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Thursday Oct. 13th Aliso Black & Kadillak Kaz
Monday, August 27, 2012
Local Shows & Concerts
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Thursday Oct. 13th Aliso Black & Kadillak Kaz
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Who is Sand Mann?
SandMann wasn’t always a solo act. At the age of 16 he began his music career in a local Hardcore Rap music group The Sick Sense. After the group’s first falling out, four years later, he made an attempt to re-create the group but the group wound up parting ways in definitely.
He was best known for his freestyle ability at the age of 16 and battle rap confrontations up until the age of 20. He won the Mic’s of the Round Table freestyle rap competition at 19.
On Oct. 31, 2007 he released his first in studio album recording, Dosage. The project was released independently and was distributed online through his personal web page and was handed out as a free cd release. After the release of his first project he performed in various shows in support of the record opening for artists like Canibus, Crooked I, and Planet Asia.
SandMann is currently working with his own indie label venture Empire Label which is set to release it’s first project in 2012. His latest work will be released in the new group compilation album entitled The Black Mask. The record is being created to present the artists and the type of upcoming projects that will be released by the label. He also has a solo project in the works scheduled to be released early in 2013. If the world doesn't end that is.
“I believe I can get away with anything.”
-SandMann
Source - SandMann
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Who is Sirah?
To try and hold Sirah down would be unwise. What the chameleonic Los Angeles artist lacks in stature, she more than makes up in spirit. Attempt to slow her roll and get rolled over, laid out by a pint-sized powerhouse who holds court at the intersection of fizzy pop and swaggerful rap, clutching a rhinestone-bedazzled mic with a steel-studded punk rock heart. Everything Sirah has, she's hustled hard for, leaving her native Long Island as a teen to cut her teeth in the West's storied hip-hop underground. Now, with a hotly tipped mixtape on the way and a handful of Skrillex collaborations under her belt, Sirah is forging her solid gold crown in a much bigger arena.
Sirah has made a habit out of slaying expectations. Born to a bluesman and an artist, she moved with her dad to Washington State at 6, into a trailer in a community that had its own sweat lodge and medicine man. But colorful beginnings eventually gave way to darker realities as she lost her father to drugs, and was forced to return to New York. There, she struggled with her own demons and after a series of arrests, chose to relocate to L.A. on her own rather than face foster care at 15. She'd begun rapping with friends at parties a few years earlier after memorizing every line of Big Pun's Capital Punishment, so it wasn't long before Sirah discovered her new home's emceeing epicenter, the legendary Project Blowed open mic.
She made her name in the shadow of local stalwarts like Dilated Peoples and Freestyle Fellowship, and booked her own tours across Germany, Romania, and the U.S., raising money from fans and sleeping on floors as she went. In L.A., lodging wasn't much more secure. Sirah called Union Station home for some time, then lived out of a Jeep Cherokee while managing a café by day and recording her debut EP at night. Clean Windows Dirty Floors (2007) showcased a winning mix of wit, humor, ability, and perspective, and people took note. The industry flirted heavily, but also wanted her to change—to starve herself, to dumb it down, to fit a mold—and so Sirah pushed on without 'em.
Her sweet tooth for pop developed in the meantime. Sirah was battle-tested on all counts, but she saw the opportunity for more. She'd found a home base a downtown arts colony anchored by her newfound fan and friend, a gifted producer named Sonny Moore (later, Skrillex). Her live show had grown into a visceral and vicious thing with Sirah backed by live drums and keys, rolling on the floor or on top of the crowd, barefoot and feral. In the studio, she'd been working with seasoned writers to align her sound with her ambition. Then came setback: Mere weeks before the release of her debut LP Smile, You Have Teeth, Sirah and her management team had a disagreement and decided to part ways. Hoping for a fresh start, she gave up the record, cut her losses, and moved on.
But 2011 brought rebirth with "Double Yellow Lines," produced by Sirah's go-to collaborator Mighty Mike. The effervescent single—a combination summertime BBQ jam and rap-fueled electro-pop anthem, portrays a strikingly upbeat look despite some tough odds. But taking a cue from her earliest inspiration Joni Mitchell, our heroine has always been as scrappy and self-made as her hand-embellished thrift store wardrobe. And every challenge, from caring for an ailing father to overcoming her own addictions, from persevering through homelessness to wrestling with bad business, has only spurred her onward. That DIY sticktoitness and undefeatable sense of worth follows Sirah wherever she goes.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Who is Keston Barker?
