October 2008
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CD Review: Hold On Tight by Hey Monday
The Band: Hey Monday
The Album: Hold On Tight
The Release Date: October 7, 2008
The Review: Hey Monday’s debut album Hold On Tight is bubble gum pop rock that will satisfy anybody’s sweet tooth. Each song has a big sing-a-long chorus that makes the overall album come at you like a huge burst of energy. There are times in which the album switches gears from upbeat to a slower pace however....
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Female Fronted Band Feature: Kelsey And The Chaos
Interview with Kelsey And The Chaos
How did the band come together?
Nick and I [Kelsey Merrit] met at Berklee College of Music in Boston in September of 2008. We found Justin and Brian on Myspace. We got together to jam and everything just clicked.
How long have you all played your instruments/sang for?
We’ve all been singing or playing an instrument since we were about 12 or 13 years...
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Female Fronted Band Feature: Hey Monday
Interview with Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday
How has the [Bill and Trav’s Bogus Journey] tour been so far?
It’s been amazing. The stages are nothing like we’ve ever played on. They’re a lot bigger than what we’ve played on before, like the House of Blues and everything, so that’s a plus. And then all the bands are just so nice and welcoming. It’s just...
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Female Fronted Band Feature: Venona
Interview with Venona
How did the band come together?
Well, Al and Lance have been in bands together or a couple of years now with rotating members, it wasn’t until the addition of Bill on bass guitar that the current lineup started. Mike soon followed and brought with him weeks later Justin, who goes to school with Mike and came to play 3rd guitar as well as keyboards. Then began the...
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Female Fronted Band Feature: VersaEmerge
Interview With Sierra Kusterbeck of VersaEmerge
How has the tour been so far with Eye Alaska?
The tour with Eye Alaska has been awesome. It’s been a lot of fun. Us and this other band The Arrival whose on it, and it’s seriously just like straight party, and we all get along like brothers and sisters. It’s been a lot of fun. And the shows been going good. We’re playing new...
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CD Review: The Morning Light by The Morning Light
The Band: The Morning Light
The Album: The Morning Light
Stand Out Tracks: “Follow Me Home”
Label: Fearless Records
The Review: The Morning Light’s self-titled Fearless Records debut is a light and refreshing album that flaunts the talents of singer Bobby Garver, pianist Harrison Wargo, guitarist Matt Colussy, bassist Andy McDonald, and drummer Nick Baxter. Their sound is rather...