Tour Press Force (TPF)We Were Sharks North American Tour with Assuming We Survive—Pub Rock 11.8.19Got plans tomorrow night? Drop in to Pub Rock (11.8.19) to check out Canadian, Pop Punk—We Were Sharks. One of our local Rock favorites, After the Calm and Pop Punk Love Like Fiction will be opening the show. See you there! The We Were Sharks story is one of tenacity and passion, being told with catchy vocal hooks and crunchy guitar riffs. Since 2011 these Canadians have been dedicating their lives to pumping out tunes and tearing apart highways. With a recently solidified fi
Nahnalah_G (TPF) and Phridae Leonard-HaqqSlaves' Beautiful Death PartyOn March 12th, Slaves wrapped up their second U.S. tour for their newest album, Beautiful Death. Not only was this night full of excitement from Slaves themselves, but also for the supporting acts Kyle Lucas, Dayshell, and Ghost Town. This show was full of surprises and electrifying energy. The night could easily be compared to a crazy college party. Adding to the college party feel, the show doors opened three hours late keeping the fans anxious but nonetheless excited. PC:
Tour Press Force (TPF)Baseline – AZ Pop PunkInterview by Kiya Gaskin | Video by Nahnalah_G TPForce interviews local Pop Punk band Baseline before their winning “Battle of the Bands” gig for a slot at the So What?! Music Festival, presented by Third String AZ Productions at Pub Rock Live in Scottsdale, AZ on February 4, 2017. Meet the band! Some dudes from the desert... Michael Schuster - Vocals Gianni Jinks - Guitar/Backing Vocals Shawn Sass - Bass Jacob Coleman - Drums Michael "Slack" Cully - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Kiya Gaskin (TPF) | Photography by Nahnalah_GHighs and Lows in the Local SceneA night of mayhem and new experiences drew a large crowd to Pub Rock on February 11. Fans of multiple genres were brought out to the sold out double debut show. Paranova, A Step Ahead, Phoenix Down, Blackthrone, and Emerald Isle came out to put on a great show. While this show proved to be rocky for some, others prevailed tremendously. TPForce was outside interviewing Blackthrone during Paranova's set, so we do not have any details to review for their show. Check out the teas
Kiya Gaskin (TPF)Go Ask Alice Headed for BattleLocal band Go Ask Alice will be duking it out this weekend at Pub Rock in Scottsdale. Third String Productions is holding another Battle of the Bands on February 25; the winner will receive a spot in the 2017 So What?! Music Festival lineup. Go Ask Alice is: Tyler Samuel (Lead Vocals), Lane Vassallo (Vocals), Schuyler Morgan(Lead Guitar), Erik Jensen (Rhythm Guitar), Ryker Gillespie (Bass), and Stefan Goodenburger (Drums). The six-piece Post Hardcore formed in 2015 and have b
Kiya Gaskin (TPF) | Photography by Nahnalah_GThe Battle of the Bands: So What?!Five teams. One dream. On February 4, The Take Over, Eclipses For Eyes, Divided Minds, Baseline, and Mimelight went head-to-head in a Battle of the Bands at Pub Rock in Scottsdale, AZ. The competition was held for bands to have the opportunity to play a set at So What?! Music Festival in Texas. Kicking off the night was The Take Over. This girl-fronted band brought high energy to the stage. Their songs covered a ranged from positive and fun to aggressive and high-intensity. T