Delta Rose album, Golden is out now, keep rock alive and pick your copy up!

The highly anticipated new album Golden from rockers Delta Rose is out now! This is one album that is well worth the wait! You can pick up your copy by vi visiting their website: http://www.deltaroseusa.com/. This past year it seemed that many things were said about Rock n Roll, from it being dead, or no new bands, etc. Well you can forget about all that! Rock n Roll is alive and thriving and when you take a listen to the new album from Delta Rose, you will strongly agree with me. They have such a welcoming sound that you just can’t wait to tell all your friends about them.

Earlier this year, Delta Rose had the great honors of opening for Guns n Roses  at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. They delivered a top notch set and have everyone leaving the venue, knowing who Delta Rose is! They always perform a kick ass set and Delta Rose is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but have showmanship that is well beyond their years. While many young bands are out there creating music that sounds as if it is a carbon copy of eachother, Delta Rose is creating their own style of music. It is pure blues and rock n roll and it is addictive.

Check out their song, One Is Too Many which is off their new album, Golden :

 

To all the people who are crying out for new music and to bring rock and roll back to the forefront, Delta Rose is the answer to your rock and roll prayers. Their new album shows how much this band has grown in 7 years, each one perfecting their own art and have mastered their own style. As I have said before, You can feel the passion in their songs as one message rings true…. These boys are ready to ROCK! Check their site for more details and upcoming show dates. Check out the slide show of photos from Rockin Ryan from their Troubadour set here:

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From the studio to the band, there is quite an amazing amount of talent put into this stellar album. The album was recorded at the legendary NRG Studios, mixed by Steve Hardy (Blue October, Vertical Horizon, Joe Bonamassa, and many more), mastered by iconic Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Ramones, Pantera, and many, many more). The album is produced by Bill Schleifer and Isaac Hasson. It truly is a work of art and we are even treated to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dizzy Reed (Guns n Roses) who plays keyboards on their song 10 Long Years.

The album is filled with smoking guitar solos, cool group chants, vibrant blues licks, solid drumming, infectious basslines and the most captivating and edgy yet sweet as honey vocals you will ever hear.  Delta Rose’s new album has definitely polished and perfected true rock and roll.

So pick up your copy and make sure to pick up a few extra copies for all your rocker friends this holiday season. It is time to spread the Delta Rose love. Make sure to visit their social media sites and I will leave you with some of our video interviews with Delta Rose.

~ Crank it Up, Marisol

 Information & Links:

Delta Rose is:

• Spencer Krasch – Vocals & Guitar
• Forrest Goss – Guitar
• Steven Aulcy – Bass
• Mikey Herrera – Drums

• Website: www.deltaroseusa.com
• Facebook:   www.facebook.com/deltaroseusa
• Twitter:  www.twitter.com/deltaroseband
• Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/deltarose
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/deltaroseband
• Itunes:  www.itunes.com/deltarose
• Amazon: www.amazon.com/Delta-Rose
• Epiphone VLogs:  Epiphone Vlogs

Pre-Order now available for new Delta Rose album, Golden

We are getting really close to the release of the new CD, Golden from blues rockers Delta Rose. This is one album that is well worth the wait! The album is set to release on December 2nd but you can get your pre-order in NOW by visiting their website: http://www.deltaroseusa.com/. This past year it seemed that many things were said about Rock n Roll, from it being dead, or no new bands, etc. Well you can forget about all that! Rock n Roll is alive and thriving and when you take a listen to the new album from Delta Rose, you will strongly agree with me. They have such a welcoming sound that you just can’t wait to tell all your friends about them.

Earlier this year, Delta Rose had the great honors of opening for Guns n Roses  at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. They delivered a top notch set and have everyone leaving the venue, knowing who Delta Rose is! They always perform a kick ass set and Delta Rose is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but have showmanship that is well beyond their years. While many young bands are out there creating music that sounds as if it is a carbon copy of eachother, Delta Rose is creating their own style of music. It is pure blues and rock n roll and it is addictive.

