This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Music Talks with Joey Stuckey” features a lively and insightful conversation with The Cravens Band, diving into theiR new album “Strangers to the Truth."
Formed in 2014 by brothers Bill and John Storch, The Cravens are a West Palm Beach-based band known for their genre-blending sound that fuses classic rock, melodic hard rock, glam pop, and Americana. With three studio albums, a live album, an EP, and several standout singles, their music continues to resonate across streaming platforms and radio stations.
Featured on this episode are clips from two new tracks from Strangers to the Truth: “Big Ole Sky” and “Around the Bend.” The band shares insight into their writing and recording process, their evolving lineup, and the importance of staying authentic to their musical voice.
The Cravens are: - Bill Storch – Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Keyboards - John Storch – Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars - Dennis Ambrose – Bass, Guitars - Bill Meredith – Drums, Percussion - David Simone – Guitars
Joey Stuckey, an award-winning blind guitarist, producer, educator, and the official Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia, also discusses his creative workflow, the assistive technology he uses in the studio and on stage, and the enduring importance of musical dynamics and collaboration.
🎧 Episode Highlights: - The Cravens’ evolution and continued success in the South Florida music scene - Insights into the making of Strangers to the Truth - How live performances bring new energy to their music - Joey’s experiences with new adaptive tech for the visually impaired - Music festival culture and creative collaboration
🎶 Learn more: The Cravens – https://cravenmusic.net Joey Stuckey – https://www.joeystuckey.com
This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll” and “Toast to The Arts” podcast channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork
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