Ian Ronald Emes is a British artist and film director. He is known for using innovative and experimental film techniques, and for being Pink Floyd's original animator. Emes' animations have featured in major exhibitions, including Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains at the V&A and the National Film Theatre Retrospective.
John Moyer is the bassist for heavy metal band Disturbed. Prior to joining Disturbed, Moyer played in rock bands The Union Underground and Soak, both major label acts hailing from Texas. Having joined Disturbed in 2004, John’s playing can be heard on the band’s third (Ten Thousand Fists), fourth (Indestructible) and fifth (Asylum) studio albums. […]
Julienne Davis was born in Los Angeles. She left home at seventeen and moved to New York to pursue a career in classical ballet, but when she grew too tall to audition for the corps de ballet, she made the tough decision to quit dance and began a modeling career. As a successful international model, […]
In mid 2012, Todd La Torre officially became the new lead vocalist of Queensryche. The band immediately began touring full-time, and started writing new material for the self titled 2013 album "Queensryche". The rebirth of the band has led to countless world tours, performing at many of rock and metal's most prestigious festivals, and appearing […]
Tony Mandarich was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1989 as "The Incredible Bulk, the best offensive line NFL draft Prospect ever". Four years later in 1992, he was again featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as "The NFL's Incredible Bust." Released by the Green Bay Packers that year, he immersed himself […]
https://youtu.be/oQ3tUbd9ptE Erica is an awesome, dynamic, unsigned and original three-piece band hailing from sleepy Winchcombe, a small town in Gloucestershire. Having now enjoyed success twice in national battle of the band's competitions, Erica has been streamed live to over 2 million viewers on Italian television station RAI in April 2017 and opened V Fest in […]
Megan Blunk is a 2016 Rio Paralympic Gold Medalist in wheelchair basketball as well as a woman who has battled mental illness her entire life but has refused to let it stop her. Originally from Gig Harbor, Washington, Megan is passionate about using her platform to educate, encourage and inspire others to never give up […]
Portland resident recently retired from a very long, productive, and fascinating career in music and recording. John started playing guitar at the age of 10 while growing up in Pontiac, Michigan. He formed The Ascots at 14, writing and recording the garage-rock classic "So Good", hanging out with future Detroit-based rock stars Bob Seger, Alice […]
https://youtu.be/AEiz4b1hpH8 In 2017, Jordan joined the ranks of Century Media Records/Sony Music Entertainment artists, Adrenaline Mob (a position formerly held by both Mike Portnoy and AJ Pero). Jordan was introduced as the new drummer for Adrenaline Mob with a drum solo video that received over 2.5 million views and is still climbing. Jordan’s debut album […]
"I said M-A-S, T-E-R, a G with a double E, I said I go by the unforgettable name of the man they call the Master Gee" - Rapper's Delight. Guy O'Brien is an American rapper known by the stage name Master Gee, founding member of the hip-hop group The Sugarhill Gang. Master Gee and I […]
Singer/songwriter John Thayer is a seasoned artist in the Indie Pop scene. The Portland, Oregon, native has worked with some of the best in the business including mixing engineer Greg Collins in Los Angeles (U2, Matchbox Twenty, No Doubt); emerging producer/engineer Micah Tawlks, owner of Peptalk Studio in Nashville, TN; and Rob Daiker, an established […]
“I’m not just a Bass Player, I’m a Sound System” As bassist for the legendary rap label Sugarhill Records backing Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five to the pioneering Living Colour, Doug Wimbish has lent his innovative and creative bass grooves and sounds to a roster of world-renowned musicians. Considered a pioneer in Hip-Hop bass […]
“Music is bigger than you are. You get to be part of it.” Danny Schauffler, 2-time Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee (having been a part of 2 bands inducted: Nu Shooz and Crazy 8s) is one of the most infectious humans I've ever been blessed to encounter. Danny's passion for music education stretches beyond […]
"Being a performing artist all my life, I recognize how my state of mind affects my artistic expression, performance, and creativity. I specialize in working with creative artists and performers who also recognize this, and desire to maximize their potential. My personal, professional, and spiritual journey makes me uniquely qualified to guide you to a […]
Cheryl Bland (aka "The Cheryliff") is retiring after THIRTY TWO YEARS of teaching! In the last dozen or so years that I've known Cheryl, I've discovered a spirit that's been dedicated to service. A beacon of light for those in the regional music community of Portland, Oregon, she's also carried the torch (well, flag!) for […]
