Steve Garland’s HOT ROCK Podcast https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com The Hot Rock Podcast features in depth interviews with Classic Rock, Pop and Soul artists, sharing their stories with the fans! Hosted by musician and broadcaster Steve Garland, who has been interviewing musicians and celebrities since the 80s on San Francisco Radio and TV. Hear the weekly podcast Saturday nights at 6pm PST using the radio link on our website, or on demand anytime, and follow us on our facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/sghotrock Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:59:19 -0800 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Music:Music Interviews 1440 episodic This series of podcasts is dedicated to all the musicians I’ve met and interviewed since my early days as a rock jock in San Francisco in the 80s. We flashback to classic interviews done back in the day with Van Halen, Grace Slick, Night Ranger and brand new interviews with artists like Dave Meniketti of Y&T, Mr. Big’s Eric Martin, and since I am a musician myself with my own band, the SGB, I sometimes feature original songs that are getting internet airplay today on channels like Famous Hits Live. Hear the weekly podcast Saturday nights at 6pm pacific time on www.famoushitslive.com, and follow us on our facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/sghotrock hotrockpodcast hotrockpodcast No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10482067/hot_rock_logo_y665ki.png Steve Garland’s HOT ROCK Podcast https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com 144 144 Y&T's Dave Meniketti Y&T's Dave Meniketti https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/yts-dave-meniketti/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/yts-dave-meniketti/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:59:19 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/89dc2644-148b-3d81-879f-bd377f2a26a5 Dave Meniketti is a founding member of Y&T, and the amazing lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the band. In this special "Flashback episode" we go into the vaults and playback classic moments with Dave from an interview with Steve Garland from1984! Dave has been on the show a few times, so if you want to hear a recent interview, just look through our podcast page, and you'll find them! Find out where the band will be on tour this year, their albums, and merch at www.yandtrocks.com 

]]> Dave Meniketti is a founding member of Y&T, and the amazing lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the band. In this special "Flashback episode" we go into the vaults and playback classic moments with Dave from an interview with Steve Garland from1984! Dave has been on the show a few times, so if you want to hear a recent interview, just look through our podcast page, and you'll find them! Find out where the band will be on tour this year, their albums, and merch at www.yandtrocks.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3458 43 full Santana's legendary conga player- Michael Carabello! Santana's legendary conga player- Michael Carabello! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santanas-legendary-conga-player-michael-carabello/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santanas-legendary-conga-player-michael-carabello/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:52:02 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/98519b08-74c6-3ad4-8d0c-be3e67cc9c9e Michael Carabello is a founding member of Santana, and continues as their conga player or "Congero" on tour to this day. In this fascinating interview, Michael talks about his early days, meeting Carlos Santana for the first time, forming Santana, Performing at Woodstock and wild stories from 50 plus years in the music business. You won't want to muss his stories of Jamming with Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger and the Stones, and some of the stories behind the songs! Catch Michael on tour this year with Santana, and be on the lookout for a new photo biography book from Michael Carabello, coming soon!

]]> Michael Carabello is a founding member of Santana, and continues as their conga player or "Congero" on tour to this day. In this fascinating interview, Michael talks about his early days, meeting Carlos Santana for the first time, forming Santana, Performing at Woodstock and wild stories from 50 plus years in the music business. You won't want to muss his stories of Jamming with Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger and the Stones, and some of the stories behind the songs! Catch Michael on tour this year with Santana, and be on the lookout for a new photo biography book from Michael Carabello, coming soon!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4087 42 full Night Ranger's Brad Gillis talks about the band and their live album! Night Ranger's Brad Gillis talks about the band and their live album! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/night-rangers-brad-gillis-talks-about-the-band-and-their-live-album/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/night-rangers-brad-gillis-talks-about-the-band-and-their-live-album/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:41:31 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/d15a5224-cedb-371a-a2c5-4cdd97fbfb03 Night Ranger's Brad Gillis joins Steve Garland in a 2025 show to talk about their recent LIVE album with a full orchestra, "40 years and a night". Catch them on tour this year as they cross the USA, see concert tour dates, merch and more at www.nightranger.com 

]]> Night Ranger's Brad Gillis joins Steve Garland in a 2025 show to talk about their recent LIVE album with a full orchestra, "40 years and a night". Catch them on tour this year as they cross the USA, see concert tour dates, merch and more at www.nightranger.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3358 41 full Rock Author and Critic Joel Selvin Rock Author and Critic Joel Selvin https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/rock-author-and-critic-joel-selvin/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/rock-author-and-critic-joel-selvin/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:10:51 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/1d76f55a-71eb-3b73-a870-38a544284f04 Joel Selvin is a legend -as music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle he covered decades of live concerts, massive artist interviews with just about everyone in the music biz, and today is the author of a long series of books featuring in depth biographies and behind the scenes stories on many legendary artists of the 60s, 70s and 80s. In this episode, we talk to Joel about some of these books, including "SMART ASS", and take a look at his impressive body of work- while getting the inside story (often salacious) behind the lives of several very famous musicians!

]]> Joel Selvin is a legend -as music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle he covered decades of live concerts, massive artist interviews with just about everyone in the music biz, and today is the author of a long series of books featuring in depth biographies and behind the scenes stories on many legendary artists of the 60s, 70s and 80s. In this episode, we talk to Joel about some of these books, including "SMART ASS", and take a look at his impressive body of work- while getting the inside story (often salacious) behind the lives of several very famous musicians!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4236 40 full Tesla's Brian Wheat! Tesla's Brian Wheat! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/teslas-brian-wheat/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/teslas-brian-wheat/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:03:48 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/42e7a35c-cadf-3d26-b6b1-285fac4ef7db This is a great interview with Tesla founding member, bassist, and manager- Brian Wheat. In it, he chats about the band's recent LIVE album release, his autobiography, and meeting Paul McCartney! 

]]> This is a great interview with Tesla founding member, bassist, and manager- Brian Wheat. In it, he chats about the band's recent LIVE album release, his autobiography, and meeting Paul McCartney! 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 2205 39 full LOST 80S VOL 2- BIG COUNTRY, JOSIE COTTON, THE ICICLES LOST 80S VOL 2- BIG COUNTRY, JOSIE COTTON, THE ICICLES https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-80s-vol-2-big-country-josie-cotton-the-icicles/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-80s-vol-2-big-country-josie-cotton-the-icicles/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:01:52 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/6bfa42cd-8e86-3d81-8a3c-78ff844beeba In this edition of the Hot Rock Podcast, we talk to three more amazing 80s artists who are on tour with the LOST 80'S REWIND FEST - BIG COUNTRY, JOSIE COTTON, AND THE ICICLES. Find out the story behind the songs, including the controversial "Johnny are you QUeer" from Josie Cotton, and much more, along with info on the tour and their current projects.

For information and tickets to the LOST 80s Tour, go to: www.lost80slive.com

 

The Hot Rock Podcast is heard every Sunday night worldwide on THAT 80's CHANNEL. Listen on the iHeart or LIVE365 radio apps!

]]> In this edition of the Hot Rock Podcast, we talk to three more amazing 80s artists who are on tour with the LOST 80'S REWIND FEST - BIG COUNTRY, JOSIE COTTON, AND THE ICICLES. Find out the story behind the songs, including the controversial "Johnny are you QUeer" from Josie Cotton, and much more, along with info on the tour and their current projects.

