Explore every episode of the podcast TALKIN' BOUT ROCK
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| TBR S5 EP 22 : Lee Aaron | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:28:51 | |
On This Episode:Canadian Rock Queen - Lee AaronThe vocalist /songwriter and producer is a fearless- re-inventorWe go thru the history of her music from Metal , Pop and to Jazzand chat about the 40th Anniversary Release of Metal Queen | |||
| TBR S5 EP 21 : Mike Mostert from In Theory | 31 May 2025 | 00:27:30 | |
On This Episode: Mike Mostert from In TheoryHis Journey from Musician to Producer to CEO/ Founder and SVP for multiple companies.We find out what lead him back to his guitarist roots and what is next for his work with In Theory | |||
| TBR S5 EP 13 - Escape The Hive | 19 Apr 2025 | 00:16:56 | |
On This Episode - Escape the HiveMichael Beck , Conrad Varela and Paul WilliamsWe chat about the Bands upcoming release - Fight or Flightand check out the track " I Can See It" from the bands Debut Album This Is Gonna Sting | |||
| TBR S3 EP 27- Karl LaPorta and Tracy Kroft Rochester , NY Music Hall Of Fame | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:25:37 | |
TBR S3 EP 27 - Karl LaPorta and Tracy Kroft Rochester , NY Music Hall Of Fame. On This Episode I chat with Karl Laporta and Tracy Kroft from Rochester , NY's Music Hall Of Fame. Karl is well-known in the Greater Rochester Music Community as the Founder and Former President of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Under his leadership, the Hall of Fame blossomed into one of Rochester's most impactful institutions. Tracy is the Vice President , a longtime supporter of the Rochester music scene and writer of the music blog, Rochester Music Scene . She is an avid photographer who volunteers for the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival and the Fairport Music Festival. We chat about the origins of the organization and their driving force to celebrate the Rochester Community of Musicians And their latest Induction Event is Scheduled for: Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Kodak Hall in the Eastman Theater in Rochester, NY | |||
| TBR S3 EP 26 BILLY SHEEHAN - The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Talas V2 | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:35:48 | |
On This Episode of Talkin Bout Rock: The Bass Master Returns : Billy Sheehan Taking a Break from the SOLD OUT Winery Dogs shows We catch up with Billy at his home in Nashville. He fills us in on recording the New Album and takes some questions from our listeners. What's Next for the Winery Dogs, The upcoming Mr. Big Tour, Talas V2 ? Tune in and Find out. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 21 Cosmos Modisaemang - SKIN FLINT | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:16:34 | |
On this Episode I chat with Cosmos Modisaemang from SKIN FLINT A three piece Heavy Metal band hailing from Botswana, Africa. They have incorporated elements from African culture into heavy metal music, attracting the attention of international media. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 23 Fred Mika SUNROAD | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:18:24 | |
From Brazil I chat with Fred Mika of SUNROAD about their Latest Album Sunesthesia, with Steph Honde – vocals, keyboards, guitars, Van Alexandre – lead guitars, JP Costa – rhythm guitars, vocals, Gui N Silva – bass guitars, and Fred Mika – drums, and they also feature Ronnie Romero (MSG, Rainbow), Carl Dixon(Coney Hatch, The Guess Who, April Wine) and Michael T. Ross (Hardline, Lita Ford) in this release from Deko Entertainment. | |||
| TBR S3 EP20 Rob Lamothe - CROSS COUNTRY DRIVER | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:32:58 | |
On This Episode I chat with Rob Lamothe(Riverdogs) about his latest project: Cross Country Driver , which includes James Harper(Fighting Friday) and Zander Lamothe. From having the chance to see Led Zeppelin multiple times to working with Guitar Legend Vivian Campbell (Dio, Def Leppard, Last in Line, Riverdogs) to also running a songwriting Camp for young Rockers. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 19 George Lynch and Joe Haze - The Banishment | 18 Mar 2023 | 00:21:31 | |
On this Episode I chat with Producer, Musician Joe Haze about his collaboration with Guitar Great - George Lynch for this new Project : The Banishment and their Debut Album - Machine and Bone. We were surprised and delighted to have George Lynch join the show for his insights on playing and how this new project gave him the flexibility to explore some new ideas. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 16 Steve Riley RILEY'S L A GUNS | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:17:43 | |
On This Episode- Rob Chats with Legendary Rock Drummer - Steve Riley From The L.A. Strip Club Days and writing for the new Album -The Dark Horse we "Rewind" the clock and talk about what went into recording the Single "Overdrive" for the Upcoming Album. Also he tells us about the time he went to see Legendary Rock Guitarist Randy Rhoads with another Guitar Legend -Eddie Van Halen. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 15 Navarone Garibaldi & Kyle Hamood -THEM GUNS | 04 Mar 2023 | 00:13:37 | |
On this Episode - I chat with Navarone Garibaldi(The son of Priscilla Presley and half-brother of Lisa Marie Presley.) & Kyle Hamood.
