Tom's reactions, commentary, and tribute to the shocking news of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden's passing in May of 2017 after photographing the band just 3 days earlier at the Northern Invasion festival in northern Wisconsin...Connect with TOM LEU:Website: www.SoundMatters.tvOfficial Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/soundmattersTwitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)"Sound Matters Show" Episode 019 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-019

Tom's interview with serial entrepreneur Phillip Ryan Block from Independent Ear Productions and Block Media Group.Inside the Interview:02:34 - What is Independent Ear Productions (IEP)? 04:13 - What are IEP's services? 05:08 - How do you find artists to bring into IEP?05:37 - What does "hustle" mean to you, and why do so many not walk the talk?06:53 - How does one stop making excuses and overcome fear? 07:33 - What is Block Media Group? 08:31 - On blazing your own trails... 09:19 - Phillip's philosophy on 9 to 5... 12:00 - What is the Human Element Program? 15:22 - How does the Human Element affect change in artist/fan dynamic?17:32 - On self-awareness...19:12 - On where to find Phillip online...Connect with Phillip Ryan Block:Website: www.independentear.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/phillipryanblockTwitter: www.twitter.com/P_RyanBlockInstagram: www.instagram.com/phillipryanblockConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 018 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-018

Tom's first in-depth interview with George Lynch of Dokken, Lynch Mob, KXM, and Sweet & Lynch about the latest KXM album, his thoughts on jam bands, the recent Dokken reunion, and his insights about human nature and philosophy specific to music and the world at large... deep stuff, but always great stuff coming from George...Inside the Interview:02:45 - On the making of the latest KXM album Scatterbrain... 03:46 - Is there more pressure going into the studio without much pre-production... 04:34 - On George's preference of recording or playing live with more or less preparation...06:23 - Why was KXM so important to get off the ground?07:02 - On the possibility of KXM touring without drummer Ray Luzier...07:59 - How important is the concept of evolving within music and life in general?09:33 - On working with guys like Michael Sweet, and not sharing the same world-views...11:08 - On delving into deeper lyrical & philosophical content within music...12:39 - How important is it to be student of human nature within music & otherwise today... 14:30 - Do democracies work in bands when there are really only 2 types of people?16:52 - Are people capable of changing their belief systems?17:34 - On trying to write 80's type music in recent years...19:13 - On the recent Dokken reunion & going forward...20:40 - A question he's never asked, but wished he was...Connect with George Lynch:Website: www.georgelynch.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/georgelynchfanpageTwitter: www.twitter.com/lynchrocks (@lynchrocks)Instagram: www.instagram.com/georgelynchofficial (@georgelynchofficial)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 017 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-017

Tom's interview with Austin Dickinson from the excellent new UK band As Lions. If you're into heavy, melodic, and well-produced music with intelligent lyrics, then As Lions is a great band to check out...Inside the Interview:02:24 - On making the As Lions debut album Selfish Age...03:31 - On the melodic nature of the album...04:32 - On the songwriting process for As Lions...05:29 - On shooting the acoustic video for the song "World On Fire" and the song's inspiration...08:23 - On the differences between Austin's previous band Rise to Remain with As Lions...10:42 - About the current tour and being out on the road...12:18 - Preference for the studio or playing live...? 13:24 - On perfectionism in the studio...?15:11 - On the significance of the album's artwork...16:14 - On the substance of his lyrical content...17:29 - Who would Austin want to interview and why...?Connect with As Lions:Website: www.aslionsband.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/AsLionsBandConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 016 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-016

Tom interviews veteran music journalist, author of six books including two about AC/DC, and paranormal researcher Susan Masino.Inside the Interview:00:34 - Susan's extensive bio and history with Tom...02:20 - On living in Savannah, GA...03:11 - About Susan's latest book AC/DC FAQ...04:40 - On Susan's first encounter with AC/DC in 1977...05:46 - On writing the screenplay for Susan's first book Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy...06:55 - Susan's encounters fielding advances from Bon Scott & Angus Young back in the day...07:43 - Transcriptions and audio recordings of Susan's second interviews with AC/DC...08:20 - Giving copies of The Story of AC/DC: Let There Be Rock to Malcolm & Angus Young...12:45 - On Susan's busy, busy schedule...13:42 - Susan's book writing process...16:43 - On Susan's book Family Tradition - Three Generations of Hank Williams...17:42 - What is Susan's favorite AC/DC lineup?17:56 - Susan's take on the current status of AC/DC with Axl Rose on lead vocals...21:55 - On Susan's book The Secrets of the Universe and her history and interest in the paranormal...23:10 - On Susan and her son's connection to the Titanic...26:13 - What does Susan say to skeptics of the paranormal...?29:10 - On Susan's recent stand-up comedy endeavors...30:00 - New book projects in the works...?Connect with Susan Masino:Website: www.susanmasino.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/masinosusanConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 015 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-015

