The Kerri Edelman Show

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Post Grunge Band Oleander

Oleander came to prominence in the late 1990s and early '00s, releasing February Son (1999) and Unwind (2001) before moving over to Sanctuary for Joyride (2003). Hailing from Sacramento, the band built up a healthy following of fans and garnered radio support, thanks to their melodic, post-grunge sound. But the music extended beyond hybrids and music critic jargon and terminology. It had a pulse and a heartbeat, with blood surging through its riffy veins. But despite the success, the grind of touring and promotion took its toll, as it often inevitably does, and the band felt drained. Things weren't fun anymore around 2003 and the boys decided it was time to take a step back, something they were well within their rights to do. That's a refreshing and honest attitude to have, and it's also indicative of the organic nature of the album, all factors that should help Something Beautiful find its audience. And judging from the songs that comprise Something Beautiful, Oleander may get what they weren't looking for. The result is an album that bridges the gap between modern and alternative rock, with Eldridge going so far as to say that the band can't and won't pinpoint influences. "Since our second record and the writing of our third to this point, being our fourth release, I think we have come into our own. If there are influences there, I can't tell you what they are. We get together and write from our hearts," he said. Oleander bassist Doug Eldridge offered a simple but profound statement about his band's new album Something Beautiful, their first effort since embarking on a self-imposed hiatus (but not a break up) that began somewhere around 2005. "We did this for ourselves and to have fun, since we love it," Eldridge said. "If this [record] is huge, great. If not, we had fun and we loved doing it. What happens now is out of our hands." For more information, visit www.oleander.net

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Alt Indie Band Shadowplay

Shadowplay is an Alternative / Indie Rock band based in Mt. Laurel Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The roots of the group can be traced back to playing music in the year 2006, at the age of 14. Together Lead Singer Andrew Corkery, and Guitar player, Dan Holden, officially founded Shadowplay in 2009. Since then they have been going non-stop in the music scene, gaining traction and sustaining success ever so rapidly. Over the past year much has happened; from releasing of their debut full length album entitled "VISIONS" and a Single "Sandy Eyes" dedicated to Hurricane Sandy Relief. In addition they have had the privilege of opening up for such notable acts as Tracii Guns of (LA Guns, and Guns and Roses), and Doug Wimbish of (Living Colour), along with a completed national tour in the summer of 2012 with another tour in the works for Summer 2013. Playing together for so long, as friends and band mates, for 4 years, they are now well into process of bands evolution and maturation, while all members remain only 21 years old. Bringing about a progression not just musically but by the right of dominion, over their musical careers. Sharing and expressing art immersed in dynamic sounds, epic tones, pure energy and showmanship, in a way that has been descried as "Engaging, Lasting, and Inspiring, Rock it's what they do." For more information, visit www.shadowplayrocknroll.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedian Tom Cotter

If laughter is the best medicine, prepare to be heavily medicated. Tom Cotter's high energy, rapid-fire style of comedy leaves audiences clutching their sides and rolling in the aisles. Recently, Tom became the first comedian to ever reach the finals of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”. His runner up finish on the show has catapulted him to the comedic stratosphere. Before his historic run on the world’s largest talent competition, Tom won the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the grand prize at The Boston Comedy Festival and was voted "Best Stand-Up" at The Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He has become a familiar face on television shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, The Today Show and his own series, TWO-FUNNY, on The Women’s Entertainment Network. Other TV credits include CBS’ The Late Late Show, Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, Comics Unleashed and a Barbara Walters Prime-Time Special among many others. Since moving to New York City, Tom filmed his very own Comedy Central special, “Comedy Central Presents... Tom Cotter”, and was featured in the Miramax film, “Next Stop Wonderland”. Tom has performed at over 300 colleges and wide variety of venues the world over, from London to Beijing, to the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He has also been featured in dozens of television commercials, for products like McDonald’s, Doritos, Pepsi, and Amstel Lite, just to name a few. For more information, visit www.tomcotter.com

