Freedom Rockets recently finished recording the band’s soon-to-be-released first full-length album “American Trash” produced by American rock ‘n’ roll icon Tommy Stinson. The songs on the soon to be released record are written by Freedom Rockets lead vocalist / guitarist Jimy Bishop in collaboration with multi-platinum songwriter Frankie Vinci who was a member of 1970s supergroup Fotomaker.
Freedom Rockets became acquainted with Tommy Stinson due to happenstance and a series of serendipitous meetings which led to Tommy producing the band’s record. In addition to being a founding and lifetime member of The Replacements, Stinson was a key second-generation ingredient in Guns N’ Roses and served a seven-year tenure with Soul Asylum. Stinson has also led three critically acclaimed bands of his own: Bash & Pop, Perfect and Cowboys in the Campfire.
Freedom Rockets is an American rock ‘n’ roll band that finds its roots in the sound of 1980s post-punk / alternative guitar bands like The Replacements, Soul Asylum, The Neighborhoods and Big Dipper combined with the pop sensibilities and harmonies of 1970s bands like Big Star, The Raspberries and Fotomaker and an unmistakable dose of the infectious 1970 punk sounds of bands like The Dead Boys, The Misfits, The Suicide Commandos and MC5.
The band is known for its explosive and quirky live performances packed with a powerful punch of indie, pop, punk, alternative and classic rock sounds. The band is Jimy Bishop (guitar / vocals), Adam Machado (drums / vocals), Luke Shenk (bass / vocals), Mike Mazzeo (guitar / vocals), and Colin Herrington (keyboards).
Gourd is a 3 piece rock group from New York, NY. Formed in the Summer of 2022, the band consists of Christopher Gamba (Bass/Vox), Spencer Parsons (Guitar/Vox), and Brendan McHugh (Drums). Their main focus is playing live shows consisting of original music and cover songs, as well as complex improvisations that delve into dynamic musical ideas and motifs. A new setlist is curated for every performance to make each show its own unique and memorable experience. Gourd invites you to explore their catalog on SoundCloud and hopes to meet you at their next performance!