Mayhem, Warped, And Uproar Tour Founders Go Duffing For Dollars

Los Angeles–Duffer–n. A casual or mediocre player of golf. That pretty much sums up many, but certainly not all the participants who came out swingin’ this past Monday in Mission Viejo for a great cause. Music industry vets Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour, Country Throwdown, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival) and John Reese (Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Identity, SGE) for the 3rd consecutive year, gathered with their industry and celebrity friends for “Duffing For Dollars,” a fun-filled day of golf and a night of cocktails, awards and auctions. Hosted by Joe Sib of “Complete Control Radio” (98.7 FM, Los Angeles), the event raised $50,000 for the “Unite The United” and “MusiCares” charities and once again, took place at the beautiful Mission Viejo Country Club.

 

 With a sold-out crowd of 128 participants during the day/night at the January 30, 2012 event, Sterling Ball and his Ernie Ball team was the winning golf team with a score of 16 under par, while the Access Pass & Design team did a better job partying than golfing to take home the “Worst Team” trophy and Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance garnered the highly-coveted “Best Dressed” trophy. Some of the event highlights were the Jägermeister, Azunia Tequila, BrockCom and Stage-Tech party holes, Chris “Stretch” Thode also from Team Ernie Ball came within six inches of sinking a hole-in-one at the $20,000 cash prize hole, Sterling Ball and his “Big Poppa Smokers” award-winning BBQ crew donating a BBQ feast for the winner and a 100 friends to the evenings live auction. Jay Bentley of Bad Religion coming out to support the cause for the 3rd year in a row. Plus, the incredible one-of-a-kind South Park trophies, including Mr. Hankey, commissioned by Vans and created by artist Frank Stanley.


 ”When everyone pulls together for a great cause equaled with a lot of fun like they did at 2012′s Duffing for Dollars amazing things can happen, like $50,000 raised for MusiCares which is PRICELESS!” states Kevin Lyman.

 

About MusiCares:

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. www.musicares.com

 

About Unite The United Foundation:

Unite The United Foundation is a public 501 (c) (3) non-profit, fundraising organization founded by the producers of the Vans Warped Tour, Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour, and Mayhem Festival. It is our mission to encourage fans, artists and industry leaders from the music, touring and action sports worlds to work toward positive change, by supporting local charities and participating in community volunteerism events across the United States. Unite the United Foundation is committed to raising funds to be donated directly to grass roots organizations that are making a difference in our national community. www.unitetheunited.com

 

Participating organizations included: 4Fini, 5B Artist Mgmt, Access Pass & Design, Asahi, Avenue Thrift, Azunia Tequila, Backstage Artist Lounge, Barton-Perreira, BrockCom, Brown United Staging, CAA, California Coaches, Cat Power, Chopin Vodka, Cinderblock Apparel, Ecko Unlimited, Electric Sunglasses, Ernie Ball, Fairplex, Fearless Records, Fox Head, Inc., Goldstar, Hard Rock Café, Hooters, Hopeless Records, Image Plastics, i6 Tix, Jagermeister, Kill The 8, Kleege Staging, Lisa Johnson Rock Photographer, Live Nation/Front Line Mgmt, Metal Mulisha, Midway Car Rental, MSO Publicity, MusiCares, Omni Promo, Partyworks Interactive, Playground Art Studios, Pop Chips, Punky Pets, Roadrunner Records, Rockstar Energy Drink, SGE, Shockwave Cargo, Side One Dummy Records, Signal Snowboards, Silverback Music, Skull Candy, Snagola, Stage-Tech, Star Biz Mgmt, Sumerian Records, Tess Herrera Massage, Vans, Vengeance University and Vestal.

Dir En Grey Forced To Cancel 2012 U.S. Tour Dates

Japanese rockers DIR EN GREY wrapped up 2011 after releasing DUM SPIRO SPERO (The End Records) in August to critical acclaim and conquering the globe with their pummeling and artful live performances on their 2011 tour.

 

Unfortunately under recommendation of frontman KYO‘s physician after extensive examination of his vocal chords, DIR EN GREY has regretfully cancelled their participation in “The Still Reckless Tour” and solo shows scheduled between March and April 2012.

 

The band has released the following statement to their fans and those involved in the tour:

 

“To our fans as well as the other bands and staff involved in the tour we extend our sincere apologies. We ask for your understanding that this was an extremely difficult decision to make. Thank you all for your continued support, which is deeply appreciated.”

 

This news follows the January announcement by the band that they would be joining “The Still Reckless Tour” also featuring Asking Alexandria, Trivium, I See Stars, Motionless In White and The Amity Affliction and playing a pair of solo headlining shows in Seattle, WA on 3/7 and St. Petersburg, FL on 3/20 as well as the reissue of their 2008 album UROBOROS. News on the forthcoming release of this essential DIR EN GREY album will be announced soon.

 

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Mötley Crüe In Sin City Kicks Off With Two Sold-Out Shows

 

Rolling into this past weekend’s Super Bowl festivities where they were featured in the KIA Optima commercial, the world’s most notorious band has taken the world’s most notorious city by storm. MÖTLEY CRÜE–vocalist VINCE NEIL, guitarist MICK MARS, bassist NIKKI SIXX and drummer TOMMY LEE—launched Las Vegas’ first-ever hard rock residency with MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY at The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with two rapturously received sold-out shows.

The MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY experience got underway this past weekend on Friday, February 3–also declared MÖTLEY CRÜE Day by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman–as The Joint transformed into a rock ‘n roll carnival extravaganza bringing in elements of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s arena show with TOMMY LEE’s 360 drum coaster and the biggest lighting and sound production ever brought to The Joint, including their over the top signature pyrotechnics which fittingly incorporated a Vegas feel.

