TESLA 'MONSTER GUTARIST' FRANK HANNON TALKS SOLO ALBUM... NEW TESLA ALBUM...AND UPCOMING TOUR WITH MOTLEY CRUE: ZOOM SPECIAL EDITION WITH RAY SHASHO.

 

 FRANK HANNON

CO-FOUNDER AND LEAD GUITARIST

OF THE HARD ROCK BAND

T E S L A

RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO 

"SAN FRANCISCO"

 FROM HIS LATEST RELEASE

'REFLECTIONS'

ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT ON 

INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

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Frank Hannon, co-founder and lead guitarist of the hard rock band TESLA, has released a new music video for his instrumental track “San Francisco.” The song taps into a deeper improvisational lineage Frank has long been part of -– a side of his playing that has often lived just outside the spotlight of his arena-rock success and highlights a more exploratory guitar voice that many listeners may not immediately associate with him.

“San Francisco” is the latest single from his new, country-western infused instrumental album, Reflections. The video features original, hand-played oil-light visuals from Brotherhood of Light Show artist Chris Samardizch, directly connecting the project to the Fillmore-era psychedelic tradition that helped shape the Bay Area jam scene.

While Frank is widely known for his arena-rock legacy, another side of his story has always leaned toward improvisation and the communal Bay Area tradition. His father-in-law was Dickey Betts, and that melodic, exploratory sensibility runs through his phrasing. He has sat in multiple times with moe. and built a close musical bond with members of the Allman Betts family, earning credibility in rooms where his metal reputation initially raised eyebrows. Growing up in Northern California, the influence of Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and Santana shaped how he approaches harmony and feel on the guitar.

That spirit is front and center on Reflections, an instrumental album that feels like a natural evolution for him. Recorded as raw first takes with an emphasis on touch and emotional arc, it captures instinct over polish. “San Francisco” was tracked as an open-ended jam, beginning with live bass and expanded through one-take guitar overdubs, moving from psychedelic textures into a flamenco-inspired bridge.

Frank first connected with Samardizch at the Fillmore while performing with Devon Allman and Duane Betts, making the collaboration feel rooted in shared history. The Brotherhood of Light Show lineage traces back to the Summer of Love, the Monterey Pop Festival, and decades at the Fillmore Auditorium.

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"From the first shimmering notes, Hannon invites the listener into a world where melody speaks louder than words. The album flows like a lived‑in diary: tender, contemplative, and unafraid to linger in the quiet spaces where truth lives. His guitar tone is warm and human, almost vocal in its phrasing, carrying the weight of memory and the lightness of hope in the same breath.

What makes Reflections so powerful is its restraint. Hannon doesn’t chase speed or flash — he chases feeling, and he captures it with stunning clarity. Each track paints a landscape: dusty Americana horizons, candlelit rooms, wide‑open skies. You can hear the years in his hands, the wisdom in his choices, the peace in his pauses."

"It’s an album that doesn’t demand attention — it earns it. It doesn’t shout — it glows. It doesn’t try to impress — it connects."

"A beautiful, heartfelt instrumental journey from an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to his soul. Five stars, without hesitation."

...Music Journalist Ray Shasho

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

FRANK HANNON

VISIT

https://frankhannon.com/

Official Website

https://www.facebook.com/FrankHannonOfficial/

FACEBOOK

https://www.instagram.com/frankhannonofficial/

INSTAGRAM

https://www.tiktok.com/@frankhannonoffical

TIKTOK

https://music.apple.com/us/album/walk-in-the-rain-single/1800938197

APPLE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTI7a_fifBM

YOUTUBE

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AMduyuBdM2L6KwtUQ3dIg?si=dxGQkEgcS22OT5mWmBeBtA&nd=1&dlsi=58015769693d415a

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Discography

with Tesla

Mechanical Resonance (1986)

The Great Radio Controversy (1989)

Psychotic Supper (1991)

Bust a Nut (1994)

Into the Now (2004)

