Carr Stereo Podcast

Racer X, Mr. Big, and Solo- Paul Gilbert is the GOAT! Sheer guitar brilliance on a whole other level and I loved picking Paul's  brain on his upcoming release WROC, early inspiration, teaching days, hearing loss and more. 

Paul is also such a character with his ability to weave stories through his musical accomplishments, he's a dream interview. And his new record is something else, with music coming from him and lyrics coming from the writings of Washington's Rules Of Civility (you can't make it up!) Enjoy the musical musings of Paul Gilbert. 

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Some people sing, some deliver songs. John Corabi does both. John has fronted some super cool bands like The Scream, Union, The Dead Daisies and of course Motley Crue and has put out some fantastic music over the years. 

This time, he has outdone himself. His first (official) solo record - "New Day" comes out on 4/24 and he has out together an incredible group of players and songs. 

In this episode John discusses why music shouldn't "be boxed", his friend and touring mate Tom Keifer, songwriting, the magic of Marti Frederiksen, covering Sly and The Family Stone, Philadelphia and New Jersey music scene memories and more. 

When I interview "The Crab" (as he is called) I call it "Going Crabbing" and I love talking to John! Enjoy .....

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Damon Johnson is putting the band back together! His band that is. In this episode of Carr Stereo, the Brother Cane founder discusses the bands first new full album release in 28 years - Magnolia Medicine and it's first single - "If This Means War" and why the time was right to revive the power of this awesome 90's band. 

Damon has played guitar with so many over the years including Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, John Waite and of course is STILL a member of the legendary :Lynyrd Skynyrd, and not only do we talk about new music, but Damon talks about writing with his "old friend and secret weapon" Marti Frederiksen , Skynyrd moments and Brother Cane's first big tour with the mighty Van Halen. 

Thanks for catching up Damon, can't wait to see you on tour! 

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Its always a fantastic conversation when Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale is on the other side of the mic, and in this edition of the Carr Stereo Podcast, we discuss taking Bush the distance with over 30 years of songwriting success,  crafting they bands latest "I Beat Loneliness", why Charlie Puth inspires him, taking young talent on tour and how dogs have changed his life.  (Oh yeah and Gavin rates his "smartness" too! lol) 

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Wow, did I have a BLAST sitting down to chat with Ron Keel, who many remember from his 80's band KEEL and his Country music re-birth as "Ronnie Lee Keel". 

Ron is a full on "re-inventor" - with his company RFK Media, pivoting into online radio, movies, comic books and more. While never abandoning the Keel fans and constantly recreating ways to keep the 80's masses engaged. 

We discuss Technology, AI, Rebranding, Gene Simmons and surrounding yourself with those that believe in you. 

The "Right To Rock" is full on this week as Carr Stereo enters KEEL WORLD- with the Metal Cowboy- Ron Keel . 

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It's always inspiring to connect with a band that I have been a huge fan of, that may not be top of mind for rock fans UNTIL they come back with something BIG. That is what this week's Carr Stereo Podcast represents. 

As a radio programmer, I have been a longtime fan of Aranda. 

Formed by brothers  Dameon and Gabe Aranda out of Oklahoma City. 

Aranda  busted out of the active rock scene in the late 2000’s with songs like "Still In The Dark", "Whyyawannabringmedown"- (covered by Kelly Clarkson) "Satisfied", and more- Great sound, big chunky hits.  

Then Aranda  kind of disappeared- until 2022 when they returned with  "Recollections Of A Painted Year". 

 Now they are back-  with a great new single-  "You Don’t Wanna Know" - that was the #1 most added song at rock radio in it's first week- Well deserved- It's a SMASH!  

I caught up with  Dameon Aranda - Aranda's guitarist and songwriter to discus where the band has been and where they are going - Don't know them? Kind of remember them" ? You will! Aranda returns. 

Success, loss and rebuilding - all covered  this week with Dameon Aranda.  

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Let's jam with a hit machine! 38 Special! So many killer songs and as we enter a new year that has so many band hitting the road for 50th anniversary tours, I'm thrilled that 38 Special is one of them. I caught up with my old friend, 38 Special founder Don Barnes to talk about that magic catalog of tunes, advice he got from Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, his songwriting heroes, and the "MUSCLE and MELODY" that sustains a band for 50 years. AND the band has a new release to celebrate their 50th called- "MILESTONE" - and Don opens up about crafting their first new record in 20 years. Always a bright light to spend time with Don Barnes. 

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I'm so excited to launch my second season of Carr Stereo with one of rock music's most epic voices- GLENN HUGHES- Glenn has been in so many incredible bands - Deep Purple, Trapeze, Hughes/Thrall, Black Country Communion, and of course his solo work. Glenn has a fantastic new release out- "CHOSEN" and we discuss music and life. Tracks from the release and how Glenn lives positively and authentically - and why he loves collaborating with talented friends, how he keeps his instrument in top shape and how animal rescue feeds his soul. 

Thanks Glenn, our chat certainly fed mine. 

*Don't forget to check out the video version on my YouTube channel- Glenn looks great! 

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I'm excited to introduce the first  "Industry Insider" episode of Carr Stereo, where I open up the forum to discuss podcasts with other hosts, radio, records, management and more and beyond excited to have Steve and Gerry - hosts of the SFN RUSH Fancast on Carr Stereo. SFN is a Podcast for Rush fans, and is one of the best Rush casts I've found. I was honored to have been a guest once (discussing radio programming and embracing RUSH) so having the guys on with me was fantastic. I have also known them both for over 20 years. In this episode I introduce you to the cast and what they do, we discuss the tour, tunes, and more. Thanks guys! Video version (as with all podcasts is on my YouTube channel as well. 

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What happens when a kid from Langhorne Pennsylvania becomes a fan of Slipknot, Meek Mill and Shinedown and decides to write and produce his own music at age 8? Chances are things will turn out pretty cool! 

Matt Cullen morphed into Zero 9:36 after being inspired to create music. And create he has. I had a blast getting to know Zero and catch up with him live from the road just before he dropped his new album- "They Were Always Here" - which he describes as a "mixtape of the sounds I love". 

Fresh familiar, future. 

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