We might be entering a golden age of music festivals in the USA. Sure, everywhere you turn fans struggle to afford tickets, and some tours are tanking. Even a few festivals have had disastrous results. At the same time, the destination festival is beginning to thrive here, as we are trying to copy the model from Europe that has reigned for nearly four decades. So throngs of people descended on the Los Angeles area `burb Pomona, known best for Citrus and good colleges, for what could be the one Punk Rock festival to rule them all; No Values Fest! Continue reading
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 6-14-24
INTERVIEW: Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L. Talks The “A-Side Graffiti” Album and Being An Elder Punk
In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Punk Rock legend Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L. ! Their new album “A-Side Graffiti” is out now on Kitten Robot Records! Jack discussed the new album, his choices of cover songs, his love or RnB singers such as Amerie, working with Keith Morris of Circle Jerks , the many hats he wears such as actor – published author – screenwriter, and his memories if the classic 1980s Punk movie “Suburbia” by Penelope Spheeris! Continue reading
Power Trip Books Shows in Dallas and New York City
As promised, Power Trip has confirmed two more performances in addition to last week’s announcement that they would be returning to the stage this Summer, for the first time since the tragic passing of frontman Riley Gale. The band has stated: Continue reading
Power Trip Books First Official Comeback Show Since The Death of Riley Gale at No Values Fest 2024
Power Trip has booked its first show since original vocalist Riley Gale’s death. The band will perform at the new Goldenvoice punk festival No Values on June 8 in Pomona, California. Also schedule to appear on the bill are the “Original Misfits,” Social Distortion, Iggy Pop, Turnstile, Bad Religion, Sublime, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Damned, and Joyce Manor, and many more. Seth Gilmore of Skourge/Fugitive who filled in on vocals for the late Riley Gale, founder and frontman of Power Trip, who died in August 2020, at the age of 34. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 23 at 11 a.m. PT. The band made a post to fans explaining why they are returning now!Continue reading