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Rock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Katie Pedretty, Director of Public Relations at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FloridaKatie Pedretty discusses her start at KROQ-FM (she was studying to be an attorney and worked at an ad agency at the time she interviewed with the General Sales Manager, Jeff Freeman); her experience working in the 1980s, the time of “Valley Girls” and MTV; feeling awestruck in the presence of legends such as Bob Dylan and her favorite band as a teen, The Tubes; the changes she has observed through the years in the record industry; and working in the music industry during COVID [...]2021-04-1420 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Jyrki 69 of The 69 Cats and The 69 EyesJyrki 69 of The 69 Cats and The 69 Eyes discusses his fascination with Elvis Presley; how Finland is deeply rooted in rock 'n' roll and glam rock (think Hanoi Rock and Leningrad Cowboys); the impetus of The 69 Cats; and the new album Seven Year Itch. [...]2021-04-1039 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with guitarist/songwriter ArielleArielle spoke about women in the music business, her new line of guitars coming out, her own personal morals and ethics about her work, the cities where the music scene is best and where she likes to live and so many more topics. [...]2021-02-1240 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Chicago blues sensation Joanna ConnorIn this podcast, Chicago blues sensation Joanna Connor discusses her moving to Chicago as a young musician; the making of her upcoming album 4801 South Indiana Avenue; working with Joe Bonamassa; touring in Europe; and more! [...]2021-02-0926 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Colin Clive–Lead Guitarist and Founding Member of Mustard PlugRock At Night chats with Colin Clive, lead guitarist and founding member of ska band MUSTARD PLUG. [...]2021-01-2930 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with The Eric Wayne BandVirginia Southern Rockers Eric Wayne and Brian McKee of The Eric Wayne Band discuss being a musician during COVID lockdown, their upcoming tour, social media presence, and more! [...]2020-12-1833 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with musician/songwriter Mindi AbairMindi Abair discusses her experience as a female in the male-dominated music world; her involvement with The Recording Academy, She Rocks Awards, and MusiCares; her latest release “Forever”; Yamaha's digital saxophone; working with Greg Allman; and more! [...]2020-10-301h 10Rock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with rock & roll icon Dave MasonRock At Night speaks with rock & roll icon Dave Mason about the release of his new project "Alone Together Again"; his charity work with Rock Our Vets; his song "Feelin' Alright"; and more! [...]2020-10-2829 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Mike Skill (The Romantics), Wayne Kramer (The MC5), and Chuck Alkazian (Pearl Sound Studios)Mike Skill (The Romantics), Wayne Kramer (MC5), and Chuck Alkazian (Pearl Studios-Detroit) joined Rock At Night for a lively and illuminating conversation on topics ranging from the origins of Skill’s new single to social injustice to Detroit musical influences—both familiar and obscure—that helped shape the panelists’ musical direction. [...]2020-09-0753 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with producer Chuck AlkazianMusic producer Chuck Alkazian discusses his philosophy on production (hint: It’s the song that matters) and entertaining stories of artists and friendships that endure as long as the memorable sonic moments he’s conjured in the studio. [...]2020-07-1447 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Ezequiel Mosqueira of Latin rock band SangriLaEzequiel Mosqueira of Latin rock band SangriLa discusses life in Mexico, how the COVID-19 virus has affected the band's music and live shows. He also explains the meaning of some of the songs from their first album, and of course, the release of their latest video "El Tiempo". [...]2020-06-1620 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Aussie glam rock artist Jason CROSSONAussie glam rock artist Jason Crosson of CROSSON discusses the band's glam rock image; the new album "Rock 'n' Roll Love Affair'; his love of the 80s; and life during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]2020-05-1528 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with music promoter Randy “Now” Ellis of the iconic venue City GardensRandy "Now" Ellis discusses RIOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR : THE STORY OF RANDY NOW AND CITY GARDENS from director Steve Tozzi; the history of punk rock music in Trenton, New Jersey; Save The Cave, an effort to support Randy Now's Man Cave; and much more! [...]2020-05-1325 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with August Vegner with Last Electric Rodeo, a Post Apocalyptic, Spaghetti Western Surf Rock BandAugust Vegner with Last Electric Rodeo chats about how this "Post-Apocalyptic, Spaghetti Western Surf Rock Band" was formed, his background in theater, what to expect at a Last Electric Rodeo concert, and more! [...]2020-04-2535 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Jacob