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Mac Saturn: Hard to Sell Tour 2024

December 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Rock band Mac Saturn will be headlining a North American tour in early 2024 in support of their new album, Hard to Sell, which will be released on January 26th. The 35-date run comes with support from alt-rock/indie pop trio The Thing With Feathers. You can get tickets at macsaturn.com – and bring your dancing shoes!

  • 1/26 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • 1/27 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
  • 1/28 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
  • 1/30 – Montreal, QC – Bar le Ritz PDB
  • 1/31 – South Burlington, VT – Showcase Lounge
  • 2/2 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music
  • 2/3 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
  • 2/4 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground
  • 2/6 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
  • 2/8 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
  • 2/9 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
  • 2/10 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 2/12 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
  • 2/13 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
  • 2/15 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • 2/16 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
  • 2/17 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
  • 2/19 – Houston, TX – The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues
  • 2/20 – Dallas Downtown, TX – The Cambridge Room at House of Blues
  • 2/21 – Austin, TX – 3TEN ACL Live
  • 2/23 – Tempe, AZ – Innings Festival 2024 (The Thing With Feathers will not be appearing.)
  • 2/26 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room at House of Blues
  • 2/27 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
  • 2/28 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
  • 3/1 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
  • 3/2 – Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
  • 3/4 – Boise, ID – 9th Street Parallel at Knitting Factory
  • 3/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
  • 3/8 – Denver, CO – Marquis
  • 3/11 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
  • 3/12 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
  • 3/13 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 3/15 – Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
  • 3/16 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
  • 3/17 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection-The Stache

Album Review – Revolution Rabbit Deluxe: Control Freaks (2023)

November 19, 2023 — Leave a comment

Hailing from Wales, Revolution Rabbit Deluxe is a band with a sound that ranges from power pop and Brit rock to alternative/indie with strong punk overtones. This four-piece outfit has blended their many influences into a sound that brings the late 70s/early 80s punk rock and new wave movements firmly into the 2020s. (I was visited by heavy The Clash vibes.) This near seamless modern take on these genres is evident on the band’s latest album, Control Freaks.


Control Freaks was released on October 28, 2023. The record kicks off with the track “I’ve Got Nothing” and doesn’t relinquish its hold on the listener straight through to the finale. Within the twelve songs you will find everything from poppy, danceable bops, such as “Summer All Year Round,” to more socially aware (in true punk fashion) tracks like “Fabian Control Freaks,” which is extremely catchy and will have you singing along. Revolution Rabbit Deluxe even throws in a couple of slower, more heartfelt songs in “Mother and Child” and “The Girl From Irpin,” proving that this quartet can run the gamut of human emotion.


If you are a fan of old-school punk or alternative/indie rock, or if you simply want to lose yourself in something that is upbeat while making a statement, Control Freaks is a must-hear! The band’s promise that the album will “bring a smile to your face as we march headlong towards inevitable(?) oblivion” is more than delivered on.


Standout tracks: “Mother and Her Child,” “The Girl From Irpin,” “The Sweetest Things,” and “Glasgow Kiss”

Bands You Should Know: The Space Turtles

October 23, 2023 — Leave a comment

Defining themselves as an “indie rock/funk/grunge band,” The Space Turtles hail from Long Island, New York. They are fairly new on the scene, but with their firing-on-all-cylinders determination, The Space Turtles are rapidly gaining momentum. The trio implements a variety of influences and musical backgrounds, which means you’ll hear things that are reminiscent of bands such as Weezer and Nirvana, but also Red Hot Chili Peppers, a touch of Nine Inch Nails, 311, and more!

The Space Turtles released their Tough Call EP in late 2022 and have been booking shows throughout 2023.

My favorite track from the band is “Ghost Plans,” which is the second song on the aforementioned Tough Call EP.

And, just in time for Halloween, The Space Turtles dropped “Spooky Shit,” a fun and funky song that honors all those things we love about October!

Follow The Space Turtles on their socials and your favorite streaming platforms to keep up with all the cool happenings!

Boys Like Girls: The Speaking Our Language Tour 2023

September 14, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alt-rockers Boys Like Girls are embarking on The Speaking Our Language Tour this fall with State Champs. Presented by Emo Nite, this tour will also feature one of a list of special guests in each city: either Four Year Strong, 3OH!3, The Summer Set, The Ready Set, LoLo, Every Avenue, SayWeCanFly, and/or Max Bemis. Tickets available at boyslikegirls.com.

