Boston Scene Party Presents "Off The Record (Store)" - Boston Music Networking Event

Come hang with Bishop & Rook during Boston Scene Party's free music networking event.

Boston music blog network, Boston Scene Party, is hosting another free music mingle and learn event on July 8th at O'Brien's Pub in Allston.

All ages (21+ w/ valid ID to drink)

Free - Please RSVP by 7/5/15 in order to be added to the packet o' contacts provided at the event.

Open to any and all individuals interested in Boston music, these networking events are designed to introduce, integrate and educate.

'Off the Record (Store)' features a panel discussion with record store owners in Greater Boston covering topics including:

• The history of record stores in America and how the resurgence of vinyl and boutique labels has affected stores today.
• Avenues of revenue record stores have turned to in order to keep themselves infused with the community and music industry.
• How musicians can work with local stores to create a mutually beneficial relationship.

Schedule:

• Doors at 6pm
• 6p - 7p - Networking
• 7p - 8p - Featured topic
• 8p - Stick around for live music from Spitting Black, Damien The Cat, A Raven Among Doves and It Destroys And Kills, presented by Grayskull Booking.

A Midsummer Night's Dance Party. The Pill Returns For A Reunion Weekend

Dance your heart out Boston. The Pill returns for a reunion weekend.

Big news. Huge news you guys. The Pill Boston, the city's finest indie dance party, returns this summer for two nights of modern indie bliss. Rejoice in the resurrection Friday, August 14th as DJ Ken & Michael V spin the best in Britpop and beyond, then stick around for a rare Saturday session, August 15th, as The Sons & Heirs (A Tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey) take the Great Scott stage. Dress to impress.

Ticket info to come. RSVP to the Facebook event page to get update notifications.

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Converse Rubber Tracks Contest: Enter to Win a Chance to Record at One of Twelve Iconic Studios

Register for your chance to win. Deadline is 6/24/15.

Converse Rubber Tracks is providing emerging artists, bands, and musicians of all genres the rare opportunity to record at the some of the most iconic recording studios across the globe.

The Greatest Thing You’ve Never Seen – US Air Guitar Championships Qualifier Round Comes to Boston

"Make Air Not War" - Register for the Boston qualifier round of the US Air Guitar Championships.

Do you have what it takes to be a professional air guitarist? (per the video below, it apparently takes zero guitar and zero fucks). The event that is part miming, part music (mimesic?), The US Air Guitar Championships qualifier round returns to TT the Bear’s on Saturday, June 6th. Competitors edit a 60 second track to shred to during the first round. Top 5 from round 1 make it to the second round where they will shred to an edit they have never heard. The top 3 entertainers of the night will move onto the semi-finals. The event includes a special halftime performance by acoustic comedy dudes The Daley Grimes. You must be 18+ to register.

Register online.

Doors are at 5:30PM, $10, ticket link, Facebook event link.

The holistic event includes qualifying rounds in 23 cities, regional conference semi-finals, wildcard playoffs and national finals being held in the nation's biggest exporter of air guitars, Portland, OR. The winner of the National US Championships jetsets to the World Air Guitar Championships, held in Oulu, Finland.

Matt "Airistotle" Burns (NY) holds the 2014 National Air Guitar Champ title. He also holds the 2012 National Champion title, the 2011 New York Champion title and a 2010 Dark Horse Wild Card title. His signature song is My Chemical Romance's “Dead!” and sources confirm his mom is proud. Press play below to see Mr. Airistotle thrash around the stage like a skinny punk rock pixie boy, doing things only someone with an invisible guitar could do.

For more information, visit www.usairguitar.com

Regina Pizzeria Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy

Historic Regina Pizzerias files for bankruptcy (image credit)

Earlier this afternoon, Boston Globe* dropped a bomb that Regina Pizzeria parent company (Boston Restaurant Associates Inc.) filed for bankruptcy in federal court Wednesday (5/20).

In addition to 17 Regina Pizzerias, including the historic North End location (established in 1926), Boston Restaurant Associates also owns two Polcari’s Italian Restaurant locations in Saugus and Woburn.

The decision was said to have been made based on changes in sales, high leases and operating costs.

It is reported that the Regina Pizzeria locations in Allston and at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut are operated by other companies that license the Regina name, and are not expected to be affected by the bankruptcy.

Read the full story at www.bostonglobe.com

*Originally reported by Dan Adams

The Restless Atlantic - 'Chasm'

‘Chasm’ is a 9-track modern-day melodic rock record strung together by the sincere efforts of a young band.

You could name drop for days if you were to attempt to compare ‘Chasm’, the debut LP from The Restless Atlantic, to a similar sounding record. And that’s not necessarily a terrible thing. The Portland, Maine quartet demonstrates their influences from classic rock to grinding mid-era screamo, with a sprinkle of nostalgic 90’s emo to ground their driving sound.

First Batch of Bands Announced for the 2015 Boston Fuzzstival

We're getting that fuzzy feeling again.

Illegally Blind took to the internets to announce the initial Boston Fuzzstival 2015 lineup late yesterday.

The three-day festival (August 6-8 at The Middle East) features some of the best bands in the region that make psychedelic/fuzz/garage/surf rock noise including 2015 Rock 'n' Roll Rumble champions Zip Tie Handcuffs.

Line Up (so far)

DrugRug
Bloodshot BILL
CREATUROS
Ghost Box Orchestra
The Barbazons (formally The Fagettes)
Littlefoot
Herbcraft
The TeleVibes
The Mystery Lights
NICE GUYS
Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion!
Zip-Tie Handcuffs
GYMSHORTS
Blinders
Wakes
Mini Dresses
Midriffs
Soft Eyes

Schedules and additional bands TBD. Visit the official Facebook event page for full details.

Taco Party To Open Storefront in Somerville - Everyday Reported to Become 'Taco Tuesday'

Taco Party coming soon to Somerville.

Taco Party, the all vegetarian / vegan Mexican-inspired food truck slinging Chimichurri Tempeh Tacos, Tofu Tacos and Chorizo Seitan Tacos, is getting a brick and mortar store of its very own according to a recent Facebook announcement.

"Checks have been written, keys handed over. I can now officially announce Taco Party the restaurant! We've always had such great experiences in Somerville so we've chosen Ball Sq as our new home. 711 Broadway is the spot. I won't be so bold as to choose the opening date yet but we will act fast! Can't wait to put a roof over your heads!"

Taco Party hit the streets in 2013 with Keith Schubert (ex-The Raging Teens) behind the wheel. The truck can be found in the Boston area Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and is also available for catering. Follow Taco Party on Facebook and Twitter for updates and truck schedules. And visit www.tacopartytruck.com for complete information.

Choke Up Announces Summer Tour

Get ready all these other states, a killer act is about to be in you.

Post-hardcore punk band Choke Up recently announced a June tour with Philadelphia punks, Ma Jolie, in support of their debut LP 'Black Coffee, Bad Habits' out on Black Numbers Records. "This is our first time out since "Black Coffee, Bad Habits" was released and we're stoked to play those songs for some folks outside of Boston," states the band's Facebook page.

According to the internets, there are just a few copies left of the first pressing, and inventory will not be replenished until after the June tour, so snag your copy here.

Choke Up is also slated to play FEST 14 this year. You can the band prior to tour on May 11th with Living Room (Brooklyn), Typesetter (Chicago) and Heel and Arrow at O'Brien's Pub in Allston (event details).

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Boston Goes To FEST 14

The expansive lineup for FEST 14, the country's premier punk festival happening October 30, 31 and November 1, was announced last night, highlighting the widespread reach of national and international bands. This year, bands range from local Gainesville, FL acts to European artists and even representatives from Slam Diego Punkifornia (someone get us a T-shirt with this stat!) and Hell.

Migrating down south will be several heart-on-sleeve, DIY, O'Brien's finest Boston bands including Choke Up, The Color and Sound, Foreign Tongues, The Hotelier, Lady Bones, Lenny Lashley's Gang of One and Rebuilder.

Start planning your road trip itinerary. FEST passes go on sale June 1st.

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Boston Fuzzstival 2015...Is Coming...

Art by John Magnifico and Will Thomas from Boom Said Thunder

Boston Fuzzstival 2015 is coming!

The goal of Boston Fuzzstival is to highlight the best bands in the region that make psychedelic/fuzz/garage/surf rock and to build bridges within the local music community. This years Fuzzstival is a 3 day event, with 2 shows at The Middle East Upstairs and the 3rd show at The Middle East Downstairs, hosted by Illegally Blind.

Join the event on Facebook for future information including schedules and lineups.

AUGUST 6 @ Middle East Upstairs

AUGUST 7 @ Middle East Upstairs

AUGUST 8 @ Middle East Downstairs

The Results Are In, Your Rumble Semifinal Wildcards Are…

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Semifinals Night #1
Event link
Doors at 8:30
$10

9:30 // Wildcard: Duck & Cover



10:15 // Soft Pyramids



11:00 // Zip-Tie Handcuffs



11:45 // Dirty Bangs




Friday, April 24, 2015
Semifinals Night #2
Event link
Doors at 8:30
$10

9:30 // Wildcard: Murcielago



10:15 // Nemes



11:00 // Eternals



11:45 // The Static Dynamic




Based on what we've experienced from these bands during the preliminary round, we're predicting Zip-Tie Handcuffs for Night #1 and Murcielago for Night #2. Follow the Rock 'n' Roll Rumble on Facebook and Twitter for additional announcements and information. 