Cade of THE BRKNJacob Cade of THE BRKN discusses his philosophy on life and how the band is coping and overcoming this distancing while still creating music and sharing it with the world. [...]2020-04-0641 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with guitar phenom Derek DayDerek Day discusses how he got started in music; his Fender endorsement; what the future holds; and we even dug deep to his Honduran roots and spoke a little bit of Spanish. [...]2020-02-1716 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Derek Sharp of The Guess WhoDerek Sharp of The Guess Who discusses the last 12 years as the lead singer of The Guess Who; life on the road; how he got into the band; Tommy Shaw of Styx; and his hobbies outside of the band. And click on the play button above to listen to some lively and engaging conversation. [...]2020-02-1715 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Glenn Stewart and Lindsey Pittard of Victims of CircumstanceGlenn and Lindsey gave a brief history of the band, how they formed (very few band changes to the lineup over the years), how the band uses a collaborative process to write their songs, venues they like to play, artists that inspire them and more about the ska/punk genre. We also spoke about beer and breweries as these are the most popular venues happening right now. [...]2019-11-2732 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with heavy metal artist SUZYSuzy, a 62 year old singer/songwriter who went to the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp had her dreams come true! After being compared to Joni Mitchell meets Metallica or Joan Baez meets Judas Priest--that kind of encouragement kept her going with dreams of making her mark in the music biz! After getting lots of street creds from prolific rockers and mentors, they also helped launch her career by collaborating with her. She just dropped her second heavy metal EP of original songs to critical acclaim and stay tuned for new projects in the works! [...]2019-11-1132 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with UK blues artist Laurence JonesIn this interview, Jones discusses his early years as a teen blues guitar prodigy; his growth as an artist the last five years; the evolution of the Laurence Jones Band; and the making of the new self-titled Laurence Jones Band album. [...]2019-10-2028 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with 80s icon Josie Cotton80s icon Josie Cotton discusses the release of "Everything Is Oh Yeah", a record that was never released 30 years ago--until now! She discusses the film "Nomads", her love of mid-century furniture; her retro style; and much more! [...]2019-10-0328 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with John Notto of Dirty HoneyJohn Notto of blues-rock band Dirty Honey discusses the band's whirlwind rise the last two years, which included touring with Slash and opening for The Who; the band's classic rock sound; and vintage equipment. [...]2019-09-0327 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with “shock’n’roll” band White Collar SideshowAn impressive story teller with southern hospitality at its best, TD of White Collar Sideshow outlines the adventures of a dedicated husband and wife team living on the road to bring music to their family of listeners in the US and abroad. [...]2019-08-2735 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Steve Kilbey of The ChurchSteve Kilbey of The Church discusses his yearning for melancholia in music; the painted album cover of "Sydney Rococo"; the Starfish tour and staying true to the original album; his favorite Church album, "Priest=Aura"; the Grunge movement; touring in the 90s versus today; and Stuart Coupe’s book "Roadies". [...]2018-12-1416 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Johnny Mile and the KilometersJohnny Mile and the Kilometers discuss the origin of their name, upcoming New Year's Eve gig, and forthcoming third album. [...]2018-12-1110 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Robert Wax of Crashing CairoRobert Wax of Crashing Cairo discusses the songs on the album At Speeds That Destroy; how the band managed to work with such greats as Peter Katis, and Tim Palmer; the band’s favorite gear and favorite concert moment; and who in the band may be listening to Britney Spears. It was a fun interview so make sure to listen! [...]2018-12-0131 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with politically-influenced band The Penny SerfsMikey and Kyle of The Penny Serfs discuss politics in the ear of Trump and their latest album, Politics In the Time of Heroin. [...]2018-11-2922 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Luis Cabezas of The DollyrotsLuis Cabeza discusses high school and college days with his wife, The Dollyrot's lead singer Kelly Ogden; the early days of the band; the upcoming tour in the UK; and other HOT news about new releases! [...]2018-08-1323 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Jim Chambers of Jim Chambers Music BoxJim Chambers discusses the trials and tribulations of working in the music industry during the last 25 years, how he formed the music school in Tampa, what the studio offers the fledgling student (all ages are welcome), and the new music venue SHINE BOX, which is