Musicians

A Chat With Swans’ Michael Gira…

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Michael Gira. Michael is best known as the founder, guitarist and singer for the band Swans. He’s also played with the bands Angels of Light and World of Skin. See Swans live on Sept. 20 at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis!

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An Evening With 38 Special’s Don Barnes…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Don Barnes. Don is best known as the singer, guitarist and founder for the band 38 Special. Known for hits like Rockin’ into the Night, Caught Up in You and Hold On Loosely, 38 Special has been making music for nearly…

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An Evening With Girlschool’s Kim McAuliffe…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Kim McAuliffe. Kim is best known as the singer, guitarist and founder of the band Girlschool. Known for songs like Hit and Run, C’mon Let’s Go and Please Don’t Touch, Girlschool has been making music since 1978. During the show she discussed…

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A Chat With Venrez’s Steven “Ven” Berez…

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Steven “Ven” Berez. Ven is best known as the founder and frontman for the band Venrez. The new Venrez album Purgatory Awaits is out now! See them Aug. 16 with Buckcherry and L.A. Guns at Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Mankato!

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A Chat With Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz…

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Eugene Hütz. Eugene is best known as the founder and singer for the band Gogol Bordello. He’s also an actor, having appeared in films like Kill Your Idols, Everything is Illuminated and Filth and Wisdom. See Gogol Bordello on July 25th at First Avenue…

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An Evening With TAD’s Tad Doyle…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Tad Doyle. Tad is best known as the founder and frontman for the band TAD. He also played with bands like Hog Molly and Brothers of the Sonic Cloth. During the show he discussed running Witch Ape Studio, his thoughts on…

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An Evening With Kansas’ Richard Williams…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Richard Williams. Richard is best known as the founder and guitarist for Kansas. He’s played on hits liker Dust in the Wind, Carry On Wayward Son, Point of Know Return and many more. During the show he discussed the 50th anniversary…

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An Evening With W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Blackie Lawless. Blackie is best known as the founder and singer for the band W.A.S.P. He also played in bands like Circus Circus and London. During the show he discussed his experience battling the Parents Music Resource Center, his memories of appearing…

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A Chat With Haken’s Ross Jennings…

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musician Ross Jennings. Ross is best known as the founder and singer for the band Haken. He’s also played with bands like Redados and Novena. See Haken on June 2 at the Fine Line in Minneapolis!

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An Evening With Helloween’s Markus Grosskopf…

Check Playlist This episode of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with musician Markus Grosskopf. Markus is best known as the founder and bassist for the band Helloween. He has played on every Helloween album since 1985. During the show he discussed the last self-titled Helloween album, what it’s like having original members Kai…

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