The Road To #Pointfest2018 Session 2 Rounds @popsrocks

It's that time of year where the "Road To Pointfest" gains momentum at The Local Scene At Pop's. 105.7 FM The Point and Gaslight Studios present Session Two of Road To Pointfest 2018. Session Two is hosted by Cornbread from 105.7 The Point at Pop's Concert Venue.  The Local Show airs every Sunday night by Cornbread. HERE is a Spotify playlist of the majority of songs and artists played in 2017. HERE the new 2018 playlist. All are included if their song or songs were on Spotify at the time when each show's playlist was released.Tickets for any Road To Pointfest show can be bought online or at the door, however keep in mind that you can get them from the bands by contacting them as they get credit for doing so. Posted below are the event details for Session 2, Round's 1, 2 and 3 concerts as Round 4 will also be announced in the near future.

On Friday, January 26th Session 2, Round 1 kicks off with Luxora, Pogo Funk, Ashes Of Snow, Man The Helm and more to be announced. The showtime is from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm and it is an all-ages event. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and for the additional show information for Round Two.

- Luxora: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Progresive, Post-Hardcore, Alternative, Metal, Punk

https://www.facebook.com/luxoraofficial

http://www.luxora.bandcamp.com

- Pogo Funk: (Festus, MO.)

Genre: Hip-Hop, Funk, Metal

https://www.facebook.com/pogofunkmusic

http://www.reverbnation.com/pogofunk

- Ashes Of Snow:  (Crystal City, MO.)

Genre: Rock, Metal

https://www.facebook.com/AshesofSnow

- Man The Helm: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Alternative, Pop-Punk, Hardcore

https://www.facebook.com/manthehelmstl

https://manthehelm.bandcamp.com

*Note: The following night on Saturday, January 27th is Round 4 of Session 1. Visit HERE for the event details on the bottom of the feature.

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Saturday, February 10th is when Session Two of Round Two takes place. This particular concert features Thieves To Kings, Karma Dealer, As We Are, Auburn Kiss and Mars Transit. This is an all-ages show taking place from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out the remainder of Round Two.

- Thieves To Kings: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Melodic Rock, Metal

http://www.thievestokings.com

https://www.facebook.com/ThievestoKings

- Karma Dealer: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Blues, Alternative, Metal

https://www.facebook.com/KarmaDealerSTL

- As We Are: (Mt. Vernon, IL.)

Genre: Rock, Indie, Pop-Punk, Alternative

http://www.asweareband.com

https://www.facebook.com/AsWeAreRocks

- Auburn Kiss: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Rock, Grunge, Alternative

https://www.facebook.com/AuburnKiss2018

- Mars Transit: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Stoner-Rock, Metal

https://www.facebook.com/MarsTransit

http://www.marstransit.bandcamp.com

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Round Three of Session Two blasts off on Saturday, February 17th. Performing for those in attendance will be A Scarlet Summer, Whispers Of October, The Volunteers, Facing Infamy and more to be announced. The show goes from 6:30 pm until 11:00 pm and is all-ages. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- A Scarlet Summer: (St. Charles, MO.)

Genre: Pop-Punk, Post-Hardcore, Alternative

https://www.facebook.com/ascarletsummer

- Whispers Of October: (Central, MO.)

Genre: Rock

http://www.whispersofoctober.com

https://www.facebook.com/whispersofoctober

- The Volunteers: (Washington, MO.)

Genre: Rock, Alternative

https://www.facebook.com/thevolunteersofficial

- Facing Infamy: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Alternative, Pop, Punk

https://www.facebook.com/facinginfamy

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6E5VoABBf1MsSAAnO81KjT

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* Stay Tuned For Session 2, Round 4.

Strange Relations: @andrewsfoshee Album Release w/ @TheGrislyHand Fri. 1/26 @recordBar #KC

Singer-songwriter Andrew Foshee from Kansas City, Missouri is releasing the physical album for his latest effort "Strange Relations" on Friday, January 26th at The Record Bar in his hometown. The Grisly Hand will be supporting with him showcasing their stylish rock sounds. It's an 18 and up show. The doors open at 7:30 pm and the show starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $12.00. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and learn more on the latest with Andrew Foshee.

- Andrew Foshee: (Kansas City, MO.)

Genre: Alternative, Folk, Baroque, Rock

https://www.andrewfoshee.com

https://www.facebook.com/fosheemusic

https://www.foshee.bandcamp.com

http://tinyurl.com/spotify-strange

- The Grisly Hand: (Kansas City, MO.)

