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Shane Christopher Neal
Industry 45, hosted by Shane Christopher Neal, is a series focused on the behind the scenes aspects of the music industry. From technicians, tour managers and producers to song writers, production specialist and artists, Shane will take you behind the scenes with his All Access Pass on Industry 45.
Legendary Canadian rock band 54-40 have released their new album PORTO with the current Top 40 rock radio single “Running For The Fence” - recorded in Portugal with longtime producer Warne Livesey - and they'll be at Delta’s Barns To Beaches Festival on June 20.
But the bigger story is that this is one of the longest-running bands in Canadian music history still led by its founders: Neil Osborne and Brad Merritt have stood side by side since they formed the band as Vancouver teenagers in 1980, with drummer Matt Johnson aboard nearly 40 years. Across 45 years, 17-plus albums, and well over 2,500 shows, they helped invent a distinctly Canadian alt-rock sound alongside The Tragically Hip and Blue Rodeo - and inspired everyone from Our Lady Peace to the Arkells.
There's a remarkable backstory here too. Their classic "I Go Blind" was a song their own U.S. label deemed unworthy of a full release in 1986 - then, a decade later, Hootie & the Blowfish's cover landed on the Friends soundtrack and rocketed into the Billboard Top 5, and the royalties let 54-40 build their own Vancouver studio. It's one of Canadian music's great vindication stories, and the song was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. That thread - a band that did it their own way, outlasted the industry that doubted them, and is still making vital new music at 45 - runs straight through PORTO, which Osborne calls "an album about renewal and resilience."
Today, hard rock legends NIGHT RANGER are proud to unveil their newly remastered version of their 1983 single, "(You Can Still) Rock in America (2026)," taken from their upcoming ‘Best Of’ album, set for release on August 28th via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single arrives alongside an official video, available below.
'Best Of' features newly remixed & remastered versions of classic hits spanning NIGHTRANGER’s illustrious career, alongside some standout tracks from the band’s more recent releases. The album will be released on both CD and Vinyl. The double LP is available in 3 different colors: black, gold, & orange splatter.
Few bands have defined the sound of American melodic rock quite like NIGHT RANGER. From the soaring anthem of “Sister Christian” to the thunderous riffs of “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me," and fan favorites like “You Can Still) Rock in America” this album’s ‘Best Of’ collection captures the very essence of their decades-long career — now refreshed for 2026.
Featuring the classic hits alongside standout tracks from their more recent albums, this compilation spans the full spectrum of NIGHT RANGER’s signature sound: anthemic choruses, blazing guitar solos, and unforgettable melodies. Highlights include the power-pop perfection of “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” the heartfelt balladry of “When You Close Your Eyes,” and the cinematic sweep of “Four in the Morning.”
But the ‘Best Of’ is not just a look back. It also celebrates the band’s creative output over the last 20 years, spotlighting tracks like “Time of Our Lives,” “High Road,” “No Time to Lose,” “Somehow Someway,” and “Truth,” proving that NIGHT RANGER’s energy, songwriting, and musicianship have only grown stronger with time. These songs show that the band continues to innovate while staying true to the melodic rock roots that made them legendary.
The band — Jack Blades (bass and vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums and vocals), Brad Gillis (guitars), Eric Levy (keyboards), and Keri Kelli (guitars) — delivers every track with the energy and precision that have kept NIGHT RANGER at the forefront of rock for more than four decades.
Alan Frew joined me on Sunday April 26th on 101.1 MORE FM
Alan Frew 80/90's Rewind
SAT 2 MAY AT 7:00PM
PARTRIDGE HALL
Alan Frew 80/90’s Rewind offers audiences a rare opportunity to go beyond the music and hear the stories behind the songs that defined a generation.
Hosted by longtime rock media personality Stu Jeffries, the evening begins with a live and interactive, on-stage conversation as Frew reflects on life on the road, the rise of Glass Tiger, and touring alongside some of the biggest bands of the 1980s and 1990s. The conversation is followed by a high-energy 80s/90s Rewind performance, featuring era-defining hits along with Glass Tiger classics audiences know and love.
Record Store Day Canada is proud to announce that legendary Canadian rockers Honeymoon Suite have been named the official Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors for 2026. To celebrate their role as Ambassadors, the band will release a special, Record Store Day exclusive version of their hit-packed compilation The Singles, issued on Limited Edition Translucent Red Vinyl and only available at independent record stores across Canada.
This exclusive collector's item features some of the biggest songs in Canadian rock history, including "New Girl Now," "Burning In Love, " "Wave Babies," "Stay In The Light," "Feel It Again," and "What Does It Take" (from the One Crazy Summer soundtrack). It also includes the band's hard-hitting contribution to the Lethal Weapon soundtrack.
"We are thrilled to be the Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors for 2026, " says Honeymoon Suite’s lead guitarist and songwriter, Derry Grehan. "To me, vinyl isn't just a format; it’s how I fell in love with music in the first place. There’s a magic to holding the jacket, reading the liner notes, and dropping the needle that you just can’t replicate. We’ve always been a band that lives for the fans and the music, so getting to champion independent record stores, the place where that magic still lives, is a huge honor us."
“We are so excited to have Canadian music legends Honeymoon Suite representing us as RSDC Ambassadors in 2026,” says Ryan Kerr from Record Store Day Canada. “With an arsenal of great music under their belts, The Singles album is hotly anticipated by fans coast to coast. Honeymoon Suite’s catalogue represents some of the greatest and most memorable music in Canadian history, so we are proud to be working with them to bring that music to fans through our country’s incredible independent record stores."
“Match Made In Hell,” the debut full-length album from Bad Marriage via RFK Media and Amplified Distribution, officially hit the streets worldwide on Friday the 13th of March. Riding a massive wave of positive response to the presale campaign, over 30K immediate organic views on the official music video, and packed houses on tour, it seems the honeymoon has officially begun.
The first single/title track has already impacted Apple’s “Breaking Hard Rock” and “New In Rock” playlists. The release has already been front-page news on all the major rock media sites. And the hardcore fans (lovingly known as the “Bad Marriage Society”) are unanimously standing at the altar in praise as they begin to consummate this sonic love affair by cranking up the album over and over again.
CDs and vinyl LPs are available now at https://rfkmediashop.com and https://badmarriagemusic.com, and of course all major online retailers like Amazon, Tower Records, and Target. The CD includes an extra bonus track that wouldn’t fit on the vinyl version, plus 12 other songs joined forever in unholy matrimony on this timeless collection. The LP with gatefold is pressed on mixed ‘blood moon’ colored 140-gram vinyl.
This powerhouse band out of Boston has been winning over the fans and the media for several years now and is well-positioned for the big time, and the new album “Match Made In Hell” fully embraces the spirit of their classic roots while capturing a modern active rock sound. BadMarriage – guitarists Mike Fitz and Tommy Skeoch (who was a founding member of Tesla), vocalist Jonny Paquin, bassist Todd Boisvert, and drummer Michael Delaney – is already on the road and plans to stay there throughout 2026, with a full calendar of tour dates leading up to two appearances at this year’s Monsters On The Mountain rock festival August 22/23, on the bill with Bret Michaels, Night Ranger, and more.
John Corabi just released his new single "THAT MEMORY" today from his new album 'NEW DAY" . John sits down with Shane Christopher Neal from 101.1 MORE FM to talk about his FIRST real Full Length album. They chat about the songs, the band and a brief visit to GENERATION SWINE - the follow up to the Motley Crue 1994 Album John sang on. Despite all the work and efforts of songwriting and musical support JOHN was NOT credited on any part of Generation Swine.
I have attached an mp3 and here are links to the wav file and video below.
JOHN CORABI "THAT MEMORY" WAV
https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/RHZUnI3cR6
JOHN CORABI "THAT MEMORY" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/swJEz9Fdtlc?si=kcZ2lUNvFOnjAhHe
Toque is a Canadian Rock band that formed in 2012 after playing a Charity Event in Winnipeg. The band plays mostly Canadian covers from some of their favourite bands from the North. in 2025 the band released a new single called FIGHTERS and have a new album on the way in 2026. Todd Kerns chatted with Shane Christopher Neal of 101.1 MORE FM about the bands upcoming show Thursday April 23rd at Avalon Theatre at Fallsview Casino. Todd has also played many years with Slash and in 2026 will be playing with Triumph along with Brent Fitz and Phil X to play along side Gil Moore and Rik Emmett.
Just announced - Toque will be supporting Motley Crue July 12 in Vancouver for #FIFAFanFestival along with Finger Eleven.
Toque Merchandise is available at
https://rockpapermerch.com/
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Drummer Cody Ash came to Niagara to speak with the students at Notre Dame High School. Following that I sat down and chatted with him at STK at the Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls about his drumming career and tour like playing drums with Country Star Jelly Roll.
Cody Ash is the energetic touring drummer for country-rap artist Jelly Roll, known for his powerful style, originating from Mount Washington, Kentucky, and transitioning from a metalcore background with bands like Sylar and O'Kingdom to country music, earning endorsements from drum brands like DW Drums and Remo, and showcasing his skills in viral videos playing heavy metal tracks.
Canadian-born Rick Hughes is the lead singer of the legendary heavy-metal band Sword and of the hard-rock band Saints & Sinners, during his career he has played hundreds of headline shows and has opened for Metallica, Motorhead, Metal Church, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Warlock, Anthrax, Black Label Society, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, WASP, Helix, Styx, and Lee Aaron.
Blessed with a great range and a powerful voice, Rick Hughes has performed in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Japan, and is a highly respected rock and metal vocalist internationally. His main influences are Robert Plant, Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and French-Legend Johnny Hallyday.
His new solo album "Redemption" was produced by John Webster (Aerosmith, Tom Cochrane, Motley Crue, etc.) in Vancouver and Los Angeles and features some of the top metal and hard-rock musicians in the world, including an incredible reunion for its first single and video.
"After over four decades of touring and recording, it’s truly special to see this anniversary release come to life," Curran says. "The artwork, rare photos, and the discovery of the Cleveland Agora live audio from our very first show in the USA add a perfect finishing touch for the band and our dedicated fans.”
Dixon adds, "Our show at the Redwood Theatre will be the first time presenting the mighty Hatch sound in an Unplugged & Acoustic format. Still intense, with the same tightness and power that all these years together have built, but with more nuance and emphasis on the songs and vocals. We have some surprises planned and we can't wait to show off our skills in a new setting!”
I sat down on ZOOM to Chat with founding member and bass player ANDY CURRAN to talk about the re-issue of the bands debut album, touched on some Andy Curran Solo material and a shout out to local band SUICIDE STAR for the remake of MONKEY BARS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cihnyk5LyLE&list=RDCihnyk5LyLE&start_radio=1
Suicide Star Live at OLG Fallsview Casino
Formed in late 2020 and comprised of veteran musicians Rob Barton, Dakota Prince, Aki Maris, Gary Borden and Brian Hamilton, Suicide Star has a dynamic and cutting-edge hard rock sound, mixing the familiar with the new while delivering a heavy bite with catchy ear-splitting melodies.
Having played in multiple bands and recording acts as well as touring through Canada and parts of the U.S. Suicide Star are no strangers to success. Aki and Brian are ex members of long-time recording act, Step Echo, who's two studio albums gained considerable popularity in their native Canada and overseas. Gary Borden has had prolific success playing as a member of such bands as Sass Jordan, Helix and Gowan.
Dakota Prince, also familiar with the spotlight has shared the stage with such bands as George Canyon, Big Sugar and Headley while having his music played country wide on such stations as 97.7 HTZ FM and 91.3 FM.
When Step Echo split in late 2018 Brian and Aki felt they still had some music left in them to write and after a brief hiatus, decided the time was right for something new.
In early 2020, excited about the prospect of a fresh start, the band needed a new lead vocalist. Founding member and drummer of Step Echo, Brian Hamilton, reached out to high school friend, Rob Barton--himself a veteran of the Ontario music scene who played alongside bands such as Collective Soul, Lee Aaron and Killer Dwarfs--asking if he would be interested in providing lead vocals for a new project. Realizing he was enthusiastic to write and record again, Rob readily agreed. After a successful meeting with the guys over a few drinks on a local patio, Suicide Star was formed.
A year in the making and recorded individually in their own homes, Suicide Star's debut album—aptly named Isolation—is a labor of love. It defies conventional categorization, while delivering a bombastic thrill ride most listeners would find pleasingly recognizable.
With the recent release of their new single ‘Auntie Anxiety’ as a precursor to their second album entitled ‘Generation Doom’, Suicide Star will continue to bring their hard-hitting sound to stages throughout Ontario and beyond.
February 28th Robin McAuley releases his 3rd solo album. I am privileged to call Robin a friend! from McAuley-Schenker to Survivor, Raiding the Rock Vault in Las Vegas and Black Swan Band! follow him and enjoy this new album.
I had the privilege of sitting down tonight and chatting with Robin about this brand new album. The album is called SOULBOUND and is his third on Frontiers Records. Robin worked with a brand new producer ALDO LONOBILE. Robin shares the latest as well on a new Black Swan record and what his plans are for 2025!
This week’s offering comes from Danny Drouin, the East Coast Country Music Association Star Search Winner from Wellington, Prince Edward Island. Danny’s song “Friday Nights” evokes a simpler time in a small town. I think we can all relate to that.
Danny joined me to chat about his new single! a song this is currently on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown chart! portions of the interview air on HOT TRAX Radio Show that features some of the best of the CICC.
https://dannydrouin.com/
Glass Tiger fans are in for an unforgettable experience as Canadian rock icons are joined by opening act Erica Ehm for select dates on their cross-country tour. Known for her pioneering role as one of the early hosts on MuchMusic. Ehm brings her talent, energy, and legendary insights to the stage, engaging fans with retro video clips, behind the scenes stories and surprise opportunities for audience participation. Each show promises a blend of Glass Tiger's anthemic hits and Ehm's captivating personality, bringing nostalgic music memories back to life.
They’ll be at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on December 4
Bio (Drive focused):
Janna Leduc, a dynamic and powerhouse vocalist from Milverton, Ontario, is ready to make her mark with the release of "Drive," the first single from her highly anticipated album Long Time Coming. Known for her high-energy performances and commanding stage presence, Janna has spent years honing her craft, becoming a standout talent in the Canadian country music scene. Over the years, she’s been the supporting act to some of the industry's biggest names, including Jade Eagleson, Billy Currington, and Steven Lee Olson, to name a few. "Drive" is an anthem of determination and resilience, and it marks a bold new chapter in Janna's musical journey. The music video for the song captures the same energy and passion that fans have come to expect from her live shows, setting the tone for what’s to come. With Long Time Coming on the horizon, Janna Leduc is poised for a major breakthrough in country music.
An entrepreneur, media personality, and advocate for positive change, Erica Ehm’s career has spanned industries and generations. She was one of the first female hosts on MuchMusic, where her on-camera authenticity and powerful interviews made her a beloved figure in Canadian music culture. Ehm recently returned to her music industry roots, serving as consulting producer of the highly anticipated MuchMusic documentary 299 Queen Street West and hosting her critically acclaimed podcast, Reinvention of the VJ, both of which explore the cultural impact of the iconic music channel and its enduring influence.
Ehm’s accolades go well beyond music and television. As an award-winning songwriter, author, journalist, playwright, and sought-after speaker, she’s known for her ability to reinvent herself and inspire others. In the world of marketing, she’s respected for her pioneering work in content strategy and social media. Her company, Ehm & Co., and digital publishing brand YMC.ca, were recently acquired by Toys "R" Us Canada’s ownership group, after earning numerous prestigious awards under her leadership, including a nomination for a Governor General’s Innovation Award. Currently, she serves as the Director of Culture and Communication for the wealth preservation consultancy DDM Group.
Had such a great 30 minute interview with Mark Farner last night! Mark was the songwriter, guitar player and singer of Grand Funk Railroad hailing from Flint Michigan! We talked about the sold out SHEA STADIUM show in 1971. The band sold 10 Million albums in 2 years in the early 70s and had 8 Top 40 hits including 2 #1s!
Mark and I talked about the bands great legacy and of course his brand new album out NOW called "Closer To My Home"! Collaborations with my friends Mark Slaughter and Joshua Seth Eagan and also Jim Peterik of Survivor are on this album.
Interview with be featured in Music Life Magazine www.musiclifemagazine.net, also parts of it airing in a couple weeks on #rockinrewind on Classic 1220 AM Radio and the Industry 45 Podcast Show- From The Drum Throne as well.
Thanks as always to the amazing Jody Glisman Best out of LA
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THE DAGG SESSIONSKen Tizzard and Music For Goats In St.John’s in 1982 I cut my teeth playing bass with local skate/punk bands who wholeheartedly embraced the DIY model of the punk rock culture. SNFU were the first band I had ever seen who had taken this model to a national level and upon seeing the energy and intensity of the performance I knew - this was what I wanted to do with my life.
