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Category: INTERVIEWS

POLKAMANIACS

Posted on August 24, 2025September 1, 2025

The Polkamaniacs are out of this world! They are not just a band but a whole different dimension of music entertainment as we know it. Founding member and front man of the group Mike Zombo said, “I wanted to put together a…

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BLACK VIIOLET

Posted on July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

JAZZ TRIP HOP NEO SOUL POP PUNK EXOTICA For Nicole Laurenne there is much more deep inside her soul when it comes to her amazing talents as a musician. This comes out in her personal side adventure Black Viiolet with a debut…

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THE GUTTER SLUTS

Posted on June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

The Guttersluts were a legendary band out of the Los Altos Hills punk scene in California at the precipice of the grunge movement in 1988, that started actually as a fictional band formed by DJ’s at KFC 88’7 FM that came together…

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SHANE VAIN & THE VILLAGE VANDALS

Posted on April 28, 2025April 29, 2025

Rocka-honka-tonka-punka-metal-billy Get ready for a whole new experience of music being dug up straight from the Rubber City of Akron, Ohio as Shane Vain and the Village Vandals hit the airwaves and local stages with their wild and untamed style of music…

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WEASAL FACE

Posted on March 31, 2025April 3, 2025

Weasal Face interview 1, 2, 3, 4, Hey Ho…. It’s Weasal Face!!! The Ramones are truly the founders of punk rock and most inspirational bands of all time delivering a nonstop flurry of energetic music that set the curve and standard in…

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LADY ZEP

Posted on January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

LADY ZEP PLAY LED ZEPPELIN LADY ZEP came together in April 2009 after Leanne, Melissa, Miiko and Nancy Luca had spent the previous year busy with their own individual gigs. Their mutual love of Led Zeppelin brought them together and along with…

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PIVOT

Posted on January 30, 2025March 17, 2025

PIVOT DELIVER EDGY ALT ROCK! Get ready for Pivot! Pivot is proof Akron rocks and that the music scene is alive and thriving. Pivot play 90’s rock covers with a unique edge led by vocalist Jessica West, guitarist Jacob Gall, bassist Cameron…

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FIENDS OF DOPE ISLAND

Posted on January 29, 2025January 31, 2025

DELIVERING THE LEGEND OF THE CRAMPS The Cramps represented an unapologetic celebration of individuality, weirdness, and rebellion. They taught the world to embrace the freaky and fun, combining timeless music with an unforgettable visual and cultural impact. For many, The Cramps are…

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KOFFIN KATS

Posted on January 3, 2025January 30, 2025

High Octane Psychobilly The Koffin Kats are ready to rock in 2025 with a new album release Higher Lows featuring 8 new tracks completely written, produced and engineered by the band and a new US tour kicking off January 10th in Columbus,…

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GIRL COLOGNE

Posted on November 30, 2024

Great Music with a Cause! Girl Cologne are a band are creating great music and delivering their intense alternative music with a cause. The four piece band from Cleveland deliver music and a message for youth finding their way in life and…

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Stage 1 Press is a monthly music magazine out of Akron, Ohio focusing on rock, alternative and punk music. Founded in 2013 by Bill Samaras we have been rocking the cyber world for over 6 years and are reved up for more! As Editor and founder of the magazine Bill Samaras has been a part of the music scene for over 40 years and counting having published Akron Rox, Noise Zone, and Stage 1 Press magazines as well as promoting and managing local artists along the way.

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