I have a couple videos from Dfest thanks to Morgan.

As well, thanks to Pia for finding information on a new book which will have a Rooney interview in it. The book is titled Off the Bus and On The Record.

"OFF THE BUS provides a unique Almost Famous perspective: In their interviews, the teens created a casual, off-the-cuff environment, and the artists definitely let their guards down. The artists were captured at various points in their careers, some on the upward trajectory and others enjoying big success.

"Included are high-visibility rock stars like Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, The Donnas, and Rooney, as well as hot up-and-comers such as Charlotte Sometimes, Eisley, and The All-American Rejects. Other featured bands are Cartel, CKY, Cobra Starship, Dave Melillo, Fat Mike (NOFX), Marko 72 (Sugarcult), Gym Class Heroes, Jack’s Mannequin, Meg & Dia, My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, OK Go, The Academy Is…, The Starting Line, Yellowcard, and some surprise superstars."

The Chapin Sisters

Tuesday, July 28th our very own Louis Stephens will be playing with the l.a. based folk act The Chapin Sisters at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood at 9 PM. Also included in the band are Aaron Sperske and Dan Horne from Beachwood Sparks. Come one come all.

JULY 26, 2009

I have added a lot of pictures from Dfest yesterday to the Gallery.

Thanks to Kayte

JULY 22, 2009

Twitter

Robert has started twittering - follow Rooney on twitter

HYMNS
Ned and Taylor sings backup on the newly released EP 'Appaloosa' from HYMNS. You can buy the EP on iTunes.

MOGUL
Matt, Ned and Taylor joined Bleu, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and Mike Viola on stage as MOGUL at Hotel Cafe on July 14th.
Here's a couple of videos from Bleu's youtube.

Everything's Fine


That Is Why


Videos of New Songs

Holdin' On


Not in My House


Suckceed

If you listen closely you can hear Louie sing backup at 3:23.

JULY 13, 2009

POWER POP SUMMIT... July 14th 8:00 p.m.

Tomorrow night at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, Ned, Matt, and Taylor will join Bostonian singer/songwriter Bleu on the last night of his 3 week residency. The Rooney boys will also be playing alongside the legendary Roger Manning Jr. (Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, Beck, Air) and Mike Viola (Candy Butchers, That Thing You Do/The Wonders, Solo record bad assness). The superband known as Mogul will perform songs off some of the aforementioned records so don't miss it! This show will sell out so go to The Hotel Cafe calender website for tickets.

Tickets are available here. Please note that the show is 21+.

JULY 9, 2009

Update from Rooney, July 8, 2009 - MIXING

the new record has entered the mixing stage. all of the music is done being recorded, and we have selected the songs that will go onto the album. we are working with a cool mixer, and getting through roughly 1 song per day. this is the finish line folks. new rooney album almost done!

JULY 5, 2009

I have added a few pictures of Robert @ The Hard Bat After Party from June 26 in Vegas to the Gallery.

JULY 3, 2009

I have just added some more pictures from Rooney's acoustic set at Bleu's 'Record Release Residency' on June 30 to the Gallery.

These pictures were taken by Tyler Chesher. Make sure you become a fan of his on facebook.

JULY 1, 2009

Rooney's acoustic set at Bleu's 'Record Release Residency'

I have just added a few pictures from last night to the Gallery.

Rooney performed 3 new songs

Holdin On


World


Don't Wanna Lose You (beginning)


Don't Wanna Lose You (the rest of the song)


Credit and huge thanks to Josephine.

JUNE 17, 2009

George

JUNE 16, 2009

Rooney to Perform at Bleu's 'Record Release Residency'

Los Angeles recording artist Bleu will be playing several shows at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA to promote the upcoming release of his album "A Watched Pot." Rooney will be joining Bleu at his June 30 show. For all the show details, visit Bleu's MySpace.

JUNE 12, 2009

Rooney the final headliner for Dfest

"Rooney, the latest headliner, is a five piece, influenced by bands such as the Beach Boys, Superdrag, ELO, Blur and the group's hometown of L.A. It's toured with acts such as Weezer, Kelly Clarkson and the Vines.

Rooney joins Cake, Mates of State, Ra Ra Riot, Dengue Fever, the Cool Kids, Carney, Ian Moore, Here II Here, Manda Mosher. the Black Crowes, Ozomatli, The Knux, Dub Trio, Blue October, Gogol Bordello, Citizen Cope, Bassnectar, Gringo Star, the Uglysuit, Rachelle Van Zanten, Joe Pug, Gil Mantera's Party Dream, DJ Rekha, Bill Hamel, Delta Spirit and Other Lives, as well as a bumper crop of emerging and local and regional artists.

Dfest music conference and festival is July 24-25 in the Blue Dome District of downtown Tulsa."

Read the full article here. Visit Dfest on the web for more information, including where to buy tickets. Thanks to Leslie for the tip about this show!

JUNE 12, 2009

I have added 2 pictures from The Cobra Snake to the Gallery.

JUNE 1, 2009

I have added scans from the second issue of Rooney's fanclub magazine, The Floor, to the Gallery.

I have also added some photos taken by Tyler Chesher from the Conan O'Brien test taping on May 27.

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