Raine Maida & Chantal Kreviazuk is an exciting new collaboration years in the making. One of Canada’s most influential cultural couples – four-time Juno Award-winner Raine Maida (frontman with Our Lady Peace) and two-time winner Chantal Kreviazuk — are starting a new era of music which promises to be fearless. Writing together on their own project for the first time, they touch on the depth of their lives and partnership in a lyrical honesty rarely explored, while creating music based on their most profound influences – Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young… Passionate, honest and brave, the duo is embarking on their most challenging and fulfilling music journey yet, together.Kreviazuk made her critically acclaimed full-length debut, Under These Rocks and Stones, in 1997. Since then, the Winnipeg born singer-songwriter has released five more studio albums, and garnered five JUNO Award nominations. Maida has forged a dynamic career as a solo artist and the front man for the band Our Lady Peace, 25-time JUNO Award nominees, including winners for Rock Album of the Year in 2003 (Gravity) and 1998 (Clumsy).

The pair has also co-written countless hits for artists such as Kelly Clarkson, David Cook and Carrie Underwood.While Kreviazuk and Maida are quick to lend their time to the studio and stage, they are equally committed to lending their help to those in need — both in Canada and internationally. The couple received the 2014 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award that recognizing outstanding Canadian artists whose contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada.”Not only am I able to express myself, and be able to play music for others and be creative for a living in life, but I can go to the next level and be a part of true greatness — the process of another human being`s healing, possibly playing even a small role in improving the quality of life of another,” Kreviazuk said.

War Child Canada is one of the many organizations the married couple has embraced. Kreviazuk is an honorary founder and active in various causes including women’s rights, war refugees and child education. Maida launched War Child’s Busking for Change program, in which Canadian musicians have raised money for children in the world’s most devastated regions, supporting initiatives such as the construction of schools in the Congo. Additionally the couple has recorded contributions for multiple benefit albums for War Child.”I was first drawn to music because of the inherent ‘hope` it provided me,” Maida said. “Social activism carries that same promise and the two together have shaped and taught me more than I could ever repay.”

In December 2014 the Governor General jointly appointed Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk to the Order of Canada. Kreviazuk and Maida held the global premiere of their documentary film, I`m Going to Break Your Heart, at the Royal Cinema in Toronto in January 2019. The docufilm follows their creative journey in the making of the music. Additional screenings were held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Calgary, Winnipeg and Ottawa also. Part therapeutic process, part creative journey, I`m Going to Break Your Heart is the true story of rediscovering love through creativity, in which music plays the lead role. Nearly two decades together, Maida and Kreviazuk face challenges – like most people – with their relationship. I`m Going to Break Your Heart captures the raw and wrenching journey they took to find their way back to each other.

Celebrating the 2025 McBowl Concert Series, members of these iconic Canadian bands join All Access Live with Kevin Rankin. Hang out with Jean-Marc Pisapia of The Box, Al Harlow of Prism, Jeff Neill of Streetheart, David Rashed of Haywire, Brent Lunney of FourOneSix, producer Ed Sousa and production managers Chris Dodgson and Andrew Clowater, where we discuss the epic concert series to benefit Ronald McDonald House.

Three nights of live music only at Classic Bowl in Mississauga Ontario:

Thursday May 22: The Box, Haywire, Lee Aaron, Spoons

Friday May 23: Prism, Streetheart, Honeymoon Suite, Gil Moore (Triumph), Leah Marlene (American Idol)

Saturday: May 24: FourOneSix, Blancmange, Midge Ure, Andres Del Castillo (Eight Seconds)

Get your tickets at: https://www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl/

Helix was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. In 1976, the twin-guitar attack of Brent “The Doctor” Doerner and Paul Hackman joined the band, helping shape the group’s signature sound. After releasing two independent albums, Helix signed with Capitol Records, launching their major-label career with No Rest for the Wicked (1983), featuring the breakout hit “Heavy Metal Love.” The band gained further international success with Walkin’ the Razor’s Edge (1984), driven by their iconic anthem “Rock You,” which received major MTV airplay along with a controversial X-rated version of the video.

Throughout the 1980s, Helix continued to release acclaimed albums and tour worldwide, sharing stages with KISS, Alice Cooper, Motorhead and Ian Gillan. Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Paul Hackman in 1992, Brian Vollmer carried the Helix torch forward, working with various top-tier musicians, including members of Brighton Rock, Killer Dwarfs, Harem Scarem, and Crash Kelly.

Helix’s legacy was further cemented in 2003 when they were humorously featured in an episode of the Trailer Park Boys television show sparking renewed interest in their music. In 2005, Vollmer released the book Gimme An R!, documenting his life on the road and in the studio. In 2010, Vollmer released Smash Hits…Unplugged, an acoustic re-imagining of Helix classics, some of which are now featured on this latest compilation.

