Exclusive Interviews

Wally Bryson with Pete Townshend, late 1960'sPublished in The Green Mountain Outlook, Jan. 27,2010
Cleveland, Ohio native Wally Bryson was the lead guitarist and contributing songwriter for the Raspberries, one of the pioneering bands of the early 1970’s “power-pop” era.
Although the band would be short-lived, Raspberries had several Top 40 hits including their biggest single “Go All The Way,” which peaked at # 5 on the U.S. singles chart in 1972.

Michael on his current tourTo be Published in Goldmine Magazine
Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, after reuniting with his original Michael Schenker Group (MSG) vocalist Gary Barden after some 30 years, the duo returned in the spring of 2008 with a couple new CDs and a tour that found its' way throughout Europe and yes, to America.

Genesis: Philip Kamin CollectionPublished in Green Mountain Outlook, Dec. 16 2009
Renowned photographer Philip Kamin is known around the world as one of the most distinguished music photo journalists of the last 25 years. The Outlook recently caught up with Mr. Kamin to discuss just a few of his many musical photography adventures. “Thanks so much for spending some time with us Phil, and I will get right to our questions.
Outlook: Where are you originally from and where did you go to school?

Gene Perla: Photo courtesy of Gene PerlaPublished in The Message For The Week, Nov. 26
In the world of jazz, Gene Perla is a living legend, having recorded and shared the stage with such icons as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Sarah Vaughan, Chick Corea, Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones and Jack DeJohnette.

photo by Michael HoefnerPublished in Goldmine Magazine, 2006
Drummer, composer, and band leader Bill Bruford is widely known as one of the most versatile rock and jazz musicians of the last 35 years. As a drummer, he helped pioneer the “art rock” genre in the 70’s with bands such as Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson, and would go on to form his own band Bruford, a progressive group designed to satisfy his growing desire to create music outside of the rock realm.

Marrillion's Ian Mosley: Photos by Paul BultitudePublished in The Message For The Week, Oct. 28. 2008
Musician Ian Mosley is one of the finest and most underrated progressive rock drummers anywhere, having set the back beat for the British band Marillion for some 25 years.

Daryl Stuermer: Photo Courtesy of Daryl StuermerPublished in Goldmine Magazine, September 2007
Originally from Milwaukee, guitarist Daryl Stuermer is most widely known for his work as touring guitarist for the legendary band Genesis, as well as the lead guitarist for Genesis front man Phil Collins' solo career.

Tommy Shaw, photo by Jeanne ShawPublished in The Message For The Week, July 2007
Guitarist/singer/songwriter and Mobile, Alabama–native Tommy Shaw is probably most widely known for his work with the Chicago–based, classic rock band Styx. After joining the band in 1976, Shaw played a major roll in the band reaching legendary status with the multi–platinum selling albums The Grand Illusion, Pieces Of Eight, Cornerstone and Paradise Theatre.

Published in The Message For The Week, Nov. 14, 2007
Roger PowellElectronics/keyboardist icon Roger Powell is perhaps most widely known (musically speaking) for his work with Todd Rundgren’s band Utopia. However Powell’s talents and contributions go far beyond as an electronics wizard, computer programmer, inventor and oh yeah, the protege of the late legendary Robert Moog, creator of the Moog Synthesizer.

Photo courtesy of Charlie FarrenAlthough not a household name to many, Charlie Farren remains not only a favored son of New England music fans, but the versatile singer/songwriter/ guitarist is also most respected amongst his musical peers throughout the region.

However despite garnering substantial national success in the 80's with his rock trio FARRENHEIT! and before that as sideman in the Joe Perry Project, Farren truly remains one of the best-kept secrets of the New England music scene over the last 30 years.