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Blake Noble Debuts First U.S. Single On "The Big Show"

Todd Lyons — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:30:12 +0000

Earlier this morning, I had the distinct pleasure and honor of being the first radio disc jockey to play the new single from Australian guitar ninja Blake Noble's forthcoming album "Underdog."

The album, Noble's first U.S. release, will be unveiled Saturday night at the 4th Street Theater. Tickets for the event are available at the Capitol Theater Box Office, on-line at www.TicketsWest.com, or by calling 509.853. ARTS (2787).

The evening of live music is presented by Chinook Fest and will feature several guest musicians including members of Yakima's own Not Amy

'Rock the Gap' This Weekend

Todd Lyons — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:07:05 +0000

This Saturday, June 1st, the Kiwanis Club of Yakima presents the 11th annual ‘Rock the Gap‘ fundraiser at Sarg Hubbard Park. The event follows the annual ‘Gap 2 Gap’ relay. Not only are participants invited, but so is the general public for an evening of classic rock appealing to all adults. A complete salmon dinner [...]

Today is National Hairball Awareness Day

Todd Lyons — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:14:56 +0000

No. Really. April 26thth is actually dedicated in the U.S. to bringing awareness to those disgusting clumps of knotted fur and gastrointestinal juices. If you are a feline friendly, then you are already abundantly aware of them. This morning on “The Big Show” I received a text message from long-time KATS listener Sheldon Buck alerting [...]

Save The Martyrs

John Riggs — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:05:07 +0000

Whatever You Do, Do It With All Your Heart, As If Your Life Depends On It. Live Your Life, But Prepare For The Afterlife. Listen to ‘Save The Martyrs’ – Repent here: If you like what you hear, make sure you LIKE them on Facebook. Their facebook page also has their bio and booking info [...]

Speakeasy Hosts 'Open Jam Night' Wednesday Nights

John Riggs — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:35:15 +0000

We had Rusty in during the KIT Morning Show to talk about a fun even that the Speakeasy is doing each Wednesday night. Just bring your instrument and they have a team of musicians to back you up for an open jam session. Don’t need to call in advance, no need to make an appointment. [...]

Navid Eliot

Kelly West — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:19:49 +0000

I have been performing professionally for about 15 years, most recently as a solo artist. I moved to Yakima about one year ago, before that I was in Seattle playing with the band, Curtains For You. I’ve been in pop-rock bands, metal bands, jazz combos, done recording work as a guitarist and also as a pianist for Sony Taiwan, and [...]

Cleansing The Damned

Kelly West — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:17:55 +0000

Built on the foundation of industrial music and the raw grit of death and black metal; Cleansing the Damned is a perpetual work in progress that attempts to push the boundaries of genre and musical stereotype. It’s creator and sole contributor believes in the DIY asethetic and encourages the listener to download and pirate/remix/trash his [...]

Chokeout

Kelly West — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:07:15 +0000

Chokeout was formed for one purpose. To bring a level of heavy music and entertainment that central washington never gets. Shannon Guthrie’s unforgiving screams, Brandon Buckley’s undeniable riff’s , Aaron Foss’ ridiculous reverse running man, and the up most professionalism all account for a driving force that can not be duplicated. As typical as it [...]

Rick Rousseau

Kelly West — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:28:29 +0000

My name is Rick Rousseau. I’ve been a guitarist for many years. From my first guitar –, a Wards Airline, that was in 1964 (yeah, thats what I said)– to my latest guitar, an Ibanez Jem, snagged new in 2009, I have maintained a mad love affair with the 6 string beast. The first song [...]

Steven Lefebvre

Kelly West — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:02:32 +0000

I am an enigma… or so I’ve been told. A Pacific North West native with roots in Canada, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. I somehow knew from my earliest memories that I was supposed to be a guitarist even though no other family members play music. I started playing the guitar while in the 7th grade [...]

Ponchus Pilot

Kelly West — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:43 +0000

` Ponchus Pilot has been around since 2006 but with many differnet names and members. In the beginning, B.E.D. Rock, the original name, included lead singer/bassist Eli Curtsinger, Lead Guitarist Brian Bender, and Drummer Dalton Willett. After over a year of simple song writing, Eli switched to guitar and the band entered a talent show [...]

Jaggedy Ann

Kelly West — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:28:27 +0000

Leona Marie is one amazing guitar player! Leona Marie “Leo” Jaggedy Entertainment LLC www.reverbnation.com/#!/leonamarie www.myspace.com/gibsonlady509 www.myspace.com/leonamarie509 www.myspace.com/Ifyouwantwiseblood2009 www.myspace.com/jaggedyann Jaggedy Ann is an all girl rock band with an explosive stage presence and a powerful hard rock sound! The band was formed in 2002 by Leona Sharpe, who was inspired by one of her previous bands [...]

MySomethingBox

Kelly West — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:31:30 +0000

MySomethingBox , nothing.box@live.com , Yakima … MSB is a solo/acoustic project Mike Reyes started working on a few years ago. Goin thru a rough time in life he decided to use this project to vent/express himself. MSB is raw, real, and relatable as Mike tells his story in a grunge/folk kinda way…! Mike Reyes is also in a metal project called [...]

On Edge

Kelly West — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:57:34 +0000

On-Edge has been a driving force for metal in Yakima Washington since 1998. Their blend of rock & metal is different than what you hear out there today. The band has gone through many members since their start not to mention a constant changing scope of sound. From turntables to grinding guitars, from rap core [...]

Fall Risk

Kelly West — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:14:56 +0000

Fall Risk is comprised of four working class, warrior punks! Meaning they’re just four dudes who love making music and happen to all have a military background. In fact they represent all four branches of the D.O.D (Department of Defense) Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Fall Risk was founded by Damon Wood, Dan Gamache [...]

Deny Your Deceiver

Kelly West — Fri, 06 May 2011 21:52:36 +0000

Hey what’s up we are DENY YOUR DECEIVER, a metal/hardcore band from Yakima, WA. We started in late 2009 and have been hitting it strong ever since. Pretty much we are 5 guys that aim to create good music that makes people feel good. We have a lot of influences and take from all of [...]

Jason Moore

Kelly West — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:07:56 +0000

Bio – I started playing guitar when I was about 9. By the time I was 14, I was studying up on guys like Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. At 16 I became interested in the music of Pink Floyd and Frank Zappa. I think the mixture of everything came [...]

Sube'U

Kelly West — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:23:49 +0000

SUBE’U Sube’u is Sumerian for “Rush”, that name was already taken so this seemed appropriate. Sube’u is in the mid-lifecyle of a concept album. Sube’u is based on the music of the Ancient Sumerian’s are if you listen closely, you can hear it. Take the song “The Dancing Flame” as an example. The intro to [...]

Chadmichael

Kelly West — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:21:58 +0000

Music is simply a frustrating hobby for me. I’ve played guitar for quite some time, however I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone and have stretched my playing abilities with the help of groovy guitar instructor Joe Browning. Most of my stuff is instrumental, but I continue to work on my vocals. My aim is [...]

Faultline

Kelly West — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:19:52 +0000

Faultline began with an idea created by Chad Carlson and Max Snider. Prior to Fault Line,
Chad had played bass with Broken Road and guitar with Shelter also known as STR. He left STR
in January of 2010 and contacted Max Snider on April of the same year, a strong local rock
vocalist, and asked if the two of them could get something together, of which they agreed