Relient K was started by Matt Thiessen of Canton, OH back in 1998. Since then, these Christian rockers have come into so much success that it’s amazing. They’ve had 2 albums reach #15 on Billboard list. Have had three golden albums and have sold over 2 million records. The Binterns were lucky enough to sit down with the founder and lead singer, Matt. Nicole: What is a necessity to have on tour? Matt: Food, water and shelter. Nicole: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing? Matt: I would, you know what. Even before The Mad Men show came out, I’ve always been i...
Tom and his rock band were featured in Billboard and did a national tour before he took time off to be a father. Now, those life experiences have given his music a touch of wisdom (and country). It’s good to hear the band rocking again. ...
If anyone knows his way around a Motown recording studio, it’s Dennis Coffey. His musicianship can be heard on recordings by The Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes and The Isley Brothers, and he even scored a ’74 blaxploitation flick. His 1971 instrumental single “Scorpio” peaked at number six on Billboard. 6/8 Beachland Ballroom ...
Founded in 2008, English metal core band Asking Alexandria is touring in anticipation of their forthcoming album. “Stand Up and Scream”, released on Sumerian Records in September 2009, debuted at number five on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. The band credits their overnight success to fans for spreading the word and ensures them a memorable first visit to SXSW. ⎩3/13 House of Blues ...
