Joel Hoekstra | Music Junkie Press

Whitesnake’s The Purple Tour delivered a monumental outstanding performance in San Francisco

June 12, 2015

Last night was quite a remarkable evening for us. We headed to San Francisco for Whitesnake’s “The Purple Tour” at The Regency Ballroom. The Purple Tour brings David Coverdale back to his roots as they also perform several songs off Whitesnake’s Purple Album which has been described as “a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for DEEP PURPLE‘s Mark III and Mark IV studio albums.” It was an absolutely magical evening of straight up rock. Young teen rock sensation, Diamante opened up the show with a fierce high energetic set. It is wonderful see how rock and roll is alive and thriving with the younger generation. Diamante has a charismatic charm when she performs and she captivated the crowd with her powerful vocals. We will be bringing you an interview later this weekend with her. Check out some photos from our Rockin Ryan of their set: The last time I saw Whitesnake was probably back in 1990 at the Shoreline Amphitheater. That concert stands out as one of my all [Read More]

Highlights of our Holiday Q and A Special 2013!

December 25, 2013

This year were able to bring you so many great answers to our Holiday Q & A from so many great musicians, artists and more. Today we feature the highlights of our Q & A Series and make sure to check out all the 5 Part Series! Our Holiday Highlights includes: Michael and Monte Money – Money Brother$ Justin Emord – Love and a.38, Bassist Josie Stevens – Designer, TV Personality Tavis Stanley – Art of Dying, Guitarist Kenny Kweens – Villains of Vaudeville, Vocalist, Musician Kent Brooks – Like A Storm, Bassist, Vocals Siren Sycho – Death Koolaid, Singer Brody DeRozie – American Monster, Guitarist Justyn Vynn – Guitarist, Solo Artist Fiona Kernaghan Singer, Songwriter Ed ManDevil – Switchblade Serenade, Bassist Diamante Bovelli – Diamante, Singer Morten Garberg – NiteRain, Drummer Dean Pizzazz – Wayland, Bass Adrien Persen – NiteRain, Guitarist Joel Hoekstra – TransSiberian Orchestra, Guitarist Michael and Monte Money Money Brother$ What is the oddest gift you have ever received? Michael Money: In 2009 a fan gave me a Gizmo doll from japan just [Read More]

Holiday Q and A Special, Part 5

December 22, 2013

Allison Teague Purifoy – Roses Unread, Singer, Jon Stephenson – Digital Summer, Guitarist, Dean Pizzazz – Wayland, Bassist. Adrian Persen – NiteRain, Guitarist, Frank Karlsen – NiteRain, Bassist, Joel Hoekstra – Trans Siberian Orchestra, Guitarist, Tommy Girvin – Eddie Money Band, Guitarist & Mr. Tommy * * * * * Here we go with Part 5 of our Holiday Q and A Special with a whole new batch of musicians and artists.It is that time again, when you deck the halls, pull out the decorations, pour some Eggnog and sing Holiday songs. It is a time to get nostalgic and remember the past holidays. How about others? What was their oddest gift? Favorite Holiday Food? or Whose family tradition is eating the Rib? Here you go, Part 5 of our Holiday Q & A Special where we asked various musician and artists the same questions. In Part 5 we are pleased to feature the following: Allison Teague Purifoy – Roses Unread, Singer Jon Stephenson – Digital Summer, Guitarist Dean Pizzazz – Wayland, Bassist Adrian Persen – NiteRain, Guitarist Frank Karlsen – NiteRain, Bassist Joel Hoekstra – Trans Siberian Orchestra, Guitarist [Read More]