w/Ronny Valeo

Crank it up to 11, because we are going to rock it with Ronny Valeo! We got the one and only Kenosha music legend to come out of hiding and sit down and talk about his life.... From his first guitar, to his factory job, to a certain thrash frontman breaking down in tears, Ronny Valeo recalls his life as the guitarist for alternative metal band Screamer and industrial metal band The Electric Hellfire Club, as well as owning Kenosha’s coolest record shop, Grand Central Records, with his brother Leonard – for 30 years! Recommended rocking: Screamer – “Outcast” from “Target Earth” (1988) Electric Hellfire Club - “Where Violence Is Golden” from “Burn Baby Burn” (1993) This episode was recorded on February 12th, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite Franks Diner, 508 58th St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St About Time Moving Systems Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd The Port of Kenosha Beverage House RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more!