wmmr.com : Podcasts http://www.wmmr.com en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 03:15:16 -0500 John & Brittany - El Gato http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548020 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548020 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:49:00 -0500 Our good friends John & Brittany are this month's featured Local Shots artists! No strangers to MMR, the duo has joined us for several celebratory occasions, including the recent Silvertide reunion and Mistletoe Jam. Today we played a track called "El Gato" off their rollercoaster of a rock n' roll record, Start Sinning. Highly recommended for fans of punk, new wave, and well-crafted mellifluous tunes. You can read up on them on the Artist of the Month Page, and be sure to follow them on Facebook and YouTube for even more music!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) John & Brittany - Zzzoloft http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10544681 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10544681 Tue, 14 May 2013 22:29:00 -0500 Our good friends John & Brittany are this month's featured Local Shots artists! No strangers to MMR, the duo has joined us for several celebratory occasions, including the recent Silvertide reunion and Mistletoe Jam. Today we played a track called "Zzzoloft" off their rollercoaster of a rock n' roll record, Start Sinning. Highly recommended for fans of punk, new wave, and well-crafted mellifluous tunes. Join us at the Local Shots showcase TONIGHT at The Legendary Dobbs - John & Brittany will premiere their brand new video for "Paper Planes" [event details HERE and on the Artist of the Month Page]. Follow them on Facebook and YouTube for more!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) John & Brittany - Gas Mask Queen http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10542171 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10542171 Wed, 08 May 2013 22:45:00 -0500 Our good friends John & Brittany are this month's featured Local Shots artists! No strangers to MMR, the duo has joined us for several celebratory occasions, including the recent Silvertide reunion and Mistletoe Jam. Today we played a track called "Gas Mask Queen" off their rollercoaster of a rock n' roll record, Start Sinning. Highly recommended for fans of punk, new wave, and well-crafted mellifluous tunes. The Local Shots showcase is on a Wednesday this month, 5/15, and will feature the world premiere of John & Brittany's video for "Paper Planes" [event details HERE and on the Artist of the Month Page]. Follow them on Facebook and YouTube for more!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Song Dogs - Law Of The Land http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540999 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10540999 Tue, 07 May 2013 21:25:00 -0500 Song Dogs returns to the Local Shots Podcast with a song off their full-length album Wild Country. That song is "Law Of The Land", and you can stream it right now. Like them on Facebook - every day they share music from other artists they enjoy [pretty cool!], as well as posting band news and upcoming show info. 

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) John & Brittany - Start Sinning http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10539034 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10539034 Wed, 01 May 2013 23:10:00 -0500 Happy May! Our good friends John & Brittany are this month's featured Local Shots artists. No strangers to MMR, the duo has joined us for several celebratory occasions, including the recent Silvertide reunion and Mistletoe Jam. Today we played the title track off their rollercoaster of a rock n' roll record, Start Sinning. Highly recommended for fans of punk, new wave, and well-crafted mellifluous tunes. The Local Shots showcase is on a Wednesday this month, 5/15, and will feature the world premiere of John & Brittany's video for "Paper Planes". More details will be posted on the Artist of the Month Page. Follow them on Facebook and YouTube for more!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Riley Road - Better Man http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10528698 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10528698 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:00:00 -0500 This Local Shots Podcast brings you Riley Road, a youthful blues-rock trio from Phoenixville. Today we're streaming their song "Better Man". Get show info, see videos and hear more music at RileyRoad.com, or follow them on Twitter!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Modern Colour - Trails http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10535870 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10535870 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:33:00 -0500 The Local Shots Podcast is once again showcasing Modern Colour. They launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording of their first full length album with Philly based producer Anthony Tidd, who's worked with The Roots and the Black Eyed Peas. You can support the band clicking this Kickstarter link. There's only a week left in the campaign, and they've got lots of cool incentives for backers, so go donate! After you do that, come back and listen to their bluesy song "Trails" off the Rally At The Summit EP.