One of the Portland, Oregon region's unsung heroes, Cramer has quietly been the magic behind musical greats like Linda Hornbuckle, Swingline Cubs, Curtis Salgado, Mark Hummel harmonica blowout, Scott Pemberton, Lucero, Polyrhythmics and more. This guy has salacious stories from the road that will put most documentaries to shame. Can't wait to reminisce and talk […]
From playing small, smokey bars in southern Indiana, to touring world wide with national music acts, Los Angeles based heavy hitting drummer, Tosha Jones, quickly made a name for herself throughout the world’s music scene. At just the ripe age of three, Tosha began expressing herself through music, song, and dance. In 1991 as a […]
New York-based renaissance man Leo Luganskiy and I first met when I caught his impeccable depiction of Dave Gahan in the remarkable Depeche Mode Tribute "Strangelove". His talents reach far beyond that role, and we'll chat about them all as we discuss the forthcoming block of dates that Strangelove is doing with A Flock of […]
In the mid-1990s, a Portland, Oregon trio took the alternative rock scene by force. Fronted by the eternally powerful voice and bass prowess of Lea Krueger, On a Llama played nearly every venue in the Pacific Northwest. Supported by guitarist/songwriter Greg Kirkelie and Kevin Rankin on drums, On a Llama amassed a fiercely loyal fan […]
California native Jack Russell is a rock vocalist and songwriter, and a founding member of early-'80s hard rock radio staples Great White. Citing influences like Robert Plant and Steven Tyler, Russell spent his formative years fronting high-school bands. In 1977 he co-founded the band Danté Fox alongside guitarist Mark Kendall. In 1981 the band changed […]
"BIG CAP", the forthcoming deluxe album release from Capital K is due to hit the market on 12/2/22. Kaleb Rankin shares a peek at some of the tracks, his inspiration and the path that led to this mark in time. Purchase the album on all platforms to get the deluxe version of 22 tracks!
https://youtu.be/tYth23l8twE We've all had them: Bucket Lists. VERY FEW humans actively pursue checking off that list one by one, determined to have that list exhausted by the time their last days are counted. But that's just one small difference that separates Scött English from the rest of humanity. This man balances pursuits of his passion […]
Edward Candelaria & Marq Smith, co-owners of The Breaking Bad Store ABQ are historians and merchants of unquestionably the greatest television series programming in history. I was fortunate enough to have stumbled into this fascinating landmark and had the opportunity to feel the enthusiasm for Vince Gilligan's remarkable masterpieces. The Breaking Bad Store is not […]
Deep in the roots of Portland, Oregon's rock scene, veteran rockstar Lamar Stilwell scorched the stages throughout the 90s and 2000s. Having toured extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest, Lamar fronted Portland favorite's "Grindstone" well over a decade before forming Seattle-area's Point Defiance. That band continued to shine due to Stilwell's hook-laden grit-rock, catching the eye […]
“I always knew I wanted to play drums, even as a kid. I would bang pencils on the desks in school until the teachers took them away!” – Ken K Mary Ken Mary began his career as a professional musician at the age of age of 15 in Seattle, WA. Over the years, Ken’s resume […]
https://youtu.be/fhoKVP_MG1I Neferteri Plessy is a trailblazer for mom entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders. A sought-after coach and motivational speaker, Neferteri has trained over 5,000 women globally helping them launch online businesses, gain financial freedom and establish wealth building strategies. Plessy is the Founder of Elevated Strategist, an agency with expertise in digital audience development and […]
Veteran hard -ocker Paul Shortino, best known for his high-profile work fronting Rough Cutt and Quiet Riot, is a vocal master in the tradition of Paul Rodgers and Robert Plant, two of his all-time heroes. Rich, expressive and bluesy, his intense lead vocals are delivered with the inspired fervor of a true rock ‘n’ roll believer. We'll talk Paul's current endeavors, including his recent tour with Icons of Rock, which toured internationally with a variety of legendary music veteran vocalists from AC/DC, Boston, Santana, The Romantics and Survivor.
After having been heard drumming with Toni Basil's band by composer Danny Elfman, Hernandez was hired as a session drummer on Elfman's first film score, "The Forbidden Zone". Hernandez joined the original lineup of the iconic Oingo Boingo, a position he held for seventeen years, until their breakup in 1995.
"Vatos" and I have shared the stage many a time, celebrating the sounds and vibe of the 80s. We'll discuss the crazy ride that goes along with being a drummer in an iconic band!
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