BAND FROM THE BOARDROOM IN FINALS OF "THE PLAYOFF", NATIONAL COMPETITION TO FIND AMERICA'S BEST COMPANY ROCK BAND, AT THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME IN CLEVELAND

Saturday, September 12 - Performance Time is 7:50 p.m.

HELP SEND BAND FROM THE BOARDROOM TO CLEVELAND!

 

There are two BFTB events taking this week to raise funds for the Cleveland excursion:

Friday, August 21 (8:00pm-11:45pm) at The Roar Room

3645 Foothill Blvd., in La Crescenta

(No Cover; 21 and over)

 

Saturday, August 22 (8:00pm -9:00pm) at the Arcadia Blues Club

16 E. Huntington Drive, in Arcadia

($5.00 in advance / $10.00 at the door; 21 and over).

 

More on Band From the Boardroom at https://www.facebook.com/pages/BAND-from-the-Boardroom/.

 

Band From the Boardroom is a group of musicians from Southern California that wear suits during the week at the businesses they run, and on the weekend, they rock out! They have been selected to compete in the Finals of "The Playoff", a new national competition to find the best company rock band in America, at the venerable Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

The Music Gods have indeed smiled down favorably on Band From The Boardroom. The Southern California-based 'corporate band' representing Sante Fe, California based Swann Communications were selected to compete in the Finals of "The Playoff", a national competition to find America's best company rock band,  sponsored by, and taking place at, the venerable  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 E. 9th St., on Saturday, September 12. Doors open at 7 p.m.; Band From The Boardroom performance time is 7:50 p.m. Tickets are $25. (which includes a tour of the museum plus the concert).

Inc. Magazine is also a sponsor of this very special event, which additionally features seven other bands competing that evening.

BAND FROM THE BOARDROOM - BIO

Three years ago, the Swann Security team and had a casting call for all Swann musicians and musician friends that are customers and suppliers. Many people from Swann joined along with their buyer from Amazon.com, their buyer from Microcenter who blows a mean blues harp and several other people from the consumer electronics industry joined in the jam.

The first two years, the jam was at SIR Studios in Las Vegas. When it grew larger they moved it to a new venue this past January at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, also in Las Vegas. They decided to use the jam to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and it was a great success, drawing almost three-hundred people and raising money for charity.

Band members include: Geoff and Jenni on percussion, Richard and Ozzy on guitar, David on bass, Mike on keys, Sandy on vocals and our company president, Keith on drums. Drummer Keith Oldridge says, “What a bloody trip! Band from the Boardroom is taking on a life of its own. To have our little jam band beat out 200 corporate bands that practice and did studio recordings for the submission is nuts!”

Singer Sandy Scott comments, "we really just fell backwards into this… becoming a real band. We all just play music for fun and because we have been livelong musicians, it is in our blood. The band works hard together during the day at the office and we blow off some steam playing music for fun! This is amazing that we would be given the opportunity to play our music for so many people-we are so thankful!”.

As their notoriety has grown, the group has been featured in articles including the Moorpark Acorn, the Los Angeles Beat, and AXS.com, among others.

Follow Band From the Boardroom on Facebook

 

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NEW BLUES FESTIVAL II ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN EL DORADO PARK

NEW BLUES FESTIVAL II ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN EL DORADO PARK CONTINUES LONG TRADITION OF THE SOUTHLAND'S FIRST BLUES FESTIVAL - 2 DAYS, 2 STAGES, WITH OVER 30 BIG BLUES ACTS!

Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6 /Music Starts 10 a.m. - Visit the Vendor Village - Food Court, Beer Garden, & VIP Lounge

Award-winning jazz/blues vocalist extraordinaire, Barbara Morrison, showcases her impressive talents on Saturday.

 

 

Repping SoCal blues with style since 1995: guitarist Kid Ramos, who performs with The 44's on Sunday.

