Punk pioneers Pennywise ready for Canadian stint: September 3 – 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
PUNK PIONEERS PENNYWISE READY FOR CANADIAN STINT
TOUR BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3 IN QUEBEC AND WRAPS UP SEPTEMBER 17 IN VANCOUVER
BAND IS REINTRODUCING ITSELF WITH NEW LEAD SINGER ZOLI TEGLAS

August 24, 2010—California South Bay punk stalwarts Pennywise, a main stage standout on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, with Zoli Teglas of Orange County’s Ignite as the band’s new and permanent vocalist, will be taking its act across the Great White North during a brief Canadian tour kicking off September 3 in Quebec and wrapping up on September 17 in Vancouver. Read more

Rock and Roll Photo Essay: The Scorpions Live in Concert

Scorpions
Molson Amphitheatre
Toronto, Ontario
June 27, 2010

I’m gonna date myself here. Back in 1981, I had just moved to a town called Prince George BC. Desolation Boulevard. Being the young extrovert I always was, I quickly hooked up with the neighbourhood partiers, young as we were, and dove headlong into the toxic realm of partying to the soundtrack of the new wave of metal that was pounding our eardrums.

One of my buddies found a tape. Remember those? The chunk of plastic with two rolling wheels of low quality, magnetic tape running in between? Just checking. So he finds this unmarked, home made tape with some of the best tunes we’d ever heard in our lives. We spun this thing relentlessly but no matter what, we couldn’t figure out who this mystery band was.

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Playboy’s Rock The Rabbit Is Taking The Show On The Road Via A Partnership With Ibiza Rocks

Playboy’s legendary Rock the Rabbit program, which fuses music, fashion and design, is hopping across the pond this summer to partner with Ibiza Rocks for the ultimate Playboy experience. Playboy will help bring some great shows to the concert stage, including Soulwax on June 29. In addition, the partnership – Playboy Presents Ibiza Rocks the Rabbit – will include Playboy pop-up shops, beautiful Ibiza Rocks Girls dressed as the world-famous Playboy Bunnies, and even a Playboy fashion photo shoot, which will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

“With an all-star concert lineup that includes LCD Soundsystem, Chase & Status, Dizzee Rascal and The Kooks, there’s no question that Ibiza Rocks is the place to be this summer,” said Lorna Donohoe, vice president, worldwide retail sales and marketing, licensing, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. “Playboy is thrilled to be part of the Ibiza Rocks experience. We look forward to bringing great concerts – including Soulwax on June 29 – as well as cool products and Playboy fun to Ibiza this summer!”

Playboy is bringing the Bunny to Ibiza this summer with two onsite pop-up shops that will be fashioned to look like a musician’s flight case; the shops will offer exclusive co-branded t-shirts and Playboy product, including trendy apparel, accessories, fragrances, home goods and gifts.

Launched in 2007, Playboy’s Rock the Rabbit program invites high-profile musicians and bands to appear in an annual fashion pictorial in the magazine, and design t-shirts which incorporate their interpretation of the Playboy Rabbit Head. Notable Rock the Rabbit musicians include Soulwax and The Kooks, both of whom are performing at Ibiza Rocks this summer, as well as Duran Duran, MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Mötley Crüe, Lil’ Jon and Snoop Dogg.

For more information on Playboy Presents Ibiza Rocks please visit www.ibizarocks.com, and for more information on Playboy-licensed products please visit www.playboyenterprises.com, www.playboystore.com, and www.shopthebunny.com.

Tickets to the Ibiza Rocks concerts are available at www.ibizarocks.com, priced £22.50 plus booking fee.

2010 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH DETAILS UNVEILED; 10th ANNUAL EVENT PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS

Celebrating what would have been the 59th birthday of punk icon JOEY RAMONE, the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH will take place Wednesday, May 19th at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced this year’s lineup and a sell out Bash is expected again. Net proceeds will go to benefit Lymphoma research.

This year’s headliners are Hank III and Morningwood. Once again, the spectacular party will conclude with The Joey Ramone Birthday Bashers featuring Richie Ramone, Hank III, Walter Lure, Cheetah Chrome, JP Thunderbolt, Ed Stasium, Jean Beauvoir, George Tabb, Ivan Julian, Al Maddy, Walt Stack, Dave Merrill, Mickey Leigh & others. Also appearing are The Sic F*cks, The Independents, Spanking Charlene (winners of Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records contest) and Heap. As the audience enters the venue they will once again be greeted by musician Tracy Thornton, playing Ramones songs on the steel drum. And, in what has become a Birthday Bash tradition, Sean O’Sullivan’s Punk Pipers will round out the night with their rendition of “I Wanna Be Sedated” on bagpipes.

The Masters of Ceremony for this year’s fete will be Steven Van Zandt, Steve Craig, Matt Pinfield and Pete Ashner. Additional surprises are expected at the evening’s events.

RAMONE, who passed away in April 2001 after a seven-year battle with Lymphoma, had a history of encouraging up-and-coming bands in New York’s downtown music scene by showcasing them at his special “Joey Ramone Presents…” events. Since RAMONE’s passing, his brother and their mother Charlotte Lesher carried on the tradition “by featuring bands that make great music and getting together some of Joey’s friends to celebrate him on what would otherwise be a sad, somber day,” Leigh explained.

