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
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know contemporary christian musician Briana Domenica. In this episode we chat about where and how she grew up, and what led her to performing music. We also talk about her faith; how it waivered, why it waivered, and how she found her way back. Plus, Briana lets me play T-H-R-E-E songs! This is a very intense conversatio that includes talk about suicice and suicide prevention.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ronnie Pierce. Ronnie is a musician located in the Flatwoods, Kentucky area. In this episode we chat about growing up in that neck of the woods, and who else is from there. We chat about when Ronnie fell in love with music and decided to become a musician himself. We also discuss some of his influences, and what he wants out of his music career; plus, he lets me play two of his songs. Follow Ronnie on social media: Twit: @HogLip Insta: @RonCPierce Check out his work at: ReverbNation.com/RonPierce
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Angela Predhomme. Angela is a singer, songwriter, and musician. In this episode we chat about where she grew up, what got her into music, and of course we chat about her new album. We also talk about the business of getting your music played in film and television. Angela and I touch on some of the musical infuences that helped to develop both of our musical tastes; and she graciously allows me to play one of her new songs in this episode! Follow Angela on social media: Twit: @AngelaPredhomme Insta: @APredhomme FB: Angela Predhomme Website: AngelaPredhomme.com
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Chris Smith. Chris is a veteran of not one, but TWO different branches of the US Military. (I didnt even know you could do that!) He is also a songwriter and a GREAT musician. In this episode we chat about his decision to join the military and what led him to jump from one branch to the other. We also talk about why he decided to become a songwriter and later a performer. Of course we discuss his new project FITUMI, and he graciously lets me play TWO of his new songs. Follow Chris on social media: Twit: @FITUMImusic Insta: @FITUMImusic FB: @FITUMImusic Check out Chris’s website: FitumiMusic.com
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Carl Anthony Stuck. Carl is a lifelong musician and guitarist in and around the Louisville, Ky. and Indiana area. Having been a working & touring musician for the better part of the last 30 or so years; Carl has some fascinating stories and some unique insights about the music business. In this episode we chat about all sorts of music related stuff, and he lets me play the newest single from his Splintered Mind project.
Special thanks to Steven O’Reilly of The Bar Star Podcast for helping make this happen. Thanks Steven.
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Malcolm Brickhouse. Malcolm is the guitar player and singer / songwriter for the band Unlocking The Truth. In this episode we chat about how Malcolm got into music at a VERY young age and formed a band with his best friend before they were 10 years old. We touch on some of the band’s success: becoming a viral sensation on You Tube, being the youngest band to play at The Van’s Warped Tour and Coachella in 2014, playing with some of the biggest bands in the world, and even the book & the documentary about the band. PLUS, Malcolm lets me play a couple of their songs! Get ready for some face melting fun!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Pete Evick. Pete is the guitar player for The Bret Michaels Band. In this episode we chat about when and how he got into music, how he ended up playing with Bret Michaels, and some of the cool shows, and places they have played. We also talk about Pete’s book: THE MOMENTS THAT MAKE US, and his candle company SHINING SOL. We talk a little bit about how time seems to fly faster the older you get, and we close the show talking about why we should all be nicer to each other…plus I play ‘This Ain’t The Life’ by his own band Evick. ENJOY!
Follow Pete on social media:
Twit: @ShiningSolTweet
Insta: @Pete_Evick & @ShiningSolCandle
FB: Official Pete Evick & Shining Sol Candle Company
Buy the book: https://amzn.to/2k3WngA
Visit the candle store: www.shiningsol.com
Catch Pete on tour with Bret Michaels Band: BretMichaels.com
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Aalics Bronson. Aalics is a bass player, tour manager, guitar & bass tech, and a really nice guy. I caught up with Aalics when he was in Dresden, Germany on tour with The Jean Marx Express. In this episode we chat about how Aalics got into music, some of the bands he has worked with including: Living Color, 24/7 Spyz, and the incomparable Miss Lauren Hill. We also chat about how touring in Europe (and beyond) is different than touring in the U.S., plus Aalics tells some really cool stories about being a working musician for decades! Aalics does let me play a Jean Marx Express song in this episode, so Enjoy! (Special shout out to the host of The Bar Star podcast, Steven O’Reilly for setting this up.) Thanks Steven!
You all remember my interview with the drummer and podcaster Steven O’Reilly; of The Bar Star Podcast. Well, through his show, he introduced me to a wonderfully talented musician named Angie Aparo. I was so impressed with Angie’s music and Angie’s story, that I reached out and asked for an interview. This is my interview with Angie Aparo. Angie is a celebrated and very well respected musician who has had hit some songs and has had his songs covered by some of the biggest names in music. In this episode we talk about Angie getting started in the music business, getting signed on the spot by Clive Davis, Angie’s sudden stroke and subsequent rehabilitation; which includes A LOT of help from Siri! Angie also lets me play 2 songs! Enjoy!!
