CONCERT REVIEW: The Zombies

The Zombies
Fremont Theater
San Luis Obispo, CA
September 13, 2018

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

Being able to see the legends that released some of my most-loved classic hits from the 1960s was a huge pinch-me moment. Even though only two of the original-founding members are still touring as The Zombies, Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, they still managed to make it feel like it was the original group.

It was the fourth song in, “I Love You”, where Blunstone blew us away with hitting those high notes. He did say he had to wear tight pants to do it, but it was still a feat that the entire crowd was impressed by.

The band mixed up their setlist by playing some of their newer material first and throwing in the fan favorites in between. Blunstone and Argent would tell us an anecdote prior to starting a song. The best one had to be right before jumping into “Care of Cell 44”, Argent told us about how they had heard from an interview that this song changed Dave Grohl’s life. I can’t say that I’m surprised.

Throughout their seventeen-song set, Colin’s shimmy and shakes kept the crowd alive and singing along to some of their all time popular hits. The full setlist in playing order included: “Road Runner”, “The Look of Love”, “I Want You Back Again”, “I Love You”, “Sanctuary”, “Moving On”, “Edge of the Rainbow, “Tell Her No”, “Really Got a Hold”, “Chasing The Past”, “Care of Cell 44”, “This Will Be Our Year”, “I Want Her, She Wants Me”, “Time of the Season”, “Hold Your Head Up” (originally by Argent), “She’s Not There”, and “God Gave Rock and Roll” (originally by Argent).

Overall, the show was a fun time that reminded many of their adolescence and gave others the chance to experience some of the greats they thought could only be seen in the past. I had missed a few earlier chances at seeing them live, but now I can say if you get the chance to see The Zombies, don’t let it pass you by.

 

Kelly Clarkson Announces 2019 Meaning of Life Tour Dates

Kelly Clarkson announced her Meaning of Life Tour that will also feature The Voice Season 14 winner, Brynn Cartelli and Kelsea Ballerini as opening acts.

The 2019 arena tour is in support of her latest LP Meaning of Life. The Meaning of Life Tour opens January 24th at Oakland, California’s Oracle Arena and currently runs 28 dates, ending March 30th at Greenville, South Carolina’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

“Meaning of Life is the album I always wanted to make and I am so excited to finally be able to tour it,” Clarkson said in a statement. “Even while recording it, I couldn’t wait for people to experience the music live, to not only hear it, but feel it. It has taken almost a year of planning, and I can’t wait to see y’all on the road!” – Kelly Clarkson

Visit Kelly Clarkson’s official website for full ticket information.

Kelly Clarkson Tour Dates

January 24 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
January 25 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
January 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ STAPLES Center
January 30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
February 1 – Glendale, AZ @ Gila River Arena
February 7 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
February 8 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
February 9 – Southaven, MS @ Landers Center
February 14 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
February 15 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center
February 16 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
February 21 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
February 22 – Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
February 23 – St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena
February 28 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
March 2 – Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank Arena
March 7 – Uniondale, NY @ NYCB Live Nassau Coliseum
March 8 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
March 9 – Allentown, PA @ PPL Center
March 14 & 15 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
March 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms Arena
March 21 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
March 22 – Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse
March 23 – Cincinnati, OH @ U.S. Bank Arena
March 28 – Duluth, GA @ Infinite Energy Arena
March 29 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
March 30 – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Mike Shinoda’s 2018 North American Tour

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park recently announced his Outbreak Tour sponsored by Monster Energy. The North American tour begins in Canada on October 10th and wraps up on November 17th in Maryland. He will be performing his full-length solo album, Post Traumatic. Check out the tour dates below:

October 10 – Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
October 11 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel
October 13 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
October 14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore
October 15 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
October 17 – Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore
October 19 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
October 20 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
October 21 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
October 23 – Raleigh, NC @ Ritz
October 25 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
October 30 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
November 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
November 5 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
November 6 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
November 8 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
November 9 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
November 11 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
November 14 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
November 16 – Detroit, MI @ Fillmore
November 17 – Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore

MOVIE TRAILER – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

A new trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released at San Diego Comic-Con and it is EPIC. We get to see more of Dumbledore’s character during his younger years and it appears he is sending Newt Scamander on a mission similar to what he did later in life with Harry Potter. Can Dumbledore really not interfere or is he always sending others to do his bidding? We shall see in this new installment of Fantastic Beasts when it hits theaters on November 16, 2018.

2018 Vans Warped Tour Lineup Announced

The Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys announced their lineup for 2018. Founder, Kevin Lyman, announced last year that this will be the final full cross-country run of the tour. So this is the year to catch the tour and reminisce all the good times!

Early Bird Tickets, as well as Super Fan Bundles, are on sale now and can be purchased at www.vanswarpedtour.com. The first 500 tickets sold for each show will be at the lowest price available and will include a digital download of the Official Vans Warped Tour 50-song compilation.

General admission tickets will be available starting Thursday, March 8th.

The 38-date tour will commence June 21st in Pomona, CA and end on August 5th in West Palm, FL.

