A Multi-Media Event Dedicated To Showcasing The Hottest Emerging Talent In Los Angeles
Inaugural Event To Showcase Music By Evolove, Matt Toka, Valora & Melotia And A Special Performance by Miss Dakota’s Burlesque ALL Stars
Hollywood, CA: Â Debuting Monday November 14, 2011 at the world-famous Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip, is ROCKSTARS & PIN-UPS, a unique multi-media event specifically created to cast a light on the best and brightest music, entertainment, fashion and performance art bubbling up in Los Angeles.
Co-produced by Pin-Up America Magazine, Hollywood Music Magazine and HeartChord Entertainment, this inaugural event will include a rising tide of Rockstars & Pin-ups at the helm and embodied within the bands of Evolove, Matt Toka, Valora and Melotia. Spicing up the non-stop rock will be charismatic retorts by Master of Ceremony Jimmy Roc from You Ain’t Rock / Hollywood Music TV and a tantalizing performance by world-renown Miss Dakota’s Burlesque ALL Stars.
Lucy Levinsohn, singer for Evolove and President of HeartChord, came up with the concept of Rockstars & Pin Ups while on tour this summer, “There is a whole Rock ‘N Roll Pin Up scene that has been bubbling for years and it seemed like a good time to expose our fans to it. I am so excited to have such great bands, dancers, and reputable sponsors behind the event”.
This special engagement is presented by Pin Up America Magazine and Hollywood Music Magazine and will broadcast live via Radio Buzzed/UStream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/
ROCKSTARS & PIN UPS is an All Ages event (free cover for 21+; $3 for under 21). Doors are at 8 PM. The Roxy Theatre is located at 9009 West Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069. More info and RSVP available at http://www.facebook.com/event.
BANDS:
EVOLOVE – http://www.facebook.com/
MATT TOKA – http://www.facebook.com/
VALORA – http://www.facebook.com/
MELOTIA – http://www.facebook.com/
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Miss Dakota’s Burlesque ALL Stars – http://www.burlesqueallstars.
Jimmy Roc (Host) – http://twitter.com/jimmyroc
SPONSORS:
Pin Up America – http://www.pinupamerica.com | http://www.pinupamericashow.
Hollywood Music – http://hollywoodmusicmagazine.
RadioBuzzD – http://www.radiobuzzd.com
1888 Media – http://1888media.com
Stop Staring! – http://www.
You Ain’t Rock – http://www.youaintrock.com
Cris Jan Lim (Sadisticeye) – http://www.facebook.com/
Rock Me Makeup – http://www.rockmemakeup.com
3Thirteen Entertainment Group – http://www.the3thirteen.com
ABOUT:
1888 MEDIA
Boutique Artist Development/Public Relations company guided by Industry veteran Rob Evanoff whom also publishes original content for the 1888 Media Matrix and is a Contributing Editor for Kik Axe Music (providing concert/event reviews). http://1888media.com | http://www.facebook.com/
3THIRTEEN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
An Entertainment Talent Agency based in Detroit, MI (the 313) dedicated to “Keep Live Music Alive!â€. Provides booking representation for Evolove, Alien Ant Farm, 12 Stones, Edisun, Flight Case For Sushi, Machina, Quarterfly, The Black Rabbits & Vains of Jenna. Full roster at http://www.the3thirteen.com
BURLESQUE ALL STARS
Led by Creative Director Miss Dakota aka Dakota Ferreiro, this talented troupe of talented features singers Aurore Joly, Claude Racine and Lanie Hoxie and dancers Jasmin Figueria, Alyssa Marquez, Alexa Anderson, Crystal Chin, Erica Keihl, Rachel Walker and Morgan Larson whom are accompanied by vocalist Francesca Vannucci. Musical Director for the ALL Stars is bassist Steve Pandis whom is joined by drummers Michael Duffy and Adam Gusta with accompaniment by saxophonists Walter Davis and Zane Musa. http://www.burlesqueallstars.
EVOLOVE
This tightly-knit alt-rock quintet fronted by the charismatic Lucy Levinsohn continue to build on the national buzz garnered from being a finalist in last year’s Free Credit Score.com band search. With rave reviews of their new Breaking Heartstrings Ep matched by months of cross-country touring, it’s easy to see why Hot Topic designated Evolove as their “Unsigned Band of the Month†for Sept/Oct 2011. http://evolovetheband.com
HOLLYWOOD MUSIC
A multi-media enclave that’s home to HOLLYWOOD MUSIC TV, the world’s longest running online music TV network, and HOLLYWOOD MUSIC MAGAZINE, a monthly online magazine focused on the very best emerging talent worldwide. http://hollywoodmusic.tv | http://hollywoodmusicmagazine.
