Trevor Dahl, also known as Plug In Stereo, has announced that he will be doing three shows with NeverShoutNever. Other bands on the bill are A Rocket To The Moon, Fake Problems, and Carter Hulsey.
Tour Dates
09/22 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
09/24 Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
09/27 San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre
After C3 Presents declined to participate in our article about concert safety at their ACL Festival event in Austin, two weeks ago we went in search of someone at the City of Austin's Information Office. After a few days we received a response from Jason Maurer Sales and Events Manager in the Office of Special Events at the Austin Parks and Recreation Department who indicated he would be happy to answer our questions and arrange a conference call.
Last week we submitted the following questions, and as yet are still waiting on both a response and a conference call.
What City Agencies are involved in ACL Festival (or what aren't)?
Who is the overall head of the security and safety planning aspects of the ACL festival, both organization and name if possible?
What City Departments are involved with the safety and security aspects of the Event?
What City Permits are required to have the ACL event?
What City Permits are required to erect portable stages at ACL or any other event in the City of Austin?
What inspections of portable stages are required, made, and by who at ACL or any other event in the City of Austin?
Are events of this nature required to submit an overall safety plan for the event, and if so to who?
Does the Festival have a mass evacuation plan?
In the event of a disaster requiring evacuation of the park facility, who would be in charge on scene?
How many first responders will be on site for the event?
Are there plans in place for a multi-casualty disaster that eclipses their capabilities or resources to respond on site?
Have the first responders or private security and medical agencies received specific instruction or training on a mass casualty situation at this event?
Access to/from the event is very controlled both by nature of the event and the geographic nature of the park. The map provided on ACL Festivals web site is not very clear or specific about exits. Even a $29.00 hotel has to provide a map of their exits to their customers. How will exit information be communicated?
How many regular exits does the park venue have that are public accessible?
How many emergency exits does the park have that are accessible to anyone?
How is the event planning on communicating emergency information to it's audience should a disaster occur?
We have further questions as well, we hope to get the opportunity to ask them.
It was a cold night in West Warwick, Rhode Island, just above freezing, when the crowd made their way into The Station nightclub. Just another tour stop for the evening's headlining band, Great White, the night would end in a disaster unparalleled in rock and roll history when a quick moving fire ignited by the band's pyrotechnics swept through the packed club in just 5½ minutes. When the cold morning light came the death toll would climb to 100 - concertgoers, workers, and members of the band and crew.
Another 230 were injured, many of them critically. It was only after this disaster that the hard questions were asked, too late for the families of the dead and injured.
In the ensuing investigations many people were faulted, including the City's fire inspectors, with the club owners, and Great White's tour manager serving prison sentences. The investigation revealed how tragically critical the crushing stampede for the main exit was. Although there were four possible exits, most patrons headed for the front door and the stampede quickly blocked the exit resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.
This week will be interviewing some survivors of The Station fire, talking about what happened during and after the fire, about how a concert forever changed their lives in just 5½ minutes, and about just how important it is to know where all the exits are. When it comes time it could be a matter of life or death.
It is important to know where all the exits are, unfortunately none of the ACL Festival maps that we could find include that information. The stampede to the main exit at The Station contributed greatly to the toll of dead and injured, and at that concert out of 458 people in attendance, 100 died. Most people attending the ACL Festival will only be aware of the main entrance as well, certainly without a better map, and there will be close to 100,000 people in attendance.
Just to update: we were promised a conference call by the City of Austin but that has not occurred as yet, and they have not responded to the questions that we forwarded them. Should either happen we will post it here. We have heard nothing further from our requests for information to C3 Presents since they declined to participate, but we will note that both entities have responded to requests for the same information by the Austin American Statesman, although we asked prior. We hope that the Statesman has the follow through to do more than publish a one of article full of sound bytes and softball questions, since neither entity involved with the ACL Festival has responded to ours.
The associated press has posted an article stating that a another person has died of injuries sustained in the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair, making the stage collapse death toll now six.
Under pressure from the media Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has announced an independent investigation into the stage collapse in at the Stat Fair after questions were raised about the State Fair's ability to investigate itself and be forthcoming. To see all the news available on Google about the stage collapse in Indiana click here.
