New Show! Think Snow? WTF????

Clearly someone didn't get the memo.  Why is there snow on Halloween weekend?  More importantly, Small Town Hell-o-ween has been postponed, so mad.  Here's the new show, hopefully the snow doesn't cancel the broadcast!  Listen live on WTBR-FM locally at 89.7 on the dial.

HOUR 1
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ojddoahzba81h7f/REBEL1OCT29.mp3

HOUR 2

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ojddoahzba81h7f/REBEL1OCT29.mp3

HOUR 3

http://www.mediafire.com/file/d0xsodb8xgz17i0/REBEL3OCT29.mp3

HOUR 4

http://www.mediafire.com/file/eyo6tczxg2z86ot/REBEL4OCT29.mp3

Rebel Sound Records is Back! (well, sort of......., the shows are back anyway)

Almost a year ago, on November 30 2010, I closed down Rebel Sound Records and The Room for good.  The final event was finished, the last garish coat of paint had covered the black and red walls, it was over.  Rebel Sound Records and The Room's bittersweet run of about a year and a half was sometimes fun and sometimes completely frustrating, but I look back on that time and am happy that I gave it a shot.  I had shut off my cell phone in order to hopefully dissuade bands and booking agents from contacting me about shows.  I really didn't have a place to use any longer and with the exception of the occasional rental of the VFW basement or Elf Parlor in North Adams, I was essentially done.....or so I thought.

Don from Chameleon's had sent me a message and we started talking shop about booking different kinds of bands into his club and whatnot.  After a meeting in person and a few other conversations, my show booking persona has come out of semi-hibernation.  After almost a full year of sleeping without worry about bands, shows, booking agents, attendance....well, it was a good year!  Haha!

Now, on with the show(s)!!

Wednesday November 23, 2011 (early show 6:30pm-8:00pm) ALL AGES
REASON 837 (reunion) & NICE TRY KID
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=226459780749735

Friday November 25, 2011 (8:00pm) 18+
THE KNUX, JORDY TOWERS, THE DANCE CANCER
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=227225963999180

Saturday November 26, 2011 (early show 4:00pm-8:30pm) ALL AGES
BETWEEN NOW & FOREVER, STAIRWELL SEA, CARRIERS, JUST SAY SO, AMERIKKKAN CITIZENS
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242188152483436

Saturday November 26, 2011 (late show 9:00pm) 18+
HOPE LIES WITHIN & KARDIA
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101151569994960

Friday December 2, 2011 (8:00pm) 18+
Eagle Santa Toy Fund Show with REFUSE/RESIST, THE DAMAGED, DEAFENED BY LOVE
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169460869804462

Saturday December 3, 2011 (early show 5:30pm-8:30pm) ALL AGES
ROSEDALE (from Canada) & special guest
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169460869804462

Friday December 9, 2011 (8:00pm) 18+
WASTELAND:  RESSURECTED with DJ DEIFY, DJ OKAMI, DJ JAGDPANZER and a live performance from ERA NOCTURNA
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=235276803192425

Other local shows that are not RSR shows, but we encourage you to support the scene and these shows!

Fourth Annual Small Town Hell-o-ween  Saturday October 28th at the PNA in Adams MA (21+) featuring Cry Havoc, Dead Radio Rebels, Lenny Lashley and The Damaged all for FREE!  Hosted by comedian Mark Jagiello with musical interludes provided by Rebel Beat Sound System!

All Ages Matinee at Chameleon's Saturday December 17th with Even the Odds, Stairwell Sea, Tomorrow's Fallen Kingdom and One Bright Day.

Rebel Sound Radio show October 22, 2011

Here's this week's new show, hope you like it!  Can you stand to listen to all 4 hours?  Witty in-between song banter is kept to a minimum!

HOUR 1
http://www.mediafire.com/?44n0x28fqxhltrc

HOUR 2
http://www.mediafire.com/file/27qcrpoh8j004bb/REBEL2OCT22.mp3

HOUR 3
http://www.mediafire.com/file/27qcrpoh8j004bb/REBEL2OCT22.mp3

HOUR 4
http://www.mediafire.com/file/u9q0vd79dta0wcv/REBEL4OCT22.mp3

Rebel Sound Radio October 15, 2011 Show!

If you don't want to wait until Saturday, get your punk rock fix with 4 hours of Rebel Sound Radio.  Bands you know, bands you don't know and bands you might have forgotten about right here.

Enjoy!

This will also be broadcast on WTBR 89.7 FM in central Berkshire County MA and online of course.

Hour 1 http://www.mediafire.com/?wzu26jgpml2zbbw

Hour 2 http://www.mediafire.com/?vxiuib5bpggx9c8

Hour 3 http://www.mediafire.com/?o2f6sf7ozc96y95

Hour 4 http://www.mediafire.com/?2im7d7yveonuvm7

That little dog is much bigger now.

The Knux: From Letterman to Pittsfield (and They're Bringing Jordy Towers With Them)!!!!

The Knux are one of more unique and original acts that fall under the broad hip-hop umbrella and it was exciting to learn that they're performing in Pittsfield the day after Thanksgiving at Chameleon's Nightclub!  Rarely do musicians who appear on late night television one week show up in Pittsfield a few weeks later, on purpose.  Originally from New Orleans, but currently based in Los Angeles, The Knux have been making a lot of noise since their first official release in 2008 and are currently on an extensive tour for their latest full-length, Eraser.  Brothers Krispy and Joey have created a true hip-hop/rock hybrid that's making waves across the nation thus getting The Knux invites to play several major music festivals in 2009.

Fans of Entourage may remember hearing "Bang! Bang!" by The Knux in that show's 5th season promo spots and the track "Cappucino" in Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay.  On September 28, 2011 they performed their latest single "Run" (without collaborator Kid Cudi) on the Late Show with David Letterman and now they're set to hit Pittsfield along with the equally exciting performer, Jordy Towers (formerly known as Optimus), on Friday September 25th. 

The 18+ show is $8 and doors open 8pm, Chameleon's Nightclub is located at 1350 East St., Pittsfield MA 01201

Old Man Markley, Henry's Rifle and New Red Scare Put on a Killer Show in Albany NY

For those of you who missed out, feel free to kick yourself now.  This was a great show.  Old Man Markley brought the party and it was a party indeed!  Henry's Rifle kicked off the night in fine fashion playing some of the most aggressive Americana/roots-infused punk heard in quite some time.  If you ever have a chance to catch this band around, don't miss them.  Equally excited was New Red Scare who seem to play three times a week and certainly sound like they've been around for ages even though they're a relatively new band on the local scene.  Combine bands like The Adicts, Mad Parade and the Lower Class Brats if you need some kind of reference.  Great stuff!  Old Man Markley seem to be following in the footsteps of the Ramones and their eternal tour.  They have barely stopped to take a breath since bursting on the scene a couple of years back in Pasadena CA.  It's impressive that they've managed to actually record anything or write anything for that matter since they're always on the road.  They're currently on tour with Anti-Flag and NOFX, which ain't too shabby!

Old Man Markley Are Playing (and Drinking) at Valentine's Punk Rock Mondays (10/3)!!

Los Angeles' Old Man Markley, who headlined the incredibly packed and somewhat skimpy pool party at Punk Rock Bowling this year, are making their regional debut on Monday October 3rd at Valentine's in Albany!  Joining them will be Henry's Rifle and New Red Scare!  This excellent show is 18+ and is only $7.  Don't miss out on the fun!