Barricade Buzz

THE BUZZ

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:48:00 +0000

+Scary Kids Scaring Kids rumored to be calling quits after tour in 2010.

+The Starting Line will reunite for 1 night only in Philly on 12/29. Tickets are $22... don't forget LiveNation's $10 (in)convenience fee.

+The Maine will release a Warped Tour book featuring band journals and photos.

Check out the new video from Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack - "Disappear"

Motion City Soundtrack | MySpace Music Videos

TICKET GIVEAWAY!

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +0000

If you get our Twitter to 500 followers, we'll release the details on how you can WIN 2 tickets to see Switchfoot, courtesy of our friends at the 9:30 Club! Tell your friends to follow us, less than 100 to go! http://www.twitter.com/barricadebuzz

It Happened Last Night... Gallows.

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

photographer Amy Willard braved the chaos to shoot UK punk band Gallows at the DC9 tonight. The band announced tonight would be their last show in the US as they are forced to abandon AFI on a current US tour for health reasons.

The Buzz

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:07:00 +0000

Steven Tyler rumored to be leaving Aerosmith

Dashboard Confessional announce acoustic tour with New Found Glory

We Are The In Crowd to sign with Hopeless Records

Family Force 5 will return to the 9:30 Club on 11/20

The Dangerous Summer will hit VA's Jammin Java 11/24

Switchfoot will play the 9:30 Club 12/13 - We will be having a Twitter contest for 2 tickets.

The Starting Line have released their live DVD Somebodys Gonna Miss Us

CMA Awards will air tonight.

Say Anything arrive in Maryland Friday

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:48:00 +0000

Los Angeles based rock band, Say Anything, will arrive in Towson, Md on Friday at the Recher Theatre. Armed with their third album, a self-titled 12-song collection, the band will play to a sold out crowd with tourmates, the Miniature Tigers, Moneen, and Eisley.

The RCA Records release aims to "step outside tradition," according to frontman, Max Beemis, and does just that with its universal appeal. Anyone who pops in Say Anything will surely find themselves relating to the uplifting lyrics of newfound trust and self discovery.

If you're lucky enough to have your tickets to Fridays show, Barricade Buzz will see you there! If not, tickets are still available to the 11/7 show at the Norva in Virginia.

Boston native keeps musical gift alive

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:45:00 +0000

By Wes Filer

“EZ-ily” considered one of the finest musicians in and around his hometown of Boston, Emeen Zarookian is far more than just your average songwriter. Blessed with an ear for melody and harmony, Zarookian started playing in a local ska band called Mass Hysteria when he was still a teenager.
While attending nearby Emerson College (class of 2006) for Audio Engineering, he quickly built a reputation of being the “go-to guy” for not only audio assistance on student films, but also for providing original music as well.
Along with Alex and Chris Stern, Zarookian formed the core of the popular indie-pop rock act called the Sterns.
Their first album, Say Goodbye to the Camera, was selected by the Boston Metro as one of their Top 10 local albums of 2005. The band’s 2006 follow-up album, Sinners Stick Together, was applauded by the website allmusic.com as “a pop masterpiece whose music is as enticing as its themes are thought-provoking.”
After crisscrossing the country countless times and a memorable stint at SXSW, the Sterns called it a day, which did nothing to slow down Zarookian’s work ethic – allowing him to explore other avenues of audio expertise.
After serving as an audio editor for the cartoon comedy series Assy McGee, he found himself working as a sound designer/composer for Rock Band 2 and Beatles Rock Band, both widely popular music-based video games. While designing and composing sound, he still pursued his passion for making original music.
Zarookian is a full time touring member of Brooklyn's Elizabeth and the Catapult as well as Eli Paper Boy Reed & the True Loves. He is also the front man and chief songwriter for his own solo outfit simply called The Emeen Z band, whose song “You Lit Up For Me,” was featured as a promotional tie-in with the original Showtime series Weeds. Zarookian currently lives in the New England area

Network with us!

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +0000

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It Happened Last Night... An Evening with Guster

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Veteran rockers, Guster, took over DC's famed 9:30 Club last night, here's just a sample!
photo by Amy Willard

Copeland call it quits

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000

After 9 years, Florida based pop/alternative rock band, Copeland, announced on their MySpace this morning that they will be moving on from this project.

The message describes the break up in an amicable fashion merely stating it is time to "follow other paths in our lives." Although the post says they are in fact breaking up, these Florida rockers are not quite ready to say goodbye to fans.