For information and tickets to the LOST 80s Tour, go to: www.lost80slive.com

 

The Hot Rock Podcast is heard every Sunday night worldwide on THAT 80's CHANNEL. Listen on the iHeart or LIVE365 radio apps!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3602 38 full LOST 80S SPECIAL- THE VAPORS, BELOUIS SOME, AND PETER GODWIN LOST 80S SPECIAL- THE VAPORS, BELOUIS SOME, AND PETER GODWIN https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-80s-special-the-vapors-belouis-some-and-peter-godwin/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-80s-special-the-vapors-belouis-some-and-peter-godwin/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:57:31 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/f1905504-b3a9-38ee-a782-5a517448f0ce The Lost 80s Rewind Fest is on tour! We caught up with three of the acts on the bill for this year's concert tour- THE VAPORS, BELOUIS SOME, and PETER GODWIN.  Find out what "TURNING JAPANESE" really meant, and much more as we talk to these amazing artists and play their biggest hits on this show.

 

For more info and tickets on the Lost 80s Concert tour visit: www.lost80slive.com 

 

That 80's Channel plays the Hot Rock Podcast every Sunday evening at 6p pacific, listen on the iHeart or LIVE365 radio app! 

]]> The Lost 80s Rewind Fest is on tour! We caught up with three of the acts on the bill for this year's concert tour- THE VAPORS, BELOUIS SOME, and PETER GODWIN.  Find out what "TURNING JAPANESE" really meant, and much more as we talk to these amazing artists and play their biggest hits on this show.

 

For more info and tickets on the Lost 80s Concert tour visit: www.lost80slive.com 

 

That 80's Channel plays the Hot Rock Podcast every Sunday evening at 6p pacific, listen on the iHeart or LIVE365 radio app! 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3620 37 full Hot Rock Podcast- TRANSLATOR releases rare live Album! Hot Rock Podcast- TRANSLATOR releases rare live Album! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-translator-releases-rare-live-album/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-translator-releases-rare-live-album/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:04:02 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/a688c8a0-6a8b-326d-9769-77bf7b1296ed We talk with Steve Barton and Larry Decker of Translator, about their new album! TRANSLATOR- LIVE AT THE FARM – SAN FRANCISCO 1986. We talk to Steve and Larry about the new album and combination of rare concert recordings and two new studio originals. Plus hear the story behind the songs like Everywhere that I'm Not,  Beyond Today, Everywhere and more.

Tale a trip back to the 80s as we preview some of the album with two of the key members of Translator and talk about the band's amazing experiences touring with acts including Journey, David Bowie, and their creative music videos. 

Beyond Today: Live at the Farm – San Francisco 1986 arrives May 9 on LP, CD, and download from Liberation Hall. The vinyl LP will feature eight tracks from the final show of the group’s period at Columbia Records (1982-1986). The CD and download will include an additional four live tracks, including the previously unreleased “Puzzles,” as well as two brand-new songs mixed last year by renowned producer Ed Stasium. All formats are distributed by MVD Entertainment Group (USA) and Wienerworld (UK).

]]> We talk with Steve Barton and Larry Decker of Translator, about their new album! TRANSLATOR- LIVE AT THE FARM – SAN FRANCISCO 1986. We talk to Steve and Larry about the new album and combination of rare concert recordings and two new studio originals. Plus hear the story behind the songs like Everywhere that I'm Not,  Beyond Today, Everywhere and more.

Tale a trip back to the 80s as we preview some of the album with two of the key members of Translator and talk about the band's amazing experiences touring with acts including Journey, David Bowie, and their creative music videos. 

Beyond Today: Live at the Farm – San
Francisco 1986 arrives May 9 on LP, CD, and download from Liberation Hall. The vinyl LP will
feature eight tracks from the final show of the group’s period at Columbia Records (1982-1986).
The CD and download will include an additional four live tracks, including the previously
unreleased “Puzzles,” as well as two brand-new songs mixed last year by renowned producer
Ed Stasium. All formats are distributed by MVD Entertainment Group (USA) and Wienerworld
(UK).

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 2844 36 full TRIBUTE TO GREG KIHN - WITH LARRY LYNCH & JOEL SELVIN TRIBUTE TO GREG KIHN - WITH LARRY LYNCH & JOEL SELVIN https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/tribute-to-greg-kihn-with-larry-lynch-joel-selvin/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/tribute-to-greg-kihn-with-larry-lynch-joel-selvin/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:43:53 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/d3f4f3c0-e614-33b6-bf1b-80320b99fe60 Greg Kihn was a musical force for decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, and worldwide. With multiple albums, hit singles, a long running Morning Radio show and later as a novelist, Greg shared his creative talents with the world. During the 80s when I was on the air in SF Radio and with my TV series San Francisco Hot Rock, I interviewed Greg several times, and saw him live with the Greg Kihn Band many times at places like the Stone in SF and the Keystone in Palo Alto. He was always a kind, fun, thoughtful "regular guy" until he hit the stage, and then he was a rock star. With his passing recently, we asked Greg Kihn Band drummer Larry Lynch and Music Journalist Joel Selvin to join us to celebrate the life and music of Greg Kihn, including a rare interview I did with him in 1984 where he talks about his songwriting, the songs Jeopardy and Reunited. We dedicate this show to Greg's Family, the band, and to his fans worldwide.

]]> Greg Kihn was a musical force for decades in the San Francisco Bay Area, and worldwide. With multiple albums, hit singles, a long running Morning Radio show and later as a novelist, Greg shared his creative talents with the world. During the 80s when I was on the air in SF Radio and with my TV series San Francisco Hot Rock, I interviewed Greg several times, and saw him live with the Greg Kihn Band many times at places like the Stone in SF and the Keystone in Palo Alto. He was always a kind, fun, thoughtful "regular guy" until he hit the stage, and then he was a rock star. With his passing recently, we asked Greg Kihn Band drummer Larry Lynch and Music Journalist Joel Selvin to join us to celebrate the life and music of Greg Kihn, including a rare interview I did with him in 1984 where he talks about his songwriting, the songs Jeopardy and Reunited. We dedicate this show to Greg's Family, the band, and to his fans worldwide.

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3283 35 full HOT ROCK- MR. BIG'S ERIC MARTIN -NEW ALBUM! HOT ROCK- MR. BIG'S ERIC MARTIN -NEW ALBUM! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-mr-bigs-eric-martin-new-album/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-mr-bigs-eric-martin-new-album/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:58:12 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/668a37ad-3510-3d9d-b394-b13942383b96 Friend of the Show Eric Martin of Mr. Big joins Steve Garland to talk about the band's Final album, "Ten", just released! Eric talks about the stories behind the songs, the band's decision to make this the last album and tour, an exciting side project with Night Ranger's Jack Blades, and a very personal reveal about becoming single again. We also preview songs from the new album, a triumphant incredible collection of riff rock and bluesy rock, reminiscent of the hard rockin' blues sound of the 70s, but still totally Mr. Big. Eric's vocals are in fine shape, the shredding of Paul Gilbert is also on full display, and the thumbing Bass and Drums with new Drummer Nick Virgilio is in full force on this album! For more info on Mr. Big, purchasing the Album, or info on their final tour, visit: www.mr.bigsite.com 

]]> Friend of the Show Eric Martin of Mr. Big joins Steve Garland to talk about the band's Final album, "Ten", just released! Eric talks about the stories behind the songs, the band's decision to make this the last album and tour, an exciting side project with Night Ranger's Jack Blades, and a very personal reveal about becoming single again. We also preview songs from the new album, a triumphant incredible collection of riff rock and bluesy rock, reminiscent of the hard rockin' blues sound of the 70s, but still totally Mr. Big. Eric's vocals are in fine shape, the shredding of Paul Gilbert is also on full display, and the thumbing Bass and Drums with new Drummer Nick Virgilio is in full force on this album! For more info on Mr. Big, purchasing the Album, or info on their final tour, visit: www.mr.bigsite.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3542 34 full SHEILA E. ON THE HOT ROCK PODCAST SHEILA E. ON THE HOT ROCK PODCAST https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/sheila-e-on-the-hot-rock-podcast/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/sheila-e-on-the-hot-rock-podcast/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:06:12 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/07e7780c-e547-308c-b680-041c0bae7182 She's the Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. has been a force of nature in the music business since the age of 5 when she stepped on stage for the first time. In this interview, she talks not only about her amazing new album BAILAR, a star studded album featuring infectious salsa rhythms and incredible percussion work from Sheila- but also talks about the 40th Anniversary of her mega hit Album and single "The Glamorous Life", what it was like back in the day and more. 

