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Eddie Racci Interview

October 11, 2025October 12, 2025 vfaubert

Crystal Ship ( The Ultimate Doors Tribute) They’ve performed all over the United States with their Doors Tribute Show. And their lead singer Eddie Racci who portrays Jim Morrison performed internationally with a previous Doors Tribute group he was in – “ Break On Through”. And Eddie shared the stage with Robby Kreiger! Robby said” Eddie has sung with my band countless times and Eddie has a real powerful voice”. New York Sounds Magazine wrote” Crystal Ship is all the things a good tribute band should be. He looked like…

Bill Majkut Interview

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 vfaubert

Whiskey River: America’s Number One Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band. For over 40 years now Whiskey River has been playing the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd and in the process earned themselves the title of “America’s Number One Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band”. Who better to put our questions to than long time Whiskey River band member and manager – Mr. Bill Majkut. Q – Bill, who do you portray in Whiskey River? It doesn’t say on your website? A – Oh, Leon Wilkeson, the bass player. Q – That might be something…

Jimmy Ashley Interview

September 4, 2025September 9, 2025 vfaubert

If you were walking along the grounds of The New York State Fair this year ( 2025) no doubt you encountered Jimmy Ashley and his Tiki Shack. It’s certainly a unique looking cart that he has. In fact, as Jimmy strolled around playing guitar and singing it provided a rather different vibe for a crowded Fair. Jimmy Ashley spoke with us about The Tiki Shack creation. Q – Jimmy, I guess some people might say you’re a One Man Band, but Bandaloni who performs at the Fair plays all these…

James Burrell Interview

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 vfaubert

( Elvis Tribute Artist) James Burrell has been a lifelong fan of Elvis Presley who’s now an Elvis Tribute Artist. Based out off Devon in the U.K. he’s actually had the honor of working with two of Elvis’s original Musicians in the studio – Walt Johnson and Glen D. Hardin. James Burrell talked to us about his Elvis tribute show. Q – James, what were you doing on August 16th 2025? Were you working? A – Well, I was supposed to be. Unfortunately the venue I was supposed to be…

Ernie Mendillo Interview

August 29, 2025August 30, 2025 vfaubert

Help ! A Tribute To The Beatles Ernie Mendillo used to be a member of an all originals band called The Brandos. These days he’s a member of Help! A Beatles Tribute His Beatles Tribute act has really caught garnered a lot of attention overseas. You see Ernie who started out in life in North Bergen, New Jersey now calls Slovenia home. Ernie and his group have performed in 19 countries and regularly perform 100 shows a year. We spoke with Ernie about his portrayal of Paul in the group,…

Scott Jensen Almost Kiss

August 17, 2025August 19, 2025 vfaubert

Almost Kiss , hailing from Kansas is one of only 6 Kiss Tribute acts to be officially endorsed by Gene Simmons. Almost Kiss performs at festivals, college campuses, corporate events and private functions. They’ve performed from Missouri to Texas to Wisconsin and even the Caribbean. They feature authentic vintage instruments, makeup and custom made costumes and boots. Scott Jensen who portrays Gene Simmons in the group spoke to us about Almost Kiss. Q – Scott, when you’re part of a Kiss Tribute group you can pretty much book the act…

Richie Santa: Elvis Forever

August 4, 2025 vfaubert

In 2009 Richie Santa made a life changing decision. He decided to become a full-time Elvis Tribute Artist. His focus is on the Las Vegas jumpsuit years of Elvis. He’s performed hundreds of shows and had the chance to meet Jerry Lee Lewis, Danny Aiello, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Rodney Dangerfield to name just a few. Richie Santa spoke with us about the act he takes on the road. Q- People never seem to get tired of Elvis do they?- which is good for you. A- True. This is very, very…

Chris Coulson Interview

July 25, 2025 vfaubert

Supreme Allied Commander of Marketing and Sales At Waymatic They are one of the leading custom trailer manufacturers in the United States. Their custom built trailers can be found on just about every Midway in the United States, from the small special events units to the large deluxe State Fair models . They make ‘em all. The co. we are speaking of is Waymatic. We spoke with Waymatic’s Supreme Allied Commander of Sales and Marketing – Mr. Chris Coulson. Q – Chris, where do you find the people to make…

J.T. Habersaat Interview

July 15, 2025July 16, 2025 vfaubert

“The Godfather Of Punk Rock Stand-Up Comedy” and Author of Doing Time: Comedians Talk Stand-Up Jawbone Press, www.jawbonepress.com Q- J.T. “ Doing Time” is a rather strange title for a book about stand-up comics. It sounds like they’re in prison. What do you have to say about that? A- There’s definitely a connotation there but there’s a vernacular among comedians where they say,’ Are you doing any time tonight?’ meaning are you going to get up onstage. Typically well-known headliners will drop in to a show just to either watch…

Taylon Hope Country Singer/Songwriter

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 vfaubert

She was named one of 20 to watch in 2020 by Women Of Country and regarded as “ Very Promising” by Music Critic Robert K. Oermann. She’s opened shows for Shenandoah, T. Graham Brown and Suzy Bogguss. She’s performed at legendary Nashville establishments like the Bluebird Cafe , The Texas Troubadour Theatre, The Nashville Palace, John A’s and Puckett’s . She’s a signed artist for Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resorts and performs at her resort annually. She is Taylon Hope and she’s only 20 years old! Q – Taylon I have…