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.
This past weekend I was so glad to make it down to San Francisco for the Alter Bridge show at The Warfield. I have been counting the days and especially because the bill was complete with three bad ass bands! In addition to Like A Storm, we were ecstatic to finally catch a live set of California Breed, the latest project of legendary Glenn Hughes and the young extremely talented guitarist Andrew Watt. We weren’t able to catch the bad ass drumming of newly announced (live performance) drummer, ex Queens of the Stone Age/ Eagles of Death Metal Joey Castillo as he was committed to another show date but none the less, it was fantastic! The music that the three created was a larger than life sound that is a must to see live. The intensity and passion that each bring to the stage is mesmerizing.
California Breed
Glenn’s vocals literally gave me chills. He has one of those voices that can sing a page out of the phonebook and have it sound as sweet as molasses. Powerful and captivating set is exactly what California Breed delivers on stage. Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan of their SF set:
California Breed
The tour just wrapped up on Sunday night at The Wiltern in Los Angeles and I am already missing them! If you don’t already have it, do yourself a huge favor and pick up their self titled debut album on iTunes here. It is filled with amazing vocals, pulsating bass lines, fierce guitar riffs and catchy hooks. It will take you back to your love and longing for classic rock wrapped in an adrenaline filled vibe. I will leave you the video for their first single off the album, “Sweet Tea”. Sweet Tea definitely kicks ass as it brings to life the big ’70s sounds of rock that we miss! Glenn’s vocals just take you on a ride and it has some killer guitar work on it. You can check out the video here:
I will begin my countdown until I can see them again! Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.
Today is the day!!!! Santa Cruz rockers have released their highly anticipated music video for their new single, Wasted ‘N’ Wounded. Check it out here and make sure to share it:
Last week we had a very special update, we chatted via Skype with vocalist/guitarist Archie Cruz of the Finnish rock band, Santa Cruz. This is one band that we have been listening to for a few years now. They are from Helsinki, Finland and have a sound that will take you right back to the Sunset Strip circa ‘1980s with the exception that the music is even more adrenaline filled and fuckin rocks hard!!! We spoke to Archie to talk about their recent announcement that they will be making their US debut at The Webster Hall in New York City on December 12th. We needed to find out more about this trip and hopefully beg for news of any California dates!!! Well, check out our chat below and see what is new and exciting with Santa Cruz:
One thing is for sure, whether you are reliving your love of ’80s rock or are of today’s youth and are looking for some REAL ROCK n ROLL, Santa Cruz is the answer for all your listening pleasure. They are pure ear porn with no guilt! Their songs have epic guitar solos, shredding fierce riffs, amazing liquidy bass, fast heart-beating drums, and vocals that will strip you clean of your clothes in no time. So get ready for a good time, and enjoy Santa Cruz.
You can visit their social media sites for their latest news. Also, be sure to stay tuned for another interview update in the coming weeks. If you have any questions for Santa Cruz, you can send them to media@musicjunkiepress.com and we just may feature them in our next interview!
This week we had a very special update, we chatted via Skype with vocalist/guitarist Archie Cruz of the Finnish rock band, Santa Cruz. This is one band that we have been listening to for a few years now. They are from Helsinki, Finland and have a sound that will take you right back to the Sunset Strip circa ‘1980s with the exception that the music is even more adrenaline filled and fuckin rocks hard!!! We spoke to Archie to talk about their recent announcement that they will be making their US debut at The Webster Hall in New York City on December 12th. We needed to find out more about this trip and hopefully beg for news of any California dates!!! Well, check out our chat below and see what is new and exciting with Santa Cruz:
Make sure tomorrow you check out the release of their new music video for Wasted n Wounded, the new single will be released also a 7″ vinyl. Here is a little teaser for you to get you ready!
One thing is for sure, whether you are reliving your love of ’80s rock or are of today’s youth and are looking for some REAL ROCK n ROLL, Santa Cruz is the answer for all your listening pleasure. They are pure ear porn with no guilt! Their songs have epic guitar solos, shredding fierce riffs, amazing liquidy bass, fast heart-beating drums, and vocals that will strip you clean of your clothes in no time. So get ready for a good time, and enjoy Santa Cruz.
