Interviews we conduct
Interviews at the NAMM Show 2025 with: Mark, Pat, Michael & Kipp Lennon (Venice), Maor Appelbaum (Mastering Engineer) & Greg Swann (Greg Swann Music) VENICE Americana-Pop quartet, Venice is a band of brothers from Venice, CA. The band consists of two sets of brothers, Mark and Michael Lennon, and their cousins, Kipp and Pat […]
Interviews at the NAMM Show 2025 with: Ed Nijjer and Mike Federici (Dirtbag Republic), Gary Beers (INXS & GGB BASS Guitars) & Loren Scott (Ashen Amps) DIRTBAG REPUBLIC DIRTBAG REPUBLIC emerged onto the rock scene with a bang in 2015, founded by the dynamic duo Sandy Hazard and Mick Wood. Their self-titled debut album, recorded […]
Interviews at the NAMM Show 2025 with: Nadir D’Priest and Ronee Pena (London), Jason “Malletman” Taylor & MarQue Munday The Artists Nadir D’Priest and Ronee Pena (London) London was formed in 1978 by Lizzie Grey and Nikki Sixx. The two met when Sixx was recruited to play bass for Sister, the band that Grey was […]
Patrons were abuzz on the covered walkway to the garden venue and tables of almost never-ending silent auction items enticed the senses and curiosity of us all. From international vacations to Broadway tickets, from flower arrangements to a vintage 1931 restored Philco Console Radio — the liveliness before the show was more than anticipatory, it […]
A commonly shared consensus today is that bygone eras of music often yield some of the greatest songs. Pieces that bring generations together, pushing the limits of what was technically achievable at the time. Among those cherished pieces, one that effortlessly guides listeners into the mind of its creator, is Bruce Blackman’s “Moonlight Feels Right,” […]
Owned by Michele & Andy Melnyk, Casa De La Costa, is a privately owned estate within Carlsbad, CA. What began as a small project, swiftly developed into a ravishing music venue that supports independent musicians through providing them with a place to showcase their talent for audiences of 150 individuals. The Melnyks’ joy resides in […]
This year’s Hallogras Cruise, aboard the William D. Evans Steamboat, went out on a high note. Hosted by Six String Society, it was an event that embraced the Halloween spirit. Attendees were attired in festive costumes, and a competition that appreciated all of them. With three stories for folks to explore, entertainment could always be […]
Bjorn Englen started his musical career in Sweden in 1984 as a drummer; however, switched to bass within a couple of months. He performed with several local acts before relocating to Los Angeles, CA in 1993. Englen has played over 2000 live shows and on nearly 60 albums. He has recorded/performed with members of Foreigner, […]
Switzerland-based band, Shakra, prides itself on creating a sound that mixes hard rock and metal, resulting in something in-between, yet still impossible to define. Initially founded in 1995, their lead singer Mark Fox joined in 2003, when he was twenty-one years old. As of today, he’s been with them for twenty years. Since joining the […]
Great melodies; the essential quality that has defined Grammy winning keyboardist / composer / producer Gregg Karukas’ 12 solo CD’s over a three decade career, with many #1 radio hits, both sophisticated and accessible. “Serenata”, his first ever solo piano project, offers romantic impressions of classic songs from iconic Brazilian artists Milton Nascimento and Dori […]