Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival 2014 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands NOW OPEN!

 

~ ATTENTION UNSIGNED BANDS! ~ 

The battle is on, as the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands returns to the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival for a fourth consecutive year in 2014. The annual competition is underway now for most dates on the touring rock music and lifestyle festival, and runs through September 12 (deadlines vary by market). Bands can enter the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands—and fans can vote for their favorite band—at http://uproar.battleofthebands.com. Bands will be chosen one week prior to the venue they’ve selected to play.

Unsigned bands can enter to win a chance to play live on the Festival Stage at the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival in their market this August and September. Finalists will compete for the grand prize–valued at over $15,000–which includes a coveted spot on the 2015 Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival, the opportunity to record an EP with legendary producer/mixer Jay Baumgardner at NRG Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA, a Rockford Fosgate Prize Pack, Ernie Ball Guitar String Endorsement, Music Man Instruments, and more (see below for full prize listing).

The judges for the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival 2014 Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands will include Keith Nelson of Buckcherry and legendary producer/mixer Jay Baumgardner.

 The fifth annual Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival hits the road August 15 and runs through September 21. The festival’s powerful lineup includes multiplatinum mainstage bands Godsmack andSeether, along with Skillet, Buckcherry, Pop Evil, Escape The Fate, 3 Years Hollow, Within Reason, New Medicine, Sons of Revelry (2013 UPROAR/Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bandswinner), These Raven Skies, and Tattered.

Local 2014 Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands winners will have the chance to play in one of nearly two dozen UPROAR markets, including newly announced dates in Pittsburgh, PA, Albuquerque, NM, Irvine, CA and more.

To enter the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands, bands must complete a short informational profile and upload at least one MP3 to the Battle Of The Bandswebsite (http://uproar.battleofthebands.com). Entrants should use the Band Promotional Toolkit provided in their profile after logging in to promote their entry on the web and drive fans to vote. Fans can also register at http://uproar.battleofthebands.com to become an official contest judge.

The top 100 Buzz Rated bands in each participating tour market will be judged by a panel of industry professionals and UPROAR artists. This panel will choose the winner for each local U.S. tour market. Winners for each local market will be announced two weeks before that tour date. The winner in each city will perform in the opening slot on the Festival Stage at the 2014 Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival. Each tour market’s winning band will be eligible to compete for the grand prize. One band will be chosen by the panel of judges to win the grand prize package from the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival andErnie Ball Music Man.

The grand prize package for the 2014 Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands winner includes:

• A coveted spot to play live on the entire 2015 Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival
• Record an EP with legendary producer Jay Baumgardner at NRG Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA
• Rockford Fosgate Prize Pack valued at $2000
• Ernie Ball Guitar String Endorsement
• Music Man Instruments
• Blackstar Guitar Amp (ID:60)
• Mark Bass Bass Rig (Little Mark 250 + Standard Cabinet)
• EV Microphone Pack
• Apogee Duet
• DW Drum Set
• Zildjian Cymbal Pack
• TC Electronic Pedal Pack.

 

Tickets for most Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival shows are on sale now at http://www.RockstarUPROAR.com.

The current Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival tour itinerary is as follows. Please note that the band lineup varies by date. Visit http://www.RockstarUPROAR.com/tour-dates for details.

Date                            Market                                     Venue

• Friday 8/15                  Clarkston, MI                           DTE Energy Music Theatre
• Saturday 8/16              Peru, IL                                    Illinois Valley Regional Airport
• Sunday 8/17                Cincinnati, OH                         PNC Pavilion at Riverbend
• Tuesday 8/19              Pittsburgh, PA                         Stage AE
• Wednesday 8/20         Uncasville, CT                         Mohegan Sun *
• Friday 8/22                  Syracuse, NY                          New York State Fairgrounds
• Saturday 8/23              Mount Pocono, PA                  Mount Airy Casino Resort
• Sunday 8/24                Noblesville, IN                          Klipsch Music Center
• Tuesday 8/26              Camden, NJ                            Susquehanna Bank Center
• Wednesday 8/27         Gilford, NH                               Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
• Friday 8/29                  Simpsonville, SC                    Charter Amphitheater
• Saturday 8/30              Tampa, FL                              MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
• Sunday 8/31                Gulfport, MS                            Jones Park
• Tuesday 9/2                Grand Prairie, TX                    Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
• Wednesday 9/3           Corpus Christi, TX                  Concrete Street Amphitheater
• Friday 9/5                    Bonner Springs, KS                Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
• Saturday 9/6                Sioux City, IA                           Tyson Event Center
• Sunday 9/7                  Oklahoma City, OK                 Zoo Amphitheatre
• Tuesday 9/9                Denver, CO                             1STBANK Center *
• Thursday 9/11             Post Falls, ID                          Greyhound Park
• KHTQ presents Rock Hard At The Park Powered By Rockstar Energy Drink)            
• Friday 9/12                  Auburn, WA                             White River Amphitheatre * (KISW’s Pain In The Grass) 
• Tuesday 9/16              Irvine, CA                                 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
• Saturday 9/20              Albuquerque, NM                     Isleta Amphitheater

