Earlier, we posted about LeakyCon’s wizard rock event, Wrocking and Wrolling. Today we have information about the other major summer conference, Azkatraz, and their wizard rock event - Wrock around the Rock.

(more…)

One thing that I feel is especially unique of wizard rock as a musical community is its vast amount of charitable compilations. It’s a truly great thing, and it sometimes seems as if every area of outreach has been covered.

Enter Wrock Against Bullying, a CD put together by Jenn Somers. Jenn, herself, has two wizard rock bands; The Vanishing Cabinet and Essence of Dittany. She began her compilation in June writing in her blog, “I was a victim of bullying as a child and built up a barrier around myself. Being involved in wizard rock and every single, truly amazing person I’ve met through this community has helped me break down that barrier (more…)

The 2008 United States Presidential Elections are without a doubt history in the making. For the first time in US history, the nation is voting on viable White House hopefuls that includes an African-American and woman. This election comes in a time of war and a massive financial crisis teetering on the brink of an economic depression.

I recently spoke with six American wizard rockers about their thoughts and feelings regarding the upcoming November 4th election. Paul DeGeorge, Harry Year 7 of Harry and the Potters said, “Personally, I think the Bush presidency has been toxic, not just to America, but to the world. Now is a chance to redeem ourselves… (more…)