Interview with Smeg of King Kurt
January 23, 2011
Interview by: Dod M.
Big Wheel Overseas Correspondent
After seeing King Kurt last year at Rebellion and again a couple of month’s later in Aberdeen, both were great gigs. I managed to catch up with singer Smeg, who is a great front man, jumps about the stage and pulls some of the best and funniest faces I’ve seen. With more shows lined up in 2011 this will be a good year for King Kurt. Read more
Strung Out Preview: at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on January 30, 2011
January 7, 2011
This band of natives from Simi Valley, California came together in 1992 and they have been playing consistently since. With 7 albums to their credit along with EPs and comps, no one would ever say that these guys have been taking it easy. Recently Chris Aiken spent some of his limited relaxation time with us and just had a nice conversation. Read more
Lit Preview – at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA – January 29, 2011
January 3, 2011
Orange County has always been the one place on the musical map the seems to breed bands that break out to even larger audiences well beyond the confines of The Orange Curtain and Lit is no exception. Kevin Baldes the bassist for Lit recently sat in for an interview to give some background, some insights as well as talk about everyone's favorite hangout in Fullerton. Read more
Interview with Colin McFaull of Cocksparrer
November 22, 2010
Interview by: Dod M.
Big Wheel Overseas Correspondent
I have got to know the Cocksparrer guys really well and last month they played Glasgow for the first time in 27 years. It was a totally awesome show, one of the best I’ve ever seen. I even got my own nickname from them – Dob, courtesy of Steve Bruce at a signing of his book he couldn’t hear me say Dod so I became Dob and it has stuck. They also have a song featured in the new Jackass movie. Colin has kindly agreed to answer some questions. Read more
X Preview – at the House of Blues on The Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, CA on December 15 and at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA December 17, 2010
November 3, 2010
For those in the Los Angeles and Orange County area during the holiday season it means that X will be playing some shows and this year is no different. Over the years that this band has been around, they have remained a staple in any enlightened music fan's collection of music, and seeing them perform live every year has become an unbroken holiday tradition. With the busy schedules Read more
Frank Turner Interview
October 28, 2010
Interview by: J. Moncrief
Big Wheel Music Scene Reporter
Folk Musician/Songwriter Frank Turner has been creating quite a buzz lately. He's on a big nationwide tour right now with Social Distortion. He took some time out of his busy schedule to visit with us. Here's what he had to say…… Read more




