The ROCK show of the year at the valleys newest World Class entertainment venue in Tulare, Ca. This hard charging show promises to deliver a night you will not forget.
BUCKCHERRY
Buckcherry is unique, complex, simple, passionate, explosive, original, and always a good time. BC has been my love, my pain, my passion and I'm so proud of what we have accomplished. I never knew when I started this that dedicating myself to music would be taking on so much responsibility. For a guy who never thought he was going to live past 30 this has been an incredible journey. Our ninth record HELLBOUND marks 22 years since our debut self-titled release and what an amazing roller coaster we have been on. From hit songs to platinum and gold records and millions of fans worldwide - all during a time period when traditional sounding hard rock bands didn't exist - except for Buckcherry. We beat the odds and built our reputation on the live shows, and our “one of a kind” approach to every opportunity.
When the pandemic hit, we had to shift gears like everyone else and it was anything but comfortable. The good news is when this band is backed up against the wall, we produce our best music. HELLBOUND reflects just that. Teaming up with Marti Fredrickson again was so inspiring. He really brings out the best of us and becomes the sixth band member when we are together. There is this mutual respect and passion going on that makes it effortless and fun.
There was so much going on in the world that it was easy to find subject matter for song writing. Songs like BARRICADE and JUNK reflect that, but I also was reminiscing about the moment when I “sold my soul to rock n’ roll”. I will never forget it. It was the very first performance at a house party in Orange County, CA. I knew in that moment that there was no looking back, and no “plan B". It was only victory or death. The title track HELLBOUND reflects that very moment and is one of my favorite tracks. Part of what I loved about rock records growing up was the dynamics from song to song, you had mid-tempo songs, ballads, and rockers and HELLBOUND is a great reflection of that. Songs like NO MORE LIES, AIN'T WASTING NO MORE TIME, and THE WAY really capture the depth and emotion of not only the world situation but also the personal struggle. Then you must have those quintessential Buckcherry tracks like SO HOT, 5-4-2-2-1, HERE I COME and GUN that I can see our long time fans really appreciating.
Through adversity Buckcherry has had its greatest moments and we are having one right now with HELLBOUND I hope you enjoy it, and we will see you at the rock show!
LIVING COLOUR
Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. The bands consists of guitarist Vernon Reid, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and bassist Doug Wimbish. Stylistically, the band's music is a creative fusion influenced by free jazz, funk, hard rock and heavy metal. Their lyrics range from the personal to the political, in some of the latter cases attacking Eurocentrism and racism in America.
The band’s debut album, “Vivid”, was released in 1988 on Epic Records. The album reached #6 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and was later certified double platinum by the RIAA. It featured “Cult of Personality,” a #13 hit on the Billboard 200 Singles chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1990. It has also been consistently used as the entrance theme for professional wrestler CM Punk since 2011.[6] The band were also named Best New Artist at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards as well as having a second Top 40 hit with “Glamour Boys.”
In 1990 the band's second full-length album, “Time's Up”, was released and reached #13 on the Billboard 200 while certifying gold, with strong singles “Type”, “Love Rears Its Ugly Head”, “Elvis Is Dead” and “Solace of You”, and featured guest appearances by Queen Latifah, Little Richard, Doug E. Fresh, and Maceo Parker. It also won their second Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
In the summer of 1991, Living Colour released the 6-song EP "Biscuits", which coincided with the inaugural Lollapalooza tour. Original bassist Muzz Skillings left the band in the summer of 1992 and was replaced by session veteran and Sugarhill Records bass player Doug Wimbish.
“Stain”, their third LP, was released in 1993 by Epic. Reaching #26 on the Billboard 200, the album had a much heavier and aggressive sound, containing elements of thrash metal and industrial music while receiving a Grammy nomination for 'Leave It Alone'.
After a hiatus in 1995, Living Colour returned in December 2000 and began recording “Collideøscope”. Released in 2003, the album featured aggressive lyrics, with many of the songs about the September 11 attacks including “Flying”. It also contained cover versions of AC/DC's “Back in Black” and The Beatles' “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
Their first release on Megaforce Records, “The Chair in the Doorway” was issued in 2009 and reached #159 on the Billboard 200 charged by the single “Behind The Sun. The impetus for Living Colour's next album came from a performance of Robert Johnson's "Preachin' Blues" at the 100th Anniversary Birthday celebration at the legendary Apollo Theatre in New York City.
Released on September 8, 2017, “Shade” is the sound of a band coming to terms with its shadows and light,” says founder Vernon Reid. “From the blue pulpit of Robert Johnson to the mean red streets of Brooklyn... “Shade” is the next chapter of a unique American journey” and peaked on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums at #12 with the help from singles “Who Shot Ya”, “Come On”, and “Program”.
RIVEN BY RAVENS
Riven by Ravens is an independent American hard rock band hailing from Visalia, California. A progressive rock project with some melodic-metal tendencies mashed with heavy Alternative Rock; formed in 2022 by Brian Havrilla & Paul Wilson.
Band members include Brian Havrilla (Vocals, Guitar), Joe Ambrecht (Guitar), Mikey McAvoy (Bass) and Paul Wilson (Drums, Piano). Shared influences and inspirations ranging from rock giants such as Tool, Architects, Chevelle, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, Slipknot, Currents, Nine Inch Nails, Porcupine Tree and Rise Against.
The band’s sound has been described as emotional Alternative metal with a cinematic backbone. Music that weaves detailed stories into a musical web that connects with a large audience around the world. A collection of unique sounds that reach far beyond traditional rock, clenching your soul while bleeding out your heartstrings.
A&R Factory describes the band as “Cali progressive hard rock titans who forged Riven By Ravens from the ashes of their previous project, Ghost Army, exhibited their broad range of influence in their monolithically metal-tinged single, Trainwreck. It will leave you insatiable for the unveiling of the forthcoming 14-track LP, Venerate.”
The band released their 14-track debut album, ‘Venerate’, Friday June 7th, 2024. The band’s first single, “Trainwreck,” was released in August of 2023, which made the first dent of their sonic signature sound. “Venerate” is a beautiful, uniquely crafted, progressive album full of aggressive, angst ridden, earth pounding vocals, heavy guitars, massive, precise drums, and thick bass layers all sprinkled with some gentle piano. Coming together to create a triumphant, beautiful, groundbreaking album.
The band is currently writing more music and touring around California for the remainder of 2024 supporting various touring heavy metal and rock giants.