Real to Reel (2007)

Real to Reel, Vol. 2 (2007)

Forever More (2008)

Twisted Wires & theAcoustic Sessions (2011)

Simplicity (2014)

Shock (2019)

Solo albums

Guitarz from Marz (2005)

Gypsy Highway (2010)

Six String Soldiers (2012, with Frank Hannon Band)

World Peace (unknown release date)

From One Place to Another, Vol. 1 & 2 (unknown release dates)

Reflections (2025)

FRANK  HANNON 

APPEARS

MARCH 12TH 2026

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

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R E B E C C A

 P I D G E O N

 SINGER/SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN

MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION ACTRESS 

RELEASING HER TWELFTH SOLO ALBUM 

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ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

 WITH RAY SHASHO

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Rebecca Pidgeon was born in Cambridge, MA and raised primarily in Edinburgh,

Scotland, gravitating towards music as a child. Mom and Dad introduced her to the likes of James Taylor, while she eventually discovered both Kate Bush and The Sex Pistols on her own. She fronted the band Ruby Blue for three records before relocating to the United States where she launched her solo career. Fan favorite albums followed including The Raven (1994), The New York Girls’ Club (1996), The Four Marys (1998), Tough On Crime (2000), and Behind the Velvet Curtain (2008), four songs appearing in the critically acclaimed film Red Belt. The ensuing decade saw her release Slingshot (2011), Blue Dress On (2013), Bad Poetry (2014), and Sudden Exposure to Light (2019).

Praising the latter, American Songwriter affirmed, “She’s the real deal,” and Glide Magazine noted, “Pidgeon’s prolific work as a songwriter and vocalist is akin to the self-immersion she undertakes for her mesmerizing performances on camera.”In addition, she has captivated audiences on-screen as a much sought-after film and television actress. Among dozens of credits, she has appeared in celebrated classics such as The Spanish Prisoner (1997), State and Main (2000), and Heist (2001) opposite the likes of Gene Hackman, William H. Macy, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Additionally, she has appeared in blockbusters a la Red (2010) and NETFLIX’s Bird Box (2018), to name a few.

Esteemed songwriter, guitarist, vocal stylist and accomplished actress Rebecca Pidgeon who is releasing her twelfth album, Unillusion Recorded primarily at Forward Motion Studios in Los Angeles with long producer Fernando Perdomo, this album marks a return to organic, acoustic sounds of her Chesky Records debut The Raven. Unillusion is being released on CD, digital download and streaming platforms on Toy Canteen Records, August 29th. The album’s lyrics range from the epic to the deeply personal. Tracks like "Dasharatha" draw inspiration from the ancient Indian epic poem, the Ramayana, weaving timeless tales of jealousy, grief, and rebirth into contemporary idiom recalling work like Bob Dylan’s “Isis” or PJ Harvey’s retelling of the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah in “Hair.” More personal tracks venture into raw, emotional territories, resonating with listeners on a deep human level.

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REBECCA PIDGEON

VISIT

http://rebeccapidgeonmusic.com/

Official website

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7da523apYjG6oJePP5MZwG

Spotify

https://www.instagram.com/rebeccapidgeon/?hl=en

Instagram

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLq5dzPwlVw4FzeUdysVMg

YouTube

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Facebook

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REBECCA PIDGEON

DISCOGRAPHY

    The Raven (Chesky, 1994)

    The New York Girls' Club (Chesky, 1996)

    The Four Marys (Chesky, 1998)

    Tough on Crime (Fuel 2000, 2005)

    Behind the Velvet Curtain (Great American Music, 2008)

    Slingshot (Toy Canteen, 2011)

    Blue Dress On (Toy Canteen, 2013)

    Bad Poetry (Toy Canteen, 2014)

    Sudden Exposure to Light/Comfort (Toy Canteen, 2019)

    Parts of Speech Pieces of Sound (Toy Canteen, 2022)[8]

    Songs of LA (2024)

Unillusion (2025)

 

