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The Existence of Strange Things - S3E3 - Stan Gordon

Co-Hosts Sean Forker, Lon Strickler and Butch Witkowski sit down for An Evening with Stan Gordon.

Stan began in the field investigations of UFOs and other mysterious events in 1965, and is the primary investigator of the December 9,1965, UFO crash-recovery incident that occurred near Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. In 1969, Gordon established a UFO Hotline for the public to report UFO sightings to him to investigate. Gordon is a former PA State Director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), and was its first recipient In 1987 of the MUFON Meritorious Achievement in a UFO investigation Award. Gordon has been involved with the investigation of thousands of mysterious encounters from across Pennsylvania. He has appeared on numerous local and network TV news and documentary shows, including the Syfy Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and Fox News Channel. He has been featured on many television shows, including Unsolved Mysteries, Sightings, Inside Edition, A Current Affair, and Creepy Canada..... and so much more.

Bobby Messano - Around The World - RMOD

Bobby Messano is a legendary guitarist and Contemporary Blues Artist who has released seven Solo CD’s, placed songs in many TV and Cable shows and played on over 50 Major label and Indie albums. His playing has been heard on everything from MTV jingles to Benny Mardones’ smash hit “Into The Night”. The celebrated guitarist has played on records by Clarence Clemmons, Franke & The Knockouts, Joe Lynn Turner and STARZ, and produced the 60’s hit act, The Shadows of the Knight.  Live, Bobby has played guitar and been the music director for Steve Winwood, Lou Gramm and Country artists Jimmy Wayne, Rodney Atkins, Steve Holly and more.  His sound and lyrics have been ingrained into the music business for decades.

 

When in town judging for the 34th Annual International Blues Challenge, he hears about Radio Memphis and in true Bobby Messano fashion, he crashes in on D during Radio Memphis Around The World this past Saturday (January 20th).  Did you miss it?  Catch this fantastic conversation right here.

 

The Existence of Strange Things - S3E2 - Andy McGrath

Join our hosts Sean Forker, Lon Strickler and Butch Witkowski as they sit down with Andy McGrath. Andy will discussing he recently released book called "Beasts of Britain". They talk about everything from The Loch Ness Monster to the werewolves in the U.K. 

Road Crew Radio - Road Tip #21 - Kevin "Batty" Walsh - RMOD

Every Monday night during Radio Memphis - Memphis Metal Mondays​ at 9:30 PM CT, we’re bringing you a weekly Road Crew Tip. For whether you are in the studio, on the stage or out on the road. This tip is for you and is part of the Radio Memphis- Road Crew Radio​ series.

 

For Monday (January 8th, 2018) we got a call from our international connection out of the U.K.

 

Tip 21: “When you are in someone else's "play pen", you need to abide by their rules. Otherwise, someone could get hurt.”

 

Hear what Kevin "Batty" Walsh had to say and catch the tip right here.

 

*Brought to you by Ken Barr Films​ and Radio Memphis​

Road Crew Radio - Road Tip #20 - Ken Barr - RMOD

Every Monday night during Radio Memphis - Memphis Metal Mondays​ at 9:30 PM CT, we’re bringing you a weekly Road Crew Tip. For whether you are in the studio…..on the stage or out on the road….this tip is for you and is part of the Radio Memphis- Road Crew Radio series.

For Monday (January 1^st, 2018) we got a call from Orlando, Florida.

Tip 20: “Make time in your schedule while you are out on tour to see friends and family that are near places you  are scheduled to work.  You’ll regret it if you don’t.”

Hear what Ken Barr​ had to say and catch the tip right here.

*" Radio Memphis- Road Crew Radio​” series brought to you by Ken Barr Films​ and Radio Memphis​

Jonny Ross - Small Town Titans - Radio Memphis Around The World - RMOD

D caught up with drummer Jonny Ross of Pennsylvania rock band Small Town Titans during Radio Memphis Around the World this past weekend (December 23^rd) to talk about what the band has been doing, what the band has learned as an indie act to catapult themselves into the music business and what excitement is coming up for Small Town Titans in 2018. 

