THE BIG RIFF - 94 - DAVE "MAGGOT" MCDONOUGH

It's quiet.. TOO quiet. Perhaps the other denizens of the building wanted to tune in for our livestream with Dave "Maggot" McDonough of UPON CRUMSON WINGS and friend of the show Nicc T. We get caught up with what he's been up to, reminiscing the old days in the old haunted practice spaces, and plans for the future. This was a great night! </p> <strong>UPON CRIMSON WINGS</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMKBRvrU-7s</li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>GROUNDHOG</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcOHwaXzrAw</li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p>

03:00:50

THE BIG RIFF - 93 - RYAN STARK (FAR ABOVE THE GROUND)

Tonight we welcome RYAN STARK of the band FAR ABOVE THE GROUND to the table to talk about the band, co-owning a restaurant/pub, and a skate shop! There's a lot of ground to cover this fine evening with this fine gentleman and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did! </p> <br /></p> <strong>FAR ABOVE THE GROUND + STARKY'S SKATE SHACK</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.facebook.com/Farabovetheground/</li> <li>https://www.instagram.com/farabovetheground/?hl=en</li> <li>https://open.spotify.com/artist/5x4Kq4z76yqlLFOq27MNCq</li> <li>https://www.facebook.com/p/Starkys-Skate-Shack-100057220279075/</li> <li>https://www.instagram.com/starkysskateshack/</li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> </p>

02:44:20

THE BIG RIFF - 92 - KYLE ERICKSON

We planned on having KYLE ERICKSON on the show to have a chat about working on the tall ships, then last minute he's like, "oh hey, here's my music btw." lol good stuff!</p> <br /></p> Starting out with a background in musical theatre, choir, and the ilk, Kyle has stopped by the studio along his journey as a full-time musician to talk about grinding for gigs, mishaps, and striving to hold himself to the highest possible caliber musician he can be. This is a doozie of an episode with an excellent musician.</p> <br /></p> <strong>KYLE ERICKSON LINKS - </strong></p> <ul> <li>https://kyleerickson.band/</li> <li>https://www.youtube.com/@musician_kyle</li> <li>https://www.instagram.com/kyleericksonmusic/</li> <li>https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fmusician_kyle</li> <li>https://music.apple.com/no/artist/kyle-erickson/1711104615</li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p>

02:59:50

THE BIG RIFF - 91 - Gabriel Sanborn

On this episode of HRL, we welcome the very talented Gabriel Sanborn. Gabriel is an exceptional bass player who has played in several bands such as BRANCH DAVIDIAN.</p> We talk music, recordings aaand wait for it... "party rooms!"</p> We had a great time talking with Gabriel and are looking forward to hearing from him in the future, as he is embarking on his new journey in his young musical life!</p> <br /></p> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p>

02:09:27

THE BIG RIFF - 90 - CHRIS JOHNSON (DEAFHEAVEN)

Tonight we are joined by audio engineer, musician, surfing enthusiast, Grammy-nominated songwriter and friend Chris Johnson. Currently playing bass for DEAFHEAVEN, Chris was always really active in music with bands on his resume including DOOMRIDERS, SUMMONER, SEXLESS MARRIAGE, and DWELLEY. Touring, live-mixing, and recording are grazing the surface with the topics we get into. we even get the gear talk in there! This was a great episode to make!</p> <br /></p> <strong>DEAFHEAVEN</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://deafheaven.com/</li> <li>https://www.instagram.com/deafheavenband/?hl=en</li> <li>https://www.facebook.com/deafheaven/</li> </ul> <ul> <li>https://www.facebook.com/deafheaven/</li> </ul> <br /></p> *check out <strong>Dunable Guitars</strong>!</p> <ul> <li>https://dunableguitars.com/ </li> </ul> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p>

02:30:27

THE BIG RIFF - 89 - A CALL TO ACTION

Tonight we welcome Matt and Derek from A CALL TO ACTION to talk about their new single "Let GO." We get into the history that led up to this, talk little bit about 3-d printers, the PRS, and how living in a "gangsta's paradise" might not be all it's cracked up to be.</p> <br /></p> <strong>ACTA</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063723365790</li> <li>https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DjrsASHLCATYH7TtLmUuA?si=6kPBva3GQ5K7AyqogM7Z3w</li> <li>https://music.apple.com/us/song/let-go-feat-derek-sheehan/1768649184</li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p> <br /></p> <br /></p>

02:10:12

THE BIG RIFF - 88 - WASTED LUCK

Honored to have our new friends from the band WASTED LUCK. They came all the way from Germany and will be performing at New World Tavern in Plymouth this Friday. Joining them is the man himself Chris Loring! </p> <br /></p> Enjoy! These dudes rock!</p> <br /></p> <strong>WASTED LUCK</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.instagram.com/wastedluck_band/</li> <li>https://www.facebook.com/wastedluck/</li> <li>https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aoMNIMcjlrbdHAqH7Fpnp?si=07PU-uTRSkex5pUpKL9EiQ</li> </ul> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> </p> <br /></p>

01:33:51

THE BIG RIFF - 87 - NEW GEAR REVEAL! (ERIC C. - BRANCH DAVIDIAN, MEDJUGORJE)

Eric Cunningham of BRANCH DAVIDIAN/MEDJUGORJE does our first guitar reveal segment on the show - and this guitar certainly is a magnificent piece of musical history. We were blown away by what Eric unboxed, and honored to be a part of it.</p> <br /></p> <strong>BRANCH DAVIDIAN</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.facebook.com/branchdavidian/</li> <li>https://www.instagram.com/branchdavidianofficial/?hl=en</li> <li>https://branchdavidianofficial.bandcamp.com/</li> </ul> <strong>MEDJUGORJE</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.facebook.com/MedjugorjeMA/</li> <li>https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XvRe76gvD57gAE1Cnd4Js</li> <li>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO36malJGxghXjPqFkBIHNw?app=desktop</li> <li>https://music.apple.com/us/artist/medjugorje-band/857769870</li> </ul> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p>

00:42:30

THE BIG RIFF - 86 - TOM CPU

Tom CPU has been on the front lines covering the case of The Commonwealth v. Karen Read since the beginning of the standouts in support of Read's innocence. Armed with just his phone, he has managed to live stream and document this controversial case from the vantage point of being inside the Free Karen Read movement, providing the public with the most in-depth coverage and giving the public an idea of what it's like in real time to experience this movement through his own first-hand accounts.</p> <br /></p> From outside the courthouse to sitting inside the courtroom trial, he has seen it all. Thanks to him and a few content creators, you can too! Also, as a former law enforcement officer, he is able to provide insight that most do not have. We hope you enjoy this episode of It's a Hard Rock Life. Thank you for listening! #freekarenread</p> <br /></p> <strong>TOM CPU</strong></p> <ul> <li>https://www.youtube.com/@tomcpu1526</li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>HRL</strong></p> <ul> <li>ahardrocklife@gmail.com</li> <li>dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</li> <li>pelleklive212@proton.me</li> </ul> <br /></p>

01:48:37

THE BIG RIFF - 85 - Brian B.

Tonight we have friend Brian drop by the studio to chat about life's big questions. Great time chillin with this guest!</p> <br /></p> HRL</p> <br /></p> <br /></p> ahardrocklife@gmail.com</p> dirtyrockrecords@usa.com</p> pelleklive212@proton.me</p> <br /> </p>

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