The death toll from the European concert tragedy in Belgium has risen to 5 and the Festival itself has been canceled as European music fans were stunned by the storm that also injured 150 on Thursday. Among the acts who had been scheduled to perform included the Foo Fighters, Eminem, and 30 Seconds to Mars. To see all the news on this tragedy from Google click here.
"Three different storms, three different cities – and, crucially, three different stages, built by different companies using different specs and different safety standards." An article by Steve Pond at TheWrap and posted through Reuters reports that there are no universal standards for concert stages. "These collapses highlight the fact that there are no enforced guidelines for temporary structures in the concert business," said Gary Bongiovanni, the publisher of the concert-industry trade journal Pollstar and quoted in the article. "There are some guidelines," "but they're voluntary. And it'll be hard to put enforced rules in place, because on a concert tour you're dealing with the local laws in every city."
We have contacted the City of Austin and when they respond some of our questions will be what are the rules and laws, what inspections are made and by who, and what permits are required to erect temporary stages at Austin events such as the upcoming ACL Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest, and SXSW, all of which occur all or in part on City of Austin parkland and property.
Zilker Park is a City Of Austin owned and operated park that comprises over 350 acres of publicly owned land in the heart of south Austin. Named after its benefactor Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917, it was developed into the park by the Civilian Conservation Corps. during the Great Depression in the 1930s and many of it's structures and designs date from or are based on that era. In addition to the ACL Festival the park serves as a home for many recreational sports and activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park.
According to the city of Austin Parks Foundation web site the Soccer Fields in Zilker Park, where the Austin City Limits Music Festival takes place, was scheduled to be closed from January through June of 2009 for a complete revamping including installation of automatic irrigation, field leveling and resodding with grass. "The project will take 2-3 months to complete and then another 2-3 months to allow the grass to become established."
In the end the area referred too as the "Great Lawn" reopened in late August of 2009 after being closed for nearly a year during the $2.5 million renovation project.
In an agreement with the City Of Austin, C3 Presents, Austin City Limits Music Festival producers, donated funding for the improvements, including an irrigation system, drinking fountains and 46 acres of turf replacement to support use of the park.
That new sod was heavily damaged less than 2 months later during the 2009 ACL Festival event after sudden storms brewed up and soaked the festival, requiring replacement and repair of areas referred to as "mud pits" according to the Austin American Statesman. According to the newspaper the "weight of the 65,000 festival-goers each day pushed the mud up through the newly planted sod, which was drenched by Saturday rains" and "most of the grounds appeared to be covered with mud Monday".
But it wasn't all just mud, as the Festival had dumped 800 bales of hay during the weekend to try to absorb some of the moisture and it also contained Dillo Dirt, a fertilizer the city had laid down before the new grass was planted. Dillo Dirt is a compost the city makes from treated sewage sludge and yard trimmings collected curbside and the combination left festival goers a foul smelling mud caked mess. Luckily "It is commonly used in backyard gardening and poses no health threat" said Stuart Strong, assistant director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
Based on the photo map below (courtesy Google Maps), the toll taken by the subsequent 2010 ACL Festival and other concert and sports events as well as the severe and prolonged drought have left the park in rough shape.
The death of four more fans in yet another weather related festival catastrophe, this time in Belgium, just after a similar disaster in Indianapolis resulted in five deaths, and the stage collapse that narrowly missed killing the band Cheap Trick in Canada, have many fans and officials in North America and Europe beginning to question the safety plans, policies, and procedures at these sometimes massive events. Austin had one close call this year after a near disaster at Auditorium Shores during SXSW that already raised safety concerns locally and music fans in Austin will see another major festival in just a few weeks, with C3 Presents massive ACL Festival. Ticket holders may be wondering what steps and plans C3, the ACL Festival, and the City of Austin have for such an emergency.
Moving Mountains, rock band from Westchester, NY, as just ended their part on the Vans Warped Tour, but they already have plans for fall. Moving Mountains has a spot in Thrice’s upcoming tour starting September 30. The band has announced warm-up dates with La Dispute starting September 25.
