Derringer Discoveries - A Music Adventure Podcast

In this episode, recording artist and friend of the podcast, Patrick Oxsener from The Netherlands, joins Team Derringer to share his Top Five favorite songs by Sir Paul McCartney. In the process, Oxsener dips into The Beatles catalog. Oxsener is the lead singer of the rock band Herb's Excellent Adventure, also from The Netherlands. He brings his enthusiasm for Paul McCartney's music to what promis...

Formed in 1964, The Who 's original lineup has been hailed as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. Their seminal albums -  Tommy  (1969),  Who's Next  (1971), and  Quadrophenia  (1973) - cemented their status as rock 'n' roll legends. The band's drummer, Keith Moon (23 August 2046 - 7 September 1978), is often celebrated as the greatest drummer in rock history, with his dyna...

Attention, dear listeners! This episode carries a few advisory warnings. We're delving into content that features a song peppered with a spicy word or two and discussions that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. It's not exactly "shield your grandma's ears" material, but it's certainly not kindergarten fare. Consider this episode to have a "PG-13" rating—there's a bit of mischief, but a...

Carole King stands out as one of the most talented songwriters of her era. Not only is she a gifted performer in her own right, but her music has also been coveted by superstars such as James Taylor and Aretha Franklin . Her compositions have remained timeless, enjoying widespread popularity for over five decades. Boasting more than 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, the enduring attrac...

FEATURED ARTIST Independent recording artist, singer/songwriter, producer, and musician, Lina Cooper , joins Team Derringer from her Los Angeles studio to talk about her music, her lyrics, and her experience participating in the recent  Planting for the Future livestream concert.  Lina was born and raised in the country of Ukraine. When she was 17, she moved to the US. Now she pursues her music ca...

FEATURED ARTIST Michael Daughtry , Billboard charting adult contemporary recording artist, singer/songwriter, music coach, mentor, and punctual carpool dad joins Team Derringer from the Durham/Fayetteville area of North Carolina, US for this Planting for the Future episode. Michael will be one of nine featured artists from three continents performing at the Planting for the Future Livestream Conce...

FEATURED ARTIST In this episode, Team Derringer features At the Starlight , a South Florida-based indie rock quartet with members hailing from Cuba, Israel, Puerto Rico, and the state of Montana! The band At the Starlight derived their name from a song lyric by another group, which goes, "Throwing rocks at the starlight." The guitarist, Dari, was fond of the phrase and proposed it to the other ban...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE Dan Friedman , a full-time environmentalist, part-time musician, and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the " Planting for the Future Livestream Concert ," is part of his Green Music Program , a non-profit organization. The Green Music Program...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the " Planting for the Future Livestream Concert ," is part of his Green Music Program , a non-profit organization. Access to the full virtual concert is available with a d...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the " Planting for the Future Livestream Concert ," is part of his Green Music Program , a non-profit organization. Access to the full virtual concert is available with a d...

PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE Dan Friedman, a recording artist and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event, titled the " Planting for the Future Livestream Concert ," is part of his Green Music Program , a non-profit organization. Access to the full virtual concert is available with a d...

Blending rock, country, power-pop, and indie-rock, the Portland, Oregon-based duo  Fox and Bones  joins Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) to discuss the stories behind their songs, life on tour, and the daily challenges of succeeding in the modern music industry. Comprising talented singer-songwriters Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore,  Fox and Bones  have released four albums filled with soulf...

How much do you know about Tame Impala? In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview US-based recording artist Agaaze on how he was inspired by Australian recording artist Tame Impala who, according to Spotify, is one of the Top 200 recording artists in the world! Join us as we countdown Agaaze's Top Five Favorites Songs (so far) by Tame Impala a/k/a Tame a/k/a Kevin Parker....

In this episode, Team Derringer interviews rock legend  Elliott Murphy  who has been a fixture on the music scene for over 51 years. Elliott is not just a rock musician; he's also a novelist, record producer, singer-songwriter, journalist, and actor.  From his residence in Paris, France, where he lives with his wife Françoise, Elliott entertains Team Derringer (and our listeners) with tales of his...

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In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) interview Søren Koch of Denmark, the third and current bassist for The Zombies . Yes, this is The Zombies from the UK! In the 1960s, throughout a number of countries including the US and UK, they scored timeless hits, including She's Not There and Time of the Season . Post break-up, in 1968, they released their now classic Odessey and Oracle...

In this episode, Team Derringer welcomes the remarkable band Fantastic Cat , comprised of the highly skilled singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists Don Dilego , Anthony D’Amato , Brian Dunne , and Mike Montali . Each member, celebrated for their solo careers, has united their talents to form what is often regarded as a super-group. They join Laura, Paul, and Alton of Team Derringer to showcase t...

The Wombats , an English indie rock band established in Liverpool in 2003, have been producing captivating music for over two decades. Their albums and songs have sold in excess of 1 million copies and have enjoyed significant streaming across various digital platforms. They have achieved chart success in a number of countries, including the United States. Currently, they boast over 3 million mont...

Guest host DP Derringer joins the rest of Team Derringer as they explore the new-wave, pop-rock band, The Cars. In the latter part of 1976, founding members Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr were joined by Elliott Eston, David Robinson, and Greg Hawkes to form the new wave pioneering band, The Cars. The Cars were considered by many to be among the frontrunners of the New Wave music genre. By the early 1...

Team Derringer is joined by recording artist David Husted from Maryland in the US. David is a super fan of the Dublin, Ireland band U2 . Together they count down David's Top 5 favorite U2 songs. During this music adventure: You will hear about a song written by U2 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., including a snippet from one of MLK's most famous calls to action. You will discover which U2 song...

Team Derringer is joined by recording artist Tilly Simon of the band &Tilly to count down Tilly’s Top 5 favorite songs by the band Blink-182 .  The pop-punk band, Blink-182, formed in Poway, California [US] in 1992 and quickly rose to fame – especially with surfers, snowboarders, and skateboarders. The band is renowned for its high-energy live shows and their adolescent humor. Comprised of bas...

In 1961, a band influenced by the southern California lifestyle (surfing, cars, and romance) emerged from a garage in Hawthorne, California. The band consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. They were called The Beach Boys. Need we say more?   Join Team Derringer (Laura, Paul, and Alton) as we discuss little known facts about The Beach Bo...

After the tragic demise of one of the most critically acclaimed grunge bands of the early 1990s, a new music project arose. Originally intended as a solo endeavor by a talented multi-instrumentalist (and former Nirvana drummer), Dave Grohl, the debut Foo Fighters album captured the interest of music industry executives. Grohl had intended the Foo Fighters moniker to provide him with a bit of anony...

With a new year comes new ideas. Team Derringer has decided to bring the monthly Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Countdown to an end and, going forward, the team will focus its episodes on artist reviews, interviews, and music insight. Thus, this is The Final Countdown - February 2024. Indie singer-songwriters, rockers, and brand-new artists are joined on this month’s final countdown with legends and ind...

From 1970 to 1974, for 96 episodes, there was a wildly popular musical sitcom television show that aired in the United States. The show was called The Partridge Family .   It was a fictional American family who played music together, but The Partridge Family was based on a real-life family: The Cowsills . The Cowsills were comprised of siblings Bill, Barry, Bob, Paul, John, Susan, and Paul, along...