WATCH the Paul McCartney #OutThere tour trailer & download the FREE tour poster at http://cncrts.co/10zISAS
Indie Rock Band Sainthood Reps Join No Sleep Records
Huntington Beach based No Sleep Records is proud to welcome indie rock foursome Sainthood Reps to the label’s burgeoning tight knit family of bands. The guys are currently on tour and are planning to release their sophomore album later this year.
“Ever since i saw Sainthood Reps play in late 2011 at the final Felix Culpa show i knew i wanted to work with these guys, and after a year+ of bugging them i succeeded in convincing them to join the family,” No Sleep president Chris Hansen recently told AltPress.com. “Could not be happier on working with the guys, and the upcoming Summer/Fall release.”
Thousand Watt Stare Premiere New Video for “Messenger”
So-Cal rock band Thousand Watt Stare has premiered a brand new video for their heavy hitting anthem, “Messenger,” today on Noisecreep.com. The song is featured on the band’s recently released album, Silver Dimes, which is available now from Hardline Entertainment at http://hardlineent.com/store/thousand-watt-stare-silver-dimes/. Download two FREE songs from Thousand Watt Stare as well as many other Hardline artists at www.HardlineEnt.com/downloads.
Watch the video for “Messenger” today, exclusively on Noisecreep.com:
Old Man Markley Goes Down Side Up’ With “Newgrass” Album Due out March 5th
Los Angeles based bluegrass punks Old Man Markley will release their sophomore album, Down Side Up, on March 5th via Fat Wreck Chords. The septet’s full-length follow-up to 2011’s critically acclaimed debut Guts n’ Teeth was produced by NOFX frontman Fat Mike, and will be available for pre-order soon.
Old Man Markley are not your run-of-the-mill band. They’re not a traditional bluegrass band, nor are they a typical punk band. Instead, the band meld elements of both styles into a cross-pollinated “newgrass” amalgam that has resulted in a boot stomping good time for fans around the world.
Rounded out by Johnny Carey (vocals, guitar), Annie DeTemple (autoharp, vocals), Joey Garibaldi (bass, vocals), Jeff Fuller (drums), Ryan Markley (washboard), John Rosen (banjo, vocals) and Katie Weed (fiddle, vocals), Old Man Markley roared onto the scene in 2010. Their unique blend of punk rock sensibilities, ear for pop melodies and deeply rooted love for bluegrass caught the ear of Fat Wreck Chords, who released OMM’s debut album,Guts n’ Teeth, in 2011. Over the next few years, the band found themselves scootin boots on stage with the likes of Flogging Molly, Bad Religion, The Reverend Horton Heat, NOFX, The Descendents and Against Me!.
No Sleep Records: Major League To Tour With Senses Fail, Such Gold & Real Friends This April/May
We are stoked to announce that Major League will be heading out this April/May on the Senses Fail headline tour. Also on the tour are Such Gold, and Real Friends.
You can head over to Artist Arena now to purchase your tickets! Click here.
Check out the dates below.
04/03 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon
04/04 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
04/05 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
04/06 – Norfolk, VA @ Norva
04/07 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
04/09 – St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theatre
04/10 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
04/12 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Studio
04/13 – Dallas, TX @ The Door
04/14 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
04/16 – El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
04/17 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04/18 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch
04/19 – San Diego, CA @ Soma
04/20 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
04/21 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza Pub
04/23 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
04/24 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
04/25 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
04/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
04/28 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
04/30 – Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose
05/01 – Newport, KY @ Thompson House
05/02 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/03 – Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
05/04 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/05 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
05/07 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
05/08 – Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
05/09 – New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
05/10 – Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
05/11 – New Jersey @ TBD
DAVENPORT CABINET RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM TODAY!
Coheed and Cambria Guitarist Travis Stever Unveils Solo Album, Our Machine, with ArtistDirect.com
January 15, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – Davenport Cabinet, the alternative folk rock solo project of Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever, has released its second studio album, Our Machine, today, on January 15th via Everything Evil. Beginning today, fans can purchase the new album on iTunes and Amazon or on Coheed and Cambria’s upcoming tour dates.
