A-Sides

On this episode Brent talks with singer/songwriter Steven Keene. 

On this episode Frank Myers talks with Brent about his new single "God's Got This," as well as a few of his past hits. 

On this episode Brent talks with 3 artists that were all featured on a compilation album called "Love Lives On." Andy Griggs, Angie K, and Deborah Allen share their experiences working on the album, and talk a little about how the album's proceeds all go to the TAPS organization. 

Multi-talented musician Donnie Vie joins Brent for a candid conversation on his recent single "All My Favorite Things" and his guest appearance on the latest Enuff Z'Nuff record. They also chat musical influences, the possibilities of performing live in 2020, and Donnie's 2019 album Beautiful Things. Special thanks to Donnie for joining the show this week. Stay up to date with Donnie online here o...

David Hales of the newest rock band on the scene, Sonic Fuel, joins Brent for this episode. They discuss the formation of David's project, his musical inspirations, and shares a connection he has to a past guest of A-Sides. David and Brent also dive into concert experiences and share memories they have over this hour-long conversation. You can find Sonic Fuel online here and stream their debut sin...

Country singer/songwriter/performer Kolt Barber joins the show to discuss his upcoming Summer Tour, the American Cowboy Showdown. He also shares some of his influences and his background, and how its important to remain true to yourself in an ever-changing music industry. You can find out more about Kolt and his upcoming tour dates on his website . Thanks to Kolt for chatting with Brent and thanks...

Corey "Rizzo" Rozzoni (Lights of Marfa) took some time to chat about recent music from Lights of Marfa and also shared many stories from the road. They dove into his background in the Midwest, influences from Alice in Chains to Def Leppard, and what is possibly the ultimate trolling tale in the pre-internet days. You can find Lights of Marfa's music and more on their website here , or find them on...

On Episode 32, Andy chatted with the "master"-mind behind the albums of The Great Affairs, Michael Saint-Leon. He not only explains his unusual nickname (Street Lion) but also shares his background from listening to The Beatles, to joining a rock band, and then finally making the transition to recording and engineering. He owns and operates The Switchyard Studio in Tennessee, which you can find he...

Alex Dezen (Broken Baby, The Damnwells) joins Brent for a chat all about Alex's many projects. They even get into Cheap Trick, Queen, Ryan Adams, and other musicians, which set Alex on his path to song-writing and performing. You can keep up with Alex and Broken Baby on their website , and check out Alex's newest compilation on Bandcamp, titled Compilation For Change . Thanks for listening!

This episode has been brewing for some time, so what better way to celebrate the 30th episode than talking about Megadeth while drinking Megadeth-inspired brews. Brent and Andy share their favorite albums and songs from the band, while also discussing what didn't make the cut, Andy also questions if he's reached his peak, a new musical side project is formed, and how does Tiny Tim fit into all of...

Andy goes rogue again, this time for a chat with Kenny Wright of The Great Affairs. In this hour-long conversation, we dive into his background as he transitioned from guitar to drums, his previous bands and musical influences, and Kenny explains how he acquired a couple unique items in his KISS collection. You can find Kenny's work with The Great Affairs on all music streaming services, on their...

This episode discusses the career of Lady Gaga, from her debut, The Fame, to her latest album, Chromatica. We touch on the A Star Is Born collaboration with Bradley Cooper, while also going into tangents ranging from the recent passing of Bob Kulick, the awkardness of meet & greets, and Andy's attempts to sound 'hip' using current slang terms. Grab a cold one and join us for the latest episode of...

This episode features special guest Shane Tassart, the voice of Best of Seven, Wicked Jester, The Hot Summers, and many more. Shane takes us on a nostalgic trip back to his youth in Central Illinois, shares how he transitioned from behind the drumkit into being a frontman, and where he fits in the KISStory of "The Hottest Band In The World." Hopefully one day soon Shane will be seen on a stage nea...

