Friday, July 5, 2013

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Stormy Strong, Stateside Radio, The Diverters, & The Gillbillies @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 6/14/13

Friday 6/14/13

Let's show our support for our community, our fallen, and each other and remind ourselves that Santa Cruz is worth fighting for. All door proceeds will go to the Baker/Butler Scholarship Fund.





923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

The Mystery Lights, The Groggs, Burnt Palms & Clam Idiots @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 5/22/13

Wednesday 5/22/13

Get ready for The Mystery Lights!
"1960's style, hard-hitting garage rock such as the remains, the yardbirds, the easybeats, the kinks, etc. 1970's punk rock, dead boys, richard hell, patti smith, johnny thunders, new york dolls, x-ray specs, blondie, etc. Songwritters such as Bob Dylan, Rodriguez, leonard cohen, etc."


"The Groggs from Santa Cruz, CA play an amalgam of vintage rock in the tradition of their wide-ranging influences but tend to favor the early garage-punk spirit of bands such as The Seeds, The Stooges, Them, The Standells, Hasil Adkins and a healthy dose of late '70s street sensibility. A little bleary. They are commonly referred to as a Garage Rock band, but it is known to the band members' girlfriends that The Groggs are a tougher nut to crack. Always the social chameleon, this group adapts to its audience whether slumming it up in punk mayhem or masquerading in the parlors of high society. But at home the sound resembles a rollercoaster ride through the fading annals rock and roll, much like that Aerosmith attraction in Florida..."
"Taking garage into the third dimension" - Performer Magazine, Vinyl of the Month June 2011


"Based on the 10 song LP they put out in September 2012, their music has been described as a mesh between garage, pop, grunge and punk… but you might want to decide for yourself. "
garage pop, fuzz pop, alternative, i donno


ROCK N' ROLL FROM CLAMIFORNIA


Venue: Blue Lagoon
Tickets: $5
Show: 9pm
AGE LIMIT: 21+ (SORRY KIDDIES)

MYSTERY LIGHTS (HEADLINING)
THE GROGGS
BURNT PALMS
CLAM IDIOTS (OPENING)

****HAPPY HOUR 4-9PM EVERY DAY*****
$4 Anchor Steam Pints and Well Drinks Mon: $5 Margaritas Tues: $4 Well Drinks All Day! Weds: Bands $5 Whiskeys Thur: $5 Captain Morgan Fri: $6 PBR & Jack or Jager Sat: $5 Vodka Rockstar Sun: $5 Kami's and Cosmos

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Upcoming events @ The Blue Lagoon

5-15-13
Thee AHs, Palmz, AND GONE Show!

5-17-13
Automatic Animal, Catacomb Creeps, & People Temple

5-24-13
The Redlight District, Desmadre, & Owl Paws

5-27-13
Naked Walrus, Antholix, & tba

6-10-13
Parasitic Ejaculation, Colonize the Rotting, Logistic Slaughter, & Splattered

6-19-13
The Cranks, Pocket Rockets, Thee Commons, & The Subtle Tease

6-24-13
Parasitic Ejaculation, Face of Oblivion, Sidian, & Urethral 

7-5-13
Fiends At Feast, Chronaexus, Apocryphon, & Necrogenic

Monday, February 18, 2013

A Thousand Shall Fall UPCOMING TOUR DATES 2013



Feb 28, 201310:00pm Reno, NV at Jub Jub's Thirst Parlor (71. S Wells)FREEVampirates21+ Tour Kick Off Party
Mar 01, 20137:00pm Sacramento, CA at The Where House? (5451 Warehouse Way #109)$8Vampirates, Station And The Monster, Porter Project, Abandoned GenerationAll Ages
Mar 03, 20138:00pm Oakland, CA at Eli's Mile High Club (3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way)Vampirates, Station And The Monster
Mar 04, 2013
8:00pm Santa Cruz, CA at The Blue Lagoon (923 Pacific Ave)$5Vampirates, Station And The Monster 

Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Antagonist Presents: Graves At Sea, Aldebaran, & Vultures At Arms Reach @ The Blue Lagoon Saturday 3/30/13

Saturday 3/30/13

The Antagonist Presents:

Graves At Sea
Doom
Oakland

Aldebaran
Doom
Portland

Vultures At Arms Reach
Post Metal/Sludge/Atmosphere
Santa Cruz

Saturday, March 30th, 2013
$7.00 advance ($8.24 w/ service fee) or $10.00 the day of show

Ages 21 and up with a valid ID
Doors open at 8:30 / Show starts at 9:00

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Comprehensive Shows Presents: The Redlight District, Soundscape, Meat Market, & Shiny Mountains @ The Blue Lagoon Monday 2/25/13

Monday 2/25/13

Psychedelic Rock and Roll
Santa Cruz

Experimental/Jam Band
Santa Cruz

Visual/ Rock
Oakland

Indie, Garage, Rock
Santa Cruz

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

The Showcase @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 2/15/13

Friday 2/15/13

Hosted by: Ghambit
Featuring: Dj. TOBD
Performances by: MLY Crew, Giant, Rocky Cano, Oso Krazy, Loon E Lou, Scorpz, SME Ryderz, Sly, D-Scott, Lady Iile, Ms Versatyle, Young Kcaz & Savant. 

