ABOUT THE SHOW: not so silent night FEATURING HINDER with special guests Moon Fever and Velvet Chains
DOORS AT: 6:30 pm
SHOW AT: 7:30 pm
HINDER
Hinder began crafting cocky, raucous post-grunge in the early 2000s, when Oklahoma City residents Joe Garvey and drummer Cody Hanson found Austin Winkler singing cover songs at a college party. The three formed the nucleus of Hinder, and the group started landing local gigs opening for such bands as Theory of a Deadman. Lineup changes brought guitarist Mark King and bassist Mike Rodden into the fold, and the quintet signed with Universal after issuing a self-released EP. Their 2005 full-length debut, Extreme Behavior, became one of the year's most popular albums, climbing to triple-platinum status and sending "Lips of an Angel" to number three on the singles charts. Hinder returned several years later with a second batch of party anthems entitled Take It to the Limit. All American Nightmare arrived in 2010, followed by Welcome to the Freakshow, the group's fourth studio album, in 2012. Winkler left Hinder in 2013. Jared Weeks filled in for a tour and then the band tested Nolan Neal before settling on Marshal Dutton in 2015. His first album with the band was When the Smoke Clears. Following the 2016 release of an acoustic EP called Stripped, Hinder released their sixth LP, The Reign, in August of 2017. ~ Johnny Loftus, Rovi
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MOON FEVER
As if channeling a primal urge to let loose under cover of darkness, Moon Fever churns out slick, swaggering, and soulful rock ‘n’ roll anthems amplified by raw attitude and stark emotion. The Seattle quartet—Triston Bracht [vocals], Mitch Micoley [guitar], Dave Orton [bass], and Troy Wageman [drums]—captivate with a one-two punch of raucous instrumentation and intoxicating melodies. After racking up millions of streams independently and earning acclaim from the likes of Alternative Press, Substream Magazineandmanymore, the group continues to sharpen their signature style and plan to release a complete collection of songs later this year.“We’re not trying to sell people anything,” Triston says. “I’ve got pain, blood, and shit I want to get out of the water. We do music because it fills a hole in our souls. When you see us on stage, it’s clear we’re best friends. There’s nothing choreographed. When you listen to us, I hope you believe in what we’re doing too—because we do.”“Everything we do starts with being real,” Mitch agrees. At 17 years old, Mitch traded his hometown of Green Bay, Wisconsin for Los Angeles, CA. However, Seattle called to him in 2020. He settled in the Emerald City and linked up with Troy and Dave. Nodding to influences such as Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, The Doors, and Alice In Chains ,the group had initially gained traction with the Payphone BluesEP highlighted by“Cocaine,” which generated millions of combined streams and counting. Upon meeting Triston in 2022, the lineup cemented. “He was the guy,” Mitch goes on. “We started writing together, recording, and making songs.”Building a reputation as a proven live presence, the musicians lit up stages alongside the likes of Adelita’s Way, Godsmack, Otherwise and Buckcherry. Following the raucous “Live Fast Die Young,” Moon Feverbulldozed their way further into the public with the releases of“I’m Gone” and “Nothing Left To Lose.”The 2023 single “Getting Loud” rides a hummable riff towards an unshakable and undeniable hook as Tristonwails, “It’s getting loud. I hear a voice in my head,” before a scorching guitar lead on the bridge. It lives up to Mitch’s promise of “Big high-energy rock.” Lyrically, it’s about being anxiety-ridden,” reveals Triston. “I think a lot of us hear those voices in our head. You’ve got to get the demons out, baby.” Then, there’s “Forever Sleep. ”The band conjured up a hypnotic chorus that gives way to a scorching solo. Accompanied by a video directed by Jim Louvau [Jerry Cantrell, Greg Puciato], it cuts deep.
“It’s very Seattle and probably the best thing we’ve written thus far,” notes Mitch. “We based the idea around the horribleness of existence. It’s pretty emotional and honest.”In the end, Moon Fever provides the best kind of escape.“A lot of people work nine-to-five jobs and just go through the motions in life,” Mitch leaves off. “They need a break to feel free, be themselves, and have a great time. We want to give them a chance to escape reality and experience a kickass rock show.” If I didn’t have music, I don’t know what I’d be doing,” Triston concludes. “I hope what we’re doing in Moon Fever makes an impact on you.”
velvet chains
Nothing breaks through borders and brings us together quite like rock music does. It transcends generations and crosses any and all lines. Velvet Chains harness this unifying energy through their own brand of unpredictable and undeniable hard rock anchored by hypnotic melodies and punchy instrumentation. Representing three countries, the Las Vegas-based quintet draws on the individual personalities of Chilean vocalist Ro Viper and bassist Nils Goldschmidt, Brazilian guitarist Lahi Cassiano, and American guitarist Von Boldt and drummer Jason Hope. Formed in 2018, the group initially thrived in the Las Vegas scene, developing a following through endless gigging. They further stoked buzz with 2022’sMorbid DreamsEP highlighted by “Last Drop,” which reeled in 550K Spotify streams and counting. Along the way, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus notably shredded on “Tattooed,” while bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires of Duff McKagan’s Loaded also both jumped at the chance to collaborate with Velvet Chains. They lit up the stages of Rock Fest,Blue Ridge Rock Festival, and Summer Breeze OpenAir Brasil Festival in addition to joining bills with Stone Temple Pilots, The Winery Dogs, Saint Asonia, and L.A. Guns. Plus, the band canvased South America, opening for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on The River Is RisingTour in 2024. It’s no wonderV13professed,“Their heavy riffs, blasting beats, and towering vocals are well-suited for the arena rock sound that they have become known for.” The band garnered a newfound notoriety thanks to their headline-making cover of Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and spent 9 weeks on the Active Rock Top 40 charts with “Stuck Against The Wall.”Amassing millions of streams and views, sharing the stage with legends, and earning acclaim from Brave Words, Las Vegas Weekly, and more, the band amplifies this vision on their 2025 independent full-length debut album and more to come.