Tom's recent interview with guitarists Ringo Nelson and Gregg DeCarlo, drummer Wally Houck, and new lead singer Chuck Stout from Rockford's RIPT about the next era of the band... Inside the Interview:01:27 - On the recent line-up changes in the RIPT camp... 02:42 - What things are like now with Chuck in the band...03:23 - It's not just reunion shows anymore; it's a new era for RIPT...04:40 - What can fans expect of the new RIPT?05:35 - On how Chuck is assimilating into the new role... 06:50 - On how Ringo is keeping up with progress back in Rockford...07:50 - On rehearsing with all band members present...08:19 - On Chuck's background in music...08:56 - On Ringo and Chuck's first meeting and the notorious "8 track" story...12:24 - Wally recounts meeting Ringo for the first time...13:51 - On the upcoming RIPT gigs...15:07 - On new & older RIPT tunes being included in the set lists moving forward...16:55 - On Tim Speer's additions to the band & writing new music...18:41 - On Chuck's first audition...19:40 - On RIPT's management moving forward...20:17 - The new band from Wally's vantage point behind the drums...21:43 - On future RIPT shows & offers going forward...22:51 - Not just a new RIPT line-up doing reunion shows...23:35 - Did Chuck think he would ever be fronting RIPT?25:01 - On RIPT's time management skills, and the need for bail these days...Connect with RIPT:Facebook: www.facebook.com/riptfromrockford/Twitter: www.twitter.com/riptband (@RIPTBAND)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 014 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-014

Tom interviews Dan Eisman and Debbie Akre from the Rockford Area Music Industry (RAMI) organization and gets some behind-the-scenes insights about the group's past, present, and future.Inside the Interview:01:44 - What is the RAMI and what were the beginnings and evolution of the organization? 03:33 - What is the RAMI voting process currently?06:11 - About the 26th Annual RAMI Awards show... 07:01 - About the RAMI scholarships initiatives... 08:14 - On Debbie's role as treasurer of the RAMI... 09:28 - The mechanics of the Annual RAMI Awards show... 12:02 - About the RAMI committee members...13:38 - On being a member of the RAMI Association and voting, etc.15:30 - On RAMI educational seminars... 16:24 - On sponsoring the RAMI Awards show...17:54 - On contacting the RAMI organization, & the Missing Links...18:38 - Upcoming 2017 RAMI events... Connect with the Rockford Area Music Industry, Inc. (RAMI):Website: www.ramiawards.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/ramiawardsFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/rockfordareamusicindConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #013 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-013

Tom interviews Night Ranger drummer, singer, and songwriter Kelly Keagy about the band's 12th studio album "Don't Let Up," Kelly's approach to drumming, his solo projects, working with Bill Champlin from Chicago, and more...Inside the Interview:02:30 - On Night Ranger's latest album "Don't Let Up"...03:07 - On Night Ranger's experiences making records throughout their career...04:30 - On self-producing albums these days... 05:07 - On working with Brad Gillis and Jack Blades all these years on...05:49 - Is there still pressure to write and record new music these days? 06:42 - On the song "Truth" from the new album... 07:25 - What still drives him and Night Ranger at this point in their career? 08:40 - Does Kelly find it difficult being a drummer and songwriter simultaneously within the band?10:01 - How do they decide how vocals are handled on Night Ranger songs?11:17 - On how Kelly approaches drumming within the context of songwriting...12:32 - What are some great, overlooked songs in the Night Ranger back catalog? 14:20 - On the future of Kelly's solo projects with Bill Champlin and with The Mob...16:44 - Who would Kelly like to interview and why? Connect with Kelly Keagy:Website: www.NightRanger.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/KellyKeagyMusicTwitter: www.twitter.com/KellyKeagy (@KellyKeagy)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #012 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-012/

