Concert Reviews
Lifehouse Kicks Off Almería In A Big Way
December/20/2012 04:18 PM
(Pictured left: Jason Wade, lead singer Lifehouse)
Lifehouse Kicks Off Almería In A Big Way
Lifehouse in Concert
Rock Star Music News
December 20, 2012
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New Music ★ LIFEHOUSE ★ Alternative ★ Concert Reviews ★ Video ★ Photos ★ Featured Artists
December 18, 2012--West Hollywood, CA--Carolina Liar was the surprise guest performer that got the Lifehouse Almería CD release party started last night at Troubadour. There were also surprise appearances by pop singer Natasha Bedingfield and Charles Jones, as well as a nice moment when Jason Wade invited his long time manager Jude Cole whom he called his "best friend" on stage to sing. Read More...
The Mowgli's Call For Moment Of Silence At Dakota Lounge To Remember Newtown Victims
December/15/2012 07:09 PM
Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
December 15, 2012
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Show ★ THE MOWGLI'S ★ Folk Step ★ Love's Not Dead ★ Music News ★ Holiday
Santa Monica, CA--December 14, 2012--The Mowgli's, a home-grown Southern California band, rocked a lively and packed Christmas party at The Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica last night. The eight member band--7 boys, 1 girl Michael Vincze, Colin Dieden, David Applebaum, Spencer Trent, Matt Di Panni, Josh Hogan, Andy Warren, and Katie Earl lit up the stage and brought the positive energy of their "Love's Not Dead" EP to a crowd after a very difficult day in light of the Newtown tragedy that occurred earlier in the day. Read More...
The Bolts Heat Up KROQ Locals Only Night At The Roxy
December/02/2012 12:37 PM
"KROQ LOCALS ONLY"
Rock Star Concert Review
THE BOLTS
December 1, 2012
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Entertainment ★ Concert ★ Music News ★ Photos ★ The Roxy
It's a right of passage for every band headed on to stardom to play The Roxy in Hollywood. The Bolts have played this venue before, but this night they were part of the KROQ Locals Only Showcase a highlight on their road to success. This modern rock band knows how to light up the stage and they do it regularly at the Disneyland Residency in Anaheim. Catching The Bolts play live on stage brings to light the enormous amount of talent this five man band encompasses. Read More...
Karmin ROCKS The Troubadour
November/30/2012 01:05 PM
"Hello"
Rock Star Concert Review
Karmin Music
November 29, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Performance ★ Karmin ★ Troubadour ★ Pop Rock ★ Concert
Karmin sold out the Troubadour in West Hollywood last night and lit up the stage with their dynamic presence. The Amy and Nick duo is a hands down show stopper. Read More...
Welcome To The Neighbourhood
November/27/2012 07:52 AM
(Pictured left: Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood performing live in concert at The Viper Room November 26, 2012)Welcome To The Neighbourhood
Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
November 27, 2012
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Live Performance ★ Photos ★ New Music ★ Music Video ★ The Neighbourhood ★ New Artist
November 26, 2012--West Hollywood, CA--"We've been at this for about a year now," Jesse Rutherford told the eager audience at the Viper Room last night. His band, The Neighbourhood, took the stage showcasing the most recent talent to hit the airwaves at 98.7 Star radio station. The humble Rutherford was full of gratitude for the support of his family, friends and fans in attendance. Read More...
K'Naan Concert Packs The Troubadour With City Of The Sun: Album & Concert Review
November/25/2012 06:49 PM
Album Review & Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 25, 2012
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K'NAAN ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ City Of The Sun
Saturday, November 17- Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA--The Somalian born / Canadian based singer K'NAAN packed the Troubadaour with fans pushing their way to the front of the small venue's stage just to be closer to their favorite artist. They sang along to "Hurt Me Tomorrow" and danced their way through K'NAAN's energetic performance. Read More...
Richie Sambora Concert Rocks New Music For Sandy Relief At The Fonda Theater
November/14/2012 07:40 PM
Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 14, 2012
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Richie Sambora ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ Rock
Tuesday, November 13--The Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA-- Richie Sambora played the Hollywood venue last night to a packed house that showed up ready to rock! The longtime rock band Bon Jovi lead guitarist performed songs from his new album "Aftermath Of The Lowdown" and played some older crowd favorites proving this musician can still bang it out. Read More...
