Posts Tagged ‘Southern Rock’

bigengine

Southern rockers Big Engine are ready to take off with the release of their upcoming album, Shot Like A Rocket.  They hail from Jacksonville, Florida and their high energy rock n roll has them gaining new fans to every day to their already die-hard fanbase.  Today they are performing a string of dates at the Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, SD.

Their style is straight up no compromised ROCK N ROLL with a Southern flair. You have powerful vocals that soar amid fierce guitars and catchy melodies. Their album, Shot Like A Rocket is what a true rock n roll album should be like and is often not achieved as well in today’s world. You are treated to 14 songs that each carry their own weight and are unique in their own right.  Too many times these days, I can listen to an album or EP and several of the songs sound like the others, in such a way the riffs or the energy are the same, so much that you might think you are listening to the same song. That is not the case with Shot Like A Rocket.

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In this album, each song delivers it’s own flair, whether it be with the rock anthem style as in Party Like a Rock Star, or the seductive melody in Call Me For a Good Time or the arena style ballad of Sister Mary or Not Your Fool. You will get fueled with the high energy tracks of I’m Ready – Let’s Go, Burn It Down or the title track Shot Like A Rocket. The emotionally driven retrospective track of No More Time is one of my personal faves.   It is plenty filled with blazing guitars, sing alongs and catchy choruses. I love it from start to finish.

Big Engine is one hard working band that does not slow down. They have been  known for their 200+ shows a year and they continue to perform each show at a 150% energy. I am hoping for some California shows soon! Check out the tour dates below and get yourself to a show:

  • August 6        FULL THROTTLE SALOON       STURGIS, SD
  • August 7        FULL THROTTLE SALOON       STURGIS, SD
  • August 8        FULL THROTTLE SALOON       STURGIS, SD
  • August 9        FULL THROTTLE SALOON       STURGIS, SD
  • August 17      SUMMER BIKEFEST                  FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
  • August 22      BOOT HILL SALOON          DAYTONA BEACH, FL CD Release Party
  • August 23      BOOT HILL SALOON        DAYTONA BEACH, FL CD Release Party
  • August 24      HIGH OCTANE SALOON          HOMOSASSA, FL  CD Release Party
  • August 30      TYBEE ISLAND PIER                TYBEE ISLAND, (SAVANNAH) GA CD Release
  •   August 31      BAR OUT BACK                         SANFORD, FL
  • Sept      11     OCEAN CITY BIKEFEST          OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
  • Sept      12     OCEAN CITY BIKEFEST          OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
  • Sept      13     OCEAN CITY BIKEFEST          OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
  • Sept      19     BAINBRIDGE BIKEFEST          BAINBRIDE, GA (Opening for Jackyl)
  • Sept      20     BOBAROSSA SALOON            DEL RIO, TN
  • Oct          1     SANDPIPER BEACON             PANAMA CITY BEACH,FL
  • Oct          2     SANDPIPER BEACON             PANAMA CITY BEACH,FL
  • Oct          3     SANDPIPER BEACON             PANAMA CITY BEACH,FL
  • Oct          4     SANDPIPER BEACON             PANAMA CITY BEACH,FL

Make sure to mark your calendars for August 19th and pick up Shot Like  A Rocket. You can visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

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Anti-Mortem

Today for our Aftershock Festival Featured Band of the Day we bring you a band that brings blends of southern rock and metal to the forefront. We are talking about none other than the bad ass music by Anti-Mortem. Whether your interest is metal or hard rock and you are looking for a new album to crank up, the search is over. Pick up New Southern by Oklahoma band Anti-Mortem. They have created a fierce new infectious sound complete with heavy guitars, deep bass, smoking riffs and passionate vocals. They are the band you should be listening to and make sure you have it cranked up loud and feel the intensity rise through the music! Are you ready to get hooked on Anti-Mortem?

Band Members:

  • Larado Romo – Vocals
  • Nevada Romo – Guitar
  • Corey Henderson – Bass
  • Zain Smith – Guitar
  • Levi Dickerson- Drums

Current Music: Pick up their debut album, New Southern which is available through Nuclear Blast here iTunes here and everywhere!