From costuming–which included VINCE NEIL’s illuminated poker-hand belt buckle and rogue carnival styled seat ushers–to showgirl dancers, female aerialists, little people, macabre clowns and stilt walkers, each element dazzled the eye throughout.  In addition to MÖTLEY CRÜE’s high-octane numbers, which included “Live Wire,” “Shout At the Devil,” “Saints Of Los Angeles,” “Looks That Kill” and “Girls, Girls, Girls,” the band also dedicated a portion of the show to an acoustic performance.

 

High above the audience on a floating circular platform, they performed stunning renditions of “Without You,” “On With the Show,” “Bastard” and “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).”  Other songs in the set included rare live gems “Piece Of Your Action” and “Afraid,” which haven’t been performed live in over 10 years.  VINCE NEIL sailed over the crowd on a giant cross, while singing the grand finale of “Home Sweet Home.”

 

On Saturday night (February 4), MÖTLEY CRÜE was joined by their friend Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach who jumped on stage for “Smokin’ In the Boys Room.”  Rumor has it there will be more guests jamming with MÖTLEY CRÜE throughout their residency.

 

“The MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY residency transformed the town, not only the Hard Rock Hotel,” states Paul Davis, Vice President of Entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “It’s never been done like this before.”  Billboards on the world-famous Sunset Strip in Los Angeles and the 15 Interstate upon entering Vegas beckoned fans to the Hard Rock.  Upon entering the casino lobby, VINCE NEIL’s custom 1932 Ford Coupe hot rod was displayed and poker players found themselves gaming on MÖTLEY CRÜE branded tables.  Even maid service signs for hotel guest rooms indicated clean up for “Home Sweet Home.”

 

“For the first time, fans have a chance to be part of a limited engagement of the most notorious band in rock and roll in the greatest rock and roll club in the world: The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas,” said John Meglen President/Co-CEO of Concerts West/AEG Live.  “And the Hard Rock has been transformed to a Motley shrine…wait until you see this spectacle!”

 

On Sunday, February 5, the quartet returned for the third night of the run which lasts through February 19. Leading up to it, fans experienced their current KIA automotive TV commercial during the third quarter of the Super Bowl.  The 60-second spot, titled “Drive The Dream,” stars VINCE, MICK, NIKKI and TOMMY in a race car dream sequence performing their 1989 smash hit “Kickstart My Heart.” Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima, mixed martial arts legend Chuck Liddell and champion bull rider Judd Leffew are also featured in the commercial.  A 90-second version of the spot can now be viewed online.

 

After starting out with two spectacular sold out shows, you can catch a behind the scenes look at opening weekend here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t36puz2wOEE



 

Don’t miss “MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY” at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas now through February 19:

Wednesday, February 8
Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11
Sunday, February 12
Tuesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 15
Friday, February 17
Saturday, February 18
Sunday, February 19

 

Tickets, starting at $45 (plus applicable service fees) are available at the Hard Rock Box Office: www.motley.com, www.thejointlasvegas.com, or www.ticketmaster.com. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is also offering ticket and room bundles via http://www.hardrockhotel.com/.  The shows are produced by AEG Live.

 
For more information, please visit: www.motley.com

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Rock My Monkey Writer Auditions Are On Now!

So a few people have mentioned that they would like to write for RockMyMonkey.com recently. We need writers like a runway model needs a good sandwich! You know? We can deny it all we want, but there is no way we can even preview all the music that is sent to us to review. Seriously, there is a program I can open that would download all the latest releases from several of the biggest Metal record companies. I am always in fear of opening it because I know I just do not have the time. This is how buried we are. So like that runway model who collapses on the catwalk and ends up a laughing stock who has pissed off a bunch of her former contacts, we will now cry for help.

So here is the deal. Most people think they can write, but when handed the challenge they find out they just can't think of music in the right way to do reviews. So we are going to ride the coat tails of two full album streams and point you to their newest releases. The latest releases from Orange Goblin and Earth are linked below and are ready for you to stream away as much as you need. You have until the end of this week!

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If your review gets posted, please register to the site so we can connect the review to your account. From then on your reviews will be posted using the actual website form. You will also get sent digital copies of promos. You will be an official writer of Rock My Monkey. Good luck. We do really hope you make it! We need some serious help here.

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I Call Fives Add 6 New Shows to Spring Tour

Washington Township, NJ pop punks I Call Fives have added a string of shows to follow their previously announced 5 headlining dates on the Pure Noise Records Tour. The band will be out with The Sheds from March 25-30. A show supporting All Time Low will take place March 1 in Syracuse, NY.

I Call Fives’ new Someone That’s Not You 7” will be released on March 20^th via Pure Noise Records. The release includes two new songs, an acoustic song, and a cover of Third Eye Blind’s “How’s It Going To Be”. and serves as a teaser to the band’s upcoming full length record due out in June on Pure Noise.  

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Mar 01         The Westcott Theater Syracuse, NY        w/ All Time Low   

Pure Noise Records Tour:

Mar 20         Bogies Albany, NY                     

Mar 21         The Coconut Lounge         Kenmore, NY                  

Mar 22         Hardluck Bar Toronto, Canada                      

Mar 23         Euro Gyro     Kent, OH                        

Mar 24         Misfit Lab      Fenton, MI                     

Record Release Tour w/ The Sheds:

3/25 - Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub 

3/26 - Covington, KY @ Bangarang's 

3/27 - London, OH @ Club Soda

3/28 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose 

3/29 - Turnersville, NJ @ Whitman Square Men’s Club 

3/30 - Binghamton, NY @ Mirador 

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