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The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Emmy & Grammy-Winning TV Comedy Writer Rob KutnerRob Kutner has won 5 Emmys, a Peabody, a TCA, and a Grammy writing for such shows as TBS’ “CONAN” and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.’ He co-created the fact-based comedy TV show “Gander.” Rob’s other TV writing includes “Teen Titans Go!” “Ben10” “Angry Birds: Summer Madness” and HBO’s “Dennis Miller Live.” He has also written material for the Oscars, Emmys, Writers’ Guild Awards, MTV Movie Awards, Guys’ Choice Awards, and two White House Correspondents’ Dinners. He has developed kids’ and adult animated series for Warner Brothers and SyFy. Rob is the author of the satirical end-of-times bestseller Apocalypse How: Turn the End of Times into the B...
2024-09-221h 23
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Cartoonist Phil Witte & Cartoon Critic Rex HesnerPhil Witte is a cartoonist and author. His cartoons have been published in dozens of publications in the U.S. and U.K., including The Wall Street Journal, The Times (of London) and Reader’s Digest, to name a few. His humor writing has appeared in American Bystander, Slackjaw, and many other print and digital publications. He has written 2 prior books including a joke book titled “What You Don’t Know About Turning 50” and a sequel on turning 60. Rex Hesner is a jazz musician, writer, and cartoon critic. He established Cartoon Companion, arguably the world’s first website dedicated to reviewing...
2024-08-172h 17
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Author & Physician Dr. David WeillDavid Weill is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care. David’s writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, The Hill, and the Los Angeles Times. He also has appeared on Fox, CNN, the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Wall Street Journal. David’s memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life...
2024-07-201h 34
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Award-Winning Author & Illustrator Bob EcksteinI’m an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and snowman expert. I’ve done cartoons for places like the New York Times, MAD magazine and The New Yorker. I wrote The History of the Snowman (Simon & Schuster, 2007) and Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores (Penguin Random House, 2016) which became a NY Times bestseller. My work has been exhibited in: The Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco, Smithsonian Institute, The Cartoon Museum of London and in 2018, The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University. I’ve been nominated Gag Cartoonist of the Year (twice) by the National Cartoonists Society. I have spoke in over a 200 TV...
2024-06-221h 58
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents New Yorker Cartoonist & Author David SipressDavid Sipress graduated from Williams College and went on to a master’s program in Russian History at Harvard before leaving to pursue a career as a cartoonist. His first cartoon appeared in The New Yorker in 1998. Since then, he has published over seven hundred cartoons in the magazine. During the presidential election in 2012, he became the first Daily Cartoonist on the New Yorker website, and his topical cartoons have continued to appear on newyorker.com ever since. His cartoons have been published in the Boston Phoenix, Time, Parade, Playboy, Funny Times, the Washington Post, Harper’s, and numerous other publ...
2024-06-011h 29
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present NYT Bestselling Author Jennifer Keishin ArmstrongJennifer Keishin Armstrong's writing takes readers behind the scense of major moment in pop culture history and examines the lasting impact that our favorite TV shows, music, and movies have on our society and psyches. She investigates why pop culture matters deeply, from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Seinfeld, to Sex and the City and Mean Girls, to Beyonce, Taylor, and Barbie. She had written eight books, including the New York Times bestseller Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television, Sex and The City and Us, and So Fetch. Jennifer began her career in newspapers and spent ten years on stafff...
2024-04-261h 50
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Multi-Award-Winning Recording Artist Jim WilsonJim Wilson could have simply dismissed himself as a competent piano tuner-technician, even an exceptional one. But he was and is so much more, and it took the sudden death of a dear friend and the encouragement of a legendary singer/songwriter to prove it to him. From a broken home in Amarillo, Texas to a multi-award-winning recording artist, Jim Wilson’s journey is a captivating tale of showbiz glamour, personal tragedy, self-discovery, and dogged determination. And, as is typical of Jim Wilson, he’s turned out to be a pretty good wordsmith. Tuned-In: Memoirs of a Piano Man is a pag...
2024-04-192h 01
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents NYT Bestselling Author & Artist Jim BentonJim Benton is an award winning cartoonist and author that regularly posts new comics across multiple platforms including GoComics, Instagram, Reddit, Imgur, Tumblr, Facebook and his own website. Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants says: “Jim Benton is a comic genius and a brilliant cartoonist.” And beloved MAD Magazine cartoonist Sergio Aragonés says: “Humor in print has many forms, what is amazing is that Jim Benton excels in all of them!” Jim is the creator of the brand It’s Happy Bunny®, which has sold over three-quarters of a billion dollars at retail. It’s won five top awards from the licen...
2024-03-151h 46
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Poet Bart EdelmanBart Edelman was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and spent his childhood in Teaneck. He earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Hofstra University. He has taught at Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York, Santa Monica College, West Los Angeles College, Long Beach City College, UCLA, and Glendale College, where he edited Eclipse, A Literary Journal. Most recently, he was appointed to the Affiliate Faculty in the MFA Program at Antioch University, Los Angeles. He was Poet-in-Residence at Monroe College of the State University of New York. His work has been widely anthologized in textbooks...
2024-02-161h 30
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents New Yorker Cartoonist & Illustrator Dan MisdeaDan Misdea is a cartoonist for The New Yorker. He spent several years in finance before drawing funny pictures for a living. His work has also appeared in Air Mail, Narrative, The Times Luxury, and elsewhere. His first children's book, The Light Inside, is available now. He lives and draws in New Jersey. For more information, visit www.danmisdea.com and follow @danmisdea
2024-01-061h 46
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Comedian & Cartoonist Teresa Roberts LoganAn Award-Winning Stand-Up Comic and Cartoonist, Teresa Roberts Logan has appeared on HBO, A&E and The Comedy Channel. She has worked at some of the best clubs in the country, including Comedy Works, Catch A Rising Star, Flapper’s Burbank, and even The Comedy Cellar in Dublin, Ireland. She has opened for Maria Bamford, Paula Poundstone and Ardal O’Hanlon. As a cartoonist, her cartoons and comics regularly appear in GoComics and Tapas along with her making appearances at New York Comic-Con, Small Press Expo and Toronto Comic Arts Festival, among others. Finally, she loves making people laugh from stag...
2023-08-051h 48
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Comedian, Actor & Writer Cathy LadmanAs one of the country's top comedians, Cathy Ladman presents herself as the self-probing, anxiety-venting person that she is. She has appeared on "The Tonight Show" ten times and was also featured on the last two of Johnny Carson’s "Tonight Show Anniversary" shows. She’s been on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” five times, has had her own HBO "One Night Stand" comedy special, and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic. Her TV and film credits include: recurring roles on, ”I’m Dying Up Here” and “Pretty Little Liars,” “Modern Family,” “Scandal,” “How to Get Aw...