Fans can stream the new album now, exclusively on ArtistDirect.com: http://bit.ly/SEg4Hv
Originally called The English Panther, Stever released his eponymous debut in 2006 in between tours and recording with his main band Coheed and Cambria. Shortly thereafter, he renamed the project after The Davenport Brothers, a pair of 19th-century magicians whose famous illusion involved a large cabinet filled with instruments which seemed to play themselves.
Ernie Ball Announces 2013 Play Crossroads Contest
Ernie Ball Searches For The Next Best Undiscovered Guitarist For A Chance To Perform At Madison Square Garden
January 7, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – Ernie Ball is proud to announce the 2013 Play Crossroads contest, where the legendary string company will be partnering up with Guitar Center, Guitar World, UltimateGuitar.com and ReverbNation.com in a global search to give the next best undiscovered guitarist a chance to perform live on stage at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 at Madison Square Garden on April 12th-13th.
A salute to Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd is one of the great rock bands of all time. As a way to homage to their music, concerts.com is featuring the full length directors cut of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, and a FREE downloadable concerts.com original Pink Floyd poster that is inspired by several of Pink Floyd’s albums.
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved international success with their progressive and psychedelic music. Distinguished by their use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, and elaborate live shows, they are one of the most commercially successful and musically influential groups in the history of popular music.
Founded in 1965, the group originally consisted of university students Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and Syd Barrett. They first gained popularity performing in London’s underground music scene during the late 1960s, and under Barrett’s creative leadership they released two charting singles and a successful début album. David Gilmour joined as a fifth member in December 1967, and Barrett left the band in April 1968 due to his deteriorating mental health. After Barrett’s departure, Waters became their primary songwriter and lyricist. With Waters, Mason, Wright and Gilmour, Pink Floyd achieved critical and commercial success with the concept albums The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall (1979).
Wright left the group in 1979, followed by Waters in 1985. Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd and Wright subsequently joined them as a paid musician. They continued to record and tour through 1994; two more albums followed, A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994). They have sold more than 250 million albums worldwide, including 74.5 million certified units in the United States. They were inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
Powerman 5000 09/15/12: Austin’s Fuel Room – Libertyville, IL
Words can’t describe how excited I was for this concert as it had been a year since I had last seen Powerman 5000. I Usually when you mention Powerman 5000, you get a response as “They still exist” well yes they still exist and if you are a diehard fan you would know they have a new album out. Yes folks it’s true you need to get the with program because Powerman 5000 is as good as ever.
The Roxy on the Sunset Strip has seen the likes of almost every rock star on their stage. When you walk into the dark club you feel like you’re in a private club. With two bars & a VIP corded off section with tables, you become one with the venue.
We were at The Roxy to see an awesome band, Awaken The Empire. When Daryl starts beating on his drums, Shivan starts shredding on guitar, and with Vince on bass, the crowd passionately cheers because they know what’s coming: Damien, the sultry, tall & amazing performer.
When you hear Damien’s strong voice, along with his owning the stage, you wonder why this band isn’t playing arenas. When Damien sings “Cross My Heart” your hairs stand on edge. What a vocal range. He comes across like Steven Tyler meets Jared Leto, YET, Damien is, well, Damien with a style all his own.
At one point a ring falls from his finger & girls scramble for it. He then takes all of his rings off & gives them to the girls. He removes his vest & throws that into the crowd. Then he throws a bottle of water onto the crowd. Yes, we got quite wet, but, it was enjoyable.
Damien ends the show by going into the crowd, on his knees singing. This young man is a rock star without the rock star attitude.
If you have the chance to see Awaken The Empire, please go. They play from the heart. Pure rock music. No gimmicks. No lip syncing. No back tracks. They are one of LA’s finest!
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@ATEDaryl
written by concerts.com contributor otepbert
