Week In Local Rock

Shakers

Heather’s HideAway

Wednesday, June 30th - The Semantics, Hadaka Matsuri, Walls You've Built, Free State

Thursday, July 1st - Up & Coming Tour 2004Allergic to Bullshit, Third Leg, Ambry, The Modern Say Saint,
Doozer, Malachi Constant

Friday, July 2nd - Punk Show Static Resistance, Merryweather Butterscotch and the Funtastics, 66 Lab Rat

Saturday, July 3rd - No Nothing Party, Showdown, Monster A Go Go, Raise the Red Lantern

For more information, contact Heather's Hideaway at 423-926-3896

Downtown Rafters

invites you to experience some
of our area's premium metal bands:

Cauda
(melodic rock from Boone, NC)

Never Before
(melodic metal from Kingsport)

SikSouls
(loud, heavy metal from Kingsport)

Friday, July 2nd
Doors open at 9pm - Show starts at 10pm
$6 cover at the door
Under 18 must have a guardian

Cahootenanny's

Thursday, July 1st
The Moonshine Cherrys

TAPS

Friday, July 1st and Saturday, July 2nd
SOBER OTIS

Downtown (Morristown)

Thursday, July 1
Engaged
Engaged
showtime 10:00 - All ages

Closed Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3

posted by Team Rock at 7:28 AM

 

Tricities.com to Give Away 4 EDGIES Tickets

The good people over at Tricites.Com is giving away 4 tickets to the 2004 Edgies Awards dinner!

The contest started June 28th - visit Tricities EDGIES GIVEAWAY for all the details!

Xyon

posted by Team Rock at 11:02 AM

 

The Upcoming Tour of 2004

by Xyon

Mayhem Productions along with Utterpunk.com are proud to present The Upcoming Tour of 2004 featuring Allergic to Bullshit (regional), Malachi Constant, Doozer, Ambry, The Modern Day Saint, and Third Leg. The venue for this stellar show will be Heather’s Hideaway, the date is Friday July 2nd, and cover will be $6.00. This is an 18 and over show with proper ID required at the door.
The first band of the night will be Allergic to Bullshit. They are out of Norton Virginia and are well known on the punk scene.

The next band up is Malachi Constant. The bands web site was down, but I found that they are out of West Springfield and that they play the music that they enjoy. After listening to a couple of downloads, the music that “they enjoy” is real good punk. Like the “Violent Femmes” meeting “The Dead Kennedy’s,” their music would speed up to a punk frenzy and slow down, just as fast, to quick chords on the guitar with light vocals.

The third band will be Doozer out of Camden, Connecticut. Doozer has a more traditional, straight punk sound. From the songs I sampled, their songs range from fast (but not so furious) to slower and hypnotic. The lead singer has a good voice and uses it in the popular style of “whining,” but you won’t be whining about this band after you see them. They will rock the punk out of Johnson City.

Fourth up is Ambry.. They have a straight punk sound that leans Experimental Rock (with a bit of hardcore punk thrown in for good measure.). As I was listening to this five member band out of Haverhill, Massachusetts I was thinking – they sound like Green Day before they got popular, great sound but with a raw edge that make them stand out.

Fifth will be The Modern Saint. The Modern Day Saint teamed up with Sonny to release their first CD, ‘Tennessee Isn’t Too Far Away’ a few months ago and is already working on their next CD, ‘(REVERSE) ALCHEMY’ due out this winter. A review of their album says, “They combine all the greatest elements of bands such as Dashboard Confessional, Finch, Saves the Day, The Startling Line and Taking Back Sunday. Their passion for playing enriches the listener’s experience by bringing out their genuine feelings through the music and lyrics. Sonny contributes the last three tracks to the CD.” After sampling their music, I’d say that description fits and is further added by saying, “When you attend a Modern Day Saint show you can expect to feel the music, to feel the angst, to feel the anger of each song, getting the distinct feeling it is being played as if it was meant to be the last song they ever played. This sound can only be described as the perfect marriage of sonic chaos and pop sensibility combined with various influences from the punk, and hardcore.”

Last up will be Johnson City’s own, Third Leg. Third Leg has re-ignited the punk scene in Johnson City so it is fitting that they are closing this amazing show. This is a must see live performance.
A few quotes already out there about Third Leg:
“Third leg has a nice interesting sound, rather different, a bit old school hardcore, a bit melodic with some really nice guitar work, vocals, hell even the drums kick my ass…” Freakshow - Art and Music Zine (Jan 2003).
"The Third Leg has a live show not to be missed!" WRZK FM- Monday Night Edge

‘Nuff Said. Be there, but you had better buy your ticket early, there are only 39 tickets left as of Monday, June 28. Tickets can be bought in advance at Heather’s HideAway.

posted by Team Rock at 3:43 PM

 

Rocking on the River set for Late July

AFT Entertainment is pround to present the return of Rocking on the River (Erwin - Nolichucky River) on July 30, 31, and Aug 1.

This music festival has drawn large numbers in the past and the return of this favorite event is sure to draw big numbers again.

