Episodes

  • Episode 12: Leslie Criger
    Jun 27 2024

    Leslie Criger is Articipant Liason at Artlink Phoenix, providing opportunities for artists and musicians to exhibit their work on First Fridays in Phoenix. In her spare time, she volunteers with Phoenix Film Festival, and organizes Alice Cooper's Proof is in the Pudding music & dance competition, which she co-founded in 2004. In this episode, Leslie discusses her outside-the-box career in the entertainment industry.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 11: Michael Beck
    May 30 2024

    Michael Beck is the owner and producer of SoundVision Recording in Mesa, AZ. SoundVision's 25-year history has produced numerous records, and the annual "Christmas Pudding" CD featuring music finalists from Alice Cooper's Proof is in the Pudding competition. His career in the music industry has taken him around the country as a touring singer and allowed him to work at multiple radio stations as an on-air talent. In this episode, Michael gives invaluable advice to other music producers and aspiring industry professionals.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 10: Maurice & Cierra
    Apr 25 2024

    Maurice and Cierra, talented musicians and teen volunteers at The Rock Phoenix, join Lenore in the studio to chat about their early accomplishments in the music industry, and outlook on life as teen musicians.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 9: Olivia & Jameson
    Mar 28 2024

    In this episode of The Rock Show, Lenore is joined by two oustanding teens from The Rock Phoenix: Olivia, Art Director in Phoenix, and Jameson, line-dancer and singer-songwriter from Phoenix, AZ. Both have unique perspectives on freelance art, success, and the importance of sharing the gospel with others.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 8: Hodgie Jo
    Feb 22 2024

    Hodgie Jo is a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer residing in Phoenix, AZ. He has toured the world, appeared on television, and operated his own studio. Currently, he is director of dance at The Rock Phoenix. He joins Lenore in the studio at Alice Cooper's Solid Rock to discuss his storied career in the entertainment industry. Connect with Hodgie Jo on Facebook and Instagram: @hodgiejo

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    39 mins
  • Episode 7: Randy Spencer
    Sep 28 2023

    Randy Spencer is our very own director of Partnerships & Consulting here at Alice Cooper's Solid Rock. Randy has created a multi-faceted career for himself in the music business; artist manager, music journalist, music consultant, Nashville record label owner, and partnerships developer are some hats he’s worn over the years. In today's episode of The Rock Show, Randy discusses alternative paths to success in the music industry.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 6: Mike Bolenbach
    Sep 14 2023

    Mike Bolenbach is a producer, audio engineer, recording studio designer, and owner of the acclaimed Full Well Recording Studio in Phoenix, AZ. Mike joins us on the show to discuss his colorful career in the recording arts, including his funniest stories, favorite projects, and best advice for interns in the audio business. Mike is a longtime audio production instructor at Alice Cooper's Solid Rock, in addition to being a respected music technologies instructor at Phoenix Community College. Connect with him on his Instagram: @bolenbach.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 5: Dorsten
    Jul 20 2023

    Featured on this episode of The Rock Show is Dorsten, a brother-sister indie duo from Phoenix, AZ. Today, Dorsten discusses their tour in London, England, as well as their recent EP, which they were invited to record at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. The two are proud to be involved in Solid Rock teen centers; Sophie is a Proof is in the Pudding finalist, and instructor at our Mesa teen center, while Alex is a Proof winner and guest judge. Check out Dorsten's music on Instagram: @dorstenmusic

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    33 mins