We also feature songs from the new album, BAILAR-out now and available everywhere! Learn more about Sheila E.'s tour with the E Train on her website at www.sheilae.com  

]]> She's the Queen of Percussion, Sheila E. has been a force of nature in the music business since the age of 5 when she stepped on stage for the first time. In this interview, she talks not only about her amazing new album BAILAR, a star studded album featuring infectious salsa rhythms and incredible percussion work from Sheila- but also talks about the 40th Anniversary of her mega hit Album and single "The Glamorous Life", what it was like back in the day and more. 

We also feature songs from the new album, BAILAR-out now and available everywhere! Learn more about Sheila E.'s tour with the E Train on her website at www.sheilae.com  

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 2495 33 full HOT ROCK- YES FOUNDING MEMBER JON ANDERSON HOT ROCK- YES FOUNDING MEMBER JON ANDERSON https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-yes-founding-member-jon-anderson/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-yes-founding-member-jon-anderson/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:44:14 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/c7b7bc13-85c8-39d7-9977-84d6046a5f20 The unmistakable voice of YES, Jon Anderson joins me for an hour full of great stories. Jon talks about his upcoming US Tour, a new Album coming this years, his career, Yes songs, and much more! 

Learn more about Jon Anderson's upcoming tour at www.jonanderson.com 

]]> The unmistakable voice of YES, Jon Anderson joins me for an hour full of great stories. Jon talks about his upcoming US Tour, a new Album coming this years, his career, Yes songs, and much more! 

Learn more about Jon Anderson's upcoming tour at www.jonanderson.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3220 32 full HOT ROCK PODCAST- MR. BIG’S ERIC MARTIN & Y&T’S JOHN NYMANN HOT ROCK PODCAST- MR. BIG’S ERIC MARTIN & Y&T’S JOHN NYMANN https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-mr-big-s-eric-martin-yt-s-john-nymann/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-mr-big-s-eric-martin-yt-s-john-nymann/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:00:18 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/bf31ead2-556b-3fdd-99e0-9b14acf41a46 80s bandmates Eric Martin and John Nymann crash the party and drop big news on us! Eric talks about an upcoming Mr. Big Album, and the US tour for 2024! John Nymann talks about Y&T's 50th Anniversary tour, and THEY BOTH talk about their 80s band 415 that became The Eric Martin Band. Why? Because Metallicbluerecords.com is releasing all the Eric Martin Band demo tapes as a new album- "Sucker for a pretty face", with versions of the songs you've never heard, plus plenty of unreleased tracks!

 

Yes we all goof off and  bounce off the walls- any interview with Eric Martin is gonna be nuts! But there's plenty of news flashes, great music, and lost 80s tracks to be heard on this podcast!.

 

Learn more about the new EMB album here: https://www.metallicbluerecords.com/store/p181/Eric_Martin_Band_-_Sucker_For_A_Pretty_Face_-Original_Sessions-_%5BCD%5D.html 

Check out Mr. Big's tour dates here: https://www.metallicbluerecords.com/store/p181/Eric_Martin_Band_-_Sucker_For_A_Pretty_Face_-Original_Sessions-_%5BCD%5D.html 

Check out Y&T Tour dates here: https://yandtrocks.com/ 

]]> 80s bandmates Eric Martin and John Nymann crash the party and drop big news on us! Eric talks about an upcoming Mr. Big Album, and the US tour for 2024! John Nymann talks about Y&T's 50th Anniversary tour, and THEY BOTH talk about their 80s band 415 that became The Eric Martin Band. Why? Because Metallicbluerecords.com is releasing all the Eric Martin Band demo tapes as a new album- "Sucker for a pretty face", with versions of the songs you've never heard, plus plenty of unreleased tracks!

 

Yes we all goof off and  bounce off the walls- any interview with Eric Martin is gonna be nuts! But there's plenty of news flashes, great music, and lost 80s tracks to be heard on this podcast!.

 

Learn more about the new EMB album here: https://www.metallicbluerecords.com/store/p181/Eric_Martin_Band_-_Sucker_For_A_Pretty_Face_-Original_Sessions-_%5BCD%5D.html 

Check out Mr. Big's tour dates here: https://www.metallicbluerecords.com/store/p181/Eric_Martin_Band_-_Sucker_For_A_Pretty_Face_-Original_Sessions-_%5BCD%5D.html 

Check out Y&T Tour dates here: https://yandtrocks.com/ 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 5135 31 full Hot Rock Podcast- Santana’s David K. Mathews Hot Rock Podcast- Santana’s David K. Mathews https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-santana-s-david-k-mathews/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-santana-s-david-k-mathews/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:26:28 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/4ce15ed3-270a-32d4-aa23-cec791a70102 Santana's David K Mathews joins us to talk about his career with Santana, Etta James, Tower of Power- and showcase his Blues infused new album "Fantasy Vocal Sessions 3- Blues and Ballads", and the amazing bay area musicians he features on the album. David's got great stories to tell, and if you love blues this album and this show is for you!

 

Link to purchase the album: https://davidkmathews.bandcamp.com/album/the-fantasy-vocal-sessions-vol-3

]]> Santana's David K Mathews joins us to talk about his career with Santana, Etta James, Tower of Power- and showcase his Blues infused new album "Fantasy Vocal Sessions 3- Blues and Ballads", and the amazing bay area musicians he features on the album. David's got great stories to tell, and if you love blues this album and this show is for you!

 

Link to purchase the album: https://davidkmathews.bandcamp.com/album/the-fantasy-vocal-sessions-vol-3

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3070 30 full Hot Rock Podcast- Kurt Diemer talks about ”Doom” single, horror films and more! Hot Rock Podcast- Kurt Diemer talks about ”Doom” single, horror films and more! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-kurt-diemer-talks-about-doom-horror-films-and-more/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-kurt-diemer-talks-about-doom-horror-films-and-more/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:34:21 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/cc7518b2-c6cc-3437-8aa3-68c5ffa4ea6d Fast rising Rocker Kurt Diemer joins me  to talk about his new single “Doom”, the upcoming horror films he is creating, his career and the positive message behind his music. The new single is climbing up the charts as Kurt tours this year around the country with a kick-ass show that features a hard rocking band and his unmistakable voice and presence. 

]]> Fast rising Rocker Kurt Diemer joins me  to talk about his new single “Doom”, the upcoming horror films he is creating, his career and the positive message behind his music. The new single is climbing up the charts as Kurt tours this year around the country with a kick-ass show that features a hard rocking band and his unmistakable voice and presence. 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 1889 29 full HOT ROCK PODCAST- NEW! NIGHT RANGER’S BRAD GILLIS CHECKS IN FROM THEIR WORLD TOUR HOT ROCK PODCAST- NEW! NIGHT RANGER’S BRAD GILLIS CHECKS IN FROM THEIR WORLD TOUR https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-new-night-ranger-s-brad-gillis-checks-in-from-their-world-tour/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-new-night-ranger-s-brad-gillis-checks-in-from-their-world-tour/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:58:03 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/a862fbbb-d980-3d2b-b55b-63d8fedb40fe Brad Gillis has had an amazing career both with Night Ranger, now on their 40th Anniversary- and with artists including Ozzie Osbourne and many more. Long time friend Brad takes time out of his busy tour schedule to talk about the tour, the upcoming show 9/3 at the Venue at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA, their forthcoming NEW album with a 90 piece symphony, and looks back at some of the band's greatest hits, stories behind the songs, and what's up ahead for Brad and the Band!