Moving Mountains/La Dispute Dates:
Sept 25- Indianapolis, IN- The Hoosier Dome
Sept 26-Springfield, MO- Outland Ballroom
Sept 27- Colorado Springs, CO- The Black Sheep
Sept 29- St George, UT- GOGO37
Hailing from Johnson City, TN, Star City Meltdown has announced their upcoming shows in support of the bands: Art of Dying, Crossfade, and Korn.
As well as announcing tour dates, the band as also revealed that they have signed with Standby Records (Black Veil Brides, Modern Day Escape).
Aug 12- Myth Nightclub- Minneapolis, MN (w/ Candlebox)
Aug 13- TBA--La Crosse, WI
Aug 16- The Valarium- Knoxville, TN (W/ Art Of Dying)
Aug 20- Buster's w/ Skid Row!- Lexington, KY
Aug 24- The Machine Shop w/ Art of Dying - Flint, MI
Oct 08- Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - El Paso, TX (w/Korn & Crossfade!!)
Oct 28- Rocktober Fest- Port Charlotte, FL
Oct 29- Rocktober Fest- Port Charlotte, FL
Oct 30- Rocktober Fest- Port Charlotte, FL
Miss May I, hailing from Troy, OH, have announced their “No Guts, No Glory” co-headlining tour with Pierce The Veil. The tour starts November 8th and will feature support from bands such as: Woe Is Me, The Amity Affliction, and letlive.
Miss May I are currently finishing up on the Vans Warped Tour. In September, the band and Pontiac will be on the We Came As Roman’s “I’m Alive Tour.” Then, in October, Miss May I will head overseas to headline the “Artery Foundation Across The Nation European Tour” with Chelsea Grin, Abandon All Ships, and Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!
NO GUTS, NO GLORY TOUR
w/Miss May I, Pierce The Veil, Woe, Is Me, The Amity Affliction and letlive
Nov 08 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
Nov 09 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Nov 10 Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
Nov 11 Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
Nov 12 San Diego, CA @ Soma
Nov 13 Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe
Nov 14 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre
Nov 16 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
Nov 18 Dallas, TX @ The Door
Nov 19 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Nov 20 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Nov 21 New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
Nov 23 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
Nov 25 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Nov 26 Orlando, FL @ Club at Firestone
Nov 27 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Nov 28 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater
Nov 29 Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
Nov 30 Towson, MD @ The Recher Theatre
Dec 01 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Dec 02 Worcester, MA @The Palladium
Dec 03 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Dec 04 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Dec 06 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Dec 07 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s Down Under
Dec 08 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
Dec 09 Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
Dec 10 Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
Dec 12 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
Dec 13 Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue
Dec 15 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Dec 16 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Hawthorne Heights, OH rock band, as started their own imprint record label, Cardboard Empire, from which they will release a series of new EPs. Their first EP, Hate, will include new songs such as "Four White Walls" and "Is This What You Wanted?"
Hawthorne Heights has also announced the You Are Not Alone Tour. Fellow OH band, ViFolly, will also play alongside Hawthorne Heights starting in Buffalo, NY. Each ticket will be priced only in the $10-$12 range.
