The collection of songs on Vandoliers’ fifth album, Life Behind Bars, offers a window into frontwoman Jenni Rose’s journey through addiction and gender dysphoria — a journey that has culminated in her decision to come out as a trans woman while working in the macho worlds of Texas country and punk rock. Ten years into their career, the band’s latest work is as upbeat and sing-along ready as ever, but with a little more stripped-down and intimate feel than their typical fare, in addition to being lyrically more substantive and, at times, more politically pointed. Bars is fearless and fun, a bold entry in a musical space that is still too often hidebound by tradition.
Karate Riot
Karate Riot started out in Boise Idaho May 2020. Influenced by the mid 90s to early 2000s Punk Rock sound, Karate Riot continues to develop a modern twist with melodic Guitar playing by Brock Glaisyer From Boise, Idaho known for his solo project The Boredom Corporation. Vocals/Guitarist Andy Miranda from Victorville Ca who has played in several projects since the early mid nineties such as Born Rivals, Camp Schultz ,Chuck (Back up Basist), The Droogs, Rule Of Thumb, and Poet Sky. Holding Down the fort is Drummer Jason Mackiewicz From Riverside, California known for playing hardcore punk band Sick Sense & Last Ditch Effort who later went on and ioined Bedroom Talk. Bassist Johnny Gregurich from Central California who plays Guitar and Tours with The Forgotten through the late nineties to Present time. Karate Riot will be playing Live soon!
