Take a listen to a preview of The Game off the forthcoming YES album!

The iconic and Grammy winning rock band, YES, is set to release a new studio album. YES has been one of the most influential and respected progressive rock bands and will be releasing their new album, Heaven & Earth through Frontier Records on July 22nd. The new album contains eight new tracks with that beloved distinctive sound.  The album features swirling arrangements, brilliant vocals and harmonies and that signature YES sound which will please both long time and new YES fans. Today the band has previewed “The Game,” the second track off their new studio album, HEAVEN & EARTH, due out July 22 on Frontiers Records. Listen to a 90-second preview of “The Game” at: http://yesheavenandearth.com/  or listen below:

 

Having sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades, HEAVEN & EARTH sees YES continuing with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative. HEAVEN & EARTH is available now for pre-order on Amazon here: http://smarturl.it/YES_Amz_Preorder.

YES teamed up with legendary Grammy Award winner, Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, Guns N’ Roses, Foreigner, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice Cooper, etc.), who handled the production and Billy Sherwood (Toto, Paul Rodgers, Air Supply, etc.) who mixed the album. Also onboard is long-time YES artist, the world-renowned Roger Dean, who again brings his masterful artistic creativity to the album’s cover art and packaging. Check out the tracklisting and cover:

1. Believe Again
2. The Game
3. Step Beyond
4. To Ascend
5. In A World Of Our Own
6. Light Of The Ages
7. It Was All We Knew
8. Subway Walls

Now that fans are excited about the new album, get ready to catch them live as YES will be setting out on a 35 date summer tour. Dates for the tour are listed below:

 

Tue	7/8		Boston, MA		Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Wed	7/9		New York, NY		Radio City Music Hall
Fri	7/11		Wallingford, CT		Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Sat	7/12		Westbury, NY		NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Sun	7/13		Newport, RI		Newport Yachting Center
Tue	7/15		Washington, DC		Warner Theatre
Wed	7/16		Hampton, NH		Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Fri	7/18		Salamanca, NY		Seneca Allegany Casino
Sat	7/19		Philadelphia, PA		Tower Theater
Sun	7/20		Munhall, PA		Carnegie Music Hall
Tue	7/22		Rochester Hills, MI		Meadow Brook
Wed	7/23		Northfield, OH		Hard Rock Live Northfield Park
Fri	7/25		Madison, WI		Overture Hall
Sat	7/26		Chicago, IL		Copernicus Center
Mon	7/28		Nashville, TN		Ryman Auditorium
Tue	7/29		Louisville, KY		Louisville Palace
Wed	7/30		Atlanta, GA		Symphony Hall
Fri	8/1		Hollywood, FL		Seminole Hard Rock Live
Sat	8/2		St. Petersburg, FL		Mahaffey Theater
Sun	8/3		Orlando, FL		Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Tue	8/5		Houston, TX		Bayou Music Center
Wed	8/6		Grand Prairie, TX		Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Thu	8/7		Kansas City, MO		Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Sat	8/9		Denver, CO		Paramount Theatre
Mon	8/11		Tucson, AZ		Rialto Theatre
Tue	8/12		Mesa, AZ		Ikeda Theatre at Mesa Arts Center
Wed	8/13		Albuquerque, NM		Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino
Fri	8/15		Las Vegas, NV		The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sat	8/16		Anaheim, CA		City National Grove of Anaheim
Mon	8/18		San Diego, CA		Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay
Tue	8/19		San Jose, CA		City National Civic
Thu	8/21		Tulalip, WA		Tulalip Amphitheatre
Fri	8/22		Grand Ronde, OR		Spirit Mountain Casino
Sat	8/23		Lincoln, CA		Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Sun	8/24		Los Angeles, CA		Greek Theatre

YES is proud to provide special show packages, which include near-stage seating, a meet and greet with the band, exclusive limited-edition gifts from YES, and much more. For more information on prices, on-sale dates and to purchase YES packages/tickets, go to www.yesworld.com.

