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Restrayned Interview – EP010 Sep 04, 2017

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In the latest episode of GUR, we talk with Restrayned guitarist and singer Tony Musallam. Restrayned is a hard and heavy unsigned band from the west coast. This band is a great example of fantastic undiscovered music that exist out in the world today. Is Rock dead? I sure as hell don’t think so, and you won’t either when you hear this cool conversation, and listen to a couple of tracks we play from these guys. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, Tony told us his, now tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Support Music: Restrayned Warrant Kiss Wasp Visit Restrayned Website

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KISS Scab Love – EP009 Sep 01, 2017

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On this fun and informative episode of Growin’ Up Rock, Steve and Sonny show their love for the current replacement players of KISS, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. They explore their contributions to KISS as well as their previous bands and projects. So open up your mind and ears, step over the picket line of the KISS Army purists and give a little love to Tommy and Eric, because without them the Kiss flag may not still be flying today. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Kiss Alice Cooper Black N Blue Badlands Mr Big Eric Singer Project

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The Rock N Pod Interviews – EP008 Aug 31, 2017

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Sonny and I traveled to Nashville for the 1st Annual Rock n Pod Expo. Besides meeting and hanging out with other wonderful music podcasters, we were asked to conduct a few interviews with vocalist Rick Ruhl from Every Mother’s Nightmare, current Tyketto axe slinger Chris Green, and Patrick Stone vocalist and guitar player for new Hollywood up-and-comers Budderside. So while Sonny was pulling double duty as co-host of Podcast Rock City and shaking hands with the other podcasters and rock stars in attendance, I set up shop in order to bring you these new stories from this trio of rockers. Enjoy!! Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Every Mother’s Nightmare Tyketto Chris Green Budderside Websites: EMN Tyketto Chris Green Patrick Stone Budderside

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Growin’ Up Rock N Pod Recap – EP007 Aug 30, 2017

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Rock N Pod Expo Recap Today Sonny and I talk about our adventures at the first annual Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville. We discuss some of the many podcast shows that took part and some of our favorite podcast that we are currently digging on. We even play a few tunes from some of the guest artist involved with the expo. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Tora Tora Mark Slaughter Tyketto Nelson Raven

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The Dead Daisies Interview – EP006 Aug 28, 2017

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A funny thing happened on the way to a Dead Daisies concert. Hear all about our crazy adventure, as I jumped on a tour bus before the show to have a sit down with Daisies bass player Marco Mendoza to discuss the recent European tour and current tour as well as some of his earliest memories he has getting into music and rock n roll. Marco has been a part of musical awesomeness like Whitesnake, Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, Lynch Mob, and Ted Nugent. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out the concert review on growinuprock.com. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Dead Daisies The Dives Websites: Dead Daisies The Dives Marco Mendoza

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DD Alive & Louder Bonus – EP005 Aug 24, 2017

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In an effort to double your Dead Daisies rock n roll fun, we decided to do a second episode this week to get you ready for the upcoming interview release on Monday with Dead Daisies bass player Marco Mendoza. Marco is in good company in the Dead Daisies, so we decided to cover music we love that Marco and his bandmates John Corabi, Doug Aldrich, Brian Tichy, and David Lowy have created as members of other bands. And don't miss the concert review! Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Episode Corrections: The name of the singer from Black Star Riders is Ricky Warrick (not just Warrick). The song "Can’t Find My Way Back Home" is originally from Blind Faith with Steve Winwood, not Traffic, which was also a Windwood band. I’m sure we may have messed up a couple of other things but we try really hard, so let us know what we got wrong. Buy Music: Lion Billy Idol Motley Crue The Scream Black Star Riders House Of Lords VA Rocks John Sykes Dead Daisies China Rain Kiss

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Greta Van Fleet – EP004 Aug 21, 2017

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On this episode of Growin’ Up Rock with Steven Michael, we jump on the phone for a fun and enlightening conversation with Sam Kiszka, bassist and keyboard player for the hot new young band Greta Van Fleet. Sam and I talk about his earliest memories of growing up in the Kiszka home with his brothers Josh and Jake. We discuss the band’s early days and cover what is in store for these guys in the future. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @growinuprock.com Like us at FaceBook and follow us on Twitter @growinuprock. Subscribe to our Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Greta Van Fleet Visit GVF Website

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Growin’ Up Hollywood – EP003 Aug 10, 2017

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Get to know Growin’ Up Rock Podcast co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni a little better. In this episode, Sonny shares some of the high school stories and memories growing up in California that occurred during his graduation year of 1986, and talks with host Steven Michael about some of his favorite debut albums released that year. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Sisters Doll Tesla Cinderella David Lee Roth Vinnie Vincent Invasion Racer X Kiss

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Growin’ Up Klassik ’78 – EP002 Aug 07, 2017

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On this episode of Growin’ Up Rock with Steven Michael, we jump on the phone for an awesome conversation with Tom (guitar player) from Klassik ‘78. Tom and I talk about growing up in the Boston area and the first time he heard KISS. We talk about the inspiration for the six song EP “Side One”, their tribute to KISS and their fans. If you have not heard the Klassik ‘78 EP yet, and you are a fan of the classic Kiss sound from the Love Gun and Rock ‘N’ Roll Over era, do yourself a favor and check out this episode. Everyone’s got a Rock N Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Klassik'78

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Hello There Ladies & Gents – EP001 Aug 06, 2017

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Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly dive into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock ‘n’ roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny Pooni, talks with newer and established bands, industry insiders, and you the fans, to uncover the stories tied to the guitar-driven rock music that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head. Sit back, turn it up, and subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss an ear-splitting episode. Introduction to the Growin’ Up Rock Podcast and its host, Steven Michael. In this introductory episode, Steve discusses the premise of the show and a few of his musical memories. You’ll also hear some of the hard rock and heavy metal music that the show is all about. Everyone’s got a Rock ‘N’ Roll story to tell, so tell us yours @ growinuprock.com Like us at our Twitter and FaceBook page - @ growinuprock Subscribe to our Podcast at Apple Podcast and leave us a review Buy Music: Van Halen Dead Daisies Kiss AC/DC Cheap Trick

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