Regina Zernay: "High Rolling" Solo

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

"If you love it, you don't care. Nothing's going to stop you."

Welcome Regina Zernay:

We’re joined on the Starline by a singer, songwriter and bassist. You’ve heard her with Detroit Diesel Power, Scarlet Fever, Cee Lo Green and Cowboy Mouth. Her first solo album is “High Rolling” We welcome Regina Zernay.

Regina, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Music has always been part of your life. What does it mean for you putting out your first solo album?

This was almost a Detroit Diesel Power project, why do you love music so much it was enough to let your band kicking you to the front by yourself?

You’re left handed and yet play the bass right handed. How did your love of music evolve from being a Noble at Nogales High School to now?

Were you tempted to leave high school early to head out on the road?

“Are you well enough to ride, and tuff enough to win. Then step right up and see what you bring.” What makes “Ladies’ Night in L.A.” the perfect song for a girl in la la land who was actually born in New York?

The Rockin' 8:

Regina Zernay’s first solo album is “High Rolling” and Regina, it’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. First song you learned the bass fingering to?

2. Who is your dream collaboration with?

3. First bass was what and do you still have it?

4. You donate proceeds from download sales of “Rulebreaker” to the New Life Animal Sanctuary. What’s your favorite animal?

5. Best thing your mom Francisca ever taught you?

6. One thing you depend on your husband Darren to do?

7. You’ve played Wembley and MSG. Where’s your dream place to play?

8. Sunsets or sunrises?

The Back Half:

“It has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, in the new world of music copyright infringement, imitation may be the most expensive compliment a songwriter can give.” What are your future fears as a songwriter with AI music?

When you’re out on tour, you must bring this one thing. What is it?

You’re a musician, and a lawyer… how do they work together?

How has your songwriting changed from when you first started?

Why has breaking rules helped you love music more?

Who is the person that has taught you the most in songwriting?

Go Deeper:

Who fights for you?

Why is your husband so special to you musically and how has he changed since you’ve been together?

What’s the song that almost didn’t make “High Rolling” and why?

What do you want people to take away from “High Rolling”?

Why is it important in giving back, especially female musicians?

Regina, what was your darkest day and how did you overcome it?

You talked about your worst day, your best day was?

Best memory of Patrick Butler Jones?

The Impossible Question:

If you could go back and tell your 17 year old self one thing to make yourself better, what would you tell her?

The Wrap:

Her success isn’t an illusion, its reality. Her solo album is “High Rolling”. Regina Zernay, where can people find you online?

Regina thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.

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