By the age of two, Keston seemed mesmerized by the guitar, and spent hours rhythmically strumming the instrument. He continued his own experimentation until he began to craft a style and an amazing technical ability never before witnessed in a musician of his age.
Keston is comfortable shredding neo-classical licks alongside; Martin Gerschwitz & Yngvie Malmsteen, wailing blues riffs ala Jimi Hendrix, or smooth Santana-style phrasing with deep expressive vibrato.
The sky is the limit.
Keston (Guitarist of BusBoys Fame) plays - Hennesseys Tavern Dana Point. 9PM-Midnight Every Thursday featuring Martin Gerschwitz (of Iron Butterfly, Eric Burden & The Animals, Meatloaf) on Keyboards, Lavell Jones (Neil Diamond, Seal) on Drums. Blake Hunter on Bass. Jammers Welcome www.hennesseystavern.com/dana_point.html
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Who is OG Cuicide?
He’s dealt with hardships from the moment he was born, from having been abandoned by his parents at only eighteen months old to having to make it through foster homes and more upheavals. With no place to truly call home, he took to the streets and their offers of gang banging, robbing and hustling, but even that failed to calm him and eventually lead to an attempt at taking his own life at the young age of 22 years old.
He thankfully lived through that and woke up out of a coma with a renewed sense of determination to make it. Just two years after the life-changing brush with death that spawned his rap name, he signed his first record deal and recorded his debut album “Final Exit.”
The album reflected his life before the coma, including constant living on the edge and opened the door for his future in music. Since then he’s released a second album, toured across Japan, France, and Germany and taken up acting.
The struggles haven’t stopped, as he’s been shot twice in the last four years, including in the stomach by an AK-47, but through it all he’s developed a desire to never quit. His new album “Never Give Up” will carry that theme and is sure to give his listeners a true glimpse at overcoming the odds.
“Looking back on my life from the past until now I never gave up and know for sure there is a God and I'm here for a reason,” Cuicide reflects. “So to the world I say no matter what you’ve been or are going through you can make it. Always remember OG Cuicide told you never give up.”
Source - OG Cuicide
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Who is the "Z" Band?
Ricky (Rev. Ricky G.), Bill (Rusty Bill), and Franc (Franc Beerz) have spent a great amount of time and effort completing the act that will provide them many years of performing as an unbelievably tight and incredibly powerful three piece group.
This ZZ Top tribute is second to none. Paying close attention to the true recorded sounds of ZZ Top’s music, audiences close their eyes and feel they are at the show with the real band....a statement hard to match.
Like three brothers, Ricky, Bill and Franc have traveled worldwide together and have always wanted to perform as a full-time, professional touring band. They please audiences wherever they go with whatever music genre they may perform, the “Z” show affirming that they are truly at the top of their game.
This is the act that will be recognized for years to come as a major entertainment force…..a lot like the guys they’re paying tribute to.
For booking information and pricing, call Mark Wood Entertainment in Southern California at 949.748.6850
Source - Mark Wood Ent.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Who is Castor Pollux
From the era of graffiti, freestyle sessions, black books and back packs, Cas is known for his stage show and ‘true to life’ form of lyricism. Writing about the reals life struggles of being a parent, and the everyday mission that we all face as people who are fighting the dark, plastic front which most call the rap music industry.
Staying true to his art as well as himself, Cas has stayed consistent in releasing powerful projects such as IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER with ARIANO from Technical Sound, WRETCHED EARTH with ODDITY ORWELL, along with a single produced by DJ VADIM entitled “16 TO 32 BARS TO ROCK” avail on Itunes and Amazon.
Castor has been performing for over 10 years being supporting act to artists like Raekwon, The Gravediggaz, The Alkaholics, Chino XL, Big Pooh of Little Brother, C Rayz Walz, Sage Francis, Ugly Duckling and many more while touring along the West coast and beyond (WA, NV, PDX, TX, and CA) . WIth a stage presence that still has promoters and his peers calling him back to get on mic .Cas has no intention with slowing down .
