The Jersey Guys Podcast

Frank Vestry is a powerhouse vocalist known for his melodic rock sensibilities and soulful delivery. Following in the footsteps of his father, a classic crooner who instilled in him a deep love for melody and performance, Frank developed a voice that blends smooth phrasing with hard rock grit. Over the years, he’s fronted several notable melodic rock projects and built a reputation as one of the g...

Todd Michael Hall is best known as the powerhouse vocalist for Riot V , carrying on the legacy of the legendary metal band Riot with his soaring range and dynamic stage presence. Over the years, he’s also fronted Harlet , Reverence , and Jack Starr’s Burning Starr , earning a reputation as one of melodic metal’s most versatile and passionate singers. In 2020, Todd brought his incredible voice to a...

On this episode of The Jersey Guys Podcast , we welcome guitarist Paul Lidel , a powerhouse player whose career has spanned some of hard rock’s most memorable bands. Paul first made his mark with the gritty, no-frills rock attack of Dirty Looks , delivering raw riffs and relentless energy that earned the band a loyal following. He later joined forces with Dangerous Toys , bringing his fiery guitar...

Mitch Viegut began his professional music career in 1973, picking up his first guitar—a Fender Stratocaster—at the age of 12. By his mid-teens, he was performing steadily with the band StilRock before heading off to the University of Wisconsin (UW-Madison and UW–Eau Claire). There, he met fellow musician John Fisher, and together they formed Heros , a popular Midwest cover band that balanced night...

In episode 96 of The Jersey Guys Podcast, we’re joined by an incredibly talented musician and songwriter whose career has spanned decades and crossed genres. Tony Sciuto first made waves in the early 80s with his solo debut, Island Nights , a record that found international success and showcased his gift for melody. Beyond his solo work, Tony has been a member of the legendary band Little River Ba...

Today’s guest is Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter Greg Fraser . Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Greg’s musical journey began as a teenager with the local band Lennex, where he recorded an album with legendary David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson. Though that project never saw release, it set the stage for bigger things to come. In 1982, Fraser teamed up with bassist Stevie Skreebs, event...

In this episode we are joined by one of the most in-demand musicians in the world of rock and AOR — guitarist, songwriter, and producer Tommy Denander . Born and raised in Sweden, Tommy picked up the guitar at a young age and quickly turned his passion into a career that has seen him play on more than 3,000 albums. Over the years, he’s collaborated with an incredible roster of artists — from Alice...

Guitarist & songwriter Kenny ‘Kaos’ Holliday (aka Loney) is a high-energy player known for his searing riffs, melodic solos, and a career that’s spanned bands, albums, and countless live stages. From having played guitar and co-writing on Paul Laine’s debut album “Stick It In Your Ear” (1990) to playing on many Escape Music (UK) projects in the late 90s and early 2000s to being involved in son...

Alan Frew is the lead vocalist and founding member of Canadian pop-rock band Glass Tiger, known for timeless hits like “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”—which features backing vocals by Bryan Adams—and “Someday” (both top 10 hits in the US). Originally from Scotland, Frew moved to Canada as a teen and co-founded Glass Tiger in 1983. Their debut album, The Thin Red Line , went quadruple platinum in...

Mark Behn was a founding member and bassist of the American heavy metal band Malice , active during their classic era from 1981 through 1988, and part of their first reunion phase from 2006 to 2011. Originally from Portland, OR, Behn had played in local bands Fire Eye and Kharma before joining Malice. Founder Jay Reynolds recruited him and drummer Pete Laufman to move to Los Angeles in the early‑1...

Don Wolf is best known as the lead singer of Canadian hard rock band White Wolf and has released seven national and international albums in total. Based in South Surrey, British Columbia, Don is a seasoned vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist, and MIDI composer with a deep commitment to music. Over the years, he has collaborated with top producers such as Bruce Fairbairn, Jack Richardson, Mike Fraser...

Tom and Mark discuss some of their favorite albums released so far in 2025 as they review albums hitting the shelves in the first half of this year. Here are the releases we discussed, so you can track them down if you're interested in what we had to say! WET "Apex" Dream Theater "Parasomnia" Brother Firetribe "Number One EP" Don Airey "Pushed To The Edge" Tokyo Blade "Time Is The Fire" Harem Scar...

Tim Feehan is a Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and producer known for his standout solo albums Tim Feehan, Full Contact, and Pray for Rain. His music has appeared in major films like Licence to Kill, Arthur 2, and The Wraith (featuring his hit “Where’s the Fire”). A longtime collaborator with music legends like Steve Lukather, Richard Marx, and Randy Jackson (Journey, American Idol)...

