The All American Rejects are back with their third album, When the World Comes Down, which will be available this November. They just launched their first single off the record, "Gives You Hell."
Check it out below
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wertz release: just a broken record
By Angelyn Thornton
Matt Wertz is back again with his newest album, Under Summer Sun, which hit stores and iTunes on September 16th. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fully live up to the expectations this time around. Those who have heard his music and have a strong allegiance to his talent, built up from hard work and experience, will find the quality of this latest release somewhat baffling.
Under Summer Sun is a collection of slightly-tweaked old favorites with a sprinkling of newly-minted tracks. These new songs, though undoubtedly crafted with the best of intentions, somehow lack the passion of his earlier work, serving more of a superfluous role rather than providing any sizable contribution. Wertz’s new recordings seem to just fill space on an album that feels haphazardly put together in a rush to be released. (Note: for a Summer titled album, it barely made the season. )
This newest project would have benefited tremendously from a little more patience and care. Wertz would have been better off delaying the release, and taking the time necessary to deliver a polished collection of all-new material. Despite the letdown, there is one track to mention off of this album.
"Keep Faith" shines brightly amid the other, not quite as intriguing new material. With heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies that have become Wertz’s trademark, this song aims to please. With the exception of aforementioned hit, Under Summer Sun is disappointing as a whole.
His older material is wonderful, but let’s save the reprises for the Matt Wertz greatest hits album and give the fans something unexpected. As for the majority of his new stuff, there is simply something missing; that special something behind the music and the lyrics that Wertz has come to be known and appreciated for by his fans. Hopefully, he can regain his soulful powerhouse the next time around. Matt Wertz is currently on tour through November.
Matt Wertz is back again with his newest album, Under Summer Sun, which hit stores and iTunes on September 16th. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fully live up to the expectations this time around. Those who have heard his music and have a strong allegiance to his talent, built up from hard work and experience, will find the quality of this latest release somewhat baffling.
Under Summer Sun is a collection of slightly-tweaked old favorites with a sprinkling of newly-minted tracks. These new songs, though undoubtedly crafted with the best of intentions, somehow lack the passion of his earlier work, serving more of a superfluous role rather than providing any sizable contribution. Wertz’s new recordings seem to just fill space on an album that feels haphazardly put together in a rush to be released. (Note: for a Summer titled album, it barely made the season. )
This newest project would have benefited tremendously from a little more patience and care. Wertz would have been better off delaying the release, and taking the time necessary to deliver a polished collection of all-new material. Despite the letdown, there is one track to mention off of this album.
"Keep Faith" shines brightly amid the other, not quite as intriguing new material. With heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies that have become Wertz’s trademark, this song aims to please. With the exception of aforementioned hit, Under Summer Sun is disappointing as a whole.
His older material is wonderful, but let’s save the reprises for the Matt Wertz greatest hits album and give the fans something unexpected. As for the majority of his new stuff, there is simply something missing; that special something behind the music and the lyrics that Wertz has come to be known and appreciated for by his fans. Hopefully, he can regain his soulful powerhouse the next time around. Matt Wertz is currently on tour through November.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Fatal plane crash in South Carolina
Barricade Buzz StaffA Learjet, carrying Travis Barker of Blink-182 and DJ Adam Goldstein, crashed when it veered off of the runway just hours after the men performed together at a free show. The jet burst into flames, and claimed the lives of four other passengers. Among the dead include, the pilot, co-pilot, and two members of Barker's entourage, Chris Baker, 29 and Charles Still, 25.
Both are reported to be in critical, but stable condition at the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga. E! Online is reporting that DJ AM is suffering from severe burns over 50% of his body, primarily in the face, while Barker has burns from the waist down.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and their friends.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Music Builds Tour brings Soulful Spirit to Nissan Pavilion
By the Barricade Buzz Staff
photos by Amy Willard
Following the catchy opener was Robert Randolph and the Family band. This funky soul act features the incredible talent of steel pedal guitarist, Robert Randolph. The rhythm and soul of this musically gifted group really got fans moving. The performance also featured guest vocals from Randolph's sister. Barricade Buzz was especially blown away by the versatility of this group, as musicians began trading off instruments halfway through the set.