How a chance meeting as kids would lead to 20 yrs later to form the band.
And how their songwriting process has linked their thinking without themeven knowing it.
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| TBR S3 EP18 Greg Ross EPIC TANTRUM | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:24:39 | |
On this Episode Greg Ross from EPIC TANTRUM Formed by guitarists/composers Paul Ligner and Peter LaVine The band released their Debut Album Abandoned in the Stranger’s Room in Jan 2020. Since the pandemic put touring on hold, they are now getting ready to to hit the road opening for Nektar's 'Remember the Future' 50th Anniversary Tour NY dates. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 14 CHRIS TAPP - THE COLD STARES | 25 Feb 2023 | 00:16:47 | |
On this Episode Indiana blues-rock outfit -The Cold Stares we chat with guitarist-singer Chris Tapp about the bands explosive growth. Their first four albums have accumulated more than 20 million Spotify streams. And with TV commercials and a Trailer Song for the Cyberpunk 2077 Video Game they are rolling full steam ahead with Tour Dates and their New Album "Voices" coming out on March 10th. | |||
| TBR S5 EP 12 -Tommy Skeoch and Mike Fitz from Bad Marriage | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:17:34 | |
On This Episode:Tommy Skeoch and Mike Fitz from Bad MarriageWe chat about their recent signing to Ron Keel's RFK Media Labeland the Upcoming Release of the New Album “Match Made In Hell” | |||
| TBR S3 EP 13 Ronnie Romero | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:20:25 | |
On this Episode- Ronnie Romero (best known as the former lead vocalist for Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Vandenberg) He stops by to chat about his upcoming release - Raised on Heavy Radio Out on Jan 27th from Frontiers Music. And gives us an Update on the Release of His Solo Album and some new material that may have coming out with Lords of Black.
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| TBR S3 Ep17 Jimi Bell - DEMONS DOWN | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:48:50 | |
On this Episode- Guitarist, Songwriter - Jimi Bell His latest Project: Demons Down -Releases their Debut Album "I Stand" on March 10th 2023 We chat about his fascinating music career including: Playing on and Appearing in "The Light of Day" movie with Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox . His audition for Ozzy Osbourne. Working with Black Sabbath -Bassist: Geezer Butler Writing for House of Lords and Autograph and how he has become the go-to Studio Guitarists for Sports Events. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 12 Todd Kerns Heroes and Monsters | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:34:35 | |
On This Episode - Todd Kerns (multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer) He is most noted for being the bass player and back up singer in “Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators”, and for being the front man of “The Age of Electric” also for fronting former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick’s band and his own Canadian supergroup, Toque. We chat about his latest Project - Heroes and Monsters with Stef Burns and Will Hunt and what went into creating these tracks during the pandemic. | |||
| TBR S3 Ep7 The Neon Angels | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:18:04 | |
On This Episode - The Neon Angels -From Nashville, TN This All Female Rock band talks with us about their Music and Influences and their goal to bring more awareness to Suicide Prevention. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 11 Robin McAuley | 28 Jan 2023 | 00:26:37 | |
On this Episode we welcome back the Amazing Robin McAuley He chats with us about his New Solo Release - ALIVE from Frontiers and shares some News about other projects he has in the works including some news on some new material coming from Grand Prix. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 8 Adam Feasey - ADAM AND THE HELLCATS | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
On This Episode : Adam Feasey - ADAM AND THE HELLCATS From Bristol England he has been raising Hell for over 12 Years and Touring with his band. We chat with him about the Bands upcoming Release -CATALYST And the Upcoming U.K. Tour with Buffalo, NY Based Band: Hearts & Hand Grenades. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 5 KEVIN ESTRELLA PYRAMIDS ON MARS - UPDATE | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:22:46 | |