The Band Line up has been released and include:

Non Prophets
Intrikut
Downbleed
Project Downfall
Anti-Trust
Omega Tribe
Bishop Stone
Horace
Red Letter Day
Dead Star Prophecies
Witherspoon
Blindsight
SikSouls
Thrid Leg
Five Foot Mullet
SkullSoup
New Disease
Monsters of Japan
Cold Winters Kiss
Out of Orbit
Lotus
Sober Otis
Stick Horse
66 Rats
Winter of 74
Reduce Speed Ahead
Paladin
Showdown
Goodspeed
Never Before
Tribe 13
Cauda
Thee Invisibles
Moonshine Cherrys
Straight Line Stitch

Stay tuned for more information as it is available.

Xyon
posted by Team Rock at 10:06 AM

 

Ligion to open for Lennon in Johnson City

from Ligion's press release:

Nashville, TN - Jun 23, 2004 Ligion is excited to announce dates with Lennon and Live. Ligion will be hittiing the road in July and joining Lennon for dates in late July and August. Lennon originally from Nashville, TN has been on the road with the Warped Tour, Heart and Alice Cooper. It will be a great chance for Ligion to go to some new markets and build their already strong fan base.

Ligion is also scheduled to open for Live at the Dancin' in the District this fall in Nashville,TN

Check out the band at Ligion

Xyon
posted by Team Rock at 3:49 PM

 

ROCK'N'ROLL INTO THE SUNSET

Hey all, REX here. I just wanted to thank the guys at TEAM ROCK and all the great people I've met while involved with this project. It has been a blast! I'm out of the area on weekends 99% of the time these days, leaving no time to actually SEE any of the local shows that TEAM ROCK has done so much to support. Most of my recent posting has been about national acts/events that have occured waaaayyy outside anything that could be called a 'regional area'. Due to this, I'm keeping such posts on my blog - DAMN ART DIARY - this will leave much more free space to devote to local shows. I may post here again someday, but it's doubtful. My thanks to all!

Oh yeah, THE NEW MOTORHEAD CD FUCKING ROCKS!!!!

- REXUS MODEUS ASSHOLUS MAGNUS -

posted by Team Rock at 7:33 PM

 

Battle of the Bands at Bell County Fair (Kentucky)

Email Sent to Team Rock:

Hi , Vision Metal Records here, we are sponsoring the Bell county Fair Battle of the Bands July 15th 16th & 17th. the entry form is at KROCK and at Bell County Fair -- Sponsored by:Vison Metal

Likely to be good exposure out of state for interested local bands.

Xyon
posted by Team Rock at 11:17 AM

 

Week In Local Rock

Friday June 25 - Elizabethton High School - Elizabethton, TN
Gretchen (~ Midnight) + other bands supporting The American Cancer Society (See Next Post for more Details)

Gatsby's

Saturday June 26
TEEN SPIRIT A TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA
Special guest: RED LETTER DAY

TEEN SPIRIT is lead by Billy Morris guitarist of Warrant

This is an 21 and up show admission price is just $10 doors open at 10pm

Heather’s HideAway

Tuesday, June 22,Movie and Music Night ,
Texas Chainsaw Massacre will roll, followed by the band Necro Tonz.
Visit Necro Tonz at Necrotonz .

Wednesday, June 23
Sleeping Girl Drowning and League
Sleeping Girl Drowning
League

Thursday, June 24
Sharks and Minnows, First Class and Side Walk Slam
Sharks and Minnows
First Class

Friday, June 25
The Independents, Knucklehead, Scullsoup and Allergic to Bullshit
Scullsoup

Saturday June 26
Four Minute Mile, Fallen Wisdom and If I Die Tonight

For more information, contact Heather's Hideaway at 423-926-3896

Downtown Rafters

Saturday, June 26th
Pantera Tribute Band Cemetery Gates with Blingsight opening...
Doors open at 9pm with Showtime at 10:30.

Downtown (Morristown)

Thursday, June 24th


Decade of Deceit
showtime 10:00
All ages

Friday, June 25
Jason Lane and Adelyn
Adelyn Rock
Showtime 9:30
all ages, $5.00 cover, $7.00 under 21

Saturday, June 26
Nailed and Bombing Adam
Bombing Adam
Showtime 9:30
all ages, $5.00 cover, $7.00 under 21
posted by Team Rock at 7:18 AM

 

RELAY FOR LIFE

Friday June 25
Elizabethton High School
7pm - 7am

What Is Relay?

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. It offers everyone in a community a chance to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length.

Because Relay For Life is a community gathering rather than an athletic event, anyone and everyone can participate. Teams form from businesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, churches, schools, and service organizations. Team members share a common purpose — to support the American Cancer Society’s mission.

Relay For Life also raises funds. Teams solicit donations, have garage sales, hold car washes, and more. If you need more help or have any other questions about Relay For Life, contact your local ACS office or call 1-800-ACS-2345.

