Keith Wilkins is a Syndicated Music Columnist, Songwriter, Promoter and Guest Radio Show Interviewer. You can reach him at keith@fullaccessmagazine.com
Band/Artist News: A documentary film is currently being made about the popular 1960’s Tampa Bay band, The Fabulous Rockers. Formed in the late 1950’s, The Fabulous Rockers became one of Tampa Bay’s most popular bands in the 1960’s, and were recognized by many as the most versatile performing show group in the southeastern United States. The Fabulous Rockers recorded and released two original compositions in 1961, “Would I Still Be Loving You” and “Stranger”. The documentary, entitled “The Fabulouse Rockers Forever!,” is being produced by Emmy award winning documentary producer, Lynn Marvin Dingfelder. The documentary will feature interviews with band members, fans, and several local celebrities including Jack Harris and Tedd Webb of 970 WFLA. “The Fabulouse Rockers Forever!,” is scheduled to premier during the bands reunion concert which will take place on January 23, 2016 at the Charles Davis Event Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Orlando pop singer, Ashley Nicole, will make a special guest appearance at the Clermont Comic Con which will be held at the Clermont Performing Arts Center in Clermont, Florida on November 22. New Releases: St. Petersburg based blues/rock band, Painted Fish, released their self-titled debut album last month. The album contains 10 songs including: “Bigger Bedroom,” “Beach Day Blues,” “Complicated,” “Life Is A Party,” “Evermore,” “Happy,” “Gimme Love Tonight,” “Take Time,” “Stoned in San Francisco,” and “I’m Tired.” The album will feature cover artwork created by Deda Nicol, except for the first 1,000 copies of the album which will feature alternative artwork. The band celebrated the release of their debut album with a CD release party 21
that was held at the Ale and the Which in downtown St. Petersburg on September 5. The band recently released two music videos for their first two singles off the new album, “Stoned In San Francisco” and “Gimme Love Tonight.” Painted Fish consists of Amber Lynn Nicol (rhythm guitar/vocals), Tristan Willard (lead guitar), Justin Daniels (drums), and Mitchell Ray (bass). Tampa Bay metal band, Psykotribe, released their new EP last month. The EP was recorded at Sweet Spot Studios in Seminole. Psykotribe celebrated the release of their new EP with a performance at the Rock Solid Pressure Industry Showcase which took place at the Local 662 in downtown St. Petersburg on September 25. Psykotribe consists of Dana Darkly (lead vocals), Chris Lewis (guitar), Jamez Madness (guitar), Chad Zielesch (bass), Adam Zielesch (drums), and Jakob Sin (utilities & vocals). Geri X has released her latest EP entitled “The Low Road.” Geri X celebrated the release of the new EP with a show at the New World Brewery in Tampa which also featured performances by the Black Coast Royals and Shawn Kyle.
Up-Coming Releases: Tampa Bay based progressive metal band, Circle II Circle, will release thier new album titled “Reign of Darkness” on October 16. “Reign of Darkness” will be Circle II Circle’s 7th studio album to date, and will also be their first album to feature their new drummer, Marcelo Moreira Moreira recently replaced former Circle II Circle drummer, Adam Sagan, who had departed the band some time ago. To support the release of their new album, Circle II Circle are currently planning an up-coming tour which will run through Europe, South America, and the United States.
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