Everclear had a distinct presence in the 1990's with songs such as "Santa Monica", which is still felt 30 years later, with new fans attending shows and discovering their music. Episode 157 features Davey French of Everclear, sharing his history with the band, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, his technique for learning to play his favorite songs, several hobbies and interests, and more!

Follow Everclear on their website for tour dates and more! Thanks to Davey for the conversation, Freddy Herrera, and thanks to all who listen!

Damon Johnson was the first special guest to be interviewed on A-SIDES back at the start of 2020 for our 11th episode. Flash forward to 2024 and Episode 156, Damon returns to discuss life and rock n roll over these last 4 years. While his accolades and accomplishments are numerous, at his core he's a family man, and is passionate about the craft of songwriting. He shares the creation of the recent Brother Cane recordings, "Blinded By The Sun" and "Are You In There Anymore"; his favorite Thin Lizzy song; and even a chicken burrito that blew his mind somewhere in Illinois!

Stay updated on Lynyrd Skynyrd on the road by visiting their website and Damon's own website for updates on his music and touring info.

Thanks to Damon Johnson, Ben Owen, and everyone who listens!

Metal and monsters have been married for decades, but with physical fitness, too? For Zak Bellante, it is a lifestyle as he has taken his passions to the next level in founding Death Comes Lifting, which is 'fitness for the misfits'! Zak chats finding fitness, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, cheat day foods, and more in Episode 155 of A-SIDES!

You can join "The Lifting Dead Army" with Zak online at Death Comes Lifting's website. Zak has fitness videos available for all levels along with exercise gear that every ghoul would love. Huge thanks to Zak for chatting on A-SIDES!

Episode 154 of A-SIDES features special guest Bob Thiemann, who will be performing with Revis later this summer for a run of shows. Bob shares the origins of Revis, growing up in Central Illinois, Nickelodeon movies, the camaraderie of music, Peoria-area venues, and the music that goes straight to his soul. Huge thanks to Bob and Revis for this fun conversation!

You can get tickets to see Revis live on June 1st at the Castle Theater here! They'll also be performing on May 29th in Louisville, KY at Headliners Music Hall.

Music and visual arts are two halves that make the whole for Michael Cartellone. He is not only the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, but also a creative and accomplished visual artist. For Episode 153 of A-SIDES we dive into his background into both areas, his tenure with Damn Yankees, his favorite Skynryd song to perform in concert, and more!

Huge thank you to Michael for this fun conversation and thanks to Michelle for assisting. You can view Michael's work on his website here, follow Lynyrd Skynyrd on the road, and save the date of May 25, 2024. That is when several of his works will be shown in Asheville, NC at the Philip DeAngelo Studio. Thanks for listening to another episode of A-SIDES!

Episode 152 features special guest Jonathan Stoye (The Infamous HER, Framing Hanley), whose musical journey has taken him from Michigan to Tennessee, and back again. Making friends and connections isn't the purpose of A-SIDES but it's rewarding when it does happen. Jonathan Stoye is one of those guests, as we dove into his background and discovered some common ground with private school, nu metal, and Jimmy Eat World. Big thanks to Jonathan for taking the time to chat for this latest episode of A-SIDES. You can follow him online in several places, such as Framing Hanley's Facebook page and Jonathan's own website.

If there is one band to follow in 2024 - it's Beasto Blanco! As they are gearing up for the release of their fourth album Kinetica, A-SIDES welcomes back Brother Latham for another conversation. Latham discusses his guitar influences, filming music videos, surviving the pandemic, becoming ordained, and even missing props while on tour! It was fun to catch up with Brother Latham and hear what he's been up to over the last four years since seeing the band in March of 2020.

Huge thanks to Brother Latham, Beasto Blanco, the Loyal Beasts, and their social media pages for making this possible.

Keep your eyes on Beasto Blanco on social media @beastoblanco or their website for more announcements in 2024.

Central Illinois musician John Massaglia of The Truth Council makes another appearance on A-SIDES as the podcast reaches its 150th episode. John shares his current plans for the band in 2024, taking the band to Canada this fall, the reality of superhero movie fatigue, and gives a very poignant answer about what he wants more of in his life!

Shout out to another Central Illinois musician Brian Larson and local author Benjamin Yeater. Thanks to John for being the latest guest on A-SIDES. You can follow along with The Truth Council through their Facebook page here. Thanks for listening to A-SIDES!

The immensely talented Ryan Waters joins A-SIDES following a recent performance in St. Louis with LiV Warfield at City Winery. Not only is he a collaborator with LiV, he currently performs alongside Nancy Wilson and Heart, which he shares how their paths have weaved and intersected over the years. Ryan also discusses his favorite artists, growing up in the Pacific Northwest, songwriting post-COVID lockdowns, and more!

Huge thanks to Ryan for being a guest and an extra special shout-out is due to LiV Warfield for sparking this conversation. Follow along with Ryan on the road with LiV Warfield and Heart by visiting their websites for tour dates.

Thanks for listening to A-SIDES!

2024 is the "Year of the Beasto" on A-SIDES! Following up on Calico's recent appearance on A-SIDES, her Beasto Blanco bandmate Chuck Garric joins A-SIDES for Episode 148. Not only does he share a few details on Beasto's upcoming studio album titled Kinetica, Chuck also shares a few influences that have fueled Beasto's creation, touring with the Alice Cooper band, and more!

Huge thanks to Chuck for taking time out of his busy schedule, which even includes motorcyle building, but also thanks to everyone who listens!