The Rock and Roll Band of the Week is Hundred Days
November 30, 2009 by Aaron Phillips · Leave a Comment
In the quiet countryside of Somerset, England, a band is emerging that is currently wowing crowds and laying waste to venues.
Hundred Days are a 3 piece Rock Band hailing from a small town called Yeovil, not perhaps known for it’s Rock ‘N’ Roll legacy, but in years to come this may change.
They have created a sound which can be best described as Led Zeppelin on steroids, that classic rock influence with a harder edge.
There debut album ‘How A War Is Won’ was recorded and produced by the band themselves, and features a collection of quite superb maturely written songs.
The standout track on the album is the immensely catchy ‘No Better’ which really showcases the power of vocalist Stuart Curtin, who with his long hair and gritty voice is the perfect Rock front man.
The Rock and Roll Report Artist Of The Week is Shane Knight
November 23, 2009 by Shaz · 6 Comments
Shane Knight is a cutting edge singer stylist that merges heavy rock beats and blazing guitars with an underlying pop “singles style” hit format. Singer, Song, Writer, Bassist,Shane Knight From Southern California now lives in Seattle, Washington and has just completed his new 10 song CD “BAD AS THEY COME” with Producer Paul Sabu. Out now on iTunes and more, Shane Knight also has an E.P. “Hungry” out now on iTunes, CDBaby.com and more.
According to Shane “I have been very fortunate to have opened shows and shared the stage with an incredible selection of musicians including: Ozzy Osbourne, , Def Leppard, Slaughter, Queensryche, Iron Madien, L.A Guns and more. I am also a winner of the L.A Music Award.Best Rock Band I look forward to the next steps in my Music Career. ”
Shane also wants to give a big thanks to his sponsors Shawn Green from Basson Sound, (www.bassonsound.com), Tony Delarosa at Samick Music,Tim Pfouts at S.I.T Strings’ tim@sitstrings.com’ “but most of all to all my friends and fans that continue to give me support and reason to my life of music…THANK YOU All ROCK ON”’ ALL KNIGHT ”
The Rock and Roll Report Artist of The Week is Doobie Whitehorn
Doobie is the former Bass Player of 80’s bands Counterfeit and John Rundle & The Maulers and also became half of the successful Fred & Doobie project. He was then hand picked and persuaded by Midnight Oils ex Manager and the Producer of The Jac Dalton Band to become their Lead Guitarist and is a current member of the in demand Boris Loves to Boogie playing over 200 shows a year.
Being talked into doing this album wasn’t hard (over a couple of bourbons with a young metal band) and this seemed like a reasonable request, but to make it a bit more challenging Doobie decided to play everything himself and record it in his own studio while it was still being built. The result will be his first Solo album and the first released material with Doobie as the only musician.
Thanks should go to friends Rob Vorell from Derringers Music and master musician Darren Mullan for their wisdom and support, Andy Griffiths from Frets and Sticks Music and Daniel Hughes for use of their personal kits and to Kaye and Jac Dalton for the loan of assorted guitars and basses.
Today I would like thank Doobie Whitehorn for taking some time out to do this for us his Fans
Welcome Doobie and before we start I just wanted to say Welcome to The Rock and Roll Report,We Love Your Tunes.
The Rock and Roll Report Band Of The Week is..Toys In The Forest
November 9, 2009 by Shaz · 9 Comments
Formed in 2005, Toys in the Forest is at the crossroad of blues and Rock and roll , mixed with some heavy metal influences. ” The band was formed to perform live, we are a live act and many venues book us because we do the show, the rock n roll show” says Max. (lead vocals and guitar).
The songs are all about life, parties, sex and rock n roll, but we also explore a dark side with slow tempos and heavy riffs. We have a few songs about life after death such as “Pain and Fear” or “sympathy for a dead man”.
We love rock n roll music, we have have always been big fans of bands like iron maiden , Thin Lizzy or Motorhead. After a few changes in the line up, the band has spent the last two years on the road to promote their second EP “Sex , Toys and Rock n roll”, playing in bars, lesbian clubs or rock festivals during their Hypnotic tour .
The band is all about rock n roll, we can play almost anywhere as long as we can plug in ! Toys in the Forest are back in the studios to write and record their third opus due in january 2010. In the meantime, they are still promoting their rock n roll on Tvs, radios and Live gigs !!
Today I would like thank Toys In The Forest for taking some time out to do this for us their Fans
The Rock and Roll Report Band of the Week is Picture Me Broken
November 1, 2009 by Chris Broekemeir · 1 Comment
I was invited to see a “Melodic Hard Rock” band that just happened to have some “Screamo” thrown in. “Picture Me Broken” is such a band and I was invited to their open showcase in Los Angles a few weeks ago. Sure I live in the LA basin, but the show was at 7:00pm on a Friday evening in the heart of Hollywood and I just wasn’t sure I wanted to take the two hour ride with my husband and 14 year old daughter through the streets of Orange County and Downtown LA to get to the small studio to see a band belonging to a musical genre I am just not too into in the first place. But I went, because after a long week I thought it would be great to get out for a show that possibly (but unlikely) my entire family could enjoy and relate to… But I was so very wrong in my assumption… because all three of us had a blast!
