CA                                              Ace of Spades

 

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Flyleaf bassist Pat Seals shares, “We are thrilled to be headlining SnoCore this Winter. Joining the tour back in 2006 as a support act was such a formative experience for Flyleaf, and we’re looking forward to bringing it back to our fans in 2015.”

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Adelita’s Way

Adelita’s Way founder and vocalist Rick DeJesus offers, “We are very excited to be a part of SnoCore with Flyleaf.  This tour will be the most energetic, and exciting tour that will be out this winter. It will be a show no one should miss.”

Framing Hanley

Framing Hanley

Framing Hanley singer Kenneth Nixon states, “It’s an honor to be a part of this SnoCore lineup.  SnoCore is a tour that I grew up always wanting to check out, but Nashville, TN isn’t particularly snowy, so I missed out on a lot of great tours. We are absolutely stoked to be hitting the road with Flyleaf, Adelita’s Way, & Fit For Rivals.”

Fit For Rivals

Fit For Rivals

Fit For Rivals Renee Phoenix adds, “We’re excited to be out with Flyleaf because personally, they’re a band I’ve been listening to since I was younger.  I remember picking up their debut album in 2005 and becoming a fan myself.  We also did a run with Framing Hanley a few years back and it’ll be nice to share the stage with them once again!”

So make sure to stay tuned for tour dates and additional information.

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Make it a Joe Perry Merry Christmas and pick up his new holiday EP

Posted: December 4, 2014 in music, Music News, New Music, New Release
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Tis the season to be jolly, and all that other merry stuff! What I enjoy about the holidays is getting to finally play my holiday music. I have a vast collection of Holiday music dating back to the classics, the remakes, punk rock/pop/ metal  Christmas collections and much more! Now I have one more to add to my collection and this one is from one of my favorite artists, Joe Perry.

His new four song EP, Joe Perry’s Merry Christmas features a collection of holiday songs features four Christmas classics: “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” and “Run Run Rudolph” with Johnny Depp on rhythm guitar. The EP is available now at Unison’s website or on iTunes. Joe comments about the album, “I have wanted to do a Christmas CD with Aerosmith for years, but it seems we never have the time to record one. When my ROCKS book tour ended, the timing was right–we were in LA with access to a studio with some really talented friends and it all fell together.  I was finally able to record some Christmas classics for the fans.”

Check out more about what Joe Perry says about the holidays:

JOE PERRY TALKS ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS

With so many holiday songs out there, how did you choose these selections? And, why did you choose to record some as instrumentals and others as vocal tracks?

JP:  “The two instrumentals are among the 10 most popular Christmas songs. Almost everyone knows the lyrics to ‘Silent Night’ and ‘White Christmas,’ so we treated them as songs that people could sing along to, while staying close to the classic versions everyone knows. The two vocal songs, ‘Santa’s Back in Town’ and ‘Run Run Rudolph’ are rockers made famous by Elvis and Chuck Berry. They are probably less well known so you would have to hear the lyrics to know they are Christmas songs. They are two of my favorite holiday songs.”

What do the holidays mean to you?

JP:  “It’s a time for the family to get together and try to put the troubles of the world aside for a short while.”

Do you have any annual family holiday traditions?

JP:  “We always open a gift the night before Christmas.  Now that the kids are older, we wake up and have brunch in front of the fire while opening the traditional Christmas stockings–that were handmade by their grandmother–and have hung on the mantle for years.  We take our time opening gifts and do not rip through them, making the day last as long as possible. We usually eat appetizers Christmas Day because we normally have a big Christmas Eve dinner, although it varies from year to year. We usually end up watchingChevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story with our family later in the day.”

You’ve talked a lot about your upbringing in your new book ROCKS, do you have a favorite holiday memory?

JP:  “There was a time after Aerosmith got back together when we were doing almost yearly New Year’s Eve shows. One of my favorite ones was at the Orpheum right before the New Year rang in–we dragged living room furniture onto the stage and brought our wives out and celebrated with our fans.”

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So make sure to pick up the EP and create the perfect holiday soundtrack.

~ Marisol

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ALERT: Call for help in locating stolen trailer of Throne of Vengeance

Posted: December 4, 2014 in Band, Music News
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Heavy hard rockers, Throne of Vengeance are putting out a call for help in locating their stolen trailer. They have reported that their trailer was stolen from their storage unit just east of Calgary, Alberta Canada. So please take a look at the picture and share it so we can hopefully locate the unit.

Description: The trailer has TOV lettering spray painted in red on the passenger side, a chrome checker plate splash guard on the front, a white roof vent, and an interstate shield decal on both sides at the rear. License plate #4DC181.