Check out their song, One Is Too Many which is off their new album, Golden :

 

To all the people who are crying out for new music and to bring rock and roll back to the forefront, Delta Rose is the answer to your rock and roll prayers. Their new album shows how much this band has grown in 7 years, each one perfecting their own art and have mastered their own style. As I have said before, You can feel the passion in their songs as one message rings true…. These boys are ready to ROCK! They have an upcoming show at the Canyon Club this Thursday. Check their site for more details and upcoming show dates! Check out the slide show of photos from Rockin Ryan from their Troubadour set here:

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From the studio to the band, there is quite an amazing amount of talent put into this stellar album. The album was recorded at the legendary NRG Studios, mixed by Steve Hardy (Blue October, Vertical Horizon, Joe Bonamassa, and many more), mastered by iconic Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Ramones, Pantera, and many, many more). The album is produced by Bill Schleifer and Isaac Hasson. It truly is a work of art and we are even treated to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dizzy Reed (Guns n Roses) who plays keyboards on their song 10 Long Years.

The album is filled with smoking guitar solos, cool group chants, vibrant blues licks, solid drumming, infectious basslines and the most captivating and edgy yet sweet as honey vocals you will ever hear.  Delta Rose’s new album has definitely polished and perfected true rock and roll.

So get your pre-order in and make sure to pick up a few extra copies for all your rocker friends this holiday season! It is time to spread the Delta Rose love!  For now, visit their social media sites and stay tuned for all their latest news.

~ Crank it Up, Marisol

 Information & Links:

Delta Rose is:

• Spencer Krasch – Vocals & Guitar
• Forrest Goss – Guitar
• Steven Aulcy – Bass
• Mikey Herrera – Drums

• Website: www.deltaroseusa.com
• Facebook:   www.facebook.com/deltaroseusa
• Twitter:  www.twitter.com/deltaroseband
• Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/deltarose
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/deltaroseband
• Itunes:  www.itunes.com/deltarose
• Amazon: www.amazon.com/Delta-Rose
• Epiphone VLogs:  Epiphone Vlogs

Interview with Tom Keifer featuring photos from his show at the Whisky-a-GoGo

Tom Keifer has been quite busy touring in support of his highly acclaimed solo record, The Way Life Goes. If you don’t already have it, do yourself a big favor and pick it up. It is filled with rockin tracks featuring his beloved signature vocals and emotionally driven lyrics. It truly takes you on a musical journey highlighting emotions and heart felt songs while satisfying your need for rock.

Tom recently played at the Whisky a GoGo in Hollywood last month. This was a show that we had anticipated for months and were so excited for. Unfortunately, with my mother’s health taking a bit of quick turn, we stayed close to home. Our colleague Linda Emord of Eye Shutter 4 U made it out to the show and check out her photos from his spectacular set:

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We had the chance to interview Tom several days after his show and are pleased to bring that interview to you here:

Make sure to check out our interview with Tom from last year shortly after the release of his album. You can read it here: Tom Keifer is on Solid Ground with his new solo album. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news.

~ Keep on rockin, Marisol

  Information & Links:

• Website:  www.tomkeifer.com/
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/TomKeiferOfficial
• Twitter:  twitter.com/tomkeifermusic
• Photos:  Linda Emord, Eye Shutter 4 U

New video from Somebody’s Darling for Bad Bad is out now

Dallas based contemporary rockers, Somebody’s Darling have just released a new video for Bad Bad. The song is a smooth bluesy rock track that highlights the powerful vocals of lead singer, Amber Farris. It is an amazing song for you to check out. Here is the video which was directed and edited by Richard Krause.

The song is featured on their new album nd third full length release, Adult Roommates which was released on September 16th. You can pick up the song an album on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id905061275. The band is currently out on tour and the group has gained such a strong reputation across Texas – with their frenetic performances and energetic live show – that they were recently honored by Red Bull Music and invited to become an official Red Bull Sound Select Artist.

