ALTER EGO at Revolution Room Saturday, March 1

From ALTER EGO:

Come on out Saturday and welcome the new guys: Roy Eastwood on lead vocals and guitar, Jeff Sellers on drums and Ruben Rex on lead guitar.

www.thebandalterego.com
www.myspace.com/thebandalterego

Bliss, 3/1 @ Hooligan's

http://www.myspace.com/theblissband

Structure, 3/1 @ Click's

http://www.myspace.com/structureband

Edge of Grace, 3/1 @ Broadway 50/50

http://www.myspace.com/theedgeofgrace

James Perez & Karnaval - Salute, 3-1

http://www.ridekarnaval.com/

GIRL'S NIGHT OUT 3/1 @ Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar

Bound, 3/1 @ Hemingways

http://www.myspace.com/bound2008

Halfway Legal 3/1 from 1-5pm @ Dick's Last Resort

http://www.halfwaylegal.com/

Circle of Fifths, 3/1 @ Retox

http://www.c5rocks.com/

Chris Lopez Band

http://www.myspace.com/chrislopezband

Radio Junkies, 2/29 @ Soho

Nemesis, 2/29 - Final Show

February, 29 2008 at Guadalupe River Club. 1483 Junction Hwy
Kerrville TX

The Final Official show for Nemesis at our favorite place!

http://www.myspace.com/realmenmusic

Exit Stage Left, 2/29 @ Click's

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

RESYN8 - Unplugged @ Hemingway's Wednesday 2/27/2008

Members of San Antonio’s newest rock band RESYN8 will be @ Hemingway’s Wednesday night serving up a fresh heaping slice of their original music and all your favorite tunes.  If you want to hear a bit of what’s in store just go to RESYN8.com or check us out at myspace.com/resyn8rocks and click on the “Music” page.  $2.50 Jack Daniels and $2.00 Draft Beer of the Month!!!  The show starts at 10pm.  Hope to see you out there, and don’t forget to go to KISSROCKS.com on the March 3^rd and vote for us to be in the Battle of the Bands to play on the Main Stage before the Headliner @ Fiesta Oysterbake.  ~Scottie – RESYN8

Prototype 2/29 @ Brook's Pub

Papawood this weekend

http://www.papawood.com

Jobber, 2/29 @ Tonic

With Pasenger and Savior Daughters...

http://www.myspace.com/jobbermusic

The Current's Best of 2008

http://www.sacurrent.com/


To further support this website, please take the time to register and vote for SA Rocks and Rowan for 2 categories in The Current; Best Website and Best Blogger.

You can register and vote on the UPPER RIGHT CORNER of their main page with the link provided.

Thanks Rikk for the great idea!

(ps: It's also a bit interesting to vote for 20 different categories in all kinds of areas. It definetly gave my memory a run for the money! Music Issue registration and voting can also be found on the same column...)

In other words,

EP Release, The Sons of Sancho

Exciting news, the Ep is complete!

First and foremost we'd like to thank all of you for waiting so patiently for this to get done. We're really excited about what it will bring and look forward to getting more music to you!

Secondly, we'd like to give a very special thank you to Bobby Mercier at the Looney Bin. Bobby was the engineer behind the recording and really helped us bring this music to life! We look forward to working with him again in the future!

The following is the release schedule when you can listen to tunes from 'The Guide to Radically Moderate Social Change'

Tuesday, March 4th - Damien
Tuesday, March 11th - Re-Evaluation
Tuesday, March 18th - Duopoly
Tuesday, March 25th - Cage

The Ep will be made available to download at itunes, napster, rhapsody, amazon, and other internet music sites to be determined, so check back for updates!

Get ready to rock,
Sons

2007 The Sons of Sancho All Rights Reserved
the sons of sancho

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Fiesta Carnival

Fiesta carnival to move to Alamodome

Web Posted: 02/21/2008 12:19 PM CST

Express-News

With just 56 days until Fiesta 2008, the City Council on Thursday finalized the Fiesta Carnival's move to the Alamodome parking lot and renewed a contract with the Fiesta San Antonio Commission that could keep it there for the next 10 years.

“Putting it in the Alamodome is the best and the safest option,” District 2 Councilwoman Sheila McNeil said about the carnival's move to her district.

Still, a few residents were not convinced, pleading with the council to reconsider the move.

“It's not going to cost you much, but it will dearly cost the residents,” Dignowity Hill resident Nettie Hinton said. The city has been negotiating with neighborhood groups and the two schools nearby to develop plans to lessen the impact of the carnival on the neighborhood such as stepping up parking enforcement, increasing police presence in the area and reducing carnival hours.

