The Kerri Edelman Show

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Mod Rock Band Digital Summer

Digital Summer is a unmistakable modern rock band originating from Phoenix, Arizona. Made up of heavy/melodic guitars and raw emotional vocals, Digital Summer creates an edgy, yet soothing tone for a radio friendly world. Influenced by multiple music genres, Digital Summer is a rock band to the core, not a “trend” by any means. Digital Summer is known for their professional songwriting ability, energetic live show and seemingly endless promotional antics. Digital Summer has had 5 singles in rotational play on major market radio (KUPD, OCTANE, WGRD, WWBN, WIIL, WZBH, WXQR, KHTO, KRDJ, KTUX and more.), “Whatever It Takes”, "Disconnect”, “Just Run”, "Hostage" and the current single “Forget You” have been among the top requested songs on each station. Aside from sharing the stage with bands like Alice in Chains, Godsmack, Deftones, Disturbed and Five Finger Death Punch, they have also toured nationally with Sevendust, Drowning Pool, 10 Years, Saliva and 12 Stones. Digital Summer is not your “typical” rock band by a long shot. Along with being professional musicians, the members manage to maintain additional professional careers. Front man Kyle Winterstein is currently a Firefighter/Paramedic/Technical Rescue Specialist. His brother and guitarist, Ian Winterstein (Sponsored by Shecter) is a Flight Medic on a helicopter. Guitarist Jon "Bubba" Stephenson is an accountant. Bassist Anthony “Guido” Hernandez (Sponsored by Spector) is finishing his business degree in marketing. These additional careers are what drive the lyrical and emotional foundation of what Digital Summer's music is about. For more information, visit www.digitalsummer.net

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Blues Hard Rock Band Ripped

The current incarnation of Ripped was formed in 2008. Steve Keller and Brian McGee are the only members from the first go-round, circa 1990-92, which found the band as a half-cover/half original act. The band has been compared to early Aerosmith, Foghat & Lynyrd Skynyrd because of its two-guitar interplay, but includes a modern metal-edge. Singer Steve Sroczynski has previously been heard worldwide as the singer for Slaughter House, who released two albums on Metal Blade in the early 1990’s. Guitarist Steve Keller is the founding member of Ripped, and the only one to play every gig with the band. Keller’s early bands included Indulgence & Rated X. Guitarist Brian McGee joined in 1990, when he and Keller met at a bar and started talking music. Brian has also performed with Billy Spanton & the Rambling Train, and Doghouse Swine. Bassist Jack France has performed with many acts all over the Northeast. He was even in the Turtles for awhile. Drummer Jeff Kelly has played with Nitelife, which featured well-known NYC guitarist, the late Gordon Gaines. Ripped has also used the services drummer Charlie Tappan on numerous gigs and sessions. Charlie has performed with Dramarama, In Color & No Time Lost. The band has played at numerous venues, including Otto’s Shrunken Head, NYC; The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ; Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ; Crossroads, Garwood, NJ; High Velocity, Beachwood, NJ; The Irish, Kearny, NJ and all over NJ. Ripped has received airplay and been interviewed on Nightmares with Malice Cooper; The Wizeguyz Show; The Scott Rox Show & The Rockin’ Tommy Show.  Be sure to pick up a copy of their album 'King of the World' and visit www.reverbnation.com/rippednj

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Otherwise

Las Vegas will always be the city of sin, but it means a lot more to OTHERWISE. While the rest of us go there to let off steam, roll the dice and enjoy the eye candy, OTHERWISE grew up in the shadows of all the bright lights and broken dreams. Las Vegas is their home, and it’s where they’ve lived life, faced death, and climbed the mountain of trials and tribulations that have become True Love Never Dies, their debut album for Century Media Records. Nowhere is that more evident than on the band’s breakthrough single, “Soldiers.” Already hailed by Fox News as the No. 1 unsigned band in America, “Soldiers” became the song that brought the local Vegas rockers to the national spotlight. Hand-picked to perform alongside Avenged Sevenfold and Five Finger Death Punch on the mainstage of the inaugural 48 Hours Festival in October 2011, MTV Headbangers Ball host and Sirius XM DJ Jose Mangin was so impressed by OTHERWISE that he immediately added “Soldiers” into rotation on Sirius XM’s Octane channel. In a matter of weeks, the track reached the top of Octane’s charts. They recorded their debut album with acclaimed producer Jay Baumgardner [Godsmack, Papa Roach, Sevendust]. OTHERWISE aren’t the first band to put their blood, sweat and tears into their music, but they are the only band who could have made True Love Never Dies – the 11-track debut is a testament to their perseverance in the face of adversity, and a living, breathing tribute to their cousin, who died shortly before they signed with Century Media. On an album ripe with anthems, “Scream Now” and “Vegas Girl” are both arena ready. For more information, visit www.weareotherwise.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Playwright Dave Street