Haley Reinhart Played Hotel Cafe To Packed House
November/13/2012 05:05 PM
Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 13, 2012
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Haley Reinhart ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ Pop
Monday, November 12--The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA-- Haley Reinhart played the intimate showroom last night and it was standing room only--wait, scratch that--it was breathing room only. The American Idol singer songwriter performed songs from her new album "Listen Up!" and covered classic songs that served to highlight the depth of her abilities. Haley Reinhart is Ella Fitzgerald reincarnated. The crowd hung on every word she said and loved every note she sang. Read More...
Graham Colton Played Hotel Cafe With Sooner The Sunset Lindsey Ray
November/11/2012 09:22 PM
Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 11, 2012
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Graham Colton ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ Pop
Thursday, November 8--The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA-- Graham Colton played the intimate showroom last week and brought with him his new side project Sooner the Sunset Lindsey Ray. The duo played songs from their new EP to a receptive crowd. Read More...
Richie Sambora Rocks Out In London
October/18/2012 05:01 PM
October 17, 2012
Rock Star Music News
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Life of a Rock Star™ has to stop everything every time Richie Sambora's new hit single "Every Road Leads Home To You" plays. (And yes, we have been known to pull over onto the side of the road while driving just to stop and give it a proper listen.) Read More...
Ellie Goulding Lights Up Hollywood Performing Live Songs From Her New Album “Halcyon” (Concert Review)
October/17/2012 07:33 PM
Rock Star Concert Review
Genre: Electro Folk Pop
October 17, 2012
Ellie Goulding fans in Los Angeles are fierce and loyal. They adore their British goddess whom performed at the Royal Wedding and the proof is in the number of minutes within which her show at Troubadour sold out. Part of the British Invasion taking over the air waves along side Mumford and Sons, One Direction, and the Ed Sheeran kind, Ellie Goulding’s most recent album "Halcyon" was released October 9th and is No. 18 on the iTunes album charts. Read More...
Ed Sheeran Concert Rocks Wiltern With Passenger & Selah Sue Music
October/02/2012 11:54 AM
Concert Rocks Wiltern
With Opening Acts
Passenger & Selah Sue
"Ed Sheeran Brings His A Team"
Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
October 1, 2012 Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
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READ the PASSENGER interview with singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg
Los Angeles, CA- Ed Sheeran's fans showed up en masse Monday night at the Wiltern Theatre arriving as early as 6:30 in the morning to insure they had up close access to their favorite artist. Judging from the line wrapped around the venue it would seem Ed Sheeran has hit the goldmine market of One Direction fans: 14 year old girls. Read More...
YouTube Music Video of One Direction: "More Than This"
September/13/2012 06:29 PM
Did you miss One Direction when they were in Los Angeles on the Up All Night tour? Here’s a fan’s eye view of 1D singing “I Can’t Love You More Than This.”
Can you really blame the girls for screaming? How cute do those boys look sitting on the couch?
Check out the One Direction You Tube video: Read More...
Can you really blame the girls for screaming? How cute do those boys look sitting on the couch?
Check out the One Direction You Tube video: Read More...
BAKER: Electro Pop Music's Newest Voice
September/07/2012 12:56 PM
#FEATUREFRIDAY
BAKER Interview
August 10, 2012
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Feature Friday’s are a highlight of the week for Life of a Rock Star™ because supporting new music and young talent is a great pleasure. This week, in particular, we are over the top excited to introduce our readers to BAKER, an up and coming force in the dance music scene.
BAKER is bringing a fresh face to the electro pop dance music world. He has a great sound, hot look and brings his own style reminiscent of George Michael and the 80s to the stage. Read More...
Aoki In Wonderland
August/29/2012 10:57 AM
Music Review
August 29, 2012
Rock Star Music News
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New Music ★ STEVE AOKI ★ Music News ★ NEW MUSIC ★ DJ ★ Music Review
Steve Aoki: DJ / Producer and Label Owner of Dim Mak Records
“Welcome to Wonderland,” blasts through the speakers and the crowd goes wild. Steve Aoki is among the most popular techno DJs touring today. He is in Miami Beach tonight, Orlando tomorrow (August 30th), Las Vegas on August 31st, New York on September 1st at the Electric Zoo 2012, Chicago on September 2nd, then takes his tour to Europe. (See his full tour schedule here.) His aggressive schedule speaks to the demand for him to be everywhere. Read More...
