Santa Cruz Music Festival Coming October 19 & 20!

Santa Cruz Music Festival 2019
Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th
Info: www.santacruzmusicfestival.com

SCMF19 New Additions:
- Hotel Paradox joins as our Official 2019 Hotel including VIP Packages and exclusive MASSIVE After-Party!
- San Lorenzo Park upgraded for a HUGE house event with BBQ & beer garden!
- The Catalyst Club returns!

The Santa Cruz Music Festival is a back for it’s sixth year in Downtown Santa Cruz, delivering two days of curated, music-focused programming across more than a dozen venues, including more than 250+ local artists performing in public spaces and local businesses. The 2019 event is set to be one for the books. Come experience Santa Cruz through the eyes of SCMF!

*2019 Participating Venues*

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - The Catalyst Club - San Lorenzo Park - Hotel Paradox - The MAH / Abbott Square - Motiv - The Blue Lagoon - Surf City Billiards - Cafe Mare - Rosie McCann's - Streetlight Records - Woodstock's Pizza - The Poet & The Patriot - The Reef / Pono Hawaiian Grill - 99 Bottles - Felix Kulpa Gallery - Starving Musician

*Ticketing Options*

Full Experience Pass:
The Full Experience Pass will give you access to all participating SCMF venues including the Civic Auditorium, The Catalyst Club, and San Lorenzo Park. The Civic Auditorium & The Catalyst Club are the only venues that will allow 18+ pass holders after 10:00 PM.

ParkPlus Pass + SC Speaks:
The ParkPlus Pass will give you access to San Lorenzo Park, SC Speaks & all participating venues, except, The Civic Auditorium & The Catalyst Club. Please see event info for the full list of venues and their age restrictions. Due to the age restrictions of the venues, the ParkPlus will only be sold to those over 21. No refunds, only SCMF Full Experience Pass upgrades can be issued if you purchased this pass and you are not over 21.

VIP Pass:
-This pass will give the holder access to ALL PARTICIPATING VENUES, VIP BARS, THE HOTEL PARADOX & THE OFFICIAL SCMF19 AFTER-PARTY AT THE HOTEL PARADOX.
-VIP Passes are the ONLY way to get into The Official SCMF19 After-Party at The Hotel Paradox.
-FREE drinks at all participating SCMF19 Exclusive VIP Bars
-The Civic Auditorium
- San Lorenzo Park
- Felix Kulpa Gallery
- The Catalyst Club (no free drinks)

Hotel VIP Package for 2 People:
-(2)SCMF19 VIP Passes
-(1) hotel room for 2-nights (Saturday & Sunday) at Hotel Paradox part of the Autograph Collection by Marriot.
-Access to the extremely exclusive SCMF19 Official After-Party located in the Hotel Paradox Ballroom on both Saturday & Sunday late-night (1:00am-5:00am). Only those with the VIP Wristband can attend. Bragging rights guaranteed.
-FREE drinks at all participating SCMF19 Exclusive VIP Bars
-FREE gifts from our participating sponsors.
-Start the weekend off right with our Welcome Party Refreshments on Saturday, October 19th.
-Settle into your stay with our in-room gifts from our participating sponsors!
-Refuel at our Mimosa Brunch on the morning of Sunday, October 20th.
-All weekend 24-hour access to Hotel Paradox's heated pool & hot tub.
-Enjoy the sun and work on your tan with daily DJs spinning tunes by the pool.

Info: www.santacruzmusicfestival.com

Brought to you by: Berdels, Euphoric.net, Hotel Paradox, Mobility Clinic, Big Pete's Treats, Mychron, Summit Boys, Swan Dive Media, Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios, Santa Cruz Canna Farms, CannaCraft, Boxed Water, Topo Chico, Wave Soda, Whalebird Kombucha, Bona Fide Nitro Coffee, Guayaki & West Cliff Wellness.

Come see Barb Rocks Roster at SCMF:
The Go Ahead play Blue Lagoon on Saturday October 19th @ 8pm!
Frantic Romantic play Blue Lagoon on Saturday October 19th @ 4pm!
Levi J plays 99 Bottles on Saturday October 19th @ 10pm!

