Buzz Track: Sinking In

California rockers Great White Buffalo are creating a big buzz with the release of their EP ‘Tightrope’ which was co-produced by Grammy Winner Phil Allen (Adele 21). After spending time with the tracks you will hear the influences which include The Verve, Queens of the Stone Age and The Strokes. You can expect a heavy industry turn out at their June 28th show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood.

Contact: booking@gwb.la

Buzz Track: The Ghosts We Will Become

South California’s Nations Afire is an unsigned band that features current and former members of Rise Against, Ignite and Death By Stereo. The band just premiered the video for the title track “The Ghosts We Will Become” from their upcoming album. Nations Afire is signed to EMI Publishing but is currently not signed to a record label. This ‘band to watch’ will announce their tour this week.

Contact: nationsafire@yahoo.com

News Update: Kings favorite Allen Stone remains independent but has announced that the Dave Matthews-helmed ATO Records will be licensing the record for a national release. His new single, “Sleep,” to radio and will release his self-titled album on July 31.

Allen Stone – Summer Tour Dates

6/14 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory w/He’s My Brother, She’s The New Limb
6/16 Los Angeles, CA Getty Center – Saturdays Off the 405 FREE SHOW
6/17 Napa, CA Uptown Theatre w/Mayer Hawthorne
6/30 Peshastin, WA Icicle Ridge Winery w/Stephen and Sergio
7/7 Mission Viejo, CA Lake Mission Viejo FREE SHOW
7/19 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre w/Al Green
7/20 Seattle, WA The Capitol Hill Block Party
7/21 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
7/22 Dover, DE Firefly Music Festival
7/25 New York, NY The Bowery Ballroom w/Elizabeth and The Catapult, Anthony Hall

Contact: bj.olin@mac.com

News Update: Zach has signed with Red Light Management (Dave Matthews, Alicia Keys) and just performed at CMA Music Fest in Nashville. His newest songs are posted here including the song “Heart’s Not Big Enough”, which was co-written by Zach, Derek Furhmann & Gregg Wattenberg (Train, Daughtry, Lifehouse)

Buzz Track: By Your Side

Since the time we featured singer-songwriter Zach Lockwood he has signed with Red Light for management and has been co-writing with some of the best songwriters. Last year, Zach also found himself sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and David Nail in 2011. We’re expecting big things from this 22-year-old singer-songwriter who blends the honesty of modern country with the contagious energy of rock and roll.

Contact: info@zachlockwood.net

Buzz Track: Perverting The American Dream

The Bourgeois has become a Kings favorite. Check out the video for the song American Dream. The most recent 3 song EP was produced by Steven Haigler who has worked with The Pixies, Brand New, and Local H. This 3 piece alt rock band falls between Cage The Elephant and Social Distortion. The band has 2 upcoming performances including June 22nd at the IDL Ballroom in Tulsa as part of their annual NewVo (new voices) show as well as The Eclipse in Tulsa with Hit The Lights on June 19th.

Contact: zachary.mobley@yahoo.com