Carr Stereo Podcast

Wow, did I have a BLAST sitting down to chat with Ron Keel, who many remember from his 80's band KEEL and his Country music re-birth as "Ronnie Lee Keel".  Ron is a full on "re-inventor" - with his company RFK Media, pivoting into online radio, movies, comic books and more. While never abandoning the Keel fans and constantly recreating ways to keep the 80's masses engaged.  We discuss Technology,...

It's always inspiring to connect with a band that I have been a huge fan of, that may not be top of mind for rock fans UNTIL they come back with something BIG. That is what this week's Carr Stereo Podcast represents.  As a radio programmer, I have been a longtime fan of Aranda.  Formed by brothers  Dameon and Gabe Aranda out of Oklahoma City.  Aranda  busted out of the active rock scene in the lat...

Let's jam with a hit machine! 38 Special! So many killer songs and as we enter a new year that has so many band hitting the road for 50th anniversary tours, I'm thrilled that 38 Special is one of them. I caught up with my old friend, 38 Special founder Don Barnes to talk about that magic catalog of tunes, advice he got from Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, his songwriting heroes, and the "MUSCLE...

I'm so excited to launch my second season of Carr Stereo with one of rock music's most epic voices- GLENN HUGHES- Glenn has been in so many incredible bands - Deep Purple, Trapeze, Hughes/Thrall, Black Country Communion, and of course his solo work. Glenn has a fantastic new release out- "CHOSEN" and we discuss music and life. Tracks from the release and how Glenn lives positively and authenticall...

I'm excited to introduce the first  "Industry Insider" episode of Carr Stereo, where I open up the forum to discuss podcasts with other hosts, radio, records, management and more and beyond excited to have Steve and Gerry - hosts of the SFN RUSH Fancast on Carr Stereo. SFN is a Podcast for Rush fans, and is one of the best Rush casts I've found. I was honored to have been a guest once (discussing...

What happens when a kid from Langhorne Pennsylvania becomes a fan of Slipknot, Meek Mill and Shinedown and decides to write and produce his own music at age 8? Chances are things will turn out pretty cool!  Matt Cullen morphed into Zero 9:36 after being inspired to create music. And create he has. I had a blast getting to know Zero and catch up with him live from the road just before he dropped hi...

Carr Stereo LOVES exposing new talent and Vengent Strays are SO talented! Vengent Strays -  Not just a band - It’s a Movement.  Hailing from California, members  honed their craft as one of SoCal's most popular 80's covers bands (Stay Tuned) and have been described as raw energy, cranked guitars, and unapologetic attitude,  delivering a sound that hits like a shot of adrenaline.  Now it's time to...

Carr Stereo goes live from the New Jersey home studio of guitar god Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal to  discuss 30 years of making music HIS WAY, (50 years of playing) the days of GNR, building guitars, early inspirations,  the "Bumblefoot Returns" release and play some tunes! You can watch the video version in the link below (this is best watched!) and please excuse the guitar lesson. I know I can't play! ...

Cory Marks is such a unique artist who combines the songwriting sensibility of country with the loud guitars of rock and metal and the Canadian hit making of Bryan Adams, I first met Cory and saw him live a few years back and was not disappointed. His new release "Sorry For Nothing Volume 2" is out now and we caught up the day before he left for tour with SEVENDUST on the "Southside Double Wide" A...

Bella Perron is a fantastic young guitar player who many know from her time with the all female rock band PLUSH, and her current band The Midnight Cowgirls. Bella is branching out and crafting instrumental rockers and in this episode, she discusses reinventing her sound, feel and not being afraid to jump in and take a chance.  We also discuss her new songs "Enlighten" and "Mirrors" and how being a...

What a blast catching up with New Jersey's own Emerson Hart from one of the underrated bands of all time- 90's hit makers - TONIC.  Emerson checked in to discuss kicking off a cool holiday tour with his pals Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Kevin Griffin from Better Than Ezra as a part of his "Ezra Ray Hart" project - which mixes the catalogs of all three bands with holiday tunes and a few surprises....

Des Rocs is as real as they come when it comes to authenticity in music.  A New York kid (4 generations strong) who was born Danny Rocco, Des first entered my radar in 2018, but it wasn't until I saw him perform live (opening for The Rolling Stones in a stadium!) in 2019, that I started to connect Des with a new sound of New York. We discuss his new tune "This Land" from the Borderlands 4 gaming s...

