Rock Music Alliance: Channel 1

E24: August Zadra - The Guitarist/Vocalist Known For His Work With Dennis DeYoung Is Setting His Own Course With His Album Release ”Guiding Star.”

August chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his album release "Guiding Star" including who the primary writers are and doing production with Alessandro Del Vecchio; where he was raised, how he became a musician; what inspired him to move to Los Angeles; how he got his gig with Dennis DeYoung of Styx fame; and tops it off with a little gear talk.

E23: Marco Mendoza - Setting Course As A Solo Artist With His Latest Release ”New Direction.”

Marco chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about his latest album release "New Direction;" and how when combined with his previous release "Viva La Rock" really does establish a new direction for him as a solo artist; what it was like to record "New Direction" with Soren Anderson in Copenhagen, Denmark; how he's looking forward to gigging at guitar shows and festivals; touring in the coming year; an update on band Iconic; and a little about his musical origins and growing up.

E22: Leanne Bowes - Her Path Becoming A Versatile Bassist, Touring/Session Player, And Bandleader For Demi Lovato.

Leanne chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her rising path as a versatile bass player, recording for Linda Perry, attending Emerson College, her father's early death and how that galvanized her to succeed in music, and how important networking and self marketing is and was in her landing touring and session work - and becoming Band Leader for Demi Lovato.

E21: Dilana - Interview Sessions With The Powerhouse Rock Vocalist

Dilana chats with The RMA's Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about her current performing project, being on Rock Star Supernova, The Voice Of Holland, her time as a teenage runaway, and what she has planned next. Tune in for this revealing interview!

E20: Spelled Moon With Andy Sarcone Rooney & Manager Karel Hamm.

In this episode Andy Sarcone Rooney and Manager Karel Hamm speak with host Cole Coleman about the plans for their next release, touring, and videos; how the songwriting is done in Spelled Moon; who the current musicians are in the band; what artists Karel Hamm has worked with and what his managing roll with Spelled Moon is; if release art is relevant in today’s environment; how Spelled Moon got started and what the name means; what city they are based in; listening to a sample of their song “Son Of Vengeance;” whether Andy will get a support guitar player or do both the guitar playing and lead vocals for live shows; how they will be promoting their music and live shows; where the players in Spelled Moon are from; how Andy got started into music; what gear Andy is currently using; and what their next step is.

E19: Mike Krompass & Dan Taylor - Interview Sessions With Producer Mike Krompass And Vocalist Dan Taylor Of Dead Romantic.

In this episode Mike Krompass and Dan Taylor speak with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about how their first single’s video has reached over 1 million views; their strategy of releasing singles before a full album; the importance of finding band members that you really get along with; having some outside songwriters contribute to songs; the band’s current lineup; being self-produced by band member Mike Krompass; how their band Dead Romantic formed and how they picked their name;  how they’re based out of Yorkshire, UK; how in today’s streaming work they plan to build their audience;  listening to a sample of their song “Yesterday;” how Mike Krompass has worked with Smash Mouth,  Steven Tyler, Mutt Lange, Nelly Furtado, Elton John, Demi Lovato, and more;  exploring Mike’s early days growing up and early career in Los Angeles; how he moved to Nashville to explore the music industry there but ultimately moved to Yorkshire, UK and has made that his base of operations;  how Dan Taylor got a start as a vocalist in a choir and then cover bands; exploring some of Mike’s gear including the Neural DSP Quad Cortex amp modeler; using Tony Iommi’s personal Laney amp for recording; and what gear Dan is using to track his voice.

E18: Joe Lester - Interview Sessions With The Bass Player For The Atomic Punks – Well Known Tribute To Early Van Halen, Tour Manager For Steel Panther, Photographer, Representative For Ultimate Ears.

In this episode, Joe Lester speaks with host Cole Coleman about his origins in Kodiak and Anchorage AK, his formative years in Seattle, WA; how he got started in music; seeing the beginnings of the “Seattle Sound;” moving to Los Angeles to launch his music career; how he got into The Atomic Punks; touring with The Atomic Punks; having bass player Michael Anthony of Van Halen guest with the band; meeting David Lee Roth; becoming the tour manager for Steel Panther; his photography; forming the band California; being the Los Angeles representative for Ultimate Ears in-ear monitors and how that blends well with his music career.

E17: Bjorn Englen - Interview Sessions With The Bass Player For Dio Disciples, Dio Returns, Soul Sign, Quiet Riot; Tony MacAlpine; Yngwie Malmsteen; And Many More.

In this episode, Bjorn Englen speaks with host Cole Coleman and Claudio Pesavento about performing with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio in the band Dio Returns; founding Soul Sign and how long singer Mark Boals from Yngwie Malmsteen band has been involved; getting through the Covid19 pandemic; offering private lessons; starting his music career as a drummer then switching to bass; his early career days in Sweden; rehearsal ethics; how he got the gigs with Quiet Riot, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Uli Jon Roth of the Scorpions; how you must both network and prepare hard for the auditions you get.

E16: Ira Black - Interview Sessions With The Guitar Player For Of Gods & Monsters, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, And More – Plus Gear Talk In This Overview Of His Career To Date.

In this episode, Ira Black speaks with host Cole Coleman about the newest band he’s in Of Gods & Monsters and their new release due out soon; getting his home studio together and mixing and mastering; experimenting with different instruments and studio tools; his plans to release a solo metal record featuring him on vocals as well as guitar; how he got started playing guitar; how destiny seems to have put him on the road to being a musician from birth; how from the day he got his first guitar he started writing his own music and never was drawn to play covers; remembering his first show with his first band Arcane which was opening for Tommy Tutone; remembering his crossover point from local musician to professional with the band Heathen; his path through Vicious Rumors, Metal Church, Chris Caffery; and Lizzy Borden; recording a track with Vinnie Paul Abbott of Pantera; focusing on Of Gods & Monsters; studio gear for guitar. (Photo By: Karuna Tanahashi)

E15: Graham Bonnet & Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Interview Sessions With The Vocalist For Rainbow, Alacatrazz, MSG, And More About His Forth Coming Album. Plus, A Brief Overview Of His Career.

In this episode, Graham Bonnet and Beth-Ami Heavenstone speak with host Cole Coleman about writing new songs for a new Graham Bonnet album; the newly released Alcatrazz album (2020); doing recording tracks remotely; how Beth-Ami and Graham met and started doing music together; how the new Graham Bonnet album will have guest players Bob Kulick in his last studio appearance, and Steve Vai on it; how Ritchie Blackmore and Cozy Powell were always needling him about his short hair; how in his first show with Rainbow replacing Ronnie James Dio he had to win over the audience; how Beth-Ami’s last interaction with Bob Kulick was a dispute over lyrics; how Graham’s style began in R&B with The Marbles; the path from The Marbles to Rainbow; how there were for a time two Alcatrazz bands performing and how they’re now consolidated to one; how Alcatrazz may tour once the Covid19 Pandemic lifts; remembering his guest appearance with the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; guesting at the Ultimate Jam Night at The Whisky in Hollywood; how Beth-Ami got started in playing bass and performed her first gig with Bootleg opening for Jailhouse; Beth-Ami’s bass origins in Philadelphia and New York; how the next Graham Bonnet album may feature many guests spanning his career.