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If you don’t already have it, pick up their EP, Live Evil. “‘Live Evil’ is “a collection of songs based on our experiences in the last two years, covering everything from a close friend’s imprisonment for a victim-less crime to the realization of humanity’s demise to the contrast between good and evil and life and death,” says drummer Trevor Cobb.

“If there’s anything we would like people to take away from the record, it’s that you should be your own person, do what makes you happy, be aware of your world and be real. We have the power to control our own destiny. Together, we are more powerful than any world leader.”

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. I will leave you with a video of their performance during Calgary’s Metal Fest.

~ Marisol

 

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SLASH set to be honored with the Les Paul Award at the 30th annual NAMM TEC Awards

Posted: December 4, 2014 in Guitarist, music, Music News, NAMM, Songwriter
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We are getting closer and closer to that special time of year…. NO, not the holidays! I am talking about the annual Winter NAMM Convention, otherwise known as the Disneyland for musicians.  Music Junkie Press will be covering the convention and we look forward to bringing you live coverage of new products, artist appearances, music news as well as coverage of the TEC Awards show.

This year will be the 30th NAMM TEC Awards and it will be an amazing one. Legendary musician /songwriter/guitarist, SLASH will be honored with the Les Paul Award. “The Les Paul Award named for the revolutionary inventor and esteemed musician, honors individuals or institutions that have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of audio and music technology. Instituted in 1991, the honor has been granted to luminaries including Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Todd Rundgren, and Peter Gabriel.”

SLASH has not only achieved success with album sales over 100 million copies, won a Grammy Award, seven nominations and we can’t forget the recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. His infamous solos from Guns n Roses songs were the inspiration to many young guitar players as they aspired to be as great a guitarist. His work in Velvet Revolver brought on a whole new group of fans and then his solo work with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, has once again brought him to the forefront of rock n roll. Most recently, with his recent release of World On Fire he has truly set the world on fire with and grabbed everyone’s attention. Check out coverage of their recent performance at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco here.

The TEC Awards will also feature comedian Sinbad as the host and the event will be held on Saturday, January 24th and we will make sure to bring you a recap of the night.

~ Marisol

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9200 members from around the world. The NAMM Foundation works to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visitwww.nammfoundation.org, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Catch hard rockers Emphatic out on their Break The Ice 2014 Tour!

Posted: December 1, 2014 in Bands, Entertainment, music, Music News, rock, Tour
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Hard rockers Emphatic are just about ready to start their Break The Ice 2014 Tour later this week. The tour kicks off on December 3rd in Colorado Springs, Co at Sunshine Studios and will wrap up at the Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan. The tour will also include 9Electric and Kalaido.

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Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show:

December

  • 03 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
  • 04 North Platte, NE – Sculley’s Shooter
  • 05 Joplin, MO – Rock 3405
  • 06 Kansas City, MO – Daveys Uptown
  • 07 Cherry Valley, IL – Take 20
  • 09 Waterloo, IA – Spicoli’s Grill / The Reverb Rock
  • 10 Racine, WI – Rt 20
  • 11 Burlington, IA – The Washington
  • 12 Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
  • 13 Gering, NE – Oregon Trail Lounge
  • 15 Billings, MT – Pub Station
  • 16 Williston, ND – DK’s Lounge
  • 17 Minot, ND – The ‘O’riginal Bar and Nightclub
  • 18 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
  • 19 Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo
  • 20 Battle Creek, MI – Music Factory
  • 21 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

“The textbook definition of perseverance is to remain steadfast and stay the course despite being faced with extreme obstacles. If you look up the term it just might have a picture of Omaha based rock band Emphatic. The band has overcome countless storms and nothing has been able to stand in their way. Emphatic has had several songs on the charts and has toured with some of today’s biggest names in music.”

Emphatic has had great success with their albums  “Damage” and “Another Life”, along with 4 singles charting in the top 40 active rock charts. They are set to release their new album in 2015 and we are excited to take a listen and I am sure they will not disappoint in giving us another heavy dose of hard rock!

So make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news, tour dates, album details.

~ Marisol

Emphatic is:

  • Grant Kendrick (vocals)
  • Justin McCain (lead guitar)
  • Lance Dowdle (lead guitar)
  • Jesse Saint (bass)
  • Patrick Mussack (drums)

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SnoCore Tour announces lineup with headliner, Flyleaf

Posted: December 1, 2014 in Band, Concerts, music, Music News, rock, Tour
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SnoCore Tour announces their lineup and it will feature Flyleaf as headliner and direct support from Adelita’s Way, Framing Hanley and Fit for Rivals. The tour is set to begin on February 3, 2015 in Charlotte, NC at Amos Southend.

