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The End Of Summer Weenie Roast
The End of Summer Weenie Roast is an alternative rock festival annually in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, at the PNC Music Pavilion. The festival was founded by the local modern alternative rock radio station, WEND. It happens some time in September to celebrate the end of summer. 2015 Lineup * Stone Temple Pilots ft. Chester Bennington * Passion Pit * Bleachers * Atlas Genius * Live * Mutemath * Blues Traveler * X Ambassadors * Catfish and the Bottlemen * IAMDYNAMITE * Langhorne Slim and The Law * Kopecky * DJ Skratch 'N Sniff 2014 Lineup * Weezer * Foster The People * Fitz and the Tantrums * J Roddy Walston and the Business * Fuel * Foxy Shazam * Wild Cub * Bear Hands * The Pretty Reckless * Big Data * Sir Sly * Flagship * IAMDYNAMITE * DJ Skratch 'N Sniff 2013 Lineup * Thirty Seconds to Mars * Sublime with Rome * Awolnation * Sick Puppies * Filter * The Airborne Toxic Event * New Politics * Manchester Orchestra * Biffy Clyro * Lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PNC Music Pavilion
PNC Music Pavilion (originally Blockbuster Pavilion and formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) is an outdoor amphitheater in Charlotte, North Carolina, that specializes in hosting large concerts. The venue largely replaced the Paladium at Carowinds as the premier outdoor venue in the Metrolina region. It was renamed under a new naming-rights deal with PNC Bank. It has a capacity of 19,500 (7,232 seats under pavilion, 2,221 reserved seats on lawn and 10,000 general admission seats). The amphitheater is located on Pavilion Boulevard in the University City neighborhood near the US 29/ I-485 (Outerbelt) interchange. The venue is operated by Live Nation, a concert company. The amphitheater hosts many different varieties of acts, including rock, alternative, pop, country, jazz, and rhythm and blues, along with special events and festivals of all kinds. Former Beatle Paul McCartney's final North American concert of The New World Tour was held at the amphitheater on June 15, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kopecky
Kopecky are a progressive rock instrumental band of three brothers based in Racine, Wisconsin who combine a number of elements including metal, classical, pop, eastern music and fusion together to create a unique sound. Since their inception in 1997, their intense music is characterized by virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies, and dark-tinged experimentation. The band members (brothers) are: * William Kopecky, 4 string fretless and 6 string fretted basses, keyboards, and sitar * Joe Kopecky Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ..., 6 and 7 string electric guitars * Paul Kopecky (d. June 22, 2009), acoustic and electronic percussion Discography * ''Kopecky'' (Mellow Records/Italy, Self-released/USA 1999) * ''Serpentine Kaleidoscope'' (Cyclops Records/England 2000) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flagship (band)
Flagship is an American rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Formed in 2011, the group consists of Drake Margolnick (vocals, guitar), Michael Finster (drums), Matthew Padget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Chris Comfort (bass guitar), and Grant Harding (keyboards, synths). History The band is a combination of two earlier Charlotte acts: Campbell the Band and Margolnick's solo work. In late 2011, the band signed to Bright Antenna Records. The band toured with The Wombats in spring 2012. Reviewers noted the band's "power and emotion," coupled with their songs' "dreamlike quality." On May 8, 2012 the band released their debut EP entitled '' blackbush'' available on iTunes and as a physical CD available at shows. Flagship's self-titled debut album was released on October 8, 2013. The first song off the new album "Are You Calling" was premiered in a lyric video on the website Metrolyrics on July 12, 2013. Band members *Drake Margolnick – vocals, guitar *Michael Finster – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Sly
Sir Sly is an American indie rock band formed and based in Orange County, California, United States. The band is fronted by vocalist Landon Jacobs with instrumentalists Jason Suwito and Hayden Coplen accompanying him. The trio gradually built a steady following and managed to top The Hype Machine chart, eventually revealing their identities. Their debut single, "Ghost", was released on March 4, 2013, on the National Anthem and Neon Gold labels followed by the single "Gold" on May 21, 2013. "Gold" peaked at No. 27 on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart and No. 45 on the Rock Airplay chart. "Gold" is also featured in the video game, '' MLB 14: The Show''. They gained international fame after the '' Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' accolade trailer was released in which their song "Gold" was used. Their debut album '' You Haunt Me'' was released on September 16, 2014. Their song "Gold", remixed by Betablock3r, has been featured in a Cadillac advertisement. Their single " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Data (band)
Big Data is an American electronic music project created by producer Alan Wilkis. Big Data is best known for the single "Dangerous", featuring Joywave, which reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs Alternative Airplay (formerly known as Modern Rock Tracks (1988–2009) and Alternative Songs (2009–2020)) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September 10, 1988. It ranks the 40 most-played ... chart in August 2014, and was certified gold by the RIAA in May 2015. Big Data's first EP, ''1.0'', was released on October 1, 2013, on Wilkis's own Wilcassettes label and features the songs "The Stroke of Return", "Dangerous", "Big Dater", and "Bombs over Brooklyn". In early December 2013, they also released a remix EP, ''1.5'', which included eight remixes of the song "Dangerous", including one by Joywave. Another remix EP, ''1.6'', was released in late September 2014, and included seven remixes of "Dangerous". Big D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Momsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Phillips (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Damon (bass), and Jamie Perkins (drums). The band released their debut studio album, ''Light Me Up'', in August 2010. The album spawned three moderately successful singles, most notably "Make Me Wanna Die". The band released the '' Hit Me Like a Man EP'' in early 2012. In March 2014, the band released their second studio album, ''Going to Hell'', which included the singles " Heaven Knows" and " Messed Up World" which topped the US and UK rock charts. The band's third studio album, '' Who You Selling For'', was released on October 21, 2016, by Razor & Tie. The album spawned the single " Take Me Down", which earned the band their fourth number one on the US rock chart. The band's fourth studio album, ''Death by Rock and Roll'', was released on February 12, 2021. The Pretty Reckless became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bear Hands