2023-03-171h 39
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Comedian & Author Claudia StavolaClaudia Stavola began her career as a stand-up comedian when she realized the office thing wasn’t for her (she hates casual Friday, and chipping in for gifts for people who grunt when she says “hello” in the hallway.). She is also a writer for the satirical rock and roll website, Madhouse Magazine, and the host of the hard rock/heavy metal morning show on Monsters of Rock on Dash Radio—a station that boasts over 800,000 listeners per day. She can be heard weekdays from 8:00 AM to Noon EST/5:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST. As a writer & author, Stavola recently published her book...
2023-02-101h 32
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Award-Winning Playwright Brett NeveuBrett Neveu is an Award-Winning Playwright. His Film/TV productions include Eric LaRue (dir. Michael Shannon) with Big Indie Pictures, Brace Cove Productions and CaliWood Pictures, Night’s End (dir. Jennifer Reeder) with Shudder/AMC, the short Convo with Breakwall Pictures and the feature The Earl with Intermission Productions. Recent theatre productions include The Malignant Ampersands with A Red Orchid Theatre, Verböten with House Theatre (Joseph Jefferson Nomination, New Work), Traitor with A Red Orchid Theatre (Joseph Jefferson Award, New Adaptation) and To Catch a Fish with Timeline Theatre. Past work includes productions with 59e59 Theatre in New York; The...
2022-12-091h 49
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Cartoonist & Illustrator Rich SparksRich Sparks is a cartoonist/illustrator living in Chicago. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Air Mail Weekly, Weekly Humorist,The American Bystander, Barron's,The Wall Street Journal, SpongeBob Comics, Narrative Magazine, and probably other places. He released a NY Times bestselling book of humorous drawings called Love and Other Weird Things. (The bestselling part is a lie.) For more information, visit www.richsparksillustration.com
2022-11-181h 27
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Cartoonist, Illustrator & Writer David DeGrandDavid DeGrand is a cartoonist from Texas that enjoys drawing pictures that make people laugh or barf (preferably both). He used to draw comics for his high school and college newspapers but since then has written and drawn for MAD Magazine, SpongeBob Comics, The Simpsons, Garfield, and Uncle Grandpa among others. He has also illustrated numerous children's books including The Zombie Chasers and World of Weird Animals series, and designed the animated series Death Hacks for Augenblick Studios. Most recently he illustrated the graphic novel Snot Goblins for First Second Books which will be released in July of 2023. For more info...
2022-10-081h 14
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Award-Winning Composer & Pianist Jeffrey BiegelThe life of Jeffrey Biegel takes its roots from age three, when Mr. Biegel could neither hear nor speak, until corrected by surgery. The 'reverse Beethoven' phenomenon explains his life's commitment to music, having heard only vibrations in his formative years. The year of 2020 focused on composition and commissioning projects: original "Waltzes of Hope", "Sonatina", and "Three Reflections: JFK, RBG and MLK" for solo piano, and for piano and orchestra, orchestrations by Harrison Sheckler. Autumn 2021 sees the world premieres of his "Reflection of Justice: An Ode to Ruth Bader Ginsburg" with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's "Remembering...
2022-02-051h 36
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present MAD IN THE KITCHEN Chef Madeleine SmithbergAs American went into coronavirus lockdown, Madeleine seized the stuck-at-home opportunity and cooked up the idea for a hilariously delicious YouTube cooking show, MAD IN THE KITCHEN – which instantly became must-watch TV for the quarantined cook! Foodies and friends, old and new, fell in love with Madeleine’s offbeat, silly approach to cooking. So much so, she is now a regular guest on several morning television shows, including The TODAY SHOW with Hoda and Jenna. Madeleine’s cooking aspirations are no flash in the pan. It’s the result of a good long simmer of Madeleine’s natural talent for creating s...
2021-06-111h 54
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Comedian, Writer & Actor Adam MamawalaAdam Mamawala is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster based out of New York City. He has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, BET, and SiriusXM, and his debut album ‘One of the Good Ones' debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Adam has been a freelance contributor to Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update and Someecards. He currently co-hosts podcasts ‘Away Games’ and ‘HORSE,’ as recently featured in the New York Times! For more information, visit www.adammamawala.com
2021-06-041h 28
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present TV Writer/Producer & Humor Illustrator John MattaJohn Matta is a TV writer best known for his work on The Martin Short Show, Steve Harvey’s Big Time, Kid President: Declaration of Awesome, The Epic Adventures of Captain Underpants and the creator of Matta Napkin. It all started when his wife Rose Abdoo was going through cancer treatment, and drawing a comic on a napkin was a silly way to make her laugh every day. It both delighted and exhausted her. Finally, she told him to please share them with other people. So he uploaded them to the web and Matta Napkin was born. For more information, vi...
2021-05-211h 44
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Mad Magazine Illustrator Ed SteckleyWisconsin native Ed Steckley is a humorous illustrator living in New York City. Beginning as a theme park caricature artist at multiple parks around the Midwest and the country, he’s navigated an illustration career ranging from comic books and magazine illustration, newspaper and advertising, and children's book illustration. Currently he’s the illustrator of two different series of Rube Goldberg books, published by Abrams: two kids’ picture books to date as well as the upcoming three book series of Rube Goldberg ‘Middle Reader’ books, written by Brandon T. Snider, the first of which will be published later this year. Artwork from...
2021-05-141h 44
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Cartoonist, Illustrator & Writer Bob EcksteinBob Eckstein is an award-winning illustrator, cartoonist, writer and snowman expert. He creates cartoons for places like the New York Times, MAD magazine and The New Yorker. Eckstein wrote The History of the Snowman (Simon & Schuster, 2007) and Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores (Penguin Random House, 2016) which became a NY Times bestseller. His work has been exhibited in: The Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco, Smithsonian Institute, The Cartoon Museum of London and in 2018 and The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University. He’s been nominated Gag Cartoonist of the Year (twice) by the National Cartoonists Society. Eckstein has written columns, O...
2021-04-231h 35
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Comedian, Writer & Impersonator John Di DomenicoJohn Di Domenico is an Emmy Nominated, Actor, Writer, Comedian and Impersonator. He is currently best known for his Award-Winning Donald Trump impersonation as winner of Best of Las Vegas Silver, ABC’s The View’s National Trump Contest and The Laugh Factory’s International Trump Competition. Di Domenico was immortalized as Trump on the Las Vegas Wall of Honor. Di Domenico has been performing Trump since 2004 and is the official Trump for Conan O’Brien, Slate’s Trumpcast, Chelsea Handler on Netflix, TBS’ The Heckler, Fox News Redeye, Planet America, Fox & Friends, Randy Rainbow, Glen Beck’s Blaze Network and many more...
2021-04-101h 18
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Hard Rock Band Any Given SinThe Maryland-based rock band ANY GIVEN SIN spent much of 2019 turning heads with the release of their single, "Dynamite," which quickly became the #1 most spun song on SiriusXM's Octane. The band soon solidified its position on the channel, landing the coveted 'Accelerator Artist' title, and blazing past some of the biggest names in Rock on their weekly 'BIG UNS Countdown', becoming the #2 Most-Requested song on the channel and landed them at #29 of SiriusXM Octane's Top 100 Year end countdown. The band quickly followed that up with the release of their next single "Another Life," which in turn also became another #1 most spu...
