Throwback Thursday: Rubix Kube and Trixter

️ Throwback Thursday – My Backstage Interview with Rubix
Kube + Steve Brown & PJ Farley of Trixter!
Originally recorded: April 21, 2018 | First aired: April 28, 2018


This may just be my favorite interview ever.
Why? Because I got to go backstage with my all-time favorite '80s
tribute band Rubix Kube—and interview two
absolute legends from the rock world: Steve
Brown and PJ Farley of
Trixter.


The night was electric, the energy was contagious, and the
conversations? Unforgettable.


Interview Part 1: Rubix Kube
I sat down with the band’s powerhouse vocalists
Cherie and Scott, and their
insanely talented drummer—and my good
friend—John, one of the band’s founding
members.
We laughed a lot as they shared:




How Rubix Kube came to life




The creativity behind their costumes and show designs (Scott
inherited some Muppet magic from his dad, an original Henson
puppeteer!)




A moving tribute to their late bassist David
Z, whose tragic loss is still deeply felt in the
music world




Interview Part 2: Steve Brown & PJ Farley (Trixter /
Rubix Kube)
Then I had the surreal experience of chatting with Steve
Brown, who has literally filled in for Vivian
Campbell in Def Leppard—sitting on a backstage couch
with him was one of the biggest highlights of my podcasting
career! He shared what it was like to play with the legendary
band during Vivian’s cancer treatment, and though he didn’t
mention it at the time, just months later he’d return to the
stage with them again, covering for Phil
Collen.
PJ Farley also jumped in to talk about their
shared journey in Trixter. They had a platinum selling debut
album just as grunge was about to hit. But each album they have
done has just gotten better and better. They also speak about
collaborating with Eric Martin of the band Mr. Big.


It’s two interviews in one jam-packed episode full of energy,
stories, laughs, and heartfelt moments. If you love the ‘80s,
live music, and behind-the-scenes rock tales, this one’s for you.


Listen now and relive this epic night with me!