What We Are Listening To and Live Concert Recordings – Dropping The Needle Podcast

Dropping The Needle PodcastWelcome to episode 14 of the podcast Dropping The Needle, August 20, 2012. This episode we discuss What We Are Listening To and Live Concert Recordings.

In this episode we discuss artists such as KISS, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bret Michaels, Metallica, Tesla, Gun, Cheap Trick, KISS Destroyer Resurrected, fun., ZZ Top, Asia XXX, Kenny Chesney, Hardline

Dropping The Needle is the podcast where all music from all genres is discussed. New releases, classic albums, rediscovered music, signed and unsigned. No ass kissing, just two guys talking about music. Dropping The Needle is hosted Michael Brandvold from Michael Brandvold Marketing and Mitch Lafon from PureGrainAudio.com.

Tune in to the next episode of Dropping The Needle to see what artists we drop the needle on.

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Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael’s skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com’s multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.

Mitch Lafon is a professional music writer located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). His career started in 1980 when at the age of eleven he interviewed The Demon of KISS, Gene Simmons. In the ‘90s he did studio work with various artists including LA GUNS and worked on an Ace Frehley Tribute album. Over the years, his work has appeared in Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles Magazine as well as Metal Hammer (US) and Classic Rock (UK). Currently, PureGrainAudio.com and Roadie Crew magazine from Brazil are where his interviews can be found. He is well-respected by artists  who often request him by name (when they are ready to grant an interview).

How Artists Can Successfully Move Into A New Genre – Rock Star Branding Podcast

Rock Star Branding PodcastThis week’s episode, May 2, 2012 – How Artists Can Successfully Move Into A New Genre.

Join Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones for a 15 min. open discussion on what it takes for an artist to successfully move into a new musical style and genre.

Artists we talk about include Lionel Richie, Aaron Lewis, Dallas Smith, Garth Brooks, Bon Jovi, Jessica Simpson, and Bret Michaels.

Welcome to The Music Biz Weekly Presents… The Rock Star Branding Podcast with your hosts Brian Thompson, Michael Brandvold and Steve Jones.

Look for this new podcast in all the same locations that you can find The Music Biz Weekly Podcast, plus BrandLikeARockStar.com.

Each week Michael, Brian and Steve will discuss rock star branding related to some of the largest acts in the world and how you can apply their lessons to your career.

These topics come from Steve’s new book, Brand Like A Rock Star: Lessons From Rock ‘n’ Roll To Make Your Business Rich And Famous. Using examples like U2, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, The Beatles, KISS, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, and many others, Steve shows you how to create a business that rocks!

If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Review The Rock Star Branding podcast.

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1987 Interview with Poison Lead Singer Bret Michaels, Part Two

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Cover of Poison

Here is Part Two of my 1987 radio interview with Poison lead singer Bret Michaels. Following the interview is a old air check from when I was on the air at KGMA, good for some laughs I’m sure.

While in college radio at KGMA at Mankato State University I did a phone interview with Poison lead singer Bret Michaels shortly after their debut album Look What The Cat Dragged In was released. Bret discusses their touring at the time, filming of videos, the history and influence of the band and more. This might be the first time it has been heard.

Please leave comments and let me know what you think.

Note there is approximately eight seconds of silence at the beginning of the interview.

Interview with Poison lead singer Bret Michaels, April 17, 1987 Part Two – 19 Minutes. Part two of this interview will be posted next week.

Radio Interview with Poison Lead Singer Bret Michaels From 1987

Poison Look What The Cat Dragged In

Poison Look What The Cat Dragged In

While in college radio at KGMA at Mankato State University I did a phone interview with Poison lead singer Bret Michaels shortly after their debut album Look What The Cat Dragged In was released. Bret discusses their touring at the time, filming of videos, the history and influence of the band and more. This might be the first time it has been heard.

Please leave comments and let me know what you think.

Note there is about eight seconds of silence at the start of the recording.

Interview with Poison lead singer Bret Michaels, April 17, 1987 Part One – 22 Minutes. Part two of this interview will be posted next week.

What Interview Should I Post Next? Poison, Cheap Trick, Overkill?

I have a few old interviews from my college radio days back in 1986-87 that I will post, but I would like to find out which ones you want to hear first. So I added a Poll to the right column of my site, take a few seconds and let me know what you want to hear:

  • Poison’s Bret Michaels
  • Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen
  • Nasty Savage
  • Overkill
  • Brighton Rock