Afleveringen
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George Dionne interviews bassist MIKE GORMAN of the band THE OUTFIT about their latest album GO. Gorman also discusses the formation of the group, writing albums with their vocalist across the country, working with multi-platinum producer ULRICH WILD (PANTERA, DEFTONES), signing with Pavement Entertainment, the band’s touring prospects for 2024, Mike’s late ‘70s project PEZBAND, an upcoming retrospective release by the group, his other music ventures, the origins of the band name, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews Rock violinist NINA DIGREGORIO about her latest viral video of her performing EDDIE VAN HALEN’s ERUPTION. DiGregorio also discusses the preparation that went into pulling off the composition and video, the positive and negative responses she’s received about it, how she first got into playing Rock covers on the violin, her FEMMES OF ROCK live performance group, her future plans to ‘go solo’, her admiration for the Buffalo Bills, and much, much more.
*Photo by Patrick Rivera Photography & Videography
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George Dionne interviews keyboardist and solo artist (RICHARD) T BEAR about his latest album THE WAY OF THE WORLD. T BEAR also discusses how his late wife was instrumental in getting him back to performing and recording, ROBBY KRIEGER’s role in getting his comeback album FRESH BEAR TRACKS (2021) made, his all-star backing band, the stories behind the singles, not being convinced that PAUL ROGERS wanted to sing on his album, competing with band mate WALTER TROUT on the European singles chart, signing with Quarto Valley Records.
Further, T BEAR discusses live performances with Trout and solo, his work with MUSICARES (fka MAPP), his early albums with RCA and hit single “Sunshine Hotel”, working on albums by GENE SIMMONS, CHER, PETER CRISS, and BILLY SQUIRE, having to talk Squire ‘off the edge’ with drummer BOBBY CHOUINARD, his current session work, where his nickname came from, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews frontman CHRIS P. JAMES of THE BURRITO BROTHERS about their latest album TOGETHER. James also discusses the history of the band from THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS (with GRAM PARSONS & CHRIS HILLMAN) in 1968 to today, how he and current members of the band were recruited over the years, the stories behind the singles, losing guitarist BOB HATTER during the recording of the album, new guitarist STEVE ALLEN coming into the fold, the continuity within their album artwork, his side gig with WALTER EGAN, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews vocalist AUDRA MARIEL of MARTIN HOWTH about her latest album DISTANT DISSONANCE. Audra also discusses why her music isn’t exactly acapella, how she decided on the project name, the stories behind the singles, the art of voice looping, recording in a haunted building, signing with Nefarious Industries, her tricks of the trade for live performances, her Twin Peaks cover band, her Jazz project AUDRA MARIEL AND A REAL HUMAN JAZZ BAND, and much, much more.
*Photo by Alex Jackson
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George Dionne interviews musician LEE AARON about her latest covers album TATTOO ME. Aaron also discusses why she chose the songs and artists she did, a bit of the behind the scenes of her music videos, meeting ANN & NANCY WILSON of HEART, her upcoming live performances, whether we can expect LEE AARON outside of Canada, her 2023 induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame, the 40th anniversary of METAL QUEEN, her son’s reaction to seeing the music video for the first time, how Aaron and her band craft new music, and much, much, more.
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George Dionne interviews vocalist RIZZ and drummer TROY LUCCKETTA of RIZZ AND THE BELIEVERZ about their latest single "Don't Stop Tryin'". The duo also discuss how they first met, how the project was formed, recording at BOB MARLEY's Tuff Gong Studio, having the opportunity to jam with WILBURN "SQUIDLY" COLE, whether group will continue to release singles or a full album, working with Sun Records / Select-O-Hits, their debut at the Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival, the plans for future performances, and much, much more.
*Photo credit Mark Allee
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George Dionne interviews NIKA COMET and ALEX MISHUSTOV of CHASE THE COMET about their latest album ILL.U.ME.NATION PART 1: INCEPTION. The duo also discusses the stories behind the singles, how Niko Gemini (FOUNDRY) appeared on the album, signing with Pavement Entertainment, meeting in their high school band and falling in love, collaborating with LENA SCISSORHANDS (INFECTED RAIN) back in 2020, when we can expect Part II of the album, the origins of their band name, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews ALEX BLACKSONIC of BLACK SONIC PEARLS about their debut album SONIXOMNIA. Alex also discusses how the band was formed, the stories behind the singles, his admiration for CHRIS CORNELL, working with Grammy Award winning producer MICHAEL H. BRAUER, opening for SLASH feat. MYLES KENNEDY, why their bass player has been MIA, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews guitarist REX CARROLL of WHITECROSS about their latest album FEAR NO EVIL. Carroll also discusses what led to their first studio album in nearly 20 years, new vocalist DAVE ROBERTS, being very hands on with the album’s production, how he learned what not to do as producer, the stories behind the singles, working with Dark Star Records, upcoming live performances, the 35th anniversary of TRIUMPHANT RETURN, how politics led to the album winning a Dove Award, the future of his FIERCE HEART band, where the band’s name came from, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews jazz guitarist BRIAN TARQUIN about his latest charity album BEYOND THE WARRIORS EYES, under the BRIAN TARQUIN AND HIS HEAVY FRIENDS moniker. Tarquin also discusses how the project came to be, why he chose to raise money for HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS, how he recruited his special guests, working with the late PHIL NARO (TALAS, LIPS TURN BLUE), other music projects he’s been working on, why he doesn’t play live much anymore, his GUITAR TRAX radio program, his work in movies and TV, why he penned the SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MUSIC COMPOSERS book, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews STACI LAYNE WILSON, author of the ROCK & ROLL NIGHTMARES series. Together they discuss her True Crime & Horror meets Rock and Roll book series, growing up the child of a model and Surf Rock pioneer, her 2020 documentary THE VENTURES: STARS ON GUITARS, and Staci’s other literary and movie projects.