At 18 I relocated to Toronto and landed a job at Music Express Magazine which let to the position of photo editor where I got to work with legendary photographers Floria Sigusmondi, Herb Ritts and Annie Leibovitz shooting bands like David Bowie, REM and U2 as well as hundreds of touring band around the world. This introduction to the music business, record companies, PR agencies and band management helped me to understand the relationship of band and audience from the viewpoint of the ‘machine.’
As well, sharing office space with Management Trust (Jake Gold) led me to an audition with The Watchmen. In turn this changed my life direction for over a decade as I toured the world and grew as a songwriter and artist. In 1999 I began working a lot with Big Wreck singer Ian Thornley who at the time was married to my sister Christine. Big Wreck and The Watchmen were in between albums and both bands were feeling the weight of years of touring and the change in the record companies as we moved into the digital age. Ian and I decided to form a new band which led to the creation of Thornley with whom I toured relentlessly for many years. Towards the end of Thornley, Ian had decided to recreate the magic that was Big Wreck and again I toured with the band under that name as I began parting ways with the lifestyle and direction of the band.
Upon leaving Thornley, there was a period of return to DIY with independent records which captured my solid endeavours - from six string bass singer songwriter (Quest Storey house) through several incarnations of bands including Bad Intent, The Variety Show Players and in 2017 the unlikely local crew which has grown to become Music For Goats.
As well, the development of The Whiskey Wednesday Show created a need for a production studio which we also created in our home. The Show has grown into a seven camera, 24 channel audio, weekly livestream hosting guests from Rick Mercer, William Prince and Joey ‘Shithead” Keithley (D.O.A.) to Matt Mays and Bob Izumi. Songs and stories every week with your host Ken Tizzard and Music For Goats.
It is now January 2024 and I am once again looking to release another album of original music with the current line-up of Music For Goats; Neil Lucy (guitar) Ken Grant (bass) and Dave Lawrence (drums) and Steve Dagg (RIP - drums). This album titled “THE DAGG SESSIONS” celebrates the songs created before drummer Steve Dagg was diagnosed with Cancer. After a year long battle of treatments Steve passed away in the winter of 2023. We had recorded the drums for the entire record in September before Steve’s illness was terminal.
The Dagg Sessions is available on all platforms on April 30, 2024 The Dagg Sessions will be available on vinyl thanks to contributors who purchased sections of the back album cover in order to help out with up front costs. Yes, we are sell outs… As for style of this record, I have to say it fits in with the Americana genre pretty well as if combines folk, country, rock and pop into a collection of songs that once again document a time and place in my own personal history.
Ken Tizzard www.kentizzard.com ktizzard@kentizzard.com
For Immediate Release
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks “TRUE” Released Today
“Counties and Countries” Video Premieres Today
After months of anticipation, the debut album from Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks, “TRUE”, is released today. The nine-song album, produced by Jon and Richie Castellano, is the album YES fans worldwide have been waiting for since Jon’s departure from the band in 2008. The album’s centerpieces are two epic tracks, the 16 and a half minute “Once Upon a Dream” and the nearly 10 minute “Counties and Countries”. To celebrate today’s release, a video for “Counties and Countries” premieres today. See it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yNutgZWo5g
“All Figured Out” - Single Bio
Drew Cagle & The Reputation is a High Energy, No Apologies, National Touring Rock band from Central Illinois. The band got its name “The Reputation” after Cagle decided to lean into the considerable ridicule he received in the beginning while attempting to perform his original music in a market primarily dominated by cover bands. Driven by his passion for authentic original expression, Cagle set his sights on the surrounding major cities in the Midwest and across the US determined to show the world that greatest rock songs haven’t already been written…After 3 years, Drew Cagle & The Reputation return with a vengeance with the release of their new single “All Figured Out”. Their new song takes dead aim at the naysayers who doubted Cagle’s artistic vision, calling out the hypocrisy rooted in premature judgements of others in an epic rock n roll fashion. With a unique style of boisterous rock’n roll that combines passionate modern songwriting with the bold sound & swagger of the hard rock superstars from the 80’s, DC&R manages to encapsulate the classic “chip on your shoulder” aggression and natural danger that rock n roll has been missing in recent years. “All Figured Out” clings to the feeling of being counted out and with a rebellious spirit, aims to inspire the listener to prove their own opposition wrong. “All Figured Out” was recorded in Nashville, TN with an A-List Cast of Grammy Award winning studio musicians, engineers, and producers. Produced, Recorded, & Mixed By: Matt Coles (Eagles, Alice Cooper)Mastered By: True East Mastering (Alabama, Robert Plant)Featuring: Drew Cagle - Vocals Shannon Forrest (Toto) - Drums Sol Philcox-Littlefield (Luke Combs) - Guitar Sam Hunter (Willie Nelson) - Guitar Craig Young (Elton John) – Bass
Tony Cardenas-Montana, well known from being a songwriter and member of the platinum-selling Capitol Records group Great White in the band's heyday, comes out of the gate swinging with his band's new single, “Bleeding Out.”
Described as a modern blues infused, groove laden, hook-filled melodic rock band, S&TT absolutely knocks it out of the park with their latest single, coming off of the band's highly successful song, “Sugarbowl,” which won Classic Rock's regular "Track of the Week in November of last year.
Tony’s career has spanned decades and has garnered him a Grammy Nomination (with Great White), numerous certified RIAA multi-platinum and gold awards, Billboard charting credits as writer and musician, and world tours and performances alongside Slash, Dee Snider, members of KISS, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, and Motley Crue.
With the release of Bleeding Out, Tony and crew take it to the next level, with hard-rocking riffs, soaring melodies and searing leads.
Tony Cardenas-Montanna played in the band GREAT WHITE during the bands Rock and Roll Hayday! He joined the band in 1987 to support "Once Bitten.." He remained in the band till 1992 as the bass player.
Tony also played in JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE as his guitar player.
Here Tony talks about what he learned from the late singer of Great White and also the last time he spoke to him.
Long time Journey bass player and founding member ROSS VALORY has released his very first solo album "ALL OF THE ABOVE" ! Valory was a leading member of Journey for many decades with a plethora of radio hits and of course a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction.
In this episode Ross and I talk about the biggest hit single on the planet "Don't Stop Believing" the creation of the song and how it has stood the test of time. We also chat about a few of the drummers of Journey and if he would ever see the band play if they came to his home town.
The latest single from Ross is the WAR cover "Low Rider".
https://www.rossvalory.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76KhXZhoDwI LOW RIDER- Ross Valory
In 2017 the band JOURNEY was inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. Bass player Ross Valory talks about that day.
FULL INTERVIEW with Ross Valory up this week.
INDUSTRY 45- FROM THE DRUM THRONE
The voice of White Lion Mike Tramp joins me to talk about the release of both
Songs of White Lion VOL 1
Songs of White Lion VOL 2
we talk about the past and the present including these new re-recorded songs in a different key. We talk about Aerosmith ! It's possible that Mike might know TONY McLAUGHLIN LOL and we talk about the upcoming US Tour for Mike Tramps band.
Mike Tramp has released SONGS of WHITE LION Part II this month. In my interview we talked about Aerosmith and if he had any great stories since the band is no longer going to be touring-----here is a short teaser---full story and my conversation with Mike about the making of "Songs of White Lion" Parts 1 and 2 and what coming up with his tour in America will be available later this week.
Jay is the President of STUDIO 73 in London Ontario. He currently manages everything HELIX! Including the 50th Anniversary of the band! Listen for all things Studio 73 and know more about what's going on with the London Powerhouse Band.
RFK Media has released COLD SWEAT Album "Unburied ALIVE" containing previously unreleased studio recordings, plus new vintage live tracks
"Rain Down" is the first single released off the album. When Marc played with KEEL they opened for such bands as Aerosmith, Quiet Riot, DIO, Van Halen and for Bon Jovi on the Slippery When Wet tour.
Hear how Marc was part of the Wayne's World BAND in 1991 and about some books he has authored including a children's book and one about the Music Business.
http://www.marcferrari.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tXgomTGwtM (Rain Down)
Born in North Bay Ontario, Sean Kelly has lived the Canadian rock and roll dream! He has played guitar for all the heavy hitters of Canadian Rock. Currently Sean plays with Lee Aaron and Coney Hatch but has played with the likes of Helix and global superstar Nelly Furtado. Sean was also part of the ROCK OF AGES production in Toronto .
Sean has also authored a couple of great must read books
METAL ON ICE
DON'T CALL IT HAIR METAL
Sean is the founder of the great band CRASH KELLY who just released Mixx Tape Volume 1
https://rockpapermerch.com/collections/sean-kelly
In May of 2024 Sean hosted an intimated evening with Triumph's great guitar player Rik Emmett all presented by Rock Paper Merch ( you can also pick up Rik's latest album DIAMONDS at Rockpapermerch.com)
Rik makes a cameo appearance in the interview backstage as well! Enjoy my friend Sean Kelly! Interview happened moments before he and Rik hit the stage.
Legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist Bruce Cockburn, whose palette of honors and awards includes 13 Canadian JUNO wins, two Hall of Fame inductions, countless honorary Doctorates, Officer of The Order of Canada and recent inductee into Canada’s Walk of Fame spanning a 50+ year career, is set to appear on the National Public Radio performance show, “Mountain Stage,” beginning Friday, March 29th. Recorded on February 1st at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California, Cockburn was joined on stage that night by Colin Hay, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Chuck Prophet & the Make Out Quartet and The Lucky Valentines. “Mountain Stage” with host Kathy Mattea airs on over 260 NPR Stations nationwide. You can find the station listings here: On The Radio - Mountain Stage
Bruce Cockburn’s most-recent album, O Sun O Moon, has generated world-wide acclaim and radio airplay. He’s enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while earning high praise as a prolific, inspired songwriter and accomplished guitarist. He remains deeply respected for his activism and humanist song lyrics that thread throughout his career. On all his albums Cockburn has deftly captured the joy, pain, fear, and faith of human experience in song.
NEW ALBUM DIAMONDS available
https://rockpapermerch.com/products/diamonds-the-best-of-the-hard-rock-years-1990-1995-signed?_pos=7&_sid=0281f00ee&_ss=r
The Rik Emmett Diamonds album release party presented by Music in Motion and RockPaperMerch was held at the Classic Bowl in Mississauga on May 22nd.
"Diamonds" is a brand new compilation featuring Rik's favourite rock tracks from his Duke Street years. Newly remastered in 2023 at Iguana Studios in Toronto ON with the most up-to-date technology, every track brims with a new crisp presence. Tracks from Absolutely, Ipso Facto and The Spiral Notebook never sounded so good! Exclusive to this package are two previously unheard original songs from the Absolutely and Ipso Facto sessions. The Diamonds cover features the work of renowned photographer Andrew MacNaughtan.
Diamonds is a limited pressing of 550 units designed with a unique album gatefold that houses both the CD (with 4 bonus tracks) and LP on 180g heavyweight black/white marble vinyl. Reserve your package now !
Rik had a dozen platinum LPs from ‘75 to ’88 as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph. Twenty more non-platinum solo indie projects followed over the years, ranging across genres. Six decades in the biz landed him in five Halls and two Walks of Fame, with a few ‘Best Guitarist’ awards in various categories along the way. A published poet, his ‘Reinvention’ collection came out on ECW Press in 2021, with his memoir (entitled ‘Lay It On The Line – A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and Triumph’) which is out now and available
https://rockpapermerch.com/
It was such a pleasure to record the video with Rob for Bad and Boozy! Such a well written song ! Here Rob talks about the process of writing this song and the recording of this awesome video .
Video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLyACKbKgsI
SOUL SIGN is an All-Star group comprising members of Quiet Riot, Scorpions’ Uli Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ted Nugent, Player, Dokken, DIO Returns, Leatherwolf & Unida delivering heavy, melodic rock that will touch your soul! The group, based out of Los Angeles, was founded with the intention to deliver strong, honest, organic modern and classic rock through world class musicianship. All members are extraordinary musicians & personalities who have had their craft perfected through many years of extensive world-wide touring & recording with world famous, multi-platinum selling artists. They deliver an energetic live show suited to a wide range audience.
Mark BoalsVocalsThe legendary voice of Yngwie Malmsteen, Ted Nugent & Scorpions’ Uli Jon Roth. Mark has also sung with Don Dokken, The Rock Vault, Ring of Fire & Royal Hunt. Bigger than life vocals with a range that is hard to beat! Rob MathGuitarRob’s unique & tasteful style is combining blues with great chops. He has recorded with Seal, Toni Braxton & many more. He has been a recording & touring member of Player (“Baby Come Back”) & metal classics Leatherwolf. Bjorn EnglenBassExtraordinary virtuoso bass player mainly known for decades with multi-platinum Quiet Riot, DIO Returns, as well as guitar gods Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth & Tony MacAlpine. Mike CancinoDrumsA much experienced world class, “work horse” drummer who grew up in the California desert & has toured internationally for decades with Lynch Mob, stoner rock legends Unida & many more.Soul Sign has since the beginning performed throughout the US & Europe & just finished up their latest full-length release set for release in 2023. FOR MORE INFO: News - Soul Sign (soulsignband.com)
Former TESLA drummer Troy Lucchetta has teamed up with RIZZ & The Believerz ! Brand new single is out called "Don't Stop Tryin"
RIZZ & THE BELIEVERZ is a movement, a philosophy, and a beacon of positivity in the world of music…and their official introduction begins today with the release of their first-ever single and video, “Don’t Stop Tryin’,’ which was written to spark this movement.
As founding drummer (formerly of Tesla) Troy Luccketta concludes: “I feel that all of the projects I’ve been a part of and the things I’ve done throughout my career have all led me to this moment, and I couldn’t be happier.”
They’ve been racking up the sales and accolades since 1983, HONEYMOON SUITE has moved over 1 million records worldwide and won the JUNO Award for Group of the Year in 1986. The band has many songs placed in major motion pictures and TV over the years such as the hugely successful Miami Vice TV series of the mid 80’s. In 2015, they were honored by Canadian radio for passing 100,000 plays of “New Girl Now” along with three of their other hits: “Burning In Love,” “Wave Babies” and “What Does It Take.”
- Even after 41 years, it isn’t enough for a band to merely remind you they’re still doing what they do. They need to reassure you they mean it. And that’s just what melodic-rock titans HONEYMOON SUITE are up to on the impassioned title track from their latest album, Alive.
Following up on the 2022 deluxe reissue of their classic Clifton Hill album, and 2017’s Hands UpEP, Alive is their first full length in 16 years. Their last single, 2020’s “Find What You’re Looking For,” hurtled the group back into the Billboard Top 30 in their native Canada for the first time in nearly two decades and the material on Alive seems destined to follow suit. Produced by Canadian hit machine Mike (K) Krompass (whose résumé includes songwriting and production work for Meghan Trainor, Steven Tyler, Theory of a Deadman and Smash Mouth), the album is 10 new tracks of sonic heaven.
Both CD and colored vinyl are rounded out by fresh reproductions and modernized remixes of two big hits from the group’s thick catalog: 1988’s “Love Changes Everything” and 1983’s “New Girl Now,” which became their first radio and MTV smash after winning a homegrown-music competition sponsored by Toronto rock station Q107. The Canadian CD release also includes two exclusive acoustic versions of “Alive” and “Doesn’t Feel Like That” as bonus tracks. Signed copies of Alive are available exclusively through their webstore.
https://rockpapermerch.com/collections/honeymoon-suite
Honeymoon Suite has released ALIVE there brand new full studio album. Here is Derry talking about the song BROKEN off the new record.
My friends in Sons of Silver from LA released a brand new single called "TELL ME THIS". They are looking to put a full length LP out this summer called Runaway Emotions. Here is my conversation with Pete about the new single and working with TIM PALMER (David Bowie, The Cure, U2)
https://sonsofsilver.com/
FULL INTERVIEW with Skynyrd guitar player Rickey Medlocke. Rickey released a brand new single "Never Run Out Of Road" all in support of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman Movement (MMIW).
Rickey was an original member of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd dating back to the early 70's. He had left the band in the Mid 70's---he talks about how close he was to getting on the plane with the band on October 20th 1977 when members of the band perished in a horrific plane accident. Rickey talks about Damon Johnson joining the band and about the songs and what it's been like to play in one of the most recognizable bands of our generation.
FULL INTERVIEW COMING SOON...
In this teaser Long time Skynyrd guitar player Rickey Medlocke talks about where he was on October 20th, 1997 when the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane took a fatal crash in Mississippi. Rickey was in the band at the beginning in the early 70's and left band before 1977- he re-joined them in 1996 and has been in Skynyrd since.
