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Ted Ottaviano, Book of Love: “Rock Talk” Podcast Audio Interview

February 6, 2017 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

This article features the latest in an ongoing series of “Rock Talk” podcast audio interviews for the Rock Subculture Journal. Today’s guest is Ted Ottaviano with Book Of Love. The synth pop New Wave group continue to celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of new music as part of 2016’s “MMXVI: The 30th Anniversary Collection (Remastered)” hits album, an upcoming 2017 EP with remixes as well as live tracks from this month’s concert dates in San Francisco and Houston.

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Morrissey at Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort & Casino | Reno, Nevada | 11/11/2016 (Concert Review + Photos)

November 13, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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“Tonight’s secret code is: Trump shifters of the world unite…”  Morrissey, opening his appearance at Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno by giving preface to a slightly modified rendition of The Smiths’ classic “Shoplifters of The World Unite”.  On the heels of the recent presidential election in the United States, it wasn’t too surprising for some kind of comment or commentary, in that when I saw him live in concert around this time last year, his band was wearing “Morrissey for President” t-shirts.  Always one to bring a theme to each show, on Friday night the band wore shirts with “Don’t Eat My Peeps; Go Veg” emblazoned across the front over cartoon graphics of baby chickens.  While the night was peppered with some political content, the concert included a variety of songs spanning Morrissey’s career, from 1985’s Meat Is Murder through to his latest solo album, 2014’s World Peace Is None of Your Business.  As always, Morrissey and his band put on a stellar show, and he seemed to be in a great mood and as comfortable on stage as ever.  [Read more…]

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Morrissey Set To Play U.S. Shows Throughout November

October 25, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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Following some international dates in September and October, Morrisey will be performing in California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois next month.  Definitely in my own Top Three list of artists and their live shows, every concert always has it’s own unique energy and end up being among my favorite events of the year, so if he is coming to a city near you, it is not to be missed. [Read more…]

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Pixies New Album “Head Carrier” Out; Four California Live Shows Lead World Tour

October 20, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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Pixies put out their sixth studio album, Head Carrier, on September 30th.  This is the first album from the band to feature Paz Lenchantin on bass.  Pixies have now announced four shows in California to end this month, before embarking on a tour of Europe, England, and Australia in November, December, and March. [Read more…]

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Tears for Fears at Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay | San Diego, California | 10/9/2016 (Concert Review + Photos)

October 12, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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“Wow, it’s amazing to be back here at Humphrey’s, or as we like to call it, ‘free concert for boats!’  [pointing to the water]  You were the guy who wrote the review!  [mocking imitation] ‘Didn’t sound any good from my boat…’  Buy a fucking ticket!”  Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears, bringing not just amazing music but laughs too, carrying on a funny faux dialogue in-between songs with an unseen concert reviewer from their last appearance at Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay in beautiful San Diego.  Alongside Curt Smith, the pair added to the casual atmosphere of the venue with their playful quips and anecdotes throughout the evening, making the entire affair feel somewhat like a private gig among friends.  But then there is that music… song after song that added significant color and style to the soundtrack of our lives, for many of us in attendance who found the band in our formative years.  Which isn’t to say that they are exclusively “an 80’s band”, but that is the decade that they helped to craft and shape not just in music, but pop culture at large.  And many of those songs are as “alive” today as ever, with younger artists creating their own versions of some of the songs, as well as the music still giving life to new works in other mediums (like Donnie Darko).  Tears for Fears is one of my favorite bands to see live, because they always deliver with a top notch group of fellow musicians on stage and recreate those familiar songs in new and substantive ways.  They are still relevant, and they’ve still got “it”. [Read more…]

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Tears For Fears Closing Out Tour This Week; New Album Due Out Next Year

October 3, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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September and October sees Tears for Fears performing 14 shows in North America, making up for a set of concerts that were previously postponed.  More, they are working on a new album with Warner Bros. Records that is due out in 2017, the first since 2004’s Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. [Read more…]

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GROUPLOVE’s “Big Mess World Tour” Kicks Off Next Week

September 30, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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On the heels of the release of their third studio album, Big Mess, Grouplove next week kicks off their latest world tour.  The latest album, produced by Captain Cuts (Grouplove’s Ryan Rabin) and Phil Ek is characterized by their signature sound and style, and may be their best yet.  With their “Big Mess World Tour”, one dollar for every ticket sold will be donated to the organization charity: water to help fund water projects like drilled wells, spring protections, and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world. [Read more…]

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Journey & The Doobie Brothers Continue U.S. Throughout the Summer with their “San Francisco Fest Tour”

August 4, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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Rock and roll legends Journey continue their massive series of shows in the U.S. as part of their “San Francisco Fest Tour”, ending appropriately enough in San Francisco in early September.  Founded in San Francisco in 1973, Journey has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, recording countless top hits in their career.  Neal Schon (founding member and lead guitarist), Ross Valory (original member and bassist), along with longtime members Jonathan Cain (keyboardist) and Arnel Pineda (lead singer) are joined on this tour with Steve Smith on drums – the first time he has toured with the band since 1998.  Also performing on this tour are The Doobie Brothers and Dave Mason. [Read more…]

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Coldplay’s “A Head Full Of Dreams” World Tour Comes To The U.S. July, August, September

August 1, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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2016 marks Coldplay’s first global stadium and arena tour in years, in support of their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams.  The U.S. leg of the tour began in mid-July and runs through early September.  As always, the tour promised surprises and a lot of candy for both eyes and ears, with a setlist that spans their entire career. [Read more…]

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Richter Entertainment Group’s Summer Concert Season at Ironstone Amphitheatre Kicks Off This Week

July 11, 2016 by Jason DeBord 0 Comments

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Richter Entertainment Group’s Summer Concert Season begins with two shows at Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys this week, with Darius Rucker performing on Thursday and Goo Goo Dolls on Friday.  Other artists slated to play over the coming months include Sublime with Rome, Train, Chris Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton, Bad Company, and ZZ Top. [Read more…]

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