2020-07-2558 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Screenwriter, Novelist & Comedian Peter MehlmanPeter Mehlman grew up in Queens, NY and graduated from the University of Maryland. He started his career as a sportswriter for The Washington Post and worked with Howard Cosell where he produced a TV series titled, ‘SportsBeat.’ His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, GQ, Esquire, LA Times and practically every Conde Nast women’s magazines. In 1989, he moved to Los Angeles, CA where he bumped into his friend, Larry David. After showing Larry David a humor piece he wrote for the New York Times Magazine, it was passed on to Jerry Seinfeld who absolutely loved it. Up...
2020-06-261h 35
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Comedian, Actress & Writer Fielding EdlowFielding Edlow is an LA based comedian/writer and native New Yorker. She was recently named one of “the six funniest women in Los Angeles right now.” (Pure Wow) Fielding voiced the recurring character, “Roxie” on Bojack Horseman and hosts her own hit monthly show ‘Eat Pray F*ck’ at the Hollywood Improv. Her solo show, Coke-Free J.A.P, (Backstage’s “Best of Fringe Award”), was followed by a four-month, sold-out run in LA at the McCadden Theatre and was subsequently developed as a half-hour comedy pilot at Showtime. She recently created & starred in her award-winning web series Bitter Homes & Gardens wh...
2020-06-191h 39
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present NYT Bestselling Author Jennifer Keishin ArmstrongJennifer Keishin Armstrong is the New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia: How the Show About Nothing Changed Everything; a history of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted; and Sex and the City and Us: How Four Single Women Changed the Way We Think, Live, and Love. Most recently, she published her book, 'Pop Star Goddesses: And How to Tap Into Their Energies to Invoke Your Best Self.' She spent a decade on staff at Entertainment Weekly and has since written for many publications, including BBC Culture, The New York Times Book Review, Vice, New...
2020-06-051h 47
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Illustrator, Writer & Performer Abby SchachnerAbby Schachner (Your Friend Abby) is a writer/performer who started illustrating four years ago to make her children’s writing REAL. When not illustrating, she performs her poems (and comedic ditties) around Los Angeles and beyond (especially when not in quarantine). After college, Abby moved to Chicago to study improvisation. There, she toured the country with The Second City and improvised with amazing people. She’s also a solo performer who enjoys tackling tough themes in creative ways. Be it eating disorders, sexuality, abortion, or intimacy, her shows have won Best Of’s at festivals around the US. Her show...
2020-05-291h 36
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Author & Journalist Mike SagerMike Sager is a bestselling author and award-winning reporter. He’s been called “the Beat poet of American journalism.” For more than forty years he has worked as a writer for the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, GQ and Esquire. In 2010, he won the American Society of Magazine Editors National Magazine award for profile writing. More than ten of his articles have been optioned for or have inspired television movies and series and feature films, including Boogie Nights. The author of a dozen books and eBooks, Sager is also the editor and publisher of The Sager Group LLC, a consortium of multi...
2020-05-081h 39
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Present Mark Nawara of The Outfit & CEO of Pavement EntmtThe Outfit, from Chicago, have been creating a buzz since coming on to the rock scene. Their first single 'Soldier Boy' released in 2018, secured the #34 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart. The band isn’t re-inventing the wheel, and it never tries to; that is its charm. The three words to describe the band is original, bold and rock. The Outfit shows they have the chops of veteran musicians, yet the forward thinking attitude to make an impact with a fresh unique sound for today's music scene. The instant gratification track 'Viking' has been received enthusiastically by crowds at the...
2020-05-011h 32
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Mastering Engineer Maor AppelbaumMaor Appelbaum is a mastering engineer and musician. After working as staff engineer (mixing, recording and mastering) for famed record producer Sylvia Massy Shivy at Radiostar Studios in Weed, California, Maor moved to Los Angeles where he opened his private mastering suite. Maor has had the pleasure of mastering recordings for major international acts such as: Faith No More, Yes, Walter Trout, Eric Gales, Starset, Ill Nino, Dokken, Fates Warning, William Shatner, Gus G, Common Kings, Sepultura, Yngwie Malmsteen, Halford, Fight, Armored Saint, Lita Ford, Seven The Hardway , Marco Mendoza, Angra, Treponem Pal, Wayne Hussey, Therion, Cynic, Nekromantix, Butcher Babies...
2020-04-141h 56
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show Presents Comedian & Author Matt BalakerMatt Balaker is a Comedian and Author who lives Southern California with his two sons and one wife. He has worked in investment funds, independent movies and has been performing stand-up comedy for the past 15-years. His contributions and credits have included The Adam Carolla Show, Thick Skin with Jeff Ross, Comedy Cellar Podcast, Hulu, Conan O'Brien, Can We Take a Joke and About Last Night. He also mentioned that years ago he was on a cable access show, which was cancelled (signaling his undeniable sense of humor). Recently, Matt co-authored a book with Wayne Jones, titled 'Greg Giraldo: A...
2019-12-101h 17
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Shows presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Silent SeasonHard Rock/Metal Band Silent Season will be releasing their new EP 'The War Within' (Volume !) on Friday January 25th! Silent Season came together in the spring of 2008. Collectively, the band has built a resume on radio airplay and touring with bands such as Sevendust, 10 Years, Gemini Syndrome and Twelve Foot Ninja. With support from Sirius XM Octane, Music Choice, Sixx Sense and specific FM stations such as WZBH, WOBG, WHBR, KOZE, KJML, WIIL and WXTB, the band has been able to garner an undeniable and loyal fan base. Silent Season’s single, ‘Chance,’ made it to the #1 spot on Music...
2019-01-251h 04
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Burn River BurnThe name is the sound. Churning, burning. Slowly rolling like a sludgy, incendiary river. Bending and twisting. Calm but raging. Soothing and fierce. It is next level heavy rock – crushing riffs, soaring vocals, steam train like grooves, dynamic and distinctive songs. On the first day, there was Black Sabbath. On the second, Soundgarden. Now, there is Burn River Burn. Burn River Burn's latest release, Neüstonia, is available everywhere via Pavement Entertainment.
2018-07-2458 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Modern Hard Rock/Metal Band Incognito TheoryIncognito Theory is the Hard Rock/Metal project of lead vocalist Dave Incognito (Dying Eyes of Sloth), which features lead guitarist Jay Prussack (Dying Eyes of Sloth), bassist Scott 'Stanley' Pustilnick (formerly of MCA recording artist Familiar 48 aka Bonehead whose major album 'Wonderful Nothing' with the hit single 'The Question' charted on the Billboard Rock and Hot AC Charts) and drummer Jon Tropp. Guest musicians have also included Lee Richards (Dropbox) and Mike LePond (Symphony X and Silent Assassins) with Silent Assassins contributing to Incognito Theory's debut album, 'Ashes Divide.' The band's hits single off of their debut album...
