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Planetfest
Planetfest was a music festival staged yearly by what used to be WWJK, WPLA Planet Radio 107.3 in Jacksonville, Florida at Metropolitan Park (Jacksonville), Metropolitan Park. It was started in 1999 and, with the exception of 2001, has continued every year since then. The show is known for its relatively low ticket prices for the large number of national and local bands. The event featured some of the biggest names in indie rock and attendance has grown each year. For WPLA's 10th anniversary in 2005, the station held a "Mutha Shuckin' Birthday" in the Spring at the Expo Center of the Jacksonville Fairgrounds instead of Metropolitan Park. Setup Planetfest is a music festival with two stages for the performing musicians. The Main Stage is where the ''featured performers'' play 45-60+ minute sets with 30 minute breaks between acts for stage preparation and breakdown. A smaller stage, called the JackRabbits Stage, is named after the local venue where a Battle of the Bands competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Park (Jacksonville)
Metropolitan Park is a urban waterfront park and concert venue located on the north bank of the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. It is projected to be the eastern terminus of the northbank Jacksonville Riverwalk. Facility The multi-purpose facility contains an exhibition mall for art, crafts and boat shows, a family picnic and playground area, and an earthen "bowl" with a performance pavilion which has a capacity of 10,000 persons and is home to many annual events, including The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, World of Nations Celebration, Spring Music Festival, Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks on July 4, Planetfest and many more. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra occasionally performs there, as have many nationally known entertainers. The primary facility is a reversible stage with seating for 3,000 under the large canopy. There is a green room, production office and dressing rooms for performers. The park has full boat docking facilities wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WWJK
WWJK (107.3 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Green Cove Springs, Florida, and serving the Greater Jacksonville radio market. The station broadcasts a mainstream rock radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. WWJK's radio studios are on Central Parkway in Jacksonville's Southside neighborhood, and the transmitter is off Hogan Road in the Arlington section. History The station signed on in May 1977 as beautiful music WJEE. In 1981, it switched to country music as WCRJ. In 1991, the call sign changed to WROO as "Rooster Country". On December 19, 2005 it became the new home for alternative rock station WPLA "Planet Radio". While WPLA saw its ratings rise after the frequency change, the station began losing ground when it had to split the alternative rock audience when 102.9 WXXJ (now WEZI) signed on in 2009. On August 4, 2010 the station flipped to classic hits-formatted "Magic 107.3", competing primarily against WJGL. On October 13, 2010, WPLA changed call l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American Rock music, rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski. This lineup released two albums, ''Saturate (Breaking Benjamin album), Saturate'' (2002) and ''We Are Not Alone (Breaking Benjamin album), We Are Not Alone'' (2004), before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005. The band released two more studio albums, ''Phobia (Breaking Benjamin album), Phobia'' (2006) and ''Dear Agony'' (2009), before entering an extended hiatus in early 2010 due to Burnley's recurring illnesses. Amid the hiatus, the release of a compilation album, ''Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin'' (2011), unauthorized by Burnley, brought about legal trouble within the band resulting in the dismissal of Fink and Klepaski. Szeliga later announced his departure in 2013 citing creative difference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lex And Terry
''Lex and Terry'' is a syndicated morning radio program hosted by Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes. Lex and Terry is Based in Dallas, Texas, the show is distributed by United Stations Radio Networks. It is heard during weekdays on radio stations throughout the US. The current Lex and Terry team consists of show hosts Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes, plus longtime staff member Dee Reed as executive producer/air talent, and Sarah B. Morgan. History Prior to the show, Jaymes gained popularity as an actor on '' Santa Barbara'' and also as a stand-up comedian, including on the Fox network on the critically acclaimed ''The Sunday Comics''. Jaymes also hosted mornings at KTYD in Santa Barbara and was a member of the Blaze and Bob morning show on KOME "the kome spot on your dial". Staley was on his second tour as program director at WFYV-FM "Rock 105" in Jacksonville, Florida, where he brought Jaymes to join him to do mornings in 1992. Staley had met Jaymes in California earlier and promised i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue October
Blue October is an American rock band originally from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and is currently composed of singer/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld, drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye, bassist Matt Noveskey and lead guitarist Will Knaak. The band has had seventeen Top 40 singles on the alternative rock chart over their past eight studio albums, and are best known for their platinum singles " Hate Me" and " Into the Ocean" from their 2006 platinum album '' Foiled''. Their latest album, the triple album ''Spinning The Truth Around'' will be released in three installments, the first of which was released October 14, 2022. Band history Early years and ''The Answers'' (1995–1998) Blue October was formed by lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld, his brother Jeremy and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye. The band was discovered by former Kid Rock manager Michael Rand performing at the Pappadeaux Cafe in Houst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since its formation in 1990, the group has released seven studio albums, several charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD. Candlebox found immediate success with the release of its self-titled debut album in July 1993. ''Candlebox'' featured four singles: "Change", "You", " Far Behind" and "Cover Me". "Far Behind" reached the top 20, and the album was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. The band's next album, ''Lucy'' (1995), was certified gold, and was followed three years later by '' Happy Pills'' (1998). After troubles with its record company, Candlebox broke up in 2000. The band reunited in 2006 and they have since released four more studio albums: '' Into the Sun'' (2008), ''Love Stories & Other Musings'' (2012) ''Disappearing in Airports'' (2016), and ''Wolves'' (2021). History Early career (1990–1992) Formed in November 1990, Candlebox originally consisted of lead singer Kevin Martin, guitarist P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoobastank
Hoobastank (sometimes stylized as h∞bastank, and originally known as Hoobustank) is an American rock band formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, by lead vocalist Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released six albums and one extended play to date. Their most recent album, '' Push Pull'', was released on May 25, 2018. They have sold 10 million albums worldwide. The band is best known for their biggest hit single, " The Reason". History Early career (1994–2000) Vocalist Doug Robb had known guitarist Dan Estrin for some time before competing against him in a high school battle of the bands competition and subsequently, they decided to form a band. They then recruited Markku Lappalainen and Chris Hesse to form Hoobastank. The band has provided a variety of explanations for the origin of the band's unusual name, and it is unclear where it originated fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18 Visions
Eighteen Visions is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California, formed in October 1995. The band broke up in April 2007, less than a year after their major label debut was released through Epic and Trustkill Records. After over a decade of absence, the band reformed in 2017. They announced their sixth album, '' XVIII'', would be released via their new label home at Rise Records. History Beginnings (1995–2000) Eighteen Visions was founded in October 1995 by James Hart, Dave Peters, Billy Sisler, and Kenneth Floyd under the name "Macabre". The band wrote a bit of material and started to play shows, beginning at the "Koo's Cafe" in early 1996, in their local area. Soon after, Excessive Force's Jeff Boullt was added to the mix as a second guitarist, and in March, Sisler left the group and was replaced by Richie Taylor. Taylor only lasted a short while, and Javier Van Huss soon took over the bass duties. Later in the year, Boullt also left the band, and Branda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossfade (band)
Crossfade is an American rock band formed in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, in 1993. Before settling on the Crossfade name in 2002, the band had previously existed under the names The Nothing and Sugardaddy Superstar. As of 2019, their current lineup includes Ed Sloan on lead vocals and guitar, Les Hall on lead guitar, keyboard, and backing vocals, Mitch James on backing vocals and bass and Ryan Yerdon on drums. Since their formation, Crossfade has released three studio albums – their self-titled debut album in 2004, '' Falling Away'' in 2006, and '' We All Bleed'' in 2011. History Early years, ''Crossfade'' and ''Falling Away'' (1993–2007) Crossfade was formed in 1993, originally under the name The Nothing. The band consisted of Ed Sloan on lead guitar and vocals, Mitch James on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Brian Geiger on drums. They released two records, ''The Nothing'' (1994) and ''Numb'' (1998). The song "Breathing Slowly", originally from ''Numb'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, ''Buckcherry'' (1999) and ''Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks first album to go gold. In 2005, lead vocalist Josh Todd and lead guitarist Keith Nelson reformed Buckcherry with a new lineup and released a new album in 2006, '' 15''. It contained Buckcherry's biggest crossover hits to date, " Crazy Bitch", and their first ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hit, " Sorry". The band continued to record albums, releasing five between 2008 and 2019: '' Black Butterfly'' in 2008, '' All Night Long'' in 2010, '' Confessions'' in 2013, ''Rock 'n' Roll'' in 2015, and '' Warpaint'' in 2019. Their ninth and most recent album ''Hellbound'' was released on June 25, 2021. History Formation: 1995–1999 Josh Todd grew up in the Anaheim Hills neighborhood of Anaheim, California and later moved to Lake Forest, California. Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sum 41
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally called Kaspir, the band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason "Cone" McCaslin (bass, backing vocals), Tom Thacker (guitars, keyboards, backing vocals), and Frank Zummo (drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals). In 1999, Sum 41 signed an international record deal with Island Records and released its first EP, ''Half Hour of Power'', in 2000. The band released its debut album, ''All Killer No Filler'', in 2001. The album achieved mainstream success with its first single, "Fat Lip", which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and remains the band's most successful single to date. The album's next singles " In Too Deep" and " Motivation" also achieved commercial success. ''All Killer No Filler'' was certified platinum in both the United States and the United Kingdom and triple plat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaru (band)
Amaru may refer to: Places * Amaru, Buzău, a village in Buzău County, Romania * Amaru, Rimatara, a village on the island of Rimatara, French Polynesia * Amaru Marka Wasi, an archaeological site in Peru People *Tupac Amaru Shakur, American rapper, actor and poet *Amaru, 7th century Indian poet, author of Amaru Shataka * Aline Amaru (born 1941). Tahitian textile artist * Túpac Amaru, the last indigenous leader of the Inca state in South America * Túpac Amaru II, leader of an indigenous uprising in 1780 against Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru * Bobby Amaru, the lead singer of the American rock band Saliva Other * Amaru (mythology), a mythical serpent of Inca and other Andean mythology * Amaru Entertainment, a record label founded by the mother of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur * Amaru Ryudo, a fictional character in the '' Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings'' novels * Amaru, a fictional character in '' Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds'' See also *''Amarus ''Amarus'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