New England Bands Road Trip to Pouzza Fest V

Road trip anyone? #PouzzaV happens May 15-17

For three days in mid-May, downtown Montreal will be infiltrated with over 200+ bands and thousands of dysfunctional music fans during the fifth installment of Pouzza Fest. This year, several New England bands who will roadtriping their vans up to the border include A Minor Revolution (NH), Doom Service (VT), No Trigger, Oh The Humanity!, Pile, Rebuilder and The Digs.

► Get the full lineup

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Eye Design Introduces "Show Love" Industry Night

Attend the first Show Love night at Firebrand Saints on 4/18.

Local booking outfit, indie record label and curator of the art and music series Treat Yo Self has added another pillar to the establishment that is Eye Design with new event, 'Show Love'.

"Show Love was created as a way to make the community aware of smaller bands and labels in the New England area by offering vending and performance opportunities," says Eye Design founder Ian McGregor. The first Show Love will happen on April 18th (9PM/21+/$5/event details) at Firebrand Saints (1 Broadway, Cambridge) in celebration of Record Store Day, and is slated to occur every other month at the Kendall Square location.

To take part in future Show Love events, please contact Eye Design at showlove@eyedesignma.com. And learn more about the Eye Design organization during Boston Scene Party's free Boston industry networking event, "Meet Your Promoter" on Wednesday, April 22nd at O'Brien's Pub in Allston. RSVP and additional details here.

4/18 Lineup

Idiot Genes - Eye Design Records


Rye Pines - Bob Records


Everything and Everyone - Disposable America



Firebrand Saints is located at 1 Broadway, Cambridge across the street from Kendall T station, features a parking lot, and the kitchen is open until 11PM.

Full Awesome Day Fest Lineup Announced

Never Got Caught, Gozu, Hey Zeus, DiabloGato and Guillermo Sexo among the bands officially announced for Awesome Day Fest 2015.

ADF2015 spans two days, four venues and features over 20 bands. The event begins with a kickoff party Friday, May 29th at O'Brien's Pub, Allston.

► Full Lineup

► Full Schedule & Tickets

Awesome Day Fest is a daylong party celebrating the music, art and spirit of Allston “Rock City”, MA. With bands and BBQ during the day and rock at night we hope that folks will come out, spend the day with us and experience what makes Allston, MA so special. Make a day of it!

The event is sponsored by Verb Hotel, digboston, Midriff Records, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, G&N Promo, QRST’s Screenprinting & Embroidery, Narragansett Beer, Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood, Sound Museum, WEMF Radio and Smuttynose Brewing Co.

Bishop & Rook Presents Rebuilder's 'Rock & Roll In America' Record Release Show

It's a Record Release Show ya'll! Ticket pre-orders are live now.

We're drunk on wine excitement to announce Bishop & Rook presents Rebuilder's Rock & Roll in America record release show featuring Choke Up, Bundles, Sundog and special guest WMBR 88.1 FM Late Risers' Club DJ, Mateo Williams.

It's a full house folks and pre-sale tickets are available now. And stream "The National Bohemian", the first single off the record, exclusively on Bishop And Rook after the jump.

Do617 Pop-Up Record Shop April 18th

Free event! Things to do! PBR! Allston! Do617!

Hey vinyl junkies, here's a free event for you.

The fine folks at Do617 and Pabst Blue Ribbon have teamed up and bring the vinyl to you as they present the Pop-Up Record Shop, Saturday, April 18 at Brighton Music Hall!

New England Bands Head to Skate And Surf Fest

Tickets available now. #RoadTrip

New Jersey’s Skate And Surf Fest 2015 lineup consists of an entertaining array of local, national and international punk rock bands including several from the New England area. This year, the multi-day event at Asbury Park Oceanfront will host headliners, The Dropkick Murphys (Born & Bred Records), as well as Big D and the Kids Table (Strictly Rude Records), Defeater (Epitaph/Bridge Nine), Rebuilder (Panic State) and Connecticut’s Sorority Noise (Top Shelf).

2015 Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble Preliminary Schedule

Schedules for nights 1 - 6 of The Rock 'N' Roll Rumble have been announced! Which means we are now committed to a dinner rotation of Veggie Galaxy and Thelonious Monkfish this entire week. Individual tickets and the FULL BOAT 9-day passes are available via TT the Bear’s Ticketweb site. All shows are 18+. Follow the Rumble on Facebook and Twitter for additional updates.

Introducing the Class of the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble

This might be our favorite Rumble lineup yet. Zip-Tie Handcuffs, Yale, MA, Raw Blow what?! Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood (100.7 WZLX) took to the airwaves Sunday night to announce the class of the 2015 Rock 'n' Roll Rumble.