Iron City Rocks

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Episode 367: Bruce Watson of Foreigner, Ali McManus and Tom Griesgraber

In Episode 367 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we are joined by Foreigner’s Bruce Watson.  Bruce has been touring and performing with Foreigner since 2011.  Chris has recorded with the likes of Christina Aguilera, BB King,  Rod Stewart, Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Leonard Cohen, and many others.  Bruce talks with about their current tour of the US and their big summer tour with Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience.  We also discuss Foreigner‘s new live CD/DVD collection, Foreigner With The 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus.

Then we introduce you to Ali McManus who has just released her debut EP UnbreakableUnbreakable was produced by none other than Jack Douglas (Aerosmith/Beatles).  Ali shares her incredible story and the positive message in her music with us.

Finally we learn about the Chapman Stick with musician Tom Griesgraber who is performing in Pittsburgh in March.  A Berklee school musician, Tom explains the intricacies of the 12 string instrument and what its capabilities are.