Hammercocks Beer and Bones Tour: Stop # 6 Columbus Ohio

On Tuesday June 7th the Hammercocks hit up Bernie's Distillery in Columbus with Sub X and Children of Reagan opening the night. This was the sixth stop on the Hammercocks Beer and Bones Tour which ended in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on June 11. 


Children of Reagan sparked the mosh pit, playing hard and fast old school punk while Sub X led a high energy, beer skating set featuring dirty rock songs like One Night Stand, Your Future, and Shotgun Hero. 


Headliners Hammercocks’ rocked bodies all night with southern driven, heavy punk ‘n’ roll party tunes. They performed the bulk of their fire spitting selections from the Beer and Bones album however, did not end the night without tossing in some throwbacks for die-hard fans to enjoy.

Pledging their duty to serve communion at the altar of rock, Hammercocks combine elements early rock 'n roll, thrash metal and hell raisin country into whiskey drenched, punch you in the face punk rock. Always a good time!

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Interview with Dustin Grove of 7th Cycle (Ear Candi Magazine)

Did you see? New interview up at Ear Candi Magazine with Dustin Grove, lead singer of 90′s nostalgic rock band 7th Cycle.

Enjoy!

Live Show Review: Motograter - Honoring of the Sun Tour

Tribal fury metalers MOTOGRATER played a spellbinding set Wednesday May 25th at O’Sheckys with openers Act of Violence and XFactor1. 

More vicious than ever before, the Motograter beast is back with a sweet tooth for heavy grinding, cranial drilling industrial metal. The jungle-like apocalyptic atmosphere rests in the dark spaciousness of the guitar riffs as Tyler and Nuke sync their strings perfectly with Twitch on the thunderous drums. Angel’s stirring vocals earmark the balance between cryptic pain-marked verses and sweet soaring, melodic choruses which accent the signature sound of pure evil coming from Mark Nosler on the motograter.*  

It was a nonstop party on stage and in the audience as fans were treated to back in the day favorites like Suffocate, Down, and Get Back. We also got a taste of the newest single Start A War, a song I can only describe as an unapologetic onslaught of rebellion and heavy metal aggression! Check out the full set list below and make sure to catch MOTOGRATER on the Honoring Of The Sun Tour coming to a city near you! 

I also had the amazing honor of interviewing Angel. That interview will be posted soon so stay tuned to Ear Candi Magazine for more information! 

*Credit to Bruce Butler, aka Grater, the creator of the motograter.

http://www.motograter.net/

http://www.reverbnation.com/motograter

I also had the amazing honor of interviewing Angel, that interview will be posted soon so stay tuned!

*Credit to Bruce Butler, aka Grater, the creator of the motograter.

Set List

Suffocate

Prophecies

Get Back

Wrong

Red

Salvation

Faceless

Down

New Design

Start A War

ACT OF VIOLENCE

XFACTOR1

MOTOGRATER!

Live Show Review: Andy Shaw Band at Rumba Cafe - Cinco de Mayo

For Rumba Cafe’s Cinco De Mayo celebration, Andy Shaw Band headlined an intimate evening of reggae tinged rock, bluegrass flavored folk rock, and something so mesmerizing from show openers from Joshua P. James and The Paper Planes I do not yet have a name for it. 

Starting the night off right, Joshua P. James and the Paper Planes warmed up the crowd with fall down joke jams, travelin’ tunes, vengeance songs, love ditty's, and a charming little waltz about water displacement. 

In Joshua’s voice you can pain, sorrow, redemption, laughter and joy as he executes soft melodies over simple chords. Evan on the kit and Brandon on the bass add ebb and flow to his smoky vocals that sound like a soulful combination of Johnny Cash, Darius Rucker and Xavier Rudd. 

With the Rumba performance being the 4th show played to date, I cannot wait to see what is next for these talented three. If you missed them May 7th at Oldfield's on 4th with J. R. Fisher and Them Labs make sure to catch them at the Singing Moon Records Festival June 4 at Woodland's Tavern in Columbus. 

Sporting festive sombreros, Lewis Brothers moved the crowd with vibrant bluegrass influenced, high energy folk rock. Armed with music made for dancing; this Chillicothe four piece performed a delightful collection of hip shaking covers and originals designed for our listening pleasure. 

