This is the place for all things classic rock/metal/new wave/punk/post-punk/pop and more. Dave brings 20 years of music journalism to the program. Joined by Shane aka "The Vinyl Master", this team gets details in interviews you won't find anywhere else! The program has featured exclusive chats with classic members of Deep Purple, Genesis, Scorpions, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Van Halen, KISS, Quiet Riot, Blue Oyster Cult, Cinderella, Manowar and more. Hitmakers Desmond Child, Mar ...
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#Buckcherry’s #JoshTodd On Mental Health Care
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10:48Buckcherry mainman Josh Todd opens up about his past struggles with substance abuse, mental health care, and suicidal thoughts on this Mental Health Awareness Month. We deeply appreciate Josh’s candid sharing of some deeply personal experiences, as he works to help people who may find themselves in need of such support. Remember there is hope: call…
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#347 Guitar Virtuoso #AndyTimmons Returns!
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30:47Celebrated guitar virtuoso #AndyTimmons recently returned to the show to talk about his latest album “Recovery” - out now. Andy talks about how the album was inspired by a near-death experience on the road, his stunning tribute to #PeterFrampton, working with the late #Olivia Newton-John, and how he stays creative! Check it out! SHOW CREDITS: Diamo…
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Former #BlackSabbath Drummer #BobbyRondinelli On Upcoming Final Show & Working With Rainbow
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2:44We got ex-#BlackSabbath drummer #BobbyRondinelli’s thoughts on his former band’s upcoming final show with #OzzyOsbourne, and whether Bobby would do a #Rainbow reunion with #RitchieBlackmore and #JoeLynnTurner. It’s part of our chat highlighting Bobby’s new project with guitarist #JamieHolka. Their debut album “The Gathering” will be released June 6…
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A Shane McEachern ID
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And…..we’re back!!! We’ve got part 2 of our exclusive sit down with legendary #LAGuns leader and founding #GunsNRoses member #TraciiGuns!! LA Guns has their brand new, incredible latest album “Leopard Skin” out now and are currently on the road. Here, Tracii talks about making his way through the pandemic, everything in his vinyl collection from #V…
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Oh what a classic clip of the boys, with Shane gifting Dave a #RobHalford heavy metal action figure!! Enjoy this blast from the past: 2021 style!
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We are deeply honored to welcome to our show, American hard rock royalty: #TraciiGuns of #LAGuns and of course, a founding member of #GunsNRoses!!! #LAGuns are back with their latest album #LeopardSkin…OUT NOW!!! Catch the boys on tour as we speak!! SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad…
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#344 #Raven Bassist / Singer #JohnGallagher - Part 2
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22:38We’re back with the second installment of our exclusive interview featuring legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher - talking about opening for #OzzyOsbourne, sharing the stage with #IronMaiden back in the day, and of course - some hilariously awesome #Lemmy stories! We also bring you this chat in celebration of Raven’s 50th anniversary …
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#343 #MoodyBlues Legend #JohnLodge - The Interview
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44:01Legendary #MoodyBlues bassist and #RockHall of Famer #JohnLodge is back with us talking his ongoing “Performs Days of Future” tour, featuring a set of Moody hits, and the entire 1967 landmark album “Days of Future Passed” played back to front. In this chat, Lodge talks about going back out after a recent health setback, recalling the stories of suc…
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#TraciiGuns Is Here Talking New #LAGuns Album!
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6:48We are beyond thrilled to welcome American hard rock royalty to our show: #TraciiGuns of #LAGuns and of course, a founding member of #GunsNRoses!!! #LAGuns are coming back with their upcoming album #LeopardSkin! Check out their latest single “Lucky Mother…” out now!! SHOW CREDITS: Diamond Dave Kinchen & Brother Shane McEachern (hosts). Intro made i…
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#342 #Delaware/#Philly Rock Vet #RandySmith Talks New Album #BlueDay!
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1:24:28#Philly / #Delaware singer, guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire #RandySmith is here to talk about his latest solo album “Blue Day” - a fresh collection of riveting original music, and shares some awesome stories from that bustling 1980s #Philadelphia - area rock scene. Check out “Blue Day” on all major streaming services!! SHOW CREDITS: Diamond…
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#341 #Raven Bassist / Singer #JohnGallagher - Part 1
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34:45Legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher is here with the boys talking about their 50th anniversary EP “Can’t Take Away The Fire”! Founded in 1974, the trailblazing Newcastle UK heavy metal icons have been celebrating their 50th anniversary, and surprised fans with this latest EP. “Can’t Take Away The Fire” is a super limited-edition rele…
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We are pleased to welcome legendary #MoodyBlues bassist #JohnLodge who is currently on the road playing the classic #DaysOfFuturePassed album in its entirety. Check out our chat!
