Few musicians in any genre can match not only the output but the quality of releases from Neal Morse. After the enormity of Transatlantic’s The Absolute Universe releases earlier this year, he is back with the Neal Morse Band, now NMB, and their incredible double album Innocence & Danger. Recently, Neal Morse made his second … Continue reading A Conversation with NMB Frontman Neal Morse
A Conversation with Willie Nile
Willie Nile is the definition of a troubadour. For over 40 years his music has painted portraits of life not only in New York City but across the world. Willie Nile is back with his 14th studio record, The Day The Earth Stood Still, and took some time recently to talk about it. Please press … Continue reading A Conversation with Willie Nile
A Conversation with Night Ranger Drummer/Vocalist Kelly Keagy
For nearly 40 years Night Ranger has been one of America’s great rock bands. They are getting ready to release their 13th studio record, titled ATBPO. Founding member and drummer/vocalist/songwriter Kelly Keagy recently checked in to talk about this record and look back at the history of this great band. Please press the PLAY icon … Continue reading A Conversation with Night Ranger Drummer/Vocalist Kelly Keagy
A Conversation with Foghat Drummer Roger Earl
Foghat was responsible for some of the greatest anthems of the classic rock period. Despite lineup changes, the band has always hit the road and brought a high-energy show to their fans. Founding member Roger Earl recently joined me to talk about the new live Foghat record, 8 Days on the Road, and the 50th … Continue reading A Conversation with Foghat Drummer Roger Earl
Black Crowes/Dirty Honey – Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, CT July 25, 2021
For those of you that like to just cut to the chase and see the photos, the bottom line is that this is the best night of rock n’ roll you will experience this year. For those interested in the details…It’s not often anymore that we see a major act on a huge tour add … Continue reading Black Crowes/Dirty Honey – Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, CT July 25, 2021
A Conversation with Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen burst onto the music scene in the early ’80s and forever changed the landscape of rock guitar. He is back with a new record, Parabellum, and recently took some time to talk about it and look back over his career. Please press the PLAY icon below for the MisplacedStraws.com Conversation with Yngwie Malmsteen. … Continue reading A Conversation with Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen
Air Supply – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT July 18, 2021
Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta After 16 long months, live music is back. At times during the pandemic it felt like the world would never get back to normal, and if it did, what would that normal look like? On July 18, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply took the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena … Continue reading Air Supply – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT July 18, 2021
Inside the Cover with Ioannis: Uriah Heep
Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta For the second episode of Inside the Cover, celebrated cover artist Ioannis talks about his extensive history with Uriah Heep. Uriah Heep is considered, along with Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath, as one of the “Original Big Four” British bands that pioneered the hard rock/heavy metal sound of the ’70s. … Continue reading Inside the Cover with Ioannis: Uriah Heep
A Conversation With Resurrection Kings/Dio Guitarist Craig Goldy
Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta Craig Goldy may be best known for his incredible work with Dio on Dream Evil, Magica, and Master of The Moon but he is also the guitarist and songwriter for Resurrection Saints, featuring fellow Dio alum Vinny Appice as well as vocalist Chas West and producer Alessandro Del Vecchio. They are about … Continue reading A Conversation With Resurrection Kings/Dio Guitarist Craig Goldy
A Conversation With Vocalist Doogie White
Follow MisplacedStraws – Facebook | Twitter | Insta Doogie White has made a career of combining his powerful, unique voice with some of the greatest musicians in rock history. Doogie has fronted Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force, Michael Schenker’s MSG and Schenker Fest, and now, Alcatrazz. White recently re-released his only solo record, As Yet Untitled, and took … Continue reading A Conversation With Vocalist Doogie White