WMMR - Local Shots Podcast

The Thick - Pimpin'

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:46:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from The Thick, off their debut, full-length CD Blank. It's the second track off the CD, called Pimpin'. Catch them live at their CD release show at The Rusty Nail in Ardmore (with Arms Reach and 8 Day Grind) - Friday, May 11th. Doors open at 8pm. show starts at 9pm. More info at www.Facebook.com/TheThickMusic. Enjoy!

The Jackson Rider - Rock Steady

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:26:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! The Local Shots Artist of the Month for the month of April is The Jackson Rider. They've got a fun - sort of reggae vibe, perfect for the onset of spring, and sure to put you in a good mood! Today we featured their song Rock Steady on the air. We think you'll like it. Be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from The Jackson Rider. You can also 'Like' the band on Facebook HERE!

The Jackson Rider played an awesome WMMR Showcase Show at The Legendary Dobbs last Wednesday night (4/18) and absolutely killed it. If you missed the show, or you just can't wait to see them play again live, check them out at one of their upcoming shows: June 16th at Milkboy's Center City location (with The Better Half and Modern Colour), and July 28th at World Cafe Live in Philly for their "Mid-Summer Classic". We'll see you out there! Enjoy!

The Jackson Rider - Mighty Wind Blower

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:09:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! The Local Shots Artist of the Month for the month of April is The Jackson Rider. They've got a fun - sort of reggae vibe, perfect for the onset of spring! Today we feature their song Mighty Wind Blower. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from The Jackson Rider. 'Like' the band on Facebook HERE!

Come out and see them live TONIGHT (Wed, April 18th) as WMMR Presents a showcase with The Jackson Rider at The Legendary Dobbs. Kristen will be hosting, and it's sure to be an awesome show! We hope to see you there!

Vahe Sarkissian from Jaxon's Building the Band Performs On Air

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:31:00 -0500

Jaxon had a special guest on his show on Friday. Vahe Sarkissian from Jaxon's Building the Band stopped by the MMR studios to play live on the air. Vahe was the first person chosen for Jaxon's Building the Band - the Local Shots All-Stars group, and he filled the Lead Guitarist slot in the band. Hear as he performs live on Jaxon's show Friday, April 6th. Just wait until we get the whole group together! So much talent. Check out Vahe and the rest of the band members HERE and vote for the band's lead singer. The five finalists for the lead singer slot are posted and we are accepting votes through this Wednesday, April 11th. Then, don't miss them as the Jaxon's Local Shots All-Stars open up the MMRBQ 2012 at the Susquehanna Bank Center on Sunday, May 20th. Tickets still available at WMMR.com. Enjoy!

The Jackson Rider - Rock Steady

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:37:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! It's April now, and with a new month... we have a new Local Shots Artist of the Month! The artist for the month of April is The Jackson Rider. They've got a fun - sort of reggae vibe, perfect for the onset of spring! Today we featured their song Rock Steady on the air. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from The Jackson Rider. 'Like' the band on Facebook HERE, and come out and see them live as WMMR Presents a showcase with The Jackson Rider on Wednesday, April 18th at The Legendary Dobbs. We hope to see you there! Enjoy!

Dive - Goodbye

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:45:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our Local Shots Artist of the Month for March is Dive. The band stopped by the studio today and we featured their song Goodbye on the air. Look for the band's new acoustic EP, available on iTunes now! Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from Dive. 'Like' the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

Steve Oakley Band - I'm Not There

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:12:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's a band from Jersey called Steve Oakley Band. This is their song I'm Not There. Catch Steve Oakley Band when they play Milkboy Philly, April 12th. They'll also play in Seaside Heights, NJ at Seaside Music Fest May 17-19th. For more info or to hear more, check out www.SteveOakleyBand.com. Enjoy!

Dive - Fall Away

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:40:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! It's March now, and with a new month... we have a new Local Shots Artist of the Month! The artist for the month of March is Dive. Today we featured their song Fall Away on the air. Look for the band's new acoustic EP, coming to iTunes March 20th. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from Dive. 'Like' the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

Stealing Fame - Revolution

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:07:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Stealing Fame called Revolution. We think you'll like it. They're a Philly band, playing The Grape Room in Manayunk - Friday, March 23rd. For more info or to hear more from Stealing Fame, check them out at www.Facebook.com/StealingFame. Enjoy!