The nine council members present unanimously approved three Fiesta-related measures. District 5 Councilwoman Lourdes Galvan was absent from Thursday's meeting.

ALTER EGO - Get your TONIC & rock out with your BABCOCK out!

From ALTER EGO:

It's a somewhat bittersweet weekend for us, as this will be the final one with the current ALTER EGO lineup. Beginning March 1, the band will have Roy Eastwood (of Iris and Nemesis) on lead vocals and guitar, Jeff Sellers (also formerly of Iris and Nemesis) on drums, Ruben Rex (formerly of Grupo Metal and Kumbia Kings) on lead guitar, and me, Steve Elliott, on bass and vocals.

Brett Alton (vocals), Paul Navarez (guitar), Tony Vasquez (drums), and Jason Bayless (sound/guitar/vocals) will be featured in the two new bands, Delta House and The Tailgaters. Joining them are Jake Bernal (keyboards), who was formerly in Deja Vu, Euphoria, etc., and the man, the myth, the legend, the bass player who only needs a single name, Valdo. Valdo was also in Nemesis, and has played with some of the premier names on the scene.
I wish these guys nothing but good luck and good fortunes, as it's truly been an honor and a privilege to play with these brothers of mine in music, with whom I've shared so many good times. They will always remain our good friends!

That being said, the new lineup is going to kick some serious hiney! In the rehearsals we've had, it's been so easy and so much fun to put everything together, and you're going to hear all your favorites, PLUS a ton of new songs, and even some smoking blues! The first show with the new lineup is March 1 at the Revolution Room, on Broadway just inside Loop 410, so come on out and support as we take ALTER EGO to the next level!

And come out this weekend as we rip the roofs off TONIC and BABCOCK BAR!

www.thebandalterego.com
www.myspace.com/thebandalterego

RESYN8

http://www.resyn8.com/

Recall: The launch of RESYN8

Young,Scott would like to recall the message, "The launch of RESYN8".

The launch of RESYN8

Friends…  Finally, we are ready, and so is the Website!  The brain-child of former Article of Control guitarist Eric Tannery and former 4Fifteen front man, uh, that would be…me, RESYN8 is a brand spankin’ new rock band with aspirations of stardom (or something comparable)…  After a long hard road to our final lineup, the band now includes Justin Kase (His real last name is TOP SECRET – or so he says) formerly of Desdemona on drums, Cameran Nelson of Crimson Envy on guitar, and James Serenil of E7 on Bass.  If you like 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, System of a Down, or can imagine a band that is like taking those 3 bands and morphing them into one...  You’re gonna love RESYN8.  We are currently putting the finishing touches on our debut CD titled "Straight in the Eye" and are rehearsing for some limited touring and local shows while trying to shove our music down the throat of the A&R reps at every major record label.  Currently, you can catch half of RESYN8 in San Antonio playing acoustic shows every Wednesday night @ Hemingway’s Tavern, and starting in March @ Highlander.  Check out RESYN8.com for our upcoming gigs, and everything RESYN8-related.  There are music samples of all our tracks on the site, and soon you will be able to buy our music from that website.  We are entered in the 99.5 KISS Battle of the Bands Contest for a shot at the undercard slot at Fiesta Oyster Bake.  Voting starts March 3^rd, and you can bet I’ll be reminding you to vote for us!!!  Thanks to Rowan for her continued support, and to all of our friends who frequent sarocks.com, you guys either make or break us!!!  Thanks again, to everyone who has been there for ride up till now - here’s hoping it’s a long ride…

 

~Scottie

 

Double Shot of FUZE

http://www.thefuzeband.com/

Blowing Trees 2/22 @ Jack's Patio and Grill

http://www.myspace.com/blowingtreesmusic

The Rad Radio Junkies this weekend

http://www.myspace.com/radiojunkiessuck

Fresh Electric 2/22 @ Krazy's Bar

http://tegartists.com/flesh.htm

Swampmouth and Jame's Bday, 2/23 @ Boozehound's

Fr: M'Lissa: Closest show to Jame's birthday, so we’re celebrating early! Come party southern style at Boozehounds!



http://www.myspace.com/swampmouth

Birthday Bash @ Hot Shot Billiards, 2/23 for Andy (Mind Frame!)

http://www.myspace.com/mindframetx

Lotsa leather! Monkeysoop with LA Guns +++, Tiffany's 2/22

Note Fr: Erica
Hey everybody,

Just wanted to send a Monkeysoop reminder - we're playing at Tiffany' Billiards on Friday with twelve other smokin SA bands and the Infamous LA Guns! Check it out if you can!