2018-06-051h 09
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Modern Hard Rock Band Farewell To FearFarewell to Fear was born out of the huge black hole that mainstream rock radio left during the absence of super rock stars like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. The band revisits that era with big rock riffs, big choruses, and big anthems for a new generation of mainstream rockers. With their first full-length album, New Blood, co-produced with Brett Hestla (Dark New Day & Creed), the group generated an incredible three singles on Sirius XM’s Octane channel, an unheard of feat for an unknown band. This also landed them at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Rock Singles char...
2018-05-221h 01
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Facing FireFacing Fire is a hard rock band from southern Ohio. Collectively, the members have been in multiple bands and played countless shows. They officially formed as Facing Fire in late 2016 when vocalist Scott Artis, guitarist Tony Phillips, and bass player Josh Quillen began writing material together. Soon they had written enough to complete an EP and headed into the studio in early 2017. After much anticipation, they released their first single, “Dying Inside.” The band released a music video to go along with the single which received over 100 thousand views in the first two weeks of release. After so much success with...
2018-03-191h 03
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band CavoFour years is not that long, relatively speaking. A ‘blip on the radar’ over a lifetime. But in the case of St. Louis’ Cavo, four years speaks to more of an eternity than some may realize. It doesn’t take much in this day and age for a band to break up. It takes a lot more effort to stay together, not to mention sustaining the want that got them together in the first place. So imagine a band, completely lost and void of the will to keep moving forward. In that reality, four years can seem like forever. And that’s w...
2018-03-061h 31
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band The OutfitFrom the streets of Chicago, something is brewing. Chicago veteran musicians, brothers Mark and Matt Nawara, and Mike Gorman, along with Phoenix, Arizona’s, Andy Mitchell have formed The Outfit. The Outfit brings you straight up rock and roll, with catchy hooks and an aggressive sound. The Nawara brothers played the Chicago club scene for years, along with writing and recording original music. Mike Gorman comes from two legendary Chicago bands, Pezband and Off Broadway. Rounding out the lineup is singer/songwriter and guitarist Andy Mitchell, whose past bands included Dish, Verona and 9 Volt. The Outfit recently finished recording their de...
2018-02-271h 03
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Saint TragedyHailing from Kenosha, WI, Saint Tragedy formed their unique hard rock sound in 2008. Their line up features Wayne Wiginton (vocals), Matt Brudniewicz (guitar), Eric Serbedzija (bass), and Jason Scuffham (drums). In the years they have been together they have had the the chance to develop their sound and open for many national bands to expand their audience. Best classified as a modern day hard rock band with a bit of an old school sound thrown into the mix, Saint Tragedy has definitely been evolving through its years on the scene, and continues to attract people of all ages. This group...
2018-02-2053 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band MesserThe band's cutting edge modern rock sound was born through serendipitous connections in the thriving Deep Ellum music scene of Dallas, an area that has given rise to iconic Hard Rock and Metal bands like Pantera, Drowning Pool, Hell Yeah, and King's X. The band grew their fan base locally, and began to branch out regionally and nationally, opening for notable bands such as Sick Puppies, Candlebox, Hinder, Vince Neil, Black Stone Cherry, Lynch Mob, Drowning Pool, Local H, Trapt, Metallica, Dokken, Scott Stapp Of Creed, Avenged Sevenfold, and Buck Cherry. It was on one of these tours that the...
2018-02-131h 14
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Burdens WithinBurdens Within was formed in 2010 when friends Ryan J. Kline (Bassist) and Mike Riley’s (Guitarist) previous bands came to an end. The duo ran into each other and decided to get together to write some music. They wanted to write songs with no barriers. Armed with one purpose: “We just wanted to make kick ass rock music” states Ryan. Burdens Within was formed! With its roots in the alternative grunge movement of the 90s and adding elements of classic rock, hard rock and metal, Burdens Within covers all the bases and has created its own unique sound. Rounding out the li...
2018-02-061h 06
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Rock Band Falling Through AprilFalling Through April's band founders (Jim Siani, Dave Piontek, Taylor Foster, Dan Candia) have weathered the full gamut of hurdles as a startup since forming in 2011, ranging from exploding transmissions and ghosting vocalists to nearby celebratory gun fire landing Taylor in the hospital. When charismatic front woman Mikaela Salazar stepped into their lives in 2016, the road blocks were removed, and everyone found something to be excited about. The band has 2 previous independent releases: The "Take Flight" album in 2012; and the "Risk and Reward" EP in 2015. In early 2017, FTA packed up and drove to Nashville, TN for a several month's long re...
2018-01-0958 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Silent SeasonHard Rock/Metal Band Silent Season will be releasing their new phenomenal single 'Stars' on Friday December 22nd! Join us as we hone in on the story behind this melodic, emotionally moving ballad from song's initial inspiraction to its final completion. Silent Season came together in the spring of 2008. Collectively, the band has built a resume on radio airplay and touring with bands such as Sevendust, 10 Years, Gemini Syndrome and Twelve Foot Ninja. With support from Sirius XM Octane, Music Choice, Sixx Sense and specific FM stations such as WZBH, WOBG, WHBR, KOZE, KJML, WIIL and WXTB, the band has...
2017-12-221h 02
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band Social VoidSocial Void might best be described as a ‘lyrical’ alternative rock band fronted by brothers Chip Cooley (vocals, guitar) and Brent Cooley (bass, keys). Their atmospheric debut album, Propeller, chronicles a deeply personal and prolonged time of isolation, in which Chip confronts his past, present, and future, and faces the consequences of disconnecting for too long. Playing guitar from the age of four, and being raised by a vocal coach, he's been ingrained with music as a means of expressing feelings that escape mere words, and he layers his guitar as added textures and contrasting voices in each track. His brother...
2017-12-0600 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Black Water RisingBLACK WATER RISING (BWR) is a collection of soul baring, angst ridden, riff heavy material that is proudly anchored in the foundations of traditional hard rock song writing. Giant guitar driven monster riffs served up on a bed of crushing grooves with soaring melodic vocals and big hooks. Basically, NO FRILLS RIFF ROCK! Lyrically the message is socially and politically driven by the dark times we live in. With darkness seemingly growing by the day, BLACK WATER RISING is a name that fits this band like a glove. Their debut album released in 2010 would achieve the #1 slot on Amazon.com’s...
2017-11-0257 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band 10 Years10 Years has come a long way since their inception in 1999. The band landed a deal with Universal/Republic Records on the strength of their two independent releases, 2001's Into the Half Moon and 2004's Killing All That Holds You. Their major label debut, 2005's The Autumn Effect, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Album chart thanks to their breakthrough hit, "Wasteland," which topped Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart, and "Through the Iris," which hit No. 20 on Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. The band followed that success with 2008's Division, featuring co-production work from Rick Parashar (Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam...