]]> Brad Gillis has had an amazing career both with Night Ranger, now on their 40th Anniversary- and with artists including Ozzie Osbourne and many more. Long time friend Brad takes time out of his busy tour schedule to talk about the tour, the upcoming show 9/3 at the Venue at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA, their forthcoming NEW album with a 90 piece symphony, and looks back at some of the band's greatest hits, stories behind the songs, and what's up ahead for Brad and the Band!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3420 28 full Hot Rock Podcast- The Lloyds Hot Rock Podcast- The Lloyds https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-the-lloyds/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-the-lloyds/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:58:03 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/89bbf72e-584f-3490-9393-b9ed3a885ea8 Back in the 80s the hottest New Wave band in San Francisco was The Lloyds, selling out shows across the bay area. Now, they're back! Their music finally has been remastered and released as "Attitude Check" a collection of studio and rare live club recordings from the Old Waldorf in San Francisco. We talk with Lloyds original members David Martin and Alan Thiele about the bands lasting appeal, the story of the band, their songs, and the SF music scene of the 80s. Plus we preview several tracks from the new album. 

Learn more about the new album "Attitude Check" which is now available on CD, or digital download here: https://lloydsband.bandcamp.com/album/attitude-check

Learn more about the Lloyds: www.thelloydsband.com  

]]> Back in the 80s the hottest New Wave band in San Francisco was The Lloyds, selling out shows across the bay area. Now, they're back! Their music finally has been remastered and released as "Attitude Check" a collection of studio and rare live club recordings from the Old Waldorf in San Francisco. We talk with Lloyds original members David Martin and Alan Thiele about the bands lasting appeal, the story of the band, their songs, and the SF music scene of the 80s. Plus we preview several tracks from the new album. 

Learn more about the new album "Attitude Check" which is now available on CD, or digital download here: https://lloydsband.bandcamp.com/album/attitude-check

Learn more about the Lloyds: www.thelloydsband.com  

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4127 27 full Kevin Godley talks about New Album and Career with 10cc, Godley & Creme and more. Kevin Godley talks about New Album and Career with 10cc, Godley & Creme and more. https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/kevin-godley-talks-about-new-album-and-career-with-10cc-godley-creme-and-more/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/kevin-godley-talks-about-new-album-and-career-with-10cc-godley-creme-and-more/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:37:28 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/f892444a-031c-302b-9e64-30eb81dce6e4 Founding member of 10cc, Kevin Godley talks about his new solo Album, Muscle Memory, and takes us on a trip through his long successful career as an artist. Highlights include how 10cc was formed, stories behind the making of songs like "I'm Not in Love", along with Godley and Creme Classics "an Englishman in Nw York", "Cry", and his amazing second career helping to re-invent the medium of music videos, directing famous videos for the Police, Duran Duran, George Harrison, The Beatles and inventing the "Gizmo-tron". A fascinating hour with a grand storyteller and 

]]> Founding member of 10cc, Kevin Godley talks about his new solo Album, Muscle Memory, and takes us on a trip through his long successful career as an artist. Highlights include how 10cc was formed, stories behind the making of songs like "I'm Not in Love", along with Godley and Creme Classics "an Englishman in Nw York", "Cry", and his amazing second career helping to re-invent the medium of music videos, directing famous videos for the Police, Duran Duran, George Harrison, The Beatles and inventing the "Gizmo-tron". A fascinating hour with a grand storyteller and 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4364 26 full Joel Selvin - San Francisco’s legendary music critic and author Joel Selvin - San Francisco’s legendary music critic and author https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/joel-selvin-san-francisco-s-legendary-music-critic-and-author/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/joel-selvin-san-francisco-s-legendary-music-critic-and-author/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:38:58 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/47268fa3-1427-38d2-8d7f-7d68fd66c83e We sit down with old friend Joel Selvin to talk about his long career as the SF Chronicle's music critic, author of many books on rock and pop, including "SMARTASS- the music journalism of Joel Selvin".  Joel talks about the music scene in San Francisco in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, with wild stories about Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Sammy Hagar, Sly and the Family Stone, the Beach Boys and more. His books are an incredible inside look at each artist or time period it profiles, learn more at www.joelselvin.com 

]]> We sit down with old friend Joel Selvin to talk about his long career as the SF Chronicle's music critic, author of many books on rock and pop, including "SMARTASS- the music journalism of Joel Selvin".  Joel talks about the music scene in San Francisco in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, with wild stories about Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Sammy Hagar, Sly and the Family Stone, the Beach Boys and more. His books are an incredible inside look at each artist or time period it profiles, learn more at www.joelselvin.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4236 25 full SANTANA’S KARL PERAZZO- The Legendary Timbalero tells his story. SANTANA’S KARL PERAZZO- The Legendary Timbalero tells his story. https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santana-s-karl-perazzo-the-legendary-timbalero-tells-his-story/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santana-s-karl-perazzo-the-legendary-timbalero-tells-his-story/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:59:19 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/595dfa6e-5311-34be-bc0c-89cda14966c3 Santana's own Karl Perazzo is one of the most respected percussionists in the world, and has been the timbalero in Santana for over 30 years. This is his story of a child prodigy who went  from idolizing Santana and jamming with their records in his bedroom, to the thrill of being invited to join the band!

Karl was a child prodigy who went from playing at a very young age with famous Latin all stars in the mission district of San Francisco, to recording and playing with Malo, Jorge Santana, Cal Tjader, Dizzy Gilespie, Andy Narrel, Ray Obiedo, Tom Coster, Pete and Coke Escovedo, Dennis Chambers, Sheila E., The Artist, Mariah Carey, Paquito D' Rivera and most recently on the latest John Lee Hooker album. 

Karl has also created a custom line of LP percussion instruments at https://www.lpmusic.com/artists/karl-perazzo , Karl continues to do percussion clinics and mentor young musicians, and has most recently created a very cool "Latin Percussion" inspired line of Jewelry available at www.delacruzjewelry.com 

Learn more about  Santana's current tour dates and more at www.santana.com 

]]> Santana's own Karl Perazzo is one of the most respected percussionists in the world, and has been the timbalero in Santana for over 30 years. This is his story of a child prodigy who went  from idolizing Santana and jamming with their records in his bedroom, to the thrill of being invited to join the band!

Karl was a child prodigy who went from playing at a very young age with famous Latin all stars in the mission district of San Francisco, to recording and playing with Malo, Jorge Santana, Cal Tjader, Dizzy Gilespie, Andy Narrel, Ray Obiedo, Tom Coster, Pete and Coke Escovedo, Dennis Chambers, Sheila E., The Artist, Mariah Carey, Paquito D' Rivera and most recently on the latest John Lee Hooker album. 

Karl has also created a custom line of LP percussion instruments at https://www.lpmusic.com/artists/karl-perazzo , Karl continues to do percussion clinics and mentor young musicians, and has most recently created a very cool "Latin Percussion" inspired line of Jewelry available at www.delacruzjewelry.com 

Learn more about  Santana's current tour dates and more at www.santana.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3823 24 full TOWER OF POWER’S EMILIO CASTILLO TOWER OF POWER’S EMILIO CASTILLO https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/tower-of-power-s-emilio-castillo/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/tower-of-power-s-emilio-castillo/#comments Mon, 08 May 2023 12:47:00 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/f20d0861-835f-35f7-998f-0ee40aa415f6 Emilio Castillo, founder of Tower of Power talks with Steve Garland about the history of Tower of Power and his career, the stories behind the songs, and how this tower of funk and soul has continued to groove for 55 years! Many thanks to Emilio Castillo, TOP management, and Al Carlos Hernandez for working with the Hot Rock Podcast to help create this amazing hour. If you love TOP, you won't want to miss this show!