You can visit their social media sites for their latest news. Also, be sure to stay tuned for another interview update in the coming weeks. If you have any questions for Santa Cruz, you can send them to media@musicjunkiepress.com and we just may feature them in our next interview! I will leave you with the upcoming tour dates of Santa Cruz.
Tom Keifer has been busy touring in support of his highly acclaimed solo record, The Way Life Goes. He has been releasing videos for songs off his album. Have you seen the lyric video for It’s Not Enough?. Check it out here:
I h ave been not-so-patiently waiting for a West Coast show from Tom and I don’t have too much longer to wait! Tom has announced a show on October 26th at the legendary Whisky a GoGo in Hollywood. I am so happy and can’t wait to see Tom perform his great songs from his solo record as well as Cinderella hits.
So mark your calendars and we hope to see you all there. Music Junkie Press will be there and make sure to bring you all the coverage. We will see if we can bring you a new interview with Tom. In case you missed it, I will leave you with a repost of our interview with Tom from last last year here:
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Music Junkie Press:Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press.
We have been enjoying your solo record, “The Way Life Goes” and we can’t wait to see you out here on the West Coast. Do you have any upcoming plans to play out here in California?
Tom: Well, we were just out there in May, when we did the Canyon Club and in Anaheim at the House of Blues. But I am sure we will be coming out that way again. We are actually on a break from the tour at the moment. We have been touring off and on since February, way before the record was released so we are in a bit of a rest period. Other than that, we are playing this week at the NFL Hall of Fame Induction Celebration in Canton.
Music Junkie Press:We got to see for the taping at That Metal Show and you were great on it. Was that your first time on the show?
Tom:Yes, that was the day before we played at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. I have known Eddie for a long time, I love Eddie. I have talked to him a lot on his radio show but hadn’t done That Metal Show yet. It was a lot of fun.
Music Junkie Press:You were great on the show! Now, your album is filled with passionate and emotionally driven songs, do you have a particular songwriting process or ritual?
Tom: Well, I try to write from real inspirations and it always starts from a lyric for me. Even the hard and heavy songs that you would think that started on guitars actually started from lyrics. So that inspiration can come at any time, you can be driving down the road or in aisle 6 at Home Depot. You got this idea in your head and then you are racing for an instrument to try and figure out what you are hearing. I will hear a lyric, a song title, or a chorus or line or something usually with a melody and it grows from there.
Music Junkie Press: I know that all songs tend to be like our children, we can’t play favorites but which song on your album might be the one closest to your heart or that special one?
Tom:I think the most special one isThick and Thin. I wrote that for my wife Savannah when she was going through a really hard time and it was just my thing that I will always be there for her.
Music Junkie Press:That is a beautiful song. How about one of my favorites, “You Showed Me”, what is the story behind that song?
Tom: Well that is actually the flip side of what I just said. I wrote that for Savannah because she was there for me when I went through a hard time.She was my person who was always there for me so that was my thank you to her, where as in Think and Thin,that was me telling her that I would always be there for her.
Music Junkie Press: Those songs are incredible and beautiful together. How old were you when you started playing music ?
Tom:I first started playing guitar when I was 8 years old. I saw the Beatles on television and also started at that early age watching The Monkees on TV. I loved their songs and I loved Mike Nesmith guitar playing and that is when I first started playing guitar. My Mom had a teacher come to the house and I learned acoustic guitar and the basic chords, and the teacher would make me sing while I played. Then a few years later I heard Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones and that is what really took me down the road to rock and hard rock stuff. That was the 70’s and there was so much incredible inspiration at that time for a young musician learning how to play. I could list the bands, probably all day from the 70’s that inspired me. There were just so many. From Lynyrd Skynyrd to the Eagles to Janis Joplin, and Rod Stewart, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Heart, Fleetwood Mac. It just goes on and on, it was such a great time for music. Also progressive stuff too like Kansas and Yes. Great time for music and that is when I learned about writing, playing and singing.
Music Junkie Press:Can you remember what is the first song you learned how to play in its entirety?