Castor’s focus as an artist is just THAT: The focus is on the ART.
Source - Castor Pollux
Who is Rawlo?
~Rawlo
April 17th 2012 Rawlo released his new CD "McFly". You can download the entire album at www.rawlomusic.bandcamp.com
"POSE" Video | The first single off Rawlo's Hip Hop album "McFLY"
Source - Rawlo
Who is Parallel?
Parallel is a west coast hip-hop collective, based out of Juice Town, California. Their first recording sessions date back to 1998, when a bunch of local, like-minded artists decided to join forces and start making music together. Since then, the movement has continued...
Contributing artists include: Airborn, Deprave, Dope-1, Fatty B, Groove, Herrera, Holiq, Hyphen-Select, Jahs, Lawjik One, Wushu + many others that have been a part of the Parallel movement in the past, present and future to come...
- Dope-1
- Lawjik
- Fatty B
- Herrera
Who is Aliso Black?
A compelling blend of rhythms and lyrics that make for captivating music and exhilarating performances! Aliso Black is beyond the norm; his delivery and cadence alone assure he has arrived with something new in Hip Hop!
Aliso Black aka "Cuatro..Uno..Tres" as he you might have heard him shout is an emcee born in Kentucky yet hails from Southern California, in Orange County.
He has shared the stage with some of the best artists in the business such as Talib Kweli, KRS One, Raekwon, Epademik and Yelawolf to name a few. OC Weekly which is a local print the covers music and events in Orange County has published his work and his affiliation with NACA has allowed him to travel and see spins on college radio.
In 2007 he released an EP called "Psych Ward Presents... Aliso Black Patient 413" this is his only official release to date. Meanwhile he has provided plenty of mix-tapes for his supporters awaiting his next release. Some like Salesman Friday , Soulful Saturday, these being part 1 & 2 of his mix-tape trilogy titled “The Weekend Continues” as well as The Gout and the hilarious Who Spiked The Eggnog?
In 2007 he released an EP called "Psych Ward Presents... Aliso Black Patient 413" this is his only official release to date. Meanwhile he has provided plenty of mix-tapes for his supporters awaiting his next release. Some like Salesman Friday , Soulful Saturday, these being part 1 & 2 of his mix-tape trilogy titled “The Weekend Continues” as well as The Gout and the hilarious Who Spiked The Eggnog?
Things you may find Aliso Black doing today are recording, producing, & helping in his community. He volunteers at shelters, coaches youth sports, and organizing events to raise funds and showcase local talent. These things along side a steady show schedule have been the reason his music has reached out of his area and continues to build his fan base.
Source - Aliso Black
Who is Kadillak Kaz?
His relentless determination, undying spirit, and imperishable drive to persevere has made Kadillak Kaz a true embodiment of survival and strength... and now he is telling the world his story! Kadillak's passion for music is deeply rooted, his lyrics reflect an array of life experiences, from the most unimaginable circumstances that he's faced to the most cherished moments that he'll never forget. The depth of these circumstances and moments come from the soul and may never be retold. Kadillak's longstanding mantra, "I will never sell my soul" invigorates him to take the listener on a poetic journey from his lowest points of misery and pain to his highest points of success and satisfaction. It is a journey like none other, and has universal appeal.
As an artist, Kadillak believes his evolution is far from complete, as he constantly strives to master his craft, perfect his lyrical talents, and proceed to elevate into the upper echelons of music. A truly unique artist, Kadillak Kaz is redefining the elements of Hip Hop, and bringing a completely new style to the game. He has performed throughout the U.S., and will be giving some international performances in the very near future.
As his music takes off in Japan, Kadillak actively prepares himself to learn new ways of life and embrace other cultures. Not only does he have a voice that will be heard, but he is a force to be reckoned with. When asked about his purpose, he very plainly responds, “My pain is priceless. I’m telling my story of struggles in hopes of overcoming them and helping other individuals that can relate. I’m into motivational music. This music is my passion and something that will never die and when it’s time for my story to end…it will end in triumph.”
Kadillak Kaz currently has three upcoming projects due to release in 2011. The Lak n Load Mix tape in March 2011, The Coldest Winter Ever, the album, in Spring 11’ and the Skyballin Compilation, Summer 2011.