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Bong Hits For Jesus - Birthday http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10531901 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10531901 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:52:00 -0500 April brings us not only warm weather, but another Local Shots Artist of the Month: Bong Hits For Jesus! This band blends reggae, punk and hip-hop to create a fun and refreshing rock sound. Today we played the song "Birthday", which you can stream now. You can get more music, photos and links on their Artist of the Month page. Join the party THIS SATURDAY 4/20 as Bong Hits For Jesus rocks The Legendary Dobbs on South Street with The Jackson Rider, Baby Diaz and more!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Bong Hits For Jesus - You Tried It Up The Street http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10529359 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10529359 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:42:00 -0500 April brings us not only warm weather, but another Local Shots Artist of the Month: Bong Hits For Jesus! This band blends reggae, punk and hip-hop to create a fun and refreshing rock sound. You may remember them from the Local Shots Vol.6 compilation and last year's New Year's Eve party at the Factory. Yesterday we played the song "You Tried It Up The Street", which you can stream now. You can get more music, photos and links on their Artist of the Month page. Join the party on Saturday 4/20 as Bong Hits For Jesus rocks The Legendary Dobbs on South Street!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) The Tressels - My Brother Called http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10528675 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10528675 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:03:00 -0500 This Local Shots Podcast features a former Artist of the Month, The Tressels. We got a hold of some new music off their latest EP American Midnight, which is the second part of the "American trilogy" that began with last year's release, American Sunset. This tune is called "My Brother Called". Keep up with the band on TheTressels.com or on Facebook. 

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Helmz Edge - End Of Me http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10527202 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10527202 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:03:00 -0500 On today's Local Shots Podcast we've got Helmz Edge. A melodic hard rock outfit that hails from south Jersey, Helmz Edge plays often in the Philly area - you can see all of their upcoming show dates on Facebook. Highly recommended for fans of Disturbed, Alice in Chains and Three Days Grace. Check out the song "End Of Me" from their self-titled EP, and if you like what you hear, head on over to HelmzEdge.com for more.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Bong Hits For Jesus - Tuesdays http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10525420 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10525420 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:30:00 -0500 April brings us not only warm weather, but a new Local Shots Artist of the Month: Bong Hits For Jesus! You may remember them from the Local Shots Vol.6 compilation and last year's New Year's Eve party at the Factory. This band blends reggae, punk and hip-hop to create a fun and refreshing rock sound. Yesterday we played the song "Tuesdays", which you can stream now. You can get more music, photos and links on their Artist of the Month page. Join the party on Saturday 4/20 as Bong Hits For Jesus rocks The Legendary Dobbs on South Street!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Cold Roses - Got No Lovin' http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10524876 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10524876 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:04:00 -0500 The Local Shots Podcast is back! To celebrate, we're giving you sweet, sweet music from Cold Roses. This song's called "Got No Lovin'" and it's a perfect example of the band's rockin' alt-country sound. You have not one but TWO chances to see them live this week:  Thursday 4/4 at The Fire and Friday 4/5 at the Field House. For more show dates, music, and more, check out their Facebook page.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Give Me Gravity - This Purple Felt Is Driving Me Crazy http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10520229 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10520229 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:45:00 -0500 It's time for the Local Shots Artist of the Month - For March we've got Give Me Gravity, a hard-working band that "has formulated their own sound of sincere and energetic rock, mixed with a heavy dose of catchy, in-your-face guitar riffs". Today we played a brand spankin' new single called "This Purple Felt Is Driving Me Crazy". Check 'em out at The Legendary Dobbs next Saturday, March 30th and see the Artist of the Month page for more.

