Road Life with Rick Monroe Podcast

Touring merchandise manager/seller. Saving Abel - Rick Monroe - Pop Evil - Atreyu - Jacob Banks and more to come 

American rock singer and guitarist. He got his start playing with Vic Amato, Andy Dennen and Al Lesert in the band Cirrus, in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan, playing many gigs in West Michigan before joining Ted Nugent in 1978. n 1988 he joined Humble Pie Since 2000, Huhn was the lead vocalist for another classic rock act, Foghat.

Alan Beeler Bass Player for Rick Monroe and the Hitmen has always loved going deep, so it makes sense that he would pick up a bass. He currently resides with his mother and cat, as most bass players do, and enjoys the meth-like high of going through excel spreadsheets and color coding various lengths of wire. He also plays the banjo…'nuff said, am I right?”

Scott Bartlett is best known as the lead guitarist for Southern Rock group Saving Abel (“Addicted”, “18 Days”) but has been creating music under his own brand for years as well.  Bartlett's original music has been described as “decidedly southern rock” influenced heavily by his favorite group, The Allman Brothers Band. He says, “I'm a singer-songwriter that writes from experience, but to me it can all be categorized as rock n' roll. That's because of the way I play guitar.” In 2014 he released his first EP as a solo artist followed by multiple independent releases as well as several tracks as part of a duo dubbed, “Mad Souls.” His current single, “Sweeter Than Whiskey”, was released in March and is quickly proving to be a fan favorite. Always looking for growth and expansion opportunities, he recently purchased Young Avenue Sound, a first of its kind recording studio in Memphis.   While touring with Saving Abel keeps his calendar full in addition to his independent touring, he has grown and diversified his personal brand by creating and promoting his own custom clothing line under the umbrella of The SB Creations. For additional information on Scott, please visit www.thescottbartlett.com.  You can find his music streaming across all platforms.    

Shawn Drover is a Canadian musician, best known for his work with the American heavy metal band Megadeth. He began playing the drums at the age of 13. In 1993 he founded the Canadian power metal band, Eidolon, with his brother Glen. He uses Sabian cymbals and Yamaha drums, Pro-mark drum sticks, Toca Percussion, Evans Drumheads and Extreme Isolation headphones. After ten years in Megadeth, Drover announced his departure from the band on November 25, 2014, the same day that guitarist Chris Broderick also left the band.[1] The pair formed the extreme metal supergroup Act of Defiance together in late 2014.

Alex Reymundo with two 1hour specials Red-Nexican & ALMA Award winning Hick-Spanic that aired on Showtime, Comedy Central & NETFLIX; Reymundo’s comedy style appeals to all demographics. Three words describe him best … FUNNY as HELL. Alex Reymundo and Ron White own & operate Number JUAN Tequila, a small batch, hand crafted, award winning Tequila Alex’s exposure to LIVE standup began in Arlington, TX in 1988. Reymundo proudly boasts about serving Ron White Tequila & a Budweiser right before he hit the stage on Tatersalad’s amateur comedy debut. The two Texas comics emerged & traveled the nation together for the first few years of their early careers. Five years of road gigging throughout the mid-west led Reymundo to Los Angeles where he discovered an exploding Latino comedy scene. It wasn’t long before Alex was touring with Paul Rodriguez. The timing was right, Alex emerged and hit the national scene on Paramount Picture’s “The Original Latin Kings of Comedy” along side Paul Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, George Lopez & Joey Medina.

Nashville drummer Zack Stewart was born in Owensboro, KY. Zack began playing drums at the age of 10 when his parents bought him a snare drum. Along with playing in local bands Zack was also a member of his school’s music program. After high school Zack went on to attend the University of Kentucky and then the Percussion Institute of Technology. At PIT Zack had the opportunity to study with some of the best players and teachers in World. While at PIT he was offered a full-time touring position with The Van-Dells, this led to him relocating to Nashville in the spring of 2005. Since coming to Nashville Zack has gone on to work with many different artists including Josh Thompson, Rick Monroe, Sean McConnell, Josh Gracin, Lindsey Ell and has toured all the over the US, Europe, and parts of South America. Currently Zack tours with country singer Jerrod Niemann. When he’s not on the road Zack maintains a busy teaching schedule as well as conducting clinics and master classes throughout the South and Mid-West. In 2013 Zack became the Percussion Coordinator for the 24-time State Champion McGavock High School Band Program.