associated with the school. [...]2018-07-2730 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with rock singer/songwriter Caleb HenryCaleb Henry discusses his musical style, musical influences, and how he got started in his musical career. Caleb also gave us a rundown of his music gear and even gave us a beautiful unplugged performance of his song “Summer Gives to Fall". [...]2018-07-1728 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Kari Kimmel, Songstress ExtraordinaireKari Kimmel discusses the music industry, the creative process, and so much more! A really fun interview! [...]2018-05-1624 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with London-based music photographer Kevin NixonKevin Nixon, a London-based music photographer, provides a candid discussion of the field of music photography in the day of DSLR cameras, cell phones, and "working for free" attitude. [...]2018-05-0134 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with blues artist Alex ZayasAlex Zayas discusses life on the road, Chicago blues, Barcelona, and his upcoming tour. [...]2018-01-2916 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Tom Leighton of Bad FlowersTom Leighton of Bad Flowers discusses the origin of the band; the release of the debut studio album 'Starting Gun'; the upcoming UK tour with Stone Broken; and more! [...]2018-01-0821 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Jet Baker of UK ska band Buster ShuffleJet Baker of UK ska band Buster Shuffle discusses the stories behind various songs in I'll Take What I Want, the upcoming North American tour, and the ska genre. [...]2017-12-1625 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Joe Robinson of Pacific RadioJoe Robinson of Pacific Radio discusses the band's new full length album "Pretty, but Killing Me" and the origins of the song "Kitchen Table". He also chats about what it was like to be amongst the impressive list of bands at the Bottlerock concert in Napa Valley, California, and many more fun facts about what makes this band so talented and unforgettable. [...]2017-12-0334 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Madame Mayhem in LondonMadame Mayhem discusses her musical influences, working with rock legends, and the band's pre-gig ritual before heading on stage. [...]2017-11-0608 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Doug Aldrich of The Dead DaisiesDoug Aldrich discusses the many influences that shaped and molded his musical journey that began when he was eleven. He explains his axes of choice, which include a Gibson Les Paul and ESP guitars. [...]2017-08-2627 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Adore DelanoAdore Delano discusses her upcoming album "Whatever"; her experience on "American Idol", switching to the metal genre; her admiration of Marilyn Manson, and more! A super fun interview! [...]2017-08-1820 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Chris Luca of KillsetChris Luca of Killset discusses the new album "STFU"; the stories behind each song; the making of the "Jump" video; and more! [...]2017-07-2524 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Barb Wire DollsThe Barb Wire Dolls discuss how the band got started; their experience on the Vans Warped Tour; their favorite charity MusiCares; Lemmy Kilmister and Motorhead Music; surfing and skating; and advice to young musicians starting out. [...]2017-07-1904 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Pat Thetic of Anti-flagPat Thetic of Anti-flag discusses the band's upcoming album; the current political climate; punk rock's evolution through the years; the band's favorite charity, Amnesty International, and gives advice to young up & coming musicians. [...]2017-07-1706 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with The Fantastic PlasticsThe Fantastic Plastics spoke about their musical influences (Devo, B52s), experience at Vans Warped Festival, non-profit causes, and give advice to young musicians starting out in the business. [...]2017-07-1404 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with The Dukes at Vans Warped TourThe Dukes speak about their musical influences, experience at Vans Warped Festival, non-profit causes, and give advice to young musicians starting out in the business. [...]2017-07-0507 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with blues-rock musician Dan PatlanskyBlues and rock guitarist and songwriter, Dan Patlansky, discusses his album, "Introvertigo", his musical influences (including some which aren’t Pink Floyd!), touring with Everlast, and his upcoming tour of five dates in the UK in May. [...]2017-04-2219 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Pegi Young About Life, Love and “Raw,” her latest albumAfter 36 years of marriage with Neil Young and a very public divorce, Pegi Young’s experiences of love lost and then a resurrection of her own life is a perfect example of triumph in the face of adversity. Her latest album “Raw” tells her story. [...]2017-04-0834 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Missy Gilbert of Ginger and the GhostMissy, lead singer from Sydney’s Avant-garde band, Ginger And The Ghost discusses the new single ‘Glow’; the amazing accompanying video about how ‘Glow’ was born; the inspiration and people involved in