#831 central coast showcase of talent!

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Vincents Ear, Zed, Doors To No Where, & Ghost At Sea @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 2/8/13

Friday 2/8/13

Rock / Psychedelic / Surf
Santa Cruz

Rock
San Jose

Rock
Santa Cruz

Punk / Blues / Rock
Santa Cruz

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Requiem for the Dead sign with Veda and Isis Studios and release their new EP, "Memories".


Most bands fail when attempting to combine the dark melodic undertones of metal and hardcore with sing along chorus's that get stuck in your head for days. Requiem for the Dead have succeeded beyond anyone's expectations by putting out some of the best rock songs in the scene today. With breathtaking vocals by former front man of Epitaph Records powerhouse group I Am Ghost,  and the combination of souring orchestra's mixed with vicious guitars and bass, the group have stepped forward as visionaries in a time when most bands sound the same. Their new EP, "Memories" is available everywhere starting on February 14th, 2013. Get your signed copy of the EP on their official online store by going here.



A Thousand Shall Fall, Grieve, & Deadfuckingwhore @ The Jury Room Saturday 2/16/13 *FREE SHOW*

Saturday 2/16/13

*FREE SHOW*

A Thousand Shall Fall
Metal
Santa Cruz

Grievance
Black Metal / Metal / Thrash
Santa Cruz

Deadfuckingwhore

The Jury Room
712 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Hard Of Heart, Incisus, Bad Times Crew, & Asterion @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 2/27/13

Wednesday 2/27/13

Hard Of Heart
SOME SORT OF METAL-CORE
Atwater/Merced

Incisus
Death Metal
Manteca, CA

Hardcore
Northern California

Shredcore
Salinas

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Antholix, The Magic Hats, The Saint Ides, Down And Outlaws, & Tom "Soda" Gardocki @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 2/22/13

Friday 2/22/13

Melodic Hard Rock
Santa Cruz
Rockin' Bluesed out Music for the Soul
Santa Cruz

The Saint Ides
(members of Dixon)
Rock
Santa Cruz

Tom "Soda" Gardocki
Country / Swamp / Outlaw
Knights Ferry, CA

"​Tom "Soda" Gardocki spent years playing guitar in SoCal rockers Wax (go rewatch the credits of Mallrats; the band plays right after its pals Weezer) but more recently he's devoted himself to more rustic purposes.
Either performing with his Large Band, his "Million Piece Band," or solo with his 12-string banjo (like on the The South Congress Session bootleg, recently released by Hillgrass Bluebilly Records), Soda's twangy voice hints ever-so-slightly at his punk past." - Read more at Phoenix New Times

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Bane Shows: Exhumed, Phobia, Fast Asleep, & Mortuous @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 2/20/13

Wednesday 2/20/13

(Bay Area Gore Metal; Relapse Records)

(So.Cal Grindcore; Willowtip Records)

(SC Fastcore; RECORD RELEASE SHOW; memz-GOOD RIDDANCE)

(San Jose Death)

923 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz,CA 95060

$10 @ Door
Show: 9:00
Doors: 8:30
Ages 21+


StormBat, Section 5150, Disciples Of Bacchus, & Pyrotanic @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 2/13/13

Wednesday 2/13/13

Thrash Metal
Watsonville

David and Morgan found Steve on Craigslist in 2010. Ian joined at the beginning of 2011, and thus began Metal Banned. The Blood Red Sky demo was released in in November 2011 with Johnny on vocals; he left a month later due to irreconcilable personality differences.
Tired of explaining the name, "Metal Banned" changed to StormBat, and began a seemingly endless search for a new lead vocalist. Fast forward to July 2012, and after a successful audition, Zach was brought into the StormBat family. Progress is being made on a debut album.
History remains to be written as the road is now paved for future venues to be crushed by the technical grooves and high energy of StormBat. Hailing from the greater Santa Cruz County, with our self proclaimed style of Blackened Thrash Progressive Doom Groove.