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Flyleaf

Flyleaf bassist Pat Seals shares, “We are thrilled to be headlining SnoCore this Winter. Joining the tour back in 2006 as a support act was such a formative experience for Flyleaf, and we’re looking forward to bringing it back to our fans in 2015.”

adelitasway

Adelita’s Way

Adelita’s Way founder and vocalist Rick DeJesus offers, “We are very excited to be a part of SnoCore with Flyleaf.  This tour will be the most energetic, and exciting tour that will be out this winter. It will be a show no one should miss.”

Framing Hanley

Framing Hanley

Framing Hanley singer Kenneth Nixon states, “It’s an honor to be a part of this SnoCore lineup.  SnoCore is a tour that I grew up always wanting to check out, but Nashville, TN isn’t particularly snowy, so I missed out on a lot of great tours. We are absolutely stoked to be hitting the road with Flyleaf, Adelita’s Way, & Fit For Rivals.”

Fit For Rivals

Fit For Rivals

Fit For Rivals Renee Phoenix adds, “We’re excited to be out with Flyleaf because personally, they’re a band I’ve been listening to since I was younger.  I remember picking up their debut album in 2005 and becoming a fan myself.  We also did a run with Framing Hanley a few years back and it’ll be nice to share the stage with them once again!”

So make sure to stay tuned for tour dates and additional information.

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 Adelita’s Way: 

Chris Broderick announces departure from Megadeth

Posted: November 26, 2014 in Band, Guitarist, Metal, Music News
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One of the coolest guitarists in metal, Chris Broderick has announced his departure from Megadeth. Chris posted the following statement on his website:

Due to artistic and musical differences, it is with great reluctance that I announce my departure from Megadeth to pursue my own musical direction. I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the amount that you the fans have accepted and respected me as a member of Megadeth for the last seven years, but it is time for me to move on. I wish Dave and everyone in Megadeth all the best. I am working on a few things of my own and hope that when they come out, you will all dig it.

Until then,
Chris. \m/

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We wish all the best to Chris in his future endeavors and we can’t wait to hear what he has in store for all of us.  I am hoping we get to see him once again at the upcoming NAMM convention in January. I will leave you with some photos from our Rockin Ryan of Chris when Megadeth performed at Aftershock 2013.

Stay tuned and stay metal!

Marisol

Chris Broderick Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chris_Broderick

Get ready for the North American Tour of Foo Fighters in 2015!

Posted: November 18, 2014 in Bands, Concerts, Entertainment, Hard Rock, music, Music News, New Music, New Release, rock, Rockin Ryan, Tour
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We have been really enjoying the new music from Foo Fighters and now we are ready for the tour! Check out the tour dates recently announced for North America. The tour will include support from another favorite band, Royal Blood.

Foo Fighters 2015 North American Tour

7/4/15 — Washington D.C. – RFK Stadium
7/6/15 — Camden, N.J. – Susquehanna Bank Center *
7/9/15 — Toronto, Ontario – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre *
7/16/15 — New York, N.Y. – Citi Field *
7/18/15 — Boston, Mass. – Fenway Park **
7/19/15 — Boston, Mass. – Fenway Park *
8/12/15 — Edmonton, Alberta – Rexall Place *
8/13/15 — Calgary, Alberta – Scotiabank Saddledome *
8/17/15 — Denver, Colo. – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *
8/19/15 — Maryland Heights, Mo. – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater *
8/21/15 — Kansas City, Mo. – Sprint Center *
8/22/15 — St. Paul, Minn. – Xcel Energy Center *
8/24/15 — Detroit, Mich. – DTE Energy Music Theatre *
8/25/15 — Pittsburgh, Pa. – First Niagara Pavilion *
8/27/15 — Indianapolis, Ind. – Klipsch Music Center
8/29/15 — Chicago, Ill. – Wrigley Field (SOLD OUT)
9/11/15 — Vancouver, British Columbia – Rogers Arena
9/12/15 — George, Wash. – Gorge Amphitheatre
9/14/15 — Portland, Ore. – Moda Center
9/16/15 — Mountain View, Calif. – Shoreline Amphitheatre
9/18/15 — Anaheim, Calif. – Honda Center
9/21/15 — Los Angeles, Calif. – The Forum
9/25/15 — Phoenix, Ariz. – AK-Chin Pavilion
9/27/15 — Albuquerque, N.M. – Isleta Amphitheater
9/29/15 — Oklahoma City, Okla. – Chesapeake Energy Arena
9/30/15 — Wichita, Kan. – INTRUST Bank Arena
10/4/15 — Atlanta, Ga. – Centennial Olympic Park
10/5/15 — Nashville, Tenn. – Bridgestone Arena
10/7/15 — Memphis, Tenn. – FedExForum

* w/ special guest Royal Blood
** w/ special guest Mission of Burma

Online presale is set to begin on Monday, December 1st with general admission starting on December 4th. You can also get a jump start by finding out more about their “Beat the Bots: Box Office Only Pre-Sale” that will happen this Saturday (Nov. 22) at 10AM. Visit their website for a listing of box office locations and details about how to pick up tickets and beat the scalper bots!