This year’s Bash is being sponsored by Manic Panic, Trash & Vaudeville, Tripp, New York Waste, WPKN, 101.9 RXP, Bravado and Ovation.

Tickets are available in advance at the Fillmore box office for $25 ($30 day of show) or through http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/404523. The Fillmore is located at 17 Irving Place, corner 15th Street, NYC. Doors open at 7PM.

For ongoing updates, visit www.joeyramone.com. Net proceeds from the Bash go to support the Joey Ramone Foundation for Lymphoma Research.

Special Ops Kick Off North American ‘Through the Heart of the Infidel’ Tour

Special Ops Invade “Through The Heart of The Infidel” Canada & US Tour Dates Presented by RockstarWeekly.com

Having just released their third studio album “Through The Heart of The Infidel” via Vancouver label Thorny Bleeder Records (digitally April 27th and CD in stores on May 25th), Montreal rockers Special Ops are proud to announce their “Through the Heart of the Infidel Tour” presented by RockstarWeekly.com. The tour will kick off in Toronto on April 28th and see the infantry invade Canada and the US in support of this latest release. Read more

INDIE MUSIC FEST; PANELS, 50+ BANDS, 4 STAGES

On Saturday, May 22, at The Music Box in Hollywood, CA, the Indie Music Fest will present seminars on the state of record deals, indie success stories, including how Guns N’ Roses blew up and more. Followed by a Salute to Legends all-star band playing classics, featuring members of Jane’s Addiction, Megadeth, Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row, White Zombie, Scorpions and more. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.wanttickets.com or call 818-505-1836

In Concert: Honor By August at The Pirate’s Cove

When I go out to see a concert, I usually stay away from those shows that feature big name artists. For the price of one ticket for someone who can fill a stadium or arena, you can most likely see six or seven concerts featuring independent bands or artists. And it is these artists that seem to put on the best shows, as they are still trying to make a name for themselves. One such band that is currently on tour is Honor By August.

Honor By August is a quartet that is made up of Michael Pearsall on lead vocals and guitar, Evan Field on lead guitar, Chris Rafetto on bass and vocals, and Brian Shanley on drums and percussion. The band has released one EP (2006’s Photographs) and two albums (2007’s Drowning Out The Television and 2009’s Found). The band is currently on tour in support of Found and an upcoming EP, and that is the reason the band came to the Cleveland area. The last time Honor By August came to the Cleveland area, they opened for Red Wanting Blue at The House of Blues. This time, however, the Washington D.C. group headlined the show. And while the show took place inside The Pirate’s Cove, a venue that holds a mere fraction of what the House of Blues holds, the small Monday Night crowd was there to enjoy the music. Even though there wasn’t a large amount of people in the crowd, those who were in attendance were very attentive; just the types of audience bands like to play to.

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GEARHEAD RECORDS LADY LUCK CONVENTION PARTY

Gearhead Records is once again hosting the official After Party of the 8th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Convention (Circus Circus in Reno, NV, March 12-14). Tickets are $10 in advance http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96184 and $15 at the door and each ticket purchased receives a free Sailor Jerry Rum Drink and a Free Party Poster. Hear rockabilly, hardcore and rock & roll from Hellbound Glory, Vomit, Thee Merry Widows, the Tattooed Love Dogs and the Cowbelleros, held at Tonic Lounge. More details about the Lady Luck Tattoo Convention: http://tattoopgh.com/ladyluck.html.

Rockers with a Cause: The 2nd Annual Blankfest Quebec Helps Out the Homeless of Montreal

The Rock and Roll Report is proud to once again be a part of the second annual Blankfest Quebec in partnership with Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission. With the slogan “It’s about the homeless. Nothing more, nothing less” Blankfest Quebec will run on February 19th, 2010 at Bar St. Laurent 2 located at 5550 St. Laurent corner St. Viateur.

This year we have another great four bands for your rock and roll pleasure. Performing in aid of a great cause will be:

• Special Ops (www.opsmission.com)
• Emery Street (www.myspace.com/EmeryStreet)
• Vinyl Hero (www.myspace.com/vinylheroband)
• The In & Outs (www.myspace.com/theinnouts)

Now the coolest part of this whole thing is that you are not going to just see four great bands but that by paying the entrance fee of one blanket or a warm article of clothing you will be directly help keep the homeless of Montreal warm this winter. Last year Blankfest donated over 500 items of clothing and blankets to the Old Brewery Mission and this year we are looking to up that number significantly so if you want to hear some great live rock and roll and do some good then head out to Bar St. Laurent 2 on February 19th with blanket in hand and help us rock the joint.

Somebody out there who is having a rough time of it would thank you if they could….

BAMBOOZLE WILL FEATURE UNSIGNED ACTS ON LOCAL STAGES

The Bamboozle Festival has announced that MGMT will join the growing roster of artists scheduled to perform at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ, on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd. This year’s lineup includes Mute Math, Girl Talk, Paramore and Tom Delonge from Blink 182′s side project Angels & Airwaves, and many more, playing alongside alternative rockers Weezer who are set to co-headline the festival. Both the NJ Bamboozle, as well as the previously announced Anahem, CA Bamboozle (March 27th and 28th), will feature up-and-coming acts on a local stage as well as a more national younger artist stage. All artists will be selected by the festival’s producers. Package and single tickets for Bamboozle are on sale now via www.thebamboozle.com.

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