Tom:In its entirety? I don’t know, but I remember when I first starting playing guitar, an older kid in the neighborhood taught me the electric guitar riff tor Sunshine of Your Love. I didn’t even really know the song, I just heard him playing and said, “That is cool sounding and can you show me how to play that?” and he showed me and of course I struggled to play because it was the first electric, plugged in, blues rock riff I ever played.
Music Junkie Press:That is a great song too! With musicians there are all kinds of milestones, ; first concert, first recording but we all know with guitarists a major milestone, which is do you remember your first Les Paul?
Tom: My first Les Paul was and Ibanez copy and it was like a black copy of a Gibson custom. That held me over for a while but I had my eye on a real Gibson custom Les Paul that was hanging on the wall at the local music shop and my Mom actually used that to bribe me to finish high school. I was not the most academic and I had some challenges with academics and she, being a very wise woman, knew that was like the Golden Ring for me, and said if I got through high school she would buy it. And she did and I still have it today. That was my first real Gibson.
Music Junkie Press:Yes, I believe that there should be a place on Facebook for the milestone of when someone gets their first Gibson Les Paul! In the past 20 years, with the technology advancing at a such a rapid rate, with the addition of the internet, social sites, digital cameras, etc is there something from today that you wish you had when you were growing up.
Tom:Not really. No, not really at all, To be honest, I think we have too much today.
Music Junkie Press: Personally for me it would be the cell phone instead of carrying around pocket full of change to call home if I was late.
Tom:The first cell phone I saw back in the 80’s, I went WOW,that is like the Jetsons, I got to have one of those so I bought one. Of course this was like early in the game so the thing cost like a grand and the monthly service fee was insanely expensive. We all remember those old analog ones. I was one of the first kids on the block to have one because I thought, Oh cool, we are like the Jetsons now. To me now, I think back to the simpler time when it was just the phone on the wall with the coil chord and like Joe Walsh says, “Just leave a message and maybe I’ll call”. I don’t like this anyone can get to you anywhere, anytime, through a cell phone, through text, through Facebook, through email, There are so many ways of communication, I mean it is convenient but I think it also splinters our focus a little bit. It is a catch 22. It is kind of what the song “Fools Paradise” is about on the new record.
Music Junkie Press: Yes, especially with the younger generation. I feel they don’t go out as much as we did, they tend to communicate through all these different ways but yet not as much on a personal contact level. It has become harder to get them offline and out there to shows. Do you have advice to get them out from behind their computers/devices?
Tom:Are you referring to the people who just back and watch everything on Youtube?
Music Junkie Press:Yes, that too. Even buying music, they just download one song. There used to be such an excitement level when you went into the record store, put on the headphones and found new music. You buy the album, the tangible product and now they just pick up a song and that is it.
Tom: Well I think every generation has their way and it is not wrong. I think that what would probably help people to be more into whole works of arts or records is that artists create whole works of art or whole records. Like a Physical Graffiti or an Exile on Main Street, or Hotel California – are some of the ones I grew up on. Or Fleetwood Mac Rumors, Aerosmith’s well of them; Toys in the Attic. Those were incredible albums from beginning to end. I think there are still some artists that still do that but I think with the shrinking budgets at record companies, artist development isn’t what it used to be, recording budgets are nott what they used to be. So I think less and less we are nott getting great full albums. That is the Catch- 22 of the lost revenues from downloading. I don’t know that the average listener out there or fan realizes that by swiping music you kind of hurt the art itself and record companies. I mean, I know everyone views the record companies as the big evil corporate thing or whatever but there is a lot of good that comes from them too. They do help to develop artists and back in the 60s, 70 s and the 80s when we were coming up, they stayed with you and they developed you. They made sure you were working in the best studios, working with the best engineers and the best producers and that is a good thing. That is how you get great albums. That still goes on today, don’t get me wrong, I just think it is less artists get the opportunity for that because of the budgets and the mentality of the record companies have changed, due to lost revenues and we all know why. There are many reasons of why that has happened and a lot of that has to do with the technology we have. The second the first audio file transmitted over the internet we were really all sunk. In terms of what the door it had opened up for causing problems within the industry.
