Guitarist

September 11 2023

C.J. Pierce – Founding Guitar Player (Drowning Pool)

Steve Owens podcast Adelita's Way, Any Given Sin, As Above So Below, Blind Blood, Bodies, C.J. Pierce, dallas, Drowning Pool, Eddie Trunk, founder, Guitarist, Metal, octane, Pantera, Platinum recording artist, platinum selling, rock, Ryan McCombs, Saliva, Sinner, snafu, snafu tour, streetwalker, Strike A Nerve

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C.J. Pierce
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know C.J. Pierce. C.J. is the founding guitarist for the platinum selling rock / metal band, Drowning Pool. In this episode, we chat about how the band formed, and how they got their first record label contract. Then we talk about the insane success of their first album, Sinner, which was certified platinum six weeks after it was released. Then we touch on the mega-hit ‘Bodies’, and how it keeps popping up in popular culture. It was featured in a recent episode of Queen Latifah’s television show The Equalizer (on CBS), and it was just used by Shaquille O’Neal in his latest rap single release. Obviously, we discuss Ryan McCombs’ return to front Drowning pool, and their latest tour. The SNAFU tour begins in early September, and is a national tour featuring: Drowning Pool, Saliva, Adalita’s Way, and Any Given Sin. Drowning Pool’s newest album, 2022’s Strike A Nerve, was not handled very well by their at the time record label, so C.J., explains their decision to become an independent band. Lastly, we each share a Pantera story or two, as C.J. is friends with some of those guys. He is kind enough to let me play the title track from the newest album: Strike A Nerve, and I it is as Drowning Pool as it could possibly be! Go see them on The SNAFU tour!

May 16 2022

Moriah Formica – Singer / Guitarist (Plush)

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Moriah Formica
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Moriah Formica. Moriah is the lead singer and guitarist for the new rock band PLUSH. In this episode we chat about how she got pulled into music at a VERY early age, who her inspirations were and are, and how the overwhelming support from her parents has really helped her succeed and thrive in the music business. Moriah and her band mate collaborated on their version of Barracuda (By Heart), put it up on YouTube, and started getting attention from the right people. Shortly thereafter they added a couple more ladies and formed PLUSH. Since then; Plush has played with: Halestorm, Evanescence, Seether, Mammoth WVH, Daughtry, and Seven Dust. Plush is currently on tour supporting Seven Dust for a second time. Moriah tells me what she writes about, or rather WHO she writes about in her lyrics. I made a VERY embarrassing faux pas and look like an ass, and I play the new single from Plush’s self titled debut album.
She also lets me play a song from her first EP as a solo artist when she was 13.
For tickets and tour info, check out: PlushRocks.net
Follow Moriah on social media:
Twit: @MoriahFormica
Insta: @MoriahFormica
FB: Moriah Formica
TikTok: @MoriahFormica

Follow Plush on social media:
Twit: @PlushRocks
Insta: @PlushRocks
TikTok: @PlushRocksOfficial

November 22 2021

Dusty Bo – Musician

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Dusty Bo
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Dusty Bo. Dusty is a singer / songwriter and guitar player from Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, we chat about why he left Louisville to case his rock star dreams in Los Angeles. He tells us about some of the bands he played with, some of the iconic venues he played in, and what it was like to support a nationally touring act. Then we talk about his new music project; an album called The Vulture and The Fox, and how he is going about releasing the tracks one at a time in this new digital age, Finally, Dusty lets me play a track off of that album; a beautiful song called No One Else.
Follow Dusty on social media:
Twit: @DustyVox
Insta: @Dustyvox
FB: Dusty Bo

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5o7tPbaAEhaAtOYd83Njs8?si=zTyuIq_JRLOj8iM_sG4zgA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNXOG12eDQ

June 14 2021

Orianthi – World Renowned Guitarist

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Orianthi
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Australian born, and world renowned guitarist Orianthi. In this episode The Queen of Shred and I chat about growing up in Australia, and being turned onto decades old music by her father, and how she fell in love with the older rock and blues sound. Then Lady O shares stories from her career including playing with: Prince, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Richie Sambora, Alice Cooper, Steve Vai, and more. Then we talk about her new signature Gibson J200 guitar, her forthcoming album, her fall 2021 tour, and her now multi- platinum single According To You; which recently hit a new milestone. Orianthi lets me play a song from her previous album O; and we end the show talking about her June 19th live stream concert being streamed from the SANRE Geosphere!
Follow Orianthi on social media:
Twitter: Orianthi
Insta: @IAmOrianthi
FB: Orianthi
TikTok: @OfficialOrianthi
Check out her website: IAmOrianthi.com
Buy tickets to the livestream: SanreStreaming.com

April 26 2021

Sunday Morning – Pop Punk Band

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Sunday Morning
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Westly Benjunas and Parker Dumont from the pop punk band Sunday Morning. In this episode we chat about what got each of them into music, and what it does for them emotionally, and mentally. We also talk about how the band got together, and what their plans are going forward. Theses guys were nice enough to let me play 2 of their songs on the show; so buckle up! Special thanks to our mutual friend, and previous guest Angela Modifica for connecting us for this episode.