Preceding these works were some live performances with well respected artists such as: Raekwon, Pharcyde, Jayo Felony, Kurupt, Roscoe, Sleepy Brown, Sugar Free, Bad Azz, W.C., Ice Cube, Mack 10, Cashis, Epademik and Jon B, just to name some. The future is to hold many more live concerts and shows.
Source - Kadillak Kaz
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Who is Gina Kessler?
Gina Spiro Kessler is known for her heartfelt style, which is a mix of many kinds of rock, her favorite genre. Influenced by so many, including Todd Rundgren,Joni Mitchell, Peter Gabriel, Jackson Browne,The Beatles, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, , CSN&Y, Carole King and Journey.Her voice has been likened to everyone from Janis Joplin to Patsy Cline, in fact her gut wrenching performance of Me and Bobby McGee, is always a crowd favorite...
Gina was born and raised in Sheboygan Wisconsin and started performing from the time she was 6 years old. She was lucky enough to sit in and sing with many great local musicians and bands, including Jerry Messner, Jim Oldschmidt and Bruce King , the various greats of The Buffalo Joe Band and Joel and John Kuether, who founded Loose Ends. She owes a bunch to her first band, Rockport, with the talent of John Truttschel, Kevin Ruppel, John Wroble, David Hassler and Bob Welsch, a fun hard-working group that made her realize that singing and performing was something she would do the rest of her life...
She left Wisconsin in 1979, touring the country as a solo act ,starting in Florida and heading to the East Coast. She returned to Milwaukee, and joined a touring band from Chicago and Milwaukee called "Kidder". This band gave her the chance to play her all time favorite music festival in Wisconsin, Summerfest, opening for Marshall Tucker to a crowd of 10,000 people. After touring with Kidder and her duo "Class A" around the country for 2 years, she eventually settled into Los Angeles in the mid 80's, playing with many local bands, including Dynamo Hum and Mark Pont, at venues such as Madame Wongs, Gazzaris, The Mint, The House of Blues and The Key Club. During this time, she also worked as a music and sound assistant for tv and film, with credits on movies such as "U2:Rattle and Hum", "Total Recall" and "Dances with Wolves"...
After leaving LA in 1997 for South Orange County, she met up with many great musicians and she currently sings with Martin Gerschwitz as a duo and in his various bands, with The Kings of Classic Rock, (ex Animals and Spocks Beard bass player Dave Meros, ex Animals guitar player Dean Restum, ex Cock Robin and Tubes drummer, Lou Molino III, and Martin Gerschwitz, ex Animals, Lita Ford, Meat loaf, Walter Trout and and current Iron Butterfly keyboard player. David Tyson of First Rodeo is the rockin current vocalist.) The Ravers, Stan O'Kane (guitar) Ray Weston (drummer) of Tom Jones and Wishbone Ash, L'angelo Di SIlva (bass) and Martin on keyboards. Gina also has the good fortune to sing with other local bands and musicians in the Orange County area.
In 2007, Gina released her first CD "Let it Begin", which was produced by Anthony Terrezza.. The CD has 2 original songs co-written by Anthony and includes covers of classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Janis Joplin.
In 2007, Gina released her first CD "Let it Begin", which was produced by Anthony Terrezza.. The CD has 2 original songs co-written by Anthony and includes covers of classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Janis Joplin.
The local guys and gals she gets to share the stage with, keep her on her toes, making sure she has fun, as well as joining in to rock the house!! Please check out all their Facebook/MySpace Pages, and support these bands/musicians, because without them, Gina is a dull girl:)!!
Currently she sings with Martin Gerschwitz, The Kings of Classic Rock, and subs for Different Drum Band. She has also been sighted crashing gigs from CA to WI.
Source - Gina Kessler
Source - Gina Kessler
Friday, June 15, 2012
Who is The Rubber Band?
Just when you think you've heard it all. Think again... And have a listen to The Rubber Band.
Please submit info on the band to; rgd714@gmail.com
Who is Siccness?
Hip-Hop recording artist Siccness was raised in Orange County, California in the cities of Santa Ana & Tustin, and at a young age fought his way through adversities that shape the man that he has become today. Siccness lost his father to a homicide when he was only 9 years old and soon had to take over the role as man of the house. Family, especially his daughter, is what drives Siccness to achieve success.
