Rob has been wanting to interview someone from a tribute band for a long time now ... and what perfect way to start this journey than to interview SPACE FREHLEY (A Tribute to Ace Frehley) and put out the interview on what would have been Ace's 75th birthday.

Not only does Space look like Ace (without the makeup) but he talks like him, sings like him and ... damnnnnn... he plays Ace Frehley songs note for note.. including the guitar solos .. he's the real deal folks! Space Frehley pays tribute to one of the greatest rock n' roll showmen in the history of rock n' roll and the history of on of the greatest bands ever ... KISS!

This is an interview like no other in that Rob gets not only to talk to Space himself but also his alter ego Aaron.

Rob and Space talk about:

When they both first got into KISS When they each met the original members of KISS Forming a "non-makeup" Kiss tribute band Space's upcoming shows The show in Teaneck, NJ (where Space met Ace's ex-girlfreind Lara) The new Space Frehley EP "FREH-QUENCY" Space Frehley's Guitar Collection (visit our YouTube channel for video from this segment) and much more!!!

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If you haven't seen Space Frehley in concert go to YouTube right now and check him out.

You can find Space's new EP anywhere you get your music.. also find Space on Facebook and Instagram and at his webiste : www.spacefrehley.com

Get some really cool SPACE FREHLEY T-Shirts, Sneakers and other cool items at : www.guitarnuttees.com !

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***** COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Space Frehley's cover versions of the songs, "TALK TO ME" and "RIP IT OUT" used with permission from Space Frehley

Recorded on April 19, 2026 

They go over the albums they bought and some other recent purchases (Rob's Flea Market Finds)

ARTISTS MENTIONED ARE: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Marshall Crenshaw Uncle Tupelo Olivia Newton John The Jayhawks The Who Sun Volt and more

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC

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BIO:

BANSHEE TREE is an indie psychedelic pop/rock band with sharply-written songs, jazz-inspired guitar solos, saxophone textures, and grooves that nod to the dance floor, they've spent nearly a decade evolving their sound. That fusion reaches a new peak with Bad Luck, a restless and unapologetically diverse album that captures a celebrated band chasing down new horizons.

For years, Banshee Tree's evolution took place not in the recording studio, but onstage. A weekly residency at a speakeasy in Boulder, Colorado, gave the musicians an opportunity to reach beyond their origins as a swing band, while the addition of new members — including veterans of Denver's funk and punk-rock scenes — helped broaden the group's influences. Banshee Tree began gigging in other cities, too, busking with street performers in New Orleans and sharing late-night jam sessions with bands in the Pacific Northwest. Before long, their fusion of acoustic and electric styles had grown so wide that Banshee Tree could play virtually anywhere: dubstep festivals in California, EDM bills in Colorado, and bluegrass shows with genre-benders like Leftover Salmon and The Infamous Stringdusters.

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APRIL 17th saw the release of their second studio album BAD LUCK - be sure to check it out.  You can hear some of the new music within this podcast.

Rob and Thom talk about the history of the band, songwriting at the Home Depot, AI and how it is effecting the music industry, Marc Ribot, Gloria Gaynor, GONG, Stellar Jay,  the fundraiser for a van and a possible name for the new van... and alot more!

Thom picks his mystery question and it's a good one! ********** Check out Banshee Tree at their website : banshee-tree.com

There you can find video of their live performances, their bio and you can donate so they can get a new touring van... have your name written somewhere in the van!

You can also find the band on Facebook and Instagram

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the songs : BRIGHT BLUE LIGHT, LOOK HIGH OVER THE MOUNTAIN, BAD LUCK & STELLAR JAY THEME used with permission from Jim Flammia at All Eyes Media

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TURN OFF THE TV and ... TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Rob interviews original guitarist for Herman's Hermits Keith Hopwood

Keith was in the band from 1963 - 1972 and was a pivotal member during the band's height with the #1 US hits "Mrs. Brown You Have  Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I am".  Other greats songs were "I'm into Something Good", "There's a Kind of Hush" and "Can't You Hear my Heartbeat."

Rob talks to Keith about his upcoming show at Chiller Theatre (April 24-26) in Parsippany New Jersey!  This will be Keith's first ever autograph show.  He will be joined by Peter Noone on Saturday April 25th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm where they will be signing their new single "Remember When".  This new single is the first song they've recorded together in 50 years!

Rob and Keith also talk about The Beatles, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, how Herman's Hermits got their name, "Tales of a Hermit" (Keith's book) and more!

You can find out more about Keith at his website: www.keithhopwood.com

And you can still get your tickets for Chiller Theatre to meet Keith in person ... from their website

(www.chillertheatre.com) or at the door the day of the show (s).

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TURN OFF THE TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

Back in 2020 when we were "Jim and MIke Talk" we did a podcast on Seinfeld.  It was before we decided to dedicate the podcast to talking about music.

We used to have a segment before and after the main theme.

What you'll hear today is just the Main Theme which was Seinfeld.

We go thru the history of the show and we go thru our top 5 favorite episodes.

Just so you know: Jim (is Rob) and Mike (is Matt)

Some years later we changed the name to Jim and Mike talk music and then to what you know us now as "KNOW GOOD MUSIC"

Enjoy this blast from the past of us talking about one of the greatest sitcoms of all time

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE BEE GEES!

They  go into other films Eddie was in like 1941 (with John Belushi) and The Polar Express.  His time working with Stephen Spielberg and we also talk about ELVIS... and other interesting things in Eddie's career.

One of Rob's favorite movies of all time is Grease!  He remembers Eddie vividly from Grease (Eugene) and 1941 (Herbie) (two films I saw in the theatre when they first came out).. Eddie is only one of 5 actors to reprise their characters role in Grease 2 (which I've grown to like over the years)

Find out which Beatle once did an imperonation of Eddie (from the movie "I wanna hold your hand) Find out what it is exactlty that eddie did on the set of 3 out of 4 of his first films that no other actor has done in acting history

We even talk about The Honeymooners

You'll find this interview very enjoyable & fun.. Eddie has some good stories.

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Rob talks about LED ZEPPELIN'S 1976 Release PRESCENCE

- The odd album cover  - "the object" - What circumstance led to this album being made in the first place - What is Royal Orleans really about ?  "Whiskers"?

**** Rob and Sam then go into THE WALLFLOWERS May 21, 1996 Release BRINGING DOWN THE HORSE - Bringing Down the Horse Tour this  year - Sam's dating life and how it related to 3 Marlenas - What other music people appeared on the album - Inspiration for "6th Avenue Heartache" ****

Sam talks about THE ROLLING STONES 1976 Release BLACK AND BLUE - What did Jeff Beck say about the recording session? - What is different about this album than other Stones albums - Super Deluxe Version

We'll be releasing a couple of album anniversary podcasts this year  Next ones will most likely be in June or July \

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On today's podcast Sam and Rob discuss two albums they love that are coming up on major release anniversaries. Rob talks about the Cranberries album "To the Faithful Departed" released on April 29, 1996 (30 year anniversary).

Rob goes track by track and talks a little bit about the late singer Delores O'Riordan and a couple of the videos that were made in support of the singles.

Sam talks about the Beach Boys monumental album PET SOUNDS - released May 16, 1966.  This was their 11th studio album and somewhat different than previous releases.  Sam goes into why he loves this album and how it influenced other great musical artists throughout the years since.

We'll be releasing a couple of album anniversary podcasts this year including Part 2 next week.  So keep an ear out for them.

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TURN off the TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Johnathan has been with the Broadway Show Hamilton for over 10 years

Rob and Jonathan talk about :

The Jersey Shore (where him and his brother grew up)

Hamilton (some behind the scenes stories ... what does the olympic sport Curling have to do with Hamilton?)

RUSH (Jonathan got to play not only on their Clockwork Angels Tour with Rush but also on their last tour with original members - the R40 tour after a call from Alex Lifeson himself)

The Violin (What particular color violin did Jonathan beg his father to buy him?)

Game of Thrones (he got to visit the set and see some behind the scenes activities .. and also hang out with his dear brother Peter)

Shows that Jonathan has performed music for like Stranger Things (series finale) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) and The new Muppet Show!

Find out what Rock n' Roll band Jonathan does not like..

and MORE!!!

This is a great interview 

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: (Transition Music) The song "Redbone" by Octosound used as Royalty Free music

With the recent passing of Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) we are re-releasing our interview with Chuck that we did on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Rob & Matt interviewed Chuck Negron and this was only their second interview and most memorable.

Chuck had such great stories and memories to share from his early beginnings and his time in Three Dog Night (one of the greatest bands to ever form)

Chuck tells us of his beginnings playing basketball, his first group, three dog night, puppets, John Wayne.. we also play one of chuck's recent recordings.

Sit back and enjoy the time we got to spend with one of music's great singers CHUCK NEGRON.  You will be greatly missed.  RIP Chuck.

Rob's favorite band is Cheap Trick and it was only appropriate that Rob interview Daxx Nielsen to talk about the newest Cheap Trick album - ALL WASHED UP!  

This is Daxx's second time on the podcast.

Rob and Daxx talk about: THE NEW ALBUM (how it all came together) BLACKBIRD STUDIOS THE KENNEDY HONORS GENE SIMMONS WANG BOOM BANG and more! ****

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TURN OFF THE TV! and TURN UP THE CHEAP TRICK!

Rob has 10 and Matt has 5 (one of which is also on Rob's list)

Albums we talk about are (and not in this order ; listen to find how they rate) LAUFEY - A MATTER OF TIME SOPIE CORAN - I DON'T GO TO NEW YORK ANYMORE ROBERT PLANT -Saving Grace MADISON CUNNIGHAM - Ace THE WOOD BROTHERS - Puff of Smoke PETER CRISS - Self-Titled WOLF ALICE - the Clearing ALISON BROWN & STEVE MARTIN - Safe, Sensible and Sane CHEAP TRICK - All Washed Up IMOGEN CLARK - Choking on Fuel WET LEG - Moisterizer JON BATISTE - Big Money THE DARKNESS - Dreams on Toast OLIVIA DEAN - The Art of Loving **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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turn off the TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

THE ALBUMS WE REVIEW ARE: MELT by Not For Radio EGO DEATH AT THE BACHELORETTE PARTY by Haley Williams TWILIGHT OVERRIDE by Jeff Tweedy LUX by Rosalia ALFREDO 2 by Freddie Gibbs PROTECT SARZ AT ALL COSTS by Sarz

*** Find out which albums rated high with us and which ones are not so great ... One of these albums was pretty much unlistenable.

We always have fun doing these because sometimes we find new music we normally would not have listened to. Sit back and enjoy ALBUM ROULETTE *** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Turn off the TV ... and TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Paul and Rob talk about the 1964 Elvis movie KISSIN COUSINS.

They go thru most of the songs from the movie in order as they appear in the movie and we talk about the plot of the movie (there is a sort of a plot).

They also play audio from a SKIP E LOWE interview with the director / writer GENE NELSON that is from 1990 (with permission)

This was such a fun movie for us to watch and review.

'Paul not only was on the podcast last year talking Horror Films (Paul is a writer/director of independent horror films like HUNT CHASE KILL and the LEGEND OF THE BUSHKILL WITCH) but... he's a huge Elvis fan just like Rob is ... so it was only fitting that Paul would agree to come to the studio and record this podcast.  

We are releasing this podcast on what would of been Elvis' 91st birthday (January 8, 2026)

**** SUBJECTS COVERED (or uncovered): MOONSHINE BIKINIS KITTYHAWKS WRASSLING  And of course the Movie itself, The Soundtrack, Fun Facts and The Critics ... oh... the critics..

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FIND OUT: What cast member acted with her son in the movie? Was Elvis' wearing a wig? Who did Elvis' get in a fight with? What cast member was not really singing? Does Elvis get the girl (or girls?) What did Yvonne Craig have to say about Elvis? (Paul tells us from a first hand conversation he had with Yvonne) and more! ***** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Skip E Lowe Interview excerpt with Gene Nelson used with permission from ROMEO CAREY CONTENT

https://www.youtube.com/@romeocareycontent1988

Ms Fab & Rob talk about the Rankin Bass Christmas Stop Motion TV specials RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER & SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN

THE CREATION OF RUDOLPH (book & song)

JOHNNY MARKS

GENE AUTRY

NOTABLE RECORDINGS OF RUDOLPH

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE SHOW  & MORE

******* SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN THE SPECIAL THE SONGS ROB's FAVORITE SONG FROM THE SPECIAL DINGLE, BINGLE, TINGLE, WINGLE & ZINGLE  & MORE!

This was a fun podcast to do and hope you enjoy it!

******* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE HOLDIAY MUSIC!

GIVE IT A LISTEN from: The Empty Pockets "Snow Shoes" Imogen Clark "Merry Christmas I Guess" Juliana Hatfield "Fall Apart"

****** MUSIC NEWS 2026 TOURS ****** NEW Holiday Music ****** Holiday Music Gifts ****** New to Me ... New to You? ******** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Copyright Claims :  The song "Snow Shoes" by the Empty Pockets used with permission from The Empty Pockets / The song "Merry Christmas, I Guess by Imogen Clark used with permission from Monica Hopman (Thinkpress) / The song "Fall Apart" by Juliana Hatfield used with permission from American Laundromat Records.

Sam and Rob review the Beatles album RUBBER SOUL which is celebrating 60 years since it's initial release ... December 3rd in the UK / December 6th in the US.

Sam shows up with his gigantic book of Beatles info (it's huge).  While Sam provides the technical side of the recording process Rob will focus more on how much tambourine is on this album.. a little too much.  

We find out that Jan Asher was trouble

What instrument is Rob's least favorite of any instrument?

How long did it take to record the album?

How does Ringo play the drums and tambourine at the same time?

Did the main character in Norwegian Wood actually burn the house down?

What did Capital do to the US release?

How long did it take John to write Nowhere Man?

What's up with the cover?

Is there an anniversary version coming out? and much more! *******

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"Turn off the TV.. and Turn up the MUSIC!"

Back on November 17, 2019 we released our first episode as JIM AND MIKE TALK ... and it's been 6 years and as you know we have progressed into KNOW GOOD MUSIC.

Find out the all the history on the podcast as we go thru the name changes, the subjects covered, the interviews and some of our favorite podcasts.

And we talk about something we normally do not talk about and that is the numbers.  What are our top 2 interviews (by listens) and our top podcasts.

Also find out the top 10 countries thast listen to us.   Our podcast has reached 103 countries! This is a celebration of how far we've come and how we still love recording the podcast and interviewing some interesting people in music.

And as a bonus we have about 12 audio messages within this podcast.  You'll hear from people we've interviewed in the past like: Liberty DeVitto, Andrea Von Kampen, Plastic EP, Sophie Coran, Kurt Reil (5 timer), G Love, Jay Rowe (our first interview) and Chris Ballew (Presidents of the United States of America) ... and more!

Be sure to listen to this one to find out were we began and where we are.

When you listen to the intro on this one we've pulled some old intros and sound bites from our early podcasts... even one you may never have heard when we briefly went live for the first time as "a bit above".

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Mark Daly is currently on tour with the UK band The Darkness.  

Rob & Matt sat down with Mark on November 8th from a club in Austin Texas (via zoom)

Subjects covered: The TOUR  Mark's first album he bought Cork, Ireland (where Mark grew up and currently resides) What it's like being on the road away from the family Recording with Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara/Linkin Park) Finding a true irish pub in America The new single "crazy" (just released on Nov 7th) and more!

