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STAGE AE MAY 12: MASTODON WITH EAGLES OF DEATH METAL AND RUSSIAN CIRCLES

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event, Pittsburgh Premiere

15977734_10154990277207948_3339232387872194428_nMastodon are excited to announce a spring headline tour with Eagles Of Death Metal and Russian Circles! Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 13. Every pair of tickets purchased online for Mastodon includes your choice of a physical or digital copy of their new, soon-to-be released album. You will receive instructions via email on how to redeem your album once it is released (date yet to be confirmed).

04/14 | Missoula, MT | The Wilma
04/15 | Seattle, WA | Paramount Theater
04/16 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater
04/18 | San Francisco, CA | The Warfield
04/20 | Los Angeles, CA | The Palladium
04/21 | Phoenix, AZ | Comerica Theatre
04/23 | Salt Lake City, UT | Complex
04/24 | Denver, CO | Fillmore
04/26 | Kansas City, MO | Uptown Theater
04/27 | St. Louis, MO | Pageant
04/28 | Birmingham, AL |Iron City
04/29 | Jacksonville, FL | Welcome to Rockville Festival*
04/30 | Ft. Myers, FL | Fort Rock Festival*
05/2 | Washington DC | Fillmore
05/3 | Toronto, ON | Rebel
05/4 | Cleveland, OH | Agora Theater
05/5 | Charlotte, NC | Carolina Rebellion Festival*
05/6 | Philadelphia, PA | Electric Factory
05/8 | Boston, MA | House Of Blues
05/9 | Portland, ME |State Theater
05/11 | New York, NY | Hammerstein Ballroom
05/12 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE
05/13 | Chicago, IL | Aragon Ballroom
05/14 | Cincinnati, OH | Taft Theatre
05/16 | Detroit, MI | Royal Oak Theater
05/17 | Nashville, TN | Ryman Auditorium
05/18 | Memphis, TN | Minglewood Hall
05/19 | Dallas, TX | Gas Monkey Live
05/20 | Austin, TX | ACL Live

* Indicates festival date. All other dates are headline shows.

Brooklyn artist Yoke Lore (formerly of Yellerkin and Walk the Moon) supporting Handsome Ghost at Cattivo on Thursday, December 15

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event, Tour

Brooklyn project Yoke Lore is the new musical venture ofyoke-lore-by-wes-alexAdrian Galvin, previously of Yellerkin and Walk the Moon.

Yoke Lore layers the harmonies of Panda Bear, the soulful beats of M83, and the modern pop of Blackbird Blackbird to tell “the stories of how we are bound.” Galvin’s songs start with the folksy timbre of a banjo and add echoing waves of vocals and percussion to create unforgettable pop music with tactile sincerity and conviction.

Galvin grew up in an artistic family, his mother a director and his father an actor and sculptor. He was immersed in painting, photography, and ballet from an early age, eventually finding his first musical passion in the drums. While pursuing music, his artistry in other disciplines has not faltered, even lending his own artwork as the cover of his debut EP, Far Shore.

When he’s not writing and recording new music, Galvin can be found teaching yoga or performing with his modern dance company Boomerang in Brooklyn.

12/6 World Cafe Live Philadelphia, PA (tickets)*
12/7 The Middle East Cambridge, MA (tickets)*
12/8 Mercury Lounge New York, NY (tickets)*
12/9 Jammin’ Java Vienna, VA (tickets)*
12/14 Big Room Bar Columbus, OH (tickets)*
12/15 Cattivo Pittsburgh, PA (tickets)*
12/16 Beachland Tavern Cleveland, OH (tickets)*
12/17 Schuba’s Chicago, IL (tickets)*

% supporting Grace Mitchell
# School Night
* supporting Handsome Ghost

Grouplove Premieres “Traumatized” on RollingStone.com

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Streaming, Tour
August 25, 2016 – (Los Angeles, CA) – Grouplove today unleashed “Traumatized” onRollingStone.com. “Traumatized” is the third song off their highly anticipated third album Big Mess, due for release on September 9th via Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records. In its premier Rolling Stone praised the band’s “thunderous” new song. Fans who preorder the album HERE will receive the song and previously released tracks “Welcome To Your Life” and “Do You Love Someone” as instant grat downloads.
Grouplove also announced The Big Mess Around NY & LA. To celebrate the release of Big Mess, the band will perform a marathon three shows a day in New York City on September 9th, and Los Angeles on September 14th. To kick things off, Grouplove have revealed two intimate record store performances at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn at 7:00pm on September 9th, and Amoeba Music in LA at 6:00pm on September 14th. Fans who purchase the album at the stores will receive guaranteed admission to the show + a limited-edition poster. Stay tuned for more information from The Big Mess Around NY and LA. Grouplove will also be treating fans who are in New York City to the premiere listen of Big Mess on September 8th at 6:00pm at the Sonos Store at 101 Greene Street.
“Traumatized” is preceded by “Do You Love Someone” and lead single, “Welcome To Your Life,” which was the number one most added song at alternative radio for three consecutive weeks. Watch the video for “Welcome To Your Life”, directed by Iouri Philippe Paille, HERE. The band recently performed the song to a packed house on the outdoor stage on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Recorded in Los Angeles and Seattle with producers Captain Cuts (Grouplove’s own Ryan Rabin) and Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, The Shins), Big Mess features the signature choruses and infectious hooks that first brought the Los Angeles quintet to prominence. No stranger to the worldwide festival circuit, Grouplove has made an album that showcases their richly narrated songs.
To celebrate the release of Big Mess, Grouplove is hosting a fan-generated music video contest through Genero.tv. The band will select its favorite submission for each track on the album and reward $3,000 to each of the 11 winners. Fans can currently submit their music videos for “Welcome To Your Life” and “Do You Love Someone” HERE.
Grouplove was honored by the Recording Industry Association of America earlier this summer when tracks “Colours” and “Ways To Go” were both certified as Gold Digital Singles for exceeding 500,000 units sold. Grouplove was previously honored by the RIAA when their breakout single “Tongue Tied” was certified platinum for exceeding 1,000,000 units sold.
This fall, Grouplove will embark on their Big Mess World Tour. One dollar for every ticket sold will be donated to the organization charity: water to help fund water projects like drilled wells, spring protections, and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world. More info can be found here:https://my.charitywater.org/grouplove/tour. Muna and Dilly Dally will support on select U.S. shows. Please see below for Grouplove’s upcoming tour dates:
BIG MESS WORLD TOUR
EUROPE
9/21 – Amsterdam Paradiso – Netherlands
9/22 – Hamburg Reeperbahn Fest – Germany
9/23 – Cologne Luxor – Germany
9/24 – Paris Les Etoiles – France
9/26 – Manchester Academy 3 – United Kingdom
9/27 – London Electric Ballroom – United Kingdom
NORTH AMERICA
10/5 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl*+
10/6 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater*+
10/7 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium*+
10/10 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom*+
10/13 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre*+
10/14 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile Café*
10/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex – Grand Room*+
10/18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*+
10/21 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theatre+
10/22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue*+
10/23 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater*+
10/25 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre*+
10/27 – Columbus, OH – Express Live!*
10/29 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre*+
10/30 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall*
10/31 – Montréal, QC – Corona Theatre*
11/1 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore*+
11/3 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*+
11/5 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom+
11/9 – Washington, DC – Echostage*+
11/10 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva*+
11/12 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom*+
11/13 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues*+
11/15 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues*+
11/16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues*+
11/18 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater*+
*with MUNA
+with Dilly Dally
BIG MESS TRACKLISTING
1. Welcome To Your Life
2. Do You Love Someone
3. Standing in The Sun
4. Enlighten Me
5. Good Morning
6. Spinning
7. Cannonball
8. Traumatized
9. Heart Of Mine
10. Don’t Stop Making It Happen
11. Hollywood
 
Grouplove first came together in 2009 and were quickly hailed for their standout live performances, both as headliners and at such international festivals as Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Reading + Leeds Festivals, and Glastonbury.  A year after releasing a self-titled EP in 2010, the band returned with their debut full length “NEVER TRUST A HAPPY SONG” featuring a trio of breakout singles – “Colours,” “Itchin’ On A Photograph,” and the RIAA-certified platinum hit “Tongue Tied” which spent 3 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Alternative radio chart. The quintet’s second full length album – 2013’s “SPREADING RUMOURS” – was met with a raft of acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, NYLON, and National Public Radio who called it “ludicrously easy to love.”  As with all of Grouplove’s recorded material, the collection was produced by the band’s own Ryan Rabin, and was highlighted by singles “Ways To Go” and “Shark Attack.”  In 2014, Grouplove contributed the original song “Let Me In” to  “The Fault in Our Stars – Music From the Motion Picture,” the musical companion to the blockbuster film based on The New York Times bestseller. That same year, the band was tapped to create the theme song to the Netflix Original Series “BoJack Horseman.” Last year, vocalist/keyboardist Hannah Hooper collaborated with Volcom for a Lady Grouplove capsule collection of clothing inspired by her personal style and artwork.
Grouplove is: Christian Zucconi (vocals, guitar), Hannah Hooper (vocals, keys), Andrew Wessen (guitar, vocals), Ryan Rabin (drums), and Daniel Gleason (bass).
feature photo: James Marcus Haney
 
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Anthrax with Robert De Niro on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”/Pittsburgh date 9/15 @StageAE

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour, TV appearance, Video
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 25, 2016 — Last night, Anthrax not only made its “Late Night with Seth Meyers” debut, but hung out with the iconic Robert De Niro.  Check out the band’s live performance of their new single, “Monster At The End,” here: http://bit.ly/2bIYbEm
To support the band’s critically-acclaimed new album For All Kings and in celebration of their 35th anniversary, Anthrax hits the road this fall with Slayer starting September 9 in Cleveland; dates are below.
SEPTEMBER
  9   Jacob’s Pavilion, Cleveland, OH
10   Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI
11   Ground Zero, Travers City, MI*
12   Sound Academy, Toronto, ON
13   Metropolis, Montreal, PQ
15   Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
16   Anthology, Rochester, NY*
17   Revolution Rock Fest., Mashantucket, CT
18   Rock Allegiance Festival, Chester, PA
20   Egyptian Room, Indianapolis, IN
21   Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL*
22   The Pageant, St. Louis, MO
24   Houston Open Air Festival, Houston
25   Knotfest, Devore, CA
27   Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL
28   Fillmore, Miami, FL
29   Club L.A., Destin, FL*
30   Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, MS
OCTOBER
 1   Louder Than Life Festival, Louisville, KY
 3   Norva, Norfolk, VA
 4   Orange Peel, Ashveille, NC*
 5   Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
 6   Varsity Theatre, Baton Rouge, LA*
 7   Gas Monkey Live, Dallas, TX
 8   ACL at the Moody Theatre, Austin, TX
10   Fillmore, Denver, CO
11   The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT
12   Rev Hall, Boise, ID*
13   The Wilma Theatre, Missoula, MT
14   The Hill event Center, Idaho Falls, ID*
15   Revolution Concert House, Garden City, ID
16   Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA*  (offer)
17   ENMAX Centre, Lethbridge, AB
19   S. Okanagan Cvents Centre, Penticton, BC
20   Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford, BC
21   Hawthorn Theatre, Portland, OR*
22   Discovery Park, Elverta, CA (w/Aftershock)
23   Reno Events Center, Reno, NV
22   Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, CA
25   Orpheum Theatre, Flagstaff, AZ*
26   Top Deck, Famington, NM*  (offer)
* Anthrax & Death Angel
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L-R:  Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, Scott Ian; Robert De Niro;
 Anthrax’s Joey Belladonna, Frank Bello and Jon Donais
Photo courtesy of Charlie Benante
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announce US Tour Dates

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour

From DEP Facebook:

The end is near party peoplllllllllllle. But not yet… not yet. So we had all of the fun getting up close and personal with some of you in the tiny saunas… I mean venues… that we played over the last couple of weeks. There was no better way we could’ve chosen to start the beginning of the end than by getting back in the van and getting down to the slimy nitty gritty with some of y’all in some of our favorite cities. Thanks to everyone who came out and screamed and sweat and bled with us and checked their fucks at the door. So invigorating to play such feral explosive small shows after being dormant for a while. Sad to know they will be our last shows in venues that small and intimate but very meaningful to say the least. Full body chills/goosebumps every night to see you all go into a frenzy and scream along to the end of Limerent Death so soon after we released it. So, because we’re kinda hooked on this whole intimate show thing now, we’re doing another in the UK this week at Old Blue Last. This place holds 150 people….tickets go on sale today at 3pm. Not bothering to post a link, you guys’ll figure it out.

