Anne K. O'Neill (Serpentent) emerged from the void and delivered one of the most disturbingly, dark, yet beautiful collection of music that I have heard in a long time.  Based out of Seattle, WA, Anne is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, and musician who's influences range from Kate Bush to the legendary dark folk sounds of Buffy Sainte Marie and Joan Baez.  Under the Serpentent umbrella, Anne has released Ancient Tomes I: The Mother of Light which is the first of a three part concept album.   It was so exciting to have the opportunity to speak with Anne since it seems pretty rare these days that I get to speak to a brand new emerging artist that I don't know a whole lot about.  It was so interesting to talk to her about her influences, the concept behind the Ancient Tomes trilogy, and how it's just not bad to love the dark.  

Anne K. O'Neill (Serpentent) emerged from the void and delivered one of the most disturbingly, dark, yet beautiful collection of music that I have heard in a long time.  Based out of Seattle, WA, Anne is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, and musician who's influences range from Kate Bush to the legendary dark folk sounds of Buffy Sainte Marie and Joan Baez.  Under the Serpentent umbrella, Anne has released Ancient Tomes I: The Mother of Light which is the first of a three part concept album.   It was so exciting to have the opportunity to speak with Anne since it seems pretty rare these days that I get to speak to a brand new emerging artist that I don't know a whole lot about.  It was so interesting to talk to her about her influences, the concept behind the Ancient Tomes trilogy, and how it's just not bad to love the dark.

Episode 87: Anne K. O’Neill (Serpentent)

Based out of Sweden, Hallas plays what they refer to as "Adventure Rock."  With an ongoing theme of sci-fi adventure and pure escapism, one listen to songs like "Carry On", "Star Rider," and "Ellusion's Gate" and you will have an "A-HA!" moment for sure.   Hallas just put out their second album Isle of Wisdom and has garnered critical acclaim from writers and music fans worldwide.  With only two albums under their belt, it's already clear that Hallas is going to be on a long journey and thankfully so.   I had the chance to talk to Hallas vocalist/bassist Tommy Alexandersson and it was a great time.  We talked about the new album, the return to live music in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what a pain in the ass it was for them to make their epic b-rate movie-like video for "Ellusion's Gate."   Hallas is one of the most important bands of the century that you don't know about... YET. 

Based out of Sweden, Hallas plays what they refer to as "Adventure Rock."  With an ongoing theme of sci-fi adventure and pure escapism, one listen to songs like "Carry On", "Star Rider," and "Ellusion's Gate" and you will have an "A-HA!" moment for sure.   Hallas just put out their second album Isle of Wisdom and has garnered critical acclaim from writers and music fans worldwide.  With only two albums under their belt, it's already clear that Hallas is going to be on a long journey and thankfully so.   I had the chance to talk to Hallas vocalist/bassist Tommy Alexandersson and it was a great time.  We talked about the new album, the return to live music in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and what a pain in the ass it was for them to make their epic b-rate movie-like video for "Ellusion's Gate."   Hallas is one of the most important bands of the century that you don't know about... YET.

Episode 86: Tommy Alexandersson (Hallas)

Vanessa Hughes

TikTok for the longest time, to me, was a young person's game.  I just didn't get it.  My wife convinced me to at least lurk and check things out and I was blown away by how many cool music related things were all over the place.  One of the people who really stood out to me was a Canadian by the name of Vanessa Hughes.  Vanessa is much like me in that she's a music dork who loves sharing random facts about artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to Alice In Chains.   Vanessa is a really cool person and I had a blast talking with her and getting to know more about her and what she does.   If you wanna connect with Vanessa on TikTok, her handle is raised_by_hippies and is on Instagram under the same handle.  

TikTok for the longest time, to me, was a young person's game.  I just didn't get it.  My wife convinced me to at least lurk and check things out and I was blown away by how many cool music related things were all over the place.  One of the people who really stood out to me was a Canadian by the name of Vanessa Hughes.  Vanessa is much like me in that she's a music dork who loves sharing random facts about artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to Alice In Chains.   Vanessa is a really cool person and I had a blast talking with her and getting to know more about her and what she does.   If you wanna connect with Vanessa on TikTok, her handle is raised_by_hippies and is on Instagram under the same handle.