More information on Tower of Power> www.towerofpower.com 

]]> Emilio Castillo, founder of Tower of Power talks with Steve Garland about the history of Tower of Power and his career, the stories behind the songs, and how this tower of funk and soul has continued to groove for 55 years! Many thanks to Emilio Castillo, TOP management, and Al Carlos Hernandez for working with the Hot Rock Podcast to help create this amazing hour. If you love TOP, you won't want to miss this show!

More information on Tower of Power> www.towerofpower.com 

]]> www.towerofpower.com ]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3452 23 full Tesla’s Brian Wheat reveals details about their next album! Tesla’s Brian Wheat reveals details about their next album! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/tesla-s-brian-wheat-reveals-details-about-their-next-album/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/tesla-s-brian-wheat-reveals-details-about-their-next-album/#comments Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:07:48 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/15410eb4-2882-3e57-ad36-5c1eeacfdd2a TESLA is more than a rock band, they are a beloved rock band from Sacramento that has survived the decades, laying down hit records, acoustic and electric live albums, and building the TESLA Legacy,  Bassist Brian Wheat talks to us about the band's Forthcoming new LIVE Album set to be released late May 2023. Brian's also talks about everything from Playing a house gig in Las Vegas with TESLA, to his Hofner Bass artwork, and tells a story from his Autobiography, "Son of a Milkman". Learn more about the new LIVE album, and the 2023 "TIME TO ROCK" tour at www.teslatheband.com. The new album drops soon, and will be available wherever you get your digital music, or directly off the band's website where tour dates, albums and Merch are available!

]]> TESLA is more than a rock band, they are a beloved rock band from Sacramento that has survived the decades, laying down hit records, acoustic and electric live albums, and building the TESLA Legacy,  Bassist Brian Wheat talks to us about the band's Forthcoming new LIVE Album set to be released late May 2023. Brian's also talks about everything from Playing a house gig in Las Vegas with TESLA, to his Hofner Bass artwork, and tells a story from his Autobiography, "Son of a Milkman". Learn more about the new LIVE album, and the 2023 "TIME TO ROCK" tour at www.teslatheband.com. The new album drops soon, and will be available wherever you get your digital music, or directly off the band's website where tour dates, albums and Merch are available!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 2121 22 full SANTANA’S MICHAEL CARABELLO PART ONE SANTANA’S MICHAEL CARABELLO PART ONE https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santana-s-michael-carabello-part-one/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santana-s-michael-carabello-part-one/#comments Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:23:49 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/520124f2-90e8-30ec-a411-7f48319fe506 Santana's own Michael Carabello joins me on a special 2 part Hot Rock Podcast to talk about his career with Santana, playing with Carlos and the band, creating Abraxas, playing Woodstock, working with Hendrix, the Stones, and more- plus a preview of Michael's new EP "Primitive Medicine 2!" Michael has some Incredible stories his fans and all Santana fans will want to hear. This is Part one of a two part in-depth interview. Many thanks to Manager Rita Gentry, Dr. Alan Carlos Hernandez, and Al Evers at A train Entertainment- enjoy!

]]> Santana's own Michael Carabello joins me on a special 2 part Hot Rock Podcast to talk about his career with Santana, playing with Carlos and the band, creating Abraxas, playing Woodstock, working with Hendrix, the Stones, and more- plus a preview of Michael's new EP "Primitive Medicine 2!" Michael has some Incredible stories his fans and all Santana fans will want to hear. This is Part one of a two part in-depth interview. Many thanks to Manager Rita Gentry, Dr. Alan Carlos Hernandez, and Al Evers at A train Entertainment- enjoy!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4230 21 full SANTANAS OWN MICHAEL CARABELLO PART TWO SANTANAS OWN MICHAEL CARABELLO PART TWO https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santanas-own-michael-carabello-part-two/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santanas-own-michael-carabello-part-two/#comments Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:26:40 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/20f42379-2fb4-31ea-b305-ded235b9cdd4 Santana's own Michael Carabello joins me on part two of the Hot Rock Podcast to talk about his career with Santana, playing with Carlos and the band, creating Abraxas, playing Woodstock, working with Hendrix, the Stones, and more- plus a preview of Michael's new EP "Primitive Medicine 2!" Michael has some Incredible stories his fans and all Santana fans will want to hear!

]]> Santana's own Michael Carabello joins me on part two of the Hot Rock Podcast to talk about his career with Santana, playing with Carlos and the band, creating Abraxas, playing Woodstock, working with Hendrix, the Stones, and more- plus a preview of Michael's new EP "Primitive Medicine 2!" Michael has some Incredible stories his fans and all Santana fans will want to hear!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 1096 20 full SANTANA’S LEGENDARY BASSIST BENNY REITVELD! SANTANA’S LEGENDARY BASSIST BENNY REITVELD! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santana-s-bassist-and-musical-arranger-benny-rietveld/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/santana-s-bassist-and-musical-arranger-benny-rietveld/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:29:31 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/2d635f7c-74fc-3949-a584-dbaf44f59c5b Since 1990, Bassist Benny Rietveld has been a member of Santana, recording several albums, co-arranging and performing to sold out shows worldwide. During this in-depth interview, learn more about his musical journey, his relationship with the late great Miles Davis, Sheila E, touring on the bill with Prince. Benny also shares some cool details about his favorite Bass guitars and gear talk, and of course - his relationship with Carlos, and the spiritual nature of the man and the music of Santana.

]]> Since 1990, Bassist Benny Rietveld has been a member of Santana, recording several albums, co-arranging and performing to sold out shows worldwide. During this in-depth interview, learn more about his musical journey, his relationship with the late great Miles Davis, Sheila E, touring on the bill with Prince. Benny also shares some cool details about his favorite Bass guitars and gear talk, and of course - his relationship with Carlos, and the spiritual nature of the man and the music of Santana.

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4401 18 full NEW Bill Graham Book- ”Before I forget” Interview with BGP’s Rita Gentry NEW Bill Graham Book- ”Before I forget” Interview with BGP’s Rita Gentry https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/new-bill-graham-book-before-i-forget-interview-with-bgp-s-rita-gentry/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/new-bill-graham-book-before-i-forget-interview-with-bgp-s-rita-gentry/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:36:34 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/425d1d63-de12-3a4d-ad86-99e1ff7bc23a Bill Graham was an iconic concert promoter from San Francisco, who built an empire with the Fillmore West and Fill more East, becoming the biggest rock concert producer in the world. He also created a big family he called BGP, innovating many concert elements we take for granted today, all to make the best concert experience on earth for the fans, and a place to showcase musicians from world famous to local unknowns on their way up! This episode features A fascinating visit with Bill Graham and Carlos Santana's former Personal assistant, Rita Gentry, talking about a new book about Bill Graham and BGP- "Before I Forget", featuring stories about Bill and BGP during the heyday of rock concerts from the people who knew him best. This includes stories in the book from the staff of Bill Graham Presents, Rock stars from Carlos Santana, Anthony Carabello ,The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and many more. Rita shares why this book is so special to her, the response so far, and tells stories about her time working for Bill and for Carlos Santana. This book gets 4 stars, and a thank you to all who shared stories to make this amazing book happen!

GET THE BOOK ON AMAZON: shorturl.at/cdqTW 

]]> Bill Graham was an iconic concert promoter from San Francisco, who built an empire with the Fillmore West and Fill more East, becoming the biggest rock concert producer in the world. He also created a big family he called BGP, innovating many concert elements we take for granted today, all to make the best concert experience on earth for the fans, and a place to showcase musicians from world famous to local unknowns on their way up! This episode features A fascinating visit with Bill Graham and Carlos Santana's former Personal assistant, Rita Gentry, talking about a new book about Bill Graham and BGP- "Before I Forget", featuring stories about Bill and BGP during the heyday of rock concerts from the people who knew him best. This includes stories in the book from the staff of Bill Graham Presents, Rock stars from Carlos Santana, Anthony Carabello ,The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and many more. Rita shares why this book is so special to her, the response so far, and tells stories about her time working for Bill and for Carlos Santana. This book gets 4 stars, and a thank you to all who shared stories to make this amazing book happen!

