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Alex Hall

Interview with the return of Alex Hall !

 Alex Hall of Alex Hall's Figure head, and formally of Aliver Hall. The Northeast Ohio-based progressive rock band Alex Hall’s Figurehead has a new release Ledgewood! On all streaming platforms Alex's Info /Music https://wearefigurehead.bandcamp.com/...   / alexhallsfigurehead     / alexhalls_figurehead      / alex hall's figurehead - topic  

Antonia Tricarico

Interview with Antonia Tricarico. Antonia Tricarico is an incredible photographer who is working on releasing a new book Be My Rebel.

"Be My Rebel is a photography book born from my belief that powerful images can shift perceptions, raise awareness, and spark empathy. This project captures the raw intensity and emotion of protest—from the quiet determination of a young climate activist to the unstoppable unity of a crowd marching for women's rights." Antonia Tricarico on Be My Rebel. 

Link to kickstarter! 

Be My Rebel Book Kickstarter 

Antonia Tricarico was born in Potenza, in Italy’s Basilicata region. At 16, she joined the Feminist Collective of Potenza. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the Law School at La Sapienza University in Rome and became active in the Women’s Health Collective in Trastevere. She worked with Paolo Bedini’s AZ Music agency, where for nearly a decade she helped bring renowned musicians to Italy. In the 1990s, she was involved in Rome’s Rights to Housing movement and supported squatting public buildings with and for immigrants, for their right to housing. In 1997, after moving to the United States, she began pursuing photography more seriously. In the past years, she has worked as an archivist for Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post photographer Lucian Perkins and collaborated with independent labels such as Tolotta Records, Dischord Records, Kill Rock Stars, and Youth Action Research. Her photographs are represented in both private and public collections, including the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution, the permanent exhibition and special collections archive of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC (Punk and Go-Go music archives), the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library at the University of Maryland,the DC History Center, and the Library of Congress. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.

She is the author of three books: • Frame of Mind: Punk Photos and Essay from Washington, DC, and Beyond, 1997–2017 (Akashic Books, 2019) • The Inner Ear of Don Zientara: A Half Century of Recording in One of America’s Most Innovative Studios, Through the Voices of Musicians (Akashic Books, 2023) - Oltre l'Influenza-Italian Novel-Sensibili alle Foglie Publisher-Rome,Italy 2023 Her work has appeared in Photo Review, Guitar World, Kerrang, All Music, Razorcake, Chicago Reader, The Oregonian, The Quietus, The Echo, Exclaim!, Fretboard Journal, Washington City Paper, and Washingtonian.

 

Antonia Tricarico website.

The Problem With Kids Today

Interview with : The Problem With Kids Today

Take It! is the third and latest album released by The Problem With Kids Today, the
Connecticut-based trio of Tate Brooks, Silas Lourenco-Lang, and Reena Yu. The album was
recorded in a shed in Tate’s backyard in Branford, CT with Joe LeMieux producing. They are
releasing Take It! via their In The Shed Records imprint on CD, digital download and streaming
services on August 22.
Following an eye-opening experience in a large studio as well as their first ever tour, The Kids
were ready for a change. They were tired of being corralled by pencil-pushers, desk jockeys, and
Suits. They were ready to take back control. So they did. 
Why pay to go to a fancy studio and be told what they can and can’t do? There was a perfectly
good shed in Tate’s yard. Why hire a producer who may or may not understand the sound? They
had long-time friend and Connecticut DIY staple Joe LeMieux who was passionate about the
project. Why wait for some label to deem it worthy to release? They’ll just put it out themselves. 
So, the band and Joe cleaned out the shed and turned it into a home studio even Guided By
Voices would be jealous of. Finally, it was time. For 8 days in the middle of October, Silas,
Reena and Joe moved into Tate’s house. Wake up early. Record all day. Drink and smoke into
the wee hours before catching a few precious hours of sleep on Tate’s floor. Do it all again the
next day. That was the routine. There were only two rules. Keep it simple. Keep it fun. 
The result is Take It!. An album that wears its Pastels badges proudly on its sleeve. The group
takes inspiration from the long canon of English rock, from the mod-infested beaches of
Brighton to the cobblestone streets of Glasgow, still reverberating with a DIY ethos. Bands like
The Jam, The Who, and The Replacements bled into the brains of the band and informed the
album as a whole - from the songwriting to the cover and even the photo shoots. It might finally
be the answer to the age-old question: “Mods or Rockers?” …and the answer might be Both.
Lead single “I Dunno” captures the energy and rawness of youth in a bottle, with all the stress
and insecurity that comes along with it rising to the top. “The Beginning of the End of the
World” touches on the poppier side of the group, with the yearning categorically reminiscent of
iconic Sarah Records groups like East River Pipe and the Sugargliders. Some hits, like
“Anymore”, are right out of the Mod playbook and others, like “What Happened to You?”, are
born to wear leather. Most carve out a space all their own. One of the many highlights of Take
It! is the medley that comprises most of the second half. While on one hand it illustrates a step-
up in the ban;s songwriting, it also encompasses the principles of The Problem With Kids
Today as a whole. Uncompromising, unceasing, unstoppable.
Take It! is the culmination of 20-something years lived, a turn away from youthful indulgence
into informed expertise. It sits at a new height of Tate and Silas’s songwriting, with razor-sharp
performances and unforgettable melodies, and a determination to be heard. Mods and Rockers
will riot on the streets once again from the first strum of Take It! by The Problem With Kids
Today. 
https://www.instagram.com/theproblemwithkidstoday/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/TPWKT/