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Those crazy guys reunite once again in #Philly talking rock n’ roll, life and #Eagles football on #SuperBowl weekend!
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#340 #ChrisImpellitteri’s #WarMachine Is Loose! The Full Interview
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48:48Shred guitar icon #ChrisImpellitteri has stormed into 2025 with their fantastic, recently released album “War Machine”. We have a lengthy chat about the new music, and staples in his career like working with iconic frontman #GrahamBonnet, formerly of #Rainbow, #MichaelSchenkerGroup, #Alcatrazz and early sessions with “The Voice of Rock”, the inimit…
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Remembering #JohnSykes With #Raven’s #JohnGallagher
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3:56Legendary #Raven bassist and singer #JohnGallagher talks about seeing revered guitarist #JohnSykes at his first show with the #TygersOfPanTang. The rock world continues to mourn Sykes - also of #ThinLizzy, #Whitesnake and #BlueMurder - who passed away from cancer on January 20th.
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#339 #Tribulation Guitarist #AdamZaars Talks New Album Sub Rosa In Aternum.
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29:18Happy New Year to you all and welcome to our first show of 2025!! Dave and Shane are back from the holiday break and proud to bring you their dive into goth rock / metal with an exclusive interview featuring #Tribulation guitarist #AdamZaars who discusses their latest album “Sub Rosa In Aternum.” Adam walked the boys through the writing and recordi…
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#DETROIT ROCK CITY: An Oral History Of Rock & Roll’s American Birthplace 🎸 (DELUXE EDITION)
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5:41:54#HappyHolidays to you all! Dave and Shane thank you so much for spending a great year of rock and metal with us! This year, we’ve been so blessed to mark our 5th anniversary on air with some incredible interviews featuring our heroes. To celebrate them and YOU, we’ve updated our special presentation on the comprehensive history of rock music’s Amer…
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A rap ID 😂
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#338 #GeoffTate Part 2: Mindcrime 3, New Bands & Wine
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29:32Welcome to part 2 of Dave and Shane’s interview with legendary former #Queensryche frontman #GeoffTate! We talk more about the exclusive news we broke right here on our program: Tate is working on the third installment in the #OperationMindcrime story. Plus, he talks about some of the newer bands he’s into, and his great love of wine. Check it out!…
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#337 #GeoffTate Part 1: Final Mindcrime Tour, Fine Wine & 80s Memories
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32:25You heard our exclusive clip of storied former #Queensryche singer #GeoffTate unveiling plans for the album #OperationMindcrime 3, now listen to part 1 of our full interview where he talks about the final tour featuring Operation Mindcrime in it’s entirety, drinking fine wine with fans, and great stories from the road in the 80s. As usual, there’s …
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#336 #PaulStanley Part 2: The #NYC Scene, #Detroit, & Future Of #KISS
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25:53Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with #KISS icon #PaulStanley! In this portion, Paul talks about the future of KISS, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the early #NewYorkCity rock scene in the 1960s and 1970s, the influence of #Detroit music, and his thoughts on the current political environment in the United States. Thanks for checking us out! SHOW C…
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#335 #ChrisImpellitteri On Working With #GrahamBonnet & #GlennHughes
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9:09Shred guitar legend #ChrisImpellitteri is back with his namesake band’s latest sonic thrasher of an album entitled “War Machine”. In this clip he talks about the classic days of Impellitteri - working with iconic frontman #GrahamBonnet, formerly of #Rainbow, #MichaelSchenkerGroup, #Alcatrazz and early sessions with “The Voice of Rock”, the inimitab…
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#334 #PaulStanley Part 1: Painting, #KISS Retirement & Future Plans
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23:22Dave and Shane are still pinching themselves after speaking with legendary #KISS frontman and guitarist #PaulStanley about his artwork and upcoming showcases at the Wentworth Galleries in Atlantic City and Short Hills, NJ. The boys also talked with Paul about what it was like playing that last-ever KISS show on December 3rd, 2023 at Madison Square …
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Dave and Shane drop a preview of their extensive chat with legendary former #KISS singer and guitarist #PaulStanley!
