The City's Backyard

Tri state area Comics Rich Sultis  along with resident Joe Pontillo  have fun chatting it up on this episode talking about their love for comedy, the arts, and what to expect from their upcoming shows in the  area and their show together coming up soon in WESTPORT, CT!   -Comedy Night at VFW Post 399 on Friday October 16th .  Doors open at 7pm. Show at 8pm.  Plenty of free parking. - Featuring 5 g...

Eliot Lewis spent almost 20 years with Hall & Oates and is always a blast to chat with as one our favorite regular guests on the podcast...he was also on the TV show Live From Daryl's House playing with some of top artists in the music industry.... and before all of that he was in the Average White Band!  Eliot Lewis appearing Live at The Westport VFW Saturday October 10th for an intimate...

John “Papa” Gros (pronounced Grow ) is a New Orleans pianist, organist and singer-songwriter whose career reflects the city itself—resilient, rhythmic, steeped in tradition, and always evolving. For more than thirty years, Gros has served as both a keeper and a translator of New Orleans music, blending funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, and Americana into a sound that is deeply rooted yet forward-l...

Vanessa Collier is a multi-award-winning songwriter, master musician, and multi-instrumentalist, known for seamlessly weaving together funk, soul, rock, and blues styles through soulful vocals, searing saxophone solos, and witty songwriting skills. With her career still in its infancy, Vanessa has already turned many heads, garnering tremendous accolades for her trademark high energy, powerful, fi...

This episode is all about BEER in the backyard! Ok that sounds good but more specifically it's really about the craft beer movement. If there is one guy who knows about beer it's Gregg Glaser from Modern Distillery Age.  Gregg has covered the "beer beat" since 1994 and spirits and saké since 2001. He’s currently the Publisher/Editor of Modern Distillery Age , which he establish...

Danny Mariano is a local favorite in Fairfield County playing in his band that everyone loves called Bad Boy! He's a lead singer of his new band called Love+War (love and war) where the band just won this year's "Jam at the Dam Battle of the Bands" earning them an opening spot for Trixster, Vixen, and Jefferson Starship where they were very well received!  LOVE+WAR is the opene...

Brian Dolzani is a contemporary singer/songwriter that possesses an old soul . A listen to his music makes that point abundantly clear.  So too, the fact that he lists any number of ‘60s and ‘70s songwriters as prime influences — Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Crosby, Stills and Nash, to Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Credence Clearwater Revival, among them — suggests that his roots reside...

Teskey, a Rocking Blues band, was formed in 2024. Their music includes and often fuses elements of Blues, Alt Rock, Pink-Floyd-esque Psychedelia, and Jazz. Teskey quickly began playing national shows, has opened up for famous Blues and Rock artists, and has played world renowned venues. The band includes Brandon Teskey on guitar and vocals, Matt Baldwin on Bass, and Brandon Gaddy on drums. In 2024...

This week's guest is NEW YACHT CITY, a band that plays Yacht Rock! On this episode we chat with Manish Nag the lead singer and keyboardist! If you love Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobies, Ambrosia and more you will love this band! Check them out for a fun time that you and your friends will always remember!  For more info on shows, ticket info, merch and  the band check out thei...

On this episode we feature an outstanding New York comic, Matt Vita! Of course we joke around and have some laughs while finding out  where Matt will be performing along the comedy circuit! For more on Matt check out his website or follow him on social media to find out where they will be making you laugh next! And get your tickets soon for a good laugh!  https://www.mattvita.com/

 For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy Bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. Kurt's latest release, Live From The Red Shed , is classic modern blue...

We check in with our friend Steve Cooper, executive director at The Milford Performance Center in Connecticut! It is always fun chatting about upcoming shows including NY to Boston, A tribute to The Music of BOSTON, Midnight Toker, A tribute to STEVE MILLER, Crystal Ship, a tribute to The Doors, and more!  For tickets and more info log on to the website!  https://milfordperformancecenter.org

On this episode we talk with Dr. Bob Beatty author of "Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East" and curator of "Long Live The ABB" along with JD Seem guitarist of Faster Things -Allman Brothers Tribute  about the album anniversary release of At Fillmore East, the first live album by American rock band the Allman Brothers Band, and their third release overa...