Today, Helix continues to tour and record, with Helix : 50 – The Best Of serving as a monument to their enduring legacy.

SEE THEM LIVE!

Brian and The band will celebrate the release Helix : 50 – The Best Of with a special unplugged concert. Wednesday, May 21, as part of the McBowl Concert Series, an annual charity event in Mississauga, ON, Canada. Brian Vollmer and Daryl Gray will be joined by former Helix guitarist Sean Kelly, who will also host a retrospective discussion on the band’s history. Before the performance, Vollmer will launch Helix : 50 – The Best Of via a live-stream event, sharing stories from the band’s iconic career hosted by Jimmy Jay of The Metal Voice.

For McBowl Concert Series tickets: www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl

Michael Ciravolo was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and moved to Los Angeles as a founding member of HUMAN DRAMA. MC Joined Michael and Jay Aston for the Gene Loves Jezebel reunion tour in 1997.  When the twins ongoing feud resurfaced, MC continued with Michael Aston playing live as well as co-writing two albums; ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and ‘Exploding Girl’. MC rejoined the other original members of Human Drama to record ‘Broken Songs for Broken People’,  Feeling a bit frustrated with the album’s direction, MC was encouraged to ‘record his own album’ by Michael Rozon in late 2017.

Ciravolo and his BIC cohort and producer Michael Rozon started writing songs for what became ‘finding beauty in chaos’ released in Sept 2018.  With MC at the helm as ‘curator’, a host of diverse and singers lent their talents and voices to Beauty In Chaos:

  • Wayne Hussey (The Mission)
  • Ashton Nyte (The Awakening)
  • Robin Zander (Cheap Trick)
  • Dug Pinnick (Kings X)
  • Al Jourgensen (Ministry)
  • Ice T
  • Johnny Indovina (Human Drama)
  • Michael Aston (GLJ)
  • Michael Anthony (Van Halen)
  • Simon Gallup (The Cure)

Ciravolo decided to follow up this debut double album with a ‘remix’ album ‘Beauty Re-Envisioned’…. Tyring the tracks over to a cast of artists, deejay and producers, including Tim Palmer (Tin Machine, U2, Tears For Fears) and John Fryer (NIN, Stabbing Westward, This Mortal Coil). For what for a fleeting moment was Ciravolo’s solo album has turned into a world-wide evolving revolving entity that has now release four (4)  Studio albums and four (4)  ‘re-envision’ albums in 6 years.

READ ABOUT THEM HERE – https://www.beautyinchaosmusic.com/the-albums

Videos are also a BIG part of BIC, with Ciravolo striving to make each different and unique from its predecessor.  To date, BIC has released twenty eight (28) videos (with #29 in editing, and #30 being filmed on Saturday!) and two ‘making of ‘ documentaries .  See Them Here (newest to oldest): https://www.beautyinchaosmusic.com/videos

Here is a non-inclusive list in non particular order of some amazing artists that are part of the growing BIC Family:

  • Julian Shah-Tayler
  • Leo Luganskivy
  • Zakk Wylde
  • Roger O’Donnell (The Cure)
  • Paul Wiley
  • Tyler Bates
  • Kat Leon (Holy Wars)
  • Tish Ciravolo
  • Whitney Tai
  • Evi Vine
  • Elena Alice- Fossi (Kirlian Camera)
  • Patrik Mata (Kommunity FK)
  • Steven Seibold (Hate Dept)
  • Bentley Jones
  • Curse Mackey
  • Danny Lohner (Nine Ince Nails)
  • Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus)
  • Simon Hinkler (The Mission)
  • Pando (A Flock Of Seagulls)
  • Betsy Martin (Caterwaul)

 

All Access Live with Kevin Rankin is BACK — and this time, we’re turning up the volume with an iconic guest straight out of the ’80s! 💥

Join us LIVE for an unforgettable conversation with Dale Bozzio, the fearless, fabulous frontwoman of Missing Persons — the voice behind hits like “Words,” “Destination Unknown,” and “Walking in L.A.”

Expect stories from the golden age of MTV, behind-the-scenes tales of the L.A. music scene, fashion that broke boundaries, and a whole lotta glam! ✨

Whether you’re a diehard Missing Persons fan or just love a wild ride through music history, you won’t want to miss this one.

🔔 Hit that reminder, grab your neon, and get ready to go All Access Live!

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Get ready to turn up the volume and crank the nostalgia to 11—because something epic is about to go down on All Access Live with Kevin Rankin! This isn’t just another podcast episode—it’s a full-blown backstage pass to rock history, featuring none other than Donnie Iris, the voice behind the anthems that lit up the 80s airwaves.