Follow Sunday Morning on social media:
Twit: @SundayMorningCt
Insta: @SundayMorningCt
FB: Sunday Morning Ct
Website: SundayMorningCt.com

March 8 2021

Donald Carpenter – singer / musician (SubmerseD / Blisskrieg)

Steve Owens podcast blisskrieg, blisskrieg band, covid, covid19, days of the new, donald carpenter, donald carpenter music, donald jennifer carpenter, eye empire, guitar, Guitarist, jesse vest, matt taul, music, musician, new music, remedy, rock, Rock and roll, rocknroll, singer, singersongwriter, songwriter, submerseD, super group, tantric, todd whitener, vocalist

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Donald Carpenter
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Donald Carpenter. Donald was previously the lead singer for the rock band SubmerseD, and Eye Empire; and currently fronts the new rock band Blisskrieg. Blisskrieg is comprised of Donald, and the three founding members of Days Of The New and Tantric. (Todd Whitener, Matt Taul, and previous guest Jesse Vest)
In this episode Donald and I chat about how he got into the music business, how his first 2 successful bands got together, why he took a break from the music business, and how this new band came to be. We do briefly discuss some of the pitfalls and downsides of the music business, as well as some behind the scenes stories about how this new album got made during Covid 19. Donald does let me play one of the songs off of Blisskrieg’s new album Remedy (available everywhere), so Thank you Donald!

Follow Donald on social media:
Insta: @DonaldCarpenterMusic
FB: Donald Carpenter (Musician Page)

Follow Blisskrieg on social media:
Twit: @BlisskriegBand
Insta: @BlisskriegBand
FB: Blisskrieg

February 22 2021

Jax Hollow – Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist

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Jax Hollow.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Jax Hollow. Jax is a singer / songwriter, and face melting guitarist. In this episode we chat about growing up in rural Massachusetts, moving across the country to go to school in Berkley, and then across the country again to live in Nashville. She tells us why she chose Nashville, and what it was like to have the legendary Michael Wagener produce her first studio album (AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY!). We discuss the album; and Jax lets me play my favorite track from it. Buckle your seatbelts… this is a great ROCK album!
Special THANK YOU to previous guest and friend of the show Angela Lese for making this happen,
Follow Jax on social media:
Twit: @JaxHollowMusic
Insta: @JaxHollow
FB: Jax Hollow
TikTok: @JaxHollow

Buy the album at: JaxHollow.com

December 28 2020

Joe Bouchard – Multi Platinum Selling Recording Artist (Blue Oyster Cult)

Steve Owens podcast bass player, blue oyster cult, boc, bouchard, cowbell, godzilla, Guitarist, joe bouchard, Kiss, legend, metallica, multi platinum, musician, reaper, Rock and roll, rock legend, Rock n roll, rock star, singer, songwriter, the reaper

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Joe Bouchard
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know legendary rock star Joe Bouchard. Joe is the founding bass player for the band Blue Oyster Cult. In this episode we chat about how he got involved with those guys, and we discuss some of their most popular hits during his 17 years in the band. Then we talk about his other project; Blue Coupe, with rock stars from other bands….. sort of a Super Group. Finally, we discuss his newest solo album: Strange Legends. During this wonderful chat we talk about all kinds of musicians & friends of his from KISS to Metallica, and more. Plus…. Joe lets me play a song off the new album!
Follow Joe on social media:
Twit: @JoeRockStar
Insta: @AstronomyJoeB
FB: Joe Bouchard
Website: JoeBouchard.com

December 7 2020

Thomas McClary – Multi Platinum Selling Recording Artist (The Commodores)

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Thomas McClary
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Thomas McClary. Thomas is the founder of the funk / soul band The Commodores. In this episode we chat about what it was like to be THE FIRST African American to be bussed in his county to a white school. We talk about The Civil Rights movement of the mid 60’s and his involvement in that. Then we get into his time at Tuskegee University, and a chance meeting that would change the course of his life. We also discuss The Commodores time with Motown Records and how some of the decisions they made impacted future artists with that label. And finally, Thomas let’s me play my favorite song of theirs, plus I get to play his BRAND NEW song called Yes (I Still Have Joy)!
Follow Thomas on social media:
Twit: @ThomasMcClary
Insta: @ThomasMcClary
FB: Thomas McClary
Website: ThomasMcClary.com

August 3 2020

Scott Russo – Singer / Songwriter (Unwritten Law)

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Scott Russo.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know singer / songwriter Scott Russo; from the punk band Unwritten Law. In this episode, Scott and I chat about: his pre music professional career, how he got into music and Unwritten Law, the song that put them on the map, and some of the other things he is working on currently. It was an honor to speak with Scott, who doesn’t really do very many interviews. So thanks Scott!

Follow Scott on social media:
Insta: @ScottRusso
FB: Scott Russo
www.unwrittenlawofficial.com