Brand new single from IN THEORY is out "WORLDS ON FIRE" ! Tony is here to talk about the latest single and the latest update with IN THEORY - which features Tony and Mike Mostert . In Theory is a Muscle Schoals -style Led Zeppelin.
HERE Is the FULL One hour episode of ROCKIN' REWIND Radio Show that aired on CLASSIC 1220 AM Radio. My Guest for the hour was Journey drummer Deen Castronovo. We chatted about Hardline, Bad English and meeting Neal Schon for the first time, Neil Peart of Rush, Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger and also Deen shares his gratitude for a second chance at playing in Journey . You can check out Journey August 2nd in Toronto with Def Leppard and Heart.
HARDLINE HOT CHERIE
NIGHT RANGER FOUR IN THE MORNING
KILLER DWARFS DRIFTING BACK
JOURNEY BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
BAD ENGLISH WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE
HONEYMOON SUITE BURNING IN LOVE
RUSH TOM SAWYER
TRIUMPH FOLLOW YOUR HEART
JOURNEY DON'T STOP BELIEVING
LEE AARON YESTERDAY
EVAN ROTELLA YESTERDAY IS GONE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Interview Announcement: Drummer Deen Castronovo sits to discuss his great career and music journey! everything from Bad English, first meeting Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, his band Revolution Saints and getting a second chance with JOURNEY...
Castronovo, known for his exceptional drumming skills and versatile style, has captivated audiences around the world. You will hear about his new album with the Revolution Saints (Jeff Pilson and Joel Hoekstra) , we talk about his current drum set up and getting a second chance after being kicked out of Journey and what it means to him today.
This Interview is FUN, Intense and Deen not only is a ROCK STAR behind the drum kit but also in interviews !
Looking forward to hanging with him Aug 2nd in Toronto when Journey is in town along with Def Leppard and Heart :)
Here is a short teaser of my Interview with Journey drummer Deen Castronovo- FULL INTERVIEW coming soon! We talk abut Bad English, Revolution Saint, Journey and his second chance with the band.
Darren spends his life as a private investigator so no surprise he dug deep into the world of David Lee Roth! He has put out a great book "DLR- How David Lee Roth Changed the World" .
We have a great conversation about David and Darren shares all the connections he made along the way with past members of David's bands and in his inner circle. We talk about his early time with Van Halen, his solo career and what's happening today with the man more popular than the Nike Swoosh!
It's all things DLR! Buckle up!
Coming on March 3-4 to Classic 1220 I will feature parts of two interviews I did on Van Halen.
Back in 2021 I chatted with author Paul Brannigan about his book UNCHAINED: The Eddie Van Halen Story and most recently with author Darren Paltrowitz on his book about David Lee Roth- How David Lee Roth Changed the World.
Here is a brief snippet from each interview- Both these and other segments from those interviews are coming to the ROCKIN REWIND Radio Show on Classic 1220 Am Radio along with some awesome Van Halen and DLR tunes!!!! You can check out the show on Radio or streaming at classic1220.ca
Saturdays 3p and 11p
Sundays 11a and 8p
Check out Darren's podcast "PALTROCAST- with Darren Paltrowitz" and also the "DLR Cast" on Spotify
links to both books here
https://www.amazon.ca/Unchained-Eddie-Van-Halen-Story/dp/1637583508/ref=asc_df_1637583508/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459343461107&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5100684796567897979&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000780&hvtargid=pla-1446183496724&psc=1&mcid=76dd6dad242b324bb7342bc0d46917f9
https://www.amazon.ca/DLR-Book-David-Changed-World/dp/1493072528/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O775OTV4XFSD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BdNOBOdd7IPGSWp62yNXdg.ubCzf0-y364kBnGt5QK8LhiV3FHVIhNCR9lIlvC-gAg&dib_tag=se&keywords=How+David+Lee+Roth+Changed+the+World&qid=1708523054&s=books&sprefix=how+david+lee+roth+changed+the+world+%2Cstripbooks%2C103&sr=1-1
Producer Tom Werman has a brand new book out called :
TURN IT UP- My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music
Tom has produced Motley Crue, Poison, Twisted Sister, Jeff Beck, Ted Nugent, Cheap Truck and many others.
This interview was done by Zoom and talks about his life producing these great rock bands of the golden era of ROCK! the 80's
Here is a teaser from my latest interview with Record Producer Tom Werman ! Tom produced SHOUT AT THE DEVIL, THEATRE OF PAIN and GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS by Motley Crue.
FULL Interview coming soon to Industry 45 Podcast Show
I found this interview that was done in 2018! It was with VICKY HAMILTON from Los Angeles who worked in booking and promoting many "Glam Bands" In the 80s. She be-friended and worked closely with Guns and Roses, Poison, Motley Crue and Stryper to name but a few. This was back on MAX INK RADIO for BS LIVE ROCKS RADIO.
I am writing a book in 2024 about interviews I have done over the years and came across this fun story. Vicky worked for David Geffen when the label was amongst the biggest in Hollywood.
She has a great book that came out 2016
Appetite for Dysfunction
check out her website
www.vickyhamilton.com
Here is a brief snippet of my conversation with Dave Wanless of Sven Gali as he talks about the bands re-make of the TRIUMPH Classic "Spellbound". The song appears on the bands latest album of 2023 Bombs & Battlescars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVwXOT3YqRk
Check out the VIDEO for Spellbound by Sven Gali
FULL INTERVIEW with Dave is up on all streaming platforms INDUSTRY 45 PODCAST SHOW
Legendary rockers, Night Ranger are releasing a brand-new live album titled, 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra, that is due out October 20, 2023. The live album and live performance footage will be available on CD, Vinyl (including limited editions), DVD, Blu-ray, and digitally across all streaming platforms worldwide.
This release comes as they approach the date it was recorded, just one year ago in Cleveland on November 9th 2022. The first single and live music video from the album, “(You Can Still) Rock In America (Live),” is out today. Watch “(You Can Still) Rock In America – Official Live Video” HERE. Pre-Save & Pre-Order 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra HERE.
When asked about this live album and performing with an orchestra, the band had this to say: “It was a dream come true to have Night Ranger music accompanied by an entire symphonic band… including our own! Although now, we’re spoiled, and we want to carry the orchestra with us everywhere we go!!” - Jack Blades
“Playing the show with the Cleveland CYO and being able to record It was an incredible and unique experience. To have younger musicians not only embrace but enjoy playing our music was a new high for us as a band. You could see all the hard work they put into rehearsals, and finally getting to perform it live was an incredible new benchmark in our career.” – Kelly Keagy
“I can check this one off my bucket list. Having the CYO backing us for this show was just amazing and it really took Night Ranger to another level. Looking forward to its release and sharing with the world!” – Brad Gillis
This one-of-a-kindone night only Night Ranger performance with Cleveland’s own Contemporary Youth Orchestra was at the Key Bank State Theatre in Cleveland, OH on November 9, 2022. The Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) is made up of 80+ musicians aged 12 to 18, representing more than 40 schools in Ohio. It fosters students’ technical ability and creative growth in both an inspiring and supportive community. The students performed alongside Night Ranger throughout their entire set and these unique renditions of their greatest hits was also their first time ever performing with a symphonic orchestra live. All of this is what made this a truly once in a lifetime Night Ranger concert event.
We talk about the bands beginnings in the early 90s, the importance of great physical and mental health, the first record and playing at Much Music and of course the NEW album Bombs and Battlescars and the recording of the great Triumph tune SPELLBOUND---and we talk about drummers!!
**CONEY HATCH CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH A NEW ALBUM ‘POSTCARD FROM GERMANY’ – OUT NOVEMBER 10TH
PERFORMING LIVE AT THE EL MOCAMBO - NOVEMBER 11th**
Coney Hatch, one of Canada’s iconic rock bands will release a live album titled “Postcard From Germany” via Anthem Records this Friday November 10th. In celebration of this release, Coney Hatch will perform their final live performance of 2023 at the famed El Mocambo in Toronto on Saturday, November 11th.
“We’ve been halfway around the world this summer with shows at Sweden Rock and Hamburg, Germany,” says singer/bassist Andy Curran. “So, returning to the El Mocambo is a special homecoming for us. We love playing in Toronto, it’s where we began this ride, and it’s a perfect time to celebrate 40 years together.”
Recorded on December 12, 2018, at HEAT Festival in Ludwigsburg, “Postcard from Germany” is a live recording of Coney Hatch’s first-ever live show in Germany. Comprised of a double CD, in addition to "Postcard from Germany," two new songs will be included, as well as a remastered version of Coney Hatch's classic self-titled debut.
This special edition 2 disc CD will be available for purchase at all physical retailers across Canada and at the band’s live show on Nov 11 in Toronto.
Lynch Mob was formed in 1989 after George Lynch parted ways with his former band Dokken. Their debut release “Wicked Sensation” was met with critical and fan acclaim and went on to be certified gold in sales by the RIAA. The band would continue on through the years with a cast of talented players joining Lynch throughout their musical journey over the course of six more studio albums. “Babylon” is Lynch Mob’s eighth studio album overall and the first since 2017’s “The Brotherhood”. Don’t miss Lynch Mob on tour this Fall including a special “Record Release Party” show at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood on October 25.
Tour Dates: Sep. 28 - Dingbatz - Clifton, NJ
Sep. 29 - The Landis - Vineland, NJ
Sep. 30 - Tourist Inn - Hallam, PAOct. 7 – Area 142 – Cocoa Beach, FLOct. 13 – Club LA – Destin, FLOct. 15 – OCC Roadhouse – Clearwater, FLOct. 25 – Whisky A Go-Go – Hollywood, CA (Record Release Party)
Niagara Radio Legend Pat Porter was kind enough to invite me onto his radio show at 4680q in Niagara Falls.
Pat and I will chat about the upcoming Welland FoodFest happening Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1st on Merritt Island in Welland and full Live Music Lineup.
We also chat about the re-issue of Honeymoon Suite Clifton Hill album that came out in 2008 and I will be the Emcee at the Re-issue party on September 27th at Doc Magilligan's Irish Pub & Restaurant on Lundy's Lane. It includes 2 opening acts and an acoustic performance from Johnnie and Derry
We will also talk about the All 80's Rock & Talk on 4680q which i host along with Bobby R Rock and Michael Hanson
Get your tickets for the Honeymoon Suite event here
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Check out everything Welland Foodfest here
https://wellandfoodfest.com
All 80s Rock & Talk Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/0jE2zzg9CwXQpmxBuY3srq
Stream 4680q
Bill and I chatted about his early days as a MUCH VJ, his brand new book titled A HAPPY HAS-BEEN- Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by one of Canada's Foremost Entertainment Journalists. We talk about the documentary 299 Queen Street West tour that starts in Toronto on September 22nd and also makes a stop in Hamilton on NOV 4th.
Who was your fav Much Music VJ?
Coming the FALL of 2023 I will have a brand new Radio Show. The Rockin' Rewind Radio Show which will be featured on Classic 1220 Radio in Southern Ontario. It will also be fully streamable and in podcast form as well. The show will run for 2 hours on Saturdays and repeat again on Sunday on Radio.
The show will feature great Classic Rock music mostly from the 80s with interview clips, special co-hosts and music features. It will also incorporate a local artist portion to help support up and coming Rock Stars.
Here are 2 teaser Reels that were created for the show produced by Dean Malton. Looking forward to bringing you the Rockin' Rewind Show this Fall.
IN THEORY is a Muscle Shoals-style Led Zeppelin. A swampy gritty version of Soundgarden, all laced with powerhouse hard-rock vocals and an attitude that screams rock n roll. With In Theory you get a new style and sound unto itself that captures you in a way that leaves you wanting much more.IN THEORY is bringing something exciting to the table for listeners to engage with.
As a band they are not typical or easy to put in a box, they are unique and diverse. Combining the musical ingredients from their pasts, In Theory is a band to easily get excited about. Over the years they have worked with many of the top musicians in the world from Victor Wooten, Vinnie Appice, Rob Morgenstein, Jared James Nichols and more. IN THEORY is currently working with famed director Juan Ibanez on a new music video and music that will release in the summer of 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPDPpE1A6Z8
Upon meeting Singer-Songwriter, Jessica Pearson , you are sure to feel the warmth she so effortlessly conveys. There is a grounded current of energy that runs through Jessica's music. Her soul-stirring melodies and gorgeous modern folk-country arrangements, will move you to see fields of heather on a foggy day. She is the sunlight that leaks through your windows, and the laugh that brightly echoes through your day.
Her love for storytelling, drawing on folk, outlaw country, and Celtic traditions, is evident in her songwriting. The stories she tells are like lovingly-sewn patchwork quilts, stitched together by soul-stirring melodies and gorgeous modern folk-country arrangements. They are the quilts you spread out under the stars, and the ones you wrap yourself in all winter long. These stories, with their frayed edges, become more beautiful the longer you sit with them.
In 2021, Pearson received the Folk Music Ontario ‘ Songs from the Heart ’ award for her song Ready My Heart. She was also selected for Global Music Match, a program created to connect artists internationally on social media platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jessica Pearson & the East Wind was also nominated for ‘ Group of the Year ’ at the 2021 Capital Music Awards and nominated for ‘ Album of the Year ’ at the 2022 and 2023 Faces Awards. I won Diamonds in the Rough Showcase performance at the Canadian Country Music Awards 2023.
Her long-awaited debut album On the Line was released in January 2022 through Willow Sound Records , to a sold-out crowd and her new single “Row ” comes out on June 30th, 2023.
Legendary Rocker Rick Springfield has a brand new album and tour out in 2023. It's his first studio album of new music in 5 years titled AUTOMATIC. It was self produced and Rick plays all the instruments on the album. His I WANT MY 80s Tour stops into 26 City Cities including here in NIAGARA FALLS CANADA on Wednesday August 9th at OLG STAGE Fallsview Casino along with Tommy TUTONE, The Hooters and Paul Young. We talk about his friends John Waite and Sammy Hagar, his Beach Bar Rum and his radio show on Sirius XM!
For more on Rick Springfield and to hear new music--check out ALL 80s ROCK N TALK with myself, Bobby R Rock and Glass Tiger past member Michael Hanson and we talk about Rick's albums in the 80s and play some of the new songs from Automatic.
Australian Born, Alberta Raised.
The most awarded artists in Canadian Country Music. Gord has worked hard to connect with his loyal fanbase that he loves. Gord has received 26 Canadian Country Music Association Awards and multiple Juno Award Nominations. With over 85 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions on the radio globally, Bamford still remains the only two-time winner of the CMA Global Country Artist award. In 2022, "Breakfast Beer" acheived gold status, added to his 10 singles in Canada, including the No.1 hits "When Your Lips Are So Close" and "Dive Bar."Gord proudly released his 10th studio album, Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass, in the early summer of 2021, followed by the Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass (Deluxe Diamond Edition) in May of 2022, it sat as a top seller in Canada for three weeks. Gord was also named the inaugural host of Anthem Entertainment’s first-of- its-kind audio/visual music-focused broadcast and podcast series Real Country Livin’ in partnership with SiriusXM.
Combine high energy country rock with classic country standards and you have the ingredients for a potent four-piece ensemble from Southern Ontario named Johnson’s Creek.
Featuring Glenn Code (lead vocals/guitars), Michael Lanteigne (lead guitar/backing vocals), Mike Crombez (bass guitar/backing vocals) and Jake Adams (drums/backing vocals), Johnson’s Creek have been building a strong reputation for themselves since arriving on the scene in the summer of 2017 with the release of their debut single “Ocean Fantasy”.
Since that point, Johnson’s Creek released a self-titled, six-single EP in the Fall of 2019 which triggered strong airplay for their anthemic single
"I Like It Dirty” which earned them key bookings with major concerts such as the Stars And Thunder Festival in Timmins, Mattawa Voyageur Days, back to back years at Rogers Hometown Hockey and numerous gigs throughout Northern and Southern Ontario.
2022 proved big for the band with the release of 2 singles, “Burn It Up” and “Tell Me Something Good” and notching 40+ performances throughout Canada including dates at the famed Cavendish Beach Music Festival in PEI, the Winkler Harvest Festival in Manitoba, 4 dates at The Canadian National Exhibition and a headlining spot Toronto’s Legendary Horseshoe Tavern.
Whether it’s projecting their high-energy Redneck Rock n Roll, inspired by the likes of The Road Hammers and The Georgia Satellites or more classic standards influenced by Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Johnson’s Creek has the unique ability to appeal to a wide variety of country music demographics.
