George Dionne interviews guitarist and vocalist JACOB DERAPS of DERAPS, about their latest album VIVA ROCK N’ ROLL. The album is set for release on May 23, 2025 through Metalville Records.Highlights include:-Discussion of the new album-How long has they been working on it-Stories behind the singles-Long distance songwriting-The album cover’s backstory-Live performances-Opening for BLUE OYSTER CULT & LEE AARON-VAN HALEN’s influence on his music-Has anyone in VAN HALEN commented on his sound?-Best/worst material by VH-Almost performing with TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA-And much, much more!* Photo credits Nick Kozub & Louise Newiss
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Ep.225: Interview with ANTHONY KRIZAN (ex-SPIN DOCTORS)
George Dionne interviews songwriter, producer, and Blues Rock solo artist ANTHONY KRIZAN about his latest album ‘Cool Shade of Blue’ and the re-release of his 2017 and ‘Dust & Bone’. Both albums are out now through Deko Entertainment. Krizan was a member of the SPIN DOCTORS in the mid ‘90s, and he has written music for LENNY KRAVITZ, JOHN WAITE, CONTRABAND, GRETCHEN WILSON, PAT TRAVERS, and the WWE.Highlights include: -Discussion of the new album-Stories behind the singles-Writing songs for film-Settling on the album’s title-The re-release of Dust And Bone (2017)-Differences between both albums-Signing with Deko Entertainment-Marketing music in today’s landscape-Live performances-His Sonic Boom Studio in New Jersey-Who he’s recorded and produced there-His custom guitar pickups with Greenville Pickups-Getting the gig with SPIN DOCTORS in 1994-Auditioning with Alex Scolnik (TESTAMENT)-Opening for the ROLLING STONES-Writing songs for Michael Schenker supergroup CONTRABAND-Working with LENNY KRAVITZ-Writing music for Lillian Garcia of the WWE-Auditioning for the BLACK CROWES-AMPHIBIAN project with Tom MArshall (PHISH)-Producing DOGS IN A PILE-Plans to release archive material -And much, much more!*Photo credit Ron Adelberg
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Ep.224: Interview with MARK FARNER (ex-GRAND FUNK RAILROAD)
George Dionne interviews former GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist/vocalist MARK FARNER about his first solo album in nearly 20 years, CLOSER TO MY HOME. The album is out now through Righteous Rock Records and was produced by Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER). Highlights include: -Discussion of the new album-The importance of dancing-What got him back into the studio after decades-Working with producer Mark Slaughter-Stories behind the songs-Collaborating with Jim Peterik (IDES OF MARCH, PRIDE OF LIONS, ex-SURVIVOR)-The comeback of music on vinyl-Re-Recording “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”-Playing in the American standard-Memories of recording 1970’s ‘Closer To Home’-Live performances with MARK FARNER’S AMERICAN BAND-His near-death experience-The story behind the cover art for his self-titled 1970 solo debut-And much, much more!
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Ep.223: Interview with RIKKI ROCKETT of THE ROCKETT MAFIA & POISON
George Dionne interviews POISON drummer RIKKI ROCKETT about his latest project THE ROCKETT MAFIA. The group features vocalist Bradnon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS), guitarist Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS), and bassist Bryan Kimes. -How the group was formed-Their 1st cover “I Think I Love You”-Covers & deep cuts in their live sets-Working with Brandon Gibbs over the years-Discovering Bryan Kimes-1st gig at the Whisky A Go-Go-Touring across the USA-Clubs vs. Festivals-Being inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame-Why he missed the ceremony-His time as an EMT-POISON in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame?-“Hair Metal” synonymous with POISON-Shooting the cover for ‘Look What The Cat Dragged In’ (1986)-The cover of ‘Open Up and Say…Ahh!’ (1988) having to be altered-His upcoming book ‘Ghost Notes’-Career highlights-The future of POISON-And much, much more!
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Ep.222: Interview with MAISIE MANTERFIELD of AIR DRAWN DAGGER
George Dionne interviews AIR DRAWN DAGGER vocalist MAISIE MANTERFIELD about their debut full-length A GUIDE FOR APPARITIONS. The album is set for release on April 4, 2025 through Long Branch Records.Highlights include: How the group originally formedWriting music in the back of a cake shopDiscussion of the new albumStories behind the singlesWorking with Tobi Duncan of TRASH BOATProducer Neil KennedyDabbling in witchcraft Singing with Long Branch RecordsAlbum release show at The CorporationImportance of theatrics on stage2025 live performances2024 SONGS TO FIGHT THE GODS acoustic EPHer thoughts on the label “female fronted band”What inspired the band’s nameAnd much, much more!
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