Genre: Americana, Rock

https://www.thegrislyhand.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheGrislyHand

Google The Grisly Hand: https://g.co/kgs/2NZZnR

Andrew Foshee is a songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. His early cinematic home recordings have been featured in various tv shows and indie films. Earlier this year Foshee teamed up with Andrija Tokic and a high clergy of guest musicians at his Nashville studio, The Bomb Shelter, to fully realize Strange Relations, an ethereal song cycle on the human condition that takes the listener on a voyage through saloon style honky-tonk, psychedelic folk rock and lush, luminous baroque pop. It tells the story of an underachieving anti-hero coming to grips with his mortality while embracing the humbling experiences of his imperfect existence. Cowboys befriend aliens and together they join forces to abolish our age-old fetish with victimhood. Strange Relations was nominated as a Top Album by indie music blog Divide and Conquer and received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating.

Interview Link:
https://tinyurl.com/foshee-interview

Album Review Link: 
http://tinyurl.com/foshee-top-album-review

@BossFX_US Partners w/ @itsdorothysucka For N.A. Tour. Join The Grassroots Movement By Submitting To The 3/5 Show @recordBar In #KC Or The 3/6 Show @BlueberryHillMO @DuckRoom in #STL

BOSS PARTNERS WITH DOROTHY FOR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

JOINS GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE TO SELECT LOCAL ARTISTS AS OPENING ACTS FOR EACH SHOW

Yeah, that's right. You could share the stage with Dorothy. So, this means on March 5th at The Record Bar in Kansas City, Missouri and March 6th at Blueberry Hill in University City, Missouri your band or a musician you know can be a supporting act for Los Angeles, California based Dorothy.

BAND SUBMISSION FORM AVAILABLE HERE:  smarturl.it/DorothyFreedomOpener. 

BOSS has partnered with Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy for the 2018 Freedom Tour. BOSS is a brand that realizes the dreams of guitarists and is dedicated to supporting all musicians. In that spirit, they've teamed with Dorothy to support the band's grassroots initiative to select local artists as opening acts. Dorothy and BOSS are looking for hometown favorites from each city on the band's tour to be the opening act. All genres are welcome, and selections have already begun to be announced. This will be an opportunity to bring the focus of touring back to developing the local music scene. 

Brian Alli, Roland Corporation Vice President of Artist Relations and Business Development, states, "We are excited to partner with Dorothy on this fun, grassroots talent search. We are already impressed with the submissions coming in, and we look forward to seeing these awesome acts live on stage around the country." "We are amped to collaborate with BOSS on this important initiative! This is about taking the time to connect with communities and get a real taste of the local music scenes. We want to be inspired and we know BOSS shares that passion," remarks Dorothy. Dorothy recently announced tour dates for the 2018 Freedom Tour including taking the high voltage show to major cities across the United States including Chicago, New York, Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, Austin, and more. Dorothy will perform new music from their forthcoming album along with fan-favorites from their ROCK IS DEAD debut album. The set list will also include "Naked Eye" from the Served Like A Girl soundtrack, plus the #2 rock song on Amazon, "Down To The Bottom." Rolling Stone recently featured "Down To The Bottom" in their column 'The Playlist' as the "perfect mix of blues thunder and alt-rock guitar crunch." Watch the live video of "Down To The Bottom" here. In addition, Dorothy are offering limited VIP tickets that will include a 2-song soundcheck, a photo with Dorothy plus meet & greet, early/preferred entrance, a limited edition hat, and a VIP exclusive laminate. VIP & GA tickets for the Freedom Tour are available at: dorothytheband.com/tour.

            BAND SUBMISSION FORM:

http://smarturl.it/DorothyFreedomOpener

           Missouri region tour dates:

Mar 05  - The Record Bar - Kansas City, MO (TICKETS)

Mar 06  - Blueberry Hill - University City, MO (TICKETS)

                    ABOUT DOROTHY

Dorothy was built around Dorothy Martin, a singer who was born in Budapest but raised in San Diego. As a child, she started singing early and eventually made her way to Los Angeles. Her latest EP earned attention from L.A. Weekly and Rolling Stone - the latter named Dorothy one of the best 50 Best New Artists of 2014. All the chatter was enough to earn the attention of Jay-Z's Roc nation who signed Dorothy in 2015. She recently put together a new, high level, and powerful band including guitarist Nick Maybury, guitarist Leroy Wulfmeier, bassist Eliot Lorango, and drummer Jason Ganberg. Dorothy is managed by We Are Hear and represented by Roc Nation.

