Living Colour 25th Anniversary “Vivid” El Rey - Los Angeles, CA.

Living Colour 25th Anniversary “Vivid”  El Rey - Los Angeles, CA.
By Alex Kluft - akluft1@gmail.com - Edited By RADCHAD

To Celebrate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album “Vivid” Living Colour has gone on tour playing the album in it’s entirety for the first time. Saturday night they played a sold out show at the El Rey in Los Angeles, which was the last date of the West Coast part of the tour. The great thing about the El Rey is getting to see your favorite bands in a venue that’s not too big or small, but is a good size. Vernon Reid dedicated the show to legendary producer Phil Ramone who passed away on Saturday  Ramone was always very supportive of the band. The show started with “Preachin’ Blues” by Robert Johnson. Then they went into their biggest hit “Cult Of Personality,” which is the first song off “Vivid.” Every song on the album is great, so it was nice hearing all of it especially the ones Living Colour doesn’t play live often. Right when Will Calhoun did his classic opening drum fill after Reid’s opening riff the crowd started jumping.

The songs sounded even better than they did 25 years ago. Although Living Colour has changed in appearance from those days, they are as fierce as ever. Vernon Reid (Guitar) was wearing a vest and tie while color glover was wearing a sweater and Kangol hat and have since cut their hair. As individual musicians they are all top players, and together as a band they are force to be reckoned with. Reid still plays the solos just as fast, Glover’s voice is still great, Will Calhoun is an even harder hitter now, and Doug Wimbish plays all Muzz Skillings parts great with his own twist as well as the songs he recorded with Living Colour. Calhoun was on fire the whole night then played a solo after the last track of Vivid “Which Way To America” starting with an electronic pad then moving over the set. Glover sang a very powerful intro on “Open Letter” just like on the original recording. The audience got to sing the chorus while Glover conducted. On “Middle Man” and “Glamour Boys” The floor became a dance floor.  Once Living Colour finished Vivid they played “Bi” “Ignorance Is Bliss,” and “Leave It Alone” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stain, which was the first album Wimbish played on with them. The Encore consisted of “Love Rears It’s Ugly Head,” and “Time’s Up.”Being a Living Colour fan I've wanted to see them live for a few years, and since one of my favorite albums beginning to end is" Vivid" this was a show not to be missed. I would definitely see Living Colour again on this tour.

    Set-list:

    1.     Preachin’ Blues (Robert Johnson Cover)

    2.     Cult Of Personality

    3.     I Want To Know

    4.      Middle Man

    5.     Desperate People

    6.     Open Letter (To A Landlord)

    7.     Funny Vibe

    8.     Memories Can’t Wait (Talking Heads Cover)

    9.     Broken Hearts

    10. Glamour Boys

    11. What’s Your Favorite Colour?

    12. Which Way To America?

    13. Drum Solo

    14. Bi (With Bass Solo)

    15. Ignorance Is Bliss

    Encore

    16. Love Rears It’s Ugly Head

    17. Time’s Up



     Pics:
    1 band
    2 Doug Wimbish
    3 Corey Glover
    4 Vernon Reid

Announcing the 2013 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Independent Artist Scholarship - In Conjunction with Musician's Institute

If you've been considering coming to Musicians Institute, what better way to do it than by letting them pick up the tab? That’s right-- you've got until June 1^st to enter to win the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Independent Artist Scholarship!

Musicians Institute and the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL have partnered up in 2013 to bring something for both students and fans. This is a competition for original artists who want to improve their skills in songwriting, recording, music business, and so much more  This scholarship fully covers tuition and material fees for a two quarter IAP certificate (Room, Boarding and Travel are not included.) The application period runs from now until June 1, 2013. Applicants must visit www.mi.edu/mayhem-rock-festival-scholarship to enter!

“We are so very excited about being able to give back to the vocation of music by offering this unique scholarship opportunity,” states ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL co-creator John Reese. “We strongly believe in the work that Musician’s Institute does and we’re pleased to have them teaming up with us for this year’s festival and this competition.”

Musicians Institute offers unique, hands-on education focused on the modern music industry with programs in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Keyboard, Audio Engineering, Independent Artist, Music Business, Film and Guitar Craft. Students have 24/7 access to the most up-to-date facilities, gear and resources and MI's location in the heart of Hollywood, California places students on the front-lines of the business, facilitating the transition from school to profession.

TSOL - 30 Years & Doing What They Want

TSOL Show Review
By RadChad Reynolds

Who says Punk is Dead? Don’t tell that to the hundred plus Teenyboppers, Adults and Old School Punk Heads that came out to last Friday nights Bad Sam Punk Show to see True Legends “TSOL” rip up Weber’s stage in Reseda, Ca.

Skeletal Ambitions from Los Angeles, Ca. Neighborhood Watch from Venice, Ca. And my surprise pick, Shattered Faith from Orange County, Ca. were the opening acts.