the filming of the video; recent concerts in Tasmania; their next show at The Nest Creative Space, Sydney, 21st April; the new album, collaborations & more singles are on the way soon. [...]2017-03-2917 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with blues musician Ladell McLinLadell McLin discusses his musical influences; growing up on the south side of Chicago; the blues scene in America; Nelson Mandela and the blues in the civil rights movement; President Donald Trump; and he played a blues song (22:22). [...]2017-02-1325 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with the Glam SkanksThe Glam Skanks discuss their awesome fashion sense, where and when they purchase their stage outfits and makeup, their musical backgrounds, and what bands influenced them the most [...]2017-02-0526 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Alexander Krull of Leaves’ EyesAlexander Krull of Leaves' Eyes discusses the band’s new life with frontwoman Elina Siirala, the new EP "Fires in the North", next year’s North American tour with Sabaton, and their upcoming new album. [...]2016-12-2220 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with world renowned Greek guitar phenomenon Gus GFirewind's mastermind Gus G discusses the lyrical theme behind "Immortals", how the experience of working with Dennis and Henning influenced the recording, what the band's fanbase could expect from the new album, what is in store in terms of future touring in the United States, what music impacts Gus not only as a guitar player but as a musicians overall, what are the chances for him to record a purely instrumental album and what is going on with the heavy metal scene in Greek. [...]2016-12-1323 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Simone Simons of symphonic metal band EpicaSimon Simons of Epica discusses the album "Holographic Principle", including the meaning of the lyrics, and more! [...]2016-12-0511 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Stevie Westwood of Bad TouchStevie Westwood of Bad Touch discusses the new album "Truth Be Told", the influences of the band; and the upcoming tour. [...]2016-11-2811 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with James Hunt of alt/electro dance band RÜFÜSJames Hunt of RÜFÜS discusses the band's current US tour, festival gigs in New Zealand and the US over New Year, the Australian regional tour, and their nomination for 5 ARIA awards. [...]2016-11-1010 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with musician/artist and founder of Boosweet Records Vernon NeillyVernon Neilly discusses his Latin-influenced hip-hop brand of music (he was born in Bahamas and reared in South Florida) ; his new release "Outta Time"; taking classic Stevie Wonder or Jimi Hendrix tunes and putting his own spin on them; collaborating with talented musicians like Greg Howe; the changes he has observed in music industry in the Millennium; his mutual love and devotion to fans in South America, like Brazil and Argentina; and the South American culture versus American regarding music. [...]2016-09-1833 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Val Loper of indie band Bear HandsVal Loper of Bear Hands discusses their upcoming tour; the band's new album "You'll Pay For This"; shares some of the creative process behind the making of their new album; maturing as a band; and more. [...]2016-09-1813 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Killian Gavin of Australian indie band Boy & BearKillian Gavin from Australia’s indie band, Boy & Bear discusses their up-coming Australian regional tour ‘Limit of Love’; the towns where they will be playing; touring experiences; the up-coming North American Tour; the differences between playing festivals, big city concerts, regional gigs & overseas tours; and reflects on their first single ‘Mexican Mavis’. [...]2016-09-1621 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Angela McCluskey, the voice that is heard everywhere!Rock at Night spoke with Angela McCluskey, songwriter extraordinaire with an unmistakable voice that one hears everywhere. With a background in other creative arts, she fell into music and songwriting quite naturally. We spoke about her creative process, travel, drama, art, her music, her work with other bands such as Telepopmusik, the Wild Colonials and so much more. [...]2016-09-0335 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with alt-metal band The MaensionThe Maension band discuss the RÆVOLUTIONworldTOUR‬, the band's Second World Tour, which will encompass 15 countries and four continents; their musical influences; how the band originated, life on the road, and more! [...]2016-08-2311 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with indie rock duo Jocelyn and Chris ArndtIndie rock duo Jocelyn and Chris Arndt discuss retro music, the music industry, Grace Potter, creative inspiration, how they balance their studies at Harvard with touring and writing music, knitting, snow and so much more! [...]2016-08-2125 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Rafferty Swink of psych-rock band EvolfoRafferty Swink of psych-rock band Evolfo discusses the upcoming West Coast tour to Oregon and California; analysis of the songs from the new EP Last of the Acid Cowboys; and how Evolfo