Posts Tagged ‘Classic Rock’

Davenport Cabinet featuring Travis Stever (Coheed and Cambria) release lyric video for Aneris

Posted: November 19, 2014 in Alternative, Alternative Rock, Band, Classic Rock, Entertainment, Indie Rock, music, New Music
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Davenport Cabinet which first began as a solo project of Coheed and Cambria guitarist, Travis Stever has grown into a full band endeavor. With the release of their third album, Damned Renegades they have been gaining a lot of well deserved high praises. The album was released on Equal Vision Records and is available through MerchNOW and digital retailers such as iTunes,Amazon and more. Davenport Cabinet have released a lyric video for their song, Aneris off the album. Check it out here:

The album takes you on an amazing musical journey and Stever reveals about the album, “Damned Renegades is a very personal record, lyrically and sonically. My relationship with the album was much like that of a mad scientist and his experiment. While writing it, I was anxiously awaiting becoming a new father and focused all of that excitement and energy into the music. As much as I wanted to just center on preparing for the birth, I felt that I needed to record the music we were creating first. The rest of the Davenport guys very willingly came along with me for the ride, adding in their own music styles and flavors all over the record. The record stretches all over musically, showcasing the diversity that lies within the Cabinet.”

Stever adds, “Damned Renegades finds Davenport Cabinet exactly where I have always wanted it musically. With Tyler, Tom, and Mike, I was able to achieve the full band sound and group interaction I’ve always wanted with the project. I couldn’t be more proud of this record.” It really is a beautiful musical gem of alternative, classic and indie rock that you have to check out.

Davenport Cabinet have announced a couple upcoming shows:

  • Nov 26 Warwick, NY @ Tuscan Café
  • Nov 29 Blairstown, NJ @ Historic Blairstown Theatre

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

~ Marisol

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California Breed gave me chills with their straight up ROCKIN set in San Francisco

Posted: October 28, 2014 in '70s Rock, Band, Concerts, Entertainment, music, New Music, New Release, rock, San Francisco, Sunset Strip, Tour, Whisky a Go Go
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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.

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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:

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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.

~ Marisol

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The Grounds release new single, Lilac

Posted: October 22, 2014 in Alternative, Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Grunge, music, New Music, New Release
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The Grounds from Calgary are set to tickle your classic rock fancy with their new single, Lilac. These young musicians have breathed fresh new life into the alternative rock scene with hints of classic 90’s grunge and dipped in pure classic rock bliss. Their music is well beyond their years as they show a great level of maturity in their sound, evolved and well developed. Check out their new single, Lilac and you will hear what I mean:

You can pick up the single on iTunes here and make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

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Check out The Grayces video for Do It To Me as their album is set to release this week

Posted: October 11, 2014 in Band, Classic Rock, Grunge, music, New Music, New Release, Psychedelic, rock
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Nashville is definitely not just the home of country music and has been giving us the gift of great rock bands lately. One notable band to check out is The Grayces which have a classic rock style meshed with psychedelic grunge. It is a refreshing new style that will capture your attention. The Grayces are set to release their new album, Westing this Tuesday, October 14th. Check out their video for their song Do It To Me:

The Grayces are:

  • Iz Stone – Vocals & Guitar
  • Chas Cantrell – Drums
  • Patrick Ward – Bass

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1) Posthumous Fame
2) Walls of the Dead
3) Rattlesnake
4) Drop in a Bucket*
5) Do It To Me*
6) Mercy Kill
7) Terminator
8) Skin
9) Old Man
10) Westing
11) Mona Lisa
12) Lord & Gods of Alcohol*

Make sure to pick up Westing on Tuesday and also visit their social media sites. We will be bringing you a review of the album later this week.

~ Marisol

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

Posted: September 11, 2014 in Acoustic, Band, Blues, Classic Rock, Concerts, music, New Music, rock, Soul
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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

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Ozone Mama release music video for I Really Care

Posted: August 5, 2014 in '60s Rock, '70s Rock, Band, Hard Rock, music, New Music, rock
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I recently told you about how I fell in love with a new band from Budapest, Ozone Mama. You can read more about that here. Ozone Mama has released a music vide for their song, I Really Care. Check it out here:

 

This band hailing from Budapest, Hungary and they have given a fresh new facelift to the classic rock of the 60’s and 70’s. They bring out a heavier vibe and an absolutely addictive sound. I can’t get enough of them. The gritty vocals of Marton are so infectious and sultry. He brings out such a nostalgia for 70s classic rock. The guitars are sexy and dirty and have that raw edge that the Golden Era of Classic Rock would maintain.