Tom's first in-depth interview with former White Lion frontman Mike Tramp is featured here. Tom covers Mike's extensive and impressive solo catalog, and his nearly 40 year career past and present...Inside the Interview:Does he miss the old days of the music business?Does the resurgence of the 80's & 90's era of music surprise him?On technology and music today... Is music still all about the song, even today?On Mike's new solo album "Maybe Tomorrow" and the first single "Coming Home"... Is it a conscious decision to separate music from image?On Mike's three previous solo albums: "Nomad," "Museum," "Cobblestone Street"...On working with producer, Soren Andersen...On the song "High Like A Mountain"...On sobriety and health...On Mike's current solo touring band...On touring in 2017 and the content of the set list... On Mike's honesty and forthrightness... On touring in 2017... Why won't there be a White Lion reunion? If Vito Bratta ever called him to reunite, would he do it?Connect with Mike Tramp:Website: www.miketramp.dkFacebook: www.facebook.com/MikeTrampOfficialConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #011 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-011/

Tom Leu interviews filmmakers Kyle Kruger and Steve McClure of the music documentary "Hair I Go Again" on SOUND MATTERS Radio to talk about the film's genesis, the 5 year journey to complete the film, the numerous rock star interviews and cameos, as well as their current band, Bullet In The Chamber. Inside the Interview:03:38 - What's the film really about and what's its genesis? 04:50 - Where did the idea to do a film (about the old band) come into play? 05:51 - Is it common for films to evolve into something different than intended? 07:03 - Tom's take on what the film is and isn't, and who its for...08:08 - On their 80's band Tryxx... 08:44 - On the Tampa, FL & Hollywood, CA scenes in the late 80's... 15:19 - On the numerous rock 'n roll celebrities featured in the film... 18:03 - On their take on the resurgence of 80's & 90's rock music...22:16 - On the birth of their current band Bullet In The Chamber... 23:44 - On Ron Keel's role as producer and what it was like in the studio... 25:48 - On the current Bullet In The Chamber line-up and changes...29:17 - On the Hair I Go Again film tour 2017...34:23 - "Hold My Head Down" excerpt from Bullet In The Chamber...Connect with Kyle & Steve at "Hair I Go Again" & Bullet In The Chamber:Hair I Go Again Film: www.HairIGoAgain.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/HAIRIGOAGAINBullet In The Chamber: www.BulletintheChamber.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/HairIGoAgainDoc (@HairIGoAgainDoc)Instagram: www.instagram.com/hairigoagaindoc (@hairigoagaindoc)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #010 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-010/

Tom is joined by guitarist and songwriter, Bill Leverty of Firehouse on SOUND MATTERS Radio for an in-depth conversation about Bill's new solo single "You're a Natural (Disaster)," his impressive back catalog of solo albums, the history of, and updates on Firehouse, the music business past and present, and much more...Inside the Interview:01:40 - On intellectual property in the age of the internet...03:00 - On photography & concert photography...05:04 - About Bill's new solo single "You're A Natural (Disaster)"09:43 - Bill's back catalog of solo material...14:22 - The Firehouse Rock Never Stops Tour in '98 & the state of rock music at that time...16:46 - On why 80's & 90's music fell out of favor, and is now back...19:40 - On Firehouse winning Best New Artist at the 1992 AMA's...21:23 - Why do bands like Firehouse and others from that era do well outside of the U.S.?24:06 - On the secrets to Firehouse's success and longevity...28:13 - New Firehouse music forthcoming...?29:53 - On streaming in today's music business...34:34 - What's a question no one asks, but you wish they would?Connect with Bill Leverty:Website: www.leverty.comFirehouse: www.firehousemusic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/leverty Twitter: www.twitter.com/leverty (@leverty)Instagram: www.instagram.com/billleverty (@billleverty)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #009 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-009/