Award-Winning Canadian Country singer/songwriter Alexis Taylor is just getting started. The Canadian singer and songwriter was born and raised in the small town of Huntsville, Ontario. From a young age, Alexis’ powerhouse vocals combined with emotional lyrics showcased her creativity and love for music in every song. From sharing the stage with The Marshall Tucker Band , Love and Theft , Meghan Patrick and Doug Seegers , triple threat artist/singer/songwriter, Alexis Taylor has quickly established herself as one of country music’s rising stars. Following the release of her first single in 2018, Alexis has appeared live on numerous radio stations and tv stations throughout North America. She has been a part of events such as Canadian Music Week in Toronto, CMA Fest in Nashville, and has performed at the USO Northwest Gala in both 2018 and 2019. The release of her first single also lead to Alexis winning Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2018 Tennessee Music Awards , and would be the first of many nominations and awards to be won in Alexis' career. At the beginning of 2022, Alexis reached #36 on the Sirius XM CBC Country radio charts with her release "Long Way From Home" - A story of Alexis' journey in the music industry. However, Alexis' newest release "Let Me Leave" which was produced by Taylor Carroll (drummer for American rock band LIT), and vocals recorded by Dave Aude (known for more number ones than any other producer on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart) is sure to be an even bigger success. With big plans to get back into the studio before 2023, there is no telling what accomplishments this Nashville girl will see in the year ahead.
Jamie Stever is originally from Prince Edward Country and now Nashville Tennessee! He has a brand new single on Country Radio -- Don't Play with Roses- more on Jamie and the genesis of that new single right here!
Taylor Hawkins got his first big break with Sass Jordan ! Sass tells that story and what Taylor was like to play with and keep connected with him all these years, also the moment she heard when he passed away. Sass has a brand new LIVE album out! LIVE IN NEW YORK NINETY FOUR! recorded from a Radio Broadcast in New York City.
My conversation about the early years, her Blues albums and of course the new LIVE album right here! From the Drum Throne !
JUNE 2023 marks 30 years of Mood Swings from Harem Scarem! The bands sophomore album that took the band to another level internationally, being released in over 50 countries! Some songs have been revisited and re-recorded and 5 new acoustical tracks have been released on this amazing collection. For the first time MOOD SWINGS will be available on Vinyl along with a companion Compact Disc, band tour photos , fan art banners also a digital Mood Swings song book! you can order your limited edition now.
https://www.singmarket.com/market
Harry and I have a fun conversation about everything Harem Scarem! about this new package you can purchase and touch on songwriting, the first 2 albums and well a little bit of LINE OF FIRE!
Kristin Nicholls Band hail from Hamilton Ontario. All the members grew up on gospel music & rock n roll. They’re back with a fresh new sound, & brand new single. Combining their past with their present, they’ve evolved into what will be their future. Country music is about storytelling & that’s what these new songs are all about.
With a past that have seen the guys playing in front of thousands of people a night across Canada & the US, along with some radio traction for previous projects, KNB are ready to make some waves with their new direction.
Kristin chats with me about the New Single FREE AGAIN for Country89.com, CIC New Music Show, Rockin' Country Radio Show and KICR Indie Country Radio in Branson MI
James Downham's latest track, "Wine & Whiskey" isn't a country drinking song. Rather, this song is about having someone in your life who can do more for you than wine or whiskey ever could. After a hard day, they're the first person you want to see and the first person you want to talk to. "You can wash away any kind of pain. You're my remedy. You're my wine and whiskey."
"Wine & Whiskey" is the latest release from Downham's debut full-length album, "The Long Way Home." The track features an all-star cast of musicians, including 2022 CCMA Award Winner Mitch Jay (Steel Guitar Player of the Year, Specialty Instrument Player of the Year) and 2022 CCMA Award Nominees Mark Rynkun (Bass Player of the Year) and Rich DaSilva (Drummer of the Year).
Raised in small town rural Ontario, Downham called Pembroke and Picton home before settling in Southwestern Ontario. He lives in Stratford, with his wife, Ange.
Earlier releases from the album included 2022's radio releases "One Mile at a Time" and "Raised On", as well as critically acclaimed 2021 single, "We're Okay", a powerful duet with country newcomer, Amanda Kind.
Downham was winner of Season 2 of The Shot, and was recently selected from thousands of applicants as one of only 14 artists to participate in The Shot: Canada vs. USA. Touted as "North America's most intense virtual songwriting competition." He spent over a decade performing in a Tim McGraw tribute act before turning his attention back to original music.
British Columbia singer/songwriter Shelley Lynch chats with New Canadian Country about her life growing up in a musical family, covering a Nickelback song and her latest single "Live Everyday"
Interview appears on CICC New Music show, Rockin' Country Show, KICR Radio and Country 89.1FM
https://www.shelleylynch.com/
Bernadette Connors joined me on Country 89.1FM for New Canadian Country. Her full length Album MONARCH came out in 2021 produced by Canada's own John-Angus MacDonald from The Trews. Bernadette offers a unique style and her latest single is called "All The Way 2 Nashville" ! Here is the interview and the single :)
Hiedi Hyacinth is a singer/songwriter from Kelowna BC. Her brand new single was written by Doug Folkins called "I Don't Need The Drama"- a song about a strong woman who is sick of being the man in the relationship.
Hiedi joined me on Country 89.1FM for New Canadian Country to chat about it
www.hiedihyacinth.com
Burlington Ontario's Rob Fitzgerald joins me to talk about his latest single "If Country Was A Town" which is hot on the Indie Country Charts (including #1 on the CICC Country Countdown)
We also chat about his new single that will be out sometime in May...Bad N' Boozy.
Kevin joined me for New Canadian Country on Country 89.1FM. His new single is called Living Inside of Lonely. He is from Nova Scotia. His new single is produced by J. Richard Hutt in Kitchener Ontario. Check out the interview to see how Keven came up with the title of this song. Its starts with a lost bus driver coming back from Nashville TN......
Brooklyn Blackmore delivers captivating lyrics, dynamic vocals, and powerful melodies with a vintage feel. Her sound reflects influences of the old-school mystical style of Stevie Nicks and modern artists like Miley Cyrus. Blackmore won the Global Country Star Search in 2016, and Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Entertainer of the Year at the North American Country Music Association International in 2017.
Her latest single is GREAT MINDS DRINK ALIKE
https://www.brooklynblackmore.ca/
Brooke is from PEI in Eastern Canada with a brand new single "Nobody Knows" on Country Radio. She released the single earlier this year and also had the opportunity to play with Brett Kissel out in PEI.
Brooke's influences include Shania and Taylor and has collaborated with talented songwriters in Nashville and Calgary and spent the last few years working with talented CCMA and Juno award winning producer Jason Barry.
https://www.brookemacarthur.com/
Screamin' Jack Novak of Fastest Land Animal talks about the new record
East Coast, West Coast, In Between and the bands latest single NEXT TO YOU which is a cover of the Police's 1979 song. Jack talks about the bands influences in the early punk and new wave scene and what's on the agenda for 2023 including a show APRIL 18th in Detroit at the Motorcity Casino Hotel
Mike Chess from The Figure 4 band in Niagara joined me on Country 89 to talk about an event happening on March 17th St. Patty Day! The event features Niagara's All Request Party Band- The Figure Four....Jack Van Ginger Celtic Trio and DJ Tanner !
Tickets are $15 in support of Niagara Peninsula Foundation For Children and can be purchased at Event Brite or the event Facebook Page.
Join us at the Merritton Community Centre on St Paddy Day hosted by Myself with help from Pat Porter
Hurricane Jane and Richard from One Ugly Cowboy joined me on Country 89 for New Canadian Country to talk about the latest single "Im' Owning My Crazy"
Full interview here ! They are playing Friday July 14th at the Hagersville Rock Music Festival
Sabrina and Dave from Rosewood Ave stopped by Country89 to discuss GOOD OLE DAYS, the duo's latest radio single. We talk about the creation of the song and what's coming up in 2023.
Rooted deep in the true north of Ontario, country duo Rosewood Ave take small town dreams to the next level. By a twist of fate due to a local paper mill shutdown, Dave’s family relocated to the small town of Iroquois Falls where he moved across the avenue from Sabrina. It wasn't long until they fell in love and these high school sweethearts began the journey of a lifetime as husband and wife country duo Rosewood Ave.
With the change to live music due to the pandemic, the duo began doing live streams every Saturday and even got featured on Country Rebel which brought up their video numbers to an impressive 3 million views. Rosewood Ave introduced themselves to the Country scene with a bang after having recorded with none other than Grammy nominated and multiple CMA award winning Nashville producer- Garth Fundis (Trisha Yearwood, Sugarland, Keith Whitley). The duo released their two debut singles “Fool for Love” and “Broke" written by Nashville hit writers such as Doug Johnson and Shane McAnally where they were then added on the highly regarded radio station CBC Country 179 - Sirius XM.
Crashing Wayward Releases Single "Breathe (Album Version)" via RFK Media Crashing Wayward is offering up a powerful new mix of the song "Breathe" as their debut single from RFK Media. Available December 16th on iTunes, Spotify and all major distribution platforms, this version gives everyone a strong taste of what's in store on their first full length album and serves as the perfect introduction to this exciting new band.
While Crashing Wayward's sound can be categorized as alternative rock, they exhibit a diverse array of influences from Foo Fighters to Queen to Stone Temple Pilots and many more. The recording sessions were produced by Mike Gillies, who has also worked with Metallica, Motley Crue and The Cult among many others. The members of Crashing Wayward characterize "Breathe" as "a modern alternative rock anthem rejecting intolerance." Before signing with RFK Media, the band self-released a music video for the initial version of the song which can be viewed at http://breathevideo.com.
Universal Music Recording Artist JOSH ROSS joined me on Country 89.1FM . We chatted about his two gold radio singles "First Taste of Gone" and "On a different Night". We chatted about the Grey Cup performance, touring this year on a massive tour with Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert, his new song to radio "Trouble".
Quick Hits:
- On A Different Night
· Currently sitting Top 5 on the CDN Country radio chart this week
· CERTIFIED GOLD! Josh Ross is 2/2 with “First Taste Of Gone” also GOLD!
· Continues to stream over 1.1 Million globally week over week
· Follows a TOP 5 DEBUT SINGLE, “First Taste Of Gone”!
· Performed at CFL GREY CUP (3M+ Grey Cup Halftime viewership / 70K+ YouTube views) – WATCH HERE
- SiriusXM The Highway played Josh this weekend on The Horizon... #nobigdeal
- SO MANY JOSH ROSS STREAMS... 20 MILLION ARTIST STREAMS SO FAR!
- SO MANY JOSH ROSS TOUR DATES...
· Sold-out Baily Zimmerman in January
· Lee Brice dates in April
· Nickelback this summer
· Country Thunder!
· Boots & Hearts!
· More to announce!
· FULL DATES HERE
The Chris Goodwin Band based in Prince George, BC.
Since being released on December 23, Shot of Jack Daniels is at over 5200 streams on Spotify alone and are hoping to build on that momentum. It's a very radio friendly song with a catchy hook to sing along to. We have already been added to Country 103 CHAW in Little Current, Hit Country 95.7 (and affiliates in Quebec), CJCI Country97 FM (and affiliates) in Prince George, and several community stations throughout the province. We were the featured artist of the week last week on True North Country, and have a front-page feature on Front Porch Music. We also just charted on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown chart.
(Los Angeles, CA) Desert Dragon is set to release their new album, This Side of Heaven on all digital and retail platforms on November 11. The band’s first release with vocalist Keith St. John. Making up the rest of the band is Greg Patnode and Brent Barker on guitar, Rick Brandt on bass, Lenny Roberto on drums, and Michael Smith on keyboards. “We decided to go a little heavier on this album to get a little more energy,” says Patnode.
Desert Dragon vocalist St John is well known in the rock world for his time in Montrose, Lynch Mob, and currently, Kingdom Come, Burning Rain, and the Raiding the Rock Vaultproduction on the Las Vegas strip. St John cowrote and coproduced the This Side of Heavenalbum with Patnode and Smith and considers this record to be “au natural and straight from the heart.”
The band has been making a name for themselves with their multi-rock sound which includes a mix of classic rock, blues rock, country rock, and progressive rock. This Side of Heaven features ten new songs that highlight a different side of the band’s talents on every track, while they salute good old fashion rock. On the album violinist Adel Eskander (Page and Plant No Quarter Tour) lends his talents to the song “Southside Of Heaven”.
A big man with a big voice. This is Coty Robinson and he is aiming to be a household name. A native of Dorchester, Ontario, Robinson is no stranger to a microphone. Having an opportunity to be one of the home game in-house announcers for the London Knights gave him valuable experience winning over a crowd.
With the loss of his mother at a young age, Robinson dived headfirst into music as a way to cope with the pain and heartbreak. For Coty, connecting with music was a way to express his own experiences, struggles, and emotions and to honour his mother's memory. Johnny Cash , Eric Church , Lee Brice , and Luke Combs have all influenced Coty’s sound and songwriting. When he was unable to find the words to say, a song always could.
In 2019, after challenging Brett Kissel to a game of backstage beer-pong on Twitter, Kissel accepting, and a triumph over the country star backstage, Coty was egged on to sing in front of Kissel by some friends. Kissel joined in, and eventually, Coty sang an acapella verse and chorus of a Luke Combs hit for Kissel. Brett was blown away by not only what he heard, but also Coty's overall presence. Being a fan of country music first, Coty’s biggest aspiration is to bring the joy of connecting with fans through music, and song, and being able to share the experience with others, at any level possible.
Coty lives to perform. His live show is electrifying and wins over new fans immediately through his heartfelt human connection. Coty is set to release his debut release in 2023. He has been recording at OCL Studios in Chestermere, Alberta with Juno-award winning and four time CCMA guitar player of the year, Matty McKay .
The debut release features songs that Coty has co-written about life, love, loyalty, friendship, and small-town living. Whoever She Was
is the latest single that is available on your favourite digital provider. Inspired by an incident that happened to Coty, Jason Blaine and Ben Chase wrote the song. Check it out and you too will become a fan of Coty Robinson.
With country music being “the air they breathe”, “the food they eat” and the “song in their hearts”, Banned & Outlawed ’s authentic, down-home ode to the Country genre, fits them better than a well-worn Stetson. And it’s winning Country music Hearts.
“Three chords and the truth”
That’s they say country music is built on… and for their multi-award nominated Hazelridge, MB, Canadian brothers that sentiment is absolute fact as they continue to deliver their brand of blue collar, true country music as a way of life. Brothers Jon (guitar and vocals) and Daniel Hnatishin (drums and vocals), were raised on hard work, the outdoors, and music- on a 100- acre farm just east of Winnipeg, Canada.
Over the last year, through commitment and dedication, they have built a genuine and effective brand and have been recognized by studios in Nashville, venues in Alberta, and radio stations across Canada.
Wish I didn't is Drew Taylors latest single on Country Radio! The single expresses frustration and regret over a relationship gone sour.
It has been featuring as a headlining track on Canada Country apple playlist and received over 50,000 spins the first week it was released.
Drew was the wildcard winner at Boots and Hearts 2022 for Emerging Artist
www.drewtaylorofficial.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2022 I had some real fun conversations with the following list of great guests! here are some of the radio tags for INDUSTRY 45 Podcast Show which is featured at giantfm.com
Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons)
Christopher Long (Author) A Shot of Poison
Greg Martin (Kentucky Headhunters)
Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats)
Josh Ramsay (Marianas Trench)
Ken Mary (Drummer)
Paul Brannigan (Author) UNCHAINED The Eddie Van Halen Story
Riki Ratchman (Cathouse Hollywood/ Headbangers Ball)
Simon Daniels (Autograph)
Thommy Price (Drummer- Joan Jett/ Billy Idol)
Will Hunt (Drummer- Evanescence)
Autograph has just released a new album in 2022 "BEYOND"- Simon Daniels lead singer of the band joins me to talk about the Album, about why new music is important for Heritage bands and the loss of Founding member and bass player Randy Rand. This Ain't The Place I Wanna Be is the lead single on the album
TURN UP THE RADIO ! Industry 45 Podcast Show
Hamilton's Brad James released a new single "Aint Enough Bars" ! he joined my on Saturday December 10th on Country 89.1FM for New Canadian Country.
Brad was nominated for the CMAO "Rising Star" award in 2019 and a finalist in the 2018 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artists showcase.
A small-town girl of Métis descent with a big voice and an even bigger message — there’s no better way to describe the power of BC-born producer/singer/songwriter Teigen Gayse.
She picked up her first guitar at the age of 13. It wasn’t long before song-writing became a passion. It was the ability to tell her own story, in her own words, that began Teigen’s love for country music. That desire to create pushed her to get an audio engineering degree before striking out on her own as a full-time musician.
