The Rock is George Podcast
Music, pop culture, and nostalgia…
Episodes
George Dionne interviews songwriter, producer, and Blues Rock solo artist ANTHONY KRIZAN about his latest album ‘Cool Shade of Blue’ and the re-release of his 2017 and ‘Dust & Bone’. Both albums are out now through Deko Entertainment. Krizan was a member of the SPIN DOCTORS in the mid ‘90s, and he has written music for LENNY KRAVITZ, JOHN WAITE, CONTRABAND, GRETCHEN WILSON, PAT TRAVERS, and the WWE.
Highlights include:
-Disc...
George Dionne interviews former GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist/vocalist MARK FARNER about his first solo album in nearly 20 years, CLOSER TO MY HOME. The album is out now through Righteous Rock Records and was produced by Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER).
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-The importance of dancing
-What got him back into the studio after decades
-Working with producer Mark Slaughter
-Stories behind the...
George Dionne interviews POISON drummer RIKKI ROCKETT about his latest project THE ROCKETT MAFIA. The group features vocalist Bradnon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS), guitarist Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS), and bassist Bryan Kimes.
-How the group was formed
-Their 1st cover “I Think I Love You”
-Covers & deep cuts in their live sets
-Working with Brandon Gibbs over the years
-Discovering Bryan Kimes
-1st gig at the Whisky A Go-Go
-Touring acros...
George Dionne interviews AIR DRAWN DAGGER vocalist MAISIE MANTERFIELD about their debut full-length A GUIDE FOR APPARITIONS. The album is set for release on April 4, 2025 through Long Branch Records.
Highlights include:
How the group originally formed
Writing music in the back of a cake shop
Discussion of the new album
Stories behind the singles
Working with Tobi Duncan of TRASH BOAT
Producer Neil Kennedy
Dabbling in witchcraft
Si...
George Dionne interviews frontman DREW CAGLE of DREW CAGLE & THE REPUTATION about their latest album BAD ATTITUDE. The album was released on January 31, 2025 through Pavement Entertainment.
Highlights include:
-Discussion of the new album
-Stumbling blocks along the way
-Working with producer Matt Coles (EAGLES, ALICE COOPER)
-Stories behind the singles
-Competing with the local cover band scene
-A Hard Rock record with a Countr...
George Dionne interviews LORD OF THE LOST frontman CHRIS HARMS about his debut solo album 1980. The album is set for release on February 7, 2025 through Napalm Records.
“I kept telling myself for ten years now, if I keep waiting for the perfect moment, where there’s enough time [to record a solo album], I’m never gonna do it.”
Highlights include:
- Discussion of the new album
- Why is now the time for his first solo album
- Working on n...
George Dionne interviews CATS IN SPACE guitarist GREG HART about their latest album TIME MACHINE. The album was released on October 25, 2024 through Cherry Red Records.
Highlights include:
-How the band was originally formed
-Discussion of the new album
-Is TIME MACHINE a concept album?
-Songwriting dynamics within the band
-The importance of recording in the same room
-Stories behind the singles
-“Time Machine” having a familiar ...
George Dionne interviews NOVO COMBO vocalist/bassist STEPHEN DEES and drummer MICHAEL SHRIEVE about their latest album 45 WEST 55TH. Shrieve is also known for his work with SANTANA, and Dees for his work with THE BANDEES.
Highlights include:
- What brought the band back together
- Discussion of their new album
- Re-recording their best and reviving old demos
- Two year journey to get the album completed
- How THE BEATLES inspired the r...
George Dionne interviews STEEL CITY guitarist MIKE FLOROS and bassist JASON CORNWELL about their latest album REVERENCE.
Highlights include:
- Discussion of the new album
- How a solo project became a band
- Jason being brought into the fold
- Recruiting ROY CATHEY (THE FIFTH, COLD SWEAT)
- What inspired the album's title
- Songwriting dynamics
- Stories behind the singles
- Signing with Frontiers Music
- Past labels helping raise ...
George Dionne interviews RADIOACTIVE founder and guitarist TOMMY DENANDER about their latest album RESET.
Highlights include:
- How the project formed out of band drama
- TOTO’s involvement in the first album
- Discussion of RESET
- Why a reset in sound was needed
- MUTT LANGE cutting demos but avoids vocal feature
- His relationship with ROBIN MCAULEY (MSG)
- JIM JIDHED (ALIEN) contributing
- DENANDER returning the favor on his so...
George Dionne interviews DAYTONA vocalist FREDRIK WERNER about their debut album GARDER LA FLAMME.
Highlights include:
- How the band formed
- Discussion of the new album
- Influences from the '70s & '80s
- writing & arranging with guitarist ERIK HEIKNE (MISS BEHAVIOR)
- Surprising response to their first two singles
- Big video production for "Slave To The Rhythm"
- Story behind the album cover
- Signing with Escape Music
- Live s...
George Dionne interviews BLIND EGO founder KALLE WALLNER about their latest album THE HUNTING PARTY.
Highlights include:
- How the project came to be
- Discussion of the new album
- Collaborating with outside lyricist DOMINIK FEINER
- Lyrics coming before music
- Freedom to take chances outside of a band setting
- Recruiting vocalist KEVIN KEARNS (CYANT)
- Releasing to longest song as the first single
- Upcoming tour of Germany & ...
George Dionne interviews Glam Rock newcomer BOBBIE DAZZLE about her debut album FANDABIDOZI.
Highlights include:
- Discussion of the new album
- Being to young to catch the 1st wave of Glam Rock
- Main influence SWEET
- BOBBIE DAZZLE project born out of tragedy
- Music as therapy
- Story behind the album's title
- Recording in a traditional studio
- Stories behind the singles
- "Lightening Fantasy" taken from father's childhood lyric...
George Dionne interviews LOVE IN REVERSE frontman MICHAEL FERENTINO about their latest album AMYGDALA. Ferentino is also the frontman for BEDTIME FOR ROBOTS, CORDUROY POO-POO, TRANFUSION M, and is featured on other projects.
Highlights include:
- Discussion of the new album
- Story behind its title
- Why AMYGDALA was not originally in the cards
- Stories behind the music
- Origins of the band's name
- Society becoming a big realit...
George Dionne interviews VERTICAL HORIZON frontman MATT SCANNELL about the 25th anniversary release of EVERYTHING YOU WANT.
"Military shows are the most meaningful things we do...we get to support the people that take care of us."
Highlights include:
- Revisiting EVERYTHING YOU WANT (1999)
- Signing with RCA
- Stories behind the singles
- The muse behind "Everything You Want"
- Local radio embracing "We Are"
- "You're a God" ...
George Dionne interviews SWEET guitarist ANDY SCOTT about their latest and final studio album FULL CIRCLE.
Highlights include:
- The evolution of the band’s sound
- Discussion of the new album
- Starting the writing in 2019
- Shifting gears to record Isolation Boulevard (2020)
- Andy’s fight with Stage 4 cancer
- Avoiding after show get togethers
- His love of fly fishing
- The farewell tour
- Why FULL CIRCLE is their last album
- ...
George Dionne interviews OTIS frontman BOONE FROGGETT about the history of the band and their latest single “Last Fool In The Line”.
Highlights include:
- Formation of the band in 2013
- Releasing a tribute to JOHN BRIM as 1st album
- Producer GREG MARTIN (KENTUCKY HEAD HUNTERS)
- Catching the ear of BILLY GIBBONS (ZZ TOP)
- Boone’s ties to BLACK STONE CHERRY
- Signing with Cleopatra Records for EYES OF THE SUN (2017)
- Working w...
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