Alright Junior - Table For Two

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:51:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our Local Shots Artist of the Month for February is Alright Junior. Today we featured their song Table For Two on the air. February was a lucky month to be the featured artist this year, because we had an extra day to play new music from the band for you on the air! Be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for music, photos, a bio and more from Alright Junior. Also, come out to one of their upcoming shows. They're playing The Trocadero Balcony THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, March 2nd. Also, St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) at Mojo Main in Newark, DE - The Note in West Chester on Saturday, March 24th - and Puck Live in Doylestown on Saturday, April 7th. Like the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

Never Say Die - Bite the Bullet

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:47:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from a band out of South Jersey called Never Say Die. It's Bite the Bullet, off their The Side Effects of a Restless Mind album. We think you'll dig it. Check out more from the band at www.Facebook.com/Never.Say.Die.NJ. Enjoy!

Love Panther & the Sexual Prowess - Bitch, Get Out of My Bed

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:30:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Love Panther & the Sexual Prowess called Bitch, Get Out of My Bed. The band is made up of four great local musicians who are having some fun with their Love Panther & the Sexual Prowess project. Bitch, Get Out of My Bed is one of three songs the band recorded at Forge Recording in Oreland, PA. Find more info on Forge Recording HERE. Forge Recording is involved in WMMR's Building the Band. Jaxon is building an all-star Philadelphia band made up of 6 area musicians and you could be one of them! All of the details are HERE. Enjoy!

Alright Junior - Burn

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:50:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our Local Shots Artist of the Month for February is Alright Junior. Today we featured their song Burn on the air. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for music, photos, a bio and more from Alright Junior. Also, be sure to check out one of their upcoming shows. They're playing The Trocadero Balcony on Friday, March 2nd. Also, St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) at Mojo Main in Newark, DE - The Note in West Chester on Saturday, March 24th - and Puck Live in Doylestown on Saturday, April 7th. Like the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

The Discount Heroes - Imaginary Girlfriend

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:09:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from The Discount Heroes called Imaginary Girlfriend. Fresh off their record release party at Dobbs, find this one on their new 10-song LP, Rock it! Science. See and hear more from the band at www.DiscountHeroes.com or on their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/thediscountheroes. Enjoy!

Alright Junior - Fish vs. Ambulance

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:28:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our Local Shots Artist of the Month for February is Alright Junior. Today we featured their song Fish vs. Ambulance on the air. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for music, photos, a bio and more from Alright Junior. Also, be sure to check out one of their upcoming shows. They're playing The Trocadero Balcony on Friday, March 2nd. Also, St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) at Mojo Main in Newark, DE - The Note in West Chester on Saturday, March 24th - and Puck Live in Doylestown on Saturday, April 7th. Find the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

Deadlyne - Pounded the Pavement

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:04:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Delaware based band Deadlyne. It's Pounded the Pavement, track 2 off their new CD Something About the Future. Check out their upcoming live shows and buy the new album at www.Deadlyne.com. Enjoy!

Rausch - BiPolar

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:58:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Rausch called BiPolar. It's off the recently released debut album from Doug Rausch. Find it on iTunes or Amazon MP3. Doug lives in Doylestown. Be sure to check out his website for photos, lyrics, show dates and more. www.DougRausch.com. Enjoy!

Alright Junior - Never Quite the Disappearing Act

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:41:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our new Local Shots Artist of the Month for February is Alright Junior. Today we featured their song Never Quite the Disappearing Act on the air. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from Alright Junior. Find the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

Oh! And here's the video for the song! Check it out!

Gregory Morgan - Future Light

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from solo acoustic artist Gregory Morgan. It's Future Light - Track 1 off his self-titled album. Originally from Boulder, CO - Morgan recently moved to the East Coast to pursue a solo music career. Hear more at www.GregoryMorgan.com. Enjoy!

Alright Junior - Burn

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:59:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Today is the first day of February, and with a new month... we have a new Local Shots Artist of the Month! The artist for the month of February is Alright Junior. Today we featured their song Burn on the air. Listen all month long to hear new music from the band, and be sure to check the Local Shots Artist of the Month page HERE for photos, a bio, show dates and more from Alright Junior. Find the band on Facebook HERE. Enjoy!

Sixxkill - Never Enough

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:55:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Hamilton, NJ based band Sixxkill. The song's called Never Enough. Check their Facebook page for info on their new EP and upcoming show dates. www.Facebook.com/SixkillNJ. Enjoy!

The Tressels - Brothel Blues

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:48:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Today we feature another one from our Local Shots Artist for the month of January - The Tressels! We went back to their Bourbon Legend album for this one. It's track 2 off that album - Brothel Blues. We hope you like it. The Tressels just released a new album called American Sunset. You can find music from the new album streaming on our website in the Local Shots Artist of the Month section HERE. You can also download the album and 'pay what you like' for it HERE. The Tressels are from Delaware County, PA and will be playing The Grape Room in Manayunk coming up February 10th. For more info, check out their Facebook page HERE. Enjoy!