Tom Leu from Sound Matters Radio interviews Stephen Pearcy of RATT and talks about his latest solo album "Smash," sobriety, upcoming touring plans, Ratt news, the Bobby Blotzer saga, meeting Robert Plant, and more.Inside the Interview:01:20 - On Stephen's new solo album "Smash"...03:00 - Collaborating with Chris Hager... 03:26 - On the process of recording his 4th solo album compared to previous album... 04:40 - On working with Beau Hill again...05:13 - About the track "Rain"...05:54 - On song selection for the new solo album...06:44 - On sobriety...09:19 - The upcoming tour...10:16 - Stephen's take on the music business today...11:05 - About including lyrics with this album for only the 2nd time... 12:12 - On the freedom of being a solo act versus working within RATT... 12:53 - Upcoming Ratt touring plans...13:30 - On Bobby Blozter...17:12 - On Stephen's second book...18:18 - A question no one ever asks him...19:01 - Who would Stephen like to interview and why...19:32 - On meeting Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin...Connect with Stephen Pearcy:Website: www.stephen-pearcy.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/SEPearcyTwitter: www.twitter.com/StephenEPearcy (@StephenEPearcy)Instagram: www.instagram.com/septopfuel (@septopfuel)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #008 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-008/

Tom interviews Phil Collen from Def Leppard and talks about the band's new DVD release, the upcoming tour with Poison & Tesla, producing new music, and getting to share the stage with his heroes, and more...Inside the Interview:00:45 - On the new Def Leppard live DVD "And There Will Be A Next Time... Live in Detroit"05:23 - On the 2017 tour with Def Leppard, Poison, & Tesla...06:29 - On producing the new Tesla album...09:45 - On if the Leppard tribute band, Ded Flatbird will ever make another appearance...10:19 - Who Phil would like to interview if given the chance...?12:09 - New music coming from Def Leppard...?Connect with Phil Collen:Website: www.defleppard.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/defleppardTwitter: www.twitter.com/defleppard (@defleppard)Instagram: www.instagram.com/defleppardofficial (@defleppardofficial)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 007 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-007/

Chad Cherry of The Last Vegas joins Tom on Sound Matters Radio Episode #006 to talk about all things TLV, his acoustic duo project called Cherry/Martin, and his killer clothing line, Chad Cherry Clothing...Inside the Interview:01:26 - On living in Los Angeles...02:52 - On his relationship with Nikki Sixx these days...03:55 - About the latest The Last Vegas album "Eat Me"...05:20 - How does songwriting work within The Last Vegas... 06:57 - Travelling, rehearsing, & evolving with TLV...07:57 - On guitarist Johnny Wator...08:42 - 2017 plans for The Last Vegas? 09:29 - On releasing singles vs. full albums today... 11:37 - On Cherry/Martin acoustic duo...15:17 - On being a musician, artist & music as the universal language...16:46 - On Chad Cherry Clothing... 18:56 - On Motley Crue's first album...19:49 - How to find Chad online & creepy messages...Connect with Chad Cherry:Website: www.thelastvegas.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/thelastvegasFacebook: www.facebook.com/chadcherryclothingTwitter: www.twitter.com/chad_cherry (@chad_cherry)Instagram: www.instagram.com/chadcherry13 (@chadcherry13)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 006 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-006/

Tom's 1st in-depth interview with Jack Russell of Jack Russell's Great White discussing the new album "He Saw It Comin," internet trolls, sobriety, his relationship with his previous bandmates, & more...Inside the Interview:01:55 - On how the Beatles' "Help" album transformed his life & career...02:44 - The story behind the title track "He Saw It Comin" & the new album's artwork...04:52 - The story behind the first single "Sign of the Times"... 05:57 - On internet trolls...07:17 - The backstory behind the presence of some rapping on the track "She Moves Me"...08:51 - The story behind the song "Godspeed"...11:39 - On Jack's health, the last time he drank, near death, & sobriety...14:56 - On playing the Whiskey A Go Go again & meeting Lou Gramm of Foreigner...17:08 - The new tour dates & material...17:47 - On Jack's relationship with his former bandmates in Great White...18:28 - Jack & Jani Lane of Warrant...19:18 - Perspective & sobriety today...19:45 - The last question...Connect with Jack Russell:Website: www.jackrussellsgreatwhite.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/JackRussellsGreatWhiteTwitter: www.twitter.com/jacksgreatwhite (@JacksGreatWhite) Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode #005: www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-005/