Song to Check out: Words of Wisdom – great heavy track wrapped in true words of wisdom.

Video: 100% Pure American Rage:

Anti-Mortem have been non stop touring this year and they have a couple remaining dates with Machine Head this week:

  • 7/23 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/25 Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom w/ Machine Head

Make sure to pick up their new album, New Southern via Nuclear Blast Entertainment which was produced, recorded, and mixed by the esteemed Bob Marlette (Black Stone Cherry, Lynyrd Skynrd, Shinedown, Rob Zombie). To pick up the album and cd bundles, make sure to visit http://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2014/anti-mortem/new-southern.html

New Southern

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VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stage (seated and standing areas); seated area with shade for dining and private restroom facilities; a VIP commemorative guest laminate, and more. As in the past, ticket discounts will also be available for active military through AFTERSHOCK partner GovX. For full details about all tickets, military ticket discounts, hotel and VIP packages, visit www.AFTERSHOCKConcert.com.

We hope we will be seeing you at this year’s Aftershock Festival. So stay tuned for another band we will be featuring tomorrow so you can get yourself prepped for a hell of a festival this year! Make sure to stay tuned for our complete Aftershock Festival coverage.

~ Marisol

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We have been bringing you our coverage of all the bands that performed at the DNA Lounge this week for the Skid Row Concert. I hope you get to read all about them; State Line Empire, Black Star Riders, Skid Row. and now we are pleased to bring you The Devil In California. We were glad to see that they were added as an opener since we enjoyed their set when they played at the Above DNA for Truckfighters back in April.

The Devil In California is a Southern Rock band from the Bay Area and have been quite successfully making a name for  themselves. They deliver a fresh Southern Rock vibe complete with heavy drums, fierce guitars, powerful vocals and a commanding stage presence. Being the first opening band is always a hard slot to fill but The Devil in California has everyone making sure to get there in time so they don’t miss their set. Check out a slideshow of photos from Rockin Ryan from their set:

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The band members are:

  • Jamie Cronander – Guitar
  • Anthony Malson – Vocals
  • Snake – Guitar
  • Eddie Colmenares – Drums
  • Matt Stewart – Bass

The band is fairly new but they are definitely a band to keep your eye on. These five guys know how to harness the energy of a crowd and make sure everyone is having a damn good time! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We hope to try and catch them at future shows and bring you an interview with them.

~ Marisol

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ANTI-MORTEM

Whether your interest is metal or hard rock and you are looking for a new album to crank up, the search is over. Pick up New Southern by Oklahoma band Anti-Mortem. There blend of souther rock and metal brings out a fierce new infectious sound complete with heavy guitars, deep bass, smoking riffs and passionate vocals.

How would you like to win a Chicago Flame Guitar signed by the band? Oh ya, DAMN RIGHT you would!! Music Junkie Press have teamed up with Anti-Mortem to give you a chance to win a Chicago Flame Guitar signed by the band!  All you have to do is Click below and ENTER!

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Anti-Mortem  recently finished a tour with Texas Hippie Coalition and are back busy touring with spring dates supporting Lacuna Coil and then are heading off to tour with MachineHead.  Check out the upcoming tour dates here:

  • 5/18 Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Hall w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/20 Fargo, ND @ The Venue w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/21 Lawrence, KS @ Granada w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/22 Dallas, TX @ Trees w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/25 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/27 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 7/8 Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/10 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex w/ Machine Head
  • 7/11 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory w/ Machine Head
  • 7/13 Billings, MT @ Carlin Events Center w/ Machine Head
  • 7/14 Minot, ND @ The Original w/ Machine Head
  • 7/15 Fargo, ND @ The Venue w/ Machine Head
  • 7/17 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/18 Toledo, OH @ Mainstreet w/ Machine Head
  • 7/21 Nashville, TN @ Exit/In w/ Machine Head
  • 7/23 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/25 Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom w/ Machine Head

Make sure to pick up their new album, New Southern via Nuclear Blast Entertainment which was produced, recorded, and mixed by the esteemed Bob Marlette (Black Stone Cherry, Lynyrd Skynrd, Shinedown, Rob Zombie). To pick up the album and cd bundles, make sure to visit http://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2014/anti-mortem/new-southern.html