Debra Dunning is an American actress, model, executive producer, host, spokesperson and comedian. Wikipedi  Her current gig as Hostess for Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Round-Up We talk bout that and much more. 

Donald Jamieson is best known as a co-host of VH1 Classic's hit heavy metal talk show series That Metal Show, where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience. Rolling Stone dubbed the program one of the "50 Best Reasons to Watch TV". But there's more, a lot more!!!!!

Johnny David Damon is a former American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2012. During his MLB career, Damon played for the Kansas City Royals (1995–2000), Oakland Athletics(2001), Boston Red Sox (2002–05), New York Yankees (2006–09), Detroit Tigers (2010), Tampa Bay Rays (2011), and Cleveland Indians(2012). Damon also played for the Thailand national baseball team and was a member of the squad for the 2013 World Baseball Classic  qualifiers.  2× All-Star (2002, 2005) 2× World Series champion (2004, 2009) AL stolen base leader (2000)

Seattle WA bred Darci Carlson delivers an energy packed performance with a lived-in voice that is both aggressive and smokey-sweet. Her well crafted songs are reminiscent of past Outlaw greats Tanya Tucker and Hank Jr. - True Country music that punctuates like the aftertaste of a fine whiskey.

Marshal Dutton is an American-born singer, songwriter and guitarist. Dutton is best known for currently being the lead singer of the band Hinder He has also seen success as the part-time lead vocalist and full-time lead guitarist in his former band Faktion. As well as his newest project Dangerous Hippies with fellow Hinder member Cody Hanson. This is a pretty no holds barred conversation about stepping into a crazy situation & finding his own voice! Love this guy and so will you. #roadlife #podcast

Michele Zimmerman is the VP for Dealership For Life Automotive Loyalty Program. She's spent 18 yrs on the road doing sales, training, consulting, software development. All in automotive field. She's logged 1.8 million miles as well over 1000 flights. Michele grew up in PA and her hobbies are golf & sewing. Favorite place, beach. Which with her schedule it's hard to believe she gets to there very often! 

Tommy Sommers says "Photography is my true passion. I find the artistic angle the most appealing part of it. Going for the most unique and beautiful photos are always the goal for me. That's what makes your event come to life by creating memorable moments that are unique" and if you have ever seen his concert photos, he nails it! He is also part of the Three Sides of the Coin Podcast which is a KISS talk show featuring Michael Brandvold, Tommy Sommers, Mark Cicchini and Lisa Martini

Nicholas Ley is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Oklahoma City, Okla. As one half of the Flaming Lips' drumming duo, the Brothers Grïïīn, Nicholas has performed live on five continents as well as headlined countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Sydney Festival, and Iceland Airwaves.  He’s also performed on various television shows including “Saturday Night Live,” “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “The MTV Video Music Awards,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Conan,” and IFC's hit sitcom “Portlandia.”  Most recently, the Flaming Lips collaborated with Miley Cyrus on her latest release, “Miley Cyrus and her Dead Pets” and served as her backing band in support of her “Milky Milky Milk” tour.