This one was a nice laid back interview and one you'll like ********

Discover Mark Daly's music on any streaming service.  

You can find Mark on Facebook and Instragram (@markdalymusic)

Visit Mark's website at : www.markdalyofficial.com  *********

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NEW MUSIC from Toad the Wet Sprocket / MUSIC NEWS / RECORD STORE DAY RELEASES / NEW MUSIC BOOKS *** We start the podcast with GIVE IT A LISTEN and it's a band you may remember called TOAD THE WET SPROCKET!  In January they will release a new album of re-imagined acoustic songs of their hits and deep cuts!

We play part of their new single RINGS

MUSIC NEWS : We talk a little bit about the passing of Ace Frehley (from KISS)

RECORD STORE DAY RELEASES (Nov 28 2025)NEW, LIMITED AND RE-RELEASES WE TALK ABOUT ARE :  AHA AMERICA GEORGE HARRISON TOM PETTY G LOVE LED ZEPPELIN BB KING MILES DAVIS THE ATARIS CREED MONTROSE JONI MITCHELL WEEN MATCHBOX 20 DEVO THE RAMONES SUN VOLT SPINAL TAP  & more!

WE END THE SHOW WITH NEW BOOK RELEASES!  THESE MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

SO SIT BACK AND BE ENTERTAINED ******** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Copyright Claim : The Toad the Wet Sprocket song "RINGS" was used with permission from Monica Hopman at Thinkpress

This podcast wraps it up for our Halloween Podcasts for October 2025

UNIVERSAL MONSTER SEQUELS - ep. 98

Today on the show Jeremy and Rob review the movies: DRACULA'S DAUGHTER BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN & THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS

They go over the plot, the production, what it cost to make, the controversies (there were a couple) and of course.. the music

So sit back .. and don't worry.. we didn't give away the endings ... although you've had 80 some years to watch these. ****** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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TURN OFF THE TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

If you've seen BASKET CASE you'll never forget you saw it!

"What's in the Basket?"

Rob saw the movie back in the 80s and it never left his memory. *****

Jeremy and Rob talk to Kevin about:

Kevin's Music Career

Basket Case 1 & 2

Frankenhooker

Chiller Theatre Autograph Show

Fred Williamson

Stone & Wood Carving (Kevin's passion) (Hunter Stone Carving Seminar)

and we find out what the last concert Kevin went to and his favorite musical artist and more!

******** VISIT Kevin's Facebook page at: /HunterStoneCarvingSeminar

Kevin's official website is: https://www.kevinvanh.com/

Where you can see some of his great stone carvings and wood carved signs.. there's also a page dedicated to BASKET CASE

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Today Rob & Ms. Fab bring you the longest podcast we've ever put out and it's a good one.

On this Episode: - NEW ALBUM RELEASES / REISSUES for NOVEMBER 2025 - 8 GUITARISTS WHO AUDITIONED FOR OZZY OSBOURNE and didn't get the gig - HALLOWEEN MEMORIES (Ms Fab & Rob share their Halloween memories from when they were kids to adults) - TOP 10 HALLOWEEN SONGS (Ms Fab & Rob give you their top 10 list of Spooky songs for 2025) - GIVE IT A LISTEN: Listen to Ukraine born artist' ANA LUNA's new single "Bleeding Pen"

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "Bleeding Pen" from ANA LUNA used with permission from Tallulah PR & Management

His music blends rockabilly, garage and surf ... simply amazing!

Last week we were able to track down the Phantom A.D. as he perused a flea market in California.

For this interview we talk about: The Phantom's  2025 ALBUM - The Phantom AD plays Ghoulish Rock n' Roll What's in the Phantom's collection and what did he pick up in Japan?  His TRIP TO JAPAN (the Phantom in Japan-tom)  His recent gig ON THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO  AND WHAT'S COMING UP FOR THE PHANTOM .. upcoming shows.. a new video!

******** CHECK OUT THE PHANTOM A.D. at: www.thephantomad.com

Order the new album & check out his upcoming shows

Also visit his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@thephantomad for all the fun stuff!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Halloween Theme", "Hit Me Baby", "The Brain That Wouldn't Die" and "Gloomy Sunday" used with permission from the Phantom A.D.

Today we start out with DION'S new single "I'm your Gangster of Love"

Then we go into MUSIC NEWS

NEW RELEASES

and our new segment: NEW TO ME.  NEW TO YOU? (LAURA STEVENSON, ECCA VANDAL & BAR ITALIA)

Bands and Musicians we talk about and mention are: GREEN DAY SEBASTIAN BACH ROB HALFORD LORD OF THE RINGS KISS CRUISE THE BLACK CROWES JEFF TWEEDY NINE INCH NAILS SLOW MOTION COWBOYS ROGER WATERS MITCH ROWLAND AUTUMN DEFENCES GRATEFUL DEAD DAVID BYRNE SPOON RADIOHEAD STEPHEN WILSON JR. TAYLOR SWIFT WET WET WET BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN THE ROLLING STONES MAMMOUTH THE CHARLETONS THE LEMON HEADS GUIDED BY VOICES STEVE MARTIN BLONDIE FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

Joann and Rob have known each other for a very long time

On this podcast Ms Fab tells us about her job at the ROCK BOX SCHOOL and STAGE in North Port Florida.. and also it's an introduction for listeners as she will be our first female co-host!

We also talk a little Barry Gibb, pairing a beverage to a song or album and even Neil Diamond is mentioned ...

Ms Fab will be a regular on the podcast along with Matt, Jeremy and Sam.  

Ms Fab will bring a fun and exciting flavor to the podcast and we'll be talking more about 70s, 80s music than anything.  Maybe 60s and 50s.. I see an Elvis movie review in the future.

At the end of this episode we do some 70s music trivia!  Does Ms Fab have what it takes to go against Rockin Rob?  

You'll have to tune in to find out.

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September 10, 1975 KISS ALIVE!  Was unleashed to the public.

Since then it's proven the test of time as far as LIVE albums go.

Oh, but wait... it wasn't entirely recorded live ... there were studio tricks ?

The album that almost wasn't saved Casablanca Records from bankruptcy and propelled KISS into greater music territory.  It would be only a year later when they put out their ground-breaking earth shaking album DESTROYER.. and the rest is kisstory!

Find out who they borrowed a guitar from when recording the over-dubs for KISS Alive. Who ended up funding Kiss' dressed to kill tour (which lead to kiss alive) What made Neil Bogart (owner of Casablanca) suddenly want to give the band 2 million dollars? What words of wisdom will we hear from Gene Simmons in this podcast? Who made Rob want to learn how to play guitar? What was the inspiration behind the name KISS ALIVE? We cover all this in less than 30 minutes AND MORE! ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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We talk about : JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP - SCARECROW THE CURE - HEAD ON THE DOOR NICK LOWE & HIS COWBOY OUTLET - THE ROSE OF ENGLAND THE POGUES - RUM SODOMY & THE LASH

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KNOW GOOD MUSIC - SHOW 92

This show includes: GIVE IT A LISTEN : new song from THE HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS "Until We Dance" MUSIC NEWS  NEW RELEASES NEW MUSIC BOOKS (Freddie Mercury / The Cars & more) BEATLES TRIVIA  GIVE IT A LISTEN: new song from IONA ZAJAC "Anton"

Next week we'll have another podcast out just focusing on 4 album anniversaries.  2 each from Rob and Sam.

COPYRIGHT CLAIM:  The song "Until We Dance" by The High Plains Drifters was used with permission from Andy Gesner at HIP VIDEO PROMO The song "Anton" by Iona Zajac used with permission from Iona Zajac *********

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We talk about his 2020 book "Liberty, Life, Billy & the Pursuit of Happiness"

Liberty helped sell over 150 million albums with a band that Phil Rubin named "the Lords of 52nd Street" with Billy Joel at the lead.

**** We talk about: THE FIRST TIME LIBERTY MET BILLY JOEL WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO MEET PAUL MCCARTNEY AND RECORD WITH HIM THE SONGS "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT" AND "ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG" THE SONG LIBERTY DIDN'T LIKE TO PLAY THE UNIQUE SOUNDS USED FOR "PRELUDE / ANGRY YOUNG MAN" AND "STILETTO" THE 911 BENEFIT, VISITING GROUND ZERO THE RECOVERY SQUAD (Liberty has been sober for over 20 years!) THE SLIM KINGS (LIBERTY'S CURRENT BAND) AND MORE! (AND THINGS THAT ARE NOT IN LIBERTY'S BOOK) **** Matt and Rob grew up listening to Billy Joel so it was a great honor for us to talk to someone who was in the middle of it all back in the 70s/80s.  The good, the bad and the ugly of it all. We tried to keep it positive. Liberty is such a humble, funny and sweet person it was a great time for us all. **** Liberatori "Liberty" DeVitto is an American rock drummer. He is best known for his work as a drummer for singer-songwriter Billy Joel's recording and touring band. He has also been a session drummer on recordings for other artists, including Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Phoebe Snow, Karen Carpenter, Stevie Nicks, Rick Wakeman, Bob James, Meat Loaf, and more. He is credited as a drummer on records that have sold a combined total of 150 million units worldwide.

In 2020, Liberty released his first book, an autobiography, Liberty—Life, Billy, and the Pursuit of Happiness (pictured below). He then began exploring other literary journeys and released his first children's storybook, Love, Santa Clause—A humble-hearted Christmas story. There is much more to come as Liberty is working on an entire book series as we speak.

**** Check out Liberty's website where you can order his book: LIBERTY, LIFE, BILLY & THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS www.libertydevitto.com also check out the SLIM KINGS website at www.slimkings.com - new album in the works coming in September!

Expect us to interview Liberty again. **** COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the SLIM KINGS songs "Truth Be Told", "The Rock You Need" and "Raw" used with permission from Liberty DeVitto **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Letters to Cleo formed around 1993 in Boston.

Rob was an instant fan after hearing their debut album "Aurora Gory Alice" in 1993.

Letters to Cleo were on 5 Movie Soundtracks

Kay is currently the writer and producer for Disney Junior's show 'Kindergarten Musical' (she's one of the creators of the show)

**** Kay Hanley and Rob talk about:

- Growing up across from the Wahlbergs (yes, those Wahlbergs)

- The music scene in Boston in the 1990s

- The films "10 things I hate about you" (Letters to Cleo is in the movie .. Kay sings to Heath and Julia in one scene) Josey & The Pussycats (Kay is singing all the vocals in this movie... it's not Rachel Leigh Cook in case you didn't know)

- Touring

- Upcoming Shows

- The new album!  (no release date yet)

... and Rob tells Kay something he's wanted to tell her for almost 30 years now... 

**** Check out Letters to Cleo's website at: www.letterstocleo.net  for some really cool merch and upcoming shows! **** Copyright Claim: The songs : Here & Now, Laudanum, Rim Shack & Big Star used with permission from Kay Hanley **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Chris Slade had an incredible career in music spanning 6 decades!

Chris is from Wales and grew up 6 miles from where Tom Jones grew up.  So it only was right that Chris became Tom Jones drummer (Chris was on Tom's first 6 albums including LIve in Vegas)

Chris went on to form Manfred Mann's Earth Band (Blinded by the Light) ... was asked to join a new supergroup THE FIRM (in the 80s with Jimmy Page & Paul Rodgers), was in ASIA, URIAH HEEP... 

... and one of the greatest bands of all time ... AC/DC.  Chris was on their RAZOR'S EDGE album which he played drums on the legendary song Thunderstruck!  He also recorded "big gun" for the Swartzenegger movie "Last Action Hero".  He joined AC/DC on their ROCK or BUST world tour in 2015.

He was in AC/DC up until 2020 when Phil Rudd rejoined.

We only had about 35 minutes to talk to Chris so we couldn't cover his whole career (who could) but we got to talk drum technique, auditioning for AC/DC, being asked to join The Firm and other stuff including who makes the best tea and if Chris could go back in time where would it be and when?

Also hear Chris' response when Jimmy Page told him (while recording with Tom Jones) what he was going to call his next band ... you may have heard of them?

A good fun interview!

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We have 3 new songs to tell you about and play from the artists: MEG ELSIER - "Sportscar (scrapped" FLYTE - "Emily & Me" SEAN GRIFFIN - "People are Mad"

Other segments are: ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES (July 1975 / 85 / 95) MUSIC NEWS  NEW MUSIC RELEASES

and your SUMMER PLAYLIST provided by The Woodside (listen on mixcloud at (www.mixcloud.com/thewoodside)

and just good ole' conversation about music

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This is Kristen's first time on the podcast and Kurt's 5th time!

The Gripweeds have just released a brand-new studio album called SOUL BENDER

I feel it's their best album yet and if you like those great songs from the 60s ... this is a must listen!

"One needn't be a forensics genius to hear that the Grip Weeds have a monster of an album cooking with the impending “Soul Bender. –Bob Makin, New Jersey Stage

Be sure to check out their website for vinyl, cds, apparel and more! www.gripweeds.com ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : Spinning the Wheel, Promise (of the Real), Fragmented & Gene Clark (Broken Wing) used with permission from Kurt & Kristen Reil

Last May we interviewed Imogen right after she had moved to Nashville from Australia.  We catch up with her and find out all the incredible things that she's been doing in the last year including meeting us back in October in Montclair (Outpost in the Burbs) when she opened for Robyn Hitchcock.

We talk about Robyn and her relationship to him and his wife, going to Red Rocks and shooting a video, her new album "Choking on Fuel" and her upcoming shows in the UK (she leaves for England tomorrow)

Her new album is a re-imagined toned down album of songs from last year's release of "The Art of Getting Through".  Both albums are simply amazing.  Not only does Imogen have such a beautiful, natural voice but her songs are lyrically unforgettable.

We find out in this interview: How the Australian Band MIDNIGHT CHICKEN really got there name (not what Rob thinks) What a FARM PARK is Was meeting Rob & Matt last October one of the highlights of her tour? and  What MYSTERY QUESTION will Imogen pick ... last two interviews the #6 was picked.. will it be a third time for #6 ?

Imogen is one of the nicest, sweetest people you'd ever want to meet and we had such a great conversation with her.  We will definitley talk to her again and meet her again in the near future. Be sure to check out her music!

You can visit her website at : www.imogenclarkmusic.com to find out where she'll be playing next and also purchase some cool merchandise.

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COPYRIGHT PERMISSION: The songs "All Hard Feelings" / "Sebastian" / "Squinters" used with permission from Imogen Clark Music. TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

You asked for it and it's finally here! Our review of the AC/DC concert on May 12, 2025 in Landover Maryland A roadtrip we took to see one of our favorite bands of all time

We talk about the trip there, the setlist, the next morning where Rob almost got beat up, almost losing a shirt..  AND

We go through our TOP TEN AC/DC SONG LIST

Rob grew up with Bon Scott on the radio and then Brian Johnson ... AC/DC has been a great part of both Jeremy and Rob's life for a long time!   **** You can find KNOW GOOD MUSIC wherever you listen to podcasts like Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Pandora and even on YouTube.

