Misplaced Straws

 Few guitarists can boast of the resume Marc Ribler has,  From writing hit songs across genres to producing band to acting as Musical Director for the likes of Darlene Love, the Rolling Stones’ Bernard Fowler, and Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, chances are you know his work.  He is about to release his … Continue reading A Conversation With Guitarist Marc Ribler

  Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta The state of rock music is a frequent topic among music fans.  The answer is usually “it’s there but you need to look for it”.  While that is true, what you usually find are talented young bands that resurrect an old sound.  Levara is looking to break the mold.  Taking elements of … Continue reading A Conversation With Levara Guitarist Trev Lukather

  Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta If you are a fan of early Genesis then you undoubtedly know the name Nad Sylvan  NAd has been the frontman for ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett’s Genesis Revisited project for nearly a decade.  During that time, Nad has also continued to release solo records, including his latest Spiritus Mundi which sees him … Continue reading A Conversation with Vocalist Nad Sylvan

  Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta Dirty Honey first hit the scene in 2019 with their EP featuring the singles “When I’m Gone” and “Rolling Sevens”.  I spoke to guitarist John Notto in early 2020 when the plan was to head to Australia to record a full-length debut and hit the road.  The pandemic changed those plans a … Continue reading A Conversation with John Notto & Justin Smolian of Dirty Honey

 Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta The career of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman is filled with classic music and legendary musicians.  In his 2020 autobiography, Time Between, Chris tells his story as a founding member of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, and The Desert Rose Band as well as his life in … Continue reading A Conversation with The Byrds’ Chris Hillman

Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta Since first teaming up in Dokken in 1983, George Lynch and Jeff Pilson have formed a creative duo rarely seen on the hard rock scene.  They teamed up once again to form The End Machine with vocalist Robert Mason and another member of the classic Dokken lineup, Mick Brown.  For their second … Continue reading A Conversation with The End Machine Guitarist George Lynch

Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta Certain bands have a pedigree that can’t be ignored.  That pedigree stands out, even more, when your band has been blessed by legendary Motorhead leader Lemmy.  Patrick Stone was a member of the Motorhead road crew and, eventually, his band Budderside became the first band signed by Lemmy to Motorhead’s record label.  … Continue reading A Conversation With Budderside Frontman Patrick Stone

Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta Todd LaTorre may be best known as the frontman who helped resurrect Queensryche but his musical DNA stretches even further.  Todd recently released his first solo record, Rejoice in the Suffering, which shows facets of his musical personality not seen on his three records with the band.  Recently Todd took some time … Continue reading A Conversation With Queensryche Vocalist Todd LaTorre

Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta If Geoff Tate never recorded another record his legendary status would still be cemented.  His work with Queensryche lifted him to the top echelon of vocalists in the history of rock.  When we spoke in 2019 we talked about his remarkable career with Queensryche. Never content to rest on past laurels, Tate … Continue reading A Conversation With Sweet Oblivion Singer Geoff Tate