On this Episode I catch up with Kevin Estrella from Pyramids on Mars | |||
| TBR S3 EP 9 Mark Miller & Kire Najdovski - TALAS V2 | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:29:14 | |
On This Episode we are on Location in Rochester, NY to chat with Mark Miller and Kire Najdovski from Talas V2 With their 1985 Album in the charts, we explorer what when into creating and recording this with Billy Sheehan, for what would what be the last project for their Dynamic Lead Singer and friend - Phil Naro | |||
| TBR S3 EP 4 - IZAMANYA | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:28:06 | |
Rob Chats with Iza Loosli and Many Maurer from IZAMANYA. Many (The former Bass Player of the band KROKUS, and AIN’T DEAD YET) chats with us about creating original music in Switzerland with IZAMANYA and their Latest Release- NEXT | |||
| TBR S3 EP 6 WHOLE LOTTA ROSIES | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:23:01 | |
On this Episode i chat with Whole Lotta Rosies This All Girl AC/DC Tribute Band has been rocking shows from L.A to Europe. We check in with them and get a glimpse into the current scene in L.A. and what's happening with their soon to be released AC/DC Tribute Album. | |||
| TBR S5 EP 11 JC Necrohex from Phantom | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:11:17 | |
On This Episode - JC Necrohex from PhantomThey are a speed/thrash metal band from Guadalajara, Mexico, formed in 2021.We chat about “Tyrants of Wrath” the bands Upcoming Release coming out April 25th 2025 that was recorded and mixed at Nehtron Studios Mexico. | |||
| TBR S3 EP2 KRISTIAN HAVARD - XENTRIX | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:24:17 | |
On This Episode England Thrash Metal Guitarist: KRISTIAN HAVARD - XENTRIX | |||
| TBR S3 EP1 OZ OSBJORN ROCHESTER METAL BOOKING | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:25:23 | |
On This Episode Rob Chats with: OZ OSBJORN Of ROCHESTER METAL BOOKING. He has been booking shows in Rochester NY for 15 yrs. We talk about his Birthday greetings from Joey Belladonna and the advise he has for new bands. | |||
| TBR S3 EP 3 Dave Curry & John Kunes - School Of Rock Rochester NY | 31 Dec 2022 | 00:31:07 | |
On This Episode Rob chats with Dave Curry and John Kunes The Owners School of Rock in Rochester, NY Meeting in High School in Rochester they tell us how their years in performing, and teaching music in the community would lead them to realizing their dream of opening The First School of Rock in Rochester, NY | |||
| TBR S2 FINALE - JOE PIETRKIEWICZ OWNER OF SCHOOL OF ROCK NORTH BUFFALO | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:21:42 | |
On This Season 2 Finale of Talkin Bout Rock Rob goes on location at The School of Rock- North Buffalo We Speak with Joe Pietrkiewicz the owner of SCHOOL OF ROCK - NORTH BUFFALO. With a Passion for Music and the community we see what makes this the Stand-Out Music Performance School for all ages. | |||
| TBR S2 EP61 Slow Burning Car | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:21:04 | |
Rob chats with Troy Spiropoulus from Slow Burning Car For 15 yrs they have been touring internationally and releasing new material This past Summer they opened for L.A. Guns at the Cannon Club in Calif we check in to talk about their Latest Release - Projection | |||
| TBR S2 EP62 BUFFALO MUSIC HALL Of FAME DRUMMER - WILL SCHULMEISTER | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:31:32 | |
On This Episode- Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame & Award Winning Drummer- Will Schulmeister From Rock to Blues to Country and Original Material Will has played the Local Music Scene in Buffalo Since the Early 70s Find out how he is giving back to the community with his Organization: WNY Drummers for the Homeless. And how he will be relaunching a Local Buffalo Music Award Yearly Event in tribute to the Late Ed Honeck from Night Life Magazine. | |||
| TBR S2 EP60 HALO SCARS | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:24:55 | |
Rob chats with Thrash Metal Rockers -HALO SCARS From North East Tennessee after getting thru the Pandemic and some line-up changes They have released their Debut EP - Remnants of Decay and are ready to get back to in your Face Live Metal shows. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 59 GUEST CO-HOST EPISODE - NASHVILLE VENUES with Steve Libby Singer for Lost Circus | 26 Nov 2022 | 00:36:11 | |
On This Our First GUEST CO-HOST EPISODE - NASHVILLE VENUES
Vocalist - Steve Libby of Lost Circus
We chat about Playing the clubs in Nashville.