Throughout the performance, Dennis Foreman kept the energy high with fast boppin' beats on the drum kit while brothers Russell, Richard, and Jeff swapped instruments, took turns leading vocals, and blended their voices together producing beautiful harmonies that embody the spirit brotherly love. 

A perfect prelude to Andy Shaw Band, The Lewis Brothers showcased outstanding instrumental talent with the versatile use of a stand up bass, mandolin, banjo, two guitars and lively percussion creating an extremely entertaining musical experience. 

The celebratory scent of Corona and lime perfumed the air as Andy Shaw Band teleported listeners to a simpler time; where the sweet sound of music flows from stage to crowd in a seamless kinetic energy bringing positive vibrations to all who bask in its presence. 

Like Andy says, “Who needs to feel anything that isn’t real.” 

And feel we certainly did! Composed of lead singer & guitarist Andy Shaw, Chris Shaw on drums and backing vocals, Jim Shaw on keys, Eric Zelinkski on Guitar and Matt Paetsch on Bass, the musical magnetism of Andy Shaw Band is an emotion all its own, marked by peace and love, conveyed through song and dance. 

ASB opened with the lovers rock groove We All Belong; an illuminating single from the new album Own Resolve about the power of people coming together through love. Like poetry in motion, original favorites such as Shuffleroo, Righteous Ones, and Own Resolve followed, offering a party platter of easy skanking rhythms accentuated by Andy’s gift for melody. 

Highlights of the night also included two tasty renditions of the Bob Marley classics, Could You Be Love and Kinky Reggae. Both covers and originals filled the cafe with positivity and irie vibrations in an intermix of folk, rock, and reggae. Featured solos from Andy & Eric on guitar and Matt on bass were also showcased throughout the set. 

Overall, an evening with Andy Shaw Band always equals a good time so if you are in the mood for some soul shakedown style reggae, rooted in rock, keep tabs on their upcoming tour dates by visiting http://www.andyshawband.com. 

I got a chance to catch up with lead singer Andy before the show to discuss the meaning behind the new album, musical influences and upcoming performances!

Check it out ☟

                  

Strong Women In Music Concert Interview Series: The Music Director, Ronnie Burrage

Strong Women In Music Concert at Penn State University | April 27, 2011
Interviews with MC Lyte, Dr. E and musical director Ronnie Burrage.

The Musical Director: Interview with Ronnie Burrage

St. Louis native drummer and multi-instrumentalist Ronnie Burrage played an integral role in the Strong Women In Music Concert both as the music director and accompanying musician. Chatting with Ronnie, I learned stories of his first memories of music, his world travels playing with jazz legends, upcoming show dates, and even a few unconventional talents! Enjoy ;)

Thank you again for your time Ronnie, it was so much fun meeting you! -Ebony Jeanette

EAR CANDI: You are a part of many ensembles, please name them.

Ronnie: "Third Kind of Blue", "Band Burrage" "The Burrage Ensemble" "Q.K.R." which features Qunicy Troupe, author of Miles Davis Autobiography screen writer, "Pursuit Of Happiness" feat. Will Smith & Kelvyn Bell

EAR CANDI: What instruments do you play in addition to the drums?

Ronnie: I play several instruments, keyboards, voice, vibes, multi percussion and idiophones from around the world.

EAR CANDI: Describe your first memory of wanting to play music.


Ronnie: My mother is the oldest of eight siblings and they all were musicians. My grandmother’s father and brother were musicians in the Barnum and Bailey Black circus band as well her brother my uncle John Saunders played sax with Bessie Smith ad many jazz and blues artist out of Chicago, so I grew up playing music by the time I was able to walk. I sang in several choirs including Catholic, Baptist and Methodist.

EAR CANDI: Including the legendary MC Lyte, share some of the other major acts you have played alongside.

Ronnie: McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Sting, Fontella Bass, Nancy Wilson, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, Woody Shaw, Archie Shepp, Nona Hendrix and many more!

EAR CANDI: If you could play with any musician dead or alive who would it be?

Ronnie: I’ve played with pretty much all my heroes, but I would have to say Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, or Ella Fitzgerald.

EAR CANDI: Most embarrassing moment during a live performance?

