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Roots-oriented psychedelic rock band Greensky Bluegrass @RexTheater 2/7&8

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

Do you dig the sounds of acoustic rock roots like Mumford & Sons and The Avett Brothers?  So you can consideYou need to check out Greensky and realize they’re far beyond simply ‘bluegrass’ and as Rolling Stone has said, “they’re representing the genre for a whole new generation.” So this is not your Grandpa’s bluegrass.
Greensky Bluegrass will be playing at Rex Theater February 7 & 8


For more than a decade and a half, the members of Greensky Bluegrass have created their own version of bluegrass music, mixing the acoustic stomp of a stringband with the rule-breaking spirit of rock & roll. They redefine that sound once again with their sixth album, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted.

 

gsbg-pressLike the band’s own name, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted is a collection of opposites, full of dark psychedelic swirls, bright bursts of acoustic guitar, soundscapes, solos, freethinking improvisation, and plenty of sharp, focused songwriting. It’s wild and wide-ranging, showing off the diversity Greensky Bluegrass brings to every live show. At the same time, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted is unmistakably a studio album, recorded during two different sessions — one at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, North Carolina; the other at the Mountain House Recording Studio in Nederland, Colorado — that comprise the band’s longest block of recording time ever. The result is an 11-track album whose songs cast a wide net, mixing the full-throttle energy of a Greensky Bluegrass concert with the nuanced approach of a band that’s still eager to explore.

 

“You can call us an acoustic ensemble, or a drum-less rock band, or a rock & roll bluegrass band,” says mandolin player Paul Hoffman, who, along with guitarist Dave Bruzza, handles most of the album’s writing duties. “All of that shifting identity has taught us to cover a lot of ground. There’s a flow to this album, just like there’s a flow to our setlists. There are some aggressive, rocking moments. Some bouncy, funky moments. An acoustic think piece or two. It’s a balance of moods and textures that we create as a band, almost like a mix tape.”

 

Formed in 2000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Greensky Bluegrass kicked off their career playing living rooms and open mic nights across the Midwest. By 2005, they were touring nationally, and by 2006, they were playing the first in a long series of appearances at the annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Bandmates Hoffman, Bruzza, dobro player Anders Beck, banjoist Michael Arlen Bont, and upright bassist Mike Devol spent most of the following decade on the road, fine-tuning a live show modeled not after the toned-down production of traditional bluegrass music, but the full-on spectacle of rock.

 

“We play two sets of music every night with a big light show, and really care about creating a large scale production,” notes Bruzza, adding that, “the goal isn’t just to play important music. We want to cultivate an experience, where people can escape from their everyday lives for a minute and put their worries aside.”

 

Playing as many as 175 shows per year, Greensky Bluegrass have graduated to headlining status at some of the country’s most iconic venues, selling out amphitheaters like Red Rocks and world-class auditoriums like the Ryman. They’ve become a regular name on the festival circuit, too, adding Bonnaroo, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Austin City Limits, Forecastle, and Outside Lands to their touring schedule. Supported by a grassroots audience whose members often travel for hours to see the band, Greensky Bluegrass are still a proudly independent act, enjoying the success of a major-label act — including a Number One debut on the Billboard Bluegrass chart for their fifth album, 2014’s If Sorrows Swim — without giving up complete control of their own business.

 

Released on the band’s label, Big Blue Zoo, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted kicks off with “Miss September,” a song that splits its focus between Hoffman’s mid-tempo melodies and the band’s instrumental solos. Most of the album’s tracks strike a similar balance, showcasing a group whose vocal hooks and flat-picking skills share the spotlight equally. Meanwhile, the guys stretch their legs on “Living Over” — an improvised, seven-minute knockout that’s already become a live staple — and show surprising restraint with “While Waiting,” a slower song whose ebb-and-flow arrangement often finds no more than two bandmates playing at once. “Room Without a Roof” features some of the group’s most layered production to date, with electric instruments adding some thick sonic padding, while “More of Me” cranks up the drama, with Hoffman singing about heartache over a bed of minor-key guitar arpeggios.

 

“We tend to have a darker sense to our songs than most acoustic bands,” Bruzza adds, “but we still have light moments, too. We’re trying to explore the textures and sounds we can make, while still having the instrumentation of a bluegrass band. There aren’t many rules. We’ll run a dobro though an amp on a song like ‘Past My Prime.’ We can get pretty epic. This album is a crazy carnival one minute, and it’s a psychedelic Pink Floyd jam the next.”

 

Equal parts dark, driving, and dynamic, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted is Greensky Bluegrass at their best, fusing the fiery fretwork of their live shows with the focus of a true songwriting outfit.

CARCASS Announces November Tour Dates With Deafheaven And Inter Arma/Pittsburgh Nov 22 @RexTheater

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
CARCASS Announces November Tour Dates With Deafheaven And Inter Arma
 British metal icons CARCASS will return to to North America for a headlining tour this November. Joining them are shoegaze-infused black metallers Deafheaven and doom merchants Inter Arma. Slated to commence on November 7th and run through November 27th, the band’s latest journey follows the One Foot In The Grave headlining tour with Crowbar, Ghoul, and Night Demon this past Summer. Tickets are on sale now at all local ticket outlets.

 

CARCASS w/ Deafheaven, Inter Arma:

11/07/2016 The Varsity Theatre – Batone Rouge, LA
11/09/2016 Iron City – Birmingham, AL
11/10/2016 1904 – Jacksonville, FL
11/11/2016 States Theater – Tampa, FL
11/12/2016 North Side Festival – Monterrey, MX (CARCASS only)
11/14/2016 Ziggy’s By The Sea – Wilmington, NC
11/15 /2016 The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC

11/17/2016 Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ

11/18/2016 Reverb – Reading, PA – Reverb
11/19/2016 Fete Music Hall – Providence, RI
11/20/2016 The Emporium – Patchogue, NY
11/21/2016 The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY
11/22/2016 Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
11/23/2016 Agora Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
11/24/2016 Dallas – Kitchener, ON
11/25/2016 Big Shots – Valparaiso, IN
11/26/2016 The Blue Note – Columbia, MO
11/27/2016 Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI

 

CARCASS continues to tour in support of Surgical Steel, released in September 2013. The record came in at #41 on the US Billboard Top 200 Chart, just narrowly avoiding the dreaded “Top 40 Band” moniker. Even with their impressive back catalogue, Surgical Steel has given the band their highest charting and possibly most critically acclaimed record to date.

Surgical Steel was produced by Colin Richardson (Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower, Gorefest, Cannibal Corpse etc.) and mixed/mastered by Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Accept, Exodus, Testament). Joining guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker in the band’s current incarnation are new drummer Dan Wilding (Aborted, Trigger The Bloodshed) and guitarist Ben Ash (Pig Iron, Desolation, Liquefied Skeleton). Original sticksman Ken Owen contributed guest vocals as well.

 

CARCASS has released several classic albums over the years, including Decibel Magazine “Hall of Fame” inductees Heartwork and Necroticism – Descanting The Insalubrious, and their influence has changed the face of extreme metal with every consecutive release. Whether it was inventing gore-grind (see Reek Of Putrefaction, Symphonies Of Sickness) or creating the template for melodic death metal (see Heartwork), CARCASS has always made records by which bars were set and rules were broken. Upon the band’s dismantling in 1996, fans mourned the loss of the seminal act and longed that the group would return again one day. In 2007, the metal world got its wish as CARCASS reformed to play several sold-out reunion shows around the globe. Once again re-motivated to administer a shot of cynicism and infectious riffs into the arm of a sickly metal scene, founding members Bill Steer and Jeff Walker began writing what would become the latest output of their highly influential career,Surgical Steel. Only the choicest of cuts were made, and blood sweat and tears were shed to bring us a record worthy of the CARCASS legacy. In short, Surgical Steel is just what the doctor ordered.

 

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MAC SABBATH Launches ‘Clown Power Tour’ Today at Psycho Las Vegas Pre-Party

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
Watch the New Official “Chicken For The Slaves” Live Video and Read a Psycho Las Vegas Preview Interview via VegasSeven.com
 

Photo – Erik Fritts

The kings of “extra cheesy” metal covers, MAC SABBATH, kick off their summer headline tour today with a performance at the official Psycho Las Vegas pre-party, taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel Paradise Pool stage in Las Vegas. In celebration of today’s tour kick-off,MAC SABBATH manager Mike Odd sat down with Vegas Seven to chat about Psycho Las Vegas, some band history, and more! There, you can also check out a brand new official live video of the band performing “Chicken Of The Slaves”. See it all here:http://vegasseven.com/2016/08/25/mac-sabbath-metal-munchies/
On the Clown Power Tour, MAC SABBATH will be joined by equally mesmerizing one-man, painted Elvis Presley project, Clownvis Presley, originally discovered on Season 5 of America’s Got Talent. The Clown Power Tour will run for about a month, ending in Tucson, AZ at September 17th. See below for a full listing of MAC SABBATH tour dates.
MAC SABBATH Clown Power Tour Dates:
8/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Hotel – no Clownvis Presley (Psycho Las Vegas)
8/27 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre – no Clownvis Presley
8/28 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
8/30 – Green Bay, WI @ Lyric Room
8/31 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Complex
9/1 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
9/2 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
9/3 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents
9/4 – Rochester, NY @ The Montage Music Hall
9/5 – Burlington, VT @ Club Metronome
9/7 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/8 – New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
9/9 – Augusta, NJ @ Sussex County Fairgrounds (New Jersey Taco Festival)
9/10 – Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street Ballroom
9/12 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
9/13 – Waterloo, IA @ Spicoli’s
9/14 – Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Music Hall
9/15 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep – no Clownvis Presley
9/16 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad – no Clownvis Presley
9/17 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress – no Clownvis Presley
Mixing raucous comedy with borderline-horrific theatrics, the only thing more petrifying than impending health problems resulting from years of overeating is a MAC SABBATH show. Show attendees should be prepared to partake in the fun – MAC SABBATH puts on a theatrical, multimedia stage show – complete with a smoking grill, laser-eyed clowns, bouncing burgers and many more magical surprises… basically anything and everything an unwary show-goer could ever want in their wildest dreams.
“… one of the most interesting bands to come around in a long, long time. They have Dead Kennedys’ outrageous sense of humor mixed with total irreverence and ornate style on top of a solid, engaging performance (even if the crowd is reluctant to respond). So while this whole thing was probably thought up after eating too many pot brownies, it is one of the most brilliant ideas in a long time.”­
– Troy Farah, Phoenix New Times
 
“This is not a drill. Be it exchanging Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” for a “Pair-a-buns” or “Iron Man” for a “Frying Pan,” these food-focused musical dweebs are cooking up something hot ‘n’ ready just for you.” – Alicia Lutes, MTV.com
 
“The most impressive-and terrifying-thing about Mac Sabbath is that they’re actually really good. Ronald channels his inner Ozzy onstage, from the manic jumping to the frantic hand waving…” –Bryan Rolli, Paste Magazine
 
“Even if the songs are dripping with onions and extra cheese, Mac Sabbath put on one righteous stage show, complete with smoke machines, gritty power chords, and endless head-banging.” – Chris Coplan, ConsequenceofSound.net
 
Named by Buzzfeed as one of the “13 Metal Bands You Didn’t Know How to React To”
 
 
Hungry for more? Check out some MAC SABBATH livevideos via YouTube here:
“Frying Pan” – https://youtu.be/m1wkfJY3AZM
“Pair-a-Buns” – https://youtu.be/GiAO2-SH3Wc
Follow MAC SABBATH:
Twitter: @macsabbath
Tumblr: macsabbath
IG: @officialmacsabbath
 
MAC SABBATH is:
Grimalice – bass
Ronald Osbourne – vocals
The Cat Burglar – drums
Slayer MacCheeze – guitar
 
Photo by Paul Koudounaris

ALL HAIL THE YETI Adds Off-Dates with Combichrist During ‘Max & Iggor Cavalera Return To Roots’ Tour/PGH DATE 10/9 @RexTheater

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Streaming, Tour, Video
ALL HAIL THE YETI is currently touring North America on their “Haunted and Damaged” tour with support from Final Drive, which wraps up on August 26th. Next month, the band will hit the road again on Max & Iggor Cavalera‘s Return to Roots tour, with additional support from The Black Dahlia Murder, Combichrist, Allegaeon and Oni on select dates. Proving their road warrior tenacity, ALL HAIL THE YETI are announcing select off-date shows with Combichrist during their October routing. See below for all confirmed dates, which also include two festival stops.
 