achieves its vintage sound of genre-bending music. [...]2016-08-1827 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with John Corabi of The Dead DaisiesJohn Corabi of The Dead Daisies discusses the Cuban trip which inspired the title Revolucion, the new album and how they actually recorded between January and February of this year while in Nashville; the meaning behind the song “Long Way to Go”; how I really loved the ballad “Sleep” from Revolucion; the classic rock sound of the band and how they achieve it; his health routine for maintaining stamina and his voice; and the emotional concert in Paris, barely two weeks after the massacre at the Bataclan. [...]2016-07-2740 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Joey Vera, bassist and integral member of Fates WarningJoey Vera of Fates Warning discusses the bi-coastal recording process of the band; analysis of the music in the recent album "Theories of Flight"; changes in the industry through the years; the challenges as a musician to play complex music like the progressive metal of Fates Warning; and some of his "bucket list" items or goals he would still like to do with the band. [...]2016-07-2432 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Chunk! No Captain Chunk! at Warped Tour 2016Burt Poncet of Chunk! No Captain Chunk! discusses the band's unique genre (pop-punk with metal), the Warped Tour, the positive message of the band, and offers advice for musicians starting out in the business. [...]2016-07-1105 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Bad Seed Rising at Warped Tour 2016Bad Seed Rising discuss the band's origin and genre; their Warped Experience thus far; their favorite charities and/or non-profits; their new full-length album coming out at the end of the summer; and advice for young musicians starting out. [...]2016-07-1105 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Reel Big Fish at Warped Tour 2016Aaron Barrett and Matt Appleton of REEL BIG FISH discuss the band's evolution, the Warped Tour, their upcoming holiday ska vinyl album "Happy Skalidays", charities they favor, and advice for bands starting out in music business. [...]2016-07-0805 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Taylor Perkins of BLEEKERTaylor Perkins of BLEEKER discusses the origin of the band and its name; the band’s experience during the current tour, including the difference between Canada and America; the unbearable sun and heat in Florida; the band’s songwriting process and classic rock influences; analysis of certain songs from the new EP; and the story behind the ballad “I’m Not Laughing Now” (hint** it involves a bathtub and a cereal box). Very funny and interesting stuff! [...]2016-07-0713 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Young Guns at Warped Tour 2016John Taylor and Simon Mitchell of Young Guns discuss their experience of touring in America; their new album Echoes, which will be released in September; their favorite charities, including their love of rescue dogs; and advice for bands starting out in music. [...]2016-07-0707 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with rock/blues guitarist Gary HoeyGary Hoey discusses guitar playing tips for the novice; his career and love for twisting the classics into metal versions; and analysis of each song on the upcoming album Dust and Bones, which includes a duet with Lita Ford. This interview is a must listen for all blues-rock fans! [...]2016-06-2027 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Mark Kendall, guitarist and founder of Great WhiteMark Kendall of Great White discusses the history of the band's formation; his musical influences; the story behind his very first guitar; exciting plans for the band, like a new album and documentary; staying healthy on the road; and which Great White album was his all-time favorite. [...]2016-06-1728 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with David Lines of psych rock band A Devil’s DinDavid Lines of A Devils Din discusses the "new" psychedelic rock music genre; the band’s history and line-up; analysis of each song on the CD Skylight; and the Fall tour in the UK. This interview is a must listen for all psych rock, stoner rock, and prog rock fans! [...]2016-06-1638 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Australian band The RubensThe Rubens discuss their experience growing up in a small town (population 500) just outside of Sydney; how the band got together; the experience of having brothers in a band; some of the famous Australian bands who made it big and the distorted view of Australian music; electronic dance music in today's world; and their future plans, which they hope will be another trip to the UK in the Fall. [...]2016-06-0711 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Australian alt-country musician Sam BrittainSam Brittain discusses the inspiration for writing his new album "Signal Lights", life on the road, his upcoming tour, his rock roots, the Tram Sessions, and the new single "Stab in the Dark". [...]2016-05-2112 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with American rock band Kickin Valentina in The NetherlandsKickin Valentina discusses their current European tour after a gig in Tilburg, The Netherlands. [...]2016-05-1706 