A. Renteria, Author at Driven Far Off

Smoke or Fire Bassist Departure

October 16, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

Smoke or Fire bassist, Ken Gurley will be leaving the band following their tour of the East Coast. Click here to read a message from him.

Eric Elbogen, aka Say Hi

October 13, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

Seattle’s Eric Elbogen, aka Say Hi, is gearing up for the early ’08 release of The Wishes and the Glitch, his new full-length on Euphobia records. He’s just back from touring Germany, and is going on a massive Fall tour of the U.S. with the Velvet Teen and the A-Sides. Click here for tour dates.

Anti-Matter Anthology Benefit Show

October 13, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

In celebration of the November release of The Anti-Matter Anthology, author Norman Brannon is having a benefit show rather than having an in-store book signing. On November 24th and 25th at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Snapcase, who broke up in early 2005, will reunite for one night only. The show’s proceeds will go to benefit Callum Robbins, son of Jawbox frontman J. Robbins.

Be In The New Ludo Video

October 13, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

Ludo is putting together their video for “Love Me Dead” and they’re looking for as many fans possible to be in it. To participate in the video all you have to do is go to PureVolume, download the song, and film yourself singing along to it. The deadline is October 17th so submit your video today.

TREOS Video Contest

October 13, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

To celebrate their new album and current tour with Senses Fail & New Found Glory, The Receiving End of S irens have launched a “MAKE YOUR OWN VIDEO” contest. Choose a song, create your own treatment, make your set, and go crazy. The winner will have their video prominently placed on the TREOS Myspace, You Tube, and PureVolume pages.

Paper Rival Acoustic Sessions On PureVolume

October 11, 2007 By A. Renteria 2 Comments

Paper Rival were able to take some time off from working on their upcoming full length and drop by the PureVolume studios to play a few acoustic songs for PureVolume Sessions. Head here to watch the band’s performance.

Saints & Sinners Special Saves The Day Performance

October 9, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

If you’re planning on attending the Saints & Sinners Festival, Saves the Day will be playing a special invite-only performance. Get more info here. The band is also on tour right now, playing special acoustic shows with Single File and Vagrant Records latest signing Dr. Manhattan. Click here for tour dates.

Alesisonfire Blogs About Their Tour

October 2, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

After a two month break, Alexisonfire has started their tour with Saosin and is already blogging. Click here to see the first video blog from the first date of their tour. The band will be crossing the entire US, so head to their website for dates and info.

From Autumn To Ashes Begin Peta2 Tour

October 2, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

From Autumn To Ashes have started their tour with Silverstein on the Peta2 “I Am Not a Nugget tour.” Not only will you see them play some of your favorite songs, but you the fans were the one who voted on what their set list would consist of, so head out to the shows and support them.

NOFX Live CD Out Next Month

October 2, 2007 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

Back in January, NOFX spent 3 days at Slim’s in San Francisco playing new versions of old songs, rare songs and not one single song off their 1995 live album I Heard They Suck Live, to record their latest live record They’ve Actually Gotten Worse Live. The album is scheduled to be in record stores on November 20th.