ALL HAIL THE YETI Headline Tour Dates:
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)
ALL HAIL THE YETI @ Rainbow Bar & Grill Back Yard Bash
9/4/2016 – Hollywood, CA @ Rainbow Bar & Grill w/ Buckcherry, Iron Butterfly, Hirax& London
 
ALL HAIL THE YETI Select Dates with Max & Iggor Cavalera RETURN TO ROOTS
+ Combichrist support one-offs:
9/25 – New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall
9/30 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans Music Hall
10/1 – St Petersburg, FL @ State Theater
10/2 – Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
10/6 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club
10/7 – Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s Concert Theatre
10/8 – Dayton, OH @ Oddbodys
10/9 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Rex Theater
10/11 – Buffalo, NY @ Waiting Room (ALL HAIL THE YETI + Combichrist ONLY – NOT Return to Roots)
10/12 – Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon (ALL HAIL THE YETI + Combichrist ONLY – NOT Return to Roots)
10/13 – Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory (ALL HAIL THE YETI + Combichrist ONLY – NOT Return to Roots)
10/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge (ALL HAIL THE YETI + Combichrist ONLY – NOT Return to Roots)
10/15 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium – Rock and Shock Fest
10/16 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
10/17 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
10/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater
 
ALL HAIL THE YETI Fests:
10/21 – Mesa, AZ @ Club Red – D-Low Fest
10/22 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room – Texas Revolution Fest
 
 
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
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MAC SABBATH @REXTHEATER SEPT 1

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
*Mixing raucous comedy with borderline-horrific theatrics, the only thing more petrifying than impending health problems resulting from years of overeating is a MAC SABBATH show. Set wise, this ain’t no value meal – innocent bystanders can enjoy 10 fantastically alarming Black Sabbath-turned-junk food themed tunes on this tour: More Ribs; Chicken For The Slaves; Sweet Beef; Brand of Doom; N.I.B.B.L.E.; Lord of the Swirled; Zippin Up the Uniform; Frying Pan; Cherries Are Fruits; Pair-A-Buns.
*Show attendees should be prepared to partake in the fun – MAC SABBATH puts on a theatrical, multimedia stage show – complete with a smoking grill, laser-eyed clowns, bouncing burgers and many more magical surprises… basically anything and everything an unwary show-goer could ever want in their wildest dreams.

MAC SABBATH BIOGRAPHY

 

It was the Year of Our Lord 2013, and I was devouring a cheeseburger in a Chatsworth, California, franchise of a certain multinational fast food conglomerate, which shall remain nameless. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a crazed looking clown walking in my direction. Wearing a costume of bright yellow and red, and giant shiny shoes, he seemingly fit into the surroundings, but it didn’t take long to see that something wasn’t quite right. His costume was trailed by long, tattered, hippie fringe that was dirty from scraping the floor (and most likely the alley behind the restaurant), and more alarmingly his face was caked in ghostly make up that looked like it had been smeared on with a putty knife. My first thought was that he looked like Skeletor as a member of Uriah Heap. Taking a seat in my booth, he informed me that his name was Ronald Osborne, and he that he was familiar with my oddity rock band Rosemary’s Billygoat. He was a fan of the band, and said he had a concept I might appreciate, something he termed “drive-thru metal.” Some of the delinquent kids who worked for the franchise had been allowing him and a cast of characters named Slayer Mac Cheeze, Grimalice, and the Cat Burglar, to perform secret rock shows in the bunker-like basements of the local restaurants. But the time had come, he said, to bring drive-thru metal up from the “underground,” and he asked if I would consider becoming the manager of his band. I asked him what the act was called, and proclaimed with pride, “MAC SABBATH!” I barely had time to gather up what was left of my faux food before the restaurant’s manager, apparently annoyed both by the disheveled clown and the content of our conversation, came over and forcefully assisted us out onto the street. As we hit the sidewalk, I looked over at Ronald, watched him brush the dust of cold fries, sodium chloride and GMO remnants of my UN happy meal from his grease-smeared clown suit, and couldn’t help but think there was something special, perhaps even great, about the man.

 

He invited me to one of these secret shows, and two nights later I was sitting in the basement of a fast food restaurant in the San Fernando Valley, my eyes and taste buds tingling to a new sensation. Drive-thru metal was real, and talk about a feast for the senses! Black Sabbath’s music, hilarious fast food lyrics, smoldering clown heads with laser eyes, a giant purple gumdrop bass player, and Tony Iommi with a giant cheeseburger head. I was confused, amazed, and dare I say it, can’t ever remember feeling so………happy! I told Ronald that yes; I would love to manage his band. It wasn’t going to be easy—nothing ever is with a disturbed clown and a band of Monsanto mutants who refuse to reveal their identities because they think they came here from a wormhole in time direct from 1970. But whoever they are and however they got here, they’re here now and they’re ready, so pull up to the window and check your order, because I am proud to present the world’s newest concept in entertainment, the culinary disgrace that is MAC SABBATH!

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ARMORED SAINT Announces Performance At Ozzfest Meets Knotfest Kick-Off Party With Havok, Exmortus, And Thrown Into Exile

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Event, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
Currently on tour in Europe, ARMORED SAINT will make a special appearance in the US this Fall at the Ozzfest Meets Knotfest kick-off party, which is exclusively for campers at this double-header music and lifestyle weekend. The September 23rd pre-festival concert will give campers early access to the campsite, allowing them time to prepare for a night of performances from ARMORED SAINT, Havok, Exmortus and Thrown Into Exile. For tickets and more information, please visit:http://www.ozzfest.com and http://www.ozzfestmeetsknotfest.com. See below for all upcomingARMORED SAINT tour dates!

ARMORED SAINT:
7/29/2016 Saarmageddon @ Messegelande – Saarbrucken, DE

7/30/2016 Nord Open Air – Essen, DE
9/23/2016 Ozzfest Meets Knotfest Kick-Off Party – San Bernardino, CA
10/8/2016 Loud Park Festival – Tokyo, JP
ARMORED SAINT w/ Queensrÿche, Midnight Eternal:
11/15/2016 Showbox At The Market – Seattle, WA
11/16/2016 Ace Of Spaces – Sacramento, CA
11/18/2016 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
11/22/2016 Alamo City Music Hall – San Antonio, TX
11/23/2016 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
11/25/2016 Clicks – Tyler, TX
11/26/2016 Trees – Dallas, TX
11/29/2016 Mavericks at the Landing – Jacksonville, FL
11/30/2016 Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/01/2016 The Cuban Club – Tampa, FL
12/02/2016 The Music Farm – Charleston, SC
12/03/2016 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
12/04/2016 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
12/06/2016 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
12/07/2016 Rex Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
12/08/2016 Diesel Concert Lounge – Chesterfield, MI
12/09/2016 Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL
12/11/2016 Limelight – Peoria, IL
12/13/2016 The Waiting Room – Omaha, NE
12/14/2016 Kanza Hall – Overland Park, KS
12/15/2016 The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
ARMORED SAINT brings together five masters of metal — frontman John Bush, bassist Joey Vera, guitarist Phil Sandoval, drummer Gonzo Sandoval, and guitarist Jeff Duncan — that combine to forge one of the genre’s most criminally-unsung forces. Their latest full-length, Win Hands Down, debuted at #71 on the Billboard Top 200 Current Albums Chart during its first week of release, and also earned an impressive #33 on the German Top 100 albums charts. To purchase and preview Win Hands Down, visit: metalblade.com/armoredsaint.
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Announcing the Max & Iggor Cavalera RETURN TO ROOTS Tour/ PGH date 10/9 @RexTheater

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event, Tour
Announcing the Max & Iggor Cavalera RETURN TO ROOTS tour – celebrating the 20thanniversary of the legendary album Roots – to be played in its entirety each night! The North American tour, which kicks off in Las Vegas on September 12, will feature direct support on select dates from The Black Dahlia Murder and Combichrist, with additional support fromAllegaeon, All Hail The Yeti and Oni.
Max & Iggor Cavalera will perform their set with their Cavalera Conspiracy brothers, guitarist Marc Rizzo and bassist Johny Chow.
Tickets are on-sale beginning today and can be purchased via each individual venue. Visit your local RETURN TO ROOTS tour venue’s website for more information, or check back to www.maxandiggorreturntoroots.com for updated ticket links as they become available.
 
In addition, very special Meet & Greet passes can be purchased at Max & Iggor Cavalera‘s merch booth each night. Fans will be given the opportunity to take a photo with Max & Iggor, and they will each sign a Roots CD, cassette or vinyl. This applies to only the Roots album and one autograph and one photo will be permitted per person. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have your Roots album signed by the men behind the music.
“Metalheads! It’s time,” declares Max Cavalera. “20 years ago, we released the Roots album and changed the face of metal forever. Now, we’re returning to “the roots” to show everybody the magic and inspiration of the Roots live experience! You cannot miss this RETURN TO ROOTS 2016!”
Iggor Cavalera adds, “I am very proud to play Roots again, to reaffirm that after 20 years, it still moves people! We hit the stage again with Roots to destroy everywhere we pass by!”
 
Max & Iggor Cavalera are the original founding members of influential RIAA Gold-Certified Brazilian heavy metal legends Sepultura, and specifically the team behind the band’s early albums, including seminal releases Arise, Chaos A.D. and Roots. Since the band’s formation over 30 years ago, the Cavalera brothers have each seen unparalleled successes in the music industry. Max’s more recent work with Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy(also featuring Iggor) and Killer Be Killed, in addition to Iggor’s project MIXHELL, proves the lasting power of the Cavalera legacy.
Later this year, Warner Music will release a special vinyl edition of Roots, in addition to a CD/vinyl box set of classic Sepultura records, with more surprises in store. Stay tuned for a full announcement on the new editions, coming soon.
***Show line-ups vary per date – see below for the full tour routing with openers.
 
