Category Archives: Music

PE LIVE: Nathan Rivera and Shine Delphi perform ‘So Nice’

Nathan Rivera and Shine Delphi perform for PE Live. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Have you seen the latest edition of PE Live? This week we’re featuring the music of Shine Delphi and Nathan Rivera, two friends who both write fantastic music.

Their last California show for a while is tonight, June 28, in Encinitas. They are heading off to Colorado and Montana on Saturday.

Both musical travelers, both have ties to Murrieta, although Delphi has most recently been living in Pennsylvania.

Watch them perform “So Nice” on PE Live.

Visit www.facebook.com/nathanrivera and www.reverbnation.com/nathanrivera for more on Rivera and www.facebook.com/shinelifelove and www.reverbnation.com/shinelife for more on Delphi.

We have had more than a dozen artists contribute more than 50 videos of interviews and exclusive performances since re-launching PE Live. Watch all of the PE Live performances.

SAMMY HAGAR: New album soon, will play Del Mar

Sammy Hagar will release a new album in September. (2010/File Photo)

The Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar, who just participated in Fontana’s centennial celebration, has announced details for a new album.

The new album, “Sammy Hagar and Friends” is full of collaborations, including some friends Hagar has recorded with before, such as Chickenfoot bandmates Michael Anthony, Chad Smith and Joe Satriani, as well as Bill Church and Denny Carmassi of Montrose.

The list also includes Kid Rock, Ronnie Dunn, Nancy Wilson and Neal Schon.

The 10-song album will be released Sept. 24 and has original and cover songs on it. Hagar also recorded with his son, Aaron, on the song “Father Sun.”

The covers include Bob Seger’s “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” and Depeche Mode “Personal Jesus.” I really can’t wait to hear how Sammy takes on Depeche Mode.

Here’s a little clip with Hagar, Schon, Anthony and Smith. It sounds like some of these might be on the new Hagar record.

In the meantime, the Red Rocker is celebrating his “Four Decades of Rock” summer tour, which will be Hagar and his solo band The Wabos, with friends and other bandmates joining him at various stops on the tour.

The closest that Sammy is getting to his hometown of Fontana is a stop at Del Mar Scene summer concert series on Saturday, July 27. The show is free, but it costs $6 to get into the racetrack.

With a little luck, I’ll be able to catch up with Sammy before the show. He’s one of my favorite interviews. He really is that much and still really just loves what he does.

Visit www.redrocker.com for more on Hagar.

Also, since it’s Friday, here’s a look Hagar finding the best rum drink on Maui.

TEMECULA: Bonded By Blood hits The Vault

Pomona’s Bonded By Blood will play The Vault in Temecula. (Bonded By Blood Facebook/Contributed Image)

Pomona metalheads Bonded By Blood are headed to The Vault in Temecula on Friday, June 28.

Tickets from the March 29 show will be honored. Hatchet, Monolith, Xpulsion, When All Rest and Aberrance are also performing.

On Saturday, June 29, Stop the Phoenix will headline a show at the venue with I am the Conqueror, Aim to Kill, Radio Active, Growing Up Stupid and Love and the Skulls.

Tickets for both shows are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. You can pick up tickets in advance at Ticketweb.

The Vault is located at 41607 Enterprise Circle N. in Temecula. The shows are open to all ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for both shows.

SAN BERNARDINO: Nocturnal Wonderland tickets on sale June 27

The crowd listens to AC Slater during the Insomniac’s event in 2010. (2010/File Photo)

Last week I wrote a bit about what the Insomniac/Live Nation deal means for the Inland Empire. This week, we’ll see that relationship in action.

Tickets go on sale at noon on Thursday, June 27 for Insomniac’s Nocturnal Wonderland at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore.

Insomniac’s long-running electronic dance music festival, which has been held previously at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, will go off Saturday, Sept. 21 from 3 pm. to 2 a.m. at the amphitheater and its grounds in Glen Helen Regional Park.

Tickets are $65-$85, before fees. After fees, the totals come to $79.50 and $101.70. Tickets will be available via Live Nation. I haven’t seen the actual lineup appear at the Nocturnal website nor the Insomniac pages just yet. You do have to be at least 18 with identification to go to the show.

Insomniac’s first event at the location was Beyond Wonderland, which seemed to be a hit with fans. Did you go to that one? Are you planning to go to Nocturnal?

PE LIVE: Watch The Paper Crowns perform ‘Tehachapi’

The Paper Crowns perform on PE Live. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Since the PE Live video series keeps growing, I wanted to take a look back at some of the music that has come out of our video sessions and focus on individual songs.

I have been a fan of The Paper Crowns ever since Spiro Nicolopoulos sent me the new music he was working on with Nicole Pond after his former band, Rolling Reunion, called it quits. Their voices were made to sing together.

I loved their 2012 release “See You Tonight” and with the addition of Dan Hazard on the upright bass and Jarrod Van Keuren on accordion and piano, The Paper Crowns continue to grow. I really like the versatility of the group.

Here’s the rambling train of awesome that is “Tehachapi.” Let the video play and you’ll see the other songs from the PE Live session with the band.

Catch them Saturday, June 29 at The Vault Martini Bar in Redlands.

They will start playing at 9:30 p.m. The Vault is at 14 E. Vine St. and is open to guests 21 and older.

Click below to learn more about The Paper Crowns and see more of the videos from PE Live.

RIVERSIDE: The Salty Suites among artists at BrewGrass event

The Salty Suites are playing BrewGrass in Riverside on June 29. (Contributed Image)

The Packinghouse Brewery is holding the BrewGrass Craft Beer and Music Festival celebrating beers and bluegrass and Americana music on Saturday, June 29.

