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New Music Alert! Alive In Stone: “Fatboy” (Review)

January 3, 2023 — Leave a comment

Alive In Stone has kicked off 2023 with another banger. “Fatboy” grabs the attention of the listener from the get-go. With a beat that will have you bobbing your head, a groove-laden guitar riff, a bass line that fleshes out the sound, and a catchy chorus, this track had me rocking out in my car (and yes, I was drumming on my steering wheel).

The vocals have a nice grit in the verses that wouldn’t be out of place in a grunge song, but are wonderfully clear and clean at the chorus. Then there’s a wicked growl/scream at around the 2:26 mark, echoing the frustration and anger building throughout the track and showing off the singer’s versatility all at once.

The whole thing is rounded out with a short and sweet guitar solo, the chorus, and one final taunt: “Hey, Fatboy, swallow the cake like you swallow your life.”

“Fatboy” is a must-add to your playlist. I know I put it on mine! Check it out here and on your favorite streaming service.

The Winery Dogs: 202III World Tour – 1st Paw

January 3, 2023 — Leave a comment

The Winery Dogs have announced their 202III World Tour, which kicks off in February. Below are the dates for the “1st Paw” in the US, South America, and Europe/UK. There will be 2nd Paws in the US, South America, and Europe/UK, so keep an eye out for those dates here or on the band’s various socials.

Tickets/VIP: thewinerydogs.com

U.S.

  • 2/15 – Greensburg, PA – The Palace Theatre
  • 2/16 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak
  • 2/17 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
  • 2/18 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
  • 2/21 – New York City, NY – Sony Hall
  • 2/22 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
  • 2/23 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
  • 2/25 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse
  • 2/26 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
  • 3/1 – Columbus, OH – The KING of CLUBS
  • 3/2 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom
  • 3/3 – Wabash, IN – Eagles Theatre
  • 3/5 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
  • 3/6 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
  • 3/9 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater
  • 3/10 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
  • 3/11 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge
  • 3/13 – Grand Rapids, MI – DeVos Performance Hall
  • 3/14 – Harrison, OH – Blue Note Harrison
  • 3/17 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
  • 3/18 – Cedar Park, TX – Haute Spot
  • 3/19 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 3/21 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
  • 3/22 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
  • 3/24 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
  • 3/25 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 3/26 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
  • 3/30 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 3/31 – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theatre
  • 4/1 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater
  • 4/2 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground-Fillmore Charlotte
  • 4/4 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
  • 4/5 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
  • 4/6 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

Brazil

  • 4/27 – Rio de Janeiro – Vivo Rio
  • 4/28 – Curitiba – Tork N’ Roll
  • 4/30 – São Paulo – Summer Breeze

Europe

  • 6/12 – Hamburg, DE – Markthalle
  • 6/13 – Zoetermeer, NL – Cultuurpodium Boerderij
  • 6/15 – Dessel, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting 2023
  • 6/16 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
  • 6/17 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
  • 6/18 – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
  • 6/20 – Cologne, DE – Die Kantine
  • 6/21 – Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp
  • 6/22 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz
  • 6/25 – Cartagena, ES – El Batel Park
  • 6/27 – Angoulins, FR – Crossroad

Awesome Ray Ray Unleashes Video For His Cover of “Plastic Hearts” (Miley Cyrus)

January 2, 2023 — Leave a comment

Dirty Honey Shares 2023 European Dates for the California Dreamin’ Tour

January 1, 2023 — Leave a comment

Tickets: dirtyhoney.com

  • 1/21 – Norwich, UK – Waterfront
  • 1/22 – Milton Keynes, UK – Crauford Arms
  • 1/24 – London, UK – The Garage
  • 1/25 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Club Academy
  • 1/26 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Studio Warehouse
  • 1/28 – Nottingham, UK – The Bodega Social Club
  • 1/29 – Sheffield, UK – Corporation
  • 1/30 – Cardiff, UK – Globe
  • 1/31 – Southampton, UK – Engine Rooms
  • 2/2 – Antwerp, BE – Trix
  • 2/3 – Cologne, DE – Helios 37
  • 2/4 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
  • 2/6 – Eindhoven, NL – De Effenaar
  • 2/7 – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
  • 2/9 – Barcelona, ES – Upload
  • 2/10 – Madrid, ES – Mon
  • 2/12 – Zurich, CH – Dynamo
  • 2/13 – Rubigen, CH – Mühle Hunziken
  • 2/14 – Milan, IT – Legend Club
  • 2/15 – Rome, IT – Monk Club
  • 2/17 – Dornbirn, AT – Conrad Sohm
  • 2/18 – Augsburg, DE – Musikkantine
  • 2/19 – Vienna, AT – Szene Wien
  • 2/22 – Berlin, DE – Badehaus
  • 2/23 – Hamburg, DE – Headcrash
  • 2/25 – Copenhagen, DK – Hotel Cecil
  • 2/26 – Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
  • 2/27 – Oslo, NO – John Dee
  • 2/28 – Stockholm, SE – Debaser (New date!)
  • 3/2 – Helsinki, FI – Tavastia Club

30 Day Song Challenge: Day 30 – A Song That Reminds You of Your Goals

December 30, 2022 — Leave a comment

Isn’t that another way of saying “a song that motivates you”? Ah well.

And even though I tried not to choose multiple songs from a single band/artist…

Shinedown: “Get Up”

30 Day Song Challenge: Day 29 – A Song By Your Current Favorite Artist

December 29, 2022 — Leave a comment

CARBONSTONE: “Pins & Needles”