                         ABOUT BOSS

BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists by offering a diverse, world-leading product lineup that includes amps, compact effects processors, multi-effects processors, digital recorders, rhythm machines, metronomes, tuners, vocal products, and more. For more information, visit Boss.info.

                ABOUT WE ARE HEAR

We Are Hear is a combination record label, publishing house, and management company founded by multi-platinum Linda Perry and Kerry Brown. The Los Angeles-based entity focuses on publishing, sync, licensing, management, recording and consultation. The company's mission is to give artists freedom usually restricted by major labels. They accomplish this, in part, by providing artists with a unique production facility home and a set of tools to help build their future, visit:

http://www.wearehere.com

DOROTHY RELEASES NEW SINGLE "FLAWLESS"

PRE-ORDER 28 DAYS IN THE VALLEY TODAY

AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE MARCH 9TH

NOW ON THE FREEDOM TOUR

LISTEN TO "FLAWLESS"

PRE-ORDER 28 DAYS IN THE VALLEY

  

Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy have released the new track "Flawless", the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album 28 Days in the Valley, out March 9th. It's a vulnerable message that begins with heartbreak and ends as a vindicated feel good anthem of self-love.

"It's about an ex who really did a number on me," reveals namesake and frontwoman Dorothy Martin. "This one came fast to me. It was very subconscious... like I'm channeling them. Linda Perry pulled the lightness out of me, both personally and musically. This record is definitely still bold, but it's happier. It's kind of like the butterfly coming out of the cocoon."

"Flawless is the best song ever and if you don't think so, you can fuck off," says Perry.

The new album has the in-your-face bluesy, gritty rock and roll fans loved on 2016's ROCKISDEAD, and their recent standalone single, "Down To the Bottom", which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Heatseeker's chart and Rolling Stone called the "perfect mix of blues thunder and alt-rock guitar crunch." But, added to that thunder this time around are more layers of emotion fueled by less metal, more California desert rock vibes.

"This was a spiritual journey and very healing, and because of that it's an unapologetically honest record," says Martin of the new album. "Somehow Linda [Perry] knew I had more to give as a singer and writer. I used to hide behind the tough girl sound, but she taught me that there is power in my vulnerability and that's what you get on this record."

28 DAYS IN THE VALLEY

TRACK LISTING:

1. Flawless
2. Who Do You Love
3. Pretty When You're High
4. Mountain
5. Freedom
6. White Butterfly
7. 28 Days In The Valley (Interlude)
8. On My Knees
9. Black Tar & Nicotine
10. Philadelphia
11. Ain't Our Time To Die
12. We Are Staars
13. We Need Love

Spotlight: @KingMook_314 - Hustle Mafia Vol. #1 - #Rap

KING M00K is nineteen years of age living in University City. He is a young rap artist coming out of St. Louis, Missouri that is motivated to create an independent career while presenting real life experiences and situations that happen in our city. His goal is to help provide motivation and to inspire the youth he touches with his music. He plans to strive and challenge others in hopes of seeing  even more positivity than what is in the current atmosphere of our surroundings.
His latest release is "Hustle Mafia" Volume One now available HERE on Spinrilla. His other main site to follow right now is HERE on his Instagram. Provided below are also links to his YouTube channel, Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud and also Reverbnation if you are also inclined to see what he also has to offer there.

- KING M00K: (St. Louis, MO.)

Genre: Rap

https://www.instagram.com/kingm00k_

https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kingm00k-hustlemafia-vol-1

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY59AIBt24WDOuQyKKeP9ng

https://www.facebook.com/terance.dell

http://www.twitter.com/KingMook_314

Listen to KING M00K on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/kingm00k

https://www.reverbnation.com/kingm00k9

85 Album Release: @fatalflawsmusic w/ #Naica @FavazzaStephen #SarahDownen Sat. 1/20 @ The UnVenue

Solo artist Ian Reed creates dark and emotional indie pop music here in St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose of his project Fatal Flaws is to wring truth from pain while celebrating love and life. His album "'85" is being released at The UnVenue this Saturday, January 20th from 8:00 pm to midnight. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Also, appearing is Hands And Feet, Naica (side project of CaveofswordS) and a DJ set by Sarah Downen of Golden Curls. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Fatal Flaws: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Electronic, Darkwave, Indie Pop

http://www.fatalflawsmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/fatalflawsmusic