* Indicates no Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands for this date

2013 Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands winner Sons Of Revelry will be on the road with the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival throughout the five-week trek. The Brantford, Ontario quartet—Scottish expat Toby Black (lead vocals/lead guitar), Corey Brouwer (backing vocals/rhythm guitar), Arron Rayner (bass), and Sean Boyle (drums)—have the kind of cohesiveness, camaraderie and chops that other bands would kill for. The band recently recorded a pair of EPs in the span of a month – one with world renowned producer Jay Baumgardner (Sevendust, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Godsmack) and the other with Canadian producer Brian Moncarz (Silverstein, Bleeker Ridge, The Reason) – and will release them as a double EP just in time for the 2014 Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival. Visit www.sonsofrevelry.com for more information.

“Ernie Ball is excited to give Sons Of Revelry the opportunity to reach their dreams,” says Brian Ball, Vice President of Ernie Ball.  “As we’ve seen with previous winners Mindset Evolution and the Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, the Ernie Ball UPROAR Battle Of The Bands is a tremendous way for bands to record with a legendary producer and tour with rock’s biggest bands.”
I know a lot of bands that we have written up about across this country that are currently unsigned and I am hoping they are going to get themselves registered so we can start voting! Good luck and hope to see you at Uproar!

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Website: http://www.RockstarUPROAR.com
• Battle of the Bands: http://uproar.battleofthebands.com
• Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/RockstarUPROAR
• Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/RockstarUPROAR
• YouTube: http://www.Youtube.com/RockstarUPROAR

Faith and Bullets make their Hollywood debut at The Whisky a Go Go.

 

Our favorite local band, Faith and Bullets tore up the stage as they made their Sunset Strip debut at The Whisky a GoGo this past Friday night. We were there for the show and wouldn’t have missed it. We first featured Faith and Bullets on our Thirsty Thursdays a feature about bands who are thirsty for ROCK and the power to make it happen! This band is definitely dedicated and one of the hardest working band out here in the area.  All that hard work has paid off for them as they made down to their first of what I am sure to be, shows in Hollywood.  Here is our interview with Faith and Bullets from the Whisky a Go Go:

 

Faith and Bullets have a sound that blends old 80′s rock  like Motley Crue, Kiss, Poison, and Dokken with what I call “80′s on replay rock” like Crashdiet, Black Veil Brides, and Reckless Love. You have Stevie Mayhem on vocals who not only delivers incredible 80’s inspired vocals but has an amazing stage presence as well.  Rikk Alexander on lead guitar is fierce on his Ibanez guitar and and smokes away the solos! Across the stage you have Cody Sparkz wielding his guitar in the air as he plays rhythm. You are then treated to the infectious bass groove that Abel Lynch delivers. Wrapping it all up and completing the perfect sound is Ryan McKinley on drums as he smiles away with his precision drumming. These five young guys gave the crowd at the Whisky what they have been searching for….. Straight up Rock n Roll from start to finish. These guys not only have the talent but also the rock and roll look and to top it all off, they each have charismatic personalities.  Definitely the whole package!

They engaged the crowd as they played their original songs and a few covers. It was awesome to see not only the crowd but the staff and crew rockin out as well. They started off their set with the perfect song, Darker Side of Me. It has a suspenseful build-up intro that is perfect as Stevie stepped out of the shadows on the stairs into the spotlight at The Whisky. The song is an energetic and intense rock song! They also did a great job playing Motley Crue’s Looks That Kill and then had everyone singing along to Poison’s Talk Dirty to Me. They performed two new songs in their set, Can’t Stop Me Now and  Revolution. Can’t Stop Me Now is a true rock and roll anthem and after talking with the band, their pursuit of rock and roll is the inspiration behind the track. They also performed another great track, Better Off Alone.  Revolution is a song to call all rock and rollers to join the cause and keep Rock Alive!! With a band like Faith and Bullets, there is no shortage of great rock music. Check out the slideshow of Rockin Ryan’s photos from the night here:

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This is definitely a band that you are going to be hearing a lot more from. We will be bringing you another interview from The Whisky as well as videos so stay tuned! They are also working on many more shows for the Summer so get ready to ROCK with Faith and Bullets.  For all of our Faith and Bullets coverage including videos, photos, interviews and more visit http://wp.me/p2bPEi-4xo. 