We look forward to bringing you coverage from their San Jose performance on August 19th so stay tuned. Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: yesworld.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/yestheband
• Twitter: twitter.com/yesofficial
• Youtube: youtube.com/user/yesofficial
• Instagram: instagram.com/yesofficial#
• Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/yesofficial

Rick Springfield had all the ladies under his Human Touch at Thunder Valley

If the temperature wasn’t hot enough on Saturday night at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort Summer Concert Series, Rick Springfield was there to take it a few degrees hotter! He is one H-O-T performer and had all the ladies under his spell.  Rick Springfield has always been one of my personal favorites. Yes, I will admit I had a huge crush on him as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and even more so when he soon became a pop rock icon. I had his posters from Tiger Beat and Circus Magazine all over my walls.

The night was awesome and filled with great music. First we had Eddie Money and next up was Loverboy. Then for the final set, Rick came out and took over the crowd with his magnetic charm. He literally had all the ladies screaming and acting like teenage girls! It was a wild time.  Rick even did an amazing cover of Katy Perry’s ROAR that had the crowd in a frenzy as they applauded. Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of the set:

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Another highlight was Rick’s performance of Human Touch. There was excitement in the air as Rick was in the need for that Human Touch. He jumped over the barricade and proceeded to walk out onto the crowd and delivering a spectacular performance serenading the crowd. The night was a complete success and as we were leaving, everyone was talking about how amazing the night was. I love to hear the crowd walking out and literally gush about their concert experience. We need more nights like this one!

Make sure to visit the social media sites and not miss Rick Springfield when he comes to your town!

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://rickspringfield.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickspringfield
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickspringfield

Loverboy delivered a hit filled set for the Thunder Valley Summer Concert Series

Saturday night, we were baking in the sun as we headed to Thunder Valley Casino Resort for the first of their Summer Concert Series. The lineup started with an awesome set by Eddie Money, and finished with Rick Springfield.  Right smack in the middle was the hit filled set by one of my favorite 80’s bands, Loverboy. One thing is for sure, these guys definitely still “have it” as they treated the crowd to an energetic set and had everyone singing along to their favorite songs.

The crowd was filled to capacity and everyone was up out of their seats dancing and having a great time. This was one of the most energetic crowds I have seen in a long time. With the successful lineup of the night, there was non stop entertainment and smiles across the audience. Thunder Valley really knows how to kick off the season with a full on party!

Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of Loverboy‘s set here:

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I forgot how many great songs Loverboy had. I know that we usually think of Working for the Weekend or Turn Me Loose but they played all my favorites like Queen of the Broken Hearts and The Kid is Hot Tonite. Check out the full set list here:

• Notorious
• Lucky Ones
• Queen of the Broken Hearts
• Take Me To the Top
• The Kid is Hot Tonite
• Lovin Every minute of it
• Hot Girls in Love
• Turn Me Loose
• Working for the Weekend

It was magical to relive the memories that all these great songs brought. It was like taking a drink from the fountain of youth because I truly felt like I was a teenager again dancing around and singing into my hairbrush as I watched MTV.

Loverboy is :

• Mike Reno – powerful kick ass vocals
• Paul Dean – guitarist extraordinaire with flair
• Doug Johnson – madman keyboardist
• “Spider” Sinnaeve – cool spot on bassist
• Matt Frenette – precision charismatic drummer

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their upcoming shows. You don’t want to miss their rejuvenating set and get ready to sing along.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.loverboyband.com/home.html
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Loverboy
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOVERBOY_band
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL-sxcYd6rw

Eddie Money kicks off the Thunder Valley Summer Concert Series with a Shakin’ good time

Summer is finally here and one thing is for sure, we love all the summer concert series. Just this past Saturday, we headed up to the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA to cover their first summer show featuring Eddie Money, Loverboy and Rick Springfield. We will featuring all these bands but wanted to start it off right with the awesome set by the Eddie Money Band.

Temperatures hit in the 100’s Friday and it was definitely one of the most sweltering afternoons. That didn’t stop the energy that Eddie Money and his band gave to everyone that night. They took to the stage at 6:30 and it was in the high 90’s and there was not an empty seat in the house. They kicked off the set with the crowd favorite, Baby Hold On To Me.