Erica

Sonic Wave International Recording Artist
MONKEYSOOP
http://www.monkeysoop.com
http://www.myspace.com/monkeysoop
http://www.sonicwaveintl.com
monkeysoop@hotmail.com
Jerry Connor (210) 259-9784
Erica Missey (210) 241-4838

Electric Ocean and The Killing floor 2/23, Gonzales, Tx

ROGER'S DOWNTOWN
$5 Cover
520 Saint Paul St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-1018

Edge of Grace 2/23 @ Broadway 50/50

http://www.myspace.com/theedgeofgrace

Prototype this Weekend

Jigger's, 2/23

How To Request A Song (From the Music Forum)

Louie Yznaga - Hogg Shedd

Feb 18, 08 - 11:16 PM
How To Request A Song

I ran across this the other day in a Forum about playing "Live" music. If you have any experience at all playing in a band I'm sure you can relate. In over 20 years of on & off gigging I've had almost all of this happen to me. I bet you all have some pretty good stories as well.

HOW TO REQUEST A SONG FROM THE BAND

When requesting a song from the band, just say "play ... my song!" We have chips implanted in our heads with an unlimited database of the favorite tunes of every patron who ever walked into a bar and all songs ever recorded so feel free to be vague, we love the challenge.

If we say we really don't remember that tune you want, we're only kidding. Bands do know every song ever recorded, so keep humming. Hum harder if need be... it helps jog the memory, or just repeat your request over and over again.

If a band tells you they do not know a song you want to hear, they either forgot they know the tune or they are just putting you on. Try singing a few words for the band. Any words will do. It also helps to scream your request from across the room several times per set followed by the phrases, "AW COME ON!" and, "YOU SUCK!"

Exaggerated hand gestures expressing disapproval from the dance floor are a big help as well, such as the thumbs down or your middle finger up put-downs are the best way to jog a band's memory. This instantly promotes you to the status of "Personal Friend Of The Band." You can bet your request will be the next song we play.

Entertainers are notorious fakers and jokesters and never really prepare for their shows. They simply walk on stage with no prior thought to what they will do once they arrive. We don't actually make set lists or rehearse songs. We mostly just wait for you to yell something out, and then fake it.

An entertainer's job is so easy, even a monkey could do it, so don't let them off the hook easily. Your request is all that matters. Once you've figured out what genre of music the band plays, please make your requests from a totally different genre. The more exaggerated the better. If it’s a blues band playing, yell for some Metallica or Slayer or Pantera. Likewise, if it’s a death-speed metal band, be sure to request Brown-Eyed Girl or some Grateful Dead. Musicians need to constantly broaden their musical horizons, and it’s your job to see that it happens....immediately.

TALKING WITH THE BAND

The best time to discuss anything with the band in any meaningful way is at the middle of a song when all band members are singing at the same time. Our hearing is so advanced that we can pick out your tiny voice from the megawatt wall of sound blasting all around us. And we can converse with you in sign language while singing the song, so don't worry that we're in the middle of the chorus.

Musicians are expert lip readers too, if a musician does not reply to your question or comment during a tune, it's because they didn't get a good look at your mouth in order to read your lips. Simply continue to scream your request and be sure to over emphasize the words with your lips. This helps immensely. Don't be fooled. Singers have the innate ability to answer questions and sing at the same time. If the singer doesn't answer your questions immediately, regardless of how stupid the question may seem, it's because they are purposely ignoring you. If this happens, immediately cop an attitude. We love this.

IMPORTANT

When an entertainer leans over to hear you better, grab his or her head in both hands and yell directly into their ear, while holding their head securely so they cannot pull away, this will be taken as an invitation to a friendly and playful game of tug of war between their head and your hands. Don't give up! Hang on until the singer or guitar player submits. Drummers are often safe from this fun game since they usually sit in the back, protected by the guitar players. Keyboard players are protected by their instrument, and only play the game when tricked into coming from behind their keyboards. Though difficult to get them to play, it's not impossible, so keep trying. They're especially vulnerable during the break between songs.

HELPING THE BAND

If you inform the band that you are a singer, the band will appreciate your help with the next few tunes, or however long you can remain standing on stage. If you're too drunk to stand unassisted, simply lean on one of the band members or the most expensive piece of equipment you see. Just pretend you're in a Karaoke bar. Simply feel free to walk up on stage and join in. By the way, the drunker you are, the better you sound, and the louder you should sing. If by chance you fall off the stage, be sure to crawl back up and attempt to sing harmony. Keep in mind that nothing assists the band more than outrageous dancing, fifth and sixth part harmonies, or a tambourine played on one and three and out of tempo. Try the cowbell; they love the challenge. The band always needs the help and will take this as a compliment.

