Fans In Motion

FANS IN MOTION FEST 2 IS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED! After the incredible success of our first Fans In Motion Fest — where the energy was electric, the vibes were unmatched, and everyone left with memories they’re still talking about — we’re taking it to the next level! Get ready for Fans In Motion Fest 2 — bigger, better, and even more epic than before! More guests, more activities, more surprises, and nonstop excitement all weekend long. This is the one you don’t want to miss. Whether you came last time or this is your first year, FIM Fest 2 is going to be legendary!!

PART ONE: The Untold Story of Damon Johnson & the Birth of Brother Cane! In this fantastic first part of our in-depth interview with Damon Johnson (founder of Brother Cane), we dive deep into his incredible journey from the backroads of Alabama to the stages of rock ‘n’ roll history. We cover: • Growing up in Alabama and falling in love with music • Grinding on the local music circuit • His first big break with Split The Dark • Joining Witness and Delta Rebels • The wild Chyld era • And finally… the moment Brother Cane was born! Raw stories, early struggles, key turning points, and the spark that started one of the most underrated rock bands of the 90s. If you love real rock history, band origins, and honest musician interviews — this one’s for you!

Night Ranger Assistant Tour Manager Angela Hemingway Reveals Her Wild Ride from Michigan Guitarist to Rock Tour Life! In this must-watch episode, we sit down with Angela Hemingway — the powerhouse Tour Assistant keeping the legendary Night Ranger machine running on the road! Hailing from Michigan, Angela grew up with a guitar in her hands, dreaming of a life in music. She went on to earn a degree in Entertainment Business and Recording Arts, then launched her career at Sonic Magic Studios as a Dialogue & ADR Editor. But the pull of the music world was too strong… so she steered her course straight into the industry and eventually landed one of the most coveted gigs out there: joining the Night Ranger camp! Angela opens up about: • Her early days shredding guitar in Michigan • Breaking into the entertainment business • The transition from studio life to full-time tour chaos • What it’s REALLY like working with Night Ranger legends every single day • Insider tips for anyone chasing a career in music or on the road If you’re a Night Ranger fan, a guitar player, an aspiring tour manager, or just love raw behind-the-scenes rock stories — this one’s for you!

In this episode we sit down with veteran rock merchandiser Ricky Lathrop! Ricky currently helps run the Night Ranger merchandise operation and has spent years working with huge acts including REO Speedwagon and Sammy Hagar. He just landed one of the most talked-about gigs in rock right now — official merchandiser for the upcoming Triumph tour! We dive into: • What it really takes to run merch on major rock tours • Behind-the-scenes stories from REO Speedwagon and Sammy Hagar • How he scored the Triumph tour • The current state of band merchandise in 2026 • Tips for fans and future merchandisers A must-watch for any Night Ranger, Triumph, REO Speedwagon, or Sammy Hagar fan! What’s your favorite classic rock band merch of all time? Let us know in the comments!

Band vs Brand – The ultimate showdown in rock music! In this deep dive, we explore the timeless debate: When does a rock band stop being just a group of musicians and start becoming a full-blown brand? From legendary logos and endless merch empires to the fight for authenticity vs. commercialization, we break down how the music industry turned rock into big business.

PART TWO of our deep dive into the electrifying world of classic rock production in this must-listen episode, where I sit down with Grammy-nominated maestro Ron Nevison—the engineering & producing wizard behind some of the biggest albums in music history. Many of us know Ron as the producer the fantastic Damn Yankees records and the Night Ranger reunion record “Neverland”! These episodes cover it all! From his early days cutting his teeth on The Who’s explosive Quadrophenia (complete with wild tales of Keith Moon’s chaotic genius and Pete Townshend’s quadraphonic vision) to engineering Led Zeppelin’s monumental Physical Graffiti alongside Jimmy Page’s meticulous studio sorcery, Ron pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes sessions that defined an era. But that’s just the warmup: Hear how Ron resurrected Heart’s career with powerhouse hits like “Alone” and “These Dreams,” tamed the bombast of KISS’s Crazy Nights, and infused Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ultimate Sin with razor-sharp edge. With over 100 million albums sold and Billboard’s Top-5 Producer nods under his belt, Ron shares unfiltered stories of clashing egos, technical triumphs, and the raw magic of capturing lightning in a bottle—from Bad Company’s gritty debuts to Damn Yankees’ arena anthems. Whether you’re a die-hard Zeppelin fan or just love the untold stories of rock’s golden age, this episode is your backstage pass to the sounds that still shake the world. Tune in for laughs, legends, and lessons from a lifetime in the mix.

Join us for a recap of the crazy antics that went down in Fort Wayne during the Night Ranger concert and FIM Fest! From Brad crashing our hotel lobby party the night before, to the band photobombing our preshow FIM pic, to them busting out some ridiculously deep tracks… to all the shenanigans we got up to Friday night at FIM Fest… the raffle, the unreleased tracks… we’re covering it all, folks!

On this awesome episode, we kick things off with all the juicy updates for the FANS IN MOTION FEST! Some super important hotel deets are shared, plus we announce the FIM Raffle, because who doesn’t love a good raffle? We also show off some of the fantastically cool items donated by the band and others. Who’s ready to hear some unreleased tracks by Jack, Brad, and Kelly? We’ve got the scoop on when they’ll be played at FIM Fest! We dish out the latest Night Ranger news and show announcements, and flaunt some of the newest Rubicon and Night Ranger memorabilia additions. Finally, we wrap things up with a rundown of life on the road with the band for their shows in Prestonsburg and Florence, Kentucky, and that private show with Ted Nugent, because, why not?

Eddie & Jason from the Night Ranger tribute band “Sentimental Street” join the podcast this week! This terrific tribute band covers all aspects of the classic Night Ranger catalog! They give us the whole story on how the band came to be, on how they choose which songs to cover, and the complexity of learning all those great NR songs!

Keri Kelli & Greg Koch stop by the podcast to share everything there is to know about Metal Warrior! Many of you know Keri Kelli as the guitarist in Night Ranger and Greg Koch as the co-founder of the legendary craft beer company Stone Brewing. This project though, has no rules! Metal Warrior is the most unique band across the galaxies comprising a whole universe of stories, characters, graphic novels, music, and apparel. They are Warriors who fight, kick, smash, and rock their music across the Time Space Dimension Construct (TSDC)! Keri & Greg give us the details on how a project of this magnitude goes from concept to a finished product! We talk about how the songwriting and the story concept are interwoven! So sit back, grab your favorite beer, and listen to the wild adventures of Pskydin, Queen Va, Torq & Quanndamm!!