https://theproblemwithkidstoday.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@theproblemwithkidstoday175

 

Rebecca Pidgeon

Interview with Rebecca Pidgeon. Rebecca returns to talk about her new album Unillusion.

 

Rebecca Pidgeon was born in Cambridge, MA and raised primarily in Edinburgh, Scotland,
gravitating towards music as a child. Mom and Dad introduced her to the likes of James Taylor,
while she eventually discovered both Kate Bush and The Sex Pistols on her own. She fronted the
band Ruby Blue for three records before relocating to the United States where she launched her
solo career. Fan favorite albums followed including The Raven (1994), The New York Girls’
Club (1996), The Four Marys (1998), Tough On Crime (2000), and Behind the Velvet Curtain
(2008), four songs appearing in the critically acclaimed film Red Belt. The ensuing decade saw
her release Slingshot (2011), Blue Dress On (2013), Bad Poetry (2014), and Sudden Exposure to
Light (2019). Praising the latter, American Songwriter affirmed, “She’s the real deal,” and Glide
Magazine noted, “Pidgeon’s prolific work as a songwriter and vocalist is akin to the self-
immersion she undertakes for her mesmerizing performances on camera.”
In addition, she has captivated audiences on-screen as a much sought-after film and television
actress. Among dozens of credits, she has appeared in celebrated classics such as The Spanish
Prisoner (1997), State and Main (2000), and Heist (2001) opposite the likes of Gene Hackman,
William H. Macy, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Additionally, she has
appeared in blockbusters a la Red (2010) and NETFLIX’s Bird Box (2018), to name a few.
Unillusion offers eloquent testimony to Rebecca Pidgeon’s continuing power as a storyteller on
stage, screen or the recording studio with an uncanny ability to blend narrative depth and musical intimacy in a way that feels both timeless and current.

Rebecca's Info : 

http://rebeccapidgeonmusic.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7da523apYjG6oJePP5MZwG

https://www.instagram.com/rebeccapidgeon/?hl=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLq5dzPwlVw4FzeUdysVMg

https://www.facebook.com/rebeccapidgeonmusic

https://twitter.com/rebeccapidgeon?lang=en

 

The Silver Snails

Interview with Lucas Ward and Elisa Fantini of The Silver Snails. 

The Silver Snails are a fully independent pop music project based in the medieval wine country of Romagna, Italy, with strong ties to the West Coast. Anchored by the husband and wife team of Lucas Ward and Elisa Fantini, their mission is to open human hearts through song. The Silver Snails draw from a diverse palette of musical influences including classic rock and pop, Beethoven, electronica, Irish, jazz, Nigerian, Kawali, Asian folk music, and more.

Silver Snails's Info: 

https://www.thesilversnails.com

 

 

Howard Wuelfing

Interview with Howard Wuelfing.

Descenes and Discords: An Anthology

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https://www.diwulf.com

Howard Wuelfing‘s career in Public Relations follows in the wake of decades of music journalism contributing to the Washington Post, Creem, Spin, Your Flesh, Forced Exposure, Boston Rock andThe Village Voice over the years. Early in his career, Howard in publised the influential D.C.-based fanzines DesCenes and DisCords.

Howard also has had an active career as a musician, playing with bands, Half Japanese and The Slickee Boys as well as leading local DC twisted-pop micro-legends The Nurses, Underheaven and New Jersey’s Love Pushers (featuring Jersey Beat fanzine editor Jim Testa, future Chicago Sun Times writer/author Jim DeRogatis and Crocodile Shop’s Mick Hale).

Howard's info: 

https://www.howlinwuelf.com

 

The Whiskey Drinks

Interview with  Don Gordon and Jeff Modzelewski of The Whiskey Drinks

 

The Whiskey Drinks are a band of seasoned acoustic musicians, known for blending genres into a captivating musical experience. Their instrumental prowess, stage charisma, and intense musicality have propelled them to rapid popularity in the local scene of Cleveland, Ohio. With a history spanning over three decades, their sound leaves a lasting impression that keeps audiences coming back for more.