Tom interviews Igz Kincaid & Erik Michael, the masterminds behind Chicago’s heavy metal maestros, Hessler about their latest release "Skeleton Crew," recent line-up changes, and their upcoming 2017 plans.Inside the Interview:02:07 - On Hessler's discography...05:02 - Changes in Hessler's line-up...06:08 - On Igz as lead vocalist...07:56 - Caller w/question about Hessler's permanent rhythm section & The Last Vegas' Arling Bros...11:20 - On sharing the stage with Udo Dirkschneider, & Doro Pesch, & upcoming tour dates...12:55 - On Erik moving from bass to guitar...13:36 - On songwriting & performing live shows in Hessler today since the line-up changes...16:44 - On adding other permanent members to Hessler...17:35 - On the meaning of the band's name & its ongoing mystique...Connect with Hessler:Website: www.hesslerchicago.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/hesslerchicagoInstagram: www.instagram.com/hesslerofficial (@hesslerofficial)Twitter: www.twitter.com/hesslerofficial (@hesslerofficial) Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 004: www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-004/

The Sound Matters interview with AntiHero Magazine Publisher & Editor in Chief, Thomas Woroniak about the realities of running an online music magazine, branding, inside concert photography, and the future of the rock and metal magazine. Tom is an excellent music photographer and has shot a who's who of the biggest rock and metal acts in the world for many years.Inside the Interview:01:55 - Tom's background in music & media...02:46 - On studying music theory in college...03:43 - Why start an online music magazine?06:01 - Growth, management, & monetization of an online music magazine...07:55 - Content & brand building on AntiHero Magazine...09:24 - Will AntiHero ever be a print magazine?11:40 - Tom's concert photography & outlook...13:01 - Tom's photography website & name history...13:56 - Observations from the photography pit...16:16 - Bucket list bands still to shoot...17:23 - AntiHero Mag's 2017 plans... Connect with Thomas Woroniak:Website: www.thomasworoniakphotography.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/AntiHeroMagazine/Twitter: www.twitter.com/antiheromag (@AntiHeroMag) Instagram: www.instagram.com/antiheromagazine (@AntiHeroMagazine)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 003 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-003/

Tom Leu's "Sound Matters" radio interview with founding guitarist, Ringo Nelson, and Chuck Stout from RIPT about their upcoming 30th Anniversary reunion show, and the heydays of one of Rockford, IL's best loved bands.Inside the Interview:01:41 - On the big 30th Anniversary reunion show... 03:55 - On other RIPT reunion shows in recent years...04:34 - On the early RIPT gigs & bus trips...07:23 - New Years Eve 1989...08:24 - On the special chemistry between RIPT members...07:57 - On how RIPT write songs...13:07 - Limited edition merch available...13:58 - Difficult to get RIPT together these days?14:46 - Who RIPT has shared the stage with previously... 15:24 - How did RIPT evolve with the times?16:12 - On what differentiates RIPT music... 16:59 - On why RIPT's appeal is still so strong? Connect with RIPT:Facebook: www.facebook.com/riptfromrockford/Twitter: www.twitter.com/riptband (@RIPTBAND)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 002 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-002/

Tom Leu of "Sound Matters" radio talks to veteran UK music journalist Mark Dean about his experiences interviewing a long list of legendary rock and metal musicians, and what it’s like behind the scenes and backstage with some of music's biggest acts.Inside the Interview:03:22 - How Mark got started in music journalism...05:49 - On dealing with competitors & resentment...07:22 - A partial list of Mark's legendary interviews...08:40 - On Mark's interview questions... 09:51 - How many interviews has Mark done, and who is his favorite thus far...12:12 - More of Mark's noteworthy interviews...12:51 - On handling challenging interview subjects... 14:57 - On asking the tough questions...16:06 - How much research goes into interviews?16:40 - More on Mark's style of interviewing...17:47 - Upcoming interviews & diversifying in 2017...Connect with Mark Dean:Facebook: www.facebook.com/Md03214/Twitter: www.twitter.com/DeanoJou (@DeanoJou)LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dean-654b70106/Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 001 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-001/

Tom's guest appearance and conversation with Marvin Lowe on The Inside Pitch Radio Show.Connect with The Inside Pitch:Website: www.ipitch.com Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)

Tom's guest appearance and conversation on Rockford Originals with Vince Chiarelli on Rockford College Radio discussing The Musician's Corner® resources.Connect with Rockford College Radio:Website: www.rockfordcollegeradio.com Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com | www.SuccessInMusic.com YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)