As some of you might have known, Vestra Vera Press was going to put on a benefit show in order to raise money for those struggling from the natural disasters that occurred in the U.S. and Japan earlier this year. Unfortunately, and as much as this pains me to say, Mending the Mess has been cancelled for many different reasons but mainly because of venue cancellation.
Know that the folks over here at Vestra Vera Press are extremely disappointed, but that doesn’t mean that we should stop from supporting the people who are experiencing daily struggles because of these tragedies. Donate now to the American Red Cross today!
Thank you all for your help and understanding!
-VVP Team (Megan, Sian, and Sami)
Introducing to you, Of Dreamers! They are a young yet extremely talented hardcore band from San Jose, California who have been openers for many successful bands and just recently Texas’ own Memphis May Fire. If you are a fan of bands like The Ghost Inside, The Devil Wears Prada, and more, then you will love Of Dreamers. Check out the interview we had with Of Dreamers! Also, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr!
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ofdreamersband
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ofdreamers
Tumblr: http://ofdreamers.tumblr.com/
Check out this video we made today with Of Dreamers!
If you are fans of Envy on the Coast, Say Anything or Circa Survive, I The Mighty is the band for you! I The Mighty is a progressive/alternative band from San Francisco, California. Their unique personalities and their passion for what they do was revealed when I had the opportunity to sit down with Brent Walsh (Lead Vocalist & Guitarist), Ian Pedigo (Guitarist) and Blake Dahlinger (Drummer) after opening for Forever the Sickest Kids and Anarbor at Slim’s in San Francisco.
The band’s catchy name, I The Mighty, was not their original name. A record label in San Francisco, that no longer works with the band, thought the band needed a new name.
Originally, the band name was Breakpoint. The guys had to make a quick decision and the name I The Mighty fit the bill. “The name I The Mighty actually came from one of our older songs called ‘I The Mighty Defeatist’,” says guitarist, Ian.
Brent explains how the band came together: “Ian and I were an acoustic duo for a while. When we were starting to look for other members, we met Blake at a show of ours and Chris was in a practice space next to ours. Chris would do some background vocals and some bass parts, we became friends and, well, here we are.”
I The Mighty likes to start the writing process with Brent’s lyrics. Blake says, “We like to describe our music in a view of a songwriter aspect. Brent’s lyrics are a really important part of our music; we enjoy story telling through our music.” As the process continues, band members contribute their own element to the song. As Brent said, they like to “jam it out.” Ian explains how they handle when creativity is blocked. “A way for me to get rid of it is when I discover a new band. Listening to new music inspires me to write new music. Also, going on vacation is a good way to get inspired. The different sceneries you see can really help.”
Ultimately, the band’s goal is to be able to connect to people through a rhythmic and melodic level. Their incredible stage presence and dedication to their music is inspiring for other musicians. I The Mighty has consistently shown their musical growth in the local music scene. They prove this by their recent signing with Equal Vision Records (Congratulations guys). This summer they will be releasing a new EP and going on tour with A Lot Like Birds in July. Check out their music on their website (It’s AMAZING): http://www.ithemighty.com
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/ithemighty
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/#!/ithemighty
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/ithemighty
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from Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon:
So I was driving back to my house last week listening to New Found Glory. It was sunny out in Massachusetts (for once) so of course the pop punk playlist comes out to play. One of my favorite songs from this band is Dressed To Kill and have always wanted to do my own version of it… And so I got home and recorded it in my basement. Added some mandolin and lap steel for dramatic effect, and now I give you Dressed To Kill. Enjoy.
Nick
This gets a total thumbs up. One of my favorite songs redone by an amazing artist. What’s everyone else think of this one?
-Kari
Show Cards:nanacathelle & quid-divinum
EP: dancingatthirtythree
Winners must contact us via ask box with where they would like us to send their prizes no later than Saturday. If we have not been contacted, a new winner will be chosen.
The results of the Josh Beech & The Johns contest will be posted! I know everyone has been waiting patiently. We wanted to make sure that everyone got a chance to enter. We’ve got an insane amount of entries to go through. Please do not enter any later than Sunday night. I will check it once Monday morning and get all of the names into the hat. Then Monday night I’ll post the winners! If you haven’t entered yet. Hurry! Only Two days left!
