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Thursday: War All The Time Live 2024

January 13, 2024 — Leave a comment

Post-hardcore band Thursday will be touring in January and February, playing their third studio album – War All The Time – in its entirety. The tour is a nod to the album’s 21st birthday, but it is also a celebration of the release of War All The Time (Live), the second pressing of which will be shipping in the spring. Joining Thursday on the road will be Rival Schools and Many Eyes. You can get your tickets at thursday.net!

  • 1/25 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • 1/26 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic
  • 1/27 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
  • 1/28 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
  • 1/30 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
  • 1/31 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 2/1 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
  • 2/2 – Denver, CO – Summit
  • 2/3 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 2/5 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
  • 2/6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
  • 2/7 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 2/9 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
  • 2/10 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
  • 2/11 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
  • 2/13 – Austin, TX – Mohawk (Outside)
  • 2/15 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
  • 2/16 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
  • 2/17 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
  • 2/18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
  • 2/20 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
  • 2/21 – Boston, MA – The Paradise Rock Club
  • 2/22 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
  • 2/23 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 2/24 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza

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”

Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls – 2023 Tour Dates (Updated 10/18)

October 19, 2023 — Leave a comment

Update: Due to overwhelming demand, the show in Dallas on 11/3 has been moved from Sundown to the Granada Theater, and is now all ages as well!

Horror punk band Murderdolls’ debut album, Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls, turns 21 this year! In celebration of this anniversary, frontman Wednesday 13 is hitting the road to perform songs from their first record, as well as their second and final release, Women and Children Last (2010). Wednesday’s touring lineup for this run includes Murderdolls’ alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley.

The supporting acts are Gemini Syndrome, Infected Rain, and Black Satellite.

Get your tickets and VIP experiences at officialwednesday13.com.

  • 10/20 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
  • 10/21 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill
  • 10/22 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
  • 10/24 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
  • 10/25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 10/27 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
  • 10/28 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
  • 10/29 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
  • 10/31 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 11/1 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 11/3 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater (Venue upgrade!)
  • 11/4 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 11/5 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 11/6 – Tulsa, OK – The Shrine
  • 11/7 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
  • 11/9 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
  • 11/10 – Madison, WI – The Red Zone Madison
  • 11/11 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 11/12 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
  • 11/14 – Belvedere, IL – Apollo Theatre
  • 11/15 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 11/16 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
  • 11/17 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Stage & Grill
  • 11/18 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
  • 11/19 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
  • 11/22 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 11/24 – Winston-Salem, NC – Millennium Center
  • 11/25 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
  • 11/26 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
  • 11/28 – Atlanta, GA – Hell at The Masquerade
  • 11/30 – Knoxville, TN – The Concourse
  • 12/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
  • 12/2 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
  • 12/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
  • 12/5 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
  • 12/6 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 12/8 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
  • 12/9 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep

Story of the Year: 20 Years of Page Avenue

October 6, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alt-rockers Story of the Year are celebrating twenty years of their debut album, Page Avenue, with a fall 2023/winter 2024 tour, and they will be playing the record in its entirety! Special guests include fellow alternative/pop punk acts Four Year Strong, We The Kings, and Youth Fountain.

Tickets/VIP: storyoftheyear.net

Fall 2023 Dates

  • 10/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom*
  • 10/28 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger*
  • 10/29 – Dallas, TX – Studio at Bomb Factory*
  • 10/31 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater*
  • 11/1 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater*+
  • 11/2 – Tucson, AZ – Encore*+
  • 11/3 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues*+
  • 11/4 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park*+
  • 11/5 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl*+
  • 11/7 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*+
  • 11/9 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom*+
  • 11/10 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo*+
  • 11/11 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Concert House*+
  • 11/12 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House*+
  • 11/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*+
  • 11/15 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre*+
  • 11/17 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall*+
  • 11/18 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater*+
  • 11/19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club*+

Winter 2024 Dates

  • 1/5 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre*#
  • 1/6 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom*#
  • 1/7 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer*#
  • 1/8 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre*#
  • 1/10 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House*#
  • 1/11 – Montreal, QC – Club Soda*#
  • 1/12 – Boston, MA – House of Blues*#
  • 1/13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom*#
  • 1/14 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square*#
  • 1/16 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!*#
  • 1/17 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa*#
  • 1/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground*#
  • 1/20 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)*#
  • 1/21 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor*#
  • 1/22 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live*#
  • 1/24 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl*#
  • 1/25 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s*#
  • 1/26 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall*#

* Youth Fountain appearing

+ Four Year Strong appearing

# We The Kings appearing