Paradise Kitty is a band of five badass babes born and bred on Guns N' Roses bombastic 1987 debut, Appetite for Destruction. With serious metal honed chops and raucous reverence for the Sunset Strip warriors that took Hollywood and the world by storm, they are a sexy, smouldering, dead serious tribute that's out to get GN'R fans far and wide. Comprised of veteran L.A. based drummer, Rachael Rine, frenetic frontwoman, Jenna Syde, and a revolving cast of some of the best female string players on the Sunset Strip, Paradise Kitty is poised to kick in your door, blow your roof off and vandalize you authentic Axl, Slash, Duff, Izzy and Steven loving hearts. Welcome to the new goddess infused jungle, boys and girls. Paradise Kitty if coming to your town and it will be effin' crazy. - Lonn Friend  

Rudy Helmuth is one of seven people traveling with the Budweiser Clydesdales. Helmuth, an Iowa native. It's amazing to hear all that goes into showing these legendary horses.

Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.) is the Sr. VP of the Folds of Honor Foundation a Veteran’s charity which provides the spouses and children of the fallen and wounded educational scholarships. Additionally, he is a Founding member of Warriors for Freedom Foundation a leadership institute focused on the mental, physical and wellness support of our wounded Veterans and their families. He is the spokesperson for AROGA Health. Finally, Major Ed is the Founder of Warrior Nation, a movement focused on the rights of liberty, freedom and patriotism with an autobiography entitled Warrior for Freedom: Challenge, Triumph and Change, the Major Ed Pulido Story.

Bill “The GolfFather” Cuebas from BiGGs Talk Golf was born in the BIG APPLE aka NYC. Although being raised in the Bronx, he spent a lot of his childhood in Manhattan.  He currently resides in parts unknown in a far far place called Florida.    Hear how this guy from the Bronx became the GolFather and a huge supporter of Fold Of Honor.

Jessica Watkins is a New York City based standup comedian, actress and filmmaker. Originally from East Nashville, Tennessee, Jessica moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. On December 22, 2014 Jessica completed an 8th month walk across America where she covered over 1,800 miles by foot. Watkins left from Lewes, DE in April pushing a cart west, performing standup at comedy rooms across the country along her way.

Michael "FatDag" Daggett brings focus to WHY you must go all in to fight obesity! 3-Time National Award Winner 27-Year Military Veteran Top-Ranked Podcaster Motivational Speaker Non-Profit Leader

This episode of Roadlife Podcast is with my buddy Bubba Geurts the true Road Warrior. Having done merch, security, tech, production and everything in between for Buckcherry Three Days Grace In This Moment Halestorm & many more.

Ricky Mendez is an implementational speaker that creates lasting change, increases revenue and helps leaders achieve a higher quality of life. He has worked with major corporations like The Home Depot, Sears & Costco.  "I have learned that the greatest force in the world, besides love, is contribution. As my mentors have taught me – the secret to living is giving"

Arlis Albritton, This Florida native drove to Nashville with more dreams in his pocket than money. His determination and passion for music drove him to do all he could to put himself in the thick of the music industry. Within two years he was working in the mailroom at the Country Music Association and then FAME Music Publishing as the “tape copy guy.” While at FAME Music, Arlis learned his songwriting craft, along with making many key contacts. After leaving FAME, Arlis got his first major cut on Diamond Rio. Arlis started writing full time, getting numerous cuts on acts like Julie Roberts, Keith Anderson, Jeff Bates, Halfway To Hazard and John Michael Montgomery to name a few. More recently Luke Bryan cut “Too Damn Young” on Luke’s triple platinum album Tailgates and Tanlines. Arlis also had the honor of co-producing his song “Good Morning Sunrise” on Jamey Johnson’s Grammy and ACM nominated album. Arlis saw some chart success with “Won’t Be Lonely Long” by Josh Thompson, reaching number 25 on the Billboard charts. Arlis’s songs have been placed in Nissan commercials as well as the television show “The Voice”

DRUMMER / ACTOR / SPEAKER / AUTHOR / EDUCATOR / PRODUCER Rich Redmond is an award winning recording and touring drummer based in Nashville and Los Angeles. As an in demand artist, Rich has recorded/toured/performed with: Jason Aldean, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Joe Perry, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Eric Church, Deana Carter, Montgomery Gentry, Alabama, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Travis Tritt, Emily West, Chris Cornell, Kelsea Ballerini and many others. 26 #1 hits / Voted "Country Drummer of The Year" by Modern Drummer magazine in 2016, 2017 & 2018

Pat Finn is an American film and television actor, born in Evanston, Illinois, USA as Patrick Cassidy Finn. He is an actor and writer, known for The Middle (2009), It's Complicated (2009) and I Am Chris Farley (2015).