Episode 85: Vanessa Hughes (Tik Tok Personality/Music Historian)

Matt Kozar

Matt Kozar is a guitarist that I have loved for quite a while now.  As the guitarist for one of my favorite bands, Brave, Matt's style of guitar playing is a unique blend of various influences including post-rock, ambient, and straight up Heavy Metal.  Last year Matt and co-guitarist in Brave, Scott Loose, released Scott's Stellar Death project and now, with Matt at the captain's helm, we have been presented with Day of Departure, a Sci-Fi, thought provoking collection of songs that hit me in the hardest but best of ways. Matt's an old friend so talking to him was just us having a regular conversation.  As always, prepare for me to derail shit and go off into other territories but it was a blast talking about everything from the music he is passionate about to his love of the Star Wars Holiday Special.  Yeah, we went there.

Matt Kozar is a guitarist that I have loved for quite a while now.  As the guitarist for one of my favorite bands, Brave, Matt's style of guitar playing is a unique blend of various influences including post-rock, ambient, and straight up Heavy Metal.  Last year Matt and co-guitarist in Brave, Scott Loose, released Scott's Stellar Death project and now, with Matt at the captain's helm, we have been presented with Day of Departure, a Sci-Fi, thought provoking collection of songs that hit me in the hardest but best of ways. Matt's an old friend so talking to him was just us having a regular conversation.  As always, prepare for me to derail shit and go off into other territories but it was a blast talking about everything from the music he is passionate about to his love of the Star Wars Holiday Special.  Yeah, we went there.

Episode 84: Matt Kozar (Brave/Stellar Death/Day of Departure)

Wilma Nea is a super talented pop singer/songwriter from Sweden who has just released her debut album This Too Shall Pass.  Wilma is also a member of the psychedelic roots/rock group Children of the Sun.  Wilma was such a gracious, funny, and charming person to talk to and I really enjoyed our conversation from her home in Sweden.  We talked about her work producing, writing, and performing nearly all of the instruments on her album, growing up in Sweden, and our love of singing along with "Bohemian Rhapsody."   This interview was conducted shortly before her album release concert which took place on March 18th to a receptive crowd and she is currently booking more shows in support of her solo album.  She will also be doing shows with Children of the Sun so 2022 is going to be a busy year for my friend!  "This To Shall Pass" is now on all streaming platforms so head over the one of your choice and give it a listen.  If you like it, let her know and tell her Don sent ya!

Wilma Nea is a super talented pop singer/songwriter from Sweden who has just released her debut album This Too Shall Pass.  Wilma is also a member of the psychedelic roots/rock group Children of the Sun.  Wilma was such a gracious, funny, and charming person to talk to and I really enjoyed our conversation from her home in Sweden.  We talked about her work producing, writing, and performing nearly all of the instruments on her album, growing up in Sweden, and our love of singing along with "Bohemian Rhapsody."   This interview was conducted shortly before her album release concert which took place on March 18th to a receptive crowd and she is currently booking more shows in support of her solo album.  She will also be doing shows with Children of the Sun so 2022 is going to be a busy year for my friend!   "This To Shall Pass" is now on all streaming platforms so head over the one of your choice and give it a listen.  If you like it, let her know and tell her Don sent ya!

Episode 83: Wilma Nea (also of Children of the Sun)

Kevin Gale

Slik Toxik was a band that blew my mind when I first saw them blow Faster Pussycat off the Masquerade stage here in Atlanta in 1992.  Even though the band was short lived, Slik Toxik's debut Doin' the Nasty is a favorite of mine 30 years later.  What happens when you put a Canadian and New Orleans native on a podcast together?  You get a shit ton of talking but that's ok because you know what?  We had a lot to talk about.  I have been good friends with former Slik Toxik guitarist Kevin Gale for a few years and it was a great time talking to him as always.   We talked about the 30th anniversary of Doin' the Nasty, the state of the world, and other cool shit so just settle in and enjoy!  Thanks for a great talk, as always, KG.  

Slik Toxik was a band that blew my mind when I first saw them blow Faster Pussycat off the Masquerade stage here in Atlanta in 1992.  Even though the band was short lived, Slik Toxik's debut Doin' the Nasty is a favorite of mine 30 years later.  What happens when you put a Canadian and New Orleans native on a podcast together?  You get a shit ton of talking but that's ok because you know what?  We had a lot to talk about.  I have been good friends with former Slik Toxik guitarist Kevin Gale for a few years and it was a great time talking to him as always.   We talked about the 30th anniversary of Doin' the Nasty, the state of the world, and other cool shit so just settle in and enjoy!  Thanks for a great talk, as always, KG.