 

The place to be for Blues lovers this Labor Day Weekend is the New Blues Festival II, taking place over two big days, Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, in El Dorado Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St. Gates open at 9 a.m., and music starts at 10 a.m. each day. Tickets $25, available now at http://www.newbluesfestival.com/. Tickets also available at six Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ locations, including Long Beach, Long Beach Towne Center, and the Cerritos Mall (Lucille's is the festival's Title Sponsor this year). Also available at the gate both days. Amenities include a huge Vendor Village; Food Court; Beer Garden; and all-new VIP Lounge. Bring the family and and settle in amidst the cooling Long Beach ocean breezes!

The festival has expanded due to the overwhelming success of last year's inaugural NBF, when over 2,000 music lovers of all ages filled POA Park in Long Beach. "Los Angeles and Orange Counties have responded very well to the (New Blues Festival) concept. We definitely hit on a pent-up demand for a long-running inter-generational tradition, and we are excited to once again share all this great music with the public", says William Grisolia, Producer of the New Blues Festival, whose own band, New Blues Revolution, is one of Sunday's Main Stage Headliners.

 

 

 

 

 

Master Harmonicist-vocalist, James Harman, performs Saturday, September 5 - Main Stage Headliners

 

 

Youth is served: Teen guitar prodigy Ray Goren opens NBF II on Saturday.

 

 

Saturday's powerful lineup is headlined by harmonica master James Harman, who has been playing music since the 1960's and whose James Harman Band over the years has included such musical luminaries as Dave Alvin, Gene Taylor, Kid Ramos and the late Hollywood Fats, among countless others. Also topping the first day of music: jazz/blues singing great Barbara Morrison, who continues to maintain a full touring schedule well into her fourth decade of performing, and whose sparkling resume' includes a Who's-Who of musicians including Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, Etta James, Dr. John, and more. Also: Long Beach legend, acoustic guitarist, Bernie Pearl; Southland staples 2000 Lbs of Blues, fronted by colorful Mike "Pink" Arguello, blues guitarist (and nephew of legendary John Lee Hooker), Teddy Lee Hooker; Americana-Roots artist, Sean Lane; blues-rock quarter, Union Hobos; and opening the show, fifteen-year-old SoCal guitar wunderkind, Ray Goren. Guitar dynamo Laurie Morvan shows off her considerable chops, Sunday.

Guitar dynamo Laurie Morvan shows off her considerable chops, Sunday

Sunday, September 6 - Main Stage Headliners

Sunday sees no letup with top headliners, the eleven-piece Caravan of All-Stars, a powerhouse R&B/Soul/Blues revue assembled to showcase some of the unsung heroes of West Coast Blues, representing the Bay Area Blues Society. Also: the Laurie Morvan Band, fronted by Red-Hot rockin' blues guitar ace, Laurie Morvan, who has entertained Southland audiences and toured nationally for the better part of two decades, and of whom has been written, "has all the soulfulness of Bonnie Raitt and the swaggering, muscular guitar tone of Stevie Ray Vaughan"; New Blues Revolution, leading Long Beach-based innovators of the New Blues movement; The 44's with Kid Ramos, an exciting pairing of the popular Johnny Main-fronted Roots/Blues ensemble with the legendary SoCal guitarist; another great pairing of talents, respected Inland Empire-based Latin blues group The Delgado Brothers with soulful chanteuse, Sherry Pruitt; San Pedro guitarist-vocalist, Dave Widow, whose "Waiting For The World To End" was voted a "Top 5 Best CD" in the IBC's; rising L.A. quartet, the George Foster Band; and opening Sunday's show, the Chase Walker Band, fronted by the prodigious teen prodigy of the same name.

Eleven-piece R&B/Soul/Blues revue the Caravan of All-Stars from the Bay Area Blues Society, are Sunday's top Main Stage headliners.

New Blues Revolution, leading Long Beach-based innovators of the New Blues movement, take center stage at the NBF II Main stage on Sunday.

More First-Class Blues Each Day On The Golden Groove Stage!