Carl Dixon remains one of Canada's stellar rock voices. He's a musician and keynote speaker. Carl joined Coney Hatch in the 80s, opening for Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Peter Frampton, Ted Nugent, Accept, and Rush. Four decades later, Coney Hatch is still rocking. They performed at Sweden Rock Festival in June 2023 to rave reviews, they have a new vinyl double album out & and played a slate of...

Steve Lynch is a rock guitarist best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the band Autograph. Renowned for his pioneering two-handed (eight-finger) tapping technique, Lynch's innovative style significantly influenced 1980s rock guitar playing. Lynch began his musical journey as a bassist in 1968 but switched to guitar in 1970, inspired by the death of his hero, Jimi Hendrix. He graduated...

Bob Daisley (born February 13, 1950, in Sydney, Australia) is a renowned bassist, songwriter, and lyricist whose career spans over five decades. He is best known for his extensive work with Ozzy Osbourne, which contributed significantly to Osbourne's early solo success. Daisley began his musical journey in the 1960s, initially playing guitar before switching to bass at age 14. He gained early reco...

Mike Walsh is a NJ guitarist, songwriter, and producer best known as the creative force behind the melodic rock band Departure. With Departure, Walsh established a reputation for crafting polished, emotionally resonant rock music that blends soaring melodies with intricate musicianship. The band has released four albums, including Open Your Mind and Corporate Wheel , solidifying their place in the...

Pete Sandberg, born in Oslo, Norway, in 1967 and raised in Sweden, is a renowned Swedish rock vocalist best known for his work in melodic hard rock and AOR. He began his musical journey at age 14 with the band Rubbish Bin and signed his first record deal in 1986 as part of the duo Von Rosen, along with Magnus Rosen of HammerFall fame. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of Alien , contributin...

Alien – The Comeback of a Swedish Rock Legacy Formed in Gothenburg in 1986, Alien quickly rose to fame with their self-titled debut album Alien in 1988, featuring the unforgettable hit singles “Tears Don’t Put Out The Fire” and “Only One Woman.” The band became a staple of the melodic rock scene, capturing hearts across Europe and beyond. Over the decades, Alien has weathered the changes of time a...

Graham Bonnet (born December 23, 1947) is an English rock singer renowned for his powerful vocal range and dynamic stage presence. He began his career in the late 1960s with the duo The Marbles, achieving a UK Top 5 hit with "Only One Woman" in 1968, penned by the Bee Gees. In 1979, Bonnet joined the hard rock band Rainbow, replacing Ronnie James Dio as lead vocalist. His tenure with Rainbow produ...

Tommy La Verdi is an American lyricist/songwriter originally from Los Angeles, CA (now residing in Norway) with a recent history of hit singles throughout Europe and Asia. Numerous top 10 hits with K-Pop Legends DBSK, CSJH, Super Junior, and Boa. After moving to Norway he has dominated the Scandic music scene with five number-one singles in Norway and Top 10’s in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden all w...

Stefan Berggren is a Swedish singer who has worked with well-known bands and artists such as Uriah Heep, Snakes In Paradise, M3-Classic Whitesnake, The Company of Snakes, Manfred Mann, and Bernie Marsden to name a few. He has had bands together with the recently deceased Lee Kerslake in the Berggren Kerslake Band (“The Sun Has Gone Hazy” 2014), and the Don Airey Band. Berggren released his first s...

Few musicians have achieved the broad-based success that David Rosenthal has earned as a Musical Director, Keyboardist, Synthesizer Programmer, Producer, Composer, Orchestrator and touring professional. With a musical career spanning four decades, David's talents have been continually in demand for his skilled musical precision, technical expertise, and vast experience. David's multi-faceted caree...

Robbie LaBlanc has been singing and playing instruments since age 3. Robbie’s first influences (besides his dad, who was always singing and playing the guitar) were Trini Lopez and the Beatles. Shortly after, bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Grand Funk Railroad were further influences. Robbie’s first break in the music business came when he met Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavalier...

Guy Allison’s first record deal was signed with a band called Lodgic on A&M Records in 1985. This band included Michael Sherwood , Billy Sherwood , Jimmy Haun & Gary Starnes . The band was discovered by the 80's group Toto and was subsequently produced by Toto members David Paich and Steve Porcaro .. In 1987, Allison was selected by Patrick Moraz to fill the second keyboardist chair for th...