Switchfoot
San Diego rockers, Switchfoot, claimed the stage next with their popular recordings off of Oh! Gravity, Nothing Is Sound, and Beautiful Letdown. The vocals of lead singer, Jon Foreman, really drew the crowd to the stage as more fans began filing into the pavilion. The spirited performance showcased the pure talent and soul of the band. Note worthy songs included "Awakening," "Oh! Gravity," the Americana packed message of "American Dream," and the ever popular "Dare You To Move," made popular by the major motion picture, A Walk to Remember.
Finally, the spirituality of the venue that night reached another level as Third Day began their set as the headliner. Fans quickly rose to their feat and lifted their hands in the air to praise this Georgia based band. The performance included songs off of their summer release, Revelation. Lead singer, Mac Powell, appeared to unite the crowd with his melodic vocals and his inspirational words. We were particularly moved by "Revelation," and enjoyed the "This Is Who I Am."
The Music Builds Tour delivered entertaining music with a side of spiritual enlightenment. The positive energy beaming from the stage was both enjoyable and inspiring. From the view of the audience, fans received comfort and hope with every melody sung. If you're looking your looking for a concert packed with energy and spirituality, then definitely catch this tour and help support Habitat for Humanity.
For more photos, visit the Photo Pit on this site.
photos by Amy Willard
Last weekend, Barricade Buzz had the privilege of experience something different, Christian rock. One of our photographers and reports set out to the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia to catch the Music Builds tour. The concert featured popular Christian bands, Jars of Clay, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Switchfoot, and Third Day.
Jars of Clay
Opening the benefit show for Habitat for Humanity, were Nashville natives, Jars of Clay. Dawned in all white garments, they took the stage shortly after 7 pm. They delivered a powerful performance, and spiritual motivation with songs off of their EP Closer, which was released in August. Some of the highlights included their popular single, "Closer," and a new song from an expected 2009 release, "Heaven."Jars of ClayFollowing the catchy opener was Robert Randolph and the Family band. This funky soul act features the incredible talent of steel pedal guitarist, Robert Randolph. The rhythm and soul of this musically gifted group really got fans moving. The performance also featured guest vocals from Randolph's sister. Barricade Buzz was especially blown away by the versatility of this group, as musicians began trading off instruments halfway through the set.
SwitchfootFinally, the spirituality of the venue that night reached another level as Third Day began their set as the headliner. Fans quickly rose to their feat and lifted their hands in the air to praise this Georgia based band. The performance included songs off of their summer release, Revelation. Lead singer, Mac Powell, appeared to unite the crowd with his melodic vocals and his inspirational words. We were particularly moved by "Revelation," and enjoyed the "This Is Who I Am."
The Music Builds Tour delivered entertaining music with a side of spiritual enlightenment. The positive energy beaming from the stage was both enjoyable and inspiring. From the view of the audience, fans received comfort and hope with every melody sung. If you're looking your looking for a concert packed with energy and spirituality, then definitely catch this tour and help support Habitat for Humanity.
For more photos, visit the Photo Pit on this site.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Secondhand Serenade and Cute Is What We Aim For team up with MySpace Music
Secondhand Serenade will be teaming up to co-headline with Cute Is What We Aim For later this fall. The tour will be a part of MySpace Music.
The dates:
Oct 31 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Nov 1 – Boston, MA @ Roxy
Nov 3 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Nov 4 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Nov 5 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Nov 6 – Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
Nov 8 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos
Nov 9 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
Nov 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Nov 12 – Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
Nov 13 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Nov 14 – Sauget, IL @ Pops
Nov 15 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Nov 16 – Pontiac, MI @ Clutch Cargo
Nov 18 – Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
Nov 19 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Nov 21 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
Nov 22 – St. Paul, MN @ Myth
Nov 23 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Nov 25 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Nov 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Salt Air Pavilion
Nov 28 – San Francisco, CA @ The Grand
Nov 29 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec 2 – West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec 3 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec 6 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
Dec 9 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
Dec 10 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Pavilion at Concrete Street
The dates:
Oct 31 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Nov 1 – Boston, MA @ Roxy
Nov 3 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Nov 4 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Nov 5 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Nov 6 – Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
Nov 8 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos
Nov 9 – Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
Nov 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Nov 12 – Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
Nov 13 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Nov 14 – Sauget, IL @ Pops
Nov 15 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Nov 16 – Pontiac, MI @ Clutch Cargo
Nov 18 – Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
Nov 19 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Nov 21 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
Nov 22 – St. Paul, MN @ Myth
Nov 23 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Nov 25 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Nov 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Salt Air Pavilion
Nov 28 – San Francisco, CA @ The Grand
Nov 29 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec 2 – West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec 3 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
Dec 6 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
Dec 9 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
Dec 10 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Pavilion at Concrete Street
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Switchfoot Photos
Switchfoot - Music Builds Tour 2008
Nissan Pavilion - Bristow, VA
September 14, 2008
photos by Amy Willard
Nissan Pavilion - Bristow, VA
September 14, 2008
photos by Amy Willard
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
In Other Wertz
Matt Wertz performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC in 2007Photo by Amy Willard
Nashville, acoustic-rock upcomer, Matt Wertz has released his latest album today, Under Summer Sun. The full length record features popular singles, "5:19" and "Everything's Right." You can order the album off of iTunes or Amazon now.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Where were we last night?
