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All I can say is WoW! Things have been extremely busy lately. Granted we havent had a lot of shows going on etc... but we have a ton of stuff in the works and I want to bring everyone up to speed with whats going on..
First off VEGAS!! Who doesent love Vegas!! Well the Old Shoe family is heading out to Vegas for Punk Rock Bowling. The dates are Thursday January 15th to Sunday January 18th 2009. But here's the big news we decided that since the dates fall in line with our 2 yearr Anniversary of being in business why not throw a huge ass party!
So the Party is happening Saturday night January 17th at the Palms Hotel in Vegas. The Party will be at the Ghostbar on the roof of the Palms. We're brining in some special friends of ours to make the party unforgettable, The Aggrolites! The Aggrolites will be playing our party! We also went ahead and made sure that all of our friends and invited guests are going to drink for FREE all night! We also haveaEfrem from Death by Stereo as the official DJ for the Old Shoe Party!
We want as many people to come out and party with us. But here is the catch, the place will only hold so many, so if you want to come see the Aggrolites and drink ALL night for FREE you have to be on our guest list. to do that you must email us at party@oldshoerecords.com .......... Did I mention our party is at the Freakin Palms!
Have youe hard any of the tracks from the new WillKills album "Rough Times Ahead"? They are amazing! and I'm not saying that just because they are on our label. When you get a chance go to our Myspace page and listen to the tracks we have up and get a small taste for yourself. We just confirmed that the WillKills will be going out on a small west coast run with Punk Rock band Resilience in late January, so make sure you check out the dates and show some support!
Sederra, Sederra, Sederra, Have you received your free copy of their 7 song EP yet?? Why the hell not? We're giving it away for FREE! Just make sure you come out to one of their shows and grab a copy or download it from direct from OldShoeRecords.com for FREE. Right now Sederra is finishing up touches on a slew of new songs for their Old Shoe Records Full length release. The boys will be hitting the studio sometime in late January to lay down the tracks.
and last but not least... Longway
What's going on with Longway?? Well after an exhausting 2008 that saw them out on a handful of tours with The Horrorpops, Far From Finished and many others, and of course not forgetting they played the entire summer on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour, the guys are not taking a break. They should be right? After all that a few months off for some R and R? Nopeeee They are also hard at work writing their new album. There is no release date set yet but it will come out just before Warped Tour 2009. If you havent heard yet the boys have been confirmed for the second straight full summer on the Vans Warped Tour!
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions etc.. Email them over I would love to hear from you! Send it to shoes@oldshoerecords.com
In an industry plagued with overnight sensations and countless gimmicks, hard rock proprietors Sederra, remain a shining example of how to earn a reputation through years of work and consistency. The quintet is comprised of longtime musicians who have contributed to some of rock music’s most recognizable names. Although as individuals each has accomplished a slice of startdom, performing in front of sold out crowds, headlining their own tours, and logging unreal miles traveling the world over, Sederra is the new collective adamant on building from their experience and creating a new level of achievement as a band. A refined blend of individual influences combined with a finely tuned ear, Sederra has crafted the kind of aggressive rock music that not only ignites, but invites.
Beginning in early 2006, the five members of Sederra had long since established their names in the industry. Of the five members of Sederra, a core three began working on their chemistry in the Kung Fu Records band, Longfellow. Championing a sound that had not yet even begun to emerge in the kind of popularity that it would soon experience, Longfellow is often credited with being one of the first bands to embrace a stylistic combination of the harmonious and the heavy. The sound would later be dubbed “Emo” and would suffer the ridicule that comes with misrepresentation. After a successful run that included numerous tours alongside respected acts like The Vandals and a few runs on the Vans Warped Tour, Longfellow would dismantle.
Continuing to pursue music individually, guitarist Mike Doherty would go on to perform with Geffen Records’ platinum selling artist Papa Roach. Frontman Tom Schmitt would also go on to be involved with various projects, but none ever reaching the level of output as Longfellow. With longtime drummer Darren Reynolds, both Tom and Mike would reunite with the aim of harnessing the energy the three had experienced with Longfellow, layered with experience each had earned since. Enlisting the help of musical journeyman Eric Bootow, the band initially reformed as Defender and immediately began a firestorm of internet buzz. With only a demo and just a few live shows under their belt, Defender would become Sederra and had already pooled a credible fanbase.
Since their formation the band has continued to refine their sound that maintains all the energy of hard rock with enough intelligence and discernment to be considered indie rock. Consistently taking the stage in front of packed houses, Sederra is a living, breathing example of a true rock n roll rebirth. In 2008, Southern California Punk Rock record label Old Shoe Records took notice of the band’s strength and added them to their roster. Label founder Josh Stolo seemed to be teaming with pride, “Sederra has the kind of drive that is difficult to ignore. These guys earn everything they get and their music appeals to such a diverse group. Sederra can be THAT next big band.”
