Viva La Bands: Gwar, Cradle of Filth, CKY and Vains of Jenna.

Rahhhhhhh! Sorry, had to get in character. This Sunday, Sept. 30 Gwar, Cradle of Filth, CKY and Vains of Jenna (phew that's a mouthful) are playing at Club Revolution in Fort Lauderale. Rockstar Energy Drink is presenting the show and Mtv favorite, Bam Margera, is a huge fan of these bands.

Cradle of filth was established in 1991 and is best known for their gothic heavy metal sound influenced by poetry, mythology and literature. (Wikipedia.org) They will be releasing their eighth studio album next year so be sure to catch that!

This 22-year-old band GWAR has established themselves as obscene and raunchy rockers due to their outrageous stunts on stage. According to Wikipedia.org they even sometimes spray their audience with blood, urine, and pus. I'm not too sure I'd be interested in yellow rain, if ya know what I mean.

The third act, CKY, has been seen in various "Jackass" episodes as well as "Viva La Bam." Actually, drummer Jess Margera is Bam Margera's brother hence the reason why CKY has been used in practically each of his shows. (Wikipedia.org)

Finally, Swedes turned LA rockers, Vains of Jenna are the youngest band on this tour. Only forming in 2005, Lizzy DeVine, JP White, Jacki Stone and Nicki Kin have come together to show that hair bands can still rock. According to Wikipedia, Vains of Jenna has said that, "there is too much 'emo music' in the USA, and that their music is here to make you want to drink and party." Long live rock and roll!

Check out LiveNation to get your tickets. Make sure to dress comfortably too as Revolution is standing room only!

Ricky Martin Is Coming Back To Shake His Bon Bon.

Menudo kicked him out when he sprouted his first chest hair but he came back with a vengeance doing it up solo style.



According to Wikipedia Ricky Martin's first album, Me Amaras, debuted in 1993 selling one million copies world wide. But most people didn't have a taste of what this Puerto Rican papi could do until his acclaimed English album, self titled, in 1999. With hits like Livin' La Vida Loca and duets with stars like Madonna, Martin skyrocketed to fame. Martin's discography could be found on Wikipedia if you want to learn more.

What many people don't know about Ricky Martin is that he's more than a hip shaking DIVO but he's also an activist too. Wikipedia points out that he is actually the UNICEF Goodwill ambassador and has established the Ricky Martin Foundation in his home country of Puerto Rico for the welfare of children around the globe. He also has collaborated with the International Organization for Migration on the "Llama y Vive" (Call and Live), a campaign which is aimed to facilitate prevention of human trafficking, protection of the youngest victims of child trafficking, and prosecution of the traffickers. (Wikipedia.org) It's nice to know there are some stars out there using their fame for good!

If this hasn't swayed your decision to see Ricky Martin I don't know what will! It's pretty much guaranteed that the show will be full of latin flavor and why not support someone who gives back to the community?

Check out LiveNation to get tickets and more information about this concert!

Velvet Revolver and Alice in Chains? Lets tie Alice up again!

Want to know where to go for an action packed night? Then look no further. On Sunday, Oct. 7 Velvet Revolver, Alice in Chains and Sparta will be rocking out at the SoundAdvice Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach.

If you hadn't already known, Velvet revolver consists of veterans to the rock scene previously belonging to such bands as Guns N'Roses, Stone Temple Pilots, and Wasted Youth. You can check out their entire background on Wikipedia. An interesting factoid about the band that I learned on Wikipedia is that they stood in for Van Halen for their induction ceremony and was introduced by Sammy Hagar as "the best rock and roll band left on the planet." Now THAT is an honor!



Their co-headliner, Alice in Chains is best known for their popularity in the 1990s. According to Wikipedia the band formed in Seattle and was widely influenced by heavy metal music but due to their dark lyrics, which is now known to be caused by ex-vocalist Layne Staley's addiction to heroine, they were coined as a part of the grunge era. To find out more information about the band check out this site!



If you want to relive the days of Rock and Roll then you MUST get tickets to this show. Yea it stinks you have to work the next day but it's well worth it!

Also, be sure to check out each bands website!
-Velvet Revolver
-Alice in Chains
-Sparta

Rilo (High-Low) Kiley (Smiley)

"Who'd want that name?" said Blake Sennet, vocalist and guitar player of Rilo Kiley. Even the band doesn't have a real explanation for the name they chose to represent their music. But this Los Angeles based group brings a whole lot more to the table than just their interesting name.

Sennet, along with Jenny Lewis (Vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist) are actually former child actors. They came together to form the band in 1998 along with Pierre de Reeder (Bass guitar, keyboard and vocals) and Jason Boesel (drums and percussion) and have continued to make hit album after hit album. You might be scratching your head wondering, "But I've never even heard of them?" That may be the case, but in the underground alternative rock scene this band is quite recognizable.

Their success began to skyrocket in 2004 with Sennet and Boesel's side project The Elected taking off and with Lewis singing backup for Ben Gibbard's indie electronic Death Cab for Cutie side project The Postal Service. Along with a packed schedule of late night appearances on shows such as Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Although you may not know Rilo Kiley now, you might have heard some of their songs featured on shows like Grey's Anatomy and Dawson's Creek, just to name a few. Heck, you might be in LOVE with one of their songs and not even know it's them!

If you want to see what all the hype is about now is your chance. Rilo Kiley is going to be in downtown Fort Lauderdale at Revolution Monday, October 1, 2007. The show starts at 7 p.m. however, I strongly advise anyone going to arrive early because this place gets packed! To buy your $20 tickets log onto LiveNation and get ready for an amazing show!

Directions to Revolution:
200 W. Broward Blvd.
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312

Paisley: More Than Just A Pattern. Brad Paisley Visits South Florida.

What's better than good southern cooking? Not much except a good southern boy of course who, not to mention, can play the guitar AND sing! Brad Paisley is coming to town with Rodney Atkins and Taylor Swift as a part of the 2007 GMC Country Megaticket. They will be playing Saturday, September 22nd at the SoundAdvice Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach where you can catch them for a variety of ticket choices. If you're a huge fan and you want the best of the best then you must get premium seating for $204.75. But if you are like me and you don't have that much cash to spend then you might want to opt for the general or lawn seats. General seats start at $20 and range up to $49.75 and lawn seats go for $18.75. In all honesty though the lawn seats are a great route to take if the weather is nice. You get to sprawl out on the grass and lie back and enjoy the music. It's pretty therapeutic if you ask me!

If you're still not sure if Brad is right for you and you want to learn more about this artist here is the place to find out. He grew up in Glen Dale, West Virginia where he received his first guitar at eight years old. After writing his first song at the age of 12 he continued to craft his work and got the chance to open for Ricky Skaggs and George Jones at the Capital Music Hall in Wheeling, West Virginia when he was only 13! Fast forward to 1999, he got his big break with his song "Who Needs Pictures" and has risen to stardom over the recent years. He is happily married to actress Kimberly Williams and they have a young son together.

All in all, this hot country singer seems to have it going on! What's not to love? Just remember to catch him this Saturday at the SoundAdvice Ampitheatre at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. so if you buy a lawn ticket get there early to claim your territory.

Ever Confess On A Dashboard? Dashboard Confessional Coming Home.

If you want to see a local then you MUST get to Delray Beach this Saturday, September 22nd to see Dashboard Confessional. Chris Carrabba is the singer/songwriter behind the name and has a way with words that can melt anyone's soul. Carrabba is originally from Boca Raton, Florida but has experienced growing success through the years including his song "Vindicated" being a part of the Spiderman soundtrack. Most people may assume the type of music he produces (which some people categorize as emo) is geared towards college students however, if you enjoy light rock with powerful messages you just might enjoy Dashboard.

Playing before Dashboard Confessional takes the stage is John Ralston who is actually a local as well. He hails from Lake Worth, Florida which took be by surprise considering I live there. In any matter, John Ralston will captivate you with his take on Indie music. Ralston is a great way to open your mind before seeing Dashboard!



To see them live check out Livenation.com to get tickets. They're only $27.50!!
-Where: City Limits 19 N.E. 3rd Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483
-When: September 22, 2007
-Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.

From Indie to just IN: Interpol

If you enjoy new alternative with a twist, you just might enjoy Interpol. This quad is a mix of intellect and wit hailing from the Big Apple and consists of lead singer Paul Banks, guitarist Daniel Kessler, bassist and keyboardist Carlos Dengler and drummer Sam Fogarino.

After meeting at New York University they began playing local gigs as an unnamed band. But after becoming increasingly popular they adopted the name Interpol. Although not as well known as other post-punk revivalists Joy Division or The Chameleons they have continued to gain popularity with each albums release.

Interpol will be playing Wednesday, September 19th at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Florida along with Liars. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. With tickets only costing $28.50 you don't want to be the one to miss this upcoming clever band.

Directions to the BankUnited Center:
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
305.284.8244

"Crash Into Me" Dave Matthews Band Takes Over

It's that time again. Time to throw on your Birkenstocks and flannel and head straight towards the Sound Advice Ampitheatre. "But aren't Birkenstocks last season," you might ask? That may be true but when it comes to seeing the Dave Matthews Band anything goes. Tonight, September 15 you can catch your favorite singer/songwriter in action by attending his last gig in south Florida this year. His concerts are usually jam packed full of college-aged kids and many of his faithful followers who now have kids of their own. There's no going wrong when seeing Dave. He guarantees that each and every audience member will be standing on their feet by the end of the night, if not already up at the start of the first song. This is the type of Jam Rock that will tantalize anyone's tastebuds.


Want to know more about Dave and the band? You can!

Dave formed the band in Charlottesville, Virginia after being convinced to send in some of his demos. After forming their signature sound the Dave Matthews Band, or DMB, made their first public appearance at the Earth Day Festival in 1991. They took off from there, experiencing their first mainstream success after the release of their albums "Under the Table and Dreaming" and "Crash." Through the years DMB has continued to make impressionable albums as well as receive numerous awards for their work. Besides work on their music they have also participated in Human activism by giving a $1.5 million challenge grant to help build the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Catch this amazing group along with The Wailers September 15th at the Sound Advice Ampitheatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Directions:
601-7 Sansbury's Way
West Palm Beach, Fla. 33411

Introducing...

Hello ladies and gentleman and welcome to my blog. Before getting into the nitty gritty, I figured I'd tell you a bit about myself and give you an insight to what this blog entails. My name is Lindsay and I'm a senior at Florida Atlantic University where I'm studying Multimedia Journalism. I'm very interested in the arts and entertainment hence the reason for this blog. You might be thinking..."Why is it called 'The Lyre Wire'?" Well to be quite honest it's very simple. A lyre is an ancient musical instrument which symbolizes music and the reason for using the word wire is because it represents the availability of attaining news quickly. Therefore, this blog is all about giving its readers fast and useful information on numerous musical artists and bands visiting South Florida. That's all for now. Hopefully the information posted here weekly will give you the chance to learn more about your favorite musicians and where to go to see them live!