For everyone stateside, we’ve got a ton of dates coming up, that we’re gonna tell you about right NOW:

Wed 10/12 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
Thu 10/13 Providence, RI Fete Music Hall
Fri 10/14 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance Theater
Sat 10/15 New York, NY Webster Hall
Mon 10/17 Pontiac, MI The Crofoot Ballroom
Tue 10/18 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues
Wed 10/19 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
Thu 10/20 Sauget, IL Pop’s Nightclub
Fri 10/21 Lawrence, KS Granada
Sat 10/22 Denver, CO Marquis Theater
Sun 10/23 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge
Tue 10/25 Seattle, WA El Corazon
Wed 10/26 Portland, OR Dante’s
Thu 10/27 Berkely, CA The UC Theatre
Fri 10/28 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
Sat 10/29 Las Vegas, NV Beauty Bar
Sun 10/30 Los Angeles, CA The Regent
Mon 10/31 Phoenix, AZ The Marquee
Tue 11/1 El Paso, TX Tricky Falls
Thu 11/3 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger
Fri 11/4 Dallas, TX Trees
Sat 11/5 Austin, TX Sound On Sound Festival
Sun 11/6 Houston, TX White Oak Music Hall
Mon 11/7 New Orleans, LA Southport Hall
Wed 11/9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Thu 11/10 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
Fri 11/11 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Sat 11/12 Wilmington, NC The Throne Theatre
Sun 11/13 Knoxville, TN The Concourse
Tue 11/15 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
Wed 11/16 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Thu 11/17 Burlington, VT Club Metronome
Fri 11/18 Huntington, NY The Paramount
Sat 11/19 Hartford, CT The Webster

All shows go on sale this Friday 8/26. Support comes from O’ Brother, Cult Leader, Car Bomb, Entheos, and Bent Knee, depending on where you are on those last three.

UK, we’re headed your way. Old Blue Last, Reading and Leeds, bring it all on. We are gonna chew you the fuck up.

See you soon.

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The Suffers @ Diesel Club on 9/27

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour

*Debut Self-Titled Album Now Available On iTunes, Amazon & Spotify*

Watch The Suffers’ Music Video For “Midtown” on Saint Heron & “Peanuts” on Afropunk
 
Watch The Suffers Perform “Midtown” & “Peanuts” On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
 
Watch The Suffers Perform “Gwan” on Late Show With David Letterman 
 
Watch The Suffers’ NPR Tiny Desk Concert, Here: https://goo.gl/yROgXD
 
 
“If you can’t do this, get out of the business!”
– David Letterman
 
“They’re the sort of neo-retro group you never knew music was so badly missing”
– SPIN
 
“‘Make Some Room,’ opens with a blast of classic-sounding R&B horns 
and spends the next four and a half minutes subtly shifting from slinky to soaring and back again.”
 
Houston’s award-winning 10-piece ensemble, The Suffers, have announced additional fall tour dates with special guests Jakübi! The tour will now run through November 20th and hit 7 more cities across the US. Check out the full list of dates below!  The band officially released their debut self-titled album on February 12th, which is now available on iTunes, Amazon & Spotify.Surrounding the release, The Suffers performed on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Jimmy Kimmel Live (https://goo.gl/YkTnrh)!
Last year brought the band to new heights, as they played 150+ shows across North America, visited NPR in Washington, DC for a Tiny Desk Concert, and made their national television debut on Late Show With David Letterman.
Established in 2011, The Suffers’ lineup was curated by bassist Adam Castaneda and vocalist/keyboardist Pat Kelly, who brought on trumpet player Jon Durbin, trombonist Michael Razo,guitarist Kevin Bernier, percussionist Jose “Chapy” Luna, and drummer/vocalist Nick Zamora. Jazz saxophonist Cory Wilson and guitarist/vocalist Alex Zamora filled out the rhythm section, while frontwoman Kam Franklin topped off the group with soaring vocals.
In a short time, the band has progressed from packing Houston venues to accepting invitations for featured performances at Hangout Music Festival, Forecastle Festival, Electric Forest Festival, Pemberton Music Festival, Austin City Limits, Newport Folk Festival, XPoNential Festival, Landmark Music Festival, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, LouFest, AmericanaFest, UTOPiAfest, SXSW, Free Press Summer Festival, Untapped Festival, CMJ Music Marathon, and more. The Suffers have remained a local favorite, accepting 20 Houston Press Music Awards in the last three years.
For further information on The Suffers, please visit: www.thesuffers.com.

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GALLANT JOINS MADE IN AMERICA AND AFROPUNK FESTIVALS AND SELLS OUT MULTIPLE CITIES

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News
Powerhouse vocalist and eclectic songwriterGallant recently announced his fall tour supporting his debut album OLOGY. With his unique writing style and magnetic live performances, Gallant is heading up an R&B resurgence. During this tour he will join the festival circuit with performances at Made In America and Afropunk Festival.
Gallant made his television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon with his single “Weight in Gold”, and has continued to garner appreciation from Entertainment Weekly, FADER, Pitchfork, and others. The upcoming tour will also feature Prince protégé Eryn Allen Kane and has already sold out in New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.
 
OLOGY features Gallant’s classic falsetto and a collaboration with Jhene Aiko, incorporating sounds from the past and future. By considering each of his musical influences and where he stands within them, Gallant has placed himself on the cutting edge of alternative R&B. The press has embraced Gallant and his distinctive style:
 
“The voice that will redefine R&B” – NME
“The R&B game changer” – LA Times
Tickets are on sale at http://www.gallant.space/.
Gallant’s upcoming tour dates are as follows:
Aug 23             Washington, DC          U Street Music Hall *Sold Out*
Aug 25             Atlanta, GA                 Chastain Park Amphitheatre w/ Jill Scott
Aug 27             Montauk, NY               The Surf Lodge
Aug 28             New York, NY             Afropunk Festival
Aug 30             Brooklyn, NY              Music Hall of Williamsburg *Sold Out*
Aug 31             New York, NY             Bowery Ballroom *Sold Out*
Sept 2              Philadelphia, PA          The Foundry
Sept 3              Philadelphia, PA          Made In America Festival
Sept 6              Cambridge, MA          The Sinclair *Sold Out*
Sept 7              Montreal, Canada       Theatre Fairmount
Sept 9              Toronto, Canada         The Mod Club *Sold Out*
Sept 10            Holland, MI                  Hope College
Sept 11            Chicago, IL                  Lincoln Hall
Sept 12            St Paul, MN                Turf Club
Sept 14            Denver, CO                Bluebird Theater
Sept 21            Los Angeles, CA         The Fonda Theatre
Sept 22            Los Angeles, CA         The Fonda Theatre *Sold Out*
Sept 25            Long Beach, CA         Music Tastes Good Festival
Oct 2               Houston, TX                White Oak Music Hall
Oct 4               Dallas, TX                   Trees
Oct 21             San Francisco, CA     Great American Music Hall *Sold Out*
Oct 22              San Francisco, CA     Great American Music Hall *Sold Out*
Oct 24              Portland, OR               Wonder Ballroom
Oct 25              Seattle, WA                 Crocodile *Sold Out*
Oct 26              Vancouver, Canada    Fortune Sound Club
Nov 13            Los Angeles, CA         Camp Flog Gnaw
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Bebel Gilberto Announces Fall Tour Dates

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour

“Gilberto’s voice alights on a song. Her vocals trace the melody with a delicacy that carries its own kind of intensity.” – NY DAILY NEWS

“Bebel Gilberto has taken on traditional bossa nova rhythms and infused it with her trademark alluring vocals to create a hypnotic new sound.” – NPR

BEBEL GILBERTO TOUR DATES

09/10: Boca Raton, FL – Mizner Park Amphitheatre

09/11: New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s

09/13: Atlanta, GA – City Winery

09/14: Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center

09/27: Seattle, WA – The Triple Door

09/28: Mount Vernon, WA – Lincoln Theatre

09/30: Portland, OR – Dolores Winningstad Theatre

10/01: Eugene, OR – Hult Center for the Performing Arts

10/04: Brooklyn, NY – National Sawdust

10/05: Brooklyn, NY – National Sawdust

10/06: Brooklyn, NY – National Sawdust

10/16: Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center w/Mariza
Grammy nominated Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto is excited to be back on tour this Fall. Her month long US tour will start on September 10th in Boca Raton, FL and continues through October, where she will perform a 3-night run at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY before joining fellow Brazilian Mariza in Newark, NJ on the 16th. The tour will make stops in ten different cities across the country.

Gilberto, who has earned multiple Grammy nominations over the course of her career, has captivated fans and earned media acclaim worldwide with her trademark electronic bossa nova, sonically transporting listeners to Brazil, with bright, incandescent bossa nova-infused melodies, lyrics about love, and a lilting performance style has earned her raves for her live performances.

Hailing from a rich musical lineage, Bebel is the is the daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha, and grew up surrounded by her extended musically family, including her uncle Chico Buarque and family friends like Milton Nacimento, Tom Jobim, Caetano Veloso, and João Donato. Her professional solo debut came in 1986 with a self-titled EP released by WEA which included “Preciso dizer que te amo,” a partnership with Cazuza.

With her highly acclaimed release Tanto Tempo in 2000, Bebel introduced her now-trademark blend of electronic bossa nova, which took over clubs around the world and positioned Bebel as one of the top-selling Brazilian artists in the U.S. The album reflected Bebel’s life split growing up between Brazil and New York City, infusing a modern, cosmopolitan edge to the music she grew up with. She continues to call New York City home to this day.

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Coheed and Cambria debut new video | release “The Color Before The Sun: Deconstructed Deluxe”

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Streaming, Tour, Video
+ upcoming tour w/ Saves The Day and Polyphia
+ “The Color Before The Sun” (Deconstructed Deluxe) available digitally via 300 Entertainment
Coheed and Cambria have released a digital deluxe edition of their eighth studio album, entitled The Color Before The Sun: Deconstructed. The collection was made available August 19 via 300 Entertainment. In conjunction with the rerelease, the band are now premiering a video for one of the two bonus demos, “Bridge and Tunnel.” The clip features stunning views of NYC and it’s skyline, an ode to the city that has had an overwhelming influence on the band.
The 30-track presentation features the original album’s 10 songs, both in the studio, and in their early acoustic demo form, as well as two bonus demos that were never recorded in the studio. The demos, called, “Big Beige/4th St,” were named after band frontman, Claudio Sanchez‘s home, “The Big Beige” in upstate NY as well as his old apartment in Brooklyn, “4th Street” – since he wrote and documented them in each residence. These mostly acoustic demo tracks had previously only been made available to core fans who purchased the band’s Limited Edition Deluxe Box set, which featured a 76 page physical book.  Also included in “Deconstructed” are 7 live “bootleg” tracks pulled straight from the soundboard from various dates on their recent US headline tour, that expose a very raw look at the band.

