Carnival of Randomness

Organized chaos returns to The Carnival as Rob and a slightly late Greg are joined in studio by new guest, owner of Pink Flamingo Salon here in Rochester to talk about the American institution that is John Waters, The Addams Family, The Munsters and all sorts of things in between. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from returning guest to the show King Buffalo. From the album "Regenerator", w...

Back to the archives and studio with Rob and co-hosts Greg and Ken, and this week we're joined by new guests to the Carnival, The Archive Ravens. Come on the journey to learn more about a new favorite band of yours and enjoy a nice and random chat. If you're in the area, don't forget to check out their gig at Fringe Fest. Details below. Friday September 16th Folk Music from Around the World Roches...

Happy Labor Day everyone! Rob, Greg and Ken are back in studio, along with a silent partner, for a mix bag of all kinds of random chat from Italy to history to music and pretty much everything in between.  Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from some Carnival regulars, Anonymous Willpower. We are proud to present a new single "Pretty Words." Sit back and enjoy, follow them to listen to more m...

To the archives once again! We have a star-studded lineup this week. Joining Rob and Greg are returning guest and co-host Ken Colombo along with new guests musician Charlie Newcomb, from WXXI right here in Rochester we have Mona Seghatoleslami and musician Jim Bristol to talk music and radio and what's going on. It's a great show so sit back and take it all in. Stay tuned after the podcast for a s...

Rob is flying solo this week, but he's joined by returning guests, The Archive Ravens. Sit back and listen to the origins and get some information about some upcoming gigs. Friday August 26th First Fridays at Mendon 64 1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd. Mendon, NY 14506 6:00 - 8:00 Friday September 16th Folk Music from Around the World Rochester Fringe Festival Rochester Music Hall of Fame 25 Gibbs St. Roc...

Jumping in mid-conversation, we have Rob and Greg are joined (in person this time) by Del Rivers for a talk about music, mortality and "The Incident." Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Del Rivers. From his latest album we are proud to present "Wild Party at the Frat House". Following that is a song from The Mighty High & Dry. From their album "The Next Waltz" we are proud to present...

Back to the archives! Rob, Greg and Patrick are joined by a new guest to the Carnival, Luke Roman. Come along for a walk down memory lane for some discussions covering a wide variety of topics, from befriending cows to bar stories to blow guns and pretty much everything in between. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Alyssa Trahan. From the album "Baby Blues & Stilettos", we are proud...

To the archives once again! We have a star-studded lineup this week. Joining Rob and Greg are returning guest and co-host Ken Colombo along with new guests musician Charlie Newcomb, from WXXI right here in Rochester we have Mona Seghatoleslami and musician Jim Bristol to talk music and radio and what's going on. It's a great show so sit back and take it all in. Stay tuned after the podcast for a s...

Welcome back everyone! This week in studio Rob, Paul and Greg are joined by artist in both drawing and music and member of The Living Room, Nia Shea. Sit back and come along the journey as we talk art, music and all things in between. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The Living Room. From their self-titled album, we are proud to present "North". Follow them for more music, info on upcomin...

The name says it all, doesn't it folks? Back to studio with Rob and Greg, joined in person this time by returning guest Del Rivers who sit down and relax and talk about whatever comes into their heads. Join us, won't you? Stay tuned after the show for some songs from Del Rivers, "Wacky, Bushy Pineapples" followed by "Actors" and finally "Everybody Else's Girl." Follow him for more music, info on u...

What more needs to be said after a title like that? Rob and Greg are joined in studio with returning guest John Erik Payton and bandmate Bobby Olsen to talk all sorts of music shop and what's going on. Stay tuned after the show for a song from The John Payton Project, "Round Mound of Sound." Follow them for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on staying safe and supporting those local busi...

Happy Independence Day all! Rob and Greg are in studio this week and are joined by a brand new guest, musician Elaina Alston to talk about her journey and what's coming up in the future. Look for her at the 2022 Roc Pride Fest on July 16th. Link to information down below, as well as to Elaina's music. Stay tuned after the show for a special live performance from Elaina, her single titled "Look Who...

