Episodes: 97
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 857 subscribers
Instagram: 478 followers
Publicly listed emails
cris@bandstofans.com
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Cris Cohen - Podcast host and interviewer focused on the creative processes, career paths, and music of professional musicians.
Joel Hoekstra - Writing Vocal Melodies On Guitar, The Making Of Joel Hoekstra's 13's Album From The Fade, Lyric Writing, And Pursuing A Career As A Working Musician.
Ron Bumblefoot Thal - His Album Returns, Instrumental Songwriting, Composing As If Scoring An Imaginary Film, Collaborations With Steve Vai And Brian May, And Artistic Authenticity.
Graham Jones - Haircut 100's Album Boxing The Compass, The Band's Return After A Lengthy Hiatus, Eclectic Musical Influences, Live Performance, And Creative Perspective.
Nick Heyward - Haircut 100's Album Boxing The Compass, The Band's Return After A Lengthy Hiatus, Eclectic Musical Influences, Live Performance, And Creative Perspective.
Dennis Atlas - The Making Of His Album Principle, Instrumental And Lyric-driven Songwriting, Collaboration, Metaphor, Personal Struggles, And Optimism In Lyrics.
Joel Hoekstra
September 25, 2026
Joel Hoekstra has played guitar for Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Cher, and before that he did everything from wedding gigs to playing bass for the Turtles. Through it all he has kept making his own music with Joel Hoekstra's 13, whose latest album, From the Fade, is its heaviest yet. In our conversation, he talks about writing vocal melodies on guitar first, and he laughs at the angry mood behind the lyrics of "Misunderstood." He also explains why his goal was always...
Bumblefoot
September 18, 2026
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Asia / Sons of Apollo / Guns N’ Roses) talks about his album, Returns, how creating instrumental songs can be like scoring an imaginary movie, collaborating with Steve Vai and Brian May, and letting the art be what it is going to be. “Whatever feels right and gives a genuine piece of your soul to somebody for them to experience and connect with.”
Haircut 100 - Boxing the Compass
September 09, 2026
It’s amazing what a 40-year hiatus can lead to. I spoke with Nick Heyward and Graham Jones of Haircut 100 about Boxing the Compass, their first album since the early 80s. We discussed the eclectic nature of this album and how that relates to the title, how they kind of like it when a string breaks during a concert, and that perspective is one of the key elements to creativity.
Sixty Scales and the Truth with Niels Guns · High booking difficulty · < 100 listeners
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Bands To Fans typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional recording or touring musicians, songwriters, and band members with released music, recognized credits, a current project, or a distinctive perspective on the creative and performance process. Common among recent guests: Released albums or singles; Professional recording or touring credits; Membership in recognized bands or collaborations with established artists. Recent guests include Joel Hoekstra, Ron Bumblefoot Thal, and Graham Jones.
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