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George Dionne interviews bassist ROGER NILSSON of THE QUILL about their latest album WHEEL OF ILLUSION. Nilsson also discusses how the band prefers to write in rehearsals, the intricacies of the album cover, Nilsson’s fondness of collecting vinyl, live show plans, having one of their songs chosen as the intro song for their local Swedish Hockey Team, what he credits to the band’s 30 years together, what catalog album should new fans start with, how they decided on the band name, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews JEFF SCOTT SOTO of ART OF ANARCHY about their latest album LET THERE BE ANARCHY. Soto also discusses how he was recruited for the band, the stories behind the singles, landing CUBA GOODING JR for their music video, their upcoming Let There Be Anarchy Tour, what to expect in the set list, the confusion over the status of SONS OF APOLLO after MIKE PORTNOY rejoined DREAM THEATER, celebrating 40 years in the business, planned anniversary shows, his two man shows with JASON BIELER (SAIGON KICK), TALISMAN releasing a new song in honor of the late MARCEL JACOB, a new W.E.T. album on the way, a slew of lockdown recordings making their way to market, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews JIM PETERIK of JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE (IDES OF MARCH, PRIDE OF LIONS) about their latest release ROOTS & SHOOTS, VOLUME 1. Peterik also discusses the special guests on the album including KEVIN CRONAN (REO SPEEDWAGON), DON BARNES (.38 SPECIAL), ASHTON BROOK GILL, COLIN PETERIK and others, performing live with WORLD STAGE, the 60th anniversary of his first band still together IDES OF MARCH, his CORNERSTONES OF ROCK project, his contribution to the CYNTHIA ROTHROCK film BLACK CREEK, “Eye of the Tiger” reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify, what to expect on ROOTS & SHOOTS, VOLUME 2, his Rock N Roll Hall of Fame chances, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews drummer FREDRIK JOHANSSON of RIFFORIA about their debut album AXEORCISM. Johansson also discusses how the band formed out of the ashes of TUCK FROM HELL, his father NILS PATRIK JOHANSSON (ASTRAL DOORS) joining the fun on vocals, the stories behind the singles, singing with Metalville Records, the band’s live performance plans, and much, much more.
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George Dionne interviews OZ HAWE PETERSSON of OZ HAWE PETERSSON’s RENDEZVOUS about their self-titled debut. Peterson also discusses his relationship with Rendezvous music partner MATHIAS ROSÉN, their early work together, securing guest vocalist Fredrik Werner (AIR RAID), Chris Rosander, David Forbes (BOULEVARD), and Jane Gould (FORGET ME NOT), the importance of their album artwork, singing with Pride & Joy Music, performing and recording blindfolded, the prospects of new music from his other project OSUKARU, his go-to guitars, and much, much more. *Photos by Anna Ljungman
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George Dionne interviews frontman RICK HABEEB of GREY SKIES FALLEN about their latest album MOLDED BY BROKEN HANDS. Habeen also discusses the stories behind the singles, the creation of their music videos, their album artwork by OPETH artist TRAVIS SMITH, their kick-ass vinyls for this release, the difference between Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and Old-school Death Metal, honoring the band’s 25th anniversary, his REEKING AURA side project, his best and worst gigs, and much, much more. *Photos by Terrell Grannum
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George Dionne interviews Boston-based Space Rock act SUNDRIFTER. Drummer PATRICK QUEENAN, bassist PAUL GAUGHRAN, and guitarist/vocalist CRAIG PEURA discuss the band’s lastest album AN EARLIER TIME, the stories behind the singles, how the band formed, working with producer DAN SCHWARTZ, singing with Small Stone Reocrds, their eye catching album artwork and vinyls, touring the local brewery circuit, and much, much, more.
*Photos by Matt Darcy
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George Dionne interviews WOLFBEARD O’BRADY of THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD about their latest album RUST & GLORY. O’Brady also discusses the founding of the band in 2008, the origins of their band name, their unique acoustic instrumentation, the stories behind the singles, working with producer ANNA MURPHY (CELLAR DARLING), album cover artist MARK GIBBONS, the band’s video game tie-ins, their upcoming tour with TYR, TROLLFEST, and ÆTHER REALM, their greatest and worst gigs, and much, much more.
*Band photo by Ethan Sigmon
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