'Just a tidbit about Down the Boulevard; playing Friday, July 15th at Cheyenne Saloon with
Alien Ant Farm...
When a hard-hitting Las Vegas punk band decided a few years back to make the transition to a sound more inspired by blues, with more soul and acoustic accents, while still preserving rock elements; that decision resulted in Down the Boulevard. With a passionate and energetic stage presence, DTB is a Las Vegas hard rock band partly comprised of three members of the former local punk act, Billy’s Kid. After playing out as Billy’s Kid in venues around town like the Double Down, Mike Love, Matt Hendrix, and J Willis envisioned breaking out of the punk mold and into good old alternative/hard rock. To do this, they brought on Louie Rodriguez and Jason Anthony, whose grandfather is actually the famous producer/director, Al Schwartz. In the band’s own words, “Making the switch from beer slinging, fist throwing punk rock to acoustic guitars and actually singing was a big step, but we knew it was time.” Thus, in 2009 Down the Boulevard formed to make this vision come to fruition.
Down the Boulevard has been a consistent act in the Las Vegas local rock scene the past couple years. In addition, they’ve repeatedly headlined out of state at venues like the classic Whisky a Go-Go in West Hollywood. DTB’s activity in the Vegas music community consists of playing with local acts like Article Pilot and South for the Summer, as well as with recent out-of-towners from Helmet to Gin Blossoms. Shows at spots like House of Blues, Feelgoods and Cheyenne Saloon have been a platform for the band to play their hearts out with ballad-like rock—the kind that fellas and ladies alike can relate to, in songs like “Outta Her Mind” and “Ruby” (about a friend that’s passed away). Four of their tunes are featured on their self-titled EP, including the song that started it all for DTB: “Take it All”.
In addition to continuously playing gigs around town at your favorite rock joints, like Hard Rock Café on the Strip and Cabo Wabo, Down the Boulevard is about to head back into the studio to add new songs like “Sick” (a groupie favorite), “The Wasted” (written by bassist, Louie) and “Far Away” to their recorded repertoire. DTB is local talent with a lot of heart and rockin’ roots.
Musicians:
Mike Love – Vocals
Madd Matt Hendrix – Lead Guitar
Jason Anthony – Rhythm Guitar
Louie Rodriguez – Bass
J Willis – Drums
Formed: 2009, Las Vegas, NV
Current Status: Recording and playing locally
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