GET THE BOOK ON AMAZON: shorturl.at/cdqTW 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3012 17 full Mr. Big to Tour again -Eric Martin visits to tell us the news! Mr. Big to Tour again -Eric Martin visits to tell us the news! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/mr-big-to-tour-again-eric-martin-visits-to-tell-us-the-news/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/mr-big-to-tour-again-eric-martin-visits-to-tell-us-the-news/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:20:40 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/dd971462-b8f4-3763-b3ee-d1e312bd0636 One of my all time fave friends and guests, Mr. Big's Eric Martin sets all the internet rumors straight about Mr. Big going back on tour. Learn more details behind the band's conversations, Eric's solo career, rock n roll, and the two of us generally goofing around in this new hour long interview- with some of our favorite Mr. Big music and some musical suprises!   

]]> One of my all time fave friends and guests, Mr. Big's Eric Martin sets all the internet rumors straight about Mr. Big going back on tour. Learn more details behind the band's conversations, Eric's solo career, rock n roll, and the two of us generally goofing around in this new hour long interview- with some of our favorite Mr. Big music and some musical suprises!   

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3656 16 full Journey’s original Photographer Pat Johnson - New Book ”Blue Collar Photographer” Journey’s original Photographer Pat Johnson - New Book ”Blue Collar Photographer” https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/journey-s-original-photographer-pat-johnson-new-book-blue-collar-photographer/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/journey-s-original-photographer-pat-johnson-new-book-blue-collar-photographer/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:36:02 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/9f97ae4d-4930-3bd3-8a7b-c8e7289c503e Journey's first "official" Photographer, Pat Johnson shares stories behind his hundreds of famous Rock Star photos taken over the past 45 years, that he now shares with the world in his new book, Blue Collar Photographer. Featuring over 280 amazing pages of famous and rare images of rock bands from Journey to the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, and More. Plus Pat talks about his experience being up front with a camera during the 70s 80s and 90 during the San Francisco Rock, Pop and Hip Hop Years, including the annual BAMMIE Awards, where all the top rockers gathered to perform, party and celebrate! 

 

More information on Pat Johnson's book 'BLUE COLLAR PHOTOGRAPHER: www.patjohnson.Com

Also available on Amazon!

]]> Journey's first "official" Photographer, Pat Johnson shares stories behind his hundreds of famous Rock Star photos taken over the past 45 years, that he now shares with the world in his new book, Blue Collar Photographer. Featuring over 280 amazing pages of famous and rare images of rock bands from Journey to the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, and More. Plus Pat talks about his experience being up front with a camera during the 70s 80s and 90 during the San Francisco Rock, Pop and Hip Hop Years, including the annual BAMMIE Awards, where all the top rockers gathered to perform, party and celebrate! 

 

More information on Pat Johnson's book 'BLUE COLLAR PHOTOGRAPHER: www.patjohnson.Com

Also available on Amazon!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3756 15 full Y&T’s Dave Meniketti- Talks openly about prostate cancer and future of the band- Y&T’s Dave Meniketti- Talks openly about prostate cancer and future of the band- https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/yt-s-dave-meniketti-talks-openly-about-prostate-cancer-and-future-of-the-band-july-2022/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/yt-s-dave-meniketti-talks-openly-about-prostate-cancer-and-future-of-the-band-july-2022/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:08:32 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/d9a68a8a-25e8-33ed-96e2-6edccbcc5bf9 Y&T Fans have been worried about the health of Lead singer and guitarist Dave Meniketti of Y&T, ever since he revealed early in 2022 that he was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer. In this interview Dave speaks openly about this, the future of Y&T, and more, speaking with host and friend for over 30 years, Steve Garland.

Dave also gives some advice to all the men who are fans of Y&T, and have avoided or put off prostate checkups. Early detection is critical to beating it. 

 

Following this 15 minute interview, we playback our in depth one hour Y&T special with Dave, recorded in 2020, where Dave and Steve talk about growing up in the East Bay, Dave's early interest in music, and the career of Y&T, with stories behind some of Y&T's best loved songs.

]]> Y&T Fans have been worried about the health of Lead singer and guitarist Dave Meniketti of Y&T, ever since he revealed early in 2022 that he was undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer. In this interview Dave speaks openly about this, the future of Y&T, and more, speaking with host and friend for over 30 years, Steve Garland.

Dave also gives some advice to all the men who are fans of Y&T, and have avoided or put off prostate checkups. Early detection is critical to beating it. 

 

Following this 15 minute interview, we playback our in depth one hour Y&T special with Dave, recorded in 2020, where Dave and Steve talk about growing up in the East Bay, Dave's early interest in music, and the career of Y&T, with stories behind some of Y&T's best loved songs.

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3417 14 full Y&T’s John Nyman is our guest- Debuts his solo Album ”MADE IN AMERICA”! Y&T’s John Nyman is our guest- Debuts his solo Album ”MADE IN AMERICA”! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/yt-s-john-nyman-is-our-guest-debuts-his-solo-album-made-in-america/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/yt-s-john-nyman-is-our-guest-debuts-his-solo-album-made-in-america/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:27:07 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/f8ffbff2-f12d-346d-a471-05b2e38c3505 I first met John  Nymann in 1984 when he was in Th Eric Martin Band, he appeared with the guys several times on my radio and TV series (See slips at www.hotrockpodcast.com). From there John has had an amazing career, playing with a who's who of great bay area artists, including becoming a long time member of Y&T. Now John has released his first Solo LP "MADE IN AMERICA" on IAC Records, and available at www.iacrecords.com  On this Podcast we talk to John Nymann about his long career,  Y&T and The Eric Martin Band, on the road with Motley Crue, and best of all-  the stories behind the songs on this new LP, an amazingly well written performed and produced album, (featuring a lot of familiar rock n roll names you know) but mostly showcasing John himself, doing a great job as lead vocalist, writer, and of course- playing a ton of guitars! A very thoughtful, intelligent, talented rocker- and amazingly nice guy to boot- That's John Nymann.

 

Enjoy, 

Steve Garland

The Hot Rock Podcast

 

]]> I first met John  Nymann in 1984 when he was in Th Eric Martin Band, he appeared with the guys several times on my radio and TV series (See slips at www.hotrockpodcast.com). From there John has had an amazing career, playing with a who's who of great bay area artists, including becoming a long time member of Y&T. Now John has released his first Solo LP "MADE IN AMERICA" on IAC Records, and available at www.iacrecords.com  On this Podcast we talk to John Nymann about his long career,  Y&T and The Eric Martin Band, on the road with Motley Crue, and best of all-  the stories behind the songs on this new LP, an amazingly well written performed and produced album, (featuring a lot of familiar rock n roll names you know) but mostly showcasing John himself, doing a great job as lead vocalist, writer, and of course- playing a ton of guitars! A very thoughtful, intelligent, talented rocker- and amazingly nice guy to boot- That's John Nymann.

 

Enjoy, 

Steve Garland

The Hot Rock Podcast

 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3244 13 full Hot Rock Podcast- Brad Gillis of Night Ranger talks about the new Album ATBPO! Hot Rock Podcast- Brad Gillis of Night Ranger talks about the new Album ATBPO! https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-brad-gillis-of-night-ranger-talks-about-the-new-album-atbpo/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-brad-gillis-of-night-ranger-talks-about-the-new-album-atbpo/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:23:55 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/9379253e-14ce-3330-9148-040bce0d887e My long time Buddies Night Ranger have released their first new album in 4 years, and the band's badass guitarist Brad Gillis joins me for an in-depth interview to talk all about the new album, his career with Night Ranger, their big hits, his huge guitar collection, and which guitarists growing up influenced his guitar style the most. Plus we get the story behind some of the new songs on the Album! 

