Stacey J. Aswad

Voice Actor • TV & Web Host • Producer • Spokesperson

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Rock Sugar Band is Back with New Album REINVENTINATOR

Chuck Duran – RockSugar Co-Founder & Guitarist, Demos That Rock, VO Buzz Weekly

The incredible LA-based mashup band sensation, Rock Sugar completed the recording of their sophomore album, Reinventinator, just before the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. Co-founder/guitarist, Chuck Duran, co-founder/lead singer, Jess Harnell, bass player Mick Christopher, and drummer Kevin Kapler are bringing some much-needed sugar to the world struggling through the pandemic with their epic new quarantine video.

WATCH THE NEW ROCK SUGAR VIDEO HERE

Stacey filmed Chuck rockin’ out and makes a cameo showing off her pro-dancer, Juilliard grad skills. Jess, Mick, and Kevin filmed in their respective habitats in order to comply with the stay-at-home orders. The Shout At The Devil Dog All Night video is complete with fun cameos from the band’s celebrity/rock star friends: Gregg Bissonette, Mark Hamill, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, Khary Payton, Mark Slaughter, Jeff Scott Soto, Michael Starr, Al Yankovic, and Ian Ziering.

Chuck Duran & Stacey J. Aswad filming the new Rock Sugar quarantine video

When the world opens up and it’s safe to be together again, make sure to catch a live Rock Sugar show, because it’s a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned…

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VO Buzz Weekly Hits 300 Episodes

In August 2018, web show producers and hosts, Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad, celebrated a huge milestone with their award-winning web show, VO Buzz Weekly. The pair marked their 300th Episode by producing an entertaining live show as part of the Burbank Comedy Festival at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA.

WATCH THE AWESOME 2-PART LIVE 300th VO BUZZ WEEKLY SHOW:

Watch Part 1 of the VO Buzz Weekly 300th Episode

Watch Part 2 of the VO Buzz Weekly 300th Episode 

The sold-out crowd came from all over the map to enjoy fun banter and inspiration with Chuck and Stacey, emcee Ken Pringle and the all-star lineup of guests the duo assembled for the evening. They included Carlos Alazraqui, Vanessa Marshall, James Arnold Taylor, Jim Cummings, an acoustic performance from Rock Sugar band with Chuck Duran being joined by Jess Harnell and Mickey Caputo. The final segment of the show featured the original cast of Animaniacs: Tress MacNeille, Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen.

It was an unforgettable night, here’s to the next 300 Episodes!

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GET OUT THERE PODCAST Interview with Chuck and Stacey

Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins interview Chuck and Stacey of VO Buzz Weekly

In July 2018, the GET OUT THERE PODCAST on Backstage.com hosted by SOVAS creators, Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins, interviewed Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad, producers and co-hosts of the award-winning web show, VO Buzz Weekly. The discussion was lively and fun as it always is when these four get together but it also was insightful and inspiring. Chuck and Stacey shared more about their backgrounds in music, producing, voice over, hosting, dance and acting respectively as well as some of their habits and behaviors for personal and professional success. Take a listen!

They also talked about the impetus for creating their newest digital platform that connects people with the industry’s top voice over coaches for private and group webinars. It is a game changer for anyone interested in training their voice and building their confidence. It’s free to join and available no matter where you live in the world. Check out, OpenCoaches