Backstage Unplugged

In Episode 5 of Backstage Unplugged, Cassidy sits down with Leah Martin-Brown, the Australian rock vocalist, songwriter, and artist behind her October 2025 solo album, 'Love & Other Crimes', and the powerhouse band Evol Walks. Known for her gritty vocals, fearless presence, and unapologetic rock-and-roll energy, Leah has carved out a space for herself as an artist who brings both edge and hone...

In Episode 4 of Backstage Unplugged, Cassidy sits down with Hannes Kett from Shiraz Lane, the energetic Finnish hard rock band from Finland. Known for revitalizing the classic ’80s hair metal and sleaze rock sound, Shiraz Lane blends the swagger of bands like Guns N’ Roses and Skid Row with modern melodic rock and pop-metal energy, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly current. W...

In Episode 3 of Backstage Unplugged, Cassidy sits down with Phil X, the electrifying guitarist known for his high-energy playing and unmistakable tone as a member of Bon Jovi. A prolific session musician, Phil has lent his talents to an incredible range of artists, including Chris Cornell, Tommy Lee, Methods of Mayhem, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi, Rob Zombie, Chris Daughtry, Alice Coop...

In Episode 2 of Backstage Unplugged, we sit down with Michael Sweet, the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the frontman of Stryper. A pioneering voice in Christian metal, Michael has spent decades shaping the sound of hard rock with his powerful vocals, melodic songwriting, and unmistakable guitar work. In this episode, Michael talks all things music with Cassidy. Sit back,...

In our first episode of Backstage Unplugged, we kick things off with Nashville-based blues-rock powerhouse Jared James Nichols — a guitarist and singer known for his high-energy sound and unmistakable style. A Gibson Global Brand Ambassador and the man behind the iconic “Old Glory” Les Paul, Jared blends traditional blues roots with the thunderous edge of 1970s hard rock. In this debut episode, Ja...