Every Avenue on the AP Tour in Washington, DC.

www.myspace.com/everyavenue 

 

When in doubt, just cover somebody else's song. Many artists have gotten their start or boosted their music career by covering a popular song of the time. I personally really enjoy covers, sometimes more than the original. Recently I have come across three songs that where I NEVER listen to the original because of my various reasons, but I seem to be listening to other artists covers on repeat. It's the unique twist they put on the song that makes me wonder why Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Travey McCoy didn't think to do it in the first place.

Cady Groves covering California Gurls by Katy Perry

California Gurls is a song that, honestly, I hate it. I have no idea why it's so popular here on the East Coast, every time people over here sing it they're saying, "YAY, GIRLS IN ANOTHER STATE ARE WAY HOTTER THAN I AM AND GET MORE GUYS!" ….don't see much of the appeal. Plus the bubblegum pop sound it has turns me off as well. This version that Cady does, however, actually gives a bit more substance to the song. By slowing it down and making it acoustic it really makes the song enjoyable for me. Plus the vocals are just superb considering it's a one take recording in a hotel room. One of the many reasons why Cady is going to go far as a musician. 

All Time Love covering Alejandro by Lady Gaga

Being an ATL fan for over six years I will listen to anything this they put out and 99% of the time I have really enjoyed it. When I heard they had put out an Alejandro cover I was really hoping that they would save this song for me because if you remember my review of the Alejandro music video, I'm not that fond of it or of Gaga. I was very pleasantly surprised by the cover and I hope they do it live when I see them on their fall tour. 

A Rocket To The Moon covering Billionaire by Travey McCoy

I recently interviewed A Rocket To The Moon at Warped Tour 2010 where they talked a little bit about their cover and about how Travey himself tweeted to the band about how much he liked it. Out of all three of these songs I like the original of Billionaire the best, but it's so overplayed that I burned out after about a week and now have to change the channel when it comes on. Thankfully Rocket saved this song for me with their version of the song which is closer to the original  than the other covers but still has it's own flare to it that makes it a unique Rocket To The Moon song. 

So there are just a few songs that I enjoy that are covers of songs that I don't normally listen to. It's always great to hear your favorite artists cover a song that's topping the charts and bring it down to earth with an acoustic spin. 

 

 

Andy of The Ready Set in Hershey, PA on the Bamboozle Roadshow

www.myspace.com/thereadyset
 

"Chelsea, Chelsea, tell me you love me. Chelsea, Chelsea, are you feelin' me now?"

That's the beginning of the chorus for The Summer Set's hit single Chelsea, which, of course, caught my attention when the video first came out. And I still say that I would beyond happy if any guy ever sang this song to me. So as you can imagine I was extremely excited to be able to sit down on the lush grass with Brian and talk about all things having to do with warped tour, the band, and calculus. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRdEy_7gxsg

www.myspace.com/thesummerset

www.twitter.com/thesummerset 

 

Chelsea's extensive guitar pick collection that has grown through all the concerts she's gone to. Some are lost but others remain. Artists include Christofer Drew, Cassadee from Hey Monday, Kevin from Stereo Skyline, Alex from All Time Low, Carter Hulsey, the band Valencia among others.

 

 

 Tomorrow in Milwaukee, WI kicks off the Stuck On Repeat Tour, which is the Long Island pop-rock band Stereo Skyline’s first headlining tour! You remember them from when we first spoke with them last month, well now that the Bamboozle Roadshow is over the blondes are about to take the country by storm and in good company as they promote their new album. The Audition, Cash Cash, The Downtown Fiction, and country bumpkin Cady Groves fill out the bill which is sure to be the makings of a fun and energetic tour. The dates are below along with our interviews with Stereo Skyline and Cady Groves as well. We will not be able to make it to this tour since there is no date in our area but be sure to tell us how it is if you do attend. 

Date	City	Venue	Ticket Links
July 27	Minnetonka, MN	Ridgedale Center Hot Topic
July 28	Milwaukee, WI	The Rave
July 29	Tinley Park, IL	Fiesta
July 30	Indianapolis, IN	Emerson Theater
July 31	Evansville, IL	Boney Junes
August 1	Oklahoma City, OK	Conservatory
August 3	Wichita Falls, TX	The Hanger
August 4	San Antonio, TX	White Rabbit
August 5	Austin, TX	Barton Creek Hot Topic
August 5	Austin, TX	Emos
August 6	Dallas, TX	Dallas Galleria Hot Topic
August 6	Plano, TX	The Door
August 7	Houston, TX	Willowbrook Mall
August 7	Houston, TX	The Warsaw
August 10	Franklin, TN	Cool Springs Galleria Hot Topic
August 10	Nashville, TN	Rocketown
August 11	Atlanta, GA	Masquerade
August 12	Jacksonville, FL	Jack Rabbits
August 13	Orlando, FL	Back Booth
August 14	Pembroke Pines, FL	Pembroke Lakes Mall
August 14	West Palm Beach, FL	Ground Control
August 15	Tampa, FL	Orpheum
August 15	Tampa, FL	International Plaza Hot Topic
August 17	West Columbia, SC	New Brookland Tavern
August 18	Virginia Beach, VA	Lynnhaven Mall Hot Topic
August 18	Newport News, VA	Anti-Gravity Skate Park
August 19	Pittsburgh, PA	South Hills Village Hot Topic
August 19	Pittsburgh, PA	Altar Bar
August 20	Allentown, PA	Crocodile Rock
August 21	Wayne, NJ	Willowbrook Mall
August 21	Hackensack, NJ	School of Rock
August 22	Vineland, NJ	Hanger 84

http://www.myspace.com/stereoskyline

http://www.myspace.com/theaudition

http://www.myspace.com/cashcash

http://www.myspace.com/thedowntownfiction

http://www.myspace.com/cadygroves

 

 

 Carter Hulsey on the Bamboozle Roadshow in Hershey, PA.

www.myspace.com/carterhulsey

www.myspace.com/cadygroves

 

 

 Although I am still saving the footage of my sit down interview with the legend himself, I couldn't resist doing a post about Andrew WK and promoting how amazing his performances are on the Vans Warped Tour. If you still are waiting to go to Warped Tour this is the man you definitely need to see. Along with keeping the energy up on stage, after being in the music industry for so long, he is seriously the nicest musician I have ever met. Andrew WK plays the main stage every date of the tour so please be sure to check him out. Along with that here are my five reasons why I love him so much.

1. His energy is undeniable

2. They throw a free shirt into the audience at every performance

3. You can win a free guitar every day at the Andrew WK party tent

4. The 800 sq. ft. tent also has air conditioning

5. He is appealing to parents and children alike who just want to rock out 

 

 

LMFAO in Hershey, PA on the Bamboozle Roadshow

www.myspace.com/LMFAO

 

WARNING: This interview might cause you to laugh uncontrollably. 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffpo0basCEY

http://myspace.com/closureinmoscow

 

Straight from Australia comes Closure in Moscow, a high energy band with members that you can't help but love. I now more than ever want to move to Australia and live there for the rest of my life, if the accents weren't enough their sense of humor is amazing, if you can handle it. Above you can watch my full interview with Chris, the quick-witted 'bretharian' front man who gave me a run for my money in the straight face department. This is without a doubt one of my favorite interviews I've ever conducted and by far the most memorable. Warped Tour runs through August 15th so if you hear a car rolling by followed by an Aussie screaming, "Come here you sexy children!" don't worry. It's just Chris.