Denny Fongheiser is the drummer and musical director for the Staring Into Nothing rock opera theater project. He brings with him a legacy that only a chosen few can rival, having performed and recorded with artists like Heart, Roger Waters, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, and so many more. Steve Rogers is a vocalist, pianist, and composer. With writing partner and bassist Kurt Barabas, Steve has created this concept from the ground up, inviting masterful musicians like Denny to help bring his vision to life both musically and theatrically.
Denny and Steve are set to debut Staring Into Nothing this Friday, October 7 at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles, and it will run for three nights (October 7-9). In this interview, Steve and Denny talk about the name of the project, the challenges that come with such a big production, and the possibility of taking it to other cities.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!
