The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus

At WolfsCustoms, we are a small refinishing and customizing business. I myself Chris (Wolf) have been doing this for many years when I have had the opportunity. The other half of WolfsCustoms is my wife Raven, a very talented local artist, and has been so for many years. Our combined love for music of all kinds, and me a guitar player/lover and her also soon.

23rd Hour was created after a chance meeting at a coffee house transformed unlikely bedfellows Sherry-Lynn Lee and George Paolini into sympathetic artistic souls. They come from different backgrounds, genres and eras, but when their individual aesthetics intertwine, they hit that sweet spot of subtle adventurousness epitomized by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, and The Civl Wars.

This week on the Loudini Hard Rock and Metal Circus, Lou and Keith discuss the classic bands who had as good or greater success after changing lead singers. The guys also discuss YOUR opinions too. Featured Loudini Artists: Monster Truck Crobot Defy the Tide

Time to Create a Supergroup Featured Artists: Royal Blood, The Standstills, FreeRockSaints

Hair Metal Rocks

Pop singer-songwriter Jonathan Cavier is preparing for the release of his second solo album, Blue Room, which will be released via iTunes and all major digital outlets on May 12. Blue Room first single, When You Come Around was recently released on April 21 and the video for the song will be released next week in advance of the full album.

This week Lou and Keith celebrate the life of late great Chris Cornell. The guys will share some interesting facts and stories about Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of The Dog alumni Featured Loudini Artists: Bridge To Mars Four Sticks Freerock Saints

So-Cal Rocket Dynamics is a heavy "neo" rockabilly band from the Los Angeles Area. Thier catchy and aggressive sound was born in the west coast car culture scene and it falls neatly between rockabilly and psychobilly. They combine vintage guitar styles and blisteringly slapped upright bass lines, with punk and swing rhythms to win your rock and roll heart. Their 2011 release "Santa Susana Meltdown" and 2014 release "Too Bad She wont live" are available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and most major online stores. You must hear this band, and see them live!

As the lyric from her song Shotgun implies, singer-songwriter Amilia K Spicer has a thing for wide-open spaces and exotic places. Even her record label name, Free Range, reflects her vagabond spirit which has carried her from the rolling green hills of her native Pennsylvania, to the hill country of central Texas, and even the mountain monasteries of Nepal. She lives in Los Angeles and Austin, but she might tell you she feels most rooted when she heading toward a distant horizon, guided by the sky. Her labels motto? Don't fence me in

They are the ring leaders of rock with egos the size of the entire stadium but we are all in love with them. Over the years there have been some AMAZING front men in rock and metal. This week Lou and Keith try like madmen to narrow this list down to only 5... They must be crazy! Featured Loudini Artists: Deap Vally Dirty Streets SATE

Flashback to an idyllic formative moment: Polar Waves singer-songwriter Julio Duran is home in Chile during a cold snap. The country is in the grip of a polar vortex, but has indoors staying warm with his buddies and some booze. His wanderlust to break out of a safe existence is hibernating and hes in the moment. Its a short-lived time of serenity before Julio heeds the call of his soul to bravely venture into an unknown future, in an unfamiliar country.

Austin Morgan aka (Austin Mo) is a singer, song writer and blues/rock guitar prodigy from northern California. He received his first guitar at the age of 12 and from that moment his life was changed forever!

There have always been rock bands that people have just LOVED to hate? Where does this hate come from? Is it ever justified? What drives critics and music fans to single out certain bands as objects of hate? Lou and Keith discuss this plus play some great heavy indie bands that you will absolutely love! Featured Loudini Artists: Romantic Rebel The Sword Kobra and the Lotus

Following the breakup of New Yorks own gunk punks Livids, remaining members Daniel Kelley and Gregory Collins decided to get back to work and start their own new project. With the intent of being more minimalist and raw, the two created MORAL PANIC. Bringing on Mark Brei on bass to round out the trio, the three have been out on a mission to melt as many faces as possible.

The guitar solo has been a staple of rock music since the beginning. Although it's been maligned in recent years, people still seem to enjoy a good guitar solo now and then. This week Lou and Keith discuss the most influential guitar solos of all time. Featured Loudini Artists: Flying Joes Mississippi Bones Redefined Reflection