What was awesome was that everyone in the crowd, forgot about the sweltering heat and was on their feet dancing and singing along. It was one of the most energetic audiences I have seen in a long time. These were definitely people who knew how to have a good time and enjoyed the spectacular set by Eddie and his band.  The set list was as follows:

• Baby, Hold On To Me
• Walk on Water
• No Control
• One More Soldier Coming Home
• Gimme Some Water
• Take Me Home Tonight
• I Think I’m In Love
• Two Tickets to Paradise
• Shakin

One of the highlight’s of the set was when they performed the emotionally driven and touching song, One More Soldier Coming Home. This song is a beautiful tribute to all of our veterans and troops and will warm the hearts of Americans. The song is currently available on iTunes and 100% of the proceeds of the purchase of this single goes to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF). IFHF is a non-profit organization that provides support to United States military personnel and their families since 2007. They also had t-shirts available to support this great cause.

It was great to see Glenn Symmonds on the drums, as he had battled cancer last year and is kicking cancer in the ass! His charismatic personality shines as he performs and is always smiling, you know he loves being behind that kit. Tommy Girvin on guitar is always a blast to watch as he blows away with his solos and makes it look so easy. Lee Beverly on bass was laying down his bass lines and would have this infectious smile on his face. Chris Grove on keyboard brings it all together with the keys and makes great contact with the crowd insuring that everyone was having a good time.

Then you have the iconic artist himself, Eddie Money center stage. On the stage performing is exactly where he belongs. There is no slowing down for this Money man and I don’t think the audience will ever want to stop seeing him Shakin. He brings out the entertainment through his songs and has everyone singing along to every word or dancing on their feet. It was nonstop from start to finish and the crowd loved him. He is definitely an entertainer and always will be one of my favorites.  Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of the complete set:

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Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their upcoming shows. If you did miss them in Lincoln, no worries, they are returning back to Northern California to perform the following dates:

• June 18 – Sonoma-Marin Fair – Petaluma
• June 19 – Alameda County Fair – Pleasanton

We will see if we can bring you an interview with Eddie at one of the upcoming dates. For now, pull out your favorite Eddie Money albums and crank it up loud!

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.eddiemoney.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiemoney
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/imeddiemoney
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EddieMoneyVEVO
• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/eddie-money/id547156
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/officialeddiemoney

YES is set to release new studio album, Heaven & Earth this July

The iconic and Grammy winning rock band, YES, is set to release a new studio album. YES has been one of the most influential and respected progressive rock bands and will be releasing their new album, Heaven & Earth through Frontier Records on July 22nd. The new album contains eight new tracks with that beloved distinctive sound.  The album features swirling arrangements, brilliant vocals and harmonies and that signature YES sound which will please both long time and new YES fans.

YES teamed up with legendary Grammy Award winner, Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, Guns N’ Roses, Foreigner, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice Cooper, etc.), who handled the production and Billy Sherwood (Toto, Paul Rodgers, Air Supply, etc.) who mixed the album. Also onboard is long-time YES artist, the world-renowned Roger Dean, who again brings his masterful artistic creativity to the album’s cover art and packaging. Check out the tracklisting and cover:

1. Believe Again
2. The Game
3. Step Beyond
4. To Ascend
5. In A World Of Our Own
6. Light Of The Ages
7. It Was All We Knew
8. Subway Walls

Now that fans are excited about the new album, get ready to catch them live as YES will be setting out on a 35 date summer tour. Dates for the tour are listed below:

 