2017-10-1400 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Metal Band Stella LostStella Lost comes from the South end of Texas of bellowing heat, as does their music and stage presence. Formed in 2012, the current lineup consists of Rudy Martinez (rhythm guitar), Mike Angel (vocals), Ram Salas (guitars/leads), Daniel Duran (drums), and Joe Morales (bass). After performing locally in South Texas, and various lineup changes, they released a mini LP named Everything Is Old Again through Pavement Entertainment in November 2015. This release was embarking on something great. It was a synopsis of a dark wave of melodic overtones with personal lyrical content that the band could embrace as their own. Through hard...
2017-09-1200 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band FlawAsk anyone who has ever been in a band, and they’ll tell you. Being in a band is hard. Making it work for 20 years? That is really, really hard. This has certainly been the case for Louisville, KY-based metal band FLAW. The band has seen multiple line-up changes over the years, however the core of Chris Volz (vocals) and Jason Daunt (guitar) remain as the creative driving force of poised to re-emerge on the strength of their finest set of recordings to date. FLAW’s story began with the independent release of home-grown albums American Arrogance (1996), Flaw (1998) and Drama (2000). It w...
2017-08-291h 13
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Silent SeasonHard Rock/Metal Band Silent releases their hit single 'The Negative.' Join us as we hone in on the story behind 'The Negative' from its initial inspiration to its final completion. Silent Season came together in the spring of 2008. Collectively, the band has built a resume on radio airplay and touring with bands such as Sevendust, 10 Years, Gemini Syndrome and Twelve Foot Ninja. With support from Sirius XM Octane, Music Choice, Sixx Sense and specific FM stations such as WZBH, WOBG, WHBR, KOZE, KJML, WIIL and WXTB, the band has been able to garner an undeniable and loyal fan...
2017-08-221h 06
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band MotograterA genre-defying alternative metal outfit founded in Santa Barbara, CA, Motograter was formed in 1995 and take their name from a homemade springed/percussion instrument that's made of heavy cable, cranks, and gears. With the release of new single "Dorian", the band is ready to build on its legacy and climb back to the top of the Hard Rock and Metal world. The song is off to the fastest start @ Active Rock Radio in the band's career, with more than 30 stations already playing the song. It is charting Top 30 on both the Billboard Rock Indicator chart and the Under The Radar...
2017-08-081h 23
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Indie Rock Band The DukesDynamic French Art Rockers The Dukes were formed in 2010 by Lead Vocalist/Guitarist Francois “Shanka” Maigret – who has been a part of notable French Rockers No One Is Innocent. He is partnered with Drummer/Programmer/Vocalist Greg Jacks from the multi-platinum pop rock band Superbus, which won an MTV award, and 2 French Grammy nominations (winning in 2007 for Best Rock Album). The band has 2 previous releases: 2010’s “Resilient Lovers” EP and 2011’s “Victory” LP (both recorded by Magnus Lindberg from Cult of Luna). Their first American full length album is “Smoke Against The Beat” (produced by Jamie Candiloro - REM, Ryan Adams) which will be r...
2017-08-011h 22
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band A Killer’s ConfessionA Killer’s Confession, the new band led by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis has constructed one of the most high-octane, adrenaline fueled, gut wrenching albums of the year. The band’s debut album “Unbroken” is equal parts beauty and tragedy and takes the listener on a journey to the edge of insanity and back. New single "Rebirth" is playing on more than 40 Active Rock radio stations and was the most added first week out. “Unbroken” was produced by Reavis with Engineer/Mixer Richard Easterling (American Head Charge, Doll Skin, Emperors and Elephants) at Richmond, KY’s Third Sky Studio. The album has...
2017-06-201h 19
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band KaleidoDetroit claims a long line of musical trendsetters. Perhaps there's something in the water, or maybe it's the blue collar, put-up-or-shut-up mentality, but the Motor City has served as fertile ground for musical geniuses ranging from Alice Cooper and Kid Rock to Eminem and Bob Seger. Kaleido's upcoming 2017 debut full-length album "EXPERIENCE" is straight, unadulterated, feel it in your soul rock with flourishes of pop, R&B, punk & funk undertones - and hooks for days. Named Best Band in Detroit by Real Detroit Weekly in both 2013 & 2014, plus having won two Detroit Music Awards in 2015 for "Outstanding Rock/Pop Group" and "...
2017-05-0253 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band Message From SylviaIn order to progress in life – and music – change is inevitable. The inexorable forces of change are what brought the members of Message From Sylvia (MFS) together. With former bandmates leaving to start families or moving on to other projects – change happened with a simple phone call and fate began to run its course in the Summer of 2016. That phone call, facilitated by Nashville based Artist manager Erik Baker – connected the Lopez-Smith Brothers (Dane, Isaac, and Zachary) – formerly of First Decree – with vocalist Matthew Nevitt from Echovalve & DoryDrive. That chemistry is already producing a combustible mix of explosive energy with the heavy yet...
2017-04-071h 10
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hardcore Punk/Metalcore Band American StandardsFormed in 2011, American Standards plays raw, chaotic hardcore sometimes referred to as "mathcore" or "noise punk". The band released its powerhouse debut album Still Life under We Are Triumphant (distributed by Victory Records) and immediately went on to share the stage with the likes of; Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, Comeback Kid, Emery and Atreyu. American Standards quickly became known for their intense live show, tongue in cheek demeanor and relentless work ethic playing over 250+ shows to date. In 2013, American Standards underwent some significant line-up changes, replacing their drummer and moving their bassist to guitar. This is when the...
2017-04-041h 07
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band DedHeavy music is alive and DED is bringing back the aggressive spirit that is authentic to the genre. "There is an honesty and a "f*ck you" about hard core music that I don't feel as often anymore" says lead singer Joe Cotela. DED is loud and aggressive - but it serves as a positive outlet: the band produces an unapologetic sound that draws from the art of fantasy and expressive screams. With the release of their second single “Anti-Everything” on Feb. 3rd, 2017 – DED is poised to impact the Hard Rock and Metal scene in a big way. DED was born i...
2017-03-2149 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band ChrysalisChrysalis has been a staple of the underground indie-metal/rock community for over a decade. In that time they've toured the entire U.S. & have been featured in numerous media outlets (ESPN X-Games, Metal Hammer, Revolver Magazine, among others). The bands' diverse sound has allowed them to tour with a wide array of established acts including Letlive, A Day to Remember, Agent Orange, As Blood Runs Black, Ill Nino, Orgy, & Otep. With the release of new single “My Eternity”, the band is poised for unprecedented growth The Barstow, CA. based band self-released their first full length album, “Chrysalis” while members of the b...
2017-02-0738 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Solo Artist Lacey Sturm“Impossible” screams the return of the Platinum-selling voice and songwriter, Lacey Sturm, who delivered rock anthems like “Again,” All Around Me,” “I’m So Sick” and “Fully Alive” to the top of the charts. Multi-million album selling, Grammy-nominated founding member and frontwoman of Flyleaf (through 2012), Lacey’s debut single as a solo artist, “Impossible,” exclusive world premieres on SiriusXM Radio’s Octane Nov. 1. “Impossible” marks the irresistibly optimistic first single from Lacey’s solo album, LIFE SCREAMS, which is slated for first quarter 2016 release. From performing for the United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan to sold out gigs around the U.S. alongside rock music’s top ba...