Juliet's Vice - So High, So Low

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:48:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Philly band Juliet's Vice. It's So High, So Low - Track 2 off their d.g.a.f. album. The band will be playing Mojo 13 in Wilmington, DE this Friday, January 27th along with The Biters and The Keefs. See and hear more at www.Facebook.com/JulietsVice. Enjoy!

The Tressels - Tell Me a Secret

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:57:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's another one from January's Local Shots Artist of the Month - The Tressels! It's Tell Me a Secret, the 4th track off their new album American Sunset. The band is from Drexel Hill, PA. You can catch them when they play The Grape Room Friday, February 10th. Check out our Artist of the Month page HERE for a bio, streaming music, photos and more from The Tressels. You can also 'pay what you like' for their new album American Sunset HERE. Enjoy!

Williamsboy & the Down Home - Roads

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:38:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Williamsboy & the Down Home called Roads. The band is from Jersey and will be playing a few shows in the area soon. Catch them playing an acoustic show at The Hamilton Manor in Trenton, NJ this Saturday night. They will also be playing Sat. Feb. 11th at Silver Decoy Winery in East Windsor, NJ and Sat. Feb. 25th at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ. There's lots of info, photos, links and free music available on their website at www.Williamsboy.com. Enjoy!

The Tressels - I'll Be Staying at the Raven

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:45:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Today we featured our January Local Shots Artist of the Month on the air, The Tressels! Listen for new music from the band all month long. Today is another song off their new album American Sunset. It's I'll Be Staying at the Raven, the second track off the album. The band is locally based, (out of Drexel Hill) and this song has another local tie with its mention of The Raven Motel, located in Media, PA. Hear more from the band and check out their bio, photos and more HERE. They'll be playing the Grape Room Friday, February 10th. Enjoy!

The Tressels - Tell Me A Secret

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:44:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! With a new year and a new month... comes a new WMMR Local Shots Artist of the Month! January's artist is The Tressels! We've featured The Tressels on the air in the past and recently featured them on Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast. Today we played Tell Me a Secret on the air, off their new album American Sunset. We think you'll like it, and when you do... go check them out at The Legendary Dobbs on South Street this Friday night - January 6th. The show is 21+, $10 at the door and begins at 8pm. Details on the show and the new album available HERE. Enjoy!

Willpowerless - Typical

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:58:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our Local Shots Artist of the Month for December is Willpowerless! We featured their song Typical on the air today, the fourth track off their album Found Their Way Home. For more info or to hear more, check out www.Willpowerless.com. Also, keep checking our Local Shots Artist page HERE for more from Willpowerless - including bio, photos, streaming music and more. Enjoy!

Sicktrust - Ay Dios Mio

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:58:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from a metal band based in Philly called Sicktrust. It's Ay Dios Mio off their debut release - available now on iTunes and Amazon. They are playing Warehouse 24 in Woodlyn TONIGHT (Friday, December 16th). For more info or to hear more, check out www.Sicktrust.com. Enjoy!

Vatic - Zombie Jesus

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:48:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from a band based out of West Chester called Vatic. It's track 4 off their Machines of Hate and Grace album - Zombie Jesus. The album's now available on iTunes and Amazon. For more information or to hear more from them, check out www.Vatic.us. Enjoy!

Willpowerless - Waiting on the Winter

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:52:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our Local Shots Artist of the Month for December is Willpowerless! We featured their song Waiting on the Winter on the air today, the second track off their album Found Their Way Home. They'll be playing a show Saturday, December 17th at the TLA along with The Firm Taqtics, The Jackson Rider, Pale Autumn and The Mighty O.V. Doors are at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $15 and it's an all ages show. For more info or to hear more, check out www.Willpowerless.com. Keep checking our Local Shots Artist page HERE for more from Willpowerless - including bio, photos, streaming music and more. Enjoy!

Brian Seymour - Every Tomorrow

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:49:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's the lead-off track from Brian Seymour's new album Speak to Me of Young Love. The song's called Every Tomorrow. Brian Seymour will be playing in a songwriter's circle at Steel City Coffeehous in Pheonixville this Friday, December 9th. Buy tickets in advance for $10 at www.SteelCityCoffeeHouse.com. For more info or to hear more, check out www.BrianSeymour.com. Enjoy!