New Southern

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Anti-Mortem

Whether your interest is metal or hard rock and you are looking for a new album to crank up, the search is over. Pick up New Southern by Oklahoma band Anti-Mortem. There blend of souther rock and metal brings out a fierce new infectious sound complete with heavy guitars, deep bass, smoking riffs and passionate vocals. They are the band you should be listening to and make sure you have it cranked up loud and feel the intensity rise through the music! Are you ready to get hooked on Anti-Mortem? Check them out with their video for 100% Pure American Rage:

 

Anti-Mortem  recently finished a tour with Texas Hippie Coalition and are back busy touring with spring dates supporting Lacuna Coil and then are heading off to tour with MachineHead.  Check out the upcoming tour dates here:

  • 5/18 Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Hall w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/20 Fargo, ND @ The Venue w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/21 Lawrence, KS @ Granada w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/22 Dallas, TX @ Trees w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/25 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 5/27 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge w/ Lacuna Coil
  • 7/8 Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/10 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex w/ Machine Head
  • 7/11 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory w/ Machine Head
  • 7/13 Billings, MT @ Carlin Events Center w/ Machine Head
  • 7/14 Minot, ND @ The Original w/ Machine Head
  • 7/15 Fargo, ND @ The Venue w/ Machine Head
  • 7/17 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/18 Toledo, OH @ Mainstreet w/ Machine Head
  • 7/21 Nashville, TN @ Exit/In w/ Machine Head
  • 7/23 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s w/ Machine Head
  • 7/25 Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom w/ Machine Head

Make sure to pic up their new album, New Southern via Nuclear Blast Entertainment which was produced, recorded, and mixed by the esteemed Bob Marlette (Black Stone Cherry, Lynyrd Skynrd, Shinedown, Rob Zombie). To pick up the album and cd bundles, make sure to visit http://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2014/anti-mortem/new-southern.html

New Southern

Check the tour dates and find out when these hard southern rockers are coming to a venue near you. Visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.

~ Marisol

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Black Stone Cherry

How would you like to win a Custom PRS Guitar handpainted by Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry?  Ya, I though you would say YES!! So head on over to: www.magicmountain.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk  to enter. All you have to do is answer six questions correctly and you will be entered in for the chance to win the custom guitar. This will be 1 of 2 in existence and will an awesome guitar to have.  Enter here:

http://magicmountain.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/

 

Black Stone Cherry have the release of their new album, Magic Mountain  in a couple days on May 5th. You can pre-order the album on iTunes here and get the immediate download of their infectious new single, Me and Mary Jane and it ROCKS! One thing is for sure, it delivers the pure style of Southern Rock that is what I love about Black Stone Cherry. Too many times, bands try to come out and reinvent themselves and their sound ends up in a completely different direction of their former self. Also, by no means is Black Stone Cherry playing it safe either.The new song is the perfect example that this band continues to put out bad ass music that everyone wants to hear.  The guitars come on mean and strong and the tone is amazing and I love the talk box on the intro. It has such a groove in its energy and the vocals are once again, spectacular. Take a listen to the new bad ass song here:

 

Make sure to pick up the new tune and also head over to their social media sites and let them know how you like the new song. Everyone here at Music Junkie Press is LOVING IT!!!  Also make sure to check out their upcoming show dates, you don’t want to miss them.

~ Marisol

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Upcoming Shows:

May 02 Track 29 Chattanooga, TN Tickets RSVP
May 03 Monster Energy’s Carolina Rebellion

Concord, NC Tickets RSVP
May 06 Ram’s Head Live Baltimore, MD Tickets RSVP
May 07 Sherman Theater Stroudsburg, PA Tickets RSVP
May 08 Upstate Concert Hall Clifton Park, NY Tickets RSVP
May 10 Rise Above Fest at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion Bangor, ME RSVP
May 11 Webster Theater Hartford, CT Tickets RSVP
May 13 Freedom Hall Lancaster, PA Tickets RSVP
May 14 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ Tickets RSVP
May 16 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH Tickets RSVP
May 17 The Orbit Room Grand Rapids, MI Tickets RSVP
May 18 House Of Blues Chicago, IL Tickets RSVP
May 20 Myth St Paul, MN RSVP
May 21 The District Sioux Falls, SD Tickets RSVP
May 24 AT&T Center San Antonio, TX Tickets RSVP
Jun 01 Arena Joe Strummer Bologna, Italy Tickets RSVP