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#333 Singer/Violinist #GinnyLuke (#FooFighters, #MeatLoaf) Talks Debut Solo Album!
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39:23Dave and Shane are honored to welcome pioneering electric violinist and singer #GinnyLuke to the program to discuss her debut solo album “Devil at My Heels”, released November 1st. You may not know her yet, but no doubt you’ve heard her unforgettable sound. She’s performed the violin on albums and live shows for huge diverse acts like Foo Fighters,…
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BREAKING: #GeoffTate Reveals Exclusive Details of #OperationMindcrime 3!
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8:37Dave and Shane just got off the line with legendary former #Queensryche singer and lyricist #GeoffTate who revealed plans for the third installment of the Operation Mindcrime story. Check it out!
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Dave and Shane are back with part 2 of their exclusive interview with storied bassist #TonyLevin (#PeterGabriel, #KingCrimson, #PinkFloyd, #JohnLennon, #PaulSimon, #DavidBowie, #LouReed, #AliceCooper and more). He talks about his new album “Bringing It Down to the Bass.” It was released on September 13th via CD, Blu-Ray and streaming. A special vin…
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#331 Indie Artist #Jessie Wagner Part 2: The Gig Life!
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36:00Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome back one of the show’s earliest original interviews - prolific singer/songwriter #JessieWagner!! She’s back with two new singles: “I Just Can't Today” and “The Unknown.” The versatile recording artist has toured the world with #LennyKravitz, #Chic, #KidRock, #StevieVanZandt and #DuranDuran. Her powerful voice …
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#330 #Rush’s #NeilPeart & #RichardMarx - #VerticalHorizon’s #MattScannell On Great Friendships Pt. 2
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23:53Dave and Shane are thrilled to present part two of their interview with #VerticalHorizon founder/singer/guitarist/songwriter #MattScannell, who talks about collaborating with the iconic, late-great #NeilPeart of #Rush, and how that connection forged a longtime friendship. Furthermore, Matt goes into another rockstar friendship with the likes of #Ri…
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Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome you to part 1 of their interview with storied bassist #TonyLevin (#PeterGabriel, #KingCrimson, #PinkFloyd, #JohnLennon, #PaulSimon, #DavidBowie, #LouReed, #AliceCooper and more) who talks about his new album “Bringing It Down to the Bass,” released September 13th on CD, Blu-Ray and streaming. A special vinyl e…
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Bassist #TonyLevin On Playing On #PeterGabriel’s “Sledgehammer”, “Don’t Give Up” & Full #So Album
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5:20Iconic and innovative bassist #TonyLevin (#PeterGabriel, #KingCrimson, #PinkFloyd, #JohnLennon, #PaulSimon, #DavidBowie, #LouReed, #AliceCooper and more) speaks with Dave and Shane about his new album “Bringing It Down to the Bass,” which will be released September 13th on CD, Blu-Ray and streaming. A special vinyl edition will be forthcoming later…
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#328 #JohnCorabi Talks New #DeadDaisies Tour Of #Europe
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22:04#DeadDaisies frontman #JohnCorabi (ex-#MotleyCrue, #TheScream, #RATT) talks about the Daisies’ newly started tour across #Europe in support of their slammin’ new album “Light 'Em Up!!” Check it out!! https://thedeaddaisies.com
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#327 #JessieWagner Part 1 - New Single “I Just Can’t Today”, Playing With #StevenVanZandt & More
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35:44Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome back one of the show’s earliest original interviews - prolific singer/songwriter #JessieWagner!! She’s back with two new singles: “I Just Can't Today” and “The Unknown.” The versatile recording artist has toured the world with #LennyKravitz, #Chic, #KidRock, #StevieVanZandt and #DuranDuran. Her powerful voice …
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#326 #VerticalHorizon’s MattScannell - Part 1
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20:19Dave and Shane welcome you to part one of our interview with #VerticalHorizon founder/singer/guitarist/songwriter #MattScannell, who talks about the 25th anniversary of their multi-Platinum album #EverythingYouWant which includes the smash hits “Everything You Want,” “The Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning)” and “You’re A God.” Matt also opens up ab…
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Vertical Horizon’s Matt Scannell Celebrates “Everything You Want” At 25!
