Rock Music Takes Over Music City At Rock Over Broadway

Online, April 22, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Nashville, TN - Rock music is a phenomenon. The lifestyle, the guitar riffs, the anthems-they influence millions around the globe. On April 30, Dream Row is bringing that energy to Music City. Rock Over Broadway is a showcase for rock bands from all over to come to Nashville to perform at Hard Rock Nashville.
Nashville natives Blackwater James are one of the acts set to play for the evening. Who says a band that hails from the country music hub can't exude hard rock? Blackwater James consists of vocalist and guitarist Christopher James, guitarist Deanna Passarella, bassist Josh Burns, and drummer Todd Schlosser.
"It's an uphill battle to keep rock music around in Nashville," Blackwater James manager Chris Foust says. "We are pumped to play with straight ahead rock bands to keep that type of music alive. We want to let people know there is still rock music in Nashville. Anytime we get to showcase rock music in Nashville we are all about it. Our main focus for the show is to have a good time with the crowd and have some fun."
Also performing are The Redding Shift, The Branded (from Chicago, IL) and from VH1 Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, Heather Williams. The Redding Shift is made up of four members who traveled to Nashville to share their love of music with the world. Their sound combines many genres, from blues to punk, to create their rock sound. The Branded makes their unique sound by using giant guitar riffs and infectious melodies. Heather Williams has also participated in ESPN Great Outdoor Games and X Games.
Williams says, "What I do is pop rock, not too far from country and country rock. I think it's going to fit in really well and it is going to be good. I have high expectations and I am excited about the show."
Tickets for the Rock Over Broadway Show are on sale now for $10 and are available at the door or online at dreamrow.com. The doors for the event open at 6 PM. The show is open to all ages; however, an adult must accompany attendees under 18.
Dream Row, a Nashville-based live music promotion company, produces Rock Over Broadway. The showcase allows regional rock talent to show that Nashville is truly Music City, not just the center of country music. More information can be found at rockoverbroadway.com and dreamrow.com.
Follow the show on Twitter via @RockOvrBroadway.