Bear Hands is an American post-punk and indie rock band, consisting of Dylan Rau (vocals and guitar), Val Loper (bass), Ted Feldman (guitar), and TJ Orscher (drums). Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, United States, and formed in 2006, the band signed with Cantora Records in 2010 upon the release of its single "What a Drag". After releasing their debut LP ''Burning Bush Supper Club'' in 2010, Bear Hands toured as the opening act for Passion Pit, GZA, and We Were Promised Jetpacks. Their single "Giants" became a top-ten hit on the Alternative Songs chart in mid-2014. History Dylan Rau met Ted Feldman while the two attended Wesleyan University, and were later joined by Loper and Orscher through their previous bands (Sidekick 7 and In Pieces), who were involved in the local Connecticut ska and hardcore punk scene. During an interview at SXSW 2010, Orscher was quoted saying "Dylan had some material he wanted to put with a band, and a project Val and I were working on for the last ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Cub
Wild Cub is a Nashville-based indie rock band led by songwriter-composer Keegan DeWitt and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bullock. Its supporting members are drummer Dabney Morris, bassist Harry West, and keyboardist and synthesist Eric Wilson. Their song " Thunder Clatter" charted at No. 59 in the UK in August 2013. History Formation Tired of life in Brooklyn, New York, DeWitt declined a promotion and instead resigned from his job in 2008 and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to concentrate on music. In a 2010 interview, DeWitt stated that he moved because "in Brooklyn, the price of living was such that you'd have to be working a full time job, and I found myself putting 50% effort into both that job and my music. Nashville allowed me to put 100% of my effort into music." For a number of years, he wrote film scores. He collaborated with director Aaron Katz on ''Dance Party USA'', ''Cold Weather'', and ''Quiet City''. The last two were selected as ''New York Times'' Critics Picks. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed in 2004. , the band's lineup consists of lead vocalist Eric Nally, pianist Sky White, trumpeter and backing vocalist Alex Nauth, bassist Trigger Warning, guitarist Devin Williams and drummer Teddy Aitkins. The band released their debut album ''The Flamingo Trigger'' independently in 2005 before signing with Ferret Music, under which they released their second album '' Introducing Foxy Shazam'' in 2008. The following year, the band recorded its first major label record with producer John Feldmann. Foxy Shazam signed with Sire Records and released its self-titled major-label debut in 2010. The band's fourth studio album, ''The Church of Rock and Roll'', was released in January 2012. ''Gonzo'', the band's fifth album, was released April 2, 2014. They announced in October 2014 they were disbanding for an unknown length of time. The band scheduled a reunion concert at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 30, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuel (band)
Fuel is an American rock band formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by guitarist-songwriter Carl Bell in 1989. They are known for their hit songs " Shimmer" from the album ''Sunburn'', "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" and " Bad Day" from the album ''Something Like Human'', as well as "Falls on Me" from the album ''Natural Selection''. The band has numerous top 10 '' Billboard'' rock hits, multiple videos in heavy rotation on MTV, numerous live network TV performances in the US, Canada, and Australia, platinum singles in Australia in addition to the US, and numerous songs on film soundtracks such as ''Scream 3'', ''Daredevil'', and ''Godzilla''. The album ''Sunburn'' is certified platinum by the RIAA, and the album ''Something Like Human'' is certified double-platinum. In 2013, "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" became the No. 6 Alternative Rock song of the past 25 years according to ''Billboard''s Alternative Chart 25th Anniversary: Top 100 Songs. History Early years (1989–1997) What ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J Roddy Walston And The Business
J. Roddy Walston and the Business was an American rock band based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The band was formed in 2002 in Cleveland, Tennessee by J. Roddy Walston (vocals/piano/guitar). The Business consisted of Billy Gordon (lead guitar/vocals), Logan Davis (bass/vocals) and Steve Colmus (drums). The band was known for their energetic live shows and Walston's pounding style of playing the piano. The group announced on their social media in late 2019 that they would disband at the close of that year. History Founding, early releases The original line-up of the band was convened in Walston's hometown of Cleveland, Tennessee, after a demo tape he recorded in his basement beat out 350 contenders to win a showcase on a national festival. Shortly before the festival, the band released ''Here Come Trouble'', a seven-song EP recorded in the living room of the house Walston and his bandmates were renting. In the Summer of 2004, the band - Walston, Nick "Two Dollar" Kaisha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fitz And The Tantrums
Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band from Los Angeles, California, that formed in 2008. The band consists of Michael Fitzpatrick (lead vocals), Noelle Scaggs (co-lead vocals and percussion), James King (saxophone, flute, keyboard, percussion and guitar), Joseph Karnes (bass guitar), Jeremy Ruzumna (keyboards) and John Wicks (drums and percussion). Their debut studio album, '' Pickin' Up the Pieces'', was released in August 2010 on indie label Dangerbird Records and received critical acclaim. It reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Heatseekers chart. The band signed to their current label Elektra Records in early 2013 and went on to release their second LP, ''More Than Just a Dream,'' the same year. Their self-titled third album was released in 2016, which contains their most notable song "HandClap". Their fourth studio album, ''All the Feels'', was released in 2019. History Early history Fitz and the Tantrums was founded by Michael Fitzpat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