Tue	7/8		Boston, MA		Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Wed	7/9		New York, NY		Radio City Music Hall
Fri	7/11		Wallingford, CT		Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Sat	7/12		Westbury, NY		NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Sun	7/13		Newport, RI		Newport Yachting Center
Tue	7/15		Washington, DC		Warner Theatre
Wed	7/16		Hampton, NH		Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Fri	7/18		Salamanca, NY		Seneca Allegany Casino
Sat	7/19		Philadelphia, PA		Tower Theater
Sun	7/20		Munhall, PA		Carnegie Music Hall
Tue	7/22		Rochester Hills, MI		Meadow Brook
Wed	7/23		Northfield, OH		Hard Rock Live Northfield Park
Fri	7/25		Madison, WI		Overture Hall
Sat	7/26		Chicago, IL		Copernicus Center
Mon	7/28		Nashville, TN		Ryman Auditorium
Tue	7/29		Louisville, KY		Louisville Palace
Wed	7/30		Atlanta, GA		Symphony Hall
Fri	8/1		Hollywood, FL		Seminole Hard Rock Live
Sat	8/2		St. Petersburg, FL		Mahaffey Theater
Sun	8/3		Orlando, FL		Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Tue	8/5		Houston, TX		Bayou Music Center
Wed	8/6		Grand Prairie, TX		Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Thu	8/7		Kansas City, MO		Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
Sat	8/9		Denver, CO		Paramount Theatre
Mon	8/11		Tucson, AZ		Rialto Theatre
Tue	8/12		Mesa, AZ		Ikeda Theatre at Mesa Arts Center
Wed	8/13		Albuquerque, NM		Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino
Fri	8/15		Las Vegas, NV		The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sat	8/16		Anaheim, CA		City National Grove of Anaheim
Mon	8/18		San Diego, CA		Humphrey’s Concerts By the Bay
Tue	8/19		San Jose, CA		City National Civic
Thu	8/21		Tulalip, WA		Tulalip Amphitheatre
Fri	8/22		Grand Ronde, OR		Spirit Mountain Casino
Sat	8/23		Lincoln, CA		Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Sun	8/24		Los Angeles, CA		Greek Theatre

YES is proud to provide special show packages, which include near-stage seating, a meet and greet with the band, exclusive limited-edition gifts from YES, and much more. For more information on prices, on-sale dates and to purchase YES packages/tickets, go to www.yesworld.com.

We look forward to bringing you coverage from their San Jose performance on August 19th so stay tuned. Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: yesworld.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/yestheband
• Twitter: twitter.com/yesofficial
• Youtube: youtube.com/user/yesofficial
• Instagram: instagram.com/yesofficial#
• Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/yesofficial

The Quireboys release new album and are heading out on tour!

One of my absolute FAVORITE bands is set to release their new album in less than 2 weeks! I am talking about The Quireboys (aka London Quireboys) and their new album Black Eyed Sons which will be available on June 16th.  I have been so excited for this release and am ready to rock out to it!

This year The Quireboys are celebrating 30 years of Rockin and there is no letting up from them. In addition to the new album, they will be heading out on a tour. If I wasn’t excited enough about the album, imagine the screams that ensued as I saw a California show planned on the dates! YES!!!!! I am ready. Now to get you all excited for the new album, how about the following video of The Quireboys performing one of their tracks off the forthcoming album. The video is taken off their new LIVE DVD recorded at the O2 Academy, Islington in October 2013. Definitely a must have DVD. Check out This is Rock n Roll:

It just has me in awe of how awesome they sound and I really can’t wait for them to come to the Whisky a GoGo on August 6th. I hope you will join us as we cover the show or check the dates below and get yourself to one of their concerts:

•            Jun 13  Le Forum        Vaureal, France
•             Jun 14 70’s Rock Night           Troyes, France
•             Jul 05   Clusone Rocks Festival           Bergamo, Italy
•             Jul 19   Rock, Blues, Jazz & Beer Festival      Lewes, United Kingdom
•             Aug 01 Skogsrojet Festival     Rejmyre, Sweden
•             Aug 02  Million in 10 Rally at Calstock 2014Devon, United Kingdom
•             Aug 06  Whisky A Go Go       West Hollywood, CA
•             Aug 08  Count’s Vamp’d         Las Vegas, NV
•             Aug 09  The Marquee TheaterTempe, AZ
•             Aug 13  The Buffalo Rose       Golden, CO
•             Aug 15  The Double Door       Chicago, IL
•             Aug 16  Goodfellas     Pekin, IL
•             Aug 17  The FirehouseRichmond, IN
•             Aug 19  The Rutledge TheatreNashville, TN
•             Aug 21  Trees w/ L.A. Guns Dallas, TX
•             Aug 22   Acadia Bar and Grill  Houston, TX
•             Aug 23  The Chameleon Room           Oklahoma City, OK
•             Aug 24   Mexicali LiveTeaneck, NJ
•             Aug 26   The Deadhorse Music Hall    Pittsburgh, PA
•             Aug 27    Revolution Bar & Music Hall            Amityville, NY
•             Aug 28    Blackthorn51Elmhurst, NY
•             Aug 29    Braun’s Concert Cove            Akron, NY
•             Aug 30   The Rockpile  Toronto, Canada
•             Sep 01II     Montore      Montreal, Canada
•             Sep 03  Obsessions Live        Ottawa, Canada
•             Sep 05  Holmfirth Picturedrome         Holmfirth, United Kingdom
•             Sep 06  Silloth Beer Festival   Wigton, United Kingdom
•             Sep 07  Holmfirth Picturedrome         Holmfirth, United Kingdom
•             Sep 24  Black Carpet  Stockholm, Sweden
•             Sep 25  TBA   Norrkoping, Sweden
•             Sep 26  TBA   Ängelholm, Sweden
•             Sep 27  Societen         Varberg, Sweden
•             Sep 30  tba      Örebro, Sweden
•             Oct 02  OLSEN PA BRYN   Oslo, Norway
•             Oct 03  Blue Box        Grimstad, Norway
•             Oct 04  Uptown          Farsund, Norway
•             Oct 17  Legends of Rock       Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
•             Nov 15 Tivoli  Buckley, United Kingdom
•             Nov 16  Manchester Academy 3         Manchester, United Kingdom
•             Nov 20  Glasgow Garage        Glasgow, United Kingdom
•             Nov 21  The Limelight 2          Belfast, United Kingdom
•             Nov 23  Think Tank at Riverside         Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
•             Nov 26  O2 Academy Islington          London, United Kingdom
•             Nov 28  Rescue Rooms           Nottingham, United Kingdom
•             Nov 29  Corporation    Sheffield, United Kingdom
•             Nov 30  TheklaBristol, United Kingdom

Make sure to pick up Black Eyed Sons on June 16th or head to Amazon now and pre-order it  Visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.quireboys.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quireboys
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheQuireboys
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbKITGYv3Y5JLJ8d85y8mQ

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers announce tour dates and album release of July 29th

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced the release of their new album, Hypnotic Eye set for July 29th. Hypnotic Eye is the first studio album in four years and will be coming out on Reprise Records. Hypnotic Eye will be available in CD, digital, high resolution Blu-ray audio and vinyl formats. The vinyl will be available as 1-LP or as 2-LPs inclusive of an additional track not available in any other format. Beginning June 3, fans can pre-order the vinyl, CD and Blu-ray audio editions on TomPetty.com and Amazon and can pre-order the digital edition on iTunes and Amazon.

In addition to the news of the much anticipated album, they have announced the dates for the North American 2014 Tour. The tour, featuring very special guest Steve Winwood, will begin in San Diego, CA on August 3rd. The tour includes already announced headline performances at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival and at the Lockn’ Festival in Arrington, VA. On Labor Day weekend, for the first time ever, the band will perform at Boston’s Fenway Park.  Check out the Hypnotic Eye Tour announcement video:

 

Time to get excited for a great tour and a very anticipated new album by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Every 2014 Tour ticket will include Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ new album, Hypnotic Eye. Tickets to many of the newly announced concerts will go onsale at Ticketmaster.com and other ticketing services beginning Saturday May 31, with Highway Companions Club presales beginning Monday May 26 for select Canadian cities. The full list of tour cities, venues, dates and ticketing information is available on TomPetty.com. To get you ready, I will leave you with my Top 5 Favorite Tom Petty songs, honestly I could give you my top 50 but we don’t have enough time/room!

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: www.tompetty.com
• Facebook:  www.facebook.com/tompetty
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tompetty
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/TomPettyOfficial
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tompetty

 

5. You Don’t Know How it Feels 

 

4. Mary Jane’s Last Dance

 

3. Don’t Come Around Here No More

 

2. You Got Lucky 

 

1. Runnin’ Down a Dream

Y & T celebrating 40 YEARS of Rockin The Planet!

Photo by Rolf Pfau
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2014

One of my favorite rock bands of all time, Y&T is celebrating 40 years of Rockin The Planet. Maybe one of the reasons I have always loved them is that they were a local band from the Bay Area and I saw them perform maybe over 25 times.  Y & T started in Oakland, California and originally released their first couple albums under the name Yesterday & Today. Since 1974 they have released 18 albums, three greatest hits collections, plus a box set and have sold over 4 million albums.

