While preparing for 2020 NAMM, I looked over the schedule for interesting people to talk to. One of the most interesting was Michael Spencer, Bassist for Flotsam and Jetsam. The Atelier Z Guitar Works booth was quite busy throughout the show. On Saturday afternoon, we convinced Michael to sneak away to a quiet spot. After […]
NAMM, short for the National Association of Music Merchants, is a music industry trade group. Founded in 1901, NAMM has evolved from an organization supporting sales of musical Instruments and music related equipment, to a group promoting all aspects of music. Each year in January, NAMM hosts an annual trade show in Southern California at […]
BackStage360’s Thorne Schreiber Interviews the band DEEPFALL at their Sacramento Stop on the Celebration of Life Tour with Nonpoint and Hellyeah. THORNE: On their tour bus tonight we are talking to Deepfall. Thanks for letting us come over and talk to you guys. Before we jump into music, I’d love to learn a little […]
BackStage360’s Thorne Schreiber Talks to Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Allen on his show the Thorne Experience on CrimRadio. THORNE: All right. In Skype with us tonight is Jimmy Allen, and we’re going to talk about his latest release, Setting the Head on Fire. Hi, Jimmy. I’d like to welcome you to the Thorne Experience. JIMMY: Hey, […]
Cooker’s debut album Setting the Head on Fire is being slated as a “side-project of Jimmy Allen and his good friend, Troy McCoy.” If those names sound familiar it’s because Allen (Lead Guitar) and McCoy (Base) are both former members of the mega rock band Puddle of Mudd. Allen, a guitar virtuoso and Award-Winning […]
BackStage360’s Thorne Schreiber talks to Houston rockers Downfall 2012 on the “Thorne Experience.” Downfall 2012: Danny Gil, Boo Rogers, Casey Bowen THORNE: On the line with me sitting at a truck stop somewhere in the middle of Texas, I have Danny Gill from Downfall 2012. Danny, how are you tonight brother? DANNY GILL: I […]
ANYTHING BUT HUMAN: Ryan Avila (lead vocals, guitar), Joel Dennie (drums), and Justin Potter (bass). THORNE SCHREIBER: This is Thorne with the Thorne Experience and BackStage360. We are here with the guys from Anything But Human. Hey, guys how you doing today? ABH: Doing great! THORNE: Welcome to Sacramento on Aftershock Weekend. I’d like to […]
When you think of Las Vegas you probably think of iconic hotels, extravagant nightlife, and the phrase: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” As a music fan your mind wanders to some of the more famous musicians who have taken up “residency.” Performers like Elton John, Celine Dion, and Mariah Carey have all had […]
The Fun and Crazy People You Meet at a Festival It’s evitable, months, even years later, you’ll look back at the fun you had this summer at Aftershock. Maybe you’re recalling for friends or coworkers how you sang at the top of […]
Steve Hatch (vocals), Allen Wheeler (lead guitar), Nick Herst (bass), & Taylor Klisiewicz (drums) THORNE: Thorne here, with the guys from Among The First. You guys are absolutely the first ones that I’m going to interview at Aftershock this weekend. I want to ask you guys to introduce yourselves. NICK HERST: OK, my name is […]