Band Members:

  • Marton Szekely – vocals, tambourine
  • Andras Gabor – guitars, background vocals
  • Vivien Tiszai – drums
  •  Gergely Dobos – bass

Are you ready for more Ozone Mama? Check out their music video or their song, Go  which is off their latest EP, Freedom.

You can pick up their EP Freedom on iTunes here as well as their debut album The Starship Has Landed from 2012. Make sure to check out and visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. I am hoping they make a tour to the US soon!

~ Marisol

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Ozone Mama will whisk you away with their classic hard rock vibes

Posted: July 23, 2014 in '60s Rock, '70s Rock, Band, Hard Rock, music, New Music, rock
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I am in love, yes, a deep and dirty love. Time for to scream it from the mountaintop! Ok, no need to worry my husband, my new love is a band from Budapest, Ozone Mama and allow me to introduce you to my new flame. First, I can’t take any credit for this find, this was all the wonderful doings of my good friend, Sharon R. Frantz of Sharon R. Frantz’s World of Music. We have become online friends who share a true love and passion for music. Sharon sent me a video of Ozone Mama as they played their song, Red Hot Lovin in Budapest Park. Check it out here:

This band hailing from Budapest, Hungary and they have given a fresh new facelift to the classic rock of the 60’s and 70’s. They bring out a heavier vibe and an absolutely addictive sound. I can’t get enough of them. The gritty vocals of Marton are so infectious and sultry. He brings out such a nostalgia for 70s classic rock. The guitars are sexy and dirty and have that raw edge that the Golden Era of Classic Rock would maintain.

Band Members:

  • Marton Szekely – vocals, tambourine
  • Andras Gabor – guitars, background vocals
  • Vivien Tiszai – drums
  •  Gergely Dobos – bass

Are you ready for more Ozone Mama? Check out their music video or their song, Go  which is off their latest EP, Freedom.

You can pick up their EP Freedom on iTunes here as well as their debut album The Starship Has Landed from 2012. Make sure to check out and visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. I am hoping they make a tour to the US soon!

~ Marisol

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Rock Legend Randy Bachman set to release LIVE CD/DVD set highlighting his iconic career

Posted: July 10, 2014 in '70s Rock, '80s Rock, music, rock, Singer, Songwriter
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Rock legend Randy Bachman has had quite a successful career and has written probably a lot of your favorite songs. I know many of his classics are still some of my most played tracks on my playlist. Often referred to as the “architect of Canadian rock n’ roll, Bachman’s catalogue of hits include “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “No Time,” “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet,” “Takin’ Care of Business,” and “Roll On Down the Highway.” And now, Bachman himself offers thrilling in-concert renditions and earnest tales behind the creation of all of these classics (and many more), on ‘Every Song Tells A Story,’ a fourteen-track CD/DVD set that will be released on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 via the Independent Label Services Group (ILS). Check out a video teaser of the DVD here:

A pre-order option is available via Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00IDDHUZ4. Recorded in April 2013, at Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg, ‘Every Song Tells A Story’ features Bachman in a rare and intimate setting, weaving together the transcendent and iconic hits of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive with the often-humorous stories that originally brought the songs to life.  Inspired by his award-winning radio program ‘Vinyl Tap,’ Bachman takes his master storytelling and voluminous musical knowledge on the road and leads fans on a guided journey that encapsulates the last 30 years of popular music presented by one of the greatest rock legends of our time.  Check out the track listing here:

1. Prairie Town
2. Shakin’ All Over
3. These Eyes
4. Laughing
5. No Sugar Tonight
6. No Time
7. American Woman
8. Roll On Down The Highway
9. Let It Ride
10. You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
11. Takin’ Care Of Business
12. Hey You
13. Undun
14. Lookin’ Out For 1

You can also catch Randy on some upcoming tour dates.

Bachman & Turner Tour Dates:
7/26 – Ohio Expo Center & State Fair – Columbus, OH
8/23 – Oregon Amphitheater – Albany, OR
8/24 – Alaska State Fair – Palmer, AK
8/30 – Cannery Casino & Hotel – Las Vegas, NV
11/1 – England Brothers Park (Born to Ride Jam 2) – Pinellas Park, FL

Randy Bachman Tour Dates w/ Peter Frampton and Buddy Guy plus special guests:
8/26 – The Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA
8/27 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
8/29 – Oval Park – Visalia, CA

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

~ Marisol

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Website: http://www.randybachman.com

The Black Moods release music video for Say It For The Last Time

Posted: June 17, 2014 in Bands, Concerts, Entertainment, music, Old School Rock and Roll, rock, Tour, Video
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Not too long ago, we featured The Black Moods out of Arizona, you can read more from that post here.  Now these 70’s inspired rockers are adding more dates to their tour and have released an awesome music video for Say It For The Last Time. Check out the video here:

 

The Black Moods is a three piece band that I can describe as having great guitar driven songs, infectious melodies, energetic vocals and an upgraded version of old school rock and roll. Imagine the great songwriting of Tom Petty meets the energy and passion of the Foo Fighters along with a side order of Collective Soul.  They are Josh Kennedy on Lead Guitar/Vocals, Ryan Prier on Bass/Vocals and Chico – Drums/Percussion. Together they have collectively brought the rock influences of the past 40 years and have created their own unique signature sound.