Saturday: Lil' A & the Allnighters; Kelly Chappue & The Soul Collectors; The Other Mules; Shadow Blue featuring Lady Faye; L.A. Parks & Wrecks; Kenny "Big Daddy" Williams and BLUESPOWER; South River Slim; The Arc Flash Blues Band.

Sunday: East Falsted Blues Project; Jack Roberts Harvey Band; Tracy Niles; Crooked Eye Tommy; Frankie and the Crew; Seatbelt; Matt Picarelli and Raul Watson.

Orange County's blues scene is ably represented by guitarist-vocalist Kenny "Big Daddy" Williams (center) and BLUESPOWER on the Golden Groove Stage, Sunday at New Blues Festival II.

Visit http://www.newbluesfestival.com & http://www.facebook.com/theNewBluesFestival for Info and more

MEGA ROSTER OF TALENT WILL GRACE THE BONZO BASH, RANDY RHOADS REMEMBERED AND ENWISTLE/MOON: THE OX & THE LOON STAGES TO COINCIDE WITH NAMM 2015

Bonzo Bash confirms drummers for California Music Fest - Tichy/Sutton Productions with Ludwig-Musser Drums and Percussion as main sponsor! Jan. 2015 - Santa Ana, CA.

After much-hyped speculation, Tichy/Sutton Productions is pleased to announce the first round of artists who will be participating in the inaugural California Music Fest at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA in January 2015.  For three nights, some of music’s most prolific artists will come together and pay tribute to their heroes for a legendary weekend of music and madness.

With Bonzo Bash creator Brian Tichy newly endorsed by Ludwig-Musser Drums and Percussion, the legendary Ludwig is revealed as the main sponsor of the 2015 Bonzo Bash!

Led Zeppelin's John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham is consistently regarded as the #1 drummer in rock. Bonham played Ludwig drums his whole career and his name is synonymous with Ludwig. Having Ludwig sponsor Bonzo Bash gives an added authenticity to the celebration! Tichy / Sutton Productions is very excited to have the two entities come together, all in the name of John Bonham!

Producers Brian Tichy and Joe Sutton have been creating unique celebration concerts for the past several years, and have now combined them into one weekend of music and madness to coincide with NAMM January 22, 23 & 24, 2015.

Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 kicks off with Bonzo Bash. This was the first of these shows that Tichy & Sutton have produced, with the first one taking place in April 2010, on the 30th anniversary of Bonham’s passing.  They have since taken the show to both coasts, with California Music Fest 2015 sure to be the mightiest one yet. The show highlights the industry’s top drummers playing their favorite Led Zeppelin tunes. Tichy/Sutton have taken this Bonzo Bash one epic step further by including all 4 Ludwig drum kits Bonham used throughout his career with Led Zeppelin.  Each drummer will be accompanied by house band The Moby Dicks.

The following artists have been confirmed to participate in this year’s Bonzo Bash:

• Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Smashing Pumpkins)
• Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
• Joe Franco (Good Rats / Twisted Sister)
• John Hummel (Lady Gaga)
• Brandon Kachel (Barbarian Overlords)
• Corky Laing (Mountain / Bonzo Bash Legend Award Recipient)
• Dave Lombardo (Slayer / Philm)
• Robert Mason (Warrant)
• Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction)
• Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs / Dream Theater)
• Gregg Potter (The Buddy Rich Band)
• Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses / The Dead Daisies / Hookers & Blow)
• Bobby Rondinelli (Rainbow / Black Sabbath)
• Matt Starr (Ace Frehley / Mr. Big)
• Todd Sucherman (Styx)
• Jason Sutter (Marilyn Manson / Foreigner / Chris Cornell)
• Mike Terrana (Rage / Yngwie Malmsteen / Tony Macalpine)
• Brian Tichy (Whitesnake / Foreigner / Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol)
• Franklin Vanderbilt (Lenny Kravitz / Stevie Wonder / Chaka Khan)
• Phil X (The Drills / Bon Jovi)

The Moby Dicks are: Michael Devin (Whitesnake), Stephen LeBlanc (Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Exp.), Brian Tichy (Whitesnake / Foreigner / Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol), Chas West (Bonham), Brent Woods (Vince Neil / Sebastian Bach).