Dave Street is a playwright, lyrcisit and performer. He has written many songs, plays, scripts and stories, and once had his own punk theater company downtown in NYC and even did a stint as a punk stand-up comedian (opening for the Ramones). Today, he is most known for his more current work as an award-winning children’s educational performer, having presented his own shows at schools around the country for almost fifteen years. He’s the author of two acclaimed cutting edge children’s environmental books, How the Land of Litter Became the Kingdom of Clean and Let’s Slam Dunk the Junk, has a masters’ degree in education from Rutgers University and is the emcee of EcoFest, New York City’s environmental festival. Additionally, he has a non profit organization D STREET OUTREACH PROGRAMS INC., which develops materials to encourage positive behavior in at-risk teenagers. He has also written a number of recorded song lyrics, most notably for the legendary punk band the Undead (in collaboration with ex-Misfits lead guitarist Bobby Steele). He’s also currently working on a monster movie/graphic novel project Monsters ‘R’ Us. ‘The Problem’ is his return to conventional theater, combining the angst of his punk roots with a mellowness that reflects his doing theater for kids, and makes his new writing accessible to a new generation and a mainstream audience. For more information, visit www.davestreet.net and www.beaproblem.net

The Kerri Edelman Show presents The Top 10 Songs of 2012

This show will countdown the Top 10 Songs of 2012 for bands that were interviewed on The Kerri Edelman Show! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented bands on the show. 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! Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from The Kerri Edelman Show. Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman Show on Facebook & Twitter @kerriedelman

The Kerri Edelman Show presents The 2012 Year in Review

For the 2012 year, this show debuts the Top 3 guests in each of the following categories: Music, Comedy, TV/Film, Author & Other Creative Persons! Ranking is based on statistics & number of show listens. Overall, it was an outstanding year for all of the amazingly talented guests on my show. 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 my podcasts and download/stream them to learn about all of the top notch talents I have been fortunate to interview on the show. The Top 3 for each category, will be posted in this summary after the show. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews for the 2013 year! Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from The Kerri Edelman Show. Kindly follow The Kerri Edelman Show on Facebook & Twitter @kerriedelman

The Kerri Edelman Show pres Multimedia Artist Willard Morgan

Willard Morgan is an actor/director/producer, debuted Saint Hollywood, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Morgan has appeared in numerous indie features and on theatre and comedy club stages in New York and Los Angeles. His comic personal documentaries have screaned at festivals from Nashville, Tennessee to Milan, Italy, include Festival Fever which won the Sony Visions comedy award, the Best Short award at the Florida International Film Festival and the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival. Me and Michael, his most controversial comedy feature, turns the camera on Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore, who (ironically) dubbed Morgan a ‘stalker.’ He co-produced Babak Shokrian’s feature, America So Beautiful, which opened in Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. Other producing credits include the Broadway debut of The Runner Stumbles and off-Broadway production of Say Goodnight, Gracie, both directed by Austin Pendleton. Misguided Tours, his comedy travel show, is in development. Morgan is always ready to done his super herojump suit and take the stage as Jelvis, the Jewish Elvis. For more information, visit www.willardmorgan.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Philanthropist Brian Oakley

