Friday, July 17, 2015

ACIDIC Begins their Creatures Tour Today

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High-Energy L.A.-Based Quartet Kicked Off their 2-Month Summer Jaunt on Wednesday, July 15 with their Radio Interview on KEYJ-FM In Abilene, TX; First Live Show Is today, Friday, July 17 At Venue 3405 In Joplin, Missouri

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"If there is anything that rock 'n' roll needs right now, it's bands that maintain that steady course to rock 'n' roll glory no matter what the obstacles, and ACIDIC has done just that with three albums and an electrifying live set that they have taken all over the country. The band's third album CREATURES is their most ambitious album to date with their natural hard-rock inclination melding flawlessly with electronic flourishes."

BRIAN LUSH/ROCKWIRED RADIO

 

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ACIDIC are:

Mike Gossard on Lead Vocals, Guitar &Electronics, Josh Bennett on Vocals & Lead Guitar, Max Myrick Vocals & Bass and Matt Whitaker on Drums & Percussion.

Hot on the heels of their infectious radio hit "Chicago", Los Angeles rock band ACIDIC launched their Summer 2015 "Creatures" Tour on Wednesday, July 15 with a live on-air radio interview in the morning on 108 FM KEJY in Abilene, TX, as the guests of radio personality, Frank Pain, followed the same evening by a stop in Altus, OK at 98.7 FM KHWL with that station's Snarl Greywolf. In-studio interviews are also scheduled at 92.7 KTRX (Ardmore, OK); 107.1 FM KJML (Joplin, MO); 99.3 FM KCGQ (Cape Girardeau, MO); and 97.3 FM KGRR (Dubuque, IA), among others (see itinerary below for full list of radio in-studio interviews and live shows.

The first ACIDIC live show on the Creatures Tour takes place tonight at Venue 3405 in Joplin, MO on Friday, July 17, followed by Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO (Saturday, July 18), Blue Moose Tap House in Iowa City, IA (Thursday, July 23) and The Castle in Bloomington, IL (Friday, July 24). Complete live shows itinerary below.

ACIDIC performing on the 2014 Vans Warped Tour.

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ABOUT ACIDIC AND THEIR NEW ALBUM, "CREATURES"

The hardest-working, hottest young rock band in Southern California - ACIDIC - is at it again! Their new album CREATURES features songs that have wowed the crowds at such recent major events as the 2014 Vans Warped Tour as well as their sold-out show at famed West Hollywood music venue, Doug Weston’s Troubadour. CREATURES is ACIDIC’s third collaboration with multi-platinum award-winning producer John Ryan of Chicago Kid Productions (Styx, Santana, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers), and the follow-up to previous albums, 2013’s “Copper Man” and 2011’s “Chronic Satisfaction".

2014 proved to be ACIDIC’s biggest year yet, full of inter-connecting triumphs. Their summer homecoming at L.A.’s landmark Troubadour was captured in an electrifying new video just added at over one hundred Hard Rock Cafes in sixty countries. Fans flocked to the Troubadour from four Warped Tour dates: Pomona, Ventura, Mesa, AZ, and Albuquerque, NM. ACIDIC’s performance on the Warped Tour's Hard Rock Kevin Says Stage at earned them their first mention in Billboard magazine. ACIDIC also scored as first-time tour headliners, with great accolades - “Best Wednesday night in a year” (Herman’s Hideaway, Denver); and “Best Monday night ever!" (Machinery Row, Great Falls MT).

Critical acclaim continues for ACIDIC for both their albums and live performances. BLUERAIL.com: “Frontman Michael Gossard is a force of nature, connecting to his audience and his band-mates in ways that make an ACIDIC show highly electrifying.” RUKUS magazine: “These guys aren’t afraid to rock out. Gossard can really wail with his vocal at times and the band is full of energy.” PERFORMER magazine: “Straight from the get-go, ACIDIC brings forth its frenetic energy and passionate sound in waves of indie alternative delight.” DallasObserver.com hailed Gossard as “gleefully demented”!

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ACIDIC CREATURES TOUR: LIVE SHOWS / RADIO INTERVIEWS ITINERARY

  • July 17 (Fri. pm) VENUE 3405 Joplin, MO
  • July 18 (Sat.) CAFE ACOUSTIC St. Joseph, MO
  • July 20 (Mon.) KCGQ FM INTERVIEW Cape Girardeau, MO
  • July 21 (Tues.) KGRR FM INTERVIEW Dubuque, IA
  • July 22 (Wed.) WJJO FM INTERVIEW Madison, WI
  • July 23 (Thur.) BLUE MOOSE TAP HOUSE Iowa City, IA
  • July 24 (Fri.) THE CASTLE Bloomington, IL
  • July 27 (Mon.) LOOKOUT LOUNGE Omaha, NE
  • July 29 (Wed.) SUNSHINE STUDIOS Colorado Springs, CO
  • July 30 (Thur.) HERMAN'S HIDEAWAY Denver, CO
  • Aug. 1 (Sat.) DOWNTOWN ROCK CITY Idaho Falls, ID
  • Aug. 14 (Fri.) KNITTING FACTORY Spokane, WA
  • Aug. 15 (Sat.) BROKE-ASS ROCK SHOW* Great Falls, MT
  • Aug. 18 (Tues.) DEADWOOD GAMING RESORT Deadwood, SD
  • Aug. 19 (Wed.) DEADWOOD GAMING RESORT Deadwood, SD
  • Aug. 21 (Fri.) ROUTE 20 OUT HOUSE (WIIL) Racine, WI
  • Sept. 5 (Sat.) TASTE OF MADISON FEST Madison, WI

 

More about ACIDIC at http://www.acidicband.com 

Follow them on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ACIDICband


Saturday, July 11, 2015

Rudy Sarzo interview on WVOX in NYC

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Rudy Sarzo, the master Bassist of Heavy Metal lore will be on WVOX 1460 AM / Worldwide WWW.WVOX.COM on Friday, August 7 at 9:15pm in EDT

International iconic, pioneering musician RUDY SARZO of OZZY OSBOURNE , QUIET RIOT fame and much more will talk with me in a rare worldwide interview on WVOX's Metal Mayhem show in New York on the first Friday in August at 9:15pm EST via WWW.WVOX.COM and 1460 AM.

You'll hear RUDY SARZO candid, up-close like never before...

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Friday, July 10, 2015

CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL

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REFLECTIONS OF SUMMER: 48TH ANNUAL FIESTA DAYS RETURNS TO FRAZIER MOUNTAIN PARK

REFLECTIONS OF SUMMER: 48TH ANNUAL FIESTA DAYS RETURNS TO FRAZIER MOUNTAIN PARK -- BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER

Friday, August 7; Saturday, August 8; Sunday, August 9

The yearly Fiesta Days celebration in Frazier Park is so much fun for the entire family, it lasts an entire weekend! Reflections Of Summer: 48th Annual Fiesta Days  returns to Frazier Mountain Park, 3801 Park Dr., Friday, August 7 (1pm-10 pm); Saturday, August 8 (10 am-10 pm); and Sunday, August 9 (10 am-6 pm). Admission is free (rides and game tickets can be purchased; some family contests have entry fees). Free Parking. Info: (661) 623-2340 or log onto http://frazierfiestadays.com. Vendor applications available online. Presented by Mountain Memories Association.

Fiesta Days holds the distinction of being the longest-running, multi-day celebration in the mountain communities, with people from all over Southern California making the three-day event a regular, yearly pilgrimage.  Show off your pets in the Pet Show, test your luck in one of the many family games, enjoy live music all weekend long, shop a wide variety of vendors, and taste an assortment of culinary delights.  Come to Fiesta Days to see old friends, make new friends, and keep building your mountain memories!

 

The Chimpz: High-energy rock-rappers as heard on "The Sons of Anarchy" FX TV show, perform Friday at the 48th Annual Fiesta Days.

48th Annual Fiesta Days - Live Entertainment Schedule

Live entertainment starts at 3 pm on Friday, 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Kicking off this year's Fiesta Days on Friday is Lancaster's own Illusion, along with sets by local musician, Andrew Lemberg; rising stars out of Hollywood, Badflower; and the return of The Chimpz (as heard on the hit FX TV series, Sons of Anarchy; and known for their hits "California", "War Machine", and "Victim" among others). Saturday features Frazier Park-based groups Bandit (and) Wyndsong; Barstow's Katfish; San Fernando Valley faves, Wild Ride; regional faves/"SoCal's Hardest-Working Blues Band", Bo & the Bluesdrivers; and Bakersfield's Brant Cotton and the Outliers. Sunday's music is provided by Frazier Park locals 2 Drink Minimum and Orange County's Southland Jukes.

So Many Family Attractions at Fiesta Days!

Among the numerous family-friendly attractions at Fiesta Days: Pet Show; Parade; Talent Show; Art Show;  Artisans and Commercial Vendors; Opportunity Drawing; Kid's Games; Fishing Derby; Log Sawing; Food Booths; Sunday All-Faith Sermon; VFW Pancake Breakfast; Family Contests; Carnival and Amusement Rides; and the Houchin Blood Mobile. For the adults there's a Budweiser Booth; Men's and Women's Horseshoe Tournaments; and more. New attractions for this year include  Mikie's Manly Mustache and Beard Contest and the Invitational First Responders Log Sawing Challenge.

www.frazierfiestadays.com

https://www.facebook.com/FiestaDays

 


Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Something so right in a World Gone Wrong

 

Music Review of Black Valentine’s recent release World Gone Wrong

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Music Review by Joseph Timmons: Xombiewoof Magazine

Find Black Valentine Online and on Facebook

 

World Gone Wrong is not just another Metal album of belligerent rants and dark demonic haze, nor is Black Valentine just another Metal band. The Black Valentine sound has a dynamic range and depth that can pack a venue in a blink and get the heart pumping. With a street cred that already has them in the public eye, they stand poised to make the music scene vibrant once more, serious art here no poser action, one word to describe Black Valentine… “REAL”!

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Black Valentine has been through the mire of the Hollywood music scene, paid their dues and has risen to the top of the indie metal scene with a kick ass take no prisoners approach, through it all they have the sound that is proof of their enigmatic and haunting presence and a sound that beckons and holds you steady. Black Valentine is Jeff Knemeyer, Frank Yanno, Chris Colovas and Jesse Wolff , all highly talented artists, yet together a powerhouse that demands respect.

Black Valentine is a true testament of perseverance, hard work, and dedication and the countless hours of writing and rehearsing has paid off on their debut album, World Gone Wrong. Drenched in attitude, these 13 tracks inject what has been missing from today’s rock scene. Emotions on the record range from aggression and anger to hurt and pain, from frustration and discontent to determination and resolve on diverse topics such as politics, the economy, religious corruption, and personal daily struggles. Each track literally screams what most of us have felt and thought - wrapped up in perfectly accessible and catchy Songs delivered with exceptional musicianship.

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My favorite tracks on this epic collection are World Gone Wrong, Salvation Game, Sands of Time, Masquerade, Black Valentine and Breathe. I would like to say the entire album has a conquering presence, but these tracks stand out the most and offer a full look at the bands ability to go from one end of a music spectrum to the other with a flawless glide.

Check out this video for Masquerade and you will see and hear what I mean when I say glorious!

 

 

 

You can find Black Valentine at CdBaby, Amazon, iTunes and all the best online services, but you have to see them live, a true don’t miss experience!

Happy Black Valentine’s Day !