Listen to Music From Steampunk Band, The Elizabeth Kill

Known for their steampunk fashion style, signature brand of dynamic music and electrifying live performances, The Elizabeth Kill is a female-fronted Los Angeles rock quartet serving up a lush, thrilling hybrid of dark carnival ride and intense, personal storytelling. Audiences can immediately connect with crushed velvet vocals and cast iron soundscapes.  While The Elizabeth Kill’s unique artistry whispers Garbage, The Cure and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, they stand in a class all their own by balancing vulnerability and grit.  With rare musical skill, theatrical bravado, and a genuine emotional frankness, The Elizabeth Kill is hard to resist.

To learn more about the band and/ or Take a listen to the single/album you can go to www.TheElizabethKill.com

Gene Simmons and Wolfgang Puck Produced LA Rocktoberfest Adds Rock Music by Platinum Artist Eric Dill on The Bill

 

 

Platinum recording artist Eric Dill will perform at Rocktoberfest, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at LA Live.  Dill performs at 8 pm for an amazing set with some outstanding veteran musicians, and very well known songs. 

Produced by Gene Simmons, Rocktoberfest will feature several authentic Oktoberfest beers paired with Wolfgang Puck’s California twist on the traditional Oktoberfest menu. “We are taking the concept of Oktoberfest and contemporizing it with a rock theme and one of the most energetic environments in California at L.A. LIVE,” said Simmons.  “The event will rock the socks off any other Oktoberfest celebration offering great food, incredible beers, and a strictly non oom pah pah rock vibe.”

Check out the cool Halloween themed video “War with Wolves”

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Check out Eric’s single on your smartphone:  

Eric on iTunes: http://bit.ly/EricDill

Click here to get tickets for Rocktoberfest

Fans of Keb Mo Will Love Japanese Guitar Legend Tak Matsumoto New Latest Album, "Strings Of My Soul"

Known as the most notorious guitarist in Japan, Tak Matsumoto is the extraordinary guitarist of B’z, the most successful Japanese hard/blues rock act to date — with more than 80 million albums sold in the last 20 years.  His new solo album, "Strings of My Soul," is his second release since, "Hana," in 2003.

Outside of the successful duo of B’z, Tak is also an incredible solo artist who is often revered by the likes of Keb Mo, Larry Carlton, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Pat Metheny and even Eric Clapton.  Matsumoto’s guitar experimentation led him from jazz and blues to hard rock and pop; a journey evident on the new album "Strings of My Soul," out since August 7. He considers this album "a new album of myself" while revisiting all of his past favorites songs.

To get a taste of the Japanese six-string virtuoso’s work, take a listen and/or get the album here.

Tak Matsumoto releases eclectic cover of “SUKIYAKI” with the Grammy Winning Guitarist Larry Carlton

The Grammy winning team of Tak Matsumoto and Larry Carlton whose album “Take your Pick” won Best Pop Instrumental Album in 2011, have teamed up again on Matsumoto’s new album, Strings of My Soul.  The two collaborated on a cover of of the song “Sukiyaki” on the new album which combines elements of jazz, blues and rock.

Tagged as the most notorious guitarist in his homeland, Tak Matsumoto is best known for his tenure in B’z, the most successful Japanese hard/blues rock act to date, with more than 80 million albums sold in the last 20 years. 

In a recent interview with Gibson.com, Matsumoto – who is best-known for his work with Japanese rock group B’z – described the album as “basically instrumental, more bluesy and mellower than [sic] his band B’z… This album represents me right now, in the present moment.”

In addition, Gibson Custom just released Matsumoto’s latest signature guitar – the Tak Matsumoto Doublecut Custom Ebony. Tak will complete his North American tour with B’z October 7 at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.

To get a taste of the Japanese six-string virtuoso’s work, take a listen, check the tour schedule and/or get the album at: http://335records.com/wordpress/?page_id=368.

Japanese Guitar Legend Tak Matsumoto Latest Album, "Strings of My Soul"

Outside of the hugely successful rock duo, B’z, Tak Matsumoto is also an incredible solo artist who is often revered by the likes of Larry Carlton, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Keb Mo, Pat Metheny and even Eric Clapton.  Matsumoto’s guitar experimentation led him from jazz and blues to hard rock and pop; a journey evident on the new album "Strings of My Soul," out since August 7.

He considers this album "a new album of myself" while revisiting all of his past favorites songs.

The album is the newest release outside Asia, after his first solo effort, "Hana," in 2003.

Tagged as the most notorious guitarist in his homeland, Tak is best known for his tenure in B’z, the most successful Japanese hard/blues rock act to date, with more than 80 million albums sold in the last 20 years.  In Japan, they play venues like the Yokohama International Stadium to 140,000 people. 

An eclectic mix of jazz, blues and rock, "Strings of My Soul" demonstrates Tak’s incredible guitar ability and technique, as well as his constant instrumental exploration.  To get a taste of the Japanese six-string virtuoso’s work, take a listen, check the tour schedule and/or get the album here.

Evanescence Fans Will Love the Latest Album by Indie Artist Lee-Leet

Lee-Leet is an example of how independent artists can reach out to their audiences through the Internet, thus bypassing record labels. She’s brought to you by her fans from all over the world who financed her current European tour via SellaBand music website.

A Polish solo artist, Lee-Leet released her third album, “Leave it Behind,” in November. You can preview the album here.

Her music is a form of art rock, with progressive and avant-garde influences. In her lyrics, she talks about emotions, difficult relationships, love, spirituality, metaphysics, disappointment, hope and the quest for the intangible. Lee-Leet is for people who are seeking transcendence in art and who are interested in sharing the emotional experience it conveys.

She plays the piano, produces and publishes her own music. If your musical tastes include artists like Florence and the Machines, Evanescence, or Kate Bush, you will thoroughly enjoy listening to her.

Oh, and BTW, the title song made it to the No. 3 spot on the Polish rock charts at Antyradio in its first week. You can check out the video for the track here. As a result, Lee-Leet said in a press article that the era of major record labels is over, and the onset of a new era, in which independent artists reach out to their audience through the Internet, is happening presently.

Top Selling Rock Music Band From Japan, B'z Tours US And Canada With Tak Performing Smooth Jazz As Opening Act

"Strings of My Soul" is latest release by Japanese smooth-jazz guitar player Tak Matsumoto, of B’z fame. Tagged as the most notorious guitarist in his homeland, Tak is best known for his tenure as half of the duo known as B’z, the most successful Japanese hard/blues rock act to date, with more than 80 million albums sold in the last 20 years. In Japan, they play venues like the Yokohama International Stadium to 140,000 people. Outside of the successful duo, Tak is also an incredible solo artist who is often revered by the likes of Larry Carlton, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Keb Mo, Pat Metheny and even Eric Clapton. Matsumoto’s guitar experimentation led him from jazz and blues to hard rock and pop; a journey evident on the new album "Strings of My Soul," out since August 7. He considers this album "a new album of myself," while revisiting all of his past favorites songs. An eclectic mix of jazz, blues and rock, "Strings of My Soul" demonstrates Tak’s incredible guitar ability and technique, as well as his constant instrumental exploration. To get a taste of the Japanese six-string virtuoso’s work, take a listen and/or get the album here.