Denman Ricci, Author at First Angel Media

Articles Music ReviewsThe Drive Back Home, “Come and Find Me”, is a Real Life Journey

Denman RicciMarch 21, 2023

Hello Music Fans! Denman here! It’s been a long time since I last put a review out and this one is actually long overdue! This is a review of ‘Come and Find Me’, which is the debut album of The Drive Back Home, out of Louisville, KY. Originally released in December of 2022, so even though it is late, consider it a late Christmas Present, as we go into spring (hopefully!). This album slaps at...

ArticlesThe Drive Back Home’s Homage to Tony Hawk’s Underground Game

Denman RicciMarch 22, 2022

So, there was a hugely popular video game called Tony Hawk’s Underground that came out in the early 2000’s. If you were a kid born in the ‘90’s, this game was life! Nico Ricci was one of those kids. Within the game, there is a gap called “Alex’s Iced Tea”, and now there is a song called “Alex’s Iced Tea“, written by that kid Nico Ricci, and performed by the band The Drive Back Home!...

Music ReviewsEntries: A Collaborative Collection of Musical Alchemy by Caleb Straus

Denman RicciApril 27, 2021

First off, if you don’t know Caleb Straus, you need to get to know him. Add him to your playlist. To listen to his music is to know him. You can feel his pain. It is so raw, and you can’t help but to stare it in the face and go on an incredible journey with it. For First Angel Media, I was given the task to review the output of a project from Caleb;...

InterviewsAn Interview with Miss Freddye

Denman RicciApril 7, 2020

I was fortunate enough to chat with Blues Diva, Miss Freddye, who was the 2018 Blues Foundation Double Nominee for Best Emerging Artist and the Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female). Miss Freddye, tell us how you got your start, and why you wanted to sing the blues. I started singing at a young age with some neighborhood kids. I did not think I could sing. Started singing in church at 15 and, oh boy!...

InterviewsOne on One With Xander Demos

Denman RicciJanuary 4, 2020

I was fortunate enough to chat with Xander Demos, of Xander Demos Band (XDB), formerly of Ghost of War and Sabbath Judas Sabbath. I have been a big fan of Xander’s after seeing XDB open up for Stryper at the old Altar Bar. Here is our conversation: 1) First of…where in the hell did you learn to shred like you do?? Well, first of all, thank you for the compliment! As far as where I...

InterviewsRod Wilkins Interview

Denman RicciNovember 30, 2019

Name: Rod Wilkins I got to chat with Rod Wilkins from Rod Wilkins and the L.O.C. band recently. Rod Wilkins is from the Connellsville Area and has been an active musician for many years. The L.O.C. band members Dan Jones (drummer) & Fancy Mike Hixson (bassist) are also from Connellsville. Guitarist Denman Dennis Ricci resides in Plum while newcomer and guitarist ‘Sid’ Jason Sadekoski lives in Greensburg. Position in the band: Songwriter, Singer, All Guitars,...

InterviewsFrantic Amber – An Interview with Vocalist Elizabeth

Denman RicciNovember 6, 2019

Band: Frantic Amber Name: Elizabeth Position in the band: Vocals 1) If you didn’t decide to be in a band, what do you think your passion would be? I am a person of many passions, beside the band I also dance, model and have many creative projects. I guess if I wasn’t in a band I would do something more with my other interests. Or pursue my other career as a software programmer full on...

InterviewsAn Interview with Suzanne DeCree of DiGregorio

Denman RicciApril 22, 2019

Today, I sat down with DiGregorio brainchild & lead guitarist Suzanne DeCree to find out about her history and vision for DiGregorio’s future: Denman: How long have you been playing guitar? Suzanne: Oh dear Lord! It will be 43 years this year. I started noodling with my dad’s old classical guitar when I was 6. But if we’re talking when I seriously started playing….that would be 10 years later. Denman: Do you play any other...

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