2016 Return to Roots Tour Dates:
9/12/2016 Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/13/2016 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/15/2016 Nashville, TN @ Exit / In w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/16/2016 Louisville, KY @ Diamond Concert Hall w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/17/2016 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/18/2016 Philadelphia, PA @ Rock Allegiance Festival (line-up)
9/19/2016 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/20/2016 Athens, GA @ Georgia Theater w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/22/2016 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom w/ Combichrist, Allegaeon
9/23/2016 Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey w/ Support TBA
9/24/2016 Houston, TX @ Houston Open Air Festival (line-up)
9/25/2016 New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall w/ All Hail The Yeti
9/30/2016 Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/1/2016 St Petersburg, FL @ State Theater w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/2/2016 Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/6/2016 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/7/2016 Detroit, MI @ Harpos w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/8/2016 Dayton, OH @ Oddbodys w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/9/2016 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/10/2016 Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Allegaeon, Oni
10/11/2016 Toronto, ON @ Opera House w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Allegaeon, Oni
10/12/2016 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Allegaeon, Oni
10/14/2016 Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Theatre w/ Allegaeon, Oni
10/15/2016 Worcester, MA @ Rock N Shock Festival w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/16/2016 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/17/2016 Sauget, IL @ Pop’s w/ Combichrist, All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/20/2016 Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent w/ All Hail The Yeti, Oni
10/21/2016 Tempe, AZ @ Club Red / D-Low FEST w/ Soulfly, Incite, Lody Kong, Oni
10/23/2016 Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival (line-up)
For more information on the Max & Iggor Cavalera RETURN TO ROOTS tour, please visit:
 
About RETURN TO ROOTS Support:
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER:
The Black Dahlia Murder are touring in support of Abysmal, which was named one of the best albums of 2015 by MetalSucks, Metal Injection and Metal Insider, and was called “the best death metal of the year” by New Noise Magazine. Earlier this year, the band released a twisted animated music video for “Threat Level No. 3”. The Adam Avilla-directed piece of moving art can be seen on www.metalblade.com. Abysmal is The Black Dahlia Murder‘s seventh full length release through Metal Blade Records and debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #45.
The Black Dahlia Murder vocalist Trevor Strnad states, “We are extremely excited to join the Cavalera brothers in the celebration of Roots anniversary. If you would have told me when Roots came out that I’d be touring alongside those two, I wouldn’t have believed you… I am personally very pumped. Don’t be surprised when you see us in the pit!”
 
COMBICHRIST:
Formed in 2003, Combichrist took founder Andy LaPlegua’s hardcore past and electronica present and merged them into a singular, mechanical music monster. Since releasing the firstCombichrist album The Joy of Gunz, LaPlegua and Combichrist have unleashed six subsequent full-lengths, including 2014’s We Love You, and numerous EPs while also cracking Billboard’s Top 10 Dance Singles chart. Their latest studio effort, This is Where Death Begins was produced by Oumi Kapila (Filter) plus Combichrist‘s own Andy LaPlegua and mastered by the legendary Vlado Meller (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slipknot.) An apocalyptic behemoth of guitars, electronica, infernal drums and dark elemental force, it is easily Combichrist‘s most accomplished effort to date and landed the band a top 30 chart position in Germany.
ALLEGAEON:
Allegaeon recently released the single “Gray Matter Mechanics” from their forthcoming album Proponent for Sentience. The album continues the band’s lyrical themes of space and science with new vocalist Riley McShane, and includes guest performances from Bjorn “Speed” Strid and guitarist Benjamin Ellis. The Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Cobalt, Cephalic Carnage) produced album will be released this fall via Metal Blade Records. A funny play through video for “Gray Matter Mechanics” can be seen now on YouTube. The track has also made an appearance on the Devil’s Dozen count down on SiriusXM Liquid Metal and can be purchased on Bandcamp.
Allegaeon guitarist Greg Burgess states, “What can be said about the Cavaleras that hasn’t already been said? Growing up I think I wore out two copies of Sepultura‘s Live in Barcelona on VHS. Beneath the Remains and Arise were like my metal bible! So, going out with the Cavaleras is a dream come true. We’re very excited to be included on this tour.”
ALL HAIL THE YETI:
This 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 Wilderness now viaBandcamp, Amazon, or iTunes.
ALL HAIL THE YETI frontman Connor Garritty states, “This is like a dream come true! The Cavaleras have been a huge influence on AHTY and the entire metal community for many years. Roots was their biggest record and to be able to be a part of this history is a complete honor for us. We are beyond excited to share the stage with all of the bands on this run. We have a great set planned for all of our fans and we hope to see everyone out there! HAIL!”
 
ONI:
Progressive metal band Oni‘s new album Ironshore is coming this fall – check out the first single “Eternal Recurrence” here. Gleefully contorted, crushingly heavy and insidiously melodic, their debut full-length grabs you from the moment it starts and holds you by the throat. Formed in 2014, the initial vision was one that was deeply rooted in progressive metal but that had a feel all of its own, to rise above a genre that has constantly churned out new groups to an often numbing effect. With Jake Oni handling vocal duties, Martin Andres and Brandon White on guitar, Chase Bryant on bass and Joe Greulich on drums, they are also perhaps the first metal band to feature a Xylo-synth player, in the form of Johnny D, which adds an interesting and intriguing dynamic.
Oni frontman Jake Oni states, “It is such an honor to share the stage with our new brothersMax & Iggor Cavalera, as well as The Black Dahlia Murder, Combichrist, Allegaeon andAll Hail The Yeti. We can’t wait to get out on the road and slay!”
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Pop Evil Returns to Pittsburgh 8/27 @RexTheater

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News, Pittsburgh Event
8/27/2016 Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theatre
Just coming off  recent Rob Zombie / Disturbed tour dates, Pop Evil returns to Pittsburgh for an intimate show at The Rex!  As they gear up to support 3 Doors Down this fall, Pop Evil will be playing tunes from the history as well as new ones such as “Footsteps” Nominated for “Rock Song of the Year” at the 2016 iHeart Radio Music Awards – http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6873866/iheartradio-music-awards-2016-nominees-performers.
Always on the cutting edge, 

the band just launched a New Virtual Reality Video for ‪#‎TakeItAll‬ Here: http://popevil.floodlight.media / 
– “Take it All” 360 Video now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGqfB4ZMqLY
Also, check out these videos to get you ready for the show:

I Prevail @RexTheater on July 31st

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

Detroit rock band I Prevail who recently announced a headline North American tour, which will stop in Pittsburgh for a show at The Rex Theater on July 31st.

If you’re not familiar, I Prevail gained global notoriety in early 2015 with a massively successful cover of Taylor Swift’s hit “Blank Space,” which garnered a Top 20 slot on the Active Rock Radio charts, mass media attention and has gone on to sell over 300,000 copies and 22+ million streams/views. Following the overwhelming reception of “Blank Space,” the band recorded their debut EP, Heart Vs. Mind, that has sold over 50,000 copies to date.
The band also just announced they’ll be releasing their highly anticipated debut, full-length album, Lifelines, later this year. Check out their new song “Scars” here: https://youtu.be/tZzL4jI60p4

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.

PRESS HERE TO LISTEN

“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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Marco Benevento – Fri. 6/3 @ Rex Theatre

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

MARCO BENEVENTO
w/ special guests, Superhuman Happiness

Touring in support of his new album, THE STORY OF FRED SHORT

FRIDAY, JUNE 3
REX THEATRE
PITTSBURGH, PA

***FREE SHOW***
RESERVE TIX HERE

21+
Doors at 8pm / Show at 9pm

“[Marco] continues a rewarding effort to straighten his twisted sound into the guise of an indie-rock singer-songwriter, harnessing his inventive sonic palette into rewardingly bite-size pop songs that touch on disco and soul” – LA Times

“Music that disregards genres, and the new album definitely carries on that omnivorous approach” – All Music

“The keyboardist’s finest compositional achievement thus far” – Relix

“A swirling pastiche of deep grooves, buoyant pop filigrees and grinding old-school psychedelic reveries” – Boulder Weekly

For more than a decade pianist Marco Benevento has been amassing an extensive body of work. His studio albums and live performances set forth a vision that connects the vast space between LCD Soundsystem and Leon Russell, pulsating with dance rock energy, but smart, earthy songwriting to match. It has led to numerous high profile appearances, ranging fromCarnegie Hall to Pickathon, Mountain Jam to Bonnaroo, while headlining shows coast to coast.

Marco Benevento’s latest LP, The Story of Fred Short, is some of his finest and most adventurous work to date—a maestro making “bold indie rock” says Brooklyn Vegan.  The collection is the follow-up to 2014’s Swift, which found Benevento singing for the first time and honing his psych rock and late night dance party sensibilities. The Story Of Fred Short is a continuation of this exploration with Benevento citing everything from Harry Nilsson, Manu Chau and Gorillaz as inspiration.

Divided into two sides, The Story Of Fred Short oozes with Benevento’s relentless creative spirit in songwriting, performance and production.  Side A is stuffed with mesmerizing dance rock gold.  Marco doubles down on the groove using a rare Casio drum machine that’s become a recurring muse, in addition to a live drummer. The B Side tells the story of Fred Short in seven chapters of wild, heavy rock n’ roll.  Fred Short was a Native American man known for throwing musical bacchanals on the property Marco now lives on in the Catskills.

As anybody who’s seen Marco Benevento perform can attest, with eyes closed, smile wide across his face and fingers free-flowing across the keys, he’s a satellite to the muse. With a devout and growing fan-base, Benevento is an artist whose story is only beginning to unfold.

Watch Marco Benevento “Dropkick” (Official Video)

Watch Marco Benevento “In The Afternoon Tomorrow“ (Official Video)

Listen to Marco Benevento “In The Afternoon Tomorrow“ (Spotify)

Listen to Marco Benevento “All The Other Dreams” (Soundcloud)

Big Something on tour with Zach Deputy Feb 28 @ Rex Theater

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

BIG Something have just released their highly-anticipated new self-titled studio album to follow up their award winning 2010 debut ‘Stories from the Middle of Nowhere‘.  A purveyor of experimental groove-rock and electro-funk, Big Something is a six-piece ensemble that brings arena sized grooves to every stage they play. This is funk fit for the future, featuring crystalline synths, wailing Saxes, guitars that shred and the unique ethereal sound of the Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI 4000). The band has been moving at a relentless pace with monster live performances all over the East Coast, bringing melodic innovation and evolution to alternative rock, and inspiration to their unceasingly growing audience.

BIG SOMETHING  FREE ALBUM STREAM

DATE: Friday, February 28, 2014 (9pm)
Tour Supporting Zach Deputy (10:30PM)
LOCATION: Rex Theater (1602 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203)
TICKETS: $12/$15
AGES: All
PHONE: 412-586-5295
VENUE WEBSITE: http://www.rextheater.com/

BIG Something

Genre: Rock/Alternative

Hometown: Burlington, NC

Single “Good Man“

Live Video “Vibrations All Around“

SOUNDCLOUD 

Press

“There is no weak track on this album. It begins unflinchingly, rising and falling, a complete album…This is the album that sets Big Something into the upper ranks, puts them on the map with the greats. I can’t recommend this album enough.” – Angelica Music

“BIG Something is a rock solid release, surely fit for the accolades that’ll be coming in hot and heavy when it officially drops. Ya just can’t knock an old school live rock band kickin’ funk, jazz, and electronica with a fever—this is fun, good times music for yer earhole—no bones about it, nothin’ more to say.” – GratefulWeb.com

“Comparing them to Rush, Widespread Panic, or Bruce Springsteen is lofty praise. For a band called Big Something, they surely live up to their name.”  – Pop Blend

“It’s not a good band, it’s a great band!” – Artie Kornfeld co-founder of Woodstock ’69, former VP Capitol Records

“Rumbling saxophone solos and processed guitars that seem to ding: this is a band where the tone is BIG. Like MGMT or the Flaming Lips, there are plenty of magical moments that make you wonder “how’d they get those sounds?” – Creative Loafing Charlotte

“Magic…Primarily driven by the combination of guitar, synth and sax, the Big Something offer a complexly interwoven series of grooves marked by rich and sonorous mixes.” – YES! Weekly Magazine

 

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SCOTT IAN Announces Pledge Music Campaign for “Speaking Words In Glasgow” DVD

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

Truly Amazing Pledge Prizes Include Signed DVD’s and Exclusive T-Shirts, SCOTT IAN Used Stage Gear, Your Name Read by SCOTT IAN in the DVD Credits, a Private “Speaking Words” Show from SCOTT IAN and Beyond!

