Carl’s RollerCoaster Podcast

Joe Lazarus is a British drummer, best known for his current work with British Hard rock band Voodoo Six and for his collaboration with ex- Oceansize member, Mark Vennart. He has also performed with The Worldonfire , Inheaven , British Theatre (band) and Iron Maiden tribute bands Hi-on Maiden and Maiden uniteD .

Return To Dust embodies the sound of shedding the weight of the past while embracing the promise of tomorrow. The Los Angeles-based quartet—Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums]— brings a fresh perspective to alternative rock. Their music fuses powerful harmonies, fuzz-laden riffs, and seismic grooves, fueled by the...

Phil X, is a Canadian musician. Since 2013, he has played lead guitar with Bon Jovi and officially replaced former lead guitarist Richie Sambora in 2016. It's Phil's 2nd appearance on the podcast! PHIL X & THE DRILLS are proud to unleash their latest album, ‘POW! Right In The Kisser’ to the world! Alongside the release, out via Frontiers Music Srl, the band is sharing the hot fresh track, “Bro...

John McMurtrie (born 1969) is a British music photographer. He makes portraits of musicians, usually in the heavy rock arena. He has shot covers for Metal Hammer magazine and Total Guitar magazine and also contributes to Rolling Stone (USA) and Qmagazine (UK).[ citation needed ] He is the official photographer for Iron Maiden  and author of the book Iron Maiden: On Board Flight 666, a behind-the-s...

Peter DiStefano (born July 10, 1965, in Santa Monica, California , U.S.) is an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work in the alternative rock band Porno for Pyros (the Jane's Addiction offshoot featuring vocalist Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins ). Composer. Guitarist. Producer. Founding Member of Porno For Pyros. An awe inspiring conversation with this absolute legend...

Dani is an amazing Production Assistant, TM Assistant, Photographer and all around amazing person. She has gone through some very impressive changes in her professional life, whilst going through some pretty hard changes in her personal life as well, in order to truly find herself on both levels of her life. This is a very inspirational conversation. Finding your happy place, your happy path of li...

Michael is a well rounded experienced professional of the music touring business, with lots of insights about the industry and how to pave your way into living the life of your dreams. Having worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Orianthi, Pat Travers, REO Speedwagon amongst many others, Michael has lived, seen and worked through it all during the 80's, 90's and 00's.  P...

John began his career in live event production in 1979 as the concert chairman at California State University, Sacramento. Shortly after, he launched a small production company and began managing local bands, one of which, Steel Breeze, was signed to RCA records with John as their manager and executive producer. The band went on to support national tours for Kansas, Hall & Oates, and The Who,...

A little short Stoic message, for us all to remind ourselves to focus on what's under our own control and be happy!

Jamie Hall is a musician, producer and main man behind the British band Tigercub.   Perfume of Decay, their debut on Pearl Jam legend Stone Gossard’s Loosegroove records, their third record of nocturnal, hard-hitting rock, frontman Jamie Hall draws the curtains shut and embraces a moody, melancholic sound that’s every bit as cinematic as Hollywood itself.   It’s an album about counterpoint and opp...

Harry Waters is a pianist/songwriter and composer. His piano style is influenced by the classical masters Vladimir Horowitz, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Arthur Rubinstein and New Orleans greats Dr John and Professor Longhair. ​ He toured in his father's band, Roger Waters, for 15 years, for The Wall and The Dark Side of the Moon tours, and most recently Desert Trip alongside The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan...

Isaac Delahaye is a Belgian guitarist and composer, best known as the lead guitarist of the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. A very pleasant and insightful conversation, giving perspective about all sides of his musical journey and well established career.  Hope you all enjoy this conversation, as much as I did! Love, Carl

A few thoughts on school. Do you agree? :) Carl Casagrande  

Building trust is a superpower. Here's how - from Robin Dreeke, an FBI Behaviour Expert!

Rob Chapman is an English musician, YouTuber, and the founder and co-owner of Chapman Guitars. Chapman is known for his popular instructional YouTube channel and as demonstrator of guitar equipment for Andertons Music Co. He is the lead singer and a guitarist for the blues/Americana band Clockwork Wolf & Co, and was previously the frontman of rock band Dorje. On this very personal conversation, Ro...

Raphael is a very accomplished musician, who plays bass and drums on the Brazilian band Ego Kill Talent. Raphael started earlier in his life to play bass, guitar and eventually drums. Influenced by a lot of Jazz, MTV in the early 90's was what really shaped Raphael's drumming style and dreams. Dreams that most certainly have been fulfilled in various ways, from venturing as festival organiser, org...

Stefan Helleblad, born 1978 on Gotland. Known as the guitarist of the Dutch band Within Temptation. Also works with recording and mixing. Started his work in the field as a sound engineer at Sandkvie Studio at Micke Lyander. In this context, in addition to Within Temptation, he has also worked with bands such as The Ark, Delain and Mooncoloured Hounds. Stefan has been working on the production of...

The Last Internationale (TLI) is an American rock band formed by New York City guitarist Edgey Pires and vocalist Delila Paz. The group is known for its socially-conscious lyrics and strong live performances. Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello introduced the band to his bandmate, drummer Brad Wilk , who subsequently joined the band between 2014 and 2015. Their debut album, We Will Reig...

Mindfulness will increase your performance, heighten your creativity and deepen your self awareness, but neither your parents nor school teach you how to practice it. Here's in 5 minutes, how can you start your journey into it! Hope this is of help to you all :) Love, Carl

Happy 2023 dear friends!   Yours truly here, talking a bit about how to avoid procrastination, benefits of a daily routine, discipline leading to habits and even Marcus Aurelius. Yes!   A beautiful new year ahead, full of possibilities for all of us. Hope you are all off to a great start! Much love, Carl

Great pleasure to have as guests, the great Pete and Vinnie Play. Outstanding musicians that I can also call dear friends.  Very inspirational chat about the path chosen in life, meeting up, career, music business and life in general! Even karma was approached :) Make sure you check them on their socials: IT: @petevinnieplay YouTube: peteandvinnieplay