Recapping albums from May 2020, including American Aquarium, Butch Walker, and Jason Isbell's Reunions, Brent and Andy have a reunion of their own. Possibly fueled by too much caffeine, not only do they touch on the albums, but other topics are Taylor Swift's ABC Special, guitar tones, coffee beer, just how judgemental Andy really is, and how many times they've seen Jason Isbell in concert. Grab y...

Following up on conversations about record collecting and the creation of vinyl, I wanted to chat with Denny Smith, of Co-Op Records in Central Illinois. Denny takes a trip down memory lane and shares some stories from behind-the-counter, covering everything from 'midnight releases' to 'in-store appearances.' We even touch on the state of collecting and the decline of brick and mortar record shops...

Episode 24 features special guest, Daniel Dekay, host of Banger TV and guitarist for Exciter and Diemonds. Grab a cold one and hear some stories from him about his love for KISS and Megadeth, find out who controls the stereo in the tour van, and what he's been up to recently. You can find Daniel on all forms of social media, @daniel_dekay; watch him on BangerTV ; and stay up-to-date with his band...

Brent and Andy return to recap the month that was April 2020. This episode dives into new music from Soul Asylum, The Strokes, Incubus, Fiona Apple, and Danzig's Elvis cover album, while they also determine if Last Action Hero has one of the best rock n roll-centered movie soundtracks. Thanks for coming back for another round of A-Sides. You can find us and follow us on Instagram @asidespodcast an...

After diving into the hobby of collecting records, it seemed like a natural step forward to look at the overall design and production of what goes into making a vinyl record. Joining the show straight from "Detroit Rock City" is Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records. Not only do we dive into the sweet origins of Bellyache Records, we ponder the probability of having Record Store Day in 2020, and discu...

Joining the show this week for a special interview is Nashville native and guitar great, Tony Higbee. He currently plays with Tom Keifer, Damon Johnson, and leads the band- The East Side Gamblers. We chat his Illinois roots, his extensive record collection, and new music on the horizon. You can find The East Side Gamblers' recent EP, The Big Machine, here or stream them on your favorite app. You c...

Back with another selection of new music, as we cover releases from Brian Fallon, Pearl Jam, In This Moment, and Testament. Along the way we question the need for so many musical sub-genres, ask ourselves if Pearl Jam is the biggest 'cult' band in rock music, and Andy realizes he needs more Testament in his life. Pop open your favorite beverage and join us for another round of A-Sides. You can als...

Since we can't escape discussing heavy metal on this show, we put ourselves to the task of ranking every Black Sabbath album featuring Ozzy Osbourne and listing our favorite songs of that era. Over the duration of this discussion we discovered some of Brent's parenting skills, Andy apologized to a coworker, a new phrase was created, and more self-discoveries were made. One thing's for sure is that...

A-Sides is back to basics as we are covering several new releases from the month of March, including Sin Shake Sin, Mandy Moore, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Rumours, and Lucifer. There's also a discussion on the recent Beasto Blanco show we attended, the current state of the world, and heavy metal. It wouldn't be a proper episode without some heavy metal talk, as we dabbled in Dio albu...

Let's rip!! A-Sides is back with another special guest, as we had the pleasure of sitting down with Brother Latham of Beasto Blanco ahead of their show in Moline, IL. We dipped into a little of Latham's background and what he's currently listening to, while the background music in the bar also played into our conversation. The band is currently out on the road and you can stay up to date on their...

We sat down with friends and musicians, John Massaglia, Brock Massaglia, and Jason McMichael, who comprise the new musical trio, The Truth Council. On the heels of their debut EP, 13 Degrees released on March 5, we gained some insight into their new songs, discussed the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus, a great venue called the Arcada Theater, what defines a millennial, and why musicians continue...

Attention Rock N Roll Rebels! A-Sides has crossed over the mountain and traveled to the centre of eternity to pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness in our latest episode. With the release of his new studio album, Ordinary Man, we thought it best to use this as an opportunity to discuss his entire solo catalog, as we ranked his albums and discussed our favorite songs, although Andy tried his best t...