Give Me Gravity is in the running to play the Vans Warped Tour this summer - help them score a set by voting for them HERE!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Give Me Gravity - Listen To This (Crashed) http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10516922 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10516922 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:45:00 -0500 It's time for the Local Shots Artist of the Month - For March we've got Give Me Gravity, a hard-working band that "has formulated their own sound of sincere and energetic rock, mixed with a heavy dose of catchy, in-your-face guitar riffs". Keep an eye out for new music from them in just a few short months. Today we played a song off their 2012 EP Time To Be Okay called "Listen To This (Crashed)". Check 'em out at The Legendary Dobbs on Saturday, March 30th and see the Artist of the Month page for all things Give Me Gravity!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Give Me Gravity - Leave http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10513800 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10513800 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:55:00 -0600 It's time for a new Local Shots Artist of the Month! For March we've got Give Me Gravity, a hard-working band that "has formulated their own sound of sincere and energetic rock, mixed with a heavy dose of catchy, in-your-face guitar riffs". Keep an eye out for new music from them in just a few short months. Today we played a song off their 2012 EP Time To Be Okay called "Leave". Check 'em out at The Legendary Dobbs on Saturday, March 30th and see the Artist of the Month page for all things Give Me Gravity!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Devise - Web Of Lies http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10503780 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10503780 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:59:00 -0600 Members of former Philly bands The Element and Noosphere have come together to create the latest Local Shots Artist of the Month, Devise. This hook-laden hard rock is so well-polished and full of vigor, it's hard to believe this band is less than a year old. We spun a brand new song, "Web Of Lies", which is from their yet-to-be-released EP. Check it out! For Facebook and other links, head over to the Artist of the Month page. You'll also find info on the upcoming Local Shots showcase at Dobbs next Saturday 2/23.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Devise - Days Of Grey http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10499888 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10499888 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:25:00 -0600 Members of former Philly bands The Element and Noosphere have come together to create the latest Local Shots Artist of the Month, Devise. This hook-laden hard rock is so well-polished and full of vigor, it's hard to believe this band is less than a year old. We spun a brand new song, "Days of Grey", which is from their yet-to-be-released EP. Check it out! For Facebook and other links, head over to the Artist of the Month page. You'll also find info on the upcoming Local Shots showcase at Dobbs on Saturday 2/23.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Soraia - Jolene VIDEO http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10501055 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10501055 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:16:00 -0600 Soraia, our Artist of the Month from November 2012, produced a music video for their popular cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene". Check it out below, and be sure to head over to The Legendary Dobbs next Saturday 2/16 for their CD release show!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Give Me Gravity - This Purple Felt Is Driving Me Crazy VIDEO http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10496681 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10496681 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:40:00 -0600 It's video time on Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our friends in Give Me Gravity produced a cool live video for "This Purple Felt Is Driving Me Crazy", filmed at World Cafe Live. Check it out:

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Clashing Plaid - Be My Batgirl http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10491667 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10491667 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:00:00 -0600 Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast has the band Clashing Plaid for your listening pleasure today. You can stream their track "Be My Batgirl" - full of classic punk vibes. It's the first track off their CD All In, available now. Catch 'em at Rebel Rock Bar on Saturday February 2nd or go to ClashingPlaid.com for more.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Shutter - Hollow Faith http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10491665 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10491665 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:30:00 -0600 Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast has got another song for ya - this time from the Delaware band Shutter. Check out the track "Hollow Faith", and if you like what you hear, go to Facebook for more!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) The Parachuting Apostles - On Top Of The Airway http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10491062 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10491062 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 WMMR's Local Shots welcomes 2013 with January's Artist of the Month: The Parachuting Apostles. These guys carry a listenable classic rock sound while keeping you on your toes with full-bodied guitar chords, the sounds of a saxophone, and a tempo change here and there to switch things up. Today we played the track "On Top Of The Airway" off their latest EP Dishpig. You can follow the band through the month of January on their Artist Of The Month Page and on Facebook. Our first showcase of the new year is Friday, January 25th at Dobbs on South Street- catch the Apostles there!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) The Parachuting Apostles - Common Criminal http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10487713 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10487713 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:44:00 -0600 WMMR's Local Shots welcomes 2013 with January's Artist of the Month: The Parachuting Apostles. These guys carry a listenable classic rock sound while keeping you on your toes with full-bodied guitar chords, the sounds of a saxophone, and a tempo change here and there to switch things up. Today we played the track "Common Criminal" off their latest EP Dishpig. You can follow the band through the month of January on their Artist Of The Month Page and on Facebook. Our first showcase of the new year is Friday, January 25th at Dobbs on South Street- catch the Apostles there!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) MACH22 - I'm Just A Man VIDEO http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10487014 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10487014 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:55:00 -0600 Our September 2012 Artist of the Month MACH22 has been up to a lot since last year, including winning Guitar Center's Onstage With Slash Grand Prize [nice!]. We podcasted "I'm Just A Man" - now you can check out their brand new video for the tune. Like them on Facebook to get info on their upcoming record release.