- Naica: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Experimental House

https://www.facebook.com/Naicamusic

(Naica is a side project of CaveofswordS)

http://www.caveofswords.com

- Hands And Feet: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Post Punk, Shoegaze, Electronic

https://www.facebook.com/Hands-and-Feet-104242689660088/

http://handsandfeet.bandcamp.com

- Sarah Downen /Golden Curls:  (STL, MO)

Genre: Dance, Indie Pop

https://www.facebook.com/goldencurlsband/

http://www.goldencurlsmusic.bandcamp.com

S/T Debut EP By The Hallquist Brothers Sat. 1/20 At The Stagger Inn

The Hallquist Brothers have been busy promoting their self-titled, debut EP and the physical release show is happening this Saturday, January 20th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Stagger Inn on their home turf. The two teenage brothers from Edwardsville, Illinois are appearing on Fox 2 News this week (Tuesday) at 9:00 am. Visit HERE if you missed it. They also recently travelled to Nashville, Tennessee and auditioned for America's Got Talent. In addition, the Edwardsville Intelligencer featured them in an article recently and earlier last year they were also in an article on the Belleville News Democrat. The recording was done at Jupiter Studios. Visit them online and to check out their music. The album is available on CD Baby and the major digital retailers.

- Hallquist Brothers: (Edwardsville, IL)

Genre: Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Punk, Metal

https://www.facebook.com/hallquistbrothersband

https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/HallquistBrothers

Google Hallquist Brothers: https://g.co/kgs/QjfSPo

Reptilians EP Release Show: @BiffKnarly (B-Day Show) w/ @JrClooneymusic #FamilyMedicine + More Sat. 1/20 @ #BottleAndBarrel

Biff K'narly And The Reptilians are releasing their new EP at Bottle And Barrel in Alton, Illinois this Saturday night. The band has a lot of surprises instore for those attending the concert Saturday, January 20th. Sharing the stage with them are St. Louis, Missouri friends Jr. Clooney, plus their Illinois pals in Family Medicine, MFG, Scribble and also The Mindframes. The show starts at 6:00 pm and is an all-ages event. $5.00 gets you in the day of the show, plus you get the new EP too. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Biff K'narly & The Reptilians: (Alton, IL.)

Genre: Punk, Indie, Post Hardcore

https://www.facebook.com/BiffKnarlyandtheReptilians

http://www.biffknarlyandthereptilians.bandcamp.com

- Jr. Clooney: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Jazz Fusion, Math Rock, Emo

https://www.facebook.com/jr.clooneymusic

http://www.jrclooney.bandcamp.com

- Family Medicine: (Belleville, IL)

Genre: Punk, Emo, Hardcore

https://www.facebook.com/Fam618

http://www.familymedicine.bandcamp.com

- MFG: (Alton, IL)

Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Psych.

https://www.facebook.com/MFG-178914892488876/

http://www.mmffgg.bandcamp.com

- Scribble: (Alton, IL)

Genre: Emo, Experimental, Indie

https://www.facebook.com/scribblestl

http://www.scribblestl.bandcamp.com

- The Mindframes: (Alton, IL.)

Genre: Indica Blues

https://www.facebook.com/themindframesmusic

http://www.themindframes.bandcamp.com

Be Kind Simulacra: #Necessities Tape Release w/ #ThorAxe @thefreeyears Sat. 1/20 @FoamSTL

St. Louis psych-math, rock band Necessities is having their cassette release show this Saturday, January 20th at Foam along with Thor Axe and The Free Years. The concert kicks off at 8:00 pm and is $8.00 day of show. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. We first caught a glimpse of "Be Kind Simulacra" the debut EP by Necessities awhile ago HERE for a review of the new music on the blog. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Necessities: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Psych Math

https://www.facebook.com/necessitiesband

http://necessities.bandcamp.com/album/be-kind-simulacra

http://www.instagram.com/necessitiesband

- Thor Axe: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Metal, Instrumental

https://www.facebook.com/thoraxeband

http://thor-axe.bandcamp.com/album/the-beagle-has-landed

http://www.thoraxeband.tumblr.com

- The Free Years: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Freedom Pop

http://www.thefreeyears.com

https://www.facebook.com/Thefreeyears

http://thefreeyears.bandcamp.com/album/eazy

Want Me Back: @MommasBoyKC Single Release w/ @dreamgirlmusic1 @rachelmallin_KC Fri. 1/19 @theriotroom

This Friday night in Kansas City, Missouri is the final installment from a series of single releases by indie surf-rockers Momma's Boy. Joining them for the occasion is Dreamgirl, plus Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type. The show is happening at The Riot Room and costs $10.00. The doors open at 8:00 pm and the show starts at 9:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music.

