Caren Smotten: Please introduce the band. MI: I’m Matt and I handle the vocal side of things and help out on production. WB: Will Barkley, Drums JW: Guitars LH: Guitars MD: Mike Dorsett aka Big riddim big ole Riddim!! Or Mike lol CS: How did you all meet and come to form the band? MI: It’s a pretty awesome way this band came together, I … Continue reading Matt Irie Band Interview
Chrissie Hoge: What a year it has been, how are you all feeling about it?Blake Webb: Well we all had the ‘rona and we are alive, so better these days! Everyone’s been pretty corona-cool lately, so that’s a good thing. CH: Let’s dive right in here shall we? A rockumentary. Tell us what ‘I Am Testarossa’ is all about and why did you all do … Continue reading Blake Webb of Testarossa Talks About Their Rockumentary ‘I Am Testarossa’
By Glenn Woodell I got the chance to sit down with lead singer, Matt James before the show and talk about recent events. MMM: How would you describe your genre? Are you really southern rock and do you think it’s changed with the gain and loss of new members? I ask that because I’ve heard you described as southern rock and post grunge and I … Continue reading Blacktop Mojo with Hostile Within, 710OIL, and Magg Dylan at Elevation 27 in Virginia Beach, Virginia October 10, 2021
Country music had stood the test of time and has produced a plethora of legends like Hank Williams, Don Williams, George Jones. Superstars like Eric Church, Jason Aldean, and Luke Combs have been the recent craze in Nashville with their unique style that stays true to country music. As the door swings from one generation to the next we have our rising stars who pay … Continue reading Nashville’s Next Big Thing – Country Music Singer Songwriter BRAD HARDIN Q&A
Bob Browning: It has been a while since your last release. What have you been up to? Rob Volkoff – I work 3 jobs between 60-80 hrs a week and just bought my first house but musically, I became part of a new Female Fronted Metalcore project called Aseity as a songwriter, producer, and manager. Bob Browning: This new single how did the decision come … Continue reading Getting Real – Rob Volkoff of Life Renewed Shares His Story In Hopes of Helping Others
Music Matters: Robert Jennings Interviews Gary Hector. MM: Thank you Gary for taking some time with us. Congratulations on the new album ‘National Trash’ and the single/video “Today I Ride Alone”. Is the single a reference to where Gary is at today musically? As you have been the frontman for other bands in the past. Gary Hector: Thank you and thanks for having this chat with … Continue reading Interview with Gary Hector and His New Album ‘National Trash’
MM: First we heard about your tour bus accident. We are thankful it wasn’t any worse than it was. If you would touch upon the accident first, and your view on touring and at times the hardships listeners and fans of bands might not realize. Steve Harris: First of all, we are very fortunate to have all walked away from that thing. A couple of … Continue reading Interview with Steve Harris of Hillbilly Vegas
Eli Fox is a Knoxville Tennessee Multi Instrumentalist Folk Singer-Songwriter. He now resides in Nashville Tennessee to further his career. Eli has been playing and writing since he was a teenager. He can play anything! At least 10 instruments. Including but not limited to The Dobro, Banjo, Pedal Steel, Harmonica, Guitar, Piano, Fiddle, Accordion, Drums. He’s a one man band! He can play just about … Continue reading Eli Fox -Multi Talented Singer Songwriter Plays Knoxville Tennessee
Interview with Drummer Brandon (AkaPanda) of EverGlaze. Rachel Collins: Describe the music sound overall as it seems to vary quite a bit. We would describe it as (as we put it to Big Nate) Steel Banjo Music…Lol but no in reality we aren’t too sure ourselves. We classify it from what we hear other people tell us and the ones we most agree with is … Continue reading EverGlaze Drummer Brandon (AkaPanda) Talks About Their Latest Release “Shadows”
Southern Halo’s Natalia, Christina, and Hannah join us to wrap up our Christmas theme interviews and these ladies LOVE some Christmas! From spending time with family and friends to decorating they love it all. Natalia, Christina, Hannah What is your favorite holiday treat? Natalia: I love sausage balls! My Mom makes the BEST homemade sausage balls every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas and they … Continue reading Southern Halo Talks Christmas Time!
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