Rock the Bells 2012
August/24/2012 12:19 PM
Music Festival Review & Photos
Rock Star Music News
August 24, 2012
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By Natalie Klein
Music Festival ★ ROCK THE BELLS ★ Music News ★ HIP HOP ★ Music Review
If you are a person who loves hip-hop music, having a great time and the heat, you should have been at “Rock the Bells” in San Bernardino, CA last weekend. Featuring artists such as Ice Cube, Kid Cudi, J. Cole and Atmosphere, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees both days, it was definitely one hot and exciting event. The energetic crowds and talented lineup came together to create an atmosphere of hip-hop euphoria. “You can tell that everyone is there because they really love the music”, says Hailey Hunter who went to Rock the Bells for the first time this year. Read More...
Wallpaper. Hits Vegas
August/22/2012 04:02 PM
Rock Star Music News
August 22, 2012
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New Music ★ IN CONCERT ★ Music News ★ WALLPAPER ★ Dance Pop
Wallpaper. Performs Live at The Bank Nightclub, Bellagio, 8/25, 10:30pm, (650)504-5823 for guest list.
If you haven’t seen Wallpaper perform live…you must. Ricky Reed energizes the room and his band brings an entertaining performance that should not be missed! Read More...
Love and a .38 at SSMF
August/20/2012 03:57 PM
Love and a .38
Review
by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar
West Hollywood, California -
Love and a .38 played the Sunset Strip Music Festival again this year and fans were ready for their return! Their recent release “Lovely Lies” put them on the Life of a Rock Star™ “A list” of bands to check out. Read More...
Sunset Strip Music Festival
August/19/2012 09:48 PM
One club and stage after another was filled with talent killing it. It was difficult to choose which shows to catch.
The Sunset Strip Music Festival does a phenomenal job of creating a high energy concert feel while bringing the fan up close and personal with his or her favorite musicians and bands.
Venues for the event included The Key Club, The Roxy, Whiskey A Go - Go as well as outdoor stages sponsored by Monster Energy and 98-7FM.
Here’s a hot photo recap of the rock stars we caught while we hopped around:
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LA Woman Kicks Off Sunset Strip Music Festival
August/18/2012 09:37 AM
The Viper Room floor was shaking last night. The standing crowd was on their feet jumping to songs from the 60s and 70s played by Robby Krieger and Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes) and drummer Joe Magistro (Rich Robinson Band) who played a collection of The Doors mixed with songs from Robinson’s Molitz’s and Magistro’s new CD “Through a Crooked Sun.”
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KonKoma Plays Hackney House
July/30/2012 02:51 AM
The Hackney House had a sultry vibe Sunday night as KonKoma played about a 5 song set and made everyone forget the next day was a Monday. Read More...
Olympic Celebration in London at Hackney House Kicked Off by Paloma Faith
July/27/2012 03:43 PM
NEW ARTIST
Rock Star Music News
London Olympics 2012
July 27, 2012
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New Music ★ PALOMA FAITH ★ HACKNEY HOUSE ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Music Review
Friday, July 27th, 2012- London--The Hackney born indie rock singer, Paloma Faith, showcased her talent tonight at the opening of Hackney House timed to correspond with The Games in London, and Life of a Rock Star™ was thrilled to be invited. Read More...
Dizzee Rascal will rock Hyde Park Tonight
July/26/2012 08:30 AM
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Flo Rida Credits His Mom and Tells Kids To Work Hard
July/06/2012 05:20 PM
Matthew Koma Parachute Live Performance
July/01/2012 12:11 AM
Fun video of Matthew Koma singing Parachute as the opening act for LMFAO Sorry For Party Rocking Concert Tour at Staples Center Los Angeles on June 5, 2012. Read More...
Payphone Live Performance by Maroon 5
June/29/2012 04:05 PM
Maroon 5 Overexposed Concert
June/27/2012 03:56 AM
Concert Review
June, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
MAROON 5 ★ Live Performance ★ Music News ★ IN CONCERT
Life of a Rock Star was in the audience last night to see Maroon 5 kick off their Overexposed album playing Payphone on the Late Show with David Letterman and for the private concert they put on after the show taped. Maroon 5 hit the stage and gave their biggest fans--including Adam Levine’s family--a high energy rock star performance. If you were in attendance, it was the highlight of your life. Read More...
