But, then again, the colour of the song always dictates the subject matter to me. I also found I could stretch out into more spacey themes (All Shook Up, Everlong/ All The Madmen). Paul Warren brought a lot of melody and finesse to the band. What do you love most about the making and song list of the new album 'Tightrope'? Other than that, too many highs to mention! And we don’t have enough time haha.' (Photo: Cactus, Jimmy Kunes joined when the band re-grouped in 2006) We were lucky in that we pretty much had all basics and most overdubs done before the halt of lockdown, so we basically mixed like we have done before. 'I’m very proud of Cactus V, Black Dawn and of course “Tightrope”. They acquired a record deal with Escapi Records and an upcoming appearance at Sweden Rock Festival. And it sounded killer! Subsequently, I got a call from Randy that Carmine was gonna call asking me to join Cactus in Feb/March of 2006. I went in armed with my pen and legal pad and wrote Shine, Electric Blue and I believe 2 other lyrics. They had started to record ideas, and they wanted some lyrics & vocals for the 3-4 tracks they had completed. Anyway, right about the time I was finishing that project, Randy had Jim, Tim & Carmine coming into the studio.

I tracked live basics with Robert Kearns, Simon Kirke, Steve Gorman. I had just finished basic tracking for my 2nd record “Gate Of All Saints”, thanks to Randy Pratt who allowed me to record both of my albums at his studio (he also played bass on my 1st one). Since 2006, you're a member and singer of Cactus. It was the hypnotic forcefield of the Wurlitzer jukebox that dragged me in! I still have all the Beatles Capitol swirl 45’s from that jukebox! From my parents’ eclectic musical tastes, (even bubble gum music was killer in the 70’s)! To my mom played piano and organ at her father and my grandfather’s church, to my Aunt & Uncle DeMarte’s Bar and Grill in my hometown (Lock Haven, Pa.). I’ve always grown up with and around music. How do you think that you have grown as an artist since you first started and what has remained the same? This is what shapes us! And a great record collection of course!!! It seems that classic rock and blues has been part of the tapestry for so long that we tend to associate phases of our lives with songs embedded in our memories. How has the Rock n' Roll Counterculture influenced your views of the world and the journeys you’ve taken?īut is rock and blues music countercultural? Hmmm. Interview by Michael Limnios Special Thanks: Billy James (Glass Onyon PR) Currently at work in the studio finishing recording his second record, 'GATE OF ALL SAINTS', which includes guest drummers Simon Kirke, Steve Gorman, and Carmine Appice. Fronting and touring with such acts as Savoy Brown, Silent Partner, EXCITER (Canada), HILFIRE (w/ Andy and Billy Hilfiger and Jimmy Cacala), as well as his outfit 'LOVE TRAIN' which includes Rick Ventura. Jimmy Kunes served his musical apprenticeship in The U.K., playing with numerous bands honing a style which could be best described as Acoustic/Electric Hard Rock/Heavy Blues. Lead vocalist of Cactus Jimmy Kunes, joined when the band re-grouped in 2006 remain in the line-up. (Jimmy Kunes / Photo © by Jeffrey Clark Crossman) 'Tightrope' will also give longtime CACTUS fans a reason to cheer as it includes special guest appearances from original CACTUS guitarist Jim McCarty and singer Phil Naro. From playing to production and songs, we really took a step up.' They are joined by new lead guitarist/vocalist Paul Warren (ex-Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Joe Cocker) and James Caputo on bass. Still led by iconic drummer Carmine Appice alongside longtime members Jimmy Kunes on vocals and Randy Pratt on harmonica. Now the band has returned with a smashing new album called 'Tightrope' that strikes a delicate balance between powerful, driving rockers and more complex, heady album tracks. '70s classic rock legends CACTUS released their new album, 'Tightrope' (2021) by Cleopatra Records. CACTUS came to be known as 'the American LED ZEPPELIN,' a moniker they owned by virtue of their explosive blues rock stylings, subdued yet undeniably brilliant musicianship, not to mention their energetic and vivacious stage presence which made them a staple of arena rock venues around the globe. Incendiary performances also seal the deal!'

'As with any facet of that goes, I think it’s (Cactus music) in the quality and consistency of the songs.

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