Interviews

David Stewart, Jr. and Chava Ilizaliturri of Migrant Motel discuss their creative process, musical hooks, festival scenes, long distance songwriting, success and so much more [...]

Amanda Mac and Mike Staub of the band Bad Mary discuss the new album Trash & Glamour; their upcoming tour of Japan; the band's 10th anniversary; being a 'family' band; livestreaming during the pandemic; and more! [...]

Joey Kalico discusses the nuts and bolts of making the videos, his love of Weird Al Yankovic, copyright issues with parodies, his trip to California and meeting Kyle Gass, trying out for America's Got Talent, stand-up comedy versus parodies, and life as a musician. [...]

Chris Mills of C-Beem discusses his synth pop sound; his new album Jammin’ the Steam Towers; his collaboration with other artists, like Australian Lachlan Brooks and UK artist Graham Summers; creating music at a “mature” age; regretting “chucking away” CDs after music began streaming; his song “Tin Foil Hat” and UFOs; the song “Toad of Toad Hall” and “Wind in the Willows”; producing synth-driven m...

Shane Brendan of the Nocturnal Affair discusses the band's tour--how he keeps his voice in shape, the band's first tour with the iconic 69 Eyes, what they like and don't like about touring, and more! Excuse the background noise. [...]

PRESS YOUR LUCK discusses the band's formation; missing the Warped Tour; insight into the lyrics to their songs, which relate to relationships; the importance of mental health; and even Katy Perry!  [...]

Odd City discuss how they began as a 3-piece instrumental band but added Mike Szuminski (who was recording the band) after he contributed guitar parts; how they duties by switching instruments and vocals; their philosophy "it's about the song and not the genre";  how the pandemic influenced the music; the making of the EP Fission, and in particular, the song "The Upside Down"; and trying to juggle...

David Lightfoot discusses various songs from the current Night Terrors album and previous one Ragnorak; inheriting his punk and ska influences from his dad; keeping the same lineup since the band's inception; touring in the early years to Ireland and the east coast of America (yes, it was wild); performing at a rock festival in Tbilisi, Georgia (even more wild--think The Hangover); and their punk...

YouTube sensations First to Eleven discuss how they began doing covers over a decade ago, the Warped tour, teaching music, and more! [...]

Larry Sager of ESQ discusses leaving Detroit at age 18 for San Francisco; writing songs and performing in his teens; working with Donald Baldwin, a songwriter for the Temptations; recording songs today that he wrote as a teen; his experience with "cooking" old tapes to recover old sessions; the difference between a successful recording session today versus in the "old days"; working with world ren...

By “Tampa Earl” Burton, Rock At Night Magazine Interview with Nashville band Backhand Blue – March 15, 2023 In the Rock at Night Podcast this time, “Tampa” Earl sits down with a young band out [...]

Joanne Shaw Taylor discusses the upcoming Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise ("What's it like being on a blues cruise?'), writing her recent album Nobody's Fool (we learned tidbits about each song), being a "Michigander" and a "Detroiter" (she's lived in the area since 2009), and performing in hometown Birmingham, UK in December (we were there!). [...]

By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa Interview with Jacob Giaimo-Recorded February 7, 2023 LA-based singer/songwriter Jacob Giaimo talks about his release “Before Long” which is a “happy” song written during the pandemic; life as [...]

This time on the Rock at Night Podcast, "Tampa Earl" Burton had the opportunity to sit down with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's! In between the classics from the band, Gina talks about how she became a drummer, what the impact of Beauty and the Beat was on her and the rest of the band, and what activities she has going on, including a new book! Come on in and join Gina and Ea...

By Chyrisse Tabone, Rock At Night Tampa Interview: Zach Water of ZWB – Recorded February 6, 2023 Zach Waters of the Sacramento rock band ZWB discusses the band’s new moniker ‘ZWB’, the release of their [...]

Mark Daly of Mark Daly and the Ravens discusses how Susan Tate, Geoff Tate's wife, discovered him a decade ago while playing in a bar; filming the single "Crying Shame" while in a bog; life during the pandemic; the current EP Nothing to Lose; his teen years in Spain playing in the family pub; and plans for the upcoming year, which include touring and a full album. [...]

Hans Eguinoa of the garage rock band the Podencos discusses his life in Sweden and subsequent move to Spain; the formation of the band (whose members do not speak English); and the rock scene in the EU. [...]

Scotty Austin discusses leaving Saving Abel, forming his own band, recording covers, and creating new original music. [...]

Vocalist Eric Boatright of Shallow Side discusses how the band came together, the decision to cover one of rock's most classic tracks, what effects the pandemic had on the growth of the band, and how "The Worst Kind" is ushering in a new era for the band [...]

Hammons and Buzard of Lola Vain discuss how they became interested in playing music at a young age; today's music trend of releasing singles vs. albums; the pandemic's effect on the recording industry in regard to remote recording and mixing production; music video-making through remote technology; and much more! [...]

Chris Scott and Mike Hennel of The Summit discuss the following: how The Summit came to fruition in 2015 ("it stemmed from a conversation we had in Gatlinburg"); their special friendship with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and the late Dusty Hill; heart-warming moments while performing in Paducah, Kentucky ("just the culture of the town, the honor of being there, and the brotherhood we felt"); their "natu...

Marc Andersen of Letchen Grey discusses what prompted the band's reformation; the origin of the band's name (hint:a Jethro Tull song); life between the mid-80s and the present; stories of the Sunset Strips scene, including tidbits about bands and Gazzarri's; working with producer Alan Niven (Guns N' Roses, Great White) and the "Stravinski Brothers";  and the band's new singer, who happens to be re...

Victor Arruda discusses Hippies and Cowboys and future plans; the band's use of social networks;his musical background and previous experience in tour management and sound for the renowned Paul Gilbert. [...]

"The Foxies discuss their recent European tour in support of Billy Idol, the nature of the music scene in Nashville, and the band's first full-length album Who Are You Now, Who Were You Then. [...]

LIV discusses the symbolism and experiences of writing a glittering album that is equal parts nostalgic and mature and the sonic tropes and stylistic choices alongside her real-life inspirations. [...]