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Fire Follows Announces Dates With Smile Empty Soul, Tantric, and Horizon Theory

February 11, 2023 — Leave a comment

Heavy melodic rock project Fire Follows is sharing the stage with Smile Empty Soul, Tantric (on specified dates), and Horizon Theory for The Dead Inside Tour. Tickets are on sale through the venues.

  • 3/16 – Lafayette, LA – Freetown Boom Boom Room
  • 3/17 – Biloxi, MS – Canary Bar & Grill (w/Tantric) [Fire Falls was just added to this show!!!]
  • 3/19 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West (w/Tantric)
  • 3/20 – Melbourne, FL – Wynfields (w/Tantric)
  • 3/21 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug (w/Tantric)
  • 3/22 – Fort Myers, FL – Buddha Live (w/Tantric)
  • 3/23 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pipers Pub (w/Tantric)
  • 3/24 – Fernadina Beach, FL – Sadler Ranch (w/Tantric)
  • 3/25 – Summerfield, FL – DJ and Gina’s (w/Tantric)
  • 3/26 – Pensacola, FL – The Handlebar
  • 3/28 – Memphis, TN – Lafayettes
  • 3/30 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
  • 3/31 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/1 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 4/2 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

Please note that these are only the shows Fire Follows is playing. For a full list of dates, visit Smile Empty Soul’s Facebook page.

Until I Wake: A Tour Inside My Head 2023 (Updated 2/7/23)

February 7, 2023 — Leave a comment

Update: West Coast dates have been added! I have included the new tour poster as well as the new dates.

Until I Wake is touring throughout March and into April with Dark Divine and Catch Your Breath. Grab your tickets at untiliwake.com.

  • 3/16 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
  • 3/17 – Urbana, IL – Canopy Club
  • 3/18 – Chesterfield, MI – Hear This! Fest 2023
  • 3/19 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
  • 3/21 – Providence, RI – Fête Music Hall Lounge
  • 3/22 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
  • 3/23 – New York City, NY – The Meadows
  • 3/24 – Whitehall, PA – The Galaxy Room at Planet Trog
  • 3/25 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
  • 3/26 – Mckees Rocks, PA – Black Forge Coffee
  • 3/28 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s Brewing Co.
  • 3/29 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
  • 3/30 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 3/31 – West Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
  • 4/2 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street
  • 4/3 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – Downtown Music Hall
  • 4/5 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 4/6 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 4/8 – Dallas, TX – Cheapsteaks

New dates

  • 4/9 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 4/11 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
  • 4/12 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
  • 4/13 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room at House of Blues
  • 4/14 – Anaheim, CA – Parish Room at House of Blues
  • 4/15 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery
  • 4/16 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • 4/18 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows (Starlet Room)
  • 4/21 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
  • 4/23 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 4/24 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 4/26 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
  • 4/27 – Kansas City, MO – Vivo
  • 4/28 – Springfield, MO – The Riff
  • 4/29 – Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome

Steel Panther: On the Prowl World Tour 2023

February 7, 2023 — Leave a comment

Steel Panther is about to set off on their On the Prowl World Tour. Crobot and Tragedy will be appearing at the U.S. shows, while Winger is the special guest for the May dates in the U.K. Tickets and VIP available at steelpantherrocks.com.

U.S. Dates

  • 2/24 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
  • 2/25 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 2/26 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 2/28 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
  • 3/1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 3/3 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
  • 3/4 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 3/6 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 3/8 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 3/10 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
  • 3/11 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 3/12 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 3/14 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 3/16 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 3/17 – Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre
  • 3/18 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 3/19 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/21 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
  • 3/22 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
  • 3/24 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Egyptian Room
  • 3/25 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 3/26 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
  • 3/28 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage
  • 3/29 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore Park
  • 3/31 – Lincoln, NE – The Bourbon Theatre
  • 4/1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 4/2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 4/4 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom
  • 4/6 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
  • 4/7 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
  • 4/8 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

U.K. Dates

  • 5/14 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
  • 5/15 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – O2 City Hall Newcastle
  • 5/17 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
  • 5/18 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
  • 5/20 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentishtown
  • 5/21 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
  • 5/23 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy Leeds
  • 5/25 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
  • 5/26 – Cork, IE – Cyprus Avenue
  • 5/28 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street

Nonpoint: The Emerald Cities Tour 2023

February 6, 2023 — Leave a comment

Nonpoint will be tearing it up this spring alongside Blacktop Mojo and Sumo Cyco on The Emerald Cities Tour! Tickets and VIP are on sale now at nonpointstore.com.