Long before Motley Crue, Guns n Roses, RATT, Metallica, there was Y&T and they are one of the founding rock bands that set the standard for many to rock! They have never stopped rockin the planet and there is no slowing down in sight for these guys. You can celebrate their 40 year anniversary by purchasing their “40” design tee which is available on their website here: http://store.meniketti.com/   Also make sure to catch them out on tour. Y&T promises to deliver a high energy powerful set filled with their hits, fan favorites and even some of those songs you haven’t heard in a long time! Check out the tour dates below:

US
April 11 ~ Etobicoke, Canada – The Rockpile West
April 12 ~ Toronto, Canada – The Rockpile East
April 13 ~ Akron, NY – Braun’s Concert Cove
April 16 ~ Pittsburgh, PA – Deadhorse Cantina & Music Hall
April 17 ~ Cleveland, OH – Cleveland Agora
April 18 ~ Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
April 19 ~ Bolingbrook, IL – Tailgaters
April 21 ~ Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
April 22 ~ Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club
April 25 ~ Lakewood, CO – Eck’s Saloon
May 8 ~ Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club
May 9 ~ San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House
May 10 ~ Hermosa Beach, CA – Saint Rocke
June 14 ~ Elko, NV – Elko Motorcycle Jamboree – Rumble in the Rubies
August 22 ~ Reno, NV – Knitting Factory Concert House Reno
August 23 ~ Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

Europe
June 7 ~ Solvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival
October 9 ~ Madrid, Spain – Shoko Live
October 10 ~ Bilbao, Spain – Cafe Antzokia
October 11 ~ Calella, Spain – Calella Rockfest
October 12 ~ Seville, Spain – Sala Custom
October 16 ~ Zwolle, Netherlands – Hedon
October 17 ~ Zoetermeer, Netherlands – Boerderij
October 18 ~ Uden, Netherlands – de Pul
October 19 ~ Vosselaar, Belgium – Biebob
October 20 ~ Nuremberg, Germany – Hirsch
October 23 ~ Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
October 24 ~ Isernhagen, Germany – Blues Garage
October 25 ~ Essen, Germany – Turock
October 26 ~ Hamburg, Germany – Downtown Bluesclub
October 29 ~ Vauréal, France – Le Forum
October 31 ~ Cardiff, Wales, UK – The Globe
November 1 ~ London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
November 2 ~ Southampton, UK – The Brook
November 4 ~ Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy 3
November 6 ~ Glasgow, UK – O2 ABC Academy Glasgow
November 7 ~ Newcastle, UK – O2 Academy Newcastle
November 8 ~ Nottingham, UK – Rock City
November 11 ~ Dublin, Ireland – The Village
November 12 ~ Belfast, N Ireland – Limelight 1
November 14 ~ Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales, UK – Hard Rock Hell
November 15 ~ Bilston, UK – The Robin 2

Schedule subject to change. Be sure to verify with each venue.

Make sure you visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. I will leave you with my Top 5 Favorite Y & T songs. This was a hard list to compile because I think I had about 25 ultra favorites to squeeze into my top five. Enjoy, Marisol

5. Lipstick & Leather

4. Don’t Stop Running

3. Rescue Me

2. Forever

1. Black Tiger

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.yandtrocks.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YandTRocks
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/YandTRocks

Scorpions release acoustic version of “Rock You Like a Hurricane” from MTV Unplugged

Photo Credits: Torsten Hilse

International legendary rockers, Scorpions recently released the CD/DVD Blue Ray of their MTV Unplugged CD/DVD package. The material is from the Scorpions‘ first-ever  “MTV Unplugged show” and will feature new acoustic versions of their big hits and even five new songs!  The sets were recorded and filmed on September 11th and 12th at Lycabettus Theatre in Athens, Greece. The spectacular open-air theatre, situated 300 meters above the city, was an impressive backdrop for the first-ever open-air show in the history of “MTV Unplugged” (the theatre also shares a birth year with the Scorpionsthemselves, having been built in 1965, the same year the Scorpions formed).

The Scorpions is Klaus Meine (vocals/guitar), Rudolf Schenker (guitars/vocals), Matthias Jabs (guitars), Pawel Maciwoda (bass) and James Kottak (drums). Mikael Nord Andersson (guitars, mandolin, lap steel, vocals) and Martin Hansen (guitars, harmonica, vocals) are also providing additonal music support.