The U.K.’s Sierra Alpha Opt to Rely on Hard Work and Their Niche-Free Sound for Success, Rather Than Chasing a Golden Ticket Like Their Peers
October 26, 2009 by Intense Nick · 2 Comments
Sierra Alpha is a highly rated five-piece pop/rock outfit from Wales, U.K., that is getting well-earned praise from countless sources. Their debut EP, Superhero, was released in June of this year and was welcomed with strong regional press and radio support, and the title track was featured as the single of the day on Amazon.com. Furthermore, World Machine, another track from the EP, has been featured on a MySpace.com video segment promoting Leonardo DiCaprio’s film, Body of Lies.
Sierra Alpha is comprised of Martin Goddard (Vocals, Guitar), Stuart Davies (Bass), Andrew Harries (Keyboards), Andrew Evans (Lead Guitar) and Simon Beecher (Drums). Their unique gift lies in that both their recordings and live performances are filled with a signature rocking style and catchiness that truly makes them a hit just waiting to happen.
The five track EP, with its combination of brilliant harmonic choruses, superb keyboards and Martin’s wide vocal range, leads to a collection of highly memorable, infectious songs. And, having had the chance to catch them performing live in Bath, U.K., I can also vouch for their stellar shows. On stage Sierra Alpha have a strong, tight delivery that has punch and verve. From the first song, Weekend Lover, Sierra Alpha commanded the attention of the entire venue and from that point on they faultlessly delivered the entire set, even mixing in a cover of La Roux’s Bulletproof.
Once the band got offstage I was lucky enough to catch up with Martin Goddard, who happily agreed to a chat for The Rock and Roll Report.
The Rock and Roll Report Band of the Week is El Dog
October 19, 2009 by Intense Nick · Leave a Comment
El Dog are an excellent four piece band from Glasgow, Scotland UK who style is alternative ambient Rock. They are gently arousing yet soothing to the ears while having the drive and power to exhilarate and entice. You can check them out at
http://www.myspace.com/eldogmusic
Their new album is justly getting great reviews from all over the UK, ranging from BBC Radio 1 to the national news press and I am fortunate enough to have a copy of their latest release The Lamps of Terrahead.
If your taste includes bands such as Muse, Led Zeppelin, Idlewild, Radiohead, Mogwai and Biffy Clyro then El Dog should be in your collection. The Lamps of Terrahead is the bands stunning debut and is sure to get them noticed and loved by all. It is out on October 19th 2009 and on Lo – Five records and available through i-tunes and all major download sites. I would recommend pre-order to avoid disappointment.
The Rock and Roll Report Band of the Week is Lucky Singh
October 12, 2009 by Matheson Kamin · Leave a Comment
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British musician Lucky Singh has just done the unthinkable and has released three albums of music at once to announce to the world that he is ready to shake up the music industry. And this talented musician has created one masterpiece for each of the three albums that he painstakingly created……at least in this writer’s opinion. Since none of the three albums can be described as “best,” as we are comparing three completely different styles of album, I will go in no particular order:
With “7″, Lucky Singh created one of the best and most diverse instrumental rock albums in a long time, maybe ever. Each of the 13 tracks on the release shows Lucky to be a very capable and competent guitarist, in no uncertain terms.
The Rock and Roll Report Band of The Week is Day Minus 7
October 5, 2009 by Shaz · Leave a Comment
A punch to the face is what radio needs to end the ceaseless mediocrity, DayMinus7 is that punch. The Ft Myers quintet began as two friends in St Petersburg Florida with a dream. That dream of course is to be one of the biggest rock bands of their generation. We are now at the beginning stages of that dream.
Cliff and Eddie worked on projects throughout their youth and teens. Cliff then moved to Cape Coral, Florida, Where he met Cody through a mutual friend. Soon after, Eddie moved down and DayMinus7 was born. The three piece, (with Cliff on guitar) played throughout Florida at local clubs, podcasts, and local radio block parties. As time passed they grew together musically, and Cliff put down the guitar to concentrate on singing. They decided to turn the band into a five piece so they could capture a bigger sound. So began the search for the right two guys. By chance Kit walked into the music store where Cliff worked and started playing guitar. Kit was in the band soon after that. Mike was part of the local music scene. He always seemed to be popping up at gigs and when the guys heard him play they knew right away he was our guy.
The Rock and Roll Report Band Of The Week “The Crossing”
This week I am stoked to bring you a band that has Done so much for my Taste In Music.
Not Only do they Rock as Friends but their tunz’s are something that keep you coming back for more.
I love how they have a Style of their own and have Taken music to a different place in my head……Enjoy them as I do guys and here is what they had to say ……
Hi ! We are THE CROSSING, a rock act out of Chicago. Thanks for checking us out. The band manages this site personally and we have really enjoyed meeting all of you these past few months. Your friendship and consideration is much appreciated.
