TALKIN' BOUT ROCK

On This Episode - Pete Loran He is a multi-platinum, award winning, singer-songwriter best known for being the lead singer of 1990's, band Trixter. He is here to chat with us about his latest solo project, and single “Around Again”

On this Episode -Writer/Manager and Music Industry Executive: Vicky Hamilton Vicky is a Grammy award-winning music industry executive, personal manager and writer. She has been featured in VH-1’s “Behind the Music” and “Driven,” The BBC, The Biography Channel and documentaries. As one of the most successful female music executives in the industry, Vicky has discovered and developed the careers of Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Faster Pussycat and many others. Vicky’s over 30 years in the music industry also includes working as an A&R executive at Geffen, Capitol and Vapor Records and owned a successful independent record label, which won a Grammy for June Carter Cash. When it comes to the world of music, there are few individuals who possess the uncanny ability to spot talent and shape it into something extraordinary. Vicky Hamilton is one such visionary whose profound impact on the music industry cannot be overstated. As a renowned music executive, Hamilton has played a pivotal role in the rise of some of the most iconic artists of our time. https://www.vickyhamilton.com

On this episode Buffalo NY-based band -SWILL They began in 2008 with the idea of being a band that writes music geared towards no specific formula or genre. We chat about the band's latest Track Anxiety what influences their Music and what it takes to be an all original band. The band latest Latest Album “Were the Dancing Dead is out on July 13th” They will hold a Album Release Party Sat July13th at the Rockin' Buffalo Saloon in West Seneca, NY

On This Episode Rob chats with the Jason Hook (former lead guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch) about his New Band - Flat Black: with Wes Horton [Vocals], Rob Pierce [Drums], and Nicholas Diltz [Bass]. They are ready to release their debut album- Dark Side of the Brain, on July 19th 2024 We chat about the band's Debut gig Opening for Godsmack ,working with Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and check out the bands latest Single "SIDEWAYS"

On This Episode we check in at School Of Rock: North Buffalo To chat with their New Vocal Instructor and Music Director -Olivia Lincoln We talk about her background in music, what music meant to her growing up, and how that path finally led her to teach and become the New Music Director for School of Rock: North Buffalo

On This Episode-Vern Springer - Second Hand Mojo Second Hand Mojo, out of Canton, Michigan and surrounding areas, is a blues-rock band known for its distinctive, melodic guitar riffs, powerful keyboards, clever lyrics and powerhouse vocals. Members of Second Hand Mojo include Vern Springer (guitar, vocals), Chuck Riepenhoff (lead vocals), Scott Brokaw (percussion, vocals), Marq "Q" Andrew Speck (keys, vocals), and James Hampton (bass, vocals). We check out Track and Video for "Good Vibes" which has over a Million Views on YouTube and their Latest Track "Sister Surrender"

On This Episode Mike Tirelli and Mickey lyxx from HOLY MOTHER From their Debut Album in 1995 Holy Mother has been bringing modern, hard-driving, bang-your-head rock back to audiences worldwide. The band's high energy performances bring the audience to their feet with their fists in the air chanting for more. With Influences from the Late Ronnie James Dio and Sevendust We chat with Mike and Mickey about the Latest Album "Rise" out June 7th from Massacre Records. www.holymotherband.com/

On This Episode - Guitarist Howie Simon Originally from Buffalo, NY Currently he is the touring Sub Guitarist for WInger and Starship feat. Mickey Thomas. We chat about his work with Jeff Scott Soto and WNY Kiss Tribute Band- KISS THIS! before he heads out for europe to tour with Kip Winger.

On This Episode Music Industry Expert - Gina Juliano with 25 Years in the Music Industry we chat about what artists and bands can do to grow their audiences and what they should focus on to reach their goals today.

On This Episode Robert Jon from Robert Jon and the Wreck Southern California’s Robert Jon & The Wreck have been carving out their niche in the Southern Rock genre since their inception in 2011. - The band is composed of Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, background vocals), Henry James (lead guitar, background vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and the newest member, keyboardist Jake Abernathie. The band toured the UK and Europe in 2023 with Foreigner And also played the -Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean Blues Cruise in the company of Joe Bonamassa, Peter Frampton We chat about the Bands upcoming Release “Red Moon Rising” out on June 28th on Journeyman Records