Willpowerless - American Psycho

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:36:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new month (December already!) and with that, a new WMMR Local Shots Artist of the Month. December's Local Shots Artist of the Month is Willpowerless! We decided to give them a spin one day early and played their song American Psycho today, off their album Found Their Way Home. They'll be playing a show Saturday, December 17th at the TLA along with The Firm Taqtics, The Jackson Rider, Pale Autumn and The Mighty O.V. Doors are at 7pm, show at 8pm. Tickets are $15 and it's an all ages show. For more info or to hear more, check out www.Willpowerless.com, and keep checking www.WMMR.com all month long for more from Willpowerless - including bio, photos, streaming music and more. Enjoy!

Red Letter Life - Run

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:38:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Red Letter Life. It's Run, the leadoff track on their new EP - Turn On Red. Catch the band when they play the North Star Bar this Sunday, December 4th. Show's at 6:30pm - All Ages. Get more details and hear more at www.RLLBand.com. Enjoy!

Your Sweet Uncertainty - High School Jazz Band (Part 2)

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:48:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's a 4-piece rock band out of Sicklerville, NJ called Your Sweet Uncertainty. It's the 3rd track off their self-titled EP - High School Jazz Band (Part 2). We think you'll like it! For more info or to hear more, check out www.Facebook.com/YSUmusic or www.Myspace.com/YourSweetUncertainty. Enjoy!

Haley - Burning Witches

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:25:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Haley called Burning Witches. It's the first track off their self-titled album and the video for the song was a winner in the 1st Glance Film Festival this year. Haley will be playing The Boneyard in Atlantic City on December 10th. For more info or to hear more, check out www.HaleyOnline.org or www.Myspace.com/HaleyBand. Enjoy!

The Tressels - I'll Be Staying at the Raven

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:04:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's another one from Delaware County based band - The Tressels. They have a new 6-song release called American Sunset. Today we feature the second track off the release - I'll Be Staying at the Raven. The CD release party is tomorrow night (Friday, November 18th) at The Grape Room. For more info or to hear more check out www.Myspace.com/TheTressels or "Like" the band on Facebook. Enjoy!

Ike - Rock n Roll Dreams

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:02:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Ike is our Local Shots Artist for the month of November. They've played a number of shows with WMMR and have had music played in regular rotation on the station. They just released their new EP called The Little People, Church and the Steeple and we are featuring new music from the EP all month long. Today we feature the EP's lead-off track, Rock n Roll Dreams. Join us at our Artist of the Month Showcase for Ike coming up Thanksgiving Eve - Wednesday, November 23rd. It's at the Legendary Dobbs and also features The Better Half, The Lux, Mother and Discount Heroes. Keep listening all month for more from Ike and check HERE for photos, music, info and more! Enjoy!

June Divided in Nationwide Battle of the Bands FINALS

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:43:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Again we feature June Divided and their song Bullet off their EP The Other Side of You. This Philly based band just beat out 23,000 bands for the opportunity to play the finals of the Ernie Ball - Warped Tour Battle of the Bands - December 1st at the Key Club in Hollywood. There are only 4 bands left in the competition and the winner will be crowned the 2011 Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands Champion and will take home the grand prize package that includes: a $15,000.00 Guitar Center Shopping spree, full Ernie Ball Endorsement, a closet full of Vans and Atticus apparel, a 3-song EP with hit producer Matt Squire, and a full 2 week run on the 2012 Vans Warped Tour. While the competition is on the West Coast, we encourage you to come out for their send-off show - November 23rd at North Star Bar and wish them luck! We love this band and wish them nothing but the best! Enjoy!

John Salamone Band - Forever There

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:04:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from the John Salamone Band called Forever There. You can find it on their September Songs CD, available on CD Baby and iTunes. They will be playing a show Sunday, December 18th at the Legendary Dobbs on South St. for the Dobbs one year anniversary party. John Salamone Band will be playing among a huge lineup of awesome bands including Dive, Surgeon, Bong Hits for Jesus, Soraia and more! For more info or to hear more check www.JohnSalamoneBand.com. Enjoy!

Wilson n Main - Trying to Forget You

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:11:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Wilson n Main, a band out of Hightstown, NJ. It's Trying to Forget You, the first track off their So Much For Us EP. They are playing a few shows this weekend: Friday, November 11th at Tavern on the Lake in Hightstown, NJ and Saturday, November 12th at Park Avenue Bistro in Freehold, NJ. In a few weeks, they play their Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown - Wednesday, November 23rd at Brewster's Pub in East Windsor, NJ. For more info or to hear more, check www.Facebook.com/WilsonNMain. Enjoy!