JIMMY ROC
Publisher of You Ain’t Rock.com and Host of YAR TV. For the past five years, Jimmy has provided media coverage for Mayhemfest, Family Values & Ozzfest while interviewing everyone from Meshuggah to Ice-T with Body Count. Roc was recently the subject of a July 2011 Hollywood Music Magazine cover story and has also done live remote coverage for Revolver TV,  Hollywoodmusic.tv and Thestream.tv.
http://www.youaintrock.com | http://www.facebook.com/
MATT TOKA
Hailing from Youngstown, OH,  is currently working on Straight To Hell, his debut for Reprise Records, produced by Warner Bros Chairman Rob Cavallo whom has garnered International acclaim producing records for Green Day, Kid Rock, Paramore, Jawbreaker and My Chemical Romance. Matt’s new hard-hitting pop-punk single “Say10†is available now on iTunes. http://www.matttoka.com
MELOTIA
Powered by Sydney Australia, singer/guitarist Ryan David, bassist John Maryanski and drummer Clark Skelton, this melodic hard rock trio is currently working on their third studio release In Valor And Virtue, a concept album inspired by the lives and experiences of two real-life U.S. servicemen from World War II.  The full-length LP is being released in three 4-song blocks. Part I which includes the anthemic single/video “We Are The Chosen†is available now for free download at http://www.invalorandvirtue.
MISS DAKOTA (FERREIRO)
Having garnered International acclaim over a 20-year Entertainment Industry career marked by high-profile appearances on Carson Daly, Showtime & Bret Michaels’ Rock of Love 2, Miss Dakota (Ferreiro) is an accomplished and renowned Burlesque Dancer/ Choreographer. Ms. Ferreiro currently serves as the Creative Director for the Burlesque ALL Stars, is the creator of the Burlesque Body Work Out and owns and operates DMA Productions, a full-service Talent Agency / Production company representing dancers, singers, aerialists, specialty acts, musicians, bands, DJs, Burlesque performers, Instructors, nail technicians & photographers.
http://www.burlesqueallstars.
PIN UP AMERICA
Home to both Pin Up America Magazine, a bi-monthly, full-color publication available at fine book retailers worldwide, and The Pin Up America Show, an online video show co-hosted by Burlesque Vixen, Contessa and Pinup Kitten, Judy Pop (broadcasted live every Thursday from 8-9PM EST), Pin Up America is dedicated to being the global leader in Pinup, Rockabilly & Burlesque!
http://www.pinupamerica.com | http://www.pinupamericashow.
RADIO BUZZD
Fully Licensed ASCAP, BMI & SESAC Online Radio Station and Ustream Broadcast partner delivering the Best in Rock & Metal Live From Los Angeles. http://www.radiobuzzd.com | http://www.facebook.com/
ROCK ME MAKEUP – Boutique line of Custom Cosmetics, Hand Blended Minerals, Custom Blended Foundation, Pro Artist Tools, Professional Applications, Unique Gifts. Boutique studio located in Camarillo, CA.
http://www.rockmemakeup.com | http://www.facebook.com/pages/
ROXY THEATRE
One of the country’s most legendary and influential music venues and a cornerstone of the world-famous Sunset Strip, The Roxy was opened on September 23, 1973 by Elmer Valentine and Lou Adler, along with original partners David Geffen, Elliot Roberts and Peter Asher. From the Roxy’s 1973 opening evening featuring Neil Young, to Bruce Springsteen’s now-classic 1975 performances, to being a regular hangout for John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper, Keith Moon & John Belushi, the history of The Roxy Theatre is paved with icons, whether it was Guns N’ Roses’ pre-stardom shows, Miles Davis, Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, or Paul Reubens, whom introduced his Pee-wee Herman character on the Roxy stage in 1981. http://theroxyonsunset.com
SADISTICEYE (LUSHES LIM)
Schooled in the Arts of Graphic Design and Photography, Cris Jan Lim unleashed his considerable visionary talents during the creation and design of the official Rockstars & Pin Ups poster/flyer. As a sought-after freelance artist, he has previously designed custom artwork for the band Evolove. http://www.facebook.com/
STOP STARING!
Established in 1997, Stop Staring! is the leader of original retro chic dresses and separates that flatter the figure and cater to a woman’s independent spirit with timeless and classic styles at consistently affordable prices. Guided by Alicia Estrada, head designer and founder of the Stop Staring! Collection, the company’s original vintage inspired dresses and RTW outfits are sold in 1000s of boutiques all over the world and have been worn by celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse, Eva Mendes, Kelly Osborne, Trisha Yearwood, Kat Von D, Zooey Deschanel, Meg White (White Stripes), Christina Aguilera, Rebecca De Mornay, Chloe Sevigney & Nicole Kidman. http://www.
VALORA – Valora is a six-piece hard rock band from Whittier, CA featuring electrifying front-woman Syd Duran whose powerful vocals and stage presence have catapulted the band from obscurity to national attention. Fueled by Syd’s breakout guest vocal performance on Breaking Benjamin’s Top 10 Active Rock single “Blow Me Away,” all tides are rising high as Alt Press named Valora one of the “100 bands you need to know for 2011†while Revolver Magazine recently christened Ms. Duran as one of the “Hottest Chicks In Hard Rockâ€. http://www.valoraofficial.com
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