Carnival of Randomness

It's an odd week, ladies and gentlemen, so sit back and let Rob and Patrick entertain you. Stay tuned after the podcast for a never-before-released song by Gothic Toad. Listen quick before it's gone! Song used with permission? All rights to Gothic Toad. Carnival of Randomness

Back to Zoom we go. Rob and Patrick are joined this week by a new guest on the Carnival; Beth Clark, the executive director of the Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society. Sit back for an interesting episode as we discuss history, historical preservation and the fastest carousel in the country, the Looff Carousel. Check out their website below for information about the Carousel, any upcoming e...

Back to the land of Zoom we go, folks. Rob and Patrick are joined by Tom Gleeson from the Hamlin Screamfest. However, with the world going all sorts of wonky lately, things had to be changed, so it's now Tom Gleeson from Hamlin's Halloweenathon. A series of many awesome events that will be coming up soon! Check out their Facebook for more information about the goings on and enjoy the show about th...

The Pickle Mafia at the Old Pickle Factory? Pickle-ception it is. Rob and Greg sit down this week with the members of The Pickle Mafia (Charlie Lindner, Ben Chilbert and Marco Cirigliano) to talk their history, style, influences and all things in between. Settle in, crack open a jar, and enjoy! Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from The Pickle Mafia. From the EP "A Night To Remember", we are...

Rob's flying solo this week and is joined by two brand new guests to the Carnival, a pair of very talented musicians; Annie Wells and Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. Sit back and come on a journey of jazz through the years and help us properly welcome two new guests who will no doubt prove to be fan favorites. Stay tuned after the podcast for a pair of songs, one from each guest. Leading off is Annie Wells....

To the studio we go (and slightly back in time). Rob and Greg are joined by Patrick for, wait for it, a show about nothing. Enjoy! Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Anonymous Willpower. From the album "Trailer Romance", we are proud to present "Trailer Romance". Sit back and enjoy, follow them to listen to more music and continue to stay safe and support local businesses and musicians....

To Zoom! This week Rob and Patrick are joined by an old friend, former roommate, noted Frenchman, singer-songwriter Bob Gaulke. The topics are many, the energy is high and the music is entertaining. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Bob Gaulke. From the album "What has civilization​.​.​.​ever done for me?", we are proud to present "Underwear Salesman". Sit back and enjoy, follow him to...

Back to the studio for an interesting little grab bag of a show. Rob and Greg are joined by returning guest John Erik Payton (no sign of the masked drummer this week) and a brand new guest stops by from Rob's past, Paul Wlodarczyk. It's not just a grab bag, but a mixed bag of topics so settle in and take the journey along with us. Na zdrowie. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Natalie Ge...

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 present "Tilt-a-Wh...

Back to the 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. And also, The Archive Ravens are on YouTube. Check them out! Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from The Archive Ravens. From the album "Into the Celestial", w...

Back to the Zoom realm as Rob and Patrick are joined by returning guest Chas Lockwood, brand new guest Stan Merrell and a returning guest joining the call in progress, the lovely Suzi Willpower. Sit back for a walk down memory lane with music and life and a talk about everything in between. And let's be honest. Wasn't life better in the era of children's variety shows on TV? Keep on being as safe...

And we're back with part 2. Told you it wouldn't be long. This time round, Rob and Greg are joined by local music talent DJ Darkwave to talk the wonderous and mysterious world of DJing and the like. Keep an eye on his website for upcoming events! Links below, and hey, check this out... July 24, 2021 The Return of Disintegration Photo City Music Hall 543 Atlantic Ave. Rochester, NY 8:00 PM ($10 Cov...

For part one of the drive-in special, Rob and Greg are joined by returning guest John Erik Payton and brand new guest, musician Justin Lloyd of Personal Blend. Chill out and enjoy this first part and stay tuned very soon for part two. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Personal Blend. From their latest album "Heavy Currents" we are proud to present "Taxi". Sit back and enjoy, follow them...

Back to Zoom for the week with Rob, Greg and Patrick and a brand new guest, the one and only Del Rivers. Join us for some upbeat discussion about movies, music and as talk always seem to turn to, the state of the world right now. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Del Rivers and the Key Dreamers. From the album "Bright Colors" we are proud to present "She Walks Like a Robot." Sit back an...

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 song from The Jim Bristol Ban...

Happy early 4th of July everyone. Rob and Greg are in studio for a special episode featuring returning guest Lisa Commentucci Lowden as well as bandmates Steve Lowden and Walt O'Brien, collectively known as Nightfall. Sit back for some good chat about music and some upcoming events that you might think about coming out to. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Nightfall. From the album "Per...

This week Rob and Greg are joined in studio by singer whose work spans numerous genres, Cinnamon Jones. Relax and go on the journey as they talk about music, her career and what's coming up in the future. You don't want to miss this one. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Cinnamon Jones. We are proud to present her new single "Brand New Day". Sit back and enjoy, follow her to listen to m...

It's a Zoom-stravaganza this week as Rob and Greg are on Zoom and joined by returning guest Patrick and new guest Chas Lockwood for an alternative type of discussion about the journey down the road of alternative music. Sit back and relax and head down the road too. Keep on being as safe as possible and supporting those local businesses, artists and musicians. Carnival of Randomness

Rob and Greg are back in studio and joined by two returning fan favorites... Suzi Willpower and Rochester Institution Rasta Von. The conversation goes in many different directions, from music to cover songs to architecture. Sit back and enjoy! Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Cousin Al and The New Generation. We are proud to present their featured single "Surfin' on the Barge Canal". S...

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. In the area this week and looking for a cool show? Stop down Abilene Bar & Lounge on Thursday...

This week, we join Rob in studio with two familiar voices; Suzi Willpower of Anonymous Willpower and Steve Litvak of The Tombstone Hands have returned, along with new guest Steve Lyons. Energy is high and the chat is deep, so sit back and relax and take it all in. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Anonymous Willpower. From the EP "No One Will Ever Know", we are proud to present "Angel i...

Rob and Greg are joined in studio this week by a newly formed power trio. Dummers extraordinaire Rob Mount and John Erik Payton stop by, along with a man who needs no introduction. Conversation ensues. Stay tuned after the podcast for a song from Lisa Commentucci Lowden. We are proud to present her single "No Regrets". Sit back and enjoy, follow her to listen to more music and continue to stay saf...

Rob and Patrick are back in the Zoom realm and joined by special guest from last week Mike and a returning guest. Not just any guest folks, but our very first guest we ever had in the studio, award winning comic artist Caitlin Yarsky. She joins us for a nice little chat about what's been going on after the success of Coyotes and the myriad of new projects that are coming up in her life, including...

In this special episode, Rob and Patrick take to Zoom for the first time and are joined by old friend but first time guest, Mike Agostinelli. And naturally, when several of us are together, the talk turns to movies, TV and our favorite comic books. Sit back and relax in this catchup session and good news for people in the area! Movie theaters are beginning to re-open. Tomorrow as a matter of fact....

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. Sit back and go on a journey of music and how music has really helped to united people during these troubled times. Also, listen through until the end for a slew of events coming up over the summer! And for our local l...