The Kerri Edelman Show present Singer/Songwriter Otan Vargas

Otan Vargas’ honest lyrics and raw emotion, likened to such culturally defining artists as Staind, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains, has captivated fans from around the world via his personal YouTube videos. This Filipino born New York based artist received due recognition in 2009 when Staind frontman, Aaron Lewis, discovered Vargas on video covering one of his songs. Lewis later invited Vargas onstage at The Music Box Borgata Hotel and Casinos to perform Staind’s “It’s Been Awhile,” his rendition eliciting a standing ovation from the crowd. Shortly after, Otan Vargas released his full length debut album, ‘Alone.’ He has performed at The Bitter End, The Bowery Electric, and Gramercy Theater. Vargas also performed in Wantagh, NY at the Jones Beach Bandshell in 2010 and 2012 for crowds numbering up to 5000. 2011 had Vargas performing alongside Aaron Lewis, Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour, Tesla, and Lo-Pro at the It Takes A Community benefit show. Vargas also took his first cross country mini-tour in summer 2012, traveling as far as Houston (House of Blues) and Dallas (House of Blues) where he was again well received by audiences. Otan Vargas’ appeal is found in his gravelly vocals backed by brooding acoustic strums, a powerfully simplistic combination supporting candid lyrics. This pensive melancholy is exemplified through the ‘Selected Sorrow’ single, “Maybe I”. The song is a ruminating tale centered in the ache for greater fulfillment. His lyrics confer self doubt, yet Vargas remains humbly grateful. Vargas’ tinges of sadness are overridden by the music’s profound sanguinity. Overall, the individual maintains the power to move beyond his plight and embrace a new destiny. Listeners will want to embrace the hope of Otan Vargas’ ‘Selected Sorrow.’ For more information, visit www.otanvargas.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Jazz Musician Monica Chapman

Monica Chapman was born in Romania and came to Canada with her family at the age of nine. She attained her degree in piano performance and voice at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from York University. Monica recorded a CD titled "Sincerely", featuring Broadway show tunes. Monica has evolved into a jazz performer over the past five years and she appears at jazz venues throughout Canada. Monica is inspired by such jazz legends as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Lena Horne, Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, but makes the music you are about to hear very much her own. Her voice is distinct and unforgetteable. Monica's debut jazz album 'But Beautiful', produced by Bill King is now available on iTunes, CD Baby and at her shows. She was recently interviewed on "Liver Radio, Bob & Fiona",UK with presenter Bob Jackson where he also featured music from her debut album 'But Beautiful,also featured on CBC Radio 1 by presenter Craig Norris on "The Morning Edition" and on the BBC in the UK where presenter Nick Robins introduced Monica with her title song 'But Beautiful' and played it on his show. This CD was just recently released and is already being featured worldwide. She has been working with iconic music producer/pianist Bill King on this new album over this past year and put the finest renowned musicians to play on it: Bill King (piano), Duncan Hopkins (bass), Mark Kelso (drums), William Sperandei (trumpet), Anne Lindsay (violin), Reg Schwager (guitar) and Luis Jorge Papiosco (percussion) and was recorded at Inception Sound Studios in Toronto, engineered by the brilliant Michael Haas. Monica would like to thank Bill King for his exquisite arrangements and for bringing out the very best in her and for helping her find her voice! For more information, visit www.monicachapman.net

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Lo-Pro

After a promising 2003 self-titled debut that yielded not only a bona fide radio smash in the crunching “Sunday”, but riveting acoustic gigs with Staind mainman Aaron Lewis, the quintet sunk into that all-too-familiar quagmire of label and cashflow malaise. Fast-forward several years, and Lo-Pro have liberated themselves with a vengeance on the strength of long-anticipated sophomore full-length The Beautiful Sounds of Revenge, easily one of the most addictive and passionate mainstream rock records of the year. Lo-Pro’s climb has been steep but rewarding, and is reflected with brutal honesty in Revenge’s 14-song rollercoaster. While so many modern rock crews wallow in unearned misery, frontman Pete Murray bluntly and unapologetically retraces his band’s rocky road, from the infectious gallop of “Texas” (“Maybe I did it all because I wanted to”) to the jarring chugs of “Early Morning Anger” (“Was I so out of line to think you’d be there?”) Yet, the quintet is just as adept at conjuring mid-tempo thunderclaps (“A Life That’s Just Begun,” “Wasting Away”) that boast Murray-favorite U2’s sprawling emotional majesty. This is an angry record, but it’s just as confessional and introspective. Little comes easy in the Lo-Pro universe, and that includes geography: guitarist Pete Ricci lives in Massachusetts, and the rest of the band—Murray’s longtime Ultraspank writing partner, guitarist Neil Godfrey, drummer Tommy Stewart (ex-Godsmack) and bassist Jerry Oliviera—are spread out through L.A., Santa Barbara and San Diego. Subtle changes in approach have made Revenge easily their most accomplished work, with principal writers Murray and Godfrey remaining tight through both lean and boom times.They just released their new album, Disintegration Effect.' Be sure to check them out at www.lopromusic.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Song Countdown