Coheed and Cambria’s ten song album, The Color Before The Sun was released in October 2015 via 300 Entertainment, marking a bold departure for the NY-based band. It was their first non-conceptual album, pausing the beloved The Amory Wars, a seven-album science fiction saga that also bore a comic book empire, in favor of a more personal outing.  “It’s very much a time capsule of the two years leading up to this recording,” Claudio Sanchez said. “I first created The Amory Wars in 1998 because at the time, I was afraid to share my personal stories. I didn’t want them or the subject matter to be judged, so I translated my personal experiences into these fictitious characters and landscapes so I could hide behind them. With The Color Before the Sun, I figured it was time to pull back the curtain.”
Rolling Stone declared The Color Before The Sun “a dramatic departure,” Noisey said the new album proves “there are no boundaries for a Coheed and Cambria album” and Alternative Press, in a four-star review, added “the album pops and pulsates with signature Coheed wails and riffs.” The Nerdist,who premiered the band’s ode to the ‘80s video for “You Got Spirit, Kid”, said the new music “features much of what has made Coheed and Cambria a force for the last two decades.” The Color Before The Sun was Coheed and Cambria’s 6th consecutive Top 10 Billboard charting album, and their third to debut at #5 on the Billboard top current chart with 32,000 units sold.
Coheed and Cambria will be on the road in The States this Fall, on a massive tour with Saves The Day and Polyphia.  Kicking off in Seattle this September, the tour takes the band through U.S. markets including a sold out show in Sacramento,  Chainfest in Santa Ana, CA (with Portugal the Man and Title Fight), a handful of stops in Canada and closing out with an already sold out show at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey.
The band will also be touring through the UK this August, appearing at Leeds and Reading Festival, with additional dates with La Dispute and mewithoutYou.
“Deconstructed Deluxe is available now via 300 Entertainment and can be purchased on  iTunes, Amazon and GooglePlay and is available for streaming via Spotify.
The Color Before The Sun (Deconstructed Deluxe) track list:
1. Island
2. Eraser
3. Colors
4. Here To Mars
5. Ghost
6. Atlas
7. Young Love
8 . You Got Spirit, Kid
9. The Audience
10. Peace To The Mountain
Big Beige / 4th St Demos:
11. Island
12. Eraser
13. Colors
14. Here To Mars
15. Ghost
16. Atlas
17. Young Love
18. You Got Spirit, Kid
19. The Audience
20. Peace To The Mountain
21. Bridge and Tunnel (Bonus Demo)
22. Fangs of the Fox (Bonus Demo)
Soundboard Bootlegs:
23. Island  (Jannus Live – St. Petersburg FL 03/12/16)
24. In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth (Revention Center – Houston TX 03/17/16)
25. Blood Red Summer (Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA 03/14/16)
26. Devil in Jersey City (Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ 03/21/16)
27. Everything Evil (Jannus Live – St Petersburg, FL 03/12/26)
28. Key Entity Extraction V: Sentry the Defiant (Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ 03/21/16)
29. Here To Mars (Jannus Live – St Petersburg, FL 03/12/16)
30. The Audience (Revention Center – Houston, TX 03/17/16)
Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates:
with Saves The Day, Polyphia
09/13 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
09/14 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
09/16 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades – SOLD OUT
09/17 – Santa Ana, CA – Chain Fest
09/18 – Tucson, AZ – The Rialto Theatre
09/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
09/21 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
09/23 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre – SOLD OUT
09/24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
09/25 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
09/27 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek
09/28 – New Orleans, LA – The Civic Theatre
09/30 – Gainesville, FL – The Forum
10/01 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – HOB
10/02 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
10/04 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
10/05 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater
10/07 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
10/08 – Grand Rapids, MI – Orbit Room
10/09 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater
10/11 – Toronto, ONT – Sound Academy
10/12 – Montreal, QC – Corona Theatre
10/14 – Port Chester, NY – Capitol Theatre
10/15 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom – SOLD OUT 
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Detroit Noise Rock Eccentrics Kick Off Tour With Lord Dying/ Live @SmilingMoose 8/30

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
Detroit noise rock eccentrics/perpetual road demons CHILD BITE are set to ravage US streets again, this time supporting Lord Dying. The massive thirty-six date journey will commence tonight and run through September 29th. Additional support will be provided by Black Fast and Joel Grind!
CHILD BITEw/ Lord Dying, Black Fast, Joel Grind:
8/19/2016 The Panic Room – Portland, OR
8/20/2016 Highline – Seattle, WA
8/21/2016 The Pin – Spokane, WA
8/22/2016 The Shredder – Boise, ID
8/23/2016 Metro Bar – Salt Lake City, UT
8/24/2016 The Marquis Theater – Denver, CO
8/25/2016 Lookout Lounge – Omaha, NE
8/27/2016 El Club – Detroit, MI
8/28/2016 The Foundry – Lakewood, OH
8/30/2016 The Smiling Moose – Pittsburgh, PA
8/31/2016 Bugjar – Rochester, NY
9/01/2016 Trickshots – Albany, NY
9/02/2016 Great Scott – Boston, MA
9/03/2016 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY
9/04/2016 The Pinch – Washington DC
9/05/2016 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
9/06/2016 Riffhouse Pub – Chesapeake, VA
9/07/2016 The Pour House – Raleigh, NC
9/08/2016 New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC
9/09/2016 The Haven – Orlando, FL
9/10/2016 Crowbar – Tampa, FL
9/11/2016 Churchill – Miami, FL
9/12/2016 1904 – Jacksonville, FL
9/13/2016 The Masquerade  – Atlanta, GA
9/15/2016 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
9/16/2016 Walters – Houston, TX
9/17/2016 Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
9/18/2016 Tomcats West – Fort Worth, TX
9/20/2016 Depot Obar Live – Lubbock, TX
9/22/2016 Pub Rock – Scottsdale, AZ
9/23/2016 White Oak Music – Los Angeles, CA
9/25/2016 The Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
9/27/2016 The DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
9/28/2016 Old Nick’s Pub – Eugene, OR
9/29/2016 3rd Street Pub – Bend, OR
CHILD BITE continues to astound ears with the apocalyptic sounds of Negative Noise, out now on Housecore Records. The wild, forty-seven-minute ride was produced by label head Philip H. Anselmo, mastered by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer), and is where the Venn diagram of Black Flag, Voivod, and The Jesus Lizard truly overlaps.
The Sludgelord notes, “CHILD BITE creates an idiosyncratic racket, a chaotic collision of off-kilter punk, the weirder end of ’80s hardcore and rumbling post-punk. Negative Noise is an invigorating blast of dissonance, a blend of familiar influences twisted into their warped vision. Shawn Knight’s hyperactive drawl makes a compelling foil to the band’s manic yet inventive playing, as his Jello Biafra via Mike Watt drawl varies in intensity to match the song’s twists and turns.” New Noise Magazine calls CHILD BITE‘s Negative Noise, “…an adventurous slice of loud rock…They have the aggressive force of hardcore, but it’s filtered through grimy noise rock…Negative Noise showcases a band firing on all cylinders.” Brave Words observes, “The danger with this sort of artsy punk is that it can skirt a line between really interesting and creative and just really annoying and grating, really fast. Most bands who do this sort of thing end up being in the latter category, but CHILD BITE stay listenable, thanks to a ton of interesting and cool guitar work (check out ‘Video Blood’) and an ability to keep things toe-tapping and relatively rockin’, even if it’s rarely with a straight beat and is certainly never with an expected twist or turn,” adding, “References within the sphere of metal are hard to come by, but imagine if the first Mr. Bungle album wasn’t annoying circus music, and then remember that this band once did a 5″ record of Anal Cunt covers with Phil Anselmo on vocals, and you’re getting there.” Punk News concurs, “This is for the open minded punk, headbanger or weirdo. If you like your music a little on the ugly side, you owe it to yourself to check them out. (Especially if you get a chance to see them live.) Negative Noise can be a hard record to love, but ultimately it’s worth the effort.” No Clean Singing notes, ” Negative Noise possesses a brilliance and individuality all its own and is a refreshing breath of fetid air in an era saturated with a d-beat-only approach to punk and hardcore,” while KNAC hails, “…an all-over-the-place shitstorm of punk/hardcore, metal, noise/post rock, prog and even surf music in Brandon Sczomak’s shrill guitar jangle…it sounds sorta like someone stuffed Mr. Bungle/Fantomas, Voivod, old Clutch (especially in Shawn Knight’s husky baritone and seemingly extemporaneous delivery), Black Flag and The Jesus Lizard into a blender, pushed ‘grind’ and then forget to turn it off.”
Get weird with Negative Noise available at the Housecore Store HERE.
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OPETH TO PERFORM AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL ON OCT 1ST/Live @StageAE 9/29

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
New Album, Sorceress, Out September 30th On Moderbolaget Records/Nuclear Blast Entertainment
August 19, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – Sweden’s musical alchemists, OPETH, will be releasing their bewitching, 12th studio album, Sorceress, on September 30th via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records withNuclear Blast Entertainment. In celebration of the release the band has planned special shows at historic venues around the world in support of the record, including Radio City Music Hall in New York on October 1st, Wembley Arena in London on November 19th and the famed Sydney Opera House on February 6th, 2017. Purchase tickets for OPETH at Radio City Music Hall at http://bit.ly/2b0079n.
These memorable performances also celebrate the recent release of OPETH’s Deliverance & Damnation box set, featuring the band’s classic 2002 and 2003 records as one complete work as originally intended, and their just released record Lamentations – Live at Shepherd’s Bush Empire that’s available now on DVD and 180 gram 3xLP from Music For Nations. Purchase the live record now at http://amzn.to/2bcra4Y.
OPETH will be performing music from their upcoming album, Sorceress, as well as fan favorite cuts from their celebrated catalog and will be closing the shows with a special set featuring material from Deliverance & Damnation.
“We’re getting pumped up for the coming ”Sorceress” world tour. We have 3 shows scheduled that are quite ”out of the ordinary” due to their legendary status and location. The SSE Wembley Arena in London/UK. Radio City Music Hall in New York/USA, and the famous Sydney Opera House/Australia. These three shows will be completely unique in terms of songs, spanning over 2 separate set lists. We’ll pull out songs from our back catalogue and mix it up with newer stuff during the first set. The 2nd set will consist of songs exclusively from the Deliverance/Damnation records, that was just celebrated with a re-release combo package by the newly revived Music For Nations label. So it’s a little bit of a celebration indeed! We’ll only play this set list 3 times on the whole world tour, so if you miss it, you’ll have missed it. Of course all other shows will be treated with the same amount of respect and we’ll chisel out a nice diverse set list spanning over our entire career for every single show during the tours. We very much hope to see you there!” – Mikael Åkerfeldt
Fans are invited to pre-order Sorceress now in a variety of formats and packages at the links below. Listen to their new song “Sorceress” now at https://youtu.be/LhqijfqecvA.
Pre-order Sorceress – Physical:
OPETH Store (US): http://www.jsrdirect.com/bands/opeth (Exclusive Orange Vinyl Available)
OPETH Store (Euro): http://store.moderbolagetrecords.com (Exclusive Silver Vinyl Available)
OPETH Store (Nordic): http://www.omerchnordic.com
Pre-order Sorceress – Digital:
OPETH North American Tour Dates:
Sep 24 – San Bernardino, CA – Ozzfest/Knotfest @ San Manuel Amphitheater
Sep 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Sep 30 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Oct 2 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Oct 4 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Oct 5 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Oct 7 – Detroit, MI – Fillmore
Oct 8 – Akron, OH – Good Year Theater at East End
Oct 9 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
Oct 10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Oct 12 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Oct 13 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
Oct 14 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Oct 15 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live
Oct 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
Oct 19 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater
Oct 21 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Oct 22 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield
Oct 24 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 25 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
Oct 26 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum
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Whitechapel reveals final round of confirmed dates for co-headlining USA tour with Suicide Silence this fall

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour
Whitechapel reveals final round of confirmed dates for co-headlining USA tour with Suicide Silence this fall

As previously announced, Whitechapel will co-headline a USA run withSuicide Silence this fall! Sponsored by BlackCraft Cult Clothing (blackcraftcult.com), the “Straight Outta Hell” tour also features Carnifex andOceano as support, with Despised Icon appearing at select shows. This must-see trek kicks off in late September and ends in late October – see below for all confirmed dates!