 

The “Speaking Words” North American Tour Kicks Off on February 20th in Chicago, IL

 

Watch the Official Tour Teaser via VICE Noisey Here

As announced last month, legendary Anthrax guitarist, author and television personality SCOTT IAN is taking his highly successful “Speaking Words” tour on the road in North America, beginning in Chicago, IL on February 20th. “Speaking Words” isn’t just a hilariously raucous story-telling experience, but an honest look at the insane life that SCOTT IAN has led for the last 31 years, the people he’s met, and the events that coincide. During each show, SCOTT IAN will take part in a special Q&A session with the audience. Fans also have the opportunity to take part in a unique VIP Pack experience. See below for tour dates and VIP Pack information.

 

Based on the resounding success of the UK leg of the tour, as mentioned above, not only was the decision made to continue the tour here, but also to create a DVD of SCOTT IAN’s Glasgow performance.

 

The footage has been captured, but now comes the tough part—editing it all together and turning it into a high-quality product. Putting together a DVD like this requires funding, and Scott is asking his loyal fans around the world to help finance the project, by way of a Pledge Music campaign.

 

Visit the “Speaking Words in Glasgow” Pledge Music page and donate to make this DVD a reality, here:http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/scottian. Also, learn about the truly awesome pledge points ranging from $10-$25,000: like $1,000 for an LA-area vinyl shopping trip, $2,500 to catch a NY Yankees game with Scott, $5,000 for Scott to play on your band’s next record, $12,500 for Scott’s Custom “Zombie Killer” signed guitar, and beyond! The possibilities are endless!

 

 

Read a detailed, personal note from SCOTT IAN on how the tour and DVD came about, and how your personal pledge will help benefit the project, below:

 

“I’ve always loved musicians like Jello Biafra and Henry Rollins, who have the balls to do spoken word performances. It’s just them and the mike. There’s no band to make them look good or cover up their mistakes. They’re alone, naked. It’s seemed like a really cool thing to do, but I’m not especially political and while I’m interested in a lot of different subjects from good food to great comic books, I’m not enough of an expert in any one area to get onstage and talk about it like I know any more than anyone else.

 

Then over the past five years or so I’ve been lucky enough to become really good friends with some great comedians, like Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt. We’d sit around and swap stories, and I realized they were as interested in the stories I have about my bands Anthrax and S.O.D., the people I’ve been lucky enough to cross paths with — like Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead, Gene Simmons from KISS, the late Dimebag Darrell from Pantera and cutting my teeth alongside the guys in Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth – as I was in their jokes.

 

The thought of doing spoken word still terrified me, but they helped convince me that I’ve had a bunch of really stupid, funny, tragic and triumphant experiences over the last 10 years or so and that if I could write them all down or at least put them into some sort of order, I’d have at least a couple hours’ worth of material that Anthrax fans, and anyone who likes nerdy (nerdy meaning cool) shit like Star Wars, Stephen King, drinking and sports might want to hear.

Still, being able to sit with my friends in a bar and tell entertaining stories was a long way from standing in front of a paying crowd telling stories that would hopefully entertain them. And, I had no idea how to go about actually booking a show. I just had this big idea that I could do speaking shows and eventually it’d happen.

 

And it did.

 

One day my agent came to me and said, “Hello, Scott, I talked to a concert promoter in London and they’re interested in having you come over there and perform. “You mean the band,” I said. “No, he responded, “They’re interested in seeing your solo show.” I paused a couple seconds. “I don’t do a solo acoustic show. I play rhythm guitar and I don’t sing.” He laughed. “No, you idiot. Your spoken word thing. It’s a show called Rock Stars Say The Funniest Things and they want to hear you talk. Anyone who’s ever watched any metal documentary knows you can do that.”

 

I said yes without even thinking about it. I had four months until the date and I figured that would give me all the time in the world to prepare a killer show. I had all these grand plans to write my show and then invite my aforementioned comedian friends over to my house where I would do the show for them and have them give me notes. I’d be crafting my show, honing into the sharpest, funniest material I had in my brain. Well, four months flew by and I did none of that. Nothing. Not a word written down, not one rehearsal, zero preparation. It had become a nightmare case of be-careful-what-you-ask-for.

 

The night before the show I was in my hotel room sweating like a maniac trying to figure out a way to get out of doing the show. I said to my wife Pearl, “I can’t do this, I’ve got nothing. Nobody is going to care about anything I have to say. Who did I think I was saying yes to this? I’m going to tell my agent I’ve got the flu and I can’t do it.” Pearl looked at me calmly and said, “No, you’re not going to do that. Your brain is filled with all these great stories that you have told over and over again to your friends in bars all over the world. You know these stories, they’re your life and all you have to do is get on stage and talk to your friends in the bar.” She always has a way of un-confusing me. It really was that simple. Just go talk to the people.

 

I was nervous as Hell the next day. Pearl’s advice was the right advice but I still had to get up and do it, just me with no guitar or band to hide behind. When the house lights went down and they announced me it took everything I had to put one foot in front of the other and walk onto the stage. I was so nervous I was shaking. I looked out at the crowd, all sitting and waiting to hear what I had to say and using my inside voice I said “fuck it, let’s do this” and I dove in head first.

 

Once I got over my jitters and latched into a groove I felt like I was performing at Madison Square Garden. The euphoria of being onstage telling stories about my life and getting an immediate reaction from the crowd was better than crystal meth… not that I’ve ever tried crystal meth, but I’ve watched enough episodes of “Breaking Bad” to know it gets you really fucking high. I was making contact, they were intently listening, empathizing and laughing, not at me, but with me. Some stories were better than others, but overall the pace, the flow, the interaction felt amazing. And while I know I’m a long way from guys like Rollins and Biafra, I felt like I had been doing this for years and I couldn’t wait to do it again. I immediately told my agent to book more shows.

 

A UK and Ireland tour was put together for me and I couldn’t have been more excited. I knew I had something to offer people and that my show would get better night after night, honing it through the experience of actually doing it. Anyway, I figured that while I was doing these shows I might as well bring along a good friend of mine named Mark Johnson to tour manage, drive, and I’d have someone to drink with in cities where I didn’t know anybody. So with a little preparation, a few props and a head full of shit to talk about, I flew overseas and I did my speaking words bit for a couple hundred people a night in small venues. And I called it my Speaking Words tour because that’s what I do. Calling it spoken word was way to fancypants. This ain’t no poetry recital.

 

Things were going well and after each show, I checked with Mark to see if I wasn’t just high on the fumes coming from the rusted, cracked English heating system. No, he said, I was actually entertaining. Mark is not an ass-kisser, he really could give less of a shit and would tell me if I sucked.

 

With that endorsement I realized I needed to document the tour by shooting a show. It had to be done.

 

The shows were getting better and better each night so I decided I would film towards the end of the run in Glasgow. Scotland has always been great for Anthrax and I just had a feeling that that show would be a special one and I would be at the top of my game for sure. We looked back at the footage of the show and it really felt like my stories were coming across great and the Q&A session at the end of the show was a hilarious fucking free-for-all with people asking anything they wanted which would then open the door to so many other stories. I got home and I decided to ask my editor from my Blood & Guts web series to edit it into a full stand-up show for a DVD. We had the footage, now we just needed to put it all together etc etc. Of course, doing a show and turning it into a high-quality DVD requires funding.

 

Anthrax fans have always been loyal and supportive and that has allowed me to act like a rock star for more than 30 years. So, I wanted to reach out first to my fans to help finance this one-of-a-kind DVD that reveals more about me, my sense of humor and my bizarre career than anything you’ve ever read or seen.”

 

— Scott

As mentioned above, a special opportunity to join a VIP meet & greet at each date is available now via SCOTT IAN’s webstore. This unique and limited event will allow you to spend time with Scott like never before. It’s a veritable post show hangout with a metal legend— one that’s sure to enrich your knowledge of not only all-thingsSCOTT IAN, but Anthrax and metal history in general. The VIP meet & greet also includes a special VIP laminate, banner, and other goodies. Learn more and get your passes here: http://bit.ly/1jXEPen (Editors note- “It’s an awesome deal for $50, and I’ll see you there!!!)

SCOTT IAN “Speaking Words” North American Tour Dates:

2/20 – Chicago, IL @ Mayne Stage

2/21 – Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge

2/22 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre

2/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater

2/25 – Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo Club

2/26 – Kingston, ON @ The Mansion

2/27 – Ottowa, ON @ Ritual

2/28 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club

3/01 – Baltimore, MD @ The Ramshead Live: Power Plant Live

3/02 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live

3/04 – Boston, MA @ Hard Rock Cafe

3/05 – New York, NY @ BB Kings

3/06 – Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon

3/07 – West Warwick, RI @ Manchester 65

3/08 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall

 

 

For more information on SCOTT IAN, please visit these websites:

Official SCOTT IAN: www.Scott-Ian.com

Official Anthrax: www.anthrax.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottian

Twitter: @Scott_Ian

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Lita Ford At The Rex Theater In Pittsburgh On April 26

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event

Onward Promotions will be presenting rock legend Lita Ford at the Rex Theater In Pittsburgh PA on April 26, 2014.  11After, an all-female rock band based in Akron OH, will be the opener for the Lita Ford concert.  Ticket information will be available at RexTheater.com.
A British born rocker who grew up on the streets of L.A., Lita Ford is considered one of the most important female representatives of the rock genre. Being a founding member of the Runaways, one of the first girl groups who unexpectedly broke down barriers in the punk era as well as the male-dominated world of rock music, causing a stir with their six rebellious releases.

Following the demise of the Runaways, Lita Ford concentrated on her own career and now looks back on many memorable hits including: the chart topping duet with Ozzy Osbourne ́Close Your Eyes Forever`, ́What Do You Know About Love`, ́Shot Of Poison`, ́Larger Than Life` and ́Kiss Me Deadly’. With the release of Living Like a Runaway, expect many more songs to be added to the list of hits.

To Lita Ford, the title of her newest solo album, Living Like A Runaway, has two deep and distinct meanings: The first refers to her first band The Runaways, which she was a member of between 1975 and 1980, achieving her international breakthrough. The second reason is of a much more personal nature: “There have been days in my life when I ran away, when I was unhappy and had to get out of my previous life,” Lita confesses. “It‘s like walking through fire and being able to come through the other side unscathed.” She continues, “I wanted to write an album which gives people courage, inspires them and gives them new power, in other words the power of music. As it has done for me on difficult days, I want this music to help people to get through tough times, while remembering their happy times as well. It’s happened to me plenty of times: fans come up to me and tell me how my songs have helped them in difficult situations, in a way it is almost like a soundtrack to their lives.”

Living Like A Runaway was released in June of 2012. The album is available in five different formats: as a limited edition digipak featuring two bonus tracks and a poster, as a gatefold double LP, a jewel case version, an exclusive iTunes version including a bonus track, and for download.

Lita Ford teamed up with producer Gary Hoey and lyricist Michael Dan Ehmig to work on Living Like a Runaway. Together the team invested a lot of time and effort into this kick ass project: “We worked on the lyrics intensively to really give the songs a lot of meaning and that special emotional depth. I think that these are some of the best lyrics ever, period. Ford is referring to numbers such as ‘Devil In My Head,’ ‘Hate’, and ‘The Asylum’ which see her bare her soul in a way which she has never done before.