  • 3/2 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 3/3 – Fredericksburg, VA – Hard Times Cafe-Four Mile Fork
  • 3/4 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans
  • 3/5 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 3/7 – Johnson City, TN – Capone’s
  • 3/8 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 3/10 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
  • 3/11 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 3/12 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly
  • 3/14 – Chattanooga, TN – The Barrelhouse Ballroom
  • 3/15 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
  • 3/17 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell)
  • 3/18 – Biloxi, MS – Rockin’ The Sound 2023
  • 3/19 – Little Rock, AR – The Rev Room
  • 3/21 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
  • 3/22 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
  • 3/24 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 3/25 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 3/26 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box

Cold: Year of the Spider 20th Anniversary Tour

February 5, 2023 — Leave a comment

This tour was supposed to happen last year, but circumstances beyond Cold’s control caused it to be pushed back. However, the Year of the Spider Anniversary Tour is definitely coming around in 2023! Along with Cold, this tour features Divide the Fall, Awake For Days, Sygnal to Noise, and Death Valley Dreams (on select dates).

Get your tickets and VIP experiences at coldarmy.com.

  • 3/17 – Syracuse, NY – Lost Horizon
  • 3/18 – Atlantic City, NJ – Anchor Rock Club
  • 3/19 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
  • 3/21 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
  • 3/22 – Cambridge, MA – Sonia Live
  • 3/23 – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s Brewing
  • 3/24 – Norwalk, CT – Wall Street Theater
  • 3/25 – Northampton, PA – Gin Mill
  • 3/26 – Providence, RI – Fete Music Hall
  • 3/29 – Philadelphia, PA – Warehouse on Watts
  • 3/30 – Baltimore, MD – Zen West
  • 3/31 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans Music Hall
  • 4/1 – Greenville, SC – The Radio Room
  • 4/2 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 4/5 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 4/6 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
  • 4/7 – Orlando, FL – The Social
  • 4/8 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 4/10 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 4/12 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs
  • 4/13 – Nashville, TN – Basement East
  • 4/14 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
  • 4/15 – Covington, KY – Madison Live
  • 4/16 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner
  • 4/18 – Evansville, IN – Stage Two
  • 4/19 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s
  • 4/21 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
  • 4/22 – Shreveport, LA – Remington Music Garage
  • 4/23 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 4/26 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/27 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
  • 4/28 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 4/30 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock Live
  • 5/2 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 5/3 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish @ House of Blues
  • 5/4 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
  • 5/5 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
  • 5/6 – San Francisco, CA – Brick and Mortar
  • 5/7 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
  • 5/9 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lous
  • 5/10 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
  • 5/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
  • 5/17 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
  • 5/18 – Denver, CO – Herman’s Hideaway
  • 5/19 – Sioux Falls, SD – Icon Lounge
  • 5/20 – Lincoln, NE – Royal Grove
  • 5/21 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
  • 5/23 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
  • 5/24 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 5/25 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
  • 5/26 – Flint, MI – Machine Shop
  • 5/27 – Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions
  • 5/28 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
  • 5/29 – Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room

Fit For a King Announces 2023 North American Dates With Northlane, Alpha Wolf, and Kingdom of Giants

February 4, 2023 — Leave a comment

Fit For A King is bringing their The Hell We Create Tour to North America soon! Get tickets at fitforakingband.com.

  • 2/16 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • 2/17 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
  • 2/18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater
  • 2/19 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 2/21 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House
  • 2/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 2/23 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 2/24 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
  • 2/25 – Minneapolis, MN – The Lyric at Skyway Theater
  • 2/26 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
  • 2/28 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 3/1 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
  • 3/2 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
  • 3/3 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
  • 3/4 – Montréal, QC – L’Olympia
  • 3/5 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
  • 3/7 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Small’s Theatre
  • 3/8 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 3/10 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • 3/11 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/12 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA
  • 3/14 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 3/15 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 3/17 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 3/18 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
  • 3/19 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live

Gideon: More Power, More Pain Tour 2023

February 3, 2023 — Leave a comment

Gideon is launching the More Power, More Pain Tour this week in Tampa, FL. Support comes in the form of For the Fallen Dreams, Orthodox, and Guerilla Warfare.