Thrash Metal
San Jose, Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Bay area California

5150 formed in 2009 with Dave and Chris coming from the same company both working as mechanical engineers. In 2010 Yakamz was added and we began playing shows throughout San Jose and Santa Cruz. After a brief hiatus recording our demo in May and June of 2010 we thrashed out the bay.
2011 halfway gone in a haze of hangovers 5150 Adopted the name Section 5150 and produced our 1st full length album "Bide Your Time."
2012 comes along and we are playing with all the badass Bay Area bands you can think of. We had a brief rad tour to LA. We got a music video in the works and many more shows. Thanks to the continued support of metalheads everywhere we are allowed to keep partying. Thanks to everybody for making our shows epic and spreading the word!!
Section 5150 is a conflict of interest gone to our heads. We like scales, modes, harmonies, clean singing, and all that stuff. But then there's the reason we started this damn band which was to make some heavy music and not paint in the lines of theory like a musician toddler.
Solution: we do it all, and we do it all well. Come to one of our shows and hear people sing the clean chorus of personal hell. Or watch them mosh and frieking kill eachother to Amen Ra. Maybe you'll find someone beepoppin' to 17 while at a beach party. Who knows. It doesn't matter what you want; we got what you need some come and get it

Alternative
Watsonville

Disciples of Bacchus was formed in 2010 in Watsonville, CA. Our music has been described as Punk Rock, and "Beach Metal".
We party,
We drink,
We like to rock out!

Heavy Metal/Thrash Metal
San Jose

5 piece Heavy Metal band from San Jose, CA.
Want to book us a show? Give us a heads up. Thanks!

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

The Subtle Tease, SXO, & Noise Clinic @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 2/6/13

Wednesday 2/6/13

The Subtle Tease
Alternative Rock, Indie, Electronic
Watsonville, CA

The Subtle Tease are a band from Watsonville, CA. They were formed by Jon Banda and soon became a band in 2009. The band is presently focusing on playing shows and recording there own songs, themselves. All of there music comes from the wide array of influences they have as well as the life experiences they go through.
Thanks to everyone who supports us! - The Subtle Tease

Rock/Garage/Indie
San Diego, CA

Singer/songwriter Jamie Rose & multi-instrumentalist Paul Michlik join forces to create moody rock songs with lush arrangements. After playing live throughout the West Coast, SXO recorded their debut EP Cats in Heat, mixed and mastered by Jack Endino. The band continues to tour in support of Cats in Heat with a live show that, in the words of modernrockmag.com, "goes from sweet to thrashing at a moment's notice."
New Wave / Psychedelic / Punk
Santa Cruz

Noise Clinic (USA) is:
Taito Reed: Guitar, Vocal
Sayaka Yabuki: Violin, Vocal, Loops, noiseations
Joe Gabent: Bass, Noiseilator
Trevor McClain: Drums, noise machine
James Feathers: Visual Distortions, Jello Projector
originally started in Tokyo, Japan, in September of 2006 with Taito, Tabata, Mitsuru and Kawakita, Ayato to much critical acclaim, played many shows in Japan and recorded with the legendary Charlie in Tokyo to make the remarkable unreleased album, 'Mona Lisa has John Coltrane eyes'. Taito is the mastermind behind the old school West Coast, USA noise-rock band Junk Sick Dawn and also plays guitar for Power Strip and Sayaka Starlite (in Santa Cruz, Ca. USA), Oh My Cow! (Kyoto, Japan) and +DOG+ (L.A., California). Tabata is a founder member of The Boredoms and is active in many projects including Zeni Geva, Acid Mother's Temple and Amazon Saliva. Ayato is an incredible engineer and also plays with the Ayato Kawakita Project jazz group.
Taito Reed re-formed Noise Clinic in Santa Cruz, Ca, USA in 2009 after an abrupt and unintentional departure from Japan in 2008. Teamed up with international recording artist Sayaka Yabuki (Sayaka Starlite, Black Cab, Zen Paradox, Memory Geist) and pioneering loop artist and percussionist Rick Walker (Tao Chemical, Lackadaisy, Done Beginner), the trio set out on a flurry of gigs through the SF Bay Area. This led to the induction of Joe Gabent (Exploding Crustaceans, The Gibbs, SA90, The History Lesson) on bass. More songs were added to the set, and drummer Rick exited and Trevor McClain (Fiends at Feast) was brought in and now rounds out the group. Busily writing new material and resurrecting songs from the Japan Noise Clinic's finished but never released album to add to the live show, Noise Clinic is gearing up for a very busy 2011. James feathers, of original Junk Sick Dawn fame, is along doing an insane array of organic light projection known as the Hikari Saru (Bright Monkey) an almost scary primordial acid flash back they keep promising us. With an enormous sonic attack, textural freakouts, hard rock meets noise meets metal, introspective and often dark subjects and taboo tones, sci-fi psychedelia punk rock grindcore and explosive live shows, Noise Clinic is ready to spark the fuse of a Rock and Roll noise revolution.