Ronnie: I guess once at the Chicago Jazz Festival I was not able to read the written music from the great artist George Russell and I did not do so well in the performance, but I am proud to say that there has not been many incidents of this nature during my career.

EAR CANDI: Do you have a any signature or unconventional talents?

Ronnie: I yodle during my scatting and oh yeah I can flex my chest nipples, LOL!

EAR CANDI: What does the Strong Women in Music Concert mean to you?

Ronnie: The Strong Women In Music Concert means creating a fun, educational, and absolutely enlightening experience to celebrate female musicians like MC Lyte who are trailblazers in the industry.

EAR CANDI: Any future projects coming up we should know about?

Ronnie: Yes I have two new Cd's coming out on my label,, MiMikAlana Records next month entitled, Ronnie Burrage "Spirit Guides" Truth & Love Music / Don't Be Afraid and my production for Australia saxophonist Dale Barlow called, "Blue Jess" Timeline Observatory, Also here is my summer touring schedule.

May 21 Ronnie Burrage Trio "Sista's Place" Brooklyn, New York
May 28 Center City Philadelphia CD RElease Event www.vivantartcollection.com
June 2 & 3 Missoula, Montana "The Daily Jazz" with Azar Lawrence Group
June 4 Bozmen, Montana w. Azar
June 10 Vienna, Austria "Porgy & Bess" w/ Azar
June 11 Diersbach, Austria "INNTOENE Jazz Festival" w/Azar
June 12 - 20 Poland / Sweden
June 23 Duc Des Lombards Paris
June 24 & 25 France, "Galerie de Berlinval" Ronnie Burrage Group with Rasul Siddik
This leg is all Ronnie Burrage Group
July 1 Baltimore "AnDie Muzik Hall"
July 3 "Bohemian Caverns" DC
July 5 Atlanta GA "Churchill Grounds" w/ guest Russell Gunn
July 6 travel day to Matinique
July 7 free
July 8 Concert Martinique/ "Fort Du France Cultural Festival"
July 9 free
July 10 Depart Matinique
July 11 travel day to Orlando
July 12 Concert "Rollins College" Orlando
July 13 free
July 14/15 "The Palladium Theater" Tampa / St. Pete Florida
July 22 & 23 Robbie's House of Jazz St. Louis, MO.
July 23 CD signing in-store "Vintage Vinyl" St. Louis, MO.
July 16 travel New York
August 28 Thompson Square Park, "The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival" w/Archie Shepp

EAR CANDI: What advice can you give to musicians living in central PA trying to break into the industry.

Ronnie: Practice and play as much music and every type of music you can. Reach out to collaborate and move around to meet as many musicians you can.

EAR CANDI: Where can we buy your music?

Ronnie: Visit www.ronnieburrage.biz for album info and purchases. I am also on Facebook!

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Visit www.ronnieburrage.biz for more information on tour dates, album releases and more!

COLD ARMY RISE!!!!

COLD AND ABSTRACT ABSENCE  SHOW 4/1 @ ALROSA VILLA 

The Latest Crave: Jimmy Riggs Live - Sunday Night @ Oldfeild's on High

Funk filled the bar with a sweet eclectic groove, the lights and drums perfectly infused, the vocals like poetry express the rhythm pouring out all over the lead guitar.

Sunday night. The last night to kick back with the funknastyiest band in the bus at Oldfield's on high.

Jimmy Riggs and The Projectile Style of Funk Nasty Freshness played their last stint at Oldfield's on high - a north campus gem now under new ownership and name (Kobo).

New fans and loyal groupies got a chance to hear two new songs from the band- both exclusively funky and definitely a credit to their talent as not just a jam band but a solid musical force with that special ability to relentlessly entertain a wide range of audiences.

The jam sound of Jimmy Riggs entices the ears with liberal integrations of hip-hop, kinky reggae and soulganic funk, and after a few riffs from Ben and Ryan you'll be on your feet shaking it to the nasty with a projectile style of funk TASTIC freshness!

My Favorite Song: Jimmy Never Texts
Songs you need on your ipod/iphone/crackberry/driod: Louisiana Chicken Flip, Jimmy Never Texts, and The Funk Nasty Freshness.