California
The 69 Eyes: Spread New Deathly Gospel of Darkness
A new, dark gospel has come from the nether regions of Finland, namely hell-raising Helsinki. The five-man cemetery plotted jam known as The 69 Eyes, have brought forth a new vision of gothic vibes, dark tales of human sickness and twisted psyche’s and inspiration from the bright lights of Hollywood and the Sunset Strip. A bizarre combination to the ear and mind but that’s what Jyrki 69 and his br...[Read More]
JUMP Delivered the Classic Van Halen Experience at J.D. Legends
On Saturday May 4, the sands of JD Legends welcomed a large crowd of devoted fans dedicated to ‘80s rock, pop and early, classic Van Halen. Two bands rocked the stage, the first playing a diverse set of music from a decade they never experienced and the second the same, playing tribute to the legendary Van Halen brothers, Michael Anthony and Diamond Dave. Michael Stephen Neumann (Roth), Eric Suthe...[Read More]
LA Guns – Live and Vampiric in Harrison
Saturday, February 3rd, the west coast day walkers returned to The Blue Note in Harrison, Ohio, this time playing the indoor stage vs. last summer’s open air experience. Hollywood and vampiric as ever, they treated the crowd to a mammoth show with the showmanship and bravado they created during the Sunset heyday across the country and world. Still touring relentlessly they rip and teared through a...[Read More]
Julien-K Shrouded in California Noir
Since the days when the electronic adrenaline fueled Orgy clanged dance floors and stages with synthesized bravado, Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh have made their own path creating electro-rock narratives of sophisticated dark poetry drawing inspiration from the hidden noir looming under the bright California sunshine. Assuring there will always be cracks and crevices in the corners and shadows of pa...[Read More]
Mick Montgomery-The West Coast Years
The following is a separate part of an interview series detailing Mick Montgomery’s time in the California scene of the mid-to-late ‘60s. Mick Montgomery is a well-known, respected musician, teacher, venue owner and promoter in the Dayton, Ohio scene. A Wright State University art graduate, he taught for several years, running the legendary Canal Street Tavern which helped launch the careers...[Read More]