Aug 20 - Buffalo, NY @ Club Diablo
Aug 21 - Toronto, ON @ The Rockpile
Aug 22 - Cornwall, ON @ Murphy's Inn
Aug 23 - Foxboro, MA @ Showcase Live
Aug 24 - Uncassville, CT @ Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den FREE SHOW, 21+
Aug 25 - Rockville Centre, NY @ Vibe Lounge
Aug 26 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Aug 27 - Lebanon, OH - Venue 42
Aug 30 - Marietta, OH @ Marietta Brewing Company
Aug 31 - Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
Sep 01 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ Pirates Cove
Sep 02 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis
Sep 03 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
Sep 04 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Sep 05 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Sep 07 - Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
Sep 08 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Sep 09 - Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store
Sep 11 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
Sep 12 - Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlies
Sep 13 - Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas
Sep 14 - Cookeville, TN @ Amps and Ramps
Sep 15 - Whitesburg, KY @ Tourism Building
Sep 16 - Indianapolis, IN @ ES Jungle
Sep 23 - Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge
Sep 24 - Kalkaska, MI @ The Kaliseum
Sep 25 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
Sep 27 - La Crosse, WI @ The Warehouse
Sep 28 - Mankato, MN @ What's Up Lounge
Sep 29 - Sioux Falls, SD @ The Vault
Sep 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4
Oct 01 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
Oct 02 - Billings, MT @ Manny's
Oct 04 - Pocatello, ID @ The Venue
Oct 05 - Spokane, WA @ The A Club
Oct 06 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Oct 07 - Umatilla, OR @ The AAP House
Oct 08 - Reno, NV @ The Alley
Oct 09 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish
Oct 10 - Simi Valley, CA @ 118 West
Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
Oct 12 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
Oct 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Sanctuary
Oct 14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Oct 15 - Cheyenne, WY @ The Bananza
Oct 16 - Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
Oct 18 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's Sports Cafe
Oct 19 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Oct 20 - San Antonio, TX @ Jack's Bar
Oct 21 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Oct 22 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Oct 23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
Oct 24 - Ames, IA @ The Maintenance Shop
Oct 25 - St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
Oct 26 - Springfield, MO @ The Lemon Drop
Oct 27 - Terre Haute, IN @ The Venue
Oct 28 - Evansville, IN @ Boney June's
Oct 29 - Grand Rapids, MI @ MXTP
Drive A just stepped off the tour with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and now are ready to jump back onto another tour. The Rock Allegiance Tour starts August 24th in Grand Prairie, TX and ends September 25th. Bands that will be preforming on the tour include: Drive A, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Puddle of Mud, P.O.D., Red, and Crossfade.
Drive A has also decided to perform at The 2011 Epicenter Festival in CA. At the festival there will be bands such as Limp Bizkit, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Buckcherry, P.O.D. and more.
Aug 24 Verizon Theatre Grand Prairie, TX
Aug 26 Zoo Amhitheatre Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 27 Buffalo Run Casino Ampitheatre Miami, OK
Aug 30 Family Arena St Charles, MO
Sep 01 On The Waterfront Rockford, IL
Sep 02 SOARING EAGLE CASINO Mt Pleasant, MI
Sep 04 AMP @ WHARF Orange Beach, AL
Sep 05 Green Iguana Tampa, FL
Sep 07 FAU Arena Boca Raton, FL
Sep 09 LAWRENCE JOEL COLISEUM Winston Salem, NC
Sep 10 Ntelos Wireless Pavillion Portsmouth, VA
Sep 11 The Brewery Rochester, NY
Sep 13 WEST VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY Parkersburg, WV
Sep 14 PromoWest Pavillion Columbus, OH
Sep 16 Main Street Armory Rochester, NY
Sep 18 THE WOODS Nashville, TN
Sep 20 HEARTLAND EVENT CENTER OUTDOORS Grand Island, NE
Sep 21 THEATRE @ WORLD ARENA Colorado Springs, CO
Sep 24 Verizon Amphitheater Irvine, CA EPICENTER FESTIVAL 2011
Sep 25 Power Balance Pavilion
MADBALL, hardcore legends hailing from NYC, are starting their new tour next week. The tour will start in MO and end in PA at “This Is Hardcore” Fest.
8/08 St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
8/09 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
8/10 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
8/11 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Bar
8/12 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick – “Fucking Awesome Fest”
8/13 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
8/14 Philadelphia, PA @ Starlight Ballroom – “This Is Hardcore”
In support of their upcoming third album, Five Finger Death Punch will headline the "Share the Welt Tour." Other bands on the tour to support 5FDP include All That Remains, Hatebreed, and Rev Theory.
SHARE THE WELT TOUR: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH w/ ALL THAT REMAINS, HATEBREED, REV THEORY
10/16 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
10/17 Medford, OR @ Medford Armory
10/19 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Great Slat Air
10/22 Denver, CO @ First Bank Center
10/25 Boise, ID @ Taco Bell Arena
10/26 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
10/28 El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock Entertainment Center (not SHARE THE WELT)
10/29 San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Garden
11/1 Little Rock, AR @ Clear Channel Metroplex Center
11/2 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom