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ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT TO PRESENT “METAL HAS NO COLOR” NIGHT WITH THE REUNION OF SOUND BARRIER, TOM MORELLO, AND COREY GLOVER ON APRIL 18, 2017.
(Hollywood, CA) In an effort to combat national divisiveness, Ultimate Jam Night (www.ultimatejamnight.com) at the Whisky A Go Go will present “Metal Has No Color”, a unique night of strength among rock musicians to demonstrate how our nation can unify. The show will feature the reunion of seminal African American Metal band Sound Barrier and the debut of its new release produced by Tom Morello. Additional artists include Corey Glover of Living Colour, dUg Pinnick of Kings X, and Doc Coyle of God Fordbid. They will be joined by more than 40 top musicians of various ethnicities. Doors open at 8 pm. The event will be broadcast worldwide via Zinna.TV (www.zinna.tv )
Sound Barrier is a pioneering all-Black Heavy Metal band that was formed in 1980. Facing racism for their choice in music among both the Black and White communities, the band persevered through extreme hatred to create music that influenced generations of Metal and rock artists including Tom Morello. Led by vocalist Bernie Kimbell, guitarist Tracy “Spacey T” Singleton, bassist Stanley E., and drummer Dave Brown the band produced songs that appeared on MTV and radio that resulted in other black musicians being given permission to enter the genre. For their April 18th performance, the band will perform its first new music in over thirty years, produced by Tom Morello, with Eric Valentine (Randy Jackson, Erykah Badu, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather) on drums in place of Dave Brown who passed away in 2013.
Corey Glover is the lead singer for Living Colour, and a noted actor with performances in the acclaimed Oliver Stone film “Platoon”, as well as a headlining role in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”. In 1989 Living Colour received the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for their iconic hit “Cult of Personality”.
“These days our nation is more divided than ever” said Ultimate Jam Night founder, Chuck Wright. “States are separated into ‘red’ or ‘blue’, and people are increasingly combative. The idea of being ‘re-accomodated’ shouldn’t exist because individual civility should be cherished” said, Wright. We believe its high time for people to come together, and music has always held great healing power. We’re proud that Ultimate Jam Night can continue to demonstrate how race and separation can be set aside for common understanding and joy.
Admission is Free
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ABOUT ULTIMATE JAM NIGHT
Ultimate Jam Night is a long-running free weekly show currently in residence at L.A.’s famed Whisky A Go Go. Founded in 2015 by Quiet Riot’s Chuck Wright, the show features a rotating cast of the world’s finest musicians assembled in an entirely unrehearsed setting. Integrating live music, performance art, comedy bits, walk-around characters, and community and charitable giving. It has established a loyal following among music fans from all walks of life. More information can be found by visiting www.ultimatejamnight.com
ABOUT THE WHISKY A GO GO
Established in 1964 the Whisky A Go Go is known for being one of the most historic venues in rock music. Serving as the launching pad for iconic bands including The Doors, The Byrds, Van Halen, Guns ‘N Roses, and Motley Crue, the venue was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. For more information visit www.whiskyagogo.com .
ABOUT ZINNA.TV
Established by “media mad scientist” Mike Zinna, Zinna.TV brings Hollywood’s coolest events to the world by broadcasting original content you cannot find anywhere else. Current programs include Ultimate Jam Night from the Whisky, Inside Metal, GeekScape, Absolutely Jason Stuart, Drumsmack, Reef Madness, Spill the Tea, Just Like You, Grand Theft Audio, and more. Check out the line-up by visiting: www.zinna.tv.
