Rock And Roll Confessional

Original air date: April 30, 2024 Rock 'n' roll at it's finest. This episode is with the legendary Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult. The band started as BOC in 1967 and has been releasing albums and touring ever since. They have a new album titled "Ghost Stories", which features rare and unreleased music from as far back as the late 70's. These songs, for the most part were never offically released...

Original air date: April 10, 2024 This episode is with rock and blues legend George Thorogood.  George is celebrating his 50th year in music. He has released 15 studio albums, toured extensively over the years with great bands like, Muddy Waters, ZZ Top, Jonn Hammond, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Winter, BB King and he played at Live Aid in 1985. George and the Destroyers will be touring this summer...

Original air date: March 13, 2024 This episode is with the band Venice. We were able to reconnect with the band at this year's NAMM show. Venice is known mostly for their amazing harmonys, ones you might hear from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles or Steely Dan. But they have made a mark for themselves in the music world. Following their sisters (and Aunts) the Lennon Sisters, this band has...

Original air date: February 15, 2024 This episode is with C.F. Martin, IV, or "Chris" as he prefers, who is the Executive Chairman of the world-renowned C.F. Martin & Co. and 6th generation of the Martin family to run the business. Martin acoustic guitars are prized worldwide for their exceptional tone, design, crafsmanship and attention to detail. Under Chris Martin's direction, the Company has m...

Original air date: January 24, 2024 This episode of Rock And Roll Confessional features the original drummer and founding member of Foghat; Roger Earl. The band was formed in 1971 after Roger and Lonseome Dave left Savoy Brown. Over the years, Foghat earned eight Gold Records, one Platinum Record and one Double-Platinum record. With such incredible songs like: Fool For The City, Slow Ride, Honey H...

Original air date: December 29, 2023 This episode is with founding Ides of March member and founding Survivor member, Jim Peterik. Jim has written hundreds of songs for some of the biggest bands including: Cheap Trick, The Doobie Brothers, 38 Special, Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. Jim latest band: "Jim Peterik and World Stage", have a new album being released on January 12, 2024, titled " Roots...

Original air date: December 1, 2023 The Holiday season is here, and what a better way to celebrate than with rock and blues legendary guitarist, Gary Hoey! Gary just released a new album for Record Store Day (2023): Hark the Ho Ho Hoey Hits. Plus he has begun his holiday Ho Ho Hoey tour. This episode of our show is all things Christmas and holidays, with a little added spice by Gary.  In 1993, Gar...

Original air date: October 1, 2023 Felix Cavaliere is one of the founders of Grammy winning and Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, The Rascals. The band had #1 songs like "Good Lovin", "Groovin", "A Beautiful Morning", "I've Been Lonely Too Long", "People Got To Be Free" and "How Can I Be Sure". Felix still infuses the same enthusiam he used to perform those past songs, when he is talking about...

Original air date: October 7, 2023 This episode is with five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Kenny's new album: "Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol 1" is scheduled to be released on November 17th, and we were lucky enough to catch him for the interview right before his tour started. The new album was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The project chronicl...

Original air date: September 13, 2023 This episode is with author Daniel Bukszpan. Daniel has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publicantions as Fortune, CNBC, Conde Nast Traveler, and many more. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal, The Encyclopeida of New Wave, Woodstock: 50 years of Peace and Music, and the book we are talking about today: Ozzy @...

Original air date: July 11, 2023 This episode is with Collective Soul's bassist Will Turpin. Will is one of the busiest musicians on the planet. He is promoting the latest Collective Soul album: Vibrating, his current solo album: Serengeti Drivers, his recording studio: Reel 2 Reel and he is even teasing the next Collective Soul album which is almost finished. The band has many exciting thing happ...

Original air date: June 7, 2023 The episode is with the one and only Mark Volman. Mark is one half of Flo & Eddie and one of the original members of The Turtles. Mark has just set out on the 2023 Happy Together tour which runs until the beginnning of September. He talks about this year's touralong with great antidotes including haning with Keith Moon, his time working with Frank Zappa, and singing...

Original air date: May 4, 2023 This episode is with rock and blues artist Sass Jordan. Sass started here solo career in 1988. Her second album which was the first release in the U.S., featuered the hit: "Make You A Believer". She has just released her 12th album titled "Live In New York - Ninety Four, and features Taylor Hawkins on drums. This tour was the first big break for Taylor as he joined S...