If you don't have an app to listen you can go to our website and listen directly from there: https://knowgoodmusicpodcast.wixsite.com/know-good-music/episodes *** Show your support of the website with some great Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/knowgoodmusic *** TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

Our segments on the show today are: 1 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - THE DEAD COWBOYS - BAD FRIENDS AND GOOD TIMES The Dead Cowboys with their new single.  A cross between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Molly Hatchett... good rockin tune! 2 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES FOR 1965 / 1975 and 1985 including one of Jeremy's favorites "The Fat Boys are Back" 3 - MUSIC NEWS (Billy Joel / Iggy Pop / Bruce Springsteen & more) 4 - NEW RELEASES FOR JUNE 5 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - THE WOOD BROTHERS - PRAY GOD LISTENS ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Matt & Rob talk about some of their favorite COVER SONGS.  Possibly the greatest cover songs ever recorded?  You be the judge.  We do have some obsure ones in our lists.

This is also a podcast dedicated to Rob's late friend Ken Vail Jr. who passed away on May 19, 2024.  Ken loved music and loved a good music list.  Back in 2023 Ken compiled his list of his top 40 cover songs.  Ken's top 10 are included along with Matt & Rob's lists.

************* Some of the artists we cover are: JIMI HENDRIX TANITA TIKARAM ELVIS COSTELLO TOM PETTY SINEAD O'CONNOR BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TOM WAITS BLONDIE FLORENCE & THE MACHINE MADISON CUNNINGHAM THE VENTURES JOAN JETT AMOS LEE KIM CARNES TALKING HEADS JOHNNY CASH U2 IGGY POP CHEAP TRICK GEORGE HARRISON CAKE NORA JONES THE SUNDAYS ROBERT PALMER DAVID POE *************

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Sophie's new album "I don't go to New York anymore" was just released.

The album is a beautiful indie pop album that doesn't disappoint.  Very dreamy, 14 beautifully constructed songs.  A couple of the songs are experimental.. the album is a wonderful journey into the indie pop realm.. We just love this album!

We talk to Sophie about her new apartment, her cats, toy pianos, why she doesn't go to New York anymore, Jeffrey Campbell Boots, her 7 visualizer videos, teaching piano and we find out a couple non-music things about Sophie... what is her favorite Philly food and the last movie she saw in the theater... 

**** A LITTLE ABOUT SOPHIE Sophie is a singer/songwriter based in Philadelphia.   When she was two years old, she asked her mom for a “pi-na-no.” Music has always been a huge part of her life, in fact, she's not sure there’s ever been a period of time where music wasn’t a defining factor in her decisions.  From piano lessons, to learning to write down the songs she heard in her head, to studying classical composition in college, she knew music would always be present in one way or another. After graduating from MSM, she spent some time abroad, landing in London, and then back to Philly, where she is currently based. ****

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The songs "Permission", "I Don't Go To New York Anymore", "Ghost" and "You Say I'm Ugly When I Cry" used with permission from Sophie Coran

Be sure to visit Sophie's website for tour info and some cool merchandise : www.sophiecoran.com

Find out about ROBERT JON & THE WRECK (starts our show) and SAMANTHA CRAIN (ends our show).  Two great music artists that you need to hear.  Samantha's new album "GUMSHOE" was just released (she was also just on Marc Maron's podcast) and Robert Jon & the Wreck's new album "HEARTBREAKS & LAST GOODBYES" will be out August 22nd

Just like the show JENNA & FRIENDS .... I have a special guest co-host with me on this show.  His name is Sam Vail and he's a musician and very knowledgeable on music.  He plays bass in his band called "Television City".  His various bands have opened for Peter Frampton and Joe Bonamassa.

I know Sam thru my late friend Ken Vail Jr.  Sam is Ken's brother and was very kind to give his time for the podcast.  And I hope to have Sam back soon!

************* HERE ARE THE SEGMENTS for this show: GIVE IT A LISTEN : ROBERT JON & THE WRECK "Better of Me" SAM VAIL INTRODUCTION TO THE PODCAST REISSUES / NEW RELEASES MUSIC BOOKS ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES GIVE IT A LISTEN : SAMANTHA CRAIN "Dragonfly" *************

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Jeremy (1) is back!

On show #86 Jeremy and Rob review PETER FRAMPTON'S 2023 BIOGRAPHY "DO YOU FEEL LIKE I DO?" They cover every chapter and in between tell the story of Peter's lost guitar (as interspersed throughout the book). ************* In this episode: What's with the Budgies? How many places did Peter move to? What happened to Black Beauty? What two famous musicians did Peter rescue by recording their cover songs? How much money did Peter's manager steal from him over the years and was he in the mob? Did Peter steal away a friend's wife? and much more! ************* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music"

TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Our segments on the show today are: 1 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - MARK FREDSON Mark Fredson's new single "company man" is off the new album of the same name.  Steve Winwood vibes.. baby! ***

2 - MUSIC NEWS SEX PISTOLS return PAUL COME GET YOUR DEMO NEW BEATLES BIO PIC CAST SELECTION ***

3 - TOP TEN FROM THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 19, 1975! Paul and Rob go thru each song on the list and tell you some interesting facts and Rob gives his interpretation of what some of the songs mean... and it's usually not good. and more! ***

4 - MUSIC PRODUCTS Some interesting music products for yourself or as a gift for the music lover ********* Be sure to check out the exciting trailer for Paul Sutt's upcoming film HUNT CHASE KILL! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IcUvHhvfsc Follow Paul on Facebook @paul.sutt and Instagram @paul_dog_of_war Be sure to also follow Paul on YouTube for all the news on his new film and upcoming projects.  www.youtube.com/@paulsuttfilms ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube (link below) and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic  Help support our Podcast by purchasing some cool merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Laurie wrote a great book called "CONFESSIONS OF A ROCK N' ROLL NAME DROPPER : My life leading up to John Lennon's Last Interview.

We talk to Laurie about her career in radio with the RKO NETWORK (KFRC) in the 7o's and some of the people she interviewed like David Bowie, Mick Jagger, George Harrison and of course, John Lennon who she interviewed on Dec 8th, 1980 at the Dakota hours before he was murdered.

Her book is a great look into the 70s and how she got to experience some great concerts and encounters with Rock Legends first hand.

Matt and Rob read the book and loved it!  Loved how Laurie incorperated the dialogue from her interviews into the book (the audio version has excerpts from the actual interviews)

***** ABOUT THE BOOK and LAURIE  Rock reporter Laurie Kaye interviewed John Lennon just hours before he was murdered in 1980 outside New York's famous Dakota apartments and even ran into his assassin (whom she refuses to cite by name) on the street outside, and here she recounts the story of that fateful night, the centerpiece of this memoir about the life of a SoCal girl with a troubled childhood who got to live out her dream by interviewing many of the most famous rock stars of the time.

Name dropping? Well, they say it ain’t bragging if you really did it and Laurie Kaye has really done it. These stories about so many culturally important people are exciting and illuminating. I read this book with pleasure and amazement. I know that you will dig it, too!

On December 8, 1980, twenty-something rock journalist Laurie Kaye entered the legendary Dakota apartments on Manhattan’s Upper West Side to co-conduct an interview with her longtime idol, John Lennon. It was the last interview Lennon would ever give—just hours later, outside that same building, Lennon was shot dead by a twenty-five-year-old man (whom Kaye refuses to refer to by name) whom Kaye herself had encountered after finishing the interview and stepping outside onto the street. Kaye has beaten herself up ever since over her failure to recognize that the assassin—who blocked her path and harassed her with questions like “Did you talk to him?” “Did you get his autograph?”—posed a danger and should have been reported. Now, as we approach the forty-fifth anniversary of Lennon's death, Kaye reflects how she rose from teen runaway from a dysfunctional family to expatriate studying Balinese dancing in Indonesia to journalist, writer, and producer with credits including RKO Presents The Beatles/The Beatles from Liverpool to Legend (at the tender age of twenty-one) and the Lord of the Rings DVD release, plus interviews with such titans of the music industry as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Talking Heads, The Ramones, David Bowie, and Mick Jagger, whom she put on hold so that he could listen to her newscast before getting down to business. But it was the day she shared a loveseat with John Lennon and watched him push his iconic granny glasses down the length of his nose and smile at her in agreement that remains indelibly etched in her mind—both the best and worst day of her life.

Laurie Kaye began her career in radio at KFRC-AM San Francisco, for years one of the nation’s greatest top 40 stations, where she started as an intern and worked her way up to on-air reporter and anchor. She wrote and coproduced numerous radio rock specials for RKO, including RKO Presents the Beatles (later expanded and retitled as The Beatles from Liverpool to Legend), and The Top 100 of the 70’s before moving on to write Dick Clark’s weekly radio countdown show and syndicated newspaper column. Kaye then moved on to television and film as a writer, producer, and casting director.

This book won a Writer’s Digest Award the year it was released - 4th place in the Memoir/Personal Essay category of their annual writing competition!

************ VISIT LAURIE'S WEBSITE to find out her upcoming appearances and links to purchase and listen to the book (audio includes experts from her interviews).

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Our segments on the show today are: 1 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - SETH WALKER - WHY THE WORRY Seth Walker's new single was co-written with Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) and is a great start to the show. *** 2 - PAUL SUTT introdcution:  Rob and Paul talk about his new film HUNT CHASE KILL and what went into making his horror movie and the great group of people they both become friends with just over the past year. *** 3 - ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES for April 1965 / 1975 / 1985 THE BEATLES FOR SALE AEROSMITH TOYS IN THE ATTIC PRINCE AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY and more! *** 4 - NEW RELEASES AND UPCOMING RECORD STORE DAY RELEASES ********* Be sure to check out the exciting trailer for Paul Sutt's upcoming film HUNT CHASE KILL! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IcUvHhvfsc Follow Paul on Facebook @paul.sutt and Instagram @paul_dog_of_war Be sure to also follow Paul on YouTube for all the news on his new film and upcoming projects.  www.youtube.com/@paulsuttfilms ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube (link below) and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic  Help support our Podcast by purchasing some cool merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music"

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Angela is an LA based guitarist who fronts her great band, "The Players"

They most recently released a live version of Led Zeppelin's "No Quarter" which will most certainly blow you away!

We talked to Angela about the Netflix documentary "Norman's Rare Guitars".  Angela is part of the documentary and she's a big part of Norman's Guitars with her "guitar of the week" videos and also instructional videos teaching guitar players some of the songs she absolutely loves.

A new album is in the works from Angela Petrilli and the Players!

In this interview we talk about Norman's, Zeparella, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Incubus, Martin Guitar and of course.. Guitars!

***** A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ANGELA PETRILLI

Back in 2019 Angela lost her dear friend and bandmate Jennifer Pagliaro from stage 4 breast cancer. Angela was one half of the duo "Roses and Cigarettes" (with Jenny).  That year they created some major buzz with their 3rd album "Echoes and Silence" and a tour in the works.  On March 25th Rolling Stone named their song "Fast as I Can" as one of the 10 best country songs of the week.

But in a heartbreaking and tragic turn of events, Pagliaro—who had been fighting off cancer for years—passed away the very next day. She was just 35.

For the better part of a year, the grieving Petrilli put down her guitar, left L.A. behind and set out across the world. She traveled to Nashville, New York, Paris and Italy, eventually making it as far as Australia. Along the way, she spent a lot of time on the ocean, where she was able to find some peace and clarity. As she began to heal, she could feel her muse calling once again.

Finally back home in L.A., she reached out to some musician friends and booked a bar gig under the name The Petrilli Players. The idea was to shake off the cobwebs, play some covers and have a good time—and that’s exactly how it went down. With a reinvigorated sense of purpose, and a band of simpatico players—Brett Grossman on bass, Stephen Haaker on drums, Matt Lomeo on harmonica & backing vocals, Bobby Victor on keys, and Vic Vanacore III on percussion—Petrilli was inspired to start writing again. After several months playing shows around Los Angeles (including opening spots for Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters, The Immediate Family, and a performance at Joe Bonamassa’s 3rd Annual Stream-a-thon concert), the new songs felt studio-ready, and Petrilli booked a session at Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Sound—the same hallowed ground that has hosted sessions by The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Janis Joplin, Van Halen, Ray LaMontagne and countless others.

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You can find Angela on FB and Instagram.  Be sure to visit her website : angelapetrillimusic.com for all upcoming shows and new releases.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Slapjack", "Red River", "HIgh Roller" and "the Voices" used with permission from Angela Petrilli

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This is Rob's first SOLO podcast GIVE IT A LISTEN - Rob starts off with a new single by the band the CYNZ!  The song is "Heartbreak Time". MUSIC NEWS: Should Paul Simon tour?  Did Rob really buy Sabrina Carpenter's Polka Dot Dress? BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN : Rob does a short review of the new documentary MUSIC BIOGRAPHIES : Lallapaloosa / Abba / Sir Paul ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube (link below) and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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GIVE IT A LISTEN - We start off with a sample of rising singer/songwriter AVERY LYNCH's brand new single "THINK ABOUT IT".  

ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES - Matt covers the news while Rob goes over some album anniversaries from March of 75 / 85 / 95 and even one from 2000!

RE-ISSUED ALBUMS coming out soon

NEW RELEASES - What has Rob been listening to?

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************ You can find out all things Gripweeds on their website: www.gripweeds.com.  Lots of cool merchandise like my favorite winter hat only sold exclusively on the website and of course, shirts, CDS and vinyl!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Conquer and Divide", "Column of Air" and "Flowers for Cynthia" used with permission from Kurt Reil.

You might remember Courtney from 2018's America's Got Talent?  

She has since released some singles and a Christmas song (in 2024) and now she's releasing the first single "spellbound" off her debut album!  

No word on when her full length album (of all new material) will be out but Rob did try to get some info out of her.. lol 

If you've never heard of her you have to check her out.  She's a powerhouse on vocals and at the age of 14 she got the golden buzzer from Howie Mandel on AGT!   Her audition video got over 310 million views on YouTube!

***** A LITTLE BIT ABOUT COURTNEY HADWIN

Courtney is a British pop singer and songwriter who first captured international attention as a breakout star on NBC’s America’s Got Talent at only 13 years old. Her unforgettable audition went globally viral, racking up over 310 million views and instantly establishing her as a powerful new voice in music.

At 20, Courtney continues to astound audiences with her extraordinary vocals and unforgettably soulful performances, often prompting comparisons to the legendary Janis Joplin. Courtney’s musical journey began early; as a self-taught artist, she spent countless hours emulating idols such as Tina Turner, Etta James, and James Brown while developing a unique musical personality.

In recent years, Courtney has embraced independence as an artist, releasing several singles, including “Breakable,” “That Girl Don’t Live Here,” “Call Me Back” and “Monsters”, each showcasing the evolution of her sound. Working closely alongside Kevin Bowe, a renowned producer from Minneapolis, Courtney has forged a creative partnership that has empowered her to express herself with authenticity.

Currently, Courtney is in the final stages of recording her debut album. This highly anticipated project promises to blend a diverse set of genres, from pop and soul to blues and rock, all brought together by Courtney’s show-stopping vocal presence. 

************ KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found almost anywhere you listen to podcasts including Podbean (host site), Spotify , Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and YOUTUBE

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Spellbound", "Breakable" and "The Girl Don't Live Here" used with permission from Courtney Hadwin.

Once again special guest host (Jeremy Hirsch) joins Rob to talk about music and other things like Cyndi Lauper, his favorite band visigoth and more!

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We start the show with a the new single "SPELLBOUND" from Courtney Hadwin from her upcoming first full length studio album!

ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES - Jeremy 2 on the news for February 65/75/85 ... Rob goes over albums by HERMAN'S HERMITS, LED ZEPPELIN, PHIL COLLINS and some honorable mentions.

RE-ISSUED ALBUMS coming out soon

NEW RELEASES

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Copyright Claim: Permission to play Courtney Hadwin's "Spellbound" given by Oliver Moheda at Total Artist Management

Special guest host (Jeremy Hirsch) joins Rob to talk about music, movies and ringo

Just call Jeremy "JEREMY 2 : Electric Bugaloo"

********* We start the show with a brand new stripped down single "NOBODY'S GOT ME" from Jesse Daniel Edwards from his upcoming self-titled album

MUSIC NEWS - Ringo's hate for Pizza, Nirvana Reunite, the Grammys, KISS, and Rob reveals his favorite actress

MUSIC DOCUMENTARY : NORMAN's RARE GUITARS - Jeremy and Rob discuss this great new(ish) documentary which is currently on Netflix.

NEW MUSIC BIOGRAPHIES - Mike Campbell / Peter Wolf

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Thank you for listening! ********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube (link below) and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic  Help support our Podcast by purchasing some cool merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

with your hosts Rob and Jeremy First show of 2025! We start the show with GIVE IT A LISTEN and the song "rollercoaster" from the Australian Band and newly signed artist to the New Jersey Record Label JEM Records ... THE ON AND ONS! We then go into our year in review of all the music stuff that happend in 2024 Next we mention those music people who passed away in 2024 And then the segments : MUSIC NEWS / NEW MUSIC RELEASES / NEW MUSIC BIOGRAPHIES and our monthly segment ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES from January 1965 / 1975 / 1985 and the year 2000 along with the music news from each of those time periods. ********* Some artists we mention on this podcast are: THE ZOMBIES BOB DYAN WARREN ZEVON JOHN FOGERTY FLETCHER WHITNEY HOUSTON DION RINGO STARR LARKIN POE and more!

********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic  Help support our Podcast by purchasing some cool merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music"

Copyright claim: the on and ons song “rollercoaster” used with permission from Maureen at Jem Records 

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We are back in the recording studio for another Holiday Show! It's that time of year once again.

Jeremy and Rob review one of the greatest versions of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol".

We go into how the movie came about, the scenes and also how many movies have been made based on this classic Christmas "ghost" Story?

This is our 3rd Holiday show for December.  Also check out Rob's interview with Glen Burtnik and our big Holiday Music Show (show 74) with Rob & Jeremy

********* KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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THE HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS MUSIC SHOW! 

It's that time of year once again.

Today we mix our regular show with some Holiday themed segments 1 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - The Weeklings with Must Be Santa  (and Rob & Jeremy try some festive beers) 2 - Album Anniversaries 3 - Music News 4 - New Music Releases 5 - Music Holiday Gifts 6 - Top 10 Christmas Songs - Week of December 7th 7 - GIVE IT A LISTEN - Courtney Hadwin with Christmas Rocks

ALSO don't miss Holiday Messages from some of our music friends : Eric Bazilian (the Hooters), Dave Swift (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra, Jim Babjak (the Smithereens), River Shook (Sarah Shook and the Disarmers) and Daxx Nielsen (Cheap Trick)!

Some of the ARTISTS mentioned on today's podcast are:  G LOVE  NEIL YOUNG OZZY OSBOURNE  FOREIGNER U2 BRENDA LEE THE RONETTES THE BEATLES KIM DEAL 

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Jeremy and Rob were in the studio this round so the sound is much better than some of our past podcasts.  We are working on getting things better with the remote podcasts.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIMS: the Weeklings song "Must Be Santa" used with permission from Glen Burtnik / Courtney Hadwin's song "Christmas Rock" used with permission from Oliver Moheda (Total Artist Management) 

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Today rob interviews Glen Burtnik from The Weeklings!

On November 29th the Weeklings released their first Christmas Album.

16 great Holiday tunes ... new songs and some old ones done in the Weeklings style (some are infused with Beatlesque verve and riffs)

We also talk about Glen's time in Styx and writing the #1 song back in the 90s "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough". Glen tells Rob something about the song that maybe not too many people know.

******** A LITTLE BIT ABOUT GLEN BURTNIK

GLEN BURTNIK (LEFTY WEEKLING) - singer, songwriter, bassist and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work with Styx, Electric Light Orchestra, the Broadway production of Beatlemania as Paul McCartney, The Summer of Love Concert and “The Fest for Beatles Fans house-band Liverpool. He’s composed songs for the likes of Don Henley and Patty Smyth, the Hot 100 #2 mega-hit “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Good Enough”, John Waite, Randy Travis, the #2 Hot Country hit, “Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man”, Styx, including the bands last Top 40 hit, “Love at First Sight” and their last Gold album, Edge of The Century, and many others.

******** The Weeklings are performing some Holiday Shows so if you're in the NY / NJ areas be sure to check them out on December 21st in Roslyn, NY and on December 22nd in Red Bank, NJ.

******** You can find the Weeklings on Instagram @weeklingsmusic and Facebook Also visit their website to purchase the new album and also some cool merch! www.weeklings.com

************ KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found almost anywhere you listen to podcasts including Podbean (host site), Spotify , Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and YOUTUBE!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Must Be Santa", "Festivus", "Christmas Day" and "Another Year" used with permission from Glen Burtnik.

Rob and Matt had a great beautiful conversation with JADA STAR 

Jada wrote the new song THE ORCHARD and recorded it with Dolly Parton (who just happens to be her aunt). The song is on the newly released album DOLLY PARTON & FAMILY : SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DNA: Family, Faith and Fables.

Dolly gave Jada her name when she was born and Jada started her career as a performer at Dollywood. She tells us about her appearance on the reality show "CLAIM TO FAME" and developing a great relationship with Chris Osmond (son of ... as Jada later found out... Donny F'n Osmond)

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Jada spent almost a decade performing with her family members at Dollywood where she sharpened her performance skills and found her own songwriting voice. “I write what I’m feeling,” she says. “All my songs are very personal to me. They’re very true — either about me or a situation that I’ve watched a person I care about go through.”

In early 2021, Jada moved to Nashville where she continued her musical journey, exploring a fusion of the traditional, high lonesome sounds of the East Tennessee Mountains with modern pop music and an emotional confidence and honesty that has drawn comparisons to Nanci Griffith and Carly Simon. 

That merger of varied musical traditions and deeply personal songwriting takes the spotlight on her debut album (from 2023), Tell Me I’m Your Angel.

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You can find JADA at jadastar.com or jadastarmusic.com, Facebook and Instagram (@jadastarmusic) You can stream or buy the new Dolly Parton Family album at : https://smokymountaindna.com/************ KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.  

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KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found almost anywhere you listen to podcasts including Podbean (host site), Spotify , Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and YOUTUBE!

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Join Rob & Jeremy for a whole lot of music talk!

SEGMENT 1: GIVE IT A LISTEN : LUCINDA WILLIAMS "SOMETHING" from her forthcoming album "Lucinda Williams sings the Beatles from Abbey Road"  (song used with permission from Jim Flammia / All Eyes Media)

SEGMENT 2: MUSIC NEWS : AC/DC tour / Springsteen Movie / Making of Wicked and more!

SEGMENT 3: NEW MUSIC RELEASES INCLUDING A COUPLE CHRISTMAS SINGLES & ALBUMS

SEGMENT 4: ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER COVERING 1974 - 1984 - 1994 FROM ELTON JOHN'S GREATEST HITS TO PEARL JAM'S VITALOGY AND (OF COURSE) TOM PETTY'S WILDFLOWERS

SEGMENT 5: MUSIC BOOKS : GIFT GIVING IDEAS FOR THE MUSIC READER

SEGMENT 6: GIVE IT A LISTEN : FIONA SILVER RETURNS WITH HER NEWEST EP AND HER NEW SINGLE "EVITATE" (song used with permission from Fiona Silver)

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We talk about many other artists in this jam packed podcast!

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THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN MUSIC / BUG HORROR MOVIES

This is our only Halloween Podcast for this month.  

We're a little late but better late than never...

On today's show Jeremy and Rob start off with THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN MUSIC Then they review 4 BUG HORROR Movies along with mention of the music / musical scores MIMIC PARASITE THE MIST ATTACK OF THE GIANT LEECHES

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REMEMBER : 

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Daniel has wanted to be an actor since the age of 6.

Daniel grew up near us in Bethlehem, PA so we got to talk about his start as a magician and as a teen first working and becoming friends with James Whitmore.  

We talk in detail about his first motion picture Cavegirl.  One person who happened to see the movie and noticed how funny Daniel was and one thing led to another and that was the stepping stone to bigger things!

We go through Daniel's great career and even ask him some music questions.

We talk Munsters, Terrifier 3 and even talk about The Honeymooners!

Also tales from Walmart ... who doesn't love a good Walmart story... 

He had many great stories to tell us!

We've met Daniel several times and Rob, Jeremy, Matt (and matt's wife Kath) even appear (as extras) in his upcoming movie St. Nick of Bethlehem (currently being edited).  So be on the look out for that.

If you are in the New Jersey / Pennsylvania area you can meet Daniel in person at Chiller Theatre (Oct 25-27) in Parsippany, NJ and Monster Mania in Oaks, PA on November 8-10.

********* A CHANNEL OF PEACE A great organiztion founded by Daniel Roebuck Visit: https://www.achannelofpeace.org/

A Channel of Peace is a 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to producing and supporting films and other multimedia projects and endeavors that provide insight into the advancement of family, faith in God, and the values of love, forgiveness, good works, and gratitude.

********* Also be sure to check out SPRUCE RIDGE REINDEER FARM!  They provided the Reindeer for St. Nick of Bethlehem.  Take your kids to see some real Reindeer!  Tell them Danny Roebuck sent you! https://spruceridgereindeer.com/

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And you can find out what Daniel is up to (he posts daily) on Facebook & Instagram!

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HORROR CON LOUNGE can also be found almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.

If  you are a fan of Horror Movies and Horror Conventions be sure to join their facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/915568359366717

Today we start off with the new GRIPWEEDS song "Strange Bird" and end the show with Australian Band, The ON AND ONS new song "Long Ride".

Then we go into some new music releases.

The main subject is the BOURBON & BEYOND FESTIVAL.  Rob talks about his trip last week to Kentucky to see the Bourbon & Beyond Festival.  Rob goes over all the sights and sounds from Kentucky's biggest music festival!

Great music from artists like : Matchbox 20, Melissa Etheridge, Sting, Beck, KT Tunstall, Beth Hart and many more ... all in one place.

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******* Leslie was the Beatles Hairdresser from 1967 to 1975

Leslie Cavendish left school at 15 years old, without any artistic qualifications to become a hairdresser. He worked for the iconic “’60s” hair stylist Vidal Sassoon. Leslie counted many of the stars of the day among his clients — including Keith Moon, Bee Gees, Dave Clark Five, James Hunt, Terry Stamp, Jane Asher, James Taylor and so many more — but the jewel in his career’s crown was styling perhaps the four most famous heads of hair in history: The Beatles.

******* Matt and I sit down with Leslie and talk about his wonderful career with Vidal Sassoon.  This career led to his involvement with the Beatles and Apple.

Leslie has a wonderful book called "THE CUTTING EDGE - The Story of the Beatles' Hairdresser Who Defined an Era We start the interview talking about Tiffany (the 80s singer) and food.

Then we get into his book: - His beginnings about his Uncle who played with Ella Fitzgerald - Collecting 45s (his cousin would send him music from the US) - The differance between a Hair Stylist and a Hair Cutter - Meeting Paul McCartney for the first time at his home on Cavendish Ave. - The day he convinced Paul to cut off all his hair - Almost getting fired for joining Paul and the boys to film the Magical Mystery Tour. - Meeting Jimi Hendrix - Leslie's top 3 Beatles songs (it's hard to pick just 3) Leslie has some great stories from his book but we don't give too much away.

Another great interview!

********* Be sure to visit these websites: www.beatleshairdresser.com www.beatlesbookstore.com

Leslie can be found also on Facebook & Instagram

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SEGMENT 1: GIVE IT A LISTEN : DOLLY PARTON / JADA STAR "THE ORCHARD"

SEGMENT 2: SOUNDS FAMILIAR - MUSIC LYRIC TRIVIA

SEGMENT 3: MUSIC NEWS

SEGMENT 4: NEW MUSIC RELEASES

SEGMENT 5: ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES & MUSIC NEWS FOR OCTOBER 1974 / 1984 / 1994

SEGMENT 6: GIVE IT A LISTEN : AUSTRALIAN SINGER/SONGWRITER KELSEY CHAMBERS

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Some artists we talk about on this show are: BILLY JOEL, GREEN DAY, COLDPLAY, KISS, U2, TOM WAITS, BRIAN MAY, DUA LIPA (of course), THE OFFSPRING, PAGE / PLANT, THE REPLACEMENTS AND MORE!!!

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THE CARS & SONGS ABOUT CARS!

We start the podcast out with some of our favorite songs about CARS (Automobiles)

Such as:

One piece at a time - Johnny Cash Cruisin - Hewey Lewis and Gwenyth Paltrow Ole 55 - Tom Waits and Fun, Fun, Fun - The Beach Boys

Just to name a few

Then we go into a CARS quiz where Rob quizzes Jeremy on 10 CARS songs where he has to name who sang it? Was it Ric or Ben ? / And then the rest of the podcast is all about the great band THE CARS!  

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SEGMENT 1: GIVE IT A LISTEN : HAMISH ANDERSON'S "STIR CRAZY"

SEGMENT 2: WHAT HAVE ROB & JEREMY BEEN UP TO LATELY?  JEREMY HAS 3 CONCERTS TO TALK ABOUT

SEGMENT 3: MUSIC NEWS

SEGMENT 4: FOOD & MUSIC (ELVIS)

SEGMENT 5: ALBUM ANNIVERSARIES & MUSIC NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 1964, 1974, 1984 & 1994!

SEGMENT 6: GIVE IT A LISTEN : CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE

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Some artists we talk about on this show are: THE ANIMALS, DEF LEPPARD, THE THE, SUKI WATERHOUSE, JOURNEY, HAELSTORM, FATHER JOHN MISTY, IMAGINE DRAGONS, DEPECHE MODE, THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS, GRETA VAN FLEET, NEIL DIAMOND, ROBERT PALMER, BLUES TRAVELER AND MANY MORE!!!

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Today we (Matt & Rob) review the Beatle's great movie and soundtracks for A HARD DAY'S NIGHT which will celebrate the 60 Year Anniversary (of the US release) on August 11th.

The movie captures the band at the height of their career!  Not many bands can say they have it all on film exactly what they were going through.

We start off with a timeline for 1964; a busy time for the Beatles and go up to the release of the movie. Then we talk about the making of the movie, how the name came about, cast members, different scenes and also the UK soundtrack & the US soundtrack for the movie.

A thoroughly enjoyable podcast.

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We cover a lot of ground on today's podcast as always.  

We start with "give it a listen" with a new song by the band, Airport 77s with their cover of the Stones song "too loose" ... think of the Cars doing a Stones song (love it!) ... then we go right into Album Anniversaries for August 64, 74, 84 & 94!!! , New albums that came out recently that Rob has been digging, What's in Rob's Pile this time? and a new song (Saturday Night) by the band Fruition to end the show!