In addition to lead vocals, Lita and Hoey have arranged beautiful and melodic guitar harmonies rather than just rattling off a bunch of notes. Also contributing to the album is Nikki Sixx who wrote ́A Song to Slit Your Wrist By` which was taken by Lita and completely transformed into a nasty industrial style track with a real F You! attitude. On the track ́Bad Neighborhood` guitarist Doug Aldrich provided the riff, which Lita says, “is a high energy guitar riff that carries the song.” Elton John also gave his blessing to Lita to do a cover of his classic ́The Bitch is Back`, featuring special guests The Uptown Horns.

Unlike many albums today, Living Like a Runaway is an album that truly must be heard in its entirety from start to finish. “Listeners shouldn’t pick out individual tracks but listen to the full album,” says Ford. “It’s a fascinating musical journey, inspired by Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. I had seen a documentary about Dark Side of the Moon and it really motivated me to focus on Living Like a Runawayas a whole journey rather just an individual song.

Opening for Lita Ford in Pittsburgh will be the all-female rock band, 11After, Akron’s very own “Bad Girls of Rock n’ Roll”.  The band has three independently produced CDs and two videos under their studded belts.  The four-female-force of dynamic talents are well known for their tightly woven and loosely flowing sound throughout their diverse array of original music recordings and popular live shows.

D Cruise, lead singer/songwriter, is the driving force behind this exciting act and draws on her unique life experiences for both her lyrics and her incredible performing presence. Her raspy growl and stage antics combine for the ultimate ‘rock chick’ experience.

11After has toured extensively across the U.S. and have seasoned their sound at places like Cleveland’s House of Blues, Akron’s biggest summer party ‘Live at Lock 3’, and many other venues, dive bars, and clubs too numerous to mention. In 2012 they opened for Skid Row twice and were on the bill with Warrant, Firehouse, & Trixter for a festival in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Originally opened as a vaudeville theater in 1905, the Rex Theater has been a fixture on Pittsburgh’s Southside for over a century. Over the last decade, the Rex has found a place as a concert venue with full service bar.

Onward Promotions has promoted concerts for 6 years now in over 30 states and in over 30 different venues ranging from 60 capacity up to 2540 capacity.  They promote local, regional, and national acts and several different genres.  Some of the artists they have promoted include Brian McKnight, Rick Springfield, Skid Row, The Motels, and A Flock Of Seagulls.

Marco Benevento in Pittsburgh | Sat. Jan. 25 at The Rex

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event

MARCO BENEVENTO
w/ Special Guests MojoFlo

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
THE REX THEATER
PITTSBURGH, PA
Buy Tickets

Watch Marco Benevento perform “Going West” Live

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Also Coming to Pittsburgh from The Royal Potato Family
American Babies :: February 18 at Club Cafe

Upcoming Releases from The Royal Potato Family
This Is The Town: A Tribute To Nilsson :: Various Artists :: Avail. Feb. 4 (Pre-Order Here)
American Babies :: Stark & Red :: Avail. March 25
Mike Dillon :: Band of Outsiders :: Avail. April 1
Stanton Moore :: Conversations :: Avail. April 15
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey :: Millions: Live In Denver (Record Store Day exclusive)
Edward David Anderson :: Lies & Wishes :: April 29

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https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalPotatoFamily
https://twitter.com/royalpotato
http://instagram.com/royalpotato

SCOTT IAN Legendary ANTHRAX Guitarist “Speaking Words” Tour Hits PGH 2/22 Rex Theater

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

SCOTT IAN: Legendary ANTHRAX Guitarist, Author, and TV Personality Officially Announces “Speaking Words” Tour, North American Leg

 

New 60-Second Video Teaser Launched via VICE Noisey

 

SCOTT IAN’s Hilarious One-Man Storytelling Experience Kicks Off in Chicago, IL on February 20, 2014

 

“Geek, author, guitarist, icon: when it comes to recounting the history of metal, SCOTT IAN is the man – catch him while you can.” – Alex Milas, Editor, Metal Hammer

At this point, it’s no surprise to anyone that legendary heavy metal musician, author, and television personality SCOTT IANhas a lot to say. After decades-worth of international touring with Anthrax, bumping elbows with illustrious (and sometimesridiculous) characters all over the media spectrum, and undergoing general “you won’t believe this” experiences— SCOTTIAN certainly has some hilarious and surprisingly personal stories to share.

 

Following the resounding success of the UK leg of his “Speaking Words” tour, Scott is picking up the mic again for a 15-city North American leg, kicking off in Chicago, IL on February 20th.

 

An official “Speaking Words” tour teaser, featuring professional footage from his upcoming “Speaking Words: Live in Glasgow” DVD (pre-order coming soon), has been exclusively released via VICE Noisey today. Watch it here.

 

Don’t mistake this for your run-of-the-mill spoken word tour. In SCOTT IAN’s own words, “it ain’t no poetry reading” either. “Speaking Words” is an honest look at the insane life that Scott has led for the last 31 years, the people he’s met, and the events that coincide. During each show, Scott will take part in a special Q&A session with the audience.

 

SCOTT IAN adds, “England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Germany; I’ve been “Speaking Words” all over the world. My friends in the U.S. and Canada, you asked for it and now I finally get to bring it home! I’m looking forward to talking with ya, talking at ya and telling you some amazing tales of drunken debauchery and ridiculousness. No punches pulled, no swear word left unturned, and no question avoided in the Q&A. Let’s do this!”

 

A special opportunity to join a VIP meet & greet at each date is available now via SCOTT IAN’s webstore. This unique and limited event will allow you to spend time with Scott like never before. It’s a veritable post show hangout with a metal legend— one that’s sure to enrich your knowledge of not only all-things SCOTT IAN, but Anthrax and metal history in general. The VIP meet & greet also includes a special VIP laminate, banner, and other goodies. Learn more and get your passes here:http://bit.ly/1jXEPen

 

 

Currently Confirmed SCOTT IAN “Speaking Words” Dates:

2/20 – Chicago, IL @ Mayne Stage

2/21 – Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge

2/22 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre

2/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater

2/25 – Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo Club

2/26 – Kingston, ON @ The Mansion

2/27 – Ottowa, ON @ Ritual

3/01 – Baltimore, MD @ The Ramshead Live: Power Plant Live

3/02 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live

3/04 – Boston, MA @ Hard Rock Cafe

3/05 – New York, NY @ BB Kings

3/06 – Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon

3/07 – West Warwick, RI @ Manchester 65

3/08 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall

 

 

With a career spanning three decades, Scott is heralded as metal elite. As the co-founding member of Anthrax, SCOTTIAN helped to create the thrash metal genre in the 1980’s. Anthrax have sold over 10 million records worldwide, have multiple Gold and Platinum awarded recordings, multiple Grammy nominations and have toured the world over on roughly 90+ tours since 1984. SCOTT IAN is recognized as a constant and unanimously recognizable figure in the worlds of music, poker, comics, movies and television. Currently, SCOTT IAN hosts Blood & Guts for the Nerdist Channel, and along withAnthrax, is writing songs for their presently untitled 11th studio album, due out in 2014.

 

For more information on SCOTT IAN, please visit these websites:

Official SCOTT IAN: www.Scott-Ian.com

Official Anthrax: www.anthrax.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottian

Twitter: @Scott_Ian

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ODESZA Shares New Video & Mix; Spring Headline Tour/Rex Theater PGH 2/5

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

WATCH “MY FRIENDS NEVER DIE” VIDEO

 

LISTEN TO NO.SLEEP MIX.03

2013 was a massive year for Seattle production duo ODESZA. It saw the release of the My Friends Never Die EP with three of the five tracks hitting #1 on Hype Machine. Relentless touring followed, including dates with Pretty Lights, Emancipator, Michal Menert, and performances at Sasquatch Music Festival, Lightning In A Bottle, What The Festival, Summer Meltdown, Capitol Hill Block Party, MusicfestNW, Decibel Festival,Decadence and Symbiosis Gathering. Pretty Lights tapped ODESZA to remix “One Day They’ll Know,” which also hit #1 on Hype Machine and #8 on the iTunes Electronic Chart. ODESZA also selected their favorite producers for a follow up remix EP, My Friends Never Die Remixes, and launched the ambitious, ongoing mixtape series NO.SLEEP.

 

ODESZA must’ve missed the memo that Christmas is over. They’re keeping the holiday spirit alive well into 2014 with a headline tour of the west coast following a month-long run with Emancipator on the east coast. To whet the appetite, ODESZA has a new video for 2013 standout track, “My Friends Never Die.” Premiered earlier today via Refinery29, the “My Friends Never Die” video depicts a raucous night of partying, not dissimilar to an ODESZA live performance. Since they’re in the spirit of giving, ODESZA is also sharing NO.SLEEP Mix.03, which was premiered this afternoon on Run The Trap. It’s the excellent follow-up toNO.SLEEP Mix.02, which was released in December via Thump. So, kick your feet back, crack a beer, and turn the speakers up. You have some listening to do.

 

ODESZA TOUR DATES (new dates in bold):

Wed. Jan. 22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection *

Thu. Jan. 23 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall *

Fri. Jan. 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom *

Sat. Jan. 25 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot *

Tue. Jan. 28 – Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre *

Wed. Jan. 29 – Milwaukee, WI @ Miramar Theatre *

Thu. Jan. 30 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater *

Fri. Jan. 31 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall *

Sat. Feb. 1 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights *

Sun. Feb. 2 – Urbana, IL @ The Canopy *

Wed. Feb. 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre *

Thu. Feb. 6 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre *

Fri. Feb. 7 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground

Sat. Feb. 8 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall *

Sun. Feb. 9 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place *

Wed. Feb. 12 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met *

Thu. Feb. 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts *

Fri. Feb. 14 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater *^

Sat. Feb. 15 – Boston, MA @ Paradise *

Sun. Feb. 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage Baltimore *

Tue. Feb. 18 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater *

Wed. Feb. 19 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre *

Thu. Feb. 20 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel *

Fri. Feb. 21 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West *

Sat. Feb. 22 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre *

Thu. March 13 – Spokane, WA @ The Bartlett

Fri. March 14 – Bozeman, MT @ Zebra Cocktail Lounge

Sat. March 15 – Missoula, MT @ Palace Billiards

Fri. March 21 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Festival

Sat. March 22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge %

Sun. March 23 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge

Tue. March 25 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sister

Thu. March 27 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s #

Fri. March 28 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada #

Sat. March 29 – Austin, TX @ Stubbs Jr #

Tue. April 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room #

Wed. April 2 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah #

Thu. April 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo #

Fri. April 4 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent #

Sat. April 5 – Arcata, CA @ The Jambalaya #

Sun. April 6 – Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall #

Wed. April 9 – Victoria, BC @ Club 9one9  #

Thu. April 10 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue #

Fri. April 11 – Portland, OR @ Holocene #

Sat. April 12 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos #

* w/ Emancipator, Real Magic

^ w/ Star Slinger

# w/D33J, Kodak To Graph

% w/Breton

NO.SLEEP Mix.03 Tracklist:

1. Empire Of The Sun – DNA (Ta-ku Remix)

2. BANKS – Waiting Game (Ruddyp Bootleg)

3. Alpine – Icypoles (Star Slinger Remix)

4. Suff Daddy – ONE4PETER

5. Flight Facilities (Wave Racer Remix)

6. Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Mystress Remix)

