Adelitas way is to continue on rocking

‘Adelitas Way’ grow from strength to strength as they witness a bigger fan base crying back their songs back to them at this Sunday night show.

This was not only my first time seeing the headline band, but it was the first time we had checked out The Annex venue in Madison, a nice little venue, with a good atmosphere, sound and viewing area. As we entered the venue confronted by merch stands, I saw a guy I had not seen in almost 8 years and the reason I was here tonight! The dude (Chris) was from the band ‘Taking Dawn’, these guys spawned up in about 2010 with a great debut album and toured the world countless times with big names, including ‘Kiss’. Whilst on this big journey, they toured the UK a few times; where I got to meet and see them a handful of times. They were always friendly down to earth guys that had a real passion for doing what they loved.

Back to the show at hand, opening band, ‘Static Signal’ from Rockford, IL, are an active young band new on the scene. I managed to speak with them post show, about recent shows and playing with bigger venues, the full interview can be listened to on my next podcast. Their live show was great and certainly entertaining, I would pin these guys as ones to watch out for as their sound and fan base develop. Next support act was ‘Taking Dawn’ and according to them they have been cursed on this tour with multiple problems at every stage or show. Tonight is no different as his wireless guitar device would not work, along with poor sound from the monitors. With that said, they did put on a professional rock show, high energy with lots of sing-along moments for me in particular.Third support of the night, ‘Sons Of Texas’ are defiantly taking a page out of, ‘Five Finger Death Punch’s book by taking no prisoners in this brutal show of high energy. Looking forward to seeing these guys again as the mosh pit was rowdier than the playboy mansion.

Next it was time for headliners, ‘Adelitas Way’ to grace a Madison stage once again. Not knowing the band from before, I thought I originally stumbled into a ‘Maroon Five’ show with the lead singers persona and voice echoing that of ‘Adam Levine’, however this opinion quickly changed as that heavy rock rhythms rang out. The band were confident and powerful as they made the little show feel like a sold out stadium tour. What was strange to me, was whilst watching the band set up I noticed the bass player looked a lot like the old bass player of ‘Taking Dawn’ and low and behold it was him, looks like he joined another Vegas band after TD took a break. Back to the music, as well as playing stand out hit songs like Invincible and Notorious, they stripped it back and did a mellow acoustic session.

It is clear that this band have a lot to give live and on record, they even promised new music and EP’s real soon, “it makes no sense to sit on music; we want to get it out to you guys as soon possible.” After an hour the band left the stage with the fans waiting more and although they didn’t get it this time am sure they will be round again. Make sure you get there and witness a fun rock ‘n’ roll show for anyone up for a good time.

http://www.adelitaswaymusic.com/

http://sonsoftexasmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Takingdawn/

https://www.facebook.com/StaticSignal/

Queens & Kings rise up

Rock royalty is destined for Madison, Wi again, this time in the form of, ‘Queens of The Stoneage’, as they continue on the last leg of their world tour. The show will be held at the Breese Stevens Field in front of almost 10,000 fans, as they play through a hit filled set. Although the band released their new album less than a year ago, they do have a strong back catalogue of hits to showcase live from seven eclectic albums. As many fans and critics agree the band only go from strength to strength as their sound has grown in their own mature and unique style. This will certainly be a special event as the band has not played Madison since 2005 when they supported ‘Nine Inch Nails’.

Unlike the headliners (QOTSA), the support has not even graced Madison before. Support act ‘Royal Blood’ maybe new here but not new to America as they have been taking over cities and airwaves since they rose up from the UK underground scene as ones to watch, just a handful of years ago. The band was personally picked out by Josh Homme of QOTSA, to support on most of the world tour as they “know how to rock the fuck out”. After witnessing them live and watching them grow from first record to second they are certainly in a category of their own. Even though they are a two piece they certainly pack a punch with their wall to wall sound and energy.

One thing is for certain, this show will be the feel good show of the summer, so pick up tickets now from local venues or the marvellous people at Frank Productions, a link can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/509187656118009/ .