When I see a band I’ve never heard of and they turn out to be really good, I immediately begin to seek opportunities to see them again. I’ll go to great lengths to track down all the details. I was fortunate to have seen The Tip in their natural habitat, Nashville, Tennessee, this past April. After the last note of their set, I was shaking … Continue reading Out of Nashville and On the Road
Yes, that’s my original 1980 Queen tour t-shirt that has been butchered in all the right places by it’s previous owner. It is the one thing in my closet I cherish more than anything else. Occasionally, I’m fortunate enough to get asked the question, “So, who’s your very favorite band?” I always smile calmly before I answer, but deep down I’m foaming at the mouth … Continue reading Glitter and Satin and Velvet, Oh my! My Night With Queen
It seems most appropriately, yet unfortunately, timed that in lieu of the tragedy in Orlando, Florida, I find myself sitting here listening to a song with a message about acceptance and spreading kindness rather than hate. “Misfit” as performed by Jason Reeves and Nelly Joy of pop-duo, High Dive Heart, promotes individuality and raises awareness about the potential repercussions of bullying. The recent cowardly and … Continue reading Dive In With High Dive Heart’s Mission to Inspire All
I’ve never been into punk rock or anything revolving around this genre. In fact, I have all but sprayed repellent to keep it away. However, my opinion was swayed the first time I heard “Welcome to the Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance because they made incredible use of lyricism, chord progressions, key changes and time signatures. Since then, I put the repellent away and … Continue reading Divided Minds Talks DIY and New EP
Imagine traveling through the old west, an arduous journey filled with outlaws, bandits and tumbleweeds. These are the images that come to mind when listening to The Hardways, a saloon rock band based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Fronted by Gingher Leyendecker, the band has been playing to rowdy crowds since 2004. Q: Speaking of rowdy crowds, tell me how saloon rock is defined? Obviously, I … Continue reading Go West with The Hardways
To say that Rock the Arena held in Toledo, Ohio on March 19 was a success is an understatement. The sold out show was electric and each artist delivered high energy performances that left fans eager for more. The lineup for the day started off with Trixter, followed by FireHouse and Lita Ford. Dokken, Winger, and Warrant rounded out the early evening. RATT was the … Continue reading Rock the Arena: Your Backstage Pass
Today, I present a question to all of the readers out there: What is metal? How do you define the genre? Is it screaming lyrics one can’t understand? Is it a clash of guitars and drums tangled into a heap of musical messiness of which you can’t possibly bear listening? Until I took the time to really listen to the genre, I wasn’t quite sure … Continue reading Xander Demos: Bringing Metal to the Masses
Springtime isn’t just for allergies, cleaning and weekend jaunts! As we brush off the stench of winter, we prepare for another season of concerts and a British invasion! Aaron Spiers, bassist for British rock band RavenEye, chatted with me about the band and their current endeavors. RavenEye will be the supporting band for British rock band, The Darkness this spring on the Back to … Continue reading RavenEye to Support The Darkness This Spring
What could possibly be better than some of that sweet cherry pie? Erik Turner, founding member and guitarist for Warrant took some time to catch up with me. We touch on several topics including touring, the upcoming Rock the Arena in Toledo, Ohio, and why I scream, you scream, we all scream for Warrant. First off, I mentioned to Erik that Warrant was touring this … Continue reading Warrant Rocks the Arena This Weekend
Forget about basketball, brackets and March Madness! The place you will want to be on March 19 is the John F. Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio! This weekend, Trixter will share the stage with other bands of the glam metal era for a full day of rock. I spoke with PJ Farley, bassist of Trixter, who shared with me details of the Human Era Tour, … Continue reading Trixter To Play Rock the Arena in Toledo, Ohio
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