Finally, the microphone and PA system are merely props, they don't really amplify your voice, so when you grab the mic out of the singers hand be sure to scream into it at the top of your lungs, otherwise no one will hear what a great singer you are. Hearing is over-rated anyhow. The crowd and the sound guy will love you for it.

BONUS TIP

As a last resort wait until the band takes a break then get on stage and start playing their instruments. They love this. Even if you are ejected from the club, you can rest assured in the fact you have successfully completed your audition. The band will call you the following day to offer you a position.

Ledaswan @ Limelight, 2/22, Benefit!

Rock the Ovaries! A benefit to help the S.A. Battered Women’s Shelter and Rape Crises Center (two phrases that arouse emotion) w/Mira Radar, Kick It!, and More TBA...

http://www.ledaswanmusic.net/

Ruben V Newsletter

Friday Feb 22nd
Rolling Oaks
9 PM
5550 Mountain Vista

Saturday Feb 23rd
Casbeer's
9 PM
1719 Blanco Rd.

BE A BLESSING
V

Stop by our website for the full tour schedule
http://www.rubenv.com

By the way, if you get a chance, please stop by http://www.myspace.com/todos_reunidos add as a friend:
For some other V news.

Exit Stage Left 2/22 @ Hemmingway's

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

.08 2/23 @ Scandal's

http://www.myspace.com/point08satx

Sam's Burger Joint, 2/22

http://www.myspace.com/samusicgrinder

Papawood @ Club Rive, 2/22 AND 2/23

http://www.papawood.com/

ALTER EGO at Legend's and Click's this weekend

Retox Bar, Tonight!

http://www.myspace.com/retoxbarsa

Double Shot of FUZE - 2/15, 2/16

http://www.thefuzeband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sasolitude

Prototype 2/16 tonight @ Big Dog's

http://www.prototyperockssa.com/

Benefit @ Hooligan's, Von Aid, Sunday 2/17 - 9 Bands!

Minus Zero @ Wiseguys' / TONIGHT

Big Bang weekend with Madwagon

http://www.madwagonband.com

Edge of Grace, Friday and Saturday

http://www.myspace.com/theedgeofgrace

Radio Junkies, hosting a Soiree, Wiseguy's, 2/16

Dog Men Poets @ Rebar, 2/15

http://www.myspace.com/dogmenpoets

2/16 Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar

http://www.myspace.com/sparta
http://www.myspace.com/ledaswan

Papawood 2/15 @ The Revolution Room

Days of the New, w/ Saving Abel, Structure and Emporium. 2/16

.08 this weekend!

http://www.myspace.com/point08satx

The Blend? 1st show of 2008, 2/16 @ The Irish Pub

http://www.myspace.com/theblendtx

Fresh Electric 2/16 @ Hot Shot Billiards

http://tegartists.com/flesh.htm

SA Rocks Traffic!

Not too bad for a small local website:)

January 2008/Monthly

Total Hits 189697

Total Files 170900
Total Pages 19619

Total Visits 8945

Prototype, 2/15 @ The Voodoo Lounge

http://www.myspace.com/prototyperocks
http://www.prototyperockssa.com/

Tonight, 2/9 Los Rokmantix @ The Hot Spot

http://www.myspace.com/losrokmantix

Exit Stage Left. Freewill

I love these...

Radio Junkies TONIGHT @ Club Rive, Downtown SA

PAPAWOOD 2/12. Rodeo! (Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30pm)

http://www.papawood.com/index.cfm

Prototype, 2/9 @ Speedway Sports Bar

ALTER EGO at SA Rodeo Fri. Feb. 8

Madwagon Weekend!

MAD,INSANE,LOCO, NUTS,COOKY,WACKY Madwagon Weekend!

FRIDAY 2/8/08 at Booze Hounds
Saturday 2/09/08 at Roxy's Sports Bar

Come party with the craziest band in town !

http://www.madwagonband.com/index.cfm

Ruben V, 2/14 @ The Cove

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
The Cove
R.S.V.P Valentines Day Dinner with Ruben V - 7 PM
Solo/Acoustic Show

http://www.rubenv.com/

FUZE, 2/9 @ The Trap

http://www.thefuzeband.com/

GET THE BELT @ Hemingways's & Wise guys

CLICKS this weekend!