The Original BladeRunners, Shadow Mountain Band, The Tail Draggers and the Salty Suites will perform.

There will also be food trucks and nearly two dozen breweries at the event.

1 p.m.-6 p.m. BrewGrass Craft Beer and Music Festival, Packinghouse Brewery, 6421 Central Ave., Riverside, $35 in advance and $40 at the door, 21 and older only.

Visit www.pbbeer.com for more information.

Here’s a sample of The Salty Suites, who, by the way, have a fantastic name.

ROCK THE BELLS: Fest adds Action Bronson, Girl Talk and more

Action Bronson performs at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (Charlotte Bray/Freelance Photographer)

Rock the Bells promoter Guerilla Union has added more stars to its lineup for the festival series’ 10th anniversary this year, including some big names in electronic dance music.

In addition to hip-hop artists Action Bronson, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, the lineup also includes mash-up master Girl Talk and Pretty Lights.

While Rock the Bells has always featured some of the biggest names in hip-hop, the festival has always stretched its legs to include other genres, such as when Rage Against the Machine headlined in 2007.

Locally, the festival will be held at San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 (sadly, without Pretty Lights for us). There are also dates set for San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and New York.

Other artists announced for the festival at the press conference in New York on June 24 include Deltron 3030, Freddie Gibbs, Freeway, J. Cole, KRS-One, Rapsody & 9th Wonder, Riff Raff, Sean P, Smoke DZA, Wale and YG.

Previously announced artists include the Wu-Tang Clan, with aims of bringing O.D.B. back to life via hologram, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, with a hologram Eazy-E, Earl Sweatshirt, Immmortal Technique and more.
Read about the initial release of the 2013 Rock the Bells lineup.

Tickets for the San Manuel Amphitheater stop are on sale via Live Nation. Tickets are $165 and $375 before fees. With fees, they’re up to $208.50 for general admission and $421.50 for VIP.

Visit www.rockthebells.net for more information.

PE LIVE: Watch Curtiss King perform ‘Ratchets Still Jockin’

Curtiss King performs on PE Live. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Since the PE Live video series keeps growing, I wanted to take a look back at some of the music that has come out of our video sessions and focus on individual songs.

The thing I love about PE Live is the intimacy of it and the totally different versions we get of the music. Usually it’s the artist, myself, the spectacular Angel Ortiz from our video team and the occasional friend/family member of the artist who see the performance.

San Bernardino’s Curtiss King, along with all of the other artists on Black Cloud Music, is one of the hardest working artists in the Inland Empire.

His album “Atychiphobia” was one of my favorites of the year and elevated his work to the next level.

Here’s one of the tracks from that record, “Ratchets Still Jockin,” in PE Live form. Let the video play to watch more performances, as well as an interview with King.

Click below to learn more about King and see more of the videos from PE Live.

SAN BERNARDINO: Tips to survive a blistering Mayhem Festival

The crowd listens to Straight Line Stitch perform on the Extreme Stage during the Mayhem Festival at the San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore. (2011/File Photo)

If you’re headed to the kickoff of the sixth edition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival San Manuel Amphitheater on Saturday, June 29, you will need to be prepared–it’s going to be a hot one.

When I say hot, I’m talking triple digits. As of this morning, Devore, where Glen Helen Park is located, looks like it might hit 104 degrees on Saturday, according to Accuweather.

I’m working on my story about Five Finger Death Punch, who have worked their way from being on the side stage of the fest to being one of the big ticket main stage attractions, and I talked to bassist Chris Kael about his festival tips.

Kael boiled it down to three mandates:

1. Wear sunscreen.

2. Stay hydrated.

3. Pace yourself.

“You’re gonna miss Rob Zombie if you’re drinking that much,” Kael said. “I don’t care how much you want to see Rob Zombie, you’re drinking that much and not drinking water all day, you’re gonna miss the show,” Kael said.

I’m going to add a couple of my own to this one:

-I know it’s a metal fest, but San Manuel Amphitheater is a big open area. There’s not a lot of shade inside the venue grounds. I wouldn’t wear black. If you’re going to wear black, at least let it be loose-fitting clothing. Leather pants are a REALLY bad idea.

-Keep some extra water bottles in your car. After a long day of being in the sun, you will still be thirsty, even if the water is a balmy 98 degrees at midnight. Also, anyone who has been to San Manuel Amphitheater knows that leaving can take a while. I don’t know how well a cooler would work in the heat, but it might be worth a try.

What are your tips for surviving Mayhem in the heat?

Other artists playing the show include Amon Amarth, Machine Head, Mastodon, Children of Bodom and more.

Gates open at 1 p.m. Saturday. San Manuel Amphitheater is located at 2575 Glen Helen Parkway in Devore. Tickets are still available for the show and range from $35.50-$75, including the fees. You can pick them up at LiveNation.com.

UPDATE: Here’s the link to more from my interview with Chris Kael from Five Finger Death Punch about Mayhem.

PE LIVE: Watch Black Bear perform ‘Native Ground’

Black Bear, of Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band, performs for PE Live. (Vanessa Franko/Staff Photo)

Here’s one more song from our PE Live video series with Black Bear, of Corona’s Black Bear and the Cheyenne Autumn Band. This is the moving “Native Ground.”

The band just posted their brand new song, “They died with Their Boots On,” over at their website www.bbcab.org.

On July 5 the band will be at The Colony at Loft 24 in Claremont.

You can watch all 50 of the PE Live videos we’ve posted over at the PE Live home on PE.com.