Somebody’s Darling is:

• Amber Farris Vocalist
• David Ponder Lead guitar
• Wade Cofer Bass, Vocals
• Michael Talley Keys, Vocals
• Nate Wedan Drums

Upcoming Tour Dates:

• Oct 11 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Flying Saucer
• Oct 15 – Columbus, GA @ The Loft
• Oct 16 – Montgomery, AL @ Rock Bottom American Pub
• Oct 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Hard Rock Café
• Oct 18 – Charlotte, NC @ Tin Roof – Charlotte
• Oct 19 – Raleigh, NC @ Pour House Music Hall
• Oct 20 – Washington, DC @ Gypsy Sally’s
• Oct 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
• Oct 22 – New York, NY @ Big Picture Media CMJ Showcase @ The Living Room – Brooklyn
• Oct 23 – New York, NY @ Texas Takeover Party CMJ Showcase @ The Delancey
• Oct 23 – New York, NY @ The Rock Shop
• Oct 25 – New York, NY @ The Path Café **Acoustic Set**
• Oct 29 – Chicago, IL @ Martyr’s
• Oct 30 – Indianapolis, IN @ Birdy’s
• Nov 1 – Gatlinburg, TN @ Sugarlands Distillery
• Nov 6 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s (Indoors)
• Nov 7 – Marshall, TX @ Charlie’s Backyard
• Nov 8 – Dallas, TX @ Lee Harvey’s
• Nov 15 – Fort Worth, TX @ Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge
• Nov 28 – Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theater

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.

Information & Links:

• Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/somebodysdarlingband
• Twitter:            https://twitter.com/somebodysdarlin
• Youtube:         https://www.youtube.com/Sdmusic1
• Instagram:       http://instagram.com/somebodysdarlin
• Spotify:            http://spoti.fi/1qHTyOq

Michael Lee Firkins announces new tour dates

One of our highlights from the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3 was the great performance by Michael Lee Firkins.  It was amazing as always to watch and Michael is captivating on guitar. He brought the perfect fusion of blues and rock to life at the venue and everyone was enjoying it. Michael has announced a string of tour dates for October and November. Check out the dates below and see if he will be coming to a venue near you:

To get you ready, check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of Michael’s performance at the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3.  When Michael plays, you are drawn to him as he stuns the crowd with his slide playing, singing and fueling the crowd with funky rockin blues. The notes and tones he brings out truly highlight the extreme talent as a guitar player.

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I would highly recommend you picking up his latest album, Yep which was released last October. You can pick it up on iTunes here.  Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. I will leave you with a couple videos from the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet 3 set.

~ Enjoy, Marisol

Information & Links: 

• Website: http://www.michaelleefirkins.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Lee-Firkins/118745014854229
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/firkinsguitar
• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/michael-lee-firkins/id251444760

Ray Goren displays such a maturity with his spectacular songwriting on his new EP Save My Soul

 

Ray Goren may be only 14 but you would have never guessed with the talent and maturity that he displays in his new EP, Save My Soul. This is one talented young man who has everyone taking notice. His new EP which features 5 emotionally driven songs that will take you on a musical journey of loss, love, hope and so much more. His ability to create a connection with the listener through his songs at such a young age, has me excited for what the future holds for him.

The EP was produced by Justin Glasco and John Sosin and  shows the maturity and songwriting of a master craftsman. Like his previous EP “LA Sessions” (produced by Eddie Kramer), Goren played guitar parts and other instruments while his producers added additional instrumentation and Chaun Horton added drums.

One of my favorite tracks is the inspirational and moving song, Rise Together. It will grab your attention and awaken your senses. The bluesy title track of Save My Soul has such a smooth groove to it and I love the swirling bluesy guitars. Ray’s vocals are inviting and soulful, carrying so much depth and passion for a young man. Quite exceptional from start to finish.  Check out the lyric video for Save My Soul here:

Now head on over to iTunes and pick up the new EP. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this musical prodigy.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.raygoren.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RayGorenOfficial
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/raygoren
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RayGoren
• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/save-my-soul-ep/id918182442

The Iron Heart truly brings passion into their hard rock style and is a Phoenix Theater highlight

The Iron Heart is a powerful hard rock trio from Napa that melts influences of blues and even punk which is quite welcoming. We caught them perform last Saturday at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma. They were the headlining set after BullyWest, Kingsborough and Bad Jones, and really made a bold statement with their music. All the bands were great that night and I hope you take the time to check them all out. The Iron Heart capped it all off with an energetic hard rocking blues infused set.