7. Star Slinger – IV

8. Laura Mvula – That’s Alright (Silent Rider Remix)

9. Tongues (feat. KOPPS)

10. Disclosure – Latch (Stwo & Phazz Edition)

11. Esta – Kings

12. ElectricMantis – Flips and Flops, Drips and Drops

13. Empire Of The Sun – ALIVE (GOLD FIELDS REMIX)

14. CutOff!CutOff! – Limits Of Design (Essay’s Spaceship Remix) X Alina Baraz – Paradise (Prod. By ESTA.) (NO.SLEEP bootleg)

15. Flying Lotus – Puppet Talk (Ruff Draft rmx)

16. Hayden James – Embrace

17. CHPLN – White Snow (Shy Luv Remix)

Stream ODESZA’s My Friends Never Die EP: http://bit.ly/1aGAXH5

Stream ODESZA’s My Friends Never Die Remixes: http://bit.ly/192f4yi

Stream ODESZA’s Summer’s Gone LP: http://bit.ly/XLogmu

Listen to ODESZA’s NO.SLEEP Mix.01: http://bit.ly/1atWzYk

Listen to ODESZA’s Gotta Dance Dirty mix: http://bit.ly/18w9jud

Watch ODESZA’s “Cover Bombs” video: http://bit.ly/Y0weaW

Watch ODESZA’s “IPlayYouListen” video: http://bit.ly/XnWUmA

Watch ODESZA Live at Lightning In A Bottle: http://bit.ly/1fNDTov

 

 

ODESZA online:

http://odesza.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Odesza

https://twitter.com/Odeszaaa

https://soundcloud.com/odesza

http://pitchperfectpr.com/a_odesza.html

 

Stream ODESZA’s My Friends Never Die Remixes

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event, Streaming, Video

ODESZA keeps on rolling in 2013. After the self-release of the My Friends Never Die EP in September, Harrison Mills (aka Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (aka BeachesBeaches) are back with My Friends Never Die Remixes, which will be available for free download at odesza.com starting Nov. 12. Premiered earlier today on VIBE, the remix EP features contributions from Ki:Theory, Little People, Kodak To Graph, 1990, Tor andVindata. ODESZA have also added more dates including stops with Pretty Lights at The Wiltern in Los Angeles and Decadence NYE in Denver and a tour with fellow road warriorEmancipator early next year. 2014 means more music, more shows and more fun. ODESZA is coming for you and big things are ahead.

 

LISTEN TO ODESZA’S MY FRIENDS NEVER DIE REMIXES: http://bit.ly/192f4yi

 

ODESZA TOUR DATES (new dates in bold):

Wed. Nov. 20 – Missoula, MT @ Adams Center #

Thu. Nov. 21 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory #

Fri. Nov. 22 – Seattle, WA @ ShoWare Arena #

Sat. Nov. 23 – Portland, OR @ Portland Memorial Coliseum #

Wed. Nov. 27 – Reno, NV @ Silver State Pavilion #

Fri. Nov. 29 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Center #

Tue. Dec. 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern #

Tue. Dec. 31 – Denver, CO @ Colorado Convention Center (Decadence NYE) #$

Wed. Jan. 22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection *

Thu. Jan. 23 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall *

Fri. Jan. 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballrooom *

Sat. Jan. 25 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot *

Tue. Jan. 28 – Bloomington, IN @ The Castle Theatre *

Wed. Jan. 29 – Milwaukee, WI @ Miramar Theatre *

Thu. Jan. 30 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater *

Fri. Jan. 31 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall *

Sat. Feb. 1 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights *

Sun. Feb. 2 – Urbana, IL @ The Canopy *

Wed. Feb. 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre *

Thu. Feb. 6 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre *

Fri. Feb. 7 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *

Sat. Feb. 8 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall *

Sun. Feb. 9 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place *

Wed. Feb. 12 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met *

Thu. Feb. 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts *

Fri. Feb. 14 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater *^

Sat. Feb. 15 – Boston, MA @ Paradise *

Sun. Feb. 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage Baltimore *

Tue. Feb. 18 – Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater *

Wed. Feb. 19 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre *

Thu. Feb. 20 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel *

Fri. Feb. 21 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West *

Sat. Feb. 22 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre *

 

# w/ Pretty Lights

$ w/ Above & Beyond

* w/ Emancipator, Real Magic

^ w/ Star Slinger

MY FRIENDS NEVER DIE REMIXES TRACKLIST:

1. My Friends Never Die (Little People Remix)

2. If There’s Time (Kodak To Graph Remix)

3. Without You (1990 Remix)

4. Home (Ki:Theory Remix)

5. Keep Her Close (Tor Remix)

6. Without You (Vindata Remix)

Stream ODESZA’s My Friends Never Die EP – http://bit.ly/1aGAXH5

Stream ODESZA’s Summer’s Gone LP: http://bit.ly/XLogmu

Listen to ODESZA’s Gotta Dance Dirty mix – http://bit.ly/18w9jud

Listen to ODESZA’s “If There’s Time” – http://bit.ly/1dbCIg7

Listen to ODESZA’s “My Friends Never Die” – http://bit.ly/1c9jzuQ

Watch ODESZA perform Beat Connection’s “Saola (ODESZA Remix)” live –http://bit.ly/1fNDTov

Listen to ODESZA’s remix of Beat Connection’s “Saola”: http://bit.ly/ZL1P4j

Watch ODESZA’s “Cover Bombs” video: http://bit.ly/Y0weaW

Watch ODESZA’s “IPlayYouListen” video: http://bit.ly/XnWUmA

Listen ODESZA’s to “Don’t Stop”: http://bit.ly/XaGpIz

Download hi-res images + cover art: http://bit.ly/Th0uk8

 

ODESZA online:

http://odesza.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Odesza

https://twitter.com/Odeszaaa

https://soundcloud.com/odesza

http://pitchperfectpr.com/a_odesza.html

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Singer/songwriter STEPHEN KELLOGG playing at Rex Theater in Pittsburgh on 11/16

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event

STEPHEN KELLOGG is a well-respected and critically-acclaimed musician who was previously with his band The Sixers (they disbanded last year) and has built a very firm solo career with support from USA Today, Paste, No Depression, CMT and many others.

His album Blunderstone Rookery (named after the protagonist’s home in Dickens’ David Copperfield) is a very smart and critically hailed album that CMT Edge has said, “his memorable melodies keep the music moving while the lyrics pull you into a deeper story.” The Seattle Post Intelligencer chimed, “Anyone who appreciates the singer-songwriter tradition needs to know Stephen Kellogg.”
His timely-themed next single, “Thanksgiving”, is an epic tale in the same vein as “Alice’s Restaurant” and “American Pie”, a ten-minute opus with a soaring chorus that pulls at the heartstrings and breathes life back into that family-oriented holiday.  USA Today premiered the poignant video.
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MiM0SA shares new mix tape via Earmilk before heading out on tour, 11/27 @Rex Theatre Pittsburgh

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Free Music, Tour

MiM0SA gives a preview of what would be in store for the tour, via an Event Horizon Mix Tape which is exclusively premiered by Earmilk HERE and you can download it HERE. The artist, producer and DJ called MiM0SA will head back out on tour in November and December. His music has been explained by others as a genre of it’s own and self-described as Future Trill. His combination of hip-hop beats with futuristic electronic music is a unique blend that has been selling out venues in North America for the past few years.

Born Tigran Mkhitaryan, the Los Angeles-based artist is known for his electrifying live show production, which you can see in a live video shot at Red Rocks HERE.

His live performances have definitely earned him critical acclaim, with SPIN naming him as one of the “Top 10 Acts at Bonnaroo of 2012”. He’s also played to thousands of fans at Coachella, Ultra and Bonnaroo as well as playing throughout North America on this year’s Rock The Bells tour.

MiM0SA started his own label False Idol Music in 2011 as a means of distinguishing his sound from other electronic artists and building a repertoire of releases, which he’s given out for free to his fans via his website http://mimosa.fm/. Leading up to the North American “Event Horizon” tour in November and December, people can expect brand new Future Trill music.

TOUR DATES (info tickets HERE):

Fri 11/01 – San Marcos, TX @ The Marc
Sat 11/02 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
Wed 11/06 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre
Thu 11/07 – Oxford, MS @ Lyric Theatre
Sat 11/09 – Nashville, TN @ Anthem
Tue 11/12 – Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy’s By The Sea
Wed 11/13 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
Thu 11/14 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Fri 11/15 – Atlanta, GA @ North Atlanta Trade Center
Sat 11/16 – Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy’s
Wed 11/20 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theatre
Thu 11/21 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
Fri 11/22 – Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
Sat 11/23 – Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
Tue 11/26 – Rochester, NY @ Pearl Nightclub
Wed 11/27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
Tue 12/03 – Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
Wed 12/04 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Thu 12/05 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe
Fri 12/06 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Sat 12/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Loft
Tue 12/10 – Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose
Wed 12/11 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
Thu 12/12 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
Fri 12/13 – Kansas City, MO @ Liberty Hall
Sat 12/14 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

FEEL FREE TO SHARE:
MiM0SA “SWRV” music video HERE
http://mimosa.fm/
https://www.facebook.com/mimosamusic
https://soundcloud.com/tigranmimosa
https://twitter.com/TigranMimosa

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds playing 11/8 in Pittsburgh at Rex Theatre

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds – an 8 piece soul infused rock band will be in Pittsburgh on 11/8 at Rex Theatre in support of the October 1 release of Fight – their 4 song EP produced by American Idol’s Randy Jackson.

First single “The Long Way”premiered on billboard.com
Full EP available to stream HERE.
Glamour hit the nail on the head when they described SSDB as what you get when you cross Amy Winehouse and Tina Turner with Mick Jagger and a dose of the Squirrel Nut Zippers. It’s big-city grit and down-home sweetness together with a bit of Americana.Sister Sparrow is Arleigh Kincheloe – lead singer and principle songwriter who works out melodies and lyrics on the piano before bringing them to the 8-piece, all maleband The Dirty Birds. When you see them live, you won’t believe that such a dynamic, powerful voice comes from such a tiny lady (often clad in leather and sequins).

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds have opened for Fitz and the Tantrums, Counting Crows, the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, and been on a three week run with Allen Stone that culminated in an Austin City Limits late night set. They’ve sold out The Bowery Ballroom and The Independent in San Francisco. You can listen to their most recent release and watch a live performance of “Make it Rain” here >

http://www.sistersparrow.com/music/

“A Brooklyn-based nine-piece whose funk, rock and soul infusion have garnered them much-deserved attention.”
– HUFFINGTON POST

“They are so soulful that they sucked out my soul, soaked it with their own soul until it was about to burst, and then pumped it back into me.”
– WEEKLY DIG BOSTON

“Sister Sparrow, Arleigh Kincheloe’s nom de disque, is a soul queen with a voice strong and raspy enough to compete with riffing horns and clipped funk beats.”
– WASHINGTON POST

Who: Brooklyn based Soul Infused Rock Band Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds

What: Performing in support of their forthcoming EP  

Where: Rex Theatre
When: 11/8

Rubblebucket Debuts Video for “Save Charlie” – More Tourdates Announced

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event
WATCH: SAVE CHARLIE (VIDEO)
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Brooklyn’s Rubblebucket has unveiled a video for their latest single, “Save Charlie,” courtesy of NPR. The animated video encapsulates both the song, “Save Charlie” and Rubblebucket perfectly, as NPR’s Bob Boilenexplains, “The color and style feel fresh and so perfect for the blasting horns and funk of the music.” Created by Andrew William Ralph and TJ Andrade, Ralph shares, “Through experimentation using my animation and Andrade’s visual effects and editing, we were able to develop a look that not only unified our visions, but more importantly, drew from the band’s aesthetic to bring the music and lyrics alive.”