Last night Barricade Buzz was at the Music Builds Tour in Bristow, Virginia. We got a chance to experience something different, Christian rock. Bands on roster included Jars of Clay, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Switchfoot, and Third Day.
Here's a shot of Jars of Clay (more will be posted tomorrow)
photo by Amy Willard
Here's a shot of Jars of Clay (more will be posted tomorrow)
photo by Amy Willard
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Your Last Song
I just came across this report from ABC News. It's about a young girl, Jessica Stone, who due to a medical condition, had to undergo surgery to save her life... but at the expense of her hearing.
What was the last thing she chose to listen to before going under? Her favorite song, "All We Are," by Matt Nathanson.
View the story by following the link below:
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=5665944
If you knew you would never be able to hear again... what would your last song be?
--Amy
What was the last thing she chose to listen to before going under? Her favorite song, "All We Are," by Matt Nathanson.
View the story by following the link below:
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=5665944
If you knew you would never be able to hear again... what would your last song be?
--Amy
Friday, September 12, 2008
New Vanilla Sky TV - Episode 14
So one band video podcast we can't get enough of these days is Vanilla Sky.
Here's their most recent episode
(You Tube 'Vanilla Sky TV' to watch the rest of them)
Here's their most recent episode
(You Tube 'Vanilla Sky TV' to watch the rest of them)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
September 11 2001 - You are NOT forgotten.
There are very few things in this world that actually get to me, for some reason, 9/11 is one of those things.
I think it's because I remember the day so vividly....
I was just entering my second week of high school, and I was sitting in second period algebra class with Mrs. Mantillia. I remember joking around with my friend Dave, when Mrs. Brown frantically entered our class. She was looking for her cell phone to call her husband who works in New York City; we were all confused by her panic until we turned on the TV...
There, we all saw smoke billowing from the first tower. At first, I didn't think anything of it. A plane hitting a tower... clearly it had to be some sort of accident; then the second plane hit. This was no accident.
I remember the end of the period bell ringing and none of us knowing whether or not we should leave our classrooms. Obviously we had to continue on our day, so I headed to my next class, art.
I went to the studio up in the loft and sat down in front of the TV; no one bothered to set up their canvases, everyone's eyes were glued to the broadcast.
We all sat there... shocked and confused. "What the hell is this?" I remember thinking.
Then the towers fell. Like most people's reaction, my hand immediately covered my mouth in horror. "Oh my God."
The footage today still strikes an emotional chord-- just watching that cloud of dust and debris swallow Manhattan whole is enough to give anyone chills.
After the collapse, and the two other attacks, the principle made an announcement that the day would carry on as normal, but those with relatives in NYC, PA, and DC were excused to try to make phone calls.
My oldest brother was in New York at the time, luckily he was alright.
The rest of the day, as I recall, just had this weird vibe. I sat outside in the middle of the football field with my gym class, pretty much in silence. My teacher didn't know what to say, my friends didn't know what to say. I remember the silence; there wasn't a cloud, a bird, and certainly not a plane in the sky that afternoon.
It was surreal.
----
Every year on the anniversary, I think about that day. I think about where I was, and I click through pictures still saved to my computer; I don't want to ever forget it.
Last year, The Fray introduced a special 9/11 version of "How To Save a Life." It features recordings from the broadcasts of that fateful day. Now, many You Tube enthusiast have created visual tributes with the mp3. Here's a pretty good one I wanted to share.
In Memory of the Victims of 9/11
You Will NEVER Be Forgotten.
I think it's because I remember the day so vividly....
I was just entering my second week of high school, and I was sitting in second period algebra class with Mrs. Mantillia. I remember joking around with my friend Dave, when Mrs. Brown frantically entered our class. She was looking for her cell phone to call her husband who works in New York City; we were all confused by her panic until we turned on the TV...
