Shane Brendan of the Nocturnal Affair discusses the band’s tour–how he keeps his voice in shape, the band’s first tour with the iconic 69 Eyes, what they like and don’t like about touring, and more! Excuse the background noise. […]
PRESS YOUR LUCK discusses the band’s formation; missing the Warped Tour; insight into the lyrics to their songs, which relate to relationships; the importance of mental health; and even Katy Perry! […]
Odd City discuss how they began as a 3-piece instrumental band but added Mike Szuminski (who was recording the band) after he contributed guitar parts; how they duties by switching instruments and vocals; their philosophy “it’s about the song and not the genre”; how the pandemic influenced the music; the making of the EP Fission, and in particular, the song “The Upside Down”; and trying to juggle a full-time job with a thriving band (hint: communication and practice). […]
David Lightfoot discusses various songs from the current Night Terrors album and previous one Ragnorak; inheriting his punk and ska influences from his dad; keeping the same lineup since the band’s inception; touring in the early years to Ireland and the east coast of America (yes, it was wild); performing at a rock festival in Tbilisi, Georgia (even more wild–think The Hangover); and their punk cover of the New Seekers’ “I Like to Teach the World to Sing.” […]
YouTube sensations First to Eleven discuss how they began doing covers over a decade ago, the Warped tour, teaching music, and more! […]
Larry Sager of ESQ discusses leaving Detroit at age 18 for San Francisco; writing songs and performing in his teens; working with Donald Baldwin, a songwriter for the Temptations; recording songs today that he wrote as a teen; his experience with “cooking” old tapes to recover old sessions; the difference between a successful recording session today versus in the “old days”; working with world renowned producer Sylvia Massey; and how the band acquired the name “ESQ”. […]
By “Tampa Earl” Burton, Rock At Night Magazine Interview with Nashville band Backhand Blue – March 15, 2023 In the Rock at Night Podcast this time, “Tampa” Earl sits down with a young band out […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor discusses the upcoming Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise (“What’s it like being on a blues cruise?’), writing her recent album Nobody’s Fool (we learned tidbits about each song), being a “Michigander” and a “Detroiter” (she’s lived in the area since 2009), and performing in hometown Birmingham, UK in December (we were there!). […]
By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa Interview with Jacob Giaimo-Recorded February 7, 2023 LA-based singer/songwriter Jacob Giaimo talks about his release “Before Long” which is a “happy” song written during the pandemic; life as […]
This time on the Rock at Night Podcast, “Tampa Earl” Burton had the opportunity to sit down with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s! In between the classics from the band, Gina talks about how she became a drummer, what the impact of Beauty and the Beat was on her and the rest of the band, and what activities she has going on, including a new book! Come on in and join Gina and Earl for some fun conversation!” […]
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