2016-09-201h 24
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Rock Band ShadowplayShadowplay is a rock/alternative band based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The roots of the group can be traced back to playing music in the year 2006, at the age of 14. Together Lead Singer Andrew Corkery, and Guitar player, Dan Holden, officially founded Shadowplay in 2009. Since then they have been going non-stop in the music scene, gaining traction and sustaining success ever so rapidly. In 2011 they released their official "Ghost Train" EP, featuring the respectively named single and 7 other songs. These tracks would later be rerecorded in addition to newer material for the release of their first album "Visions", which...
2016-09-1400 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Modern Rock Band One Less ReasonMemphis is the birthplace of rock. And the best rock music, even music as hard as One Less Reason’s unique brand of literate, heartfelt hard rock, comes from the soul. That soul, as songwriter and front man Cris Brown will tell you, is the source of One Less Reason’s The Memories Uninvited. The band’s sixth album offers a cross-section of the talents that always made One Less Reason a unique contender among hard rock acts, while revealing a newer, more contemplative vein in Brown’s songwriting. Brown and One Less Reason have earned that happiness through a career def...
2016-08-301h 09
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band Citizen ZeroWhen done honestly, rock ‘n’ roll can stick with you for a lifetime. It rides shotgun for the whole way, soundtracking those big moments and memories. Once you hear a Citizen Zero song, you remember it. The Detroit rock outfit—Josh LeMay [vocals], Sammy Boller [lead guitar], John Dudley [drums], and Sam Collins [bass]—deliver arena-size anthems fueled by intricate musicianship on their full-length debut album, State of Mind [Wind-up Records]. Striking a balance between edgy grunge attitude a la Stone Temple Pilots and bluesy alternative expanse reminiscent of Kings of Leon, their knack for a hook immediately resonated with a growin...
2016-08-2310 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Rock/Metal Band The New LowSalt Lake City's The New Low features former members of Hearts & Hands, but know this, The New Low is not a new iteration nor is it a renaming and/or rebranding effort. The New Low is entirely, well, new. The alt metal band is its own unique entity. Three members —Fletcher Howell [bass/vocals], Garrett Garfield [vocals], and Chris Kim [guitars]— have been working together since late 2013 and they are now joined by Hiram Hernandez [guitars] and Corey Beaver [drums]. Their chemistry is solidified, as is their mutual respect for one another. You can hear it in the results, which is t...
2016-08-0900 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band 3 Pill MorningThere’s an old saying in the music community: an artist gets their whole career to write a debut album but just a few months to write the follow-up. 3 PILL MORNING defies this cliché. There’s no “slump” in their sophomore set. The cathartic vindication in expression drawn from shared experience and real life struggle shines through in 3PM’s music even more brightly than before, taking shape in loud, passionate celebration. Never Look Back is a blistering, diverse, dynamic and altogether reinvigorating powerhouse of soaring melodic hard rock from the depths of each band member’s soul. As the album title s...
2016-07-1956 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Singer-Songwriter/Rock Artist James DurbinJames Durbin is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist from Santa Cruz, California, who finished fourth place on the tenth season of American Idol. Durbin was a Top 4 finalist on season 10, but despite his early elimination, he received a homecoming celebration previously reserved for Top 3 contestants, the first time such an exception on the homecoming policy was made by the show. "Durbin Day" is to this day the largest public gathering of people in the history of Santa Cruz, CA. A whopping 30,000 people flocked to the stage at The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to catch a glimpse of their hometown...
2016-07-1240 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedian Jim DailakisNew York-based Australian Greek actor/writer/comedian Jim Dailakis has been touring the USA and the world for the last 15 years headlining in major comedy clubs including Caroline’s, Standup New York, Broadway and The Laugh Factory in New York City. He's performed at The Borgata in Atlantic City and in 44 of the United States. He recently performed on the IG Corporate 53 City Tour and IG Ontario Tour across Canada in sold-out 2000+ seat theaters. Jim also headlines by and performs for English-speaking Greek communities. He has worked with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Kevin Nealon, Caroline Rh...
2016-06-281h 15
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Sick PuppiesYou hear it again and again. When one door closes, another one opens. However, it’s true - especially in the case of Sick Puppies. In the Fall of 2014, Emma Anzai [bass, vocals] and Mark Goodwin [drums] parted ways with their guitarist and vocalist. Weathering and persevering through this potentially life-changing event, the gold-selling, chart-topping Los Angeles-based and Australian-bred hard rock outfit knew one thing. They were going to make more music as Sick Puppies. “There was no question” affirms Emma. “We had no doubt that we wanted to continue. Mark and I got together and basically said, ‘first and foremost, w...
2016-05-2642 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band TriviumInspiration completes a circle throughout time. When the new generation understands the traditions of the forefathers, it can properly ascend. However, this ritual doesn’t happen overnight. Time, patience, and endless work remain prerequisites—especially in music. Trivium—Matt Heafy [vocals, guitar], Corey Beaulieu [guitar] and Paolo Gregoletto [bass]—actually began building the blueprint for their seventh full-length album, Silence in the Snow [Roadrunner Records], back in 2007. They spent the next eight years diligently progressing and evolving, eventually becoming equipped with the wisdom to fully architect this body of work in 2015. Trivium laid the foundation to reach this point with 2005’s Ascendan...
2016-05-1355 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band WilsonWhen it came time to write their second full-length album, Right to Rise [Razor & Tie], Wilson didn’t have to look far for inspiration. In fact, hometown Detroit gave the quintet—Jason Spencer, Chad Nicefield, Kyle Landry, Puhy, and James Lascu—its chief muse. Wilson has come a long way since their bombastic, brash, and ballsy 2013 full-length debut album, Full Blast Fuckery. They emerged on to the scene with a raucous, raw, and righteous rock sound that saw them become a live favorite, while sharing the stage with everybody from Black Label Society and Down to Five Finger Death Punch and Mo...
2016-05-1142 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Hand Of The TribeOriginating from Boston, MA, Hard Rock Band Hand Of The Tribe was formed by Dave Henriquez (aka Henrock) who was the Songwriter/Producer for the national Rock Band Hourcast. Dave has toured all over the U.S. and Canada with bands such as 30 Seconds To Mars, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, Volbeat, All The Remains and Sevendust. He has played major festivals such as Rock On The Range and The Warped Tour as well as has had his music featured in the Saw III Soundtrack and Wanted Television Show. Hand Of The Tribe also consists of members: Emily Grogan (Guitarist/Vocals) who wa...
2016-05-0359 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band TremontiDedication breeds the best results. Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum guitarist and singer Mark Tremonti continues to wholeheartedly commit himself to his craft, barely drawing a breath for air in between his eponymous band, Alter Bridge, and Creed. Following tours supporting his critically acclaimed 2012 solo debut, All I Was, and Alter Bridge’s chart-topping Fortress, he immediately began writing in his Orlando Studio at the top of 2014. Joined by longtime guitarist Eric “Erock” Friedman, drummer Garrett Whitlock, and bassist Wolfgang Van Halen—a studio first—Tremonti penned more than twenty-five songs over the course of multiple sessions. Emerging from the most prolific period of...
