Let It Rip - With Ron

Let it Rip returns as Ron welcomes Robert Edwards (Talkin' Bout Rock podcast) and Matthew Campbell to discuss a bunch of stuff from the rock world. Topics covered this week include the Buffalo rock scene, Billy Sheehan, Matt's KISS connection through the military, Gene Simmons deserving credit for everything, great new albums by veteran acts such as ACCEPT, Mr. Big, Judas Priest, and mor...

This week Ron returns with a chat with rising rock band Tattered Sons! The band recently recently headed to Pennsylvania to record a 4 track EP with producer (and former Lynch Mob bassist) Anthony Esposito. The result is a solid collection of songs for rock fans everywhere. In this discussion, the guys share the story of the making of the album, their DIY process and how it compares to the traditi...

This week Ron is joined by the guys from Voodoo Moonshine! Pedro Espada on vocals, Jeff Losawyer on guitar, Hector Acevedo on bass, Rick Gatheman rounds out the rhythm section. Voodoo Moonshine released their full length sophomore CD "Bottom of the Barrel" on February 4, 2022.  In this conversation the guys detail the many twists and turns the band has experienced over their 20+ year exi...

Joining your host Ron Jones this week is rising country artist Izabel Gray.  Izabel Gray is a singer-songwriter born and raised in St. Louis, MO.   In July of 2021, she made the move to Nashville, TN to pursue her dreams.  Since then, she's released several songs and continues to push forward. In this conversation, Izabel shares her story; from an inspirational childhood trip to Nashville to...

We're back with a double-shot of great interviews from ROCKNPOD in Nashville! We start things off with a fun chat with the guys from Tattered Sons! This up and coming band out of Nashville has great music and equally as entertaining personalities. Topics covered in this chat include discussion of their song 'The Devil That You Know,' real life events translated into music, their son...

We're back with another great interview filled with laughs and great stories. Don Jamieson sat down with us at the recent ROCKNPOD Expo in Nashville. Don tells us what went down with the cancellation of That Metal Show, his experience of doing USO tours, performing for Girl Scouts, standup comedy in the cancel culture climate, his favorite experiences as a comedian, and opening for Metallica....

We're back with a great interview with comedian Craig Gass! Recorded live at the ROCKNPOD Expo in Nashville, TN, Craig has a lot of great stories to share. Topics covered in this talk include performing for Girl Scouts, Brian Regan, cancel culture in comedy, growing up in a deaf family, working with Howard Stern, Tracy Morgan, and more!  Keep up with Craig Gass at www.getgass.com We hope you...

Join us this week to check out our conversation with Drew Fortier! Recorded at the recent ROCKNPOD Expo in Nashville, Drew has a lot to share. *Fair Warning: You might break into fits of laughter from listening to this interview*.  From his band The Lucid (with David Ellefson), his found-footage film 'Dwellers,' and future movie projects, Drew has a lot going on. Other topics covered inc...

We're back after a long break with a brand new episode of Let it Rip! Join Ron ,Mike Moon, and Dawn Aurore of the Rochester Rock Brigade for a great hour of rock discussion! We kick things off with discussion of a new trend in concerts; throwing things at the artist as well as how the concert culture has shifted over the years.  Another subject covered is where your hosts see the future of ro...

Here at Let it Rip, we love supporting our local artists!!! We had the honor of sitting down with Abe Montalvo to discuss his experience in the Chattanooga music scene, his new hit single Left to Suffer, being signed with the guitar company PRS, and his upcoming EP. This dude is the real deal, make sure you don't miss out on this amazing conversation. Also there is a link below to check out h...

This is Part 2 of our KISS Special, and the conversation only gets better. Chris and Lydia hold nothing back as they talk about some of the harder times for the band, and make sure you stay through the end to get the Let it Rip crews reaction to the conversation. Grab your favorite drink and snack, and enjoy the rest of the conversation. Hear all episodes of Let It Rip with Ron at https://letitrip...

KISS A Journey of 1,000 years is our ode to one of the greatest rock bands of all time!! We had the great opportunity to talk to 2 people that knew the band better then just about any one, Lydia Criss and Chris Lendt! We talk the good, the bad, and these two share great stories that give you some first hand experience to the inner happenings that you  won't hear anywhere else. Enjoy part one...