Whitechapel tour dates
w/ Suicide Silence, Carnifex, Oceano
Sept. 28 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre #
Sept. 29 – Seattle, WA – Studio 7 #
Sept. 30 – Spokane, WA – The Pin
Oct. 1 – Billings, MT – Pub Station
Oct. 2 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Oct. 4 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
Oct. 5 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
Oct. 6 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
Oct. 7 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Oct. 8 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
Oct. 9 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Oct. 11 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater *
Oct. 12 – Webster, NY – Harmony House *
Oct. 13 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater *
Oct. 14 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club *
Oct. 15 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct. 16 – Freehold, NJ – Gamechanger
Oct. 17 – Greensboro, NC – Pete’s
Oct. 19 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live #
Oct. 20 – Dallas, TX – The Door #
Oct. 21 – Farmington, NM – Top Deck
Oct. 22 – Las Vegas, NV – Vinyl at Hard Rock #
# = newly added
* = w/ Despised Icon

Whitechapel recently completed an extensive trek across the USA on the annual Warped Tour, touring in support of their sixth full-length, Mark of the Blade. Hailed as “an exciting milestone” (Alt Press), Mark of the Blade was produced by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse) and sees Whitechapel redefine who they are and what they are capable of with the resulting 11 tracks. Kicking off with “The Void” – which has a Slayer-esque ferocity that is perfectly suited to the band’s three-guitar attack – the songs that follow all leave a distinct impression, and by the time the rich, dark melodies on “Decennium” bring the record to a close, it’s impossible to deny the emotional weight brought to bear. Alex Wade explains, “At this point in our career and as we grow older, we are taking a more open-minded approach to creating our music, allowing what we think sounds good to evolve naturally, rather than to just write what is expected of us.”

To purchase Mark of the Blade in various formats, please visit:metalblade.com/whitechapel – where the video for the latest single, “Elitist Ones”, can also be viewed.

Whitechapel line-up:
Phil Bozeman – Vocals
Ben Savage – Guitar
Zach Householder – Guitar
Alex Wade – Guitar
Ben Harclerode – Drums
Gabe Crisp – Bass

Whitechapel online:
http://www.whitechapelband.com
http://www.metalblade.com/whitechapel
http://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal
https://twitter.com/whitechapelband
http://instagram.com/whitechapelband
http://www.youtube.com/WhitechapelTV
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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY ANNOUNCE THE “ENSLAVE AMERICA 2016 TOUR”/ @SmilingMoose 10/13

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour, Video
ABSOLUTE HOPE ABSOLUTE HELL OUT NOW
THE DEPRESSION SESSIONS OUT NOW
August 18, 2016 — New Jersey metal titans FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY have announced another round of tour dates aptly called the “Enslave America 2016” tour. “We’re happy to get back out and do a headliner with some younger bands that are making moves,” says guitarist Pat Sheridan. “It’s been a good year so far, this tour will definitely add to that vibe.” Lorna Shore, No Zodiac and Face Your Maker have been tapped to support.

The band also just released a three way split with THY ART IS MURDER and THE ACACIA STRAIN via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Fit For An Autopsy included an all new track on that release titled “Flatlining” and covered the classic Nine Inch Nails song “The Perfect Drug.” Click here for more info.
The Depression Sessions (DOCUMENTARY) - THY ART IS MURDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY
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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - Flatlining (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)
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Fit For An Autopsy – “Absolute Hope Absolute Hell” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY released Absolute Hope Absolute Hell last year via Entertainment One (eOne) / Good Fight Music and garnered some serious praise. 

“The band yet again elevates what the genre should and could be.” New Noise Magazine 5/5

“Fit For An Autopsy returns with their third full-length album, and it’s a beast.” 8/10 OUTBURN

“Absolute Hope Absolute Hell kills harder than Casey Anthony’s babysitting, and if you don’t pick this album up, you probably don’t even like metal in the first place.” METALSUCKS 5/5

“Absolute Hope Absolute Hell is simply the result of a band creating solidly punishing music.” DECIBEL 7/10 
CLICK HERE FOR ALL TOUR DATES
1. Absolute Hope Absolute Hell
2. Wither
3. Saltwound
4. Murder In The First
5. Storm Drains
6. Ghosts In The River
7. Mask Maker
8. Hollow Shell
9. Out To Sea
10. False Positive
11. Swing The Axe
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VIDEO: Slayer Talks About Fall Tour/ STAGE AE SEPT 15 w/ ANTHRAX and DEATH ANGEL

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour, Video
SLAYER has just released a brand new video clip with Tom Araya and Kerry King talking about the band’s upcoming Fall tour of North America.  Fellow Big Four members Anthrax will Special Guest, and Death Angel will support.
Check the clip out here – tour dates are below.
SEPTEMBER
  9   Jacob’s Pavilion, Cleveland, OH
10   Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI
12   Sound Academy, Toronto, ON
13   Metropolis, Montreal, PQ
15   Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
17   Revolution Rock Fest., Mashantucket, CT
18   Rock Allegiance Festival, Chester, PA
20   Egyptian Room, Indianapolis, IN
22   The Pageant, St. Louis, MO
24   Houston Open Air Festival, Houston
25   Knotfest, Devore, CA
27   Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL
28   Fillmore, Miami, FL
30   Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, MS
OCTOBER
 1   Louder Than Life Festival, Louisville, KY
 3   Norva, Norfolk, VA
 5   Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA
 7   Gas Monkey Live, Dallas, TX
 8   ACL at the Moody Theatre, Austin, TX
10   Fillmore, Denver, CO
11   The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT
13   The Wilma Theatre, Missoula, MT
17   ENMAX Centre, Lethbridge, AB
19   S. Okanagan Cvents Centre, Penticton, BC
20   Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford, BC
22   Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, CA
23   Reno Events Center, Reno, NV
27   El Paso County Coliseum, El Paso, TX**
ABOUT SLAYER
For more than three decades, Slayer’s onslaught has proven the band to be the supreme thrash-metal band on the planet, the band that other heavy acts are measured against and aspire to. The two-time Grammy-winners have also accumulated an abundance of certified Gold Albums along with “Best…” awards from media outlets all over the world, including Kerrang!, SPIN, Metal Hammer, Revolver, and Esquire.  Throughout Slayer’s history, the band has never faltered in unleashing its extreme and focused sonic assault, and, unlike many of its contemporaries who “commercialized” their sound, Slayer has remained crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the mainstream.  Slayer’s founding member, guitarist Jeff Hanneman passed in 2013, and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt has been filling in for him since.  Paul Bostaph, who was Slayer’s drummer from ’94 – ’01, has rejoined bassist/vocalist Tom Araya and guitarist Kerry King, and is back behind the kit.
In September 2015, Slayer released Repentless, the band’s 12th studio album, the first without Hanneman and first with producer Terry Date, to widespread rave reviews and the highest chart debut of the band’s career. The band also teamed up with director BJ McDonnell for two high-concept and brutal music videos for the album’s “Repentless” (9.5-million views) and then for  “You Against You.” (4.2-million views).
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Queen V Rocks the Barn

by Dawn Cosnotti, posted in Announcement/News, Concert Review, Interview, Music, Music review, Pictorial, Pittsburgh Event

Queen V is doing a small tour to promote her ep, Bridges, which dropped in February. This coast-to-coast, limited stop tour included a private show in Pittsburgh. The proceeds helping support the Sewickley YMCA scholarship funds and raised over $30,000. The concert was in a barn like no other. Privately owned, the venue was literally a converted barn nestled in the hilltops of Sewickley itself. Limited space and ticket availability made possible to only have 200 folks in attendance, so there was not a bad spot in the house. Barn acoustics make for amazing sound and Queen V and 5 of her 6 piece band made the most of it. Mostly originals and a few covers thrown in for fun (Mr. Mister’s Take These Broken Wings”) made a strong set. The highlight of the show is when this incredibly talented group switched out their instruments, making the most of their amazing capabilities. Also joining the Queen V was a resident 11 year old and members of the opening (local) band Laurel Oak Boys. Together they ended the set a personalized version of Here We Go! much to the delight of the Steeler fans in the house.

The previous stop on her “one off” tour was singing the National Anthem and doing an acoustic set for the crowd at Camden Yards prior to an Orioles vs. Yankees game. July will see V and Co. at Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood. The tour will likely wrap in the fall.

Like many, V was classically trained but has always been a rock and roll girl writing her own songs and jamming out on her guitar. Never wanting to be anything other than a musician, the pretty brunette kicked off her career in 1996. The New Jersey native did the usual club tour circuit in NY/NJ clubs then quickly broke into national touring as openers for artists like Twisted Sister, Billy Idol, Bon Jovi and more.

Bridges is the singers 7th album, all produced on her own independent label, Royal Noise.

The first six, including a compilation, Decade of Queen, were straight up rock with V belting out strong vocals reminiscent of other rock and roll queens of the 80’s.

Bridge shows an evolution into a new sound, leaning away from hard rock and bearing (acoustically) toward Indie. With time spent in Nashville collaborating and getting back to her songwriter roots, a softer sound has emerged but with a voice still strong. V describes the ep as, “less distortion/more emotion” and “dialed back with more finesse”.  She has been carefully collecting the reactions of her long time fan base and the feedback on the evolution is nothing but love.

Already looking forward to her next project, Queen V says creating music makes her happier than anything else, she feels a driving need to share her art. Her loyal fans encourage and motivate her. Keeping it fresh, innovating and growing are challenges she takes on not just for her audience but also for herself.

Find Queen V’s work on all the usual downloadable outlets, or when you purchase a cd receive the download code as well.  www.queenv.com

In case y’all were wondering why V loves the ‘Burgh enough for a private show? Her husband is a guy from Crafton named Bill. Something about football…

GEARS with Trapt @ Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA (8/1)

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event

On Monday, August 1st GEARS with Trapt @ Diesel in Pittsburgh, PA.

Miami, Florida based Hard Rock band GEARS have announced that they’ll be hitting the road with TRAPT for a 15 date run beginning July 16th atThe Publik House in Tupelo, MS and winding up August 2nd at The Metal Grillein Cudahy, WI.

We’re really excited to have the opportunity to support Trapt on their upcoming tour. It was so very cool of them to invite us out and we’re extremely grateful. Can’t wait to see everyone at the shows! – Jimmy Wooten
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Tour Dates

07/16 @The Publik House – Tupelo, MS
07/17 @ Ynots – Huntsville, AL
07/19 @ Rockhouse Live – Memphis, TN
07/20 @Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 – Johnson City, TN
07/21 @ Amos Southend – Charlotte, NC
07/22 @ V Club – Huntington, WV
07/23 @ Pierce Stadium – Providence, RI
07/24 @ Chicago Sam’s – Cromwell, CT
07/27 @ Pearl St. – Springfield, MA
07/28 @ Sawyers – Harrison, PA
07/30 @ Fingerlake Mall Event Center – Syracuse, NY
07/31 @ Outpost – Kent, OH
08/01 @ Diesel – Pittsburgh, PA
08/02 @ The Metal Grille – Cudahy, WI

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About GEARS:

Miami based hard/heavy rock act GEARS isn’t your average start-up garage band. Despite being confronted with a near disastrous setback at the cusp of their debut, headlining tour, jarring line-up changes, and financial challenges, the band has persevered and rebuilt.

Founded in February 2014, Trip 6 (Urban Rebel), Eli Parker (Endo), Tommy Herres (SCARLET CARSON), and Jimmy Wooten (SKINMASK) were all looking for new projects as their old ones had run their course.

We all wanted to do something more modern, but still rang true to our influences. Something that we could aggressively market and tour on. So, we all met up in Miami after months of talking about doing something together and what came out was the first EP, “Set in Motion.”

They released Set in Motion in May 2014, immediately launching into their first headline run with support from I-Exist. Just three days into the tour, their equipment trailer disconnected, resulting in a massive, horrific accident; not only did they lose their gear, but the tour van was totaled and the band members sustained serious injury. In spite of this tremendous blow, the group endured and continued the tour without missing a beat.

Later it developed that two of the founding members were unable to continue, leaving the band reeling and having to replace them with skilled, compatible substitutes:

I was talking with a mutual friend, Joe Taback (12 Gauge Embrace) about needing a guitar player for GEARS because we let go of Eli and he suggested Bobby Thomas. I called him and showed him the songs and he was ready to go. As far as bass, I knew Chris from when Needlemouth was a thing out in Cali and I always liked his playing and he was super laid back & cool. I knew both of these dudes were definite upgrades at their instruments and were a better fit personality wise than what we had to deal with previously.