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Anchorheart Presents: The Cranks, The Here, & The Infirmities @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 1/30/13

 Wednesday 1/30/13

Electro Garage Space Rock
Santa Cruz, CA

What could be more peculiar than a MUSIC from SPACE PEOPLE? the HERE! a pleasurable output from the genius that sounds MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS the HERE! when throbbing tones the excellent feelings of the HERE! across ELSEWHERE! the HERE it is science. we have taken these feelings to put in your EARS the HERE! the HERE! the HERE!

Punk Rock & Roll
Capitola, CA

Guitarist Mike Hilden, and drummer Americo Castillo are The Cranks, a Santa Cruz based dynamic duo that will take you back to the church of rock n roll with their relentless sermon of American music. If you're looking for a diverse blend of sounds boiled down to one hot shot of whiskey with the heart of ACDC, the mind of Zeppelin, the body of Reverend Horton Heat, and the soul of John Lee Hooker, then this is your Frankenstein!

Old School Fast-Core Street Punk
Salinas

INFIRMITIES is: J-SON INFIRMITIE, TROY POLLOI, MICAH SKINS and DC SHRED =X

THE BLUE LAGOON | 923 Pacific Ave. | Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$5 9:00PM 21+ Full Bar!

*Set times subject to change based on load in/out, actual lengths of set, etc...

No underage drinking, smoking, and absolutely NO DRUGS!

"So go comb your hair, fix your lipstick, grab your dancin shoes, and come Rock'n'Roll with us! See you at the show!"

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Aroalan, Numerous, Eccy, & Steven Mostly @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 1/25/13

Friday 1/25/13

Let the bass go BOOM!

Ardalan (Dirtybird/Tech Dolphin)
Numerous (OmNiscient)
Eccy (OmNiscient)
Steve Mostly (Tech Dolphin)

Trypnotic Visuals by: InpsydouT
(www.facebook.com/inpsydout)

ONLY $3 / 21+ at The Blue Lagoon
Brought to you by OmNiscient Productions

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Ardalan----------
https://soundcloud.com/ardalann

Growing up in Iran, Ardalan's influences ranged from early Daft Punk to old school techno.When Ardalan moved to the United States, his mind would be blown by the sounds of the infamous dirtybird BBQ parties.Since he was still under 21, this was his only 'party' experience; yet, it would provide enough momentum to set him up for future success.

Investing in music production software, Ardalan worked tirelessly to harness his passion for the deep, techy sound.Just a few years later, Ardalan's dedication would pay off when he submitted dirtybird's Justin Martin with a 10 minute demo.After one listen, Justin thought the track was genius and took on the project - the outcome was Mr. Spock, a 2010 instant anthem!

2011 has proved to be Ardalan's jump off with releases on Chillin Music, Anabatic Records, Sound Pelligrino, Kabutomushi Records, Evolution Records, Demento Mori and dirtybird.

You want it, Ardalan's got it! Lezgo!

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Numerous----------- (Birthday Set)
https://soundcloud.com/mc-numerous

Combining his roots of Classic Hip Hop with the fusion of 808/Deep Bass, Numerous creates what he calls "BassBeat".

Well known as the front man/MC of the Santa Cruz group "Vibrant EYEris", he now showcases his original beat production beatmatched on the wheels of steel, topped off with uplifting and thought provoking lyricism accented by scratching and various turntablism techniques.

"Back 2 The Bassicks" will also feature the release of his new album "BlasterPeace Theatre"... a collection of BassBeat tracks and poetically charged tongue-twisting lyrics.

May the Bass be with you!

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Eccy---------------
https://soundcloud.com/martyfreebass

From East Coast to West Coast, Eccy has been crafting a presence behind the decks with the insistence of a veteran DJ. Cutting his teeth in Western New York amidst a Nu Skool Breaks golden era, Eccy moved out west to explore new ground.

Reemerging in the Bay Area, enriched in his vast musical explorations,he perfects his ever evolving mix methods through progressive DJ sets. Taking listeners on a journey from booty-filled moombahton & moombahsoul, into 808 inspired UK Funky Breaks & Deep Bass. Be on the lookout for his high energy style, this DJ is one not to be missed!

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Steve Mostly------------
https://soundcloud.com/mosley

Coming into electronic music in 2004, Steven quickly started make a name for himself at parties around the South Bay with his monitors and mixer always in tow.

