TBR S5 EP38 - Vern Springer : Second Hand Mojo

On This Episode Steve Brown from TeslaWith the recent announcement that Tesla will be joiningMotley Crue for The Return of Carnival of Sins Tour, starting Next summer with Extreme in 2026Steve Brown chats with us about his first Time meeting the Guys in Teslaworking and collaborating with with Michael Rosen [Joe Satriani, Eddie Money, Santana] and Brian Wheat.And what advice he has for drummers today.

On This Episode : B.J. Lisko : Turbo LoversOften chastised for naming their band after what someconsider the worst Judas Priest song in history, Youngstown,Ohio's Turbo Lovers are a three-piece rock 'n' roll party that's equal parts bravado, swagger and fun.we chat with B.J. about their New Album “Working Blue”

On This Episode : Lonnie Silva : SILVABest known for his work with the rock/metal band Blacklist 9, which he co-founded in 2013 with his Son KyleAfter a year of silence following the tragic loss of his son and band mate Kyle Silva, Lonnie Silva emerges with “Silva” — a raw, emotionally charged album that channels grief into art.We chat with Lonnie about the New Album Silva Featuring:C.J. Pierce (Drowning Pool), Stacey David Blades (L.A. Guns), That was produced by Shawn McGhee (FFDP, Disturbed) and what it was like on the strip in Hollywood back in the day with Poison and Motley Crue fighting for dominance in the clubs.

On This Episode: Eric Jayk : WILDSTREETIn 2023, Wildstreet reemerged with a revitalized lineup and embarked on an extensive 30-date European tour. In April, the band began ‘Heroes Tour’ and released ‘IV’ via Golden Robot Records. The album includes guest appearances from rock legends including David Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam), Guernica Mancini (Thundermother), Erik Eldenius (Billy Idol), Todd Long (The Verve Pipe) and Steve Estatof (Nouvelle Star France) and quickly amassed over one million streams on SpotifyErik chats with us about the bands latest release: When It’s Gone’And In 2026, they will begin their 20th Anniversary tour in Europe and the USA and will perform alongside legends at The Monsters On The Mountain Festival in August.

On This Episode : Vern Springer : Second Hand MojoSecond 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 chat with Vern Springer about the bands latest Release : Whatever You Got In Mind

On This Episode :The Legendary Graham BonnetWith a career spanning over five decadesHe has performed and recorded withRainbow, The Michael Schenker Group, and Alcatrazz He chats with us about his upcoming album : Lost In Hollywood Again - Coming Out December 12, 2025 from Frontiers And about his Career in including:replacing Ronnie James Dio in Rainbowbeing asked by Cozy Powell to join MSGand forming Alcatrazz with and a young swedish guitarist :Yngwie Malmsteen

On This Episode: Doro PeschThe former frontwoman of heavy metal band Warlockchats with us about her latest Release "Warriors Of the Sea:Also her Time on tour with the late Metal Icon Ronnie James DioMeeting and working with Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer And a Recent charity Marathon in Germany Raising Millions of Euros for Children

On This Episode - Josh Crum : DowntrendFrom the mountains of Eastern Kentucky : Downtrend combines heavy southern grooves and melodic hooks We chat about the Bands Latest Release album Melody and Madness

On This Episode : Pete RIzzi and Coosh from Who On EarthThe New Jersey outfit of Coosh [vocals], Pete Rizzi [bass], Johnny James Barone (guitar), Jimmy Kocha (guitar) and Howie Fallon [drums] — deliver a one-two punch of hard-hitting hooks and airtight instrumentation bolted down by pummeling grooves and piercing riffs. we chat about the band's latest EP Smoke & Mirrors

On This Episode: George Lynch : Lynch Mob (Dokken)Best known for his work with the hard rock band Dokken and his solo band Lynch MobGeorge Chats with us about the Bands Upcoming Release :Dancing with the Devil -Out November 28, 2025 through both Frontiers Music Srl and Rat Pak Records. Also- What led to the final days of Dokken and why making music is still his passion