Brian Oakley a.k.a. "Mighty Oak", is a cyber security analyst for the U.S. Government, an up-and-coming actor and producer, and generous funder of movie and music campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.  This year, Brian has already appeared in four movies and will also be appearing in the upcoming films "The Bully Chronicles" and the controversial "Dear White People."  In addition, he is Executive Producer or Producer of five films and one web series, and will also be a Co-Producer of the upcoming "The Couple Movie," based on the popular YouTube web series "The Couple."  As if that’s not enough on his plate already, he is also scheduled to appear in a music video of a Denver-based band, and he played a major role in sending the band, Warner Drive, on their first ever European tour over the summer.  Brian is able to manage his full-time job, movie ventures, and going to college for his Criminal Justice Administration degree, all while being a single father for the past 11 years.  He has some “interesting” hobbies, to say the least.  One of his hobbies is collecting letters from serial killers, as well as signed documents from other historical figures, such as J. Edgar Hoover, Martin Luther King, Jr, and Saddam Hussein .  He has over 100 letters from the world’s most infamous killers, as well as another thousand autographs from historical figures, athletes, and celebrities.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Author Wendy Oliveras

Wendy Oliveras is a proud Latina entrepreneur, small business owner, published author of 'Let's Play Shess,' columnist, search consultant, and motivational career mentor. She is Founder and CEO of Oliveras & Company, Inc., a prominent full-service search firm specializing in the recruitment of intellectual property attorneys in New Jersey since 2001. Oliveras brings 30 years of combined hands-on experience in intellectual property law firms and attorney placement nationally and internationally. Her vision and passion to help others has been her motivation to create a successful staffing company, as well as create the  one-of-a-kind SHESS concept and worldwide brand. Oliveras is also the Founder and CEO of SHESS Global Alliance, LLC. Oliveras has found yet another avenue in which to mentor and motivate girls and women to believe in their abilities and achieve their goals. The entire concept of SHESS and its brand, including the subsequent line of products to follow, is one of her greatest creative and passionate business endeavors. This inspirational SHESS movement is designed to encourage women of all ages and backgrounds to play a fun game of chess and transfer the chess-playing skills into their real life activities, including strategeies for business development. Oliveras was also the President of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJWABO) Hudson County Chapter from April 2010 - April 2012. (Note that the Hudson, Essex and Union County Chapters have recently merged and are now known as "NJAWBO Region 2.") As a devoted NJAWBO member and SHESS mentor in her game of life, Oliveras  continues her leadership role to inspire, motivate, mentor, and guide women business owners in their start-up endeavors and business development throughout the country. For more information, visit www.playshess.com and pick up a copy of her book, Let's Play Shess today!

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Prospect Hill

Boston-based Prospect Hill made their Carved Records debut with the release of their highly charged full-length, ‘Impact.' This is the fourth studio album for the quintet that consists of Adam Fithian (vocals), John Roberge (guitar), Derek Rousseau (guitar), Edgar Troncoso (bass/vocals) and Mark Roberge (drums).  Produced by Anthony J. Resta, ‘Impact’ was recorded in Chelmsford, MA at Bopnique Studios and features eleven tracks packed with the band’s heavy artillery sound featuring a swirl of razor sharp riffs and melodic bluster. From the swooping Prospect Hill signature song “Superhero,” to the dizzying first single “Come Alive,” each song is crafted with gritty passion bound by an emotionally keyed up delivery.  Prospect Hill, named after the Boston suburb Lawrence, MA where the band is from, proves that good, ol' fashioned elbow grease and determination will triumph. The band started its career in humble fashion, by playing hand-me-down instruments and using old equipment, lacking the sort of financial backing that bands require to survive. But, it’s the live element that truly defines Prospect Hill. "Our biggest thing is our live show," Roberge says. "You go to a Prospect Hill show, you are getting a show. It's passionate. That's how we built a following. It's hard work to get people to go to the show. If you don't do well, they are not coming back. You have to hook them and do a great job." And that hard work has certainly paid off, resulting in gigs with the multiplatinum likes of Godsmack, Disturbed and Korn, as well as heavy hitters like Sevendust, Hinder, Trapt and more. Recently, the band won the 2012 New England Music Awards for Best Live Act and 2012 Worcester Music Awards winner for Best Rock Band. For more information, visit www.prospecthillmusic.com