One Direction Concert Had LA Girls Up All Night
June/24/2012 12:40 PM
One Direction Concert
Music News
Fashion
June 24, 2012
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Concert ★ Fashion ★ One Direction ★ Los Angeles
Our Life of a Rock Star teen reporter was sleepless for two nights over the One Direction concert that was hit Los Angeles June 16th. Like every other girl in attendance, our teen rock star spent the night before the concert with her bestie planning and shopping for the perfect outfit, making One Direction tee-shirts, posters and shopping for carrots--One Directioners will know why the produce was important. Read More...
Marc Anthony Holds Obama Fundraiser
June/14/2012 04:47 PM
Marc Anthony is in the Obama camp
The presidential election campaign is in full swing and Life of a Rock Star is watching which rock stars are endorsing which candidates. Will your favorite musician sway your vote? Read More...
Laura Warshauer added to Lolla line-up!
June/10/2012 03:54 PM
Laura Warshauer played the Troubadour last night--opening for Bob Schneider--in Los Angeles to a crowd that may not have known her when she took the stage, but was certainly enthralled by her raw rock and roll talent and pure voice by the time she finished out her set with her new song “Dream Sequence - I Want To Make Things Right.” Read More...
The Killers Battle Born is Coming Soon
June/08/2012 09:17 AM
If you’re a fan of The Killers (who isn’t?) then you have been counting down the days until their new album is released, Battle Born and to see them on tour at the Firefly Festival. Read More...
LMFAO Concert hits Staples Center tonight
June/05/2012 11:02 AM
Sorry For Party Rocking Tour USA Tonight at Staples
If you are looking for some fun tonight Los Angeles, head downtown (show is not sold out yet) look for tickets at PrestigeTickets.com and join the LMFAO party. Read More...
Wallpaper. in Vegas
June/04/2012 12:47 PM
Wallpaper. - butt2butt feat. Too $hort Read More...
Parachute by Matthew Koma on iTunes
May/29/2012 11:57 AM
Life of a Rock Star just downloaded Parachute - EP by Matthew Koma on iTunes --released for sale today--and... Read More...
Natasha Bedingfield Rocks the Orange Ball
May/25/2012 08:44 PM
EDC Vegas 2012
May/22/2012 09:39 PM
It’s coming soon...and the buzz is hot off of the heels of EDC New York. Flights are booked, carpools are packed, and hotels are at a premium. The Electric Daisy Carnival is coming to town and it will be a blast. Read More...
Final Round: Jesse Marie & Trevor Need Your Vote
May/22/2012 10:14 AM
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Final Round Josh Gracin Contest
May/21/2012 08:26 PM
Adam Levine & Gym Class Heroes at Wango Tango
May/21/2012 10:04 AM
Price of One Direction Tickets is going one way: UP
May/18/2012 11:52 AM
Lupus Orange Ball 2012
May/16/2012 11:48 AM
Lupus LA is hosting its’ annual Orange Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel Thursday May 24th.
Visit http://www.lupusla.org/ for more information and tickets. Read More...
Million Meals FEED Project Concert
May/16/2012 11:45 AM
Life of a Rock Star loves the FEED Project!Buy your tickets to support the cause started by model / activist Lauren Bush in 2005 that to date has donated over $6 Million dollars and 6 Million meals for underprivileged children around the world. See the rockstar lineup: Read More...
EDC Vegas DADA Life KOTEMF Contes
May/15/2012 11:38 AM
Las Vegas June 8-10th
DADA Life is giving away passes, flights, Banana suits and more! Read More...
Pitbull electrifies Wango Tango
May/15/2012 09:58 AM
KIIS FM host Ryan Seacrest said he would electrify the crowd and he did. A humble Pitbull thanked the packed Home Depot Center for his first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 “Give Me Everything” (featuring Neyo, Afrojack and Nayer), then electrified the audience with his high energy performance of the song that closed out KISS FM Wango Tango 2012 with phenomenal force. Read More...
Wango Tango 2012 Rock Star Lineup
May/10/2012 10:15 AM
If you are headed to KIISFM 102.7 Wango Tango at The Home Depot Center this weekend you are in for a rock star show! Read More...
Josh Gracin Contest: Vote Jess & Trevor
May/09/2012 10:55 AM
Norah Jones in Central Park
May/09/2012 10:32 AM
Take your Happy Pills and catch a rock star concert this summer in Central Park. See Norah Jones play SummerStage. Read More...