Episode 82: Kevin Gale (Former SlikToxik Guitarist)

Tony Martin

For anyone who knows me at all, it will come as no surprise just how absolutely giddy I was to finally have the opportunity to speak with the legendary metal vocalist/songwriter Tony Martin.  Tony is nothing less than a humble gentleman with stories to tell and while proud of his past, Tony is very much about where he is and where he will be going from here. We talked about the his work with Sabbath of course, his thoughts on the Sabbath album Forbidden, his post Sabbath solo work, and his fantastic latest solo release, Thorns.   Tony was so much fun to talk to and this was a bucket list experience of the highest level. Ok, I'm going to shut up, now.  Enjoy this one!

For anyone who knows me at all, it will come as no surprise just how absolutely giddy I was to finally have the opportunity to speak with the legendary metal vocalist/songwriter Tony Martin.  Tony is nothing less than a humble gentleman with stories to tell and while proud of his past, Tony is very much about where he is and where he will be going from here. We talked about the his work with Sabbath of course, his thoughts on the Sabbath album Forbidden, his post Sabbath solo work, and his fantastic latest solo release, Thorns.   Tony was so much fun to talk to and this was a bucket list experience of the highest level. Ok, I'm going to shut up, now.  Enjoy this one!

Episode 81: Tony Martin (Legendary Former Black Sabbath Vocalist)

KATHERINE TURMAN

In my 12 years as a music writer, I have had the pleasure and honor of meeting and talking with someone of my musical heroes and in some rare cases becoming great friends with them.  Rock journalist Katherine Turman wrote for RIP Magazine when I was in high school and to now get to call her a friend and a mentor has been a life highlight for me.  Katherine has had features in Rolling Stone, the LA Times, The Village Voice, Billboard, and Spin magazine just to name a few.  She is the co-author of the book Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal and has also been a featured expert in several of VH1’s “Behind the Music” episodes. Katherine has just about seen it all from the heyday of the Sunset Strip 80's metal scene to the arrival of grunge and back around full circle to where we are now.  I hope you'll dig this one as it was a real treat to pick the brain of my good friend and journalist Katherine Turman. 

In my 12 years as a music writer, I have had the pleasure and honor of meeting and talking with someone of my musical heroes and in some rare cases becoming great friends with them.  Rock journalist Katherine Turman wrote for RIP Magazine when I was in high school and to now get to call her a friend and a mentor has been a life highlight for me.  Katherine has had features in Rolling Stone, the LA Times, The Village Voice, Billboard, and Spin magazine just to name a few.  She is the co-author of the book Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal and has also been a featured expert in several of VH1’s “Behind the Music” episodes. Katherine has just about seen it all from the heyday of the Sunset Strip 80's metal scene to the arrival of grunge and back around full circle to where we are now.  I hope you'll dig this one as it was a real treat to pick the brain of my good friend and journalist Katherine Turman.

Episode 80: Katherine Turman (Legendary Rock Journalist)

Dorian Sorriaux has been an artist that I have admired for quite some time.  Since his work in modern psychedelic soul icons Blues Pills, Dorian has been a favorite of mine and I loved hearing and watching his dynamic guitar presence.  In 2018, Dorian and Blues Pills parted ways which opened the door for him to pursue his true musical passion: folk music.  Dorian released his stellar and critically acclaimed debut folk EP, Hungry Ghost and in 2022 is planning on releasing his long awaited full-length follow-up.   Dorian is always a great guy to chat with and this time around was no different as we bonded over our love of folk music and, well, folk music.   Enjoy this one!

Dorian Sorriaux has been an artist that I have admired for quite some time.  Since his work in modern psychedelic soul icons Blues Pills, Dorian has been a favorite of mine and I loved hearing and watching his dynamic guitar presence.  In 2018, Dorian and Blues Pills parted ways which opened the door for him to pursue his true musical passion: folk music.  Dorian released his stellar and critically acclaimed debut folk EP, Hungry Ghost and in 2022 is planning on releasing his long awaited full-length follow-up.   Dorian is always a great guy to chat with and this time around was no different as we bonded over our love of folk music and, well, folk music.   Enjoy this one!

Episode 79: Dorian Sorriaux (Solo Folksinger/Former Blues Pills Guitarist)

Rebecca Martin

Rebecca Martin is an artist that I have been a fan of for nearly 30 years.  From her time in the cult NYC jazz rock band Once Blue to her 2022 release After Midnight (featuring Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos and husband/bassist Larry Grenadier), I have been a fan.  I have watched her grow and set the path to becoming what I would consider to be a jazz legend.  She has all the makings to do so and I really do believe that she will be name that will spread amongst the people long after we are gone.   Rebecca has always been a great conversationalist and this time proved no different.  We covered all kinds of ground.  We bonded over being in weird bands in our youths (Rebecca sang metal and punk at one point!), the influence of social media, the excitement and privilege of growing older, and her philanthropy work as a director for Riverkeeper, which protects and restores the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. Enjoy this interview with the great Rebecca Martin and spread the word!  