Today, they have released the video of their acoustic performance of their legendary hit, “Rock You Like a Hurricane” which is spectacular! Check it out here:

 

It really is amazing work and you can’t help but fall in love with the Scorpions all over again. I think I might just have to pull out my vinyls and crank up Scorpions all day long! The Scorpions are still in the midst of their epic Farewell World Tour; the tour has been going on for more than three years now.  To the delight of their fans there is no end in sight, as to date the band has only played 23 out of the 38 countries planned on the itinerary.  I hope it keeps on going and I get to catch a couple more shows from them.

The Scorpions have been rocking since 1965 and have sold upward of 75 MILLION RECORDS!! They have also recently received their star on the Hollywood Rock Walk in Los Angeles.  So let’s all mark our calendars for January 21st to pick up the new CD/DVD. For  now, I will leave you with  my Top 5 Scorpions songs.

~ Marisol

5. Send Me An Angel

4. Holiday

3. Wind of Change

2. No One Like You

1. Still Loving You

Full Devil Jacket’s new album Valley of Bones is the way to start off 2014!

I have told you earlier about the new album that Full Devil Jacket from Jackson, TN has been working hard on. Well the time has almost arrived for you to get that much anticipated album in your pretty little rockin hands!  Their album, Valley of Bones is set for a January 20th, 2014 release. I just got a first hand listen to the album and I need to tell you….. IT FUCKIN ROCKS!  From start to finish; AMAZING ALBUM!! 

It might have been 12 years since their last release but if you have listened to them today, you wouldn’t have guessed it. They are focused, passionate and determined at bringing their big sound rock to your ears. Under the management of Southern Dirt Coalition, Full Devil Jacket put their passion into action and created an incredible album that everyone must be so proud of. The album was recorded with Justin Rimer (12 Stones) at Cross Trax in Memphis TN and includes many special guests like Zach Myers (Shinedown), Jeff Caughron (Jessta James), Paul McCoy (12 Stones),Justin Rimer (12 Stones), Jason Null (Saving Abel) and Evan Thomas (Ghost in the Machine).

I love it when I listen to a new for the first time and within the first 15 seconds, I am intrigued and excited for what the rest of the album will bring. Well, with Full Devil Jacket‘s Valley of Bones, it didn’t even take that long! Within the first 5 seconds, it grabs a hold of you and hold on for a hell of a ride.  The first track, Killers, is a bad ass song to start right off with and I can see that one being a heavy contender for the next single.

Of course, next is the awesome hit 7 Times Down that we have all fallen in love with. It rocks with with catchy lyrics and fierce guitars. You can’t help but move! 7 Times Down has rapidly gained attention as it has been added to 33 stations in the US and been played on Octane and Faction radio as well as 13 independent Internet radio stations. Everyone has been talking about that song. Their music brings a culmination of everything from Alice in Chains, PANTERA, Rob Zombie, Pearl Jam and so much more.

The album continues on with one favorite after another. You literally can’t go wrong with this one. So many times people head over and pick and choose songs when they buy from Itunes and this is not the album for that since you will find yourself buying every song!  So instead, head over to their site www.fulldeviljacket.net and get your pre-order in now!

Another standout from the album is Desert Floor,  which is brilliant and the vocals and lyrics, are just soul touching. Another song,  Picture Box Voodoo brings out a Rob Zombie-esque style but with more melodic alternative edge that I love. The guitar work in Time in the Flames is fierce and the cool riff brings it all together. All the songs are so well written and it makes you really appreciate the attention to detail this band put in to creating a complete work of art.  August is one of those songs that will literally wrap itself around you like a warm safe hug and give you hope.

Right after their album release, Full Devil Jacket will set out on touring and are already booked for three festivals. It won’t be long after, that we will get to catch them out on their Valley of Bones Tour. Make sure to visit their social media sites and keep up to date on the latest tour dates on their website www.fulldeviljacket.net.  So get ready for Valley of Bones by Full Devil Jacket. The perfect way to start off 2014 with a spectacular album!

~ Crank it up loud, Marisol

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