A-Sides

Fresh from hitting the Midwest with the excellent Linkin Park Experience: In The End, guitarist Yohai Portal joins A-SIDES for a fun conversation. He shares how he transitioned from sports to music, moving to the USA, several of our favorite bands we have in common, concert highlights (and lowlights!), and even a memorable movie villain. Huge thanks to Yohai for his time and insight into rock music. Congratulations to Yohai and his family on the birth of his son.

You can follow along with In The End by visiting their website or their Facebook page.

As Kansas celebrates the milestone of 50 years, they are making a tour stop in my hometown of Peoria, IL for a show on the Another Fork In The Road tour. Tom Brislin joins A-SIDES ahead of this tour date to share his story with the band, which includes contributing to the recent album The Absence of Presence, writing and producing his own records, immersing himself into the world of prog rock, and the generational appeal of Kansas!

You can follow Kansas and their current tour here and you'll find their music on every streaming platform. Thank you for listening and huge thanks to Tom for being a guest!

Following episodes discussing Patrick Kennison's favorite cover songs and live albums, this time Patrick takes center stage to share details on the upcoming Heaven Below album, The Majestic Twelve, and a special acoustic EP featuring his wife Nikki Stringfield. The duo is also getting ready to embark on a Winter tour opening for Marty Friedman which will be book-ended by those releases. Other topics include Patrick's favorite holiday side dish, Bryan Adams, and his secret to maintaining a work-life balance.

Follow along with Patrick on social media @thepatrickkennison for updates on Heaven Below and make sure to stream their newest singles ("Suffer The Masses" and "Nightmare Rising") wherever you get your music!

Thanks to Patrick for returning to A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens!

When Zak Bellante of Death Comes Lifting made an appearance on A-SIDES in Spring '24, he mentioned his love for Rob Zombie and especially the 2010 Halloween Hootenanny tour. This time Zak returned for a follow-up into the music and movies of Rob Zombie, sharing favorite albums and songs, the revolving door of band members that shaped Zombie's records, t-shirts and merchandise, and even Pumpkin Spice Lattes!

Huge thanks to Zak for being a guest on Episode 174 of A-SIDES. You can find his horror brand of lifestyle and fitness at deathcomeslifting.com and join an e-class or buy a shirt! Of course, Rob Zombie's music is streaming wherever you get your music! Find Rob online at his website for tour dates and more.

Thanks for listening!

Unto Others dropped their third studio album, Never, Neverland, in September '24 and guitarist Sebastian Silva joined A-SIDES to share details on the album's creation. He also shared how he picked up a guitar, stories from recent tours, and growing up in Oregon. Big thanks to Ace Von Johnson for flying the flag for Unto Others and to Sebastian for the awesome conversation!

You can follow Unto Others by visiting their website here or follow along with them on social media @untootherspdx. They also have their music available via Bandcamp and other streaming services. Thanks for listening!

1999 was a year for heavy hitters in rock music, with albums dropping from the likes of Limp Bizkit, Creed, Rage Against the Machine, and KoRn, to pop acts such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys. This episode of A-SIDES features returning guest Jonathan Stoye as we turn back the clock to share our favorite bands and songs, fashion choices, which aged better than others, we take a pop quiz, and even determine the origin of a "famous" Mountain Dew commercial. Huge thanks to Jonathan for coming back to A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens!

You can find Jonathan online through his website here and listen to his music on your favorite streaming app!

2023 saw the re-release of Candlebox's first 3 records in a vinyl set titled, The Maverick Years. Following up almost a year after the release date, Rizzo joins A-SIDES to discuss these classic albums from Candlebox. Corey "Rizzo" Rozzoni shares what drew him to the band initially, his favorite songs and key moments on each album, changing drummers and their differences in style, and more insights. We also stray into a few Candlebox offshoots and tangents, like CDs with secret tracks.

If you love Candlebox, Seattle rock, or even the 90's, this is an episode for you! Thanks to Rizzo and everyone who listens.

You can follow along with Rizzo and The Great Affairs at their website here. And stay updated on all things Candlebox at their website.

Apple Music simply describes Devon Gilfillian's 2023 album, Love You Anyway, as "raw, empowering soul anthems for a kinder, more unified world." That definitely hit the nail on the head and it's why I have kept going back to his music repeatedly, even adding his records to my collection. For this episode, Devon shares about his music, his family, seeking peaceful moments, and even a hilarious description of Bobby Caldwell!

You can follow along with Devon through his website and also @devongilfillian on social media.

Huge thanks to Devon for the conversation and to all who listen! (Bear with the audio hiccups)

Episode 169 of A-SIDES features a special follow-up with songwriter, producer, and frontman for The Exies, Scott Stevens. In what was intended to be a conversation on "comfort songs", this became something greater as Scott shared about influential figures throughout his life, lessons learned, his process of songwriting, and even the 20th anniversary on The Exies' Head For The Door album.

You can experience The Exies' next performance at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI on November 9th, 2024. Purchase tickets here.

Also stay up-to-date with future Exies performances, news, and merch through their website.

Huge thanks to Scott for another conversation on A-SIDES and thanks to all who listen.

Accomplished and award-winning guitarist Nikki Stringfield is about to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of her solo album Apocrypha. For Episode 168 of A-SIDES, she not only shares details about her own music, but plans for the release of Heaven Below's new album, her love of Avenged Sevenfold, balancing work and life, and more!

Follow Nikki on her website for tour dates, merch, and more! You can find Heaven Below on Facebook and their social pages for links to dates with Marty Friedman and news on their upcoming album, The Majestic Twelve.

Thanks Nikki for returning to A-SIDES!