~ Marisol  and Rockin Ryan

 

Darker Side of Me Live at Whisky a GoGo

 

Looks That Kill Live at Whisky a GoGo

 

Can’t Stop Me Now Live at Whisky a GoGo

 

Talk Dirty to Me at Whisky a GoGo

 

Revolution at Whisky a GoGo

 

 

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithandBullets
• Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/faithandbullets
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithandBullets
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/faith_and_bullets_band

Faith and Bullets – Keeping Rock and Roll Alive!

 

 

 

Faith and Bullets

The first time we featured them, was on our Thirsty Thursdays a feature about bands who are thirsty for ROCK and the power to make it happen! This band is definitely dedicated and one of the hardest working band out here in the area.  Well, all that hard work has paid off and they just made their debut on the Sunset Strip at the legendary Whisky a-Go-Go on May 2nd.  They were incredible!  Want to know what they are like? They have a sound that blends old 80′s rock  like Motley Crue, Kiss, Poison, and Dokken with what I call “80′s on replay rock” like Crashdiet, Black Veil Brides, and Reckless Love. 

Featured Item – Interview with Faith and Bullets at the Whisky a Go Go. 

Interview  – The Whisky a Go Go 

Band Members:

• Stevie Mayhem – Vocals
• Rikk Alexander – Lead Guitar
• Cody Sparkz – Rhythm Guitar
• Abel Lynch – Bass
• Ryan McKinley – Drums

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithandBullets
• Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/faithandbullets
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithandBullets
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/faith_and_bullets_band

 

Articles: 

• Thirsty Thursdays,
• 51st Battle of the Bands Concert
• Interview Part 1 & 2 – Hayward
• Faith and Bullets set to play The Whisky
• Faith and Bullets make Hollywood debut at The Whisky

 

Photos: 

SlideShow Photos from The Whisky a GoGo

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SlideShow photos from Hayward Battle of the Bands 

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Videos: 

Darker Side of Me Live at Whisky a GoGo

 

Looks That Kill Live at Whisky a GoGo

 

Can’t Stop Me Now Live at Whisky a GoGo

 

Talk Dirty to Me at Whisky a GoGo

 

Revolution at Whisky a GoGo

 

Interview Part 1

 

Interview Part 2

 

Interview  – The Whisky a Go Go 

 

Darker Side of Me Tribute – Hayward Show Footage

 

Big Shot Live at Hayward Battle of the Bands

 

Forever Live at Hayward Battle of the Bands

 

Forever Live at Hayward Battle of the Bands

 

 

Faith and Bullets set to play at the Whisky a-Go-Go in May!

We have some very exciting news to share with you about one of the bands we featured last month. We first met Faith and Bullets as they performed  at the 51st Battle of the Bands Concert in Hayward. They were amazing! In case you missed it along with our interviews, you can check it out here.

The first time we featured them, was on our Thirsty Thursdays a feature about bands who are thirsty for ROCK and the power to make it happen! This band is definitely dedicated and one of the hardest working band out here in the area.  Well, all that hard work has paid off as they are set to perform on the Sunset Strip at the legendary Whisky a-Go-Go on May 2nd.  You definitely don’t want to MISS this band!  Want to know what they are like? They have a sound that blends old 80′s rock  like Motley Crue, Kiss, Poison, and Dokken with what I call “80′s on replay rock” like Crashdiet, Black Veil Brides, and Reckless Love.

The show is on Friday May 2nd and will be featuring another great Bay Area band, SJ Sindicate from San Jose. Make sure to mark your calendars!  You can get your tickets by contacting the band on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/FaithandBullets or email them at faithandbullets13@gmail.com Come on out and have a great night of ROCK n ROLL!  Here is a promo vid that Rockin Ryan made for the show:

 

 

We are planning on heading down for this great show so we can bring you another interview with these great guys as they make their debut on the Sunset Strip. This is just the beginning, of what I am certain, many more shows! Also stay tuned because Music Junkie Press will be giving away 4 pairs of tickets to this MUST SEE SHOW!

I will leave you with our interview that we did with them last month as well as a tribute video for their bad ass song, Darker Side of Me.