Laura Warshauer on tour with Bob Schneider
May/02/2012 10:01 PM
Laura Warshauer Interview
by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar
Laura Warshauer is “worth being heard,” and she is narrating her success with her recent album The Pink Chariot Mixtape.
I could talk to Laura Warshauer all day. She’s that kind of person. Warm, friendly, and insightful, Laura exudes confidence. Life of a Rock Star™ was thrilled to have the opportunity to spend some time chatting with her recently.
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Zedd at Coachella 2012: Video Replay
April/26/2012 10:19 AM
Zedd at Coachella 2012: Video Replay
Photo credit: Gio De Paz (@designdepaz on Instagram)
Missed Zedd at Coachella 2012? Check out a video clip here: Read More...
Photo credit: Gio De Paz (@designdepaz on Instagram)
Missed Zedd at Coachella 2012? Check out a video clip here: Read More...
A teen's eye view of Coachella 2012
April/26/2012 09:22 AM
Our trip to Coachella: the inside scoop
Photo credit Natalie Klein
by Life of a Rock Star™ teen contributor Natalie Klein
April 25, 2012
Two weekends ago, a few of my friends and I packed up the car and headed out to Indio, California for the three day long concert that takes place at the gigantic polo fields. “That was one of the most fun weekends of my life!” says my friend Rachel Gray as she reflects upon Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Read More...
Photo credit Natalie Klein
by Life of a Rock Star™ teen contributor Natalie Klein
April 25, 2012
Two weekends ago, a few of my friends and I packed up the car and headed out to Indio, California for the three day long concert that takes place at the gigantic polo fields. “That was one of the most fun weekends of my life!” says my friend Rachel Gray as she reflects upon Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Read More...
Zedd tours Asia with Lady Gaga
April/24/2012 10:03 AM
Photo credit: facebook.com/Zedd
Meet Zedd. Hot looking. Hot DJ. Hot Producer. The Huffington Post calls him, “the German promulgator of electro house.” That likely is so, but Life of a Rock Star™ is just calling him HOT!
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Doobie Brothers play Las Vegas
April/22/2012 10:08 AM
Doobie Brothers played Las Vegas April 22nd and rocked the house!
The Doobie Brothers can still rock the house with their greatest hits while bringing their most recent album World Gone Crazy to the stage with high energy. (World Gone Crazy is available on itunes.)
World Gone Crazy
Doobie Brothers
Genres: Rock, Music, Pop, Soft Rock, R&B/Soul, Soul, Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Southern Rock
Check out these fun pictures of their concert in Las Vegas
The Doobie Brothers North America 2012 Tour:
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The Doobie Brothers can still rock the house with their greatest hits while bringing their most recent album World Gone Crazy to the stage with high energy. (World Gone Crazy is available on itunes.)
World Gone Crazy
Doobie Brothers
Genres: Rock, Music, Pop, Soft Rock, R&B/Soul, Soul, Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Southern Rock
Check out these fun pictures of their concert in Las Vegas
The Doobie Brothers North America 2012 Tour:
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Radiohead Carpool-chella: Coachella the eco friendly way
April/19/2012 01:34 PM
(Pictured left to right: “The Radiohead Carpool-chella Crew” Ashley Grose from San Francisco, Kelly Freitag from Santa Barbara, Lindsy Brewer from Morgan Hill, Beth Portesi from Lake Tahoe, Enrique Reyes from San Francisco, and Nicole Vink from Santa Barbara)
Life of a Rock Star™ loves these environmentally friendly Coachella carpoolers who were spotted by Tracy Bobbitt @HollywoodMom traveling like rock stars. They are from up and down the coast of California and banned together to create their own Radiohead “Carpool-chella” road trip. They are both creative and eco-friendly. What more could Life of a Rock Star™ ask for?
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Coachella Rock Star Party with Belvedere Vodka
April/17/2012 05:48 AM
with Kat Graham and Belvedere Vodka
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This just in from the rock star Coachella party hosted by Belvedere Vodka...
“The Belve Music Lounge took up residence at the Dupont Estate in La Quinta during the first weekend of Coachella Music Festival. Spanning across three acres, the #BelveMusic lounge transformed the picturesque landscape into a music haven. On Friday, Vampire Diaries star, actress and singer Kat Graham rocked the lounge with a live performance after DJs D'Anconia, Andy Caldwell, and Skeet Skeet pumped up the volume, mixing it up on the ones and twos. On Saturday, guests were invited to the lounge for more cocktails, enjoying tunes spun by DJ Dao‐Yi.” Read More...