It's an honor to put the spotlight on a couple of really good friends of the show, and let them talk about their businesses. First up we have Josh with JW Creates talking about his creative design business that focuses on graphic design, album covers, websites, podcasts and so much more. Also we have the very talented Nita 'Ann, and her iPhone photography business Nitainnashiville Photog...

Do you ever feel like the price of seeing your favorite band is getting too expensive...? Have you ever paid an arm and a leg for a ticket and left disappointed...? Have you ever felt the pain of fees doubling your ticket price...? If you said yes to any of the those questions, you are not alone. The Let it Rip crew does what they do best, and they hold nothing back on the state of ticket prices,...

It's been FOREVER since the whole gang just got together, and talked about music. This episode includes a new member to the Let It Rip - With Ron team. Ron's very own son, Mark Jones, joins in to talk about the topic "Is old music killing new music...?" You don't want to miss this one!!! As always, the conversation gets a little rowdy, there's a lot of laugher, and it...

It was an honor to talk with the lead singer of Accept, Mark Tornillo!! We had an amazing conversation about his journey becoming the lead singer of Accept, song writing, the current state of touring, and the awesome album Too Mean To Die. We really enjoyed this conversation and we know you will love it too!! Don't forget to check out the Album, Too Mean to Die, and buy it where ever you get...

2021 was a great year for the Let it Rip - With Ron podcast, and we can't thank you guys enough!!! Between the great guests, Rock N Pod, and all our new and faithful listeners, we are just blown away by what we did last year. We welcomed a new host to the show, Ms. Jennifer Mars, and for the year in review we talk about some of our favorite music and memories from last year.  Then last but no...

Live from the Eightball camp, as Ron calls it, this is our interview with our good friends Eightball!! This was before the release of their newest album Heat of Her Thighs, and we got to discuss the album, their song writing, and about their live show experience. These guys are the true definition of a Rock N Roll band, but they are also humble, down to earth guys. Get a sneak peak behind the new...

What a way to wrap up 2021, and wrap up our interviews from Rock N Pod 2021!!! We go from Gregg Bissonette serenading Jennifer, to a really fun conversation with Drew Fortier about his movie and music projects. As always there is a ton of laughter, great conversation and you know Ron is going to Let it Rip on someone!!!  Hear all episodes of Let It Rip with Ron at https://letitripwithron.buzzsprou...

More Rock N Pod 2021 interviews!!! We had great conversations with both Ron Keel and Rik Fox. First off we have the Metal Cowboy, Ron Keel, talking about finding his voice in two different genres of music. Not to be out done, but our second conversation talks about Rik's journey in the music industry, and having to work with some of the most "colorful" people in the rock world. You...

This one is for the drummers!!! We had the honor of sitting down with these two legendary drummers at Rock N Pod 2021, and honestly these interviews are full of stories and shenanigans that everyone will enjoy. We also had a special guest Martin Motnik who also sat in with Christopher Williams during our interview. Get ready to laugh and learn, and hear some stories that will just make you go WHAT...

Have you ever wanted to have your name in the credits of an album...? Would you like to have a gold record to hang on the wall of your studio or man cave...? Well you're in luck because you have an opportunity to be a part of an amazing album, with amazing guest artists, all put together by an amazing guy Martin Motnik. We had the pleasure of meeting Martin at Rock N Pod 2021, and now we have...

We had the great honor to sit down with the hottest band at Rock N Pod 2021, Resist and Bite. These guys played a full set on the Friday night before Rock N Pod, and they killed it!! It was a crazy interview, lots of laughing, lots of distractions, but the center piece is this awesome band. Their new self titled album Resist and Bite is out now. Go buy it, stream it, share it, and then listen to t...

Finally, more of our interviews from Rock N Pod 2021!!! Warning.... be prepared to be rolling on the floor laughing listening to this one. We kick this podcast off with the one and only Craig Gass, who literally had us laughing from the second he set down, until they pulled him away for his next interview. Also on this podcast is Vinny Appice, and we really only scratched the surface on his story....

We are honored to bring you this great interview with Toby Wright, the legendary producer, mixer and engineer. This was a panel style discussion at Rock N Pod 2021, so sit back and enjoy our conversation with one of the industries greats! Hear all episodes of Let It Rip with Ron at https://letitripwithron.buzzsprout.com/ as well as Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other major podcasting platforms.