Lavish Luck at Revolution Room Saturday, Feb. 9

Prototype 2/8 @ Roxy's Sports Bar

.08 2/9 @ Hemmingway's

http://www.myspace.com/point08satx

Edge of Grace, 2/9 @ Retox Bar

MINUS ZERO every Thursday @ Retox

http://www.myspace.com/minuszerosa

Exit Stage Left, 2/8 @ Speedway Sports Bar0

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

Alfonso and Los Romantix on KSYM!

That's right, folks! Los Rokmantix, my band, will be On KSYM/90.1FM radio this Wed! There will be an interview and a performance--insight and Rock en Espanol for all!

So lissen in at 9:00 PM, see?





http://www.myspace.com/losrokmantix

http://www.accd.edu/sac/rtf/KsymSite/audio.html

Top 10 Music PR Tips

Top 10 Music PR Tips -- from iSound.com
By Mona Loring
Publicity is a huge driving force when you’re looking at success in the music industry. Although it’s definitely beneficial to retain a publicist once you have your music career in gear, you can still manage to create a little buzz on your own in the meantime. Below are the top ten tips for generating your own publicity as a music artist.

1. Make sure you have a press kit that includes a well-written bio, an 8X10 photo, CD and contact info.
2. Go local. Local press is by far the easiest press to get. Let them know your story and send in a CD. Shoot for the music editor or columnist and if they don’t have one assigned specifically, contact the entertainment editor.
3. Social networking sites are all about music these days. For example, Myspace’s reach is incredible for gaining new fans. Where else can you find people to listen to your music in the convenience of their own home? Make sure you are updating your music, adding friends, keeping them all posted, and updating the tour dates. There are magazines on Myspace looking for music to feature all the time.
4. Radio is a great way to share your music with the masses. You don’t have to approach the big ones—you can see success with air play on smaller stations as well. Send in your CD to local DJs and look up college radio shows nationally and see if they’ll spin your music. Online radio is picking up these days too… USA4Real.com is a great option… it doesn’t cost much and it gets your music heard.
5. Music licensing is a great way to make money and get publicity. Try contacting some music supervisors on TV shows for a start. Send them an inquiry with your information and a link to your music. If you get placed, you can use it for press—and it becomes a story!
6. Music websites and e-zines are always looking for music to review. Look up their websites and send emails to their editors. Tell them why you’re a fit for their magazine and ask if you can send in a CD. Again, try to make contact first… sending in a random package may be useless.
7. Youtube.com and Stickam.com are wonderful outlets to share your music. When done right, you can really start gaining a fan base. Try to do something charismatic and original. Reaching out to people online can do wonders. Create a music video, a video blog, sing an acoustic set, take a stab at some comedy-- anything… Just remember, first impressions are everything.
8. Be philanthropic. Charity does wonders for publicity outreach. Find something you believe in and offer to play at their event or donate proceeds to their cause. Not only does it get you out there and give you a story angle… but it feels good to help out.
9. Send your CDs to appropriate magazines for your music’s genre. Make sure you call ahead and find out the right contact, unsolicited packages get lost in the shuffle. A good rule of thumb is to look up specific writers you feel would enjoy your music and find out how to reach them.
10. Try to book shows in different towns, that way you can easily label the cluster of shows as a tour and contact local newspapers and radio stations and offer them merch in exchange for promotions/articles.

Note that PR is about being smart and creative. It’s about finding a reason for people to care about you and your music. Sure, great music and a good look are helpful, but you also need to reach out to the public and come up with stories. Think outside of the box and you’ll really benefit from the results in no time. Good luck!

(Note: Bands and musicians can find more great information like this on iSound.com)

Exit Stage Left Clip - Rush 2112 Overture

http://www.myspace.com/exitstageleftonline

Prototype 2/2 @ Broadway 50/50

http://www.myspace.com/prototyperocks

You Guys Rock!

I just want to thank everyone who contributed to the site to help out in hard times! Alter Ego, Fuze, Alfonso, Sharon...and I'm sorry, but can someone tell me who the other person is who chipped in? I try very hard to remember everyone's name, but I can't always do it. Whoever sent me a...I think it was a cashier's check...with no band name or anything on it...let me know who you are...SORRY!!

It's so awesome that everyone stepped up and helped out. I really wasn't expecting that. What with Kel renewing the domain name my account is under and people chipping in, the site is pretty much guaranteed for at least six more months! Y'all are awesome!!!

-Rowan-

Mmm .. love that new bar smell! ALTER EGO @ Tryst 2/2/08

Please join us beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, as ALTER EGO becomes the first live band to play at TRYST, a very cool Northwest Side club, located just off Loop 1604 and Bandera Road, not far from the Silverado Theater! Thank you for your support.