Feel Never Real

Straight from Texas are the hard rockers, Feel Never Real. These guys have a very unique and quite addictive sound. Be warned, you will get instantly hooked from the first listen, I know we were! Their music is straight up rock and roll yet with influences ranging from Southern Rock to Heavy Rock. Imagine them as an offspring of Volbeat and Saving Abel with a blend of Pantera. What you get is a hard driving rock sound that is fueled with bad ass guitars, hard hitting yet not overbearing drums, and powerful vocals.

Feel Never Real is Tim Jones on Vocals & Guitar, Mathew Cass on Bass & Vocals and Shea Lange on Drums & Vocals. These three come together and bring a very big well rounded sound. They most recently released their album, Rock, Rebel, Gold  through Pavement Entertainment and it is awesome!

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If I had to tell you which are my favorite songs, that would be impossible since literally all 10 tracks are killer, each one so different and yet so likable. The album starts right off with New Rebel and it has a bad ass Southern Rock vibe and heavy guitars. Trailer Park Princess has a catchy as shit intro and a groove infected tempo. Low Class brings forth a bit of Pantera to the forefront and has a really catchy chorus with passionate vocals and a blazing guitar solo.

Someone’s Gotta Go has a blend of old school rock and roll with an eclectic blues groove sound filtered into a marching beat. It is stellar and the megaphone/distortion style vocals really bring the perfect edge to it, I think it might be one of my top faves. Friday Night on Stardust will be your perfect rock and roll anthemic chant song! Back In The Day shows their versatile style as they create a reminiscent ballad complete with emotionally driven lyrics. The last song, I Can’t Live once again takes them to a completely different style as they bring it very  heavy with a metal sound and deeper/growl style vocals and loud and proud drums in this track, that completely rock! Very cool that this band can truly create great music for everyone to enjoy.

Feel Never Real are set to announce tour dates and we will see if we can bring you an interview with this great band!

~ Marisol

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Oak Street Blues

Yes, that is right I called it alternative, country, rock and I might add even hints of electronic, blues and pop. That is exactly what you get from Southern California band, Oak Street Blues.The band was founded by Chris Hall, and with his 15 year history with several bands from a variety of genres, he brought together his influences to create their own unique sound that reminds me of a cross between Tom Petty and Wilco.

Oak Street Blues is Chris Hall on Lead Guitar/Singer, Stephanie Sheer on  Keyboards/Vocals, Jenny Arias on Bass and Alejandra Arellano on Drums. When they come together and perform you are guaranteed an energetic, lively and unpredictable time but hence you will always have fun! You may even catch sight of a Pumpkin, Penguin, Spaceman or Mr. Frog.

“Sometimes it’s nice to just get away from your daily life to enjoy a fun-filled concert setting that will make you laugh and jump around,” says Oak Street Blues guitarist/lead singer Chris Hall. “Rock ’n‘ roll comes to life at our shows. We will definitely entertain you.”

Their latest EP, Calico, is currently available through all major digital retail outlets in addition to the band’s official website www.oakstreetblues.com.  We will see if we can bring you an interview with Chris and find out more about Oak Street Blues. 

For now, make sure to visit their social media sites and pick up their EP Calico.

~ Marisol

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Black Stone Cherry

Black Stone Cherry unleash new single, Me and Mary Jane and it ROCKS! One thing is for sure, it delivers the pure style of Southern Rock that is what I love about Black Stone Cherry. Too many times, bands try to come out and reinvent themselves and their sound ends up in a completely different direction of their former self. Also, by no means is Black Stone Cherry playing it safe either.The new song is the perfect example that this band continues to put out bad ass music that everyone wants to hear.  The guitars come on mean and strong and the tone is amazing and I love the talk box on the intro. It has such a groove in its energy and the vocals are once again, spectacular. Take a listen to the new bad ass song here:

 

That is one bad ass single! You can pick up the new single, Me and Mary Jane on Itunes here. The single comes off of their upcoming fourth studio album, Magic Mountain. The new album is set for a release date of May 5th through Roadrunner records. This single is definitely going to have you anxiously awaiting the new album.