Known for smash hits like Ah! Leah! and Love Is Like a Rock, Donnie Iris helped define the golden era of arena rock with his powerhouse vocals and unmistakable style. Now, he’s sitting down with Kevin for an intimate, unfiltered conversation that promises laughs, untold stories from the road, and maybe even a few surprises for the die-hard fans.

You Can’t Miss This:

🎤 Raw and real stories from Donnie’s days touring with rock legends.

🧠 Deep dives into the creative process behind his biggest hits.

🎸 Exclusive insight into how Donnie sees the music industry today.

🕶️ Bonus nostalgia bombs for all of us who still keep our vinyl collections close.

Whether you were blasting his tracks on cassette back in the day or just discovering the magic of classic rock, this live episode is your chance to connect with a living legend.
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All Access Live is more than just a podcast—it’s your VIP pass to conversations with music icons, creators, and behind-the-scenes heroes. Kevin Rankin brings a warm, insightful vibe that gets guests to open up in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

Coming March 31st, Fools Like Me is the debut single by Jared Watson; a culmination of a heartache, blues, and life in the Bleeding Hearts Club Band.

Raised on Hair Metal and Honky Tonk, Jared stumbled into bands as a teenager, and spent his remaining adolescence honing glam metal musings. After moving to LA to stake a claim on the Sunset Strip, he became increasingly dissatisfied with the vapid, self-serving personalities he interacted with, and retreated into a world of blues and folk music while living near the canyons of West Hollywood.

Emerging with a blend of finger-picking and country-moaning, still holding a strong penchant for hard rock and glam metal, Jared welcomes you to the Satellite Blues.

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill have been married for 22 years and playing music together for…maybe two.

Vicki is a founding member of the 1980’s group The Bangles, one of the most successful bands of that decade with over 6 million gold and platinum albums sold. In the 90’s, she became a member of critically acclaimed Americana band The Continental Drifters and remains with them today. The Bangles reunited in the 21st century to release four more albums, including a collection of rarities, and a collaboration with the Los Angeles bands Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade and the Three O’Clock.

John began working in clubs, singing and playing drums with his brothers when he was seven years old. The band grew to include their mother and little sister and The Cowsills became a sensation in the late 1960’s, enjoying several Top 20 hits. In 1981 John did some session work, landing on the Tommy Tutone hit, “867-5309 (Jenny)” and recorded and toured with Dwight Twilley. He also toured with Jan and Dean before becoming a mainstay of the Beach Boys touring band, playing guitar, piano, and finally sitting at the drum kit for over 20 years.

Vicki and John, along with their friend actor/musician Bill Mumy recorded three albums as The Action Skulls, including a pandemic-themed bluegrass record and their latest, From A Running Horse, released in 2024.

Vicki and John’s first LP, Long After the Fire, is a loving tribute featuring songs written by two of John’s brothers, Bill and Barry Cowsill. It will be released on Label 51 Recordings in April of 2025. The first single, “A Thousand Times” dropped January 24.

Caleb Spiegel (he/they) is a father, a husband, a son, a friend, a public elementary school teacher, a creator, a brother, an activist, a writer, and an explorer. He spent 20 years playing music professionally before earning a magna cum laude Bachelor’s degree in history from Lewis and Clark at the age of 37. Right before the whole world shut down due to covid Caleb enrolled in a Masters in Teaching program at Pacific University which he completed in a coat closet turned into an office while teaching kindergarten online and helping to guide his child through online elementary school. He is quite happy to have those 18 months behind him.

In 2024 Caleb was nominated for an Oregon Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award. He did not win and that’s okay.

Caleb enjoys building community. He likes cooking, making music, and laughing until he cries, all with people he loves. Caleb also likes to spend his money on stuff his friends make. He is lucky to have many very talented friends.

When it is warm Caleb likes to hike and look at beautiful things. When it is cold he likes to plan for hikes when it gets warm again. His phone is filled with pictures of his kid and too many pictures of the sky in the morning when the orange coming out of the east starts to mix with the darkness overhead.

Caleb’s nightstand has a giant pile of books on it. So does his dresser. He probably won’t get to them all, yet he keeps bringing home more of them. Maybe one day he will write one of his own.

Kelly LeMieux belts out the bass lines for anthemic rockers Buckcherry and has worked in high-profile roles with Goldfinger and Dave Mustaine’s side project MD.45. Beyond that, the Oregon native has toured with legendary punk rockers Fear, played with the bands Shrine and 22 Jacks, and served as a founding member of Electric Love Hogs. As an educator, he’s instructed students for Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape and the Portland chapter of the School of Rock. Buckcherry’s about to embark on a major tour with Alice Cooper and residency with Scorpions. We get the lowdown on this crazy rocker in real time!