Now Playing (05): Almost Kings

These are some of my favorite guys and they are celebrating nine years together. So check out “Hey Yo” by Almost Kings!

https://youtu.be/X90usXX8aZM

Weekly Focus: Shallow Side, Day Seven

Shallow Side — “Rebel,” from the album One (2016/2017).

Weekly Focus: Shallow Side, Day Four

Shallow Side — “My Addiction,” from the EP Stand Up (2014).

Weekly Focus: Shallow Side, Day Three

Shallow Side — “Out of Reach,” from the EP Home Today (2012).

Weekly Focus: Shallow Side, Day Two

Shallow Side — “From the Bottom,” from the EP Home Today (2012).

New Music Monday: Alter Bridge & Shallow Side

Alter Bridge gave their fans a huge surprise this morning. Their first single from The Last Hero, “Show Me a Leader,” aired on Sirius XM Octane during Grant Random’s show.

Stream it hereThe Last Hero is due out on 10/7. “Show Me a Leader” will be available for purchase tomorrow.

In local music news, Shallow Side has finally posted the official video for “Rebel”. The song is the debut single from their first full-length album One, set to be released later this year.

Local Music News

Well…things are not great for me and haven’t been for a while. My two favorite local bands, Lynam and Almost Kings, are going through some changes.

In Lynam’s case, vocalist/guitarist Jacob Bunton has moved to LA and is working with Adler, as well as other artists. Drummer David Lynam and bassist Mark Dzier have formed a cover band called Danger City. I’m not sure what this means for Lynam, though I have my guesses.

Almost Kings, on the other hand, lost bassist Danny Helms months ago. The band announced a search for a new bass player. I know they had a guy filling in, but I don’t know if he was the permanent replacement. A couple of weeks ago, drummer Kevin Compton said he was leaving too. Sooo… 😦 They will continue; I just wonder what’s next. It will definitely be different.