 

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) MaddaM Ink - Now & Forever http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10486452 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10486452 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:37:00 -0600 Today's Local Shots Podcast features MaddaM Ink, who describe themselves as "modern rock with a classic twist". They're getting ready to head to the studio to record some new material, but in the meantime, we have the song "Now & Forever" for you to enjoy. Go to MaddaMink.com for more.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) The Parachuting Apostles - Remedy http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10484776 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10484776 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:45:00 -0600 WMMR's Local Shots welcomes 2013 with January's Artist of the Month: The Parachuting Apostles. These guys carry a listenable classic rock sound while keeping you on your toes with full-bodied guitar chords, the sounds of a saxophone, and a tempo change here and there to switch things up. Today we played the track "Remedy" off their latest EP Dishpig. You can follow the band through the month of January on their Artist Of The Month Page and on Facebook. Our first showcase of the new year is Friday, January 25th at Dobbs on South Street- catch the Apostles there!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Octane - Little Sister Heartbreak http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10481925 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10481925 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Time for December's Local Shots Artist of the Month! We're rounding out the year of 2012 with Octane. They describe themselves as "five Philadelphia musicians [who] abandoned their own steady gigs for a chance to become part of a band that embodied all that was missing from music", carrying a heavy-leaning rock n' roll sound. Listen to the brand new song "Little Sister Heartbreak" off their upcoming yet-to-be-completed record. You can hear more on their Artist Of The Month Page and Facebook page. Join us on New Year's Eve when Octane rocks the Electric Factory!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Octane - Get Up http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10475621 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10475621 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:45:00 -0600 Time for December's Local Shots Artist of the Month! We're rounding out the year of 2012 with Octane. They describe themselves as "five Philadelphia musicians [who] abandoned their own steady gigs for a chance to become part of a band that embodied all that was missing from music", carrying a heavy-leaning rock n' roll sound. Listen to the brand new song "Get Up" off their upcoming yet-to-be-completed record. You can hear more on their Artist Of The Month Page and Facebook page. Join us on New Year's Eve when Octane rocks the Electric Factory!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Soraia - Jolene http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10472279 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10472279 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:40:00 -0600 We bring you November's Local Shots Artist of the Month for one last song! Soraia is a beautiful gal who embodies the spirit of rock n' roll with her soulful riffs and edgy charisma. Hear brand new songs from the upcoming album [due out next year] on the Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, show dates and more. Today we featured the song "Jolene" - a Dolly Parton cover - and you can stream it now. If you like what you hear, Like her Facebook page, and we'll keep you posted on the upcoming record release!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Modern Colour - The Ridge http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10470993 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10470993 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:53:00 -0600 Happy Cyber Monday! Since you've blown all your money doing online holiday shopping, Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast has some free music for ya. Modern Colour is a local blue-rock outfit, recommended for fans of Jack White or The Black Keys. The song is called "The Ridge" and it's off the EP Rally At The Summit. Go to Facebook for more from Modern Colour, and join the band at their EP release party [!!] at The Legendary Dobbs on Friday December 7th.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Soraia - Love Like Voodoo http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10469401 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10469401 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:53:00 -0600 It's November's Local Shots Artist of the Month! Soraia is a beautiful gal who embodies the spirit of rock n' roll with her soulful riffs and edgy charisma. Hear brand new songs from the upcoming album [due out next year] on the Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, show dates and more. Today we featured the song "Love Like Voodoo" which you can stream now. If you like what you hear you, go see Soraia Upstairs at Club Risque THIS FRIDAY 11/23, and you can catch her short acoustic set TONIGHT at The Legendary Dobbs [consider it a sneak preview!]. Make sure you keep up with her on Facebook too!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Soraia - Wild Imagination http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10466239 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10466239 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:55:00 -0600 Once again, we bring you November's Local Shots Artist of the Month! Soraia is a beautiful gal who embodies the spirit of rock n' roll with her soulful riffs and edgy charisma. Hear brand new songs from the upcoming album [due out next year] on the Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, show dates and more. Today we featured the song "Wild Imagination" which you can stream now. If you like what you hear you, go see Soraia Upstairs at Club Risque on Friday 11/23. Make sure to keep up with her on Facebook too!