Friday January 23rd, 2015 the madness continues with Randy Rhoads Remembered, a celebration of the brilliant and original Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads. Tichy and Sutton created this event in 2013 after agreeing Randy Rhoads surely deserved recognition for his musical impact. They are both huge fans of Rhoads’, and Tichy himself played with Ozzy Osbourne. Randy’s brother Kelle performs and his sister Kathy Rhoads, shares her stories making this a very touching and personal experience for all involved.

The following artists have been confirmed as participants in Randy Rhoads Remembered:

• Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio
• Michael Devin (Whitesnake)
• Dave Ellefson (Megadeth)
• Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne / Firewind)
• Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake / Night Ranger)
• Nik Kai (Kemical Kill)
• Stephen LeBlanc (Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Exp.)
• Kiko Louriero (Angra)
• Marzi Montazeri (Philip H. Alselmo & The Illegals / Marzi Montazeri’s Heavy As Texas)
• Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob / Tred)
• Mitch Perry (Cher / Edgar Winter)
• Kelle Rhoads
• Rowan Robertson (Dio / DC4)
• Janet Robin (Student of Randy Rhoads / Lindsey Buckingham)
• Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne / Quiet Riot / Whitesnake / Queensryche)
• Jeff Scott Soto (Journey / Talisman)
• Alex Skolnick (Testament / Alex Skolnick Trio)
• Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne / Ronnie James Dio / Billy Idol)
• Brian Tichy (Whitesnake / Foreigner / Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol)
• Chas West (Bonham)
• Brent Woods (Student of Randy Rhoads / Vince Neil / Sebastian Bach)
• Phil X (The Drills / Bon Jovi)
• Roy Z (Halford / Bruce Dickinson / Tribe of Gypsies / Glenn Hughes)

In addition to this lineup, there will be some very specials guests - some will be announced and some won’t, so stay tuned!

Rounding off the weekend is the 2nd installment of Entwistle/Moon: The Ox & The Loon, a salute to The Who’s John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Tichy and Sutton first put this show on in April of this year at House of Blues on Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, and it was met with rave reviews. This show features renowned bassists and drummers getting together to celebrate rock’s mightiest rhythm section. This will be the 3rd and final show of California Music Fest taking place on Saturday, January 24th, 2015.

The following artists have been confirmed for Entwistle/Moon: The Ox & The Loon:

• Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Smashing Pumpkins)
• Veronica Bellino (Jeff Beck)
• Phil Chen (Rod Stewart / The Doors)
• Michael Devin (Whitesnake / JBLZE)
• Corky Laing (Mountain)
• Dave LaRue (Joe Satriani / Steve Morse / Flying Colors)
• Stephen LeBlanc (JBLZE)
• Dave Lombardo (Slayer / Philm)
• James LoMenzo (BLS / White Lion / Megadeth)
• Robert Mason (Warrant)
• Sean McNabb (Don Felder / Sons of Anarchy)
• Marco Mendoza (The Dead Daisies / Thin Lizzy / Whitesnake)
• John Moyer (Disturbed / Adrenaline Mob)
• Marty O’Brien (Lita Ford)
• Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction)
• Mitch Perry (Cher / Edgar Winter)
• dUg Pinnick (KXM / King’s X)
• Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs / Dream Theater)
• Joseph Pusateri (John Entwistle Band)
• Joe Retta (Sweet / Heaven & Earth)
• Rowan Robertson (DIO / DC4)
• Van Romaine (Steve Morse / Enrique Iglesias)
• Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne)
• Matt Starr (Ace Frehley / Mr. Big)
• Brian Tichy (Whitesnake / Foreigner / Ozzy Osbourne / Billy Idol)
• Chas West (Bonham)
• Brent Woods (Vince Neil / Sebastian Bach)

More artists for ALL shows will be announced soon, so keep an eye out!