Music Junkie Press: Yes, I agree. With the good the internet brought, it also brought a lot of evils and the downside of it. We were all excited about it and didn’t think of all the bad things it brought as well.
Tom: There are conveniences. I remember back when if you had wanted to get a song to someone or a file to someone, it was called Fed EX. Now, I love the convenience of if I have a song and I need to send it someone, a musician or the record label, I can just BOOM, send an email but obviously that has opened the door for people to be able to steal music or listen to music anytime they want and it has affected the whole business. I am not just talking about the artist’s and the record company’s pockets, I mean obviously peopled deserve to be paid fairly for their music but I think not a lot of people realize how much that actually affects the money going back into developing talent as well. That is the flip side of that and to me is the bigger side of the issue.
Music Junkie Press: If we could peak into your iPod/mp3 player what would we be most surprised at seeing in there?
Tom:I like everything. I still listen to all my old favorites from the 70s, a lot of the bands I just mentioned and those artists cause me to dig back even further to Blues, real authentic blues stuff. I listen to Son House ,and Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters, and all that stuff that I have more of an appreciation for. And then coming into more current stuff, really current, is Imagine Dragons, Bruno Mars. I have the utmost respect and admiration for someone that can sing like him. I mean he is incredible. There has been some hard rock acts that I have liked in some recent yearsl Buckcherry, I think is really bad ass. The first two Jet Records I just love, I thought they were just incredible, high energy hard rock records. Unbelievable angst in the vocals, high energy tracks and just really great stuff. So there are a few there that I like.
Music Junkie Press: Those are all great artists to be listening to and Jet just delivers some solid nonstop energy on those albums. We love the video for Solid Ground which has us excited to see you live, are you working on any more videos from the album?
Tom:We have talked about doing one for The Flower Song. I think at some point we will probably do something for that one.
Check out the Video for Solid Ground:
Music Junkie Press: If you could go back to your 14 year old self, what advice would you give to yourself?
Tom: Hmmm, I don’t know. Honestly I think I could turn that around. I think my 14 year old self could probably give myself today some good advice, and that would maybe be to stop and smell the flowers a little more.
Music Junkie Press: That is awesome! Best answer yet. We are always looking back at how we could change things but if we kept our insight back then.
Tom: Ya, Kids do. I mean because I have a 9 year old son now, and I will be stressing out all day taking of business and working, and I watch him and he is not even thinking about the clock. In terms of wisdom, there is a probably a lot I could learn from my 14 year old self. Obviously it works the other way around too but there is something very pure about the wisdom of youth. I question around and say that I could probably think I could have learned something from 14 year old me.
Music Junkie Press: I always wonder if we would even listen to advice we give ourselves! I know most 14 year olds would not even listen to our own advice!
Tom: That is the problem. I actually had that thought and lost it and you brought it back to me. You are right, we don’t listen. Because I tell him things all the time and he just looks at me like “I got it covered Dad, don’t worry”. I am like alright, come talk to me when you are thirty.
Fan submitted question from Ryan: What does a band have to do to catch your eye and make them your new favorite band in today’s world?
Tom: I don’t know. Man, if I could just state that in a couple sentences, I could just put it in a bottle and sell it. I am thinking in every decade there has been different launch methods for artists. I think some of them remain the same throughout the years. I think radio is still a very powerful thing. Obviously in this day and age, social media and Youtube are very powerful. Youtube, I guess is what MTV was for us in the 80s. Fans can go on 24/7 and see their favorite artists constantly, videos, live videos, shows. You name it. That is kind of what MTV was for us only it blasted into your living room.
Music Junkie Press:Ya, we had to wait a while to get it in our area but I remember being glued to the set the first weekend we had it.
Tom:Yes, we were too. We were amazed by it and some of the videos were very clever back then. I still love watching a lot of those early videos. It is what created the whole MTV meeting the music, that visual, it was in the 80s the first time that there was that huge visual aspect. I think it is what created the whole over the top imagery that we all had. And not just the rock bands, but even with the pop stars, I mean look at Cindy Lauper, Madonna, Boy George. Everything, from an image standpoint was just tenfold over the top. I think MTV created that because we were all on film.
