In 2010, a marriage in made in melodic rock heaven was consummated between Canadian rock vocalist Harry Hess (Harem Scarem) and German producer Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Khymera) under the First Signal name. The seeds of this union were plante that same year when Frontiers President Serafino Perugino presented Hess some melodic rock songs which had the same vibe and magic as Harem Scarem, whom at the time were on a hiatus. The debut album was greeted with high interest and excellent reviews from the Melodic Rock faithful, […]
Southern California based Sunflower Dead have released a powerful anti-suicide themed song “Turn Away” (Radio Edit), which was produced by Dave Fortman (Evanescence, Distturbed, Slipknot) and released through David Ellefson’s EMP Label Group. The song is the follow-up to “Victim”, which reached #36 on the Mediabase and BDS Rock charts earlier this year – their highest charting […]
Starting the night off with a bang is I the Mighty, an alternative post/hardcore band hailing from San Francisco. Opening with the arpeggiated synthesizer sequence of “Psychomachia” I the Mighty quickly ascends into their signature sonic flurry like a rocket launch. frenetic, yet precise rhythmic chops displayed by drummer Blake Dahlinger serve as the […]
It’s Saturday night and I feel like some good ol’ fashioned Full-Throttle ass kicking music to get my week going, and I could not have picked a better place than Oklahoma’s own Diamond Ballroom. Headlining tonight’s show was non-other than the Red Dirt Metal of Texas Hippie Coalition. If you are unfamiliar with the band, […]
A decade after first visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where he was immediately inspired to pledge his support, Darius Rucker has surpassed the $2 million mark in his fundraising efforts with this year’s 10th annual “Darius & Friends” benefit concert on Monday night followed by his corresponding golf tournament and silent auction on Tuesday morning. […]
Since emerging from bankruptcy less than a year ago, Gibson has made significant progress in the key areas that matter most to guitarists around the world. With a clear focus on quality , a new collection of Originaland Modern guitars , and a more confident Dealer and Artist base , the new team at Gibson […]
There are a significant number of concert schedules and festivals added….Wine & A Bite, Wine, Brews & Blues, Concerts in the Garden, Carlsbad TGIF, Margaritas, the Fair, Scottish Highland Games, Art Festival, Wine Festival, Liberty Station, San Luis Rey Pow Wow and more…it will be a busy month (and summer)! Bill Magee Blues: May 31, […]
