Midnight Cashier (Dirtnap). Review by Jen Cray.

Bitchin’ (Purple Feather). Review by Jen Cray.

Doublecross (Dirtnap). Review by Jen Cray.

The first ever Volcom Tour brought co-headliners Riverboat Gamblers and Valient Thorr to Orlando, along with label mates Totimoshi and ASG. This was exactly the kind of show Jen Cray had been waiting for.

Hellbound and Heartless (Hellcat). Review by Jen Cray.

the best damn thing (RCA Records). Review by Matt Parish.

Tantrum (Blackheart). Review by Jen Cray.

Both Before I’m Gone (Blackheart). Review by Jen Cray.

Impeach My Bush (XL). Review by Jen Cray.

Even this far into her career Joan Jett is all about the music. Why else would she bring two show-stealing bands- Eagles of Death Metal and Riverboat Gamblers - on tour with her? Jen Cray falls into the celebratory atmosphere of one perfect lineup of rock n’ roll.

During their short tour opening for the legendary Joan Jett, Texas’ most valuable export- Riverboat Gamblers - invited Jen Cray up to their dressing room for an informal chat before their set.

Up Your Ass Tray (Go Kart). Review by Jen Cray.

Talking with Sienna DeGovia , vocalist/bassist for The Randies , is like chatting with a friend, as Jen Cray found out recently.

The Applicators fill the void of estrogen heavy punk bands that seemed to have all but disappeared after the ’90s wave of riot grrrls faded out. Jen Cray called up Kristina (bass) and Erica (guitar) to talk about being an American band from Texas, and scientific experiments for cash.

The Warped Tour brings its annual circus of misfits and mayhem to Orlando. Jen Cray experiences the overindulgence of noise, colors, crowds, heat… and torrential rain.

Gold Medal (Atlantic Records). Review by Andrew Ellis.

At The Friendship Motor Inn (The Randies). Review by Carl F Gauze.

The Gore Gore Girls take the two best musical styles of Detroit, Motown and Garage Rock, and combine them with sexy, sultry attitude. Jen Cray reports from the white vinyl lounge.

The Moto-Litas. Review by Stein Haukland.

The Moto-Litas. Review by Stein Haukland.