Tickets available now!

California Music Fest Three Day Pass:

www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5420745&pl=observatory

Individual show tickets available at: Bonzo Bash:  1.22.2015 - www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5420725&pl=observatory

Randy Rhoads Remembered:  1.23.2015 - www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5420625&pl=observatory

Entwistle / Moon: The Ox & The Loon: 1.24.2015 - www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=5420715&pl=observatory

Limited VIP packages available at www.Californiamusicfest.com

Facebook pages:

• www.facebook.com/CaliforniaMusicFest
• www.facebook.com/BonzoBash
• www.facebook.com/RandyRhoadsRemembered
• www.facebook.com/EntwistleMoon.OxLoon
• www.facebook.com/randyrhoads.society

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Album Review: RED TIDE RISING – The Rising

Reviewed by Joseph Timmons – Xombiewoof Magazine

 

Red Tide Rising, hailing from Colorado, considered the “upstarts of the music scene” and well established for a band that is still quite new has revealed their breakout album The Rising have been invited by metal veterans Drowning Pool to open their 'unLUCKy 13' Autumn tour alongside Like A Storm and A Breach of Silence.

Red Tide Rising, who will be out touring their Extended Version of The Rising, sees this as their path, to be able to support their release on this run with their friends in Drowning Pool. In interviews, Red Tide Rising frontman, Matthew Whiteman said "It's great to see bands like Drowning Pool that recognize the importance of helping out up and coming bands like Red Tide Rising by staying in touch over time and offering tour dates for us to gain exposure and have the opportunity to share our music".

Red Tide Rising is not just another metal band, with course vocals blended with harmonic presentation, supported with progressive rhythms set this band apart from many of their contemporaries. Skill such as theirs comes with years of practice, blood, sweat and many tears…. all of this proves that they are naturally gifted musicians with phenomenal talent and a destiny that only starts with greatness and skyrockets upward.

The Rising is a fireball of power and energetically driven metal, set in technically accurate and highly passionate formulation. The title track The Rising is fast moving, driving and captivating, whereas the track Rising Tides is a slow yet hair raising instrumental. All songs on this album are soaking in emotional turmoil but sparks of hope within the messages, are like salvos of fireworks, bursting through, lighting up the valley of darkness, delivering you into the fold.

The song Vicious Circle is very poignant, as it is something we all have experienced, and only through a sense of pure determination, do we rise above… could this be the reason for the title The Rising, all our hopes and fears, all that would drag us down and suffocate us in a sea of madness, massive tentacles of pain and suffering… sheer death warded off by the awesome might of the Red Tide Rising, raising us up, for another gasp of air……?

Yeah, … Just that Effin’ Good !

 

Check out Red Tide Rising on their Website and all Social Media, Get to the Show, and be Swept away with The Tide! 

Buy The Album at Amazon.com

https://soundcloud.com/redtiderising

http://www.reverbnation.com/redtiderising

https://www.facebook.com/RedTideRising

https://www.facebook.com/RedTideRising/info?ref=page_internal

http://www.redtiderising.com/

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Make The Music Go BANG!

 

Make The Music Go BANG! Festival Featuring: X / Los Lobos Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin / Wanda Jackson / The Knitters / Junior Brown & Many More @ OC's The Observatory on Saturday Sep 20, 2014; Tix On Sale Now

The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA will be hosting Make The Music Go BANG! Festival on Saturday, September 20^th starting at 12pm.

The premiere punk, roots and rockabilly event of the summer, Make The Music Go BANG! will feature 3 stages and will be headlined by X , with performances by Los Lobos, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin of The Blasters, Wanda Jackson, The Knitters, Junior Brown and The Paladins.

Also confirmed for the festival are Lee Rocker, The Paladins, Los Straitjackets, Ray Campi, The Avengers, James Intveld, Jamie James & The Kingbees, Kid Ramos, Victoria Williams, The Farmers, The Hula Girls, The Crowd, Sean and Zander, Moonsville Collective, Vinnie & The Hooligans, Small Wigs, The Abigails, Evil Hearted You, Mary Simich, Robert Francis & many more!