VVP headed out to the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco to see This Century play with The Relay Company and Good Charlotte. Before the show, we had the chance to sit down with Joel Kanitz (Lead singer of TC) and Alex Silverman (bassist of TC) and ask them a few questions (Video above) in the smallest dressing room known to man. Great couple of guys, really fun interview. We talked about Skyler, brotherly love, their tour with The Maine, and how exciting it was for them to have the chance to tour with Good Charlotte. Afterward, we headed back out to the floor to watch them play. This was VVP’s first This Century show and it was amazing. The band did not disappoint. They have their CD release shows coming up. One today, April 18th at Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Then again on April 19th at Martini Ranch. Good friends John O’Callaghan, Jared Monaco, Austin Gibbs and Sweettalker will also be joining the stage. Be sure to check it out and buy the new album on April 19th. We did! After the release show, they’ll be heading out on tour with Go Radio and Sparks The Rescue. Go out and see them when they come to your town.
5.05 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
5.06 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
5.07 Wichita, KS @ The Oz Cafe
5.08 Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
5.10 Des Moines, IA @ The House of Bricks
5.11 Iowa City, IA @ The Blue Moose Tap House
5.12 LaCrosse, WI @ The Warehouse
5.13 Evansville, IN @ Boney Junes
5.14 Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP
5.16 Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
5.18 Brewer, ME @ Dinos
5.20 Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
5.21 Charleston, SC @ The Oasis Bar & Grill
5.23 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
5.24 Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
We’d like to thank Joel and Alex again for sitting down with us. Of course, their TM Marco as well. Thanks guys. You were great. Can’t wait to do it again!
-Kari
karimarie@vestraverapress.com
Work Drugs
The Fillmore
4/14/11
Photography by Tehillah De Castro
To see more photos from the show, go check out our Flickr!
The Globes
The Fillmore
4/14/11
Photography by Tehillah De Castro
The Globes are an Experimental/Progressive band hailing from Spokane, Washington that has contributed their own unique style of “modern indie” to the music industry. These guys are great and they know how to put on an amazing show!
To see more photos from the show, go check out our Flickr!
-Tehillah
tehillahdecastro@vestraverapress.com
The electro-pop UK based trio, Two Door Cinema Club, headlined a show in San Francisco, California at The Fillmore on April 14, 2011. The band stirred up the crowd’s excitement with their opening song, “Cigarettes In the Theatre.” The audience continually gave positive feedback as the band played songs off of their album “Tourist History.” The guys also performed two new songs, “Handshake” and “This Is Moon.” After their 12th song, the crowd was left with wanting more and Two Door played an two-song encore. Even though it was the bands’ last show with their opening acts, The Globes and Work Drugs, they were still able to play an unforgettable show.
Two Door Cinema Club has also confirmed that they will be performing at the Glastonbury Festival on June 24th, 2011 at the Pyramid Stage.
Setlist:
1. Cigarettes In The Theatre
2. Undercover Martyn
3. Hands Off My Cash Monty
4. Do You Want It All?
5. This Is Moon
6. Handshake
7. This Is The Life
8. Something Good Can Work
9. Costume Party
10. You’re Not Stubborn
11. Eat That Up, It’s Good For You
12. What You Know
Encore:
13. Come Back Home
14. I Can Talk
To see more photos from the show, go visit our Flickr!
-Tehillah
tehillahdecastro@vestraverapress.com
Parachute has announced that they will be going on tour with the Goo Goo Dolls and Michelle Branch this summer! Keep an eye out on Parachute’s official Facebook for tickets!
Tour Dates:
07/13 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion at Riverbend
07/15 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Council Bluffs
07/16 Chicago, IL Charter One
07/17 Rochester, MI Meadowbrook
07/19 Boston, MA Bank Of America
07/20 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theatre
07/22 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
07/24 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
07/26 Vienna, VA The Filene Center
07/27 Columbus, OH The LC Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater
07/29 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
07/30 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
07/31 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
08/02 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
08/03 Portsmouth, VA nTelos Wireless Pavilion
08/05 Pompano Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheater
08/07 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park
08/09 Charlotte, NC Uptown Amphitheater
08/10 Raleigh, NC Raleigh Amphitheater
08/12 Memphis, TN Live at the Garden
08/17 Denver, CO 1stBank Center
08/18 Park City, UT Deer Valley Ski Resort
08/20 Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
08/21 Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery (VVP Date!)
08/23 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
08/25 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort & Casino - Summit Pavilion
-Tehillah
TehillahDeCastro@vestraverapress.com
Vestra Vera Press has been given the opportunity to interview the boys of Runner Runner April 6th in San Francisco at Bottom of The Hill! We’d love to ask them your questions. Simply reblog with your question or just drop them off in our ask box. You can also email them directly at karimarie@vestraverapress.com
Don’t forget to pick up their self-titled debut album! It’s fantastic.
Check out their videos for ‘Hey Alli’ and ‘So Obvious.’.
Can’t wait to see everyone at the show!
-Kari