.....A special thanks to all the bands providing music.....
A very special thanks to my friends and one of my favorite bands GRETCHEN, who will be performing around mid-night.
Come out and Join the Fight Against Cancer!!!!

posted by Team Rock at 6:07 AM

 

CRACKER ; THURSDAY JUNE 17

at the Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)



This is a CRACKER w/ Camper Van Beethoven acoustic show - David, Johnny, and Jonathan will be performing Cracker AND Camper Van Beethoven stuff, along with everyone's solo work and side bands.
Opening this show will be Jason Isbell of Drive By Truckers.
....Tickets $18.00

posted by Team Rock at 6:35 AM

 

2nd Annual WRZK Edgies Nominees Announced

WRZK continues to lead the way in promoting local and regional Musical artists as the 2004 Edgies have been announced.

...And the Nominees are:

Best Pop Rock Performance
“Fools Highway”: The Transoms
“Tell Me Baby”: Medium
“No Win Situation”: Reagan Boggs and Carbon Blue
“Easy Bake Lovin’”: Goodspeed
“When I Wake Up”: After Noah

Best Metal/Alternative Performance
“OC-40”: Blindsight
“Bleed For Me”: Downbleed
“The Cycle”: Omega Tribe
“Blameless”: Stickhorse
”Plasticky”: ScullSoup

Male Vocalist of the Year
Thomas Roark: Blindsight
PattyCakes: Five Foot Mullet
Rob Russell: Rob Russell and the Sore Losers
Adam Leonard: Rite of Passage
Gibson: Goodspeed

Female Vocalist of the Year
Mia Richards: Gretchen
Sarah Lewis: JagStar
Brigit
Reagan Boggs: RB and Carbon Blue
Shannon Lindsey :Perfect Mercy

Best Live Performance
Rob Russell and the Sore Losers
Omega Tribe
Five Foot Mullet
Goodspeed
Sober Otis

Album of the Year
Cream of Green Scream Sickle:ScullSoup
I Can Handle Crazy: RB and Carbon Blue
Medium: Medium
Necromegacon: Omega Tribe
One Last Star Tonight: After Noah

Regional Artist of the Year
Squeeze Toy
The Goodies
Swift
Supafuzz
The Visual

Local Artist of the Year
Rob Russell and the Sore Losers
Blindsight
Omega Tribe
Five Foot Mullet
Gretchen

You may vote one time for each category. Click Here to download and print out the form.

After you vote, drop off the ballot to one of these locations in one of these cities:

Johnson City Locations
The Sophisticated Otter
Dad’s CD’s
Morrell Music
Downtown Rafters
Kemosabee’s Roadhouse
Cahootenanny’s

Kingsport Locations
Dad’s CD’s
Morrell Music
Kingsport Sports Club

Bristol, TN/VA Locations
Morrell Music
Sessions at the Vineyard
Sonic CD’s
Ireson’s Pub (Old 7th Street Saloon and Café)
JJ’s House of Music

Morristown
The Downtown

Wise, VA
Dad’s CD’s

You may mail the ballots, but they have to be in by July 2 to be counted.

Mail to:

The 2004 Edgies Awards
c/o WRZK
222 Commerce St.
Kingsport, TN 37660
Attn: JT

(A separate page is being made to get to this list anytime for the next weeks on Team Rock. It will be found on the top of the right side.)

Xyon
posted by Team Rock at 7:24 AM

 

The Week In Local/Regional Rock

Downtown Rafters
Friday June 18
AntiTrust W/ Intrikut and Siksouls

Shakers
Saturday June 19
AntiTrust w/ Duyall

Ireson's Pub
Wednesday June 16
H.B. Beverly w/
3/4 Time
(Beach Rock)

Thursday June 17
Rick And Jef
Acoustic Rock)

Friday June 18
Blitzkid, Third Leg,
and The Klopeks
(Punk)

Saturday June 19
The Lapdogs
(Americana)

Blue Cats - (Knoxville, TN)
Tuesday June 15
CRACKER, Camper Van Beethoven

Wednesday June 16
Seven Mary Three, FiveEight

posted by Team Rock at 7:36 AM

 

The Week in Music (6/8-6/12)

Friday June 11 - Rafters


FRIDAY JUNE 11 @ Shakers
SikSoulS, Intrikut

Friday June 11 @ The Money (Rock Hill, SC) [regional show]
downBleed, Replay

Saturday June 12 - Ireson's Pub (Bristol)


Saturday June 12 - Sophisticated Otter
Josh Todd Band - $10

Saturday June 12 - Gatsby's
HAIRBANGERS BALL

The Downtown - Morristown, TN

Thursday, June 10

East Bank

Friday, June 11
Classic Porn, American Plague

Saturday, June 12
Winter of '74, Classic Porn

posted by Team Rock at 7:23 AM

 

By Plum it's Saturday Night

I have been out of town most of the week and playing catch up on many things since my return. Next week Team Rock will return to normal scheduling, but I had to mention the Blue Plum Festival in Downtown Johnson City. I am heading that way to see The Everybody Fields on the second stage at 5:30. After that I will be wandering around the festival, and capping off the evening over at Shaker's for the downBleed show.

See everyone down that way...

Xyon
posted by Team Rock at 3:48 PM