Did you miss it?  Catch the conversation right here.

Tony Gaynor - Radio Memphis Around The World - RMOD

Tony Gaynor began his career performing in regional theaters around New York City where he was born and raised. Wanting to take his career to the next level, he was accepted into the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts where he studied acting, voice and movement.  After finishing school, he went on to perform in off-Broadway productions gaining notoriety for his starring role in the gospel musical ‘Another Chance’. He then landed roles in commercials for BARCARDI and small roles in television shows such as Third Watch and As the World Turns. This new taste of TV life soon led Tony to star in the Fox Network special, The Ghost of Christmas Past.  As a founding member of the multi-platinum selling group Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Tony toured with T.S.O. for twelve years and after taking a break from the globally successful rock opera, he took on the role of Ring Master for the Universoul Circus, which then led him to team up with other former members of T.S.O. to create The Kings of Christmas, Radio Memphis Around the World artist of the month for December 2017.  Gaynor co-wrote and co-produced their debut album "365 Days" and since then, Tony has also teamed up with the critically acclaimed musical group The Wizards of Winter and currently performs the role of Narrator on their national holiday tours, albums, and TV/radio promotions.

Did you know that D caught up with Tony Gaynor for a live phone interview this past April 2017? Catch the conversation right here.

The Existence of Strange Things - S2E12 - Saucertable II

The "Saucertable" discussion continues with Denver Michaels, Butch Witkowski and Ronald Murphy. Co-host Joel Martin moderates a followup discussion of all things strange in this season two finale of The Existence of Strange Things. Nothing was left out of the discussion and some great theories and ideas were laid bare on this riveting conversation.

 

 

Anthony Esposito - Memphis Metal Mondays - RMOD

As founding member of Lynch Mob, former Ace Frehley bassist and current bassist for Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel​, Anthony Esposito is also a well-established engineer, producer and owner of music production studio Obscenic Arts​. We caught up with Anthony for a live phone interview on Monday, November 27^th during Memphis Metal Mondays and had a fantastic talk about his career, his influences, where he’s been and what he has coming. 

Did you miss it? We climbed into his world of music and got to know Anthony.  Catch the conversation right here.

Jim Crean - Memphis Metal Mondays - RMOD

Award Winning Vocalist/Songwriter  Jim Crean​ is a recording/touring musician and has been in the business for well over 35 years. Having fronted many regional and national recording artist's, Jim has won numerous accolades and was even inducted into the "Night-Life Hall Of Fame Lifetime Achievement" awards. 

 

Crean is not only the frontman for the popular tribute band Hair Nation, he is also the lead vocalist for the AppiceBrothers​.... juggling all of this while putting out his latest solo album “Insatiable”, featuring a who’s who of Iconic Legendary All-Star musicians, such as, Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart/Ozzy Osbourne/Vanilla Fudge/Cactus/Pink Floyd/Blue Murder) Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio/Heaven & Hell/Derringer/John Lennon) Mike Tramp (White Lion/Freak Of Nature) Phil Lewis (LA Guns/Girl) Frank Dimino (Angel) Martin Slott (Push) Jimmy Bain (Rainbow/Dio) Tony Franklin (The Firm/Blue Murder/Whitesnake) Robby Lochner (Jack Russell’s Great White/Rob Halford’s Fight) Rowan Robertson (Dio/Bang Tango) Phil Naro (Talas/Peter Criss) Dave Constantino (Talas) Stan Miczek ( Honeymoon Suite/The Guess Who/Sass Jordan/Killer Dwarfs/Harem Scarem/Tom Cochrane) Glenn Nash (Kim Mitchell/Lee Aaron) Colleen Mastrocovo (Hair Nation) Alberto Campuzano (Annihilator ) Steve Major (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) Roger Banks (Sarasin/24k) Don Jamieson (That Metal Show).

 

We caught up for a live phone interview with Jim Crean during Memphis Metal Mondays on December 18th. Did you miss it?

 

Catch the conversation right here.