Interviews

FROM THE PIT TO THE MIC: INTERVIEW WITH TYLER CONNOLLY OF THEORY OF A DEADMAN – MARCH 30, 2023

Canada’s multi-platinum rock band, Theory of a Deadman, returned to their harder rock roots with the release of their eighth studio album Dinosaur. The 10-track album was released on March 17th via Roadrunner Records and the […]

Festivals

FROM THE PIT TO THE STREAM: BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL: INTERVIEW WITH ELIAS SORIANO OF NONPOINT – JUNE 27, 2022

The Photo Pit Livestream with Bernard Cana and Danny Mazzeo (The Threshold) had a very special guest Monday, June 27th when Elias Soriano of Nonpoint stopped by. Nonpoint was originally scheduled to perform at Blue Ridge Rock Festival […]

Interviews

FROM THE PIT TO THE MIC: BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL ARTIST – INTERVIEW WITH INNER IMAGE – AUGUST 1, 2021

In the last of our interviews with the Blue Ridge Rock Festival Rising Talents, this was one I was pleased to secure. After reading up on this artist and seeing one particular video, I was looking forward […]

Interviews

FROM THE PIT TO THE MIC: BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL ARTIST – INTERVIEW WITH GRAVEBOUND – AUGUST 1, 2021

  During this series of interviews from the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, I conversed with artists from all over the United States. This particular band plays more the role of the hometown heroes for this festival. […]

Interviews

FROM THE PIT TO THE MIC: BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL ARTIST – INTERVIEW WITH FRIENDS IN HELL – AUGUST 1, 2021

  *****Please be advised this interview contains discussion on suicide, depression, and racism***** *****If you feel you need help, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or reach the Crisis Text […]

Interviews

FROM THE PIT TO THE MIC: BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL ARTIST – INTERVIEW WITH NAIL BITE – JULY 14, 2021

  When I started this series of interviews with the Rising Talents performing at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, I knew that I would encounter some very unique stories. After speaking with this band, they were […]

Interviews

FROM THE PIT TO THE MIC: BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL ARTIST – INTERVIEW WITH DYING OATH – JULY 14, 2021

Photo by Maq Brown Photography   When I first offered the opportunity to interview Blue Ridge Rock Festival Rising Talents, this was one of the first bands to reach out to set something up. And immediately, […]