With Ruby Blue

    Glances Askances (Red Flame, 1987)

    Down From Above (Fontana, 1990)

    Broken Water (Red Flame 1992)

    Remasters (Universal 2011)

 

As guest 

    Luciana Souza, Tide (Verve, 2009)

    Madeleine Peyroux, Bare Bones (Rounder, 2009)

    Chris Connelly, Decibels from Heart (Cleopatra, 2015)

 

AS AN ACTRESS

Film

Year      Title      Role

1988    The Dawning   Nancy Gulliver

1991    Uncle Vanya   Sonya

Homicide          Miss Klein

1997    The Spanish Prisoner                Susan Ricci

1999    The Winslow Boy         Catherine Winslow

2000    Catastrophe   The Director's Assistant

State and Main              Ann

2001    Heist    Fran Moore

2002    Advice and Dissent    Ellen Goldman

2005    Shopgirl             Christie Richards

Edmond             Wife

2006    Provoked           Miriam Taylor

2007    Jesse Stone: Sea Change       Leeann Lewis

2008    Redbelt              Zena Frank

How to Be         Mother

Cat City              Victoria Compton

2009    The Lodger       Dr. Jessica Westmin

2010    Red       Cynthia Wilkes

Two Painters   Announcer       Short

2013    Come Back to Sorrento

2014    Two-Bit Waltz                 Anita

2016    Allegiant            Sarah

2018    Bird Box             Lydia

Television

Year      Title      Role      

1987    Bust     Sarah   2 episodes

1988    Campaign        Sally Byfleet

1989    Screen One: She's Been Away            Young Lillian   Episode: "She's Been Away"

1992    The Water Engine        Connie               TV movie

2004–2005      The Shield        Joanna Faulks                3 episodes

2006    In Justice           Charlotte Conti            3 episodes

2006–2009      The Unit             Charlotte Ryan              14 episodes

2007    Jesse Stone: Sea Change       Leeann Lewis                 TV movie

2010    Glenn Martin, DDS     Unknown          Episode: "Jackie of All Trades"

Voice

2013    Phil Spector    Dr. Fallon          TV movie

  

 

REBECCA PIDGEON 

APPEARS

AUGUST 15TH 2025

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

In the following videos we show our

 gratitude and appreciation for just a

 few of the music legends who

 created the spirit of rock and roll

PART I

PART II

PART III

PART IV

PART V

PART VI

PART VII

PART VIII

PART IX

PART X

PART XI

PART XII

RAY'S NEW NOVEL

THE LIBERTY CODE

The Liberty Code is a thrilling blend of science fiction, political intrigue, and military strategy. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and timely themes, this novel offers a captivating journey through a world where the line between fiction and reality blurs. It's a must-read for fans of dystopian futures, extraterrestrial encounters, and high-stakes political drama.

Are you ready to decode the secrets of The Liberty Code and join the fight for Earth's future?

LIBERTY CODE TEASER

MUSIC VIDEOS

 BASED ON

 

THE LIBERTY CODE NOVEL

PRODUCTIONS

AVAILABLE 

NOW!

RAY'S INCREDIBLE

 NEW 

SCI-FI BOOK!

THE

 LIBERTY CODE

In a near-future America, where democracy has collapsed under the iron grip of the Commonwealth Party, redemption lies in the unlikeliest of places—a novel. The Liberty Code, penned by decorated Marine veteran and journalist Sam Edwards, uncovers the hidden truths of a dystopian world teetering on the edge of annihilation.

Guided by telepathic messages from two Centauri extraterrestrial ambassadors, J-Rod and Naxia, who secretly collaborate with the U.S. Air Force, Edwards reveals a master plan to save Earth. This gripping tale begins as fiction but evolves into a stark reality, reflecting real-world geopolitical conflicts and revolutionary military operations.

OFFICIAL TRAILER

AVAILABLE at

bookbaby.com

amazon.com

AND SOON ON audiobooks

PURCHASE HERE

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