2016-04-2934 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock/Metal Band Throw The FightThrow the Fight are back. The band will released its new album Transmissions via Bullet Tooth on April 8th. The band worked with producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, whose credits include August Burns Red, Texas In July, Everclear, Affiance, Live, and more. Transmissions is the follow-up to What Doesn’t Kill Us, which was produced by John Feldmann & Brandon Paddock (Atreyu, The Used). What Doesn’t Kill Us has impressively sold 10,000 copies worldwide since release and landed on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Throw the Fight followed with the 2013-released The Vault EP, which also landed on Billboard’s Heatseekers and Alter...
2016-04-2655 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Decyfer DownNorth Carolina-based rock band Decyfer Down has released three best-selling albums over the last decade that have gathered seven No. 1 radio hits, a Grammy and Dove Award nomination, and song placement on major sporting events and promotional videos that have garnered millions of views. Along with its own headline tours, the band has co-headlined with Korn’s Brian “Head” Welch and toured with Breaking Benjamin, Theory of a Dead Man, Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet, Red, Disciple, Puddle of Mudd and many others. On April 1st, the band released ‘The Other Side Of Darkness’ through The Fuel Music, which features the hit single...
2016-04-1932 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Breathing TheoryBreathing Theory is a hard rock band from Central Florida composed of heavy riffs, melodic leads, and gripping and thoughtful lyrics. Founded as a three piece in 2008 as "BurnTheSky," the band went through several members, growing into a five piece, and settled on the current name before recording their debut, "The Parasite EP" in 2011. With the release of their single "Fireflies" circulating on U.S. radio stations, XM satellite radio, and Music Choice, and touring across nearly the entire nation, BT slowly became more than just another local band. Prevailing through the test of time and tribulations, three of five...
2016-04-131h 11
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Alternative Rock Band Holy White HoundsHoly White Hounds is an apt name for the quartet’s endearing but feral alt-rock. The moniker also conjures the band’s origins as small town underdogs who are rising to earn national prominence. When pressed on the significance of the handle, lead vocalist and guitarist Brenton Dean states: "We're dirty but we're not unclean. We're mangy, but you'd still let us sleep in your bed.” Now, the band announces its debut album, Sparkle Sparkle (Razor & Tie). “We are a band that comes from the basement who has worked real hard to gradually make our way up the staircase,” says Brenton. In...
2016-04-121h 10
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Singer-Songwriter Christopher The ConqueredChristopher The Conquered wants you to read between the lines. That said, he’s got a damn good reason for naming his full-length debut album, I’m Giving Up On Rock & Roll [Maximum Ames Records]. “I’m not referring to music,” he explains. “It’s the idea of Rock & Roll as a metaphor for misrepresenting yourself. Living behind a mask or a façade is not a healthy way to live. That’s what I’m giving up on. People love Rock & Roll, and I love Rock & Roll. However, the person I am onstage is also the person I am offstage.” It’s thi...
2016-03-221h 05
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedian Joe BublewiczA 20-year veteran of the national comedy circuit, Joe’s ability to take you on a tour of life’s absurdities will create an atmosphere of non-stop laughter by blending just the right mix of sarcasm, logic, and personality into a hilarious stand-up performance. His creative humor and sardonic style of comedy has made him a favorite at all the major comedy chains throughout the country. It’s a night out that will leave you wanting more. Joe has performed with national comedians including Brian Regan, Ray Romano, Kevin James, Tommy Chong & Sebastian Maniscalco as well as at comedy clubs includ...
2016-03-0100 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Solo Artist Lacey Sturm“Impossible” screams the return of the Platinum-selling voice and songwriter, Lacey Sturm, who delivered rock anthems like “Again,” All Around Me,” “I’m So Sick” and “Fully Alive” to the top of the charts. Multi-million album selling, Grammy-nominated founding member and frontwoman of Flyleaf (through 2012), Lacey’s debut single as a solo artist, “Impossible,” exclusive world premieres on SiriusXM Radio’s Octane Nov. 1. “Impossible” marks the irresistibly optimistic first single from Lacey’s solo album, LIFE SCREAMS, which is slated for first quarter 2016 release. From performing for the United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan to sold out gigs around the U.S. alongside rock music’s top ba...
2016-02-2425 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Devour The DayDevour The Day offer a rather intriguing and completely appropriate metaphor for their second full-length album, S.O.A.R. [Razor & Tie]. “It’s like the difference between a superhero’s first and second movie,” smiles Joey Chicago [Bass, Vocals, Songwriter]. “In the first movie, the hero is still getting used to his powers—fumbling around and slowly understanding his place. By the beginning of the second film, he becomes what he’s meant to be. On S.O.A.R., we have become Devour The Day. We have a very firm grasp on who we are and the music we want to make...
2016-02-2314 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedienne AMarie CastilloAMarie Castillo the vivacious, outspoken New Mexican will tell it to you straight. From what it’s like to be five-foot-twelve and dating in New York to why her sports teams are better than yours, the themes of her stand-up acts appeal to both guys and gals. Alexandra Castillo, aka AMarie has performed all over NYC including New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines, and The Stand. She has also worked with Howard Stern on Howard TV and traveled with the Miserable Men on the East Coast for Ronnie’s Block Party. Keep up with her week...
2016-02-0956 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show present Music Legal & Contract Specialist Professor PoochBetter known as "Professor Pooch" by his friends, students, clients, and 1,000s of others in the Music Industry, David J. Spangenberg has been a Music & Music Business Consultant, Advisor, Educator, Author, Mediator and Music Legal & Contract Specialist for over 30 years, guiding the careers of many past, present and future Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, and Producers, on the Creative side, and as a Consultant to many Managers, Music Publishers, Production Companies, Indie Record Companies and Attorneys on the Business and Contractual side. Starting in the early '80's, many frustrated creative and business oriented individuals and companies started coming to him asking...
2016-02-021h 24
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Failure AnthemFailure Anthem get right to the point on their full-length debut album for Razor & Tie, the cleverly titled First World Problems. The Greensboro, NC quintet—JD [vocals], Ryan [bass, backup vocals], Kile [guitar], Zane [drums], and Wil [rhythm guitars]—architect eleven impactful, invigorating, and infectious anthems with hooks so robust that modern bells and whistles just aren’t necessary. It’s a tried-and-true approach that feels timeless as the boys make hard rock hypnotic again. Like a big screen blockbuster you can’t turn away from, they don’t waste any time reaching the climax either… The group began to take shape in...