SOME of the ARTISTS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST ARE:

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS

RHCP SCANDAL MICHAEL J FOX LED ZEPPELIN OASIS THE ROLLING STONES FRANK SINATRA HEART

& MORE

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Once again we talk about those bands who were popular at one time or another but have now somehow faded into the past.

Matt and Rob took a list of 65 (mainly 70s bands) and each picked 3 bands to cover.

The bands we talk about on today's podcast are:

THE PRETTY THINGS SLAPP HAPPY / HENRY COW SWEET (or THE SWEET) STEPPENWOLF UTOPIA THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS 

First two bands we go into some detail on and the last two we go into greater detail.

You'll want to give these bands a listen once you've listened to the podcast.  

Maybe you even are familiar with some of the bands we mention.  I am always surprised when I find out the band we haven't heard of in a while (or have never heard of) is still performing.  Find out which ones are still around!

This show is jam packed with good music information

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We cover a lot of ground on today's podcast.  We start with "give it a listen" with a new song by the UK band VIOLENT HEARTS "Johnny I'm only Speeding" ... think the Primitives meet the Clash... then we go right into our Music News Brief, Album Anniversaries, New Releases, What's in Rob's Pile, New Music Vidoes and much more!  We end the podcast with "give it a listen" and a new song by the band Halflives (based in paris, france) with "Everybody Knows It"

ARTISTS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST ARE:

THE BEATLES  STEVE MILLER NEIL DIAMOND (you bet your balls, it's Neil Diamond) THE JACKSON 5 HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH DEEP PURPLE VIGGO MORTENSON  BILLIE EILLISH VAN HALEN CROWDED HOUSE & MORE

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You may know Elliott Fullam from the movie TERRIFIER 2 (one of mine and Jeremy's favorite movies) where he played one of the main characters "Jonathan" but he is also an accomplished songwriter and  has released 3 albums in the last couple of years.

Jeremy and I had a great time talking MUSIC and HORROR in this cross-over interview (which will also be featured on Jeremy's podcast platform THE HORROR CON LOUNGE!

We talked about some of his songs, touring, metallica, Elliot's favorite Horror move and of course terrifier 2 & 3 (he couldn't tell us much about 3 since it's not out yet.. but I do have a theory) ... and more!

Elliott was fun to talk to and he's a very enthusiast 19 year old ... just loving life right now!

Besides music and acting Elliott has also done many interviews starting at the age of 9!

His Little Punk People interviews have been going for 10 years now and the response has been incredible. Some of the people he’s interviewed are ICE-T, James Hetfield (METALLICA), Norman Reedus and Tom Payne from THE WALKING DEAD, the band GHOST, Gaten Matarazzo from STRANGER THINGS, Drea De Matteo (The Sopranos, Sons of Anarchy, Shades of Blue), Jay Mewes, Malcolm McDowell, Scott Ian of ANTHRAX, Mads Mikkelsen of HANNIBAL & STAR WARS, Tom Araya from SLAYER and many more. 

He has already been featured in major websites including Dangerous Minds, Gawker, Metal Injection, Blabbermouth, Revolver, Metal Hammer, Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, NME, Bloody Disgusting, Exclaim! and many others including overseas websites to give him international coverage. 

Check out his interviews on YouTube (search "little punk people")

Elliott will go on tour this summer sharing his music with everyone.

Find out more about Elliott on his website: littlepunkpeople.net

You can also find Elliott on Instagram @littlepunkpeople

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This is our 3rd Elvis movie (out of 33) that Rob and Jeremy are reviewing.  Did we like the movie?  Is it our favorite out of the 3 ?  

Listen to find out and find out all about the making of the movie, the EP (soundtrack) and what really was going on between Elvis and Ann Margaret off set?  Exciting stuff, folks.  We are only here to entertain you.

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Rob and Matt had a great fun conversation with the greatly talented Imogen Clark.   We had a ton of laughs (which is always a good thing).

Besides bringing up Springsteen, Colin Hay, Sheena Easton and Sheryl Crow we talk about her big move to Nashville, the inspiration behind her newest video for THE NOISE, the time she played a mining town of only men, writing and recording with Colin Hay (Men at Work) and much much more!

******** JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT IMOGEN CLARK:

From an early age, Imogen's life was steeped in music. From just eight years old, she was trained as an opera singer, the foundation for her roof-raising vocal power and range. By the age of twelve, she had transitioned to the guitar and piano and the start of her songwriting journey. 

Raised on a cocktail of Bruce Springsteen and Violent Femmes, her musical palette expanded with influences from contemporary artists like HAIM, Maggie Rogers, and the indomitable Taylor Swift. Her father, a former punk rocker and now retired high school teacher, also played a pivotal role in shaping her musical inclinations. His influence, combined with her own experiences, gave birth to a unique and timeless sound, blending pop-rock and indie-pop.  Imogen’s determination is evidenced by her achievements of the last three years, especially her two acclaimed EPs, 2020’s "The Making of Me" and the AIR-nominated 2021’s "Bastards".

After recording “Bastards” over Zoom amidst the COVID lockdowns in Sydney, Imogen was determined to flip the script completely for her album. After writing over a hundred songs, she embarked on a musical pilgrimage, traveling to cities that have inspired her musically - London, Nashville, and Los Angeles. This journey took her to some of the world’s most iconic recording spaces including Peter Frampton’s Studio Phenix in Nashville, Abbey Road in London, and East West in Los Angeles, where the legendary "Pet Sounds" was recorded.

The forthcoming album “The Art of Getting Through” is proudly genre-agnostic, encapsulating Imogen’s range as a songwriter and recording artist. The lyrics are her most bracingly personal and vulnerable, the music more powerful and anthemic than ever. From navigating her identity to touching on the shadows of an eating disorder, each of Imogen's songs unfold like a chapter in a deeply personal diary, capturing moments, memories, and confessions from her journey. 

It’s no wonder collaborators from Alex Lahey to Colin Hay to Steve Poltz to members of Gang of Youths, Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello’s Imposters, Dawes, My Morning Jacket and more have lined up to collaborate with an artist whose dynamism, relentless creativity and striving to be the most fully evolved version of herself, both in and out of the studio, shows her as a force to be reckoned with, and one who is just getting started.

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You can find IMOGEN at imgogenclarkmusic.com.au , Facebook and Instagram (@imogenclarkmusic)

Be sure to look for her upcoming 3rd studio album "The Art of Getting Through" on May 31st, 2024! 

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On today's podcast we have a couple of monumental album anniversaries we cover which are Bruce Springsteen's BORN IN THE U.S.A. and Price PURPLE RAIN along with some other not so monumental releases.

We start out with our segment : Give It A Listen with NY singer/songwriter LESLIE MENDELSON and her new single "The Good Life" and we end the show with Oliver Woods new single "Light and Sweet" and Jenny Don't and the Spurs new single "Unlucky Love".. in between we talk about new music that's out and also new releases coming up in June, Music News, what Jeremy and Rob have been up to lately and more!  

ARTISTS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST ARE:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN PRINCE JOHN DENVER ALICE COOPER STONE TEMPLE PILOTS JOAN JETT ABBA THE CONCERT MAMMOTH LENNON / MCCARTNEY & MORE

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So it had to happen sooner or later.  On today's podcast Matt and Rob talk about Yacht Rock.

Many years ago we just called it "cheesy 70s music".  Rob always had a love for those "cheesy" love ballads. Matt and I go through the history of yacht rock and when and who came up with the term.  What defines yacht rock?  Where can I listen to yacht rock?

Matt and Rob tell you their 5 favorite yacht rock songs, some honorable mentions and some yacht rock songs we would like to never hear again.

The podcast begins on Thunder Island and Rob narrates a story that includes 50 yacht rock titles!  See if you can pick out all 50.

Another fun podcast and hope you have fun listening.

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Steve talks about his current tour (recently winding down) called FOXTROT AT FIFTY, what the term progressive means, what John Lennon said about Genesis, his incredible new album "The Circus and the Nightwhale" and more.

We had 30 minutes to talk to Steve which in itself is incredible since he was in the middle of a tour of the US.

******** JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT STEVE HACKETT:

Steve Hackett is renowned as an immensely talented and innovative rock musician. He was lead guitarist with Genesis as part of their classic line up with Gabriel, Collins, Banks and Rutherford, that produced acclaimed albums such as Selling England by the Pound (a favourite of John Lennon). With Steve's extraordinary versatility in both his electric guitar playing and his composing, he involves influences from many genres, including Jazz, World Music and Blues. He is equally adept in his classical albums that include renditions of pieces by composers from Bach to Satie, his own acoustic guitar compositions that have gained the admiration of many, including Yehudi Menuhin, and ambitious guitar/ orchestra albums such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic.

With Genesis, Steve's guitar playing produced some of the most memorable moments, from the sensitivity of his acoustic sound on Horizons and Blood on the Rooftops to the dramatic rock guitar solos of Firth of Fifth and Fountain of Salmacis. As he embarked on his solo career he developed his exceptional range, pushing musical boundaries into exciting areas, inventing new sounds and also techniques such as 'tapping'. His solo career went from strength to strength and the mid eighties not only saw the hit single Cell 151, but also the Steve Hackett and Steve Howe super group GTR, highly successful in America.

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You can find STEVE at hackettsongs.com, Facebook and Instagram (@stevehackettofficial)  Be sure to listen to his incredible new album THE CIRCUS AND THE NIGHTWHALE!

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We've got a real Pot Luck of Music for you on this podcast!

This podcast we talk about album anniversaries coming up for the month of MAY .. 1974 / 1984 and 1994!

Plus Segments : Give It A Listen - we start out the show with NY singer/songwriter (who we've interviewed a few years ago) FIONA SILVER with her new single "Vertigo" and we end the show with Chris Kasper's new single "Shuffle on Through".. in between we talk about new music that's out and also new releases coming up in May, What's In Rob's Vinyl Pile, Music Products, A couple of Music News Stories and more!

AND .. AI rob and matt make their first appearances on the show ...

ARTISTS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST ARE:

INXS STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN DURAN DURAN KISS DARRYL HALL WEEZER BEASTIE BOYS DUA LIPA (of course) JESSICA PRATT SHERYL CROW & MORE

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We go through each chapter of Dave's book and pull out the stories that stood out and were worth noting.  Dave's journey from geeky (injury prone) kid to legendary drummer.  

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In this episode:

Find out what Rock God Dave built an alter to when he was a teen

Find out what he has to tell the Australian authorities every time he enters Australia

What legendary singer/songwriter sat down and played his personal piano

Find out what rock n roll legend put on pajamas and  read a bedtime story to his daughter

And find out what Rob & Jeremy think of this book and if you should read it (but honestly listen to the podcast and you probably don't need to read the book)

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This podcast we talk about album anniversaries coming up for the month of April .. 1964 / 1974 / 1984 and 1994! Plus Segments : Give It A Listen (featuring new songs from Cris Jacobs and Imogen Clark, What's In Rob's Vinyl Pile, New Music Book Releases, New Album Releases for April, Music News Stories and more!

ARTISTS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST ARE:

THE BEATLES THE ROLLING STONES REM KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND DAVE SWIFT (audio from Dave discussing the new Rod Stewart / Jools Holland Swing Album) THE SMITHEREENS AMY WINEHOUSE STEVE PERRY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN THE PET SHOP BOYS ELF & MORE

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We go into other topics like the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival (in which their grandfather founded and their family still runs), the documentary Finding Lucinda (about the great singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams), Ismay's time working on a ranch with they're mother, the Stranger in the Barn video (and the puppet!) and much more!

We had such a great time talking to ISMAY.  They are such a down to earth beautiful soul you won't want to miss this interview!  ... and who doesn't like talking about puppets ? 

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ISMAY AND THEIR NEWEST RELEASE:

For Avery Hellman, the Bay Area native behind ISMAY’s unique sound, the album builds a bridge between past and present. "I create music that's informed by older traditions and makes you feel the way old folk music does," they say, "but it doesn't sound like something you've heard before."

Like Songs of Sonoma Mountain, ISMAY’s critically acclaimed debut, Desert Pavement was heavily influenced by the California ranch where Hellman spent most of their 20s working the land. "My mom bought the ranch when I was 19 years old," Hellman remembers. "Environmental restoration was very important to her, and I was with her every step of the way, working to develop the ranch, raise cattle, replant creeks, and tend to the sheep. The perspective of my songwriting is very rooted in ranch life."

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You can find ISMAY at www.ismaymusic.com , Facebook and Instagram (@ismaymusic)

Be sure to listen to their great new album DESERT PAVEMENT today!

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On today's podcast we talk about:

ODD MUSIC LAWS TWO NEW MUSIC TV SHOWS TOP 10 FROM THE WEEK ENDING FEB 18 1984 FOOTLOOSE SOUNDTRACK (1984) FOOTLOOSE THE MOVIE (1984) FOOTLOOSE THE MOVIE (2011)

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This podcast we talk about album anniversaries coming up for RUSH / PINK FLOYD / ELVIS / BECK & others for March 74 / 84 / 94

Plus Segments : Artist Spotlight and Listen to This along with some music news and new album releases for March. Our newest segment "Give It A Listen" features two musicians this month.  First one is Paul Collins (from the Germs/The Beat) and Singer/Songwriter/DJ Stuart Brodian.  We play about 40 seconds from each of their songs.

Artists mentioned are: RUSH  ELVIS QUEEN AEROSMITH BERLIN THE CARS TALK SHOW RUN DMC BECK NINE INCH NAILS SOUNDGARDEN PINK FLOYD TAYLOR SWIFT BILLY JOEL LAUFEY PARAMORE  & MORE

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NOTE: This podcast has been edited down from a previous podcast (from February 2023)

Today we go back into our archives and re-upload this podcast as today marks the 65th anniversary of Buddy Holly's passing, along with Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson

BUDDY HOLLY - His Life, Music & Legacy - FROM THE ARCHIVES 2-25-23

BUDDY HOLLY TOPICS we cover:

The Crickets The Recordings The Winter Dance Party Tour The Glasses Pat DiNizio's Lost Reel to Reel The lost 54 Fender  Buddy Holly in Books Buddy Holly albums Buddy Holly in Movies Jim's top 10 Buddy Holly Cover Songs

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We begin the podcast by talking about New Music Books, The top 10 selling vinyl albums of 2023 and we compare the top 10 albums of 2023 from Paste, Pitchfork & Rolling Stone

Then we go into our main topic.  Rob  & Jeremy's top 10 albums of 2023

We talk about albums from:

GRETA VAN FLEET FOO FIGHTERS U2  KELLY CLARKSON QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE MILEY CYRUS MEG MYERS MAMMOTH WVH PETER GABRIEL BOY GENIUS HAMISH HAWK BLINK 182 PARAMORE ALICE COOPER NEIL YOUNG JOE BONAMASSA  JEFF COFFIN

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Today Rob talks to G. Love (Garrett Dutton) about the 30th anniversary of G LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE'S monumental 1994 self-titled debut album!

Find out how G Love (Garrett) got his name, his street performing days in Boston, his love for Basketball, what inspired his early love of music and making music and much more!

Garrett's dad Gary joins Rob and G about 30 minutes in and Rob asks him how he handled his son going into the music business and other things only a father would have the answers to ... haha

********* A little bit about G Love:

Shortly after moving to Boston, Dutton (soon to be G Love) met Tom DeMille, a local producer Dutton later nicknamed T-Time, a reference to DeMille’s appreciation for both music and golf). 

