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Jim and Mike interview FANTASY recording artist ANDREA VON KAMPEN (Lincoln Nebraska Singer/Songwriter)   ABOUT ANDREA VON KAMPEN Andrea von Kampen is a folk singer-songwriter based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose effortless vocal delivery has been praised by Hear Nebraska as “soulful and worn-in.” With the successful release of two EP’s, Another Day (2015) and Desdemona (2016), a Christmas EP (2016),...

On today's show we talk about some MUSIC NEWS, NEW MUSIC PRODUCTS, TRUE OR FALSE, GOAT RODEOS, NEW ARTISTS we've been listening to, Some interesting MUSIC PODCASTS, THE TOP TEN FROM THE WEEK ENDING JULY 24, 1965 AND MORE.     This is our "summer series" where we just chat about various music topics. SUBJECTS COVERED: WHEN RIVERS MEET SMELLING THE RECORD STORE CHRIS THILE TOM WAITS SINGS FOR US PRA...

Jim and Mike interview JENNY AND KELLY from JENNY DONT AND THE SPURS! (Portland,  Oregon alternative country band) ABOUT JENNY DONT AND THE SPURS: Since their inception in 2012, the Spurs have kept a relentless schedule of recording, playing locally, and touring. After nearly 500 live appearances in almost a dozen countries, and with a slew of albums and singles to their name, Jenny Don’t And The...

Be sure to check out our latest MUSIC podcast (SHOW 19)  where we talk about some MUSIC NEWS, NEW ARTISTS we've been listening to, Some interesting MUSIC PODCASTS, MUSIC IN MEDIA, NEW ALBUM RELEASES, THE TOP TEN FROM THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 25, 1983 AND MORE!   This is our "summer series" where we just chat about various music topics. SUBJECTS COVERED: FAB FOUR MUSIC FESTIVAL (phone in: charles rosen...

Today we interview MICK CONROY from the 80s New Wave Band MODERN ENGLISH! We talk about the Mick's beginnings in music, touring, the band Piroshka, the 80s cruise, the upcoming Modern English album and more! ABOUT MODERN ENGLISH: Formed in Colchester, Essex, England, in 1979 by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals), Modern English were originally k...

On this show we cover MUSIC NEWS, NEW ARTISTS we've come across, MOVIES, MUSIC IN COMMERCIALS, MUSIC FACTS , UPCOMING ALBUM RELEASES and more. This is our new "summer series" where we just chat about various music topics. We also talk about Anything Box's new release "Dead Stars" and play a little bit of it leading out of the show.   PAULA FUGA  NFTS AND KINGS OF LEON JORDI CHERRY GLAZERR RED HOT...

Jim and Mike interview author and Beatles historian Ivor Davis! We talk about his time with the Beatles and some of the amazing things he witnessed on the Beatles first tour of America. ABOUT IVOR: London-born Ivor Davis first came to America in the early sixties and was appointed West Coast correspondent for the 4-million-a-day circulation London Daily Express in l963. His first big assignment ca...

Today Jim goes solo with his interview with Iowa singer / songwriter / musician - DAN TEDESCO  ABOUT DAN TEDESCO : Growing up his ears were fortunate enough to be treated to a fairly eclectic musical mix: The Beatles, Dylan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Band, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, CCR, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty. Even a healthy dose of Mozart, Beethoven and Wagner. A friend in...

Today Jim and Mike talk about the 1976 film THE LAST WALTZ and end the show with the US Top 10 from the week ending April 10th, 1976.   ABOUT THE LAST WALTZ The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance"...

Today we talk with LITTLE ANTHONY about some of the highlights of his 60+ year career in music.  He talks about Buddy Holly, Elvis & Smokey Robinson to name a few of people he's met and known over the years.  We cover topics like segregation in the 50s, Religion, and his gift of an incredible voice!  It's an interview not to be missed!   ABOUT LITTLE ANTHONY: Little Anthony and the Imperials, Amer...

Today we talk to Fiona Silver about her tour with Gary Clark Jr., her songwriting process, outfits and influences.  We also do some Music Trivia between Fiona and Mike (at the end)   ABOUT FIONA SILVER: Fiona Silver is a pixie-sized powerhouse, born and bred in New York City, with a take no prisoners punk ethic. Silver is not only a singer, but also a songwriter, producer, guitarist and, “rockstar...

Today we review 3 albums each (that were picked randomly)  from Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 50 albums of 2020.   We also discuss our favorite album from last year, and new bands and artists we've recently discovered. Also: This Day in Music History (February 27th). Here are the artists and albums mentioned in the podcast: KAREEM ALI "Growth" SOCCER MOMMY "Colour Theory" FOUR TET "Sixteen Oceans"...