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Preston Hull - So This Is The City http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10465549 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10465549 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:20:00 -0600 It's time again for Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Meet Preston Hull, a Philly singer-songwriter whose latest record Man Up is available now. Stream the song "So This Is The City" now, and be sure to swing by the Fire on December 6th to see Preston there. You can keep up with him on Facebook too. Cheers!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Soraia - Like A Woman Would http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462804 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10462804 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:54:00 -0600 It's a November, and you know what that means: a new Local Shots Artist of the Month! Soraia is a beautiful gal who embodies the spirit of rock n' roll with her soulful riffs and edgy charisma. Hear brand new songs from the upcoming album [due out next year] on the Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, show dates and more. Today we featured the song "Like A Woman Would" which you can stream now. If you like what you hear you, go see Soraia Upstairs at Club Risque on Friday 11/23. Make sure to keep up with her on Facebook too!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Stolen Rhodes - Keeps Us Moving http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10455817 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10455817 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:45:00 -0500 We've got one last song from your Local Shots Artist of the Month, Stolen Rhodes. They've got a bluesy, classic rock-n-roll flavor that makes you wanna dance. You can hear select songs from their debut full-length Falling Off The Edge on their Artist Of The Month Page. There you'll see photos, a bio, show dates and more. We played their tune "Keeps Us Moving" today, which you can stream here. Check out their Facebook page if ya dig it!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) John The Conqueror - I Just Wanna http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10454507 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10454507 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:48:00 -0500 Today on Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast, we have John The Conqueror. The bluesy alt-rock tune "I Just Wanna" is the first track off their self-titled record. You can see more on their Facebook and Twitter pages, and if you like what you hear you can check out JTC's album release show at The Legendary Dobbs next Saturday November 3rd. Enjoy!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Stolen Rhodes - Peacemaker http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10452226 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10452226 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:36:00 -0500 We have yet another song for you from your Local Shots Artist of the Month, Stolen Rhodes. They've got a bluesy, classic rock-n-roll flavor that makes you wanna dance. You can hear select songs from their debut full-length Falling Off The Edge on their Artist Of The Month Page. There you'll see photos, a bio, show dates and more. We played their tune "Peacemaker" today, which you can stream right now. Check out their Facebook page, and we'll see you at The Legendary Dobbs THIS SATURDAY, October 20th for the Local Shots Showcase!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) The Big Empty - Butt Rock http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10450856 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10450856 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:30:00 -0500 Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast is at it again, this time bringing you a local hard rock/grunge group called The Big Empty. On today's podcast you can hear "Butt Rock" [interesting title..] from their most recent EP. Like them on Facebook and go see them play at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA on Saturday November 10th!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Stolen Rhodes - Blue Sky http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10448683 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10448683 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:40:00 -0500 Happy October! We'd like to introduce your Local Shots Artist of the Month, Stolen Rhodes. They've got a bluesy, classic rock-n-roll flavor that makes you wanna dance. You can hear select songs from their debut full-length Falling Off The Edge on their Artist Of The Month Page. There you'll see photos, a bio, show dates and more. We played their tune "Blue Sky" today, which you can stream right now. Check out their Facebook page, and we'll see you at The Legendary Dobbs on Saturday, October 20th for the Local Shots Showcase - we heard these guys put on a helluva show.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Tim Williams - Course Correct http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10447117 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10447117 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:52:00 -0500 It's time for Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Tim Williams is a local singer-songwriter who we've featured on the podcast before, but now he's back with a new album called Blue Ribbon. You can listen to a track off that album called "Course Correct" right now. Tim is playing a ton of shows all over the Philadelphia area, so head over to TimWilliams.com or his Facebook page for show dates.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Give Me Gravity - Leave http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10443715 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10443715 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:35:00 -0500 Today on Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast, we bring you Give Me Gravity, a band that's quickly gaining traction in the Philly music scene. You can hear their track "Leave" off their EP Time To Be Ok, which they released this past summer. They have a show TONIGHT at the Grape Room in Manayunk, but if you can't make it, Like them on Facebook to stay up to speed on future shows. 