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7:44Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome #MattScannell to talk 25 years of #EverythingYouWant! Here’s a preview of the upcoming chat!
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Dave and Shane love everything #VanHalen and had a chance to catch up with #SammyHagar and #MichaelAnthony before their #BestOfBothWorlds show in suburban #Detroit. Here is the full chat. In the spirit of honoring the VH legacy, we also added sound from a 2023 interview we did with Sammy, and a 2022 interview with #JoeSatriani that made huge headli…
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#VanHalen’s #SammyHagar & #MichaelAnthony On #Aerosmith Calling It Quits
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1:28Rock of Nations has exclusive reaction from #SammyHagar and #MichaelAnthony of #VanHalen on their peers in #Aerosmith calling it quits after singer #StevenTyler was unable to have his voice fully heal after an injury.
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#324 The #RichieCastellano (#BlueOysterCult, #BandGeeks) Interview - Talking New #JonAnderson Album
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32:43RichieCastellano of #BlueOysterCult is with us talking about his work on the new album “TRUE” by #JonAnderson & The Band Geeks. SHOW CREDITS: #RichieCastellano (guest). Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK.…
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#RichieCastellano (#BlueOysterCult) Talks New Album With #YES Legend #JonAnderson - PREVIEW
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5:59Richie Castellano of #BlueOysterCult joins us to discuss his work on the new album “TRUE” by Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks. Here’s a preview of the chat!
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A new season on the way!
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Welcome to part 2 of our chat with #Marillion bassist #PeteTrewavas, who tells us about the bands new live album An Hour Before It's Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023, coming your way June 21st via the great folks at earMUSIC!We also cover the band’s amazing career, what it’s like to be a giant in #prog, touring with #Rush, meeting the guys in #Iron…
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#Marillion bassist #PeteTrewavas joins us to talk about the bands new live album An Hour Before It's Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023, coming your way June 21st via the great folks at earMUSIC!We also cover the band’s amazing career, what it’s like to be a giant in #prog, touring with #Rush, meeting the guys in #IronMaiden, being a member of the su…
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#321 #JohnCorabi Of The #DeadDaisies, #MötleyCrüe, #Union, #RATT & #BridesOfDestruction!
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38:32Dave and Shane are pleased to welcome legendary rock journeyman #JohnCorabi (#MotleyCrue, #TheScream, #Union and #RATT) ,who is back in the lead singer spot for the #DeadDaisies talking about their new single “LIGHT ‘EM UP”. The band is also set to kick off their massive tour of the U.S. this June on the Leg of Global Tour.…
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#320 #CollectiveSoul’s #DeanRoland Talks New DOUBLE Album “Here To Eternity”, 30 Years In Action!
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25:42Dave and Shane are thrilled to welcome founding #CollectiveSoul rhythm guitarist #DeanRoland to the show to talk about the band’s latest release, the HEAVY double album “Here To Eternity”, 30 years in the business, his favorite cities to play, and what it was like touring with the mighty #VanHalen in the 90s! SHOW CREDITS: #DeanRoland of #Collectiv…
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#319 #Firewind‘s #GusG Talks New Album, Playing For #Ozzy & #BruceDickinson
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39:31Acclaimed metal guitarist #GusG is with us talking about his new album with #Firewind called #StandUnited. It’s their 10th studio album to date - this one coming to us from the folks at AFM Records. The singles “Salvation Day” and “Cone Undone” have already become huge fan favorites. Gus tells Dave and Shane all about the new release, what inspires…
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Dave and Shane had the pleasure of speaking with legendary 70s #Scorpions guitarist #UliJonRoth twice recently. Here is the second, more in-depth interview discussing his overall career in and out of Scorpions, his prolific and hugely influential guitar style, how he never warms up before playing and how he lets the music be his guide.…
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#317 #Scorpions Legend #UliJonRoth Talks 3 Hour Show Touring North America!
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8:50Legendary 70s #Scorpions guitarist #UliJonRoth checks in from the road ahead of his #Detroit show at the iconic #TokenLounge, and takes us through the magic of his three hour INTERSTELLAR SKY GUITAR world tour. SHOW CREDITS: #UliJonRoth (guest). Diamond Dave Kinchen & Emerald Shane McEachern (hosts).Intro made in part w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Ins…
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