Marcella Levy, known professionally as Marcella Detroit, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.  She co-wrote the 1977 Eric Clapton hit "Lay Down Sally" and released her debut album Marcella in 1982. She joined Shakespears Sister in 1988 with ex-Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey. Their first two albums, Sacred Heart (1989), and Hormonally Yours (1992), both reached the top 10 of the UK Al...

Jim talks with Jim and Mike about the new release: the Smithereens "lost" Album, touring, a remote control car, bruce springsteen, the sugarcubes .. and much more.   Jim Babjak is the lead guitar player and co-founder of The Smithereens.   He also is the leader of the band Buzzed Meg and a member of the band, The Bar.   The Smithereens formed in 1980 with the late Pat DiNizio (vocals & guitar), Ji...

Today we interview Joey Molland from the 1970s band Badfinger! Joey is an English composer and rock guitarist whose recording career spans five decades. He is best known as a member of Badfinger, the most successful of the acts he performed with. Molland is the last surviving member from the band's classic line-up.   They had such great hits as "Come and Get (Paul McCartney penned song), "No Matte...

On today's podcast we talk about The Vinyl Resurgence (Vinyl Albums outsold CDs last year) / Record Store Day / The day in the life of a Record Store Owner (Spina Records / NJ) / The most expensive (valuable) vinyl albums and we discuss the Top 10 for December 19, 1970 

Today we talk with Daxx Nielsen from one of Jim's favorite bands, CHEAP TRICK!  about his musical background, career in music, drumming techniques, cheap trick, future shows, bon jovi, raking leaves and some cool stuff.  We even do some music trivia with Daxx!   You can find our podcast on Itunes, Spotify, Iheart Radio, Podbean (our host site) and many other podcast platforms.  Check out our YouTu...

The origins of Rockabilly Carl Perkins Maddox Brothers and Rose Rockabilly Lingo Eddie Cochran Wanda Jackson Pat Cupp The Stray Cats and more! You can find us on Itunes, Spotify, Pandora, Iheart, YouTube (video version) and many other podcast platforms. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The songs "Baby Come Back" and "Long Gone Daddy" used with permission from Pat Cupp - The songs "It's Time", "Hey Lowdown" (B...

Our Interview with JITTERY JACK - Boston's own Rockabilly Musician We talk with Jack about Rockabilly music, Martin Guitar, Beer, ex wives .. oh, and also Jittery Jack's career in music.     Jittery Jack hails from Boston MA, USA and plays a wild brand of Rock 'n' Roll & Rockabilly with an East-Coast Bang! Fast becoming a household name on the roots/rockabilly circuit worldwide headlining festival...

On today's show SEGMENT 1: we bring back ODD SONGS with the song Millie & Billie from Alice Cooper's 1978 album "from the inside".  Marcy Levy (Millie) has been so kind as to record a little something talking about the song. FEATURED SEGMENT : Darren Auck (illustrator and former Marvel Comic Illusrator) joins us in the studio to talk HORROR MOVIES with Jim.  Jim tells us what his favorite horror m...

Jim and Mike INTERVIEW Prop Master, Actor, Singer  - Mark A Richardson   Mark is an actor, musician and prop master.  He's worked on such movies as The Devil's Rejects, Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN, Pirahna 3-D and the tv shows Power Rangers (he created all the props for the show) and the current tv show Queen of the South.     He's also the lead singer in the bands Hypnotics and 647F.  Hypnotics had a...

Segment 1: America's Top 10 from the week of September 21, 1985 FEATURED SEGMENT : INTERVIEW with Claude S. of the band ANYTHING BOX (1990 epic recording artist) talking about his early days and the beginning of his band. Claude also shares memories from back in 1988 when Jim's band opened for them at a small club in Allentown, PA.  We also talk about the recording process and touring. Segment 3:...

Today we interview with KURT REIL and RICK REIL from the great New Jersey Band THE GRIPWEEDS!   We talk mainly about the upcoming album "JEM RECORDS CELEBRATES JOHN LENNON" coming out October 9th (what would of been John Lennon's 80th Birthday).   Also we talk about the Beatles, the Monkees, and the recording process .. we might even ask Kurt and Rick about their hair

Our FEATURED SEGMENT is our Interview with CHUCK NEGRON (formerly of Three Dog Night).  Chuck tells us of his beginnings playing basketball, the Rondells, three dog night, puppets, John Wayne and what he's been up to recently.. we also play one of chuck's recent recordings. We start the show with THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY (August 15th) and then we end with THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE GUILTY.  This seg...

On today's show we start off with a new music segment called "ODD SONGS" - today we talk about the 1971 hit song "Timothy" about 3 guys who get trapped in a coal mine and end up eating Timothy. Written by Rupert Holmes (The pina colada song) this is truly an "odd song". Bill Kelly (lead singer of the Buoys and lead singer on Timothy) talks about his time in the recording studio working on Timothy....