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New Video From Local Balloonfest Rockers Chaos Follows Order [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:40:01 +0000

Balloonfest 2013 is coming up fast and … just in the nick of time … Chaos Follows Order have squeezed out a new video! The video for “Epiphany” was done by Paloma Films films who have also done videos for Murder FM. (Which is kinda cool since a couple of the guys in CFO are also [...]

KLAQ Balloonfest Local Locos (Pt. 3) [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:32:10 +0000

You already know The Q is bringing you The Tremonti Project, Sully Erna of Godsmack, Aranda, Young Guns and Halestorm. Now, here are the local rockers! The local band list is finally ready and here’s the grand finale! The Memorial Day Balloonfest lineup will close out Bfest 2013 in the biggest, loudest fashion ever with: Aftermath Thee Nobodys Revati Murder FM If that [...]

KLAQ Balloonfest Local Locos (Pt.2) [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:07:39 +0000

You already know The Q is bringing you Sully Erna of Godsmack, Aranda, The Tremonti Project, Young Guns and Halestorm. Now, for the local rockers! The local band list is finally ready, here’s part 2! Sundays Balloonfest lineup is going to be a little different. Something new (and pretty kick ass!!) happens this year as Balloonfest goes “unplugged”! The lineup will be: Texas [...]

El Paso Rockers Get Together To Benefit The Waco Victims

Dubba G — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:46:16 +0000

Saturday, the wildest party in town is on the east side!! A bunch of local bands are getting together to raise money for the victims of the recent explosion in Waco! Hit up The Rock House (located in The Cockpit, 9828 Montana) Saturday and party with Suicide Romance, Crash, P. W. A. B. K., Distorted [...]

Revolver Magazine Debuts New Video From El Paso Band [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:47:19 +0000

Revolver magazine recently premiered the new video from Norman Matthew and company!! Collectively known as Murder FM, the band have made the long journey from El Paso garage to stages all over the world! They’ve toured with Korn, Lacuna Coil, Black Veil Brides and more! (They’re currently out with Escape The Fate!) Murder FM have [...]

Benefit Comedy and Music Festival at the Hidrant in El Paso!

Patty Campos — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:06:16 +0000

Texas Roadkill, along with Black Velvet Promotions and The Hidrant would like to invite you and everyone you know to their HUGE benefit Comedy/Music Fest! Starts tomorrow! Live at The Hidrant! You can expect entertainment from 15 bands and comedians! Plus raffles, food and DJ’s all to help raise money! Tanya Sanchez Gier was diagnosed [...]

Local Bands … Let KLAQ.com Know What You're Up To

Dubba G — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:41:07 +0000

Borderland bands, check this out!! Cruising The Clubs has met it’s end. Don’t be sad though, we have something better for you guys!! No more missed msgs, no more unread notes from DJ to DJ and no more misunderstandings about your gigs. (IE; he said Sunday at The House Of Rock but it was actually [...]

Not So Silent Christmas Concert Tonight

Dubba G — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:47:24 +0000

Downtown El Paso rocks tonight (12/22/12) at Tricky Falls! 209 S. El Paso is where you’ll find Tricky Falls and 18 of El Pasos best local bands tonight for the annual Not So Silent Christmas concert! (12/22/12) Hosted by Metal Sanaz, the event starts at 4 and wraps up around 1:30am! $7. gets you in [...]

Memorial Service And Fund Raiser For El Paso Woman

Dubba G — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:41:23 +0000

El Pasos local music scene has lost a great friend ……. Becky Renteria Cruz was ALL about local music and very much loved by local bands and several of us here at The Q alike. Sadly, Becky recently passed away. Her love and support for El Pasos music scene will be missed and local musicians are [...]

Songs About El Paso (And A 'Lil Local Band History) [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:31:58 +0000

Lots of Cities have been mentioned in songs and our beloved El Chuco is no exception! It’s not a rock song, but I can’t overlook the first song I ever heard that mentioned El Paso. (And the one that most people think of first!) “El Paso” by Marty Robbins. Not only a legendary song that introduced [...]

So Not Psyched Battle Of The Bands Tonight

Dubba G — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:00:07 +0000

Tonight, round two of the annual So Not Psyched battle goes down at Tricky Falls! Come on out, have a drink or two and watch some really good bands go at each for a very cool prize. According to the battles organizer (and So Not Psyched founder/owner) Alex “Bundy” Vargas; the bands are competing for cash prizes [...]

What Touring Merchandise Generates The Most Profit?

Dubba G — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:36:50 +0000

Periodically, I throw some advice out to the local bands here. Today, it’s about your merchandise!According to a study that compared the typical band swag ”cost to produce” vs. it’s “expected retail price”; load up on stickers, patches and T-shirts! By all means bring your CDs but don’t expect to make much in the long run. (Most bands … even a lot of big time national [...]

Who's Playing Balloonfest 2012? Complete Band Schedule

Dubba G — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:00:35 +0000

Balloonfest 2012 is officially underway, with balloons launching at Santa Teresa Country Club Saturday morning, and the action moving over to Wet N Wild Waterworld, with bands taking the stage throughout the day. Here's the complete schedule of who's playing when so you don't miss a thing!

The Road To Balloonfest 2012!

Dubba G — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:47:39 +0000

One week to go before El Pasos best rock officially kicks off Summer with a serious 3 day party!! Memorial Day Weekend, the partys at Wet N Wild Waterworld!! Dead Sara, Buckcherry, Hellyeah and P. O. D. are the headliners and we rock each day ALL day with Local Locos like Burnt, Crash, Alodex and … among many [...]

Calling Local Bands! If You Would Like To Be On Q-Connected, You Better Read This! Also, Check Out What's In Store For You Tonight As Well!

Mardi Gras — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:13:30 +0000

OK, local bands, listen up! I need some new music from the local scene asap! You can dropp off a demo to our studios, 4180 N. Mesa, attention to either: Rick ‘Mardi Gras’, Glenn Garza, or Kevin Vargas. Please make it radio friendly, and if you can, please attach some lyrics. We’re always trying to [...]