Original release date: April 1, 2023 This epsisode is with Bobby Colomby, founding member and drummer for the band: Blood Sweat & Tears. The band has just released a new film in theateres titled: What The Hell Happened to Blood Sweat & Tears. The film features interviews and archival footage from the controversial tour, which resulted in the band suffering backlash from fans. Although the decision...

Original air date: March 3, 2023 Our latest episode is with Chris Epting. Chirs has been a music journalist for decades, writing for Ultimate Class Rock dot come, Loudwire and many others. He has also written many books including subjects on Baseball, Travel Landmarks and Rock 'n' Roll. HIs music repertoire includes books on Phil Collen (Def Leppard), John Oates (Hall & Oates), Brian Wheat (Tesla)...

Original air date: January 25, 2023 This episode is with David Leaf. David has had an extensive career producing films like: "The Night James BRoan Saved Boston", "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" and "Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile". David has also written many books including: "KISS-Behind The Mask", "The BeeGees - The Authorized Biography" and his latest book, which he is discu...

Original air date: December 27, 2022 This episode is with Jerry Pompili. Jerry worked at the Fillmore East, Fillmore West, Winterland and many other venues under the direction of famous concert promoter, Bill Graham in San Francisco. For years Jerry hosted shows with The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, The Rolling Stones and many more. He went on tour with the Stones in 1971. He talks about the conce...

Original air date: October 19, 2022 This episode is with one of the original founding members of The Kinks, Dave Davies. Dave has been the lead guitarist since the bands inception in 1963. The band has released over 24 studio albums along with Dave releasing 7 solo albums. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the albums; "Muswell Hillbillies" and "Everybody's In Show Biz"- The Kinks have rece...

Original air date: October 5, 2022 Spencer Proffer is our latest guest. Spencer has over 120 film and TV credits including: Producer, Music Consultant, Music Supervisor, Music Director, Composure and more. His passion for music put Quiet Riot on the map along with many other artist he worked with including: Cheap Trick, Heart, Eddie Money, The Beach Boys and more! Meteor 17 is Spencer's production...

Original air date: September 20, 2022 Bill German, for many years wrote, researched and published his "fanzine" Beggars Banquet about the Rolling Stones. It led him to hang out with members of the band for over 17 years. He was invited to parties with Keith and Woody, went on tour with the band and so much more. He wrote a book a few years ago which has just been updated for the 60th anniversary o...

Original air date: August 17, 2022 Walter Trout, guitarist, singer/songwriter, has been playing the blues his entire life. With tips from B.B. King, Walter became one of the best blues guitarists today. He has had his ups and downs, with drugs & alcohol and even coming within hours of loosing his life. Walter has just released his 30th album titled: "Ride" - and this album honestly gives you a rid...

Original air date: July 6, 2022 This episode of Rock And Roll Confessional is with our good friend Gina Iorillo - Corrales. We met Gina at the radio station back in the 90s. Gina grew up in the music business with her family owning and managing the famous Agoura Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked for Mercury/Polydor music and MCA Records, and was the first female vice-president of Rock Promot...

Original air date: June 16, 2022 Lit's founding members and brothers Ajay & Jeremy Popoff join us for this episode. Lit had one of the biggest mega hits in the 90's: "My Own Worst Enemy", along with many others. The band's last album was a shift to country music, but their lastest album: "Tastes Like Gold" is back to the bands original roots - great party music! The album will be released on June...

Original air date: June 4, 2022 This episode is with Grammy award winners, Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, who are part of the team that is releasing the new Beach Boys remastered compilation: "The Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys"! It features 80 remastered tracks and is available in two formats: 3 CD set or 6 vinyl LP set. The release date is June 17, 2022 - just in time for summer....

Original Air date: May 11, 2022 Matt Sorum drummer for Guns 'N' Roses & The Cult, has a new book titled; Double Talkin' Jive (named after one of the GNR songs from the Use Your Illusion I album) and it has just been released. It's all about his life starting with his childhood through his current years. Matt talks about the CRAZY times while in Guns 'N' Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver along the s...