Night Ranger's newest LP, "ATBPO" is in my opinion one of their best LPS in the band's career, listen to "Breakout", the first single and you will agree this LP is a MUST HAVE! It's out now on Frontiers Music SRL- Get the album today and find out Night Ranger's tour dates at: www.nightranger.com 

It was a pleasure catching back up with Brad, we have known each other since 1982, when the band first came up to the rock station in San Francisco where I was the Nighttime DJ, they came on the air, and thanked me for playing the hell out of their album, LOL- and we have all been friends ever since. They appeared several times on my 80s TV series "San Francisco Hot Rock as well, and through the 2000s have always been generous with their time- and I thank them all for their friendship.

 

Listen, enjoy, and Keep Rockin'!

]]> My long time Buddies Night Ranger have released their first new album in 4 years, and the band's badass guitarist Brad Gillis joins me for an in-depth interview to talk all about the new album, his career with Night Ranger, their big hits, his huge guitar collection, and which guitarists growing up influenced his guitar style the most. Plus we get the story behind some of the new songs on the Album! 

Night Ranger's newest LP, "ATBPO" is in my opinion one of their best LPS in the band's career, listen to "Breakout", the first single and you will agree this LP is a MUST HAVE! It's out now on Frontiers Music SRL- Get the album today and find out Night Ranger's tour dates at: www.nightranger.com 

It was a pleasure catching back up with Brad, we have known each other since 1982, when the band first came up to the rock station in San Francisco where I was the Nighttime DJ, they came on the air, and thanked me for playing the hell out of their album, LOL- and we have all been friends ever since. They appeared several times on my 80s TV series "San Francisco Hot Rock as well, and through the 2000s have always been generous with their time- and I thank them all for their friendship.

 

Listen, enjoy, and Keep Rockin'!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3729 12 full BONUS- Journey’s Jonathan Caine- short interview BONUS- Journey’s Jonathan Caine- short interview https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-journeys-jonathan-caine-short-interview/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-journeys-jonathan-caine-short-interview/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:14:30 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/3fb52f74-dc06-30b9-b9fe-f2652063f153 Journey's Jonathan Caine, a guy I've been interviewing since the early 80s, checks in on a new album.....more to come soon!

]]> Journey's Jonathan Caine, a guy I've been interviewing since the early 80s, checks in on a new album.....more to come soon!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 404 11 full Grace Slick- The Legendary Jefferson Airplane/Starship - Interviews and music Grace Slick- The Legendary Jefferson Airplane/Starship - Interviews and music https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/grace-slick-the-legendary-jefferson-airplanestarship-interviews-and-music/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/grace-slick-the-legendary-jefferson-airplanestarship-interviews-and-music/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:05:40 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/23e86669-dea8-3f13-b999-484ef50999ba Grace SLick was the first female rock star of the 60s, and here she talks about music, life, drugs, and more. We've opened our vault of interviews and are sharing some rare interviews with Grace!

]]> Grace SLick was the first female rock star of the 60s, and here she talks about music, life, drugs, and more. We've opened our vault of interviews and are sharing some rare interviews with Grace!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 1954 10 full THE SGB- THE LOST 80s Album "1985"" -STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS THE SGB- THE LOST 80s Album "1985"" -STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-sgb-the-lost-80s-album-1985-stories-behind-the-songs/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-sgb-the-lost-80s-album-1985-stories-behind-the-songs/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:31:16 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/6e6ee87a-d0f1-3fbf-afda-22d867b05b78 Back in the 80s while interviewing tons of rock stars as a SF Bay Area Rock Jock, I was also recording an album with my band, THE SGB. The LP "Almost" got picked up by Atlantic records, but like many bands it got shelved and the LP was lost to time. UNTIL- this past year, when the master tapes were found, remastered and finally rescued! This "Lost 80s" LP show features all the lost songs from the band, recorded 1982-1985, and features myself hosting the show, along with interviews with my co writer Denise McClure, and the amazing rock drummer Don Rodrigues. Hear the story behind the songs and some classic 80s tales of rock n roll!

]]> Back in the 80s while interviewing tons of rock stars as a SF Bay Area Rock Jock, I was also recording an album with my band, THE SGB. The LP "Almost" got picked up by Atlantic records, but like many bands it got shelved and the LP was lost to time. UNTIL- this past year, when the master tapes were found, remastered and finally rescued! This "Lost 80s" LP show features all the lost songs from the band, recorded 1982-1985, and features myself hosting the show, along with interviews with my co writer Denise McClure, and the amazing rock drummer Don Rodrigues. Hear the story behind the songs and some classic 80s tales of rock n roll!

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3176 9 full Night Ranger 80s Flashback Special Night Ranger 80s Flashback Special https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/night-ranger-80s-flashback-special/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/night-ranger-80s-flashback-special/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:23:34 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/1527eaff-90e2-3602-98f3-cba62d7a5476 I've interviewed my buddies in Night Ranger going back to the early 80s when they first came on the scene. As a rock jock in SF at the time, I was always playing singles and album cuts from Dawn Patrol, and getting to know Jack, Brad, Kelly, and Jeff Watson. They also appeared on my HOT ROCK TV show in '84 several times, and in this special we play back some of the best moments from those lost 80s interviews, as Rock in America and Sister Christian we're just getting released, and play back some of those top early songs that are now legendary Night Ranger Faves. They have a new LP called "ATBPO", learn more about it, along with the band's tour dates here: www.nightranger.com   If you want more, see a mash up video of their TV appearances from the 80s with me on our Video Archives page at www.hotrockpodcast.com .  Big thanks to all the guys past and present in the band for their continuing friendship that is still strong today- and the incredible music they've created that has become a  big part of our rock n roll life.

]]> I've interviewed my buddies in Night Ranger going back to the early 80s when they first came on the scene. As a rock jock in SF at the time, I was always playing singles and album cuts from Dawn Patrol, and getting to know Jack, Brad, Kelly, and Jeff Watson. They also appeared on my HOT ROCK TV show in '84 several times, and in this special we play back some of the best moments from those lost 80s interviews, as Rock in America and Sister Christian we're just getting released, and play back some of those top early songs that are now legendary Night Ranger Faves. They have a new LP called "ATBPO", learn more about it, along with the band's tour dates here: www.nightranger.com   If you want more, see a mash up video of their TV appearances from the 80s with me on our Video Archives page at www.hotrockpodcast.com .  Big thanks to all the guys past and present in the band for their continuing friendship that is still strong today- and the incredible music they've created that has become a  big part of our rock n roll life.

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 2302 7 full HOT ROCK PODCAST WITH BLUE OYSTER CULT UNCUT!- WITH FOUNDING MEMBERS JOE AND ALBERT BOUCHARD HOT ROCK PODCAST WITH BLUE OYSTER CULT UNCUT!- WITH FOUNDING MEMBERS JOE AND ALBERT BOUCHARD https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-with-blue-oyster-cult-uncut-with-founding-members-joe-and-albert-bouchard/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-with-blue-oyster-cult-uncut-with-founding-members-joe-and-albert-bouchard/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:01:54 -0700 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/b7041635-599a-3d3d-bf2a-d58860546277 Are you Burnin' for some BOC stories? On this episode of the Hot Rock Podcast, it's two founding members of the Classic Rock Legendary band, BLUE OYSTER CULT! Hear the story of their beginnings, inside the studio secrets behind songs like "I'm Burnin for You, "Godzilla", and the ultimate rock classic "Don't Fear the Reaper". We talk about their favorite bass and drum gear that Joe and Albert used to get the BOC sound, and You'll also hear some killer new music and stories behind their latest solo LPs and more.