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Berlin-based singer/songwriter Sara HartmanSara Hartman discusses other artists that inspire her, why she chose Berlin as her home base, her Swedish Fish addiction, and much more! Her songs are superbly crafted and even though she is young, her lyrics reveal an “old soul” deep within. Her rich alto singing voice and her music evoke a rich, multi-layered, “unplugged” feel. [...]2016-05-1120 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with rock legend John Illsley of Dire StraitsJohn Illsley discusses the meaning behind the title of his new album "Long Shadows"; the music industry today and the new generation; his solo work as well as Dire Straits; his paintings and love of art museums; and even some politics! This is a must listen! [...]2016-05-0334 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with pop/rock singer and songwriter Erica ChaseErica Chase discusses her accident and a second chance at life; how she pays it forward; bullying and how to stay positive; the creative process in songwriting; her new single "Paris"; and manager, Slaughter’s bassist, Dana Strum. [...]2016-04-1334 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with progressive rock legend Jon AndersonJon Anderson discusses the Progressive Nation at Sea cruise; his new album with French violinist maestro Jean-Luc Ponty; his upcoming collaboration with Swedish guitarist, vocalist and composer Roine Stolt; the ongoing work on the sequel to his first solo album “Olias of Sunhillow”; his future involvement in a project with ex-Yes partners Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin; how he considers himself musically the same guy who started singing in the early 70s; and how his spirituality has impacted his songwriting and compositional style. [...]2016-03-3015 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Nashville songwriter/musician Janey StreetJaney Street discusses the music scene in Nashville, how ageism plays a huge part in careers for women including within the music industry, mentoring young artists, how she met the famous rock and roll talent tycoon, Clive Davis of Arista and Columbia Records, musician Janis Ian who is her childhood friend and her vision of the future along with so much more! [...]2016-03-2735 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with ska-punk band Less Than JakeLess Than Jake discusses how the music industry has evolved through the years, their experience with fans across the globe, the upcoming Vans Warped Tour, and some of their favorite non-profit organizations. [...]2016-03-2407 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with the Ries Brothers at the Gasparilla Music FestivalThe Ries Brothers discuss the Gasparilla Music Festival; their musical influences, like The Doors; juggling school and working as professional musicians; and their upcoming tour with Butch Trucks. [...]2016-03-2413 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Andrew Lipke of ‘Get the Led Out’Andrew Lipke of 'Get the Led Out' discusses the band’s approach when playing the Zeppelin songs in their shows, why they don’t try to mimic or impersonate Led Zeppelin members during their performances, what other musical projects he is involved with besides playing in the band, what he considers his bigger musical influences and his musical roots and even shared which one he considers the most iconic record of all-time. [...]2016-03-1716 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with guitar legend Martin BarreMartin Barre discusses his latest album Back to Steel and his blues-rock music; his early days with Jethro Tull; his strong connection and affection for America; advice for aspiring musicians on how to survive in the music business today; how he is technologically-speaking “old-fashioned”; and also some of the current bands he enjoys listening to today. [...]2016-03-0221 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with UK hard rock musician James ToselandToseland discusses the band’s current tour through Europe and the UK, including their support for Black Stone Cherry; how the band had 3 ½ days to prepare for the tour after Theory of a Deadman’s cancellation; the making of the second album Cradle to Rage with a new line-up and a German label; his love of playing piano, even through his competitive motorcycling years; how he focused on songwriting and music after a serious motorcycle accident; how he met his wife singer/songwriter Katie Melua, who shares his love of rock music, like Queen; working with his brother-in-law guitarist Zurab Melua...2016-02-2419 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with UK rock musician James ToselandToseland discusses the band’s current tour through Europe and the UK, including their support for Black Stone Cherry; how the band had 3 ½ days to prepare for the tour after Theory of a Deadman’s cancellation; the making of the second album Cradle to Rage with a new line-up and a German label; his love of playing piano, even through his competitive motorcycling years; how he focused on songwriting and music after a serious motorcycle accident; how he met his wife singer/songwriter Katie Melua, who shares his love of rock music, like Queen; working with his brother-in-law guitarist Zurab Melua...2016-02-2419 