• strict warning: Non-static method view::load() should not be called statically in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/views.module on line 906.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_validate() should be compatible with views_handler::options_validate($form, &$form_state) in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter::options_submit() should be compatible with views_handler::options_submit($form, &$form_state) in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_handler_filter_boolean_operator::value_validate() should be compatible with views_handler_filter::value_validate($form, &$form_state) in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/handlers/views_handler_filter_boolean_operator.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_style_default::options() should be compatible with views_object::options() in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_style_default.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_row::options_validate() should be compatible with views_plugin::options_validate(&$form, &$form_state) in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_row.inc on line 0.
  • strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_row::options_submit() should be compatible with views_plugin::options_submit(&$form, &$form_state) in /home/joeperry/jemwriting.com/drupal-6.31/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_row.inc on line 0.

Interviews

Backstage Pass: Catching Up With Marillion Front-Man Steve Hogarth

Steve Hogarth once had the unenviable task of replacing one of the unique front-men in rock when he took over for Fish, lead singer and fan favorite of the progressive band Marillion in 1989. Since that time, Hogarth - also known to many of those same...

BACKSTAGE PASS: Catching Up With Liberty DeVitto, Longtime Backbeat Of The Piano Man

Liberty DeVitto is widely known as the long-time drummer in Billy Joel’s band, having recorded and toured with Joel from 1975 to 2006 and spanning across the Piano Man’s most important albums, including "Turnstiles", The Stranger," "52nd Street," "Glass...

Back Stage Pass With Chris Frantz: Talking Heads Drummer Discusses Heads Hey-Day And New Music

CONNECTICUT - As the original drummer of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, Chris Frantz's artistry spans over four decades. After connecting with fellow Rhode Island School Of Design (RISD) students David Byrne, (soon-to-be wife) Tina Weymouth and former...

Tubuler! Catching Up With a Tubes Original: Bill Spooner

Bill Spooner, founding father of The Tubes, has mostly flown under the radar not only as a guitarist, but a musical visionary. The Tubes were a truly ground breaking band, impeccable musicians disguised as rock & roll, multi-media performance artists....

Backstage Pass: Catching Up With Bun E. Carlos

Cheap Trick’s longtime drummer, Bun E. Carlos isn’t quite sure what the future holds, after it was announced by the band in 2010 that he was being replaced by guitarist Rick Nielson’s son, Daxx. However, he is still holding out hope that he will one day,...

10 Questions With Bassist Extraordinaire Jeff Berlin

Jeff Berlin is one of the great, innovative electric bass players of the last 30 years. He has recorded and performed with some of the biggest names in both jazz and rock including Pat Metheny, George Benson, John McLaughlin, Alan Holdsworth, Bill Bruford...

Talkin' About Drums and Legends With Jazz Icon Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham is one of the truly influential jazz-fusion drummers, combining the often complex, compositional varieties of jazz with the power of fusion and rock aggression. The virtuosity and versatility of his playing is legendary, having performed and...

BACKSTAGE PASS Alan Clark: Dire Straits Keyboard Player… And Much More

LONDON, ENGLAND - Englishman Alan Clark is widely known as the original keyboard player for Dire Straits, joining the band shortly before the recording of Making Movies in 1980. Alan would become an important element of the band's sound, his...

BACKSTAGE PASS: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club Drummer Chris Frantz

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and long-time drummer for Talking Heads and the Tom Tom Club, Chris Frantz's artistry spans over four decades. After pairing up with fellow art student David Byrne(guitar, lead vocals)soon-to-be wife Tina...

10 Questions For Vermont Jazz Great Ken Clark

BEVERLY, MA. - Ken Clark has been fronting his jazz trio since 1992 and developed quite a unique sound and vibe over time. This B-3 organ and guitar-led group - which also includes Mike Mele on guitar and Steve Chaggaris on drums - have been performing...