Jackson, MI (Top40 Charts/ Kings of Rock Entertainment) PopEvil, the best thing to come out of Michigan since the automobile. will take the main stage at the Jackson Race Track, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Jackson, Michigan, Saturday, June 25 at Rockapalooza 2011 (#4).
"Pop Evil is an exciting band to watch. Being Michigan boys, what better band to have on the main stage at Rockapalooza," says promoter Tim Corser of
Kings of Rock Entertainment.
Pop Evil pushes out a propulsive combination of epic guitar leads, massive sing-a-longs and bombastic beats on songs like "Breathe" and "100 in a 55." When all is said and done, these five men provide the proverbial kick in the pants that hard rock needs these days.
About Pop Evil
Pop Evil, an American rock band formed in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2001 by Leigh Kakaty, Dave Grahs, and Dylan Allison. Lead guitarist Tony Greve originally a temporary studio musician for the band was invited to become a full-time member in early 2007. Matt DiRito, formerly of Archangel joined them at that time.
Taking cues from the likes of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, aptly put the quartet right in line with popular modern rock acts such as Crossfade, Shinedown, and Puddle of Mudd.
Pop Evil released an album and EP (War of the Roses and Ready or Not, respectively), eventually hunkering down with producer Al Sutton (Kid Rock) to work on new material. As the video for that album's first single, "Somebody Like You," began making its rounds in late 2006, Pop Evil further had their song "Ready or Not" featured on an episode of the MTV television show Made.
Pop Evil members:
Leigh Kakaty (lead vocals)
Dylan Allison (drums)
Dave Grahs (guitar)
Tony Greve (guitar)
Matt DiRito (bass)
For more on Pop Evil
https://www.popevil.com/bio.aspx
https://www.myspace.com/popevi
About Rockapalooza
Rockapalooza started in 2008 with 17 bands playing on Mechanic Street in conjunction with one of The Crazy Cowboy's race week street parties. Since Corser has developed it into a dynamite event that has taken over most of the fairgrounds.
Last year 30 bands took to three stages over the event. This included headliners Sevendust, Otep and Egypt Central, with Bury Tomorrow, coming in from Southampton/Portsmouth, England. This year Chiodos, Silverstein, Sleeping with Sirens, Mushroomhead, Sore Eyes, Violets for Verona, State Your Cause, Shallow Side, Killjay, As Summer Dies, Hollow Drive, Lifeline, Oh No Fiasco, and Despite the Risk, with others to be announced will take the stage.
As Corser enjoys homes in both Spring Arbor, Michigan and Nashville, Tennessee, it should not come as any surprise to find that this lineup will include bands from Michigan to southern Florida, and points in between. "With so many bands booked, there's enough variety that anyone who likes rock music should find something they like," Corser said.
Comedian Pauly "The Weasel" Shore will emcee the show. Immediately recognized for his MTV VJ fame, he appeared in the movies, Encino Man, Son in Law, In the Army Now, Jury Duty and Bio-Dome. He will also do a pre-show the night before Rockapalooza. Tickets NOW available at CK Barrymore in downtown Jackson next to the Michigan Theatre. VIP Tix are still available for only $20 and General Admission are only $10. Also purchase your tickets online at etix.com. Don't miss out.
K 105.3 is the official station of ROCKAPALOOZA. Listen next week for your chance to hear announcements for Rockapalooza and chances to win prize packs, tickets and meet n greets all throughout the month of March, April, May and June.
Tickets for Rockapalooza go on sale online March 8th at etix.com. Tickets are $25 in adv. All Ages event. Rockapalooza promises to be the biggest bang you can get for the bucks.
For more on Rockapalooza 2011
https://www.myspace.com/area51rockshows
https://www.kingsofrock.org
