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The Double Stop Podcast with Brian Sword

The Double Stop Podcast with Brian Sword

Ep. 32: Brandon Gibbs (Devil City Angels)

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Brandon Gibbs from Devil City Angels discusses his early years, and how it led to him being asked to front a band that features Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Rikki Rocket (Poison) and Eric Brittingham (Cinderella). We also discuss the band’s use of social media to give fans a look behind the curtain as they write and record songs and play their first shows. Brandon gives great insight on the band, modern music business, and connecting with fans.

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Ep. 31: Oni Logan (Lynch Mob, Dio Disciples, Violets Demise)

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This week Oni Logan (Lynch Mob, Dio Disciples, Violets Demise) discuss his career. And his girlfriend – Playboy model Ivy Ferguson. He covers his first stint with Lynch Mob with George Lynch, Violets Demise, his time in Switzerland, his much maligned solo album, and his return to the US – and Lynch Mob. We also talk about the new 6 song Lynch Mob EP coming in October – Sun Red Sun – a tribute to Ray Gillen from Badlands.

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Ep. 29: John Corabi (Motley Crue, Union, The Scream, Solo)

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John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, Union, The Scream) explains the power of not having a backup plan, the history of Angora and The Scream, how the writing sessions were in Mötley Crüe, the formation of Union with Bruce Kulick (and the damage of Napster), and his current solo career – including his latest release (Unplugged) and plans to tour the Mötley Crüe era material.

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Ep. 28: Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo)

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This week, Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo) talks about his life and career. He discusses his early days, the formation of Racer X, his times in Badlands (and how things were during the breakup with Ray Gillen), as well as his frustrations with the non-activity of Racer X and the difficulties caused by his solo album – The Fool. He also shares details of his friendship with Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and what went on behind the scenes when he sang backup vocals on “Turbo”.

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EP. 21: Stevie Salas (Solo, Nickelbag, Sass Jordan, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart)

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Stevie Salas talks about his life and career on this weeks episode. He shares how he got started on the guitar, and covers most of his solo albums, working with Rod Stewart, George Clinton, Sass Jordan, why many of his solo albums have different names for different territories, who “Punkass Bitch” was written for, and all about his upcoming memoir – “When We Were the Boys: Coming of Age on Rod Stewart’s Out of Order Tour”
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Learn more about Stevie Salas at www.steviesalas.com/

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Ep. 19: Richie Kotzen (Solo, The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, Poison, Vertu)

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Richie Kotzen explains how he got his start in music, the huge impact Steve Smith had on his first cd, how he ended up with titles he hated on some of his solo albums, he covers his time in poison, Mr. Big and Vertu, as well as his new band, The Winery Dogs. He also reveals that he has just completed recording a new solo album that will be released on Loud & Proud records in North America (as well as a best-of release).

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Ep: 14 – Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick, Super TransAtlantic, Owl Stretching)

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Jason Bieler explains how he got started as a guitar player, and his first big break playing in Jeff Scott Soto’s Talisman. He covers how Saigon Kick got their start, their early success with “Love Is On The Way” (the ballad that killed hair metal), his move to lead vocalist, his unexpected success in Indonesia, Super TransAtlantic, Bieler Bros Records, the reunion with Saigon Kick, and his new project – Owl Stretching.

Note: I had to travel unexpectedly on a family matter so there is no intro/outro on this show. But I got it edited and up on time, and that’s a win.

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Episode 4: Darren Smith (Jake E. Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel, Harem Scarem)

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This week’s guest is Darren Smith from Jake E Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel and Harem Scarem. We talked about his entire career, covering Harem Scarem, his solo album and the recording of Red Dragon Cartel’s debut album. And he shared a little secret about who will be playing bass in Tempe Arizona.

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Episode 2 – Tod Howarth Part 2 (Four By Fate, Ace Frehley’s Comet)

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The second half of my conversation with Tod Howarth! In this episode, Tod reveals the details of his new band, Four By Fate. We also cover the demise of Frehley’s Comet, his time with Cheap Trick and all his solo albums.

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