I know that you're a sucker for anything acoustic

I'm a sucker for an acoustic guitar. I can't help it, there's just something about the emotions that seem to be related to that particular instrument. Anyway, as of late I have been listening to two musicians who write amazing songs and play acoustic guitar.

First up, is 21-year-old Chad Sugg, better known as Backseat Goodbye. This kid is amazing. He has self-released a couple of recordings and recently inked a distribution deal with The Militia Group. His first full-length album, Dressed Up Like Dreams, will be released April 29. He's also releasing a book of poetry called Monsters Under Your Head in May. The talent this boy possesses is insane. His voice is...unique and for some people takes a little getting used to. My personal favorite songs are Hey, Technicolor Eyes and My Favorite Color.


backseat goodbye "red balloon"

City and Colour is the other musician I've had on repeat as of late. City and Colour is Dallas Green of alexisonfire. He was featured on Absolutepunk.net a couple weeks back. His voice is haunting. He reminds me of Ryan Adams, if Ryan Adams was actually good. But seriously, not only does he have amazing delivery, he kinda reminds me of that nerdy cool guy everyone went to high school with.

Check out this video: City and Colour "Waiting..."

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new Clash documentary due in April

According to Alternative Press' website a new documentary entitled, The Clash Live: Revolution Rock will be released on DVD April 15. The documentary follows the band's live shows from their beginning to playing Shea Stadium in 1982. An edited version will be aired on PBS throughout March.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm probably going to buy this DVD. I love the Clash. They were my intro to the world of punk and for that I am always going to be a fan. Plus, they're friggin amazing.

a trailer for The Clash Live: Revolution Rock

Alt Press Tour '08

In a little over two weeks this year's edition of the Alternative Press Tour will take to the road and traverse the country until the beginning of May.

The Rocket Summer and All Time Low are this year's co-headliners as well as next month's cover boys. Each band has their own cover of Alt Press, as part of the "100 Bands You Need to Know in 2008". Currently the covers are each band's default photo on their respective myspace pages.

The AP Tour stops at Diesel May 1. Supporting TRS and ATL are the Matches, Sonny (formerly of From First to Last) and Forever the Sickest Kids.

Piano Rock

First and foremost I love music. I also love Pittsburgh and the cute boys who live in Pittsburgh. So when all of my loves come together, I get a little excited. Needless to say, when I first saw Pittsburgh's very own The Morning Light last year opening for Cute What Is What We Aim for at Diesel, I was ridiculously excited.

My excitement exploded recently when The Morning Light signed to Fearless Records, home of Plain White T's, A Static Lullaby and At The Drive-In, and began work on their first full-length release. This summer the boys will be playing on the 14th installment of the Warped Tour and I know I will be front and center when they take the stage.


The Morning Light at Club Diesel