Coachella April 15, 2012 line-up
April/13/2012 07:16 AM
Coachella Sunday April 15, 2012
the line-up:
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Band Time Stage
Mea 11:20 am Sahara
Abe Vigoda 12:00 pm Gobi
Wallpaper 12:10 pm Mojave
LA Riots 12:15 pm Sahara
Gabe Real 1:00 pm Coachella
The Sheepdogs 1:00 pm Outdoor
Wolf Gang 1:00 pm Gobi Read More...
the line-up:
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Band Time Stage
Mea 11:20 am Sahara
Abe Vigoda 12:00 pm Gobi
Wallpaper 12:10 pm Mojave
LA Riots 12:15 pm Sahara
Gabe Real 1:00 pm Coachella
The Sheepdogs 1:00 pm Outdoor
Wolf Gang 1:00 pm Gobi Read More...
Lollapalooza 2012 line-up and look back
April/11/2012 09:26 AM
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Black Sabbath Headlines Lollapalooza in Chicago August 3rd-5th
Via Rolling Stone: “Joining Sabbath on the Lolla lineup is a cavalcade of color-named bands, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White and the Black Keys. Rounding out the bill are the reunited At the Drive-In, Florence and the Machine, Miike Snow, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Delta Spirit, Metric, Gaslight Anthem, Sigur Rós, the Shins, Kaskade, Bassnectar, J. Cole, Childish Gambino, and another big reunion in the Afghan Whigs. As of now, the Whigs' Lolla gig is their first U.S. reunion show; the band is slated for an already-announced apperance at All Tomorrow's Parties in New Jersey this September. (All other announced gigs are in Europe.)”
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Eddie Van Halen's Rock Star Style
April/07/2012 04:24 PM
Guns Clothing is rock star fashion
by Nicole Hanratty
When you think of rock stars, you think of Eddie Van Halen. Now touring across the country on Van Halen's much anticipated reunion tour, Eddie is bringing the cool factor back to the stage. Donning a GUNS Clothing black tee made from bamboo lined with a collar made out of Italian suede, Eddie Van Halen still looks every bit the part of the heart throb lead rock guitarist now as he did in the 80s singing Jump.
It's fitting that this 80's rock star is wearing GUNS Clothing as the brand's marketing is based upon 80's action movie heroes. Rishi Kumar, the owner of Guns Clothing, says that growing up, he was a big fan of 80's action heroes like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. The company's marketing is based upon action movies because Rishi wanted "to add a little humor" to his style.
Life of a Rock Star™ was thrilled to receive the trademark Guns Clothing metal box containing the most insanely soft t-shirt we have ever felt. It runs through your fingertips like silk and hugs your body like a perfectly tailored t-shirt should. The subtle but stylish trim on the collar and arms adds a high-end look to the tee that is both luxurious and yet still hip. This bamboo tee is the genius engineering of owner Rishi Kumar himself.
Originally from Westlake Village California, Rishi attended UCSD and then USC where he received a Master's degree in electrical engineering. He was working at Northrop Grunman as a satellite systems engineer when he decided to pursue his dreams. He had been collecting high end t-shirts from Gucci, Prada, YSL, and Dolce & Gabbana from a young age. There were different aspects of every brand that he liked. "I can make satellites," he thought to himself, "why don't I engineer the perfect t-shirt?" So, he started his own business in the world of fashion.
Rishi says, “Even though I was born here, still you have that culture from your parents and they bring that with them. And that culture is very safe. Americans go after their passions more. Indian people go after whaterver is safe financially and they don't like to take risks.”
"I was a big geek in high school...I was the math club president. In college, I wanted to be more social and I wanted to learn other things. I feel that people waste their life being only good at one thing. Their whole life is dedicated to one thing. It is really a waste if you have talent that you don't even know. I don't want to live being one dimensional."
"People talk about things but never take that first step. How many times do you have a conversation with someone when they say they want to design something, but they don't do it?" Rishi Kumar believes everyone should pursue their passions. "Even if [they] are taking small steps."
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Coachella 2012
April/03/2012 11:03 AM
