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Solo Artist Glenn Symmonds premieres new video for Santa Fe

July 22, 2015

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” That quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson has always been a favorite of mine. Solo artist Glenn Symmonds seems to be the perfect example of the quote as he has been making his own path with his music after a lineup change in the Eddie Money Band. Glenn has not only been an exceptional drummer but he is quite a talented singer, songwriter, and all around musician and has an extensive catalog of his solo work. Glenn recently released a music video for his song, Santa Fe which he explains more about the song, The song was written about a family vacation riding the rails… I’m the son of a hobo after all. The video was shot on location in and around Bloomington, Illinois and specifically at the astounding Vrooman Mansion. The entire experience was absolutely amazing and far beyond my expectations! Thank you to the cast & crew for the time, effort, dedication, hospitality & laughter… [Read More]

Eric Clapton and Friends: The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale is a MUST HAVE!

August 19, 2014

Eric Clapton’s latest album, The Breeze, An Appreciation of JJ Cale is a must have for all musicians and is a true honor to his legacy. Cale’s influence on Clapton was profound, and his influence on many more of today’s artists cannot be overstated. Eric gathered a group of like-minded friends and musicians and created the musical masterpiece that features 16 beloved JJ Cale songs and is named for the 1972 single Call Me The Breeze. “I would like people to tap into what JJ Cale did – that’s the point. I’m just the messenger; I’ve always felt that that’s my job. I try to interpret things so that the public at large, or at least the people who listen to what I do, will become intrigued about where I got it from,” said Clapton. Check out the video for Call Me The Breeze here: The track listing for the album is: 1. Call Me The Breeze (Vocals Eric Clapton) 2. Rock And Roll Records (Vocals Eric Clapton & Tom Petty) 3. Someday (Vocals Mark Knopfler) [Read More]

An In-Depth Interview with producer/multi-instrumentalist John Kendall Royston

May 24, 2014

In today’s age of music, a producer has to wear many hats and be able to not only oversee and manage an artist’s recording, but they have to be musicians themselves and delve completely into the project. The most important aspect of the producer is to take the artist’s vision and do everything possible to make that vision a reality through their music and recording. We had the opportunity to talk an amazing producer, John Kendall Royston of Echodog Productions. Echodog Productions provide a full service creative and commercial audio production, mixing, songwriting, and voiceover services. John along with his partner Dan Mineart produced the new forthcoming album, Shadows by The Relapse Symphony. It is an amazing album that truly takes the young band to new levels within their music. Check out an interview with vocalist Bret Von Dehl here as we discussed his album. John in addition to producing, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter for his band Savage Bones along with his producing partner, Dan. Their music is filled with emotionally driven lyrics, heartfelt [Read More]

An Interview with Michael Addison: luminous lyrics and a smoother side in the new album.

April 5, 2014

An Interview with Michael Addison: luminous lyrics and a smoother side in the new album. By Patrick O’Heffernan Actor, singer, songwriter Michael Addison will release a new album, Resisting Fate, April 15 and a new single, “We’ll Be Coming Home”, April 8 as part of a major shift to music. Music FridayLive! host Patrick O’Heffernan interviewed him on air April 4, 2014. Listening to Michael Addison’s soon to be released album, Resisting Fate, is like laying in the grass on a summer day and watching the clouds slide by while you think of childhood and ice cream and former lovers. And then, there is lightening. The guitar wails, the tempo accelerates and you are hooked. Alt rocker Addison shows us a deep, melodious side that merges euphoria, melancholy and electricity in a harmonious stream that sometimes floats you gently and sometimes carries you over emotional rapids. But in the end, when the music fades and leaves on the shore of your consciousness, your first inclination is to get back in the boat, hit replay on [Read More]

Rockin Ryan and his photos from NAMM 2014…. Part 1

January 29, 2014

Our Photographer, Rockin Ryan was at it again snapping photos and rockin the Go Pro this year at the NAMM 2014 Convention. Here is Rockin Ryan’s Part 1 of his NAMM photos. You can click on the photos to get an enlarged version. If you want to share the photographs or use them, please leave the watermark on or give Photo Credit to Rockin Ryan, unless you have emailed us for specific permission. Artists, if you would like to receive prints, posters, or copies of any photographs, please feel free to contact Rockin Ryan directly at rockinryansgarage@gmail.com or contact us directly at mari@musicjunkiepress.com or at our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MusicJunkiePress Make sure to head over to Rockin Ryan’s Facebook Page and give him a LIKE! Stay tuned for more great NAMM photos! We will also be posting our interviews as well. ~ Marisol

Interview with John Waite – “Stay Well, stay in love, be happy, long life”

August 13, 2013

John Waite We had the chance to interview one of my favorite singer/songwriter, musician of all time…. The legendary John Waite. I can’t remember when I first heard John, it had to have been as I stole my brother’s old Baby’s record and I think it was Broken Heart. I don’t think I ever gave him back the record! I was hooked. I continued to listen to The Babys, John’s extensive and successful solo albums and was a big fan of Bad English. A couple years ago, we had the opportunity to check out John as he played in support of his Rough and Tumble CD which I love. I am pleased to tell you that John has just released a LIVE CD; LIVE ALL ACCESS on his own label, No Brakes. It truly has exceptional sound quality and John again delivers a powerful CD that will have you playing it from start to finish. Here is our interview: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: [Read More]

Solo Artist and Eddie Money drummer needs your help in his fight against cancer!

May 7, 2013

Glenn Symmonds I recently got the news that a long time musician/friend has been diagnosed with cancer and is to start undergoing treatment. If that isn’t bad enough, he is without insurance during this ordeal and will have to personally take care of all of his medical expenses which can be quite costly. Please join me in helping this great musician who you know as Glenn Symmonds – long time drummer for Eddie Money and has an extensive catalog of his solo work. Here is the information from Glenn’s page: Glenn was diagnosed with bladder cancer on April 23rd. He had surgery to remove a tumor from his bladder on April 29th. He is scheduled to begin a 12-week round of chemotherapy on June 3rd. He will have another surgery after the chemo treatment. Like many professional musicians, Glenn is uninsured. Cancer is expensive…. please help in anyway you can. Big Love from Team Symmonds! Glenn has been a musician most of his life, recording and touring with artists like Coke Escovedo, Dave Mason, Juice Newton, Duncan Sheik and [Read More]