Learn more about the Bouchard Brothers legacy and latest music projects here:

www.Joebouchard.com      www.Albertbouchard.net

 

 

]]> Are you Burnin' for some BOC stories? On this episode of the Hot Rock Podcast, it's two founding members of the Classic Rock Legendary band, BLUE OYSTER CULT! Hear the story of their beginnings, inside the studio secrets behind songs like "I'm Burnin for You, "Godzilla", and the ultimate rock classic "Don't Fear the Reaper". We talk about their favorite bass and drum gear that Joe and Albert used to get the BOC sound, and You'll also hear some killer new music and stories behind their latest solo LPs and more.

Learn more about the Bouchard Brothers legacy and latest music projects here:

www.Joebouchard.com      www.Albertbouchard.net

 

 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 3353 6 full Hot Rock Eddie Money Special Podcast Hot Rock Eddie Money Special Podcast https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-eddie-money-special-podcast/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-eddie-money-special-podcast/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:07:23 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/60e95c61-5e31-33d4-8141-72c9184bd082 Eddie Money was an amazing singer, performer and the joker in the deck of cards we call Rock n' Roll. Always funny, always at ease in interviews, he lest a permanent contribution to 60s and 80s music with a string of great Albums and hit singles. In this podcast I play back two classic interviews I did with Eddie, and talk to the man who wrote one of Eddie's biggest hits- I Think I'm In Love"- musician and writer Randy Oda.  Plus of course, I'll spin some of Eddie's unforgettable songs, with his backstory on them along with more jokester ad libs. This is our Hot Rock Tribute to the late Eddie Money, another San Francisco music legend.

]]> Eddie Money was an amazing singer, performer and the joker in the deck of cards we call Rock n' Roll. Always funny, always at ease in interviews, he lest a permanent contribution to 60s and 80s music with a string of great Albums and hit singles. In this podcast I play back two classic interviews I did with Eddie, and talk to the man who wrote one of Eddie's biggest hits- I Think I'm In Love"- musician and writer Randy Oda.  Plus of course, I'll spin some of Eddie's unforgettable songs, with his backstory on them along with more jokester ad libs. This is our Hot Rock Tribute to the late Eddie Money, another San Francisco music legend.

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 1893 5 full Hot Rock Podcast- Lost 80s Music with THE SGB Hot Rock Podcast- Lost 80s Music with THE SGB https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-lost-80s-music-with-the-sgb/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-podcast-lost-80s-music-with-the-sgb/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:19:07 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/5dd1bcb6-899a-3c22-8640-e55bfb22c0c0 In the 80s I was on the air in San Francisco, playing some of the best rock ever created on radio and on TV when MTV and other network music video shows like mine were cranking out all the latest rock videos. Meantime, my own band was in the studio in the 80s, writing and recording songs for an album called 1985. Although we had interest from Atlantic records, we were one of a ton of bands that had great promise but would not get our big break. So, the album sat in my vault for over 3 decades, the master tapes lost. This year, with encouragement from producer Saul Vigil and some spare time thanks to the pandemic, we finally found the master tapes! We had them digitally remastered and several are now getting a lot of airplay on streaming channels, most of all FAMOUSHITS LIVE. On this podcast, I play back a few of those lost tracks, and play a brand new song from my band recorded in 2019-2020 called "Supernatural Love" all about the times we are living in today. I think being a musician has made me a better interviewer, because I have lived a life playing music, and have a real bond with the guys in each band. Enjoy- some of these are now available on Amazon digital music and iTunes!- Steve

]]> In the 80s I was on the air in San Francisco, playing some of the best rock ever created on radio and on TV when MTV and other network music video shows like mine were cranking out all the latest rock videos. Meantime, my own band was in the studio in the 80s, writing and recording songs for an album called 1985. Although we had interest from Atlantic records, we were one of a ton of bands that had great promise but would not get our big break. So, the album sat in my vault for over 3 decades, the master tapes lost. This year, with encouragement from producer Saul Vigil and some spare time thanks to the pandemic, we finally found the master tapes! We had them digitally remastered and several are now getting a lot of airplay on streaming channels, most of all FAMOUSHITS LIVE. On this podcast, I play back a few of those lost tracks, and play a brand new song from my band recorded in 2019-2020 called "Supernatural Love" all about the times we are living in today. I think being a musician has made me a better interviewer, because I have lived a life playing music, and have a real bond with the guys in each band. Enjoy- some of these are now available on Amazon digital music and iTunes!- Steve

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 1385 4 full Hot Rock Tribute to Eddie Van Halen Hot Rock Tribute to Eddie Van Halen https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-tribute-to-eddie-van-halen/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-tribute-to-eddie-van-halen/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:17:24 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/b9ab7d0d-1e4f-318a-8a36-815e2720190d Eddie Van Halen was and always will be one of the most influential guitarists in rock and roll. His hammering technique on guitar solos re-wrote the book on what rock guitar sounds like. I interviewed Eddie in the 80s, and his band mates over the years - when he passed away at 65 we put together this tribute show. 

]]> Eddie Van Halen was and always will be one of the most influential guitarists in rock and roll. His hammering technique on guitar solos re-wrote the book on what rock guitar sounds like. I interviewed Eddie in the 80s, and his band mates over the years - when he passed away at 65 we put together this tribute show. 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 1285 3 full Hot Rock Holiday Podcast with Eric Martin of Mr. Big Hot Rock Holiday Podcast with Eric Martin of Mr. Big https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-holiday-podcast-with-eric-martin-of-mr-big/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/hot-rock-holiday-podcast-with-eric-martin-of-mr-big/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:09:08 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/4c079b31-8919-3933-9ba0-4057456f090b Eric Martin and I go back to the early 80s, when he was with The Eric Martin Band. Eric was a guest several times on my San Francisco radio show at the time, and was a frequent guest on my TV series in 1984.  His is one of the best singers in my opinion in all of rock n roll- and with Mr. Big he continued to prove it with a series of incredible albums and tours over the years. In this special holiday edition of the Podcast, Eric talks about his life, his career, and tells some great rock n roll stories. He also plays back some of his personal favorite tracks, including a couple of Christmas songs off his Mr. Vocalist Christmas album-  from a series of albums in Japan that have made him a huge pop star there.

Catch up on what's happening with Eric Martin, upcoming tour dates,  CDs and merch here: www.ericmartin.com 

]]> Eric Martin and I go back to the early 80s, when he was with The Eric Martin Band. Eric was a guest several times on my San Francisco radio show at the time, and was a frequent guest on my TV series in 1984.  His is one of the best singers in my opinion in all of rock n roll- and with Mr. Big he continued to prove it with a series of incredible albums and tours over the years. In this special holiday edition of the Podcast, Eric talks about his life, his career, and tells some great rock n roll stories. He also plays back some of his personal favorite tracks, including a couple of Christmas songs off his Mr. Vocalist Christmas album-  from a series of albums in Japan that have made him a huge pop star there.

Catch up on what's happening with Eric Martin, upcoming tour dates,  CDs and merch here: www.ericmartin.com 

]]> hotrockpodcast false No 4118 2 full Hot Rock Interview with Dave Meniketti of Y&T Hot Rock Interview with Dave Meniketti of Y&T https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/interview-with-dave-meniketti-of-yt/ https://hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e/interview-with-dave-meniketti-of-yt/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:58:06 -0800 hotrockpodcast.podbean.com/e55fa863-49c7-398b-8fde-c15ab2bbce67 In this show I talk with long time friend and rocker Dave Meniketti about Y&T, his life, career, and the new Y&T Rockumentary "On with the Show" now available on DVD. We also talk about Meniketti Wines, life during COVID and more. Dave is a great guy, and one of the best hard rock guitarists and singers on the planet.

]]> In this show I talk with long time friend and rocker Dave Meniketti about Y&T, his life, career, and the new Y&T Rockumentary "On with the Show" now available on DVD. We also talk about Meniketti Wines, life during COVID and more. Dave is a great guy, and one of the best hard rock guitarists and singers on the planet.

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