- Momma's Boy: (Kansas City, MO.)

Genre: Indie Surf Rock

http://www.mommasboy.co

https://www.facebook.com/mommasboykc

- Dreamgirl: (Kansas City, MO.)

Genre: Pop Surf Punk

http://www.dreamgirldreamworld.com

https://www.facebook.com/dreamgirlmusic

- Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type: (Kansas City, MO.)

Genre: Indie Synth Pop

http://www.thewildtypeband.com

https://www.facebook.com/thewildtypeband

Never Stop II: By @Thebadplus Due Out 1/19, Performing Two Shows Nightly 1/17 - 1/20 @JazzStLouis

Starting this Wednesday, January 17th The Bad Plus will be in St. Louis performing two shows nightly through Saturday, January 20th at Jazz At The Bistro. Showtimes start at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Visit HERE for the event details and to purchase tickets. The Bad Plus are one of a kind and will be in town when their new album releases. You can experience their music live inside the Ferring Jazz Bistro's great acoustics and feel like you are having dinner with the band.

- The Bad Plus:

https://www.thebadplus.com

https://facebook.com/thebadplusofficial

Google The Bad Plus https://g.co/kgs/MS7WBY

THE BAD PLUS SET TO RELEASE NEVER STOP II JANUARY 19
 
NPR FIRST LISTEN STREAMING NOW

 "It's an exhilarating document."

-New York Times

"An acoustic piano trio with the combustion properties of a post-punk band...

No other band in the world sounds quite like this."

-NPR

The Bad Plus is excited to announce the release of their new album, Never Stop II on January 19, 2018 (LEGBREAKER RECORDS). NPR's First Listen's posted the album in its entirety today. Never Stop II is the 13th studio recording from The Bad Plus, and the first featuring pianist Orrin Evans alongside founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums). It is a rebirth and also an affirmation between three musicians, enriching the trajectory of this 18-year-old band and its longstanding commitment to creative group improvised music.

LISTEN TO NEVER STOP II VIA NPR's FIRST LISTEN HERE

Upon the departure of original pianist Ethan Iverson, Anderson and King asked longtime friend Orrin Evans to join the band. Evans has been a vital contributor to the modern jazz landscape for more than 20 years with his solo projects and other groups. 

Says Evans, "This band feels like family to me. The music has a lived-in quality because of the deep relationships between the band members, and I feel really comfortable within this democratic construct."

Never Stop II features four original compositions by Anderson, two by Evans, and two by King. Two additional bonus tracks written by Anderson are included on the digital download and CD editions of the album. 

The album was tracked live in the studio with no overdubs, guided by longtime engineer Pete Rende in September 2017 in New York City. The new lineup rehearsed over several months to prepare the new material and get a feel for improvising together. The resulting record confirms the original band members' idea that The Bad Plus could have a new life while retaining its democratic, leaderless group aesthetic - three composers, three identities, coming together under the umbrella of a band to create one unified sound. 

"That, in essence, is the nature of The Bad Plus," says King. "When there is no leader and everyone has a personal responsibility to bring their full selves to the table, no matter what the material, the resulting sound of commitment and open-hearted connection is realized. We have the chance now with Orrin to restate our message: there is no leader, there is only the music."

The band has plans to tour as relentlessly as it always has in 2018-19 in support of the new record and the new lineup. The current itinerary is below. For tour information, please visit: www.thebadplus.com.

Says Anderson, "We feel that Orrin is the perfect component to continue our solidarity, and honor what the fans of this band have come to expect: a unique template for improvised music using acoustic instruments and equal voices."

THE BAD PLUS

NEVER STOP II

January 19, 2018

Track Listing:
 
Hurricane Birds (Reid Anderson)
Trace (Reid Anderson)
Boffadem (Orrin Evans)
Safe Passage (Reid Anderson)
1983 Regional All-Star (David King)
Salvages (Reid Anderson)
Commitment (Orrin Evans)
Lean in the Archway (David King)

Bonus tracks:

Kerosene II (Reid Anderson)

Seams (Reid Anderson)

 www.thebadplus.com