Frantic Romantic Release "Someday" Single & Video

After a successful show playing FestiArte (Plaza Alameda Otay) in Tijuana Mexico, San Jose dreampop band Frantic Romantic released their new single “Someday” with a pastel-laden music video in which singer Mr. Kerosene and guitarist Rube Walker jump into a 80's synth wave hellscape. “Someday” is available on all outlets, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Frantic Romantic is playing Santa Cruz Music Festival on Saturday October 19th at the Blue Lagoon, so grab your tickets now!

Frantic Romantic's "Ready To Go" Cover Premiered on Soundwaves TV

Our friends at Soundwaves TV premiered Frantic Romantic’s newest music video for their cover of Republica’s “Ready To Go” last night! The video was filmed in my backyard and really captures the live performance aspect of the band, especially the commanding presence of lead singer Mr. Kerosene.

Personally, I think the band did a great job capturing the original songs energy, yet still making it their own. Curious to hear what you all think of it!

The single will be out on all outlets this week, including Spotify and Apple Music! Next Sunday June 23, Soundwaves TV will feature Frantic Romantic’s interview with them, so tune in at 7pm PDT!

"Rocketship" Video Features Frantic Romantic As Aliens Landing On Earth

Alt-pop/dream-rockers Frantic Romantic released their newest single “Rocketship” with an awesome music video reminiscent of the 80’s movie Earth Girls Are Easy. The video, directed by Nic Domaguing, stars local model/actress Victoria Barajas in your typical aliens meets earth girl fashion, with gold jumpsuits and a funny dinner scene that will make you smile. Stream the single on Spotify and don’t forget to follow/subscribe/like the band on their social media channels!

In other great news, Mr Kerosene & Rube Walker perform at Festiarte, el punto del arte in Tijuana Mexico this weekend, courtesy of El Topo Records, as well as on June 22 in the downtown festival.

Frantic Romantic on Soundwaves TV's Season 2 Premiere

Soundwaves TV featured Frantic Romantic's "At Night" official music video in their Season 2 debut! The video is featured at 1:15:40 in Vimeo below. Soundwaves is also premiering the band's new song and video "Rocketship" on March 31st, plus the band will be live in the studio with them on April 27th! Can’t wait for you all the experience “Rocketship” — it’s a great song and from what I’ve seen in the trailer, it’s going to be epic!

Frantic Romantic Rerelease Victoria Trap Album & Announce Santa Cruz Show

San Jose dreampop quintet Frantic Romantic are rereleasing The Victoria Trap album which was previously available under their old band name Skyway View. The Victoria Trap features some of the band’s best singles including “Made of Glass,” “Crimson Petal,” and “Never Let Me Go.” The band is premiering one single every week day from February 14 to February 28 on their YouTube, starting with “Wilted Heart,” which appropriately surfaced online on Valentine’s Day. The full album will be out February 28th on Spotify and all major outlets.

Frantic Romantic also announced their first Santa Cruz show on Saturday March 2nd at Blue Lagoon with Threat To Self and Birdo.

Barb Rocks Signs Frantic Romantic To Her Management Roster!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2019

Barb Rocks announced the signing of San Jose's dreampop rockers Frantic Romantic to her management roster. Having worked with the band in their previous incarnation, as well as managing lead singer Mr. Kerosene's former band Drop Dead Sixty, it was only natural for Frantic Romantic to sign with the local band manager they already trusted and built repertoire with.

Frantic Romantic emerged from the ashes of Skyway View with an arsenal of new music, which they've been releasing monthly since October 2018. Comprised of six strangers who came together to handcraft a sonic, melodic miasma of songs, they’ve been compared to the likes of The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Psychedelic Furs. Both melodic and aggressive, they possess a sound sonically reminiscent of decades past, oozing 80’s new wave mixed with 90’s culture, with a stage presence to match. With four singles and accompanying videos released already, plus a new video and full EP coming this Spring, the band is ready to burst out of California music scene and gain traction wherever they can.

In regards to working together, Frantic Romantic's Mr. Kerosene said, "We’re very excited to announce our official partnership with Barb Rocks. Barb has a quality that few others possess: she really gives a damn. She wants musicians to succeed, and she’ll fight for bands even when they aren’t fighting for themselves. As a group, we feel our dedication to our work will not only be matched, but heightened by her services. She has a myriad of resources and she makes herself constantly available. We look forward to working with our manager and close friend, Barb Rocks."