“I’ve always been fascinated with the writers — wanting to know who created the song,” she explained. “There is no better feeling than getting to perform something I wrote in front of my fans – it's the connection with them that pushes me to work hard.”
While her 2021 single I Don’t Wanna Fall In Love Anymore has almost 3 Million TikTok views. It took home the honour of Trending Track from Stingray Radio hitting #43 on the Billboard Country Music charts, and amassing over 350,000 streams. Follow up single Blame the Wine reached #46 on the Billboard charts is currently on the rise.
Catch RIKI RACHTMAN Live on Stage
One Foot in the Gutter
Buffalo New York
Saturday December 10 2022
tickets at : cathousehollywood.com
Riki was founder of the Cathouse in Hollywood (86-92) and host of MTV's Headbangers Ball (90-95). We talk about Hollywood, Rock and Roll, Guns and Roses, his love for Wrestling and Racing, the best Rock and Roll album EVER and what you can expect from ONE FOOT IN THE GUTTER !
https://www.cathousehollywood.com/
J.J, Dusty, Luke, Brock and Ty are all brothers making up the HUNTER BROTHERS from Shaunavon Saskatchewan (home of course to Hayley Wickenheiser) . TY Hunter joined me on Country 89.1FM for New Canadian Country on Saturday November 26th to talk about the bands new single WHAT COLOUR YOU DRIVE.
Some great songs from the bands past include
Those Were the Nights
Been a Minute
Silver Living
Peace, Love & Country Music
Lost (#1 Hit)
New Canadian Country is Saturday just after 12 noon stream at country89.com
shane@country89.com
Tyler Joe Miller stopped into Country 89 to talk about his first 2 singles that went to #1 starting on Christmas 2019 with Pillow Talking'. Monday Nov 7th TJM opens up for Jess Moskaluke at the Moose and Goose in Thorold.
TJM's latest single is "Never Met a Beer" with Matt Lang.
Full interview here as aired on C89
Justin Fancy has been on FIRE! He drops another single called "Laid Back Kinda Night" . This interview was live on Country 89.1FM on October 29th. We talk about his earlier days as a singer/songwriter and of course the new single and video. Justin is from Conception Bay South in Newfoundland .
Jessie T is an artist from Kitchener Ontario who released her first album back in 2016! My "TV WIFE" has been knocking it out of the park recently. She released "Title Track" last winter and now hits us with a great new song "I Can Be Your Margarita".
Jessie and I chatted about her music career, her time at the CCMA's in Calgary in September and of course if she truly loves "Margarita's" :) - It aired on Saturday October 8th on Country 89.1FM
Dylan Burk made a decision to pursue his dream as a singer/songwriter when he was very young. His life began with his family’s big move from his birthplace (Knoxville, Tennessee) to that of his father (Ontario). He now calls Milton his home, splitting time between Canada and Nashville bringing new music to Canadian country. With a rapid-ly growing social media following of over (16k) and counting on Instagram alone), Dylan has had the opportunity to work and record with Nashville's award winning writer/producer Patrick Jas- on Matthews. Jason has written hit songs for popular recording artists Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Billy Currington, Tim Hicks, and many others.
https://dylanburkmusic.com/home
Justin Legacy is a new country singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
He was one of the finalists of the popular TV show "La Voix" season 7 and was able to record his own version of Luke Bryan's "Country Girl" which is featured on the show's album.
Talented, charismatic, passionate, motivated and above all dedicated to his music, he signed his first contract with the new record label Balistique Musique in 2022 to launch his career. He is the very first artist to trust the team formed by Étienne Boulay and John Anthony Gagnon-Robinette.
Justin released his first single entitled Broken Man to streaming platforms in July. People are quickly falling in love with Justin and we hope you will too!
https://balistiquemusique.com/justin_legacy/
https://www.instagram.com/justinlegacy_/
https://www.facebook.com/JustinLegacyOfficiel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLiR74eepPP4ormpGuAMJYw
https://www.tiktok.com/@justinlegacyofficiel
Ty Wilson has packed a lot of life experience into his young life thus far. Growing up in rural Ontario, music quickly became a life line for him. Ty’s Grandmother was a well-known Peterborough area country musician, opening for legends such as Johnny Cash in the early 60’s. She bought him his first guitar at 10 years old and he hasn’t slowed down since.
Since that time, Ty has worked on a number of musical projects. He signed his first record deal at 16 years old, his second at 22. Working with Canadian Pop heavyweights Vic Park Records, Ty’s debut solo ep “Degree’s of Separation” was released in 2014. He spent the next few years as a journeyman musician, cutting his teeth on stage at a number of bars and small clubs accross Canada. From the Opera House to busking on the streets of Victoria B.C. Ty has let his passion and love for music drive him.
Although it has been some time since his last studio release, Ty is ready to take his Alt-Country sound to the next level.
tywilsonmusic.com
instagram.com/tywilsonmusic
twitter.com/tywilsonmusic
tiktok.com/tywilsonmusic
facebook.com/tywilsonmusic
DBJ joined me for New Canadian Country on Saturday August 20th to talk about opening up for the Reklaws, his BBQ Skills and of course his latest single "Money in the Bank" --which you will find out has nothing to do with real money in the bank!
In 1977, Dale George Lytle and Dave Raudman united the musicians that would form ANGELES in Tujunga, Ca. Their first Hollywood gig was at the Troubadour where they sold out playing the midnight slot on a Sunday night. That paved the way to becoming one of LA's Largest Indie bands of the 80's. In 1980, Angeles headlined the Fall Rock Festival at Devonshire Downs, during the show Ron Bushy (original drummer of Iron Butterfly). In 1981, they co-headlined two concerts with Mötley Crüe at the Troubadour.In 1984, ANGELES signed to Mystic Records who released their debut album “We’re No Angels” and the title of that album was decided by Kevin DuBrow, then vocalist of Quiet Riot. That year, they also opened up for Bon Jovi at the Reseda Country Club.
Angeles has shared the stage with rock legends such as Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Ronnie James Dio, Bon Jovi, Michael Schenker, Dokken, Foghat, LA Guns, Jack Russell’s Great White, Angel, and Jefferson Starship at world-renowned venues such as the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Devonshire Downs in Northridge, Reseda Country Club, The Roxy, and many more.
In 2014, Angeles received their first platinum record with 1 million copies of “We’re No Angels” sold worldwide.
As of 2018, Angeles have released eleven albums. In 2019 Angeles signed with Dark Star Records / SONY / Universal Music. In 2021, Angeles hit the Top 200 on the Billboard Radio Charts with their song “Heal The Wounds” reaching #22 for three weeks on the Rock Chart Indicator.
The band recently relocated from their home base of LA to Missouri.
My interview that aired live on Country 89.1 FM Saturday August 6th part of New Canadian Country about like latest single "I THINK HE KNEW" . The song has a sad story and Chad turned it into this great new song
Last Words presented itself when singer, Jeff Buehner was experimenting with an open tuning on an acoustic guitar, the same as The Rain Song by Led Zepplin. The pre-chorus, “Coins in my eyes, what will my last words be?”, fell into his lap both lyrically and melodically almost instantly. It was such an inspiring thought that the song demanded to be finished. Guitarist Brandon Cook latched onto the idea and composed the intro, middle, and outro.
Darren Gusnowsky and Rob Shapiro formed over a decade writing songs and performing together and were the driving force behind HEY ROMEO. Since leaving that band they formed JayWalker. New Single is called "Beers"
Rob joined me for New Canadian Country on Country 89.1FM
Jason Benoit joined me on Country 89.1FM to talk about "Shootin' Me Down". Jason has been direct tour support for major country acts such as Old Dominion, Tim Hicks, The Washboard Union and performed on Nationally acclaimed Music Festivals such as Boot and Hearts and Cavendish Beach Music Festival.
We talk about his Music Journey from the East Coast, His First song to radio, best moments on the road and his new single :)
New Canadian Country is every Saturday just after 12 Noon
country89.com
Six Gun Sal has a brand new single out, a cover of the great "Hair Of The Dog" by Nazareth. It was produced by Timothy Eaton (Greg Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special)
Anthony Appello joins me to talk about the next Iconic Biker Style Kick-Ass rock band.
Danielle Ryan is a singer/songwriter from British Columbia. She released her debut EP "Middle of The Madness". Danielle joined me live on Country 89.1FM on Saturday May 14th for New Canadian Country.
We chatted about her new album, her cover of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire
Check out her website at danielleryanmusic.com
Here is the edited part of my Interview with Josh Ramsay. He has released The Josh Ramsay Show and one track features Country Star Dallas Smith. Here is the interview that appeared on Country 89.1 FM Saturday May 7th for New Canadian Country.
Steve is a seasoned veteran of the Niagara Music Scene and has a new record of some of his favourite cover songs out now! All Roads Lead To You! Steve joins me in conversation about recording the record and about why he selected some of the songs he did!
Marianas Trench front man Josh Ramsay released a solo album on April 8th via 604 Records. This album is a collaboration with many artists and genres. The albums first single "Lady Mine" is a blistering hard rock track featuring Nickelback's Chad Kroeger. "Best of Me" features country star Dallas Smith. We talk the new album tracks, the video he shot at the old Molson's plant in Vancouver with Dallas Smith and what's coming up with Mariana's Trench.
My interview with Niagara's Chad Charles Campbell about his new single Cloud 10! played it on May 1st on Country 89.1FM
Ajax Singer/Songwriter Emily Clair joined me Saturday April 23 on Country 89.1 FM to talk about her musical family, her early start into Rock and Roll and then becoming a Singer/Songwriter and Country Recording Artist. Her latest single is called "KISS STRANGERS" and her first EP "Stripped" but Digitally and on Vinyl is called "The Sobering Truth"
emilyclair.com
Montreal Band Men Without Hat have released a new album Again, Pt 2 in 2022 and Ivan sits down to chat about the past and the present. The band hit International Success with #popgoestheworld and #thesafetydance in the 1980's! Ivan talks about the bands name, the past hits and what to expect with the new music
Ty Baynton joined me for New Canadian Country on Saturday April 16th on Country 89.1FM we talk about his latest single " Keep you Wild". Also I did learn you RIDE a Bronc and you drive a Bronco !
Ty will be performing at the RAM RODEO in Stevensville on July 30th presented by Country 89.1FM
Jane from OUC joined me live on Country 89 to talk about the band and there latest single "I Love Watcha Do"
Paul Fitzpatrick joined me on Country 89 to talk about his beginnings in Country music and about his new single JUST A DAD! Paul and I met when he was auditioning for THE SHOT in 2020. A super awesome East Coaster and a great DAD!
Kenneth Brian is a "Southern Rock Tour de Force"! his new single is "Falling Again"! the new album "Keys to the Kingdom" is an anthology of 10 songs that spans the Roots of American Rock and Roll! The pre-production was done in L.A by long time Tom Petty drummer Steve Ferrone
Christopher Long is an Author, Drummer, DJ and at one time an employee for the Rock Band Poison. In and around 2006 Christopher was handing out "Pussy Passes" at sold out Poison Shows around the Globe! He has authored the book "A SHOT OF POISON" in 2010 and then re-issued it in 2020 with some newly added content.
Christopher and I sat down to talk about the "Glam Slam Kings of Noise" !
Jason Petric joined me on Country 89 March 26th to talk about the bands latest single "Flirting" featuring Hayley Jensen.
Christopher Long talks about Bret Michaels in the band Poison around Mid 2000's when he had his "Rock of Love" tour bus on the road.
FULL PODCAST up this week!
Who runs the band POISON? Find out in this Quick Spin teaser with "A Shot of Poison" Author Christopher Long. Christopher was employed by the band POISON and shares his stories with me on the INDUSTRY 45 Show. FULL podcast will be available next week at
giantfm.com
shanechristopherneal.com
The Kentucky Headhunters have a new album out THAT'S A FACT, JACK! its their usual mix of Southern Fried Rock with a dash of Blues and Country.
Greg sits down to talk about the new album, about drummer Fred Young, his radio show on WDNS in Bowling Green, KY called Lowdown Hoedown
Nicole Sumerlyn joined my on March 19th on Country 89.1FM to talk about her latest single Hostage. We find out how much Nicole knows about herself too in this interview :)
Danielle Todd is a Canadian Country Artist from the Guelph area. She is now in Nashville writing and recording new music! She joined me live on Country 89.1FM for New Canadian Country here is that interview . Here new single is "Heat of the Moment"
Thommy Price is a long time Drumming Legend recording records and touring with Billy Idol, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Scandal, Ric Ocasek, John Waite, Roger Daultry and so many others
Thommy Price was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.
By the tender age of 16, he had already hit the road playing drums in rock bands … and he hasn’t stopped since. Schooled on “early blue-eyed soul” like The Dave Clarke 5 and The Young Rascals, he found his chops playing along with his older brother’s 45’s of drum heavy songs like “Bits and Pieces” and “Glad All Over”.
He has spent his life on the road and in the studio, and along the way has become one of the most well-known and highly sought-after skin bashers in the business. His style is unique in that he has a sound completely his own, and his talent is impossible to overlook, but he stays solid and in the pocket without the flash and distractions of most well-known drummers.
He can provide the fireworks without losing his place as the most rock-solid backbone around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn51nAThYQc (Billy Idol Live 1983 MTV NYE Party)
Drummer WILL HUNT has been the back beat behind the rock band Evanescence for many years now. He has played with Slaughter, Vince Neil Band, Motley Crue (filled in one show) Methods of Mayhem and Italian rock star Vasco Rossi.
We talk about his beginnings as a drummer, influences, how he got involved with the "Motley" team, working with different artists and his passion for drums.
https://drummagazine.com/how-will-hunt-survived-after-losing-everything/
Ron Keel is one of the hardest working Rockstars in the world! Ron has released new versions of 80's Keel Classics such as "The Right To Rock" and "Tears Of Fire". RFK Label has just signed THE FIFTH and Keel and his partners have also joined forces with Uncontrolled Noise to unleash KRFKradio.com
Levi Hart joined me for New Canadian Country on Sat Feb 19th on Country 89. We chatted about his beginnings, participating in THE SHOT last season and his new single 'Storybook Love"
LIFE IS SO STRANGE- Missing person, Frank Zappa, Prince and Beyond. Dale has a new book out to talk about her life story! She went to LA to be a movie star! in the 70s, she worked at the Playboy Club in Boston and in 1985 posed nude for Hustler magazine.
After playing with Frank Zappa she formed Missing Persons in LA with her husband Terry Bozzio and Warren Cuccurullo (now playing with Duran Duran) . Terry was romantically involved with Prince and released music on his label as well.
Missing Persons played the US FESTIVAL in 1983 which also featured David Bowie, The Pretenders, U2 and Stevie Nicks.
If there wasn't Dale Bozzio.....there may not have been a Lady GaGa
New Canadian Country featured Michael Whiteside and his new single
"My Kind of Paradise". Here is my interview that appeared on Country 89.1FM on Saturday February 12, 2022.
Did you know....
-David Lee Roth failed 2 auditions for Van Halen before joining
-Van Halen were overshadowing the headline act Black Sabbath to such a degree that they embarrassed the band and Sabbath warned them they were risking getting beat up if that continued
- Kiss bassist Gene Simmons says that Eddie asked to join KISS in 1982
This and so much more in this interview and in his book UNCHAINED- The EDDIE VAN HALEN Story by author Paul Brannigan
https://www.amazon.ca/Unchained-Eddie-Van-Halen-Story/dp/1637583508/ref=sr_1_4?crid=37LZJZI2C9BVQ&keywords=Paul+Brannigan&qid=1644679143&sprefix=paul+brannigan+%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-4
Paul is the author of a great book UNCHAINED the Eddie Van Halen Story! Here is a snippet of what's to come on the FULL podcast next week :)
This is my third chat with the wonder kid from Sacramento! What a great band RED VOODOO managed and produced by Tesla's Frank Hannon. The band has a new single out K.S.A (Kiss Some Ass!) we talk about the single and the video!
https://redvoodooband.com
Here is the interview with Roger Habel Jr. that aired LIVE on Country 89 Saturday February 5th. Check out the bands website
https://www.thecountryjunkies.com
New Canadian Country every Saturday just after 12 Noon on Saturdays
RTR has been a staple in the Rock and Roll scene in Southern Ontario and Canada! They are one of the most recognizable bands in the area. Hailing from Welland, ON I have interviewed Andy many times! From our TV Show on BS LIVE ROCKS HD 700 on YourTV Niagara and even on the side of the main stage before a sold out show on Welland's Floating Stage!