The Iron Heart is:

• Thomas Fine – Vocals/Guitar
• Justin Altamura – Bass
• Joel Fennie – Drums

They have a great hard rock style and it is fueled with the passionate vocals of Thomas. His soulful unique voice really evokes a lot of emotion when he sings and you can’t help but feel a connection to the music. Justin has this sexy swagger when he plays and it is infectious as you find yourself moving around with the sultry basslines.  Joel on drums brings out a great big bold sound and brings it all together with his precision drumming. Check out the photos from our Rockin Ryan of their set:

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The Iron Heart released their EP V earlier this year and you can pick it up on iTunes here. Two of my favorite tracks on it are Woman and The Only One but then again, Back Door is smoking hot. Well, put it this way, pick it up and you will have 5 great tracks that will end up on your regular playlist. You can’ go wrong with them.

The Iron Heart are from Napa and they will be performing a special show to help raise money for the Napa Valley Community Relief Fund which will directly help the earthquake stricken community of Napa. The benefit is set to take place on September 28th at City Winery Napa, pre-sale tickets are only $10 and you can get more details here: http://www.citywinery.com/napa/napa-valley-rocks-after-party-at-city-winery-9-28.html. I hope you can make it out to watch several great bands and to help a good cause.

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We will leave you with a couple videos from their set at the Phoenix.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.theironheartband.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theironheartband
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/theironheartband
• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/v-ep/id868361325

Bad Jones deliver a heavy dose of Rock n Roll recharge into the music scene

You might have heard from reading headlines like, Gene Simmons announces Rock Is Dead, or a dozen other people who are talking about the dwindling passion for rock n roll. I don’t buy it, I don’t believe it and with bands like Bad Jones, the flame of Rock N Roll will never be extinguished. Formerly known as Soul Pie, this Bay Area band are truly doing their part in bringing a strong resurgence into Rock infused with their blues and funk.

We caught Bad Jones performing last Saturday at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma and their were incredible! Searing vocals, stellar blues riffs, hard and edgy melodic rock that will rewaken all your senses. Their energy is fierce as they really bring their powerful sound to the forefront. I love that they have keyboards which really brings such depth to their music, something that is often missing these days. It is infectious as you can feel their music traveling through your body and pulsing through your veins. Check out some of the photos by our Rockin Ryan of their set:

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Bad Jones is :

• Jesse Ray Smith – vocals/guitar
• Tommy Odetto – guitar
• Tim Baker – bass
• John Varn – keyboards
• Teddy James Cox – Drums

Now that I have you hot and bothered for their rock n roll fix, make sure to catch them at their upcoming shows. This is one hard ass working band and they are always busy playing shows around the Bay Area or opening for big acts in the area. Be sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news and upcoming shows. We will leave you with a couple videos from their set at the Phoenix. Also you can pick up their self titled EP on their website here: http://www.thebadjones.com/media.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website:  http://www.thebadjones.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBadJones
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBadJones
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/thebadjones

Kingsborough’s set at Phoenix Theater puts them into the spotlight where they belong

Last Saturday at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, I was able to finally catch a set of Kingsborough. I have been hearing a lot of great buzz about this band for a couple years now. We missed them this summer at Bottle Rock in Napa, and we have been waiting ever so impatiently to find the right time to see them. Well the stars aligned and the music gods made it happen. They were playing at The Phoenix and we were not going to miss them, especially for such a close show for us.

Kingsborough is:

• Billy Kingsborough: Vocals
• Alex Leach: Guitar
• Chris Mangione: Bass
• John Whitney: Drums

Well, they did exactly what I had expected, actually they exceeded my expectations and completely blew us away with their performance. These guys must eat adrenaline filled Wheaties because from the moment they hit the stage to the time they step off, they are giving a full 150% of their energy. When asked about their energy and if they have any pre-show rituals to harness their energy, Billy comments,

“We don’t really have anything specific that we do before shows to harness our energy. Its hard enough to get all the musicians and gear on stage in time to perform.  Personally (and I this goes for the rest of the guys), I just love to play, express, and become the music. Right before we hit that first chord, I think of all the times at work or in life where I don’t have the chance to do what I love or express myself, and think how the audience (whether it be 1 or 1 thousand) is giving me this opportunity. They deserve 110% of what I (and the band) is able to give just for being there. Hopefully, by giving our best, we inspire someone to do what they love as well.” 