Music Junkie Press:Yes, I remember watching and seeing what they were wearing and wanting to dress like them. I remember my 80’s clothes or cut up shirts, so much fashion and fads came from them. It was no longer someone just singing on an album. It was incredible, you got to see them, how they look, dress, act.
Tom:Yes, It was a very creative colorful time because of that visual and everyone was trying to take it to the next level and over the top. It was all genres of music and ultimately, it is what toppled it because it started to become the focus. I mean in the media, or at least the critics, the focus was more on the image and that somehow took away from the music. But NO, actually the music still holds up, so the focus got placed on that imagery because it was so over the top. I think, t was the thing that ultimately toppled the whole thing.
Fan submitted question from Kristi: When you are touring what is your favorite meal to have?
Tom:Usually when I am on the road, it is a pretty physical and intense high energy show so I usually eat light on a show day. And on a day off, it is kind of like I get as much food as I can. I like something pretty heavy, like a nice steak and potato, to kind of refill the reservoir.
Fan submitted question from Vito: What is your biggest pet peave?
Tom:We all have lots of those. My biggest one? I am just going to be very general and just say hypocrisy. It is my biggest pet peeve. There is nothing more annoying than someone saying one thing and doing another so I am just going to go with a very general concept.
Music Junkie Press: I know you just released this album, but we would love to know if you are planning on doing more solo work?
Tom:Yes, we are just getting started. We have another rock single being released I believe in September, is the impact date of that one. Cold Day in Hell is that one. The label will continue t work the Flower Song as a single and we will be getting back out on the road. We are kind of in the middle of the break right now. Like I said, we toured from February and ended about the end of June, right after the Letterman performance. We wanted a little bit of a break and we will be getting back on the road soon.
Music Junkie Press: We are going to be sharing all your social media links and where everyone can pick up their copy of ‘The Way Life Goes” Lastly, is there anything else that you would like to share with our audience?
Tom: I would just like to thank the fans that have supported, not only my solo stuff here but Cinderella over the years. They are who we make the music for and they are the ones who keep it alive. It is greatly appreciated the support and the energy that they have shown to us over the years.
Music Junkie Press:Thank you very much for your time Tom and your album is definitely one I play from start to finish! Thank you for your great gift of music!
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I am looking forward to catching Tom when he is out on the road again. If you haven’t already make sure to pick up your copy of The Way Life Goes which is available everywhere! Get your copy and then let me know which is your favorite song!
One of our favorite guitarists, Cat from State Line Empire was recently featured on EMGtv performing his song Deus Ex Machina which is off his upcoming solo record, Marigold Project. We have been big fans of State Line Empire as they consistently deliver shows with a 150% energy and are true crowd pleasers. Cat is always there to shred away but in his recent spotlight, you will really get blown away by his performance. Check out the video from EMGtv with Cat performing Deus Ex Machina:
Cat is using the EMG 81 and 60 humbucker pickups. “I have been using EMG pickups for ever. I find that they are responsive and cut through perfectly. Richie Faulkner turned me on to the 57/66 sets which are mind blowing. Best pickups and best company!!!“, Cat explains.
Make sure to stay tuned for his solo record and also visit the social media sites of State Line Empire to catch their next show. Earlier this year, State Line Empire opened up for Skid Row to a sold out crowd at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood. You can check out our coverage which includes an interview, photos, and videos here. State Line Empire will be returning to the Whisky on October 15th to open for Gus G. It is going to be another great show, so make sure to pick up your tickets early. You can get more details on their Facebook page.
Check out a tribute made by Rockin Ryan with footage from their shows:
If you don’t have it yet, make sure to pick up their new EP “Raise Your Sins“, available on Itunes. They just have everything you are looking for in a rock and roll band with a hint of metal strewn right in. You can read more about their EP review we did in September here. Their new EP is filled with rockin hits and it is a bit heavier but also just enough old school touches to keep everyone happy.
Visit their social media sites and stay up to date so you won’t miss any State Line Empire news.