TSOL came out to a packed house and played all their classics and even took requests that the crowd shouted out.  At one point in the show

, TSOL started playing the wrong song and Jack Grisham came on and said “ We have been doing this for 30 years now and we deserve to do what we want!”  Which just fueled the Punk Rockers to MOSH even more.

The acronym stands for “True Sounds Of Liberty.“ All of the original band members are back except for drummer Todd Barnes - Rip.  Jack Grisham is on vocals, Ron Emery on guitar, Mike Roche on bass, Tiny Bubz on drums and Greg Ruehn on keyboards , who from my understanding has jammed with greats like Bob Dylan.

I was very impressed with TSOL playing , being this was my second show in my whole entire existences -I know , I know. “There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you’ll be free if you truly wish to believe. “ Who knew there was a whole different world out there  beside Rock & Metal.

For TSOL to still be doing this for over 30 plus years with the lost of band members due to illness, break ups and the most common one, drug use , has my respect and admiration.

Photo By RadChad

 Jack Grisham captures the essence of what a true punk rock front man is supposed to be about; Insane, frightening , funny, but to me very exciting to watch. He draws you onto the stage, only to spit you  right back out into the pit like a devilish little boy.

I would also like to Thank Krista Lara of Bad Sam Presents and Weber’s place for putting on a great show.

WARBEAST Announces CASEY ORR (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) as Fill-In Bassist for Upcoming Tour with GWAR

WARBEAST is pleased to announce that Casey Orr (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) will join them as their fill-in bassist while on the road this spring with GWAR! The band’s upcoming tour dates with GWAR and Wilson kick off in Tucson, AZ on April 10^th. The 16 day run, dubbed the “Fate or Chaos Tour”, will continue through the month of April until it closes in Jacksonville, FL on April 25^th.

WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt states, “Obviously we are all psyched to have Casey on board for this upcoming tour with GWAR and Wilson. I’ve always respected Casey’s professionalism, abilities and musicianship from our many years together in Rigor Mortis,” “This will be a natural and comfortable fit for WARBEAST.  Plus he’s still buds with all of the guys in GWAR, so this tour will be a blast… to say the least.

“I am very excited to accept the challenge of playing bass for the mighty WARBEAST! I'm looking forward to crushing skulls with my brothers in the Beast, and I'm totally stoked to be bringing the thunder on the road this April, supporting my Scumdog family – GWAR,” adds Casey Orr. “Texas Thrash will Destroy!”

“This by far will be the most solid lineup to date with Casey Orr joining us for this tour.  I’ve known him all of my life and it just seems right,” adds WARBEAST guitarist Scott Shelby. “Casey is hyped as well, as is the whole band to move on to this new era and continue to Destroy!”

“I’m looking forward to the rhythm section being tighter than ever,” states WARBEAST drummer Joey Gonzalez. “I know Casey will be killer to learn from and jam with.  “

In addition to the newly announced tour dates with GWAR, a CD release show for Destroy will take place at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX on April 6, 2013. See directly below for all confirmed tour dates.

WARBEAST ‘Destroy’ CD Release Show:

4/6 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club

WARBEAST “Fate Or Chaos Tour” With GWAR and Wilson:

4/10 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

4/11 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues – Tickets

4/12 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe - The Strip – Tickets

4/13 - Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theatre – Tickets

4/14 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory – Tickets

4/15 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex – Tickets

4/16 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club

4/17 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre – Tickets

4/18 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Lounge

4/19 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's

4/20 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom – Tickets

4/21 - Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room – Tickets

4/22 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works – Tickets

4/23 - Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar – Tickets

4/24 - Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater

4/25 - Jacksonville, FL @ Free Bird Live – Tickets

WARBEAST recently revealed the upcoming release date for their new full length album, Destroy. The new album, produced by Philip H. Anselmo and engineered by Stephen "The Big Fella" Berrigan, will hit stores and digital retailers on April 2, 2013 via Housecore Records. Destroy was recorded at Nodferatu's Lair in May and July 2012 and mixed by Anselmo and Berrigan. The album artwork and concept were designed by “Carcass” John Fossum with graphic and technical adviser John Deleon.

War of the Gargantuas, the new split EP by WARBEAST and Philip H. Anselmo, is out now! You can buy the split now at www.thehousecorestore.com.

For more information on WARBEAST, please visit these websites:

www.warbeast.org

www.facebook.com/warbeast1

www.myspace.com/texasmetalalliance

www.thehousecorerecords.com

Rock On The Range - Crews Stadium May 17-19

One of the nations largest festivals will be swinging through the middle of the state of Ohio in Columbus May 17,18,19 Some of the biggest names in rock and metal will be attached to this show. Artists such as Soundgarden, Korn, Halestorm, Smashing Pumpkins, Bush, Buckcherry, just to name a few.

Be part of the greatness and one of most memorable events to happen this year in Ohio. Tickets on sale now for ROTR. Get them here.

www.RockOnTheRange.com
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