Records & Rockstars

My fellow Neil Young loving friend since 1999, Henry Taylor straps on his guitar and harmonica, and plays a couple from his 5th album "Good to See", and we go straight to the record for two more, as Henry and his songwriting partner Monique, talk songwriting, their love of Keith Richards, and how they help women at risk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

There's a very long list of songs we call cover versions , because so many artists, for whatever reason, decided to record songs written by others. Some of them have been re-created so effectively, they've even managed to eclipse the original. But this isn't that so much, as it is a look back for some of us, and a discovery for others, as we're headed under the covers, for an episode filled with r...

With the announcement that the crew are doing a sequel, we revisit the legendary film with the perfect, and often-times improved dialogue. So turn it up to "eleven" and enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Remember how there used to be World Album Premiere Specials on the radio? This is like that. 3 songs performed live plus 5 directly off the record, including a Tom Petty cover, with Steve sharing stories prompted by my questions about the songs and the players and life as a maker of music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

This podcast version of the weekly radio show is inspired by way of riding motorcycle down country roads, marveling at both the expanses of land, and the pungent aroma of natural fertilizer. And by all the references of late to the great writer George Orwell whose literary triumphs include "Animal Farm". I just realized I forgot the song "Sex Farm" by Spinal Tap.  How even? See Privacy Policy...

This episode has no upside down flags on pickup trucks. Just music and music history and stories about songs about freedom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

50 years since! Let me take you back to 1972 when spring fever had a pretty cool soundtrack to go with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

More Sax and drugs and rock 'n' roll, as it were. Think Morphine. And think more sexy sax licks and solos in rock songs, in this, the finale of a 2 parter starring some legends of the saxophone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

War, what is it good for? The Saxophone apparently. Beyond the triumphant marches of the militaristic minded, the saxophone became well known in big band music, blues and jazz and soul and rhythm and blues which gave way to good ol' rock and roll music. IN fact before the guitar took over, it was the sax that got all the solos. With their smooth and brassy tones and their unique blend of power, fi...

The Marx Brothers of Rock, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (R.I.P.) joined me two times in the early 2000s to talk about new albums. This was the second time, before which to the surprise of many, they'd won the Grammy. They tell that hilarious story and reflect on songs from their colourful past too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

He was one of the most prolific and influential artists to emerge from the golden age of the 60s, from his tiny studio at Dunhill Records, PF Sloan was a songwriter, a collaborator, a facilitator, an innovator and a bonafide hit-machine who was everywhere. And then he disappeared. And when he reappeared and set about to release his memoirs. That's when he called me to talk about his life, and why...

Without music, life would be a mistake. We have philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche to thank for that truth. Music has long been our solace and security, as important in times of trouble as it has been in moments of triumph. And still, thankfully, much of the connection to music continues to come through the speakers of the radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Sun's out buns out as we're headed on a trip so far from here. 2 free tickets to paradise. Or something like it in an episode about songs about holidays in the sun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The boys are back at Wild Woods Blue with a new 6 song EP and their guitars and we get metaphysical as Kyle and Ben Hannah sporting their big ass beards and hats and grills, talk music, booze, weed, depression, meditation, dedication, and much much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Let's dig into the albums that were in the record store racks in Jan/Feb/March 1972. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With a 2nd album near completion in the "Aftermath" of lockdown, the artist known as Hollowsage comes to catch us up and play his guitar and we play two gems off the debut record, in "Haunted" and "Monsters". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You hate voice mail as much as I do? And avoid 80% of the unscheduled incoming calls like the plague? Let's go back to a time when everyone had a land line, white pages, yellow pages, no call display, no cell phone, and you had to get past her/his mom to talk dirty (or not) on the phone. Telephone songs, including the subcategory of the "drunk dial", from the 50's to now. See Privacy Policy at htt...

A very special 52 minutes with the incomparable Eamon McGrath as his February 2022 full-length album Bells of Hope comes out. This Toronto-based songwriter made the album at home and it's immaculate, stirring and provocative, causing this podcast host to well up, particularly in the presence of a live performance in this interview of the song “Age of Unease”. You'll hear that plus another new song...

I bring in some big guns from the interview archives, to share stories that exemplify the power of possibility, including Bowie. Bob Seger. Jeff Beck. Jimmy Page. Neil Peart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

At 23 years old, she possesses great wisdom and kindness and talent. Let's catch up with the beautifully voiced Miranda Journey, in conversation plus a brilliant recent single and two songs live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

You can't all play guitar. SOMEBODY'S gotta play the bass. Here's 10 prime examples of bands with bass players who weren't, at first. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Wait a minute, who's singing? Oh. The drummer. That can't be easy. Here's some of the legends who did it best. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When I say epic vocal productions, it can mean intricate and elaborate, or understated and simple, or deemed epic solely on the basis of just how passionate the artist sounds in the way he or she committed, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In these times of uncertainty and anxiety and attention around wellness, there remains nothing more essential to your health and well-being than taking a breath! Songs about breathing in the air and breathing out the bull**** ;) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We compile the stories behind the legends that left us in 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .