Jake Miller Presents the "Wait for You" Tour

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After two months of being on the road promoting his latest EP release of BASED ON A TRUE STORY., pop artist Jake Miller performed to an exuberant amount of people at the El Rey theatre in Los Angeles for his last stop on the Wait for You tour. With some amazingly talented opening artists like Just Seconds Apart and Logan Henderson, there was no doubt that this was going to be a show stopping event full of positive energy and good vibes. With Henderson showing off some new unreleased music as well as undeniable bops like Pull Me Deep and Sleepwalker, the crowd was warming up for the anticipation of Miller to perform next. Opening his set with popular tracks like NIKES, Think About Us, and The Girl That’s Underneath, the fans went crazy for the special moments during the show - from taking a fan’s phone facetiming said fan’s friend, to even spraining his ankle, Jake proved that no matter what happens, the show must go on. From recent hits like NOBODY ELSE and SKINNYDIP, to throwback songs for the OG fans like Dazed and Confused and Selfish Girls, it turned into being an incredible evening for both friends and fans of Miller, and it was a surefire way to end a tour like this one.

Thank you to Jake and Scott for having me out and shooting the show, and thank you Justin for being an incredible person that I’ve been blessed to have a part of this journey of life and always believing in me. Check out the photos from the last stop of the tour below! (click on the photos to expand if need be).

If you attended the show, what was your favorite part? Leave a comment below!

New Music Friday: The Night Game Debuts Self Titled Album

In the summer of 2017, I somehow managed to find last minute tickets to go see the one and only John Mayer perform during his The Search for Everything tour when he made a stop in Sacramento. After somehow finding parking in Downtown and rushing to catch our seats before the opener went on, my sister and I had no idea what was to come that night; little did we know that we would stumble upon an act that was familiar to us. The curtains lifted from the stage as the opening band walked out and started performing, with funky guitar riffs and an 80s style pop vibe, we couldn't figure out how we had heard those raspy powerful vocals before. But clearly, this band had the audience entranced. It wasn't until a couple songs had passed that we had realized it was none other than former frontman of Boys Like Girls, the one and only Martin Johnson. Now, who was this new act, this new project Johnson has unleashed, as he casually opened for John Mayer? Say hello to The Night Game, an eclectic and moody solo project Johnson officially released the same year we had seen him perform at an arena filled with thousands of people. Fast forward to 2018, and TNG released his debut album, with 11 songs that will be giving you all the vibes as we transition into fall.

The opening song, The Outfield, was the song that got people talking about TNG in the first place when it was released as a single in early 2017; it was also all John Mayer had to hear in order for him to want Johnson to open for his summer tour. The song has power, as we hit the chorus and get punched in the face with some crazy vocals backed up by Gotye. As we transition throughout the album, we can find a common theme of losing someone you're not quite over just yet. With songs like Do You Think About Us?, The Photograph, and Die a Little, TNG reveals a story about a girl he once knew, someone he loved; and even though he's trying to move on, he still thinks about what she could be doing right now if they were still in each other's lives - and yet, he finds it to be better to just be left alone.

The Night Game is the type of album that has a cinematic feel. The emotion pulled through the vivid poetry and imagery that TNG paints for the audience is something hard to find in the mainstream culture, that "something" being a feeling. A feeling of nostalgia, heartbreak, and the current state of having ourselves to depend on vs someone else. Summerland and Coffee and Cigarettes reflects on a moment in time that plays back in our minds, brings back emotions that we had forgotten about, and the realization that it's all in the past and it's a new world in your today. The intoxicating emotions can bring anyone back to a time where we had someone in our lives that we thought would be there forever. As the album comes to an end with the fun up beat Back in the Van, imagine yourself driving alone, somewhere on the highway, wind blowing through your hair, blasting this album and taking yourself back into that feeling of just being. Yeah, it's that album. And it's fucking good.

You can stream the album on Spotify here and take a listen to the epicness that this piece of art encases for yourself. Oh and by the way...The Night Game is going on tour! You can check out the dates below:

Like what you see? Be sure to follow TNG's journey and find tickets for their tour here, and if you want to get all the latest news on music, interviews, and more, you can subscribe to my newsletter here! Leave a comment below of what you think of the album and what your favorite song is. Until next time!

COUNTERFEIT. - North America Tour Announcement - Tour News

Orange County, get ready because you've just discovered your new favorite punk rock band, also known as Counterfeit (stylized as COUNTERFEIT.) Based out of London, the band was formed in 2015, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Jamie Campbell Bower (you might recognize him from Twilight or Harry Potter), guitarists Tristan Marmont and Sam Bower, bassist Roland Johnson and drummer Jimmy Craig.

The UK artists just announced their first headlining tour in North America, and are probably coming to a city near you. With their unique, dark, and cathartic sound, Counterfeit will surely sweep the nation in no time, whether you're already a fan of punk music or not. They bring a stage presence like no other, with an energy that will get you head banging like it's 1999. "We are stoked to announce that we'll be bringing the madness and mayhem that is Counterfeit. to North America for our first headline tour in April and May. We are taking no prisoners… this is bound to be wild, to say the least, and we're pumped to get out and thrash. We'll see you down the front or in the pit,” says Sam.

Sounds great, right? If you're in Southern California like me, you'll definitely want to take a chance on these guys and buy yourself a ticket to their show on May 19th at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim. You can check out more dates below:

VIP packages are available for all dates! Check them out here.

VIP packages include:

One general admission ticket
VIP early entry into the venue
Exclusive meet & greet with Counterfeit.
Personal photograph with Counterfeit.
Q&A session with the band
Specially designed Counterfeit. tour poster; autographed by the band!
Counterfeit. VIP merchandise item
Official VIP meet & greet laminate

Check out the band on Spotify and Youtube, with their latest release of the album entitled Together We Are Stronger and riot like never before.

Spotify

Youtube

Be sure to grab yourself a ticket before they sell out, and hopefully I'll see you there in Anaheim! It's a show you will not want to miss. Check out Counterfeit. on all social media @counterfeitrock and give them a follow.

Written for Counterfeit., under The Gypsy Shack Collective (www.tgscollective.com)

Emo Nite Tour - Sacramento, CA - Photo Gallery

*fans raging their hearts out at the Holy Diver in Sacramento, CA*

It was a cold dark night on St Patrick's day in Sacramento, but that didn't stop your friendly emo kids from showing up to Emo Nite's first stop on their official tour on the 17th. Hosted at one of Midtown's newer spots, the Holy Diver, people of all ages came out to rock out and lip sync to some classic Pop/Punk/Rock songs such as Panic! At the Disco, Paramore, Yellowcard, and more. If you've never heard of Emo Nite, it all started in Los Angeles a little over 3 years ago by Morgan Freed, Babs Szabo, and TJ Petracca, with the intention of "bringing together people who share the love of emo rock music from the 90s, 2000s, and today".

They're not a band, they're not DJs, they just throw parties for the music they love, and want to bring it to you.

Emo Nite LA is currently on tour, and you can check out the dates here to see if they're coming to a city near you!

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