In June 2015, Wooten and Six teamed with Corey Lowery (Saint Asonia, Stuck Mojo, Stereomud, Dark New Day) and Troy Mclawhorn (Evanescence,Seether, Dark New Day) on their new EP Pride Comes Before the Fall, and announced the addition of new members Ethan Vega and Chris Dorame. They hit the road for their Riser Tour, once again with I-Exist, in July, wrapping up the run in September, but kept the momentum going with the digital release and lyric video for their debut single off of Pride Comes Before the Fall, “Face Down”. The band rounded out the year with the release of their much anticipated sophomore EP on November 10th, with a tour anticipated in January 2016.

We’re still moving forward and, despite everything that has been an obstacle in the short time we’ve been a band, everything still keeps growing and getting better.

Band Lineup:
Trip 6-Vocals
Jimmy Wooten-Drums
Chris Dorame-Bass
Ethan Vega-Guitars

OPETH TO RELEASE 12TH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘SORCERESS,’ ON SEPTEMBER 30TH/Live in Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
July 18, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – 2016 marks the monumental return of one of heavy rock’s most unique, revered and fearless bands of the last three decades, OPETH. Over the years, the experimental, prog veterans have continuously reinvented themselves, pushing the boundaries of their craft and expectations of fans and critics alike. Today, OPETH announces their 12th album, Sorceress, will be released on September 30th and have unveiled the artwork and track list for their imminent masterpiece.
OPETH’s new album, Sorceress, their first for Nuclear Blast via the band’s imprint label Moderbolaget Records, is proof chief architect Mikael Åkerfeldt has a near-endless well of greatness inside. From the album’s opener “Persephone” to “The Wilde Flowers” and “Strange Brew” to the album’s counterpart title tracks “Sorceress” and “Sorceress II,” OPETH’s twelfth full-length is an unparalleled adventure, where visions cleverly and secretly change, colors mute as if weathered by time, and sounds challenge profoundly.
”The new album ”Sorceress” is our 12th studio album since our beginnings in 1990,” says Åkerfeldt. “I find it difficult to understand that we’ve been going on for 26 years, let alone that we’ve made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. ”Sorceress” is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band. I wrote the music during 5-6 months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we’ve taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere!? It’s different! It’s extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good. I feel the right to say that since I like to think I know this band better than anyone on the planet. Also, I always manage to detach myself from the record and listen as a fan. It’s a fine little record. My favorite in our discography right now. Of course. That’s how it should be, right? It’s both fresh and old, both progressive and rehashed. Heavy and calm. Just the way we like it. Hopefully there’ll be others around the globe sharing this opinion. It was a joy to make it. A fucking joy to record it, and a sheer joy listening to it. So there you have it!”
For Sorceress, OPETH returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from Queen, Rush and Judas Priest, where the Swedes had tracked Pale Communion in 2014 with Tom Dalgety. The band spent 12 days recording at the countryside venue among its serene and inspiring surroundings. The result is nothing short of a powerful and intriguing record that will add yet another layer to the band’s celebrated career.
OPETH will return to North America this fall for a headline tour, which will kick off with a performance atOzzfest/Knotfest on September 24th in San Bernardino, CA. The excursion will continue with special guest The Sword through the following month before wrapping up on October 26th in Vancouver, BC.
Sorceress Track List:
1. Persephone
2. Sorceress
3. The Wilde Flowers
4. Will O The Wisp
5. Chrysalis
6. Sorceress 2
7. The Seventh Sojourn
8. Strange Brew
9. A Fleeting Glance
10. Era
11. Persephone (Slight Return)
OPETH Tour Dates:
Sep 24 – San Bernardino, CA – Ozzfest/Knotfest @ San Manual Amphitheater
Sep 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
Sep 30 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Oct 2 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Oct 4 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
Oct 5 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Oct 7 – Detroit, MI – Fillmore
Oct 8 – Akron, OH – Good Year Theater at East End
Oct 9 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater
Oct 10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave
Oct 12 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Oct 13 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
Oct 14 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Oct 15 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live
Oct 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
Oct 19 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater
Oct 21 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Oct 22 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield
Oct 24 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 25 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater
Oct 26 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum
For More Information:

WEATHERS — ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR WITH SAINT MOTEL + SINGLE “HAPPY PILLS” #1 ADDED TO ALT RADIO

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour, Video
Los Angeles-based band, Weathers, announce they will be joining indie-pop band, Saint Motel, on their North American tour this fall.  The tour kicks off in San Diego, and will be making stops in a number of major cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston.  Prior to the tour, Weathers will also be performing at this year’s Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago.  Tickets go are on sale now.  See full list of tour dates below.

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Additionally, Weathers’ latest single “Happy Pills” is No. 1 Added at Alternative Radio. This marks the highest total adds so far this decade for a brand new artist at the alternative format.  “Happy Pills” was first introduced via an exclusive Neon Gold premiere (Click HERE). The darkly tinged, guitar-driven alt-rock song is about taking physical or metaphysical “Happy Pills” for a an easy fix, which stems from the idea that our culture has become too quick to prescribe pills to settle whatever ailments people of all ages may have, but these prescriptions may not actually be solving anyone’s problems. “Happy Pills” is now available at all digital retail providers.

Click HERE to watch lyric video.

“…A hook-heavy, serotonin-surging sync goldmine that already sounds dangerously close to being god damn everywhere this summer.” —Neon Gold

The members of Weathers — lead singer/rhythm guitarist Cameron Boyer, guitarist Cameron Olsen, bassist Brennen Bates, and drummer Cole Carson are part of the post-Millennial Generation Z: Social media-saturated kids who grew up in an insecure world and raised by financially stressed parents affected by the economic downturn. It’s no wonder that a skeptical, unsettled mood permeates the songs that the Los Angeles-based band has written since they officially became Weathers in October 2015. Last month, they revealed their first track “I Don’t Wanna Know”.

Weathers has played Webster Hall in New York City and The Troubadour in Los Angeles, and performed at this year’s SXSW.  With the success of “Happy Pills”, Lollapalooza performance, and upcoming tour with Saint Motel, it is clear the alt-rock foursome is paving the way for a very promising future.

Weathers headlining date:
FRI 7/22 – New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2

Tour dates with Nothing But Thieves:
WED 7/27 – Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
TUE 8/2 – Toronto, Canada @ Velvet Undergound
WED 8/3 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom
THU 8/4 – Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

Tour dates with Saint Motel:
THU 7/28 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
THU 9/15 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
FRI 9/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Theatre
SAT 9/17 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
SUN 9/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
TUE 9/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
WED 9/21 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
FRI 9/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
MON 9/26 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
TUE 9/27 – Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
THU 9/29 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
TUE 10/4 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
WED 10/5 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
FRI 10/7 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
MON 10/10 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
TUE 10/11 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
THU 10/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
FRI 10/14 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II
SUN 10/16 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe
MON 10/17 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
WED 10/19 – Boston, MA @ Royale
THU 10/20 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
FRI 10/21 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
SAT 10/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
MON 10/24 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
TUE 10/25 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
THU 10/27 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

To Buy or Stream “Happy Pills”:
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/HAPPYPILLSi
Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/HAPPYPILLSap
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/HAPPYPILLSs
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/HAPPYPILLSg
Soundcloud: http://smarturl.it/HAPPYPILLSsc
Lyric Video: http://smarturl.it/HAPPYPILLSlv

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KT Tunstall Announces New Album ‘KIN’ To Be Released September 9th

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News
KT Confirms US Dates This Fall
 
July 15, 2016…KT Tunstall returns with an explosive 11 track collection of songs on her fifth studio album KIN to be released September 9th  on Caroline Records. The album will be available for pre-order at all participating retailers, here.
Two years ago, KT Tunstall thought she was done with music: “As an artist I feel like I died,” she says. “I stopped. I gave up. I didn’t want to do it anymore.” She put her stuff in storage and bought a little house in Venice Beach, California and enrolled in the Sundance Institute’s elite Film Composers Lab. It was a turning point in her life.

Two years later KIN was born. Produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Fitz and the Tantrums, Air, M83 and more), and written and recorded by KT in LA, it exemplifies the very best of guitar pop. “The truth is, I’ve finally made peace with being a pop songwriter,” KT says. “This record was very much embracing my dharma as an artist, which is to write positive songs that have muscle, but also show their vulnerability.”

It has been over ten years since KT released her multi-platinum debut, Eye To The Telescope, and in KIN, KT sees its full bodied and blooded follow up. The album’s new focused sound is exemplified by the teaser track ‘Evil Eye’; a stripped back, primal rock ‘n’ roll track that seeded the whole record. The album’s lead single ‘Maybe It’s A Good Thing’ shows KT in top form: a moment in life captured in a bright, powerful pop song with an irresistible and unforgettable melody.

The diverse collection also includes a duet with KT fan James Bay, the raucous rebellion of ‘It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am’, ‘Run On Home’, the call to arms of ‘Hard Girls’, and the beautiful album closer ‘Love Is An Ocean’.

Amazon will have limited signed copies of KIN available while supplies last. In addition, Barnes & Noble will have an exclusive, limited edition colored vinyl version of KIN, again while supplies last.

KT has released five albums internationally, to date: Eye to the Telescope(2004), KT Tunstall’s Acoustic Extravaganza (2006), Drastic Fantastic (2007),Tiger Suit (2010) and Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (2013). Her music has also figured prominently in film and television including The Devil Wear’s Prada, Grey’s Anatomy, Winter’s Tale and many more. She has won a BRIT Award, an Ivor Novello Award and earned both Grammy and Mercury Prize nominations.

KIN full track listing:
1. Hard Girls
2. Turned A Light On
3. Maybe It’s A Good Thing
4. Evil Eye
5. It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am
6. On My Star
7. Two Way
8. Run On Home
9. KIN
10. Everything Has Its Shape
11. Love Is An Ocean

US Tour Dates:
September 14 Lincoln Theatre Washington, DC
September 15 Danforth Music Hall Toronto, ONT
September 17 Royale Boston, MA
September 18 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
September 19 Irving Plaza New York, NY
September 21 House of Blues Chicago, IL
September 22 The Vogue Indianapolis, IN
September 23 Barrymore Theatre Madison, WI
September 24 Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, MN
September 27 The Crocodile Seattle, WA
September 28 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR
September 29 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, BC
October 2 House of Blues San Diego, CA
October 3 The Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, CA
Tickets on sale now at kttunstall.com/live.

JOSH GROBAN RELEASES SONG ‘DUST AND ASHES’ FROM THE GREAT COMET/ Live in PGH 8/2

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE TODAY
JOSH GROBAN’S SUMMER TOUR: ON STAGE, KICKS OFF TODAY IN NEW ORLEANS
 
 Multiplatinum recording artist Josh Groban releases “Dust and Ashes” from the new musical NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET of 1812 for digital download today, and will be available at all digital retailers and streaming services (Apple Music and Spotify). The single is the first chance to preview Groban’s Broadway debut in THE GREAT COMET this fall. “Dust and Ashes” features music and lyrics by Dave Malloy, and will be distributed by Reprise Records.
THE GREAT COMET will open on Broadway this fall, starring Josh Groban as ‘Pierre’ and Denée Benton as ‘Natasha’ in their Broadway debuts. Created by Dave Malloy (Preludes, Ghost Quartet) and directed by Rachel Chavkin (Small Mouth Sounds, Preludes), THE GREAT COMET will blaze into Broadway’s Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) beginning October 18, with opening night set for Monday, November 14, 2016. Tickets are on sale now and available at Telecharge.com.
 THE GREAT COMET is a theatrical experience like no other. Malloy’s inspired adaptation of a 70-page slice of War and Peace puts audiences just inches away from Tolstoy’s brash young lovers, as they light up Moscow in an epic tale of romance and passion.
The New York Times calls THE GREAT COMET “a heaven-sent fireball” (Brantley) and “vibrant, thrillingly imagined” (Isherwood), Entertainment Weekly calls it “a stunning, blazingly original musical,” and the New York Post calls it “inventive, ravishing and full-on romantic.” The Original Off Broadway Cast Recording can be purchased on iTunes.
 Tickets for THE GREAT COMET are on sale now and available via Telecharge.com or by visiting the Imperial Theater box office (249 West 45th Street). For groups of 15+, call 1-800-432-7780.

