Bleeding Through
Liskfest 2008
Somewhere in a Canyon - Irvine, CA
10/11/2008

Brandan Schieppa - Vocals
Brain Lepke - Guitar
Derek Youngsma - Drums
Ryan Wombacher - Bass
Marta - Keyboard
Jona Weinhofen - Guitar

The six head bangers hail from Orange County, California. They are a heavy metal band with some mean cookie monster vocals and crunching guitars. The first time I heard of Bleeding Through was via Rob Caggiano’s MySpace page. Rob is a producer and occasionally likes to play guitar with the heavy metal icons Anthrax. Rob produced Bleeding Through’s album, The Truth, in 2006. This was the first opportunity for me to see them live and have it actually work out.

They opened up with the song “The Truth” which starts off with “I don’t give a fuck.” Saying the word fuck always get a crowd going. Bleeding Through had the crowd making a huge circle pit, it was the biggest we witnessed that day. I am pretty sure they made some new fans with their set at Liskfest. I also realized very quickly that these guys and girl were the only metal band on the bill at Liskfest. Someone needs to get them on Rockstar Mayhem’s tour in 2009. I believe they would fit right in.

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Liskfest 2008
Somewhere in a Canyon - Irvine, CA
10/11/2008
Festival Rating: D-

Ahh…LiskFest. I had high hopes for this festival. This year was the first annual mark for this event. The punk festival was founded by Chris Lisk, thus the name, Liskfest. I have to note this because several people came up to me at the festival asking what it meant. I was really excited about this festival because Pennywise was originally going to headline the festivities. I am going to guess after the sponsors pulled and they canceled Liskfest that’s when Pennywise said See Ya!

My experience started off by emailing the press contact to find out what the status of the event was because I was confused. One minute we are confirmed for passes the next I am told it’s canceled. Then I go onto their website and it’s back on. My question is, why didn’t they let everybody on their press list know it was back on?

After finding it was back on and with a second stage (another story I will hit later) and minus Pennywise. We planned our day for Liskfest in Irvine, California. Mind you, I was still excited at this point.

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After the Q101 Block Party was cancelled on Saturday, September 13th, several bands decided to head over to the Cubby Bear to play a free show for those who were 21+. Sick Puppies and Ludo were the only major acts that played the show. MSI rumored that they were going to play but didn’t actually show up, bummer. Anyways, here’s my interview with the Sick Puppies:

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Usually, Kevin Lyman is the one interviewing the bands on the Warped Tour while sitting in his tour bus. Artists such as Katy Perry and Angels & Airwaves have been interviewed by Kevin while on the road this summer. Those interviews get videotaped and those videos get posted on the Warped Tour website for all to see. But when I hit up the Chicago date of Warped, I got the chance to grill Mr. Lyman and put him in the hot seat–on his own bus! The tables were turned for half an hour as I asked him all about the tradition he started 14 years ago: the Vans Warped Tour.

Read on to hear what the man had to say…sorry, no video to watch!

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Beck & the Black Crowes will be headlining the 24th annual San Diego Street Scene that will be held on September 19-20. There will be 30 bands to rock out four stages at this festival including Atmosphere, The Hives, Tegan and Sara & The New Pornographers. Tickets are on sale now.

Keep on reading for the full lineup.

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Naper Days-Gin Blossoms & One Lone Car
The Naper Settlement-Naperville, IL
6/14/08

Naper Settlement is a 13-acre outdoor museum in the heart of downtown Naperville. The settlement hosted Naper Days that included The Taste of Naperville that brings in tasty foods from local restaurants. The fest had everything from food, drinks, music, DDR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band & its very own petting zoo! While visiting the petting zoo a mama goat got loose, but no need to worry she was caught safe & sound.

Check it out!

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Mark your calendars, Festival season is here! Here is yet another summer festival packed with live music, camping, RV-ing, lodge living, keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, film screenings, and audience Q&A sessions.

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For those who don’t know about Bonnaroo it is a four day camping festival held on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, TN. Bonnarro brings an array of rock n roll artists along with jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, & contemporary artists. There is 100 acres dedicated to entertainment, attractions & activities including a classic arcade, on-site cinema, comedy club, theater performers, a beer festival, a music technology village, & a silent disco.

What is a silent disco? You slide into a pair of Koss Stereophones and party the night away. Live DJs spin late into the warm Bonnaroo nights, keeping it quiet for the tired and the volume turned up for all you night owls.

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Mayfest is the kick off of the festival season in Chicago. It is probably one of the smallest festivals you can ever go to. The weekend was filled with a variety of vendors including:

There was a plethora of carnie food, drinks, & live music. 16 Candles was the headliner on Saturday night with their 80’s covers including everything from The Outfield to Duran Duran to Dixie’s Midnight Runners.

To see more pics keep on reading:

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Lakeview Mayfest
3100 N Ashland Ave, Chicago
May 16, 17, & 18, 2008
Cost: Cheap!!! Only $5 bucks

I can’t tell you how excited I am about Mayfest. I don’t remember why I missed it last year but I was super bummed about it. Three days of live music, food, beer, there is even a pet parade, need I say more?

Now I can’t guarantee that I will be able to make it to all 3 days but I can tell you I will definitely make it on Saturday, May 17th. I am super stoked to see Too White Crew & 16 Candles.

So come join The Live Hub Crew & kick off festival season in Chicago.

Festival’s Events & Band Lineup:

Friday, May 16th
6pm - Rock Candy
8pm - Hairbangers Ball

Saturday, May 17th
11am - Home Town Heros Celebration
2pm - Alternative Nation
4pm - Elevation
6pm - Too White Crew
8pm - 16 Candles

Sunday, May 18th
11am - Chicago’s Pet Expo & Dog Show
2pm - Slamabama
4pm - Hat Guys
6pm - Wedding Banned
8pm - Mike & Joe

For more info check out www.starevents.com/mayfest.html