Fans In Motion

Merry New Year everyone! In this episode, Night Ranger Tour Manager Ed Ripepi joins the podcast! We start off going over all of the upcoming 2025 tour dates! Then we discuss Keri Kelli’s new project Metal Warrior! I also show up some of the newest Metal Warrior merch…the graphic comic book, the colored vinyl, and the shirt! Ed and I then scroll down Memory Lane and discuss all the great NIGHT RANGER highlights of 2024! We end the episode by reading the comments left by the Fans In Motion members on what their favorite Night Ranger memory was in 2024!

Here is Part Two of the interview with Night Ranger guitar technician Darren Hurst! This episode starts off with the phone call from the Night Ranger camp! Darren talks about coming onboard with Night Ranger and the challenges it presented! Darren talks about the guitar and bass rigs of Brad, Keri, and Jack and what it takes to keep them at the top of their game! And after all the Night Ranger talk in this episode, we end it with Darren sharing some of his favorite memories and songs from Peter Frampton, Aerosmith, and Night Ranger! So go over cook some food, lather it in some HP Sauce, and enjoy this episode of Fans In Motion!

Joining the podcast this week is the technician of the Guitar Gods, Mr.Darren Hurst! Since early 2024, Darren has been the guitar tech for Night Ranger! Before that though, he spent years on the road with guitar luminaries Peter Frampton and Joe Perry from Aerosmith! In this interview, we start across “the pond”, in beautiful England and discuss his upbringing and his foray into music. We then turn the discussion into entering the music business and getting his big break! We next talk about Peter Frampton and Joe Perry! Guitars, guitars, and more guitars! And then, the phone call that changed it all and Night Ranger! So grab some of your kids halloween candy, a shot of insulin, and enjoy this week’s episode of Fans In Motion!

Joining us this week to rank their Top 5 Night Ranger albums is Steven and Sonny from the podcast “Growin’ Up Rock”! “Growin’ Up Rock” is a superb podcast that began in 2017. Then, beginning in 2024 and released once a month, their podcast began to feature an episode dedicated to each NR record! On this episode, Steven & Sonny give us their Top 5! There are some surprises! And it will be interesting to see how their Top 5 aligns with yours!

Joining the podcast this week is Troy Shaw, the co-producer of the upcoming documentary on former Night Ranger guitarist David Zychek. We discuss the friendship between producers Troy and his wife Anna with David and the reasons for creating this documentary. We then dive into his long career that crossed paths with major record labels, musicians like Ted Nugent & Vic Johnson, members of Fleetwood Mac, legendary producers like Beau Hill (Ratt), & of course Night Ranger! Finally we talk about his untimely death, the impetus of the documentary, and the premiere in Waco, Texas on November 12th!

** PART TWO with Eric Levy!! ** On the episode I am joined by Night Ranger keyboardist Eric Levy! Originally I asked Eric if he wanted to come on the podcast and just b.s. and talk about the summer tour, the upcoming fall/winter tour, and whatever else we wanted to talk about. Well, we talked about many things! So much that I had to break up our conversation into two parts! So if you like some fun rock and Night Ranger talk, then tune in! We had a blast!

On the episode I am joined by Night Ranger keyboardist Eric Levy! Originally I asked Eric if he wanted to come on the podcast and just b.s. and talk about the summer tour, the upcoming fall/winter tour, and whatever else we wanted to talk about. Well, we talked about many things! So much that I had to break up our conversation into two parts! So if you like some fun rock and Night Ranger talk, then tune in! We had a blast!

Night Ranger Tour Manager Ed Ripepi and I catch you up to date on all the happenings in the Night Ranger universe! We cover many, many things in this episode. We talk new Night Ranger music! I also share veiled Brad Gillis news! We start the episode off by paying tribute to Greg Kihn and Jack Russell. Ed then gives a a great recap of the NR world in June and July! We talk about the shows in Delaware, Iowa, Minnesota , Michigan, and of course the Kettering show! We then go over the rest of the year. We mention shows that are going on sale this week and a couple cities that will soon be announced! We then talk about the upcoming shows that will be closing out the summer! You get to hear me talk like Elvis and we share something special we are going to try and do for the Memphis show! I dig into the archives and display some vintage NR goodies! And we close the episode by sharing our thoughts on some of the FIM posts! So go make yourself a peanut butter and banana sandwich and enjoy the latest episode of Fans In Motion!

** Part 2! ** In these episodes of Fans In Motion, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer ROSS VALORY joins the pod! During this 2-part interview we cover his newly released solo album “All Of The Above”, his Journey years, and some “behind the scenes” talk about the studio (aka The Sandbox) & recording. Joining Ross for this interview is keyboardist ERIC LEVY (Night Ranger) and studio engineer JACOB STOWE! Ross talks about the early years of Journey, touring with KISS, former Journey vocalist Robert Fleischman, the Trial By Fire record, and much more! Ross shares great stories about meeting Eric Levy, creating a state of the art recording studio with Jacob Stowe, and the recording of the new solo album “All Of The Above”. So press “play” and enjoy Part Two of the interview with Ross Valory!

In this episode of Fans In Motion, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer ROSS VALORY joins the pod! During this 2-part interview we cover his newly released solo album “All Of The Above”, his Journey years, and some “behind the scenes” talk about the studio (aka The Sandbox) & recording. Joining Ross for this interview is keyboardist ERIC LEVY (Night Ranger) and studio engineer JACOB STOWE! Ross talks about the early years of Journey, touring with KISS, former Journey vocalist Robert Fleischman, the Trial By Fire record, and much more! Ross shares great stories about meeting Eric Levy, creating a state of the art recording studio with Jacob Stowe, and the recording of the new solo album “All Of The Above”. So press “play” and enjoy Part One of the interview with Ross Valory!