2018 Vans Warped Tour Line Up – Confirmed Performance Dates for each band and stage:

Journeys Left Foot Stage
3OH!3 (6/21-8/5)
Asking Alexandria (7/22-7/28)
Beartooth (7/19-7/21)
Bowling For Soup (7/6-7/16, 7/18-7/21)
Frank Turner (7/24-7/26)
The Interrupters (7/14, 7/15, 7/17-7/19, 7/21-7/25, 7/28-8/5)
Knuckle Puck (6/21-8/5)
Mayday Parade (6/21-8/5)
Reel Big Fish (6/21-8/5)
State Champs (6/21-8/5)
SUM 41 (7/17)
Taking Back Sunday(6/24)
This Wild Life (6/21-8/5)
Waterparks (6/21-8/5)

Journeys Right Foot Stage
All Time Low (6/22-6/24)
Falling In Reverse (6/26-7/16)
Four Year Strong (6/21-7/29)
ISSUES (6/21-8/5)
Less Than Jake (7/18-7/20, 7/22-7/27, 7/29-8/5)
Movements (6/21-8/5)
Real Friends (6/21-8/5)
Simple Plan (6/21-8/5)
he Maine (6/21-8/5)
The Used (6/21-7/10)
Tonight Alive (6/21-8/5)
We The Kings (6/21-8/5)

Mutant Red Dawn Stage
Chelsea Grin(6/21-8/5)
Deez Nuts (6/21-8/5)
Ice Nine Kills(6/21-8/5)
Kublai Kahn (6/21-8/5)
MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE (6/21-8/5)
Sharptooth (6/21-8/5)
Silverstein (7/17-7/20, 7/25-7/28)
The Amity Affliction (6/21-8/5)
Twiztid (6/21-8/5)<
Wage War (6/21-8/5)
Mutant White Lightning Stage
August Burns Red (7/29-8/5)
Crown The Empire (6/21-8/5)
Dayseeker (6/21-8/5)
Every Time I Die (6/21-8/5)
Hail The Sun (6/21-8/5)
Harm's Way (6/21-7/23)
In Hearts Wake (6/21-8/5)
Knocked Loose (7/10, 7/18, 7/21, 7/24)
Motionless In White(6/21-8/5)
Nekrogoblikon (6/21-8/5)
Underoath (7/16-7/18)
Unearth (6/21-8/5)

Owly.fm Stage
As It Is (6/21-8/5)
Assuming We Survive (6/21-8/5)
Broadside (7/10-8/5)
Capstan (7/10-8/5)
Chase Atlantic (6/21-7/31)
Dead Girls Academy (6/21-7/8)
Doll Skin (6/21-8/5)
Don Broco (6/21-8/5)
Grayscale (6/21-8/5)
Makeout (6/21-8/5)
Palaye Royale (6/21-8/5)
Phinehas (6/21-7/8)
Picturesque (6/21-7/8)
Sleep On It (7/10-8/5)
Story Untold(6/21-8/5)
rash Boat (6/21-8/5)
With Confidence (6/21-8/5)

Full Sail Stage 
Farewell Winters (6/21-8/5)
Lighterburns(6/21-8/5)

VANS WARPED TOUR DATES:

6.21 POMONA, CA
6.22 SAN DIEGO, CA
6.23 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
6.24 VENTURA, CA
6.28 PHOENIX, AZ
6.29 LAS VEGAS, NV
6.30 SALT LAKE CITY, UT
7.01 DENVER, CO
7.03 ST. LOUIS, MO
7.05 BONNER SPRINGS, KS
7.06 DALLAS, TX
7.07 SAN ANTONIO, TX
7.08 HOUSTON, TX
7.10 NASHVILLE, TN
7.12 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
7.13 CAMDEN, NJ
7.14 HOLMDEL, NJ
7.15 HARTFORD, CT
7.16 PITTSBURGH, PA
7.17 TORONTO, ON
7.18 CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
7.19 CINCINNATI, OH
7.20 DETROIT, MI
7.21 CHICAGO, IL
7.22 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
7.23 MILWAUKEE, WI
7.24 INDIANAPOLIS, IN
7.25 DARIEN CENTER, NY
7.26 SCRANTON, PA
7.27 MANSFIELD, MA
7.28 WANTAGH, NY
7.29 COLUMBIA, MD
7.30 CHARLOTTE, NC
7.31 ATLANTA, GA
8.02 JACKSONVILLE, FL
8.03 ORLANDO, FL
8.04 TAMPA, FL
8.05 WEST PALM BEACH, FL

MUSIC VIDEO: Muse – “Thought Contagion”

Muse released their music video for “Thought Contagion” directed by Lance Drake. The song itself has the standard haunting quality that we have come to know and expect from Muse. The music video is dark with highlighting neon florescent lighting giving it the right feel to the sound.  The Gothic 80s setting has everything from an arcade machine to punk rockers to vampires. Check out the madness above.

NEW MUSIC: Rudimental – “These Days” Featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore and Dan Caplen

Rudimental released their new single, “These Days” featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and emerging artist Dan Caplen. Caplen wrote the demo in 2016 before teaming up with Rudimental. Later, Macklemore jumped at the chance to be featured on the song and Jess Glynne completed the sound. Have a listen above!