Erik Turner is best known as the rhythm guitarist in American glam metal band Warrant. Turner co-founded Warrant in Los Angeles, California in July 1984 with bassist Jerry Dixon.

Hollywood Yates - is the complete Entertainer. Best known for his character of Wolf on American Gladiators. Now he's Kicking Ass on the Southern Rock Scene! Outlaw by Birth, King by Right!

Grant Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and former goaltending coach for the Arizona Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He is best remembered for a decade of stellar play for the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. He won a total of five Stanley Cups and was a six time All-Star. 

In 1984 when Tommy began a career as a patrol officer patrolling the streets of Tennessee. After a few years on the road, he became a Sergeant over a juvenile unit at a local sheriff's dept. During this time in law enforcement he developed the nickname "Lambo". The nickname "Lambo" stuck with him throughout the years. After leaving the law enforcement in 1996, he pursued a different career and started his own business handling personal security. This took him all over the globe. During his travels, he visited local speed/hot rod shops all over the world. This developed into the idea of branding Lambo's Chop Shop Apparel Company and Lambo's Social Club was born!

Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Royal Bliss has been making their mark for years with a consistent work ethic of writing, recording, and touring that have helped build the success of the band.  Their wide variety of influences from Johnny Cash to Led Zeppelin mold the sound that is uniquely theirs and cannot be denied.  Their music speaks to the common man, tells a story and rocks out with a good party crowd, all the while being delivered by the inimitable deep and raspy voice of front man, Neal Middleton.

David Koechner Actor, writer and producer David Koechner is well-known for his roles as Todd Packer on “The Office” and Champ Kind from “Anchorman” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” Koechner recently starred in Legendary’s “Krampus” and Roadside Attraction’s “Priceless.” On the small screen, he appears in Showtime's "Twin Peaks," Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” CBS's "Superior Donuts," IFC's "Stan vs Evil" and voices reoccurring characters on FOX’s “American Dad” and Netflix’s “F is for Family” and “All Hail King Julien.”   An alumnus of Chicago’s Second City Theater, Koechner got his first break as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” and since has become an instantly recognizable face appearing in more than 170 films and television shows. Additional notable film credits include “Waiting,” “Out Cold,” “Talladega Nights,” “Get Smart,” “Extract,” “Thank You for Smoking,” “A Haunted House,” “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” and the dark, twisted, film festival award-winning thriller, "Cheap Thrills."    When not filming, Koechner performs live stand-up comedy across the country and creates original content videos for his YouTube channel, “Full On Koechner.” He also co-hosts Big Slick Celebrity Weekend - an annual charity event benefitting Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City - with fellow KC natives, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis and Eric Stonestreet. Koechner currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif. with his wife and five children.

Self taught in graphic design, photography, and videography. I did not attend any classes or special schooling. My work speaks for itself. I have worked for myself since 2008. I have worked for big companies all the way down to "mom & pop" businesses. I am very experienced in marketing, advertising, social media, design, and video. Learning everything in my industry on my own I feel has made me even better than those fresh out of college because I learned everything first hand and had to solve problems you can't teach in school. I am a very motivated, skilled, and naturally creative artist.

Mitch Arnold is seriously one of the most groovy energetic souls you'll ever see front a band with some of the hardest working and talented musicians you'll ever meet. Do not miss this episode and check out all things Wayland

Rock is dead, they say? Hogwash. Don’t even bring up such an idea with the four-piece Cullman, Alabama-bred rockers Shallow Side, who have taken it to be their personal holy mission to spread the glory of modern rock & roll as far and as wide as they can to anyone who will listen. “The energy and excitement of rock & roll is missing nowadays, and we need it now more than ever,” believes Shallow Side’s frontman, vocalist Eric Boatright. “Our goal is that we want to revitalize that entire genre and remind the world how rock & roll can be such a strong force in everyone’s lives.”

