The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Music and Show Business

The Candlepower Hour welcome So Cal Ghetto Metal rappers and Candlepower Records artists BLAXMYTH back to the show. We introduce female partner Blaze to the mix! This is their second time on the podcast. Together we cover the origins of BLAXMYTH, D-Roc and Body Count, The Black Panthers in Los Angeles, Ghetto Metal and Women in Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Entertainment Industry is currently going through profound change in more ways than one. Many predict that everything that we know and love in this incredible world is gone forever. Production. From sitcoms and talk shows to features, live talent shows and everything in between, Hollywood as we know it has come to a screeching halt. Soundstages remain empty, many crew members are going on 2 ye...

On this episode we chat with old school stagehand, lighting tech and roadie Patrick Orourke. His experiences with legendary staging company Showco, Thin Lizzy and VariLite are now herby told. Join us! Patrick is a featured guest storyteller in the incredible book We Are The Crew written by Lisa Deyesso with Christina Harlin. Now available on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Following up on Lisa Deyesso and her amazing new book We Are The Crew, The Candlepower Hour welcomes veteran musician, stagehand and storyteller David Warmkessel. Every stagehand and show crew has their own incredible story to tell. Davids' is no exception! We are honored to have Mr Warmkessel on the podcast. We Are The Crew lays the stories out with in incredible, easy to read, format. Rock Stars...

Join us for this incredible interview with veteran stagehand, rigger and new author Lisa Deyesso. Her powerful new book "We Are The Crew" is a collection of Rock and Roll stories like you've never heard before! Told by stagehands who were there in the trenches, stages and above in the catwalks. The Crew House is the goal! We Are The Crew. Avail on Amazon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Tune in to this incredible story of Heavy Metal, Custom Harley Davidsons, Tragedy and Recovery on this episode with Los Angeles musician, heavy crane operator and Rock and Roll veteran Rich Gonzales... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles based and bi-coastal band Blaxmyth discusses their origins, describes Ghetto Metal and chats it up on the issues and the music! Another deep dive. Blaxmyth is a must see live act. They are rolling strong and flying the BLAXMYTH Flag. CPH is proud to have these artists on the podcast. Listen up and learn from the streets. Download those episodes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

FISHBONE in the House! We’re back — and fired up! The Candlepower Hour proudly presents two of Los Angeles’ very own legends: musicians, educators, and all-around inspirations. Today’s guests are Lisa Marie Maestas — drummer, songwriter, and educator — and her powerhouse partner, Tracey “Spacey T” Singleton, lead guitarist of Sound Barrier, the first all-Black metal band ever signed to a major lab...

Beauty In Chaos! If you want something done right, do it yourself! Tonight on The Candlepower Hour… We welcome legendary guitar player, producer, songwriter and President of Schecter Guitars! Michael Ciravolo! This is a story you all gotta hear! From his upbringing in New Orleans to his fire brand of Goth music, collaborations with Wayne Hussey, Simon Gallup, Al Jourgensen, and Robin Zander (to na...

Once again The Candlepower Hour reaches across the pond and now to the center of the universe! Our featured guest is making waves in Los Angeles. With over 300 written songs, Grammy nominations, works featured on projects such as The Sopranos, Breaking Bad and live performances in front of The President and Robert De Niro! We are proud to welcome multi-talented Goth, Alternative and New Wave Artis...

Dress Black. Nails Black. Cloak Black. Crosses of Silver. Candles of Fire. Welcome to the musical underworld of Mark Gemini Thwaite & The Candlepower Presents Legendary Guitarist and Songwriter from The Mission UK, Peter Murphy, Revolting Cocks and Sevendials' Mark Gemini Thwaite. Today we are honored to have a first in Gothic Music and History. Join us as we dive deep into the underworld of Goth...

"Ashley Bads' Badass and Deadly Interview"  The Candlepower Hour goes deep once again. Bringing the underground to the surface. From the fetish and gothic NYC Underground to LA. The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. Dystopian Los Angeles and all points leading to the dark subculture, music and fashion of International Latex Burlesque Performer, Singer/Songwriter, Fetish Model and Artist Ashley Bad...