Releasing their self-titled 7-song EP this summer on Old Shoe Records, Sederra now aims to recapture the kind of national spotlight they have all experienced before. Armed with a new sound, a real understanding of the industry, and the kind of musical integrity that can only come with plenty of time and sacrifice, the quintet seems destined to not only reach were they all have been before, but set a new standard for Southern California rock music.
OLD SHOE RECORDS’ ARTISTS, LONGWAY ASKED TO JOIN HORRORPOPS AS WEST COAST SUPPORT
A testament to the impact the fresh punk rock quartet had on this last summer’s Van’s Warped Tour, Orange County’s Longway continues to cement relationships among the genre’s most respected acts. Having toured all summer long with pyschobilly legends the Horrorpops, both bands began a friendship that would carry over off stage just as well as on stage. Spotting the nation on their All Hallow’s Eve Tour, the Horrorpops have recently invited Longway to share the stage as direct support for the band’s West Coast dates. Frontman Brian Longway talked about being invited to join the Horrorpops, “We instantly got along with the Horrorpops this summer. We all became good friends but even before that we were fans of the music. It’s great to be associated with people you like as people and respect as musicians.”
The tour comes as the band is currently working on new material for the follow-up to their Old Shoe Records’ debut, Come N Get It. Maintaining their solid base of punk rock pride, the new songs only build on the aggressive sound the band has become known for. Aiming to hit the studio in the spring, Longway continues to spontaneously hit the road only proving their ethic and sincere enthusiasm to perfect their craft on the stage.
In addition to the band’s 10 day West Coast run on the All Hallow’s Eve Tour, Longway will also provide direct support in their backyard with Hellcat breakout Street Dogs. Leading a new generation of punk rock by bridging the gap between the old school and the new, Longway is the new breed of punk rock musicians that have ran with the sound all while remembering where it came from. With more touring, more writing, and more success along the way, Longway is fast becoming one of the genre’s most sought after bands.
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Wow what a summer and it's not over yet! First off a huge thank you to everyone who helped out this year with the Vans Warped Tour. We had the time of our lives. Last year as many of you may know we got to participate in about 5 dates on the tour. This year as an official sponsor we were on all dates of Warped Tour. Honestly there is no better way to spend your summer vacation. It has left us with so many wonderful memories. Special thanks to our friends in the Street Dogs whose set we watched literally every single day. Of course we can't forget to mention The Aggrolites, The Bronx, The Briggs, The Horrorpops, Good Guys in Black and so many others.
If you haven't heard yet, Longway has been invited out for the entire 2009 Vans Warped Tour! It's pretty crazy playing the entire Warped tour 2 years in a row!
Even though Warped tour is over we have a lot of big things cooking over here at Old Shoe. One of our newest bands the WillKills just finished recording their full length album at the legendary Blasting Room Studios in Colorado. The new tracks sound amazing, and I can't wait for everyone to hear it sometime at the end of October.
Many of you may not have heard yet but we just signed another band to the Old Shoe Family. Their name is Sederra. These are some great guys and we are really looking forward to getting them in to the studio later on this year. In the meantime you can check out their 7 song EP and pick up a copy for yourself for free at all Old Shoe Records events.
This Labor Day weekend has some big shows on tap. First off this Thursday night 8/28 at Hogue Barmichaels in Newport Beach is the Official Welcome Home Party for Longway! Come out and party with us. We will have our good good frineds from Far From Finished in tow, and they are one of the most amazing bands I have seen live!! Please Come down and check it out.
Saturday 8/30 Our very own Longway will be playing the Spare the Air Festival in Downtown Fullerton. Doors open up at Eleven and Longway takes the Main Stage promtly at 1:00 pm Don't be late. They will be sharing the stage with The Used, Saosin, Lit, Sugarcult, Death by Stereo and a few others. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or Slidebar.
And last but not least the perfect way to end your Labor Day weekend! Monday night September 1st Longway will be playing with the Infamous Metal Skool (Steel Panther) at the Key Club in Hollywood. This is a giant party being thrown by Johnny's Saloon. The best part is the show is free if you get on our guest list before the show!! If you haven't seen Metal Skool live your missing out on a great show. Email or message us here with the names you want on the Guest list and we will take care of you!!
Oh yeah don't forget Longway also has a show with the STREET DOGS Friday October 17th at the House Of Blues in Anaheim! Tickets are on sale now!
More updates to come!