Their tour is in support of their upcoming EP, Killers in The Night which is set for a July 15th release.  Singer and guitarist Josh Kennedy offers, “I feel like we are an emotionally driven 70’s Rock ‘n’ Roll band. We just happen to have grown up in the nineties. We have a clear vision of the music we want to create, and it is reminiscent of a more classic rock style.  I hope when people come to a show, or hear an album, they sense feeling, emotion and intensity.”  Catch them out on tour at the following dates:

  • 6/19     Springfield, MO                                  The Outland Ballroom
  • 6/20     St. Louis, MO                                     Atomic Cowboy
  • 6/21     Columbia, MO                                    The Blue Fuge
  • 6/27     Indianapolis, IN                                  The Rathskeller
  • 6/28     Joplin, MO                                          The Kitchen Pass
  • 7/04     Wheaton, MO                                     4th of July Event Wheaton Park
  • 7/10     Kansas City, MO                                Tanners
  • 7/11     Cudahy, WI                                        Metal Grill
  • 7/12     Springfield, MO                                  Outland
  • 7/26     Tulsa, OK                                            Tulsa Raceway Park
  • 8/01     Indianapolis, IN                                  The Rathskeller
  • 8/22     Joplin, MO                                          The Kitchen Pass
  • 8/23     Wheaton, MO                                     Wheaton BBQ
  • 9/20     Tulsa, OK                                            Tulsa Raceway Park
  • 9/27     Springfield, MO                                  Catoons Oyster Bar

 

This is a band that you will definitely be hearing a lot from in 2014 and don’t miss seeing them live if you get the chance. Make sure to visit their social media sites and we will bring you more news on this awesome band.

~ Marisol

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STYX and FOREIGNER with special guest Don Felder set for the Soundtrack of Summer Tour

Posted: May 8, 2014 in '80s Rock, Bands, Concerts, Entertainment, music, Music News, New Release, rock, Tour
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Summertime for me in the ’80s was filled with days spent at the beach, hanging with friends and listening to great rock and roll. My car was filled with Styx and Foreigner cassettes as they were the playlists of fun summer times.  Well they are back to bring that feel good summer music to an arena near you. Styx, Foreigner and their very special guest Don Felder (former Eagles guitarist/songwriter) are setting out on the Soundtrack of Summer 2014 Tour. The tour will kick off on May 14th at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS. Tickets are on sale now and you can check out the tour dates on the website here: www.soundtrackofsummer.com

Combined, they’ve sold over 250 million albums worldwide. They’ve had 36 #1 and Top 10 smash hit singles that are still being spun on Classic Rock radio over 500,000 times every year. They’ve performed thousands of concerts worldwide to countless crowds. Now it’s time for three of the most legendary names in rock to come together for a massive U.S. Summer tour. This is one tour that will be filled with all hits, all night long! 

“As longtime friends, we’re happy to join STYX and DON FELDER for the ultimate soundtrack of summer,” says FOREIGNER founding member and lead guitarist Mick Jones. “Our combined songs are some of America’s favorite summer anthems, and we’re excited to be bringing them to our fans across the country.”  “This tour will have the best vocalists and guitarists on the road today,” exclaims DON FELDER.“The sheer volume of our combined catalogs is massive and should satisfy any rock & roll fan, and rock them until they can’t walk out of the place.”

To get you ready for this amazing concert, make sure to pick up the “Soundtrack of Summer” (The Very Best of Foreigner and Styx) Walmart Exclusive here. The 17 track album features all of your favorites, check out the track listing here:

1.Feels Like The First Time

2.Cold As Ice

3.Hot Blooded

4.Double Vision

5.Urgent

6.Waiting For A Girl Like You

7.I Want To Know What Love Is

8.Juke Box Hero

9.The Grand Illusion

10.Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)

11.Lorelei12.Crystal Ball

13.Blue Collar Man

14.Miss America

15.Renegade

16.Too Much Time On My Hands

17.Hotel California – Featuring Don Felder

So make sure to pick up your album, get your singing voice ready and go to the Soundtrack of Summer Tour! Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

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