There, we all saw smoke billowing from the first tower. At first, I didn't think anything of it. A plane hitting a tower... clearly it had to be some sort of accident; then the second plane hit. This was no accident.
I remember the end of the period bell ringing and none of us knowing whether or not we should leave our classrooms. Obviously we had to continue on our day, so I headed to my next class, art.
I went to the studio up in the loft and sat down in front of the TV; no one bothered to set up their canvases, everyone's eyes were glued to the broadcast.
We all sat there... shocked and confused. "What the hell is this?" I remember thinking.
Then the towers fell. Like most people's reaction, my hand immediately covered my mouth in horror. "Oh my God."
The footage today still strikes an emotional chord-- just watching that cloud of dust and debris swallow Manhattan whole is enough to give anyone chills.
After the collapse, and the two other attacks, the principle made an announcement that the day would carry on as normal, but those with relatives in NYC, PA, and DC were excused to try to make phone calls.
My oldest brother was in New York at the time, luckily he was alright.
The rest of the day, as I recall, just had this weird vibe. I sat outside in the middle of the football field with my gym class, pretty much in silence. My teacher didn't know what to say, my friends didn't know what to say. I remember the silence; there wasn't a cloud, a bird, and certainly not a plane in the sky that afternoon.
It was surreal.
----
Every year on the anniversary, I think about that day. I think about where I was, and I click through pictures still saved to my computer; I don't want to ever forget it.
Last year, The Fray introduced a special 9/11 version of "How To Save a Life." It features recordings from the broadcasts of that fateful day. Now, many You Tube enthusiast have created visual tributes with the mp3. Here's a pretty good one I wanted to share.
In Memory of the Victims of 9/11
You Will NEVER Be Forgotten.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Chiodos Video Shoot
Chiodos is teaming up with director Darren Doane(Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World, AFI) to shoot the video for "The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable.(The Final Battle)" on Tuesday, September 16th in Pontiac, MI.
Those wanting to participate should meet at the Crofoot between 3-4 PM for a wristband and entry. (The video will wrap at approximately 8-9 PM.)
THIS IS FREE!
The Crofoot
1 South Saginaw
Pontiac MI 48342
Those wanting to participate should meet at the Crofoot between 3-4 PM for a wristband and entry. (The video will wrap at approximately 8-9 PM.)
THIS IS FREE!
The Crofoot
1 South Saginaw
Pontiac MI 48342
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Faber Drive
Our new photographer, Ashley Perry, caught Faber Drive in concert last week at the Pacific Coliseum, check out some of her shots below:
Thursday, September 4, 2008
New from MxPx
Today, MxPx debuts their new single, "Contention," off of their eighth full length album, Secret Weapon.
The video for the third single off of their latest release will be featured on BuzzNet.com, and a free download will be available on PollStar.com for the next two weeks.
The band is currently on tour with Lagwagon and will feature a show with Rancid, see dates below:
The video for the third single off of their latest release will be featured on BuzzNet.com, and a free download will be available on PollStar.com for the next two weeks.
The band is currently on tour with Lagwagon and will feature a show with Rancid, see dates below:
w/Lagwagon
Thu 9/4 Call the Office
Fri 9/5 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON
Sat 9/6 Metropolis
Sun 9/7 Imperial de Quebec Quebec City, ON
Mon 9/8 Pavilion Agricole Rimouski, QUE
Wed 9/10 The Marquee Club Halifax, NS
Solo dates
Thu 9/11 The Basement
Sat 9/13 Higher Ground
w/Lagwagon
Mon 9/15 Harper’s Ferry
Tue 9/16 The Fillmore at the TLA Philadelphia, PA
Wed 9/17 BB King’s Blues Club New York, NY
Fri 9/19 St. Andrew’s Hall Detroit, MI
Sat 9/20 Metro
Sun 9/21 Station 4
Tue 9/23 Pop’s
Thu 9/25 Ogden Theatre
Fri 9/26 In The Venue
Sat 9/27 Jillian’s
Sun 9/28 House of Blues
Tue 9/30 The Clubhouse
Wed 10/1 House of Blues
Fri 10/3 House of Blues
Sat 10/4 Phoenix Theatre
w/Rancid
Sun 10/5 Henry Fonda Theater Los Angeles, CA*
Solo dates
Mon 10/6 The Dome
Tue 10/7 The Warehouse
Wed 10/8 Icon
* New date
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