They have decided that this coming spring they will have a US farewell tour and make stops to some of their favorite places around the world. Copeland is also not ruling the possibility of a final studio album. To read the full message, please visit their myspace.

photos: The Bravery

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +0000

photo by Amy Willard

photos: The Dustys

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:12:00 +0000

photos by Amy Willard

UPCOMING SHOWS IN DC

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:18:00 +0000

TONIGHT! Colbie Caillat and Howie Day @ the 9:30 Club

5:30 pm doors

10/20 - Hanson and HelloGoodbye @ the 9:30 Club

10/23 - MTV's Ulalume Fest: PARAMORE + AFI @ the Merriweather Post Pavilion

Last Night: The Airborne Toxic Event

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:04:00 +0000

photo by Amy Willard

photos: fun.

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:40:00 +0000

photos by Amy Willard

Photos of Fun. performing at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. One of the best live shows we've seen in years. http://www.myspace.com/fun

from our mailroom: Sprockets

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:31:00 +0000

This came in the mail yesterday. Their name is Sprockets and they are an alternative pop/rock trio recently relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada. Their new album, Medicated Empty, is produced by MxPx's Mike Herrera.

Influences include: Blink 182, Thrice, and Papa Roach

For Fans of: Sick Puppies, Hotspur, The Exies

http://www.myspace.com/sprockets

Coming to the 9:30 Club

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:01:00 +0000

We Need YOUR Help!

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:42:00 +0000

Hello readers!

We need YOUR help! We would really, really, really like to put on a benefit concert here in Washington D.C. for the Lupus Foundation of America. If you would like to be part of this as either a performer, sponsor, or donor, please email us at barricadebuzz@gmail.com

Thank you! Help us make this happen!!

Help Us Out!

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:25:00 +0000

You can help show your support Barricade Buzz by picking up some of our way cool merchandise now avaible at: http://www.cafepress.com/barricadebuzz

We'll be adding new swag in the coming weeks!

Chiodos fires frontman

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:02:00 +0000

photo by Amy Willard

In a statement issued on the band's MySpace, Chiodos announced that lead singer, Craig Owens, has been let go. Out of respect to everyone involved, no details on the matter were disclosed. No comments have been made from the former frontman on his Twitter, who recently finished a series of solo tour dates. The separation comes as a surprise after Owens announced his solo project during this past summer's Warped Tour, but assured fans he was still in Chiodos. The band will continue on without Owens and seem eager to begin work on their next album.

Muse outsmarts Italian TV...

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:59:00 +0000

Muse recently performed on an Italian TV program which, to our knowledge, is notorious for fake performances. Once realizing this, the clever men of Muse decided to pull a fast one on the show by switching instruments, and vocals, and well, barely playing along. Kudos guys, you're smarter than Italian TV.

9:30 Club highlight show of the month

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:22:00 +0000

Tennessee based singer, Mat Kearney, will be returning to the 9:30 Club in Washington DC on September 24 with songs off of his latest album, City of Black and White. Tickets are on sale and available at 930.com

VMA's... does MTV even still play music videos?

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:00 +0000

So last night MTV hosted their infamous Video Music Awards in New York City. Once again, the show was focused more on lame jokes, controversy, and well anything but talent in music videos. Highlights include: A tribute to the late Michael Jackson.... that's about it. What we did learn is: it's very ironic that a station named for Music Television which no longer airs music videos can still host music video awards, Kayne West is an official douchebag (we apologize if that's not PC... but seriously? Taking a 17 year old's one moment?), Pink can actually runaway with the circus now, Lady Gaga bleeds and Music is one of the few bands left with any talent.

Since no one has really seen any of the videos that won last night, Barricade Buzz thought it would be fitting to highlight some music videos from the last year that were overlooked by MTV (or really, VH1).

Abracadavers

You Found Me

Songs of Summer

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Depressed the summer is over? Fear not. Here's our list of songs of summer.

"Island in the Sun" by Weezer
"Santa Monica" by Everclear
"Last Summer" by Lostprophets
"Soco Amaretto" by Brand New
"Fireflies" Owl City
"Summer Comes" by Vanilla Sky
"Sugar We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy
"Swim" by Jack's Mannequin
"Tune Out" by The Format
"Drive" by Incubus
"Summer, Man" by Taking Back Sunday
"The Boys of Summer" by the Ataris

Go Big, or Go Home

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:08:00 +0000

Check out the stage set up for U2's world tour. It's insane. The kicker? Because several pavilion like set ups have been created, the plan is to recycle them once the tour is complete. Check out this video from BBC.