With Jazz Fest going on, sometimes the studio can get a bit crowded, so we're diving into the archives once again to bring you a classic. Also, we'd like to wish a happy belated birthday to guest musician Herb Smith! Joining Rob and Greg in studio this week are trumpet player for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Herb Smith, John Wiesenthal, teacher at The Hochstein School and Blaise the dog. S...

The weather played havoc with the studio, so back to the archives for another classic episode! Rob is joined this week by returning guests Ken Colombo and Julia Figueras, as well as new guests Nina and Grace Browning, harpist with the RPO. Sit back and relax for a classical discussion, and make sure to pay attention for some great new social media accounts to follow. There will be a quiz later. St...

Ladies and gentlemen, you read that right. Rob and Greg are back in studio along with Artemis and Mario from DVC, or Dream, Visualize, Create. They've been on before, in the long ago before everything went crazy, but now are back and with exciting news about upcoming shows that will be in the works. Coming in July, DVC is proud to present "Seven Years Gone." Please visit DVC's website for details...

Summer time calls for relaxing, so we're throwing back to a previous episode with The Archive Ravens. They just released a new version of their EP, so check the link below if you want to give it a listen, which you know you do. Also. Please check out the following link to a YouTube short detailing their upcoming fundraiser, also details are available on their website. Short Stay tuned after the po...

Happy Memorial Day. New stuff will be coming next week, but for now enjoy a vintage cut. More new guests! This week in studio we're joined by the very talented Adrianna Noone and her faithful companion Juniper. We talk influences, beginnings, music loves, dogs... you name it. Come down the musical road with us once again to learn more about a new person and a very talented artist. You can find her...

Cue dramatic music everyone, for Greg has returned! And he joins Rob in studio for this weeks show. Joining them in studio is a new friend to the Carnival, musician, singer and songwriter Miriam Morelli. Sit back and join in as the conversation goes down every single avenue beginning with her beginnings (appropriately), her journey into music, her influences and even some fish talk and terrible pu...

Back to Zoom we go for Rob, Patrick and Chas joining forces once again with returning guest, former roommate and noted Frenchman, Bob Gaulke. Bob returns for more talks of the past and a small little look into Japanese music. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Marissa. From his album "ENKA" we are proud to present "Genki." Follow him for more music, info on upcoming shows and keep on stayin...

To the studio! Happy belated Mother's Day everyone. This week, Rob and Paul are back in the studio in an ad lib capacity, to talk all sorts of everything that comes into their heads. From music to golf, we've got it all so settle in and see if you can catch the surprise cameo. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Todd Bradley. From his album "Cerulean Dreams" we are proud to present "Mahjong....

Back to the studio we go as Rob is joined by Paul and from across the room, our own fifth Beatle Jill. We're taking a bit of a turn with you guys this week and just doing a little catch up on where we've come from and where we'll be heading, and we hope that you can join us along the journey! Stay tuned after the show for a double shot of songs. First from Greg Townson's latest album "Beyond the H...

To Zoom this week we go, and Chas has taken over hosting duties from Rob and Patrick. For the first ever Chascast we welcome a new guest to the show, musician, songwriter, journalist and founder of Mushroom, Pat Thomas. Sit back for quite the interesting walk down the road of music insides and outs. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Mushroom. From the album "Analog Hi-Fi Surprise" we are p...

Back to the studio we go as Rob is joined by Paul and from across the room, our own fifth Beatle Jill. We're taking a bit of a turn with you guys this week and just doing a little catch up on where we've come from and where we'll be heading, and we hope that you can join us along the journey! Stay tuned after the show for a double shot of songs. First from Greg Townson's latest album "Beyond the H...

Happy Easter everyone. Back to Zoom we go as Rob, Patrick, Del, Paul and Chas are joined by a brand new guest, musician and purveyor of surf music Susan SurfTone. We're going to pretend it's spring by talking surf music and imagining warm beaches and water. Stick around and think warm thoughts. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Susan. From her latest album "Hawaii Five-O" we are proud to p...

To the studio we go once again folks! Rob and Paul are joined in studio by singer-songwriter, composer, national touring artist and music educator Amanda Ashley. Settle in for a discussion on her history, her influences, her passions and her current goings on like her podcast and her community contributions. Stay tuned after the show for a song from Amanda. We are proud to present one of her very...