Jamo has been playing drums since early grade schooL and played in every incarnation of music school had to offer.  Joined a band in high school called Prowler playing places around the Milwaukee area. Then it transitioned to a band called Idols of American Youth  Then moving down to Florida with a band called  Kid Gypsy. We played the a circuit clubs for about 3 years. Then he started drum teching for then playing with Gregg Allman, Allman Brothers  !  Now doing recording projects with the likes of Michael Wagener and still doing a few Allman family gigs and currently out teching for Ricky Martin. 

John Oakes has experience producing a number of events including Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, Lost Highway, MuscleKingz Music Festival and Car Show, MOJO Craft Beer and Music Festival. In 2005, Oakes teamed up with Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Creative Artists Agency agent Darryl Eaton and music industry entrepreneur John Reese, securing Rockstar Energy Drink as the title sponsor of the Taste of Chaos Festival, which was held annually from 2005 through 2010, touring both in the United States and more than 20 countries around the world. In 2007, the team founded the Mayhem Festival, an annual touring heavy metal music festival in America that toured through 2015. He's also developed a number of motorcycle and auto lifestyle events including Southern California's Lost Highway fest.

Robert Anthony Gamez is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour & is getting ready join the Champions Tour

Bass Player for Saving Abel - former bass player for GRAMMY Nominated - Multi Platinum Selling Rock Band Tantric Award Winning Music Producer

Phillip "Phil" Parsons, is a former NASCAR driver and owner of Phil Parsons Racing. He is also the younger brother of the late 1973 Winston Cup champion and former NBC/TNT commentator Benny Parsons

Shawn Nauman AKA #bestdrumtechever talks about his job as Drum Tech for Donnie Marple (Lee Brice/The Love Cannons)

James "Jim" Florentine is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author and television personality. He is best known for co-hosting That Metal Show on VH1 Classic, as well as voicing several characters on Crank Yankers including Special Ed and Bobby Fletcher. He hosts a popular podcast called Comedy Metal Midgets since 2011 and has a radio show on Ozzy's Boneyard channel on Sirius/XM. To date he has released 6 stand-up CDs, 2 comedy specials, 6 prank call CDs called Terrorizing Telemarketers and 3 hidden camera DVDs called Meet The Creeps. Everybody Is Awful: (Except You!)

WAYLAND is a four piece, blue-collar American band from Wayland, Michigan who began selling out venues all across the midwest in 2010 before relentlessly traveling the United States over 300 days per year for the past five years. Committed to their roots and their songwriting, you cannot pigeonhole their sound into a genre, as every verse is penned from their heart telling tales of their stage to stage gypsy lifestyle. Comprised of Mitch Arnold on vocals, Phillip Vilenski on lead guitar, Dean Pizzazz on bass, and Nigel Dupree on drums, WAYLAND is a modern take on their vintage influences.


Mike Lingerfelt is a NASCAR Front Tire Changer who has contributed to 5 Monster Energy Series championships with some amazing stories like the time he suffered a fractured left femur when he was accidentally hit by Tony Stewart during the 2000 Daytona 500 and many more!

From the Sunset Strip to the blues world to the road, Sam has some gathered some amazing knowledge from artists like Great White to Osee Anderson

Mark has driven some amazing people in his time behind the wheel. He gives us some insight to one of the most important jobs on tour, the person that gets you from show to show safely. He even tells a few great stories about a few of his passengers too.

Fred tells an amazing story of his father's love for the United States that drove him to leave his Country of Holland and find his way through the crazy world of the music industry.

Jeremy tells about going from playing his church in Raleigh, NC to being a highly in demand touring and session drummer in Nashville.