As the momentum of his shows grew, so did his production talent and collaboration with the Tech Dolphin Artists. Meanwhile, Steve began to put the infamous Wake&Bake Campouts into motion, and after 3 years of turning dirt and building his own stages, Steve now hosts shows 400 attendees deep at his property every summer. San Jose could not have produced a more driven and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Showcasing the genius of Dirtybird artist Ardalan, bangin local talent, postitve family vibes, cheap drinks and lots of BASS... all for only $3!!!

Let's get down!!!
-The OmNiscient Crew

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

The Melodramatics, CIFIC, & Oatmeal Cookie @ The Blue Lagoon Monday 1/28/13

Monday 1/28/13

Reggae/Ska/Rock
Redding/Chico, CA
Band formally known as "The Skaflaws" & "The Green Lights"
Santa Cruz

"Northern California Multi-Genre Groove"
Boulder Creek, CA

Projekt2
Alternative
Central Coast, CA

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

Saturday, January 12, 2013

VX36, Deet, Head Casket, & T.C.R. @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 1/23/13

Wednesday 1/23/13

VX36
Metal
Geyserville, CA

Deet
Metal
Eugene, CA

Horror Punk
Santa Cruz, CA

T.C.R.
Punk Rock
San Jose, CA

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

Turtle Rising, Whisker Biscuit, & The Business End @ The Blue Lagoon Monday 1/21/13

Monday 1/21/13

Rock/Pop/Punk
San Francisco, CA

Whisker Biscuit

Rock / Punk Rock / Alternative
San Francisco, CA

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Culo A Boca, He Who Cannot Be Named, Seduce The Dead, & Tartar Control @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 1/18/13

Friday 1/18/13

Horor Punk Rock n Roll
Sunnyvale, San Francsico, Santa Cruz

Punk / Alternative Rock
Alameda

Punk / Hardcore / Rock
Santa Cruz

Punk rock/Hug Rock
Los Angeles, CA

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Time Machine Modulus, Encíñal St. Jäm Bändé, & tba @ The Blue Lagoon Wednesday 1/16/13

Wednesday 1/16/13

Primal/Electronic, Coast to Coast, Smoothie
Santa Cruz

Encíñal St. Jäm Bändé

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

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Desmadre, Shiny Mountains, & Antlion @ The Blue Lagoon Monday 1/14/13

Monday 1/14/13

Surf Rock
Santa Cruz, CA

Shiny Mountains
Indie, Garage, Rock
Santa Cruz

Antlion
Santa Cruz

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

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Central Coast Beat Down 2 (Producer Battle) @ The Blue Lagoon Saturday 1/12/13

Saturday 1/12/13

COME OUT TO OUR 2ND BEAT BATTLE FEATURING THE 831's DOPEST PRODUCERS!!!! PRODUCERS MESSAGE ME OR BOY THE HOODLUM to register!!!

CENTRAL COAST BEAT DOWN 2!!!
(PRODUCER BATTLE)
SPECIAL CD RELEASE & BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR BOY!!

SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCES BY
BOY
D-TEAM
SCORPZ
KROOKED FAM

DJ KOOL SON (on the 1s & 2s)

PRODUCERS!!!
TO ENTER PLEASE E-MAIL 3 BEATS & YOUR NAME TO:
thevillederberg@gmail.com

$5 REGISTRATION FEE IS DUE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT!!\
$7/PRESALE
$10/DOOR

21+

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

Monday, January 7, 2013

Time Spills, Pillars Of Hercules, & Resistance Is Futile @ The Blue Lagoon Friday 1/11/13

Friday 1/11/13

Time Spills
Psychedelic Afro Fuzz Funk
Salinas

Pillars Of Hercules
Hardcore/Metal/Progressive
San Jose

Progressive Metalcore from San Jose, Ca. We are currently working on our album "Swallowed by the Seas" due for release in March.
We began as a studio project in 2009. We're working on an album that we will hopefully have complete by early 2013 titled "Swallowed by the Seas". It includes songs we've been writing and developing over the last few years. We've got much more in the works and plenty of tricks up our sleeves. Stay tuned!

Resistance Is Futile
Grindcore
Salinas/Aptos

923 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz

RSVP ON FACEBOOK

$5 9:00PM 21+ Full Bar!
*Set times subject to change based on load in/out, actual lengths of set, etc...
No underage drinking, smoking, and absolutely NO DRUGS!
"So go comb your hair, fix your lipstick, grab your dancin shoes, and come Rock'n'Roll with us! See you at the show!"
Any other questions or comments can be posted here, or on our page http://www.facebook.com/anchorheartproductions