Uncategorized - posted on June 6, 2021 by

Michael Staertow chats with Adam Holland on Episode 4 of his “Band Forever Podcast”

Episode 4. Patience Pays Off with Michael Staertow  Get ready for some amazing and hysterical Rock n’ Roll stories as we learn about Michael’s long road to success.  Michael’s story of patience and perseverance pays off in the end as he tours the world with Foreigner lead singer, Lou Gramm. We also learn of his time in the Rock n’ Roll Fantasy Camp and with Slaughter. He has met and played with so many music legends on his road to success. Michael tells us all of the details!

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Uncategorized - posted on June 6, 2021 by

Michael Staertow Gets Melted – By Frankie Hollywood

In this episode of MELTED, Frankie Hollywood interviews Michael Staertow, Iconic Guitarist for Vocal Icon Lou Gramm. He has played all over the world as well as worked at the RnR Fantasy Camp. In addition to playing venues around the world, Michael has performed with Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake), Gene Cornish (The Rascals), Carmine and Vinny Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Black Sabbath) and original Foreigner drummer Dennis Elliott. He also shared the stage with Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers and former Heart guitarist Howard Leese at the _“Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice” _show in 2014, which was broadcast on ABC-TV and On Demand. In 2015, Michael fulfilled a dream by sharing the stage with one of his own guitar heroes, Neal Schon, when Lou Gramm’s band joined Journey in Puerto Rico. Influences from Neal and other legendary guitarists such as Ace Frehley and the late Randy Rhoads can be heard in Michael’s melodic playing, as well as in his compelling interpretation of Foreigner smashes and the Lou Gramm solo classic “Midnight Blue.” http://www.michaelstaertow.com/

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Uncategorized - posted on October 13, 2020 by

Sonic City Council debuts with Michael as their first guest!!

The first Sonic City Council is up! We are officially podcasters. Catch our conversation with Michael Staertow on our maiden voyage. Michael was even kind enough to include some of his unreleased songs for the show! Catch snippets of two upcoming tracks from his upcoming EP during the transitions between the interview. Check out the episode below!!

 

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Uncategorized - posted on September 12, 2020 by

Guitar Speak Podcast talks shop with Michael Staertow!

Michael Staertow joins “Guitar Speak Podcast” host Matt Wakeling to talk about spending several years on the road with Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm, essential sideman tips, Les Pauls, paying it forward and even gives us a sneak peak of his much anticipated solo EP.  LISTEN HERE!

https://guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com/michael-staertow-lou-gramm-slaughter-gsp-140

 

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Uncategorized - posted on April 18, 2020 by

School Of Rock “Remote” Live Q&A with Michael Staertow 4/21/20

Excited to announce that Michael will be participating in a LIVE Q&A with the School Of Rock “remote”, Tuesday 4/21 @ 5pm EST / 2pm PST – Open to ALL #SchoolOfRock students, in partnership with the “Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

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Uncategorized - posted on April 14, 2020 by

Kiki Classic Rock Interviews Michael on Kiki.FM!

Michael Staertow interview – he played alongside Lou Gramm of Foreigner and also jumped into Slaughter and now he’s making music of his own 🙂 Take a ride along to find out what it’s been like for Michael to perform beside an icon of our time.

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Uncategorized - posted on March 27, 2020 by

“The Commute” with Steve Olivas Podcast featuring Michael Staertow

Coming off major gigs with Lou Gramm and with Mark Slaughter, touring musician, Michael Staertow climbs aboard the (crowded!) tour bus — and tells about the life of a gun for hire. He has been a member of several acts moving up through his career, and the journey has been both rewarding and also immensely frustrating. Listen in and learn about what “ten year overnight sensation” really means in this world! *and also the adage “Nice guys keep working”!

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Uncategorized - posted on March 24, 2020 by

Bands To Fans & Michael Staertow via Facebook Live!!

Cris Cohen of Bands To Fans interviews Michael Staertow via Facebook Live recently – their conversation covers what all of us are doing to stay safe, healthy & busy during this uncertain time of the Covid 19 Pandemic…

And what better to do during this brief “Social Distancing” situation than enjoy the video of that podcast below, Enjoy!!

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Uncategorized - posted on January 24, 2020 by

In The Trenches with Ryan Roxie – Episode #7006 featuring guitarist Michael Staertow

In this episode, Ryan sits down with journeyman rock guitarist Michael Staertow (Lou Gramm Band & Slaughter)

ABOUT THE SHOW:

In the Trenches with Ryan Roxie is a podcast hosted by Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie. The show features in depth conversations with the worlds hardest working musicians…the ones that grind, the ones that commit, the ones who make their dreams come true…in the trenches.

 

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Ryan Roxie – Host

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Dave Rattenbury – Euro Team

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Tess Faber – Intro Voice

Mitch Lafon – Executive Producer

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Uncategorized - posted on January 11, 2020 by

ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON presents ZAKK WYLDE (recorded December 13th 2019). Former Lou Gramm guitarist, Michael Staertow, co-hosts.

ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON presents ZAKK WYLDE (recorded December 13th 2019). Former Lou Gramm guitarist, Michael Staertow, co-hosts.  During our conversation, ZAKK discusses the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, Pride & Glory. Also, Zakk reveals if he’ll be playing with Ozzy this summer, starting all over again after Ozzy’s No More Tours Tour, doing a second Pride & Glory album, Zakk Sabbath and re-recording Black Sabbath’s first album, the importance of Hit Singles to Black Label Society, an all French KISS tribute band, Eli Manning and the NY Giants and more.  READ Ultimate Classic Rock’s coverage: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/zakk-… Get your MITCH MERCH here: https://loudtrax.com/Mitch  Twitter: @mitchlafon Instagram: @mitch_lafon

 

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