Entries by Kevin

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CHEAP TRICK’S DAXX NIELSEN JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE

My buddy and former All Access Live guest Mark Powers joins me to co-host a special drummers’ roundtable chat with the dynamic Daxx Nielsen of Cheap Trick! We talk about the inspiring moment Daxx got the phone call to join the band, just days before leaving on tour with another group, where he finds balance as a father and husband with a band that tours 180 days a year, the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships and Daxx’s forthcoming tour dates playing drums for The Eagles’ Don Felder.

THE RETURN OF GINGER LYNN!

Well, you asked for it, folks…. she’s back, and TOTALLY uncensored. I had to break this into two parts, because you can’t handle the scandal in just one sitting! For members of ALL ACCESS LIVE with KEVIN RANKIN, you’ll get to know the legendary Ginger Lynn Allen like no one ever has. Her amazing history with Charlie Sheen, Billy Idol and more, she’s got stories for days. We get behind the magic in her creative space, both in her uniquely special jewelry and inimitable paintings. JOIN and BECOME A MEMBER NOW to get closer to Ginger!

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GUITAR LEGEND MIKE STERN JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN

One of the great jazz guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has the unique ability to play with the finesse and lyricism of Jim Hall, the driving swing of Wes Montgomery and the turbulent, overdriven attack of Jimi Hendrix. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Stern revered all three of those guitar immortals, along with such potent blues guitarists as Albert and B.B. King. Aspects of those seminal influences can be heard in his playing on the 18 recordings he has released as a leader or in his acclaimed sideman work for Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, the Brecker Brothers, Jaco Pastorius, Steps Ahead, David Sanborn, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Joe Henderson and the all-star Four Generations of Miles band.

MIKE COLLINS SCREAMS FROM THE ROOFTOPS on ALL ACCESS LIVE WITH KEVIN RANKIN

He’s played venues throughout North America sharing the bill with artists such as Little Richard, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, Cake, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, George Clinton, Sara Mclachlan, Jason Falkner, Gin Blossoms, Sebastian Bach, Veruca Salt, Soul Asylum and many others. His drumming and songwriting has been featured on local, national and international television and radio. Mike was also the featured drummer on Portland’s American Idol knock-off “Gimme The Mic”.

Mike is not only a phenomenal drummer, but will be debuting his brand new Rooftop Screamers single “Souvenirs” (feat. Randy McStine)!  Can’t wait to catch back up with this talented buddy of mine!

JIM BRUNBERG JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE with KEVIN RANKIN

A musician, sound engineer, and producer, Jim Brunberg is probably best known to music fans around Portland as the founder and co-owner of two iconic venues: Mississippi Studios and Revolution Hall.

A podcast project, undertaken with his twin 8-year-old daughters, also gained attention a few years ago. Brunberg and the children hit the road to interview everyone from Oregon’s governor to gun shop owners to Big Foot experts as they explored issues like death, the Second Amendment, fear, memory, and more. Their guiding principle? “Let’s go find out.”

ALL ACCESS LIVE with ANDREW PAUL WOODWORTH

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most revered vocalists, Andrew Paul Woodworth has married his career as a child actor with his proficiency in both fronting a band and being sought after as Portland’s premier vocal instructor. I’ve seen Andrew cross genres vocally, and we may be fortunate enough to get a private performance, just for our viewers!

KELLY K JOINS ALL ACCESS LIVE with KEVIN RANKIN

Kelly K was part of the management team for Nickelback, Richard Marx, Stryper, Candlebox, Wang Chung and many others, as well as stage-managed the Warped Tour. After a near death car crash while out on tour with RED, Kelly gave up everything and turned to Jesus. With the release of his new book “Think about THAT for a minute” volume 2, Kelly joins All Access Live to rap about his experience, strength and hope.

ALL ACCESS LIVE with SOLOVOX

Carl (SOLOVOX) is a dynamic synth artist and music director highly sought after in the Pacific Northwest for his unique approach to sonic exploration. I’m excited to discover his new quadrophonic live sound for his show with Floydian Slips Pink Floyd tribute forthcoming in Eugene September 21.

A producer, composer, and one-man synthesizer attack squad, Solovox is the sound of Earl Carlton Tietze III. He combines his original compositions of nasty future-funk, electro-house, and melodic downtempo with his remixes of other artists’ tracks to create a sound that is his and his alone…and he does it live, by hand.

ALL ACCESS LIVE with KERRY BECHTOL

From conception to the current day Dan Reed Network, Kerry Bechtol has been the Lighting Director behind the scenes. In the biz, we know that dynamos like Kerry rarely get the credit they deserve, helping those amazing artists look larger than life through the power and imagery of lighting magic. Kerry’s been the visionary man behind the curtain for many other artists including Tesla, Meredith Brooks, Shock and more. Come share some fun recollections of a man who’s seen it all!

BACKSTAGE LOST 80s LIVE: JASON FOWLER

Go backstage with the best of the 80s: Lost 80s Live Tour 2024! Production Manager and professional Cat Wrangler Jason Fowler reveals what it’s all about, running a smooth tour with 11 bands all sharing a stage in one night!

Jason wears many more hats, and has a good handle on how to make a successful tour work with multiple facets. Jason’s words: “I have had excellent success in taking long shots and making them winners.”

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