Almost Dawn News

List of Top Alternative Rock Bands

Chris Foerster — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:42:30 +0000

In no specific order, I have a list of the top alternative rock bands that you should check out. If you have any suggestions please leave your comment below as I do update this post.

30 Seconds to Mars
311
12 Stones
AFI
Age of Chance
Almost Dawn
Tori Amos
Angels & Airwaves
Audioslave
Bush
Bullet for my Valentine
Coldplay
Collective Soul
Counting Crows
The Cure
Duran Duran
Evanescence
Everclear
Everlast
Evermore
Flyleaf
Garbage
Goo Goo Dolls
Goldfinger
Green Day
Hole
My Bloody Valentine
Nirvana
No Doubt
Oasis
Pearl Jam
Pixies
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Rise Against
Tool
Weezer
Yellowcard

New Show This Weekend in Stanton, California

Admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:01:46 +0000

I know it’s been way too long since our last show. Well, we finally have a change to redeem ourselves this Saturday at St. Polycarp. There will be rides, food, beer and oh yes — Almost Dawn playing their heats out. Our set starts at 8:30 pm. The fair expects a few thousand guests and parking will be an issue. Show up early and show your support. We will have T-Shirts for anyone interested!

St Polycarp Chruch
8100 Chapman Ave, Stanton, CA
Major Cross Streets: Beach & Champman

New Paramore Music

Chris Foerster — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:40:53 +0000

Has anyone heard Paramore’s new song “Monster?” My opinion, it sounds similar to the original Paramore. For those who didn’t hear Paramore separated and a few new members have been added.

Shelley Visits The Maine

Shelley Foerster — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:12:17 +0000

Hey AD Fans,

I know the posts have been lacking but I promise we are still making music. I managed to go to The Maine concert at the Anaheim House of Blues, in Cali of course, They were amazing to say the least. The crowd sang every single lyric of every single one of their songs (minus the new song they debuted their and the cover). It was a very upbeat environment filled with tons of dedicated fans. I saw them perform about a year ago and they have gotten a lot more popular since then. The place was packed. But what did I expect with two powerhouses such as The Maine and Augustana.

John O’Callaghan of The Maine was as interactive as ever with the crowd, and onlookers did not hesitate to throw things on stage for him and the other members. A lucky girl in the crowd even got to finish singing the lyrics to one of their songs! The Maine seemed pretty stoked with the reactions from the crowd, what with the entire ground level jumping and fist pumping through several songs (the upper levels were pretty interactive as well). They kept repeating how awesome that night was and how amazing the crowd was. I’d say all the attendees rocked it! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hope that I see some of you guys at the next show! Check ‘em out, you won’t be disappointed

In Almost Dawn news, we have a new drummer, and a new website will be up soon! Hopefully we will be signing soon as well and going into the studio to record. Seeing The Maine made me really realize that I would love to perform for a living. It’s so uplifting and meaningful. Let’s make that a reality! Peace out!

Shelley

Weird Al Yankovic Adds New Lady Gaga Song

Chris Foerster — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:18:21 +0000

For all you Weird Al Yankovic and/or Lady Gaga fans this post is for you. “Weird Al Yankovic” has managed to write a new song. His new target, Lady Gaga. In this project he uses Gaga’s song “born This Way” and retitled it “Perform This Way.”

For those who have yet to see the video, Yankovic’s head is digitally added to a dancers body who resembles Lady Gaga. How well did Yankovic’s stunt work? Personally, I am not sure if anyone can make Laday Gaga look and act more wild than she already is.

Special Show Today At Anaheim Amphitheatre with Almost Dawn

Chris Foerster — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:38:09 +0000

Gearing up for a show at 4:15pm today. Almost Dawn will be playing at the Anaheim Amphitheatre to help raise funds for the victims of Japan. We hope to see you all there. Keep an eye out for video and pictures in our next post.

-Chris

JC Where Are You?

Chris Foerster — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:24:11 +0000

Word to all my peeps out there. Looking forward to a great week of drummer try-outs!

Oh and hold the phones … JC is almost done with our music video!!!

See you all at the end of the month at our groovy show.

-Chris

Hopes And Dreams

Shelley Foerster — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:34:07 +0000

With graduation possibly less than a year away, I’ve started to think about plans for the future. I have to decide between accounting and teaching (teaching= over another year of school….). With all of the stress of big decisions looming in the air it’s easy to escape the finality of it all by daydreaming, but ultimately you have to face reality at some point (better sooner than later). The quote, “Every opportunity in life has an expiration date” comes to mind. I take this quote in a way to mean that life is short so do everything you can with it. If there’s something you really want to do, do it now, don’t waste time and have regrets. I can’t seem to remember where I heard the quote, but it is always in the back of my mind when I think about what career I want to take on in the future. Ultimately, I will never get to do hundreds of the things I think about doing because our time in this world is limited. That is why the decision of what I want to do is so big for me.
Last post I talked about how amazing VersaEmerge was in the AP Tour. And I’ve thought about how lucky they are because no matter if they ever become mainstream popular like Paramore or not, at least they are doing what they dreamed of doing. So many people throw away what they truly want to do because of financial, parental, circumstantial issues that stand in their way. I’m not going to say that doing a career that brings financial security is not appealing especially since I’m considering one (accounting); however, why throw away what you love when you have an opportunity to do just that! I guess what I want to say is that every opportunity has an expiration date, so don’t wait too long to go after what you really want. We all have dreams. We all have chances.
Speaking of chances, Almost Dawn is going to talk to a guy from a record label this coming Thursday. Maybe we’I’m hoping for the best, but don’t want to be too upset if nothing comes from it. We had a mini practice sesh yesterday and our new song, timidly titled “Fights and Fates,” is currently in progress.

<33 Shelley

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR DREAMS?

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE TITLE TO OUR NEW SONG?

AP Tour-Versaemerge

Shelley Foerster — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:15:28 +0000

Hey guys!
I attended the AP Tour last night featuring: Conditions, VERSAEMERGE, I See Stars, D.R.U.G.S., and the Black Veil Brides. I only went to see Versaemerge but I heard a few of Conditions songs and they sounded pretty good! Versaemerge was AMAZING! They’re really good entertainers when they’re onstage. I would looove to open for them some day. They were at their merch table before they went on in case any of you out there are going to go see them Overall it was a fun night!
For Almost Dawn news, we’re still looking for a drummer, still working on the music video, and still working on a new song. In other words, we’re going through a process so bare with us Hopefully we’ll be playing a show in a few weeks!

XOXO
Shelley

Almost Dawn Show at Taj Mahal

Chris Foerster — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:17:06 +0000

We wrapped up another great show last night in Anaheim. The crowd was fun and I think it is safe to say that this is was our best show this far. The night concluded with a quick raffle where we gave out 5 free Almost Dawn T-shirts and 20 free demos.

This Thursday we will be jamming with a new drummer. We hope to be adding a new member soon.

-Chris