The day long, all-ages event will completely take over The Observatory with one outdoor & two indoor stages. General admission ticket prices are $35.00 plus additional fees.

VIP Tickets are also available for $55 & include shaded seating and a limited edition festival t-shirt.

Saturday, September 20^th, 2014 at The Observatory- 3503 South Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704

Doors are @ 12pm and is Open to all ages

Tickets $35.00/$55.00 – Click here to get Tickets Online

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11TH ANNUAL GIVE INTO THE GROOVE BENEFIT

ANNOUNCING THE 11TH ANNUAL GIVE INTO THE GROOVE BENEFIT
LIVE & ELECTRONIC MUSIC, MULTI-MEDIA ART & FASHION
"DRAWING ATTENTION TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND UNLEASHING ARTISTS OF ALL AGES"

Saturday, June 21, 2014 - Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington

Announcing the 11th Annual Give Into The Groove Music/Fashion/Art Extravaganza, taking place Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark, 207 Legends Lane, in Lexington. from 6-10 p.m. Admission to this all-ages fun fest is only $5 and it will become a donation to the charity of your choice!

"Give Into The Groove's mission is to show people how many ways there are to give back to one’s community”, according to ellee ven, GITG founder and President of Hot Sauce Records. "Because we believe in year-'round all-ages affordable philanthropy, we sponsor other events and community projects year-‘round that culminate with our annual blowout.  The hope is, we will unleash artists of all ages and show how small efforts truly add up."

2014 GITG ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP, SPONSORS, AND CAUSES

This year's great entertainment line up features up-and-coming performers from the electronic dance music, pop, classical and hip-hop music genres, also there’ll be fashion, family fun games and art throughout.  There’ll even be a full marching band. 

Scheduled to perform are Cammie York, No Excuse, PRHBTN, The Rep Theatre,  March Madness Marching Band, Blackbird Dance Theater, Lori Cheek, Paul O’Neill, Prodéje and ellee ven. Sponsors include Hot Sauce Records, Whitaker Bank Ballpark, Bamboozle, Pure Barre, Smiley Pete Publishing, tribeca trunk, Blue Grass Community Foundation, MSI Productions, Jonathan At Gratz Park and Know More Non Profits.

GITG supports the following causes: Dress For Success Lexington, East 7th Street Youth Program, Greenhouse 17, International Book Project, Kentucky YMCA, Lexington Humane Society, Lexington Philharmonic, Lexington Public Library, March Madness Marching Band, The Nest, The Plantory, and The Rep Theatre.

 

To get on the Give Into The Groove party train, log onto www.giveintothegroove.com and text the word 1GROOVE to 41444 to donate now.

Also, see Lexington's growing art installation at the virtualquilt.com. A total of $5,000 will be awarded to Fayette County public schools art departments by The Virtual Quilt, an online, digital project that showcases original artwork of students, through LexArts at this year's Give Into The Groove.

www.giveintothegroove.com - https://www.facebook.com/giveintothegroove

Lexington Herald-Leader GIVE INTO THE GROOVE (2013)   

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HIGH DESERT MUSIC FESTIVAL & BBQ SHOWDOWN

2-DAY HIGH DESERT MUSIC FESTIVAL & BBQ SHOWDOWN

RETURNS TO VICTORVILLE FAIRGROUNDS; EXPANDS,

INCLUDES CAR SHOW, CERTIFIED BBQ JUDGING CLASS, KIDZ ZONE

Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2014

Non-Stop Live Music, Classic Cars & Motorcycles Show, Wide Assortment Of Food, Games, Prizes And Vendors

Get ready to lick your fingers and tap your feet as the High Desert Music Festival & BBQ Showdown returns to the  Victorville Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh Ave., Victorville, Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29. 12 Noon-9 p.m. each day. Tickets now on sale and priced as follows: Pre-Sale tickets, $20.00 per day  (includes two "Taste Tickets"); Weekend Pass, $35.00 (includes four Taste Tickets). Tickets at the Gate are $25.00 (Day Pass) and $45.00 (Weekend Pass). Limited V.I.P. Weekend Passes available (includes premiere shaded seating, complimentary wine, beverages, and food). Children 12 and under, free. Purchase tickets at http://www.highdesertmusicfestival.com/newsite/tickets/. Portion of proceeds benefit Que'n For The Cause, supporting programs that provide foods and service to those less fortunate. Festival attendees who donate a food item receive $1.00 off ticket price. Proceeds will be donated to the Victor Valley Rescue Mission.

Call for details: (760) 705-4FUN or www.highdesertmusicfestival.com.

This year's Festival Ambassadors are the High Desert 49ers semi-pro football team. On-site mobile First Aid at the Festival provided both days by the renowned Boo Boo Village.  A  Cooling Station will also be available at the Festival both days.

The High Desert Music Festival uniquely blends the very best in live music (Pop, Blues, Rock, Old School, R&B) with the nation's top BBQ Pit Masters as they compete for thousands of dollars in cash, prizes, and, more importantly, national bragging rights. The region's top BBQers will attempt to dethrone 2013 champion Wild Willy's Smokin' Hot BBQ, in a highly-anticipated competition sanctioned by the prestigious Kansas City BBQ Society. The Cook-Off features competitions in four mouth-watering categories: Beef Brisket, Pork Ribs, Chicken, and Pork. One team will also be named champion of the event, and festival-goers can cast their vote towards the "People's Choice" Award. Those interested in learning the art of judging BBQ contests will have a rare opportunity to enroll in a Certified BBQ Judging Class. The class is one of only two courses held in California and sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society.

This year's diverse and high-powered music lineup includes performances by Little Willie G, the original voice of famed Chicano rock group Thee Midniters; SoCal blues-rock guitar goddess, Laurie Morvan Band; a Tribute to Motown featuring vocal quintet, The 5 Tempting Men; The Three Diamonds; Grammy-nominated blues guitarist, Ray Brooks; Billboard EDM chart-topper, Destenee; the 60 Grit Blues Band; plus local crowd favorites, The Tuba Force, The Doug Phillips Band, Tessie & The Calico Cats, The Blue Henrys, and The Latin Express. There's also young teen singing sensation Vee Nelson and a special awards tribute to music greats who will appear in person.

For classic auto and motorcycle enthusiasts, take a stroll down Memory Lane as you cruise through the High Desert's premiere Car Show featuring an array of standards, classics and tricked-out cars plus customized motorcycles, coordinated by the All N All Southern California Car Club.

This Year's Kidz Zone features magic shows, face painting, storytelling, balloon animals. games and special youth activities including interactive music, dance, art, and healthy living activities. Special appearances by Crickit The Magician, Clarence "Chazz" Ross and Danger Man, the Urban Super Hero who will entertain youths of all ages.

Sponsors for the event include Harley Davidson, Coors Light, Victor Valley Motors, Guitar Center, Far West Meats, University of La Verne, Greater Pacific Real Estate Services, Siverts Publishing, Victor Valley Daily Press, Office of Supervisor Robert Lovingood, County of San Bernardino, All N All Car Club, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Arrowhead Water, Inland Scene Magazine, Erupt Designs and the DEC Group.

About The Organizer: The DEC Group is an organization that has been at the forefront of social change. It courageously takes an innovative stance on issues such as education, leadership development, and healthy environments. Through creative arts, community service, education, and advocacy, The DEC Group improves the quality of life for youth, their families, and the community.

