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The Mostly Music Podcast, Ep. 2: Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah 101

April 15, 2026 — Leave a comment

I had the chance to interview Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based Chase “The Ace” West, aka Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah! We chatted about his musical journey, from what inspired him to pick up a guitar as a kid all the way to this new project. 

A little bit of background: I have known Chase since 2013, when he joined The Velcro Pygmies as their new guitarist. You might think that would make this interview easier, but… I guess it did in some ways, not so much in others.

Also, enjoy my brother’s cat and his inability to be ignored 😂 He’s a giant furball and I was distracted by the risk he posed to my laptop, cords, lighting, etc.

Hope y’all like it!

Be sure to visit this page for all things Rock ‘n’ Roll Messiah, including music, merch, and his socials!

Red: End of Silence 20th Anniversary Tour

April 13, 2026 — Leave a comment

Christian rockers Red have announced the “End of Silence 20th Anniversary Tour,” celebrating their debut album. This spring/early summer run kicks off May 9th and features special guests Ra, Kingdom Collapse, and Twist It. Tickets and VIP are available at thebandred.com!

  • 5/9 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026*
  • 5/11 – Ft. Myers, FL – The Ranch>
  • 5/12 – Savannah, GA – Victory North Savannah
  • 5/14 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/16 – Reading, PA – Reverb
  • 5/19 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
  • 5/20 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s
  • 5/22 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
  • 5/23 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • 5/24 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
  • 5/26 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/27 – Sturtevant, WI – Route 20
  • 5/29 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop+
  • 5/30 – Ringle, WI – The Q & Z Expo Center
  • 5/31 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
  • 6/2 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 6/4 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
  • 6/5 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory#+
  • 6/7 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar

* Festival

> Twist It not appearing

+ Kingdom Collapse not appearing

# Anniversary show w/Michael Barnes

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [4/6 – 4/12]

April 12, 2026 — Leave a comment

And a bonus track this week, because I can’t give up any of the others but this song has to be mentioned!

All That Remains Announces Spring 2026 Dates

April 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metal band All That Remains has shared spring dates with Born of Osiris and Dead Eyes. The tour kicks off April 29th in Albany, New York. Tickets and VIP are available at allthatremainsonline.com!

  • 4/29 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 4/30 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
  • 5/1 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
  • 5/2 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 5/4 – Greensboro, NC – The Pyrle
  • 5/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/8 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/9 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/11 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
  • 5/12 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/14 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Big Room
  • 5/15 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
  • 5/17 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
  • 5/19 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 5/21 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
  • 5/22 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
  • 5/23 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

Female-Fronted Friday: Solar

April 10, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed in 2003

Where: Rockford, IL

Genre: Hard rock/Metal

FFO: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Warlock, Judas Priest, Megadeth

Solar is a four-piece rock band that consists of lead vocalist Stephanie, guitarist/vocalist Brad, bassist Larry, and Donovan the drummer. They have graced stages all across the U.S. with their seamless blend of heavy and melodic, and have released four full-length records: First Light (2006), Radiance (2021), Oracle (2022), and Frantically Calm (2025).

You can check out a few of my favorite Solar tracks below. Make sure you follow their socials for the latest music, news, and live show announcements.

“Rise”

“Frantically Calm”

“Glow”

“Mr. Stitches”

“I Don’t Owe You Anything”

Wolfmother Announces Debut Album 20th Anniversary Tour

April 9, 2026 — Leave a comment

The bluesy hard rock stylings of Australian band Wolfmother gained them a lot of attention when their debut album was released. I personally remember music channels and the radio keeping “Woman” and “Joker & the Thief” in heavy rotation.

It has now been 20 years since that record came into our lives, and Wolfmother is celebrating with a tour. They will be performing the album in its entirety. Tickets are on sale at wolfmother.com!

  • 6/7 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
  • 6/8 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
  • 6/9 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
  • 6/12 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2026
  • 6/13 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
  • 6/15 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 6/16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
  • 6/17 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • 6/19 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
  • 6/20 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
  • 6/21 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
  • 6/23 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
  • 6/24 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • 6/26 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
  • 6/27 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest 2026
  • 6/28 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 6/30 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
  • 7/1 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
  • 7/3 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
  • 7/4 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
  • 7/5 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
  • 7/8 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
  • 7/11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
  • 7/12 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park

Cold: Goodbye Cruel World Tour 2026

April 8, 2026 — 1 Comment

Alternative/nu metal band Cold is setting out on the “Goodbye Cruel World” tour. The band will be playing their self-titled debut album in its entirety, along with a slew of fan favorites. This run extends from late spring into early summer and boasts support from University Drive, Idle Heirs, or Sierra Swan, depending on the date. Please note that Cold will also be co-headlining with their peers in Alien Ant Farm on the stretch between May 5th and May 17th.

Tickets and VIP: soundrink.com/cold

  • 4/25 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop*
  • 5/3 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish at House of Blues Anaheim*
  • 5/5 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
  • 5/6 – Albuquerque, NM – The El Rey Theater
  • 5/8 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 5/9 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 5/10 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 5/12 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • 5/13 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 5/15 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 5/16 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
  • 5/17 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
  • 5/20 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm+
  • 5/21 – Norfolk, VA – The Annex+
  • 5/22 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall+
  • 5/23 – Greenville, SC – The Radio Room+
  • 5/24 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade+
  • 5/27 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East+
  • 5/28 – Knoxville, TN – Open Chord+
  • 5/29 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall+
  • 5/30 – Indianapolis, IN – The Hi-Fi+
  • 5/31 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs+
  • 6/3 – Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room at House of Blues^
  • 6/4 – Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s^
  • 6/5 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance^
  • 6/6 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom^
  • 6/7 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz^
  • 6/10 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre^
  • 6/11 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall^
  • 6/12 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet Brewing^
  • 6/13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage^
  • 6/14 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall^
  • 6/17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
  • 6/19 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway+
  • 6/20 – Sparta, IL – The Rotten Apple Fest 2026
  • 6/21 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon^
  • 6/23 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club^
  • 6/24 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge*
  • 6/25 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme*

* University Drive

+ Idle Heirs

^ Sierra Swan