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with punk duo The DollyrotsThe Dollyrots discuss coming from a small town in Florida and moving to L.A.; being parents and working musicians; the new DIY funding of today's music; the support of the arts and culture by countries like Canada, Norway, and Sweden; their genre of music which is "1950s rock meets late-70s Brit punk"; doing a cover of "Brand New Key"; and breaking a guitar while on tour. [...]2016-02-2018 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Nathaniel Shepherd of alt-funk-rock band G2PNathaniel Shepherd of G2P discusses the origin of the acronym "G2P"; the upcoming audition for "American's Got Talent" show in Orlando, Florida; the background of the band's formation and unique sound; the type of equipment and rig he favors; and the band's upcoming tour which starts in Daytona, Florida and makes its way out west toward Oklahoma and Texas. [...]2016-02-1516 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Tagore Grey of Brit rock band The TreatmentTagore Grey of The Treatment discusses touring during his teens across America with legends like Kiss, Alice Cooper, and Motley Crüe ; the new band line-up; the band's musical evolution; the message behind the new album Generation Me, including in-depth discussion of the songs; and the upcoming tour in the UK, Italy, and Denmark. [...]2016-02-1236 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with guitar virtuoso Marty FriedmanMarty Friedman discusses how his latest album Inferno has been received by audiences; speaks about his bandmates and the way he chose them while assembling the touring band; shares how he feels now when looking back at his early albums, including the source of inspiration back in the day; how adding ethnic elements to heavy metal can drastically change the way an album sounds and how much he admires musicians that do so, like Yossi Sassi; details of his collaboration with his lifelong friend Jason Becker, who was his partner during the Cacophony years; and how he does not think...2016-02-0816 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with the Brit blues-rock band rumHoneyrumHoney discusses the story behind their name, American blues versus Brit blues-rock, their bonding after a near death experience on an Alpine road, touring in Italy, the multi-cultural backgrounds of the band members, their love of Southern blues rock—Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and now Blackberry Smoke and Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Elvis’ birthday and soul traveling, and much more! There is plenty of comedy in the interview as the guys play off each other so you do not want to miss this one! [...]2016-01-2635 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Jon Matte of Canadian band The Franklin ElectricJon Matte of The Franklin Electric discusses the band's tour in Australia, life on the road, musical influences, album artwork, and watching the sunrise at the Woodfork Folk Festival while Tibetan monks chanted. [...]2016-01-2516 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Mark Tilton of UK punk band Black CrackMark Tilton discusses the band’s name, his early career in punk music and later as a screenwriter, how he rediscovered music by channeling his anger, and the autobiographical nature of the song lyrics. [...]2016-01-2020 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with musician and author Flash Silvermoon about Janis JoplinThe story of a cosmic relationship in the ethers between two kindred spirits! Janis Joplin, whose 73rd birthday will be January 19th and Flash Silvermoon who mystically reflects on their story in her book “Janis Joplin and Me: 40 Years of Music and Magic.” [...]2016-01-0521 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Mama Gina-bard, folk artist and songwriterMama Gina spoke about the music industry, the creative process, what and who inspires her, spirituality & music as expressions of both and so much more! A female bard that travels from place to place to bring music to the people! Her favorite venues are living rooms everywhere. 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At the Disco; the trials of self-producing when one is already a professional in the music industry; and the importance of live show performances and not playing "too often" in one's hometown. The band even discussed their unabashed love for mainstream bands like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, and Adele...2015-12-2739 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Canadian grindcore band Fuck the FactsFUCK THE FACTS founder Topon Das and lead singer Mel Mongeon discussed the origin and controversy behind the band's name, life as a touring musician and their experiences in North America and Europe, their opinion of the Paris-Bacalan attacks, and how they and the band have matured through the years. 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[...]2015-12-0225 minRock At Night MagazineRock At Night MagazineChatting with Viking death metal band Withering EarthWithering Earth discusses the origin of the band's name, their musical influences, unusual facts about individual members, shapeshifting, Viking lore, wolf "snuggies", and Swedish band Ghost. [...]2015-11-3025 min