Mike Greenblatt’s Rant ‘N Roll Mike Greenblatt January 8, 2020 Columns, Rant 'N' Roll Ow! Leave it to the “Jazz Detective” Zev Feldman to uncover this treasure trove of hard bebopping from two masters, Johnny Griffin and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, at the height of their powers in 1962, live from... Read More...
Everynight Charley’s Manhattan Beat: Deerhoof, Kiss, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Orange Goblin Everynight Charley Crespo September 11, 2019 Concerts, Reviews Deerhoof/The DiMenna Center for Classical Music/August 18, 2019 Deerhoof began as an improvisational and experimental noise band in 1994 in San Francisco, California. Drummer Greg Saunier was an original me... Read More...
The “Spaceman” Ace Frehley Tells All Michael Cavacini October 17, 2018 Features, Interviews Ace Frehley is more than just the former lead guitarist of KISS, he’s also an immensely successful solo artist whose sound -- both vocals and guitar -- is immediately identifiable. For decades, Ace has b... Read More...
Starchild Speaks: Paul Stanley on Art, KISS, and Loving Life Michael Cavacini April 25, 2018 Features, Interviews Paul Stanley, founding member and lead vocalist for the classic rock group KISS, has an art show at Wentworth Gallery in Short Hills, NJ on April 28. I recently interviewed Paul about his artwork, KISS, ... Read More...
One-On-One With Gene Simmons Of KISS Michael Cavacini May 31, 2017 Interviews 1 I've been a KISS fan since September 4, 1996, when I saw the band perform under the Brooklyn Bridge on MTV's Video Music Awards. Having the opportunity to speak with Gene Simmons, who is performing at the T... Read More...
One-On-One With KISS Lead Guitarist Tommy Thayer Michael Cavacini March 1, 2017 Interviews 2 From November 4-9 I was on KISS Kruise VI, and a few days prior to this trip I interviewed KISS’ lead guitarist, Tommy Thayer. KISSology 4 was supposed to be released in November 2011, yet it still hasn’... Read More...
KISStory Is Made At 2016 NJ KISS Expo: An Interview With Bruce Kulick Michael Cavacini December 21, 2016 Interviews 1 At the 2016 NJ KISS Expo the KISS Army descended upon the Hotel Somerset-Bridgewater to celebrate their favorite band: KISS. For those that haven’t been to one of these events before, there are various vend... Read More...
Ace Frehley Looks Back In Pride: An Interview with Space Ace James Campion April 6, 2016 Interviews 20 Space Ace Hits The Road With New Album Of Rock Classics And Talks Guitar Worship, Rock Star Team-Ups, Imposters And A KISS Reunion? Far from the noise of the rock star life; the clamoring fans, the roar... Read More...
KISS @ Susquehanna Bank Center Matthew Unversaw October 22, 2014 Concerts CAMDEN, NJ—KISS, newly inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this past April, played the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden on Aug. 3. This was the third of three dates in New Jersey over two weeks an... Read More...
An Interview with Ace Frehley: Still In The Groove Robert Gluck September 3, 2014 Interviews 2 I grew up on classic rock. This also means that I have heard my fair share of the classic “Rock And Roll All Nite.” But if you dig deeper into the KISS catalog, you will find a number of timeless hits featu... Read More...
