Archive for the ‘Ska’ Category

FORREST DAY

Not many bands today can boast of an audience that has interests ranging from ska, funk, jazz, punk, hip hop, rap and so much more. One band that is certain to draw an eclectic crowd who are pure music lovers of all styles of genres is Forrest Day. Forrest Day is our Bay Area treasure of a band but their fanbase has rapidly grown and they have fans from all over the country and even internationally.  One thing is for sure, when you see them perform live, you are instantly hooked. When you listen to their album or hear their songs, you love them but when you see them live, the love affair intensifies, the heat is raised and you are just head over heels in lusty love with their sound. It is truly indescribable.

Forrest Day is going to be heading down to perform at The Viper Room in Hollywood, May 15th at 8 pm. Do whatever you can to get yourself there, because it will definitely be a night to remember. We had the chance to chat with lead singer and the band’s namesake Forrest and are pleased to bring you that interview here:

 

FORREST DAY recently signed with Breaking Bands LLC, the new management firm directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy, Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, and former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula. Chuck Billy states, The first time I saw FORREST DAY play live, they were just such a fresh sound to my ears and I thought the frontman Forrest was such a great vocalist with an original style. Coincidentally, I ran into them at Soundwave Studio where Testament rehearses (they happen to rehearse there, too), and it turned out that they were looking for management. The rest is history.”  

Maria Ferrero adds, “Working with FORREST DAY is very rewarding for me because FORREST DAY’s music is the epitome of outside the box: unique and inspiring.”  “We love working with FORREST DAY because we’re gluttons for punishment and we’re absolutely in love with Forrest’s mind,” adds Jonny and Marsha Zazula.

Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. Also head over to iTunes and be sure to pick up their latest release, The Second.  Check out their upcoming show dates on their website and see if they are coming to a venue near you.

~ Marisol

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Reel Big Fish

The ska-punk band, Reel Big Fish have a busy summer ahead of them as they announce tour dates to include the U.S. and Europe. For the tour, they are bringing along the NJ band, Survay Says! for the crazy ride. The band will be out in support of their latest LP release, Candy Coated Fury. Check out the upcoming tour schedule:

  • 6/5/14: Oklahoma City, OK – Bricktown Music Hall
  • 6/9/14: Sioux Falls, SD – The District
  • 6/10/14: Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights
  • 6/11/14: Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose
  • 6/12/14: Kalamazoo, MI – District Square
  • 6/13/14: Lansing, MI – The Loft
  • 6/14/14: Toronto, ON – Opera House
  • 6/15/14: London, ON – London Music Hall
  • 6/21/14: Montebello, QC – Montebello Marina: Amnesia Rockfest
  • http://www.amnesiarockfest.com/
  • 6/22/14: Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
  • 6/23/14: Northampton, MA – Pearl Street
  • 6/26/14: Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s
  • 6/27/14; Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 6/29/14: Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
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  • July 6th – Sonisphere – Knebworth Park Stevenage, UK
  • July 9th – Wedgewood Rooms – Portsmouth, UK
  • July 10th – Guildhall – Gloucester, UK
  • July 11th – Boileroom – Guildford, UK
  • July 12th – Princess Pavilion – Falmouth, UK
  • July 13th – Nass Festival – Shepton Mallet – Somerset, UK
  • July 14th – Komedia – Bath, UK
  • July 19th – Overdrive Encore – Kapfenberg, Austria
  • July 26th – Greenville Festival – Berlin, Germany
  • July 31st – Brooklyn Bowl – London, UK
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  • August 1st – Y-Not Festival – Matlock, Derbyshire, UK
  • August 2nd – Academy – Liverpool, UK
  • August 3rd – Kendal Calling – Lowther Deer Park, Lake District, UK
  • August 7th – Punk Rock Holiday Festival – Tolmin Slovenia
  • August 8th – Open Flair Festival – Seebuhne, Germany
  • August 10th – Boardmasters Festival – Newquay, Cornwall, UK
  • August 13th – Nass Festival – Shepton Mallet – Somerset,UK
  • August 15th – Open Air Gampel – Gampel, Switzerland
  • August 16th – Hevy Fest – Port Lympne, Kent, UK
  • August 17th – Merthyr Rock 2014 – Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK

Make sure to try and catch Reel Big Fish during their Summer Tour, one thing is for sure, you will always have a fantastic and fun time at their shows! I will leave you with a video for their fun track, I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore.

~ Marisol

 

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