The band released a "Countryish" tune recently and I had Andy join me on COUNTRY 89.1FM to talk about the new single (yes I was trying to get more BAR DOWN beer)
https://www.revivetherose.ca
https://tapsbeer.ca/product/32oz-bar-down-lagerthe-pre-drink-size/
Ken Mary’s long standing music career has placed him center stage in a wide spectrum of genres that have required an equally wide ranging and demanding set of skills. He is not only a drummer, but also an engineer, writer, vocalist, and an award winning producer. Combined, his body of work has sold over 5 million albums worldwide, and includes an extremely diverse, eclectic, and influential group of artists. His drumming can be heard on recordings from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper, Jordan Rudess, Northern Light Orchestra, Kip Winger, House of Lords, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Beach Boys, Impelliterri, Don Dokken, Fifth Angel, Bonfire, F5, and Soul Shock Remedy just to name a few.
Ken sits down to chat about his beginnings, his great career! of course Alice Cooper, Don Dokken, House of Lords and his current projects!
https://www.sonicphish.com
2021 I had a whole list of great guests on the Industry 45 Podcast Show! from new and up and coming artists to members of some of the greatest bands in music. I have put together a "short list" of some of them here doing Radio Tags for me. I hope you enjoyed some of the interviews in 2021 and look forward to doing more of the same in 2022! if you have an idea for a guest or topic reach me at shane@country89.com . All interviews appear on these websites and also wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.giantfm.com/shane-christopher-neal/
https://www.country89.com/shane/
https://shanechristopherneal.com
http://www.musiclifemagazine.net
Radio tags here include: Kelly Hansen (Foreigner) Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger) Mark Slaughter (Slaughter) Rob Hammersmith (Drummer Skid Row) Robin McAuley (Black Swan, Solo) Carmine Appice (Modern Drummer Hall of Fame), John Waite (Baby's, Bad English, Solo) Troy Patrick Farrell (Drummer White Lion, Gilby Clarke, CC Deville) Donnie Vie (E'Nuff Z'Nuff, Solo) JP Zampa (Drummer House of Lords, Dokken) Chris Gormley (Drummer The Trews), Joey Allen (Warrant) Mike Levine (Triumph)
Rob's musical journey began at an early age in a small town outside of Buffalo, NY. Starting out in the cover scene, Rob quickly developed an appreciation for a solid back beat and playing for the song. An approach to drumming that he still considers the foundation for his style today.
Later settling in Atlanta, GA, Rob's drumming quickly gained attention in the rock underground. Rob spent many years touring and recording with Atlanta rockers "Rockets to Ruin" and toured with "Gunfire 76" featuring "Murderdolls" frontman Wednesday 13. Rob also maintains a busy schedule of recording and working with many different bands and artists throughout the country.
In April, 2010, Rob was offered the drum position in the multi-platinum selling rock band Skid Row. When asked about his new gig Hammersmith answered "Having always been a fan, it is an honor to be asked to join the band. The band's music and history holds a special place in both my life, and the lives of so many loyal fans. To be a part of that history is the chance of a lifetime."
Carmine Appice and I sit down for PART II of our conversation! Carmine is releasing his Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set! There are some new bonus tracks including "Mystified" with Tommy Thayer of KISS, "Nobody Knew" featuring Brian May of Queen and "Code 19" featuring Zakk Wylde.
carmineappice.net
Jeff was born in Southern Ontario, currently resides near Toronto. He has released a brand new single "Home's the only Place" about his home town of Niagara Falls. This interview was featured on Country 89.1FM for New Canadian Country.
Austin Mo is an amazing young guitarist who is rapidly honing his songwriting skills. Known primarily around Sacramento as a young blues prodigy guitarist, I started working with Austin Mo cowriting songs a few years ago and our first collaboration was a song called “The River”, which received a lot of positive feedback along with the video. My goal as a mentor to the young artists I work with is to teach them the value of writing songs from the heart and it is very rewarding to hear a young artist grow in that area of expression. This new single “I’m Wanted” Shows Austin’s growth as a songwriter into a harder rocking edge, and expresses emotion of frustration along with a fun twist toward the perils of “making it” in the music biz. Besides the song’s fun vocal stylings, Austin’s funky rhythms and blistering guitar work are enough to tickle the eardrums of the most critical music snob. Enjoy this new song and music video. -Frank Hannon
Vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier, Grammy winning bassist DAVID ELLEFSON and drummer Mike Heller (Fear Factory) make up THE LUCID. Self Debut album features 9 heavy hitting tracks.
www.lucidofficial.com
The Great Carmine Appice joins me on the Industry 45 Podcast Show! we talk about his early influences, playing in Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley and Pink Floyd. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2014. We chatted about the old school drum clinics, his book and his latest project "Energy Overload" that just came out in 2021 with Fernando Perdomo.
https://www.carmineappice.net
https://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Carmine_Appice.html
Chris Ryan a singer/songwriter from Newfoundland joins SCN on Country 89.1FM to talk about his start in Country Music and his new single "Less Than A Stranger". Here is the interview and the new single
Kelly was the singer of Hurricane in the mid 80s (I'm Onto You) and in 2005 joined the powerhouse that is Foreigner! he sings one of the best catalogues in Rock and Roll effortlessly! I saw the band many times including in Las Vegas in 2020 just before the Pandemic. They are back in Vegas March 25th till April 9th at the Venetian.
We talk about all the great drummers he has played with in Foreigner (Dennis Elliott, Jason Bonham, Brian Tichy, Mark Shulman, Jason Sutter and the current drummer Chris Frazier)
Also, what It is like working with Mick Jones, how the band stepped up during the pandemic to help there road crew, and how he keeps his voice in such great shape
Cambree Lovesy from beautiful British Columbia joined me on Country 89 Radio! Here is that interview and her latest single ! Real Cowboys Don't !
https://cambreemusic.com
As a solo artist, he has released ten studio albums and is best known for the 1984 hit single "Missing You", which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the top ten on the UK Singles Chart. He was also the lead vocalist for the successful rock bands The Babys and Bad English. "When I See you Smile" spent 22 weeks on the charts in 1989 and peaking at #1 November 11th.
John has put out more new material including a 3 volume acoustic package! we chatted about his rock and roll life! His #1 hits, and about his new music! (This interview was done by Zoom and I will also share some of that as it was such cool laid back conversation)
Denny Somach is an American Businessman, author, Grammy award winning radio producer. He is the founder of Denny Somach Productions. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in Rock and Roll and Written a number of books
Meet the Beatles Again
Ticket to Ride
Walk Down Abbey Road
Get the Led Out- How Led Zeppelin became the biggest band in the world
We talk U2, The Rolling Stones, Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Billy Joel! check out his podcast show as well wherever you get your podcasts "The Denny Somach Podcast" ! he has such great content and guests !
Fall 2021 a new Documentary/Film Rock and Roll Machine about the Canadian Trio Triumph will be out. I had a chance to see a screening of the Film and it is EPIC! Here is my conversation with Mike Levine to talk about Triumph's past and the making of this Film! One important question was asked at the end?!
I first met Rob when he was auditioning for THE SHOT. He was super talented and a knack for great songwriting. He is very Country/Americana and maybe some Gospel! WIth his latest release Can I Get An Amen! Rob has played all over the Country and spent some time down in Nashville writing. He has more new music on the way so stay tuned!
Rob joined me on 89.1FM Country 89 on September 18, 2021. Here is the interview in full plus his latest single!
https://www.robfitzgeraldmusic.com
Raised in a musical family as the son of multi-platinum recording artist, Eddie Money, Dez is a great singer/songerwriter and producer in his own right. Dez spent many years touring and playing guitar with his dad and honing his craft.
Dez has been writing and recording for most of 2021 including releases "Lost" and "Tripping" and his latest release is "Give Me All You Got". Dez and I chatted about his early days growing up in the Money household. About his new single and of course some of his favourites to play of his fathers. Also what advise his dad gave him along the way
Jay Jay French has a new book out TWISTED BUSINESS! Twisted Sister was one of the largest bands in the World playing to 100,000 fans at festivals. We talk about the Club Scene in New York in which Twisted spent 10 years learning their craft! as Jay Jay says "We've been turned down more times than a bed sheet in a whore house------and came back more times than Freddy Kruger"
Who is Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger's Favourite Singing Drummer ? Find out here in this QUICK SPIN on the Industry 45 Show.
Do you have a favourite singing drummer ?
My friend Damon Johnson is a busy man! Besides releasing his solo album "Battle Lessons" he has been filling in some guitar duties with the great Lynyrd Skynyrd! Damon has a new single out called "Talk Yourself Into Anything"!
We talk about this new single, the thrill of filling in with Lynyrd Skynyrd (a dream job), the status of Brother Cane and the passing and influence of the great Dusty Hill from ZZ TOP
Niagara Bad-Ass Punk Rockers WHATZERNAME joins Shane on the Industry 45 Podcast Show to talk "FREEDOM" The bands brand new single ! the song addresses the "idea of social responsibility and how hard it is to stay sane while being poor..."
Whatzername (2021) EP is now available
Andre Comeau joins me from LA to talk about "CLEAN BREAK" and about REAL WORLD HOMECOMING:NEW YORK which has been one of the most talked about new shows in 2021.
Plus, we share VIPER ROOM Stories from the Sunset Strip
Almost 40 years and $17 Million Albums sold ! Night Ranger continues to be a Rock and Roll powerhouse! Industry 45 Show caught up with Drummer/Singer Kelly Keagy to talk about the release of ATBPO (And The Band Played On) coming out August 6th!
We chatted about MTV, Sister Christian, being a singing drummer and who some of his influences were, the first single Breakout! and how important New Music is to Night Ranger
The interview was done by Zoom (Hence some visual references) here is the audio version of the interview
giantfm.com
shanechristopherneal.com
The Outliars "Light Me Up" is a brand new single for the band! Danny Rossi chats with the Industry 45 Podcast Show about the genesis of the band and the new single
Justin Fancy from Conception Bay South joined my on Country 89 for a chat about his Music and new single we are playing "Make Me Wanna" . We chat about Songwriting, the album and of course the release and radio play of the new single.
The audio file of "Make Me Wanna" is attached to the podcast! Thanks to Justin for hanging out with me on Country Radio
This was a ZOOM interview with Mike and Tony of IN THEORY! great chat about the band and new single "The River Song". This is a shape-shifting rock blues band ! Recorded mostly at Muscle Shoals Tony is a premier singer and Mike a great songwriter and producer!
Aaron Leigh is currently the bass player for legendary Hard Rock band Y&T and also a solo artist.
Aaron has spent time during this pandemic writing and recording new music. Insanity was his first single out followed by his lates called Live for Today! His music also features the great Frank Hannon of Tesla on guitar!
Check out my conversation with Aaron about what its like playing in the iconic Y&T and about creating his new music!
https://yandtrocks.com
Alan Doyle has a new EP Out called "Back to the Harbour" recorded at Joel Plaskett's amazing New Scotland Yard Studio in Dartmouth NS. This interview was edited and run in 2 parts on Country 89.1FM (Country89.com) on Saturday June 12th, 2021. Here is the interview in FULL as we talk about the New Album, Working with Canadian Country Artists on Rough Side Out and tour plans for late 2021!
Mark Slaughter was kind enough to chat again this time about the BOX SET of Fear No Evil and release on Vinyl! We chat about the album and recording it in 1993 and the release in 1995! Its available on KISS MY WAX RECORDS !
https://www.slaughterusa.com
From American Idol and The Voice! Hailing from the Lonestar State in Dallas Texas! 19 year old Griffin Tucker stops by to chat about his latest single !
Robin McAuley joins me again for another EPIC conversation about his killer new album STANDING ON THE EDGE ! and album put out on Frontiers Records in Italy with Serafino Perugino and Alessandro Del Vecchio! We talk about the Album, the genius of this album, songwriting and why he recorded a SOLO album.
We also chat BLACK SWAN (making album #2 now) and Raiding the Rock Vault in Las Vegas
Christopher P Hilton wrote a great book called
"The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Hair Metal"
Shane and Christopher chat about all things 80's and 90's Hair Metal! From Van Halen to Ratt, Quiet Riot, Poison, Motley and Warrant!
Christopher Ward started at City Limits in Toronto before becoming one of the original VJ's for MUCH MUSIC along with J.D Roberts. He spent 5 years at Much interviewing the likes of George Harrison and Tina Turner and of course hosting FROMAGE!
Chris also is a singer songwriter who penned the hit "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles ! he has written for Amanda Marshall, Backstreet Boys and Diana Ross. His book "IS THIS LIVE" chronicles the days at Much Music and he has a new album "SAME RIVER TWICE" coming out MAY 28th 2021 with a re-recording and rendition of Black Velvet
A new sound emerges >>>DARK COUNTRY VOODOO! This band is an alternative Country Band that stomps out swampy New Orleans-rooted rock with an indie sensibility! Industry 45 show caught up with lead singer and founder Jennifer Webb from Charlotte, North Carolina!
The Bands first single (and plays at the end of the interview) is BACK COUNTRY VOODOO off the upcoming album Blonde Ambition to be released later this year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Y9vEzPKBY
https://diamondsandwhiskeyband.com
2019 Boots and Hearts Winner David Boyd Janes joins the Industry 45 Podcast Show! After winning the Emerging Artists Showcase, he not only got the opportunity to perform in front of 25,000 country fan but with it came a single release contract with Warner Music Canada.
His current single is "Couldn't Hurt" written with James Barker and Aaron Alan along with Joe Ernewein.
This podcast is about 26 minutes and at the 26 min mark you will notice it starts into a COUNTRY 89 Interview. David and I chatted in 2 parts (hence his intro of a song) and they are just edited together. The Radio Content revisited some of the same topics in case your wondering why they were asked again LOL! Enjoy a really fun conversation with DBJ! a real emerging artist in Canadian Country Music.
QUICK SPIN> Warrant guitar player Joey Allen talks about Meeting Erik Turner and how the band Warrant came together to become like a FIST! and how when all 5 were in the band in a cohesive unit ! FULL Podcast is also Available on all streaming platforms
GIANT TV Industry 45 Podcast Show
As a long time Warrant fan this was a super cool hang! Joey Allen is the real deal and Warrant gave us some incredible albums over the years! Joey joins the Industry 45 Podcast Show to talk about Beau Hill producing the first two albums, What the album "Cherry Pie" would have been like Without that single/video and image. Also, Dog Eat Dog sonically is probably THE BEST Warrant Album produced by Michael Wagner!
Joey and Shane chat about Jani Lane, about Steven Sweet and his drumming style and vocals and of course Robert Mason (who Warrant has done two albums with so far---the last one produced by Jeff Pilson)
Not only is Joey a member of Warrant but also works for PEARL DRUMS so we chat about that as well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng
QUICK SPIN>> part of the full interview with Warrant Guitar Player Joey Allen as he talks about producer Beau Hill (Who produced the first two Warrant Albums) and importance of the song CHERRY PIE!
Full Interview out soon for the INDUSTRY 45 PODCAST SHOW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyZKfdwlng
Elyse Saunders joined me on Country 89.1FM on Saturday March 20th to talk about her new single and video for WINE DOWN! The podcast version gets into her start in Country Music, her first mentor in Cyril Rawson, playing with Deric Ruttan in front of 10,000 People!
Also she has performed at over 350 shows with industry showcases like Canadian Country Music Week and Canadian Music Week. We also chat about opening up for the awesome Jason Aldean in 2019!
https://www.elysesaunders.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o60Nn8K57WQ
Here is the interview that I did with Suzi Kory that ran on March 7th on Country 89.1FM and her new single 'Time". It is a heartfelt story and we had a lot of great feedback and comments on this remarkable song.
https://www.suzikory.com
Trews drummer Chris Gormley Joins me on the Industry 45 Podcast Show to talk about his beginnings as a drummer, getting the Big Sugar gig that eventually led to The Trews gig! He talks about what The Trews are doing for 2021 and we talk Everything Whisky! Check out his YouTube Channel below The Whisky Hunter
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWuuGJKYAvoZfzKThzFMc8Q (The Whisky Hunter)
http://www.thetrewsmusic.com (The Trews)
https://dreamcymbals.com (Dream Cymbals)
BJ Zampa isn't your typical Rock Drummer. BJ has played with some great names in Rock and Roll including Blues Saraceno and Yngwie Malmsteen. Currently BJ is the drummer of House of Lords and has been for some time. The band in 2020 released the album NEW WORLD NEW EYES. BJ also talks about the first time he met and played with Dokken. He currently is the drummer of Dokken after Wild Mick Brown retired.
Raised in Indiana Troy moved to LA in 1992! He has played with Jani Lane (Warrant) CC Deville (Poison), also spent many years as the drummer in WHITE LION including touring to over 40 countries and playing a stadium in India in front of 40,000 people!