Rubblebucket also has new tour dates to announce! Continuing a tradition started last year with a duo of wild, packed shows at Burlington, VT’s Higher Ground Ballroom, the band will return for another two-night run in the beautiful venue, as well as shows that week in Rochester, NY (Water Street Music Hall) and Portland, ME (Port City Music Hall). For these NYE shows attendees can expect many surprises and special guests. For the band’s full tour schedule, please see below.

Rubblebucket’s latest EP, Save Charlie, was released earlier this month on Communion in conjunction with the kick-off of the 7 pieces’s non-stop fall tour. The EP boasts seven tracks, including three new originals, the band’s re-imagination of The Doobie Brothers’ classic “What a Fool Believes,” as well as remixes by the likes of Big Black Delta and Chico Mann. The new EP is currently available to stream and share/embed.

STREAM THE SAVE CHARLIE EP NOW 

For more information on Rubblebucket, please visit www.rubblebucket.com. See below for tour dates and tracklisting.

TOUR DATES
10/9: Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar (Communion)*
10/10: Nashville, TN @ The High Watt (Communion)*
10/11: Athens, GA @ New Earth Music Hall
10/12: Clarksville, TN @ Fly Free Festival
10/25: Fort Collins, CO @ Hodi’s Half Note
10/26: Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
10/28: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/29: Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/31: Eugene, OR @ Cozmic Pizza $
11/1: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios $
11/2: Seattle, WA @ Barboza $
11/6: Sacramento, CA @ Harlows
11/7: Oakland, CA @ New Parish
11/8: San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
11/9: Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite
11/20: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre #
11/21: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg #
11/22: Boston, MA @ Paradise #
11/23: Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street #
12/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
12/5: Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders
12/6: Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose
12/7: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
12/27 – Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
12/28 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
12/30 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom
12/31 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom*

*Roadkill Ghost Choir, Willy Mason and multiple local artists support
# – Body Language Supports
$ – Dana Buoy supports
* – Moon Hooch supports

MiM0SA Announces North American Fall Tour/Rex Theater PGH 11/27

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

The artist, producer and DJ called MiM0SA will head back out on tour in November and December. His music has been explained by others as a genre of it’s own and self-described as Future Trill. His combination of hip-hop beats with futuristic electronic music is a unique blend that has been selling out venues in North America for the past few years.

Born Tigran Mkhitaryan, the Los Angeles-based artist is known for his electrifying live show production, which you can see in a live video shot at Red Rocks HERE.

His live performances have definitely earned him critical acclaim, with SPIN naming him as one of the “Top 10 Acts at Bonnaroo of 2012”. He’s also played to thousands of fans at Coachella, Ultra and Bonnaroo as well as playing throughout North America on this year’s Rock The Bells tour.

MiM0SA started his own label False Idol Music in 2011 as a means of distinguishing his sound from other electronic artists and building a repertoire of releases, which he’s given out for free to his fans via his website http://mimosa.fm/. Leading up to the North American “Event Horizon” tour in November and December, people can expect brand new Future Trill music.

TOUR DATES (info tickets HERE):
Fri 9/27 – Fairburn, GA @ TomorrowWorld
Fri 11/01 – San Marcos, TX @ The Marc
Sat 11/02 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
Wed 11/06 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre
Thu 11/07 – Oxford, MS @ Lyric Theatre
Sat 11/09 – Nashville, TN @ Anthem
Tue 11/12 – Wilmington, NC @ Ziggy’s By The Sea
Wed 11/13 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
Thu 11/14 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
Fri 11/15 – Atlanta, GA @ North Atlanta Trade Center
Sat 11/16 – Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy’s
Wed 11/20 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theatre
Thu 11/21 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
Fri 11/22 – Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
Sat 11/23 – Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
Tue 11/26 – Rochester, NY @ Pearl Nightclub
Wed 11/27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
Tue 12/03 – Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
Wed 12/04 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Thu 12/05 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe
Fri 12/06 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Sat 12/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Loft
Tue 12/10 – Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose
Wed 12/11 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
Thu 12/12 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
Fri 12/13 – Kansas City, MO @ Liberty Hall
Sat 12/14 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

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Rubblebucket Premieres “Save Charlie” EP/ Rex Theater PGH 12/4

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Streaming
Brooklyn’s seven-piece rockers, Rubblebucket, have given listeners an early taste of their new EPSave Charlie a week early (listen above)!
Landing October 1st via Communion (Daughter, Gotye), the EP boasts seven tracks, including three new originals, the band’s re-imagination of The Doobie Brothers‘ classic “What a Fool Believes,” as well as remixes by the likes of Big Black Delta and Chico Mann. This new collection finds Rubblebucket unabashedly being…well, Rubblebucket. Between psychedelia-lined pop-structures, symphonic brass embellishments, dirty funk guitar lines, and surrealist yet poignant lyrics, this EP gives Rubblebucket fans what they’ve come to love and expect — intelligent pop music that will make you think, smile and shake your ass.
Rubblebucket has spent the bulk of 2013 focusing on writing new material, an unprecedented situation given the outfit’s grueling tour schedule spanning the past few years. With heaps of new material still being recorded, the Save Charlie EP is a sample of what’s to come in 2014 when the band will release their long-awaited follow up LP to 2011’s Omega La La. Rubblebucket will be taking their new songs on the road this fall with a tour that kicks off in NYC on October 1st, running through December. Last year fans may remember the bands’ dancing robot puppets, love tunnels, crowd-surfing horn-players and full audience dance-parties on stage; only time will tell what the band has up their sleeves for this run! See all dates below. 
Lastly, earlier this year Rubblebucket performed for PBS’s nationally-syndicated program Live at Infinity Hall, which has begun airing in select cities. While this concert will be made available to the public via online streaming later this month, you can check out a sample of what’s to come.

For more information on Rubblebucket, please visit www.rubblebucket.com. See below for tour dates and tracklisting.

RECENT PRAISE:

“The song “Save Charlie” follows the Rubblebucket template… piling horns atop a scratchy funk guitar line and a booming danceable beat buoying up Traver’s breathy voice.”
– Wall St. Journal

“Vermont-by-way-of-Brooklyn ensemble Rubblebucket is being the change they wish to see in the world and the weather by churning out sun-drenched, tropical quirk pop.”
– NOISEY

 

 

TOUR DATES
10/1: New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall (Communion)*
10/2: Washington, DC @ Black Cat (Communion)*
10/3: Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s (Communion)*
10/4: Providence, RI @ Fete
10/8: Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird (Communion)*
10/9: Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar (Communion)*
10/10: Nashville, TN @ The High Watt (Communion)*
10/11: Athens, GA @ New Earth Music Hall
10/12: Clarksville, TN @ Fly Free Festival
10/25: Fort Collins, CO @ Hodi’s Half Note
10/26: Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
10/28: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/29: Boise, ID @ Neurolux
10/31: Eugene, OR @ Cozmic Pizza
11/1: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
11/2: Seattle, WA @ Barboza
11/6: Sacramento, CA @ Harlows
11/7: Oakland, CA @ New Parish
11/8: San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
11/9: Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite
11/20: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theatre #
11/21: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg #
11/22: Boston, MA @ Paradise #
11/23: Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street #
12/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
12/5: Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders
12/6: Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose
12/7: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall

*Roadkill Ghost Choir, Willy Mason and multiple local artists support
# – Body Language Supports

RB

Escort x Jacques Renault Remix Drops w/ R29, Single Out 9/24/ REx Theater PGH 11/14

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event, Streaming
“Cabaret” (Jacques Renault Remix) Drops w/ Refinery29!

NEW Cabaret Single Package ft. Jacques Renault, 
Little Boots & Tippy Toes, Out September 24

Catch Escort Performing Live!

11/10: Miami, FL @ Friends of Nature Festival
11/14: Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
11/15: Ferndale, MI @ The Magic Bag
11/17: Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
11/18: Madison, WI @ The Majestic Theatre
11/21: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
11/22: Washington, DC @ Black Cat DC
11/23: Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House

“Escort puts a contemporary spin on vintage disco sounds, and this funky, retro tune features a Seventies groove with a modern pop twist.” – Rolling Stone

“Escort Invoke Liza Minnelli’s 1970s Sexcapades on ‘Cabaret’” – SPIN

“Escort can be both savage and elegant.” – Pitchfork

NYC’s Escort delivers a danceable blend of disco, funk & soul that pays homage to the classics while remaining fresh and modern. The Cabaret single package, featuring remixes by Little Boots, Jacques Renault and Tippy Toes, will drop September 24 via Escort Records.

The band previously shared the “sexcapade inspired” “Cabaret” stream. Today, the band reveals the dreamy remix by fellow Brooklyn native Jacques Renault withRefinery29. Driven by thumping bass and Adeline Michèle’s powerful, soulful voice, “Cabaret” transports listeners into a gritty, underground, late-night soiree in the uninhibited heyday of NYC nightlife. Check out the “Cabaret” (Jacques Renault Remix) HERE.

Founded by Eugene Cho & Dan Balis and fronted by the enormous vocals of lead singer Adeline Michèle, Escort has been revered by The New York Times, New York Magazineand featured on the cover of the Village Voice.

Stay tuned for details on Escort’s upcoming US fall tour- giving fans a chance to check out their electrifying live show!

Within The Ruins Making a Name for Themselves

by davemondine, posted in Music review, Pittsburgh Event

On Tuesday August 6th, Within the Ruins played at Pittsburgh’s own Rex Theatre while supporting All Shall Perish on the South of the Border tour. Lately, Within The Ruins have been making a name for themselves ever since they released their latest album “Elite” earlier this year. The album has been getting a lot of praise and has been getting a lot of support by other bands such as All Shall Perish, Oceano, The Acacia Strain, The Faceless, I Declare War and so many more. Their following just keeps getting bigger.
Now even though they were not the headliner Tuesday night, it seemed as if the majority if not everyone was actually there to see Within The Ruins. Sadly they only played seven songs, six from “Elite” and the title track from “Invade”. Throughout the whole night, the crowd has never been so energetic until they came out to play. Out of the seven bands that were there, they were the only band to actually have a mosh pit going on during their set. There wasn’t any holding back at that point since it was everyone who was right at the front of the stage. Just to experience this band live is a whole other experience from their albums. When you see a band live, it should always be like that though. The energy they bring to the stage is unreal on so many different levels. All of the technicalities in their music along with how all of a sudden it changes directions and just drops to heavy metal just keeps your attention the entire time they play. It seems as if there is no limit for these guys right now.
If you get the chance, you need to check Within The Ruins out as soon as possible. They are actually about to go back on tour with The Acacia Strain as soon as this tour with All Shall Perish is over.
Setlist From Tuesday:
1. Terminal
2. Solace
3. The Charm
4. New Holy War
5. I, Blaspheme
6. Feeding Frenzy
7. Invade

The Red Paintings Announce Summer U.S. Tour Supporting …Trail of Dead/ Rex Theatre PGH 7/12