Sweden has just been my Go To country for awesome rock n roll for a while now. It seems that every time I turn around another great rock band from Sweden is popping up. What is really great is that each band are unique in their own way and equally deserving of our attention. Today, I want to introduce you to Laney’s Legion from Stockholm. Their self titled debut album was released in April of this year. Their first single Taste of Your Tongue absolutely rocked me the first time I heard it.
Then they followed it up with their second single, Poptastic and then I knew they had more rockin tunes that I needed to check out. The catchy song brought out a great blend of punk rock angst with a Motley Crue 80s vibe. It has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard it! It has a very catchy sing along chorus, sweet guitar solo and vocals that will have you thinking you were transported to a Sunset Strip nightclub in 1982!
Check out their video for Poptastic here:
Band Members:
Chris Laney – leadvocals/guitar
Rob Marcello – Guitar/vocals
Mats Vassfjord – Bass/vocals
Patrik Jansson – Drums/vocals
You can pick up the album on iTunes here and make sure to check out a couple other great tracks on there, Bleed Within, Beneath The Surface and Lady Luck. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview with them soon.
SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators have been quite busy out on tour with Aerosmith for the Let Rock Rule World Tour 2014. But in September for a few select dates, it will be all about SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators as they takeover iconic Sunset Strip nightclubs for headlining shows. They will be celebrating the release of their highly anticipated album, World on Fire which is set to release on September 16th through Slash’s own label Dik Hayd International, distributed through Caroline- also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Guitar Center.
The three one-night only performances are scheduled as:
Tue September 23 The Troubadour
Thu September 25 The Roxy
Fri September 26 The Whisky A Go Go
Tickets for all shows go on-sale August 1 at www.SlashOnline.com. “We’re excited to unleash ‘World On Fire’ in a big way and be a part of Guitar Center’s 50th celebration,” says SLASH. “They’ve been really supportive of me since the very beginning on the Sunset Strip.”
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
Fans can be a part of history as Guitar Center will present SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators“Live From the Roxy,” to be broadcast on national television on DIRECTV’s Audience Network (Ch 239) November 9th at 8pm. The 90-minute full rock concert will be filmed in stunning 4k and 5.1 surround sound. Fans can enter to win a VIP trip for two to see The Roxy show and take home an Epiphone Les Paul signed by the legendary guitarist, visit guitarcenter.com/slash to win.
Check out the upcoming tour dates on the Let Rock Rule Tour here:
Fri 8/1 Scottsdale, AZ Talking Stick Resort & Casino *
Sat 8/2 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
Fri 8/8 Stateline, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena At Harvey’s
Wed 8/13 Concord, CA Sleep Train Pavilion
Fri 8/15 Coquitlam, BC, Canada Hard Rock Casino – Vancouver *
Sat 8/16 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Tue 8/19 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Fri 8/22 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Mon 8/25 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Thu 8/28 Atlanta, GA Phillips Arena
Fri 8/29 Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *
Sun 8/31 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
Wed 9/3 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Sat 9/6 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
Tue 9/9 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Fri 9/12 Sydney, NS, Canada Open Hearth Park
* Indicates Headlining shows
Check out the lyric video for the title track, which is available on iTunes:
So mark your calendars for September 16th for the album release and make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.
Just last we told you about the amazing set that Eddie Money performed at the Thunder Valley Resort for their summer concert series. You can read that earlier post here: Thunder Valley Resort. When we were there, we had the opportunity to talk with guitarist/multi instrumentalist, Tommy Girvin. Last year, we told you about the great work Tommy was doing in keeping music education alive with children. You can read more from that post here: Tommy Girvin Interview.
Prior to the Eddie Money set in the 100 + deg temps at Thunder Valley, we were able to chat more with Tommy Girvin and get an update from him about his children’s music program. It was exciting to hear about Mr. Tommy’s Mobile Music Bus and all the fun things he is working on. We are pleased to bring you that interview here:
It is wonderful to see how Tommy is inspiring young children to fall in love with music and I am sure we will be seeing many of his students one day on the big stage. We can’t wait to see what else Tommy has in store for us. Make sure to check out his pages on Facebook and visit the tour pages on EddieMoney.com to check when he might be coming to your town to play! Also you can listen to all of his music through his tommygirvinmusic.com website.
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
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