In 1993, DeMille flew to New York to meet with a Los Angeles–based producer who had connections to Michael Jackson (arranged through a family friend). DeMille shared some studio and live recordings of Dutton, who had just started going by the moniker G. Love. Later in 1993, G. Love and Special Sauce (as the trio was now called) signed a record deal and released their first album in 1994.

Known for his live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson and Citizen Cope. As a producer, Johnson signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter, and has toured with Dave Matthews.

In 2009, he collaborated with Zap Mama on their album ReCreation, singing on the single "Drifting".

In 2010, G. Love joined forces with The Avett Brothers who produced and are featured on his album "Fixin' to Die". The album was released under the Brushfire label on February 22, 2011.

G Love and Special Sauce's latest album PHILADELPHIA MISSISSIPPI was released on June 26, 2022.

G Love and Special Sauce are currently on their 30th anniversary tour for their debut album selling out shows across the US

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You can find G Love on Instagram @phillyglove, and on Facebook (G Love & Special Sauce).

His website is : https://www.philadelphonic.com/

Be sure to look for G Love's 30th anniversary debut album (on vinyl) on record store day - April 20, 2024

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SHOW 54 - ALBUM ROULETTE - Albums of 2023

What we do every year now is a random pick from a list of 50 greatest albums of 2023.  This list is from Paste Magazine.  Rob and Jeremy both review and critique (and boy do we) 3 albums each!

Before we go into the random albums we talk about albums turning 50 / 40 and 30 years old in February!   Some of the albums we talk about are the debut of KISS' self-titled album (turning 50) / THOMPSON TWINS - Into the Gap (turning 40) and GREEN DAY's Dookie (turning 30).

Then we go into our new segment ARTIST SPOTLIGHT where Rob talks about The Tierney Sutton Band

THE MAIN TOPIC is our Album Roulette.  We review, critique and give our honest opinions on these 6 albums that we randomly were given through  a number generator.

1 - ARMAND HAMMER - We Buy Diabetic Test Strips 2 - JAIMIE BRANCH - Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war) 3 - YEULE - Softscars 4 - JESS WILLIAMSON - Time Ain't Accidental 5 - REVERAND KRISTIN MICHAEL HAYTER - Saved 6 - SUFJAN STEVENS - Javelin 

Thank you for listening!

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Our podcast starts off with a special Holiday message from Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States of America

Jeremy and Rob start off the podcast with a year in review of the shows we did along with Matt in 2023.

Then we go into our regular subject of albums turning 50/40/30 followed by NEW ARTISTS (Alex Vile / Destroy Boys) and NEW CHRISTMAS MUSIC (Cher / Jimmy Fallon).

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Then there's a special message from RICHARD BARONE from the BONGOS talking about their new Christmas song (first song in a long time) and we play the new song in it's entirety (as given permission from Richard) - it's called ROCK THE CHRISTMAS CHEER and it's a good one!

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WILLIAM SHATNER CHRISTOPHER LEE BONANZA ALLY MCBEAL THE THREE STOOGES

and more (including one explicit album / not for kids)

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Then we take a break and come back after watching the STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL for the first time and nothing special here but it is hilarious.

We end the Podcast talking about the Star Wars Christmas Album (Christmas in the Stars) which we listen to for the first time.

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This was a fun show and Rob, Matt & Jeremy wish everyone Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and we'll see in you in 2024 with new interviews and shows!

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Who can forget the songs "And We Danced", "All You Zombies", "Day by Day" and "Hanging on a Heartbeat" ?

It was a great honor to finally talk to Eric Bazilian!

The Hooters just got off a tour with Rick Springfield & Tommy TuTone.

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- Eric's beginnings at age 10 with his band The Limestones

- Being a huge part of the monumental debut album from Cyndi Lauper (Eric wrote and played the guitar riff for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun; his partner Rob Hyman wrote Time After Time with Cyndi)

- We find out how the HOOTERS got their name and Eric even shows us and plays us his very own Hooter

- The creation of Joan Osbourne's hit song "one of us" (in which Eric wrote)

- Eric's connection to Sweden

- How The Hooter's are big in Germany (move over David Hasselhoff!)

- Paul Stanley 

- The Philly Taco 

and much much more!

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You can find Eric (or the Hooters) on Facebook & Instagram.

They will embark on another tour next summer.

Visit their website at : hootersmusic.com 

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We also give you a sample of a new song called GIFT from musician BILLY MAGERISON.  Billy gave us permission to play part of his new song!

Before our main subject we cover (like always) albums turning 50/40/30 (in December)

OUR MAIN SUBJECT:

Matt and Rob have been to hundreds and hundreds of concerts over our lifetime and today we pick 5 concerts each that were most memorable for us.  What's remarkable is that we didn't pick any concerts in which we both attended (and we've been to a lot together starting back in the early 80s).

We go into some stories / memories of the concert and other things that went on beyond the concert.  We also talk about the days of sleeping out for tickets (yeah, we are that old).

Some of the concerts we talk about are:

Bruce Springsteen U2 Simple Minds  & 21 Pilots

(you'll have to listen to know what all 10 are)

Hope you enjoy our latest podcast ... it's a long one at over 2 hours ... we like to talk.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "GIFT" used with permission from Billy Magerison

He's been a member of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 1991 and also a with the house band on Later with Jools Holland (one of the top tv shows in the UK)

He's been called by Bass Guitar magazine as  "one of UK's top bassists"

We had a great conversation with Dave and probably one of our longest interviews.  We covered a lot of ground from Dave's early beginnings learning his first instrument (not the bass) to auditioning for Jools Holland and recently recording with Rod Stewart for his upcoming album.  There's a lot in between and some great stories from Dave about some legendary musicians he's worked with.  Like the time they needed a guitar player to fill in (for the house guitarist) when Smokey Robinson was set to do a live show... you won't beleive who they got to fill in.   We thank Dave for taking the time out of his busy schedule to talk to us.  He's currently on tour and also in rehearsals for the tv show so he's got a lot going on.  Dave was such a pleasure to talk to and you'll hear it in his voice how serious he is about what he does and the love for his art of making music.

At the end of the interview we did ask some "non-music" questions and when we got into food you would not believe it but we ended up talking about cheeses (like our last interview).. this may be a new thing .. or not .. 

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Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991, Dave Swift has established himself as one of the UK’s finest, high-profile bass players. In his career, which expands beyond three decades, Dave boasts a musician’s portfolio that seconds no other. Dave Swift has played for an array of renowned artists, from George Benson, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton to Amy Winehouse, Adele and Paul Simon.  

Over the years he has performed at many prestigious events, such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, Amnesty International, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Music Festival, and a G8 Conference for world leaders, which included former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and President Bill Clinton. Additional performances include the Millennium Night celebration at the Millennium Dome for Her Majesty the Queen and a sell-out concert at the Sydney Opera House during their 2008 tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Dave Swift is currently on a UK tour with the Jools Holland Band throughout this month and December.  Joss Stone will join them on some dates along with Rod Stewart (who will show up for some shows as a surprise guest)

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Not Dave Hill from Slade, Not the actor Dave Hill, Not the golfer Dave Hill but the world-renowned comedian, guitar shredder, author from showbiz DAVE HILL.  That Dave Hill!

This is the same Dave Hill who just got off an explosive 6 date tour with Tenacious D (Jack Black's band, of course), he was so good he was asked back to open for them next year with 5 Sold Out shows in the UK and one not so sold out show in Ireland.

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- Dave's new book (soon to be a NY bestseller) called THE AWESOME GAME (one man's globe crushing hockey odyssey)

- Every kind of cheese you can think of

- Does Jack Black like cheese?

- A Baboon Attack 

- Dave's extensive collection of guitars 

- Selling underwear for profit

- How Dave climbed up from the depths of Cleveland to become the superstar he is today and much much more 

This was perhaps our most hilarious interview ... but you be the judge!

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ABOUT DAVE HILL: You will really find out all you need to know from the interview.  So, go listen now!

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WHERE CAN YOU FIND DAVE HILL? You can find dave on Instagram / Facebook / A Hockey Game / In a Record Store making like he's buying albums and of course... his website (Dave Hill's internet Explosion) at https://www.davehillonline.com/

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Remember Folks... TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!  - rob, matt, jeremy

Our first was our Interview with Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter), 2nd was Part 1 of our Universal Monster Movie Reviews (we covered The Wolfman, The Creature from the Black Lagoon & The Mummy.

Today we continue ranking the movies - basically when we match a movie on our list of 6 we talk about it.  So we have Dracula, Frankenstein & The Invisible Man left to review.

We go into the making of each movie and also the entire movie itself as we review our thoughts on each one and even go into the music from the movies (of course).

Before we go into the main subject we talk about:

Albums turning 50/40/30 such as:

BILLY JOEL - the Piano Man BILLY IDOL - Rebel Yell FRANK SINATRA - Duets  and more!

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We also have a top 10 list of Monster Songs

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This is our 2nd in a series of 3 Halloween/Horror Podcasts!  Our first was our Interview with Sara Karloff (Boris Karloff's daughter).

Today our main topic is the UNIVERSAL MONSTER FILMS.  Namely Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolfman, The Invisible Man, The Mummy & Frankenstein.

We go into the making of each movie and also the entire movie itself as we review our thoughts on each one and even go into the music from the movies (of course).

We give you the rankings for the movies and this podcast covers 3 of those movies.  Part 2 will cover the remaining 3 and will be out next week.

Before we go into the main subject we talk about:

New Music that is out and coming out

We play part of a song by a new band called "Ill Peach" (Heavyweight) - check out their new album "This is not an Exit"  out November 3rd!

We talk about the new SPHERE in Las Vegas

and we go down the list of Top 10 Werewolf Songs!

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Thank you for listening!

Rob, Matt & Jeremy 

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "heavyweight" by Ill Peach used with permission from Bekah Z Flynn at SupPop / Hardly Art

Today we talk with SARA KARLOFF about her wonderful father and legendary actor BORIS KARLOFF who starred in over 160 films & tv shows.  

We find out what Boris Karloff was really like!

We also talk about the chiller theatre convention (in NJ), the website (karloff.com) and we even ask Sara some music questions.

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ABOUT SARA:

Sara Karloff was born on her father’s 51st birthday, November 23, 1938. Boris Karloff was filming Son of Frankenstein at the time. Sara jokes that she was “his most expensive birthday present ever.”

Ms. Karloff is widowed, has 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren. She has lived in Rancho Mirage, CA since 1981. In 1993, following the death of her step-mother, Evelyn Karloff, Sara assumed the responsibility for the persona and licensing rights relating to her famous father and formed Karloff Enterprises. The company’s goal is to maintain a standard of excellence and appropriateness when the name or likeness of her father is used. Through the licensing process she has been able to make merchandise and collectibles available to her father’s fans.

Sara met Ron Chaney (great-grandson of Lon Chaney Sr. and grandson of Lon Chaney Jr.) and Bela Lugosi Jr. (son of Bela Lugosi) for the first time in 1993 at a Famous Monsters of Filmland convention. As a result of that meeting a very special alliance was formed.

Although initiated by Ron Chaney, Ms. Karloff spear-headed a three-year effort to have their respective famous relatives immortalized in a series of commemorative United States Postage Stamps. Petitions were circulated all over the country, and with the help of the Screen Actors Guild, the media, innumerable genre magazines, and thousands of fans worldwide, more than 17,000 signatures were collected in support of this project. It was the legions of fans who made this effort a reality.

Sara continues to attend conventions around the world speaking about her iconic father and his remarkable legacy. Her favorite audiences are students whose questions reinforce her belief that these classic films are multi-generational in their appeal and their continued popularity is thanks to the wonderful fans!

Be sure to visit KARLOFF.com for some wonderful items and information on Boris Karloff.

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Before we go into the kiss albums we talk about:

1) Albums turning 50 / 40 and 30 years old in October

2) New Releases / New Music including a new favorite band of Rob's Tele Novella!  They have a new album coming out on October 6th called "POET'S TOOTH".  We play a sampling of their single, "Broomhorse" 

3) What's Rob's Beef (new segment) - something that annoys Rob with the Billboard Top 10 (what doesn't?) This is what we feel a solid show.  

Thank you for listening!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "broomhorse" was used with permission from Natalie Ribbons of Tele Novella

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ABOUT BRISCOE:

Briscoe is Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton. To record West of It All, the duo was joined by producer Brad Cook on bass, drummer Matt McCaughan (Bon Iver), and multi-instrumentalist Phil Cook (Megafaun, Hiss Golden Messenger). Signed by ATO Records while undergrads, the Texan duo wrote West of It All as graduation loomed in the distance, funneling the stories of their college experience — from heartbreak to hard-won lessons to weekend trips into the rural countryside — into a raw, rugged blend of classic and contemporary influences. The result is a collection of 10 songs with folksy hooks and bold songwriting that bridges the gap between classic American roots music and its modern-day incarnation. 

Formed at University of Texas at Austin, Briscoe quickly went from college gigs to selling out Antone’s and the Continental Club Gallery. As Briscoe continued to perform and grow their fanbase, a wider audience began to take notice. They soon opened shows for Noah Kahan and Ruston Kelly and were selected for dates with Zach Bryan and Caamp. After recently graduating from UT, Briscoe has had a packed touring summer filled with festivals alongside some of music’s biggest names — Bonnaroo, Winnetka Music Festival, FairWell Festival, Catbird Music Festival, and Iron Blossom Music Festival are a few.  The band is currently headlining a tour this fall to support West of It All.  You can order the new album and Briscoe Merchandise at : www.briscoetheband.com

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Thanks for listening

Rob 

Rob met Paul many years ago when he walked into his print shop in Clinton, New Jersey (to get sheet music copied) .. they've recently re-connected through facebook.  It was such a pleasure to talk to Paul again and hearing how passionate he is about songwriting and playing music.

ABOUT PAUL: Paul Wexler has spent much of his adult life producing music. Paul has produced and worked in the studio with such artists as The Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, James Brown, The B52s, Grace Jones, The GoGos, Tin Huey, The Fleshtones, The Weirdos, The Mutants and others.

The son of legendary producer/A&R/Record Man Jerry Wexler, Paul’s early immersion in the roots and branches of R&B, Country, Jazz and Rock’n’Roll was a gift from his father that keeps giving and is reflected in Wexwax’s diverse sound.

For the past 8 years, Wexwax has been performing in NYC. Although Paul is now living in the Bay Area, he frequently returns to NYC to gig.

After years of honing their sound, Wexwax has now recorded Swept Away, their debut album. Recorded at 25th Street Studios in Oakland with master engineer Gabriel Shepard helming the board (Taj Mahal, The Kronos Quartet) Swept Away is an ambitious work that fully embraces the band’s multifaceted live shows.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs "Trembling", "We're Going for a Ride", "She Doesn't Love Him" and "Voices From the Harbor" used with permission from Paul Wexler.

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We also talk about what it takes to make a cover song great and a comparison between CDs and Vinyl Records.

Great interview

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Rob & Jeremy start off with a look at the a Top 10 list from 1981 (where we go over each song in some detail), Albums turning 50 / 40 / 30 for September, A Brief History of the Music Video & A Review of the 1988 film TAPEHEADS starring John Cusack & Tim Robbins.

