Rock At Night

Sammy Lee of Red Reign discusses the band's latest single "Don't Look Back," writing music during COVID, mental health, and using the double-kick bass drum for music. [...]

Teddy Clarke discusses his retro look (very Teddy Boy), songwriting during COVID, collaborating with Ben Bogen, songwriter/mixer of Analog & Digital, the formation of the live band, his background in theatre, growing up in London with the wealth of musicians and venues, his video making with a Super 8, performing on BBC Introducing, and plans for the future. [...]

Sid Stratton and the band talked about their recent experience of getting to play at the 2023 Inkcarceration festival at the Ohio State Reformatory after a battle of the bands; setting up equipment for gigs;  and their new album release. [...]

Singer/songwriter Tamar Berk speaks about her new album tiny injuries. She started work on the album after the passing of her father and, along the way, began to redefine herself - and sometimes in an unflattering manner. The album was released on August 18th. [...]

Veteran musician Greg Armstrong discusses his collaboration with a 'supergroup' of musicians to reimagine Dio's "This Is Your Life." Called 'This Is Your Life 2023,' the proceeds of the project go to Dio's Stand Up and Shout Foundation. [...]

Ian Cattell, bassist/vocalist with Brit Floyd, the "World's Greatest Pink Floyd Experience," discusses how he became a fan of the legendary British rock act, what era of Pink Floyd was the best, and just how much leeway does a performer with a tribute band have in the music. [...]

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 music in a live scenario; and cultural criticism in music. [...]

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 a full-time job with a thriving band (hint: communication and practice). [...]

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 cover of the New Seekers' "I Like to Teach the World to Sing." [...]

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 renowned producer Sylvia Massey; and how the band acquired the name "ESQ". [...]

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 Earl for some fun conversation!" [...]