Planet Rock Welcomes Oedipus

 For over a decade Oedipus has been one of LA’s best kept secrets, from their roots as an underground progressive Rock favorite, to achieving status as an international Rock Powerhouse with massive success in Europe in 2010, when Polish radio giant ESKA ROCK added their single “Tres Las”, which went on to top the Polish Rock charts, and became the genesis of FIVE #1 Polish Rock Singles, followed by repeated visits to Europe, their last trip including a performance at the Ursynalia Festival, where the band performed at Poland’s biggest open-air festival, alongside Korn, Guano Apes, Alter Bridge, Simple Plan and more. They will return to Ursynalia in 2012 alongside Slayer, Billy Talent, Mastodon, Limp Bizkit and others.

Further cementing their position in the forefront of the international Rock World, both “Tres Las” and “Jack and Ginger” were included on the inaugural Polish editions of the hit International compilation “Now: That’s What I Call Music!” in league with artists including Ke$ha, Snoop Dogg, and Katy Perry.

  In 2011 the band signed a worldwide recording deal with THC Music / Rocket Science / Sony RED which released Oedipus’ Vicious Little Smile on March 13th, 2012. Produced by Darian Cowgill (Sleeping Giant, Middle Class Rut), Vicious Little Smile formally releases several of the LA trio’s international hits including “Tres Las”, “Burn It Down”, “Gimme a Chance”, and “Kiss on the Fist”, which have already received airplay in over 30 countries including Poland, Germany, South Africa, Russia, Croatia, and the US. earning the band a place in the hearts of devoted fans the World over, one of those fans being Def Leppard/Manraze guitarist Phil Collen, who makes a guest appearance, contributing lead and rhythm guitars to the track “FINAL MACHINE”. Performing @ Planet Rock, May 4th - Grand Rapids, MI

DeVos Performance Hall Welcomes Yanni

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Yanni, music’s true world citizen and most popular contemporary composer, is coming back to West Michigan!

Tickets are on sale now.  Tickets may be purchased at the DeVos Place and Van Andel  Arena box offices, ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets and charge by phone: 800-745-3000.

 This year saw Yanni, one of the music industry’s most beloved artists, selling out major concert venues around the world including Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. With his world-class orchestra, he performed music from his latest album “Truth of Touch,” now platinum in the Middle East, as well as classic concert favorites.

The CD/DVD combo will be available exclusively through PBS pledge drives and a worldwide release in the Spring of 2012. As Yanni tours across the globe, his heartfelt and compelling music continues to touch both old and new fans.

 Yanni has just debuted “Yanni-All Access” on the artist’s official website, www.yanni.com. It is an exclusive behind the scenes view with highlights from Yanni’s concert dates, cultural attractions, and the musician’s message for premium fan club members.

Event Times:  Mon, May 7, 2012  8:00 PM  - $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $79.50, $99.50

Event Site:  http://www.yanni.com

FYE Welcomes My Darkest Days

 2010, Norwood, Ontario band My Darkest Days became legends throughout the exotic world of g-strings ‘n’ pasties thanks to the song “Porn Star Dancing,” the #1 charting strip club anthem from their first album.
The band’s second album, Sick And Twisted Affair, means to bring the listeners along for the band’s ride through arenas, bars and gentlemen’s clubs. Heavier, faster, and darker, the new album captures the soaring highs and uncomfortable lows that come with being a hard-touring, hard-living rock band.
The first immediate benefit to creating a hit that ranks up there with Motley Crue’s “Girls Girls Girls” is expressed in “Casual Sex,” the spirited first single from Sick And Twisted Affair.
 Now you can check them out LIVE in Grandville, MI @ FYE.  Saturday, 4/14

Foxy Shazam is "Unstoppable" in G.R.

Foxy Shazam previously played the Lollapalooza festival, also appeared in various magazines to help support its latest release, such as Alternative Press and Spin. The band played a 3-song set on Fuel.tv's The Daily Habit Show, performed a 5-song set on shockhound.com,  as well as performing an acoustic three-song set for Spin magazine; one of which was a brand-new song titled "I'm in Love with a Boy." They also performed a full set, with interview. on Chicago's JBTV in July 2010, and later performed a live and exclusive version of "Oh, Lord" for music discovery app Shazam. In 2010, Foxy Shazam was named a spotlight band for the 2011 Vans Warped Tour. On February 7, 2010, the band's single "Unstoppable" was featured in Super Bowl XLIV.  It was featured in the video game NHL 11 and also on the Cartoon Network's second live-action show Tower Prep, as a theme song. It was also in a trailer of the movie Your Highness. On October 6, 2011, "I Like It" was released for free on their Facebook page and the new album, The Church of Rock and Roll, was released on January 24, 2012. The album has a more refined, produced sound than previous records and contains 11 songs. They were able to secure the opening slot on a tour with The Darkness, before embarking on their own headlining tour later in April 2012.  These crazy cats will be in Grand Rapids @ the Intersection, April 6th. Be there or be...

Here Comes Jane's Addiction

Watch out Grand Rapids, your town is about to be turned upside down.  The DeVos Performance Hall will be the host of an incredible rock show in which you can be a part of the actual show.  From JanesAddiction.com, here's the details on how to become part of this theatrical event.

Jane's Addiction 'Theatre of the Escapists' tour is a unique blend of alternative rock, art, and immersive theatre.  Want to be part of the show?
Jane's is looking for interesting characters to take part in the evening's festivities.
Are you an old-fashioned barber? A tattoo artist? A party photographer with 'speak-easy' style accessories?  Or perhaps you have another outlandish activity that would enhance the evening?!
Jane's Addiction is on the lookout for a variety of local professionals to join our upcoming shows. In each market we would like to invite these types of professionals to set up and be part of our immersive theatre evening.
Barbers, photographers, poets, actors, etc will be set up in the lobbies of the theatre each night. Jane's Addiction concert-goers will be able to enjoy and immerse themselves in each activity prior to the band taking the stage.
Please send brief background info, links, and photos of your work to us at JAEscapists@yahoo.com

Dirty Americans Rock The Intersection

Have ya ever just shown up at a bar or club and feel the vibrant electricity pushing the walls to the limits? The crowd is alive and jumping and the ruler of the club is jumping up on stage right in unison with everyone.  Well that's the experience I have every time The Dirty Americans are performing.  From small bars to world size venues these guys don't and WON'T slow down.  A private concert in every show. Coming up on March 24th, Grand Rapids is gonna feel the tremors throughout because this town will be a rockin'!

The Dirty Americans just released their latest album and will giving everyone a real good taste of it, along with some of their classics.  Be sure to check them out at the Intersection in Grand Rapids on March 24th and tell them Brian from NorthernSpin sent ya.  But don't blame me if you don't rock your face off, you just don't know how to have a good time.  \m/ (>.<) \m/