MASTER PLAN Interview with Curt Lewis

September 4, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore Curt Lewis has been a rock N roll force in Northern Illinois for close to four decades, most of it spent with his former band, Freeport Illinois based TRANSIT. His current band, MASTER PLAN, is quickly developing a name in local hard rock circles as a force to be reckoned with. With two CDs recorded, and I’m sure many more to come, MASTER PLAN is without a doubt, one of the biggest, and certainly one of the most exciting bands to catch live in the Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin area. I caught up with Curt during … Continue reading MASTER PLAN Interview with Curt Lewis

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The Art of Sound with Milwaukee’s FECK

May 22, 2020May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

Interview with Nick Reynolds By Theron Moore I saw Feck twice between ’89-’92. Both at O’Cayz in Madison opening for SKIN YARD and L7. Volume, volume, volume! Nick mentions both gigs in his interview below. What I remember the most about FECK was how heavy this band was but not in a “metal” sort of way, rather more like PINK FLOYD in the vein of “Nile Song” or WINDHAND – minus the doom vibe — to a certain extent. FECK had this awesome ability to create a wall of sound and atmosphere you had to hear to believe. Were they … Continue reading The Art of Sound with Milwaukee’s FECK

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Rock N Roll Time Machine Pt. 1

May 8, 2020May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

RUSH / STYX / STARCASTLE / MAX WEBSTER 1977, St. Paul Civic Center, MN By Bill Lindsey Edited by Theron Moore Bill Lindsey has been an iconic mainstay of the Minneapolis / St. Paul music scene since forming his … Continue reading Rock N Roll Time Machine Pt. 1

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RnR: Riff Raff and Rock N Roll Interview with Mike Parr

April 18, 2020May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore I look back at the 80’s with a lot of nostalgia. I feel fortunate because I was there to experience a lot of great local bands that truly had a sound, style and swagger all their own. … Continue reading RnR: Riff Raff and Rock N Roll Interview with Mike Parr

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Set It Off with the BOMB SQUAD! Interview with Jim Montana

April 18, 2020May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore I’ve had a lot of fun not only writing my book series, All My Friends Are Rock Stars…, but doing this blog as well. It’s an interesting experience having seen the bands I’ve been writing about … Continue reading Set It Off with the BOMB SQUAD! Interview with Jim Montana

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It’s All Just Rock N Roll with Cam Williams and Mark Stimac of PETER LORRE

February 28, 2020May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore I’ve always looked back at my time growing up in Northern Illinois – late 70’s, early 80’s – as an era when local music was highly valued and very much appreciated. It was an everyday thing at … Continue reading It’s All Just Rock N Roll with Cam Williams and Mark Stimac of PETER LORRE

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Back to the 80’s with Russ Kutak of Rockford’s 80 REASONS

January 12, 2020May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore “The idea of 80 Reasons started with an intent, a purpose. That intent was to give the area a different offering of 80’s hair metal. Other acts dish out the poppy glam hits of the 80’s whereas … Continue reading Back to the 80’s with Russ Kutak of Rockford’s 80 REASONS

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The Future Of Music Looks Like…, Rockford IL’s September Isomnia

September 4, 2019May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore When I decided to do my book series, All My Friends Are Rock Stars…, there was a core group of musicians and bands that HAD to be included. If I was going to paint a picture of … Continue reading The Future Of Music Looks Like…, Rockford IL’s September Isomnia

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Looking Back At Minnesota’s Metal Gods, The Coup de Grace…, Interview w/ Kyle Lund

September 4, 2019May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore It was the early 90’s. I was still doing my zine “Louder Than God.” I had no clue where my life was or where it was going. Every couple of weeks I’d get a nifty package in … Continue reading Looking Back At Minnesota’s Metal Gods, The Coup de Grace…, Interview w/ Kyle Lund

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Brett Degendorfer, ex-Minnesota’s great, The Coup de Grace…,

September 4, 2019May 28, 2020 h18a51rswl47 Transmissions

By Theron Moore I’ve been saying this for years: Minnesota, especially the Minneapolis – St. Paul metro area, was just as strong as any music scene 80’s / 90’s; NYC, LA, Seattle, Chicago even the highly underrated, Madison Wisconsin. Minneapolis … Continue reading Brett Degendorfer, ex-Minnesota’s great, The Coup de Grace…,

All My friends are rock stars: the blog

It's Only Rock N Roll…,

MASTER PLAN Interview with Curt Lewis

The Art of Sound with Milwaukee’s FECK

Rock N Roll Time Machine Pt. 1

RnR: Riff Raff and Rock N Roll Interview with Mike Parr

Set It Off with the BOMB SQUAD! Interview with Jim Montana

It’s All Just Rock N Roll with Cam Williams and Mark Stimac of PETER LORRE

Back to the 80’s with Russ Kutak of Rockford’s 80 REASONS

The Future Of Music Looks Like…, Rockford IL’s September Isomnia

Looking Back At Minnesota’s Metal Gods, The Coup de Grace…, Interview w/ Kyle Lund

Brett Degendorfer, ex-Minnesota’s great, The Coup de Grace…,