Because of the inspiration of hip-hop greats like 2pac, Scarface, Eminem, Big Pun, & many more, Siccness fell in love with hip-hop music. Although Siccness knows people from all over and has many acquaintances, few people get to know the real Siccness, which is best seen through his music. In 2006 Siccness started to make a name for himself with the release of his first street album titled “Here I Come”. And In 2008,Siccness built an even bigger buzz with his second street album which was titled “The Orange County Zoo”.
In 2010 Siccness established his own company in Siccness Music, launched his website (www.siccnessmusic.com), released the “I Am Siccness” EP, and his Siccness Store which includes his own branded merchandise.
With the “I Am Siccness” EP release, which is produced entirely by friend and fellow Hip-Hop recording artist Epademik, Siccness started to gain an even larger fan base all over the United States, as well as Europe and South East Asia. Siccness has taken his music to a whole other level and is ready to let the world know who he really is.
Then the Orange County native finished up his second EP which is titled “Bottom Line”, which was put out via LRT/Universal Music Group where Siccness got a newly signed Digital Distribution deal, the EP was released on March 29, 2011. When asked about the new EP Siccness said “I guarantee this is some of my best work yet”.
Just recently Siccness decided to part ways with LRT/Universal Music Group, The reason stated by Siccness was because him and the Labels were not on the same page and it was time for him to go a different route. Shortly after Siccness announced that he signed a new deal with BadSeed Entertainment where he will get Worldwide Digital & Physical Distribution. Siccness is currently in the studio working on his full length LP titled “ME”. And as far as this album goes Siccness & Epademik are saying that its gonna be “A Big Sound That’s Larger Then Life”.
Siccness has performed at such venues as House Of Blues (Hollywood, CA), The Galaxy Theatre (Santa Ana, CA), Detroit Bar (Costa Mesa, CA), The Rhythm Lounge (Long beach, CA), and Velvet Jones (Santa Barbara, Ca) to name a few. Siccness has opened up for such artists as Devin The Dude, Strong Arm Steady, De La Soul, Omar Cruz, KRS-One, Defari, Canibus and has headlined shows himself, as well as going on tour.
Who is Smokestaks?
I'M THE CEO OF HOTBOX MUSIC. I LOVE MAKING MUSIC ITS WHAT I BREATHE AND BLEED.
HOPE U RESPECT THAT TRUE WEST COAST HIP HOP. JUST A MAN ON A MISSION TO MAKE THAT GOOD MUSIC, 420 MUSIC. OXNARD, ORANGE COUNTY, LOS ANGELES THESE WERE THE PLACES I WAS RAISED
~GOLDEN STATE MONSTA
Who is Epademik?
As time went on Epademik and his older brother formed a group called The Casual Crew and performed at a number of local clubs, including Sloppy Joe’s (Irvine, CA), The Block of Orange (Orange, CA), Stadium Palladium (Anaheim, CA), and Shepherds Night Club (Phoenix, AZ).
After three years, two albums completed, and a significant fan base, The Casual Crew disbanded, forcing Epademik to contemplate which way to take his career. In the void left by the breakup of The Casual Crew, Epademik honed his artist skills even more by becoming more involved in the production aspects of hip-hop, including overseeing the production of fellow artist K.O.’s album The Main Event.
In 2001, Epademik decided to team up with K.O. to record the album Drinkin, Smokin, Straight Westcoastin under the name 100 Proof. Epademik spent the next year and a half promoting the 100 Proof album and networking with producers and artists throughout southern California and Arizona, whom he soon gained notoriety among for his creative songwriting skills and lyrics.
Feeling it was time to seriously pursue a solo career, Epademik virtually disappeared from the music scene for almost a year to perfect his debut album, and in the summer of 2004 Listen at Your Own Risk was released. The lead single Act Like You Know hailed the number one spot on The Open Mic Show (klbc.org, Long Beach city College) for six weeks, until being retired by another of Epademik’s songs.
In 2006, Epademik’s second solo album, The Third Finger, was released nationally in stores and internationally via the Internet. Despite currently being an independent artist, Epademik’s work has received radio play nation-wide, including in the states of Massachusetts, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and of course California. Such national renown continues to demonstrate Epademik’s unstoppable rise toward the very top of the hip-hop community.
