Music Monday’s

Hello everyone and welcome to our first official Music Monday of 2017! We are so beyond excited for our festival this year and hope that you are getting excited as well. Through our Music Monday’s, we hope to build more hype around the artists that we spotlight on the previous Thursday, that being said…

The first band that we would like to showcase in our Music Monday is..

SUB-RADIO

From left to right: Michael Chinen (guitar), Barry Siford (bass), Michael Pereira (drums), John Fengya (keys), Adam Bradley (lead vocals) & Matt Prodanvich (guitar)

Sub-Radio has played at our festival multiple times and we are happy to have them back for the 2017 Festival! They originated in Sterling, VA and have been gaining well-deserved recognition throughout the DMV and East Coast. This six piece pop-rock band’s eccentric sound will make you get up and move your feet.

Recently, a few of us over here at Celebrate Fairfax had the opportunity to go see them live at Sauf-Haus in D.C which was amazing!

Sub-Radio performing their song ‘Caroline’ at Sauf-Haus in DC on 2/18/17

Sub-Radio Interview

 Because the guys of Sub-Radio are so cool, they let us interview them before their set. Due to some technical difficulties, we weren’t able to record it but it was still great nonetheless. So let’s kick it off! Our first question was:

How did you meet?

The band formed organically in high school then pulled some others in while they would practice in basements.

Biggest inspiration?

We didn’t really specify whether this answer had to be musically or just in general so the answers varied based off each member. Overall their inspirations were: Mike Tyson, Walk The Moon, Two Door Cinema Club, and “dance music that means something”.

If one song was the soundtrack of your life, what would it be?

How Far I’ll Go – from Disney’s Moana

Pursuit of Happiness – Kid Cudi

Work This Body – Walk the Moon

Crazy in Love – Beyonce & Jay-Z

Tubthumping – Chumbawamba

We played a quick game of this or that, the bold text is the answer from the majority of the band members.

Nutella OR Peanut Butter

Coke OR Pepsi

NSYNC* or Backstreet Boys

Chance the Rapper or Childish Gambino

Favorite Carnival ride?

They all collectively agreed that the photobooth was one of their favorite carnival attractions but the Drop Tower could be a close second.

Our last question was, how do you #Celebrate?

Which was answered by Matt, their guitarist who said that the band’s favorite way to #celebrate was by watching Netflix with his pets. 

Sub-Radio will be playing shows all over the DMV area before our festival so make sure to check them out if you get the chance to, you won’t be disappointed. You can also see them at Firefly Festival the weekend following the Celebrate Fairfax! Festival.

Below are links to their website/ social media/ etc. Be sure not to miss them on Friday, June 9th on our Shock Top Rock Stage @ 9:45PM!! 🙂

Website: https://www.sub-radio.com/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subradioband

Twitter: https://twitter.com/subradioband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subradioband/

 

 

Music Monday: Face Value

Every Monday leading up to the 2016 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, we will be giving you a closer look at the artists set to perform. Take a look at this week’s featured artist: Face Value

Formed in early 2012 in Kingsville, MD, Face Value, originally known as “Out to See,” managed to create their own unique and edgy pop punk / alternative rock sound with influences from bands like Blink 182, All Time Low, and Yellowcard. Their writing style and catchy yet refreshing chord progressions reflect the band’s personal experiences dealing with the hardships of growing up.

Originally formed by frontman/lead guitarist Alec Myers and Jeremiah Douglas (drums/electric triangle), the band witnessed a departure of initial members Kyle Ritter and Garrett Heydt. Soon after, brothers Parker Ross and Grayson Ross joined the band, meshing their unique pop-rock and effect-driven sound with the fundamental raw punk tendencies Alec and Jeremiah gravitated towards. The band released “Growing Up Young” on June 14, 2015 and embarked on their summer tour with good friends, Something More, in late June to help promote its release. The EP is not only fun and refreshing but also shows that the Baltimore pop punk scene still has original and worthwhile music to offer. More recently, Face Value wrapped up their upcoming EP, “Thick As Thieves”, with Baltimore producer/engineer, Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, Yellowcard, The Used, etc.), in mid January 2016 and is planning a handful of music videos in conjunction with its release in May.

Currently, the band has released 2 music videos (“Up Late” and “Car Door”) by AHT Productions in Baltimore, MD. They have been invited to play the 2015 Driven Music Conference (Austin, TX), 17th Annual Texas Rock Fest (Austin, TX), 2016 Celebrate Fairfax Festival, and 2016 Launch Music Conference (Lancaster, PA).

Don’t miss Face Value at the 2016 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival on the Shock Top Rock Stage at 3:00PM on Saturday, June 11!

Music Monday: alex&shiloh

Every Monday leading up to the 2016 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, we will be giving you a closer look at the artists set to perform. Take a look at this week’s featured artist: alex&shiloh

Combine an acoustic guitar, off-the-chart vocals, a bottomless repertoire of cover songs,  borderline excessive amounts of sibling love, and original compositions for good measure, toss, and you’ve got alex&shiloh.  The singer/songwriter duo has garnered a loyal following at venues on the Eastern Shore from Ocean City, MD through Philadelphia, PA–from bars to festival stages.  They get equal respect for their original music as they do their covers, and loved for the energy they bring and as a generally adorable example of what happens when a brother and sister are friends first, siblings second, and innovative musicians all the time.  Be sure to find their Nashville Recorded record, available both on CD and as a digital download.

 

For more information about alex&shiloh, visit their website and catch them live at the 2016 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival on Saturday June, 11th at 7PM on the Wegmans Uncorked stage!

Music Monday: 3PM

Every Monday leading up to the 2016 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, we will be giving you a closer look at the artists set to perform. Check out this week’s featured artist: 3PM

Baltimore pop rock trio 3PM has an undeniable and captivating spirit. Creating a new, unmistakably catchy pop rock sound from their pop punk roots and influences such as All Time Low, 5 Seconds of Summer, and State Champs has just been a part of their journey in discovering their true identity. That spirit is easy to see in their genuine and dynamic performances and even easier to hear.  PopWrapped magazine praised the group’s “own new rebellious yet heartfelt sound,” and their melodic, fresh music has been thrilling fans and attracting notice from a wide swath of industry press.  The success of their sophomore album established a name for 3PM on the east coast and attracted a growing and dedicated fan base. The upcoming release is destined to turbocharge their fan base and reach countless new fans.

Their favorite way to #celebrate is by doing what they love; and that is playing music and connecting with others through the sound and message within the songs.

Take a look at 3Pm’s latest song “Overdrive” and catch their performance on the Shock Top Rock stage at the Celebrate Fairfax! Festival June 10, 2016 at 6pm!

For more information about 3Pm and their music, check out their website.