Did you ever hear of “Voc’n’Roll”? No? No wonder. There has never been anything like this before. Three guys with three pompadours and six sideburns. Three singers Digger, Sam, and Basti — performing their songs in three part harmony. THE BASEBALLS easily turn the newest chart breakers into 50’s classics and make the originals look [...]
The Black Diamond Heavies’ music is urgent,raw,and full of ass-shaking soul. This organ and drum duo are distinctly Southern with Van Campbell’s loose-tuned drum kit and John Wesley Myers’ unhurried, guitar-like keyboard phrasing. homepage myspace
Steven Gene Wold, commonly known as Seasick Steve, is an American blues musician. This guitarist and singer, prefers to be called “a song and dance man.” When asked about his nickname on British Sunday morning television show, Something for the Weekend, he replied, “I get sick on boats, that’s it!” homepage myspace
Rare is it to find modern music that pinpoints the middle ground between a respect for past greats and a boldness to pave tomorrow. Citing influences from Dave Brubeck to Ben Folds to Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto to John Mayer — The Reign of Kindo are Joseph Secchiaroli (vocals, guitar), Mike Carroll (guitar), Kelly Sciandra [...]
Adebisi Shank’s ethos lies firmly within the experimental post-hardcore tradition, as the band utilise varying degrees of dissonance and irregular rhythms to reflect a web of influences that ranges from metal, post-punk, blues and funk, producing a sound that is both accessible and disquieting. Adebisi Shank are Vin (Bass), Lar (Guitar) and Mick (Drums). facebook [...]
Samsara Blues Experiment are a Berlin based psychedelic-infused-sensual-mississippi-jam-spiritual rock band. Founded in the Summer of 2007, SBE features Christian Peters, (guitar, vocals), Hans Eiselt (guitar), Thomas Vedder (drummer) and Richard Behrens (bass). homepage myspace
Often tagged as garage-rock revivalists, the Fleshtones mix the fuzz-guitar and Farfisa organ sounds of that genre with rockabilly, ’50s and ’60s R&B, and surf into a potent retro sound the group likes to call “Super Rock.” Formed in Whitestone, New York in 1976, The Fleshtones are Peter Zaremba (vocals, harmonica, & organ), Keith Streng [...]
The Answer hails from Northern Ireland, producing a classic rock sound with big guitars and even bigger vocals. “…soaring feel-good and instantly classic rock that acknowledges it’s influences but brings something new to the table too,” Classic Rock. The Answer are Cormac Neeson (Vocals), Paul Mahon (Guitar), Michael Waters (Bass), and James Heatley (Drums). homepage [...]
The Parlor Mob, formerly known as What About Frank?, is an American rock band founded by guitarists Paul Ritchie and David Rosen, drummer Sam Bey, bassist Nicholas Villapiano, and vocalist Mark Melicia, in 2004. Originally, more progressive rock based — the band’s sound has progressed into a new blues based experimental rock n’ roll style. [...]
THE ADICTS are the longest serving punk band with the original lineup and began life as the Afterbirth & The Pinz, in their hometown of Ipswich back in late 1975. “We became THE ADICTS because The Pinz was such a shit name,” deadpans Kid. THE ADICTS scored numerous Indie Chart hits in the 80s, and [...]
Formed in 1996, Jointpop are not what most people would expect from the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Breaking the Calypso, Reggae and Soca mold, they combine influences from late 70’s London with their own brand of infectious optimism. Jointpop are Gary Hector (vocals, guitars), Damon Homer (guitars), Dion Camacho (drums), Jerome Girdharrie (bass) and [...]
Touted “the AC/DC of goth” for its long-term success creating and performing music that rocks internationally from all the way Down Under — Australian band IKON has been creating its unique brand of wave music for eighteen years. Members are Chris McCarter (vocals, guitar, programming), Anthony Cornish (guitar) and Dino Molinaro (bass). homepage myspace
After playing guitar in various rock, metal, and jazz bands, Bruno Pitch discovered a fantastic instrument. From heavy-rock to new age, Bruno is painting musical landscapes with a Chapman Stick, a guitar and drummer Guix. myspace
Andrew Soto’s fingers move lightening fast and his music tells a story that is packed with passion, rage, edginess and is deeply introspective — while weaving tight licks to create the atmosphere of a thrill ride. myspace
Behold… The Arctopus play instrumental music inspired by both metal and 20th century classical music. This technical and progressive style is executed on a regular electric guitar and drum kit but involves a 12-string Warr guitar, an instrument that covers the range of a bass and guitar and is generally played by tapping. Behold… The [...]
THEE TRIBUTE - Thee Michelle Gun Elephant - A TRIBUTE / GALLERY EXHIBITION OF JAPAN'S GREATEST ROCKIN' BLUES BAND THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT. SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 @ THE WINDUP SPACE - BALTIMORE, MD, USA. Screening @ 7:30pm / Band(s) @ 10:00pm.
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Music Business insider Music is a BusinessSo☆Rock Updates 2010.09.01: Interview: YEALLOW. Profile: Guitar Wolf, Maps & Atlases. Recommended: Seasick Steve, Black Diamond Heavies, THE BASEBALLS.
So☆Rock Updates 2010.08.15: Interview: Daniel Tidwell. Profile: Shannon Curfman. Recommended: The Reign of Kindo, Adebisi Shank, Samsara Blues Experiment.
