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July 17, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that John Billings (Monkees, Rick Springfield) will be a guest at the Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Bassist extraordinaire John Billings has managed to make a living in the music business and has been part of many touring bands of many legends. Donna Summers, Rick Springfield & The Monkees just to name a few. From Funk, Pop to Rock John Billings delivers the goods. John Has a deal with Epiphone and has been playing the Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro along with his trusty blue Jack Casady bass as his weapons of choice. Currently endorsed by Epiphone, Trickfish Amplifiers and D'Addario. John is an audio and video producer as well as a photographer. John and his wife, Amy, have created " Wine Down...

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CHEAP TALK CHATS ITS WAY INTO ROCKNPOD EXPO

July 16, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that Cheap Talk will be joining us at this year’s Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Check out the info below to get more information on this great show! Hosts: Ken Mills & Brian Kramp The unofficial online audio fanzine dedicated to Cheap Trick. Made for fans, by fans. Find us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you catch your podcasts. We’re also on the web at cheaptalktrickchat.blogspot.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk. Get your tickets to attend the Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo on Saturday August 10th at the Nashville Airport Marriott! www.nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/ticketing Book your discounted room and stay on site! www.nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/venue...

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THE MULTI-TALENTED JAY MCDOWELL JOINS THE ROCKNPOD 2019 LINEUP

July 16, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that Jay McDowell will be a guest at the Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Jay McDowell played bass in the “Mother of all Hillbilly bands,” BR5-49. In 1995, five young musicians signed a record deal with Arista Records based on their reputation of playing marathon sets for tips at Robert’s Western World in Nashville’s Lower Broad section of Honky-Tonks. The part of town had been on the decline ever since the Grand Ole Opry moved out of the Ryman Auditorium and took all of the tourists with it to the new Opryland location. The movement that BR5-49 helped to create, led to a resurgence of the night-life in that little block of Broadway between 4th and 5th Avenues. The once...

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ZILCH! MONKEES ITS WAY INTO ROCKNPOD 2019

July 15, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that ZILCH! will be joining us at this year’s Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Check out the info below to get more information on this great show! Hosts: Ken Mills, Christine Wolfe, & Sarah Clark The first and longest-running podcast dedicated to celebrating the Monkees, we discuss their TV show and music, featuring fun interviews that often offer meaningful insights. There’s lots of rare music and analysis, too. And of course, plenty of Monkeeing around! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you catch your podcasts. We’re also on the web at zilchmonkeescast.blogspot.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/ZilchMonkeescast. Get your tickets to attend the Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo on Saturday August 10th at the Nashville Airport Marriott! www.nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/ticketing Book your discounted room and...

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RICKY DOVER JR ROLLS INTO ROCKNPOD 2019

July 15, 2019

We’re excited to announce that Ricky Dover Jr will be a returning guest at ROCKNPOD! Ricky Dover Jr is a rock musician from Nashville TN. RD was born in Houston TX, but spent his formative years growing up in the eclectic college town of Knoxville TN. A happenstance of piano lessons at an early age sparked a lifelong interest in music. By age 14, after pilfering his father’s record collection, RD began being mentored by several local guitar gurus and started gigging locally with several bands. Following graduating from MTSU in spring 2010 with a degree in Music Production, RD was recruited by Atlanta’s The Booze, and helped the band finish their final album, “At Maximum Volume.” Returning to Nashville in...

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ANDRE LABELLE INVADES ROCKNPOD EXPO

July 12, 2019

We’re pleased to announce that Andre LaBelle will be a returning guest at the Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Andre has recently recorded for Robert Fleischman (formerly of Journey) and his new band, The Sky. His drumming is showcased for Flood The Engine, a band featuring Bill Leverty of Firehouse, Jimmy Kunes of Cactus and bass guitar legend Keith Horne. Having lived ten years in Los Angeles as a session player, he has been honored to work with many artists, such as KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent, Richie Kotzen, Michael Monarch of Steppenwolf, Chris Holmes, and Buckcherry's Josh Todd to name a few. He has also appeared in a variety of clinics and live settings including work on television and film. Check out his most...

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TONY HARNELL TO APPEAR AT ROCKNPOD EXPO

July 11, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that Tony Harnell will be a guest at the Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Inspired, lively, powerful, invigorating, passionate, the best underknown musician you didn’t even know you were missing. “Tony has been innately gifted with a gorgeous tone, pure soulful emotion and a limitless range. Truly a rare and unique voice. No question he is easily one of my favorite vocalists.”- James LaBrie-Dream Theater California born, NYC bred, Tony Harnell’s music journey took off at 21 when he signed his first record deal with Mercury Records. Since then he’s been a fan favorite in the hearts and souls of millions, whether on his own, leading the Norwegian/American hard rock group TNT, or as the front man for the Wallflowers featuring...

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I Love It LOUDcast comes to ROCKNPOD Expo

July 11, 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that the I Love It LOUDcast will be joining us at this year’s Nashville ROCKNPOD Expo! Check out the info below to get more information on this great show! I Love It LOUDcast Peter Cecere and Vinnie Falleti Facebook( I Love It LOUDcast) ; Twitter ( @ILoveItLOUDCast). ; email: iloveitloudcast@gmail.com Free on Spotify,Apple Podcasts; Podchaser.com and on our Facebook page and Twitter account Posted every 2 weeks on Friday mornings. Description: The free music podcast for lovers of everything Rock , Hard Rock and Heavy Metal; hosted by 2 dudes just like you! Vinny Falleti and Peter Cecere discuss everything and anything adding sometimes highly opinionated, always honest and often unfiltered but educated commentary in a lighthearted and many times comical fashion. https://open.spotify.com/show/17olZ8kIOtb2vbN4Lc0loP?si=TvqqeGLMSSmWILEUhaR43Q Get...

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Totally Driven Radio makes their ROCKNPOD Debut