~ Marisol

Part 1

 

Part 2

 

 

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Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithandBullets
• Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/faithandbullets
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithandBullets
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/faith_and_bullets_band

Faith and Bullets Interview Part 2 and Live Concert Photos

Just two weeks ago, we brought you our Part 1 of Interview with Faith and Bullets from Manteca, California. Yes, we made you a wait a bit but we wanted to also share with you the amazing photos by Rockin Ryan from their set at the 51st Battle of the Bands Concert in Hayward. They were amazing! So without further ado, here is Part 1 and Part 2 of our Interview with Faith and Bullets:

Part 1

 

Part 2

They were absolutely amazing at the Battle of the Bands. These guys are definitely born and bred on rock and roll and are ready to take control!The night was filled with amazing talent and when Faith and Bullets came out they stole the show away with their true to form; ROCK N ROLL!  It was awesome. These guys delivered a high energy rock show complete with an acoustic ballad, all with the confines of three songs! They have excellent stage presence as they bring to life their rock and roll dreams. The crowd loved them and they even won the Flairy award which is given by the host, Mick Flaire as he selects the one band that made the biggest impact and impression on him. It is no surprise that Faith and Bullets were chosen since they seemed to leave quite an impression on the audience. Their message is clear, Rock and Roll is still alive and they are here to make sure it stays!

You can check out the following slide show which features photos from their set:

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You can also check out the Tribute Video that Rockin Ryan put together with photos and footage from their concert:

 

You can also check out the following videos from their performance: 

 

 

 

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on this amazing band. You can also head over and LIKE their Facebook page and you can get a free download of “Darker Side of Me“. It is a kick ass song that will soon have you hooked on them! You will definitely be hearing a lot more from them as they take control of the music scene and live their rock and roll dreams.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithandBullets
• Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/faithandbullets
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithandBullets
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/faith_and_bullets_band

Faith and Bullets are born and bred on rock and roll and ready to take control!

Last Saturday, we headed out to Chabot College in Hayward for the 51st Battle of the Bands. Did you know that Hayward holds the Record for holding the longest continuous standing Battle of the Bands? Pretty cool, isn’t that? They receive  numerous submissions and narrow it down to the final 12 who compete in the Battle of Bands competition and is quite an honor to be chosen to compete.

We went to the Battle of the Bands to check out a very new band, we recently told you about, Faith and Bullets. They were competing and we were glad to catch them perform live and also to bring you a video interview.

The night was filled with amazing talent and when Faith and Bullets came out they stole the show away with their true to form; ROCK N ROLL!  It was awesome. These guys delivered a high energy rock show complete with an acoustic ballad, all with the confines of three songs! They have excellent stage presence as they bring to life their rock and roll dreams. The crowd loved them and they even won the Flairy award which is given by the host, Mick Flaire as he selects the one band that made the biggest impact and impression on him. It is no surprise that Faith and Bullets were chosen since they seemed to leave quite an impression on the audience. Their message is clear, Rock and Roll is still alive and they are here to make sure it stays!

We are pleased to bring you the first of our 2 Part Interview with Faith and Bullets. Check it out here:

Part 1

 

We will post Part 2 later this week with photos from Rockin Ryan. Definitely a great group of guys and together, they have a solid sound that you will love. You can also check out a video of their live performance of “Darker Side of Me” from the Battle of the Bands.

 

Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on this amazing band. You can also head over and LIKE their Facebook page and you can get a free download of “Darker Side of Me“. It is a kick ass song that will soon have you hooked on them! You will definitely be hearing a lot more from them as they take control of the music scene and live their rock and roll dreams.

~ Marisol

Information & Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithandBullets
• Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/faithandbullets
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithandBullets
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/faith_and_bullets_band

Come Rock with the Road Crew at The Oakland Battle of the Bands!

Hey Bay Area, make sure to come and support The Road Crew with true rock and roll as they compete in the the Oakland Battle of the Bands on September 15th at the Oakland Metro. ALL AGES EVENT!  The Road Crew is a local band from Santa Rosa with a larger than life sound that will leave you craving more!

The Road Crew delivers non stop adrenaline filled rock, high energy shows that will have you thinking you are back on the Sunset Strip in 1984.  So, if you  have a thirst for rock and roll and want to make sure it is here to stay, get yourself to the Oakland Battle of the Bands on September 15th and cheer them on! These guys are going straight to the top. We have watched this band grow over the last year, and they have truly refined their sound and have taken it to a whole new “balls to the wall rock ‘n roll” level.

The show is sponsored by Studio 132 and is being presented by Gorilla Music. This  is an ALL AGES and is being held at The Metro on 630 3rd Street in Oakland, show starts at 4 PM and only $10 advance or $12 day of show.

As long as bands like the Road Crew are around, I will always have my faith in rock restored, and know that ROCK WILL  NEVER DIE!  I have included a video of the Road Crew playing at one of their recent shows.

~ Crank it up, Marisol

Links and Information:

Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/RoadCrewRocks

Reverbnation:  www/Reverbnation.com/TheRoadCrew88

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