We have been loving the first song off their new album, Sonic Highways. The song is called Something From Nothing and is really going to grab a hold of you. The song has the perfect build up and takes you from a solemn intro into that fierce intensity of Dave Grohl’s vocals amid some heavy guitars that have you swirling. I love it!!! It screams 70’s classic rock yet with such a Foo Fighters flair. Check it out here:

 

We will continue to keep you updated but make sure to visit their social media sites so you don’t miss any of their latest news.

~ Marisol

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Foo Fighters – November 1, 2011  

Powerbalance Pavillion, Sacramento, CA

Photos by Rockin Ryan

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Shimon Moore announces first solo show in December

Posted: November 7, 2014 in Band, Concerts, music, Music News, New Music, Singer, Songwriter
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We are very excited to announce the first solo show of Shimon Moore formerly of Sick Puppies. Shim has one of the most amazingly powerful vocals and I am so excited to hear that he will be continuing on with his music. That is one voice that cannot and should not be silenced!  The solo show was announced via his Facebook page:

Here is is! My first solo show. Cant wait to see you all on December 6th at The Asylum! Thanks to Rob and everyone at WCYY for helping me put this on Hit up www.shimonmooreofficial.com for the tickets.

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I hope he will be announcing more dates including one here in Northern California. We will try and see if we can bring you an interview soon. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news.

~ Marisol

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(Hed) p.e. announce more tour dates!

Posted: October 29, 2014 in Bands, Concerts, Entertainment, Hard Rock, Interview, Metal, music, Music News, Tour
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We are excited to tell you that our favorite rasta metal band, (Hed)p.e. have announced more tour dates! Metal, Rasta, Punk infused heavyweights (Hed)p.e. are announcing new U.S. tour dates this November as well as in December with Nonpoint. The dates with Nonpoint begin on December 4th in Cleveland, OH. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below.

Thu 20 Nov Eau Claire, WI Hipps Pub
Fri 21 Nov Lombard, IL Brauer House
Sat 22 Nov Janesville, WI Back Bar
Sun 23 Nov Mishawka, IN Smith’s Downtown
Tue 25 Nov Chesterfield, MI Diesel Concert Lounge
Wed 26 Nov Dayton, OH Oddbody’s PSYCHOSTICK support
Fri 28 Nov New York, NY Blackthorne PSYCHOSTICK support
Sat 29 Nov Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance PSYCHOSTICK support
Sun 30 Nov Baltimore, MD Fishhead Cantina DOPE / PSYCHOSTICK=SUPPORT
Tue 02 Dec Virginia Beach, VA Shakus PSYCHOSTICK support
Wed 03 Dec Winchester, VA Blue Fox Billiards PSYCHOSTICK support
Thu 04 Dec Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom NONPOINT/ HED PE
Fri 05 Dec Rochester, NY Montage Music Hall NONPOINT/ HED PE
Sat 06 Dec Worcester, MA Paladium NONPOINT/ HED PE
Sun 07 Dec Portland, ME Asylum NONPOINT/ HED PE
Tue 09 Dec Richmond, VA Canal Club NONPOINT/ HED PE
Wed 10 Dec Morgantown, WV Schmitt’s Saloon NONPOINT/ HED PE
Fri 12 Dec Traverse City, MI Ground Zero NONPOINT/ HED PE
Sat 13 Dec Flint, MI Machine Shop NONPOINT/ HED PE
Sun 14 Dec Beckley, WV Munchez NONPOINT/ HED PE
Mon 15 Dec Atlanta, GA Masquerade NONPOINT/ HED PE
Wed 17 Dec Clarksville, TN The Warehouse NONPOINT/ HED PE
Thu 18 Dec St Louis, MO Mad Magician NONPOINT/ HED PE
Fri 19 Dec Springfield, IL Boondocks NONPOINT/ HED PE
Sat 20 Dec Columbus, OH Al Rosa Villa HED PE/ NONPOINT
Sun 21 Dec Steger, IL Another Hole In The Wall

Make sure to check the dates and see if they will be coming to a venue near you!  The band’s 9th studio album aptly titled “Evolution” released earlier this year and garnered a lot of well deserved praise and attention.  In case you missed it, check our interview with guitarist, Jackson Benge when they made a stop in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge:

 

You can also check out a slideshow of Rockin Ryan’s photos from their set:

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Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. I will leave you with some videos of their set at the DNA Lounge.

~ Marisol

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