“The Sweet Sounds Rockfest 2 is becoming one of the biggest festivals in the USA. "We are getting bands coming from different states throughout the USA" stated CEO Ron Berman. "All of the artists that have signed with us have opened up for major artists and have headlined major festivals. So many artists have reached out to us wanting to perform at the festival. We are very gracious to Bob Cozza of The Penny Road Pub who opened his doors for us to have this festival." Sweet Sounds Rockfest 2 on April 28th 2012 - at The Penny Road Pub - will be hosted by international comedian Jim Florentine. Bands confirmed at this time are Strikeforce (Missouri), Lynch (Illinois), Scarred (L.A. California), Matt & The City Limits (New York City), Thirteen-A- Cross (Missouri), The Air On Everest (Wisconsin), Age Of Distrust (Ohio), The Knobs (Iowa). Anyone interested in attending please go to www.showclix.com/event/204951 to purchase advanced tickets.”

“This is really surprising, but there’s a band called The Knobs and they’re just a bunch of kids and their talent was so unbelievable. The one guy on the guitar was like Eddie Van Halen or (Yngwie) Malmsteen and he’s 16 years old. The whole band was ridiculously talented. This was in Des Moines. I’m wearing their shirt right now. - Joe Leste (Bang Tango)”

“THESE KIDS ROCK BEYOND THEIR YEARS! They have the HEART AND SOUL of a SEASONED CLASSIC ROCK BAND, with a FRESH TWIST of RAW ENERGY! Whatever Jake Kemble (Lead Guitar Player) eats for lunch...I WANT SOME…He has CRAZY ENERGY ON STAGE! ”

“You want to rock out? Then you have to see the Knobs. With guitar ripping, vocal smashing rock n' roll, you'll leave wanting more. The Knobs are rock 'n roll at it's finest. Cory Ford Program Director/Brand Manager Afternoon Host 97.7 KCRR - THE Classic Rock Station www.kcrr.com”

“Derek, always gracious, states that The Knobs’ goals for the new year is to continue improving their craft and writing new material, as well as utilizing contacts that should result in shows in Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, the east coast, Europe, and more! So far in less than a year the band have managed to play all around Iowa, as well as into Illinois, Nebraska, and Missouri, and they want to branching into as many states, and countries, as possible. “This band is about having fun, while making great music, and putting on a show that makes other people enjoy themselves too” Derek says. “The band has no limit as to how far we want to go!””

“Summer Jam is June 26 and Big Country Bash is June 27 and to kick them off there will be a special pre-party June 25 at 7 Flags Events Center. The Band Perry and local openers Hat Trick Heroes will perform, and admission is free if you have tickets to either Summer Jam or Big Country Bash. On a related note, 7 Flags is hosting Get the Led Out June 18. It's a tribute to Led Zeppelin featuring all local bands. Jason Brown, Hollywood Burnout, Gimikk, Robbie Michael & Trip Defiance, Rocket Transfer, THE KNOBS, Seven Hells, Bus 15, Steve Robinson and the Foundation and a few more will perform Zep's best songs in a variety of genres. There will be a vote that night, and the two top vote getters will play Summer Jam.”

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