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We (Rob & Matt) recorded a special podcast today where we talk about Sinead O'Connor who passed away on July 26, 2023 in Herne Hill London UK.

Sinead struggled throughout life despite being an incredible singer songwriter and finding fame (which most times doesn't matter at all).  

We all hoped Sinead would win against her demons but in the end they won.  We were looking forward to her touring again and a new album.

We were big fans of Sinead O'Connor's music from the start back in 1987 and followed her throughout her career and life.   We share our memories of Sinead throughout the years and we will tell you what our top 5 Sinead O'Connor songs are.

Thank you for listening!

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We talk to Jesse while he is relaxing poolside about his new incredible album "VIOLENSIA", growing up in a small California town milking goats, his time as tour manager with Morrissey and some details on one of his new songs "What Ever Happened To"

Jesse's voice is mesmerizing.  Think Morrissey meets Freddie Mercury meets Jeff Buckley!  

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A little bit about JESSE DANIEL EDWARDS :

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an alternative songwriter from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA where he grew up without TV, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teens busking on street corners around the US and abroad.

While singing outside of bars on Music Row in Nashville, TN, Jesse struck up a friendship with the late Al Bunetta (John Prine). Bunetta served as a mentor to the young artist, encouraging Jesse to write and tour full-time in the years to follow.

After a sabbatical from touring, Jesse returned to the stage in 2021 with critically acclaimed Juni Ata - a collaborative project produced by Steve Cropper (Otis Redding, RCA), and arranger/co-producer Jacob Rosswog.  The resulting album "Saudade" charted successfully in the U.S. and abroad, while receiving significant airplay and garnering reviews in Mojo Magazine, American Songwriter, and the Associated Press.

2023 marks the vinyl re-release of 2012's "American Dreaming" (Cavity Search Records- Elliott Smith), and the summer release of piano rock opus "Violensia" (produced by Joe Chiccarelli- The Strokes, The Shins).

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Backyard Party MDA", "Drop Dead and Die", "Whatever Happened To" and "Missed Call From Evangeline" used with permission from Jesse Daniel Edwards.

Today Rob and Matt talk about 6 bands who you may not have heard of or maybe completely forgot about from the 1960s / 1970s.  We like to do this once a year so this is our 3rd podcast talking about Forgotten Bands!

We tell you all about:

WISHBONE ASH APRIL WINE ELLEN MCLLEWAINE THIN LIZZY NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND HUMBLE PIE

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We begin the podcast with Albums that are turning 50 and 40 years old in August and we talk about some new albums coming out soon.

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We talk to Melanie about her experience at the original woodstock as one of only 3 solo performers.  Melanie goes into great detail about her experience; Starting with the moment she first heard of woodstock, flying for the first time in a helicopter and taking the stage in front of a massive audience (unlike anything she ever experienced).

We also talk about: Her #1 song (in 1970) BRAND NEW KEY and how she came up with the idea for the song (you won't believe what it was).  

Performing with Miley Cyrus (Backyard Sessions)

Melanie's new album MAGIC BUS.  This is a radio interview and music from 1972.  

We loved talking to Melanie and reliving many memories with her and you'll love this interview.

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A little bit about Melanie:

Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960’s. Her first single Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive 40-day run of shows at Paris’ world-famous L’Olympia Theater at the personal invitation of Bruno Coquatrix. In the years to come she would entertain millions: at An Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, and the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music festivals, The Sydney Opera House, the South Korean DMZ, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the Royal Albert Hall, and other theaters, halls and beloved music clubs around the globe. Melanie launched Neighborhood Records, making her the first American woman to open a mainstream record label. She recorded over 20 chart hits and many have been re-recorded. Melanie received an Emmy after composing lyrics for the theme song of the hit television series Beauty and the Beast. “What Have They Done to My Song Ma” was re-recorded by Ray Charles with the Count Basie Band. Nina Simone delivered a remarkable rendition, as well. “(Lay Down) Candles in the Rain” was re-recorded by Mott the Hoople on their 1971 album Wildlife. Meredith Brooks and Queen Latifah later re-recorded the anthem. “Some Say (I Got Devil)" was re-recorded by Smith’s frontman Morrissey. Melanie has always known her calling in life was to entertain. Audiences have welcomed her to the stage for more than fifty years, and she continues to perform today.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Hearing the News", "Beautiful People", "Birthday of the Sun", "Brand New Key", "Look what they've done to my song, ma", and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" used with permission from Melanie

Today we talk about the 1963 film IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR starring ELVIS, Gary Lockwood, Kurt Russell (his film debut), Yvonne Craig (batgirl) & Joan O'Brien!

We start the show with a some new albums that were released and some new albums coming out soon.  We get into some new music books, the 1982 world's fair (in Knoxville, TN) that Rob attended.. and then of course the movie and the movie soundtrack.

We tell you what we thought of IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.  This was Jeremy's second Elvis movie he's ever seen.  Not as good as King Creole and kind of an odd one (we thought).

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TURN OFF THE TV TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thanks for listening - Rob & Jeremy

We start the show with a TOP TEN from July of 1958 and then go into albums turning 50 years old and 40 years old. We tell you what we thought of King Creole (It's the first Elvis movie Jeremy has ever seen) and we go into the movie soundtrack.

Another great show!

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TURN OFF THE TV TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thanks for listening - Rob & Jeremy

Richard is quite the music historian!  We talk about Richard's early days in music as the littlest DJ, promoting bands at 16, forming the Bongos, touring, moving to Greenwich village on the advise of Tiny Tim (who became one his good friends) and Richard's great new book all about Greenwich Village in the 60s called MUSIC + REVOLUTION!   You will learn alot after listening to this interview!  Highly informative.

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CARNEGIE HALL - Music + Revolution - Greenwich Village in the 60s - Music & readings from Richard's Book with special guests like Marshall Crenshaw (more to be announced) - November 19, 2023

To order Richard's book you can order anywhere you buy books.  Signed copies are available on Richard's website at: www.richardbarone.com

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A little bit about RICHARD BARONE:

Richard Barone is a recording artist, performer, producer, and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ as frontman of The Bongos and then helping to launch the chamber pop movement with his solo debut “cool blue halo”, Barone has produced  numerous studio recordings and worked with artists in every musical genre. His list of collaborators includes Tony Visconti, Donovan, the late Lou Reed, and folk legend Pete Seeger. He has scored shows and staged all-star concert events at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and SummerStage in Central Park. His memoir Frontman: Surviving The Rock Star Myth was published by Hal Leonard Books. His album Sorrows & Promises and his latest book, Music + Revolution, are celebrations of the 1960s music scene in Greenwich Village NYC, where Barone lives. He teaches the course “Music + Revolution” at The New School’s School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, has served on the Board of Governors of The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), serves on the Advisory Board of Anthology Film Archives, and hosts Folk Radio on WBAI New York. 

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Brave New World", "Numbers with Wings", "Did you ever have to make up your mind", "Bleeker Street" and "Glow in the Dark" used with permission from Richard Barone.

Before we begin our main topic we talk about albums turning 50 & 40 years old (for June) and talk about some new music that is out and upcoming albums.

On this episode we cover some music people / bands (other than Def Leppard) like:

SMOKEY ROBINSON IAN HUNTER BOY GENIUS  and even MICHAEL BOLTON!

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TURN OFF THE TV TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thanks for listening - Rob 

Artists mentioned on our list are : THE SMITHS, DAVID BOWIE, NEW ORDER & DEPECHE MODE to name a few. OUR MAIN TOPIC covers 3 bands that are quirky, odd ... maybe strange ... and they are The Presidents of the United States of America, They Might Be Giants & Sparks!

We've got a fun jam-packed show for you!

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In 2017 Chris won (Swedish) Idol and in 2019 he came in 7th place on America's Got Talent.  His audition performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" had over 250 million views on YouTube (Chris' reposted audition video currently has 36 million views)

We talk to Chris about Idol, America's Got Talent, his visit to Nashville, his first full length album "Maybe It's Just Me" (released on March 31st), the meaning behind some of the new songs, where to find the best beer in Sweden and more.

Rob's (Jim) wife even pops in for the interview to ask Chris some questions.

An interview you don't want to miss.

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A little bit about Chris Klafford:

Born in a small town in Sweden (Ramsberg; population 15)  Kläfford began his musical journey from a very early age. He picked up the guitar when he was just nine years old.

For ten years he honed his skills at gigs all across Sweden, slowly building his talent as a songwriter and performer.

Then in 2017, Kläfford hit a career high point with his win on Swedish Idol.   Capitalizing on his success just a week after, he released his debut EP, Treading Water.

Roughly two years after, he would fly across the pond to perform on America’s Got Talent.   He was instantly a fan favorite, with his cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine,”.

All of this momentum led to three Top 5 singles on national radio in a year and over 35 million streams.  Kläfford has released ten more singles, two more EPS and a full length album since 2017.

You can find Chris Klafford's new album "Maybe It's Just Me" on most music platforms and you can order a vinyl copy at : https://www.bengans.com/en/artiklar/chris-klafford-maybe-its-just-me.html 

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs used on the podcast : "Lilac", "I Do", "Maybe It's Just Me", and "One Mistake" used with permission from Niklas Hoxell.

Mike and I talked to Brian Carney about his acting career, music career, the Honeymooners and his father Art Carney (Ed Norton / Academy Award winner for Harry & Tonto)

This is our first "in-person" interview.  Brian actually came to my house for the interview and brought his fathers Academy Award, Emmy & Golden Globe with him.  He also brought one of the most iconic costume items in the history of television - Ed Norton's hat!  There is only one!

I've known Brian for about 10 years now and he's such a great person.  We all went out to dinner after at a local Irish Pub.  We had such a great time and he got to see my extensive Honeymooners collection!

Besides the audio interview you don't want to miss the 3 video segments that are on YouTube.  Just search Brian Carney or Know Good Music Podcast and you'll find them.  Segments are "Ravagers movie", "Harry & Tonto", "The Honeymooners".  You'll see the awards and the hat along with some photos we took that day.

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About Francesca:

Francesca Tarantino is a singer, musician, and actress

Francesca was introduced to the guitar by her father when she was still a toddler.  Her fascination grew and soon she’d have an acoustic and then an electric all her own!  Currently she’s learning how to play lead and is practicing some epic riffs.  She’s even teaching her dad a few!

She has played some local gigs in and around Orlando and has participated in several open mics. She has performed on stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando, The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts, and Tin Roof Orlando. She has also sung the National Anthem at many sporting events for her school.

She covers a wide range of artists such as: The Beatles, Stevie Nicks, KISS, and much more! 

On January 6th Francesca released her first single called “My Runaway.”  It’s a rock song! Even has a guitar solo! Her goal is to bring Rock music back to her generation!

The song is about being somewhere you know you shouldn’t and you have to get out of there but you’re worried about what people are going to think. 

(you can hear part of this great song in the podcast and also on all streaming platforms)

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We go through each chapter of Brian's book and pull out the stories that made us laugh, were interesting and just stood out to us.  Brian's journey to AC/DC!

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We talk about some newer artist who have new albums out ( FAKE NAMES, JAWNY) and some older bands who are releasing new music (METALLICA, DEPECHE MODE) along with albums that are turning 50 such as PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON & LED ZEPPELIN HOUSES OF THE HOLY.

We also go over the top 10 songs from the week ending September 6, 1980.  The week AC/DC's song "you shook me all night long" debuted at #89 on the charts and continued to move up.

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But we begin the podcast with some new music news and we play part of a new song by the Brooklyn NY Punk band "Fat Heaven" called Quarter Life Crisis"

BUDDY HOLLY TOPICS we cover:

The Crickets The Recordings The Winter Dance Party Tour The Glasses Pat DiNizio's Lost Reel to Reel The lost 54 Fender  Buddy Holly in Books Buddy Holly albums Buddy Holly in Movies Jim's top 10 Buddy Holly Cover Songs

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We talk about Vini's early days growing up in New Jersey, meeting Bruce Springsteen, the first two Bruce albums "Greetings from Asbury Park" and "The Wild, The Innocent" & the E Street Shuffle", "rosalita (come out tonight)" and what Vini's been up to lately.

ABOUT VINI : 

Vincent Lopez, nicknamed Mad Dog, is an American drummer. Between 1968 and 1974 Lopez backed Bruce Springsteen in several bands, including Steel Mill and the E Street Band. He also played on Springsteen's first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle. Both during and after his time with the E Street Band, Lopez played drums with numerous Jersey Shore bands.

In April 2014, Lopez was inducted by Bruce Springsteen into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band and is now an ambassador for the Rock Hall.

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TURN OFF THE TV - TURN UP THE MUSIC!

Thank you for listening!

Chris writes from the heart and while some of his songs are not entirely auto-biographical they will pull you in with their honesty.  There's not a bad song on the album and you really need to listen to Chris' music.  He needs to be heard.

ABOUT CHRIS CANTERBURY'S new album

"When I sat down to write this project, I tried to present each topic as a straight-forward Saturday morning kitchen conversation. That’s how I approach songwriting and it’s worked for me for a long time” says Chris Canterbury, a Louisiana native singer-songwriter, now based in Nashville.

The project Canterbury is talking about is Quaalude Lullabies, a nine track collection of mostly sad songs that offers on-the-nose lyrical phrasing, subtlety loose production, and an honest insight into razor-edge topics like addiction, depression, and loneliness.

In what started as a thought experiment, Quaalude Lullabies was self-produced by Canterbury, his first opportunity to be on both sides of the control room window. “I wanted to woodshop a record together that felt like Nebraska,” says Canterbury. “I wanted it to be loose like a box of bedroom demo tapes, but cohesive enough to stand on its own. I feel like we ended up with a solid album.”

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YES, there is still good music out there!  Maybe you are looking in the wrong places...

We start the podcast with new music and a new 14 year old artist by the name of Francesca Tarantino who just recorded her new song "my runaway" (we play a portion of the song).  We also go over some memorable concerts that happened last year.

SOME ARTISTS WE TALK ABOUT ON THIS SHOW ARE:

ANGEL OLSEN THE SCORPIANS TODD RUNDGREN TAYLOR SWIFT DANA FUCHS MADISON CUNNINGHAM DRAGON HAMMER TEARS FOR FEARS BETH ORTON BUSH THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and many more!

What is Jim's #1 album?  Listen and find out.

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We've randomly picked 3 albums (each) from Paste Magazine's Top 50 albums of 2022.  We each have listened and reviewed these albums.  Did we like them?  Did we hate them?  Find out.

HORSEGIRL THE BETHS KENDRICK LAMAR BEYONCE BIG THEIF SHARON VAN ETTEN

We start the show with a Memoriam segment for 4 musicians we've lost this month, we talk about U2's new re-imagined album "Songs of Surrender" and we compare Rolling Stone's top 10 albums of 2022 to Paste Magazine's top 10 albums of 2022.

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Chris was the founder and lead singer of the 90s band The Presidents of the United States of America.  They had the hits "LUMP", "PEACHES" and "KITTY".  Their debut album sold over 3 million copies.

The Presidents broke up in 2015 and Chris has since released over 19 albums as Children's Music Artist : CASPER BABYPANTS.  

In 2020 Chris started recording solo albums and has released 4 solo albums including his newest album "Bone by Bone" which was released on January 13, 2023.

In this interview:

How Chris almost lit Weird Al's hair on fire

Will the Presidents reunite for the 30th anniversary of their debut album? Find out.