Rebecca Martin is an artist that I have been a fan of for nearly 30 years.  From her time in the cult NYC jazz rock band Once Blue to her 2022 release After Midnight (featuring Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos and husband/bassist Larry Grenadier), I have been a fan.  I have watched her grow and set the path to becoming what I would consider to be a jazz legend.  She has all the makings to do so and I really do believe that she will be name that will spread amongst the people long after we are gone.   Rebecca has always been a great conversationalist and this time proved no different.  We covered all kinds of ground.  We bonded over being in weird bands in our youths (Rebecca sang metal and punk at one point!), the influence of social media, the excitement and privilege of growing older, and her philanthropy work as a director for Riverkeeper, which protects and restores the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. Enjoy this interview with the great Rebecca Martin and spread the word!

Episode 78: Rebecca Martin (Jazz Vocalist/Songwriter)

Since 2009, I have interviewed some of my favorite artists.  I cover a lot of genres because, well, I love all kinds of music. From Classic Rock to Black Metal and all else in between, if I love an artist, I want to talk to them! I try to set a relaxed, ”living room” type of vibe and have a conversation and talk about anything.

Lawrence Gowan

Lawrence Gowan of Styx has become a favorite of mine to interview.  When I first interviewed him back in 2017 about the release of The Mission, we hit it off immediately and since then he's been on the show three times.  As always, Lawrence cracked me as we talked about life during Covid, touring in a bubble, the new Styx album Crash of the Crown, and a bunch of other random crap that had us entertaining each other.  Hopefully, you will be entertained as well!!!!

Lawrence Gowan of Styx has become a favorite of mine to interview.  When I first interviewed him back in 2017 about the release of The Mission, we hit it off immediately and since then he's been on the show three times.  As always, Lawrence cracked me as we talked about life during Covid, touring in a bubble, the new Styx album Crash of the Crown, and a bunch of other random crap that had us entertaining each other.  Hopefully, you will be entertained as well!!!!

Episode 77: Lawrence Gowan (Styx)

Jordan Rudess

Interview Date: October 27, 2021  Jordan is no stranger to this podcast.  Close to holding the record for appearing a whopping 3 times (maybe 4?), Jordan always is gracious to make a return visit.  This time around we dorked out about his new music apps, life during the Covid Pandemic, and all kinds of other silly crap!

Interview Date: October 27, 2021  Jordan is no stranger to this podcast.  Close to holding the record for appearing a whopping 3 times (maybe 4?), Jordan always is gracious to make a return visit.  This time around we dorked out about his new music apps, life during the Covid Pandemic, and all kinds of other silly crap!

Episode 76: Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)

Marissa Nadler

Singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler has been a favorite of mine since I first heard her 2016 release Strangers.  Since 2004, Marissa has released 10 studio albums as well as 11 self-released albums.  That is no small feat for any musician of any caliber and Marissa has maintained a level of consistent greatness throughout here career.  If I had to describe the sound of Marissa Nadler, I would say it's a beautiful horror.  Her voice makes me think that "the other side" just may be a thing of horrifying beauty.  Her latest album, The Path of the Clouds is a leap forward for Marissa as she incorporates more instrumentation than on previous releases.  This doesn't take away from the sparse beauty that she has come to be known for but it adds another layer of depth to the songs making them that much darker.  Talking to Marissa once again was a real treat and she is ALWAYS such a gracious and open person to talk to.  I hope you enjoy this one.   To check out The Path of the Clouds, Check it out HERE 

Singer/songwriter Marissa Nadler has been a favorite of mine since I first heard her 2016 release Strangers.  Since 2004, Marissa has released 10 studio albums as well as 11 self-released albums.  That is no small feat for any musician of any caliber and Marissa has maintained a level of consistent greatness throughout here career.  If I had to describe the sound of Marissa Nadler, I would say it's a beautiful horror.  Her voice makes me think that "the other side" just may be a thing of horrifying beauty.  Her latest album, The Path of the Clouds is a leap forward for Marissa as she incorporates more instrumentation than on previous releases.  This doesn't take away from the sparse beauty that she has come to be known for but it adds another layer of depth to the songs making them that much darker.  Talking to Marissa once again was a real treat and she is ALWAYS such a gracious and open person to talk to.  I hope you enjoy this one.   To check out The Path of the Clouds, Check it out <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0kYKOTCAxIIEWKlNlhkOfJ?si=_5QC91K-TWylKcwYUr-PjQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE </a>