Possessing one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music, singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban has entertained fans across the globe with his multi-platinum albums and DVDs (over 35 million sold worldwide), electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances. The 35-year-old Los Angeles native is the only artist who has had two albums appear on the Top 20 Best-Selling Albums list of the past decade, according to Billboard. He has appeared in the feature films Crazy, Stupid, Love, Coffee Town, and Muppets Most Wanted, as well as on CBS’ Life In Pieces, NBC’s The Office, FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and CBS’ The Crazy Ones. Groban has released seven studio albums, 2001’s self-titled double-platinum debut, 2003’s multi-platinumCloser, 2006’s double-platinum Awake, 2007’s quadruple-platinum Grammy-nominated Noel, 2010’s platinum Illuminations, and 2013’s All That Echoes, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, giving Groban his first No. 1 debut and third chart-topper. In April 2015, Groban released Stages a collection of some of the greatest songs from musical theater. The album was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. In February 2016 Groban released a CD/DVD package, entitled Stages Live, featuring performances recorded at the historic Los Angeles Theater in downtown L.A. for his all-new PBS special Josh Groban: Stages Live.   An active arts education philanthropist and advocate, Groban is a member of Americans for the Arts Artists Committee and Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation helps enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
Josh also hits the road today, see dates below:

JOSH GROBAN: ON STAGE
07/15
New Orleans, LA
 Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square+
07/17 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre+
07/19 Greensboro, NC White Oak Amphiteatre @ Greensboro Coliseum+
07/22 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach Theatre+
07/23 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center+
07/25 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center+*
07/26 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center+*
07/29 Uncasvile, CT Mohegan Sun Arena*
07/30 Boston, MA Blue Hills Bank Pavilion+*
08/02 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion+*
08/03 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion+*
08/05 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel & Casino*
08/06 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live+*
08/09 Chicago, IL First Merit Bank Pavilion @ Northerly Island+*
08/10 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center+*
08/12 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center+
08/13 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre+*
08/16 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre+*
08/19 Denver, CO Pepsi Center+*
08/20 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre+*
08/23 Seattle, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle Amphitheatre*
08/24 Portland, OR
McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheatre*
08/26 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre+*
08/27 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre+*
+ denotes special guest Sarah McLachlan
* denotes special guest Foy Vance
@ denotes special guest Eric Hutchinson

MARIANAS TRENCH TO EMBARK ON A SUMMER US HEADLINE TOUR “SPF 80s” NEW ALBUM ‘ASTORIA’ OUT NOW/@MrSmalls 7/30

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
Multi-Platinum selling Canadian pop-rockers Marianas Trench have announced a summer headlining tour in the U.S., “SPF 80s”, which kicks off on July 8th in Oklahoma City, OK at the Diamond Ballroom. Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting on Thursday, May 19th at 10am local time. General admission tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 20th at 10am local time. Go to www.marianastrench.net for more info and to purchase tickets.
The tour is in support of their newly released fourth studio album Astoria which echoes one part 1980’s fantasy adventure film and one part classic Marianas Trench. It honors classic coming of age stories, and reflects on front man Josh Ramsay’s own personal journey that took him from the highest high to the darkest point in his life and career. “This album is about completely falling to pieces, and picking yourself back up again,” Josh explains. “We took the hardest two years of my life and made it into something beautiful, and our best work to date.”
Excited to be performing in the U.S. again this summer, Marianas Trench enthuses, “America, we’re back. Grab your sunscreen, super soaker, and speedo ‘cuz things are about to get HOT. The Marianas Trench SPF 80s tour is coming to a city near you this summer and David Hasselhoff says, “You definitely don’t want to miss it!”
Since their 2006 debut album Fix Me, Marianas Trench have had two Certified Platinum albums in Canada (Masterpiece Theatre and Ever After) and many chart-topping hits including “Fallout,” “Haven’t Had Enough” and “Stutter.” In 2013, the band earned a JUNO Award for Group of the Year, adding that accomplishment to their multiple MuchMusic Video Awards. Ramsay also received a Grammy nomination in 2013 for co-writing and producing Carly Rae Jepsen’s breakthrough smash “Call Me Maybe.”
Below is a full list of tour dates for Marianas Trench’s SPF 80s tour. General admission tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 20th at 10AM local time
July 8, 2016               Oklahoma City, OK                Diamond Ballroom
July 9, 2016               San Antonio, TX                    The Aztec Theatre
July 10, 2016             Austin, TX                             Mohawk
July 12, 2016             New Orleans, LA                    House of Blues
July 13, 2016             Birmingham, AL                     Iron City
July 15, 2016             St. Petersburg, FL                  Jannus Live
July 16, 2016             Ponte Vedra Beach, FL           Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
July 17, 2016             Atlanta, GA                            The Masquerade
July 19, 2016             Wilmington, NC                      Ziggy’s By The Sea
July 20, 2016             Asheville, NC                          The Orange Peel
July 22, 2016             Raleigh, NC                            Lincoln Theatre
July 23, 2016             Richmond, VA                        The National
July 24, 2016             Asbury Park, NJ                      The Stone Pony
July 26, 2016             New York, NY                         PlayStation Theater
July 27, 2016             New Haven, CT                      Toad’s Place
July 29, 2016             Baltimore, MD                        Baltimore Soundstage
July 30, 2016             Millvale, PA                             Mr. Small’s Theatre
July 31, 2016             Cleveland, OH                         House of Blues
August 02, 2016        Louisville, KY                           Mercury Ballroom
August 03, 2016        Nashville, TN                          The Cannery Ballroom
August 05, 2016        St. Louis, MO                          The Pageant
August 06, 2016        Chicago, IL                             Taste Of Lincoln Avenue
August 07, 2016        Omaha, NE                             Slowdown
August 09, 2016        Denver, CO                             The Summit Music Hall
August 10, 2016        Salt Lake City, UT                   The Complex
August 13, 2016        San Francisco, CA                   The Fillmore
August 14, 2016        San Diego, CA                         House Of Blues

Get Cool with TWIZTID this Summer – Official Sodas Now Available

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Merchandise Deal, Toys
Pepsi-Cola, Coca-Cola, Royal Crown…we’re gonna hypnotize ’em, murderize, then knock ’em down… All other mainstream sodas better watch out, because the underground now has its own soda pop – new TWIZTID sodas are here! After teasing the drinks for the past few months, the demented duo are thrilled to announce the release of their two officialTWIZTID soda flavors, Madrox’s “Sour Apple Sludge” and Monoxide’s “Redrum Strawberry”. The sodas are available for purchase in packs of four via www.Twiztid-Shop.com now! TWIZTID‘s new sodas are powered by DeadWorld premium Zombie Soda.
“One of our company highlights was aligning with TWIZTID to cross promote DeadWorld Zombie Soda with their fans. Their product creativity and their enthusiasm in promotion have exposed DeadWorld Zombie Soda to thousands of people. We look forward to workingTWIZTID in many new promotion concepts,” statesPaul Burke, CEO of DeadWorld Soda.
 
“TWIZTID and I tasted these flavors months ago and we stand behind the fact that these are the BEST tasting pops out there! They mix well with alcohol and taste amazing on their own,”adds George Vlahakis, CEO of Majik Ninja Entertainment.
These new sodas are out just in time for TWIZTID‘s upcoming re-release of their most coveted album to date, 2003’s The Green Book, set to hit stores on August 19, 2016. After acquiring the rights to this instant classic, TWIZTID immediately sought out to re-distribute it in refreshed CD and vinyl formats, which you can also pre-order via www.Twiztid-Shop.com.
What is surely TWIZTID‘s most requested out of print album, The Green Book features guest appearances from Shaggy 2 Dope, E-40, Esham, Tech N9ne, Violent J, Layzie Bone, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa and Bushwick Bill and originally debuted at #52 on the Billboard charts nearly 13 years ago. Sit back, pop open a TWIZTID soda and enjoy some tunes!
TWIZTID recently announced their massive 2016 fall tour, the “Spooktacular Horror Show”, beginning on September 28 in Minneapolis, MN and visiting 30+ cities before coming to a close on Halloween night in Sauget, IL. The “Spooktacular Horror Show” tour will feature special guests Mac Lethal, Zodiac Mprint (Blaze and The R.O.C.), Lex The Hex Master, Menage 2 Sobriety and Godz Of Kaos.
Tickets and VIP Packages are on sale via www.Twiztid-Shop.com. VIP Packages include a pre-show Meet and Greet with TWIZTID, Zodiac Mprint and Lex The Hex Master. They also include a VIP pass, 24×36 poster, hat pin, Majik Ninja Entertainment sampler, Get Twiztid CD, Mutant Remixed And Remastered CD, TWIZTID live DVD and three black and white 8×10 promotional photos that VIP’s can get signed by TWIZTID at the VIP Meet and Greet.
See below for currently confirmed “Spooktacular Horror Show” dates.
TWIZTID on the “Spooktacular Horror Show” 2016 Fall Tour
9/28 Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
9/29 Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
9/30 Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theatre
10/1 Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theatre
10/2 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/4 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
10/6 Los Angeles, CA @ Union
10/7 Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS
10/8 Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee Theatre
10/9 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/10 Oklahoma City, OK @ Farmers Market Event Center
10/11 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
10/12 New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall
10/13 Marietta, GA @ The 120 Tavern and Music Hall
10/14 Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry
10/15 Boonsboro, MD @ Boonsboro Event Center
10/16 Worcester, MA @ Worcester Palladium
10/17 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero Theatre
10/18 Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
10/20 Canandaigua, NY @ Vpub at The Villager
10/22 Cleveland, OH @ The Agora Theatre
10/23 Newport, KY @ Madison Theater [NEW VENUE!]
10/24 Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse [NEW DATE!]
10/25 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse at the International
10/26 Columbus, OH @ The Alrosa Villa
10/27 Louisville, TN @ Diamond Pub and Billiards
10/28 Kokomo, IN @ Front Row Live
10/29 Chicago, IL @ Portage Theater
10/30 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre
10/31 Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
 
About TWIZTID:
For over two decades, TWIZTID – the cult-phenom brainchild of diabolical duo Jamie Madrox and Monoxide – has infectiously meshed flavors of rap, rock and beyond while fervidly moonlighting as the sonic manifestation of a Hollywood horror flick. TWIZTID‘s most recent album, The Darkness, debuted on the Billboard Top 200 charts at #29, marking their 11th overall album debut on the chart. The Darkness marks the Detroit, Michigan natives’ first Billboard debut since the launch of their independently owned and operated label, Majik Ninja Entertainment. Order your copy of The Darkness now viawww.TwiztidShop.com.
For more information on TWIZTID, please visit:
www.TwiztidShop.com *official webstore*

ALL HAIL THE YETI Announces “Haunted & Damaged” North American Headline Tour with Support from FINAL DRIVE

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour, Video
Whiskey-soaked, gritty hardcore metal hybrid ALL HAIL THE YETI are thrilled to announce their upcoming “Haunted & Damaged” North American headline tour with special guests Missouri-native groove thrashers Final Drive. The tour will begin in Tempe, AZ on July 29th and hit 22 cities before coming to an end in Salt Lake City, UT on August 26th. See below for a full listing of tour dates.
ALL HAIL THE YETI vocalist Connor Garritty states, “We are very excited to be back on the road doing what we love. It’s been a while but we want to thank all our fans for being so patient. You will not be disappointed! We signed up Final Drive from St. Louis to directly support us every night. They are a great band with tons of energy! We hope to see all of our followers out there – the storm is coming! HAIL!”
 