Barb Rocks said of Frantic Romantic, "I’ve always been impressed with the drive, passion, and energy the band has to make it in this business. Not only is Frantic Romantic releasing quality songs with entertaining videos, they are also eager to learn and find new ways to garner people’s attention. Working with musicians who are actively involved in achieving their goals with a distinct creative vision is every manager’s dream, and together we can achieve new heights.”

Both Frantic Romantic and Barb Rocks are excited for this union and what the future holds, confident their working relationship will lead to prosperous years ahead.

Be sure to check out all the creative music videos Frantic Romantic has released in the last four months and be sure subscribe to their YouTube Channel! The band is currently shooting their new music video which they plan to release in March, followed by the release of their debut LP Celestina. And don’t forget to stream their music on Spotify!

Frantic Romantic Release The Wolf In Newest Song & Video

Amping up for a wild Friday? So is this werewolf. Watch his night out on the town in Frantic Romantic’s latest music video “Un Lobo Entre Nosotros.”

The video follows a lonely wolf creeping the city streets and causing some trouble, as well as the band and friends dressed in various animal heads jammin’ out to the song. Not only does watching the video make you wish you’d been at the video filming in your own animal spirit mask, but it also conveys that there’s a little wolf in all of us.

Stay tuned for another awesome video coming this Spring with the release of their full new album!

Come See Frantic Romantic At Art Boutiki January 5th!

Join Frantic Romantic for their first San Jose show (under their new band name) on Saturday January 5th at Art Boutiki! The show also features the very talented singer/songwriter Levi J and hard-rockers Exophonics, so it’s going to be an amazing show!

Loudini Rock & Roll Circus Interviews Frantic Romantic

Frantic Romantic’s lead singer Mr. Kerosene and guitarist Rube Walker were recently on Loudini’s Rock & Roll Circus talking about how the band started and their new music.

Check out the podcast, listen to the new single “At Night,” and get a better idea of what the band is all about and what influences them!

You can also listen on Talkshoe and on Podbean.

Frantic Romantic Premiere "Celestina" Single With Animated Video

San Jose dream-pop rockers Frantic Romantic released their newest single “Celestina” today with an awesome animated video created by lead singer Mr. Kerosene!

Middle Tennessee Music premiered the video with a raving review stating:
“California based rockers Frantic Romantic emanate the essence (and a charming nostalgia) for the magical process of music discovery during an era now simply referred to as the ’90s. They are that band you stumbled upon in a shitty dive bar one random night with whom you uncontrollably fell in love with. Their songs were included on those mixtapes you carefully curated and handed to your girlfriend(s). They are the band you tried to emulate with your middle school buddies during talent shows. They are rock and roll from a gradually distancing era of music history that many of us hold near and dear to our hearts.“

Frantic Romantic Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos With New Song/Video

In honor of Dia De Los Muertos, San Jose dream-pop rockers Frantic Romantic released their second single and music video today with an awesome premiere in No Depression magazine! Writer Mary Roberts states:
“With Alt-Pop hooks, the group easily wins over your heart and your ears which does the soul good. Vibrant melodies take over the track as it captures the nature of the band and also the video. Bound to win you over, Frantic Romantic quickly proves they have staying power in the modern era.“

The band was lucky enough to get another write-up via Music Existence, who’s writer Stephen Vicino wrote:
”The video not only shows the essence of the group in song, but also as a visual masterpiece. Their sonically alluring sound blends perfectly with a strong melodic flow that resonates throughout. The video perfectly captures the essence of the song with solid instrumentation and intriguing vocals which helps to convey the story of the piece.”

Frantic Romantic Release "At Night" Single & Video

San Jose’s new dream-pop rockers Frantic Romantic released their first single “At Night” today with an awesome music video! Thanks to PureGrainAudio for debuting the band’s moody song about solitude, as well as the incredible artwork of their upcoming album.

Lead singer Mr. Kerosene talks about the making of the video in the article, stating:
”We really wanted to play into the title and the mood of the song, which is basically bleak solitude. The whole band is separated, playing this song in their version of the same room.”

Meet San Jose's Newest Band Frantic Romantic

For all the fans of Skyway View, the band has reemerged on the Bay Area scene today as Frantic Romantic after teasing the new project on social media for the last few weeks.  Reminiscent of 80’s new wave sound and 90’s pop culture, the band’s signature dream-pop sound is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Follow the band on Spotify or SoundCloud to stay tuned for the releases.