Podcast #256: Gimmick

Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss some recent shows they've attended.  From DT to ZZ Top, the boys have been pretty active.  Next they tackle the topic of gimmicks and discuss what bands have to do to try to pack a venue.  Is it playing a classic record in it's entirety or re-uniting the original line up to generate a buzz? Editor's Note:  G & R want to know what band and album you (the listener) would want to hear to guarantee your attendance at a show. 

The boys also discuss what signifies a great live experience.  If you're still jamming hard to that band a few weeks after the performance, then that's a pretty good sign.  Tune in to find out all of these things and much more. 

Next the boys caught up with vocalist Ray West and Freddy Ordine from Weapons of Anew for a heart to heart.  Ray and Freddy discuss their current tour with Scott Stapp as well as what is in store for the next studio album.  They also give some insight behind some of the deeper tracks on the last record as well as talk about the adjustments they made to their styles, and how they give Weapons of Anew a fresh sound.

DVD of the Show:  TNT - Encore (Live in Milano)

Beer of the show:  Brash - Milk the Venom  Beer Rating: 4

Featured tracks:  The Brink - Take Me Away, Vicious Rumors - Down to the Temple, TNT - As Far As the Eye Can See, Dream Theater - Untethered Angel, Strange Deja Vu, Nelson - After the Rain, In Flames - Scorn, Weapons Of Anew - Killshot, Speed, Awake, Undone, Blood From Stone

Ragman's classic of the show:  Van Halen - Amsterdam

Genghis' classic of the show:  Greg Howe - Kick It All Over

Ragman's pick of the show:  Devil's Hand - Justified

Genghis' pick of the show:  Burning Rain - Midnight Train

-Ragman can't thank Michael and the WOA guys enough for their hospitality.  Rock on guys!

Podcast #:256 - Gimmick

Podcast Interview: Mike Protich and Pat Gerasia (Red Sun Rising)

Sometimes important things get missed, and when they're found, you let out an expletive or a roaring DOH!  That is the case with this interview, that should have been posted back in May.  Sorry boys.  Nonetheless, this is a killer interview I conducted with the band Red Sun Rising back in April.  The interview was conducted on the first leg of their Peel tour.

The boys recently caught up with Red Sun Rising vocalist Mike Protich and drummer Pat Gerasia to discuss their latest EP Peel as well as the current tour.  Mike and Pat also discuss the value of using YouTube as a marketing tool.  The guys also give the meaning behind their sound which they have termed thread.  Tune it to hear this and much more.

And hey if you dig Red Sun Rising's music as much as we do, then show them some love by purchasing their music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Red Sun Rising - World's Away, Left For Dead, El Lazo, Stealing Life, Amnesia, My Muse

-Ragman had a blast hanging with one of his favorite new bands.

Podcast Interview: Mike Protich and Pat Gerasia (Red Sun Rising)

Podcast Interview: Duane Morano

The boys recently caught up with guitarist Duane Morano, to discuss his 80's hard rock tinged release Incognito.  Duane gives us insight on how his debut record came together, as well as how he assembled an all star cast of musicians to give him a hand.  Duane was able to hook up with Terry Illous (XYZ), Jeff Northrup, Danny Vaughn (Tyketto) as well as Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) to create a kick ass debut.  Even though Duane has has been on the scene for awhile, he is sort of a late bloomer, that never had the opportunity to get his music to the masses, until now.  Tune it to hear Duane's journey and much more.

And hey if you dig Duane Morano's music as much as we do, then show him some love by purchasing his music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  Duane Morano - Barely Breathing, After the Love, I Want Love, Manhattan, Don't Believe You

-Ragman is thinking about picking up the guitar again.  Duane proved it's never too late...

Pdcast Interview - Duane Morano

Podcast #255: What?

It's been a while since the boys have been in the studio, so we felt it was high time we gave you a super sized edition of the G & R show.  Join Genghis and Ragman as they catch up on some of the killer shows, that they have seen this summer.  The boys discuss the So What? Festival, in depth, as well as other shows, that they've been able to take in.  Next Ragman goes through hell and high-water, to catch up with one of his favorite bands Burning Rain.  Rags was lucky enough to catch up with guitarist Doug Aldrich and vocalist Keith St. John, before their first show in Houston.  Doug and Keith discuss their latest album Face the Music, as well as their stint in Europe and their upcoming U.S. dates.  They also dive into their past glories and shed light on what fans can expect from Burning Rain in the future. 

DVD of the Show:  King Diamond - Songs for the Dead Live

Beer of the Show:  Ingenious -The Tomb  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Hollow Haze - Oblivion, King Diamond - Black Horsemen, Parkway Drive - The Void, Intervals - Touch and Go, Veil of Maya - Overthrow, Junius - A Mass for Metaphysicians, Killswitch Engage - Hate By Design, Dirty Honey - Down the Road, Born of Osiris - Under the Gun, Burning Rain - Stone Cold N' Crazy, Heaven Gets Me By, Revolution

Ragman's Classic of the Show:  Rush - Kid Gloves

Genghis' Classic of the Show:  Planet P - Why Me?

Ragman's Pick of the Show:  Of Mice & Men - Warzone

Genghis' Pick of the Show:  Jorn - Life on Death Road

- Ragman can't thank Burning Rain enough for their hospitality.

Podcast #:255 - What?

Podcast Interview: Billy Sherwood (Yes, Asia, World Trade)

The boys recently caught up with Yes/Asia/World Trade bassist/vocalist Billy Sherwood, to discuss his latest release Citizen of the Next Life as well as the approach he took with this release and how it differs from Citizen.  Billy also gives an in depth look into several tracks on the new release.  He also, discusses doing double duty in Yes and Asia, as well as weighing in on replacement musicians in bands.  Tune it to hear this and much more.

And hey if you dig Billy Sherwood's' music as much as we do, then show him some love by purchasing his music from your favorite online store won't you?  HORNS UP!

Featured Tracks:  World Trade - One Last Chance, Billy Sherwood - Sophia, We Shall Ride Again, Monet, Mata Hari, World Trade - Where We're Going

-Ragman is thinking the Citizen could be a cool movie.  Horns Up!.

Podcast Interview: Billy Sherwood