Tri state area Comics Linda Marcus Smith  along with resident Joe Pontillo  have fun chatting it up on this episode talking about their love for comedy, the arts, and what to expect from their upcoming shows in the  area and their show together coming up soon in WESTPORT, CT!   -Comedy Night at VFW Post 399 on Friday July 17th .  Doors open at 7pm. Show at 8pm.  Plenty of free parking. - Featuring...

CROSSFIRE HURRICANE, New York's top Rolling Stones tribute band, captures the essence of the iconic rock group with their thrilling performances. They bring the timeless anthems of the Stones to life, embodying their energy and spirit on stage.  From the raw energy of "You Got Me Rockin" to the soulful melodies of "Angie" every song is faithfully recreated, promising and i...

With a degree in Speech Arts from The American University in Washington, DC, Jimmy Fink got his first job in New York radio at WABC-FM… a summer job that eventually turned into a 13-year stint at WPLJ, the ABC owned NY flagship station in the 70s & 80s.  Over the years he has  worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC, NPR, Rolling Stone Magazine, HBO, Cinemax, and syndicators like United Stations Radio Ne...

On this episode we chat with Marc Alan, a lover of the arts and Director of Marketing at Factory Underground Studios in Norwalk about Make Music Day!  From Marc: Hello friends, I just wanted to share some news, in case you haven't heard. I am producing the first ever Horace Silver Jazz Fest in Norwalk, and the first one is set for Sunday, June 21, 2026 (coinciding with Make Music Day) It&apos...

Upcoming Events ********************** JUNE 2026 *************************************************** WESTPORT VFW: Saturday, June 13 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT (203) 227-6796 Doors open at 7:00pm *************************************************** GREEN KNOLL: Sunday, June 14. ON THE PATIO! 645 US-202, Bridgewater NJ 908-526-7090 3:00 Showtime .************************************************...

Born on June 3, 1982 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Davey Jones brings the rich musical heritage of the Deep South to every stage he steps on. A true multi-instrumentalist, Jones is best known for his searing guitar playing but also masters drums, piano, bass, organ, and more — often performing and recording nearly every instrument on his releases himself. Drawing from Southern Rock, traditional Blu...

We check in with Scott Smith from The North County Band! The North County Band delivers a distinctive blend of New England Country and Americana, pairing thoughtful songwriting with seasoned musicianship. Formed by a Chicago-born songwriter and a Texas fiddle standout, the group brings together some of Connecticut’s most versatile players to create a sound rooted in storytelling, harmony, and high...

This episode is about the debut of the Paul McCartney & WINGS exhibit at The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio! Liz Hines, widow of DENNY LAINE from  WINGS talks about the opening debut since she was responsible for lending her late husband Denny Laine's guitar and Wings memorabilia! Wings former members Laurence Juber and Steve Holley were there to celebrate the opening alo...

Fred Hostetler is an indie artist, American musician, singer/songwriter, and author who has worked with major artists including Johnny Winters, Graham Parker, the Knack, Billy Squier, Jeff Beck, and Grammy award winning producer Jack Douglas. Along with Karen Lawrence he founded the highly acclaimed southern California blues band Blue By Nature. His style, while grounded in blues and Americana tra...

If you love rock music you will love rock art from Robert Abriola! He is a multidisiplinary artist and designer driven by a lifelong pursuit of visual storytelling! Over a 40+ year career in the creative services industry he has worked across a wide range of disciplines as both a designer and art director!  He is best known for his award winning work in the music industry at EMI/Universal Music Gr...

This week's guest is NEW YACHT CITY, a band that plays Yacht Rock! On this episode we chat with Manish Nag the keyboardist and leader of the band about  what Yacht Rock means to it's fans!  If you love Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, The Doobies, Ambrosia and more you will love this band! Check them out for a fun time that you and your friends will always remember!  For more info on...

Biography of Crispin Cioe Saxist/songwriter/producer Crispin Cioe has left an indelible imprint on American/ British roots and pop music, through his work as a soloist (viz. sax solos on James Brown’s “Living in America”, “Love & Money” by Bronski Beat, etc.), being a charter member of the esteemed Uptown Horns (recording/tours with icons like the Rolling Stones, Solomon Burke, Tom Waits, Ray...