December 02, 2017

Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel Sophomore release.. Click button for article. 

December 02, 2017

Phil Varone to play the 2018 Bonzo Bash at the Yosh Theater during NAMM week. The Bonzo Bash is an annual celebration of John Bonham with top drummers playing their favorite Led Zeppelin songs. 

September 30, 2017

New Video from the long awaited second Red Dragon Cartel album "Patina" Shoot will take place in Pennsylvania in November and will feature the first single. Look for the Patina release in early 2018. 

September 21, 2017

​I'm excited to announce the launch of Unphiltered Radio. This has been a brain child of Phil for many years and after his time at SiriusXM, it was time to bring it to fruition .Unphiltered Radio is a unique blend of music and talk covering all genres of music and entertainment featuring on air personalities, Phil Varone, Stino, Bonnie Mercado , Lori Shapiro and Izzy Presley. Unphiltered Radio is uncut : uncensored : unphiltered.

September 05, 2017

Phil participating in the September 12th Ultimate Jam Night - Ultimate Texas Jam to raise money for Hurricane Harvey at the Whiskey A-Go Go in Los Angeles California 

April 15, 2017

Phil Varone set  to host  the Shelter Slam Concert and Golf Tournament in Endwell, NY  on August 19th 2017 to raise money for local animal shelters and rescues. This is the second year in a row hosting this great event.Phil is participating in this great event.

March 01, 2017

Recording begins on the long waited sophomore album from Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. This record features new band members Anthony Esposito on Bass and Phil Varone on Drums.

February 15, 2017

​Phil Varone is the new drummer for Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. He joins band mates Jake E Lee (guitar), Anthony Esposito (bass) and Darren James Smith (vocals). Phil looks forward to recording the new album followed by a world tour.