Episode 75: Marissa Nadler

Sandi Saraya

One of the things I love more than anything is re-discovering music that I hadn't listened to in a long time.  Recently I was making a playlist of hard rock/metal songs that I remember loving from my high school years (88-92) and I was really digging as deep as I could.  One of the bands that I remembered really loving was New Jersey hard rock band Saraya.  Saraya released two album: the self-titled debut album and the stellar follow up album When the Blackbird Sings.  I loved that album so much but '91 was a huge year for new releases.  For some reason, the album and band got buried and after 30 years I unearthed them from the depths of my memories.  I was so surprised to hear just how amazingly well the songs held up after all these years and I couldn't stop listening to these albums.  2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Saraya album When the Blackbird Sings and I decided I wanted to reach out to vocalist/songwriter Sandi Saraya to talk about it.  It turns out that Sandi had pretty much disappeared off the face of the musical earth.  After a lot of persistence, I finally tracked Sandi down and I was fortunate to have her agree to talk with me.  Sandi is such an awesome person and to hear her talk about her extremely tough bout with the record industry, reminiscing on the older songs and what inspired them, and there was even talk about recording a new song this year in 2021 with long-time guitarist and collaborator Tony Rey.  This interview is hands down one of the highlights of my interviewing years and I am so excited to share this with everyone!

One of the things I love more than anything is re-discovering music that I hadn't listened to in a long time.  Recently I was making a playlist of hard rock/metal songs that I remember loving from my high school years (88-92) and I was really digging as deep as I could.  One of the bands that I remembered really loving was New Jersey hard rock band Saraya.  Saraya released two album: the self-titled debut album and the stellar follow up album When the Blackbird Sings.  I loved that album so much but '91 was a huge year for new releases.  For some reason, the album and band got buried and after 30 years I unearthed them from the depths of my memories.  I was so surprised to hear just how amazingly well the songs held up after all these years and I couldn't stop listening to these albums.  2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Saraya album When the Blackbird Sings and I decided I wanted to reach out to vocalist/songwriter Sandi Saraya to talk about it.  It turns out that Sandi had pretty much disappeared off the face of the musical earth.  After a lot of persistence, I finally tracked Sandi down and I was fortunate to have her agree to talk with me.  Sandi is such an awesome person and to hear her talk about her extremely tough bout with the record industry, reminiscing on the older songs and what inspired them, and there was even talk about recording a new song this year in 2021 with long-time guitarist and collaborator Tony Rey.  This interview is hands down one of the highlights of my interviewing years and I am so excited to share this with everyone!

Episode 74: Sandi Saraya (Saraya)

John Corabi

The best way I can describe John Corabi is as a true rock n' roll gentleman/journeyman.  John is hilarious, intelligent, and an absolute blast to talk to.  John has had a 40+ year journey in rock n' roll and at 62 years old he's not even close to being done.  We talked about his fantastic new single "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful), his forthcoming book, we bonded over our love for 90s pop legends Jellyfish, and, well, just give this one a listen.  It was a great time talking with John and I hope you'll enjoy listening and learning about this great dude.  Be sure to pop in and visit his YouTube Page: https://tinyurl.com/bmwywh94

The best way I can describe John Corabi is as a true rock n' roll gentleman/journeyman.  John is hilarious, intelligent, and an absolute blast to talk to.  John has had a 40+ year journey in rock n' roll and at 62 years old he's not even close to being done.  We talked about his fantastic new single "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful), his forthcoming book, we bonded over our love for 90s pop legends Jellyfish, and, well, just give this one a listen.  It was a great time talking with John and I hope you'll enjoy listening and learning about this great dude.  Be sure to pop in and visit his YouTube Page: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bmwywh94" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/bmwywh94</a>

Episode 73: John Corabi (The Scream, Motley Crue, Union, Dead Daisies, John Corabi)

Jason McMaster

Jason McMaster is one of my all time favorite people both as a musician and as a person.  Jason has been a great buddy of mine now for a few years and we always have the best phone calls.  It was really fun to have him on the podcast once again (I think for the third time maybe?) but this time we were talking about the 30th anniversary of Dangerous Toys' sophomore album, Hellacious Acres.  We talked in great length about the album song by song and, like the dorks we do, strayed away from the topic more times than none which, for me, is always a blast.  I hope y'all will dig this one and after listening to this one, go crank Hellacious Acres which you can find on Spotify and all other streaming platforms.