Some of the History and Bands that have come thru these Venues,
What is changing in the Music City and what's Next for Lost Circus
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| TBR S2 EP 58 BLACK REUSS | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:19:15 | |
From His Home Studio we chat with Maurizio Dottore :
The Man Behind -Black Reuss
He describes the changes and chapters he experienced in his life and how it has shaped the music he creates.
also what Influences his sound and the latest Album -Journey.
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| TBR S2 EP55 Michael Sweet - STRYPER | 12 Nov 2022 | 00:17:48 | |
On This Episode - Michael Sweet of STRYPER With the New STRYPER Album already on the charts we catch up with him on the road to ask what went into making the New Album, The Current Interest and Internet discussions on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction and He answers a question from one of our Talkin' Bout Rock Listeners. | |||
| TBR S5 EP 10 - Rik Emmett :10 Telecaster Tales | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:24:47 | |
On This Episode the Legendary Rik Emmett He chats with us about his latest Book and CD - Ten Telecaster Tales. This new project gives us an inside look into his creative process,and what he is working on next. And we learn about what is in the works to create a New Triumph Live Show Experience the band is working on. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 54 Chip Z'Nuff - Enuff Z'Nuff | 05 Nov 2022 | 00:22:34 | |
On This Episode I chat with Chip Z'Nuff Founding Member , Bassist, and Now Lead Vocalist for Enuff Z'Nuff The band currently in the U.K playing shows And are ready to connect with SKID ROW for the Gangs All Here Tour we chat about this and the New Album -Finer Than Sin out Nov 11th. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 53 Simon Daniels AUTOGRAPH | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:24:51 | |
On This Episode I chat with Simon Daniels from AUTOGRAPH The Band made a name for themselves with the Hit- Turn Up the Radio from Their Debut Album - Sign in Please in 1984 and Joined VH for their 1984 Tour 2 additional albums followed but did not achieve the same heights The Disbanded in 1989 after tours with WhiteSnake and Aerosmith. In 2013 Steve Lynch and Randy Rand Reunited to put AUTOGRAPH back together, Steve Plunkett had no interest in coming back So after seeing Simon Daniels preform with his Band Jailhouse who had reunited for the Monsters of Rock Cruise they gave him a call to take over Lead Vocals Duties and they Started Touring again Until the untimely passing of Randy Rand -Founder and Bass Player in APril 2022- With his Blessing the BAND is Set to Forge Ahead. We discuss all this and more in depth and the New -AUTOGRAPH Album BEYOND available Nov 18th | |||
| TBR S2 EP 57 STEPH HONDE - Scream Taker & Alpha Mountain | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:25:04 | |
We chat with Multi-Instrumentalist- Steph Honde From his Residence in France he keeps very busy. from his days playing with Deep Purple and Paul Di'anno from Iron Maiden to what went into writing the Music for the New SCREAM TAKER -KILL THE BEAUTIFUL ALBUM, and his Latest Project ALPHA MOUNTAIN. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 50 Guitarist Adam Holmström - WILDNESS | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:19:59 | |
On This Episode Guitarist Adam Holmström from WILDNESS Formed in 2014 , They started right away playing shows. In 2018 they also performed with Dokken, Dee Snider, Warrant, Vixen and opened for Pretty Maids. We chat about their upcoming release "Resurrection” from Frontiers Music out OCT 14th. | |||
| TBR S2 EP49 Dylan Desmit | 22 Oct 2022 | 00:16:06 | |
