JohnnyG
06/01/06, 09:07 PM
MIKE V'S REBEL MUSIC TOUR KICKS OFF THIS SUMMER
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Revolution Mother, the newest musical project fronted by professional skateboarder Mike Vallely, will embark on its first tour this summer, covering over a dozen states on the West and East Coast. The punk/metal quartet will join the Zumiez Couch Tour, performing with CKY
on selected dates. In addition, Revolution Mother will also spearhead Vallely’s new Rebel Music Tour, which sports an eclectic lineup, including veteran singer/songwriter Joe Grushecky (who has performed with Bruce Springsteen) and post-hardcore outfit A Fall From Grace.
“The Rebel Music Tour is about diversity,” says Vallely. “Diverse acts with different sounds, but with the common thread being a love for music and a belief in the power of music.”
Formed in late 2005, Revolution Mother will release its debut recording, a five-song EP titled Enjoy The Ride (released via MVI), on August 8, 2006. The band -- which also features guitarist Jason Hampton (The Suppression Swing, The Third Degree), bassist Ed Solis (ZOD, Matador) and drummer Wal Rashidi (La Motta, Jr. Juggernaut) -- has already been compared to early punk-based artists like Black Flag, Bl’ast and Motorhead.
Vallely recorded and released a collaborative album with Grushecky in 2002 titled A Weekend in Pittsburgh. “I've been lucky enough to befriend one of my favorite musicians, Joe Grushecky,” says Vallely. “Through the years I've recorded and performed with him but now I have the honor of going on the road with him and sharing his music with my friends and fans. Look for Joe and I to perform a song or two together, most likely something off of A Weekend In Pittsburgh. Plus, Joe will have an open invitation to join Revolution Mother onstage during our set.”
On maintaining a touring lineup of different genres, Vallely says, “The tour will definitely be an eclectic mix of music but if you scroll through my iPod, that is exactly what you'll find. It's not about a certain type
or genre of music. It's just about music.”
Mike V's Rebel Music Tour Dates
July 21 @ Emperess Ballroom - Danbury, CT
July 22 @ The Boiler Room - Philadelphia, PA
July 23 @ The Kniting Factory - New York, NY
July 24 @ TBA
July 25 @ Xtreme Wheels Skatepark - Buffalo, NY
July 26 @ Evolution Skatepark - Canton, OH
July 27 @ Refuge Skate Shop - Dearborn, MI
July 28 @ The Muse - Nashville, TN
July 29 @ Skate Park of Memphis - Cordova, TN
July 30 @ Warp Skatepark - Woodstock, IL
Online information:
www.mikevallely.com
www.revolutionmother.com
www.myspace.com/revolutionmother
www.myspace.com/mikevallely
www.grushecky.com
www.myspace.com/afallfromgrace
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Revolution Mother, the newest musical project fronted by professional skateboarder Mike Vallely, will embark on its first tour this summer, covering over a dozen states on the West and East Coast. The punk/metal quartet will join the Zumiez Couch Tour, performing with CKY
on selected dates. In addition, Revolution Mother will also spearhead Vallely’s new Rebel Music Tour, which sports an eclectic lineup, including veteran singer/songwriter Joe Grushecky (who has performed with Bruce Springsteen) and post-hardcore outfit A Fall From Grace.
“The Rebel Music Tour is about diversity,” says Vallely. “Diverse acts with different sounds, but with the common thread being a love for music and a belief in the power of music.”
Formed in late 2005, Revolution Mother will release its debut recording, a five-song EP titled Enjoy The Ride (released via MVI), on August 8, 2006. The band -- which also features guitarist Jason Hampton (The Suppression Swing, The Third Degree), bassist Ed Solis (ZOD, Matador) and drummer Wal Rashidi (La Motta, Jr. Juggernaut) -- has already been compared to early punk-based artists like Black Flag, Bl’ast and Motorhead.
Vallely recorded and released a collaborative album with Grushecky in 2002 titled A Weekend in Pittsburgh. “I've been lucky enough to befriend one of my favorite musicians, Joe Grushecky,” says Vallely. “Through the years I've recorded and performed with him but now I have the honor of going on the road with him and sharing his music with my friends and fans. Look for Joe and I to perform a song or two together, most likely something off of A Weekend In Pittsburgh. Plus, Joe will have an open invitation to join Revolution Mother onstage during our set.”
On maintaining a touring lineup of different genres, Vallely says, “The tour will definitely be an eclectic mix of music but if you scroll through my iPod, that is exactly what you'll find. It's not about a certain type
or genre of music. It's just about music.”
Mike V's Rebel Music Tour Dates
July 21 @ Emperess Ballroom - Danbury, CT
July 22 @ The Boiler Room - Philadelphia, PA
July 23 @ The Kniting Factory - New York, NY
July 24 @ TBA
July 25 @ Xtreme Wheels Skatepark - Buffalo, NY
July 26 @ Evolution Skatepark - Canton, OH
July 27 @ Refuge Skate Shop - Dearborn, MI
July 28 @ The Muse - Nashville, TN
July 29 @ Skate Park of Memphis - Cordova, TN
July 30 @ Warp Skatepark - Woodstock, IL
Online information:
www.mikevallely.com
www.revolutionmother.com
www.myspace.com/revolutionmother
www.myspace.com/mikevallely
www.grushecky.com
www.myspace.com/afallfromgrace