Author: Cretin
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Richard Patrick: Filter
One of the most interesting interviewees ever. I could talk to Richard Patrick for ever. We recently caught up with Filter’s frontman Richard Patrick as he readied for his sound check backstage in New York’s Gramercy Theatre. He’s an amazing talent, and a guy who never hesitates to share an opinion. Over our thirty minutes,…
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The Interrupters – Kevin Bivona
We carved out a little space in the press tent and had a fun, rambling chat about influences, the new record, brotherly dynamics, and the unofficial Fifth Interrupter. Read on for the details… When I hear your music, I feel that you are plowing new ground, delivering this brand of ska in a female-fronted band.…
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Greg Kihn Interview
You know, that I know, that you know, that Greg Kihn is a bad ass… right? The affable man of many hats wants you to know that it’s OK if you don’t. He’s only a platinum selling rock star, award-winning novelist, Bay Area DJ, who is pals with members of the Grateful Dead, played in…
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Eddie Money Interview
Reprinted, in honor of Eddie’s recent passing. This interview took place in the summer of 2017, when Eddie was in a good place healthwise… Shakin’ With the Money Man Eddie Money is a legendary performer who ruled rock music airwaves for long stretches of the 70’s and 80’s. Despite some well known struggles with addiction,…
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The Best of Queen
Hard to believe that it’s been more than twenty-five years since the rock universe lost the iconic Freddie Mercury. Unfortunately, I never saw Queen perform live, but I did have a goose bump moment with the band that I’ll never forget. I was one of the 100,000 sun soaked, alcohol-fueled animals on the infield at…
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ROCK ‘N ROLL FAMILY MAN – Mike Peters
Mike Peters Interview Mike Peters and The Alarm just wrapped up their annual tour of the United States with four stops in the State of Florida. We had a chance to sit down with the legendary front man before his show at Orlando’s Social. The Alarm have been sharing their touring experience on a fun…
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Plush Makes Great First Impression
We stumbled into a nice surprise on our way to Disturbed’s set in Orlando early this week. As is our typical M.O., we were scrambling to get to our seats in time to catch the opener, Plush. We entered at the wrong side of the newly named Kia Arena (nee Amway Center) and had to…
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Best Bands of Festival – Welcome to Rockville 2024
I’m just coming down off the cloud that was the 2024 Welcome To Rockville Festival in Daytona. It’s one of the premiere hard rock celebrations on the planet, and a mainstay in Eastern Florida for the last decade. With well over 100 bands in the lineup, I try to balance my days with a mixture…
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