Ike - Dead to Me

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:36:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Ike is our Local Shots Artist for the month of November! Ike has played a number of shows with WMMR and has had music played in regular rotation on the station. They are releasing their new EP this month called The Little People, Church and the Steeple. We'll be featuring new music from the EP all month long. Today on the show we featured the second track off the EP, Dead to Me. Join us at their CD release party, also featuring Stargazer Lily, The Shakers, Zelazowa, John & Britney and Placid Admiral (ft. Leavy, Fash & Obs of Jealousy Curve). The show is November 11, 2011 so... 11.11.11. Tickets are $11 of course! Get them with no fees attached HERE. Keep listening all month for more from Ike and check HERE for photos, music, info and more! Enjoy!

MK Omega - Less Than Three

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:52:00 -0600

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from MK Omega, the first track - Less Than Three off their self-titled debut album. The band is out of West Chester, PA and partnered with Philabundance for the release of their album. 20% of all proceeds from the album goes to Philabundance, and the band is having a huge charity show this coming Saturday, November 12th. It's at Mojo Main in Newark, DE from 12-6pm and it's a co-food drive for Philabundance and the Food Bank of Delaware. Come out and bring canned goods with you for a great cause! More info available at www.Reverbnation.com/MKOmega or www.Facebook.com/MKOmega. Enjoy!

Shockwave Collective - Feeling of Falling

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:48:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Shockwave Collective called Feeling of Falling. It's the third track off their album Trouble in Paradise (now available on iTunes). The band is out of Boothwyn, PA and will be playing The Troc on Friday, December 2nd. For more info or to hear more, check out www.Facebook.com/ShockwaveCollective. Enjoy!

Ike - Into Philadelphia

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:43:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! November brings a new month and with it, a new Local Shots Artist of the Month! The Local Shots Artist for the month of November is Ike! Ike has played a number of shows with WMMR and has had music played in regular rotation on the station. Here is one of our favorite songs from Ike called Into Philadelphia. They are releasing their new EP this month called The Little People, Church and the Steeple. We'll be featuring new music from the EP all month long. Join us at their huge CD release party, also featuring Stargazer Lily, The Shakers, Zelazowa, John & Britney and Placid Admiral (ft. Leavy, Fash & Obs of Jealousy Curve). The show is November 11, 2011 so... 11.11.11. Tickets are $11 of course! Get them with no fees attached HERE. Keep listening all month for more from Ike and check HERE for photos, music, info and more! Enjoy!

The Last Remark - To the Edge

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:32:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from The Last Remark. It's To the Edge, the third track off their What's Yours? EP. They will be playing this Friday, November 4th opening up for punk legends The Misfits at The Crocodile Rock Cafe. Tix are $16. Check www.Facebook.com/TheLastRemark for more info! Enjoy!

13 Inlet - The Lifeguard

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:17:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from 13 Inlet called The Lifeguard. It's off their new album Welcome Home which is available on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and on their website HERE. Half the proceeds from the album sales will go directly to www.BreastCancer.org. They also have a 'pay as you wish' option on their website to buy the album (for all you cheapskates out there.. j/k)! Here's the video for the song:

Stevie Rite - Dallas Sucks - Spittin' on the Star

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:29:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's the latest from local parody artist Stevie Rite. It's Dallas Sucks - Spittin' on the Star. A 'cowboys suck' parody of Tinie Tempah's "Written in the Stars". E--A--G--L--E--S-- EAGLES!!! Check out his YouTube Channel HERE for more from Stevie Rite. Enjoy!

Shovelhook - So Sorry

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:37:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's another one from Shovelhook - MMR's Local Shots Artist of the Month for October. No strangers to MMR, these guys kicked off our inaugural MMRBQ back in 2007. Here's So Sorry, off their upcoming album One. The band's self-released debut album "Blood Royal," was mixed by Grammy Award winning Producer/Engineer Phil Nicolo and sold more than 5,000 copies. Their follow-up album "One" is scheduled for release in early 2012, but we are giving you a chance to preview some of it now! Find tons of music, info, photos and more from Shovelhook HERE on our website. Also, the band's showcase show is TOMORROW NIGHT! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 27th at the Legendary Dobbs - 304 South Street for a great show featuring Shovelhook. Hope to see you there! Check out more on the band's website HERE. Enjoy!

Yeah Son! - Re-Energize

Jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:28:00 -0500

It's Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Here's one from Yeah Son! - a funk/alternative band from Pennsauken, NJ. The song's called Re-Energize. They're playing a Halloween show this Saturday, October 29th at PJ Whelihans in Maple Shade, NJ. Fun starts at 9pm. Drink specials. No cover. Enter the costume contest! Like them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/YeahSonBand. Enjoy!