The Rock is George Podcast

George Dionne interviews vocalist James Durbin of the Frontiers Music supergroup CLEANBREAK. Durbin discusses their debut album Coming Home, how the band formed, the impact of Judas Priest on his songwriting, his DURBIN solo project, his love of professional wrestling, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Joe Bouchard (ex-BLUE OYSTER CULT) about his latest solo album American Rocker. Bouchard also discusses the stories behind the singles, almost falling for a concert scam, songwriting lessons with Ian Hunter (MOTT THE HOOPLE), Metallica covering one of his songs, working with members of BOC recently, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Nathan James of ICONIC. James discusses the supergroup’s debut album Second Skin, how the members were brought together, his annual Nathan Fest event, his stage role in Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, his plans with Inglorious, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Stet Howland and John Hyatt of HOWLAND HYATT. Stet & John talk about their debut self titled album, working with label Mindsnap Media, backing Jean Beauvoir on tour, working on a new Metal Church album, future music projects, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Devil’s Train guitarist Dan Baune. Baune discusses the band’s latest album Ashes & Bones, how he was recruited for the group, the band’s relationship with Rock of Angels Records, working with Doogie White, his side project Lost Sanctuary, what happened to his band Monument, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist and frontman Jacob Deraps of DERAPS. Jacob discusses their new self-titled debut album, his affection for Eddie Van Halen, jamming with Dweezil Zappa & Steve Lukather, how the band formed, who’s the better Van Halen frontman, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews vocalist Darnell “Big D” Cole, drummer Sonny “Wildfire” Campos, and bassist Jacob Parnham of PORCELAIN HILL. Together they discuss their latest EP, opening for legends, how the band formed, DIY band promotion, where things are heading, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitarist Kenneth Jonsson (Ex-Tad Morose, Ex-Torch) and vocalist Ulrich Carlsson (Shaggy, Ex-M.ILL.ION) of STARCHASER. Together they discusses their new self-titled debut, how the project formed, future touring plans, why Jonsson decided to leave TAD MOROSE, Carlson’s work with SHAGGY, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews keyboardist ERIC BIEBER of LIPS TURN BLUE about their self-titled debut album. Bieber also discusses the passing of the singer PHIL NARO (TALAS), promises made to release the album, how the band formed, what the future holds with their new vocalist, working with LOU GRAMM (FOREIGNER), is he related to Justin, and much, much, more…

George Dionne interviews vocalist Kurt Deimer and guitarist Phil X about their latest EP Work Hard, Rock Hard. The duo also discuss their first meeting, opening for Geoff Tate and Yngwie Malmsteen, Kurt’s movie adventures, Phil’s work with Bon Jovi, and much, much more….

George Dionne interviews Dan Reed Network vocalist Dan Reed. Reed discusses their latest album Let’s Hear It For The King, the mini film that revolves around it, the pros & cons of social media, UFO sightings, his other music projects, and much, much more…

George Dionne interviews vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, W.E.T., Talisman). Jeff discusses his latest solo album Complicated, touring with Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick), dealing with destructive click-bait headlines, the status of his other music projects, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Christy Alexander Hallberg, author of Searching For Jimmy Page (A Novel). Book synopsis: The unraveling of eighteen-year-old Luna Kane’s haunted past begins in the winter of 1988, when her dying great-grandfather, a self-proclaimed faith healer, claims he hears phantom owls crying in the night. “Them owls, like music. Can you hear the music?” he implores her in his final m...

George Dionne interviews Pete Agnew, bassist of the Scottish Hard Rock band Nazareth. Agnew discusses the band’s latest album Surviving the Law, how they discovered their current vocalist Carl Sentence, the complications of touring post-covid, how music runs in the Agnew family, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Don Chaffin, the frontman of Riot Act. Chaffin discusses the band’s latest album Closer to the Flame, how the band formed, the difference between them and Riot/Riot V, his solo work with VOX, The Road Crew, Red Lamb, and Debbie Gibson, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Christopher Leyva, frontman for The Falling Doves. Leyva discusses the band’s latest album Skylark ‘69, shady music deals, why you should never meet your idols, how he has recorded music for 15 more albums, one hell of a Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) story, and much, much more

George Dionne interviews John Merchant of the band Ghosts of Sunset. Merchant discusses their latest concept album No Saints in the City, recruiting 80s & 90s glam musicians, the duo’s touring options, how high school influenced his future in music, his solo project, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews drummer Mats Eriksson of Sweden’s Degreed. Together they discuss the band’s latest album Are You Ready?, the band’s touring plans, recording with Ted Poley, disliking their band name, Mats’ outside music ventures, and, much, much more..

George Dionne interviews The Lone Wolf, Tommy Vext about his upcoming album Grand Theft Audio. Vext also talks about his struggles and triumphs within the music industry, being in control of his own music, his spiritual journey, his suicide prevention involvement, and much, much more…

George Dionne interviews Robin McAuley of Black Swan about their latest album Generation Mind. McAuley also talks about how he formed the band with Jeff Pilson (Foreigner), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley), touring with Michael Schenker this spring, his upcoming solo album, and much, much more…

George Dionne interviews Deborah Bonham and Peter Bullick of Bonham-Bullick. The husband and wife pair discuss their latest self-titled blues covers album, their upcoming tour, how they manage to work and live together for 30+ years, overcoming obstacles in the music business after her brother’s fame, future music projects, and much, much, more…

George Dionne interviews vocalist Steve Overland of the UK rock act FM. Overland talks about their latest album “Thirteen,” the band’s touring plans, their very first tour opening for Meat Loaf, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews Pretty Maids vocalist Ronnie Atikins about his latest solo album “Make It Count.” Atkins also discusses touring for the first time as a solo act, how his producer Chris Laney influenced his recent recordings, and how he is dealing with lung cancer post treatments.

George Dionne interviews guitarist Greg Martin of The Kentucky Headhunters. Martin discusses their latest album “That’s a Fact Jack!,” his radio show the “Lowdown Hoedown,” sitting in with Lynyrd Skynrd, his love for classic guitars, and much, much more.

George Dionne interviews guitar legend Joe Satriani about his latest album The Elephants of Mars. Satriani touches upon the album’s themes, how he values Steve Val’s opinions when he creates music, his future tour plans, and what he thinks about the future of electric guitar.