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Song of the Day — The Pretty Reckless: “Death By Rock and Roll”
Halestorm/The Pretty Reckless Summer 2022 Dates
Women rock! Get ready for a summer tour full of girl power – Halestorm and The Pretty Reckless are roaring through the U.S. with special guests The Warning and Lilith Czar. Tickets are available now at halestormrocks.com and deathbyrockandroll.com.
- 7/8 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill
- 7/10 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
- 7/12 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater @ White River State Park
- 7/13 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
- 7/15 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
- 7/17 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion
- 7/19 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
- 7/20 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
- 7/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- 7/23 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain
- 7/25 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
- 7/27 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater @ Lakeview
- 7/28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- 7/30 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 8/1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- 8/2 – Irving, TX – Irving Music Factory
- 8/4 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
- 8/5 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
- 8/7 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater @ Las Colonias Park
- 8/9 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
- 8/10 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
- 8/12 – Portsmouth, VA – Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
The Pretty Reckless will also be playing Summerfest in Milwaukee on 7/9!
Halestorm Spring Tour 2022 (Updated 5/24)
News, as of 5/24 – Stone Temple Pilots will not be playing the five remaining dates due to a number of their crew testing positive for Covid. However, Halestorm and Black Stone Cherry will still be performing.
Halestorm will be sharing the stage with Stone Temple Pilots, Mammoth WVH, and/or Black Stone Cherry for a May run. Get your tickets at halestormrocks.com.
- 5/10 – Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena (w/STP, Mammoth WVH, & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/11 – Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center (w/STP, Mammoth WVH, & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/13 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Concert Cove, Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel (w/Black Stone Cherry & Mammoth WVH)
- 5/14 – Wichita, KS – Wave (w/Mammoth WVH)
- 5/17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/18 – Columbus, OH – Kemba Live! (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/21 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (w/Highly Suspect)
- 5/22 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
- 5/24 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/25 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/27 – Deadwood, SD – Outlaw Square (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/28 – Moorhead, MN – Bluestorm Amphitheater (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
- 5/30 – Bonner, MT – Kettlehouse Amphitheater (w/STP & Black Stone Cherry)
Song of the Day — Wolves at the Gate: “Peace That Starts the War”
Brian Haner, aka Papa Gates, Drops First Song, “Walking With the Moon,” From His Upcoming Blues Album
I think we can all agree that Brian Haner is a man of many talents. He has been a touring and session musician for years, starting right out of high school with Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. But I am sure what most of us younger people know him for is being the father of Avenged Sevenfold lead guitarist Synyster Gates, and his comedic genius, both solo and alongside Jeff Dunham.
Earlier this month, Brian – affectionately known as “Papa Gates” or “Guitar Guy” – began doing live streams for the online music class that he and his son started. He also announced that he has a blues record coming out in December, and with the first stream came the first song from that album, “Walking With the Moon.”
The song is absolutely bad ass! It has a very classic rock feel, which makes sense given Brian’s history. Personally, it made me want to dance. I’m already thinking how much fun it would be to see live, but perhaps I’m jumping the gun. Lol. Check it out for yourself!
Talent:
- Brian Haner – vocals, guitar
- Chad Wackerman – drums
- Bob Wackerman – bass
- Jim Cox – B3
- Nick Fainbarg – engineer & mix
- Brian, Jr. – producer
Song of the Day — Rain City Drive: “Waiting On You”
Icon For Hire: Ready For Combat Tour 2022 (Updated 5/23)
With support from Awake at Last and Sumo Cyco, Icon For Hire is ready for combat! (Come on. I had to make that play on the tour name!)
- 6/16 – Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger**
- 6/17 – Baltimore, MD – Zen West**
- 6/18 – Lancaster, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
- 6/19 – Williamsburg, NY – Sovereign
- 6/21 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall
- 6/22 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Craft House**
- 6/24 – Pontiac, MI – Pike Room**
- 6/25 – Columbus, OH – Rumba
- 6/26 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache
- 6/28 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
- 6/30 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
- 7/1 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theater
- 7/2 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwoods
- 7/3 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
- 7/5 – Kansas City, MO – Riot Room
- 7/7 – Denver, CO – HQ
- 7/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
- 7/10 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom (New date!)
- 7/11 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
- 7/13 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 7/14 – Anaheim, CA – Parish Room @ House of Blues (New date!)
- 7/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
- 7/17 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
- 7/19 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
- 7/21 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
- 7/22 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
** No Sumo Cyco
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