Interviews we conduct
Originating in 1994, the Los Angeles based band The Militants are experienced in the art of creating dynamic extreme metal music. The Militant’s sound is characterized by its guitar crunch, hardcore beats and a brutal yet melodic primal vocal style. Influences include: Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Ministry, Motorhead, The Dead Kennedys, Obituary, Iron Maiden, Venom […]
Barbara Tobler (Lead Vocalist – Crimson Coil) is a versatile, dynamic singer known for singing in different languages and styles, including classical, jazz, blues, broadway, pop, and rock. https://barbaratobler.com/ wwww.crimsoncoil.com Our Interview with Barbara at the 2022 NAMM Show:
Brad Osborne, Jeff Mulrennan and Greg Matheny began making music together back in Aurora, Colorado. In the 80’s they were living the best years of their lives, touring across the Western US, poised—or so they thought—for imminent rock and roll stardom. https://madradioofficial.com/ Our Interview with Jeff Mulrennan:
Over the past four decades violinist Alicia Previn has been a part of dozens of acclaimed recordings, toured internationally several times over and established herself as a first call musician with great improvisational skills. An inspired live performer, her ability to play across genres has made her a fan favorite at venues big and small. […]
Roni Lee: (Guitarist – Vocalist) Los Angeles was the epicenter of rock and roll, and Roni Lee found herself sharing stages with the likes of Van Halen, the Ramones, Steppenwolf, The Motels, and Blondie in the late ’70s. https://ronileegroup.com/
Justin Emord: (Bassist – Love and a .38 & The Pride) Not concerned with hyphens and sub genres, they have taken an “It’s all rock and roll to me” approach to their career. Justin is also involved with music education as an ambassador for NAMM. The Pride is composed of Daniel McGuffey on vocals, Ryan Hudson […]
April Samuels: (Drummer) A survivor of Breast Cancer, April is the founder of BreastCancerCanStickIt.org. In addition to running the foundation the Dallas based drummer plays in several local bands including a 1980’s hair metal band, Metal Shop Dallas. Find out how you can help support the fight against Breast Cancer by going to: https://breastcancercanstickit.org/
Ric Cabot Podmore: (Songwriter / Producer / Recording Artist) Ric is a songwriter, recording artist and record producer. He is best known as the creative force behind the 80’s AOR band ARRIVAL. We had the opportunity to catch up with Ric at the 2022 NAMM Show and discuss some of the projects for the upcoming […]
Rooted in the East LA music scene of the 60’s and 70’s, the Delgado Brothers band has been referred to as L.A.’s best-kept secret. With their blend of contemporary blues, the band has released four original L.P.’s over the last four decades. At the Coach House, the Delgado Brothers performed a Livestream concert presented by […]
Final Gravity, a progressive hard rock band based in Los Angeles has just released their new offering. An album entitled Surviving Humanity. Perfect title for this collection of tunes that was actually written over 10 years ago. The band members originally came together in 2010 and wrote the songs, performed one show opening for one […]