The Rock is George Podcast

George Dionne interviews LEE AARON about her latest album Elevate. AARON also discusses the stories that inspired some of the songs, finally hitting the road to support her 2021 album Radio On, her appearance at a benefit show for Rocket Norton (PRiSM), her upcoming appearance on the 2023 Monsters of Rock Cruise, memories of recording Some Girls Do (1991), her drummer/husband’s 200,000 vinyl recor...

George Dionne interviews JACK KOLE of the Chicago-based ‘80s tribute band MOCK STAR. Kole discusses the life and frustrations of being in a local tribute band, how he formed MOCK STAR, the ‘rules’ you need to follow to be in the band, the local club scene and competition, making the fans a part of their shows, opening for some of the bands they play tribute to, having a Spinal Tap moment while cov...

George Dionne interviews DAVID REECE of IRON ALLIES about their debut album Blood In Blood Out. Reece also discusses the formation of the project, the stories behind the singles, taking the project on the road, carving out their own sound, recovering his old BANGALORE CHOIR demos, his recording projects during lockdowns, his KNAC limo ride from hell, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist RAY DETONE and drummer MICHAEL SCIOTTO of MIGLIORI AMICI & CO about their latest EP Best of Friends. The duo also discusses what lead to the project, pulling in their special guests, how to name an instrumental, can the project get to a live stage, their histories with FROM THE FIRE and DRIVE, SHE SAID, their other current music projects, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews TYLER BRYANT of TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN about their latest album Shake the Roots. Bryant also discusses the band starting their own label, the stories behind the singles, working with his wife Rebecca from LARKIN POE, the band’s touring plans, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews LISA BODNAR and DANN ARAQUE of LISA BODNAR & WHISTLEGRASS about their latest album 40 Years in the Desert. The couple also discusses how they met, signing with Deko Entertainment, their PA67 tour, new music already completed, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews CHRIS IMPELLITTERI of IMPELLITTERI about the band’s latest compilation release Wake The Beast: The Impellitteri Anthology. Chris also discusses why Rob Rock departed early but came back, how Graham Bonnet was recruited but then left, the band’s success in Japan, Impelletteri’s current live show plans, their upcoming studio album, why Chris is not a fan of side projects, an...

George Dionne interviews bassist JEFF BERLIN about his latest album Jack Songs, a tribute to late CREAM bassist JACK BRUCE. BERLIN also discusses Bruce’s influence on his bass playing, the musicians that made appearance on the album, upcoming live shows with his solo band, traveling bass guitar lessons, his philosophy on life (and the bass guitar), and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews vocalist MICHAEL FERENTINO of LOVE IN REVERSE about their latest album Fake It. Ferentino also discusses how the band formed, recording and releasing their debut EP & LP, touring with REPUBLICA & IAN ASBURY, his BEDTIME FOR ROBOTS project, almost becoming a part of Dale Bozzio’s MISSING PERSONS in the 90s, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews THE MIDNIGHT DEVILS bassist and vocalist Sam Spade about their latest album Never Beg For It. Spade also discusses working with producer Chip Z’Nuff, the stories behind the singles, touring with PRETTY BOY FLOYD & ENUFF Z’NUFF, their record deal with Pavement Entertainment, playing Rocklahoma, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews UPON WINGS vocalist ANNE AUTUMN about her newest EP Last Love. Anne also discusses the stories behind the songs, the 10th anniversary of “The Dream,” how members of KYNG, PRIMAL FEAR, FALLING IN REVERSE & SLAVES ON DOPE contributed, UPON WINGS touring possibilities, her ties to professional wrestling, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews STEVE GASPÁR, keyboardist and founder of THE HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS. GASPÁR discusses the ensemble’s latest EP Field of Grace, how he assembled the musicians involved in the project, the stories behind the songs, his involvement with the New England Music Hall of Fame, his prior endeavors in the industry, the DIY nature of his work, and much, much more. *Photo credits: Bill Mc...