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Make sure to pick up the new tune and also head over to their social media sites and let them know how you like the new song. Everyone here at Music Junkie Press is LOVING IT!!!  Also make sure to check out their upcoming show dates, you don’t want to miss them.

~ Marisol

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Upcoming Shows:

DATE VENUE LOCATION TICKETS
Feb 26 The Ritz Manchester, United Kingdom Sold Out RSVP
Feb 28 Koko London, United Kingdom Sold Out RSVP
Mar 01 Wulfrun Wolverhampton, United Kingdom RSVP
Mar 03 Tivoli Utrecht, Netherlands Tickets RSVP
Mar 04 C-Club Berlin, Germany Tickets RSVP
Mar 05 Gruenspan Hamburg, Germany Tickets RSVP
Mar 08 Radio Bandit Awards Stockholm, Sweden RSVP
Apr 22 Varsity Theatre New Orleans, LA RSVP
Apr 25 Tampa Bay Times Forum Tampa, FL Tickets RSVP
Apr 26 Jet Blue Park (Fort Rock) Fort Myers, FL RSVP
Apr 27 Metropolitan Park (Welcome to Rockville) Jacksonville, FL Tickets RSVP
Apr 29 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA Tickets RSVP
Apr 30 Iron City Birmingham, AL Tickets RSVP
May 02 Track 29 Chattanooga, TN Tickets RSVP
May 03 Monster Energy’s Carolina Rebellion

Concord, NC Tickets RSVP
May 06 Ram’s Head Live Baltimore, MD Tickets RSVP
May 07 Sherman Theater Stroudsburg, PA Tickets RSVP
May 08 Upstate Concert Hall Clifton Park, NY Tickets RSVP
May 10 Rise Above Fest at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion Bangor, ME RSVP
May 11 Webster Theater Hartford, CT Tickets RSVP
May 13 Freedom Hall Lancaster, PA Tickets RSVP
May 14 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ Tickets RSVP
May 16 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH Tickets RSVP
May 17 The Orbit Room Grand Rapids, MI Tickets RSVP
May 18 House Of Blues Chicago, IL Tickets RSVP
May 20 Myth St Paul, MN RSVP
May 21 The District Sioux Falls, SD Tickets RSVP
May 24 AT&T Center San Antonio, TX Tickets RSVP
Jun 01 Arena Joe Strummer Bologna, Italy Tickets RSVP

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We hope that Southern California is ready to catch one of our favorite bands, While She Waits on their upcoming shows. While She Waits was our Number 8 on our Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule 2014 and they are definitely proving to ring that true with a new album on the horizon.

While She Waits will be playing first at one of my favorite House of Blues, the Sunset Blvd location on Friday, February 28th. You can check out the details here.  Then they will be heading further south for a show at The Merrow in San Diego on March 1st. Check out a promo video that Rockin Ryan put together:

 

 

Any show with While She Waits proves to be a night of fun as they bring to life their Southern rock sound and come rumblin in like a rock and roll freight train. Time for you to hop on board and enjoy While She Waits. Their music is filled with catchy hooks, powerful lyrics, nice thunderous double bass drums like cannons being set off, amid some crunchy slamming bass lines. From first listen, their music enters, and you literally feel all your senses awaken and you are held captive by their songs. Check out their video for one of their bad ass rockin songs, “Stars and Bars” here:

Hope you can check them out at these shows and also make sure to visit their social media pages for more information.

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Band Members

James Cole

James Cole
Lead Vocals

Tommy Gibbons Lead Guitars, Vocals

Tommy Gibbons
Lead Guitars, Vocals

Tim Rooen Guitars

Tim Rooen
Guitars

Blake Jordan Bass

Blake Jordan
Bass

Aaron Belk Drums

Aaron Belk
Drums

For more information on the Band, you can check them out on their website