ALL HAIL THE YETI Headline Tour Dates:
7/29/2016 – Tempe, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto
7/30/2016 – Santa Fe, NM @ The Underground
7/31/2016 – Lubbock, TX @ Depot O Bar
8/1/2016 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats
8/2/2016 – Houston, TX @ BFE
8/3/2016 – Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar
8/4/2016 – Tulsa, OK @ Downtown Lounge
8/5/2016 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
8/6/2016 – St. Louis, MO @ Firebird (Final Drive headline)
8/8/2016 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Castle Lounge
8/9/2016 – Billings, MT @ The Rail Yard
8/10/2016 – Missoula, MT @ The Dark Horse
8/12/2016 – Edmonton, AB Canada @The Brix
8/14/2016 – Calgary, AB Canada @Distortion
8/15/2016 – Canmore, AB Canada @ Canmore Hotel
8/18/2016 – Vancouver, BC Canada @ Cobalt Hotel
8/20/2016 – Anchorage, AK @ Koot’s (no Final Drive)
8/22/2016 – Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
8/23/2016 – Portland, OR @ Ash Street
8/24/2016 – Boise, ID @ The Shredder
8/25/2016 – Idaho Falls, ID @ The Falls
8/26/2016 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar (merging with another tour, NEID headlines)
In other ALL HAIL THE YETI news, the band would like to congratulate bassist Nicholas Diltz on the announcement of his new side project, Day Of Errors, featuring drummer Bill Ward (formerly of Black Sabbath) and guitarist Joe Amodea! Nick is still a full-time member of ALL HAIL THE YETI and will be with the band on this North American “Haunted & Damaged” tour.
This past April, ALL HAIL THE YETI released their long-awaited full-length concept album, Screams From A Black Wilderness, via Minus Head Records. The album is based on classic, spooky horror stories and presents a different story with each track. Screams From A Black Wilderness is produced by Matt Hyde, known for his prior work with renowned groups such as Deftones, Slayer, and Soulfly. You can order Screams From A Black Wildernessnow via Bandcamp, Amazon, or iTunes.
Watch ALL HAIL THE YETI‘s recently released conceptual video series, featuring two new tracks “Daughter Of The Morning Star” and “Before The Flames”, via the links below:
“Daughter Of The Morning Star” (prequel to the Flames story)
“Before The Flames” (Part 1, from Screams From A Black Wilderness)
“After The Great Fire” (Part 2, from 2012’s self-titled album)
 
Follow ALL HAIL THE YETI:
ALL HAIL THE YETI current line-up:
Connor Garritty – vocals
Nicholas Diltz – bass
Ryan “Junior” Kittlitz – drums
Alan Stokes – guitar

LP @RexTheater on 7/22

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Streaming, Tour

LP is headlining in Pittsburgh on July 22nd at the Rex Theater in support of her new EP, Death Valley, out now on Vagrant Records. The EP’s three singles are: “Lost on You,” which is an international hit and peaked at #3 on Hype Machine its debut week, lead to a riveting performance she gave of the single on Late Night With Seth Meyers… “Muddy Waters,” is featured in the last episode of the new season of Orange is the New Black… and “Strange,” which just premiered on NPR All Songs Considered.

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“She has the kind of show-stopping, booming voice that draws standing ovations.” – LA Times

“With her penetrating voice and Dylan-goes electric swagger, Los Angeles-based singer songwriter LP may be on the verge of serious mainstream success.” – Vogue

“Knocking on stardom’s door. She has her own kind of charisma that can deliver a wide audience.” – Wall Street Journal

“Gaining mainstream traction” – Rolling Stone

“Rock’s next big thing? She is.” – ELLE

The forthcoming EP also includes the viral and international hit “Lost on You,” which is currently #1 in Greece and #2 in Portugal. The track peaked at #3 onHype Machine‘s Popular Chart, and landed #6 on Spotify‘s Viral Chart its debut week. The live version of “Lost on You” has over 2 million plays onYouTube, and the official video was just released via Noisey – PRESS HERE TO WATCH. A vet to the late-night TV circuit, LP also gave a riveting performance of “Lost on You” on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Catch LP on tour this summer, as the singer-songwriter just announced new headline shows in Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Cleveland, and more. LP is also set to appear at this year’s Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL andEdmonton, Canada‘s Folk Music Festival. LP will also open for Bryan Ferry on select dates for his North American tour. See all tour dates listed below.

In other news, LP is the featured vocalists for Otto Knows and Avicii‘s new club song “Back Where I Belong.“  PRESS HERE TO LISTEN.

LP //2016 Tour Dates:

July 19th                            Toronto, CA @ Massey Hall*
July 21st                             Philadelphia, PA @ Verizon Hall-Kimmel Center*
July 22nd                           Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
July 23rd                            Washington, D.C. @ Lincoln Theatre*
July 25th                            Washington D.C. @ Lincoln Theatre*
July 26th                            Washington, D.C. @ U Street Music Hall
July 27th                            New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre*
July 29th                            New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre*
July 30th                            Providence, RI @ Fete Lounge
July 31st                             Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion*
August 2nd                        Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
August 4th                         Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre*
August 5th                         Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues – Cambridge Room
August 6th                         Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival
August 7th                         Edmonton, Canada @ Edmonton Folk Music Festival
August 9th                         San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic*
August 10th                       Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley
August 11th                       Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater*


* w/ Bryan Ferry

 

 

 
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ARKAIK Kicks Off US Tour

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour

Progressive death metal faction, ARKAIK, will embark upon a fifteen-date US headlining tour this Summer. The Make America Shred Again Tour 2016 will run from July 2nd through July 24th. Support will be provided by Vale Of Pnath and Singularity with additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are beyond stoked to be hitting this road this July with the incredibly talented Vale Of Pnath and Singularity,” issues guitarist Greg Paulson. “This is a really special package given the technical and progressive nature of the music. All bands are releasing new music and have new albums to promote. We also have our most ambitious set list to date, spanning our previous two records and our newly released album Lucid Dawn.”
ARKAIK w/ Vale Of Pnath, Singularity:
7/02/2016 Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA
7/04/2016 Club Red – Mesa, AZ
7/06/2016 Blu Phoenix – Albuquerque, NM
7/10/2016 Korova – San Antonio, TX
7/11/2016 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
7/12/2016 Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
7/13/2016 Tomcats West – Fortworth, TX
7/15/2016 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO
7/16/2016 The Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
7/17/2016 WhySound – Logan, UT
7/21/2016 Studio 7 – Seattle, WA
7/22/2016 Third Street Pub – Bend, OR
7/23/2016 The Haul – Grants Pass, OR
7/24/2016 Phoenix Theater – Petaluma, CA
ARKAIK released their Lucid Dawn full-length last year via Unique Leader Records. The second installment in a series of concept albums, Lucid Dawn centers itself around Cyrix, a disillusioned character in a dystopian society. In Cyrix’ realm, dreaming is systematically controlled by a tyrannical ruler named Khaal-Li-Phar and his army of dark shamans, where people are forced to build monuments to the tyrant to stifle their imaginations and inhibit their ability to achieve a multi-dimensional existence. Musically and conceptually, Lucid Dawn is a death metal take on American mythologist, writer and lecturer, Joseph Campbell’s monomyth and the beginning of Cyrix’s “Hero’s Journey,” that seamlessly carries its listeners on a visceral expedition through the depths of evil and beyond the threshold of mundane reality.
ARKAIK’s Lucid Dawn was engineered, mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren (Suffocation, Fallujah, Wrvth, All Shall Perish et al.) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California and is out now worldwide via Unique Leader Records. Order bundles are currently available at THIS LOCATION.
“ARKAIK manage to imbue fresh life into their brutal technical death metal through the sheer power of their writing.” — Heavy Blog Is Heavy
“Firmly entrenched in the technical death metal sound, ARKAIK show just how appealing the genre can be when approached from the right angles. There’s no gimmicks, no over-the-top guitar wankery, just crushing death metal with enough intricacy to blow your mind yet allow you to whistle that riff that got stuck in your head for the rest of your day.” – Dead Rhetoric
“…a head-spinning display of insectile tech-death frenzy — the kind of performance that somehow feels both machine-tight and berserk.” – No Clean Singing
 “ARKAIK merge insane brutality and technicality with a modern death metal sensibility that allows them to reap the benefits of both styles. The combination of complexity and catchiness makes for songs that have both immediate appeal and longevity; the perfect combination…” – Wonderbox Metal
“As profound and groovy as tech gets…” – Sputnik Music
“A tech-death hurricane of musicianship heroics.” – The Sludgelord
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Fitz And The Tantrums Fall Tour (@StageAE 7/14), “Good Morning America” Performance On June 22

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour, Video
Fresh off the debut of their self-titled album, Fitz and The Tantrums announce their “Come Get Your Love” fall North American headline tour. The run will kick off with a pair of West Coast dates – an October 12 show at the historic Fox Theater in Oakland, CA and a hometown concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on October 14. Tickets for the Los Angeles show are already on sale. A ticket pre-sale for all other fall dates will begin Tuesday, June 21 at www.fitzandthetantrums.com/tour. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, June 24. See below for itinerary.
The band will perform on “Good Morning America” this Wednesday, June 22. Their “Get Right Back”summer tour is underway now and visits New York City’s Terminal 5 tomorrow, June 21.
Fitz and The Tantrums (Elektra Records), available HERE, is No. 16 on the Billboard 200, No. 4 on Billboard’s Alternative Albums chart and No. 13 on Billboard’s Current Albums chart. 
 
“HandClap,” the album’s first single, has been nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Song. Fans can vote HERE. The track currently has more than 8 million Spotify streams.
The song has been heard in the advertising campaign for the Fiat 500X Crossover (view the latest adHERE) and in this trailer for the film Storks. It is also being used as the official song for The CW’s 2016 Summer and Fall Image Campaigns. “HandClap” is No. 1 on Billboard & Clio Music’s Top Commercials chart for the month of May. View Fitz and The Tantrums performing “HandClap” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” HERE and see the official video, directed by Marc Klasfeld (Wiz Khalifa, Twenty One Pilots), HERE.
The Los Angeles Times called “HandClap” a contender for “2016’s Song of the Summer” in this feature, which takes a look at the songwriting process behind the track and radio’s ecstatic response to it. “Fitz & The Tantrums deliver hook upon hook on catchy new single ‘HandClap,'” said Idolatorand Harper’s Bazaar hailed the track as a “cheeky dance floor seduction ballad.”
USA Today put “Roll Up,” another album track, on its list of the “10 best songs of the week,” noting how it’s “infectious, pop-y, and hard not to bop around to when it floats in your ears.” The Boston Globe observed, “the album proves emphatically that Fitz can still craft a catchy chorus.”Newsdaysaid,”Fitz and The Tantrums’ move from their retro-soul roots to the sparkling dance pop on their new album, ‘Fitz and The Tantrums’ (Elektra), might have been alarming if the Los Angeles band didn’t do it so well.”
Fitz and The Tantrumsis the follow-up to More Than Just a Dream, which has racked up over 76 million album streams to date. The 2013 album contained the Gold-certified singles “The Walker” and “Out Of My League.“ Both tracks topped Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart – a feat accomplished by only three other artists in the chart’s 25-year history.
Fitz and The Tantrums are: Fitz (vocals), Noelle Scaggs (vocals/tambourine), James King (saxophone), Jeremy Ruzumna (keyboards), John Wicks (drums) and Joseph Karnes (bass).
LINKS
Tour information and tickets HERE
Purchase album HERE
Vote for Teen Choice Awards HERE
Watch Fiat 500X Crossover ad HERE
See Storks trailer HERE
View band performing “HandClap” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” HERE
View official “HandClap” video HERE
Read Los Angeles Times article HERE
 
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS – UPCOMING TOUR DATES
June
21 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
23 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
24 – Rochester, NY @ Rochester International Jazz Festival
25 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
26 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Meijer Gardens Amphitheatre
28 – Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird Nightclub
29 – Milwaukee, MI @ Summerfest
July
14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
15 – Columbus, OH @ PromoWest Festival
16 – Kansas City, KS @ Sporting Park Stadium – KRBZ’s Annual Beach Buzz Ball
17 – North Birmingham, AL @ Sloss Music & Arts Festival
19 – New Orleans, LA @ Civic Theater
21 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
22 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
23 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
24 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s
26 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
27 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
29 – Del Mar, CA @ Del Mar Race Track
 
August
18 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
19 – Portland, OR @ Oregon Zoo Amphitheater
20 – Seattle, WA @ Marymoor Park
22 – Eugene, OR @ Britt Pavilion
23 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
24 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
26 – Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
27 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
28 – Missoula, MT @ Big Sky Brewery
30 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House
31 – Jackson Hole, WY @ Pink Garter Theatre
 
September
1 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Pioneer Park – Twilight Concert Series
2-4 – Denver, CO @ Riot Fest
16-18 – Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
October
12 – San Francisco, CA @ Fox Theater
14 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
November
3 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
4 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
9 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
11 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Oakdale Theatre
12 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
13 – Bethlehem, PA @ Sands Bethlehem Event Center
15 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
16 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
18 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre
19 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
22 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
  
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS Announce Details of North American Tour

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour
The UK’s greatest cult band, UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, have announced details of a run of North American dates beginning at the end of August and running through September.
 