George Dionne interviews vocalist Robby Thomas Walsh of PURPENDICULAR about their latest album Human Mechanic. Walsh also discusses the band’s beginnings as a DEEP PURPLE tribute band, adding DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice to the band, switching from covers to originals, signing with Metalville Records, performing with other members of DEEP PURPLE, and much, much more. *Band photos by Valeria Dimit...

George Dionne interviews songwriter, producer, and musician Alessandro Del Vecchio of SUNSTORM about their latest album Brothers in Arms. Del Vecchio also discusses the effect of Ronnie Romero taking over vocalist duties, his songwriting process, how he tackles multiple music projects, whether or not he has a stake in the Frontiers Music label, his work EDGE OF FOREVER, THE BIG DEAL, HARDLINE, JOR...

George Dionne interviews ADEMA frontman RYAN SHUCK about the band’s latest single “Violent Principles.” Shuck also discusses revitalizing ADEMA, their plans for recording and releasing new music, future touring opportunities, what’s going on with JULIEN-K, the 25th anniversary of ORGY’s Candyass album, could ORGY reunite, and much, much more

George Dionne interviews Silvano Ancellotti and Lorenzo Testa of the Celtic Rock meets Traditional Irish music act UNCLE BARD & THE DIRTY BASTARDS. The Italian-born duo discuss the band’s latest latest hits compilation The Story So Far, signing their deal with Angel Air Records, future live appearances, how they got their name, and much, much, more.

George Dionne interviews STEVE BLAZE, the guitarist and founder of LILLIAN AXE. Blaze discusses the band’s latest album From Womb to Tomb, the addition of their new vocalist and drummer, touring the UK with Riot Act, signing with their new label, his 2x induction to the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews GRAVE DIGGER frontman CHRIS BOLTENDAHL about their latest album Symbol of Eternity. Boltendahl also discusses the band’s new record label, their touring plans, recording his first solo album, whether he has considered retirement, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews DIO drummer Vinny Appice about the 2022 release of the Holy Diver: Super Deluxe Edition Edition Box Set. Appice discusses how the band was formed in 1982, the recording process, Holy Diver’s initial release, the touring that followed, his views on the 2022 remix of the album, forming LAST IN LINE with the original DIO band, their new music, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Jan Hoffman of the German Progressive Rock act LONG DISTANCE CALLING about their latest album Eraser. Hoffman also discusses the importance of visuals with instrumental music, how classic studio recording is important to their music, their new record label EarMusic, what to expect at their lives shows, the band members past in the Death Metal genre, his thoughts on the Pan...

George Dionne interview vocalist and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan of STYX. Gowan discusses the band’s current Live & UnZoomed Tour, sharing the stage with REO SPEEDWAGON & LOVERBOY, adding producer Will Evankovich to the live band, their latest studio album Crash of the Crown, their pervious studio album The Mission, future GOWAN solo material, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews vocalist & producer John Elefante about his latest solo album The Amazing Grace. Elefante also discusses touring with the Voices of Rock Radio, his time with Kansas, new Mastedon music, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist & vocalist Christian Carlsson of the Swedish acts CIRCUS PRÜTZ & THE QUILL. Carlsson discusses Circus Prütz’s new album Blues Revolution, how he was recruited as vocalist, the stories behind the singles, the band’s festival appearances, The Quill’s 30th Anniversary show, future material from The Quill, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews vocalist & frontman MERCURY of the Swedish techno-pop act PRIEST. The ex-GHOST bassist discusses their latest album Body Machine, getting their music into a Mel Gibson movie, signing with Cleopatra Records, working with film maker Vicente Cordero on a recent music video, their upcoming tour with Combichrist, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews frontman Bobby Amaru of SALIVA. Amaru discusses the band’s latest single “Crows,” the band’s next full-length album, their current U.S. tour, their Every 20 Years EP, his work as a producer, and much, much more.