Rooted in traditional American music, The Whiskey Drinks blend old-time, blues, and protest influences with hints of funk, hip-hop, alternative, and pop music. Their versatile sound captivates audiences in intimate barrooms, lively festivals, and any place where people want to relax, unwind, and toast to better days ahead.

Upcoming Shows!

OCT 4 wild maple Fest Chardon OH

OCT 17th Album release at Winchester in Lakewood OH

Info linked below 

https://thewhiskeydrinks.com

 

Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings

Interview with Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings

About The Quasi Kings:

Formed in Columbus, OH in the Spring of 2016, the The Quasi Kings have quickly “cemented [their] place as the sprawling, multi-instrumental next generation of Columbus reggae.” (Columbus Dispatch). The band, led by brothers Zach (vocals, saxophone, percussion) & Benny Coleman (vocals, bass), varies in age, musical backgrounds, and taste, leading to a worldly & distinctive collage. Their premier offering, 2018’s Throwaway Culture EP, features catchy hooks, tight vocal harmonies, and a unique blend of reggae, rock, and hip-hop. Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, takes things a step further with songs like “Booze”, a raucous Sabbath inspired tune, and the dubby, horn driven “Cut It Out”. Their live shows are high energy, captivating and ever-evolving. The Quasi Kings have had the privilege to play with the likes of Stick Figure, Rebelution, Sublime, Steel Pulse, Tropidelic, Badfish, Fortunate Youth, Third World, Israel Vibration, Dark Star Orchestra & more. Visit thequasikings.com for tour dates & more info.

https://www.thequasikings.com

 

 

Tickets for HR of Bad Brains with C-Level, and Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings at The Winchester Lakewood OH Oct-10-25 :

https://thewinchestermusictavern.com/tm-event/hr-of-bad-brains-w-c-level-benny-coleman-of-quasi-kings/

Richard Lloyd of TELEVISION

Richard Lloyd of TELEVISION! 

Richard Lloyd is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as a founding member of the influential New York rock band Television. His inventive, melodic guitar work helped define the band's sound on their landmark 1977 album Marquee Moon. Outsie of Televsision, Lloyd has release several solo albums and worked as a session guitarist, earning respect as a pioneering figure in punk and alternative rock.

This is a previous conversation I had with Richard from 2020.

If you're in and or near Ohio don't miss out !

 

 

 

 

Richard Lloyd of TELEVISION  SEP 8TH Winchester OH with C-Level

Richard Lloyd Tickets

 

H.R. of Bad Brains with C-Level and Benny Coleman of The Quasi Kings OCT 10th Winchester OH 

H.R of Bad Brains Tickets !

 

 

Willie Nile

Interview with Willie Nile !

The Great Yellow Light is filled with passionate guitar-driven, melodic songs, a mix of anthemic
rockers and sensitive ballads with a subtle socio-political message throughout. Willie was joined
in the studio by his core band Jimi Bones – electric & acoustic guitars, backing vocals, Johnny Pisano – bass, backing vocals and Jon Weber – drums, providing soaring lead vocals, electric guitar and piano himself. Besides Earle, special guests include Irish music icon Paul Brady on vocals, The Hooters’ Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian on keys and strings respectively, Black 47 members Larry Kirwan, Fred Parcells, and Chris Byrne and legendary sidemen Waddy Wachtel and David Mansfield.

Nile’s love for life and music has powered his 45-year recording career. The Buffalo, NY native made his way to New York City in the early 1970s. After establishing himself as a popular presence on the downtown club scene, Willie attained national recognition through his widely acclaimed first three major-label albums — Willie Nile, Golden Down and Places I Have Never Been. Next, he then embarked on the indie route with a long series of well-received album releases including Beautiful Wreck of the World, Streets of New York, House of a Thousand Guitars, The Innocent Ones, American Ride, World War Willie, New York At Night, Children of Paradise, The Day The Earth Stood Still, the acoustic If I Was a River, and the covers collection Positively Bob: Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan. Working on his own terms has allowed Willie to expand his audience to encompass much of the planet. He’s toured North America and overseas regularly building a sizeable and devoted following for his incendiary live performances. His loyal fan base includes such admirers as Bruce Springsteen, with whom he’s guested onstage on multiple occasions, and Pete Townshend, who personally requested him as the opening act on the Who’s historic 1980 U.S. tour. The list of avowed Nile fans also includes Bono, Lou Reed, Ian Hunter, Graham Parker, Jim Jarmusch, Little Steven, and Lucinda Williams, who once remarked, “Willie Nile is a great artist. If there was any justice in this world, I’d be opening up for him instead of him for me.” Appropriately, an Austrian filmmaker is currently making a documentary film about Willie, with new footage shot in Italy, England and America.

http://willienile.com/

https://www.facebook.com/willie.nile