Featured Guest is the section of my website where I interview musicians, actors, film makers, photographers and various cool individuals from all walks of life. Tonight we had the opportunity to connect with great singer/guitarist the notorious Kyle Stratton of the popular California based group Atala. Atala recently had a massively successful performance at Roadburn and have been gathering much acclaim in underground music. I talked to respected musician/tattoo artist Kyle about his life history, music, art, music and inspiration and more in this very cool interview. Great to speak with Kyle today and enjoy our conversation on many subjects. - G

 

 

 

Featured Guest is the section of my website where I interview artists, actors, musicians, authors and various cool people I have crossed paths with over the years. Tonight we had a pow wow with main man Matthew Harrington, the singer for the long running and popular Boston band Cortez. Cortez had a new album out on Salt of The Earth Records. Matthew and I talked about his life history, inspiration, films, life perspective and more in this interesting interview. Very cool to talk with Matt today, laying down thoughts on the history, the present and the future of Cortez. - G

Featured Guest is the section of my website where I interview actors, musicians, artists and various cool people I have crossed paths with over the years. Tonight I had the wonderful gift of catching up with the beautiful and brilliant Isabelle Stephen. A Montreal based actress, photographer, model and more: Isabelle is one of a kind and always shines in whatever pursuit she follows. We discussed a wide, wide range of subjects from her love of modeling, stand up comedy, books, films , photography and her recent activism work.

Featured Guest is the area of my website where I interview musicians, actors, artists and various cool people I have crossed path with over the years. Tonight we got a chance to interview the respected and extremely talented musician the one and only Bert Hall.  Bert is a Baltimore, MD native who is well known and loved in underground music. Back in '88 he jammed with the group Revelation and was also in groups like Against Nature, Final Answer, Legion Lost, Righteous Bloom and others. These days Hall is recognized for his work in the heavy sounds of Mangog and Beezelfuzz. Read on to get the low down Bert’s news and a little about his history, inspiration, new music and life interests.

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Featured Guest is the section of my website where I interview artists, musicians, actors and various cool people from all walks of life. Tonight we had a great conversation with widely popular guitarist/singer Rob Carlyle, the main man behind the NYC based critically acclaimed group The Compulsions. Rob has been cranking out pure rock and roll with several high profile EP’s and full lengths over the years all the way up to the latest album entitled “Ferocious.” We sat down and had a discussion about his history in music, song writing influences and latest news.  Very few people draw from the well of classic jams like Rob and it’s great to get a view from the inside of his rock and roll journey.

Featured Guest is the section of my website where I interview artists, musicians, actors, film makers and many cool people from all walks of life. Today we sat down with great singer/guitarist the respected musician Mark Duda. After moving to the East Village in the 80's, he performed at notorious New York venues like the great CBGB’s and Continental Divide. Influenced by the New York Dolls, Dead Boys, and Johnny Thunders, Mark Duda gained wide recognition as the frontman for the group The Handful. The Handful have released four full-length albums since 2004, including Sons of Downtown in 2015. He recently released a new solo EP entitled "Month Of Sundays" which has been getting rave reviews and generated a lot of excitement. "A Month Of Sundays" sees Mark teaming up with some of the all time greats like legendary rhythm section Thommy Price and Kenny Aaronson (Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Billy Idol), along with guitarist Jimi K. Bones (Blondie, Skin n’ Bones). The great Arno Hecht (Rolling Stones, Dion) and Bobby Rondinelli (Blue Oyster Cult) make guest appearances on the record, as does the Godfather of Punk Guitar, Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys). Mark and I had a great discussion about his life history, music and more.

Featured Guest is the area of my website where I interview artists, musicians, photographers and various cool individuals  I have crossed paths with over the years. Today we had the pleasure of having a very interesting discussion with great musician Aaron Wall. Joined by his friend George Trujillo on drums, Wall is the singer/guitarist of the popular Texas based group Red Beard Wall. Aaron is a very down to earth, intelligent and soulful, genuine guy. I have truly appreciated the good Aaron sends my way. All Hail Mr.Wall as today we did an interview about his life, music and personal history.

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Featured guest is the section of my website where I interview various cool individuals from authors, actors, musicians, artists and more. Tonight we spoke with Cindy Clark. Vocalist, photographer, model and more, the Los Angeles based Cindy is a true creative force in today’s indie music world. Fronting the popular progressive grunge band Earthsleep, she brings her inspirations into artistic expression singing with her partner Jonathan and band members Lamar and Mario. Living a full life with music as her guiding force, Cindy and I had a great conversation about her deep love for art , music and finding your way in life by following your heart and creativity. 

Featured Guest is where I interview cool people I have crossed paths with from artists, actors, authors and more. Today we spoke with the very cool author and music journalist, the one and only Jim Cherry.  Haling from Chicago, Jim believed in the 'pursuit of experience as research in the name of art', spending time in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Germany, France and Mexico. These days he hangs back in the western suburbs of Chicago where he runs the writer's workshop at the Oswego,IL Library. Jim was a columnist for and appeared on The Rants, Raves and Rock 'n' Roll Magazine and radio show. He currently writes The Doors Examiner and is the author of the novels The Doors Examined, Becoming Angel, The Last Stage and a book of short stories entitled Stranger Souls. Jim has also had stories published in The Doors Collector Magazine. Jim wrote the foreword to "The Doors FAQ" by Rich Weidman and is a published poet. We talked a good bit about James Douglas Morrison and Doors history. A pleasure connecting with Jim and hearing his thoughts on the Doors, Morrison's life and Jim's news. - G

Featured Guest is the section of my website where I interview artists, actors, musicians, authors and various cool people I have crossed paths with over the years. Tonight we get to connect with Canadian artist and musician the main man Bill Kole. Standing tall in the band Ol' Time Moonshine, when he's not rocking the stage he's also a well loved artist working with groups like Foghound, Kings Destory, Earthride, Buzzard Canyon and others. We talked to Bill about music and art in this very cool interview.

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Cemetery Crows

C.Crows Gideon's side project doom metal, sludge, gothic blues band. You can check out a few songs from the early demo on the reverbnation page. Doom On.

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