We chat about his life as drummer, his influences...a great story about Jani Lane...touch on playing ROCKETT DRUM WORKS and where he got his Rock & Role Style from. Troy hosts a radio show "This That & The Other" on Dirtyradio.fm on Wednesday out is Las Vegas!
Jonny Starkes was born and raised in Hare Bay, Newfoundland. Jonny joined me on Country 89.1FM to chat about his beginnings in music, his album "Father's Boy", the single "These Four Walls" and of course his latest single "Lay It On"
Jonny finished in the top 14 on THE SHOT artist competition in 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKFGbh7VKvQ (Lay it On)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN4pswFYnwg (These Four Walls)
https://www.musicexperiences.org/theshot/ (THE SHOT)
In 1988 in Toronto Ontario a Canadian Metal band called SLIK TOXIK was born! Today guitarist Kevin Gale chats with me about the band, its beginnings playing the Toronto Club Scene. We chat about singer Nick Walsh, Being a guest on Headbangers Ball on MTV in New York. Also about Much Music and its impact on the scene, Drew Masters, hiring Neal Busby as the new drummer and how he admires Yngwie Malmsteen!
Kevin has a brand new band coming out in 2021 CROWING KINGS!! Check em out!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQL_luMMlhY (White Lies Black Truth)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woGSwLr5mO4 (Helluvatime)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSfMdj1jllI (Kevin and Nick on Headbangers Ball 1992)
The KING OF POWER POP Donnie Vie joins the Industry 45 Show. Hailing from the Chicago area Enuff Z Nuff found some fame and play on MTV with hits like "New Thing" and "Fly High Michelle". Donnie has had a great solo career as a songwriter and singer and has recently bought all the Deko Records 45 singles for his song PARTY TIME back and going to be releasing a video (that includes Chip Z Nuff).
Chip and Donnie signed a deal with Cleopatra records to release the entire EZN catalogue and also looking to release a box set this year. We talk VIK FOXX on drums, Clive Davis and and Donnie writing and singing "Strangers in my Head" on the new EZN album titled Brainwashed Generation.
Buckle up! Donnie is EPIC ! Much thanks to his manager Michael King and also Tyson Briden for hooking this interview up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWTD7Y24oY8 (Fly High Michelle- Enuff Z Nuff)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWxPEhEgYwA (Beautiful Things- Donnie Vie)
Sacramento's RED VOODOO just released the second single from the upcoming ALBUM "BRING IT BACK" . Dino and Shane chat about the band being part of Frank Hannon Productions (TESLA) , about RiSE UP the First single and now BRING IT BACK! Full album is due out Spring/summer 2021!
Dino is hugely influenced by Sammy Hagar (Well...the band is called RED VOODOO!) and he got to sing "Finish What Ya Started" in Cabo with Sammy ! Dino talks about his biggest makes and successes so far in his young career! DINO IS EPIC! Be more Like Dino !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsVQWhwz3IU (RISE UP VIDEO)
https://redvoodooband.com
QUICK SPIN 3 min edit >>>> Find out here what it's really like to play with Gene Simmons and the biggest lessons learned from playing with Rock Royalty.
Philip Shouse was born in Madison WI, moved to Alabama and ended up in Nashville TN where he started the Rock and Roll Residency! He has had a tremendous career as a guitar player and bass player over the years. Phil has spend time with The Gene Simmons Band and Ace Frehley Band and current plays in the band ACCEPT from Germany.
Shane and Philip talk about his start in music. Playing with 2 original KISS members and you will hear what Gene and Ace are really like behind the scenes.
Join in! Its time to SHOUSE IT OUT LOUD!!!!
https://www.acceptworldwide.com/philip-shouse-guitar/
https://www.al.com/entertainment/2017/10/gene_simmons.html
Leah Marlene is a nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter from Normal, Il. She was born in Toronto, Canada and moved to Illinois at a young age with her family. Leah grew up in a house full of music and guitars as her father, Derry Grehan, is a songwriter and lead guitarist with the Canadian band, Honeymoon Suite. He taught her how to play guitar and piano, and passed along his passion for songwriting. She began singing and writing her own songs at a very young age and never looked back! Since the age of 10, Leah has been performing live all over Illinois, Nashville and Canada. Leah has a unique, engaging voice and a songwriting style that combines elements of pop, soul, funk, jazz, rock, Americana and more. She has been releasing original music since she was 13 years old and has chalked up over 450,000 streams on Spotify!
For most of her high school years, Leah made regular trips from Illinois to Nashville for songwriting, recording and performing. Now a sophomore in college, she gleefully calls Nashville her home as she is pursuing a degree in songwriting at Belmont University!
https://leahmarlene.com
Patrick James Clark is going all in on 2021. 2020 was a trying time for all artists, but it provided an unprecedented opportunity to reflect and refine. Clark did just that by taking a deep dive into his songwriting craft and working tirelessly to dial in his vocal sound. He left 2020 with having multiple songs cut by up-and-coming Canadian Artists and an entire catalogue of new music for his own project. His forthcoming release 'For The Record' only further solidifies his brand and style within the country music scene. Taking elements from artists like Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett, the stage is set for a break-out year.
Patrick will release his new single "For The Record" January 29 2021
THANK YOU!! so much to all my podcast guests in 2020! Some of them did Industry 45 Radio Tags for me so I put together this montage! I appreciate all of you and look forward to a great 2021 !
Shane Christopher Neal
Host
Industry 45 Podcast Show
www.shanechristopherneal.com
www.giantfm.com
www.country89.com
Brian Wheat is far from your typical rock star. As bassist for the multi-platinum band, Tesla, he's enjoyed the spoils of success and lived the sex, drugs, and rock n roll lifestyle to the hilt. Brian's book "Son of Milkman" is a deeply honest and utterly revealing memoir.
Brian had many challenges including Bulimia, weight issues, and the crippling anxiety and depression caused by his conditions.
In this episode Brian talks to host Shane Christopher Neal about his memoir, stories of life on the road, and collaborations stories working with Def Leppard, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper and Paul McCartney.
https://teslatheband.com/band/member/brian-wheat/
The Go Go's rose to fame in the early 80's. The album Beauty and the Beat rose to #1 and stayed for 6 consecutive weeks. With Hits like "Vacation", "Our Lips are Sealed" "We Got the Beat" the all female band rose to the top of pop culture with the help of MTV and Much Music.
Bass Player Kathy Valentine joins the INDUSTRY 45 Show to talk about her new book "ALL I EVER WANTED" a Rock and Roll Memoir , We chat about the new Go Go's Documentary out on Showtime, the single Club Zero (With No Fucks Given), the Role of MTV and what getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would mean.
https://kathyvalentine.com
Quick Spin >>Kathy Valentine of The Go Go's talks the impact MTV had on the Go Go's Success and what it would mean to be inducted into The Rock Hall of Fame.
FULL PODCAST UP SOON as we talk Kathy's new book ! EVERYTHING I ALWAYS WANTED, the success and history of the 5 piece female pop band that took a debut album to #1 in 1981
QUICK SPIN>>> Find out here.
Touring with Paul McCartney can be demanding! What does his guitar player, Brian Ray do to keep in shape for these demands! and does Sir Paul McCartney like to tip a few back ? FIND OUT HERE on this Industry 45 Quick Spin!
FULL PODCAST WITH BRIAN RAY also available here
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1232825/6689267-industry-45-quick-spin-feat-brian-ray-paul-mccartney-band-full
Guitarist Brian Ray's extraordinary career has been a real-life rock & roll fantasy. Best known as a key member of Paul McCartney's band for almost 20 years Brain has played alongside some legendary musicians.
Brian has a new track out called "GOT A NEW THING" on Wicked Cool Records (Little Stevens Record Label) and features Scott Shriner of Weezer and Abe Laboriel Jr on drums from the Paul McCartney Band.
Brian and Shane chat about the new single! about life playing with Sir Paul, songwriting, and keeping in shape for long tours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKEeAZW3ngo (Got a New Thing Video)
http://www.brianray.com
In This QUICK SPIN---Paul McCartney guitar player Brian Ray talks about his songwriting and getting advice from Sir Paul McCartney....I asked if he would ever ask the legend to play on one of his original songs......Find out HERE!
Full Podcast with Brian Ray up MONDAY DECEMBER 7th
I met Jessica while she was auditioning for 'The Shot" and Artist Development Competition in Toronto. Here is my interview with Jessica that ran on Country 89.1FM on November 15th 2020 along with her new single "Heads Up".
Jessica and I talk about her new single, the songwriting process, the reaction to her song and what's coming up next in early 2021.
https://www.jessicasevier.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL5qBG1Y1sc (Heads Up Official Video)
Jimi Bell, Guitar player for Autograph and House of Lords talks about his Influences and about the great Eddie Van Halen in this QUICK SPIN for the Industry 45 Podcast Show.
Playing professionally since the age of 16, Kevin began honing his skills in the ski resort bars of Montana. Moving to Portland, OR in 1994 Kevin found a solid bas of music performance and touring in the Northwest US.
Kevin is the current drummer for 80's powerhouse A Flock of Seagulls and has played with Missing Persons, Tommy Tutone, Animotion and Dilana from Rockstar Supernova.
Kevin joins the Industry 45 Show to talk about his life in drumming, and of course about DRUMS!
BONUS >>>> 5 Minute QUICK SPIN>> With David Ellefson of Megadeth as we chat Ellefson Coffee Co and everything COFFEE!
Megadeth's David Ellefson is NON STOP! Coming November 20th the release of his cover album NO COVER with partner Thom Hazaert! 18 Killer cover tunes with a ton of Rock Stars performing on it! Charlie Benante, Bumblefoot, Jimmy DeGrasso, Mark Slaughter, Troy Lucketta to name but a few!
David and Shane talk about the new album, his Ellefson Coffee Co, David's Youth Music Foundation and touch on the upcoming Megadeth Album coming out in 2021
https://www.davidellefson.com
https://ellefsoncoffeeco.com
http://ellefsonyouthmusicfoundation.org
Guitarist/Shredder/Inventor Jimi Bell joins the Industry 45 Podcast Show for Giant TV. Many people may not know it came down to Jimi and one Zakk Wylde for the Ozzy gig back in 1987 you can here the story here!
Also Jimi joining Geezer Butler's Band from Black Sabbath, His albums and tours with the House of Lords (which he joined in 2005) and most recently with Autograph #turnuptheradio in 2019.
Full of stories and Epicness! Jimi Bell on the I-45 Podcast Show
https://www.jimibellguitarist.com
https://www.houseoflordsband.com
http://www.autographband.com/bio.htm
Joey has released a great Instrumental rendition of The Beatles Classic "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" to raise funds via Facebook for AT-RISK Public School Music Education Programs.
Joey has commissioned some talented players such as Steve Ferrone (Drummer for Tom Petty), Gregg Bissonette (Drummer for Ringo Starr, DLR, Toto) , Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dokken, Winger) to name but a few !
Please Donate...Please Support and Help !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvL1ZiJZu4A (While my Guitar Gently Weeps)
https://www.joeysykes.com
https://www.honeyrivermusic.com
Ty Demerah from Niagara College Radio Program interviewed me about my Radio career. One that started at 1470 CHOW and 1220 CHSC to today hosting Radio at 91.7 Giant FM and 89.1 Country FM and also hosting the Industry 45 Podcast Show for Giant Media.
Great chat Ty and best of luck in your radio career!
https://shanechristopherneal.com
https://www.giantfm.com/shane-christopher-neal/
https://www.country89.com/shane/
QUICK SPIN > In this Quick Spin Blue Elan Record Label President Kirk Pasich answers the question >>> Do Artists Need a Record Label to be Successful !
Kirk Pasich founded Blue Elan Records as a different sort of record Company. Having managed bands as well as represented labels and musicians as an attorney, Pasich's experience allowed him to develop the indie label into a unique haven for musicians where fear of exploitation is nonexistent.
Kirk and Shane chat about his indie label, about how they find new bands and artists today in a digital world, the importance of social media (or lack of) for musicians, some of the mistakes large labels have made over the years and about Covid-19 and what artists should and should not be doing!
https://www.blueelan.com
https://www.soulasylum.com
Hollywood Physique Expert, Eric the Trainer (www.ericthetrainer.com) sits down with the Industry 45 Podcast Show. Eric has trained many great Rock Stars including members in Def Leppard, Journey, Tesla, Air Supply to name a few.
Eric also has a NEW SONG out called "I'm Yours" by his band Maine Monster (includes members of Nickelback, Lifehouse and Air Supply) 100% of the proceeds are going to Feeding America!
"Anytime you're at a Restaurant choose a table and pay for their food anonymously....." Eric the Trainer
REPOST- Initial interview ran June 12th 2020 on YouTube for GIANT TV NIAGARA. Now available on all streaming platforms
The band started in Cali back in the early 80’s and hit it big with the song “Turn Up the Radio” in 1984 off the album SIGN IN PLEASE. David Lee Roth and Van Halen had a huge impact on the early success of Autograph and they toured the 1984 VH album along with other major tours like KISS, Motley Crue, Aerosmith and Whitesnake.
The Industry 45 Show caught up with Bass player, and founding member Randy Rand to talk about the good ol days, the new single “Souls on Fire” and a bit about “Get Off Your ASS” Italian Roast Autograph Coffee! And new guitar player Jimi Bell (House of Lords)
http://autographband.com
REPOST- Initial interview ran on the GIANT TV YouTube Channel JUNE 5, 2020
Ron Keel is known as the #metalcowboy! A super dynamic person, Ron is the lead singer of The Ron Keel Band. Keel found a mentor is the legendary Gene Simmons from Kiss. Gene produced the first two albums for Keel. Ron also sang briefly in Black Sabbath. He has had 3 albums charted in the Billboard Hot 100.
In this episode of the Industry45 Podcast Show Shane chats with Ron about working with Gene, lessons learned along the way, about the Ron Keel Band and the NEW ALBUM out South X South Dakota. We also touch on what the Live Music Scene could look like POST COVID 19.
https://www.patreon.com/ronkeel
https://ronkeel.com/ron-keel-band
Taken from the Full podcast with Photographer Mark Weiss, author of The Decade That Rocked. Mark talks about the original photo and ideas for the smash album SLIPPERY WHEN WET by Bon Jovi! Find out how it all went down and why it changed to the album cover you see now!
https://thedecadethatrocked.com
The Loyal Order hails from Portland Oregon and have a brand new single out "HELLFIRE". The first single was "Ready for Dead" ! The band is on David Ellefson's label EMP LABEL GROUP and getting plenty of air play these days!
We Chat about the new single! Jeff and I were hoping Brandon wouldn't fuck anything up during the interview LOL (Cause Jeff and I had an awesome chat a few months back) and they were both EPIC and talk about the making of the single and the new video (Link provided)
Brandon and I chat about his other band BLACK N BLUE and singer Jaime St James and also the passing of the great Eddie Van Halen and what he mean't to him as a guitar player
https://www.theloyalorder.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HcVeAo0sTo (The Loyal Order HELLFIRE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATjErr7FNCs (Black N Blue Hold on to 18)
QUICK SPIN>>> Here is a 6 min Quick Spin edit from my full interview with JOHN DOUGLAS! John has been a fill in drummer for Aerosmith and also a drum tech for Joey Kramer, Frank Beard of ZZ Top and Alex Van Halen. In this Quick Spin John talks about working with Alex and Jamming "Jamie's Cryin" with the late great EVH!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYy1xiOgiiY
(John Drumming with Aerosmith at the Grammy's in 2020)
https://johndouglas.com
REPOST- I had interviewed Tesla Bass Player Brian Wheat earlier this year for the GIANT TV YouTube Channel! Here is that interview now on all streaming platforms.
They started out as Earthshaker then City Kidd….became then known as TESLA! The Rock powerhouse from Sacramento CA has recently released “5 Man London Jam” recorded Live at Abbey Road Studio in London.
The Industry45 Podcast Show chats with founding member and bass player Brian Wheat on this Episode. They talk about new album, touch on the album SHOCK that came out in 2019 (with Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Producing), about Brian’s art and a new book coming out
https://teslatheband.com
Intro Music provided by Niagara Punk Band- THE MAYSIDES
Lou Gramm became one of the most successful rock vocalists of the late 1970s and 1980s. Foreigner's first eight singles cracked the Billboard Top 20, making them the first band since The Beatles to achieve this milestone. Lou released two solo Albums in in 1987 and 1989. Drummer Rob Mount has played and toured with Lou playing all the Foreigner and Solo Hits.