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event, Tour, Video
VIEW THE VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE “YOU’RE NOT ONE OF THEM”
Los Angeles, CA – July 1, 2013 – Orchestral art rock group The Red Paintings have announced the first leg of an extensive tour throughout the U.S., UK, Europe, and Australia, ahead of the release of their new full-length studio album The Revolution Is Never Coming (The End Records) on October 1st.The band will kick off their North American tour July 10th supporting …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead. Known for their vibrant stage shows incorporating live art, human canvases, and theatrics, The Red Paintings are a multi-faceted genre-spanning act with a lively and visionary approach. The band is currently seeking submissions from artists, to curate the live onstage art show to incorporate into their stateside musical performances. For consideration, visit the band’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/TRPartistpage and/or email artsubmissions@theredpaintings.com to submit three jpegs of your art. A full tour itinerary is listed below.
Following the success of a sold out UK club tour with The Pineapple Thief, the band will be bringing their intimate acoustic show to the US, before heading back to the UK to headline the Bizarre Stage at Rebellion Festival, the world’s biggest independent punk and alternative event, on August 9th. The extensive touring news follows a busy end to 2012 that saw The Red Paintings kick off their worldwide campaign with a 16-date US tour and 40-date tour of the UK & Europe.
The band has also been invited to join punk-lords Mindless Self Indulgence on their massive UK & Europe tour in November and December. The invitation follows a sold-out U.S. theatre tour earlier in the year, where the bands established a rapport.
Now available worldwide, the first single taken from the bands’ latest release “You’re Not One Of Them” has already picked up steam overseas, having been added to over 140 stations across the UK & Europe, including spins on XFM, Kerrang, Q and the BBC. Peaking at #40 on the US FMQB commercial radio chart, the track also currently sits at #98 on the German college radio charts. The uniquely creative video clip for the track follows a series of award-winning clips from the band that have been screened at film festivals worldwide and featured in Australia on the television music network Channel V and popular music program Rage. View the video for “You’re Not One of Them”:http://youtu.be/C6NSmhxn9V0.
Often receiving comparisons to acts such as Radiohead, Muse, Smashing Pumpkins, and The Arcade Fire, The Red Paintings have shared stages touring with the Dresden Dolls, Mindless Self Indulgence, Saul Williams, The Posies and Mogwai.
Watch The Red Paintings live in Minneapolis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg16uN26_G0

The Red Paintings Australian tour dates:

 

DATE                        VENUE                                   LOCATION

June 28                     Rosemount Hotel                      Perth WA

June 29                     Fowler’s Live                            Adelaide SA – all ages

July 6                        Coolangatta Hotel                     Gold Coast QLD

The Red Paintings US tour with …Trail Of Dead:

 

DATE                        VENUE                                    LOCATION 

July 10                      Spaceland Ballroom                   Hamden, CT

July 11                      Metro Gallery                            Baltimore, MD

July 12                      Rex Theatre                              Pittsburgh, PA

July 13                      Ace of Cups                              Columbus, OH

July 15                      Firebird                                     St. Louis, MO

July 16                      Record Bar                                Kansas City, MO

July 18                      Double Door                              Chicago, IL

July 21                      Pike Room                                Detroit, MI

July 22                      Grog Shop                                Cleveland, OH

July 23                      Maxwell’s                                 Hoboken, NJ

The Red Paintings UK festival dates:

 

DATE                        VENUE                                    LOCATION

August 9                    Rebellion Festival                     Blackpool, UK

DATE                        VENUE                                    LOCATION

November 14             Hansa                                      Munich, Germany

November 15             La Laitterie Club                        Strasbourg, France

November 16             Luxor                                        Cologne, Germany

November 17             Magnet                                     Berlin, Germany

November 20             Moscow Hall                             Moscow, Russia

November 21             Avrova                                     St Petersburg, Russia

November 22             Nosturi                                      Helsinki, Finland

November 24             Klubben                                    Stockholm, Sweden

November 25             Pumpehuset                             Copenhagen, Denmark

November 26             Knust                                       Hamburg, Germany

November 28             Concorde 2                               Brighton, UK

November 29             Koko                                        London, UK

November 30             Waterfront                                Norwich, UK

December 1               Liquid Room                             Edinburgh, UK

December 3               Wulfrun                                    Wolverhampton, UK

December 4               The Ritz                                   Manchester, UK

December 5               Anson Rooms                           Bristol, UK

December 6               Melkweg                                   Amsterdam, Netherlands

December 7               La Trabendo                              Paris, France

December 8               Batschkapp                              Frankfurt, Germany

Official website: www.theredpaintings.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theredpaintings

The Bird’s Robe Collective: www.birdsrobe.com

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus w/Dopapod @ Rex Theater Feb. 8

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Announcement/News

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus is an explosive five-piece progressive improvisational band with a rapidly growing fan base across the U.S. and Europe. Described as “brightening the future of the jam band scene,” Ultraviolet Hippopotamus mixes tight, funky jams with new dance beats, heartfelt lyrics, compelling composition, eccentric effects and a vibrant light show for an incredible, one-of-a-kind musical experience. Known for its on-stage musical alchemy – cultivated from years of relentless touring – the band performs an eclectic selection of technically demanding compositions and improvised material along with unconventional and fun covers.

The band recently joined the rooster at Hoplite where founding partners Tom Baggott and Chris Cate have presided over the foundational career development of Disco Biscuits, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Railroad Earth, Ryan Montbleau Band, Zach Deputy and many other smaller artists. Through time spent at other agencies or in other roles ranging from artist management, tour management, production, marketing and management over the last 20+ years, they also participated in the career growth of Agents of Good Roots, Johnny Winter, Michelle Shocked, The Radiators, Tim Reynolds, Victor Wooten and many more. The band is now being managed and booked by the agency which has already led to bigger and better touring opportunities.

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus also just spent time in the studio recording a new concept EP, Broomhilda Suite, which they released to fans at its Halloween 2012 show. It is now available for purchase at shows and online for just $5. Broomhilda Suite is the band’s latest studio effort featuring an epic story of the hero Kanyon and his journey to defeat a mean, old witch Broomhilda. The band is extremely proud of the work and can’t wait to release a full-length studio album later this year.

The group deftly journeys between funk, jazz, livetronica, space rock, reggae, bluegrass, and progressive rock within a single show and, sometimes, within a single song. Exploring new ground and taking risks make every performance unique, and fans are never sure what exactly the band will deliver each night; other than exceptional music.

Anyone remotely familiar with the ‘jam band sound’ will immediately recognize Ultraviolet Hippopotamus’ influences and genre-mixing musical objectives, but the band adds a level of talent, intricacy and polish that truly sets it apart. Tight, energetic jams and outstanding vocals — a true rarity among the band’s peers — coupled with the act’s spontaneity and strong songwriting add to its appeal. The word is out, and the band is quickly developing into an international sensation.

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus’ highly praised third album, “Square Pegs, Round Holes,” reached No. 3 and spent much of the year in the top 25 of the Relix Magazine/Jambands.com National Radio Chart and was voted “2011 Studio Album of the Year” at the Home Grown Music Network. It also received similar nominations from several radio programs, among other acclaim. The album continues to sell steadily and receives airplay across the U.S. as well as internationally in Italy, Brazil, France, Switzerland, England, Spain, Germany and other countries.

Dopapod
Dopapod exists at the crossroads of full throttle intensity, deep pocket groove, intricate technicality, and limitless experimentation. With no regard towards limiting themselves to stylistic boundaries, the sound that emerges from the quartet both live and in the studio is as varied and diverse as the many influences that they adapt from.

ONLINE INFO:
http://www.uvhippomusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/UVHippoMusic

http://www.uvhippo.bandcamp.com (“Square Pegs Round Holes” available here)

LIVE STREAMING MUSIC:

http://www.archive.org/details/uvh2011-10-28.flac (Halloween: Nintendo Power Show)
http://archive.org/details/uvhippo2012-03-11.sbd

Jeremy McCall Live at the Rex 1/17/2013

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event

Jeremy McCall and his band-mates play a mixture of rock, acoustic, funk, blues, and gospel music and are set to bring their eclectic and progressive set live to The Rex Theater in Pittsburgh’s Southside on January 17, 2013.

The songs draw from a wide musical perspective. Most have a generous amount of acoustic funk in their conception. World rhythm structures occur commonly. Many use elements of jazz harmony, with bits of rock, blues, folk, and country. Above all, the music is meant to be fun. And as the band states, “If it provokes thought, fantastic”.

According to the band’s website, “All of the songs were conceived using an acoustic guitar (though not all finished this way). Some tunes would find completion in a day or two, and others have taken slightly longer (years). These songs were born from several themes: we have choices to make, and jobs to do, and help is available. Some thoughts/dreams do not fade. People go through experiences that make no immediate sense. There is a plan and a purpose, usually beyond our scope. And, one can learn many life lessons from an old Dodge.

Each step in the process of writing these songs has a sort of an internal significance. The songs on this album seem to deal with ideas of truth, or “truths” of human existence. Ideas for many have their roots in Biblical theology. Generally the songs are multilayered in their meaning and application”.

Jeremy McCall’s present idea is to release the album in pieces, until the whole is completed. “Check Out Time” has been released and is available on iTunes. The Small Stones EP is nearing completion, and will be released shortly. The songs will be ordered as to their appearance on the album at a later date.

For tickets click here
and for merchandise click here

Jeremy McCall, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Vocals

Jeremy McCall has a Master’s Degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from Duquesne University. He also carries a BME, and a BS from West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Jeremy has been actively learning, teaching, and performing for over twenty years. He has performed with many and varied groups in the United States and Europe.

Tom Murphy, Drum Set and Percussion

Tom Murphy has a B.S. in Fine Arts with a concentration in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a Music Educator with the Mount Pleasant Area School District and teaches Elementary Band. He taught previously at Ligonier Valley School District teaching General Music K-6, Elementary/Middle School Band, Elementary/Middle School chorus, and Music Appreciation. Tom has a Private Studio as well and enjoys teaching young and old alike.

Justin P Bendel, Double Bass and Electric Bass
As one of Pittsburgh’s most sought after bassists, Justin Bendel is active in an array of musical genres. After playing for Patrizio Buanne’s 2010 US Tour, Mr. Bendel returned to Pittsburgh to join the pit orchestras for such local musical productions as Footloose and Mary Poppins at the Benedum Center for Performing Arts.

He continues to perform with local jazz ensembles while maintaining an impressive studio of young bassists.

Mr. Bendel is proud to announce his return to school as he was recently awarded a graduate assistantship to Carnegie Mellon University to earn his master’s degree in bass performance.

http://www.jmccallmusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/jmccallmusic

Maddie Georgi is “Glory Bound”

by Alan D. Welding, posted in Pittsburgh Event

Named one of Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s “Young Pittsburghers To Watch”, Maddie Georgi has been just that. Her latest EP Glory Bound is set to release on January 11, 2013 and as the title alludes, she has a very bright future ahead of her. Maddie Georgi sounds like KT Tunstall, Grace Potter, Carrie Underwood, and Adele.

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Her first EP Go was released in 2009. Among the six tracks was “Take My Hand,” her first original song that was inspired by her autistic brother, Jake. The song gained popularity throughout the autism community and motivated Maddie to continue writing and performing music.

Throughout 2009, the release of Go propelled Maddie to cross paths with Country Music Television (CMT) on several occasions. Competing in CMT’s Music City Madness competition, her song “Gone Away Again” took second place out of 60,000 entries. CMT liked Maddie’s voice so much; they used her voice for the theme song to one of their sitcom’s Working Class.

You can catch Maddie performing live at the Rex Theater in the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA on the 11th of January, 2013.

http://www.reverbnation.com/maddiegeorgi