Their stage presence is very commanding and really captures the crowd’s attention from the start. The music which is a very welcoming fusion of blues and classic rock but with a much more modernized face lift! They literally bring an intensity to their music, soulful vocals that just grab a hold of you, catchy choruses, spectacular guitar solos, striking rhythms and big harmonies that need their own zip code. This is one band that you can only be described as “ROCK AND ROLL AT ITS FINEST”. Check out some photos by our Rockin Ryan of their set:

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We are really excited to hear that Kingsborough will be releasing a new album, The Night, The Grind and The Woes sometime in November. Billy explains, “We were lucky enough to work with Grammy Award winning producer, Jason Carmer. He did Third Eye Blind’s Blue and has worked with countless other amazing artists like RUN DMC, Korn, Chuck Prophet and The Donnas. We recorded at his home studio in Berkley, about 5 minutes away from Fantasy Studios. Working there, we couldn’t help but draw inspiration from Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sly Stone and The Doobie Brothers. We even used some of the reverb chambers at Fantasy Studios that CCR used during their time there.” In addition to what to expect as to their sound on this album, Billy continues, “With that, you can expect a modern take on a very classic sound. We are a band and were put in a room with the record button on; and thats how the album sounds.”

We look forward to the new album and in the meantime, make sure you head over to pick up their Said and Done EP on iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/said-and-done-ep/id571140022. They even played some of their new songs in their set and my favorite is the soulful rockin track, Sinner. Be sure to visit their social media sites and their website of  www.kingsboroughmusic.com so you can stay up to date on all their latest news and upcoming shows.

We will leave you with some videos of their set at the Phoenix Theater. Stay tuned for more coverage of Kingsborough and we will see when we can bring you an interview with these amazing musicians.

Upcoming Shows: 

• 9.11  Flamingo Hotel Santa Rosa, CA
• 9.26 Whiskey Tip  Santa Rosa, CA
• 10.3 Spancky’s Cotati, CA

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.kingsboroughmusic.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINGSBOROUGHBAND
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kings_boys
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kingsboroughband
• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/said-and-done-ep/id571140022

BullyWest proves that nothing can stop their need to Rock!

BullyWest, an indie rock band from Oakland may have had to weather a few bumps in the road, but these determined rockers prove that nothing can stand in their way and their need to ROCK! With a sound that blends grunge/rock/alternative/blues/americana and classic rock into their own unique style, they will truly capture your attention. We had the chance to see BullyWest perform at The Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, last Saturday night and they blew us a way. I was bummed to have not heard of them before because it would have insured Music Junkie Press’ presence at their performances!

The band has had to endure through the recent challenge of having thousands of dollars of their gear stolen at a recent show. This in no way, will stop them from forging ahead. Their fans and friends quickly stepped up with support and they held a benefit concert with Iron Heart, Six Gun Saints and other bands performing at Red Hat. They raised some money but still have an upward climb to replace their gear. They have created a GoFundMe campaign and you can check it out here and see how you can help: http://www.gofundme.com/di3a3g.  We had the opportunity to talk with members of the band after their bad ass set at the Phoenix and are pleased to share that with you here:

Their set was really spectacular and had me already thinking about their next show. Manny on guitar and vocals is really mesmerizing, he has a soulful voice that brings back flashbacks of early Chris Cornell. He brings out this great emotion through his songs. Shane on bass is a madman and has a great stage presence, he lays down his bass lines as he is bouncing around his area. Bernt on drums delivered a solid heavy set and you can feel his energy. These guys are great and I can’t wait to catch them again. Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of their set:

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Make sure to visit their social media sites, support them on their GoFundMe or share the links, and be sure to stay up to date on their latest news. I will leave you with several videos from their set at the Phoenix.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BullyWestband
• GoFundMe: http://www.gofundme.com/di3a3g
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bullywest