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Stuart Corden from the Nottingham UK band Blitz discusses their new album ‘Kicking Up A Storm’ and the sound of the band. They aim to bring back the music that inspired them to play instruments. The album combines classic rock with modern twists and influences. Stuart describes the themes and songs on the album, including a tribute to a friend through music. The band plans to tour in the UK and hopes to expand to Europe and the United States. They are working on a new project to elevate their music further. Stuart highlights the importance of having a supportive team and mentions their social media presence on Facebook for fans to connect and access their music and merchandise. Find them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Here’s my interview with Kenny Wilkerson of Nova Rex. (It was originally published on December 11, 2023.)

Kenny Wilkerson is the bassist for Nova Rex, a kick ass rock band that formed in the mid 80s. In this episode we discuss the band’s new documentary AIN’T EASY STAYING CHEESY, the follow up to the first documentary AIN’T EASY BEING CHEESY. We also discuss Kenny’s cookbook ROCKIN’ RECIPES FOR AUTISM, which is an excellent collection of recipes from rockers and others in the music industry. As a bonus, Kenny gives me his unsolicited thoughts on artificial intelligence and musicians turning themselves into avatars. Visit http://www.novarexrocks.com/ for more information about the band.

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Here’s my interview with Anthony White of Generation Landslide.

Anthony White is the singer and songwriter for the band Generation Landslide. In this episode we discuss how the band got its name. We also discuss their most recent album RULING THE STREET SCENE.

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Here’s my interview with Jennifer Benson of Ignescent.

Jennifer Benson from the band Ignescent discusses their new album ‘Fight In Me’ inspired by personal struggles. The album features collaborations with artists like Josiah Prince and Kevin Young. The artwork for the album cover reflects the personal experiences of the lead singer. The album includes songs like ‘Carries Me’ and ‘Under Attack’ with themes of hope and resilience. Ignescent plans to perform at music festivals like Life Fest and City on Hill Festival. Influences include bands like Skillet and Flyleaf. The Chicago music scene is vibrant with venues like The Forge and Cubby Bear. Regional music activity includes performances in Madison, Milwaukee, and Indiana. Fans can find Ignescent on Spotify, social media platforms, and their official website https://ignescentmusic.com/ for tour dates and merchandise.

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I had several requests to add my podcast to YouTube so here’s the debut episode with Jean Beauvoir. (Note that the first few episodes will be audio only since I hadn’t planned on doing video.)

The debut episode of Big Al’s Rockin’ Podcast features a discussion with Jean Beauvoir about his 2022 book ‘Bet My Soul on Rock and Roll, The Diary of a Black Punk Icon’. They talk about the process of writing the book, challenges faced, and the legacy he wants to leave. Jean shares insights on working with artists like Paul Stanley, the Ramones, and Steven Van Zant. He also discusses the importance of persistence and consistency in pursuing a music career in today’s climate. The conversation touches on collaborations with Paul Stanley, recording a single for a KISS tribute project, and his involvement in KISS albums like ‘Animalize’ and ‘Asylum’. Jean reflects on missed opportunities and the importance of following your instincts in the music industry.

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