Rob Chats with Dylan Desmit From Rochester NY, The Guitarist for the Tribute Band Appetite for Voltage He started branching out into solo work We check out his new Tracks and what else he is working on. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 48 - Tom and Zeus - SHOUT IT OUT LOUDCAST! (KISS) | 15 Oct 2022 | 00:44:00 | |
On This Episode - Tom and Zeus - from The Shout it Our Loudcast! (KISS) We discuss all things KISS - from the beginning early albums in 70's to the explosion they needed to create with ALIVE for Casablanca Records The Line-up Changes , the Tuff times in the 80's to finally the MTV Unplugged Episode which showed the world and their Management they needed to Launch the REUNION Tour with the Original 4 Members. And Finally Extending the END OF THE ROAD TOUR in 2022... | |||
| TBR S2 EP 51 The Return of Mr Speed | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:31:07 | |
On this Episode we catch up with KISS TRIBUTE BAND- MR SPEED Recreating a KISS show is no small task, and these guys are up the the challenge. we chat about what it takes to put together their show, Costume and Make-up, and what got their KISS Infection started. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 47 Jason Crosson CROSSON | 08 Oct 2022 | 00:30:55 | |
On This Episode Rob Chats with Jason Crosson From the Theatrical Rock Band- CROSSON Hailing from Sydney, Australia He started music at a very young age But after seeing the Rock Showcase that is KISS he knew he wanted to create his own Rock Show We discuss the bands History and the New Release : Ready, Aim, Rock | |||
| TBR S2 Ep44 25th-Mission. | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:27:01 | |
On this Episode we bring you MORE METAL from Long Island NY Upcomers - 25th Mission They tell us about their Latest Release Disciples of Hell what Influences their Music and writing. and why original Metal Music is they only way they want to go. | |||
| TBR S2 EP 46 TRAUMA | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:00:05 | |
On This Episode - Kris Gustofson from TRAUMA From the California Bay Area Days in the 80's This Thrash Metal band has been working to establish a Metal Kingdom. Starting with Cliff Burton on Bass - he would later depart for Metallica we chat about that and the New Release - Awakening out Sept 30th. | |||
| TBR S5 EP 9 Chris Catero from The Imperfected | 22 Mar 2025 | 00:31:56 | |
On This Episode : Chris Catero chats with us about his Latest Project: The Imperfected.Chris is a music vet who's played with such rock icons as legendary guitarist Marty Friedman and Wild Mick Brown of Dokken fame, as well as having a diverse history in the music biz. The Imperfected is an ongoing no-holds-barred musical project of his, at times engaging various collaborators. This time singer Matt Harris is featured on his new song and video, “Need You Here Tonight”, | |||
| TBR S2 EP43 RATROD | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:35:30 | |
On This Episode - RATROD These Philadelphia area musicians have a true love and respect for Old-School Rock and Roll with an AC/DC infused sound. Formed in the fall of 2016, Rat Rod is the father/son duo of Mark and Brice McCarty on lead and rhythm guitars respectively, Mike Smith on vocals, LJ on Bass. and Harry Rosa on drums. We chat about their Influences and latest Release "All Or Nothin" | |||
| TBR S2 EP42 Terry ILous | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:23:05 | |
On this Episode we catch up with Terry ILous (XYZ, Great White, All or Nothing) On The Phone from his Cruise Ship Show we chat about what's happening with All Or Nothing with George Lynch we play the new track- Dead Or Alive and what's coming next from XYZ | |||
| TBR S2 EP 45 SCREAM TAKER | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:33:26 | |
Rob chats with Jim Crean and Vinny Appice from SCREAM TAKER along with Charlie Cav from DEKO Entertainment and Artie Dillon the Producer for the bands soon to be Released Album "Kill The Beautiful" Released on Sept 23 -2022 | |||