The dates are as follows:
 
UNCLE ACID With Danava and The Shrine:
8/27: Las Vegas, NV @ Psycho Fest*
8/28: Los Angeles, CA @ Fuck Yeah Fest*
8/29: Phoenix, AZ @ Club Crescent
8/31: Dallas, TX @ Trees
9/2: Birmingham, AL @ The Saturn
9/3: Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
9/4: Tampa, FL @ State Theater
9/6: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
9/7: Richmond, VA @ Broadberry
9/8: Washington, DC @ The Howard Theater
9/9: Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
9/10: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
9/12: Detroit, MI @ The Majestic
9/13: Chicago, IL @ Metro
9/15: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater
9/16: Colorado Springs, CO @ Rawkus
9/17: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
9/19: Boise, ID @ Neurolux
9/20: Missoula, MT @ The Wilmna
9/22: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
9/23: Portland, OR @ Star Theatre
 
*Festival Appearance
 
They released their breakthrough album Blood Lust in 2011, a homage to British Hammer and folk horror films of the 1970s, a candle-lit head-trip of withered hands, ritual knives and gallows ropes.  Mind Control (2013), their third album, looked further afield, to the post-Charles Manson US for inspiration: Jim Jones dosing the Kool-Aid. Blue Cheer, Blue Oyster Cult and B-movie biker movies. War, Watergate, serial killers and suicidal TV evangelists.
 
Recent praise for The Night Creeper:
 
Another epically conceived record from a cult hero who should be slaying arenas – 4/5 Mojo
A dark and sinister, yet thoroughly uplifting affair – 4/5 Shindig
As thrillingly dark and overwhelming as anything they’ve attempted before –4/5 Q
A fearful jam of monster proportions – 8/10 Classic Rock
A dark flipside to Strawberry Fields Forever – The Times
It’s highly disturbing and unsettling, but we wouldn’t have it any other way –5/5 Kerrang
No one is more doomy than them – The Guardian
Uncle Acid have what it takes to become huge – Metal Hammer
Get ready for one of the best bad trips you’ve ever had – Terrorizer
 

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Grouplove Announce Third Album, Big Mess, To Be Released on September 9th by Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour, Video
FIRST SINGLE, “WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE,” OUT JULY 15
BAND TO HIT THE ROAD THIS FALL FOR WORLD TOUR
(above) Photo credit: James Marcus Haney
June 20, 2016 – (Los Angeles, CA) – Canvasback Music/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove will release their highly anticipated third studio album, entitled Big Mess, on September 9th. The first single, “Welcome To Your Life,” will be released on July 15th. Watch a trailer for the album, which previews four new songs HERE.

Grouplove – Big Mess [Official Album Trailer]

Recorded in Los Angeles and Seattle with producers Captain Cuts (Grouplove’s own Ryan Rabin) and Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, The Shins), Big Mess features the signature anthemic choruses and infectious hooks that first brought the Los Angeles quintet to prominence through hits like “Tongue Tied,” “Colours,” and “Ways To Go.” No stranger to the worldwide festival circuit, Grouplove has made an album that brilliantly showcases their richly narrated songs with elaborate production.
“We made this album at an important crossroads in our lives, and it was a dream come true to be able to work with Phil Ek up in Seattle and with Ryan down in LA. We’re extremely excited for the world to hear it!” offered singer/guitarist Christian Zucconi.
This fall, Grouplove will hit the road for their Big Mess World Tour. One dollar for every ticket sold will be donated to the organization charity: water to help fund water projects like drilled wells, spring protections, and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world. More info can be found here: https://my.charitywater.org/grouplove/tour. Muna and Dilly Dally will support all U.S. tour dates except for Honolulu, HI. Please see below for Grouplove’s upcoming North American tour dates:
THE BIG MESS WORLD TOUR
AUSTRALIA
8/16 – Sydney Oxford Art Factory – Australia
8/18 – Melbourne Corner Hotel – Australia
EUROPE
9/21 – Amsterdam Paradiso – Netherlands
9/22 – Hamburg Reeperbahn Fest – Germany
9/23 – Cologne Luxor – Germany
9/24 – Paris Les Etoiles – France
9/26 – Manchester Academy 3 – United Kingdom
9/27 – London Electric Ballroom – United Kingdom
NORTH AMERICA
8/10 – Honolulu, HI – The Republik
10/5 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl*+
10/6 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater*+
10/7 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium*+
10/10 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom*+
10/13 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre*+
10/14 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile Café*
10/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex – Grand Room*+
10/18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*+
10/21 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theatre+
10/22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue*+
10/23 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater*+
10/25 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre*+
10/27 – Columbus, OH – Express Live!*
10/29 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre*+
10/30 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall*
10/31 – Montréal, QC – Corona Theatre*
11/1 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore*+
11/3 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*+
11/5 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom+
11/9 – Washington, DC – Echostage*+
11/10 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva*+
11/12 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom*+
11/13 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues*+
11/15 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues*+
11/16 – Houston, TX – House of Blues*+
11/18 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater*+
*with MUNA
+with Dilly Dally
Grouplove first came together in 2009 and were quickly hailed for their standout live performances, both as headliners and at such international festivals as Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Reading + Leeds Festivals, and Glastonbury.  A year after releasing a self-titled EP in 2010, the band returned with their debut full length “NEVER TRUST A HAPPY SONG” featuring a trio of breakout singles – “Colours,” “Itchin’ On A Photograph,” and  the RIAA-certified platinum hit “Tongue Tied” which spent 3 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Alternative radio chart. The quintet’s second full length album – 2013’s “SPREADING RUMOURS” – was met with a raft of acclaim from the likes ofRolling Stone, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, NYLON, and National Public Radio who called it “ludicrously easy to love.”  As with all of Grouplove’s recorded material, the collection was produced by the band’s own Ryan Rabin, and was highlighted by singles “Ways To Go” and “Shark Attack.”  In 2014, Grouplove contributed the original song “Let Me In” to  “The Fault in Our Stars – Music From the Motion Picture,” the musical companion to the blockbuster film based on The New York Times bestseller. That same year, the band was tapped to create the theme song to the Netflix Original Series “BoJack Horseman.” Last year, vocalist/keyboardist Hannah Hooper collaborated with Volcom for a Lady Grouplove capsule collection of clothing inspired by her personal style and artwork.
Grouplove is: Christian Zucconi (vocals, guitar), Hannah Hooper (vocals, keys), Andrew Wessen (guitar, vocals), Ryan Rabin (drums), and Daniel Gleason (bass).
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ATLAS GENIUS ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH BEAR HANDS + DATES WITH PANIC! AT THE DISCO AND WEEZER

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour
Atlas Genius, led by Australian brothers Keith and Michael Jeffery, will be hitting the road this summer with Bear Hands on a U.S. co-headline tour, kicking off July 18 in Lexington, KY. Tickets for all shows will be on sale tonight, Thursday, May 26 at 9pm PT at http://atlasgenius.com/tour.
In addition to the dates with Bear Hands, Atlas Genius are playing 11 festivals this summer, including their recent gigs at Hangout and Shaky Knees, as well as Bottle Rock this weekend in Napa, a headline slot at Make Music Pasadena, and Firefly. They will also play a handful of dates alongside Weezer and Panic! At The Disco for their summer tour. See below for a full list of confirmed dates.
The LA-based Atlas Genius are touring in support of their album Inanimate Objects, hailed byEntertainment Weekly as one of the best new albums and “a huge leap forward for the band” from their breakthrough debut When It Was Now. The album features Top 10 alternative hit “Molecules” as well as “Stockholm” which was synched in the latest Capitol One commercial with Jennifer Garner.
Confirmed upcoming tour dates:
05/27   Napa, CA                            Bottle Rock Festival – Live 105 show
05/28   Napa, CA                            Bottle Rock Festival
06/11   Pasadena, CA                     Make Music Pasadena
06/15   La Jolla, CA                       KBZT Radio Show
06/17   Chicago, IL                        Taste of Randolph
06/18   Dover, DE                           Firefly Festival
07/16   Oklahoma City, OK          Zoo Amphitheater**
07/17   Columbus, OH                   PromoWest Fest
07/18   Lexington, KY                   Manchester Music Hall*
07/20   Des Moines, IA                  Wooly’s *
07/21   Omaha, NE                          Slowdown*
07/22   Brandon, SD.                      Badlands Motor Speedway**
07/25   Ft. Collins, CO                   Aggie Theatre*
07/26   Colorado Springs, CO       The Black Sheep*
07/27   Albuquerque, NM              El Rey Theater*
07/29   Tucson, AZ                          The Rock*
07/30   Phoenix, AZ                        Crescent Ballroom*
07/31   Bakersfield, CA                  B Ryder’s*
08/01   Santa Ana, CA                    The Observatory*
08/04  Santa Cruz, CA                   Catalyst*
08/05   Fresno, CA                           Strummers*
08/06    Sacramento, CA                 Ace of Spades*
09/02   Seattle, WA                          Bumbershoot Festival
09/23   Las Vegas, NV                     Life is Beautiful Festival
10/09   Austin, TX                           Austin City Limits
*w/Bear Hands
**w/Panic! At the Disco and Weezer

OTHERWISE Announce Pledge Campaign For Upcoming Acoustic EP – US Headlining Tour Dates This Summer

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Tour
Las Vegas based rock outfit OTHERWISE have announced that they will return to the road in the states this Summer for a two week headlining tour. Aside from a handful of acoustic shows in their hometown, these dates will be the first to feature the band’s new drummer, Brian Medeiros. Joining Otherwise as direct support on this run will be Sons Of Texas.

In addition to the upcoming tour, Otherwise have launched their first ever Pledge Music campaign for their upcoming release, which will be an acoustic EP featuring songs that were performed live from the band’s show on May 21st at Sunset Station in Vegas. Fans will have the opportunity to play an essential role in the release of the record, while also earning unique and exclusive rewards for their support. You can check out the Pledge Music campaign via the link below.

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/otherwise
Adrian Patrick (vocals) commented on the band’s first ever Pledge Music campaign, saying,

“Our fans and supporters have been the enduring lifeblood of OTHERWISE. Without them we would be lost, so we are honored & humbled to be able to provide them another opportunity to be our true Patrons of the Arts; to be our Heroes.

Many of you have asked when we would be recording acoustic versions of the songs you love….now’s the time. We’re going to release an acoustic EP produced exclusively with songs from our show at Sunset Station in Las Vegas on May 21st. As part of this campaign, you’ll see the whole sequence of making a live album unfold thru exclusive updates, which come with every pledge.

Thank you to PledgeMusic for the platform to do so & thank you to all the Wise Warriors who continue to fight the good fight with us!”
OTHERWISE – US Summer Headlining Dates w/Sons Of Texas

6/11: Las Vegas, NV – Sunset Station (Club Madrid)*
6/25: Las Vegas, NV – Sunset Station (Club Madrid)*
7/8: Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
7/9: Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
7/10: Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
7/12: Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
7/13: Rockford, IL – District
7/14: Osh Kosh, WI – Rock USA
7/15: Dubuque, IL – The Venue
7/16: Rock Falls, IL – Long Shot
7/18: Merriam, KS – Aftershock
7/19: Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge
7/20: Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
7/22: Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
7/23: Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock

* – Otherwise ONLY