  • 9/17 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte☆
  • 9/18 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl☆
  • 9/19 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle☆
  • 9/21 – New Orleans, LA – Fillmore New Orleans☆
  • 9/23 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live☆
  • 9/24 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues☆
  • 9/26 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater☆
  • 9/27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center☆
  • 9/28 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory☆×
  • 9/30 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren+
  • 10/1 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium+^
  • 10/2 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues+^
  • 10/4 – San Diego, CA – Soma+
  • 10/6 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic*
  • 10/8 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom*
  • 10/10 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom*
  • 10/11 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre*
  • 10/13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot*
  • 10/14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium*
  • 10/16 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis*
  • 10/18 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee*
  • 10/19 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom*~
  • 10/21 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues*~
  • 10/22 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit*~
  • 10/23 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre*
  • 10/24 – Toronto, ON – History*•
  • 10/26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
  • 10/27 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom*
  • 10/30 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia*
  • 10/31 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring*
  • 11/1 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz*

☆ Four Year Strong appearing

+ 3OH!3 appearing

* The Summer Set appearing

^ The Ready Set appearing

~ Every Avenue appearing

● SayWeCanFly appearing

× Max Bemis appearing

Saliva, Drowning Pool, Adelitas Way, & Any Given Sin Team Up for the Snafu Le Tour, Fall 2023

August 5, 2023 — Leave a comment

Please note: I am not certain about the last four dates, except Sadler Ranch (because I found the show listed on their website). Everywhere else, including Saliva’s official site, has the tour ending on the 22nd. I think the other dates were added later, and maybe the lists haven’t been updated? So I just went with the tour poster.

Tickets: salivaofficial.com, adelitaswaymusic.com, and/or anygivensinband.com

  • 9/8 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room*
  • 9/9 – West Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern*
  • 9/10 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa
  • 9/12 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
  • 9/13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 9/15 – Manchester, NH – Angel City Music Hall Bar
  • 9/16 – East Durham, NY – Blackthorne Resort
  • 9/17 – Horseheads, NY – The L
  • 9/19 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 9/20 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Arts Center
  • 9/21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergel’s
  • 9/22 – Columbus, OH – Shake the Ground Fest 2
  • 9/23 – Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center
  • 9/24 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 9/25 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
  • 9/27 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
  • 9/28 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 9/29 – Lansing, MI – Grewel Hall
  • 9/30 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Center**
  • 10/1 – Paxton, IL – The Cadillac
  • 10/3 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 10/5 – Hays, KS – Fox Theatre
  • 10/6 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
  • 10/7 – Denver, CO – Wild Goose
  • 10/9 – Roswell, NM – Liberty Inc.
  • 10/11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound
  • 10/12 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 10/13 – Tucson, AZ – Encore
  • 10/15 – Odessa, TX – Dos Amigos
  • 10/18 – Chickasha, OK – Legends
  • 10/19 – Kyle, TX – Railhouse Bar
  • 10/20 – Houston, TX – Rise Rooftop
  • 10/21 – Dallas, TX – Glass Cactus
  • 10/22 – Jefferson, LA – Southport Music Hall
  • 10/25 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Suck Bang Blow
  • 10/26 – Fernandina Beach, FL – Sadler Ranch
  • 10/27 – Cocoa Beach, FL – Area 142

* Saliva only

** No Any Given Sin

Saliva: “High on Me”

Drowning Pool: “A Devil More Damned”

Adelitas Way: “Snake in the Grass”

Any Given Sin: “Cold Bones”

Icon For Hire: Emo Dreams Tour 2023

August 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alt-rockers Icon For Hire are setting out on the appropriately named Emo Dreams Tour this September-October. Support is date specific and in the form of Conquer Divide, The Funeral Portrait, and/or Concrete Castles. You can get your tickets and VIP now at iconforhire.net!

  • 9/13 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room*
  • 9/15 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall*
  • 9/16 – Elmira, NY – The L (The Pit)*#
  • 9/17 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater*#
  • 9/18 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedrafts*#
  • 9/19 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom*#
  • 9/20 – Brooklyn, NY – The Kingsland*#
  • 9/22 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace*#
  • 9/23 – Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions*#
  • 9/24 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester*#
  • 9/25 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar*#
  • 9/26 – Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome*#
  • 9/27 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection*#
  • 9/29 – Joliet, IL – The Forge*#
  • 9/30 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music*#
  • 10/1 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium*
  • 10/3 – Billings, MT – Pub Station*
  • 10/4 – Great Falls, MT – The Newberry*+
  • 10/6 – Boise, ID – The Shredder*+
  • 10/7 – Spokane, WA – The Big Dipper*+
  • 10/8 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon*+
  • 10/10 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar Music Hall*+
  • 10/12 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewing Co.*+
  • 10/13 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues*+
  • 10/14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Mint*+
  • 10/15 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick*+
  • 10/17 – Las Vegas, NV – The Space*+
  • 10/18 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge*+
  • 10/19 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse*+
  • 10/20 – Roswell, NM – The Liberty*+
  • 10/21 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Sports Cafe and Backroom*+
  • 10/22 – San Antonio, TX – The Paper Tiger*+
  • 10/24 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar*+
  • 10/25 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock*+
  • 10/27 – Destin, FL – Club LA*+
  • 10/28 – Winter Park, FL – Conduit+
  • 10/29 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly+
  • 10/30 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)+
  • 10/31 – Memphis, TN – Growlers+

* The Funeral Portrait

# Conquer Divide

+ Concrete Castles