Love our NMD segments, which introduce you to rockers on the rise and this week Autumn Kings guitarist and co-vocalist Jake Diab hangs to discuss the bands Canadian roots (with flavor from the states) the success of their singles "Sleep when I'm Dead" and "Hellbound", their first European tour, making an investment in your band  and bringing the fun back to rock.  It's a cool look at a band who is...

It's a wild ride with a deep dive conversation with the man who founded and sang the mega rock hits for the band Saliva, Josey Scott.   Josey heads back to the beginning days of starting the band as a preachers kid, getting signed, mega hits, triumph and loss.   And he also discusses his future with two BANGING new tunes - "Famous" and "Who" - and celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Saliva's plati...

Most know Vernon Reid from his band Living Colour and his various guitar projects, but his deep dive into his new release - "Hoodoo Telemetry",  radio, The Black Rock Coalition (which he founded in 1985) , his love of Ernie Isley, fragmenting artists in the music biz and on the radio, rebellion and the Satantic Panic in music and more, made this one of the most amazing Carr Stereo chats.  Vernon i...

Dinosaur Pile-Up is such an epic band- Hailing from the UK, their brash, quirky, unique vibe is contagious! So where have they been? Their 2019 debut "Celebrity Mansions" was killer and then they were gone.  Their frontman Matt Bigland joins me for an in-depth chat about his health, survival, falling in love and getting creative again. The bands new release - "I've Felt Better" is a fun banger, (w...

Kristyn Hope and her band Daedric are one of Metal Music's most exciting new sounds.  Combining classical style vocals, with guttural heavy growls, and inspired by the Elder Scrolls , their second release "As The Light Left" is a deeply personal journey through Kristyn's life and soul. She explains why it's so hard to "let music go", how her musical partners are more of a band this time and her vi...

Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth are saving rock and gearing up to release their third record- "The End"- In this episode Wolf and TC talk about the new energy behind the new release, the ever evolving loyal fan base, videos, Drumeo, the headlining tour and more.  "The End" is out 10/24/2025 and it's brilliant.  Thanks Wolf!  TC Out! Tune in next week!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Molly Rennick (Haining - congrats on the wedding!) chess into Carr Stereo to discuss the bands second release "Conspiracy", and the new generation of Metal Women carrying SCREAMS to a new level. Molly tells CS about the inspiration for their latest single "Succubus", how a DIY new band works with amazing producers and vocal coaches and how she masters HER amazing metal vocals. Metal fans, this is...

Ayron Jones is a master at reinventing what we love about rock. Guitar driven passion, storytelling authenticity, and a fusion of sounds and styles.  Ayron is  a ground breaker with his solo artist chart topping rock history.  His debut release "Child Of the State" launched him into rock stardom and his second release "Chronicles Of The Kid" kept him on the road - non-stop touring with every genre...

Jason Bonham opens up about keeping the legacy alive with "Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening" , memories of life on the road with dad, 50 Years of Physical Graffiti, re-entering the Motocross world, and tells me which rock legend (who called Jason the "Greatest Drummer Alive Today") was denied backstage access to one of his shows!  TC Out! Tune in next week!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Black Stone Cherry is one of current based rock music's most dynamic bands and Chris Robertson is not only a super talented frontman, vocalist, guitar player and songwriter, he's also a great friend.  I was so excited when I grabbed the first chat with Chris about the bands upcoming EP - "Celebrate" .  Chris breaks down the songs, talks about covering an 80's pop classic with a rock pal and why Do...

Chris Daughtry is a force of nature and the release of his band Daughtry's second EP in a year- "Shock To The System 2" has solidified their seat in the current based rock arena and Chris's position as a rock star.  In this episode Chris discusses crafting the emotional songs, reinvention, writing your own story and leaving the opinions of others behind to become your authentic self.   Advice from...

Saving Abel returns with new music and their frontman Jared Weeks gets candid with me on the inspiration behind the new songs, and feeling inspired in life after 5 years of sobriety and making peace with the past.  Who moved him to pursue music? How has social media helped him? and why does he believe WE have the power to empower?  Find out in this episode of Carr Stereo.  TC Out! Tune in next wee...

Introducing awesome new rock artists is a BIG part of who I am and what I do and "New Music Discovery" is a big part of Carr Stereo.   How does a California kid have the nerve to hit up a member of Tesla, meet Sammy Hagar, and get his band started? Meet Dino Wild from Red Voodoo, a band with a killer vintage vibe, and a DIY mentality. Indie and awesome.  "We Are A Gen Z Rock Band"! They sure are.....