blues rock

Brian Haner, aka Papa Gates, Drops First Song, “Walking With the Moon,” From His Upcoming Blues Album

May 23, 2022 — Leave a comment

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

Black Label Society Announces Spring 2022 Dates (Updated 5/15!)

May 15, 2022 — Leave a comment

News (as of 5/15): The New Orleans show has been postponed. No rescheduled date has been announced yet, but I’ll update again as soon as I hear anything. Again, keep your tickets! They will be honored on the new date.

Black Label Society is hitting the road in May and they’re bringing some friends. The sixteen date tour includes special guests Nita Strauss (April 30 – May 17), Black Stone Cherry (May 20, 21), and Jared James Nichols. Tickets and VIP packages are available at blacklabelsociety.vip.

  • 4/30 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 5/1 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
  • 5/3 – Casper, WY – The Gaslight Social
  • 5/5 – Belvidere, IL – The Apollo Theatre AC
  • 5/6 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie
  • 5/7 – Bowler, WI – North Star Mohican Casino Resort
  • 5/9 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall (Rescheduled to 5/23)
  • 5/10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz|Raleigh (Rescheduled to 8/30)
  • 5/11 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
  • 5/13 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live (Rescheduled to 9/2)
  • 5/14 – Tyler, TX – Country River Club (Rescheduled to 9/3)
  • 5/15 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore (Postponed. New date TBA)
  • 5/17 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 5/18 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
  • 5/20 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues|Myrtle Beach
  • 5/21 – Inwood, WV – Shiley Acres Concert Stage

Black Label Society Announces Spring 2022 Dates (Updated 5/12!)

May 13, 2022 — Leave a comment

News (as of 5/12): Zakk Wylde has lost his voice. BLS did not play the May 9th show. Instead, Jared James Nichols and Nita Strauss performed for free. That show has now been moved to May 23rd. The May 10th show was cancelled and rescheduled for August 30th. The May 13th show in Fayetteville is now being played September 2nd, and the Tyler, Texas, show has been rescheduled for September 3rd. Keep your tickets, as they will be honored on the new dates.

Black Label Society is hitting the road in May and they’re bringing some friends. The sixteen date tour includes special guests Nita Strauss (April 30 – May 17), Black Stone Cherry (May 20, 21), and Jared James Nichols. Tickets and VIP packages are available at blacklabelsociety.vip.

  • 4/30 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 5/1 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
  • 5/3 – Casper, WY – The Gaslight Social
  • 5/5 – Belvidere, IL – The Apollo Theatre AC
  • 5/6 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie
  • 5/7 – Bowler, WI – North Star Mohican Casino Resort
  • 5/9 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall (Rescheduled to 5/23)
  • 5/10 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz|Raleigh (Rescheduled to 8/30)
  • 5/11 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
  • 5/13 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live (Rescheduled to 9/2)
  • 5/14 – Tyler, TX – Country River Club (Rescheduled to 9/3)
  • 5/15 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
  • 5/17 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 5/18 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
  • 5/20 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues|Myrtle Beach
  • 5/21 – Inwood, WV – Shiley Acres Concert Stage

The Black Crowes Present: Shake Your Money Maker 2022

May 7, 2022 — Leave a comment

I think this tour is finally going to happen! The Black Crowes will be playing Shake Your Money Maker in its entirety, along with hits from throughout their career. You can snag your tickets and VIP packages at theblackcrowes.com.

  • 6/9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • 6/11 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
  • 6/12 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
  • 6/15 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
  • 6/16 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater
  • 6/18 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion
  • 6/19 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (w/special guests Drivin’ N Cryin’)
  • 6/22 – Portsmouth, VA – Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
  • 6/23 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts
  • 6/25 – Canandaigua, NY – Constellation Bands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
  • 6/27 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 6/29 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood
  • 6/30 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summerstage
  • 7/2 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Spa & Resort
  • 7/3 – Scranton, PA – Peach Festival
  • 7/5 – Windsor, ON – The Colosseum @ Caesar’s Windsor (w/special guests The Trews)
  • 7/6 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage (w/special guests The Trews)
  • 7/9 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
  • 7/11 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino Amphitheater
  • 7/12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Park
  • 7/17 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre
  • 7/19 – Seattle, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
  • 7/21 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
  • 7/22 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre
  • 7/24 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
  • 8/13 – Missoula, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
  • 8/16 – Boise, ID – Idaho Botanical Garden
  • 8/17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden
  • 8/19 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Stir Cove Event & Concert Venue
  • 8/20 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
  • 8/23 – Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheatre
  • 8/24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheatre
  • 8/26 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theatre
  • 8/27 – Miami, OK – Buffalo Run Casino
  • 8/29 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Myles Kennedy: 2022 Euro Tour

May 4, 2022 — Leave a comment

Myles Kennedy is coming back to Europe for a handful of dates in June! Tickets and VIP experiences are available at myleskennedy.com.

  • 6/1 – Hamburg – Uebel & Gefährlich
  • 6/3 – Nürnberg – Rock im Park
  • 6/5 – Nürburg – Rock am Ring
  • 6/7 – Vienna – Simm City
  • 6/10 – Derby – Download Festival
  • 6/12 – Derby – Download Festival (acoustic set)
  • 6/14 – Köln – Essigfabrik
  • 6/15 – Berlin – Astra Kulturhaus
  • 6/17 – Tilburg – Poppodium 013
  • 6/18 – Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
  • 6/20 – Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
  • 6/21 – München – Backstage Werk
  • 6/23 – Villafranca Di Verona – Rock the Castle
  • 6/25 – Clisson – Hellfest

The Lonely Ones/Magnolia Bayou in Huntsville, 4-29-22 (Photos)

April 30, 2022 — Leave a comment

I will write more about the show and both bands in a later post, but for now, enjoy these random pictures from a really kickass concert!

Actually, first and foremost, check out this version of “Nutshell” by Alice in Chains, performed by Magnolia Bayou. This is my favorite AIC song. (Their sets consist of mostly originals, but they throw in a couple of interesting covers.)

The Lonely Ones
Magnolia Bayou