Epademik was nominated for Hip Hop artist of the year at the 2007 Orange County Music Awards and was nominated in 2008 for Urban artist of the year. Most recently Epademik has teamed up with DJ Arkane (Shadyville DJ/Bogish Boy) to put out his latest mixtapes. This has lead to Epademik working with Cashis (Shady Records). Truly great things are in store for this Orange County Hip Hop artist. For 2009 Ep connected with the multi-platinum publicist Jonathan Hay which in turn landed him a deal with Hoopla Media Group/Universal Music Group.
Epademik’s first major release on Hoopla/Universal will be titled “Addicted to the Grind”, which will be released by the end of 2009. As time went on Epademik and his older brother formed a group called The Casual Crew and performed at a number of local clubs, including Sloppy Joe’s (Irvine, CA), The Block of Orange (Orange, CA), Stadium Palladium (Anaheim, CA), and Shepherds Night Club (Phoenix, AZ).
After three years, two albums completed, and a significant fan base, The Casual Crew disbanded, forcing Epademik to contemplate which way to take his career. In the void left by the breakup of The Casual Crew, Epademik honed his artist skills even more by becoming more involved in the production aspects of hip-hop, including overseeing the production of fellow artist K.O.’s album The Main Event.
In 2001, Epademik decided to team up with K.O. to record the album Drinkin, Smokin, Straight Westcoastin under the name 100 Proof. Epademik spent the next year and a half promoting the 100 Proof album and networking with producers and artists throughout southern California and Arizona, whom he soon gained notoriety among for his creative songwriting skills and lyrics.Feeling it was time to seriously pursue a solo career, Epademik virtually disappeared from the music scene for almost a year to perfect his debut album, and in the summer of 2004 Listen at Your Own Risk was released. The lead single Act Like You Know hailed the number one spot on The Open Mic Show (klbc.org, Long Beach city College) for six weeks, until being retired by another of Epademik’s songs.
In 2006, Epademik’s second solo album, The Third Finger, was released nationally in stores and internationally via the Internet. Despite currently being an independent artist, Epademik’s work has received radio play nation-wide, including in the states of Massachusetts, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and of course California. Such national renown continues to demonstrate Epademik’s unstoppable rise toward the very top of the hip-hop community.
Epademik was nominated for Hip Hop artist of the year at the 2007 Orange County Music Awards and was nominated in 2008 for Urban artist of the year.
Most recently Epademik has teamed up with DJ Arkane (Shadyville DJ/Bogish Boy) to put out his latest mixtapes. This has lead to Epademik working with Cashis (Shady Records).
Truly great things are in store for this Orange County Hip Hop artist. For 2009 Ep connected with the multi-platinum publicist Jonathan Hay which in turn landed him a deal with Hoopla Media Group/Universal Music Group.
Epademik’s first major release on Hoopla/Universal will be titled “Addicted to the Grind”, which was released in 2009.
Source - Epademik
Who is Railroad to Alaska
Formed along a coastal anchor of California in early 2009,Post-grunge/alternative metal trust, Railroad to Alaska, began compiling their interests between genres into a cooperative act.
Lead vocalist/guitarist Justin Suitor, guitarist Jeff Lyman, vocalist/bassist Justin Morales, drummer Derek Eglit, and lyricist/artist Ryan Williams issued their first recorded effort in the fall of 2010. The EP titled, luckybearclawdoom, cultivated an aggressive buzz in the local area and was delivered as a demand for creative conviction. After touring the small club circuits of Southern California over the next year, the group pulled together to document their looming new sound. Marked by gaining notoriety with publications, and winning "Best New Artist" at the Orange County Music Award's, the group was provided with the opportunity to inhabit a larger platform.
The spring of 2011 brought their second recording, Salvation, to the surface. With the approach to both lyrics and music becoming more cerebral and tarnished, the group began to unpack the ambitions of revival.
July and August brought a stint on The Vans Warped Tour. As one of the few unsigned bands, Railroad to Alaska made an immediate impression on punk legends FEAR which lead to an opening slot with them in September.
OC Music Awards winner of Best New Artist in 2011, Railroad to Alaska, took home the coveted prize of a music video produced for the song of their choice, "The Real Thing, "compliments of OC Music Awards and the Awards visual production company, Akorn Entertainment.