Tickets: gideonal.com

VIP: gideon.soundrink.com

  • 2/9 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 2/10 – Orlando, FL – Henao Center
  • 2/11 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory)
  • 2/12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
  • 2/14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
  • 2/15 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
  • 2/16 – Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
  • 2/17 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s
  • 2/18 – Long Island, NY – Amityville Music Hall
  • 2/19 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
  • 2/21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
  • 2/22 – Pontiac, MI – Pike Room @ Crofoot
  • 2/23 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
  • 2/24 – Chicago, IL – The WC Social Club
  • 2/25 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
  • 2/26 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
  • 2/28 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 3/1 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
  • 3/3 – Tacoma, WA – Real Art
  • 3/4 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
  • 3/5 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Downtown
  • 3/7 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Berkeley
  • 3/9 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
  • 3/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
  • 3/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Underground
  • 3/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 3/14 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground
  • 3/15 – Fort Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater
  • 3/17 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
  • 3/18 – Nashville, TN – The End

Psyclon Nine: From Hell & Back Tour 2023

February 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Psyclon Nine is embarking on their From Hell & Back Tour alongside Clockwork Echo and Our Frankenstein. Tickets and VIP packages available at Psyclon Nine’s Bandcamp page.

  • 2/16 – Sacramento, CA – Old Ironsides
  • 2/17 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • 2/19 – Portland, OR – Band Booked
  • 2/21 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 2/22 – Spokane, WA – The Big Dipper
  • 2/25 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar (The state on the poster is wrong, LOL.)
  • 2/26 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
  • 2/27 – Ann Arbor, MI – Necto
  • 2/28 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
  • 3/1 – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
  • 3/3 – Mt. Holly, NJ – Union Firehouse
  • 3/4 – Richmond, VA – Fallout
  • 3/6 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory)
  • 3/8 – Winter Park, FL – The Conduit
  • 3/10 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Respectable Street
  • 3/11 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar/Brass Mug
  • 3/12 – New Orleans, LA – The Goat
  • 3/14 – Colorado Springs, CO – Vultures
  • 3/15 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
  • 3/16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
  • 3/17 – Las Vegas, NV – The Dive Bar
  • 3/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Bar Sinister

An Update on Fozzy’s Save The World Tour 2023

February 1, 2023 — Leave a comment

Fozzy was forced to reschedule some of their fall dates due to Chris Jericho having a vocal injury. The new dates are coming up quick! Support for this portion of the tour comes in the form of Seventh Day Slumber and The Nocturnal Affair.

Get your tickets at fozzyrock.com.

A Whole Lotta Good, But Also Some Bad

January 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

Hello, all! I hope this post finds you well. I just wanted to jump on here and give y’all an update on things.

I have four interviews in progress, though one seems to have stalled out because of circumstances beyond his control. I’m really looking forward to sharing them, Carbonstone’s in particular. I have also been receiving emails from various promoters requesting that I share singles and tour dates for bands they represent. I was followed on Facebook by Paul Crosby Management, which is cool (and if you’d like to follow too, here’s the link 😉).

I have almost finished yet another book for my Goodreads reading challenge, so keep an eye out for my next update post about that.

As for the bad news, I had to miss the Alter Bridge show in Nashville because I was too sick to go. I went to my doctor yesterday and he put me on an antibiotic and a medicine meant to break up congestion and help keep my lungs clear. I was gutted to skip the concert, but there is a bright side. I should be well in time to enjoy my brother’s visit this weekend! And we may have missed Alter Bridge, but I’m taking Mom to her first Shinedown show in April so… I guess we’ll recover. Haha.

Thank you to everyone who even acknowledges this blog. Drop a comment if you’d like, telling me something good – or bad – that has happened lately, or just how you’re doing today!

Cheers!