Why the Presidents turned down appearing on SNL!

The time he lived with Beck 

Chris is the coolest guy and we had a great time talking to him and you'll have a great time listening to Chris talk about his musical journey!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "STAR MAP OF THE SOUL" (Chris Ballew), "BABY'S DRIVING A CAR" (Casper Babypants), "LUMP" (Presidents of the United States of America") and "FADE OUT" (Chris Ballew) Visit his website at: chrisballew.org

About Bill: During the 1990s, Summers played with Los Hombres Calientes along with co-leader of the group, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and Jason Marsalis.  However, Summers has a much longer musical career, often working behind the scenes on film scores for various movies such as The Color Purple and the television miniseries Roots with Quincy Jones. He also played with Herbie Hancock during The Headhunters years, and is mentioned in passing by the liner notes of The Headhunters' 2003 release Evolution Revolution as contributing to that recording.  

Check out the Headhunters newest album (sections of 4 of the new songs can be heard on our podcast) THE HEADHUNTERS - Speakers in the House released in November 2022:

Speakers In The House is the legendary jazz-funk ensemble's first new album in 11 years. Co-lead by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with support from NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, The Headhunters latest studio effort arrives just in time to celebrate this American music institution's 50th anniversary in 2023, having formed around Herbie Hancock's classic recording, Head Hunters, in 1973. An eight-track set available on Ropeadope Records, highlights from Speakers In The House include the New Orleans' second-line grooves of "Rocking At The Mole House," the world music-influenced jazz-fusion of "Kongo Square" and a modern post-bop re-imagination of the classic Headhunters' composition "Actual Proof," first released on their 1974 album, Thrust. Joining Summers, Clark and Harrison for the recording are keyboardist Stephen Gordon and bassist Reggie Washington plus special guests Jerry Z on organ, One Drop aka Scott Roberts on drums, Fode Sissoko on Kora and Ashlin Parker on trumpet.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "WE CALL IT THE BOX" by Bill Summers & Summer Heat / "OVER THE BAR", "STOOP", "STOP WATCH" and "ROCKIN' IN THE MOLE HOUSE" by The Headhunters used with permsission by Greg Lucas

Lindsay Sterling Harry Connick Jr. David Foster & Katharine McPhee T Bear

Will Ferrell Chris Canterbury Alicia Keys Joss Stone Phoebe Bridgers.

Then we delve into one of our favorite "Christmas" movies THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.  We talk about the making of the movie, the music, and some film flubs.

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Jeremy is back with me for our first of two Holiday / Christmas Shows

On todays show we go into detail about the top 10 Christmas songs (picked by the staff at Billboard) and our most memorable Christmas gifts we've received over the years... as kids and as adults.  Another fun show!

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We had some audio problems and this was supposed to be a 2 parter but most of part 1 got deleted (lost) so next year we'll do another one with some more bands.

BANDS WE TALK ABOUT:

THE TALKING HEADS MOJO NIXON CAKE

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MUSIC NEWS - BIG SKY (TV show) / WEIRD (Weird Al Movie) / Bono's new book SURRENDER / History making Taylor Swift 

NEW ALBUMS / ARTISTS: 

SAMMY HAGAR FIRST AID KIT CRAWLERS YO-YO MA BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and more!

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Robert is heading back on tour in March 2023 with Roger's band for the European leg of the tour.

About Robert:

A founding member of the seminal groove band The Greyboy Allstars, organ, keyboard and synth sharp-shooter Robert Walter splits his time between his own 20th Congress, The Greyboy Allstars, and a robust film soundtrack career in Los Angeles.

Initially formed as the backing band for rare groove luminary DJ Greyboy, The Greyboy Allstars became a longterm project for Walter with a string of critically acclaimed albums, world tours. The band quickly became home to some of the most revered players on the modern music scene.

The Greyboy Allstars' success also served as a platform for the band's individual members to launch highly successful and substantially diverse solo careers. To flex his desire to compose in a way that was just outside of Greyboy's wheelhouse, Walter formed 20th Congress and recorded and toured heavily through the late '90s and '00s. 

The band featured a rotating crew of brilliant improvisers and genre-bending virtuosos over the years including Stanton Moore, Joe Russo, Will Bernard, and Cochemea Gastelum, Simon Lott, Victor Little, Chris Alford, Scott Metzger, Andy Hess, and John Kimock,

A brilliant improviser with a gift for riveting hooks and unstoppable grooves, Walter set out to create songs that blur the line between the composed and the spontaneous; an album with a narrative arc that isn’t tethered to concrete ideas. He uses a full arsenal of keyboards, synths and electronics and draws together the varied aspects of his career, from his film soundtrack work with Michael Andrews to his free-ranging improvisational excursions with the likes of genre jugglers like Marco Benevento, Skerik and Mike Gordon.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "OR ELSE", "EXECUTIVE PARTY" and "HELLBOUND" used with permission from Kevin Calabro at Calabro Music Media.

HORROR MOVIES THEMES / HORROR MOVIE REVIEWS 2022

Jeremy and I start off the podcast with a list of the top 13 Horror Movie Themes and then we go into our top Horror Movies of 2022!  

We each have 4 plus we go into some more horror related films we liked.

MOVIES WE COVER ARE:

NOPE SCREAM 5 THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW THE BLACK PHONE BARBARIAN TERRIFIER 2 X  MONSTEROUS HELLRAISER and MORE!

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Be sure to check out our first two HALLOWEEN / HORROR podcasts : 1 - The Munsters Movie Review & 2 - Our interview with Lauren-Marie Taylor (Vickie from Friday the 13th pt. 2)

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The song "oh the horror" compiled and created by Jim Thatcher

Jeremy and I interview actress LAUREN-MARIE TAYLOR!

Lauren grew up in the Bronx and started her career in commercials and stage at a very young age.  In 1981 she was cast as Vickie in Friday the 13th Part 2 and the same year as Elaine in Neighbors with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.  She then went onto the soap opera LOVING and now is a school teacher.  

We had such a fun time talking to Lauren (she's so upbeat and funny!).  We asked her about Friday the 13th part II, Neighbors (working with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd) and also what some of her favorite Horror Movies are and even talked about her musical tastes (of course).  She makes frequent appearances at autograph shows (so be sure to check her Facebook or Instagram pages for updates).

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: Friday the 13th Theme for this podcast compiled and created by Jim Thatcher

Jeremy and I review the new Rob Zombie film "THE MUNSTERS MOVIE".. did we love the movie?  Did we hate the movie?   You'll to listen to figure out the answer.

We start off the podcast with some music news (Kiss / Genesis) and go into some new music we've been listening to.  Some artists we mention are:

BUSH EM BIEHOLD BETH ORTON BILLY IDOL SAMMY HAGAR STARCRAWLER GIOVANNIE & THE HIRED GUNS

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Look for our next two podcasts coming out in the next two weeks.  Our interview with Lauren-Marie Taylor (Vickie from Friday the 13th pt. 2) and our HORROR movie reviews from films that came out in 2022.

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The Munsters theme has been compiled &  re-interpreted by Jim Thatcher

Thumpasaurus is a funk, jazz, experimental, new wave... well... just give them a listen.. they perform fun, energic and hilarious live shows ... like nothing else.  

With their song "STRUTTIN'" they are about to take over the world!  The song is so popular on TikTok that Michael Buble has been seen 'struttin' to it... the video for 'struttin' has over 1 million views on YouTube and the song is featured in a commercial for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Phone (cats are up to no good).. this commercial has been playing all over!

Lucas and I have a great conversation about the beginnings of Thumpasaurus, his vision on what he wants to do (and what he has done so far), the video for Struttin' (of course) and much more!

I only wish great things for Lucas and Thumpasaurus .. I know that we'll be seeing more of Thumpasaurus real soon!

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : "I'm too Funky", "Have you ever been so Lucky", "Struttin'" and "You don't know what you're talking about" used with permission from Lucas Tamaren.

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This book covers the time leading up to the forming of the band Cheap Trick and goes up to their 4th album (at Budokan).  This book not only is about Cheap Trick but what was going on during this time period (locally, politically, musically).  So much information is in this book it will blow your mind.  One of the best books about a band I've ever read.  

Brian and I talk about the cheap trick, what music he loves, how the book came about and more!  Another great interview.  

Brian's book can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and on  his website (thisbandhasnopast.com).  Brian's website is a place for all things Cheap Trick.. you'll find some great articles and photos not found in the book.

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JIm

On show #32 Jeremy and I (Jim) start off with some good beers, concerts coming up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania ... and then we get into 4 bands that have been forgotten over the years.  

These are bands that started out in the 60s/70s that you might not have even heard of or maybe once we mention a song you'll say "ahhh.. that was them?"... 

Bands we cover on this episode are:

STATUS QUO POCO GENTLE GIANT MOTT THE HOOPLE

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Mike and I grew up watching the Munsters on TV (like alot of people our age) so this was such a great thing for us to be able to talk to Butch Patrick for the podcast and a great way to kick off the new Munsters Movie coming out September 27th on Netflix.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT BUTCH PATRICK:

Butch Patrick (born Patrick Alan Lilley; August 2, 1953) is an American former child actor. Beginning his professional acting career at the age of seven, Patrick is perhaps best known for his role as child werewolf Eddie Munster on the CBS comedy television series The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 feature film Munster, Go Home!, and as Mark on the ABC Saturday morning series Lidsville from 1971 to 1973.

After The Munsters ended, Patrick continued to appear in guest-starring roles on various popular television series of the 1960s, including I Dream of Jeannie, Death Valley Days, Gunsmoke, The Monkees, Daniel Boone, and Adam-12, as well as a recurring role as Gordon Dearing on the CBS family comedy series My Three Sons. During this time, Patrick also appeared in several Walt Disney films, including Way Down Cellar, The Young Loner and The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, as well as portraying the role of Milo in the 1970 MGM live-action/animated film The Phantom Tollbooth.

In 1971, Patrick landed the starring role on Sid and Marty Krofft’s Saturday morning children’s program Lidsville, broadcast on ABC. In the psychedelic fantasy series, Patrick portrayed Mark, a boy lost in a strange land of walking, talking, singing hats, opposite veteran character actors Charles Nelson Reilly and Billie Hayes. The show was in production from 1971 to 1973.  Butch can be heard in the new Rob Zombie Munsters movie as "the tin can man".

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These are bands that started out in the 60s/70s that you might not have even heard of or maybe once they mention a song you'll say "ahhh.. that was them?"... 

Bands that are covered on this episode are: STEELEYE SPAN THE GUESS WHO URIAH HEEP GOLDEN EARRING

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the songs:  IKWYB by Forget the Whale and Body Busy Blues by Techtheist used with Royalty Free Permission.

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE GRIP WEEDS:

Critics, while praising The Grip Weeds, often try to pigeonhole them with the “Power Pop” label. This is a bit of a misnomer. While there are plenty of driving, poppy melodies, chiming guitars and close harmonies, The Grip Weeds’ releases have sported many different styles of original material, from Psychedelic and Garage Rock to Folk-based ballads and thought-provoking social commentary. This diversity has landed several Grip Weeds songs on the top of the Little Steven’s Underground Garage "Coolest Song In The World” list, as well as placed Grip Weeds music in several television and film projects. Their reputation as a top shelf live band has brought them to venues across the United States, and internationally, including the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, Liverpool, England’s legendary Cavern Club, and several tours of Europe, among others.

Family ties are strong in The Grip Weeds, as singer/drummer Kurt Reil is joined by his wife Kristin Pinell Reil and brother Rick Reil, both singer/ guitarists: Kurt’s drum style at times seems manic and driving, yet with a keen sense of timekeeping; Kristin’s growling, aggressive lead guitar lines are laced with style, emotion and impressive technique; Rick adds his own distinctive guitar and songwriting talents, and the family trio also spearheads the recording and production of The Grip Weeds’ music. Bassist Dave DeSantis has held down bass duties for a number of top New Jersey bands before settling in with The Grip Weeds since 2012. All four Grip Weeds sing, and their group vocals have been acclaimed as one of the most distinctive and natural close harmonic blends working today.

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The Grip Weeds renditions of the songs : No Time Like The Right Time, Strawberry Fields Forever, Lies and Going All The Way used with permission from Kurt Reil.

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT LAURENCE JUBER (LJ)

GRAMMY® winning guitarist Laurence Juber is a solo performer, recording artist, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk, jazz, blues, pop and classical styles, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument.

A music graduate of London’s Goldsmith’s College, he was featured guitar soloist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before becoming established as a studio musician in the mid-1970’s. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s Wings, with whom he won a Grammy, Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer.

Known to his fans as LJ,  he has recorded more than two dozen albums spotlighting his unique touch and tone on acoustic guitar. His latest release is Select Blends,   a ‘virtually’ live album pulled from his over 250 livestream performances during Covid lockdown.

His LJ Plays The Beatles was voted one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s all-time Top Ten albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme earned him a second Grammy, while his arrangement of Stand By Me was heard nationally in a Diamonds Are Forever commercial. Juber’s DVD-Audio project Guitar Noir (AIX Records) won a CES Demmy award for best audio.

Juber has 4 guitar folios in print. The latest, The Evolution of Fingerstyle Guitar was published by Hal Leonard in January 2019. His ‘photo memoir’ Guitar With Wings was recently published by Dalton Watson Fine Books.

As a studio musician, he can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Harry Styles, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Seal and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin, plus he is featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows such as Home Improvement and movies including the academy award-winning Dirty Dancing, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas.

Visit Laurence's website (laurencejuber.com) and be sure to follow Laurence on Facebook to get notified of his live streams (TEA TIME)

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs : The Crows Nest, Cobalt Blue, Maisie & Fall of the Sparrow used with permission from JUBER MUSIC

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SOUNDTRACKS WE COVER:

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER BATMAN FOREVER GREASE ARMAGEDDON SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL SPACE JAM SINGLES THE LION KING

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COPYRIGHT CLAIM: the songs Monsterpolka by Polkavant, Sunglasses by SuperRare and Ictus by Viscid used with Royalty Free Permission.

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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT DANA FUCHS:

Dana Fuchs is one of the most coveted blues rock stars in the world today. A singer whose hypnotic voice and presence, has led critics to compare her to Janis Joplin, Otis Redding and Mick Jagger. Dana's records receive fantastic reviews, and she has been in the top 10 on the world's most important sales list - Billboard in the USA. Dana stars as Sadie in ‘Across the Universe’, nominated for Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards.  Today, Dana returns to her Southern Rock roots and her home label, Ruf Records to deliver the rawest, rockingest, musical offering of her album-making career.  With this release, Borrowed Time, we are treated to a deliciously dangerous collection of incredible songs and lyrics that run the gamut from barn-burning rockers to tear-jerking ballads, and we find Dana, the singer-songwriter, at the top of her game, a master of her craft, supported by a cast of dangerous musicians who have managed to capture the tornado in a bottle intensity, urgency, power, restraint and passion of Dana's live show on a studio album.  Produced by Bobby Harlow at Black River House, nestled in rural Croswell. MI, a midwestern factory town that provided the ideal setting for Dana to unleash her American roots, rock, soul. Get ready for a rockin' ride! Dana Fuchs | Borrowed Time, available everywhere via Ruf Records 

COPYRIGHT CLAIM: The songs :  Hard Road, Not Another Second on You, Call My Name & Star used with permission from Dana Fuchs.

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