2016-01-1254 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Blues Metal Band Sons Of TexasThere is nothing subtle about Texas. There is a reason why we use the term “Texas-sized” to describe anything in life that’s exaggeratedly large, from posteriors, to bong hits, to jugs of beer. This boldness, naturally, extends to the Lone Star’s musical exports, loud n’ proud legendary artists like ZZ Top, Pantera, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among many others. Now, firmly in that cocksure lineage, is a mighty bluesy metal band from McAllen, Texas aptly named, Sons Of Texas. The young quintet’s debut, Baptized In The Rio Grande—produced by the iconic Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Crowbar, Chiod...
2016-01-051h 08
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Dark Alt/Hard Rock Band September MourningSeptember Mourning has just recorded her debut EP. It tells a story in 6 songs, an epic tale of “heartbreak, loss, pain, joy, love, redemption, but most of all, courage…” Produced by Sahaj Ticotin, September Mourning revives the concept of rock star meets superhero. If Marilyn Manson and X-Men's Storm had a kid, it would be September Mourning, who also cites influences as varied as Paramore, Motionless in White, David Bowie, and My Chemical Romance. “For me, the project is a story, a theatrical art piece,” September explains. “Music is the backbone, but for this to work, it has to include the imagery...
2015-12-0157 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band Red Sun RisingRock music should be built to last. Since its genesis, the genre has been all about longevity not a “flavor of the month” or a “flash in the pan.” Whether you go back to the seventies or nineties pillars, the goal was to create something that can be lived with for a lifetime. It still can be that way. Akron, Ohio’s Red Sun Rising—Mike Protich [vocals/guitar], Ryan Williams [guitar], Tyler Valendza [guitar], Ricky Miller [bass/vocals], and Pat Gerasia [drums], proudly carry on that tradition with their full-length debut, Polyester Zeal [Razor & Tie]. “It’s not today’s rock, but it’s a...
2015-11-241h 02
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band TraptHoling up in a Burbank, California studio, Trapt began to prolifically crank out songs for their 5th album "Reborn." The record's first single "Bring It" served as the catalyst, sparking a veritable flurry of creativity. Fusing together propulsive guitars and an unforgettable upbeat refrain, it's an anthem on par with the band's biggest hits. You could easily hear this piping through an arena with a rallying power. Expanding their patented hard rock sound, the group also seamlessly incorporated flourishes of electronic music to punctuate the drama and energy. Drawing from an ever expanding pallet of electronic and organic sounds and...
2015-11-1711 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Art of DyingThere is an old saying which claims that great art is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration. The truth though is that exceptional creativity is nurtured by a complexly brewed combination of unswerving dedication and God-given talent. It’s a fact no better illustrated than by the history of Vancouver’s hard-rockers ART OF DYING and their talismanic frontman Jonny Hetherington. What ART OF DYING has been able to create is muscular, vivacious hard-rock bursting with lung-shattering choruses and a sincerity that is impossible to fake. Equally at home with a lead-fingered riff or a deft slow-burner, there is an ease of breadth in A...
2015-11-0359 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band SeparationsStanding out from the pack isn’t always easy. However, it’s essential for some, and from the beginning, Separations' desire has been to blaze their own trail. The Atlanta quintet strikes a delicate balance between energetic heaviness and melodic hypnosis on its full-length debut album for Imagen Records, 'Dream Eater,' set to be released October 2, 2015, and produced by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Hands Like Houses, Dashboard Confessional). Comprised of Will Crafton - vocals, Myles Priest - guitar, Tyler Whitfield - guitar, Brenden Worthington - bass, and Thomas Pinson - drums, it turns out that the band's name has a sp...
2015-10-2048 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents Rock Band ArandaDameon Aranda and Gabe Aranda started their first band in the 5th grade. They were inspired by their parents favorite musicians: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Cat Stevens. On their first release, the self-taught musicians worked with the Grammy nominated production team of Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello. 2009 saw Aranda’s first charting single, “Still in the Dark,” break into the Top 30 chart for active rock radio across the country. That same year, Dameon Aranda received an unexpected phone call from Kelly Clarkson, asking if she could cover two of Aranda’s songs on her albu...
2015-10-1344 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Songs of 2014This show will countdown the Top 10 Songs of 2014 for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking was based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented bands on the show. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supporters of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of these top notch bands I have been fortunate to...
2014-12-161h 01
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Song CountdownThis show will countdown the Top 10 Songs for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking was based on statistics & number of show listens. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supporters of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to interview on the show. Stay tuned for more upcoming interviews! Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman Show on...
2014-03-251h 01
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Songs of 2013This show will countdown the Top 10 Songs of 2013 for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking was based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented bands on the show. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supporters of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to...
2013-12-241h 11
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Song CountdownThis show will countdown the Top 10 Songs for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supports of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to interview on the show. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews for the 2013 year! Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman...
2013-05-291h 03
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Song CountdownThis show will countdown the Top 10 Songs for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supports of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to interview on the show. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews for the 2013 year! Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman...
2013-04-021h 04
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents the Top 10 Song CountdownThis show will countdown the Top 10 Songs for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supports of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to interview on the show. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews for the 2013 year! Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman...
2013-02-121h 08
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Songs of 2012This show will countdown the Top 10 Songs of 2012 for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented bands on the show. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supports of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to...
2012-12-3158 min
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The 2012 Year in ReviewFor the 2012 year, this show debuts the Top 3 guests in each of the following categories: Music, Comedy, TV/Film, Author & Other Creative Persons! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented guests on my show. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supports of the show. Please search my podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch talents...
2012-12-241h 14
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The 2011 Year In ReviewThe 2011 Year In Review of The Kerri Edelman Show continues to provide a summary of every guest that appeared on my show since the launch of it in March 2011. I want to thank all of my guests and fans for an amazing journey since the launch of the show! The show has been getting major recognition and it is my pleasure to have created this forum to support all of you! Let's look forward to an even more exciting journey as 2012 unfolds! Much continued success to you all! For more information on Kerri Edelman, visit www.kerriedelman.com
2011-12-281h 37
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show presents The 2011 Year In ReviewThe 2011 Year In Review of The Kerri Edelman Show will provide a summary of every guest that appeared on my show since the launch of it in March 2011. I want to thank all of my guests and fans for an amazing journey since the launch of the show! The show has been getting major recognition and it is my pleasure to have created this forum to support all of you! Let's look forward to an even more exciting journey as 2012 unfolds! Much continued success to you all! For more information on Kerri Edelman, visit www.kerriedelman.com
2011-12-271h 59
The Kerri Edelman ShowThe Kerri Edelman Show present Metal Drummer Richard ChristyCharred Walls of the Damned, signed to Metal Blade Records, will release its second full length album on October 11th titled ‘Cold Winds on Timeless Days!’ The band’s brand new hit single ‘Zerospan’ is currently being played on Sirius-XM’s Liquid Metal and you will also here it debuted on The Kerri Edelman Show!
The band consists of members Richard Christy, Tim "Ripper" Owns, Jason Suecof and Steve DiGiorgio. The album will feature 12 songs of crushing heavy metal. Richard elaborates further, "I wanted to get a natural sound out of this album, I wanted everyone to be well rehearsed, not that I w...
2011-09-271h 30