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) MACH22 - Stone Rose http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10443221 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10443221 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:44:00 -0500 Check out your September Local Shots Artist Of The Month! This month we're featuring music from MACH22. We premiered their song "Stone Rose" on the air - another one hot off the press! - and you can stream it now here and on their Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, & show dates over there. Make sure you Like them on Facebook, & come to The Legendary Dobbs THIS FRIDAY September 28th for their Local Shots Showcase! Jacky Bam Bam will be hosting, so you know you're in for a good time. See you there!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) MACH22 - I'm Just A Man http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10440435 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10440435 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:09:00 -0500 Check out your September Local Shots Artist Of The Month! This month we're featuring music from MACH22.  We premiered their song "I'm Just A Man" on the air - hot off the press! - and you can stream it now on their Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, & show dates over there. Make sure you Like them on Facebook, & we'll see you at The Legendary Dobbs on Friday September 28th for their Local Shots Showcase!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) MACH22 - Don't You Give Me http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10437713 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10437713 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:41:00 -0500 It's September which means it's time for a new Local Shots Artist Of The Month! This month we're featuring music from MACH22.  We premiered their song "Don't You Give Me" on the air this afternoon, but you can stream it now on their Artist Of The Month Page. You'll also find a bio, photos, & show dates over there. Make sure you Like them on Facebook, & we'll see you at The Legendary Dobbs on Friday September 28th for their Local Shots Showcase!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Kid Felix - Once Upon A Genghis Khan http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10433054 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10433054 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:58:00 -0500 It's time again for the August Local Shots Artist Of The Month! This month we've got tunes from Kid Felix. You can stream their music on the Artist of the Month page. Today we played "Once Upon A Genghis Khan" which you can listen to now. If you want to check out their live show, their CD release party is at the TLA on Saturday, October 20th. Make sure you Like them on Facebook if you haven't already!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Major League - Subject To Change http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10420444 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10420444 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:20:00 -0500 Time for another edition of Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Meet Major League from Mantua, NJ. They've got an energetic pop-punk sound that you can check out in this track "Subject To Change". Catch them in Sewell, NJ on 9/21 and Lansdale, PA on 9/22 - all the show info is on their Facebook page.

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Kid Felix - Lost At Sea http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10418695 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10418695 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:44:00 -0500 It's time again for the August Local Shots Artist Of The Month! This month we've got tunes from Kid Felix. They're working on their second EP which is due out in September. In the meantime you can stream their music on the Artist of the Month page. Today we played "Lost At Sea" which you can listen to now. They played this over the weekend to a packed house at Dobbs and they killed it! We're working on doing another live showcase with them, and we'll give you the details as soon as we've got 'em. Like them on Facebook if you haven't already. Enjoy!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) Kid Felix - Class Action Satisfaction http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10416032 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10416032 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:50:00 -0500 It's time again for the August Local Shots Artist Of The Month! This month we've got tunes from Kid Felix. They're working on their second EP which is due out in September. In the meantime you can stream their music on the Artist of the Month page. Today we played "Class Action Satisfaction" which you can listen to now. Like them on Facebook, and don't forget to come hang with us when Kid Felix plays at The Legendary Dobbs THIS SATURDAY August 18th as part of the Liberty Music Fest. Enjoy!

]]> jaxon@wmmr.com(Jaxon) June Divided - Yellow House http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10415607 http://www.wmmr.com/music/local/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10415607 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:52:00 -0500 Today on Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast we bring you June Divided. They just released their first full-length record called Backbone that features some kickass female vocals [props to frontwoman Melissa Menago]! Listen to the track Yellow House and mark your calendar for this Wednesday night - they'll be playing a special acoustic set at The Legendary Dobbs. You can Like them on Facebook too. Enjoy!

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