This show will countdown the Top 10 Songs for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. In essence, you are all winners and should be proud of everything you have accomplished! Best of luck & much continued success! Also, a special thanks to all of the listeners and supports of the show. Please search the podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch bands I have been fortunate to interview on the show. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews for the 2013 year! Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman Show on Facebook & Twitter @kerriedelman

The Kerri Edelman Show presents The Venetia Fair

Since the release of their debut album “The Circus” in 2009, The Venetia Fair have been making serious noise in the music scene with their dynamic fusion of sound, hitting everything from pop to punk - hardcore to jazz. Imagine The Used meets Foxy Shazam combined with Panic At The Disco's first album on acid and you might have something as unique and influential as The Venetia Fair. Often referred to as brilliantly odd, schizophrenic, or mental, the band takes their unique genre and translate it to a fierce and theatrical live show, leaving fans wondering what they just experienced and craving more. Consisting of Benny Santoro (vocals), Mr. Chark (bass), Mike Abiuso (guitar), Joe Brown (keys), and Chris Constantino (drums), TVF has shared the stage with notable acts such as Foxy Shazam, Finch, The Sleeping, Vanna, Bless The Fall, Hit The Lights, Dance Gavin Dance, The Dear Hunter, Versa Emerge, Our Last Night. They amazed and entertained fans across the country when they were selected to play Warped Tour 2011 alongside the release of their EP “The Pits." They’ve garnered rave reviews and features in some of today’s top music outlets including Alternative Press, The Deli Magazine, Substream Music Press, Absolute Punk, The Gunz Show (Idobi Radio) and Property of Zack. The Venetia Fair released their 2nd full - length album “Every Sick Disgusting Thought We’ve Got In Our Brain” on March 1, 2013. Stay tuned for crazy music videos, tour dates, fan - first exclusives, and more ridiculousness from the band! For more information, visit www.thevenetiafair.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Videographer Fran Strine

With almost twenty years experience as one of the top rock photographers/videographers Fran brings to the table composition, lighting, and a flare for creating iconic images. Whether it is live concert/studio photography or album packaging Fran has the experience, drive and talent to deliver each time and every time. It has been a quite a whirlwind for Fran Strine the last few years. After globetrotting the world with Staind documenting two album cycles, including the making of “The Illusion of Progress” and touring with radio titans Nickelback, Shinedown and Seether as touring photographer & videographer; he also directed/produced two live DVD’s for country music legend Dolly Parton at the world famous 02 Arena in London. Today, with almost two decades in the music industry Fran Strine is extremely proud to announce and excited to share with you Fran Strine Productions! Fran Strine Productions is a full service HD video and photo facility. Fran is in high demand right now with another upcoming photo shoot with icon Dolly Parton and taking on many other new projects. He has been vigorously working on launching the website and focusing on expanding the business to include many world-class photographers, videographers and editors in every major region of the country. For more information, visit www.franstrine.com and to purchase a copy of the 'Battlefield of the Mind' documentary along with the amazing soundtrack (featuring Eye Empire, Lo-Pro, Life on Planet 9 and many other top-notch musicians and bands), go to www.chill.com/botm!

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedienne Liz Miele

Liz Miele made her debut in the New York comedy scene as a determined and precocious 16 year old.  By 18 she was turning heads with a profile in the humor issue of The New Yorker Magazine.  Now a “veteran” at 27, Liz is a regular at the best clubs in the city including Carolines, Gotham and Stand-up NY.  She tackles such topics as inter-racial dating, fear of walking home alone, and mental illness in her family with a sarcastic wit and youthful charm.  She was recently featured on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham. She also co-stars in a weekly web series with fellow comic, Carmen Lynch called “Apt C3”  (www.AptC3.com) and is producing an animated web series called “Damaged” (www.DamagedWebseries.com) For more information, visit www.lizmiele.com and www.damagedwebseries.com