From Costa Mesa, CA
Rock / Metal / Progressive
Justin Suitor - Vocals/Guitar
Jeff Lyman - Guitar/Vocals
Derek Eglit - Drums
Justin Morales - Bass/Vocals
Ryan Williams - Lyrics/Art
Source - Railroad to Alaska
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Who is Martin Gerschwitz?
Martin Gerschwitz is a classically trained german born keyboard master. At the age of sixteen, Martin performed classical music with big german Orchestras.
In 1967, his older brother, who is a very successful Cello player, influenced Martin with the Rock-n-Roll genre, and it was then that Martin put together his first band called "The Avengers"!
For several years Martin performed on the european scene playing with famous german bands as well as international singers, including being the keyboard player for "Percy Sledge" (When a man loves a woman), who he played with all over Europe.
It was in 1978 when Martin formed his own American style rock band called "Break Point". They recorded an album in 1981 called "First Serving", and they toured successfully throughout the American Military Circuit in Europe.
It was in 1985, right after Martin moved to the United States of America, that Tim Bogart (ex-Vanilla Fudge bass player) asked Martin to join his band (Tim Bogart and the fabulous Violations). By the end of 1985, Martin had the honor to share center stage with great performers, such as "Loverboy", Steve Stevens (of Billy Idol fame), and "Eddie Van Halen"...just to name a few!.
As of today, Martin has performed in over 10,000 live events worldwide, which include solo appearances with orchestras in Germany. European Rock Festivals, the Russian Rythm & Blues Festival, the Singapore Blues Festival, concert tours in the Persian Gulf countries. and the Iceland Rock Festival. Martin has also toured the US and the world with acts such as
"Lita Ford"
"Meat Loaf"
"Vanilla Fudge"
"Kingdome Come"
"Walter Trout Band" and many more (see below)!
Martin has recorded many CD's, which have given him excellent credentials to his musical career. He started his own original semi-classical project in 1996, and subsequently recorded his first 5 CD's:"Dan Lefler & Martin Gerschwitz" - volumes 1-3, "Lazy Afternoon" (in 1999) - solo, "Nobody Knows Me" (in 2000) - solo
In the year of 1999, Martin joined "Eric Burdon & The (new) Animals" As their keyboardist/violin player! He toured with this well-known band all over the world (Europe, North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, etc...), performing way more than 140 shows per year. Martin added more credentials to his musical career
by recording 3 CD's with this band: "Eric Burdon & The New Animals - Bootleg 2000" (recorded at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY), "Eric Burdon & The New Animals - Live in Seattle" (recorded 2002 at the Experience Music Project, Seattle, WA), "Athens Traffic - Live" (recorded in December 2004, in Athens, Greece)
In the summer of 2003, Martin recorded yet another CD, the first one with his own band "Martin Gerschwitz & Friends" (featuring band members from "The Animals") Touring Europe several times, mostly throughout Germany and Benelux, Martin Gerschwitz and his band released a Live DVD: "Martin Gerschwitz & Friends Live" (concert DVD in Frankfurt, Germany in November 2004)
One year later, in November of 2005, Martin became (and currently still is) the keyboardist and lead vocalist for the 60's rock band"Iron Butterfly" (well known for their monumental hit song/album "IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA")!
"Iron Butterfly" recently wrapped up a successful tour of Europe (9/20/10 - 10/26/10 throughout 12 different countries... and more shows are on the way...
Martins newest CD releases are:
"Somebody should know me by now" (released in 2007 with 26 wonderful instrumental songs), "Bridge to Eternity" (released in 2008, which features his original touring band "Martin Gerschwitz & Friends", and him singing 12 beautiful original vocal songs)!
Martin released 2 brand new CD's on 10/26/2011 at a concert of his at "Camino Real Playhouse" in San Juan Capistrano, CA ... "I only look loud" (15 beautiful instrumental "soundtrack-like" songs, 12 original songs, 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach, 1 by Maurice Jarre, but all arranged, orchestrated, and performed by Martino) and "Martino's Christmas Music" (14 well-known and maybe not so well-known christmas songs, beautifully arranged, orchestrated, and performed by Martino)
Source - Martin Gerschwitz
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