Virgin Mobile provides fans with FREE

BarricadeBuzz@gmail.com (Barricade Buzz) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:42:00 +0000

By Amy Willard

photo by Amy Willard

For the last four years, the Baltimore-Washington area has played home to one of the biggest end of the summer music festivals, Virgin Fest. This year, Sir Richard Branson, who was in attendance, felt it was time to give relief in these harsh economic times and make the entire festival free.

On Sunday, August 30, thousands of fans, many of which earned tickets through volunteer work, made their long awaited trek to Columbia, Md. to see music history in the making. Whether it was by plane, train, car, or bus, concert goes from all over the country had one destination: the Merriweather Post Pavilion, designed by famed architect, Frank Gehry.

At 11 A.M. screams of joy echoed through the woods off Broken Land Parkway, as attendees were finally allowed onto the festival grounds. Many rushed to the gates at the pavilion to wait for a prime seat at 1 PM. Others who were more into the free experience made their way to the Lucky Layoff Lounge to win prizes which included: free Converse sneakers, Kyocera cell phones, Dickies jeans, Ikea furniture, and even a massage.

Other tents on the ground included free samples from Got2B hair products, a Converse shoe design competition, Red Bull, and plenty of organizations with raffle prizes for those who donated to the cause.

Those who donated their time and money to attend the show were deemed "Free I P's." These selfless citizens earned special treatment at the event and even got to me Mr. Virgin himself, Sir Richard Branson.

The West stage opened up at 11:15 AM with Sunday's Roulette. The large stage in the field that plays host to the Van's Warped Tour also featured the sounds of The Birthday Massacre who was voted on upon fans to play the event. Other acts included: Wale, The Hold Steady (Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 tweeted as his "music monday" this morning), Flava Flave with Public Enemy, The National, Girl Talk, and concluded the day with Franz Ferdinand.

The interesting duo of Mates of State opened the pavilion stage around 1 PM, along with Holy Fuck in the dance tent. As the rest of musical acts got underway, crowds began to form all over, evening stopping to enjoy the street performers, stationed around the festival grounds and marked by traffic cones.

Highlights of the event included the always entertaining Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday who belted out songs off their latest release, New Again. Jet opened their set with "Cold Hard Bitch," and made a dedication to the recently defunct Oasis. Dawned in a black and white striped tank top, Sam Endicott, kept the festival's momentum going as The Bravery took to the main stage.

Fans began packing the pavilion tight as festival staff worked swiftly to hang a golden Weezer banner across the stage. The crowds surged as 8 PM drew near, causing the pavilion to officially be gated off to new entrants. Despite the closed gates, fans still lined up, all around the large hill in hopes to be let in in time for headliner, Blink 182. Much to their dismay, as Rivers Cuomo of Weezer bounced around stage in his red polo, and black slacks singing hits like "Hash Pipe," "Island In the Sun," and old favorite, "Buddy Holly," no additional guests were let into the pavilion area.

As darkness fell, a large black curtain was drawn across the main stage to set up for the kings of pop/punk. While equipment exchanged places, the Red Bull skydiving team jumped from aircrafts above the festival and landed on the pavilion's roof where they were granted by Sir Branson and champaign, of course. The notorious Billionaire was short on words as he was handed a microphone, but wished everyone a good evening, to which a packed lawn responded with cheers.

By 9:15 the black curtain finally dropped as talented drummer, Travis Barker, rattled off beats as bassist, Mark Hoppus, and guitarist, Tom Delonge, skipped on stage. The popular punk rockers from the 90's proved that at over 30, they were still young at heart. The main event featured hits like "What's My Age Again," and "All The Small Thing's" which was dedicated by Hoppus to Delonge's wiener. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the show was full of profanity, the F-bomb was dropped an exponential amount of times, sexual references, and constant reminders of how awesome each song was.

Despite the jokes and signature immaturity, Hoppus and Delonge gained composure for a moment to remind fans why they were there, and well, that seeing them was worth what they paid for (nothing, that is), "if not double." They apologized for an "economy that sucks," but encouraged fans to text donations to various charities affiliated with the day's events. Hopefully some people in attendance were sober enough or could get a signal long enough to send a text for a good cause (such a high volume of texters and tweeters made trying to use cellphones difficult).

It will be interesting to see the official attendance numbers and the amount of money raised by the event in pure donation. All in all, the festival was a success, even if it wasn't, would it really matter? It was free.