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents a man who needs no introduction. We are Highly Honored and Grateful to introduce the one and only Mr Vinny Appice...  Join us for this incredible sit down interview with the legend himself, Vinny Appice. Tune in to his stories of youth, Brooklyn NY, music, and his remarkable journey navigating through the incredible opportunit...

The Candlepower Hour: Surviving Showbizz Presents...Ladies and Gentlemen, We are Stunned, Proud and Honored to have with us in our studio, Legendary Music Producer, Engineer, Songwriter and founder of the infamous Cherokee Studios, the one and only Bruce Robb. Join us as we dive deep into the incredible world of Bruce Robb as we discuss his incredible history and life. His personal and collaborate...

The Candlepower Hour cordially invites you on a Heavenly Trip To Hell.  Listen up, Folks! Long Beach CA is Trending!  On this episode we welcome HTTH! We are honored once again with another incredibly inspiring interview. And it's a first for us that we got the whole band with us! Heavenly Trip To Hell has been around the block. Hear how they formed, what makes them go and how they pay it all forw...

Razing Jane joins us from San Pedro! In the House! Punk Rock Vets Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are doing Amazing Things and Making Great Music! Let's dive in and catch up!  Veteran musicians and industry insiders Brian Coakley and Grace Parris from Razing Jane are teamed up for writing, producing and performing. True collaboration and partnerships bring out the best. Join us in...

The Candlepower Hour Presents: Antonio Aguilar of Alma Sangre...Fueled by ElectraCast. Join us for this powerful discussion of current topics we cannot ignore anymore, We chat about the beautiful music of Alma Sangre, Cesar Chavez and the movement of farm labor in California and America for civil rights and urgent family matters that affect us all. This is a powerful conversation. We are highly ho...

The Candlepower Hour Proudly Presents  Veteran Television Producer Todd Barton and his wife and business partner Laura Barton. Join us for an amazing and reminiscing chat about the Golden Age of Television (The 90s!), The late great Executive Producer Woody Fraser, Ryan Seacrest, current projects, mental health and the wonderful new venture Apple Affirmations. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Welcome to Keys 2 The City on The Candlepower Hour. Our guest on this episode is Talent Manager, Promoter and Long Beach native Dennis Kopczak. Join us as we discuss important matters concerning Life and Music, Punk Rock, Promoting Events and Dennis' Amazing Work with The Salvation Army.  Recovery IS an Option!  "Life Gets Lifey"- Johnny Manning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Mercury & Diego talk all things Los Angeles Fires with returning guest, retired Tour Bus driver & KW Beverly Hills Realtor Ross Rylance. Join us for this informative conversation with Ross as we discuss very important matters affecting our city of Los Angeles.  Topics include. The Fires, Loss and Recovery, Toxins and Air, Mental Health, Insurance and Rebuilding, What we can all do. Be informed. Ch...

The Candlepower Hour returns with our new segment! Keys 2 the City! Join us as we reach out to amazing individuals, artists and bands as we honor great people doing great things!  We welcome our returning guest for a catch up. Independent filmmaker, record label owner, band leader and musician...Tanner Poppitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mastering. The Final Step in Record Production.  Mastering Artist Maor Appelbaum Explains The Process and Vital Importance. Own Your Record Masters But Master Your Record First! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Candlepower Hour Presents Glendales' Finest. Not the Police. The Other Side Of The Tracks Finest! The Lepre Brothers Tony and Chris from Wolves Of Tomorrow drop in for another inspirational conversation about growing up in Southern California, The Hood, and Old School Way of Life. The L.A. Jazz Music Scene, Long Beach Ca, The Current State of the Music Business, The Sharp Contrast Between Home...

Indie Rock Meets Avant-Punk in a Sonic Pasta Primavera! Welcome to another amazing podcast with our new friend and guest! The artist Lakookala is in the house!  Talented Multi-Instrumentalist, Punk Rocker and Performing Artist Nicole Ranalli AKA Lakookala is here to brighten our day with her amazing story of surviving as an artist, what it's like growing up in an East Coast Italian-American neighb...

Motion!  We are Honored to have with us in studio accomplished Flamenco Dancer, Musician, Artist and Teacher Rocio Ponce. Join us for this awesome and intense interview where we discuss art, dance and many important matters that concern our community. We keep it down to earth here and Ms Ponce is a valuable and respected inspiration and leader here in this city we call Los Angeles. Our Home Town....