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July 5 2013 8:30PM -- doors at 8PM ••• ALL AGES $10 in advance / $12 at the door Beta State www.betastatemusic.com Rock / Alternative / Pop / Ambient Back Pocket Memory from L.A. www.backpocketmemory.com Rock/Aggressive Soul The Material www.wearethematerial.com from L.A. Rock / Alternative Fighting The Villain www.fightingthevillain.com/ progressive rock Beta State Beta State is a 4-piece Ambient/Pop/Rock band from San Francisco, CA. Influenced by the ambient flavors of U2 & Coldplay, mashed up with the rock of 30 Seconds To Mars, Jimmy Eat World, & Switchfoot, they bring together unique ambient guitars & soaring vocals with epic choruses and bridges. Members: Ryan Hernandez - Guitar, Adrian Robison - Drums, Justin Kastner - Bass, Matt McDonald - Vocals ***Beta State was voted by fans to play Live105's "Not So Silent Night" in December 2011 with Green Day, Florence + The Machine, Mumford & Sons, Bush, and Young The Giant, beating out hundreds of other bay area artists. ***Beta State got a write up on Mike Shinoda's (of Linkin Park) blog. Read the write-up here: http://mikeshinoda.com/2011/06/06/how-to-get-attention-the-right-way/ ***Beta State was named #4 on Live 105's "Top Bay Area Bands of 2011". ***Beta State's video for "I'm Still Alive" was played on FUSE TV On Demand for the entire month of December 2010! Beta State was also featured on their website for that month as well. ***Beta State was featured on E! Networks "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" on the episode where Kris Humphries proposes to Kim Kardashian. ***Beta State was featured on MTV's "Road Rules Challenge: Rivals" ***Beta State worked with producer Erik Ron (Panic at the Disco, D.R.U.G.S., The Academy Is..., Saosin) on their follow up to their debut album "Stars" titled #FRIENDSHIP. It was released in December of 2011 Back Pocket Memory Chris Pennington - Vocals Eddie Rosales - Guitar Ian Felchlin - Guitar Jason Montgomery - Drums Rob Gallagher - Bass Patience isn’t a virtue in the LA music scene – it’s unheard of. Bands come and go, members bail for absurd reasons, and the acts that make it out alive are trendy flukes. Instead of succumbing to stereotypes, Los Angeles alt/rock quintet Back Pocket Memory have paved their own way. Sporting all their original members after a fruitful six years in the scene, the band is prepared to unleash their new self-titled EP to audiences far and wide. When you stick around as long as BPM, you grow and develop a chemistry that start-up bands could never fathom. All those years pleasing hometown crowds has paid off dearly for the boys, culminating into a 5-song EP that encompasses their experience. “We’re showing who we are – this is us, and we are Back Pocket Memory, “said guitarist Eddie Rosales. “This is the most accurate representation of us as a band, and we didn’t want to distract from that with another title.” Bringing in Erik Ron (VersaEmerge, I The Mighty, Foxy Shazam) to man the boards only added to the energy, helping package an EP that should turn some heads this fall. With LA conquered, the band is moving towards national recognition, starting with their AltPress premiere of new single “The Prisoner.” Channeling everything from Circa Survive and I The Mighty to Incubus and Foo Fighters, the sound should permeate throughout the scene and quickly find a home spanning several genres. Bands walk a fine line when balancing professional quality, youthful energy, originality, and drive. Back Pocket Memory not only succeeds on all counts, but excels far past the imagination. It’s clear that the band has hit their stride with the new EP, and don’t be surprised when this band rounds the bases over and over again. Fresh off a West Coast tour with their neighbors Culprit, watch for Back Pocket Memory’s self-titled release this fall. The Material Colleen D'Agostino - Vocals Jon Moreaux - Guitar Roi Elam - Guitar Kevin Pintado - Drums Jordan Meckley - Bass In a world where the music that moves us is so often defined by it’s genre or label, The Material represent art that is thoughtful, powerful, organic and inspiring. The 5-member, Southern California band make compelling music that mirrors their individual life experiences and the real world around them. Soulful and raspy, female lead, Colleen D’Agostino, delivers powerhouse vocals over precision drumming, melodic guitar riffs and driving bass lines – creating an undeniable connection between their music and their audience. It’s no surprise that connectivity is at the core of the group’s collective mantra, “To Life” which is inked in each members skin. With an organic and authentic approach to making music, The Material have accomplished what few other bands have successfully achieved – individual and career growth that is both cohesive and continuous. The band’s growing fan base has risen with every mile added to their tour van’s odometer. From owning a spot in Purevolume’s Top 20 Unsigned Bands, to headlining the PictureHealing Winter Tour, to the Motel 6 “Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour,” a spot on Vans Warped Tour and three featured performances at South By Southwest – The Material have truly shined in the spotlight. Their electrifying live performances and passion-filled music has made significant impacts on tastemakers and media outlets everywhere. Revered by MF Magazine as, “smashing,” and highlighted by Alternative Press, Music Connection, Beatweek Magazine, Black Velvet Magazine, Substream Music Press and MTV; the band is without question profoundly influencing true music enthusiasts. With their fourth independent release in 2013 the scope of the band’s musical reach is wider than ever – highlighted by over 300,000 purchased downloads and an extensive catalog of song placements. To date The Material have been heard on everything from the Rock Band video game to television features on WB’s Sorority Forever and MTV’s The Hills, along with the theme song for MTV Australia’s Freshwater Blue. Still, commercial success does not impact the integrity and spirit of The Material. Forever genuine, the band remains grounded in their commitment to their fans and their music – with heartfelt, positive messages to encourage audiences everywhere to keep believing and keep on breathing. Fighting The Villain Caitlyn Mae Miguel Perez Danny Brown Cisco Estrada Will Smith Fighting the Villain is a female fronted Progressive Rock band hailing from Hayward, CA. Produced by Erik Ron (Panic! at the Disco, Saosin, Four Year Strong, D.R.U.G.S.), FTV instantly grabs a wide spectrum of listeners with pop-infused vocals, progressive instrumentation, harmonies, and odd meters. The bands creative influences and breathtaking live demeanor have gained a strong "cult" following nationally as well as internationally. Follow us on twitter @FTVband |
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