We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new band to the Old Shoe Records family, The WillKills. You may have heard one of their songs on the Welcome to the Family compilation Volume 2. This is a strong punk band with heavy Reggae and Ska influences. They have recently shared the stage with bands like Pennywise, The Street Dogs, The Aggrolites, Alkaline Trio and many others. Their Old Shoe release "Bang Bang" will be out early this fall. They will be hitting the famed Blasting Room Studios later on in August. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/SLCWILLKILLS See Ya - Josh
Now in its 14th year of success, the infamous punk rock caravan known as the Vans Warped Tour has become synonymous with breaking deserving talent since its inception. Continuing the summer festival tradition, Orange County's very own Longway have answered the call and with just one day's notice and preparation are heading out and will perform all remaining 41 tour dates on the Warped Tour. Guitarist Trevor Jackson explains the phone call, "I got a phone call from Sarah Baer (director of tour sponsorship) and the founder of the tour himself Kevin Lyman. They were in need of a barbeque band to fill in. There are just some things in life you can't pass up. As a band we couldn't imagine letting the opportunity to tour with Warped just come and go. We knew that taking the spot would mean sacrifice, but it's the Warped Tour."
In what has now become a tour tradition, the barbeque band has become essential to the identity of the tour. After each concert in each city, the barbeque band hosts an all inclusive summertime cookout for the entire tour. Not only will Longway play host to the tour's bands, crew, and production, but will also take to the stage nationwide to spread their brand of 'rock n roll punk.' In what could best be described as a punk rock right of passage, the barbeque band is without question a workhorse on the tour, but with a personal invitation from Kevin Lyman and Sarah Baer, Longway are eager to prove their worth.
Continuing what has been a stellar 2008, Longway will finish out the remainder of the Vans Warped Tour then will immediately get back out on the road with Boston's Far From Finished for an abbreviated tour. Longway's welcome home will be a supporting spot at the Southern California Spare the Air festival with The Used, Lit, and Reel Big Fish on August 30th. Earning every bit of success the old fashion way, Longway is proving that the roots of punk rock are alive and well by hammering out show after show and embracing the idea that there is no slowing down in sight.
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Longway along with the rest of the Old Shoe Family of Bands will be featured in the second installment of the hugely successful Old Shoe Records compilation, "Welcome to the Family." The initial release in the summer of 2007 generated thousands of hits daily for Old Shoe Records, prompted a significant increase in downloads, and was the hot item of last summer’s Vans Warped Tour. With over 25 thousand copies hitting the streets of the first volume, ’Welcome to the Family Vol. 2" will see an initial release of over 30 thousand copies to coincide with the Bamboozle Left Festival coming to Southern California April 5th and 6th. In association with Lucky 13 Apparel, the compilation features 18 tracks from Old Shoe Recording artists including Longway, Room of Amontillado, and Underclass Heroes as well as other highly touted artists including The Generators, Far from Finished, Angel City Outcasts, Disguster, The Generators, Los Creepers, and Sederra. Old Shoe Records founder Josh Stolo talked about the release, "We wanted to highlight some of the other like minded bands in the scene. Everyone on this compilation are great at what they do."
Before an audience of thousands at the Grove in Anaheim, California, Longway was center stage as they took home the award for "Best Punk Act" in Southern California from the Orange County Music Awards (http://www.orangecountymusicawards.com). The band’s late 2007 release "Come N Get It!’ has been applauded critically as a no frills rock n roll gem. In addition, the band’s music video for the single "Fade to Grey" has become an internet sensation garnering thousands of views on various music sites including Blank TV. Longway are set to continue the push for the album "Come N get It" with a slue of live dates including a West Coast Tour and a supporting spot with legends Agent Orange, and will be involved in this summer’s Vans Warped Tour.
Thanks to all those who came by and visited our booth at the Bamboozle Left this year. We had a great time and we hope you did to! Bouncing Souls, Face to Face, The Street Dogs what else could you possibly ask for! See You next year.
We just had to write a quick little post and thank Bad Religion for inviting LONGWAY to open for them at the Pipeline Cafe in Honolulu Hawaii. Everyone had a blast and what a night to remember!
We were all very bummed that the Time Again show at the begining of September had to be postponed. But we are very excited that it has been rescheduled. The new date is Saturday November 3rd @ the Alley in downtown Fullerton, CA
Time Again, Los Creepers and Room of Amontillado will make for a great line up!
$10 in Advance and $12 at the door.
buy presale tickets @ www.thealleyclub.com
Thank You to everyone who came by our booth and supported Old Shoe Records. We hope you liked the compilation CD's that were passed out. as well as the Stickers, Key Chain Bottle Openers, T-shirts etc...
Special Thanks to Ramon Gonzales! Ramon was our contact at Warped Tour this year and you could always find him helping us give out all of our free swag.
We'd also like to thank all the individuals who helped us out in the booth! It was fun but it was a lot of work.... Here's who we had helping out (in no particular order) The UnderClass Heroes guys, the guys from LONGWAY, Brent from the Vanning, Janoah, Phil, Gilbert and Josiah from Room of Amontillado, Ben Basket our pal from Salt Lake, Dana & Hannah, Moses & Darla and Luke.
We look forward to seeing everyone next year at Warped Tour 2008!
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