On this Episode of the Industry 45 Podcast I talk with Rob "TOM" Mount about his days with Lou, playing drums in Scrap Metal (an all star band founded by the Nelson brothers and includes artists from Boston, Mr. Big, Vixen, Slaughter to name but a few)
Of Course we talk DRUMS, Cymbals, Set-up, touring and stories about the road. Rob fills you In on his fav drummers of all time and we talk about LIVE Music in 2021 and what that looks like !
https://robmount.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0VvVVxoNNk (Boston's More Than a Feeling with Scap Metal)
Damon Johnson has been a triple threat…guitarist, singer, songwriter…since his early days fronting Brother Cane and scoring three #1 singles at rock radio in the 90s (“Got No Shame”, “And Fools Shine On”, and “I Lie In The Bed I Make”). With that band, he honed his craft with relentless touring and support slots with the likes of Van Halen, Aerosmith and Robert Plant. Since then Johnson has co-written songs for Stevie Nicks, Carlos Santana, Steven Tyler, and Sammy Hagar. After a short stint working with British vocalist John Waite, Johnson toured the world for several years as guitarist for Alice Cooper and in 2011 he joined legendary Irish rock group, Thin Lizzy. In 2013 the core of that band morphed into a new group, Black Star Riders, and released three well-received albums. Johnson has had several solo releases since 2010 and his latest album is ‘Memoirs Of An Uprising’, released on his own Double Dragon Records imprint in 2019.
Shane and Damon talk Brother Cane, tours, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy and his brand new UP COMING ALBUM and Single "BATTLE LESSONS"
Friday Sept 25th you can check out his Live Show (with Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest)
https://damonjohnson.veeps.com (Its available for 48 hours after the broadcast at 7pm Central)
Hard to believe Helix started back in 1974 as "The Helix Field Band". As 50 years is fast approaching Founder/Singer and CEO Brian Vollmer continues to forge ahead with new music! The bands latest EAT, SLEEP and ROCK is out now! a song co-written by Sean Kelly (Who has played with pretty much every Canadian Rock band --BTW check out his book too "Metal on Ice")
Brian and Shane chat about the beginnings with "ROCK YOU" the bands first hit to hit MTV and MuchMusic in 1984 and of course "DEEP CUTS THE KNIFE" from Long Way to Heaven album in 1985. Mike Stone over Mutt Lang, Tug O War and the fact HELIX has had more than 30 members in the band over the years.
https://www.planethelix.com
30 plus years of recording and touring with Billy Joel, 100 of millions of albums sold and multiple world tours, Liberty Devitto has one of the most impressive drumming resumes ever! From Turnstiles, 52nd street, Glass House to the Mick Jones produced Storm Front Liberty has brought his "New York Style Drumming" to the forefront of mainstream music.
In this Episode Shane and Liberty chat about the beginnings with Billy, past albums and song and of course his brand new book ! LIBERY DEVITTO----"Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness"
https://www.amazon.ca/Liberty-Pursuit-Happiness-DeVitto-foreword/dp/1540097641
https://www.billyjoel.com
Repost- Original Interview Ran in May of 2020 with Vocalist Joe Flynt posted on the Giant TV YouTube Channel.
Based in Atlanta, GA Asphalt Valentine got its start in the early 2000's. signing with Chavis Records now HighVolMusic and released their debut Strip Rock Roll in 2008. The band toured the U.S. with Mama Kin from Sweden on the 'Summer of Sin Tour'. The album received high praise as one of rock’s new bands to watch. In 2013 the band self-released their 'Into the Red' E.P. as well as released a video for the track 'Living Dreams'.
In 2015 the band began working on new material for what is now 'Twisted Road' and released a video for the track 'The Only' before going on hiatus. 'The Only' was originally conceived when the band was approached by author/film maker/adventurist Joey Shonka to write some music for one of his documentary-style films about his years long journey across the entire Andes Mountains range in South America - a journey he did alone. The video contains footage of the recording sessions as well as clips from Shonka's latest self-shot movie 'The Shonkadventure'.
MEMBERS
Brett Ciaramella – Guitar
Evan McKee – Guitar
Joe Flynt - Vocals
Scott Clark – Bass
Bryan Jung – Drums
https://www.asphaltvalentine.com
Repost- Original Interview ran March 17, 2020 with Robin on YouTube
Robin has a brand new super group out that includes Jeff Pilson (Foreigner/Dokken) Reb Beach (Whitesnake/Winger) Matt Starr (Mr.Big/Ace Frehley) called BLACK SWAN. Debut album is now out called “Shake The World” on Frontiers Records.
Robin has been performing in Raiding the Rock Vault in Las Vegas, was a member of Survivor from 2016-11 and also part of McAuley Schenker Group.
The Industry 45 Podcast Show sat down on St. Patty’s Day to talk to a good Ol Irishman about his new band, the songs, what to expect from the album and of course a bit out the Las Vegas show and his time in Survivor.
http://www.robinmcauley.com
From the Home of the Blues----the Birthplace of Rock and Roll (that would be Memphis, Tenn) The Industry 45 Show chats with Zach Bair. For years Zach has been a fixture in the Music Technology Space. Not only did Zach sell Immediatek to Mark Cuban in 2006 but his current company VNUE is rolling out technology to help ensure songwriters and compensated for music played in public spaces.
Zach has his own band on the rise and a brand new single called "Ordinary Girl". The single was released tying in with AFSP for National Suicide Prevention Month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNxhpEGfL0U (official video Ordinary Girl)
https://zachbair.com
The Jeff Carlson Band pay homage to the great Foreigner, a band that has been influential throughout their careers. In 1981, Foreigner released "Juke Box Hero" find out why Jeff decided it was the "perfect" song to cover!
Tesla's Frank Hannon plays on this track find out here how that relationship with Frank started.
https://www.jeffcarlsonband.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSn20hbXCys
Tyler Joe Miller was the First Canadian Independent Country Artists with a #1 Debut Single with the song "Pillow Talkin". Tyler and Shane chat about the hit as well as his new single "I Would Be Over Me Too".
Tyler talks about Kelly Archer as a songwriter and what's coming up in the near future for the Langley, BC Country Star!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16d249Nx9Ds (Pillow Talkin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4cy3kDttCQ (The Loft Sessions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaM8U8ZOdn0 (Id Be Over Me Too)
https://mdmrecordings.net/artist_press/tyler-joe-miller/
Jenna Nation is an R&B/Pop Singing sensation who is quickly gaining momentum. Born in Ottawa ON and now residing in Toronto Jenna has a brand new single out called "Bottled Up".
Jenna comes from a musical family and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. She has been featured on major media outlets such as iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, State of Hip Hop, CP24 Televison to name a few.
Check out her latest single "BOTTLED UP" with the link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd4150nAKIg
Joshua Seth Eagan is a long time LA Studio drummer and producer. Hailing from Las Vegas NV (when he went to school and met Mark Slaughter) Josh has been drumming since a young age. He moved to LA to become a studio drummer/producer.
In the Podcast Shane and Josh talk DRUMS! about the early years, moving to LA and his current project 7 Angels with Mark Slaughter. Josh also produced and played on his wife's (Giorgia Vanni) new album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TymBL296CS0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTgTjzYY9JA
Long Time Aerosmith Drum Tech John Douglas go the opportunity to play at the grammy's in early 2020 with Aerosmith. Joey Krammer was booted out of the band at the time an in a short period of time John had to rehearse for the Grammy's. Find out what last minute audible the band called on John and said "We can do that....because we are Aerosmith" ..
https://johndouglas.com
https://www.aerosmith.com
QUICK SPIN> John Douglas was the mastermind who created the "Fridge" Bass Drum that Alex Van Halen used. He created the graphics of the drums as well. Listen here as John talks about how the thought was mind crafted and executed.
www.johndouglas.com
John Douglas is the man who "Painted Rock and Roll" From Drum Kits from Van Halen to ZZ Top to Aerosmith. He has created iconic paintings and artwork for legendary Rock Stars. He also happens to be a drum Tech and we chat about working with Alex Van Halen (Creating the Fridge in the bass drum) Frank Beard of ZZ Top and Joey Kramer of Aerosmith.
John also played the Grammy's with Aerosmith in early 2020 and was Joey's fill in for much of the Aerosmith Residency in Las Vegas in 2020. From his home in Texas John and I have an EPIC drum conversation.
www.johndouglas.com
Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum, after leaving the Vinnie Vincent Invasion started the early 90's melodic rock powerhouse SLAUGHTER! Fly to the Angels hit #19 in USA on the Charts and STICK IT TO YA sold more than 5 Million copies.
In this episode Shane chats with Mark from his home in Nashville TN about the early days of Slaughter, self producing the albums and importance of MTV. They also chat about Mark's two solo albums and his latest project 7 ANGELS ! where Mark is not the singer....but the guitar player. (Song 7 Angels is played at the end of the podcast)
Mitch Joins Shane again, this time to chat about the new single “Saint Valentine” from his newly released MUSIC BOX Album. Mitch’s first single “Believe” was a huge success and this one looks to be heading in that direction. The Stones/Rod Stewart vibe is evident from the songs onset and Keith England delivers as expected a great vocal on the song.
Hear how the song was crafted by the great Mitch Perry and what’s ahead during these trying times. Get your Mitch Perry Group album on all streaming platforms!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys1P_V9VQLs (Mitch Perry Band EPK)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcgLinOci1I (Believe- first single)
Hailing from Rome, Italy Giorgia is a real modern renaissance artist. With a brand new single out called “Bleed for Love” Giorgia talks about her start in music, moving to LA and meeting Josh Seth Eagan (who has worked on Grammy nominated Records like Pink’s TRY THIS and Mark Slaughter’s HALFWAY THERE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTgTjzYY9JA
https://giorgiavanni.com
Canadian Country Music Journalist Dave Woods sits down to chat with Shane about everything Canadian Country. From what makes a great song, to getting it on radio, how to get noticed and about the importance of Record Deals in the genre. They also talk the CCMA’s and CMAO’s (in which Dave is nominated for “Industry Person of the Year” in 2020.)
Shane and Dave also chat new and upcoming country artists and artists in Canada making noise on the charts like Steven Lee Olsen and Tyler Joe Miller.
The Industry 45 Podcast show sits down with twenty plus year veteran of the Nashville music scene RICH REDMOND. Rich has been the back beat behind Jason Aldean for almost 2 decades. He has been the “Country Drummer of the Year” in Modern Drummer in 2016 2017 2018 . He has recorded 27 #1 Radio Hits and played to Millions of fans in arenas and stadiums.
Rich has also toured, recorded or performed with the likes of Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Chris Cornell, Joe Perry, Kenny Rogers, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan just to name a mere few.
Rich has book out called C.R.A.S.H course for Success---5 ways to supercharge your personal and professional life. Shane talks to Rich as he prepares to hit the road with Aldean for the start of the 2020 We Back Tour. They talk drums, moving to Nashville, working with Nadia Azar from the U of Windsor, Tour preparations, Acting, Public Speaking and his RICH REDMOND PODCAST SHOW.
Intro and Extro music provided by the one and only THE MAYSIDES “loved and lost”
www.richredmond.com
www.drumminginthemodernworld.com
www.jasonaldean.com
May the 1st will see the release of "Second Time Around", the new album from MIKE TRAMP. And while the ex-White Lion and Freak of Nature frontman is no rookie to releases in his own name, this time he does so with a special feeling. "I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been asked. That if I could do it all over again, what would I change? It’s a tricky question and for an artist, sometimes an unfair one", he says. "Because when we looked back, hindsight is always 20/20 and we know it all, and familiar with the Monday morning quarterback scenario, where everyone knows where he should have thrown the ball or kicked it.
What the hell did I know when I walked into the recording studio the first time in 1976 to record my first album? The answer is nothing, and I can honestly admit, it didn’t really change 10 years or 20 years later on. With every album I recorded or every tour I finished I always came home with so much more knowledge than when I started it, and always wished I’d known it all at the beginning". "I am proud of these songs. They are like my other albums and 100% representation of who Mike Tramp is. If aliens came down to earth and happened to pick up “Second Time Around” as the first Mike Tramp album they heard, I would be truly proud and confident that all of my DNA, would be in this album".
"Second Time Around" will be released May 1st 2020 worldwide through Target Records containing ten songs (including the first single "The Road", which the official video can be seen below). The words and music were written by Mike Tramp and the album was produced by Soren Andersen & Mike Tramp. Mixing done by Peter Mannson, Mir Studio, Stockholm, Sweden. Mastering by Henrik West at Medley Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Recordings were done by Soren Andersen, Medley Studio, Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional recording done by Mike Tramp many places & more.
All pre-orders will be personally signed by Mike Tramp. The album will be released in a LTD 500 copies only RED vinyl, black vinyl CD and digital. And special "Second Time Around" t-shirt in 100 copies only available at Targetshop.dk can be pre-ordered along with the album.
Dennis penned and sang many of the great songs that were the soundtrack to our lives…songs like “Lady” “Babe” “Come Sail Away” “Mr. Roboto”. As a founding member of the band STYX he remained their lead singer till 1999.
Dennis has a brand new album out April 10th on Frontiers Records called 26 East-Volume One. Two singles are “To The Good Ol Days” which he co-sang with Julian Lennon and the second and ode to the old days of Midnight Radio called “East of Midnight”. The album was put together by Dennis and Jim Peterik (found of Survivor) both from Chicago.
Shane Christopher Neal and the Industry 45 Show chatted with Dennis about the days in Styx and of course the new album and songs.
www.dennisdeyoung.com
Steve Gorman, Drummer The Black Crowes chats about his Book "Hard to Handle, The Life and Death of THE BLACK CROWES A Memoir", touring, recording some of their big hit songs and the role of George Drakoulias and Rick Ruben as Producers.
Produced by Tesla’s Frank Hannon, Red Voodoo has released the new single “Rise Up” in light of the Global Pandemic. At 17 years of age Dino is a vocal powerhouse, his band has stellar back-up vocals and great creative song writing.
Dino and Shane chat about the new single, how they met Frank from Tesla and what’s on the horizon for this young superstar band from Sacramento CA
https://redvoodooband.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsVQWhwz3IU
Garrett has spent the past decade as the back beat for Country Star Carrie Underwood. In this episode of the Industry 45 Podcast Show Shane talks to Garrett about his 10 years with Carrie, favourite tours and a day in the life of being on a massive global tour.
They talk “Sons of Silvia”, Drums and Cymbals, playing with Click tracks and keeping the pocket. Plus, about his new ventures with guitarratings.com drumratings.com and the Nashville Sample Co.
Intro Music provided by The Maysides
https://www.facebook.com/TheMaysides
http://www.garrettgoodwin.com
https://guitarratings.com
https://www.nashvillesamplingco.com
https://www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com
Megadeth has sold over 40 Million albums and have been, and are today, one of the biggest Heavy Metal bands in the World. The Industry 45 show chatted with David about the “David Ellefson Youth Music Foundations” SCHOOLS OUT Program…. Chatted about Heavy Metal Fans, Playing Post-Covid 19, and David answers some Fan Questions as well.
http://ellefsonyouthmusicfoundation.org
https://megadeth.com
https://www.davidellefson.com
Tesla’s first album came out in 1986 with Mechanical Resonance, in 1989 Great Radio Controversy had the hit “Love Song” and in 1990 the band made it big on MTV and Much Music with the 5 Man Acoustical Jam that included the hit and Remake of the song “Signs”. That album was taped live for TV at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia.
In 2019 Phil Collen of Def Leppard produced the “SHOCK” Album and now in 2020 5 Man London Jam was released after being recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studio’s in London.
On this edition the Industry 45 Show Shane talks to Lead singer Jeff Keith about Tesla’s past. The importance of the 5 Man Acoustical Jam album, working with Phil Collen and also about what life is life during COVID 19 and what the band is doing during this down time and finally about Jeff’s singing voice and how he keeps It so great!
The LA based rock band has become on the largest Un-Signed bands today. In Fact “When Im Gone” topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making them the first unsigned band to ever top the chart. The band has toured with The Who, Guns and Roses and Alter Bridge.
In this Episode of the I-45 Show Shane talks with lead singer Marc Labelle from downtown LA. They chat about Fashion (Marc’s hats to be specific) the bands beginnings, recording their self- titled EP, about the new single “Rolling 7’s” and working in pre-production by Zoom with Producer Nick DiDia in Australia (due to Covid 19)
www.dirtyhoney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42rmUlDiQDI
The 1980’s were an era of musical excess, filled with spandex, make-up, big hair groupies and loud guitar driven rock and roll! Nobody captured that era better than photographer Mark Weiss. From Ozzy to Motley….from Van Halen to Poison….if they played Rock in the 80’s Mark photographed them!!
Join host Shane Christopher Neal and they chat about “The Decade That Rocked” ! all things 80’s ! Nothing censored!!
https://thedecadethatrocked.com
Instagram: markweissguy
Instagram: thedecadethatrocked