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OPEN AIR STEREO RELEASES SECOND SINGLE, “DAMNED,” FROM ‘PRIMATES’ DEBUT ALBUM

OPEN AIR STEREO RELEASES SECOND SINGLE, “DAMNED,” FROM ‘PRIMATES’ DEBUT ALBUM

AUSTIN SHOWS CONFIRMED DURING SXSW; CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH MIGGS STARTS MARCH 25 IN JACKSONVILLE, FL

2014 is already proving to be a busy year for OPEN AIR STEREO.  Not only have they just released the second single, “Damned,” from their PRIMATES debut album, which was added to SiriusXM’s “The Pulse” channel right away, but they’re getting ready for a batch of shows in Austin, TX during SXSW and they’ll be launching a co-headlining tour with miggs and Man On Earth in March.

While a lyric video for “Damned” can currently be seen on the band’s YouTube page, they recently completed an official music video for the song with Devin DeHaven (Slash, R. Kelly, Rita Ora) at the director’s helm, which will be released soon.

Meanwhile, the Southern California band--Chase Johnson (lead vocals), Nick Gross (drums), Scott Pounds (guitars), Evan Smith (bass)--is getting ready to launch a co-headlining tour with miggs and Man On Earth starting March 25 in Jacksonville, FL at Jack Rabbits and concluding May 4 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Rogue Bar.  Before the trek kicks off, OPEN AIR STEREO will perform a handful of shows in Austin, TX during SXSW.

PRIMATES has been racking up rave reviews since its release last May.  Gibson.com described it as “...melodic rock that’s a bit edgy and free, with lots of guitar bite.”  Examiner.com called it “...an energetic and hook-filled hard rock album...”  Reviewfix.com hailed:  “Open Air Stereo encapsulates Southern California pop and rock sound. Their debut album features ten tracks that give off that beachy, summery spirit that is enjoyable, refreshing and triggers the senses to aurally experience the laid-back, chill vibes of surf, sand and sun.”

Check out OPEN AIR STEREO at any of the following stops, with more shows to be announced in the coming weeks:

DATE SPONSOR VENUE/TIME

DURING SXSW IN AUSTIN, TX:

• Mon 3/10          Set.fm                          The Majestic/9pm
• Tue 3/11            Jivewire                        The Rooftop/7:15pm
• Wed 3/12          Red Gorilla                    The Thirsty Nickel/11pm
• Wed 3/12          Jivewire                        Touche/6pm    
• Thu 3/13            In2une Music                 Shakespears/9pm
• Fri 3/14             Jivewire                        Darwin’s Pub/2:30pm
• Fri 3/14             Red Gorilla                    Handle Bar/10pm
• Fri 3/14             KAMX                           Key Bar/TBA

With miggs and Man On Earth:

• Tue 3/25            Jacksonville, FL            Jack Rabbits
• Thu 3/27            Orlando, FL                   The Social
• Sat 3/29            Tampa, FL                    Orpheum
• Tue 4/1             Washington, DC            Jammin’ Java
• Wed 4/2            Philadelphia, PA            Grape Room
• Thu 4/3             New York, NY               The Bowery Electric
• Fri 4/4               Westport, CT                 Toquet Hall
• Sun 4/6             Boston, MA                  Church
• Thu 4/10            Pittsburgh, PA              Club Café
• Sat 4/12            Newport, KY                 Southgate House
• Wed 4/16          Chicago, IL                   Elbo Room
• Fri 4/18             Indianapolis, IN             Rathskeller
• Wed 4/23          Denver, CO                   Lost Lake Lounge
• Thu 4/24            Salt Lake City, UT          The Royal
• Sat 4/26            Seattle, WA                   El Corazon
• Sun 4/27           Portland, OR                 Hawthorne Theatre
• Tue 4/29            Oakland, CA                 The New Parish
• Thu 5/1             Los Angeles, CA           Molly Malone’s
• Sat 5/3              San Diego, CA              Lestat’s Coffee House
• Sun 5/4             Scottsdale, AZ              Rogue Bar

More Information at the following locations

www.openairstereo.com   www.facebook.com/OpenAirStereo  www.twitter.com/OpenAirStereo

www.youtube.com/user/oasarmy19  www.instagram.com/open_air_stereo

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