Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Nothing More
The Nothing More story starts in San Antonio, Texas where Johnny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga started hanging out and jamming in their middle school days. Johnny played the drums and Mark played guitar. The two continued to hone their craft though high school and after several line up changes, the band as we know it, got things rolling after finishing the self-titled album in 2013. But it was their performance at the Aftershock Festival in the fall of 2013, when after killing it on the first day, the band was asked to come back and play again on the second. That show got the attention of Eleven Seven Music where they signed a 5 album deal and as they say, the rest is history!
Ray Michaels, who's interviewed the guys a couple times before, asked about the status of the famous Scorpions Tail, their latest music, and what the future holds for Nothing More.
Rocklahoma Artists Interviews - Des Rocs
When you're from a town called Rockville Centre on Long Island, New York you've got to bring if you plan to be a Rockstar. Des Rocs does that and then some! He started performing in seedy bars and basement parties at 13 years of age. His first band "Secret Weapons" opened for the likes of Fall Out Boy, Panic! at The Disco, and others. He does the solo thing now touring his long time friends and bandmates, William Tully and Eric Mendelsohn. His latest album "Dream Machine" was released last summer.
Cuervo got to hang with Des and found out he gets in and out of his leather outfit, his first Rocklahoma experience, playing Lollapalooza, and more!
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Carlos Lamb Of God Guitar Tech
It takes more than a great vocalist and musicians to put on an awesome show. Those behind the scene guys that tune guitars, prep, and maintain the equipment, are the real heroes. Without their efforts, the shows just don't happen. Meet Lamb Of God bass and guitar tech Carlos Gunn Newberry.
Cuervo got to spend a few minutes with Carlos. He has a cool local connection...Carlos is from Kansas City but currently live in Kimberling City, Missouri! Check out the video and get to know a local rock music hero!
Rocklahoma Artist Interview - Royale Lynn
With a little bit of country and a lot of rock attitude, add an amazing voice and what you get is...Royale Lynn. All of that comes together on her self-released singles “Six Feet Deep” and “Redneck Rockstar.” Over one million people have checked out Royale Lynn on Spotify. “Six Feet Deep” has racked up over 20 million social media views and hit #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Sales chart. Aside from her show on Rocklahoma's Renegade Stage, Lynn blew everyone away when she joined David Draiman and Disturbed to sing "Don't Tell Me!"
Royale Lynn shares what it's like to be on stage at her first festival. She was excited to see Disturbed and of course she didn't know at the time she'd get to join them on stage!
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Vended
Vended of course is from Des Moines, Iowa and as most know the founding members Griffin Taylor and Simon Crahan are the sons of Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan. With talent in their DNA and some hard work the two got bassist Jeremiah Pugh, guitarists Cole Epseland, and Connor Grodzicki to join forces and Vended was born. So you know, it's pronounced "Ven-Dead" with the emphasis on the second syllable.
Cuervo got to talk to the guys and ask them what their Rocklahoma experience was like. Also, too the guys admit that they get goosebumps when they hit the stage. Plus, they talk about when they know they're back home in Iowa.
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Neil With A Day To Remember
The band has been called "the biggest underground band in the world." If you're not familiar, here's your chance to get acquainted. For most reading this, you know how great A Day To Remember is. They took the crowd by the throat during their Saturday night performance at Rocklahoma and left everyone in awh. Having already racked up four gold singles, a couple of gold albums, and nearly 1 billion streams, their status as "underground" is certainly in question.
Cuervo visits with guitarist Neil Westfall about life on the road, "smelly" Cain's Ballroom, songs that hit with the crowd, playing Red Rocks, and the band he looked forward to seeing at Rocklahoma.
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Miss Rocklahoma
It's always fun to crown Miss Rocklahoma. Meet Audre, the winner of this years competition!
This years winner was really special because she not only loves rock music, but owns a record store in Benton, Arkansas! We talk about the growth of vinyl records and what it's like to be Miss Rocklahoma!
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Surge
Surge kicked off the party on Saturday at Rocklahoma! The band got it's start when vocalist Kat Jacksin was looking for some guys who wanted to put a band together. She met Dan and Erikk at a rehearsal studio and started jamming. The band recently got a deal done with Pavement Entertainment with their debut album hitting the streets soon! Check out their music by clicking HERE!
The band talks about playing for the "festival family", playing the Whiskey A Go Go, and other smelly venues.
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - DL with Bad Wolves
Hailing from LA, Bad Wolves exploded on the rock music scene back in 2018 with the release of "Disobey." A year later, the band showed they're no "one hit wonders" after they rolled out the follow up, "N.A.T.I.O.N." The band has notched nearly 1 billion total streams, the band has been a part of sold out shows all across the country touring with Papa Roach, Volbeat, and others. Don't forget they'll be in Springfield on their "The Animal Instinct Tour" with Pop Evil! That show is Friday, November 22ed. Get your tickets by clicking HERE!
Cuervo caught up with Bad Wolves lead vocalist Daniel Laskiewicz "DL" on Saturday at Rocklahoma. They discuss wearing all black at an outdoor summer festival, the challenge of playing smaller shows, and his early days honing his vocal craft.
Rocklahoma Artist Interviews - Raven's Banquet
More than country bands come from Texas. Sure, it's a hot-bed for all this Red Dirt-Texas Country music you've been hearing about but rock still rolls in south Texas. Hailing from the town of La Vernia, not far from San Antonio, Raven's Banquet is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with.
Cuervo talks with the guys about the party in the campground and an infamous stripper pole, the influence of Alter Bridge, and their latest release "Razor."