TALKIN' BOUT ROCK

On This Episode of Talkin Bout Rock: The Bass Master Returns : Billy Sheehan Taking a Break from the SOLD OUT Winery Dogs shows We catch up with Billy at his home in Nashville. He fills us in on recording the New Album and takes some questions from our listeners. What's Next for the Winery Dogs, The upcoming Mr. Big Tour, Talas V2 ? Tune in and Find out.

On this Episode I chat with Cosmos Modisaemang from SKIN FLINT A three piece Heavy Metal band hailing from Botswana, Africa. They have incorporated elements from African culture into heavy metal music, attracting the attention of international media.

From Brazil I chat with Fred Mika of SUNROAD about their Latest Album Sunesthesia, with Steph Honde – vocals, keyboards, guitars, Van Alexandre – lead guitars, JP Costa – rhythm guitars, vocals, Gui N Silva – bass guitars, and Fred Mika – drums, and they also feature Ronnie Romero (MSG, Rainbow), Carl Dixon(Coney Hatch, The Guess Who, April Wine) and Michael T. Ross (Hardline, Lita Ford) in this r...

On This Episode I chat with Rob Lamothe(Riverdogs) about his latest project: Cross Country Driver , which includes James Harper(Fighting Friday) and  Zander Lamothe. From having the chance to see Led Zeppelin multiple times to working with Guitar Legend Vivian Campbell (Dio, Def Leppard, Last in Line, Riverdogs) to also running a songwriting Camp for young Rockers.

On this Episode I chat with  Producer, Musician Joe Haze about his collaboration with Guitar Great - George Lynch for this new Project : The Banishment  and their Debut Album - Machine and Bone. We were surprised and delighted to have George Lynch  join the show for his insights on playing and how this new  project gave him the flexibility to explore some new ideas.

On This Episode- Rob Chats with Legendary Rock Drummer - Steve Riley From The L.A. Strip Club Days and writing for the new Album -The Dark Horse we "Rewind" the clock and talk about what went into recording the Single "Overdrive" for the Upcoming Album. Also he tells us about the time he went to see Legendary Rock Guitarist Randy Rhoads with another Guitar Legend -Eddie Van Halen.

On this Episode - I chat with Navarone Garibaldi(The son of Priscilla Presley and half-brother of Lisa Marie Presley.) & Kyle Hamood. How a chance meeting as kids would lead to 20 yrs later to form the band. And how their songwriting process has linked their thinking without themeven knowing it.

On this Episode  Greg Ross from EPIC TANTRUM Formed by  guitarists/composers Paul Ligner and Peter LaVine The band released their Debut Album Abandoned in the Stranger’s Room in Jan 2020. Since the pandemic put touring on hold, they are now getting ready to to hit the road opening for Nektar's 'Remember the Future' 50th Anniversary Tour  NY dates.

On this Episode Indiana blues-rock outfit -The Cold Stares  we chat with guitarist-singer Chris Tapp about the bands  explosive growth. Their first four albums have accumulated more than 20 million Spotify streams. And with TV commercials and a Trailer Song for the Cyberpunk 2077 Video Game they are rolling full steam ahead with Tour Dates and their New Album "Voices" coming out on March...

On this Episode- Ronnie Romero (best known as the former lead vocalist for Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black,  Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Vandenberg)  He stops by to chat about his upcoming release - Raised on Heavy Radio Out on Jan 27th from Frontiers Music. And gives us an Update on the  Release of His Solo Album and some new material that may have coming out with Lords of Black.

On this Episode- Guitarist, Songwriter - Jimi Bell His latest Project: Demons Down -Releases their Debut Album "I Stand" on March 10th 2023 We chat about his fascinating music career including: Playing on and Appearing in "The Light of Day" movie with Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox . His audition for Ozzy Osbourne. Working with Black Sabbath -Bassist: Geezer Butler Writing for House of Lords and Aut...

On This Episode - Todd Kerns  (multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer) He is most noted for being the bass player and back up singer in “Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators”, and for being the front man of “The Age of Electric”  also for fronting former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick’s band and his own Canadian supergroup, Toque.  We chat about his lates...

On This Episode - The Neon Angels -From Nashville, TN This All Female Rock band talks with us about their Music and  Influences and their goal to bring more awareness to Suicide Prevention.

On this Episode we welcome back the Amazing Robin McAuley He chats with us about his New Solo Release - ALIVE from Frontiers  and shares some News about other projects he has in the works including some news on some new material coming from Grand Prix.

On This Episode : Adam Feasey  - ADAM  AND THE HELLCATS From Bristol England he has been raising Hell for over 12 Years and Touring with his band. We chat with him about the Bands upcoming Release -CATALYST And the Upcoming U.K. Tour with Buffalo, NY Based Band: Hearts & Hand Grenades.

On this Episode I catch up with Kevin Estrella  from Pyramids on Mars

On This Episode we are on Location in Rochester, NY to chat with Mark Miller and Kire Najdovski from Talas V2 With their 1985 Album in the charts, we explorer what when into creating and recording this with Billy Sheehan, for what would what be the last project for their Dynamic Lead Singer and friend - Phil Naro

Rob Chats with Iza Loosli and Many Maurer from IZAMANYA. Many (The former Bass Player of the band KROKUS, and AIN’T DEAD YET) chats with us about creating original music in Switzerland with IZAMANYA and their Latest Release- NEXT

On this Episode i chat with Whole Lotta Rosies  This  All Girl AC/DC Tribute Band has been rocking shows from L.A to Europe. We check in with them and get a glimpse into the current scene in L.A. and what's happening with their soon to be released AC/DC Tribute Album.

On This Episode England Thrash Metal Guitarist: KRISTIAN HAVARD -  XENTRIX

On This Episode Rob Chats with: OZ OSBJORN Of ROCHESTER METAL BOOKING. He has been booking shows in Rochester NY for 15 yrs. We talk about his Birthday greetings from Joey Belladonna  and the advise he has for new bands.

On This Episode Rob chats with Dave Curry and John Kunes The Owners  School of Rock in Rochester, NY Meeting in High School in Rochester they tell us how their years in performing, and teaching music in the community would lead them to realizing their dream of opening The First School of Rock in Rochester, NY

On This Season 2 Finale of Talkin Bout Rock Rob goes on location at The School of Rock- North Buffalo We Speak with Joe Pietrkiewicz the owner of  SCHOOL OF ROCK - NORTH BUFFALO. With a Passion for Music and the community we see what makes this the Stand-Out Music Performance School for all ages.

Rob chats with Troy Spiropoulus from Slow Burning Car For 15 yrs they have been touring internationally and releasing new material This past Summer they opened for L.A. Guns at the Cannon Club in Calif we check in to talk about their Latest Release - Projection

On This Episode- Buffalo Music Hall Of Fame & Award Winning Drummer- Will Schulmeister From Rock to Blues to Country and Original Material Will has played the Local Music Scene in Buffalo Since the Early 70s Find out how he is giving back to the community with his Organization: WNY Drummers for the Homeless. And how he will be relaunching a Local Buffalo Music Award Yearly Event in tribute to...