Jason McMaster is one of my all time favorite people both as a musician and as a person.  Jason has been a great buddy of mine now for a few years and we always have the best phone calls.  It was really fun to have him on the podcast once again (I think for the third time maybe?) but this time we were talking about the 30th anniversary of Dangerous Toys' sophomore album, Hellacious Acres.  We talked in great length about the album song by song and, like the dorks we do, strayed away from the topic more times than none which, for me, is always a blast.  I hope y'all will dig this one and after listening to this one, go crank Hellacious Acres which you can find on Spotify and all other streaming platforms.

Episode72: Celebrating 30 Years of Hellacious Acres with Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys

Twisted Sister is the band that started it all for me.  From a fat, bullied kid who just longed to be understood to a 47 year old musician, writer, and dreamer, Twisted Sister has been there for me through it all.  There are a lot of bands that I love but Twisted Sister will forever be "the" band that started me on a path that I took and never looked back.  From seeing the Grateful Dead 27 times and being a pot dealer to being a Glam Metal icon, Jay Jay French saw it all and lived to tell the stories.  Talking to Jay Jay was like talking to a longtime friend.  Hell, we dorked out on music history and shit more so than talking about Twisted Sister.  It's my honor to be able to share this interview and I hope you all will enjoy it.  Be sure to check out Jay Jay's Podcast, The Jay Jay French Connection!

Twisted Sister is the band that started it all for me.  From a fat, bullied kid who just longed to be understood to a 47 year old musician, writer, and dreamer, Twisted Sister has been there for me through it all.  There are a lot of bands that I love but Twisted Sister will forever be "the" band that started me on a path that I took and never looked back.  From seeing the Grateful Dead 27 times and being a pot dealer to being a Glam Metal icon, Jay Jay French saw it all and lived to tell the stories.  Talking to Jay Jay was like talking to a longtime friend.  Hell, we dorked out on music history and shit more so than talking about Twisted Sister.  It's my honor to be able to share this interview and I hope you all will enjoy it.  Be sure to check out Jay Jay's Podcast, <a href="https://podcastone.com/pd/The-French-Connection-The-Music-Business-and-Beyond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jay Jay French Connection</a>!

Episode 71: Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister)

Marc Storace

I first heard Krokus back in 1984.  The song was "Screaming in the Night" and it was a part of a compilation album called Masters of Metal that was put by an 80's record label called K-Tel.  Loving this song so much sent me out running to the record store to pick up the album Headhunter and from there I became a Krokus fan for life.  Getting to talk to vocalist Marc Storace was amazing.  We talked about how to say his name correctly, the life long comparison to late AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott, and all kinds of other cool shit!

I first heard Krokus back in 1984.  The song was "Screaming in the Night" and it was a part of a compilation album called Masters of Metal that was put by an 80's record label called K-Tel.  Loving this song so much sent me out running to the record store to pick up the album Headhunter and from there I became a Krokus fan for life.  Getting to talk to vocalist Marc Storace was amazing.  We talked about how to say his name correctly, the life long comparison to late AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott, and all kinds of other cool shit!

Episode 70: Marc Storace (Krokus)

Lisa Lystam

Blues rockers Heavy Feather are releasing a new album year titled  Mountain of Sugar and I couldn't be more pumped for them.  Lystam and her crew deliver an incredible dose of sassy, in-your-face, and out the door blues-rock that at times can even be intimidating.  Lisa was such an awesome person to talk to and I really enjoyed talking blues music, staying sane during Covid, and a bunch of other stuff!

Blues rockers Heavy Feather are releasing a new album year titled  Mountain of Sugar and I couldn't be more pumped for them.  Lystam and her crew deliver an incredible dose of sassy, in-your-face, and out the door blues-rock that at times can even be intimidating.  Lisa was such an awesome person to talk to and I really enjoyed talking blues music, staying sane during Covid, and a bunch of other stuff!

Episode 69 - Lisa Lystam (Heavy Feather/Lisa Lystam & The Family Band/Siena Root)

2020 was an awesome year for my podcast.  As shitty as this year was, I am lucky to have had some really cool guests on my show.  I couldn’t think of a better way to end the year than with an interview with Fran Tobolsky of Wucan.  I have been a huge fan of this […]

Episode 68: Fran Tobolsky (Wucan)

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