While we were in Melbourne I met Brittany Long, a freelance music photographer on wheels. She’s working on a project that involves photographing as many musical artists as possible on stairs at various music venues in Melbourne. Being in a wheelchair means stairs are typically her nemesis so this project is important to her. Tommy and I both worked with Brit and loved the experience. Here’s the shot. See more of her photos at her site.
Tommy's Birthday
Last night we celebrated Tommy’s birthday with a great Italian dinner at Casamassima Italian Fare in Christchurch, New Zealand. The whole place sang to him. Luckily Kyler, Glen and Josh shot videos of it.
That One Time We Played with Queen
Yesterday was AMAZING! It was an honor to be a part of an event like this. Thank you to everyone that came out to the show, all those millions that watched it across Australia, and those in the rest of the world that can see a broadcast of it later this month.
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We are off to Brisbane this morning. I’m just enjoying the ride!
Walkabout
I decided to film some of the city sights as I made my way to Manny's Music in Melbourne, Australia to pick up some rock gear yesterday.
Australian Man Cave
Before the Alice Cooper show in Perth, Australia, Ryan Roxie visits Andy Brown's Ultimate Man Cave to see the collection of cars, guitars, and Alice Cooper memorabilia.
Planet Axe 2.0 Scrapbook
Roxie's Top 10 Essential Tips & Tricks when Going on Tour!
Greece Part 2: Greece is the Word
Marshall Amp Factory Tour
When it comes to household names regarding Guitar Amps, it's a pretty short list...and when you are thinking Rock Guitar Amps....there's pretty much just ONE that slips off the tongue....that's right, it's " M A R S H A L L ". This past week I was invited on a tour of the Marshall Guitar Amp by Artist Liaison Manager Joel Manan. I was able to take a peek behind the magic curtain and see how these amps that have shaped the sound of rock n' roll for generations are actually put together. Enjoy the Video and remember, 'THIS Blog goes to Eleven' ;) -77
#TourLife
BANDIT ROCK AWARDS 2019 - extended
What a whirlwind week it was....Thank you to Robby Miller for flying all the way from the USA to play guitar and be a part of these shows and events as well as HUGE thanks to our 'home-grown' rhythm section of Kristoffer Folin (Drums) and Peter Kjellin (Bass).
The week started off with bang at the Bandit Radio studios. a special on-air performance of not 1, but 2 Roxie songs 'Me Generation' and 'To Live & Die in L.A.' were recorded for YOUR listening (and viewing) pleasure.
Then we hit the ground running on Friday starting off rehearsing at Purple Skull Studios (the same studio that a majority of 'Imagine Your Reality' was recorded and produced by Kristoffer)....then not 1, but 2 (again) live shows....the first being an acoustic performance at my old friend's Bjorn's Oyster Baren restaurant that specializes in Champagne, Oysters, and of course David Bowie....in fact, one of the requirements is that Bjorn comes up and jams a Bowie song at least ONCE per evening....well, low and behold THIS DID HAPPEN ;)
After the Oyster Bar we headed to our 2nd show of the evening, one of Stockholm's best known rock clubs 'Harry B. James'. There we ran through the 'mini-set' just to make sure there wouldn't be any major train wrecks the following night....happy to say, mission accomplished!
Show day at the Bandit Rock Awards!…..One of the only true 'rock radio stations' Sweden has to offer is Bandit Radio. They play a good mix of current rock as well as some of the classics. They have been very supportive of the solo album , so when I was asked to be a part of their yearly awards it was a no-brainer.
We joined Swedish Sleeze-rockers Crash Diet, hard-core band Millenicone, and rock-n-roll legends Backyard Babies for rock sets in-between award announcements…Winners included swedish rockers Ghost as well as song of the year going to Hardcore Superstar….. after the awards Denmark’s D.A.D. came on for a full set…VERY inspiring guitar-driven rock! Check out the basses he uses in the band…. Both Dregen (guitarist for the Backyard Babies) and I couldn’t over just how good the guitar tone was of D.A.D.’s guitarist.
All in all, a night to remember!…
Here’s a shot with the Lead Singer Pelle Almqvist of the Swedish band ‘The Hives’.
