Lead singer/drummer Will Daniel, lead guitar Adam Paine, and bassist Jason Parkerson of El Dorado County band Born and Raised join Russ in the studio to talk about everything from their origin stories to their new EP release "The Other Side" du...

Welcome to the second season of Kilt & Cork Backstage!  In the first episode of 2024, we explore the origins of the lighter at concerts, specifically, when did raising a lighter at a concert start and who was the first?  M...

I have always wondered why there was a lyric in the Christmas song "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" that mentioned "scary ghost stories."  I'll take us "backstage" to the story behind the lyrics in this Backstage Quickie....

Join me as Emo and I discuss how The Kingsof Queen was formed, his amazing talent and musical background, and what you can expect at a Kings Of Queen Show!Mentions in this episode:

Singer/songwriter Jarod Reyes, the lead singer of new indie-rock band Thredwood joins me to talk about the new album, his song writing process and the extreme vulnerability and honesty of his songs. Oh yeah, he is also my oldest son!Men...

As we continue Episode 8 part two, Bart Davis, whose alter ego is The Edge, joins me for a conversation about U2, L.A.vations history and what you can expect at the show!I love this time of year!Mentioned in this episode:

We are building out the concert site this week, and looking forward to sharing that with you!  All the details are being tended to, but we made time to chat with Mike Hayden, the drummer and manager of the Cougar Adams Band, who will b...

This episode I talk about a little of my Latin roots, my visit to San Diego's Barrio Logan and Chicano Park plus we interview our guest Band Leader/Manager/Keyboardist Orlando Ramos from the DonGato Latin BandMentions in this Episode:

There is a difference between Tribute Bands and Cover Bands.  It doesn't position one as better than the other, but does define the nature of the band's material and in some instances the experience of the musicians.  I talk about our...

Jill Osur, entrepreneur, public speaker, President and CEO of Teneral Cellars and Disruptive Leadership - Elevating Women and Inspiring Change WINNER: WPO Adrienne Hall Award for Breaking Down Barriers 2021 joins me to talk about her wines, her...

The amazing Lexi Boeger joins Russ for an announcement about something new. Lexi and Russ sip on Old Fashioneds and explore their teens, creative types being isolated, and a deep dive into the macabre which includes planning Russ' funeral!<...

This week Russ talks about all the good food he has eaten and where, Burns Nights Supper recap and funny man and uber friend to Russ, John  "JZ"  Zachry joins the fun! JZ is a Project Manager at Kilt & Cork.Mentioned in th...

Join Russ and the talented O'Connell Street Band as they talk orgin stories, Haggis, Whisky and the history of the Burns Night Supper!

Russ explains what exactly this podcast is all about and where he hopes it goes!  Along the way, a little bit of behind the scenes is explored in the "off-season" of event planning!